This week's solo is a shorty but hopefully a goodie. We are all collectively going through a very turbulent time that feels so dark which is why I felt called to do a solo specifically on identifying the tools that serve you and leaning on them all the time, but especially in times like these. Sending you so much love! Link to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKo8SEpPpcGXCsf_F-Uo2Q Link to Sophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min
Building your dream life by implementing microchanges and following your joy/curiosity with Amanda Baudier This week's episode is very Active Ingredient-y in that we talk all about going after the thing you genuinely want in life, how to stay focused and not fall into the "next shiny thing" distractions, following your curiosity and your joy and allowing microchanges to be the thing that carries you through to the next version of you. The guest of this week's show is the amazing Amanda Baudier w...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week's solo is about the power of just showing up, continuously checking in to make sure that what you are doing in the world is aligned with what you genuinely want and knowing when it's time to keep going and when it's time to let go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2023•12 min
This weeks episode is with Cameron Rogers who is such a breath of fresh air - she's a content creator, podcast host of Freckled Foodie and Friends and mom. In this week's episode we get into what it's really like to be a content creator/building a career on the internet, navigating comparison, pivoting out of the "safe" job to go after the thing your heart is calling you to do, coming in and out of being excited about what you're doing, boundaries, letting go of alcohol and so much more. If you ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week's episode is one I am truly so proud of and can honestly say is up there in my favorite episodes released to date. We have Sadaf Siddiqi on the show who is a psychotherapist, creator (I highly recommend the follow by the way) and founder of Being, a digital mental health brand and private practice. In this week's episode we are discussing so many topics that are very top of mind/soul for me like how our relationships evolve when we are committed to personal growth and development, how ...
Sep 18, 2023•59 min
This episode is a deep dive on exactly how I think about brand building in an intentional and aligned way. I'm going over 6 steps to brand building and I do get pretty niche here so it might be good to get a paper and pen for this one to actually write down the answers that come up for you in each of the steps. If you're reading this I want you to know that your brand/product/service (if created from a true/aligned place of course) absolutely deserves to be seen and heard and the world needs to ...
Sep 12, 2023•28 min
NYC Sleep Doctor, Dr. Janet Kennedy, is here to share all insights surrounding sleep. In this episode we get into the role sleep plays in our day to day function, performance anxiety and perfectionism when it comes to sleeping well, how we can support our bodies when it comes to getting the best nights rest we can while also TRUSTING OUR BODIES that they know what they are doing, what role our hormones play when it comes to sleep and of course i ask specific niche questions that I just had to kn...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode with Brooklyn-based writer turned Librarian, Sarah Madaus explores career pivots, the actual process of transitioning out of an industry and the steps she is currently taking, affiliate PR, the current state of media and integrity in journalism. Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_madaus/?hl=en Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/?hl=en Active Ingredient Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activeingredient/?hl=en If you enjoyed this episode,...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr
Minaa B, mental health educator, social worker and now author dives into all things perfectionism, redefining healing, our human need to connect, regulating our nervous system, outgrowing rituals, building our self trust muscle. Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593539354?tag=randohouseinc2681-20 Link to Minaa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/minaa_b/ Link to Active Ingredient's IG: https://www.instagram.com/activeingredient/ Link to Sophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiwe...
Aug 21, 2023•55 min
This week's episode is with Vanessa Cornell, who is the founder of Nushu, a community healing destination with online offerings, as well as in person gatherings in New York, as well as retreats. This whole platform was born out of Vanessa's own personal disconnection from herself after a lifetime of being a high achiever. This was such an incredible conversation and I feel like a lot of her story resonated with my own. Those who could fall under the perfectionist or recovering perfectionist camp...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This week's episode is with Gabriel Sher, who is the Director of Acupuncture at my go-to acupuncture spot on NY called ORA.Gabriel is an expert in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist and has been practicing for over 20 years, treating pain, stress, anxiety and issues related to fertility and pregnancy. Gabriel began his journey working in western medicine when he realized that there was a big part missing in preventative care and actually l...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min
Today I am joined again by my right hand at Nude Nation, Megan Maguire, to talk all things intentional branding and PR, as well as answer some of the most common questions we get about the space. This is the first of what will be a recurring feature and if you haven’t checked out her first episode on AI, linking below! In This Episode You Will Learn: Nude Nation’s mission and objectives (4:38) Advice for someone new to the PR space, building their personal brand, or launching a product to figure...
Jul 24, 2023•56 min
This week's episode I reflect on my recent takeaways from travel and why it's so important to remember to slow down and enjoy the moments during my first real period of time off from work. In This Episode, You Will Learn: •Letting go and taking time off to avoid true burnout (4:30) •What Piano Piano stands for and the inspiration that derived from slowing down and being present (5:32) •How our taxi driver in Granada reminded us of the meaning of true happiness (7:46) •Piano Piano second collecti...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min
This week I am joined by Scout Sobel, founder and CEO of Scout’s Agency, author, and co-host of the popular podcast Okay Sis. Scout’s Agency launched in February of 2019 and pioneered the concept of podcast touring with their formula for booking female entrepreneurs as guests on podcasts. This came after Scout recognized the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium and marketing tool for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses from her own experience hosting. Scout ...
Jul 03, 2023•50 min
This week's episode features a very special guest - Megan Maguire, my right hand for all things Nude Nation and beyond. Megan and I first met years ago when she was introduced as my boyfriend's sister, but since then our relationship has grown so much and she is truly one of the wisest and kindest people I know. Watching her personal growth over the years has been such a privilege, as has working together side by side to build Nude Nation and seeing her passion for the work that we do. Megan has...
