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Earn Your HappyFrom 0 to $5M in 2 Years: Strategies to Scale Fast and Profitably with Siff HaiderReady to stop wondering ‘what if’ and start building your dream business? In this episode, I sit down with Siffat Haider, co-founder & co-CEO at Arrae. Siff shares how they grew from zero to a million-dollar brand within the first year, how to create unstoppable word-of-mouth momentum, and the early challenges of launching a brand with limited resources. We talk about the challenges like launching during a global pandemic, managing growth, and the power of choosing your partners carefully, whether investors, team members, or customers. Get ready to take action and make intentional choices in your business and life.
2025-07-141h 05
The Glossy Beauty PodcastUnilever's acquisition, Glossier's CEO shakeup and Arrae's Siff Haider on predicting wellness trendsIn the big wide world of health and wellness, there is always a buzzword du jour. In the past couple months, you've likely heard buzz about gut health and GLP-1s, ingredients like creatine and colostrum, and, of course, protein. For many of these trends, Arrae, the supplement brand co-founded by Siffat "Siff" Haider and her husband, Nishant Samantray, has been right there, answering consumer demand with a product featuring that of-the-moment ingredient or speaking to a top-of-mind concern.
Wellness is Haider's passion and something she enjoys thinking about constantly, she said, both to live her best l...
2025-06-2643 min
Rooibos cosmeticsUnilever's acquisition, Glossier's CEO shakeup and Arrae's Siff Haider on predicting wellness trendsIn the big wide world of health and wellness, there is always a buzzword du jour. In the past couple months, you've likely heard buzz about gut health and GLP-1s, ingredients like creatine and colostrum, and, of course, protein. For many of these trends, Arrae, the supplement brand co-founded by Siffat "Siff" Haider and her husband, Nishant Samantray, has been right there, answering consumer demand with a product featuring that of-the-moment ingredient or speaking to a top-of-mind concern. Wellness is Haider's passion and something she enjoys thinking about constantly, she said, both to live her best life and to g...
2025-06-2640 min
The Monarch MetamorphosisEpisode 5: Inside Arrae: Siffat Haider’s Vision for Creative Health and Quality SupplementsJoin Dr. Ryan Greene and Siffat Haider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Arrae, as they dive into the importance of personalized supplementation. Siffat, a proud member of Monarch, shares her inspiring journey with health and wellness, emphasizing how Arrae maintains the highest standards by keeping both product design and formulation in-house.Together, they discuss how to assess your body’s unique supplement needs and introduce Arrae's newest innovation—TONE, a creatine gummy designed to support strength, recovery, and body composition.Discover why Arrae’s commitment to both ingredient integrity and product efficacy sets them apart in the we...
2025-02-1239 min
The Art of Being WellSiffat Haider: The Bloat Formula With A Cult Following, Hot Girl Tummy Issue Epidemic + Building A Killer Wellness BrandIn this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Siffat Haider, the visionary founder of Arrae, to explore her journey from idea to wellness empire. Siffat shares the story of Arrae’s signature Bloat Formula, dives into the connection between gut health and sleep, and discusses the pressures of creating iconic products in a fast-growing brand. They also tackle social media trends, including “hot girl tummy issues,” and what’s next for wellness conversations online. Plus, Siffat shares her thoughts on the growing buzz around GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. For all links mentioned in this...
2024-12-051h 11
Okay SisterSiffat Haider from Arrae: How to Build a Community-Driven Brand That Lights You Up**ARRAE GIVEAWAY!** We are picking 3 lucky listeners to win a bottle of Bloat by Arrae! To enter follow: @arrae.co , @siffhaider, and @okaysisterpod on Instagram and comment on one of our latest reels your favorite part of the episode.Siffat Haider, co-founder of Arrae, joins the sisters to talk about the entrepreneurial season she is in, her real thoughts about launches, how to prioritize community when building a brand, how she got her products into the Dior Spa in Paris, how she built her dream team - and more!...
2024-08-051h 02
What's On Your MindSiffat Haider: The Beginnings of Her Million Dollar Idea- How She Turned Her Tragedy into TriumphsHi guys!! Welcome back! Today, I sat down with Siffat Haider - the co founder of Arrae. Today is part 1 of 2 where Siff talks about the beginning of Arrae! Next week she dives more into the business today!
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2024-05-2233 min
Woman of InfluenceHow Siffat Haider Leveraged Her Podcast to Launch The Cult Favorite Wellness Brand, ArraeIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Siffat Haider, the founder of Arrae—a holistic supplement brand that’s redefining the health industry. Siffat and I dive into the origin & transformation of Arrae, how community feedback shaped its products for common yet stigmatized health issues, and the strategic journey behind it all. We explore the deep need for influencers to extend beyond brand partnerships into creating lasting and meaningful products aligned with audience needs. Siffat shares the importance of podcasting as a medium to connect deeply with listeners, the significant role of email marketing...
2024-03-2744 min
Founded BeautyArrae - The Wellness Supplement Brand Launched With A Wedding Fund And Optimizing Health For The Millennial Woman ft. Siffat HaiderSiff Haider is the co-CEO and co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand founded upon a simple principle: ‘to help women feel their best so they can be their best’. After years of struggling with health issues, Siff launched Arrae in 2019 with her husband Nish, creating chic, effective supplements that work in under an hour to combat everyday issues like digestion, bloating and anxiety. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty i...
2023-09-2550 min
Live Purely with ElizabethSiff Haider of Arrae: Launching Fast, Embracing Risk, and Getting Hailey Bieber as a CustomerThis week features Siffat Haider, co-founder of renowned wellness brand, Arrae, which has taken social media by storm with its groundbreaking Bloat and Calm supplements and IG-worthy packaging and aesthetics. Siff talks to Elizabeth about her personal health journey that led her to explore holistic remedies, unveiling the immense power of alternative herbs in addressing women's day-to-day health issues. She details how she and her husband Nish embarked on a mission to create Arrae, and why you don’t need things to be perfect before launching your business. Siff discusses how she got the courage to take a risk in...
2023-07-1944 min
LOVERS by shanYour F*ck Buddy Might be The One ft. Siffat Haider and Nish SamantrayAccording to the Singles in America study 55% of people reported that they’ve had a friends with benefits, which is a relationship where two people agree to have a sexual relationship based on convenience and a social relationship without a romantic commitment.And of the people in the study who said they’d had a friend with benefits, about 40% them said that their casual connection eventually turned into a longterm love affair.So is that number along with the guests of this episode and my personal experience enough to convince you that frequent fucking first and figu...
2023-06-281h 08
FOLLOW MESiffat Haider, Co-Founder & Co-CEO Of Arrae: What Makes A Successful Influencer Marketing CampaignSiffat Haider, co-founder of the natural supplements brand Arrae, joins us on this episode to unpack the ‘it factor’ that drives her company’s success. She walks us through exactly how she launched a DTC brand and what her day-to-day looks like now that it’s really taken off.
Siffat has such a unique perspective on influencer marketing as someone who’s both a content creator and founder, and she shares her top advice for people on both sides of those deals. We also get into strategies for community-led marketing and talk about the trend of de-influencing.
2023-05-0239 min
Woman Inc.The Wellness CEO, Podcaster, and Morning Routine Queen with Siffat Haider, Co-Founder + CEO of ArraeBio - Siffat Haider is an entrepreneur, host of Dear Media’s The Dream Bigger Podcast and Co-Founder + CEO of Arrae, a holistic wellness brand that features 100% Naturopathic Doctor-formulated Bloat + Calm Alchemy Capsules, designed to supercharge your digestion and relax your mind. Prior to launching Arrae in March 2020, Siffat spent time in the publishing industry working for ELLE Canada, and then moved on to launch a successful blog titled Icing & Glitter, which she launched in 2016. Siffat founded Arrae after struggling with many different health issues for years and found that natural remedies were able to cure many of her day...
