Today, Jess and Ryan are sharing their second interview with their favorite "money expert," Danetha Doe, who is a Jamaican-Ghanaian American entrepreneur, journalist, economist, manifestation teacher and the creator of Money & Mimosas . PLEASE NOTE : this conversation was recorded several weeks before the death of George Floyd and subsequent global protests against racism and police brutality...so the interview is based on "overcoming financial fears and stress" related to Covid-19 (but J &a...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this week's interview, Jess and Rye get cozy (pre-quarantine) with Koya Webb who is a wellness visionary, author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce, and founder of Get Loved Up, a conscious community that practices daily self-care and makes healthy living a priority to promote healing, social justice, spiritual connection. Koya shares her passion for dramatically decreasing the number of people who suffer from chronic diseases associated with a stressful lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and self-def...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min
This week Jess and Ryan celebrate the ‘art of cooking’ with Guy Turland: the man behind the successful "Bondi Harvest" brand, restaurant and cookbook! Guy has had a very successful career doing what he loves (cooking!) and gets to travel the world doing it...Tune in to hear how he made it happen! In this Ryan + Jess discuss: - How Guy went from starting his first restaurant @ 21 in Bondi, Australia, to opening 2 successful 'Bondi Harvest' restaurants in Los Angeles - What it takes to make it as ...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Today we're having a conversation with Heidi Stevens who is a speaker, mentor and host of women empowerment events and online experiences. She’s the founder of the Feminine Collective and Soul of Business Podcast. Heidi has mentored hundreds of women through her programs, and inspired thousands through her online platforms. The mission of The Feminine Collective is to inspire the modern women to expand their consciousness, deepen in their connection to self and others and experience more freedom...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Hold onto your seats for a value packed conversation with Bayleigh Dayton: model, TV personality, and the first African American woman to win Miss Missouri USA (17'). In 2018, Bayleigh landed a spot on CBS's Big Brother Season 20 and most recently made her debut on "The Challenge" (MTV Season 35) with her husband, which airs Wednesdays at 7/8 central on MTV. Jess and Rye cover a lot of topics with Bayleigh in this conversation, including: Her upbringing and mental health journey Her mission to b...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 35 min
In rounding out the last episode of our nutrition series we're talking all things Keto PLUS we kick things off with a mini solo episode where we share what's been challenging & what positive lessons we've learned since going into quarantine! Because we know there are a lot of faux "experts" and misinformation, we were really excited to bring on Dr. Jockers who is a doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist, corrective care chiropractor and Ketogenic diet expert. He owns and operate...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 55 min
This week J+R chat with James and Dahlia Marin, the dynamic dietician duo behind the platform " Married to Health " - a website, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook offering advice on following a whole food, plant based diet. Dahlia and James are also the founders of "Your Gut Connection," a hub for all things healing to the gut and the soil! As part of " Your Gut Connection " they have developed a Plant-Based SIBO + IBS Relief program designed in conjunction w/ board certified gastroenterologist Dr...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Today, we’re kicking things off with Abel James who is the host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, creator of the New York Time’s Bestselling book, The Wild Diet and celebrity coach starring on ABC's Hit Primetime show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours! He also just launched his new book of humor, Designer Babies Still Get Scabies which is already a #1 International Bestseller in 7+ countries! In this episode we learn about: Abel’s early upbringing and how his mom influenced his work in holi...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In times of crisis, it's easy to let fear consume us and we can begin losing control over our time, energy and focus. That's why Rye & Jess teamed up to acknowledge the fears around this pandemic, and encourage listeners to focus on what they can control and what they can do to take advantage of time at home, outside of your usual routine. It's time to look inward, get resourceful, get creative, and seek ways to connect and support one another during this unique time of 'social distancing,' ...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 36 min
This week the sisters sit down with Les Alfred, founder of the popular “Balanced Black Girl” podcast, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space. During this conversation, Les gets real about the many career transitions she had to make, in order to find her purpose and carve her own unique path to success! They also discuss: Les’ upbringing / early experiences as a perfectionist and over achiever Graduating into a recession and pivoting in the financial industry Get...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min
