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The Nourisher PodcastChallenge Accepted: Women Making Their Mark in Aviation with Katilyn Pereida & Shanell GonzalezIn honor of International Women in Aviation Month, this episode of The Nourisher Podcast features two inspiring women from International Aerospace Coatings who are breaking barriers in the aviation industry.Kaitlyn Pereida, a 23-year-old aircraft painter, shares how she transitioned from graphic design into aviation and what it’s like stepping into leadership at a young age in a male-dominated field. Shanell Gonzalez, U.S. Supply Chain Manager and single mother of three, opens up about her journey from teen mom and high school dropout to leading five sites across the United States.We discuss co...
2026-03-0356 minThe Nourisher PodcastRecomposed: Seeing Yourself Through a Kinder Lens with Abby CraftIn this episode of the Recomposed series, we’re talking about body image, confidence, and what it really means to feel beautiful in your own skin.This week, I’m joined by boudoir photographer Abby Craft, who shares how she pivoted from marketing into boudoir photography and how that leap not only changed her business, but her life. We dive into the misconceptions around boudoir photography, the vulnerability women carry into a session, and the powerful transformations that happen when they choose to take up space exactly as they are.We talk about the...
2026-02-1743 minThe Nourisher PodcastAfter Addiction: A Story of Loss and Growth with Kimberly GriggsSome conversations stay with you long after the recording ends, and this is one of them.In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Kimberly Griggs, owner of Ignite Consulting & Coaching, for an honest conversation about loss, resilience, and the quiet work of rebuilding a life you never planned for.Kimberly shares her story of losing her father to cancer, and just six weeks later, losing her husband at a young age due to addiction all while raising three small children. We talk about what it means to...
2026-02-031h 02The Nourisher PodcastParenting Through the Unexpected with Haley CrowMotherhood doesn’t always follow the path we imagine. Sometimes, it asks more of us than we ever thought possible.In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I visit with Haley Crow, a mom of two whose journey has been shaped by resilience, faith, and deep love. Haley shares her experience raising her daughter Olivia, who has Down syndrome and is a childhood cancer survivor, while also navigating the emotional ripple effects on her younger daughter, marriage, and extended family.Haley opens up about receiving a life-altering diagnosis during pregnancy, walking through a leukemia diagnosis ye...
2026-01-2051 minThe Nourisher PodcastClearing the Desk: Leadership, Presence & Doing What Matters with Schae SisselWhat does leadership look like when hustle stops working and presence starts to matter more?In this episode, I sit down with dance studio owner and leader Schae Sissel for an honest, thoughtful conversation about growth, motherhood, burnout, and redefining success in seasons that demand more of us.We unpack what it means to clear the desk—to release perfectionism, stop carrying everything alone, and focus on what truly matters. From building confident kids and teams, to learning when vulnerability builds trust (and when it doesn’t), Schae shares how her leadership has evolved over 14 year...
2026-01-061h 03The Nourisher PodcastRecomposed: Emotional Eating, Nervous System Healing & Self-Compassion with Cristina SimmonsIn this final episode of The Nourisher Podcast for 2025, I sit down with trauma-informed wellness coach, pediatric occupational therapist, and author Cristina Simmons for a deeply honest conversation about survival mode, emotional eating, grief, and reclaiming your relationship with your body.Cristina shares her story of navigating profound loss, raising a child with special needs, and living for years on autopilot disconnected from her emotions and her body. We discuss how unprocessed trauma can show up as chronic inflammation, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and emotional eating, and why our bodies aren’t betraying us but actually communicating....
2025-12-2351 minThe Nourisher PodcastUnraveling & Rebuilding: How Therapy Helped Megan Lewis Reconnect With Her True SelfIn this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Amarillo creative and small-business owner Megan Lewis for a raw conversation about grief, therapy, and the deeply personal journey of reclaiming yourself after life cracks you open.Megan shares how experiencing profound grief led her to pursue therapy consistently for the first time opening the door to emotional healing, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of identity. Together, we explore what it really feels like to lose yourself, why therapy can be such a powerful anchor during seasons of transition, and how healing o...
2025-12-0948 minThe Nourisher PodcastA Love Letter to the Women Who Are TryingThis week’s solo episode is a soft place to land in a little love letter to the women who are doing their best, even when life feels jam-packed, messy, or just plain exhausting.Between a packed work schedule, nightly commitments, tennis practice, getting sick over the weekend, and the sprint to make it to Thanksgiving with your sanity intact… sometimes being “the strong one” feels like a full-time job.In this heart-to-heart, I’m opening up about what I’m learning about myself lately: the tiny reminders that keep me grounded, the not-so-cute parts of slowing d...