2023-02-1034 min
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire294. Siffat Haider: Scaling a Business, Healing from a Brain Injury, Breast Reduction Realness, & Daily Routine as an EntrepreneurI am so happy to have had my dear friend Siffat Haider of the amazing wellness brand Arrae back on the show today. You can listen to our previous episode together on Episode 234 from last year to hear more about her entrepreneurial journey. Today we chat about scaling her business, her daily routines as an entrepreneur, and what’s been new in her life lately… including the brain injury she healed from last year & the deets/tea on her breast reduction! We also talked all things astrology on Siff’s show, The Dream Bigger Podcast! Tune in...
2022-12-2155 min
Boujee Best Friend with Koko28. The Business of Wellness - On Building A Brand With Your Spouse, Motivation & Improving Your Digestive & Mental Health w/ Siff Haider, CEO & Co-Founder Arrae#28 On this episode of Boujee Best Friend Podcast, we welcome Siffat (Siff) Haider, CEO, and Co-Founder of Arrae. Arrae is an all-natural supplement brand designed to solve the health problems that women deal with daily. Siff developed the idea for Arrae after battling health issues for years and not being able to find a medicine that worked for her. Eventually, Siff solved her problems by turning to natural remedies. Siff and her husband Nish, decided to formulate their own supplement with the help of wellness experts, thus creating Arrae.
Not only did they create quick-acting and effective...
2022-12-0544 min
Socially Ambitious PodcastFeeling Your Best To Be Your Best with Siff HaiderHappy Monday, Brothers!! We have such a great episode this week with Co-founder of Arrae (@arrae.co), host of The Dream Bigger Podcast (@thedreambiggerpodcast) and creator, Siffat Haider (@siffhaider) for a vulnerable conversation about all things business, management and creating! Before we dive into Siff’s story, we have our highs and lows of the week, weekly pro-tips, and catch-up! Afterward, Siff is diving into her inspiration behind Arrae and how she started the brand, the struggles she has faced in her journey of entrepreneurship, working with a significant other and so much more!As alw...
2022-11-2159 min
Kale in My TeethSiffat Haider: Founding Arrae + Wellness HabitsSiffat Haider is the co-founder of Arrae and host of The Dream Bigger Podcast. In this episode, Rivki & Siffat discuss Arrae's branding strategy, Siffat's wellness habits and the importance of sleep.
CHAPTER MARKERS
(2:01) - Guest Intro
(10:11) - What Is Arrae?
(15:59) - Arrae’s Branding Strategy
(23:32) - Is Social Media Necessary For Every Business?
(28:05) - Non-Negotiable Wellness Routines
(33:23) - Good & Bad Wellness Habits
(42:35) - The Importance Of Sleep
(49:08) - Building A Business With Your Significant Other
(56:45) - Siffat’s Top 5 Takeaways
Find Siffat: Siffat's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.
2022-09-161h 03
The Business CasualSiff Haider | How The Co-Founder of Arrae Grew Her Platform, Business, & PodcastHey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast.Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a content creator, why your early twenties are for career exploration, where she sees the future of her content going, the process of building her idea for Arrae into a business, adjustments she had to make a...
2022-09-0147 minThe Business CasualSiff Haider | How The Co-Founder of Arrae Grew Her Platform, Business, & PodcastHey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast.Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a content creator, why your early twenties are for career exploration, where she sees the future of her content going, the process of building her idea for Arrae into a business, adjustments she had to make a...
2022-09-0147 min
Conversations with CamBalance Over Perfection with Siffat Haider of ArraeIn this episode, I sit down with Siffat Haider, co-founder and co-CEO of Arrae, an all natural wellness and supplement brand. Siffat and I talk about the medical industry frustrations that led her to creating Arrae, her experience with manifestation and how she practices manifesting, and her journey to owning her intelligence and dismantling imposter syndrome narratives. We also discuss Siffat’s tools for managing anxiety and her non-negotiable wellness practices, how she and her husband approach their relationship as co-founders, and how Arrae encourages balance over health-obsessive behaviors. Key Takeaway / Points: Siffat’s health stor...
2022-08-1743 minConversations with CamBalance Over Perfection with Siffat Haider of ArraeIn this episode, I sit down with Siffat Haider, co-founder and co-CEO of Arrae, an all natural wellness and supplement brand. Siffat and I talk about the medical industry frustrations that led her to creating Arrae, her experience with manifestation and how she practices manifesting, and her journey to owning her intelligence and dismantling imposter syndrome narratives. We also discuss Siffat’s tools for managing anxiety and her non-negotiable wellness practices, how she and her husband approach their relationship as co-founders, and how Arrae encourages balance over health-obsessive behaviors. Key Takeaway / Points: Siffat’s health stor...
2022-08-1743 min
The Dream Bigger PodcastCarly Stein, Founder Of Beekeeper’s Naturals: Healing Properties of Bee Products, What To Look For In Bee Products, Colony Collapse And Its Implications on Humans, and More.On today’s episode I’m chatting with the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly Stein. Beekeeper’s Naturals is a clean medicine company that is re-inventing the medicine cabinet with bee products that provide effective, clean, and sustainable remedies. Carly was first introduced to the healing properties of bee products while studying abroad in Europe battling on-and-off tonsillitis. Carly formulated what became her staple natural remedy to combat tonsillitis, and soon led to a full-fledged dive into beekeeping. Carly shares the truth behind natural medicine, a 101 guide on the healing properties and benefits of bee products, colony collapse, what we...
2022-04-261h 01The Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Daniel Barrett, Plastic Surgeon & Breast Expert: Myths On Breast Reduction, Celebrity Surgeries, Current Trends, Fat Transfer vs. Implants and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with Dr. Daniel Barrett, who is known as The Natural Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Daniel Barrett performed my breast reduction surgery and is joining us Today to share more information and background on the procedure. Dr. Daniel Barrett talks myths on breast reduction surgery, different procedural methods and which ones you should look out for, preventing and healing scarring, how to find the perfect size, the effects on breastfeeding, armpit liposuction, celebrity surgeries, and so much more. If you haven't already, don't forget to enter my giveaway for my journaling worksheet. All y...
2022-04-1931 min
Ready, Set, Spill!Siffat Haider Spills on How Taking Initiative with Her Personal Health Led to the Building of ArraeFellow podcast host and co-founder of Arrae wellness supplements, Siffat Haider, joins Lindsey Carter on this episode of Ready, SET, Spill as they traverse through topics of entrepreneurships, building a brand to bridge a gap, and how to naturally maintain your wellness with your daily habits Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-04-1346 min
Siffat Haider Spills on How Taking Initiative with Her Personal Health Led to the Building of ArraeFellow podcast host and co-founder of Arrae wellness supplements, Siffat Haider, joins Lindsey Carter on this episode of Ready, SET, Spill as they traverse through topics of entrepreneurships, building a brand to bridge a gap, and how to naturally maintain your wellness with your daily habits Produced by Dear Media
2022-04-1346 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDemi Marchese, Founder of 12th Tribe: From Styling Coachella Outfits Out Of Her Apartment to Founding a Multimillion Dollar Fashion Brand, Building Community, Bootstrapping Tips, and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with the founder of boutique fashion brand 12th Tribe, Demi Marchese. 12th Tribe is an online boutique of unique pieces that merges fashion inspo found from travels with California lifestyle. Demi started her fashion career by selling vintage Levi’s, tees, and jewellery online. What started as a fun side project to fuel her passion, later became her empire. Demi talks about how she started her business, how she found herself styling people for Coachella, building a community from a small following, how mindset progressed her career, bootstrapping tips to grow your compan...
2022-04-121h 00
Brown QueensEpisode 51: Healthy Habits with Siffat HaiderIn this episode Joty & Neha recap the Pete Davidson/Kanye texts and Trevor Noahs viral video addressing harassment.
(10 Min) They are also joined by Siffat Haider, founder of Arrae, to talk all things gut health, nutrition, wellness and starting her company!
