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Active Ingredient PodcastBut does it feel like you now?In this solo we're getting into the practice of continuously checking in with yourself to see if what you're doing - from a personal and professional standpoint - still feels like you now. We're in a constant evolution that requires a consistent check in and in this episode I'm giving 4 examples of recent experiences I've had with creators/events/brands that have felt like humans that are absolutely creating in a way that feels JUST like them now and them alone.It would mean so much to me if you could like this video, subscribe to...2025-04-2930 minActive Ingredient PodcastTHANK YOU ERIN FOSTER with Kiki Weill and Natalie PardoI am smiling from ear to ear writing this show note because this week's episode is with my SISTER (Kiki) and my BEST FRIEND (Pardo) and we are talking about all of our takeaways from the Netflix show, Nobody Wants This, created by Erin Foster hence the title of the episode. In this episode we're recapping the show and talking about all the reasons we are so grateful this exists especially at this moment in time and get into relationship dynamics in general, religion/spirituality, familial dynamics, knowing yourself in order to deeply connect with another person, embodied men...2024-10-2852 minActive Ingredient PodcastShadow careers + keeping your eye on the ballThis week's topic is about something that I've been thinking about for over 3 years and that is about the concept of shadow careers - what they are, why we do them and how to start choosing to step into what you ACTUALLY want to be doing vs. a "safer" periphery career. I also get into this week's tennis lesson that reminded me the importance of keeping your eye on the ball and only on the ball! Please take 2 seconds to give the show 5 stars right here wherever you listen! Click on the show and then quickly...2024-02-0520 minActive Ingredient PodcastQ&A: life update, finding aligned opportunities, what to prioritize in your PR strategy and my founder storyHelloo! Welcome back to the pod - today we have a general Q&A where I'm answering questions you all submitted that all happened to be work/brand building related. I'm getting into how to find and actually go about putting yourself out there for aligned opportunities, what to prioritize when it comes to your PR strategy and my founder story of how I started my PR agency, Nude Nation (spoiler alert: by winging it lol).If this is a format you're into, I'm down to keep doing them! Feel free to submit questions via DM...2024-01-2933 minActive Ingredient PodcastWord of 2024: COMMITHappy happy New Year!! We did it fam it's officially 2024 which I am personally so excited to be stepping into some new energy. This week's solo is about my personal word of the year, COMMIT, which honestly can be applicable to anyone's 2024 intentions. Sending you so much love today, this year and always! xx SophieLink to full video solo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKo8SEpPpcGXCsf_F-Uo2QLink to YouTube 7 Minute Reset video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDhbRH8MyQLink to Sophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/2024-01-0124 minActive Ingredient PodcastGrowing your tolerance to discomfort - SOLOThis week's solo is all about discomfort and slowly growing our tolerance to it. Link to Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Sophie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophieiweillLink to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKo8SEpPpcGXCsf_F-Uo2Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1118 minActive Ingredient PodcastInventory Self-Check of 2023Solo on checking in with yourself and how you showed up this year before thinking of 2024 intentions/goal setting and giving yourself the gift of seeing yourself for showing up the way that you did this year.Link to Sophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKo8SEpPpcGXCsf_F-Uo2QLink to Sophie's PR Agency, Nude Nation: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0418 minActive Ingredient PodcastThe power of seasonality and constantly editing your life and brand with Megan MaguireMy right hand on all things PR/Brand Building, Megan Maguire, is back on the show for the third time and this time we're talking all things brand building - what worked in 2023, the evolution of PR, observations from the year, the importance of leaning in to seasons, editing your life/brand and then get into what we're excited to bring in to 2024 as well as some predictions. If you want to learn more about Megan's backstory, here is her first episode on AI: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4STVfMby2JI3Cf3x05smFP?si=f312938...2023-11-201h 00Active Ingredient PodcastChoosing to bloom where you're planted SOLO This week's solo is inspired by my most recent trip to Tenerife where I was reminded about the power of choosing to bloom wherever it is that you're planted. If you've been considering moving jobs, cities, changing your circumstances, this solo is a good reminder that you're in full choice to bloom currently. Link to Sophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Sophie's Agency, Nude Nation: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1318 minActive Ingredient PodcastBuilding an intentional business without a safety net with Rachel LivermanRachel Liverman, founder of Glowbar, is back on the show for the 3rd time (!!! aka love her) and a lot has happened since her last episode in 2020 - she's opened multiple Glowbar locations, grown her team, went to Hoffman, married her bestie and so much more! In this episode we're getting into:What it's like launching, building and growing a business while being single and not having a safety netThe role discipline has played in the growth of GlowbarHyper focusing on local communityHow believable affirmations have helped herThings she's had to unlearn and relearnHow she...2023-11-0657 minActive Ingredient PodcastWhy not you? Moving through resistance and imposter syndrome SOLOThis week's solo is inspired by a conversation I had with an incredible female entrepreneur where I'm getting into imposter syndrome, where to focus your attention, planting seeds and continuing to explore other vehicles.Link to Piano Piano: https://pianopianohome.com/Link to Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Sophie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKo8SEpPpcGXCsf_F-Uo2Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2322 minActive Ingredient PodcastBuilding your genuine dream life by implementing microchanges and following your joy/curiosity with Amanda BaudierBuilding your dream life by implementing microchanges and following your joy/curiosity with Amanda BaudierThis week's episode is very Active Ingredient-y in that we talk all about going after the thing you genuinely want in life, how to stay focused and not fall into the "next shiny thing" distractions, following your curiosity and your joy and allowing microchanges to be the thing that carries