2025-11-2510 minThe Nourisher PodcastReclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain & Silence with Tiffaney ChildersIn today’s episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I’m honored to sit down with Amarillo author, speaker, and advocate Tiffaney Childers — a woman who knows what it means to face the unthinkable and still choose to rise. After losing both her parents to suicide, navigating years of chronic pain, and confronting the silence that so often surrounds grief, Tiffaney found her way to purpose. Her new book, The Rise Back: Reclaiming Life After Suicide Loss, Pain, and Silence, is a raw and hopeful guide for anyone who’s ever felt lost in grief, stuck in pain, or unsure how to k...
2025-11-1145 minThe Nourisher PodcastRecomposed: Body Dysmorphia, Postpartum & The Power of Letting Others In with Bonnie Kate OlsonContent WarningThis episode includes open discussions about body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and postpartum struggles. Please listen with care. If you are currently in recovery or these topics feel especially tender, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being and take breaks or skip this episode if needed. You are not alone, and support is always available.Episode DescriptionWhat happens when the body you’ve lived in your whole life no longer feels like your own? In this powerful episode of The Nourisher Podcast’s Recomposed series, Bonnie Kate Olso...
2025-10-2859 minThe Nourisher PodcastBeyond the Fairway: Loukyee’s Journey from Thailand to TexasIn this today's episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with professional golfer and Thai native Loukyee Songprasert to talk about courage, culture, and chasing new dreams. From growing up in Thailand and earning a full-ride golf scholarship to West Texas A&M, to navigating the challenges of language barriers, homesickness, and cultural differences, Loukyee’s story is one of perseverance, humility, and self-discovery.Now entering a new chapter after retiring from professional golf, Loukyee shares what it means to stay grounded, embrace change, and give back by helping young women in Thailand pursue th...
2025-10-1451 minThe Nourisher PodcastBurnout, Misalignment & Trusting Your Gut with Emily-Jane SaroffWhat happens when you stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and finally choose yourself?In today's episode, I sit down with Emily-Jane Sarroff—“The Brand Artist” all the way from Australia—who shares her journey from architecture student to creative entrepreneur, and what it really looks like to build a life and business in alignment with your soul.Emily-Jane opens up about leaving a path that didn’t feel right, rebuilding self-trust after burnout and toxic relationships, and how integrating her artistry into her branding work transformed everything. If you’ve ever wrestled w...
2025-09-3052 minThe Nourisher PodcastHow Honesty Opens the Door to Deeper Faith with Erin Hicks MoonWhat if your questions about God weren’t something to hide, but a way to grow closer to Him?In this conversation, I sit down with Erin Hicks Moon — writer, podcaster, and Texas Panhandle native — to talk about her new book I Have Questions: The Spiritual Practice of Having It Out with God. Erin opens up about her own story, from navigating faith in hard seasons to finding the courage to be completely honest with God.Together, we explore why doubt doesn’t have to be the opposite of faith, how humor can lighten even the heav...
2025-09-1654 min
Life of the BrandIntroducing Life of the BrandEvery brand has a story, so why not tell you ours first? In this kickoff episode of Life of the Brand, GriffinWink Advertising President, Brian Wink, and Account Executive, Caylar Brinkman, spill the beans on why we started this podcast, who we are as an ad agency, and what you can expect in episodes to come.Think of us as your marketing pals who happen to know a thing or two about branding, SEO, social media, and what actually works when you’re trying to grow a business. We’ll be tackling big questions like “Do I need t...
2025-09-0215 minThe Nourisher PodcastRecomposed: Learning to See Myself Again with Kaitlin GarrettIn today's episode, Kaitlin Garrett opens up about her lifelong journey with body image struggles from the weight she carried as a child to the moment she chose to reclaim her health through weight loss surgery. With honesty and courage, she reflects on the bullying, the constant pressure to be smaller, and the ways those experiences shaped her self-esteem and relationships.Kaitlin also shares what life looks like on the other side—navigating change after surgery, healing from body shaming, and relearning how to see herself with compassion. Together, we...
2025-09-0259 minThe Nourisher PodcastFinding Yourself Again: Career Change, Healing & Chasing Dreams with Karen BenckensteinIn this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Karen Benckenstein who is a teacher, writer, and encourager who knows what it means to begin again. After walking through divorce, career changes, loss, and seasons of struggle, Karen found the courage to reinvent herself and return to her first love: writing.Karen opens up about what it takes to pick yourself up after life’s hardest seasons, the lessons she’s learned about resilience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community. She also shares how writing became both a personal outlet and a po...