2022-03-2339 min
Lipstick on the RimSay Goodbye To Your Anxiety & Gut Problems With This 4-Step Morning Routine That Siffat Haider, Founder of Arrae, Swears ByDo you struggle with gut health issues? Do you also struggle with anxiety? Meet Siff. Today we are learning how to level up our lives from the one and only Siffat Haider. Siff is the founder of Arrae, the company dedicated to holistically healing our guts and calming our anxiety. She's sharing the power of a killer morning routine, her journey to starting Arrae, and how she manifested her dream life through journaling. We discuss the importance of eating whole foods while she shares her go-to snacks that you NEED to purchase immediately. You can find Siff @siffathaider & @arrae.c...
2022-03-1559 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastJaclyn Johnson, CEO and Founder of Create & Cultivate: On Successful Networking, Finding The Perfect Business Partner, Tips For Growing Your Community, and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with CEO and founder of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson. Create & Cultivate is an online platform and offline conference that brings curious creatives, entrepreneurs, and CEOs together to spark conversations on all things business. Create & Cultivate is an empowering and educational space for women in business to seek and provide knowledge. Jaclyn shares the journey of Create & Cultivate's startup and how they grew to become one of the leading online conference platforms with line ups including Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba and so much more. We also spill the tea on successful netw...
2022-03-1544 min
Almost 30How to Beat Bloat, Stress + AnxietySiffat Haider is on a mission to help women beat bloat naturally. She created Arrae after spending years battling health issues with toxic over-the-counter meds that didn’t work.In this episode, Sifat shares the behind-the-scenes of how she built this unique brand that’s both efficacious and elegant. Almost 30 unpacks the powerful ingredients to combat your everyday woes (such as stress, anxiety, bloat), the realities of running a growing biz, and why dressing up for the home office can change your life. We also talk about:
Siffat’s unique manifestation practice
Finding the courage...
2022-03-081h 22The Dream Bigger PodcastAlexandra Potora, Founder of VREA Cosmetics: Growing up in Communist Romania, Building Mental Resilience, Cancelling Cancel Culture, and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with CEO and founder of VREA Cosmetics, Alexandra Potora. Alexandra’s story is incredibly inspirational and exhibits the power behind believing in your dreams and growing resilience. Alexandra dives into her life growing up in communist Romania and the realities she witnessed as a young child. We talk about her journey towards the ‘America dream’, why we all need to start cancelling cancel culture, building resilience, tips for investing, the behind the scenes of creating vegan and cruelty free skincare brand VREA, and so much more. If you haven't already, do...
2022-03-0853 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastMegan Roup, Founder of The Sculpt Society: How to Sculpt Your Body, The Secret to Real Results, Building a Social Media Following and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting with the founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup. Megan strived to create a space in the fitness community that was not only empowering for women but also fun and effective. Inspired by her passion for dance, Megan created The Sculpt Society, an online platform that combines sculpting and toning exercises with dance-based cardio. Whether you are beginner or advanced, The Sculpt Society has a program for you that can all be done in under an hour. Megan shares her journey to creating the #1 sculpt and dance cardio online workout, building a soci...
2022-03-0140 min
WorkPartyTransforming the Future of Wellness with Arrae Founder Siffat Haider After years of battling health issues, Siffat Haider took matters into her own hands. By leaning into holistic care, solace was found through a unique combination of herbs, vitamins, and minerals she developed on her own under the guidance and support of wellness experts. While on this journey, Siffat noticed huge whitespace in wellness—information was not easily accessible or digestible for the average person with no professional background in holistic health. So together with her husband, they set out to create all-natural, targeted supplements that work in under an hour to help women battle everyday issues like bloat and...
2022-02-2331 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastA 101 Guide on Journaling, Using Journaling for Manifestation, Journaling Prompts, and MoreOn today’s episode I’m chatting about all things journaling. If you follow me on social media, you know that journaling is a very dear practice of mine and it’s something I can’t live without. Throughout the years, I’ve witnessed how my life has changed and benefitted from journaling, from not only changing my mindset, but also through manifesting the life that I desired. Journalling can be a tough practice to break into and it can be difficult to think about what you want to write about. I share all of my tips, prompts, and techniques...
2022-02-2224 min
With WhitSiffat Haider on Delegating Work and Her 6AM RoutineOne of the best parts of my career is when I get to meet someone and we just CLICK! That’s how I felt with Siffat Haider. She is an entrepreneur, host of The Dream Bigger Podcast and Co-Founder of Arrae, a holistic wellness brand that features 100% Naturopathic Doctor-formulated Bloat + Calm Alchemy Capsules, designed to supercharge your digestion and relax your mind. Siffat founded The Dream Bigger Podcast to help women actualize their biggest dreams through high quality information from experts. She’s interviewed Dr. Dennis Gross, Tata Harper, Shaman Durek and more. During our chat we talked about buildi...
2022-02-0847 min
QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Use Instagram to Launch a Successful Business + Stand Out In a Saturated Market: Arrae Founder, Siffat HaiderFounder of the successful company Arrae + shot of the podcast Dream Bigger, Siffat Haider joins PRETTYSMART today. After having a horrible history with her own health for years, Siffat noticed a gap in the wellness industry and sought to create a supplement for women that was effective and beautifully packaged. That was the impetus for Arrae - natural supplements that offer women relief from bloat and anxiety. Using her wedding money to start the business, Siffat utilized instagram and influencers to get her product in front of consumers and was profitable in just three short months. And today she's here...
2021-12-0240 min
Subscribing to WellnessEpisode #06: Siffat Haider, ArraeToday on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Arrae CEO and Co-Founder, Siffat Haider. Siff was a former magazine editor turned wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur. Siff had been undergoing many personal health issues, so she took matters into her own hands and turned to herbal remedies. Through working with and learning from leading wellness experts, Haider, along with her husband and business partner Nishant Samantray, founded Arrae, an all-natural supplement brand, to help people feel their best day-to-day. Since launching the brand in 2019, the pair have been steadily building a growing list of loyal customers
Arrae...
2021-09-2933 min
Well with Arielle LorreBeating Bloating and Anxiety with Arrae Co-Founders Siffat Haider and Nish SamantrayIn this episode I’m talking to Siff Haider and Nish Samantray, founders of Arrae, about their trajectory from blogging and working in tech, respectively, to developing a wildly successful wellness brand. In this episode we discuss how Siff’s own health issues and quest for effective natural treatments led her and Nish to found Arrae; how they developed a natural product that actually works; their unique strategy to bring their product to market; how and why their product stands our from others in its category; mistakes they’ve learned from; the pros and cons of working with a signif...
2021-06-3044 minLit Up With LoSiffat Haider, Co-Founder & CEO of Arrae (@siffhiaider / @arrae.co): Founding Arrae, Manifestation, Meditation, "Future You" Journaling, & the Ultimate Skincare RoutineSiffat Haider is a former magazine editor turned wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur. When she was undergoing personal health issues, she took matters into her own hands and sought solace from herbal remedies. Through working with and learning from leading wellness experts, Haider, along with her partner Nishant Samantray, founded Arrae, an all-natural supplement brand, to help people feel their best day-to-day. Arrae is beloved by celebrities and influencers alike, from Molly Sims to Melissa Wood.In this episode, we talk about founding a wellness brand (including the 3 books that were the most influential), working with her husband, l...
2021-05-0357 minThe Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire234. Siffat Haider: Founder of Arrae on Healing, Blogging, Entrepreneurship & ManifestationIn today’s episode, you’ll hear all about the friendship and beautiful brand that has flourished between Jordan and Siffat Haider, co-founder of Arrae: an alchemy supplement brand that beats fatigue, bloating, and anxiety. It’s become a lifeline for Jordan and her inner circle, who can’t get enough of their holistic and targeted products, Bloat and Calm. Seriously, digestive tablets have never felt – or looked – this good! Siffat reveals the origin story of Arrae, which began with her concocting homemade formulas for herself and her husband when digestive issues arose. Something clicked when they both realized...
2021-04-281h 19
Active Ingredient PodcastThe connection between bloat and anxiety, working through self limiting beliefs and the art of manifestation with Siffat HaiderSiffat Haider is the Co-founder of Arrae, a natural supplement brand that offers bloat and anxiety relief capsules, and also the host of The Dream Bigger Podcast. On today’s episode we get into how the throughline throughout her career has always been to help women and show them that they can optimize their wellbeing and reach their business goals, how her own health journey led her to experiment with natural remedies to heal her own issues which ultimately led her to start Arrae, the connection between anxiety and bloating, the practice of manifestation and future-you journaling, working th...