you through to the next version of you. The guest of this week's show is the amazing Amanda Baudier who is an extremely credentialed and intentional business/executive coach that guides...2023-10-091h 19Active Ingredient PodcastThe role sleep plays in how we show up with Dr. Janet KennedyNYC Sleep Doctor, Dr. Janet Kennedy, is here to share all insights surrounding sleep. In this episode we get into the role sleep plays in our day to day function, performance anxiety and perfectionism when it comes to sleeping well, how we can support our bodies when it comes to getting the best nights rest we can while also TRUSTING OUR BODIES that they know what they are doing, what role our hormones play when it comes to sleep and of course i ask specific niche questions that I just had to know. Dr. Janet Kennedy is a clinical p...2023-09-051h 03Active Ingredient PodcastAcupuncture, Chinese medicine, and feeling in your body with Gabriel SherThis week's episode is with Gabriel Sher, who is the Director of Acupuncture at my go-to acupuncture spot on NY called ORA.Gabriel is an expert in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist and has been practicing for over 20 years, treating pain, stress, anxiety and issues related to fertility and pregnancy. Gabriel began his journey working in western medicine when he realized that there was a big part missing in preventative care and actually looking at/treating the root cause of ailments. I am personally obsessed with acupuncture as someone who has been a massage...2023-07-3153 minActive Ingredient PodcastBrand building, PR, networking and self validation with Megan MaguireToday I am joined again by my right hand at Nude Nation, Megan Maguire, to talk all things intentional branding and PR, as well as answer some of the most common questions we get about the space. This is the first of what will be a recurring feature and if you haven’t checked out her first episode on AI, linking below!In This Episode You Will Learn:Nude Nation’s mission and objectives (4:38)Advice for someone new to the PR space, building their personal brand, or launching a product to figure out...2023-07-2455 minActive Ingredient PodcastSlowing down and the joys of travelThis week's episode I reflect on my recent takeaways from travel and why it's so important to remember to slow down and enjoy the moments during my first real period of time off from work.In This Episode, You Will Learn:•Letting go and taking time off to avoid true burnout (4:30)•What Piano Piano stands for and the inspiration that derived from slowing down and being present (5:32)•How our taxi driver in Granada reminded us of the meaning of true happiness (7:46)•Piano Piano second collection updates (9:33)•The power...2023-07-1731 min
Active Ingredient PodcastMental health empowerment, growing your business, and the power of podcasting with Scout SobelThis week I am joined by Scout Sobel, founder and CEO of Scout’s Agency, author, and co-host of the popular podcast Okay Sis. Scout’s Agency launched in February of 2019 and pioneered the concept of podcast touring with their formula for booking female entrepreneurs as guests on podcasts. This came after Scout recognized the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium and marketing tool for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses from her own experience hosting.Scout also opens up about her bipolar diagnosis and how she has navigated through her early m...2023-07-0349 minActive Ingredient PodcastPR brand strategies, building confidence around your identity, and the power of therapy with Megan MaguireThis week's episode features a very special guest - Megan Maguire, my right hand for all things Nude Nation and beyond. Megan and I first met years ago when she was introduced as my boyfriend's sister, but since then our relationship has grown so much and she is truly one of the wisest and kindest people I know. Watching her personal growth over the years has been such a privilege, as has working together side by side to build Nude Nation and seeing her passion for the work that we do. Megan has such a keen eye for brand...2023-06-2644 minActive Ingredient PodcastOffline influence, trusting your intuition, and creating holistic influencer partnerships with Julianne FraserThis week we are welcoming back Julianne Fraser for her second appearance on the show. Julianne founded Dialogue as a digital brand marketing consultancy back in 2017 with a goal to amplify the stories of creative brands through influential voices. Her growing client roster has worked with brands like Seed, RE/Done, Ghia, Sakara Life, Brooklinen, and many more. Julianne's commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, creative and impactful campaigns for her clients, and developing authentic dialogues between brands and consumers has set her apart in the space and I'm so excited share this followup with you after our first convo...2023-06-1952 minActive Ingredient PodcastAnniversary Episode | 4 learnings from 4 years of podcastingIn this week's episode, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast, I share a little backstory of the show, my relationship with podcasting before becoming a podcaster, and what inspired me to create Active Ingredient. You'll also hear four lessons I've learned throughout these four years, the show's transformations that reflect my inner change and evolution, the importance of recognizing and listening to our own voice, and much more.Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweillFollow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE Hosted on Acast. See ac...2023-06-1230 minActive Ingredient PodcastBody intelligence, fascia and how to listen to bodily cues with Lauren RoxburghThis week's episode is with the one and only Lauren Roxburgh also known as Lo Rox - who people refer to as the body whisperer- she is a globally known bodyworker, fascia expert and movement educator whose healing techniques and thought leadership have been sought after by everyone from pro athletes like Lebron James to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and her mission is to help us all tune in to the whispers of the body now so that we don't have to hear the screams later. In this week's episode we get into all things fascia/the...2023-06-051h 10Active Ingredient PodcastCommunity building and stepping into your worth with Jasmine GarnsworthyThis week we have Jasmine Garnsworthy back on the pod for round 2. Jasmine is the founder of Female Founder World, the fastest growing community, podcast and media resource for women in business today that I have referenced several times on this podcast. In this episode we talk about limiting beliefs she had to let go of in order to step into this role as founder and thought leader and tangible tools as to how she did that, we get into our views on the media landscape, getting comfortable starting wherever you’re at and the main pain points female fo...2023-05-2255 minActive Ingredient PodcastConnection is the wayThis week's episode is about what I consider the antidote to almost every mental ailment: connection. I'm sharing five tangible tools that I always always rely on. