Kathy is co-founder of Badassery Magazine and the co-host of the Badassery Podcast – where she helps women entrepreneurs step into the spotlight and embrace their rising badassery. Kathy and I met earlier this year, when we were in a business mastermind group together. When she mentioned that she’d had a sea change in the way she takes care of her body, I had to know more! We talked about… How Kathy defines “badassery” – and why women in particular are badassery experts Why feeling successful wi...
May 07, 2019•37 min
Description in Libsyn Rachel Belle is host of the James Beard Award nominated podcast, 'Your Last Meal,' which has been featured as an iTunes #1 food podcast several times. She hosts the popular segment 'Ring My Belle' on Seattle’s KIRO Radio afternoon drive show, The Ron & Don Show, and is the station's feature reporter. Seattle Weekly voted Belle Seattle’s Best FM Radio Personality. Not only that, but Rachel is a freelance food writer and commercial voiceover talent. Bottom line: Rachel Be...
Apr 30, 2019•41 min
As the Beauty Director of Town & Country magazine for the past seven years, Jamie Rosen is part of a dramatic shift at the 170-year-old title. While the hottest new lipstick and beauty serum are still part of the conversation, the content that Jamie creates and oversees at T&C strongly links beauty with health and wellness. Jamie and I talk about what it means to be a “beauty guru” in the 21st century, why “ingestible beauty” and “anti-aging” are creating buzz in the beauty industry, and...
Apr 23, 2019•39 min
Alicia Dara is a Seattle-based musician, activist, and voice teacher. Through private coaching, corporate workshops, and her “Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women,” Alicia supports her clients with singing, public speaking, and using their voice more powerfully in the world. She also happens to be a truly wise and beautiful soul, with much to share about more deeply connecting to your body and to the world around you. Alicia and I talked about the importance of connecting to your breath to support...
Apr 16, 2019•42 min
Katie Bennett is a Co-Founder and Certified Coach at Ama La Vida, an innovative coaching company which helps people to find and design a career that brings them both deep fulfillment and phenomenal success. Katie and I talked about… Why looking outside yourself for solutions – in career, life, or health – isn’t a sustainable or effective way to reach your goals Why millennial and younger leaders prioritize mind/body health as a key part of corporate culture Katie’s tips for getting the real scoo...
Apr 09, 2019•31 min
Whether because she lives in Denmark – where cycling is a way of life – or because she’s an avid cyclist herself, Dr. Vivian Lord shares a powerful analogy between riding a bike and self-care. And riding this particular bike just might change the way you approach your health. Vivian and I also talk about the importance of understanding your body as your hormones shift in midlife; why addressing stress now has a big payoff later (ie, during menopause); and how to prevent self-care from becoming j...
Apr 02, 2019•39 min
Stefanie Ellis is director of marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She is also a self-described storyteller, idea architect, and word magician through her successful freelance writing career — with articles published in The Seattle Times, Northwest Travel & Life Magazine, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We talk Girl Scout cookies, croissants, the importance of strong female mentors, and the freedom that comes from speaking your truth in matters of health, hear...
Mar 26, 2019•40 min
Ambika Singh is revolutionizing the way women dress. As a woman in the tech industry – known for its casual dress code – Ambika didn’t place much importance on her personal style. When she made a career shift that demanded a more polished appearance, her opinion quickly changed. And she discovered that feeling confident wasn’t as simple as throwing on a jacket. Now, Ambika makes women’s lives a bit easier with her high-tech, high-touch company, Armoire, which offers a true “wardrobe as service” ...
Mar 19, 2019•27 min
“Communication Rebel” Michelle Mazur shares how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when a big change is brewing in work or life, but you have no idea what it is. . . **Don’t forget to share your thoughts with Lara in the Women on the Rise listener survey BY TUESDAY, MARCH 12. Visit laradalch.com/podcastsurvey to be taken straight to a short Google Form. THANK YOU for your feedback!**
Mar 12, 2019•30 min
Infertility specialist Dr. Nichole Barker shares what she’s learned about the importance of self compassion – in her own life and in the lives of her fertility patients. A few highlights to listen for... Why self compassion is a critical component of any health journey, and especially for those struggling with infertility How Nichole navigated her own infertility journey – and what she’s learned in hindsight about how she might have done it differently How Nichole fits healthy eating and exercis...