2020-12-1454 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastJess Hatzis-Walker, Co-Founder of Frank Body: Launching A Business, Standing Out In A Saturated Market, The Tipping Point, Financing The Business and Branding TipsOn 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...
2020-08-3131 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastKarissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics: What To Know About Clean Beauty, Giving Mission, Building a Community, Business Tipping Point, and The Mascara That Sells Every 8 SecondsToday, 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, click HERE To lear...
2020-08-0541 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAnya Fernald, CoFounder of Belcampo: Sustainable Meat Farming, What You Need To Know About Conventional Farming, Cow Farming & Environmental Implications, What To Look For When Buying Meat and US vs. European DietsToday 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 Anya, click HERE To find out more about Belc...
2020-07-1759 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastTera Peterson, Founder of NuFace: Becoming An Esthetician, The Importance of Microcurrent For Skin, Microneedling vs. Microcurrent, Common Skin Issues, Botox & Fillers, Recommended Skincare Products and Skincare RoutineToday I’m chatting with Tera Peterson, Co-Founder of NuFace. Tera is the daughter of an esthetician and is an esthetician herself. She founded NuFace, a revolutionary at-home facial microcurrent device which tones and tightens the face. We chat about why micro currents are the missing piece in your skincare routine, the beginnings of NuFace, her skincare recommendations, and so much more. Use code NFXDreamBigger for 10% off now through August 1st on MyNuFACE.com To connect with Tera, click HERE To find out more about NuFace, click HERE To connect with Sif...
2020-07-0355 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAndy Mant, Light Educator & Founder of BluBlox Glasses: Impact of Blue Light On Sleep Cycle, Blue Light & Weight Gain, Ditching Sunglasses, Circadian Rhythm and Hacking WinterToday I’m chatting with Andy Mant who’s a light educator and Founder of BluBlox glasses. BluBlox is one of the top brands for blue light blocking glasses, it effectively blocks all the UV rays which disrupt sleep (yes, this goes beyond just blue rays). Andy and I discuss all things light. We chat about how to fix our circadian rhythm, how to optimize sun exposure, why sunglasses aren’t great for us, and the correlation between blue light and weight gain. This is an incredibly insightful episode and will show us how this light plays such an...
2020-06-241h 11The Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Frank Lipman, Leading Functional Medicine Doctor: Functional vs. Western Medicine, Leading Causes of Leaky Gut, 5 R Method, Anti-Microbial Herbs, Healing Foods, Intermittent Fasting and Recommended Supplements for WomenOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Frank Lipman, one of the world’s leading functional medicine doctors. After his training as an MD in South Africa, Dr. Lipman worked at clinics in the bush and got familiar with traditional healing modalities. After experiencing both Western and traditional medicine, he decided to combine the two in his own practice, something he calls “Good Medicine”. I chat with Dr. Lipman about the difference between Western medicine and his functional approach, the importance of gut health, tips for a healthy diet, supplements he recommends, intermittent fasting, the true impac...
2020-06-1539 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastA Note on Anti-RacismThis is my first solo episode, but one I felt compelled to do as it’s my responsibility to use this platform to speak out. RESOURCES MENTIONED White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins Me And White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-06-1209 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Adam Kolker, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon: Breast Implants & Augmentation, Fat Grafting, Consulting on Sizes, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Common Mistakes In Plastic Surgery, and Red Flags When Looking For A Plastic SurgeonOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Adam Kolker, Harvard trained, double-board certified plastic surgeon and an expert on breasts. Naturally, we talk about the A to Z of boobs, from implants and augmentation to reductions, lifts and mommy makeovers. We also get into the nitty-gritty of surgery and discuss recovery and risks. Dr. Kolker is a true expert and you will learn loads from this episode. To connect with Dr. Adam Kolker, click HERE To learn more about Dr. Adam Kolker’s practice, click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE
2020-05-1946 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastNicole Wegman, Founder of Ring Concierge: The 4 Cs, Diamond Price Variations, How To Tell If You’re Being Ripped Off, Ethics of Diamond Sourcing, Tiffany’s diamonds, Getting Your Money’s Worth, Under 10K Line, and Ring Recommendations.On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Nicole Wengman, Founder of the very popular jewelry brand, Ring Concierge. If you don’t already know about them, go check out their Instagram which is populated with pictures of the most stunning engagement rings you’ll ever see. Ring Concierge is known for its stunning range of jewelry and their seamless shopping experience. I wanted to de-mystify the world of diamonds. There just isn’t a lot of clear cut information about diamonds and often, the engagement ring hunting process can be complicated. So on today’s episode, we get into...
2020-04-2832 min
The Fit Fatale Podcast: Spin, Skin and Other Addictions#72: (Spotify Version) From Lifestyle Blogger to Wellness Entrepreneur with Siffat Haider of Icing and GlitterThis week Samantha sits down with Siffat Haider the creator of popular lifestyle blog Icing and Glitter (@icingandglitter). Siffat shares how she turned her online business from a thriving blog, youtube and Instagram page to her newest venture, wellness brand Arrae (@arrae.co). Arrae is a natural supplement brand created for everyday needs like fighting bloat and stress.
We loved hearing Siff's story of how she decided to take the leap into a new area of business, build a brand with her fiance and her top productivity hacks to getting it all done.
To...
2020-04-2336 minThe Fit Fatale Podcast: Spin, Skin and Other Addictions#72: From Lifestyle Blogger to Wellness Entrepreneur with Siffat Haider of Icing and GlitterThis week Samantha sits down with Siffat Haider the creator of popular lifestyle blog Icing and Glitter (@icingandglitter). Siffat shares how she turned her online business from a thriving blog, youtube and Instagram page to her newest venture, wellness brand Arrae (@arrae.co). Arrae is a natural supplement brand created for everyday needs like fighting bloat and stress.
We loved hearing Siff's story of how she decided to take the leap into a new area of business, build a brand with her fiance and her top productivity hacks to getting it all done.
To...
2020-04-2336 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastCarrie Gross, Co-Founder & CEO of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Why Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Pads Are A Cult Favourite, How To Exfoliate With Acids, Impact of Stress on Skin, Niacinamide, and Preventative vs. Corrective SkincareToday, I’m chatting with Carrie Gross, CEO & Co-Founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, one of my favourite skincare brands in the world. We chat about how the brand started, and how the cult favourite peel pads are so gentle and effective. We also discuss the impact of stress on skin, their new must-have skincare line, and so much more. To connect with Carrie, click HERE To learn more about Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE ...
2020-04-1340 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Loretta, Dermatologist & Expert on Aging: 4 Factors Responsible for Aging, Difference Between UVA Rays and UVB Rays, Aging From Blue Light, Correcting Hyperpigmentation, Retinol 101, Impact of Hot Yoga on Skin and Anti-Aging TipsToday I’m chatting with Dr. Loretta, who aside from being a skincare line founder and dermatologist, is one of the top educators on aging. Her skincare line is built around the 4 factors that cause aging and how to protect against them. She’s also an authority on the impact of light on skin, having been part of the team that first conducted studies on the impact of UVA rays on skin. We talk in depth about the 4 main factors that lead to aging and how to protect against them, with a chunk of the conversation being focu...
2020-03-1852 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAlisa Vitti, Hormone Expert, & Female Biohacker: 4 Stages of Menstruation, What Each Stage Means, Male vs. Female Hormones, The Infradian Rhythm, Syncing Exercise & Menstrual Cycle, Diet & Blood Sugar, and Optimizing Sex LifeOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alisa Vitti, hormone expert, female biohacker, Founder of Flo Living and author of bestselling book Woman Code. After biohacking her way out of PCOS, Alisa has become one of the leaders in the realm of female hormones, educating women about their bodies. Her book, Woman Code, served the sex ed class that most people didn’t get, and helps women troubleshoot their hormonal problems, from fibroids, to PCOS, to missing periods to PMS. Recently Alisa just released a new book, In The Flo, which is an actionable guide for women to optimi...