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A few AI updates (2:10)This week's letting go and letting in (5:00)As humans, we are wired for connection (7:40)Why you should keep an eye out for the quick fix trap (10:20)Accept feeling disconnected is part of being human (13:00)Move your body, expel energy (15:10)Writing to let it out (18:30)Nature is healing (21:20)Resources:Sage + Sound Website2023-05-0829 minActive Ingredient PodcastIntentional PR + Brand Building Q&A This week's episode is all about PR and brand building. Once a month, I'll be sharing an episode on all things brand building and will answer any questions you have! In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about how I got into PR and why I started the Active Ingredient podcast (4:20)Life grows externally in proportion to how stable it is inward (7:00)PR is a long game (9:00)What is PR at its core? (10:45)How to create a compelling pitch (14:00)How to know a founder or a brand is ready to invest in PR (17:40)How...2023-04-2428 minActive Ingredient PodcastMaking new friends as an adultSophie's Instagram: @sophieiweillFollow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-1014 minActive Ingredient PodcastSelf-validation is the precursor to external growthThis week's episode is about what I believe is a missing element in the PR and Marketing conversation: the inner work creators should go through to create authentic and relatable pieces of content that are really easy to resonate with. We delve into using self-validation as starting point and guide for the content we put out there, how to feel comfortable choosing delayed gratification, the #1 question you should ask yourself before creating content, and I share a tangible way to teach your brain to rely more on self-validation than on external validation.In T...2023-03-2919 minActive Ingredient PodcastHow to build your inner trust muscle and juggle multiple projects with Janet IsabelliThis week's episode is with one of my favorite humans on earth, Janet Isabelli. She is one of my yoga teachers (I HIGHLY recommend her classes), she is a fellow PR gal with her own agency, Isabelli Partners, that focuses in the hospitality space and is also a licensed real estate agent. Throughout our conversation, we explore Janet's upbringing, the massive role music played in her life, the moments she felt disconnected from her true essence, and the rock bottom she went through that helped her change her life. We also discuss how to distinguish how...2023-03-2052 minActive Ingredient PodcastWhat is Human Design?This week's episode is all about Human Design, what it is, how it could be useful and how I've applied it to my own life. Human Design is a part science, part spiritual system of personality analysis and self-discovery that combines aspects of astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and quantum physics.Resources:My Human Design Chart: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/My Human Design Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design/id1637626050Jenna Zoé Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennazoe/Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s...2023-03-1326 minActive Ingredient PodcastNavigating consistency/inconsistency + human design obsessionSolo episode on the importance of consistency and if it's more important to put out quality work vs. just putting out a consistent quantity. I'm curious about your thoughts! On this episode I go over my current struggle with consistency, human design, my inconsistent nature and trying to figure out how I want to operate within the framework. Human Design Chart Site: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/Human Design Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/human-design/id1637626050Sophie's IG: @sophieiweillSophie's TikTok: @sophieiweill Hosted on Acast...2023-03-0620 minActive Ingredient PodcastYou gotta start somewhere and you gotta get the reps in. SoloThis week's solo episode is about answering the calling from within and, regardless of how uncomfortable it might feel, doing the things we feel the itch to do. We discuss the most common resistance points, the importance of staying in the game, the questions you should ask yourself to help you know you are making the right choices, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The difference between a chaotic and a chronic calling (2:38)No one is born an expert (5:45)A bit about my first steps in and learning new tools (7:43)When things call y...2023-02-2718 minActive Ingredient PodcastHow to create a fulfilling career in wellness with Kira JonesThis week's episode is with Kira Jones and we're talking all about how to build your dream life, how to break into the wellness space, how to get a handle on your finances and let go of limiting labels. Kira is a wellness entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Cacti Wellness, an online Wellness Platform centered around what she has coined as Productive Wellness. On her platform she has content that ranges from 20 minute Workouts, breathwork and meditations to productivity tools like how to set smart goals, how to reverse engineer your goals, how to step into financial wellness, social...2023-02-2046 minActive Ingredient PodcastHow and Why to Journal DailyThis week's solo is all about the practice of journaling and what it does for you. We talk about the power of journaling, common fears, helpful journal prompts, how to get started journaling, and how to effectively develop the daily habit of writing. Moleskine JournalSophie's Instagram: @sophieiweillFollow us on Instagram: @ActiveIngredient Connect with the community on Geneva: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1319 minActive Ingredient PodcastWho are you doing it for? SoloOn this week's solo I'm sharing five questions I use to check in with myself before doing anything outside my comfort zone. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't! In This Episode, You Will Learn:I see you, and I'm doing it anyway (3:42)Why checking in with joy essential (8:33)See the world through the lens of your values (9:35)Two people I always check in with before doing anything (11:11)Is the process worth it? Would you learn something from it? (13:38)If no one else cared, would you do it anyway? (14:55)Sophie's Instagram...2023-02-0619 minActive Ingredient PodcastAll things therapy with Charlotte Haigh - PART 2This week’s episode is a part 2 with licensed marriage and family therapist, career clarity coach and a yoga teacher, Charlotte Haigh, on all things therapy - what it is, what to expect from it, common questions and hesitations, how to find the right therapist, the role that labels play on how we operate, body wisdom and so much more. GIVEAWAYGift: Active Ingredient tote bag and hat! How to enter: give the podcast 5 stars and a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen, take a screenshot and DM it to...2023-01-3033 minActive Ingredient