Mar 05, 2019•32 min
Socially responsive investment advisor Carrie VanWinkle shares how getting real and brave about your money is an often overlooked part of being well. Carrie B. VanWinkle is a socially responsive investment advisor & Certified Financial Planner™ Professional. She works with women and couples who want their money lives to reflect an approach that is both smart AND soulful - so that they are able to thrive in their money life while also creating bigger ripple effects of positive impact in the w...
Feb 27, 2019•29 min
Nigerian-American entrepreneur and founder of TONL Karen Okonkwo shares her thoughts on the ‘grind and hustle’ of entrepreneurship, reimagining success, prioritizing mind/body health, and knowing when to surrender.
Feb 19, 2019•31 min
Meg Trainer is the founder and co-owner of Bounty Kitchen, a restaurant in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle that celebrates the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest region. While working at restaurants to pay her way through college, Meg discovered a passion for the food and beverage industry. Meg and I talk about her journey as a restauranteur and busy entrepreneur struggling to prioritize her health and wellbeing while growing a thriving business and community. Original Broadcast Date: ...
Feb 12, 2019•32 min
Fashion and photography entrepreneur Alexis Mera Damen talks women’s empowerment, self-doubt, and doing what’s right for you in business and life. Plus, Lara shares a tool for identifying and clearing up the “unconscious stories” standing in your way.
Feb 05, 2019•33 min
Ex rocket scientist turned massage therapist Kathy Jakielski is back to talk balancing discernment with intuition when deciding what’s best for mind and body.
Jan 29, 2019•33 min
Amy Lorimer – counselor, teacher, and mother – shares her journey inside Lara’s Vibrant Health Playbook program , and how she finally realized that turning inward and taking care of herself first allows her to tackle challenges in her life in a calmer and more effective way.
Jan 22, 2019•33 min
Lara talks to Stephanie Scapa, Co-Founder & CEO of WEYV, a platform that allows users to listen to music, read magazines and (soon) listen to podcasts – all in a single app experience. Stephanie shares how cultivating self-awareness transformed her personal and professional life; the ah-ha moment that caused her to finally prioritize self-care; and what happened when she stopped trying to “get everything done.” Plus, learn one of Lara’s favorite tools for beginning to cultivate your self awa...
Jan 15, 2019•31 min
Lara shares a new framework for setting your goals – and specific questions to ask yourself so you actually achieve them! Plus, a conversation with author and criminologist Dr. Marcia Morgan on how women and girls can reach their full potential. Dr. Marcia Morgan brings a wealth of experience helping women reach their potential. Drawing on more than forty years as a national consultant, researcher, trainer and author on gender and crime, this sought-after motivational speaker and best selling au...
Jan 08, 2019•35 min
Sally Helgesen’s most recent book, How Women Rise , co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. As an author, speaker and consultant, Sally has been identified by Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership and was named by Leadership Excellence magazine as one of the top 50 authorities on leadership. Since the publication of her classic book, The Female Advantage , in 1990, Sally’s primar...
Jan 01, 2019•42 min
Prioritizing self-care is challenging enough on our own; what happens when you add a partner into the mix? Sonya Brewer, MA, is a body-centered psychotherapist and relationship expert in Albany, CA, where she specializes in helping women, couples, and partners of all sorts create extraordinary relationships. Sonya and I talk about the frantic pace of modern life and the toll it takes on relationships; how to navigate differing views about self-care with your partner; and sex. (Yep. We go there.)...