2020-03-101h 04The Dream Bigger PodcastDanielle Peazer, Professional Dancer & Fitness Influencer: Ballet School to Professional Dancer, Training Like A Dancer, The Danielle Peazer Method, Mistakes in Health & Fitness Regimes, Working Out While Traveling, and ModerationToday I’m chatting with Danielle Peazer, professional dancer, personal trainer and fitness influencer. Danielle has danced on stage with some of the biggest names in entertainment, and has gone on to become one of the biggest fitness influencers in the world. What I love about her is her refreshing take on health and fitness: no quick ‘fixes’, moderation, and a sustainable method that makes your body feel good. Her method is rooted in dance and the kind of training that professional dancers do, but it’s for everyone. Short, digestible workouts that you can do at home or on-the-g...
2020-02-1345 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Sean Rice, Renowned Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, Expert on Butts: Common Procedures for Women, Trends, Mommy Makeover, Options for Butt Work, Brazilian Butt Lift, Preventative Botox, Botox vs. Filler and Vampire FaceliftOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Sean Rice, who is a renowned plastic and cosmetic surgeon and a specialist on butts. He dishes the details on common procedures for women, trends in plastic surgery, mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, reduction, implants, and of course butts. If surgery isn’t your area of interest, we also talk about a ton of non-surgical procedures like fillers and Botox, and trendy facials like the vampire facial. Whether you’re interested in cosmetic surgery or completely against it, this episode will definitely educate you. To connect with Dr. Sean...
2020-01-2835 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastMaria Hatzistefanis, Founder & CEO of Rodial and Nip+Fab and Bestselling Author: Starting A Beauty Brand, Product Production, Social Media Strategy, Getting Noticed by Celebrities, Writing Two Books and Morning RoutineToday, I’m chatting with Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder & CEO of not one, but TWO incredibly successful beauty brands, Rodial and Nip + Fab. Both brands are celebrity faves and are sold at 20,000 sold across 35 countries. Celebs who have raved about her products include Kylie Jenner, Jessica Alba, and Sofia Richie, to name a few. On top of being the boss of a massive beauty empire, Maria’s extracurricular activities include being a Vogue/BFC Mentor, running her own social media accounts with over a million dedicated followers, and being a bestselling author. Her first book, How To Be An Overnight Succ...
2020-01-2132 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastMeg Gaic, Founder of Get Glow TO, Holistic Nutritionist & Acne Expert: Common Causes For Acne, Relationship Between Hormones & Acne, Transitioning Off Birth Control, Favourite Probiotics, Importance of Liver Health, Gut Health, and Acne-Friendly Meal PlanOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Meg Gaic, Holistic Nutritionist & Acne Expert who is the Founder of wildly popular and successful acne program, Get Glow TO. Since Meg’s area of expertise is skin and how to cure acne in a holistic way, our conversation focuses on exactly that. We discuss everything from the different causes of acne, how to troubleshoot, the role of diet, liver health, gut health, supplements, skincare, and everything in between. We all need a bit of help dealing with breakouts, whether they're the odd period pimple or full out cystic acne, and this e...
2020-01-1344 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastCamilla De Cesare, Account Manager at rewardStyle: Earning Potential on LIKEtoKNOW.it, rewardStyle vs LIKEtoKNOW.it, LIKEtoKNOW.it Tips for Success, Platforms For High Conversion Rates, And Optimal Posting TimeToday I’m chatting with Camilla De Cesare, Account Manager at rewardStyle. RewardStyle is the first and largest invitation-only, end-to-end content monetisation platform, empowering 50,000 of the world’s premium digital-style influencers to achieve maximum economic success for their online content. LIKEtoKNOW.it, rewardStyle’s consumer-facing, ready-to-shop content platform, which allows users to shop real looks from influencers, tastemakers, stylists and celebrities across all lifestyle categories - fashion, home, beauty, family and more. Camilla shares tons of juicy tips on all things rewardStyle and liketoknow.it. From how to use the app itself to how to optimi...
2019-12-2123 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastEliza Butterworth, Actor and Celebrity: Drama School, Getting an Agent, Dealing with Rejection, Getting Cast in a Netflix Show, Tips for Aspiring Actors, How To Use Social Media Strategically, Dealing With Comparison & Competition, And Day in the LifeOn this episode I'm chatting with Eliza Butterworth. Eliza plays one of the lead characters on the Netflix show 'The Last Kingdom'. Today’s episode goes over how to make it in the entertainment industry. We do a deep dive on casting, getting an agent, dealing with rejection, being on a Netflix show, and so much more. Eliza shares her tips for aspiring actors and resources for actors without agents. We also go over how to get an agent if you don't have one and are looking. We also chat social media, dealing with comparison and competition, and how to...
2019-12-0943 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastNicola Kilner, Co-Founder and CEO of Deciem: Being Radically Different, Why The Ordinary Is Priced So Low, Skincare Innovation, Modern Marketing, Copper Peptides for Acne Scars, Leading a Company Amidst TragedyOn today's episode I'm chatting with Nicola Kilner. Nicola is the co-founder and CEO of Deciem. Deciem is an umbrella brand, under which there are a number of wildly popular skincare brands, including cult favourite, The Ordinary. Nicola discusses her experience launching a radically different brand. Deciem launched with 10 skincare brands and continues to expand, launching new brands, and discontinuing others, which Nicola discusses. She also answers my biggest question: why The Ordinary products are priced so low, if they’re actually effective, and how all the brands under Deciem are so different. Nicola also discusses how Es...
2019-11-2635 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastMarkie Ethier, Human Trafficking Survivor Turned TedX Speaker and Empowerment Coach: Human Trafficking, Sex Work Industry, Battling Addiction, Healing From Trauma, Failure, and Building A Positive LifeOn today's episode I'm chatting with Markie Ethier. Markie is a human trafficking victim turned empowerment coach. It’s a conversation that gave me a complete perspective shift on how I view human trafficking victims, the sex work industry, and the complexities of it all. Markie discusses how she was forced into human trafficking and why she stayed in it. We discuss the industry in detail, and then, how Markie escaped it, and ultimately decided to rebuild a life where she empowers people. Her story will inspire you and is definitive proof of how resilient people can be, and ho...
2019-11-1855 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastKarlyn Percil, Neuro Life Coach & Speaker: Actionable Tips For Growth, Affirmations, Common Mental Blocks, Recovering From Trauma, Elephant Stories, Burnout, and Tips For Success in 2020On today's episode I'm chatting with Karlyn Percil. Karlyn is a neuro life coach. I know many of you are probably not familiar with that job title but we dive right into it in the episode. Essentially, Karlyn helps you grow in both your business and personal life by helping you remove negative narratives and mental blocks. Karlyn is also the founder of the Success Planner, a year long planner which is unlike anything else. It covers everything from goals to affirmation and is really a holistic approach to achieving your goals. She also her advice for making 2020 a...
2019-11-1156 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastRachelle Saevil, Branding Expert and Founder of Saevil Row: Moving to Paris, Tips For Moving To A New Place, Starting A Branding Agency, Social Media Strategy, Tips For Brand Messaging and Productivity TipsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Rachelle Saevil. Rachelle is a branding expert and owns a studio called Saevil Row. After working in fashion magazines for years, Rachelle moved to Paris with no concrete plan, and from there, went on to start her branding agency. Rachelle’s story is really relevant to those who either dream of moving to a new place and think it’s too late, or those who are entrepreneurs in the making. Rachelle shares advice for people who are unhappy in their job and are looking to make a change. She also shares acti...
2019-11-0445 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastTaryn Toomey, Founder of ‘The Class By Taryn Toomey’: Overcoming Business Hurdles, Running A Brand, Benefits of Mindful Movement, Vocal Component of The Class, Meditation vs. Breath Work, Clean Eating, and Self-CareOn today's episode I'm chatting with Taryn Toomey. Taryn is the founder of 'The Class', a transformative workout of the body and mind. Taryn is one of the world’s leading fitness experts, she’s been featured everywhere from Vogue to Goop and her method is incredibly unique. In today’s conversation, Taryn goes over what 'The Class' really is. It’s a method like no other, and any time there’s something radically different in the market, there are always hurdles while trying to get it off the ground, which Taryn gets into. We touch on a variety of topics...