PodcastStepping on your mat and into your power with Mimi GhandourJoin us for the first-ever Active Ingredient event in Miami on Sunday, January 22nd! Link to sign up is here. Today, for our first interview of 2023, I decided to bring back the incredible Miami-based yoga instructor Mimi Ghandour. On her first time on the show, we learned about Mimi's upbringing story and how she used yoga to turn the poison of an abusive marriage into her own medicine and channel it into the light she shares with everyone on a daily basis. Today, we delve into all things yoga. What is yoga, what can...2023-01-161h 00Active Ingredient PodcastTrailer | Active Ingredient with Sophie WeillThe Active Ingredient podcast is a destination for all things growth hosted by Sophie Weill. Sophie is a deeply curious human on her own journey of coming home to herself. She is the host and creator of Active Ingredient, a seasoned brand builder, and founder of intentional tableware brand, Piano Piano. Sophie's mission with the podcast is to remind us all that we all have our own unique ingredient within us at our core beneath all the layers of conditioning and programming and that in order to live truly aligned and fulfilled lives, our job is to uncover and...2023-01-1201 min
Active Ingredient PodcastLetting Go to Let In + 2022 RecapI can't believe this is the last Active Ingredient episode of the year!! Thank you so much for being here and for supporting the show - I am beyond excited for what is to come. In today's solo I'm talking about the importance of letting go in order to let in, building our trust muscle and the energy I want to bring into the new year. This episode is brought to you by Seed - my go to probiotic that I take every single day. If you want to try it out, use...2022-12-1222 min
Active Ingredient PodcastRemaining unattached to outcomes and committing to the journey with Jaclyn JohnsonIf you're interested in joining our 2023 PR Strategy Course sign up here: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/2023-pr-course/intentional-2023-pr-strategy-courseThis week's episode is with the one and only Jaclyn Johnson who is the definition of multi hyphenate. She is most widely known for being the founder of Create and Cultivate which is a media destination and conference focused on giving women all the tools necessary to excel in life and business. This is Jaclyn's second time coming on the podcast and if you are not familiar with her and her story, I highly recommend you go b...2022-11-2254 min
Active Ingredient PodcastNourishing your skin is nourishing your self + all things skin microbiome with Monique MenesesThis we have Monique Meneses who is the founder of this amazing and recently launched bodycare brand that currently offers bodywashes and body serums and is truly disrupting the space called iota that is rooted in protecting and nourishing our skin microbiome. In case you’re wondering what the skin microbiome is - think of it like a collection of ecosystems that are the home to trillions of microorganisms essential for not only skin but our overall comprehensive health. Monique has spent her entire career working in the beauty space and has done everything from working in...2022-11-1448 min
Active Ingredient PodcastGrowing and transforming within relationships with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchiaThis week's episode is with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia. Mari is a content creator on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, she is the creator of the Slay App which is a digital workout program and is also the co-founder of Bloom - a supplement company with mental health in mind - that she launched with her husband, Greg. At 250 pounds, Mari hit rock bottom, both mentally and physically. She decided to take ownership of her health and with the help of Greg she was able to lose 90 pounds and finally find self love. Fitness helped Mari ev...2022-11-0758 min
Active Ingredient PodcastMoving through our upper limits with Gay HendricksToday, in definitely one of my career highlights, I interviewed one of my favorite authors of all time Gay Hendricks!!!! I went to his house in Ojai and we had the most amazing conversation in his living room about the fear of being seen, the upper limit problem, his 500 years life plan, and the healing power of love. The author of The Big Leap, Conscious Loving, and Zone of Genius, also shared the story of his own enlightenment, the moment he connected with his essence: the unprogrammed part of himself. Plus, Gay shared his...2022-10-241h 08
Active Ingredient PodcastCommunity building 101 with Kim JohnsonKim Johnson visits us to talk about all things community, her trajectory and evolution in the space, the changes she witnessed in the last ten years in the industry, and where she sees community heading. She is the Head of Community at Geneva and one of the OGs of community building. Kim started as an editorial intern at Into The Gloss, tasted marketing and advertising for a while, and discovered her passion for community building at Glossier. In this episode, Kim explains how being painfully shy as a kid served her...2022-10-1759 min
Active Ingredient PodcastBloat, marriage and how to continue to level up with Siff and NishI had such a blast recording this episode with husband and wife duo Siff and Nish who are also the founders of Arrae, a wellness brand dedicated to creating 100% natural supplements to help women sleep better, eliminate bloat, be more relaxed and calm, and improve their digestion. We learn about how they met, what made them decide to use their wedding money to create a startup, and how challenging it was for them to start a business as a couple. They also share their biggest fears as entrepreneurs, their view on investing in team growth, and h...2022-10-1051 min
Active Ingredient PodcastWhy your personal story matters in both life and businessToday's episode is all about stories. Why you should share yours, what kind of impact you can create, and the transformational power of getting acquainted with your story as part of your wholeness. We explore some of the many reasons why every story must be told and heard, regardless of the teller's platform or audience. We dive into the inspirational example from Jenna Kutcher's book, "How are you, really?" and why I firmly believe the universe rewards sharing tools, resources, and learnings from past experiences. Let's connect!Join the Geneva Community and be...2022-10-0329 min
Active Ingredient PodcastConsciously prioritizing PLAY and following your curiosity with Piera GelardiNever stop playing. Leading with a curious mind with Piera GelardiPiera Gelardi is one of the most creative and colorful spirits I have ever met. She is a natural storyteller, a multi-awarded entrepreneur, creative director, advisor, speaker, and mother, passionate about awakening creativity in everyone around her. In this episode, Piera invites us to explore how leadership looks when we add compassion, creativity, and generosity to it. We learn several ways to talk to and defeat our inner critic, the essential need to incorporate play into our adult lives, and how she m...2022-09-2649 min
