#64: In this episode, Jord and I are chatting about the new products and latest trends we saw while attending the 2022 Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia. We also give an update on our venture fund - grt sht ventures and what we have been up to since launching in the spring. Heres a recap of some of the brands and products we discuss in today's episode from Expo East 2022: Jack & Annies Egglife Fabalish HumanCo - Against the Grain , Snowdays , Cosmic Bliss GoNanas SweetNothings Dalci...
Oct 11, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 64
#63: In today's episode, we are chatting with Liesel Teen, the Founder of Mommy Labor Nurse . This episode is filled a ton of helpful information in how to prepare for childbirth, what to expect and tips on postpartum. Liesel and her team have so many amazing tips and trick over on their Instagram and they do such an awesome job empowering and educating women (and partners) on what to expect when having a baby and more. Here are some of the topics we discuss in the episode: How do you know it’s ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 63
#62: In today's episode, we are sharing our story to getting pregnant with baby #3. Everything from our fertility journey with menopur and IUI, to finding out we are pregnant with twins and all things first trimester (and into second trimester!). We are also answering a handful of listener questions related to pregnancy, motherhood and more! Fertility journey: Did you get pregnant naturally this time? Why did you decide to keep it a secret about starting fertility treatment? What fertility suppl...
Aug 23, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 62
#61: In this episode, I am sharing why I decided to stop drinking 4 years ago and my perspective on living alcohol free. I discuss my history with alcohol and my adolescence/relationship with drinking and share why this has been a huge benefit in my life. But also why I don't expect everyone to hop on board the sober curious lifestyle. I also dive into listener questions on cutting out alcohol and touch on some of the points below: Why did I stop drinking alcohol? When did I know you needed to q...
Aug 08, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 61
#60: In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. James DiNicolantonio . He is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a cardiovascular research scientist. An expert on health and nutrition, he is also the author of six bestselling health books, The Salt Fix , The Longevity Solution , The Immunity Fix , The Mineral Fix and WIN . A preview of what we dive into in today's episode : What are some red flags for people to know they need to make some lifestyle changes For someone who is trying to start making changes o...
Jul 25, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 60
#59: In this episode, we are chatting with the Speech Sisters , Brooke and Bridget on ALL things speech pathology. This episode is one of my favorites to date and it is filled with so much helpful and informative information you don't want to miss. Speech Sisters are one of my favorite follows on Instagram too. It is amazing! In today's episode we chat about *so* many things: When do you begin focusing on speech? What can you do with babies as a newborn to help set them up for success What are y...
Jul 12, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 59
#58: In this episode, we are chatting with the Founder of Brow Eyed Girl , Courtney Schreiber! Courtney is the go-to for all things eye brows, permanent make up and she is FULL of knowledge about micro blading, lash lifts and tints and more. In today's episode we chat about *so* many things: The world of permanent make up What exact is microblading? Should you get it? How your eye brows define your face How to know what kind of brows are good for you? What are powdered brows? Who was the first p...
Jul 06, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 58
#57: In this episode, I am chatting with the vegan food queen herself, Danielle Brown. You know Danielle from @healthygirlkitchen where she shares dozens of healthy and delicious vegan recipes for everyone to make. In today's episode we chat about *so* many things: Growing up without the term influencer and social media Going to college and transitioning into a vegan lifestyle How the transition into eating plant-based changed her life Going to IIN and becoming a health coach Why she started her...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 57
#56: In this episode, we are chatting with Ashley La Fond, the founder of the mega successful organizing business Of Space and Mind . Of Space and Mind is a professional organizing company that makes your life 100x more efficient and obviously "organized". Ashley and her team transforms your home/apartment/living situation an absolute dream. From moving and unpacking to organizing your current home, Of Space and Mind can help with everything. They put processes in place I'd never think of and he...
May 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 56
#55: In this episode, Jordan and I are chatting with Kiva Dickinson , the founder and Managing Partner of Selva Ventures . Selva Ventures invests in brands making consumers' lives better, and they happen to be a handful of our favorites. A highlight of what we dive into: Taking the leap from his full-time job to start Selva Ventures Why he wanted to start his own VC fund How we are making investing space more approachable What it has been like fundraising money for Selva What a VC fund does and ...
