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Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcikalmost30.com
Welcome to Almost 30 - a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, LA-based best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into topics like modern spirituality to health and wellness, aliens to entrepreneurship, social justice, and self development. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible and, make you laugh - a lot. We are honest, open, and above all, human. We are committed to learning right alongside you in real time so we can all find growth in every moment together. With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown from a pioneering leader in the podcast space to a highly engaged global community. #Almost30Nation is full of purposeful dreamers who are curious, passionate, and constantly seeking growth in every aspect of our lives. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy
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Episodes

Ep. 272 - Laticia Rolle on Valuing Sisterhood + Healing From Toxic Relationships

Today K + L are kicking it off with dreams and ways to cleanse your home from unwanted energy! Have you ever experienced a psychic dream? Lindsey shares a friend’s psychic dream that involved L and a new romance, then Krista illustrates her recent natural disaster dreams and the meaning behind them. Krista breaks down the exact way she’s been cleansing her apartment - from playing sounds that break up stuck energy, burning palo santo, and smudge sprays by Tisha Morris, you’ll learn some fun new ...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 272

Ep. 271 - Live Show with Heather McMahan: Life's Hard Enough, Let's Giggle

Today we are bringing it to you LIVE from our event in New York at Chelsea Music Hall with Heather McMahan. Get ready for some wild stories, tender moments, and countless laughs with this comedian, Instagram star, and host of Absolutely Not podcast! Heather has been practicing stand-up since she was fifteen years old, and professionally for ten years. She shares the beauty she’s found during her hardest moments, like her dad’s sudden passing, and the sheer gratitude for how far she’s come—all wh...

Nov 12, 201955 minEp. 271

Ep. 270 - Functional + Traditional Medicine to Treat The Whole Body with Dr. Stephen Cabral

CATCH UP WITH K + L Today’s episode begins with K + L talking about moving your body and releasing emotions! Krista shares her airplane bathroom experience, and Justin’s wtf reaction to her suggesting he scream into a pillow. The ladies then reflect on the Divine Feminine Reawakening ceremony that took place at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. It was a day of connecting, healing, intuitive movement, and a beautiful cacao ceremony for opening the heart. K + L gush over the amazing plant-based menu ...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 270

Ep. 269 - Tezza: Behind The Instagram

K & L share some details from their trip to NYC! They hit up SoulCycle and FORWARD_Space for some fun workouts, and conducted interviews for upcoming shows. They sat down with today’s guest, Tezza! Photographer, musician, creative director, stylish QUEEN whom they deeply admire… the ladies are thrilled to share this interview with you, as it gets deep and reveals a side of Tezza you may not know. THE INTERVIEW Today’s interview with creative genius and Instagram influencer, Tezza, is so spec...

Nov 05, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 269

Ep. 268 - Live Show with Erin Claire Jones: Living Your Human Design

CATCH UP WITH K + L The ladies are back from their tour stops in NYC with Heather McMahan, Erin Claire, and Stewart Pearce! K & L are thrilled to bring you on tour with them as they share these live shows as upcoming episodes—today’s with Erin Claire is the first! It is all about Human Design. K & L begin today’s episode by sharing some information from the blueprints Erin created for them. Krista also details part of her meeting with Deborah Hanekamp, a.k.a. Mama Medicine, who teaches h...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 268

Ep. 266 - Cathy Heller on The Power of Enthusiasm, Alone Time + Radical Empathy

CATCH UP WITH K + L Today K & L are sharing thoughts, reflecting on events, and reviewing tips for optimal sleep! The girls begin with a conversation around the “campsite policy”, one Lindsey found in Some Thoughts About Relationships. The policy is one Dan Savage coined. Who wants Dan back on the show to discuss!? His belief is that in relationships, you should not leave someone worse off than when you first met them. FOOD FOR THOUGHT! The ladies then discuss their event with HUM Nutrition ...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 52 minEp. 266

Ep. 265 - Jedidiah Jenkins on Faith and Sexuality + The Adventure of Finding Personal Truth

CATCH UP WITH K + L K & L returned to the place that taught them so much—New York City! With blistered feet, full hearts and fond memories, the gals reflect on the place that saw them through the sh*tstorms, and on their live show with Heather McMahan at Chelsea Music Hall. Stay tuned for the live recording to launch as an episode soon! THE INTERVIEW Today we are sitting down with travel writer and New York Times best selling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self, Jedidiah Jenkins! We had the...