2025-08-1956 minThe Nourisher PodcastPermission to Glow: Reinventing Yourself with Dr. Marissa MackIn this conversation, Marissa shares her journey from a career in psychology to becoming a medical esthetician. She discusses the challenges and transformations she faced during her life transitions, particularly during COVID, which prompted her to reevaluate her career and pursue her passion for aesthetics. Marissa emphasizes the importance of personal fulfillment, support systems, and the deeper meaning of beauty, highlighting her desire to create a unique and empathetic experience for her clients. She also reflects on the inspiring women in her life and the impact of her upbringing on her values and career choices.Until next...
2025-08-0552 minThe Nourisher PodcastRecomposed: I Wasn't Hungry for Food, I Was Hungry to be Enough with Haley Sparks PullenIn this deeply honest episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with nutritional coach, Haley Sparks Pullen, to talk about her powerful transformation from years of disordered eating and self-loathing to becoming a woman who now teaches others how to nourish their bodies from a place of love, not punishment.Haley opens up about the early seeds of her struggle with body image, how the trauma of sexual abuse shaped her self-worth, and what it was like navigating an eating disorder in the high-pressure world of college athletics. With so much compassion and truth, she shares...
2025-07-2253 minThe Nourisher PodcastThe Power of the Enneagram with Jackie ContessaIn this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Enneagram & Life Coach Jackie Contessa to explore how this powerful personality framework can help us break free from BS patterns and lead with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.Jackie helps us unpack the “why” behind the way we show up in the world and how our Enneagram type shapes our reactions, relationships, and even the roles we take on in life and leadership. Through real-life insights and heartfelt conversation, she shows us how self-awareness is the key to living with intention.Whether you're new to t...
2025-07-0858 minThe Nourisher PodcastLife, Love & Podcasting: A Mid-Year UpdateIn this special mid-year episode, I reflect on the growth of The Nourisher Podcast, share exciting personal updates including a new job, marriage, and honeymoon and gives an honest look at the journey so far. I'm also joined by my new hubby to talk about our wedding day, the highs and lows of wedding planning, and our favorite memories. Plus, I offers some behind-the-scenes insights on the podcast's impact and what’s ahead for the rest of the year.Metricool - I use Metricool to schedule all of my posts and get detailed analytics on my engagement, au...
2025-06-2427 minThe Nourisher PodcastBreaking Barriers & Building Futures with Stephanie HajducekStephanie Hajducek shares her inspiring journey of founding 'This One's for the Gals,' a nonprofit organization dedicated to career exploration and workforce development for girls. She discusses her personal experiences, the barriers women face in male-dominated industries, and the importance of representation and mentorship. Her story is a testament to the power of encouragement and the impact of one person's initiative to inspire future generations. Stephanie shares inspiring stories of women who have successfully navigated their careers while balancing family life, emphasizing the need for supportive workplaces. Our discussion also highlights the significance of mentorship and c...
2025-06-101h 01The Nourisher PodcastVeils, Vows & Besties: Building a Bridal Business with Colette & AveryIn this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, I sit down with Colette and Avery - best friends turned bridal shop owners who are living proof that building a business with your bestie CAN be a recipe for success. With heart, humor, and a whole lot of hustle, they share their journey of launching a bridal business rooted in friendship, trust, and a shared passion for empowering women.From the emotional highs of helping brides find the perfect dress to the challenges that come with entrepreneurship, Colette and Avery open up about what it really takes to grow...
2025-05-2758 minThe Nourisher PodcastMindset Matters: Reclaiming Your Life After Abuse with Angeline ConstantinouThis episode includes discussions about domestic violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some listeners. We encourage you to proceed with care. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please consult with a trusted counselor or use the resources listed below to discuss a safety or action plan. Your well-being matters.In this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, Angeline Constantinou shares her powerful journey from surviving domestic violence to empowering other women. She discusses the silent epidemic of domestic violence, the importance of support systems, and the mindset shifts necessary...
2025-05-1340 minThe Nourisher PodcastHarnessing Neurodivergence with Dr. Reneé StovallIn this episode of The Nourisher Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Renee Stovall to explore the many ways neurodiversity shows up in our closest circles, especially in the workplace. From common misconceptions to the unique strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the table, we dive into how embracing different ways of thinking can create more inclusive and innovative environments. Dr. Stovall helps us break down the quirks that often go unnoticed, offering insights that can reshape the way we support and uplift neurodivergent colleagues, friends, and loved ones. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or simply looking to foster m...