Apr 25, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 55
#54: In today's episode, we are chatting with the Founder + CEO of Purely Elizabeth, Elizabeth Stein. Purely Elizabeth is an industry leader in the natural food space and has been for over 12 years now. Elizabeth shares her story on building her food empire and what is has been like building her business over the last decade. A highlight of what we dive into: How Elizabeth originally started her company (hint: granola wasn't involved) What it has been like being on of the first female entreprene...
Apr 03, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 54
#53: Welcome back to JTGS. We are *so* happy to be back in action. And I am beyond excited to introduce my new co-host, Jordan Carpenter. Also known as my husband, best friend, baby daddy and now business partner. We have been recording a ton of new episodes to roll out this spring and we are kicking it off with a highly requested topic - EXPO WEST! In this episode we are chat a lot and it is our first episode back in action. Here is what we touch on: The rundown on all things Expo West and our ...
Mar 31, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 53
#52: In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite recipe developers, Yumna, of Feel Good Foodie . Yumna creates such delicious and simple recipes for your family. And in this episode she shares how she got started, her tips on growing her brand and tips for new content creators on social media. And of course we chat all things food. For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield , tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring this episode! Snag $200 off...
Sep 13, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 52
#51: In this episode, we are hosting our first advice segment! And to be honest - this is one of of my favorite episodes yet. We chat through a few listener questions and give our unfiltered feedback and thoughts. Plus at the end Jord and I do a quick life update on his career change. For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring this episode! Snag $200 offs ALL their organic and non-toxic mattresses + 2 FREE eco-rest pillows at birchlivi...
Aug 30, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 51
#50: In this episode, we give you guys the full run down on all things investing with our girl, Nicole Cogan ( listen to this episode on all things influencer marketing with us too!). Here's a sneak peak into what we chat about: What does it mean when you say you’re investing in a brand? Where do you even start? What does it mean to be an angel investor? How to make initial ask/approach to invest in brands? How do you know if brands want investors? How to know if they’re probably too big to need...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 50
#49: In this episode, I am chatting with one of my favorite recipe creators, Justine E., of @justine_snacks . Justine is the talented recipe creator and TikTok recipe star that recently transitioned from her full-time job to pursing her own brand. We dive into a ton of topics including how she was pushed out of her job and given an ultimatum between her blog or her job, why she started her TikTok account and quickly thereafter her Instagram and blog. We also touch on her history with food and Ju...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 49
#48: In this episode I share more on my own personal journey with food. Starting from my teenage years until now. Some of what we dive into in this episode.. My food story: Have you ever struggled with an eating disorder? Biggest turning point in your relationship with food and you arrived there? Did you ever struggle with binge eating? What were some disordered thoughts/rules that you cant believe went through your mind? What was the last straw before your realized there's more than dieting and...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 48
#47: In this episode, I am catching up with one of my favorites, Olivia Noceda. Otherwise known as @olivianoceda on the internet. Olivia fills us in on her crazy a$$ move to NYC from LA, digesting the last year with COVID and all the insanity that went down. And the coolest story of how Olivia and I first connect through Instagram (banana bread is obviously involved). We also chat about finding food freedom and ditching diet culture and doing our own thing. If there is one thing to take away fro...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 47
#46: This episode is seriously one of my favorites yet. We get INTO IT on the topic of influencer marketing and what it is really like working with brands. Nicole Cogan AKA NoBread and I sit down and dish the dirt. We openly discuss brand partnerships, growing our own brands and scaling our businesses, how influencer marketing really took off, forming our own career paths and we are able monetize our business.. you know all the behind-the-scenes things that you likely don't see or hear about fro...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 46
#45: In this episode, I am chatting with two beautiful souls that I met thanks to Instagram - Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver from the very well known brand, Sweats and The City (SATC). Dale and Elizabeth are the fitness gurus who share the in's and out's of all things boutique fitness and SO much more like skincare, body image, brand building and their infamous snack times they host each week. They fill us in on the origin on SATC, leaving their full-time gigs for their side hustle turned m...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 45
#44: In this episode we are joined by my baby daddy, husband and best friend, Jordan, aka mcjordO and we get juicy guys. We sit down (so glamorously) on our bedroom floor to answer your questions and share the scoop on *so* many things like how we met, where the f we will be in 10 years, what we were like in college, how having kids has impacted our marriage, couples therapy and SO much more! Thank you to my favorite haircare brand, Prose, for sponsoring this episode. Prose creates custom produc...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 44
#43: In this episode, I am joined by my partner in crime and right hand in everything - Jordan - aka my husband as we chat with the Founders of Serenity Kids, Joe and Serenity Carr. Our family are *huge* fans of Serenity Kids and everything they are doing. So much so that we invested in the company last year. Joe and Serenity are completing revolutionizing the baby food industry one grass-fed meat and organic veggie pouch at a time. They are the creators of Ezra's favorite pouch (and the only on...