Oct 22, 20191 hr 51 minEp. 265

264. ClassPass’s Payal Kadakia on the Problem Solving Cycle + How to Act on Your WHY

We are thrilled for today’s interview because this amazing woman’s passion project is a huge part of our everyday lives. Please welcome the founder of ClassPass, Payal Kadakia! ClassPass is a fitness membership that lets you take classes at a variety of locations in your area. Spin, barre, pilates, yoga, or gym time—it’s all under one membership! It also allows you to tap into the local communities when traveling. Payal shares how before founding ClassPass she was unfulfilled in her corporate jo...

Oct 17, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 264

Ep. 263 - Natalia Benson on The Energetics of Money + Calling in a Vibrational Match

Today we are sitting down with Astrological Expert and Women’s Empowerment Coach, Natalia Benson! Natalia shares the struggles she faced in her twenties before embarking on her spiritual journey. From meditation and gratitude, to changing your languaging, Natalia expands on simple tools that greatly impact her life. We discuss at length how to attract what you want, and Natalia illustrates exactly how she called in her current relationship. Our conversation also explores the roles self-love and ...

Oct 15, 20191 hr 41 minEp. 263

Ep. 262 - Sarah Vermunt on Navigating Career Growth, Negotiating a Pay Raise + Building Confidence

Please welcome author and founder of Careergasm, Sarah Vermunt! As a previous guest on the show, she is back to share insights and BS free advice from her new book, Career Rookie. We start off by discussing how job-hopping in your early 20s is actually a good thing, and Sarah gives advice on how to set yourself up for success in your career. We dive into the reasons people end up feeling stuck, and how you need to take action to build confidence and move forward! And if you’re struggling with ba...

Oct 10, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 262

Ep. 261 - Lindsey’s Skin Journey: Cystic Acne, Chinese Medicine + Emotional Release

Today, Lindsey is sharing the journey of frustration and surrender she’s had with her skin. She opens up about cystic acne, hormonal outbreaks, and using birth control. Lindsey explains how changing her relationship with her skin was truly the beginning of the healing process. She also talks about intuitive eating, and how tuning into her body about how food made her feel allowed her to see how it affected her acne. Lindsey also talks about spiritual practices, processing emotions, and gives her...

Oct 08, 20192 hr 9 minEp. 261

Bonus - Nai Vasha & Sophia Chang on Defying Stereotypes, Pushing Limits + Cultivating Community at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

Today is the last bonus episode from our series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We are live with the founders of UNDO Magazine, Nai Vasha and Sophia Chang. UNDO is an intellectually and visually stimulating quarterly magazine that sheds light on issues, stories, people and brands in wellness, fashion, and fitness. As two dedicated entrepreneurs who are always pushing the envelope, Sophia and Nai share how they came together and founded UNDO Mag. They explain ways the fitness and wellness indu...

Oct 04, 201935 min

Ep. 260 - Gigi and Bryce Goldman on Pivoting Quickly + The Power of Recognizing Your Successes

For Kopari Beauty founders Gigi and Bryce Goldman, their company is more than just a business—it’s a lifestyle they’ve created. They are incredibly humble and transparent about mistakes they’ve made, how they developed their strong partnership, and the role influencers play in growing their business. We talk about the relationships they have with their kids, and setting boundaries with work conversations in the home. This power couple is so easy to talk to, and we are so proud to work with them....

Oct 03, 20191 hr 24 minEp. 260

Ep. 259 - LaRayia Gaston on Breaking Stigmas Around Homelessness + Healing with Radical Love

Today we are joined by the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston. Her work is powerful, her belief in people is unwavering, and today’s episode is both uplifting and heartbreaking. The Los Angeles based charity provides nutritious and organic meals to more than 10,000 people per month. Their mission is to end starvation by redistributing food that would otherwise be wasted. Through Lunch On Me, LaRayia has also created a family dynamic and is teaching people to love and respect th...