This episode is ALL about gut health, starting with a foreword by Ryan, who shares the ups and downs of her personal gut health journey – including the doctors, testing and processes she’s followed to find relief from persistent, frustrating symptoms of IBS, Candida and SIBO over the last 6 years. PLUS she shares her favorite tips and tricks for soothing symptoms related to gut dysfunction. Then Jess and Rye get into an insightful conversation around gut health and functional medicine with Natur...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 22 min
This week, we’re sitting down with Katie Dunlop, certified personal trainer and creator of Love Sweat Fitness, a health and fitness community that inspires women around the world to find their happy & healthy body! The LSF YouTube channel has over 23 million views and 430,000+ subscribers and Katie is constantly providing free and accessible content through her social channels and a number of amazing and supportive programs she’s created. In this interview we learn about: *Katie’s upbringing...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Our mom, Hormone Health Educator Candace Burch is back in the states after four months in England and we're sitting down with her to get the rundown on... you guessed it... hormones! This topic can feel overwhelming and confusing so we wanted to break it down in a simple, informative and fun way! Here's what we cover: * What is a hormone? * Metaphors to help us understand what it means to have a hormone imbalance * Defining the main sex, adrenal and androgen hormones * Diving into specific imbal...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Celebrating this week of LOVE with founder of Three Day Rule Matchmaking, Talia Goldstein! Talia has always had a natural talent for pairing even the most unlikely of couples into successful relationships and we learn about her journey from working as a TV producer to eventually quitting her job to host popular singles events and personalized matchmaking services. Three Day Rule Matchmaking was officially created in 2013, allowing Talia to turn her lifelong hobby of matchmaking into a thriving b...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Rye & Jess are rolling solo this week, sharing some life/podcast/biz updates as well as healthy tips and resources they’re loving right now! In this episode they cover: ⁃ Jess experience as new pup mom ⁃ Reaction to Kobe’s death, life in perspective ⁃ Progress on our goals (set from our last solo ep on journaling) ⁃ Podcast updates / things upcoming ⁃ Business updates - your hormone balance and body bliss by Jess ⁃ Personal routines and fav snacks/ grocery Resources mentioned: Adrena uplift ...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Today, we’re catching up with Christina “Wee Wee” Porcelli who is an author, reality show contestant and game show winner! She’s a Brooklyn native and former singer/songwriter and dancer who now lives in Nashville, TN. In this episode we talk about: * Christina's early music career * The process of being cast for the Dating Naked reality show on VH1 * How she pulled herself out of depression after the show aired and the self- love journey that followed * Competing with her husband on the Nationa...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
This week the sisters are joined by Hannah Testa, a dynamic 17 year old environmentalist, animal rights activist and honor student who has been “fighting for the planet and its future” since the age of 4! Hannah has presented to thousands of adults and children across the world - as well as big businesses and governments on the local, state, and international level. She has used her influence to work with governmental leaders and business executives to develop more sustainable practices, influen...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This week's conversation with Bianca Wilson of Say Space is not only raw and real but it's NEEDED. Bianca is passionate about opening up "uncomfortable" conversations around race and does so in a way that is shifting the landscape and creating tangible, impactful CHANGE. In this episode we talk about: *Bianca's early upbringing and the life experiences that sparked activism in her! * Why the race relations classes she took in college changed her perspective of the world * How her company "Say Sp...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min
This week the sisters are sharing their conversation with Justis Cooper: international photographer, videographer, visual storyteller, and one of the creative minds and personalities behind the Travel Brand High On Life - which is wildly popular on YouTube with over 600K subscribers and a million+ followers on Instagram. In this conversation, Justis shares: How he developed the travel bug early on, and how joining the Canadian Coast Guard allowed him to begin traveling the world What he learned ...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 53 min
Rye + Jess kick off 2020 with a conversation around money with personal finance expert and Money + Mimosas founder, Danetha Doe! The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on creating healthier routines and establishing better habits around spending and saving. So if the word “finances” makes you cringe, this episode is for you! Danetha has a magical way of taking away the dread and intimidation around money talk and turning it into something fun! In this episode, Danetha shares: * Her...