2019-10-2839 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastRenée Rouleau, Celebrity Esthetician & Skincare Expert: Nine Skin Type Philosophy, Demi Lovato’s Favourite Products, How To Prevent Breakouts, Travel Skincare, Treating Discolouration, Wrinkle Prevention, and Common Skincare MistakesOn today's episode I'm chatting with Renée Rouleau, celebrity esthetician and skincare expert. Renee’s approach to skincare is quite unique because of her 9 skin type philosophy. Because of her highly specialized method, Renee has a bunch of celebrity fans, but she’s most known for working with Demi Lovato. This episode goes over all things skincare. We discuss everything from how to treat skin issues like blackheads, discoloration, breakouts and milia; to Demi Lovato’s favourite products; and even get into skincare myths (hint: you won’t believe what she says about makeup). We also get into...
2019-10-2152 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAmber Joliat, Founder of Misfitstudio: Transitioning from Artist to Entrepreneur, Starting Her Own Studio, Getting Her First Students, Tips for Entrepreneurs, Cultivating Community, Movement for Beginners and Breath WorkOn today's episode I'm chatting with Amber Joliat. Amber is a dancer, yogi, and the founder of cult-favourite workout hotspot, Misfitstudio, which has been featured on Vogue, Goop, The Coveteur and more. Misfit is an unconventional movement studio that mixes techniques from dance, yoga and Pilates, making it a completely different experience from any other place. Amber’s entrepreneurial journey is both serendipitous and an example of how to turn a challenge into a personal victory. She went from teaching at 11different studios to starting her own, and within just months, being heralded one of Toronto’s best yoga stud...
2019-10-0744 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAmanda Mizen, Serial Entrepreneur: Approaching Retailers In The Wholesale Business, Hurdles While Launching, Cultivating Community in a Company, Digital Marketing, Tips For New Entrepreneurs, and Common Mistakes That Entrepreneurs MakeOn today's episode I'm chatting with Amanda Mizen. Amanda is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of two wildly successful (and different) businesses, North Medical Spa, and Desmond & Beatrice, which is a wholesale bakery. Since Amanda is a serial entrepreneur and a business consultant I talked to her about her background and tips she has for other entrepreneurs who are just starting out. We talk about hurdles she faced while launching her business, the importance of relentlessness, finding the right people in business and so much more. We also chat about more actionable items like digital marketing...
2019-09-2339 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastJoy McCarthy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Bestselling Author & Founder of Joyous Health: How to Balance Hormones, Tips for Weening Off Sugar, Microbiome Health, Probiotic vs. Prebiotic, Keto Diet, Fodmap Diet and Intermittent FastingOn today's episode I'm chatting with Joy McCarthy. Joy is a holistic nutritionist, bestselling author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the award-winning blog and brand 'Joyous Health'. Since the last few episodes have been so focused on skincare, today we switch it up and talk about all things wellness. Joy shares her journey as a holistic nutritionist, and we get into everything from hormones to different food trends. She shares a bunch of really smart hacks for diet modifications so make sure to take note! We talk about why refined sugar in particular is so...
2019-09-1748 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastRon Robinson, Cosmetic Chemist & Founder of BeautyStat: Importance of Vitamin C Serum, The World’s Most Potent Vitamin C Serum, Ideal Skincare Regiment, What Is Retinol, Chemical vs Physical Exfoliators, Squalane Benefits and Biggest Skincare MythsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Ron Robinson. Ron is a cosmetic chemist and founder of the wildly popular beauty website, BeautyStat. He initially worked for Estee Lauder and Clinique but went on to start his own beauty blog and launch his own skincare products. Ron created BeautyStat Universal C Serum, heralded the world’s most potent Vitamin C serum. So obviously I had to pick his brain all about Vitamin C. We get into everything from why it’s the building block of a great skincare routine to the difference between L-Ascorbic Powder and L-Ascorbic Liquid. Sinc...
2019-09-0930 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDanuta Mieloch, Skincare Expert & Founder of Rescue Spa: Why Biologique Recherche Is A Cult Favourite, Right Way to Cleanse, Extractions, Treating Breakouts, Post Workout Skincare, Acne Scars, Skincare Tips for Beginners and Common Skincare MistakesOn today's episode I'm chatting with Danuta Mieloch, the Founder of Rescue Spa. In the skincare world, Danuta is major. She’s known to work miracles on skin, and is a Biologique Recherche ambassador. Today’s episode is a deep dive into skincare. We touch on why Biologique Recherche has a cult following, why facials are necessary, how to properly cleanse, Danuta’s thoughts on extractions, type for acne scars, and so much more. Danuta shares her best skincare tips, common mistakes she sees, her own skincare routine, and her favourite products. If you’re a skincare lover or...
2019-08-2646 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAllana Davison, Beauty Youtuber: First Viral Video, How To Make A Career of YouTube, How Youtube Has Evolved, Tips For Making Successful Makeup Videos, Tips For Someone Who’s New to Youtube, Dealing With Internet Trolls, and Skincare RoutineOn today's episode I'm chatting with Allana Davison. Allana is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle YouTuber with almost one million followers across her social media platforms. She's one of the OG first generation Youtubers so we talk about all things YouTube. If you’re curious about how to make a career on Youtube, what it takes to create a successful video, and basically how the industry works, this is an episode you shouldn’t miss. To connect with Allana Davison, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about...
2019-08-1247 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastSarah Lee, Co-Founder of Glow Recipe: Launching a Successful Skincare Brand, Korean Skincare vs. North American Skincare, Being on Shark Tank, Marketing Tips, Benefits of A Sleeping Mask, Favourite Masks, and Skincare Secrets from K-BeautyOn today's episode I'm chatting with Sarah Lee. Sarah is a former L'Oreal executive who left her job to start Glow Recipe, a wildly successful Korean Skincare brand, along with her Co-Founder Christine Chang. Sarah first gives us a rundown of the work that she had done in the beauty industry and how she and Christine had the idea to launch a Korean Skincare brand. We talk about Korean skincare and compare it to how skincare is perceived in North America. Sarah also gets super detailed on how to successfully launch a brand, from inception to launch...
2019-08-0746 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastJordana Hart, Holistic Nutritionist & Dr. Natalie Mulligan, Naturopathic Doctor: Nutrition For The Girl On The Go, Supplementation, Eliminating Bloat, Healthy Hangover Meals, Water Fasts, Disordered Eating Habits and Drinking In A Healthy WayToday I'm chatting with Dr. Natalie Mulligan, a naturopathic doctor and Jordana Hart, holistic nutritionist and Founder of iHartNutrition. Both these ladies have been on the show before and are full of wellness and nutrition tips so I wanted to have them on together. Since naturopathic doctors and holistic nutritionists work synergistically together, we treat today’s episode like a coaching session. We take the two very different eating profiles of 'Rachel' and 'Emily', who could both use some help with their nutrition. We talk about dieting tips, getting in your vitamins and minerals and we discuss ho...
2019-07-2951 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastZehra Allibhai, Fitness Instructor and Influencer: Wearing a Hijab in The Fitness Space, Breaking Norms, Sharing Personal Challenges on Social Media, Fitness Tips for New Moms, Tabata Training, Healthy Eating Hacks, and Breakfasts In Under 15 MinutesOn today's episode I'm chatting with Zehra Allibhai. Zehra is a personal trainer and the founder of the blog, The FitNest, an online platform through which she shares workout and nutrition information. She’s a mom of two, so she knows what it’s like to have a busy schedule, which is why she creates workouts which are quick, efficient, and realistic. One more thing about Zehra: she wears the hijab, something that is quite uncommon in the fitness space. Today’s conversation gets into how Zehra is breaking norms in the fitness space by wearing the hijab...