Oct 01, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 259

Bonus - Optimal Fitness, Emotional Health, + Community Connection with Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton

Joining us LIVE from Propel CoLabs are two legends in the fitness world and top personal trainers, Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton. Gunnar is an expert in functional training, and is best known for training professional athletes and celebrities. Luke Milton is a celebrity trainer and the founder of Training Mate (catch him on Revenge Body!). In our interview, both stress the importance of lifting people up and creating a positive, safe environment in order for people to succeed. They each share ...

Sep 27, 201932 min

Ep. 258 - Deep Healing: Onsite Workshops Solo with Krista and Lindsey

Today, Krista and Lindsey share their profound experience and the lessons they learned at the Onsite Workshops Creatives’ Retreat. It was five days of connecting and healing with some of the most inspiring, impactful people they have ever met. They share details of their group affirmation practice, explore the seven rights of a child, and talk about the power of surprises! From trauma and the subconscious mind, to connecting with others by expressing feelings of shame, to codependency and bounda...

Sep 26, 201944 minEp. 258

Ep. 257 - Gabrielle Bernstein on Being a ‘Super Attractor’ + Overcoming Postpartum Depression

In today’s episode, we are sitting down with motivational speaker and #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Gabrielle Bernstein! In her new book, Super Attractor, Gabby reveals how to manifest the life you desire. She enlightens us on what stops someone from manifesting, how to stay in alignment with source, and her first experience with channeling. We also get into the topic of mental health as Gabby is incredibly real and transparent about her struggles with postpartum depression. Her newest ...

Sep 24, 20191 hr 19 minEp. 257

Bonus - Cassey Ho on Cultivating a Positive Body Image + Creating Happiness Through Fitness at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

Today, we are live from Propel CoLabs with the creator and CEO of Blogilates, Cassey Ho! With over 4 million subscribers, Blogilates is the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube. In our conversation, Cassey explains how YouTube has changed fitness, and how she mentally navigates the negative comments, such as creating the viral video, The “Perfect” Body. She shares the relationship she had with her body before YouTube, and how childhood insecurities can stay with us throughout our lives. We ask C...

Sep 20, 201931 min

Ep. 256 - Krista Williams on Her Silent Retreat Experience

In today’s solo episode, Krista details her Silent Retreat experience at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. For five days, she was free of EMFs, immersed in the Blue Ridge Mountains, meditating, taking walks, and eating based on ayurvedic principles. As someone who always needs to be ‘doing,’ Krista shares how these days of silence impacted her ability to turn inward, slow down, and shed the nonessentials. We also talk about: The Happiness Training & 5 Sutras Bringing acceptance ...

Sep 19, 201950 minEp. 256

Ep. 255 - Brittany Piper on Life After Sexual Assault + Healing a Broken System

If you’ve experienced sexual assault or some form of trauma, may today’s guest inspire you with her powerful story of resilience and hope. Brittany Piper is a sexual assault survivor who has taken her pain and turned it into purpose. She is a motivational speaker, sexual violence prevention expert, and healing coach who helps others transform their pain and believe in second chances. Our conversation begins with Brittany recounting her story (this may be triggering for some). This leads into how...

Sep 17, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 255

Bonus - Nicole Lapin on Avoiding Burnout, Finding Balance + Being Financially Well at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

In this week’s bonus episode, we interview financial expert and the author of Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch, and Becoming Super Woman, Nicole Lapin! From starting her first job at fifteen, to becoming a CNN anchor at twenty-one…her story of personal and career growth is powerful—you can’t help but admire this inspiring woman. From this conversation, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of financial wellness and creating goals. Nicole stresses the need to change your mindset around finances from deprivati...

Sep 13, 201938 min

Ep. 255 - April Pfender on Reiki Attunement, Ascension + Aliens

Get ready to talk all things reiki, quantum healing, ascension, and aliens with the founder of Santa Monica Healing, April Pfender! April is a Reiki master teacher, meditation instructor, and author of Chakra Balance and Essential Chakra Meditation. She specializes in quantum healing practices, using plant medicine for healing, and holds sacred workshops and retreats. April is Krista’s personal reiki teacher, so Krista shares her experience with training and shifting her energy. We dive into qua...