Jan 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min
This week’s episode is a guided exercise by Rye and Jess focused on individual reflection, intention setting, and overcoming challenges to help us each look inward, get connected with ourselves and create action steps to help us achieve our goals going into 2020! We encourage having a pen and paper for this one, so you can track your responses as you listen along! Steps you will go through in this episode: REFLECTION: Zero’ing in on relationships, success and health, you’ll come up with a goal t...
Dec 24, 2019•49 min
This episode provides an inspiring, eye opening conversation with Chelsey Scaffidi and Erica Galia, founders of Rooted Beings, a restorative wellness and meditation studio in Manhattan Beach described “as a place to become grounded and consciously connect to your human nature. A place to be rooted in who you are, where you want to take your life and help you stand firm in your being.” In this episode, Erica begins by leading us in a beautiful meditation (as they do before all classes), then Chel...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week, Rye and Jess had a really powerful conversation with Model, Speaker and Body Acceptance Activist, Carmen Rene. Carmen has a thriving, engaged community of followers on Instagram, through her account - "eatthecaketoo" where she shares insightful, thought-provoking captions, along with unfiltered, un-airbrushed photos, celebrating her curves, rolls and every bit of cellulite..encouraging others to be kind themselves, embrace and accept their bodies as they - in all their beauty! Carmen ...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 45 min
This week, Rye and Jess have a really fun conversation with their hilarious bestie and floral ninja / spatial designer, Rosemary Stafford. She has a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary and designs floral arrangements for weddings and events, is fully invested in the farming process via Vibrant Valley Farms, partners with the Instagram influencer duo The Gay Beards and is the official florist for Ted Ex in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we talk about: What little Rose was lik...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min
This week the sisters sit down with Taylor Nolan, a Psychotherapist who appeared on ABC’s The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Because of her portrayal on the show, Taylor received harsh criticism and cyber bullying--resulting in a nasty depression that took a lot of personal work and therapy for her to overcome. Today, Taylor is open about her struggles and uses her voice and her platform to speak openly about taboo topics like mental health and sexuality, sharing thought provoking interviews...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 30 min
This week, the solo 2.0 sisters are having a lively conversation with self-love coach and "you do you" activist, Paul Fishman! Paul offers courses, coaching services and a variety of resources and tools to help people learn how to define their individuality, find practical ways to love themselves and become more self aware. Paul's own self love journey included a 75lb weight loss, coming out to his friends and family, getting out of 75K of debt and breaking free from the need to constantly peopl...
Dec 07, 2019•1 hr 47 min
This week, Rye and Jess sit down with fellow LA podcasters and best friends, Aly French and Erica Stein of the Courageous Wellness podcast. Erica is a director, producer, writer, and wellness enthusiast whose health journey began after a 50 pound weight loss that propelled her onto the road to self-love. While Aly is a performing artist, talent manager and host, whose work has taken her around the world. As a performer, Aly was always interested in how to fuel her body properly, but it wasn't un...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 36 min
This week Rye and Jess bring on their good friend, Lauren Breiding, Clean Living Consultant and founder of Detox Me Tuesday for an educational episode focused on chemicals and toxins in our personal products: what you need to look out for, why it matters, and how to gradually switch your products to those with safer ingredients. Lauren currently works with Beauty Counter (a clean beauty and skincare company with over 150 products made without chemicals, adhering to the highest standards of safet...
Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Just in time for the holidays, Rye and Jess sit down with Kelley Hoag, Behavioral Health Advisor and founder of Root to Rise Health. Kelley breaks down effective ways to make positive changes to our health and habits, centered around looking at the “function of a behavior” aka why we are engaging in a behavior to begin with. Before they get into the interview, Jess kicks off the episode sharing insights from an NPR article about changing habits, and challenges us all to ‘move’ our body in a new ...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, we dive into all things CBD with Beam’s Co-Founder, Matt Lombardi. Beam is a 100% THC-free, organic CBD lifestyle brand created by Matt and Kevin Moran, two best friends on a mission to empower people to push their limits and pursue their passions by improving their physical and mental state. With their backgrounds in hockey and crossfit, they wanted to create a natural remedy that would reduce their inflammation and ease pain while still meeting their personal wellness standard...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 23 min
