On today’s episode I’m chatting with a dear friend and an Angel Investor, Arati Sharma. Arati is a walking dictionary on brand building, entrepreneurship, investor knowledge, and pretty much all things business! If you’re an entrepreneur this is an episode you need to tune into. Arati gives us the lowdown and the reality behind the mind of an investor, shares different options for business fundraising, and networking dos and don’ts. To get today's hot tip from Arrae click HERE . To learn more ab...
Jul 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 99
On today’s episode I’m chatting with the one and only Tata Harper, founder of skincare brand, Tata Harper Skincare. Tata Harper Skincare is a clean beauty brand that is exceptionally unique for their honest approach in sourcing their ingredients and formulating their products straight for their own farm. Tata shares her journey on creating, formulating, and the process of getting her luxury all-natural products from all of nature’s glory straight to your face, her perspective shift on beauty and...
Jul 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 98
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Emily DiDonato, an experienced model now turned co-founder of the skincare brand, Covey. Covey is a simple and easy three-step skincare line that’s compatible with all skin types. We get all into Emily’s journey launching her brand, Covey, in today’s episode. Emily shares the challenges she faced, her biggest lessons learned, and her best productivity tips as a business woman. We also get a take on Emily’s modeling lifestyle where she shares her personal exp...
Jul 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 97
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Elizabeth Endres and Dale Borchiver, Co-Founders of the blog, Sweats and the City, a one-stop shop for all things beauty, fitness and wellness. Sweats and the City is unique for their reviews on the city’s best workout classes and studios. Elizabeth and Dale share how they grew a passion for boutique fitness into a platform with a growing community, their experience finding their niche for content creation, and how they pivoted their business during a pandemi...
Jul 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 96
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Patricia Santos, CEO and Co-Founder of Volition Beauty. Volition Beauty is a brand of it’s kind with a wide range of products that work with beauty from the outside-In, literally. Volition creates this by allowing a space to connect directly with what the consumer needs through idea submissions. So, if you’re an innovator with the next beauty product in mind, Volition has it’s ears for you and Patricia talks all about this in today’s episode. Patricia also sh...
Jun 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 95
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Nikki Eslami, Co-Founder of the viral hair extension brand I’m sure we all know, Bellami, CEO and Founder of Wild Elements, and Investor at New Theory Ventures. Nikki’s newest project Wild Elements is an amazing platform that works to restore the symbiosis between Animalkind, HumanKind and PlantKind for a better future for all. Nikki is such an inspiration, especially as a woman in the entrepreneur world and shares her career transition from a Lawyer to a suc...
Jun 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 94
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Lauryn Bosstick, founder of the Skinny Confidential and Author of “Get The Fuck Out Of The Sun”. I’m so excited to have her on the show today, Lauryn is a badass hustler and spills all her favourite lifestyle, entrepreneur, and skincare tips for us. Lauryn shares how she entered the world of blogging, on creating a brand and product line, the separation season and staying disciplined with social media consumption. To get today's hot tip click HERE . To learn ...
Jun 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 93
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Wednesday Martin, a brilliant cultural critic and a New York Times Best Selling Author of one of my favourite books to recommend, ‘Untrue’. I am so excited to have her on the show today, Wednesday has played such a big role with my learnings around female sexuality and monogamy. Wednesday explores and takes us through all her findings on female sexuality, why monogamy is put on a pedestal, the evolution of agriculture and it’s effect on female sexuality and m...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 92
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Heather Andersen, Founder of New York Pilates and Master Pilates Instructor. New York Pilates provides a unique pilates class experience and is definitely a hotspot in New York with its cult following. Heather provides insightful knowledge and shares how she entered the world of pilates as a pre-professional ballet dancer, why pilates is more effective than a high intensity workout, gaining muscle to burn more fat and the fat burn zone, the benefits of traini...
May 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 91
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Larry Weiss, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, along with Emma Taylor, Chief Medical Officer, behind the Microbiome Skin Care Brand Symbiome. Symbiome was founded by Larry and Vicky to create better skin care focused on efficacy and health. Symbiome is a clean skin care brand that uses deep Microbiome research to restore health, balance and resilience for not only the skin, but for overall health. Larry and Emma are extremely brilliant and share their ...