2025-04-291h 00The Nourisher PodcastStepping Into the Arena with Mary BralleyIn this episode, I interview Mary Bralley, a community leader and candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents. Mary shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a passionate advocate for education and community service. She discusses her motivations for running for office, the importance of representation in education, and the challenges of navigating local elections. We discuss the complexities of being a minority and the responsibility to advocate for others. The conversation emphasizes the significance of voting and local involvement, particularly in shaping the future of Amarillo College and its students. Mary shares h...
2025-04-151h 05The Nourisher PodcastReconnecting in a Disconnected World with Amy Weinland DaughtersThis is truly a milestone moment for The Nourisher Podcast! In this special episode, I sit down with the award-winning author and keynote speaker, Amy Weinland Daughters, to discuss the magic of human connection and the small, intentional actions that make people feel truly seen.Amy shares her incredible journey of writing 580 handwritten notes—a simple yet profound way to build relationships in a world dominated by digital communication. We dive into the importance of making meaningful connections in unexpected places and how small gestures can have a lasting impact. Join us as we explore ho...
2025-04-0154 minThe Nourisher PodcastThe Hidden Power of Single-Parent Homes with Dr. Liz AlanizDr. Liz Alaniz has been one of my role models for literally 20 years. At an early age, she advanced in her career, broke barriers, and looked stylish as hell while doing it. When I decided to do an episode focusing on single-parent homes, Liz was my first choice in who would join me to dissect the topic. Similar to myself, Liz and her family have gained most of their admirable qualities from watching a strong woman lead their family and create a loving household.In this conversation, Liz Alaniz and I explore the complexities of growing up...
2025-03-1858 minThe Nourisher PodcastA Real-Life Serena van der Woodsen with Megan Rowland BittnerMeet the real-life Serena van der Woodsen (if you don't understand the reference, hop on Netflix and watch Gossip Girl IMMEDIATELY). She is the life of the party, has the biggest heart, and is always up for an adventure. I aim to be more like her so I never have to miss out on an experience.Join my conversation with Megan Bittner who embodies fearlessness and independence. We talk themes of self-discovery, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and the adventures that come with traveling alone. We highlight the significance of taking risks, embracing solitude...
2025-03-0446 minThe Nourisher PodcastThe Sky is the Limit with Natalia WeatherlyI sat down with Natalia Weatherly, a bilingual real estate agent who isn't afraid to try anything. From working five jobs in college to starting a number of business ventures, she has managed to not only financially support herself, but fearlessly pursued her passions while doing so. We highlight cultural reflections, personal growth, and the impact of community service. We dive into the challenges and triumphs faced in navigating life changes, the importance of education, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives side hustles. Natalia shares her insights on balancing passion with profession, emphasizing the significance of helping o...
2025-02-1844 minThe Nourisher PodcastMore Than a Book Club with Kasey LongKasey and I discuss the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone and joining groups of like-minded people. An avid reader and member of at least 10 book clubs, Kasey is a strong advocate for meeting new people and being intentional with the connections you make along the way. I am blessed to call Kasey a friend, and I hope this episode shines a light on how amazing she is and inspires listeners to be bold. Don't forget, if you need book recommendations, Kasey is your girl! Until next time, stay strong, stay connected, and ke...
2025-02-0453 minThe Nourisher PodcastFrom Diversion to Purpose with Kali ArredondoMany people in the Amarillo area know Kali as a rockstar in the mortgage world, a mom to two beautiful children, and an active member of this community. But, did you know Kali is also an aspiring author?! I sat down with Kali to talk about what inspired her to start this venture, her publishing strategy, and how it has helped her heal through the loss of her father. Kali is a beautiful soul and a dynamite business woman. I am excited to watch her and (more importantly) cheer her on in this journey to become a p...
2025-01-2148 minThe Nourisher PodcastBeing a REAL Girl's Girl with Megan VershanDo any of us actually know what it means to be a "girl's girl"? Megan and I explore the importance of building supportive communities among women, especially in the influencer world. We discuss the challenges of vulnerability, the impact of social media, and the need for authenticity in friendships. The conversation emphasizes the power of kindness, the significance of uplifting one another, and the importance of self-love and intentionality in relationships. We also touch on the negative effects of criticism and the need to celebrate each other's successes.Until next time, stay s...
2025-01-0749 minThe Nourisher PodcastIntroducing The Nourisher PodcastWelcome to The Nourisher Podcast! This is a space for women, by women created to uplift, inspire, and celebrate the women in the Texas Panhandle. We will feature women across all occupations including realtors, stay-at-home-moms, engineers, etc. Behind every occupation, there's a story, a heart, and a dream. This podcast is where those stories take center stage. How often do we get to truly know the women around us, beyond what they DO? The Nourisher Podcast is full of moments that reveal who we really are - the raw, emotional, and beautiful messiness of being a human.
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