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Mission-driven FoundersHow DelRae Cicinelli Transformed an MS Diagnosis into a Clean Beauty RevolutionSend us a textDelRae Cicinelli: MS Diagnosis to Clean Beauty PioneerIn this episode of our Mission-Driven Founders Interview Series with Wanda, we’re thrilled to feature DelRae Cicinelli, founder of Loil Life. Discover DelRae's inspiring journey from a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to building a plant-based skincare brand that embodies her values of holistic health and sustainability.Join us as we delve into her story, the challenges she faced, and her commitment to creating products that make a difference.Don’t miss this powerful episode about passion, perseverance, and purpose!2025-04-0106 min
She Slays the Day with Dr. Lauryn BrunclikRewiring Your Beliefs About Failure (She Slays Replay)In this She Slays Replay, Dr. DelRae Messer breaks down the science behind overcoming fear of failure and rewiring your mindset for growth. She explains how our childhood experiences shape our beliefs about success and failure—and how we can intentionally reprogram them to embrace challenges with c onfidence. If fear of failure has ever held you back, this segment will give you the tools to shift your perspective and start failing forward.Check out the full episode with Dr. DelRae: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeFollow Dr. DelRae: Instagram Resources:For those int...2025-03-0506 min
The Growing Small Towns Show139. The Future of Education with Dr. Cory Steiner Oh, friends and neighbors, are we excited for this episode. We love education, and we love educators who love education, and we love a different take on education. This week’s episode checks every single boxes as we talk to a Superintendent who is doing things just a little differently in his North Dakota community. About Cory: Dr. Cory Steiner is currently the Superintendent of the Northern Cass School District for the past 10 years. He has been an administrator for 17 years. In his current role, he has worked with a dedicated and passionate group of educators to shift their entire syste...2024-07-081h 05She Slays the Day with Dr. Lauryn Brunclik245 - Breaking Boundaries While Navigating Work, Wellness, and Womanhood with Dr. DelRae MesserWellness as a concept has touch points within every area of our lives, making it a term that can be hard to define, and a goal that can be hard to reach. This week, Dr. Lauryn is joined by Dr. DelRae Messer for a wide ranging conversation centered around this idea of wellness and how to navigate achieving it while still balancing the desire to be a high performer at work, and what that all looks like for women in particular in today’s age. Dr. DelRae Messer graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern Health Sciences University in...2024-01-281h 11
Wellspoken" PodcastWorld Renown Jeweler and Conscious Leader Telling Love Stories in DesignWith a background as unique as the jewelry he designs, including time at McKinsey & Company, Harvard Business School, De Beers and Louis Vuitton, Zameer Kassam has emerged as one of the global jewelry industry's most innovative thinkers and artists.
In this episode, we discuss his passion for creating symbols of love stories, capturing meaningful moments for a lifetime.
2023-09-2637 minWellspoken" PodcastNavigating grief and loss with Entrebank co-founder Melissa JohnstonI met Melissa, when she became my daughter's traveling bb team's head coach. Her commitment, dedication and grace for the girls was beyond inspiring. Not only is she a community leader, but I also learned she is a co-founder of a bank dedicated to building relationships with Entrepreneurs.
We deep dive into her story of resilience, navigating grief after the loss of her first born daughter at 43 days old. She is a beacon of hope and light, in a world that often feels dark.
Join our conversation to feel encouraged and empowered.
2023-07-2546 minWellspoken" PodcastFinding your way back to YOU with Stacey DavisStacey Davis, also known as The Manifestation Coach, vulnerably shares her story of sobriety, self healing and releasing guilt and shame in our stories to empower us to create the transformation we envision.
She walks us through basic steps of how to identify limiting perspectives, narratives and experiences that keep us stuck and paralyzed in fear.
Join us for this candid conversation on self worth and self love.
