Travel + passion = freedom! CEO of Passport to Beauty and Global Beauty Authority, Shalini Vadhera has a worldwide reach with products that dominate the globe. A social activist and innovator, Shalini created Power Beauty Living to provide women with a community of support, love and empowerment and has been awarded the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Award and the 2019 Jewel of India Award. On today's episode, Shalini joins Serena to talk about the creation and growth of Passport to Beauty and her ne...
Nov 03, 2019•23 min•Ep. 22
Introducing Paul Sorbo. Not many 25-year-olds can say that they developed and sold a chain of highly successful nutritional stores, created an innovative addition to the health and wellness market and holds an executive role in a groundbreaking brain health assessment company. But, Paul Sorbo has done just that! With such a deep passion for wellness and preventative healthcare, Paul is making his mark on the world. On today's episode, Paul joins Serena to discuss his passion for preventative hea...
Oct 25, 2019•18 min•Ep. 21
A self-described biochemical detective, Dr. Nigma Talib is a world-renowned Naturopathic Doctor, bestselling author, celebrity esthetician and leading authority in holistic health. Nigma was drawn to Naturopathy as a teenager who suffered from health issues that were finally healed through naturopathic medicine. On today's episode, Dr. Nigma Talib joins Serena to discuss how she combines inside and outer beauty through both holistic health and her coveted line of beauty and supplement products. ...
Aug 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 20
The embodiment of the ultimate serial entrepreneur, former NASA rocket scientist Kurt Seidensticker has successfully built and sold multiple e-commerce companies and is the Founder of the mega collagen brand Vital Proteins. Vital Proteins was created out of Kurt’s personal journey of health and wellness as he discovered the importance of collagen for an optimal life. On today’s episode, Kurt joins Serena to share some insight into how he built a global brand and discusses Vital Proteins and its ...
Aug 21, 2019•22 min•Ep. 19
A true pioneer and leader in the world of functional, preventative and longevity medicine, Board Certified Surgeon and internationally acclaimed health and wellness expert Dr. Darshan Shah has taken personal nutrition and health to the next level. As the Founder of Next|Health, Dr. Shah brings us the world's first health optimization center where he combines cutting-edge technology with personalized care to help clients along their path to wellness. On today’s episode, Dr. Shah joins Serena to d...
Aug 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 18
William Siff is THE plant-medicine genius. A clinical herbalist, ethnobotanist and renown practitioner of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, William has over 20 years of experience treating and educating thousands of people on plant-based healthcare. William is also the founder of The Plant Venture Experience and Goldthread, a plant-based tonic to empower people to drink more plants. On today's episode, William joins Serena to discuss his mission to bring herbs and plants into the self-...
Jul 10, 2019•22 min•Ep. 17
From being on top of his game to falling on tough times, President and Founder of Luxury World Traveler, Gil Antolin turned his life upside-down and found his dream career all when his son introduced him to Instagram. Gil’s new found love of travel combined with his recent introduction to the social community of Instagram ignited a fire within him that led to one of the largest travel accounts in the world. On today’s episode Gil joins Serena to discuss his journey of recovering from the financi...
Jun 30, 2019•25 min•Ep. 16
Sarah Anne Stewart's mission is to help others connect, grow and empower themselves with tools she created during the course of her journey. Open about her challenges, Sarah healed herself from eating disorders, anxiety and stress-related conditions. She is now a Holistic Health Coach with powerful mindset mastery programs. On today's episode, Sarah joins Serena to share her journey of healing. Sarah also gives us a sneak peak of her new book and the importance of following your intuition. LEARN...
Jun 24, 2019•24 min•Ep. 15
Sustainable, nutritious and delicious. Award-winning Chef and restaurateur Matthew Kenney is a true visionary in the mission to create beautiful, sustainable, nutritious and globally accessible plant-based cuisine. Classically trained in French cooking, Matthew's connection to the planet and holistic health brought him to a plant-based lifestyle, igniting his vision of Crafting the Future of Food for a healthier world. On today's episode, Matthew joins Serena to discuss how he approaches food ch...
Jun 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 14
From stressed out Broadway performer to meditation teacher, Emily fletcher used meditation to overcome anxiety and insomnia and began her journey to becoming the world-renowned teacher she is today. Emily is the creator of the Ziva Meditation technique, Founder of the groundbreaking ZivaOnline meditation e-course and author of "Stress Less, Accomplish More". On today's episode Emily joins Serena to share her expertise on meditation and how to use mantras and breathing for instant relief througho...
Jun 21, 2019•19 min•Ep. 13
World renowned Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) weight loss coach Brittany Watkins conquered her own trauma and channeled her struggles into a career that helps others reach peace and happiness. With 15 years of research on emotional sabotage and psychology, Brittany has developed an East-meets-West approach to eliminating emotional eating issues in minutes. On today's episode, Brittany joins Serena to talk about her personal story of food addiction and depression. She also delves into the fasc...
Jun 18, 2019•27 min•Ep. 12
A true legend in the media landscape, Judith Regan is a book publisher, editor, producer, and tv and radio talk show host. Widely regarded as the most successful women in publishing, Judith has produced over 100 best selling books in her career and is the head of the Regan Arts division of Phaidon Press. On today’s episode Judith joins Serena to reflect on her vast career and share her experiences of resilience and letting. She also discusses a few of her most recognized career moments. LEARN mo...