2019-07-2243 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastBeverley Cheng, Founder of Born To Sweat: Entering the Fitness Blogging Space, Tangible Steps for Growth, Going from Blog to Business, Tips for Releasing an E-Book, Launching A Newsletter, Pinterest for Business and Bouncing Back From An Indulgent WeekendOn today's episode I'm chatting with Beverley Cheng. Beverley is a fitness expert and the Founder of Born To Sweat, a fitness blog and brand. While so many people have blogs, Beverley is an example of someone who successfully turned her blog into a business, starting with e-books and workout classes and evolving into week-long fitness retreats. We talk about how Beverley got into the fitness industry and turned her passion into a business. While Beverley is a fitness expert, she’s also a very strong and smart entrepreneur, so I wanted to focus our conversation how sh...
2019-07-1545 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastNikita Curins, Personal Trainer and Founder of BGWorkout: Activating Glutes Without Quads, Common Gym Mistakes, Improving Squat Form, Cardio, Improving Posture, Tips for Beginners, Calculating Caloric Requirements and Supplementation TipsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Nikita Curins, booty expert, Founder of BGWorkout, and my personal trainer. Nikita’s personal journey of learning from his own injury to become a mobility expert is super inspiring. We talk about common issues in the workout world like a lack of mobility, poor squat form and training and dieting misconceptions. Nikita shares specific exercises and recommendations for improving mobility, diagnosing squat errors, improving posture, speeding up weight loss and more. After touching on all the fundamentals of diet, training and supplementation, we wrap up the episode, talking about tips for quick results and...
2019-06-251h 08The Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Gabrielle Francis, Functional Medicine Doctor: What Is Holistic Medicine, Importance of Gut Health, Common Foods To Avoid, Harm Reduction Techniques, Anti-Inflammatory Supplements, Probiotics, Hormones and Weight Gain, and Wellness TrendsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Gabrielle Francis, The Herban Alchemist, a functional medicine doctor who’s been a leader in this field for years. She used to tour with major rock bands, so her naturopathic practice focuses on balancing the challenges of modern day indulgences. We talk about holistic medicine - what it is, and why it has recently gained popularity. We also get into health concerns like leaky gut, inflammation and hormonal maladies. For each of these health issues, Dr. G shares tips and harm reduction techniques. We also discuss wellness trends like CBD oi...
2019-06-1759 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastDr. Jill Blakeway, Best Selling Author & Functional Medicine Practitioner: Link Between Fertility and Holistic Medicine, Imbalanced Hormones, Insulin Resistance, Counteracting Sugar Cravings, Energy Healing, Reiki, and MeditationOn today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Jill Blakeway, best-selling author and functional medicine practitioner. She’s the Founder of Yinova Centre in New York and is known as one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the city. She specializes in the field of fertility, so it was really interesting to discuss how functional medicine can be used to address fertility issues. Dr. Jill also talks about the really widespread health issues that are particularly common amongst women like imbalanced hormones and insulin resistance. We discuss Dr. Jill’s new book, Energy Healing in-depth. She traveled arou...
2019-06-1042 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastLauren McPhillips, Founder of This Renegade Love: Tips For Success As A Content Creator, Cultivating A Community Online, Finding A Niche, Taking A Business From Online to Offline, Creating An Email List, and How To Diversify Your PlatformsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Lauren McPhillips, founder of This Renegade Love, a no-filter online space that celebrates the 'renegade life' of turning passions into reality and providing people with actionable steps for business and brand-building. Lauren talks about her life before This Renegade Love and deciding to quit her job and then getting into blogging and content creation. We talk about cultivating a community online through actionable steps and finding your niche. We also get into Lauren’s latest venture, The Renegade Sessions, a four-week workshop series for self-employed women. She takes us through every st...
2019-06-0341 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastAshley Mills & Mark Mullett, Founders of Obé Fitness: Pivoting From Hollywood to Fitness, Building A Fitness Brand From Scratch, Cultivating Community, and Challenges In BusinessOn today's episode I'm chatting with Ashley and Mark, the founders of Obé Fitness, a streaming platform which provides a boutique fitness experience for people at home (but believe me when I say it is completely different from any other streaming platform that’s out there). Ashley and Mark’s entrepreneurial journey is truly fascinating because they both used to be Hollywood talent agents before founding Obe. We talk about how they transitioned from working in Hollywood to entering the fitness industry. Ashley and Mark get into details about launching a business from inception to launch. We reall...
2019-05-2734 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastLindsay Ellingson, Supermodel and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty: Transitioning from Supermodel to Entrepreneur, Winning Allure Beauty Award, Advice for Entrepreneurs, How To De-puff Undereyes, and Travel Skincare TipsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Lindsay Ellingson. Lindsay is a supermodel (and former VS Angel), and the co-founder of clean beauty line, Wander Beauty. Wander Beauty is all about streamlining makeup routines and downsizing makeup bags. While their products are beautiful and ‘Instagrammable’, they pride themselves on efficacy (something I can vet, having tried the line). Wander Beauty has been trying to answer the question "what is missing in the beauty world?”, and really addresses the main pain points that women have when it comes to beauty products. Lindsay talks about getting into modelling and then transitioning from superm...
2019-05-2029 min
Breaking Beauty PodcastEp. 65 #TheGlowDown J-Beauty Shopping Special!First up, some housekeeping notes! Don’t forget to weigh in for our listener survey. By completing the survey, you'll automatically be entered to win a huge skincare prize from our friends @theinkeylist, valued at more than $200 - one lucky person will win 19 products! We’re accepting entries until May 22. To kick off the episode, we share some recent conversations we’ve had with some amazing women. We appeared on Clean Beauty Insiders podcast, based in the UK where we chat about entrepreneurship and our favourite behind-the-scenes moments with founders. Plus, we got local love from fe...
2019-05-1538 minThe Dream Bigger PodcastRachel Katzman, Founder of Cuvée Beauty: Building a Beauty Company, Tips for Entrepreneurs, Scaling a Business, Tricks for Healthy Hair, Champagne in Haircare, Productivity Hacks, and Tips for Working with a Significant Other#32 - On today's episode I'm chatting with Rachel Katzman, the founder of Cuvée Beauty, a champagne haircare line which transforms your hair. She also works with her husband, Stephen Pasterino on P.volve. Today’s episode is all about entrepreneurship. We discuss what it takes to build and grow a brand, how to gain customer loyalty, why haircare should be given the same importance as skincare, why ingredients like champagne and truffle extract are good for your hair, along with productivity hacks, Rachel’s skincare routine, and so much more. To connect with Rachel click HERE
2019-05-1338 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#31 - Meagan Williamson, Pinterest Consultant and Industry Expert: Pinterest 101 for Beginners, Finding Keywords, Tripling Income Using Pinterest, Original Content vs. Re-Pin Ratio, Recycling Old Blog Content and Optimizing Images For PinterestOn today's episode I'm chatting with Meagan Williamson. Meagan is a Pinterest consultant who’s workshop I attended last year and who helped me quadruple my blog traffic in just a few months. When I did her workshop, Meagan told us about the time she sold an engagement ring on Pinterest and made a ton of commission, a concept that was lost on me, since up until that point, I used Pinterest to plan my dream house. Moral of the story: Pinterest is the most powerful tool that small business owners can have in their arsenal. Pinterest te...
2019-05-0646 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#30 - Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins, Founders of Breaking Beauty Podcast: Power of Retinol, New Skincare Brands, K-Beauty, Sleeping Masks, Beauty Bestseller Favourites, Best Under $50 Skincare Products, Squalane, and Best Luxury Beauty ProductsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, otherwise known as the duo behind Breaking Beauty Podcast. Jill and Carlene are arguably two of the biggest beauty experts, having first been editors before moving onto the world of podcasting where they speak to the founders behind some of the world’s best beauty brands, like Emily Weiss of Glossier and Anastasia Soares of Anastasia Beverley Hills. This episode comes right in time for the Sephora Sale, because it’s a deep dive into all things beauty. Since this was a conversation with beauty industry lead...