Sep 12, 20192 hr 2 minEp. 255

Ep. 254 - Kelly Love on Creating a Safe, Nontoxic Home for Clean Living

Are you looking to live a greener, nontoxic life? Then today’s episode is for you! We are joined by Kelly Love to discuss all things clean living. Due to serious health issues stemming from the toxins in food and cleaners, Kelly and her co-founders created Branch Basics—plant and mineral based, nontoxic cleaning products safe for the whole family. In our conversation, Kelly explains the health implications of using conventional cleaning products, and the pollution it creates in our homes. Readin...

Sep 10, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 254

Ep. 253 - Lauren Ash on The Power of Sisterhood, Setting Intentions + Preventative Self-Care at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

Today’s special, Friday treat is from our summer series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! Joining us for this live recording is Lauren Ash, the founder and executive director of the culture shifting, lifestyle brand, Black Girl in Om. As a yoga and meditation guide, Lauren has made an incredible impact in the wellness space with creating diversity and intentional sisterhood with other women of color. In our conversation, Lauren shares how she found yoga and was called to create the global commu...

Sep 06, 201938 minEp. 253

Ep. 252 - Sara Panton on Entrepreneurship, Creating Rituals + The Science of Essential Oils

Today we are talking all things essential oils with the CEO of Vitruvi, Sara Panton! Vitruvi started as a passion project by Sara and her brother after Sara decided to leave medical school. They committed to many late nights while working multiple jobs. By combining Sara’s background in medical anthropology, her love for the science of scent, and her brother’s entrepreneurial skills, they’ve developed a line to complement your daily rituals. Sara shares the advice she’d give to someone pursuing ...

Sep 05, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 252

Ep. 251 - Bumble’s Alex Williamson on Shifting Gender Dynamics, Dating + Creating a Safe Space Online

Are you looking to connect with people through dating, making new friends, or networking? Today we are joined by former Chief Brand Officer of Bumble, Alex Williamson, to discuss what makes Bumble different from other social and dating apps. As a company, they value kindness and respect, and empower women to make the first move. Alex describes how Bumble ensures that their users have a positive experience and feel safe. For example, they are taking steps to criminalize the sending of lewd pictur...

Sep 03, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 251

Bonus - Simone De La Rue on Surrender, + Body Acceptance After Pregnancy at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

Today’s episode is a live recording from our summer series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We interview former dancer turned Hollywood fitness expert, Simone De La Rue. Simone is the creator of Body by Simone, an at-home or in-studio fitness method derived from dance. It’s all about safeguarding against injury, avoiding boredom, and boosting body acceptance and love. Simone is passionate about cultivating an environment of inclusivity, and using her platform on social media in a positive way....

Aug 30, 201935 min

Ep. 250 - Your ‘Crystal RX’ with Colleen McCann

Today we are talking all things crystals, tarot, and feng shui readings with the founder of Style Rituals and author of Crystal Rx, Colleen McCann. From cleansing a negative work environment, to tapping into intuition, to cultivating self love and body confidence… there’s a crystal for that! Colleen does an incredible job at making this information on crystals and tarot relatable and digestible. Our conversation explores feng shui readings for your home, and the energetics of the corners of our ...

Aug 29, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 250

Ep. 249 - #GIRLBOSS, Sophia Amoruso on Redefining Success for Women

Today we are sitting down with the founder and CEO of Girlboss, Sophia Amoruso. After building the fashion brand Nasty Girl, Sophia went on to write #GIRLBOSS, and create a professional network, of the same name, for ambitious women! Our conversation explores bringing the feminine into business, and Sophia’s experience as a highly successful and impactful entrepreneur. She shares with us ways she stays grounded and nourishes herself, like cooking and therapy. Sophia opens up about her fear of fa...

Aug 27, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 249

Bonus - Angela Manuel-Davis on Holding Space, Feeling Worthy + Living on Purpose at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival

In today’s live recording, we are joined by motivational coach, speaker, and world-renowned cycle instructor, Angela Manuel-Davis! In this short interview, Angela shares so many nuggets of wisdom on worthiness, breaking limiting beliefs, and not attaching yourself to an identity. In discovering our gifts, she encourages us to think back to childhood, and the things that inspired and brought us joy. As a coach, Angela teaches from a place of heart and intention, and shares how her father played a...

Aug 23, 201936 min
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