Active Ingredient PodcastFinding your tribe and all things strength training with Thea HughesReach out! Here is the Geneva link to be able to connect with all of you/for you to connect with each other: https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c415% off Otherworld pancakes (aka my fav pancakes ever) when you use code ACTIVE at checkout: https://eatotherworld.com/Thea Hughes is a Brooklyn-based strength trainer whose method (Max Effort Training) is rooted in making women feel as confident in their bodies as they do in their ideas and to be able to thrive at the gym...2022-09-1944 min
Active Ingredient PodcastPersonal and professional growth can coexist - how to integrate as a multi-passionate humanLink to Geneva chat for us to be able to actually talk to each other! https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4Today's episode feels like a reintroduction of myself and the buildup of the podcast's new foundations. I share details of my professional life as the Founder and CEO of my brand building PR agency Nude Nation and the desire to mesh this podcast and Nude Nation since both are personal and professional growth destinations. You'll learn more a...2022-09-1214 min
Active Ingredient PodcastThe dark side of wellnessThis week's episode is about the dark side of wellness. I explore the guilt in wellness and why we go to the extreme of not feeling enough just by failing to meditate one day, drinking alcohol, or eating out of our meal plan. Today's episode is an invitation to reflect on why we do this to ourselves, to reevaluate our relationship with the things that are supposed to make us feel good, and do the exact opposite, and how to deal with them. If you're looking to heal/support your gut and are in the market f...2022-08-1517 min
Active Ingredient Podcast3 powerful spiritual books that lead to tremendous growthToday's episode is about three books that have had a massive impact on my life. These books helped me find peace, meaning, and most importantly, a direction in my journey, and I feel they are a must-read for anyone interested in personal development and growth. In This Episode, You Will Learn:How "The Big Leap" from Gay Hendricks helped me understand my self-sabotaging conduct (3:12)Why it feels so uncomfortable to reach new heights (4:52)Louise Hay and one of the most influential books I've ever read (8:01)About how we see and what is the best way t...2022-08-0823 min
Active Ingredient PodcastManifesting, befriending imposter syndrome, and enjoying everyday life with Ian EdwardsThis episode is brought to you by Seed - Use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=active_ingredient&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=15pIn today's episode, I'm interviewing one of my best friends, and literally one of the best in the PR/brand building space, Ian Edwards. In this episode, we get into all things PR world/our past, manifesting, emotional intelligence, imposter syndrome, when is the right time to pivot and so much more.Some Questions I Ask...2022-07-2551 min
Active Ingredient PodcastWhat you focus on growsThis week's episode is about being discerning about where we spend or mind share. Every day, millions of companies are fighting for our attention. If we're not careful we'll fall prey to really smart advertising, influencers, mindless scrolling, sales, new launches it's just so much. That is why it's so hard to focus on something and focusing is what actually moves the needle in anything in life. In this episode, we highlight the importance of focusing on the things WE care for, the parts of our business or personal development we want to see grow and...2022-07-1920 min
Active Ingredient PodcastNavigating personal growth within relationships with Clayton OlsonClayton Olson joins us today to talk about the relationships we build with others and ourselves and how to navigate personal growth within them.Clayton is an International Relationship Coach, Author, and Facilitator, with over 15 years of experience enhancing and optimizing human behavior and social dynamics.Throughout our conversation, we delve into the evolution of Clayton's relationship with himself, which led to developing his coaching career. We explore the effects of growing up in chaotic environments, how it defines our relating style, and how that makes us feel under safe, non-chaotic circumstances. 2022-07-1152 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on handling fear and doing the things that fill our soulBefore doing something, we tend to pay more attention and get worried about what could go wrong; in most cases, those things are one, totally irrelevant, and two, created by fear.Although fear's reasons to show up are to protect ourselves, the power of deciding whether doing something might be dangerous or not is ours. In this episode, we talk about doing the things we want, especially if they are far away from our comfort zone. We explore the reasons why we doubt ourselves before trying something new, unravel the reasons why fear s...2022-06-2722 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on overwhelm, not identifying with your thoughts and The Untethered SoulThe last couple of days have been overwhelming I'm not going to lie; I was surprised by an overwhelming feeling bigger and stronger than my habits, structures, and the systems I have in place to deal with such emotions. But again, the universe showed up in the form of a mind-blowing book, "The Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer, which taught me exactly what I needed to learn about our thoughts and our relationship with them. In this episode, I share some of the lessons I got from the book and how they helped me...2022-06-1314 min
Active Ingredient PodcastThe answer to burnout is operating in your zone of genius with Ben EasterToday's episode guest is my amazing business coach Ben Easter. He revisits us to talk about the zone of genius, what it is, how finding our own will help us thrive in our lives and our businesses, and what we can do to stay as much as we can in it. Our conversation revolves around the importance of honing our craft in our zone of genius, the practical ways we can use to discover our zone of genius, and the differences between the zone of excellence and the zone of genius. Ben also hi...2022-06-0645 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSlowing down to speed up and coming home to yourself with Samantha JadeThe guest of this week's episode is Samantha Jade who is the founder of the BySJ method and app, SoulCycle instructor, mom and overall massive inspiration to me and so many others. On this week's episode we get into Sam's journey in the fitness world, the injury that forced her to slow down and re-evaluate every part of her life, why she chooses to share her struggles publicly and the importance of not attaching your identity to your work - even when your brand is you. Some Questions I Ask:What were...2022-05-2353 min
