Parinda Berchtold’s story is one of passion, persistence, and a deep connection to the natural world. Born and raised in the small town of Yala, Thailand, Parinda always dreamed of something more. As a young girl, she envisioned herself living in far-off places, where the trees changed color and the ground was covered in snow. Little did she know, those dreams would eventually lead her to the United States, where she would redefine the concept of wellness through the healing power of the sea. Fr...
Aug 29, 2024•16 min•Ep. 15
In the latest episode of "Wealth Redefined," host Ward Powell sits down with Dr. Alena Butkevica, a distinguished oromaxillofacial surgeon and innovator in the field of natural skincare. Alena’s journey is one of profound transformation and discovery, where her extensive medical background converges with a passion for holistic health. Alena begins by illuminating the intricate relationship between the gut biome and the skin biome. "We have skin, the largest organ, and it has a biome and a protec...
Aug 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 14
Karli Nutter, a prominent health and wellness content creator, is a trailblazer in the world of wellness. She is known for her inspiring journey and valuable insights on how to redefine wellness to fit individual needs. In her recent appearance on The Wealth Redefined Podcast, Karli shared her story, her struggles, and her valuable insights with listeners. Karli’s journey began when she realized that she was not living a life that aligned with her values. Despite her success in the corporate wor...
Apr 27, 2023•24 min•Ep. 13
Chare'A Smith is not your typical wellness educator. She doesn't just focus on the physical aspects of wellness but rather, she believes that true wealth comes from taking care of your mind, body, and soul. In this episode of The Wealth Redefined Podcast, Chare'A shares her journey towards redefining wealth and how wellness plays a crucial role in it. Growing up, Chare'A was surrounded by a family that emphasized hard work and success. She followed suit, but soon realized that the traditional de...
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of the Wealth Redefined Podcast, Shay Moinuddin recounts her journey into the aesthetic industry. With a background in nursing and a master's degree in healthcare administration, Moinuddin found herself in the right place at the right time when botox was first FDA approved. She took a gap in her career to raise her children, but when she decided to return to work, she walked around Chicago with her resume and landed a job at a med spa in the Gold Coast. With no prior experience, ...
Jan 16, 2023•18 min•Ep. 11
As a registered dietician nutritionist with a master's in nutrition science, Samar Kullab has always been passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals and a love for her hometown of Chicago. Samar's journey into the field of nutrition began with a desire to improve her own health and the health of her family. Growing up in a family with a history of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, her passion developed to make a difference in the lives of others. She ...
Jan 09, 2023•19 min•Ep. 10
Arrabella Schippers is the creator of the ARVA method, an approach to health and wellness that focuses on activating, restoring, vitalizing, and achieving. Schippers has been working in the holistic health and fitness industry since 2005, and developed the ARVA method after working with thousands of people and identifying common challenges in their journey towards a healthy lifestyle. The ARVA method is designed to meet people where they are and provide them with the tools, resources, and suppor...
Jan 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 9
Sheri Prentiss, President and CEO of S Phillips Consulting and former Susan G. Coleman national spokesperson, joins us to share how she found meaning in her story of overcoming debilitating adversity through faith. Sheri knew she wanted to be a physician since she was just two years old. Realizing that vision, she has been a physician for the last 30 years - getting there with honors. She practiced clinical medicine for 16 years, before lymphedema left her disabled from performing the clinical f...
Dec 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 8
On this episode of the Wealth Redefined Podcast, Francine Poole is joined by Chris King and LaShundra Harmon. The three discuss the ways in which each have come to define wealth, the steps they took to get there and the misconceptions that come with having money. Having owned a couple of business, one which generated over two million in revenue, Francine will be the first to tell you that money can bring more problems. With Chris launching a new business in 2023, he offers an introspective appro...
Dec 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 7
Anthony Czahor is a Chiropractor at Universal Wellness Source Lakeshore East taking a holistic approach to healing through his passion for health and wellness. Anthony’s story begins in high school, while trying to prepare himself for the upcoming freshman football season. On the recommendation of his coaches and trainers, Anthony participated in pole vaulting on his school’s track and field team. After landing incorrectly on a jump, Anthony knew he had injured himself. “When I landed in the pit...
Dec 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 6
Lauren Smith is a Clinical Psychologist and Founder of C.H.I. [Creating Healing Interventions] in Chicago.
Aug 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 5
Yamel Torres, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, joins the Wealth Redefined Podcast to talk about his journey into this ancient practice.
Feb 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 4
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Jan 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 3
Francine Poole of The Face of Chicago Business sits down with friend and colleague, LaShondra Harmon, also known as “Financial Mommy,” to talk about redefining ‘wealth.’ These two ladies get into a candid conversation about how so often we have a misconception as a society that those with nice things are the ‘chosen people.’ We don’t look at the struggles and the hustle that came before the material wealth. They unpack how in reality, wealth comes from health, the right frame of mind, and being ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
Jen Coffel sits down with her longtime friend, Rachelle Ferguson, to talk about the journey they've been on together over the last 15 years and what Living an Admired Life means to each. From the very beginning of the conversation it's clear what it means to each of them, with Rachelle paying homage to two women living admired lives: "What I would have said 15 years ago and what I would say today are completely different. I feel like I was on a hamster wheel and I was trying to achieve what peop...
Nov 17, 2021•33 min•Ep. 1