You can find more information about Stacey here: https://www.createyourliferx.com/2023-07-1835 minWellspoken" PodcastA Dermatologist's mission to launch a sustainable impact business - BELASOL.This is a must listen episode on how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and feel beautiful at the same time...
Millions of professionals left their service-based careers in the past few years to pursue entrepreneurship. Burnout, exhaustion, long work hours and patient workload has professionals seeking new adventures in the impact space, as they combine their passion for solving problems in healthcare while doing business for good.
Meet Dr. Kristin. She struggled with acne as a young adult and had a mentor influence and shape her passion...2023-07-1141 minWellspoken" Podcast30 days to BRAVE with Kathy SmalleyHave you ever felt stuck in a looping message of shame or guilt in your head, paralyzing you from taking action to truly transform your life? In this episode, Kathy Smalley vulnerably shares her message of resilience and hope by helping you take the small steps daily that compound to big impact.
Learn the tools and skills from a mental health professional, mother, wife and Christian author who helps you create a life by design.
Learn more about Kathy and purchase her book at www.kathysmalley.com2023-06-2751 minWellspoken" PodcastJAYDED AF - Celebrating Junteenth & National Martini Day with Founder Alexa FitzpatrickToday, we are honoring Juneteenth with a candid and relevant conversation with Alexa Fitzpatrick, founder of Jayded AF. Alexa vulnerably shares her near death experience with multiple strokes that left in a transition with 1 1/2 year old twins. As 100% owner of her ready-made martini brand, Alexa dives into what it means to be a female founder in a world where venture capital funds less than 3% of women owned business and even less for minority business owners. We are here to change that.
Learn: Alexa's childhood and how it shaped her life experience. Her earliest memories...2023-06-2045 minWellspoken" Podcast10 Ways to Feel Better Naked with Dr. Jennie HillerenThis is your reminder today that you do NOT need to spend one more moment of your life or relationship feeling unworthy, disconnected or not good enough.
Consider this a permission slip to feel like your most confident, sexiest, sensual self, NOW.
Why you may ask?
Did you know that how you feel about your naked body directly impacts your openness to intimacy?
Your relationship with yourself is a part of sexual pleasure, confidence, vulnerability and deeper intimacy.
Did you know...2023-06-1545 minWellspoken" PodcastEmbracing Vulnerability: A Journey of Self-DiscoveryIn this episode, we explore the importance of vulnerability in personal growth and building meaningful connections through intimacy.
Stacey Rubin, Ph.D., LPC is a psychoanalyst with a passion for vulnerability. She shares how her life experience with a congenital eye disease and her son’s traumatic accident shaped her perspective and deep understanding of the connection we all share through our stories.
Vulnerability can be defined as the state of being emotionally open, exposed, or susceptible to harm or emotional pain. It involves allowing oneself to be seen, heard, and known on a deep level, wit...2023-06-0846 minWellspoken" PodcastParenting Down from Our Wisest Self: Cultivating Self-Awareness with Jen McVannThis episode is specifically designed for individuals who are currently in or seeking to establish intimate relationships. Whether you're single, dating, in a committed relationship, or married, operating from our highest self in intimate relationships can be transformative. This episode offers valuable insights, strategies, and guidance for individuals who wish to deepen their connection, enhance their communication, and cultivate a loving and fulfilling relationship from a place of authenticity, self-awareness, and personal growth.
In today's episode, we are honored to have Jen McVann, a renowned sexual health expert, join us to delve into the...2023-05-3051 minWellspoken" PodcastUnlocking Intimacy with Dr. Jennie HillerenIn this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of intimacy and relationships with Dr. Jennie Hilleren. Join us as we explore ways to overcome limiting beliefs surrounding intimacy, enhance women's sexual health, and embrace vulnerability in our connections with others.