Active Ingredient PodcastThe excitement and doubts of trying something new with Angelo GrinceriThis week's episode is with Angelo Grinceri who is an amazing trainer and founder of a recently launched fitness studio in NYC called Happie Space that offers regenerative strength training, breathwork and sound meditation. On this week's episode we get into Angelo's journey and commitment to staying true to himself even when it meant letting go of everything that he thought he wanted, we talk about planting seeds, nurturing relationships, remaining hopeful and open to opportunity no matter the current circumstance and living between feeling the extreme levels of excitement and doubt that come with starting so...2022-05-1630 min
Active Ingredient PodcastThree simple yet powerful techniques to get rid of the pit in your stomachAlthough feeling a pit in the stomach is as human as any feeling can be, the more we sit with it, the more prolonged its adverse effects will be. So, my invitation is for you to try these techniques and see if they serve you well. In This Episode, You Will Learn:We must learn to recognize when we are in the presence of a pit (3:10)Movement is life. We must shake that feeling out of our bodies (4:08)Breathing is underrated. Connecting our breathing with movement is perhaps one of the most powerful resources we h...2022-04-2517 min
Active Ingredient PodcastYou don't need to drink to live a vibrant life with Melanie MasarinThe guest of the show this week is Melanie Masarin, the founder of Ghia, which is an insanely delicious non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the Mediterranean and Melanie's grandmother. Melanie is truly a force in the branding world. Prior to launching Ghia, she worked at Dig Inn (now called Dig), American Eagle, and was the head of retail and offline experiences at Glossier and also consulted for a bit before starting Ghia. Melanie and Ghia, among a few other non-alcoholic brands, are really pioneering the non-alcoholic movement and are working on making it easier for those who want to still en...2022-04-1848 min
Active Ingredient PodcastYou are your habits with Michael ChernowTrigger Warning: This episode has brief mentions of drug consumption and suicide.*GIVEAWAY* We'll be giving away a few Kreatures of Habit oatmeal to a few listeners. To enter, just give the podcast a 5 star on apple podcasts + Spotify and send a screenshot to @sophieiweill on DM. Also, if you want to buy Kreatures of Habit, use code ACTIVE at checkout - this is not sponsored just a friendly discount 2022-04-1146 min
Active Ingredient PodcastTurning your poison into your purpose & my journey to becoming a yoga teacher !! "You can turn your poison into your purpose." This was one of the many teachings from my yoga teacher training. On March 25th, 2012 I went through what I would consider the hardest day of my anxiety journey (I will never ever forget it). It was the day the poison was the most potent. That day and that experience is what started my yoga journey - I started going to ease the anxiety, to heal myself. On March 25th 2022, exactly 10 years later to the day, I became a yoga instructor. Not a day before, not a day after. The Universe doe...2022-04-0418 min
Active Ingredient PodcastBoundaries, shifting out of codependency and choosing YOU first with Yasmine CheyenneOur guest of the show this week is Yasmine Cheyenne and if you don't follow her already please do yourself a favor and follow immediately. Yasmine is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. She has an online community of over 150K followers, is the host of The Sugar Jar Podcast, recently launched the Sugar Jar App AND is writing a book. On this episode we get into the path from being in the air force to working in the men...2022-03-2837 min
Active Ingredient PodcastPaying attention to your body cues to make decisions in alignmentThis week's short solo episode is all about the importance of paying attention to your bodily cues to let you know if something is in alignment or when it's notIn This Episode, You Will Learn:Our body is constantly sending us cues of how it feels about the situations we put ourselves in (2:47)Your body loves you; you should listen to what it is trying to tell you (4:53)Let's connect!Active Ingredient InstagramSophie Weill Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2307 min
Active Ingredient PodcastThe power of hypnosis for long lasting transformation with Ewa JosefssonFeeling inadequate, not included, or purposeless usually makes us ask why we are like this or make the choices we make. The problem with asking "why" is an endless path. We'll discover we react in a certain way because we were conditioned to, and then we'll ask why those who conditioned us did it, which will lead to answering another why, and then another, and another. Instead, we should look at what is not serving us and think of how we could do those things differently. Today, Ewa Josefsson joins us to shed he...2022-03-1556 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on the 10 Learnings from 100 EpisodesSince this thousand miles journey started almost three years ago, I've never stopped learning. The show's concept changed in its essence, and the answer I thought I was looking for evolved. I discovered that the element that pushes us out of bed every morning is active because it is an active search for our truth and also because it is actively working on itself.Today, we explore the 10 most impactful takeaways I've learned throughout my podcasting experience. We talk about the life-changing skills the show's guests helped me discover, the answers we built together, and how...2022-03-0737 min
Active Ingredient PodcastMaking hard choices for an easier life with Mimi GhandourThis week’s episode is with my beautiful Yoga teacher Mimi Ghandour. Mimi is a Miami based yoga instructor and creator of MimiYoga.com her online platform where she shares her workouts and live streams classes daily. On today's show we talk about Mimi's life pre-yoga - not a lot of people know this but she actually discovered yoga at the age of 30 and had an extremely successful business back in Saudi Arabia where she is from, how yoga saved her, how she found an authentic community after moving to a new country, what yoga is and...2022-02-281h 05