2019-04-2951 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#29 - Dr. Natalie Mulligan, Naturopathic Doctor and Eating Disorder Expert: Eating Disorder Misconceptions, How To Spot An Eating Disorder, Healthy Eating vs. Orthorexia, Impact of Eating Disorders on Hormones and Healthy Approach To Weight LossOn today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Natalie Mulligan. Dr. Natalie is a naturopathic doctor and eating disorder specialist. We previously spoke on episode #16 about all things alternative medicine related, including natural healing modalities, supplements, how to get off birth control and so much more. Since Dr. Natalie is an eating disorder specialist, on today’s episode, we decided to do a deep dive into the topic. We go over what is considered an eating disorder, common misconceptions around it, and the impact of personality types. We also talk about how to spot an eating disorder and ap...
2019-04-2225 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#28 - Em Roberts, Founder of The Lipstick Fever: Starting A Blog, Cultivating A Strong Community, How To Get Invited To Fashion Week, IGTV Tips, Current Skincare Routine, Beauty Supplements, and Tips for NetworkingOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Emily Roberts, my friend and founder of the blog, The Lipstick Fever. Em is a beauty and fashion blogger who moved from New York to London and has managed to build successful relationships with brands in both places. Today’s episode is centred around blogging - how to start a blog, tips for running a successful blog, how to dominate IGTV, build a strong community and so much more. Since Em is a beauty expert, we also get into tons of skincare recommendations which I know you’ll love! To conne...
2019-04-1536 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#27 - Gabrielle Korn, Editor-In-Chief of NYLON Magazine: Publishing in the Digital Age, Diversity, Choosing Cover Stars, If Content Creators and Magazines Can Work Together, Productivity Hacks, How To Break Into Publishing and Pitching A MagazineToday, I’m chatting with Gabrielle Korn, the youngest (and arguably, most progressive) Editor-in-Chief of Nylon Magazine. Gabrielle’s leadership was an integral part of taking Nylon from print to fully digital, and she has pushed racial and sexual diversity to be one of the core tenets of the magazine. In short, she’s a trailblazer. Gabrielle and I talk about everything from breaking into the world of publishing and how to get noticed if you’re just starting out, to pushing diversity and a varied dialogue, to a day in the life of an EIC, to her skin...
2019-04-0826 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#26 - Jayme Cyk, Former Beauty Director of Violet Grey: Day In The Life of a Beauty Director, How to Start a Career in Beauty, Lessons from Industry Beauty Experts, Best Products Under $50, Beauty Trends, Clean Beauty Brands, CBD Products, Korean Beauty,This week I'm chatting with Jayme Cyk, former Beauty Director of Violet Grey, and currently a contributing editor and founding member. Jayme left her role as Beauty Director at Violet Grey shortly after our conversation to start her consulting agency, Cannonball Theory, and she was full of all kinds of beauty insider secrets. Violet Grey is the ‘insider beauty edit’. Basically, they’re an editorial meets e-commerce website with a pretty serious vetting process for all products. They work with industry experts like celebrity makeup artists, dermatologists and editors to find the best of the best. The role o...
2019-04-0144 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#25 – Stephanie Gee, Co-Creator of Gee Beauty, Part II: Acne-Prone Skin, Layering Products, Hyperpigmentation, High-End Hyaluronic Acid vs. Affordable Hyaluronic Acid, Microneedling, Jade Rolling vs. Gua Sha, Lymphatic Drainage and Winter SkincareThis week, I’m chatting with Stephanie Gee, co-creator and social media director of Gee Beauty. Steph is a skincare and beauty expert, having been involved in Gee Beauty since her teenage years. I previously interviewed her on episode #5, where she goes over all the basics of skincare. I’d recommend checking that out first because in today’s episode we get into some really specific stuff. Today, we do a deep dive into all things skincare. We chat about preventative skincare, hyperpigmentation, why some products are more expensive than others (and if they're worth it), lymphatic draina...
2019-03-2543 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#24 - Beca Alexander Founder and President of Socialyte: Starting An Influencer Management Agency, The World of Social Media and Content Creators, Building a Successful Digital Brand, Fraudulent Activity in the Industry, Sponsored Posts, Launching ProductToday I'm chatting with Beca Alexander, the Founder and President of Socialyte about the world of Influencers. Socialyte is one of the top Influencer Management agencies in the world. Beca was one of the OG influencer managers, as in, she was doing it before it was even a thing, so she’s very much on the pulse. Today, she does a deep dive into the world of social media, influencer management, and basically answers all the questions you may have about this industry. She goes over what it takes to be a successful content creator and the im...
2019-03-111h 02The Dream Bigger Podcast#23 - Laura Davidson, Fitness Influencer and Founder of SweatCity App: Building an App from Scratch, Leaving a Corporate Career, Launching A Blog, Achieving Fitness Goals, Sustainable Lifestyle Changes, Snacking and Wellness TipsToday I’m chatting with Laura Davidson about all things fitness. Laura is a fitness influencer, the founder of the ‘My Sweat Story’ blog and the creator of the SweatCity App. Laura is a serious hustler, she had a successful career working for Kevin O’Leary (you may know him from Shark Tank), before going full-time with her career in health and fitness. Oh and the app she launched? She taught herself how to code to build it out in the beginning stages. She’s a living blueprint on how to create healthy lifestyle changes. On today’s episode we...
2019-03-0430 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#22- Dr. Mona Vand, Pharmacist, Youtuber, & Wellness Influencer: Plant-based Diets, Weight Loss, Food Combining, Snacking, Managing Cravings, Sustainable Dieting, Alcohol Consumption, Skincare Routine and Fighting BreakoutsToday I'm chatting with Dr. Mona Vand about all things wellness. Dr. Mona Vand is the anti-pharmacy pharmacist who believes in a grassroots approach to health and wellness, stressing the importance of clean eating and lifestyle modifications. She’s been featured on NBC, Purewow, and her Instagram and Youtube videos get hundreds of thousands of views, no big deal. On today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Mona on all things wellness and skincare including food combining and dealing with food cravings, how to eat and drink without compromising your health, fruit consumption, weight loss, skincare favourites, and...
2019-02-2539 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#21- Dana James, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Founder of The Archetype Diet: Weight Management, Female Archetypes, Chakra and Color Spectrum Diagnosis, Snacking, Portion Size and Debunking Diet TrendsOn today's episode I'm chatting with Dana James, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Founder of The Archetype Diet. Dana has been featured on Vogue, Forbes, and Women’s Health, just to name a few. As a cognitive behavioural specialist, Dana believes that there is a deep link between women’s psychology and their eating habits, which is how she created the archetype diet. In our discussion, she tells me how she came up with the four archetypes, including their desires, goals, dieting patterns and associated remedies to archetype-related challenges. We also discuss diet trends, why snacking is important, bloo...
2019-02-1853 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#20- Michelle August, Founder of Spinco: Cultivating Community in the Fitness Space, Working Out to Increase Productivity and Overcoming The Fear of FailureOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Michelle August, the founder of Spinco about all things fitness and entrepreneurship. Michelle founded Spinco, one of Canada’s best known spin studios when she was just 22, and grew her business very rapidly (the 10th location just opened its doors). Michelle and I talk about cultivating community in the fitness space, creating a safe yet challenging environment for those new to working out, overcoming the fear of failure while launching a business, productivity hacks, and more. To connect with Michelle August click HERE To learn more a...
2019-02-1124 minThe Dream Bigger Podcast#19- Britta Plug, Holistic Skincare Expert: Facial Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Holistic Ways To Fight Acne, Gua Sha, Probiotics for Skin Health, How To Stimulate Collagen and Facial AcupunctureOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Britta Plug, who Harper’s Bazaar calls the ‘Queen of Holistic Skincare’. Britta is the owner of Studio Britta, a holistic beauty studio in New York; the founder of Wildlings Beauty, a facial Gua Sha Brand; and a facial massage expert. During our chat, Britta and I cover all things holistic beauty. We talk about natural ways to treat acne, the connection between probiotics and skin, lymphatic drainage, facial acupuncture and so much more. To connect with Britta Plug click HERE To learn more about Studio Britta click HERE...
2019-02-0458 min