Feb 01, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 43
#42: In this episode, we are chatting with Valeria Lipovetsky. The social media queen who started her brand over on YouTube just a few years ago. Valeria is such an inspiring entrepreneur, mom and her energy is contagious when you listen to her. We chat everything from why she started her brand and how it has evolved since day one, her story on creating a business after having children, falling in love with her husband and how he now works with her today and her relationship with body image and ...
Jan 24, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 42
#40: In this episode, I am in the "hot seat" again this year. My husband and best friend, Jordan, and I chat about the last year and reflect a bit over the last 5 years since I was fired from my job. We dive into the crazy transition, building my brand and answer SO many of your questions about running my own business and more on the behind-the-scenes. Definitely listen to last year's 4 year "Fired Anniversary" episode too as it gives a lot more background and the story on getting fired. For mor...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 40
#39: In today's episode I am chatting with one of my close friends, Cameron Rogers, the content creator and podcast host behind Freckled Foodie. Cameron and I quickly became friends after meeting at a few events in NYC. Cammie is one of those people who I can thank Instagram for bringing into my life. She is unapologetically herself in the best way and shows us so many aspects of her life in an unfiltered ways. Cameron started her brand a few years ago while she was working full-time at in finan...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
#38: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of the founders of one of our favorite brands - Hu ! You likely know Hu because of their kickass dark chocolate bars, hunks, gems and crackers and they are exploding everywhere right now. And pre COVID you probably could have seen me in their restaurant in Union Square about 4x week. I have been a groupie of Hu’s for years now. Way before my blog or Instagram and the founders have become dear friends of mine and in this episode you will hear the fu...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 38
#37: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of my favorite humans! The Co-founders of Wild Friends Foods , Erika Welsh + Keeley Tillotson. I have known these two amazing ladies now for years and they are truly the kindest most bad ass nut butter makers out there. They not only make the best creamy drizz-able peanut butter in the world but they use the most simple ingredients to do so in all of their products. In this episode, Erika and Keeley fill us in on how they started their brand, what ...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 37
#36: In today's episode, I am chatting with the go-to Registered Dietitian on all things Prenatal, Lily Nichols. Lily is a complete genius when it comes to taking care of our bodies before, during and after pregnancy. Lily shares all of the nutrients we need from the time we are trying to conceive through your entire pregnancy. We also chat about the most underrated food to eat while pregnant, weight gain during pregnancy and what exactly is the "norm", how to handle 1st trimester nausea and if ...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 36
#35: In today’s episode, we are chatting with our fertility doctor, Eric Forman. Dr. Forman is the medical laboratory director at Columbia University Fertility Center and he oversees the IVF laboratory there. He helped us get pregnant with both Ezra and his baby brother and we love love everyone at the Columbia University Fertility Center. Dr. Forman fills us in on everything we need to know about fertility treatment and the dozens of techniques they have to help couples conceive. A bit on what ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
#34: In this episode, I am chatting with one of most favorite people on the plant, Lisa Hayim. Lisa is an amazing Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist who is on a mission to help everyone fork the noise. Lisa is an expert at helping others overcome food fears and live their lives without that annoying voice in our heads saying "eat this" and "don't eat this". Lisa and I dive into our own personal journeys with disordered eating and how we approach our relationships with food today. Lisa also sh...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