Our guest, Dr. Jennie Hilleren, is a well-spoken mental health expert with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, wellness, and education. With a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Health Psychology, Dr. Hilleren brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. She is also an AASECT...2023-05-2329 minWellspoken" Podcast“Bringing equality into the Cocoa Value Chain” with Joke AertsThis week, DelRae sits down with Tony’s Chocolonely's Inspire to Actress, Joke Aerts (that’s pronounced Yo-ka) who is growing Tony’s Open Chain, founded by Tony's Chocolonely.
Joke has over 20 years of both field and market experience in nonprofit sustainable agriculture work and sustainability standards (Rainforest Alliance, FSC, RSPO, Fairtrade).
When she isn’t fighting for sustainable livelihoods and land use, you can find Joke with her head in a book, in the kitchen cooking something (probably Japanese or Korean, lately), or getting some fresh air with her sketchbook in hand.
...2023-05-1732 minWellspoken" Podcast"Breaking the Silence": Confronting Domestic Violence with Heidi DefordThis week's episode, Del Rae sits down with Attorney and Domestic Violence Survivor, Heidi DeFord. Born and raised in Coon Rapids MN, Ms. De Ford graduated from the University of MN with a degree in Organizational Communication in 1992. While in college Ms. DeFord began working at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) as a Health Unit Coordinator. This experience not only allowed Ms. DeFord to gain valuable experience it also exposed her to people from many different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles both with colleagues and the patients and clients served. Ms. DeFord considers this one of the most formative times...2023-05-0936 minWellspoken" Podcast“Activate Your Money” with Janine FirpoWhat kind of impact do you want your investments to have in the world? In this week's episode, Dr. DelRae Messer sits down with Janine Firpo, an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur, with a long history of working at the intersection of women and their money.
From the early years of Apple Computer to senior positions with Hewlett-Packard, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Janine has been in front of audiences – large and small – and as diverse as groups of impoverished women in India and Africa to corporate leaders, heads of state and other dign...2023-05-0340 minWellspoken" Podcast"Dismantling Diet Culture" with Dr. Morgan FrancisHave you ever experienced the effects of Diet Culture in your life? This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Morgan Francis, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona. At her private practice, she treats young adults, individuals, couples, and families. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 25 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis empowers you to make peace with your body and food. Her online body image course, “Bye Bye Body Bl...2023-04-2538 minWellspoken" Podcast“The Gig Economy” with Nicole Jordan KunzelThinking of leaving your 9-5 to pursue your passion and create more impact, but don’t know where to begin? From gig platforms to side hustles, the gig economy is rapidly changing the way we work and live. With more options to work to live, and not live to work, there are so many other opportunities for growth, expansion, and satisfaction in our careers than ever before, due to the growth and popularity of the gig economy. This week's guest, Nicole Jordan Kunzel, is a prime example of young entrepreneurs thriving in the space.
Ku...2023-04-1846 minWellspoken" Podcast"The Good Your Money Can Do" with Eva YazhariHave you thought about the impact your money can make? In this week's episode, we explore that question with seasoned investor, author, and entrepreneur Eva Yazhari. With 17 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries, Eva is currently the General Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led impact venture capital firm, offering a diversified portfolio of companies in "need-to-have" sectors, led by conscious leaders; and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund an early-stage investment fund that improves lives with its early investments.
Eva has worked with over 20 entrepreneurs in the start-up stage, Beyond Capital h...2023-04-1143 minWellspoken" Podcast"Culture Renovation" with Christina VillalonDoes Culture Predict Performance? Researchers say a company’s culture is a good predictor of market performance. In his book, Culture Renovation, Kevin Oakes shares, “We compare the top quartile of high-performance organizations versus the bottom quartile, and report on the differences. We also correlate specific practices to business impact. And when it comes to elements of a ‘healthy culture,’ it’s crystal clear how they correlate to market performance”
Culture Renovation Needs to Start at the Top. Citing Carol Dweck’s book Mindset, Oakes teaches that to promote effective renovation, leaders themselves need to embrace a “growth mindset” (embr...2023-04-0452 minWellspoken" Podcast"You can change your mind" with Ellen HawesHave you felt stuck in your career? Ellen gives us insight on corporate careers, motherhood and being ok with changing your mind.