Active Ingredient PodcastThe power of letting go of what other people thinkBeing an accepted member of a group, also known as belongingness, is a human emotional need. It is also considered a significant source of motivation and one of Maslow's five human needs. However, when the necessity of acceptance intersects with the fear of suffering rejection, it can severely affect our growth and evolution. In this episode, we talk about what I feel is one of the cornerstones of growth: releasing what others think about us. We explore the "Rebecca Minkoff mindset," how powerful it is to remove our ego from the equation and go after our dr...2022-02-2113 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo Episode on 3 Questions to ask yourself to lead a fulfilling lifeI've realized that consistency is the most potent fuel we can use to propel our self-discovery and personal growth journey. Some time ago, I started asking myself a couple of questions before starting my day, basically to ensure my actions would feel in alignment with my true self. Throughout the years, I refined that practice into asking myself the three questions that turned into my North Star in my quest of living a fulfilling life. Today, we delve into the three questions I ask myself to help me set my day, make sure I'm...2022-02-1415 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on my relationship with food and tuning into what nourishes youThe constant bombarding of edited images of unattainable beauty standards has multiple effects. They set the expectations of what beautiful and desirable bodies look like, especially for women. They push millions of people into absurd and unhealthy diets, and, most importantly, they reinforce the idea that we don't know what's good for us. They mine our intuition, and we develop a limiting belief: we will only succeed with external guidance. In this episode, we go through a sensitive topic that has taken a big part in my life, proper nourishment. Today's discussion is about what we d...2022-01-3128 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on finding micro moments of silence in order to gain clarityWe are so used to being constantly entertained that boredom has become almost a bad word or an ancient sensation virtually no one remembers how it felt. We exist in a world where silence is a rarity. We live surrounded by noise, and our society, as a collective, has decided that it is entirely normal to do everything while we consume content. Today, in this solo episode, I take a moment to talk about silence, my relationship with it, how it helped me, and the growth and evolution I've experienced through it. I explore how I've d...2022-01-2432 min
Active Ingredient PodcastSome of Us Need To Touch the Fire with Karlee FainI know for me when I first heard of boundaries I thought it meant putting up a wall, closing people off, and being hard to work with or unreasonable when in actuality, it is more about building bridges and getting to a place where everyone’s needs are being met. When working with someone, we are dealing with two different sets of expectations; setting boundaries then becomes more about being flexible enough to make those expectations met than building a barrier between us.Today’s guest is Karlee Fain, Celebrity Business and Boundary Coach who is both...2022-01-101h 05Active Ingredient PodcastProtect your childlike energy and get out of your own way with Candice KayeLink to Science of Success episode I reference in the intro: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-bren%C3%A9-brown-the-cant-miss-interview-on-shame-self/id1059509178?i=1000442932177This week's episode is with Candice Kaye who is truly one of, if not the most talented textile designers in the space today. She's the creator of the wallpaper at some of the buzziest restaurants and cafes like Maman, Sel Rose, Planta and Planta Queen, and works with some incredible brands like CB2, Bacardi and Nike to name a few. On this episode we get into the importance of protecting your childlike energy...2021-11-021h 03Active Ingredient PodcastMeditation, intuition and uncovering your highest potential with Mala Collective Founder, Ashley WrayThis week's episode is with Ashley Wray who is a the founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia to create products supporting a mindfulness and meditation practices like meditation cushions, mala beads and crystal kits and she is also a mindfulness coach that helps her clients connect to their purpose, potential and highest self. On this episode we get into all things meditation, what to expect from meditation, the benefits and her best advice for those looking to start, we get into Ashley's trajectory from being an award-winning journalist covering murder...2021-10-1255 minActive Ingredient PodcastConscious scrolling, getting offline and influencer marketing with Julianne FraserJulianne Fraser launched Dialogue in 2017 with a mission to connect thoughtful brands with creatives to develop meaningful dialogues that truly resonate with consumers, and works with clients like Brooklinen, Shiseido, Seed, and Sakara Life. Dialogue supports various elements of clients’ marketing efforts, from social media strategy and content to influencer relations, affiliate marketing, partnerships, and event ideation + execution. On this episode we get into the wild road of influencer marketing from 2013 to today and how it’s evolved, the importance of getting offline in order to create thoughtfully and how she does it, creating a life that is in a...2021-09-211h 00Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on my running journey, training for a half marathon, getting really clear on the WHY and using it when things gets toughI decided to commit to running a half marathon and on this solo I explain my journey with running, why I committed to the half marathon and the importance of getting clear on your why with anything.Link to Nike Run Club: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nike-run-club/id387771637Link to the training plan I'm doing: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/half-marathon/a25887045/beginner-half-marathon-training-schedule/Link to Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Active Ingredient's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activeingredient/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2021-09-1417 minActive Ingredient PodcastYou have permission to make casual art with Happy Medium Founders, Tayler and Rett CarrawayThis week we have Rett and Tayler Carraway, the husband and wife duo behind Happy Medium, a modern art supply brand for casual artists. Tayler comes from a background in Merchandising and Rett from Investment Banking. In this episode they walk us through how they got to Happy Medium after several attempts at starting different businesses together, the feeling of returning home to your most authentic self, continuously growing individually and as a couple and why their mission is to give adults the permission to be casual artists. Link to Happy Medium's Website: https://happy-medium.co/Link to Sep...2021-09-071h 11Active Ingredient PodcastPerforming for yourself and no one else with professional dancer Jackie AitkenThis week's episode is with the incredible Jackie Atiken who is a radiant human, dancer and fitness instructor. Jackie Aitken is currently a Radio City Rockette, and was previously Principal & Soloist dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. She has been teaching in the fitness world for the last decade and her method, Pilates with Jackie, focuses deeply on technique and alignment for a better range of movement and strength for longevity in life. On this episode we get into her journey coming to the states from Paris and previously Australia, what it's really like to be a