Jun 13, 2019•30 min•Ep. 11
Kimberly Snyder The Feel Good Movement A little inspiration and self-acceptance can go a long way! Kimberly Snyder is a Multi-Time New York Times® Bestselling Author, nutrition expert and Founder of the Feel Good Circle and lifestyle brand Solluna. Struck with a spiritual awakening that drove her to reinvent her approach to wellness, Kimberly developed the Feel Good Circle to help women work together to overcome self-doubt and access the power of love and inner peace. On today’s episode, Kimberl...
Mar 21, 2019•19 min•Ep. 10
Robin Kuehne is Managing Partner of CryoHealthcare, a specialist in cryotherapy technologies based in Los Angeles. • What is Cryotherapy and its origins? • How Robin and his physician brother brought the technology over from Germany and Ukraine ten years ago and now manufactures high-quality walk-in machines in Los Angeles. • Using the new Cryo T-Shock to eliminate fat cells, and why its better than Cool Sculpting. • The future of cryotherapies and partnering with Equinox. • Serena offers tips o...
Mar 09, 2019•17 min•Ep. 9
Amany Shaker is CEO and Founder of Ammanii Jewelry. • How Amany developed and the journey from conflict resolution in non-profits to jewelry development. • What conflict resolution is and how Amany worked with people in war torn areas. • Where Amany travelled to and how the common thread from around the world connects. • How she incorporates these connections into the Jewelry design. • What New Beginnings mean to Amany. • When she made some difficult decisions in life to re-identify her self-wor...
Mar 08, 2019•17 min•Ep. 8
Michelle Ranavat is a former investment banker, engineer, and founder of Ranavat Botanics. • How witnessing her parents succeed over time influenced Michelle's beliefs. • Being first generation immigrants and returning to their roots. • Sudden unemployment and pivoting to a new career. • Engineering products inspired by pure organic ingredients. • Recognizing the fluff found in the beauty industry. • Self-care while grinding through a career. • Staying fit as a professional Indian Bollywood Danc...
Mar 07, 2019•20 min•Ep. 7
Jessica Luengo is founder and CEO of the Naturally Clean Eats line of health bars. • How Jessica went from Beverly Hills Pilates instructor to the working mother/entrepreneur who developed Naturally Clean Eats health bars. • Why some health bars are misleading about their benefits. • The wholesome ingredients contained within Naturally Clean Eats bars. • How pairing the Naturally Clean Eats bar can take it from simple snack to meal replacement. • What the future of the Naturally Clean Eats integ...
Mar 06, 2019•15 min•Ep. 6
January Olds is the founder of January Labs, offering performance skin care products with optimally formulated recipes. • How January's childhood obsession turned into her dream. • January's simpler approach to skincare. • Beyond skincare products - a holistic view. • Why chemical-free is a myth. • What to look for and avoid in your skincare products. • How to thrive in this challenging business environment. • Serena reveals her ritual about what to drink for your skin. LEARN more about January ...
Mar 05, 2019•18 min•Ep. 5
Rachel Rhee is a cancer survivor, wellness blogger for The Dimple Life and founder of Shop Your Element. • Discovering cancer and the process of surviving the disease. • What her lifestyle was like when the cancer developed and the effects of stress. • Transitioning into health and wellness and the resulting transformations. • Deciding on her journey and its challenges • How the Just-Dimple-It blog developed and what to expect. • The evolution of Shop-Your-Element • Remembering Your Why LEARN mo...
Mar 04, 2019•19 min•Ep. 4
Anita Rosenberg is one of the first female film directors in Los Angeles and a Feng Shui Master. • How Anita went to NYU with Spike Lee and what she did when she moved to LA. • When Anita reinvented herself hand painting furniture in San Fransisco. • While in Hong Kong, she found Feng Shui and developed her new career. • What to expect from the new Chinese New Year. • How to prepare for success with the knowledge of Eastern wisdom. • When your birth date and time falls in line with what animal s...
Mar 03, 2019•25 min•Ep. 3
Elana Horwich is a former high school history teacher, stand up comedian, cooking school owner, and author of Meal and a Spiel • How Elana discovered her creative outlets through teaching. • What Elana discovered through her multitude of gifts. • How she moved through her roadblocks and listened to her inner voice. • When Elana began Meal and a Spiel • Where she developed her love of cooking by traveling abroad. • How her mentor inspired her through simple ingredients and how that connection to ...
Mar 02, 2019•15 min•Ep. 2
Mydyma Nimbueva is an award-winning beauty salon owner, keynote speaker, and lash industry leader. • How Mydyma Nimbueva left her background leaving Siberia to Moscow to pursue finance. • When she discovered the beauty industry and created her own university in Moscow. • What inspired Mydyma to make her journey to the United States from Russia. • How she learned her lessons and the results that came from her hard work. • What Mydyma does to maintain her positivity through the trials of life. • H...
Mar 01, 2019•16 min•Ep. 1