May 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 90
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Aida Bicaj, Spa Boutique owner, and Celebrity skin care expert. Aida tells us everything you didn’t think you need to know about skin care. Yes, we even talk about how screen time is ruining your skin. Aida shares her journey to skin care with us, why her facials are the talk of the town, using lymphatic massages to detox the body and the cure to mask acne (because we all know the struggle). To learn more about Aida Bicaj SkinCare, click HERE . To connect wit...
May 04, 2021•44 min•Ep. 89
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Cass Dimicco co-founder of luxury everyday jewelry brand Aureum. I feel like I can relate so much to Cass as a co-founder since we both are running a business with our life partner. We spill all the tea on the pros and cons of mixing business and pleasure and Cass shares setting boundaries, keeping the passion for fashion alive and raising money for your brand without outside funding. To learn more about Aureum, click HERE . To connect with Cass click HERE . ...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 88
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Sasha Plavsic founder and former CEO of clean beauty brand Ilia Beauty. Sasha gives us all the science behind clean beauty with skin deep transparency, we’re talking percentages! Sasha gives us the run down on creating the perfect combination of clean and functional beauty that we are all obsessed with and shares personal experiences on burnout, loss, and letting go of the ego. To learn more about Ilia Beauty , click HERE . To connect with Sasha click HERE . ...
Apr 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 87
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie Beauty, a clean beauty brand that focuses on transparency, quality and conscious sourcing. Laney talks about how exploring the world of wellness opened her eyes into how the beauty world and the wellness world as not too far in between. This episode is all about entrepreneurship and what it’s like opening up a business, busting the myth of the overnight success, and has loads of tips for budding entrepreneurs. To learn m...
Apr 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 86
On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Kelcie Harris, licensed naturopathic physician and the co-founder of Terrain Natural Medicine. This conversation is full of information about the holistic approach to feeling your best. From the immune system to workouts and diet and hormone health, we go over it all! To learn more about Kelcie, click HERE . To connect with Kelcie click HERE . To book a consultation with Kelcie, click HERE . To connect with Siff, click HERE . To learn more about Arrae, cl...
Mar 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 85
On today's episode I'm chatting with Shea Marie, OG content creator and the founder of two businesses - Same and The Feelist. I feel like I can relate to so much of what Shea talks about in this episode because we have a lot of the same philosophies for running our brands. Shea offers some insight into her success by talking about how she started her companies and created self-sustaining business models. To learn more about Same, click HERE . To learn more about The Feelist, click HERE . To conn...
Mar 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 84
On today's episode I'm chatting with Babba Rivera, former employee at Uber and Away and founder and CEO of clean haircare brand Ceremonia. Babba has so much experience working with wildly successful companies at their nascent stages that I just had to pick her brain! She shares her personal experiences as well as some insightful tips for new businesses! To learn more about Ceremonia, click HERE . To connect with Babba, click HERE . To connect with Siff, click HERE . To learn more about Arrae, cl...
Feb 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 83
On today's episode I'm chatting with Mona Sharma, holistic nutritionist and wellness expert. In this interview we talk sugar addiction, emotional eating, sleep, stress and all the tenets of overall wellness. This episode is packed with insights and actionable tips (PS, I love the one on getting restful sleep). To learn more about Mona, click HERE . To connect with Mona, click HERE . To connect with Siff, click HERE . To learn more about Arrae, click HERE . To learn more about Icing & Glitter...
Jan 26, 2021•47 min•Ep. 82
On today's episode I'm chatting with Alexandra Roxo, bestselling author, speaker and thought leader. This episode is so interesting because sex and religion are often seen as incompatible but Alexandra brings a totally fresh perspective, viewing sex as a form of spirituality itself! We discuss topics like the divine feminine energy and reclaiming your sexuality. Today's episode is a must-listen! To learn more about Alexandra's new book, 'F*ck Like A Goddess', click HERE . To connect with Alexand...
Jan 19, 2021•43 min•Ep. 81
Today, I’m chatting with Alexia Inge, Co-Founder of Cult Beauty, a Europe-based, online beauty destination which carries a curated selection of the best, and most effective beauty brands. They’re known to go deep into the science behind different ingredients, break news on trends, and incubate the coolest up and coming beauty brands. Alexia is a true expert in the beauty world, and on this episode, we do a deep dive into skincare ingredients, trends, customer behaviour, skincare must-haves and s...