Dec 25, 2018•36 min
As a successful marketing executive and ‘woman to watch’ in Silicon Valley, Lisa Abramson knew how to hustle. But when she found herself burned out, stuck, and feeling lost at the top of the corporate ladder she’d been climbing for so many years, Lisa began searching for a new definition of success. Thus began Lisa’s exploration of meditation, mindfulness, and the scientifically-backed claims of reduced stress that came with them. Her journey led to the creation of her business, where she ‘inspi...
Dec 18, 2018•31 min
Keita Williams, Founder and Chief Strategist of Success Bully – an elite accountability practice for visionaries who need a professional butt-kicking to create momentum in their personal and professional lives – is my guest on this week’s episode of Women on the Rise. Keita graciously agreed to get real about a recent – and major – health scare that forced her to recalibrate what really matters in business and life. We also talked about… What Keita views as her biggest professional failure – and...
Dec 11, 2018•40 min
Nancy Jensen and Sarah Duenwald are co-founders of The Swing Shift, the destination for women in career transition. Sarah spent the last decade focused on business development and sales operations in the software and high-tech consulting industry. Nancy is also a tech industry veteran, including many years overseeing operating system, server and early SaaS products for Microsoft. They both believe that women should not be penalized for taking care of their families, and that they should be able ...
Dec 04, 2018•41 min
Aparna Khanolkar is a mother, entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor. In the past, Aparna served as the head chef – and later a menu consultant - for the Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, CA. In addition, she developed curriculum for the Ayurveda program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX. I invited Aparna to be on the podcast because I and many of the women I speak with are intrigued by the idea of Ayurveda – an ancient system of living from India –...
Nov 27, 2018•40 min
“I’ve learned to say yes to things that scare me, and to be in tune with myself and really understand if it’s the right thing for me or not.” -Nicole Miyuki Nicole Miyuki is a freelance artist, graphic designer, teacher, and the author of two hand lettering books - By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering and The Kids’ Book of Hand Lettering. In 2015, Nicole began teaching in-person workshops to students who were curious about the hand lettering craze. In 2018, she wrote and published her two books ...
Nov 20, 2018•43 min
Dr. Samantha Brody is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist and the owner and founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, Oregon. She’s also the author of the soon to be released book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out. We talked about... How to align your self-care choices with your values (and how to figure out what your values are in the first place!) Why Dr. Samantha thinks stress is different from overwhelm, and how they’re related How ...
Nov 13, 2018•39 min
Erin Stutland is a mind-body wellness and fitness expert, and host and life-style coach of Z Living’s cable series, Altar’d. I first met Erin through her signature Shrink Session workout (for which I’m an affiliate partner), and love her approach to creating change in your life through movement – or as Erin says “movement in your body creates movement in your life.” As a new mama and soon to be published author, Erin’s life has changed a bit since the last time we talked; so I invited her on the...
Nov 06, 2018•37 min
Dr. Keira Barr is a dual board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Resilient Health Institute. She helps professional and entrepreneurial women revitalize their lives and re-energise their bodies, but her personal path to vibrant health wasn’t always easy. We chatted about Keira’s personal experience with melanoma, how being bullied and feeling ‘not enough’ growing up contributed to it, what to look for on YOUR skin (and when to get it checked out), and how Keira is shifting her definitio...
Oct 30, 2018•36 min
Christine “Chris” Guillot is founder of Merchant Method, a boutique consulting agency specializing in teaching independent retailers and manufacturers the retail intelligence they need to navigate strategic growth. With over 19 years of experience in retailing and manufacturing – and 6 years as an entrepreneur – Chris knows a few things about the unique self-care challenges faced by people on the retail sales floor all day long. She’s also had a few ups and downs in her own entrepreneurial and s...
Oct 23, 2018•40 min
Lisette Austin is a travel coach, writer and web designer who always loved to travel, but couldn’t always afford the international trips she craved. So in 2012, she learned how to rack up millions of airline miles and hotel points using her regular household spending and credit card sign up bonuses – and now she teaches others how to do the same through her Jet Set Lisette travel coaching business, and her podcast, The Globetrotter Lounge. I wanted know how Lisette managed her many professional ...
Oct 16, 2018•34 min