Ellen Hawes is VP, Digital & ecommerce of eos products, known for its iconic lip balm and cult-favorite shave cream, a beauty and skincare brand that aims to turn the everyday into refreshing moments of awesome. Most recently, Ellen was Assistant Vice President, Digital & ecommerce of L’Oreal USA
managing ecommerce businesses within their Luxury and Consumer Products divisions. Prior to joining L’Oreal USA, Ellen held various positions in the Cons...2023-03-2835 minWellspoken" Podcast"Body Acceptance" with Dr. Jennie HillerenThis week, we deep dive into the topic of body acceptance and how to build a foundation of healthy self-esteem, confidence and self worth. Living in a world where marketing messages are constantly shaping our perspectives of beauty, body image and success, Dr. Jennie helps us unravel the 5 Ways we Accidentally promote diet culture: Be Aware.
1 - spreading compliments associated with weight loss or with improvements in beauty (promotes thin bodies are better) Try complimenting people in things other than appearance2 - Using “fat” as an insult.Pay attention to how you talk to yourself with this...2023-03-2144 min
Wellspoken" Podcast"Bringing Sound to People who would otherwise be in a Quiet World" with Grace SturdivantWelcome to the first episode of The Wellspoken" Podcast, where transformational leaders explore the mindsets, motivations and methodologies of impact driven businesses.
Our first Guest CEO and founder of OtoPro Technologies, Grace Sturdivant, talks about following her vision despite the opinions of others and learning to hold her own as business-owner in a male dominated industry.
Compelled to stop the largely preventable issues she saw in her clinical practice, Grace realized that the lack of convenient appointments and cumbersome medical models kept many of her patients from seeking hearing loss prevention measures before it was too...2023-03-1433 min
Six Figure CertifiedS2 EP4: Aligning Your Life & Values to Make Purpose-Driven Impact with DelRae MesserThe most honest part of any journey is in those challenging moments when all you want to do is quit and ask “why is this happening to me.” So how do we know when to persevere or when it’s time to embrace the shifts? In this episode, Liv gets down to the “truth truth” with impact investor and entrepreneur DelRae Messer. Tune in as DelRae shares her story of unlearning, trusting her gut, and re-rooting herself in service and contribution to others. Because we all have what we need to make the impact we desire. We j...2022-10-2655 min
tena talkschoose your hard with DelRae Messer. [052]Grab your pen + notebook! I took two pages of notes WHILE recording this podcast with Dr. DelRae and I imagine you will do the same. She is a wealth of knowledge and passionate as the days are long! She is a good friend and an inspiration to me and anyone that has had the privileged to get to know her! She grew to the top of her company in a crazy quick time and busted thru a lot of mindset hurdles on the way. Whether you are in business for yourself or thinking about stepping into it, t...2022-01-3046 min
The Official Isagenix PodcastWhy Maintenance Matters: Results that Last with Isagenix | DelRae Messer, DCDoctor of Chiropractic and Isagenix Product Expert DelRae Messer, shares the importance of a maintenance plan to maintain lasting results and why Isagenix is the perfect partner for long-term health. Whether you are a health professional or working towards your own wellness goals, DelRae explains why Isagenix is the ideal solution for life!2022-01-2148 min
Lead To Excel PodcastOvercoming Challenges To Thrive with Neuroscience Insights with Dr. DelRae Messer- E61Send us a textI am really excited about this weeks podcast, as I am joined by Dr. DelRae Messer, DC - CEO of WellSpoken Lifestyle, a global health, well-being and beauty company that believes everyone deserves to experience a healthy, joyful and abundant life. Her passion is to help more people feel, look, move, and eat a little better every day, develop a team of impact driven leaders and share the freedom of choice a work from home business allows, as she designs her days around her two girls, McKenna 17 and Gianna 7.A...2021-12-2049 min