Jan 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 80
Today I'm chatting with Shaman Durek, a sixth generation shaman, spiritual guide and gifted healer. We talk about energy and the role of observation in spirituality. Shaman Durek even administers some shamanic practices on me to release fear and bring in joy. I literally go into a coughing fit while my body expels negative energy (it's so crazy). If you're interested in alternative healing and holistic wellness practices, this episode is for you! To find out more about Shaman Durek, click HERE ....
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 79
Today I'm chatting with Briohny Smyth, a former pop star in Thailand and currently a yoga instructor. Briohny talks about the role that yoga has played in her life, from being a child sensation in Thailand to moving to the U.S. and becoming an instructor. This episode follows her exciting story! To find out more about Briohny's practice, click HERE . To check out Alo Moves, where Briohny is an instructor, click HERE . To connect with Briohny, click HERE . To connect with Siff, click HERE . To le...
Dec 17, 2020•46 min•Ep. 78
Today I'm chatting with Michael Bumgarner, a farmer turned entrepreneur and the founder of Cannuka. Cannuka combines cannabis and manuka honey to create natural skincare products. Michael talks about what it took to get his company up and running in a highly regulated environment, at a time when there was a lack of education about the use of cannabis. This episode is all about entrepreneurship and the powerful properties of CBD! To find out more about Cannuka, click HERE . To connect with Michae...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 77
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Will Siu, psychiatrist and specialist in psychedelic-assisted therapy. It's commonly believed that western medicine is "real" medicine and that psychedelics are dangerous and addictive. On today's episode, Dr. Will Siu challenges a lot of these common, yet misguided notions as he speaks about psychedelics as a tool for healing and growth. This episode is a real eye-opener! To find out more about Dr. Will Siu's practice, click HERE . To connect with Dr. Will Siu, click...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 76
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Amy Killen, expert on sex and skin. Everyone wants good skin and a long, healthy sex life. Dr. Amy Killen shares some amazing tips on how to make this possible. While sex talk is being gradually destigmatized, it remains a subject for which education is lacking. Today's episode really sheds light on topics that aren't talked about enough - sex myths, masturbation, orgasms and more! So if you're interested in optimising your sex life and skin, today's episode is the pe...
Nov 10, 2020•39 min•Ep. 75
On today’s episode, I interview Dr. Mark McLaughlin, leading neurosurgeon and expert on fear. Dr. McLaughlin is the author of the book ‘Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Out-Think Fear’. We talk about everything from defining fear to discussing effective coping mechanisms to avoid fear freakout when things are really adding up. Dr. McLaughlin deals with matters of life and death everyday, so today’s episode is a great lesson in overcoming mental obstacles. To connect with Dr. McLau...
Oct 26, 2020•48 min•Ep. 74
Today I’m chatting with Eli Halliwell, Founder of Hairstory, a disruptive haircare brand which is challenging the notion of shampoo. Instead of using soaps, Hair Story uses essential oils which clean the hair and scalp without stripping it. Eli shares a ton of great knowledge about haircare, and his tips for growing a disruptive brand for any entrepreneurs. To connect with Hairstory, click HERE To find out more about Hairstory, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about Arra...
Sep 29, 2020•33 min•Ep. 74
On today’s episode, I interview Jess Hatzis-Walker, Co-founder of Frank Body, a beauty brand that’s taken the world by storm. Our conversation is full of tips and tricks for launching a business. If you're an entrepreneur, or looking to launch a business, this episode is one that you'll love. To connect with Jess, click HERE To find out more about Frank Body, click HERE To find out more about Willow & Blake click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about Arrae, click HERE To ...
Aug 31, 2020•32 min•Ep. 73
Today, I’m chatting with Karissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics. If you haven’t heard of this brand, search for it on Youtube and be prepared to be blown away by the results. Since Karissa has built one of the most successful clean beauty brands AND has a giving mission, our conversation is all about clean beauty and her journey to building one of the biggest beauty empires. To connect with Karissa, click HERE To find out more about Thrive Causemetics, click HERE To connect with Siff, cli...
Aug 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 72
Today I’m chatting with Anya Fernald, Co-Founder of Belcampo, a sustainable farm and restaurant operation. Anya is an expert on meats, which is a topic that has caused a ton of confusion for most of us. We discuss everything from what to look for when shopping for meat, to cow farming and environmental implications, to farming practices at Belcampo, and so much more. If you’re a meat eater, this is a great episode to understand health implications and ethics around this industry. To connect with...
Jul 17, 2020•59 min•Ep. 71