Jun 26, 2023•44 min
This week we are welcoming back Julianne Fraser for her second appearance on the show. Julianne founded Dialogue as a digital brand marketing consultancy back in 2017 with a goal to amplify the stories of creative brands through influential voices. Her growing client roster has worked with brands like Seed, RE/Done, Ghia, Sakara Life, Brooklinen, and many more. Julianne's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, creative and impactful campaigns for her clients, and developing authentic ...
Jun 19, 2023•53 min
In this week's episode, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast, I share a little backstory of the show, my relationship with podcasting before becoming a podcaster, and what inspired me to create Active Ingredient. You'll also hear four lessons I've learned throughout these four years, the show's transformations that reflect my inner change and evolution, the importance of recognizing and listening to our own voice, and much more. Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweill Follow us on Instag...
Jun 12, 2023•31 min
This week's episode is with the one and only Lauren Roxburgh also known as Lo Rox - who people refer to as the body whisperer- she is a globally known bodyworker, fascia expert and movement educator whose healing techniques and thought leadership have been sought after by everyone from pro athletes like Lebron James to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and her mission is to help us all tune in to the whispers of the body now so that we don't have to hear the screams later. In this week's episode ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week we have Jasmine Garnsworthy back on the pod for round 2. Jasmine is the founder of Female Founder World, the fastest growing community, podcast and media resource for women in business today that I have referenced several times on this podcast. In this episode we talk about limiting beliefs she had to let go of in order to step into this role as founder and thought leader and tangible tools as to how she did that, we get into our views on the media landscape, getting comfortable starti...
May 22, 2023•55 min
This week's episode is about what I consider the antidote to almost every mental ailment: connection. I'm sharing five tangible tools that I always always rely on. In This Episode, You Will Learn: A few AI updates (2:10) This week's letting go and letting in (5:00) As humans, we are wired for connection (7:40) Why you should keep an eye out for the quick fix trap (10:20) Accept feeling disconnected is part of being human (13:00) Move your body, expel energy (15:10) Writing to let it out (18:30) ...
May 08, 2023•30 min
This week's episode is all about PR and brand building. Once a month, I'll be sharing an episode on all things brand building and will answer any questions you have! In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about how I got into PR and why I started the Active Ingredient podcast (4:20) Life grows externally in proportion to how stable it is inward (7:00) PR is a long game (9:00) What is PR at its core? (10:45) How to create a compelling pitch (14:00) How to know a founder or a brand is ready to inv...
Apr 24, 2023•29 min
This week, I'm joined by Larissa May, a digital wellness activist and pioneer in the digital well-being space who works tirelessly with giants like Pinterest and Maybelline to create a healthier digital future. #HalfTheStory, the non-profit she created, worried about the role social media plays in the lives of young people, turned into a global movement that shapes laws and education programs oriented to kids and their relationship with phones, social media, and technology. In this episode, you'...
Apr 17, 2023•52 min
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Apr 10, 2023•14 min
Today, I'm joined by the amazingly talented Hilary Sheinbaum, journalist, content creator, and author of The Dry Challenge, a judgment-free guide on how to "lose the booze" and completely change your relationship with alcohol. She has contributed to national, regional, and online publications like The New York Times, USA TODAY, Marie Claire, Travel + Leisure, New York Magazine, ELLE.com, and Forbes.com, to name a few. She also had multiple participations as a Lifestyle and Entertainment speciali...
Apr 03, 2023•41 min
This week's episode is about what I believe is a missing element in the PR and Marketing conversation: the inner work creators should go through to create authentic and relatable pieces of content that are really easy to resonate with. We delve into using self-validation as starting point and guide for the content we put out there, how to feel comfortable choosing delayed gratification, the #1 question you should ask yourself before creating content, and I share a tangible way to teach your brai...
Mar 29, 2023•20 min
This week's episode is with one of my favorite humans on earth, Janet Isabelli. She is one of my yoga teachers (I HIGHLY recommend her classes), she is a fellow PR gal with her own agency, Isabelli Partners, that focuses in the hospitality space and is also a licensed real estate agent. Throughout our conversation, we explore Janet's upbringing, the massive role music played in her life, the moments she felt disconnected from her true essence, and the rock bottom she went through that helped her...
Mar 20, 2023•52 min
This week's episode is all about Human Design, what it is, how it could be useful and how I've applied it to my own life. Human Design is a part science, part spiritual system of personality analysis and self-discovery that combines aspects of astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and quantum physics. Resources: My Human Design Chart: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/ My Human Design Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design/id1637626050 Jenna Zoé Instagram: https://www...
Mar 13, 2023•26 min
Solo episode on the importance of consistency and if it's more important to put out quality work vs. just putting out a consistent quantity. I'm curious about your thoughts! On this episode I go over my current struggle with consistency, human design, my inconsistent nature and trying to figure out how I want to operate within the framework. Human Design Chart Site: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/ Human Design Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design/id1637626050...
Mar 06, 2023•20 min
This week's solo episode is about answering the calling from within and, regardless of how uncomfortable it might feel, doing the things we feel the itch to do. We discuss the most common resistance points, the importance of staying in the game, the questions you should ask yourself to help you know you are making the right choices, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The difference between a chaotic and a chronic calling (2:38) No one is born an expert (5:45) A bit about my first steps i...
Feb 27, 2023•19 min
This week's episode is with Kira Jones and we're talking all about how to build your dream life, how to break into the wellness space, how to get a handle on your finances and let go of limiting labels. Kira is a wellness entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Cacti Wellness, an online Wellness Platform centered around what she has coined as Productive Wellness. On her platform she has content that ranges from 20 minute Workouts, breathwork and meditations to productivity tools like how to set sm...
Feb 20, 2023•47 min