professional da...2021-08-2453 minActive Ingredient PodcastBuilding a home and career from scratch with Pattern Brands Co-Founder, Suze Dowling*GIVEAWAY* we will be giving away 2 bundles of home goods from GIR to 2 Active Ingredient listeners. TO ENTER: Give the podcast 5 stars and a review on Apple Podcast, take a screenshot of it and send to @activeingredient. Suze Dowling is the Co-Founder and president of Pattern Brands which is a family of direct to consumer brands disrupting the home space including Equal Parts, Open Spaces and GIR. On this episode we get into the power of networking, always stepping into the role above you even if you don't have the title yet, knowing when it's time t...2021-07-2759 minActive Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on 30 learnings from 30 years of lifeSolo episode on 30 learnings from my 30 years of life! I just turned 30 and decided to do a podcast episode on the things that I have truly learned throughout my life that serve me and are worth sharing with you guys. Hope you enjoy and please give the pod 5 starts on Apple Podcasts! Link to Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Active Ingredient Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activeingredient/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2037 minActive Ingredient PodcastHaving authority over your life, following the intuitive breadcrumbs and pursuing authentic self expression with Mark Groves & Aaron AlbertThis week’s episode is with Mark Groves and Aaron Albert, the co-founders of the Mine’d App which is an emotional wellbeing app that lets people discover and interact with mental health professionals via live and on-demand expert-led video and audio series that address a wide range of topics including everything from recovering from infidelity, pandemic reemergence, understanding codependency, boundaries and so much more. The app launched Sept of 2020 and already have 50,000 users and continue to grow. Both Mark, who some of you might know from his amazing Instagram @createthelove, and Aaron discovered their passion for helping people after havi...2021-07-131h 07Active Ingredient PodcastStaying curious, recognizing the difference between resistance and outgrowing a dream, and always going back to your WHY with Raul JimenezThis week we have Raul Jimenez, a Miami based SoulCycle instructor and recently now also a trainer at Kamps fit. Prior to his career in the fitness industry, Raul was actually on track to become a professional clarinetist and we get into his whole journey on parting ways with an old dream and pursuing something that felt more in line with his current interestsWe talk about always choosing to be honest with yourself, identifying the difference between resistance and truly knowing you have had enough, the importance of staying curious and questioning the status quo, understanding that...2021-05-241h 17Active Ingredient PodcastDiscovering your calling at 45, food as medicine, and overnight oats with Julie JeffriesThis episode is with Julie Jeffries who is the creator of the Not Your Mammas Veggies nutrition course. Julie’s story is a story about strength, resilience, advocating for yourself and for always aiming to understand the root cause of what is going on. After two life changing diagnoses and doing a ton of research, Julie changed her diet to a whole food plant based diet to see if it would help her cases and essentially she healed and supported herself through the way she ate. On this episode, we get into julie’s background, the two diagnosis that changed her...2021-05-181h 39Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on my mental health journey and the tools that changed my lifeThis week's episode is on my personal mental health journey and the tools that I still lean on today.Link to Melissa Wood Health meditation that helped me start meditating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIypDkhCnAIBreathing tool that works wonders for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GViVk4RVJYELink to Wim Hof breathwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQLink to Sophie's account: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/Link to Active Ingredient's account: https://www.instagram.com/activeingredient/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...2021-05-1049 minActive Ingredient PodcastFollowing your curiosity, courageous networking and the 6 pillars to a happy soul with Shauna FaulisiThis week’s episode is with Shauna Faulisi, who is an incredible celebrity wellness chef, nutrition coach and the founder of the Soul Wellness Method.On this episode we talk about how Shauna accidentally fell into a career in food/how she became a private chef for a celebrity A lister, how following her curiosity in wellness led her to finding her passion, the 6 pillars of wellness, the correlation between having a handle on your finances and feeling generally healthy and confident, paying attention to what you’re consuming physically and mentally, making wellness accessible and how networking has...2021-05-031h 13Active Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on why I got an apartment in Miami, navigating pandemic relocations and what has/hasn't worked for me during this transitionI got an apartment in Miami and am now officially splitting time between New York and Miami. This solo episode is on what has and hasn't worked for me throughout this transition. Would love to hear from you if you've moved or have tips as well! Sophie's Instagram: @sophieiweillActive Ingredient Instagram: @activeingredient Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2622 minActive Ingredient PodcastHow to make friends you truly connect with as an adult and the importance of belonging with Radha AgrawalThis week’s episode is with Radha Agrawal, who is a social entrepreneur, community builder, author, founder of Daybreaker, and also the co-founder of THINX. This conversation is all about the importance of having a community you feel like you truly belong to, how to cultivate meaningful relationships, make friends as an adult, how to take inventory of yourself/what you are attracting and why belonging is a key to happiness and longevity. Radha's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/love.radha/Radha's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Belong-People-Create-Community-Connected/dp/1523502053Sophie's Instagram here: https://www.in...2021-04-191h 09Active Ingredient PodcastFinding fulfillment in the balance between hustle and gratitude with Chiropractor Dr. Matt DevoeDr. Matt Devoe is a leading chiropractor in NY and founder of Empire City Chiropractic. In this episode we get into Matt’s journey and how he paved his own path in the chiropractic field, his unconventional and extremely thoughtful approach to patient treatment, his thoughts on scaling when you yourself are the talent, how therapy has played a huge role in his life, why he never focuses on the destination, finding fulfillment in the balance between hustle and gratitude and we get into detail on things we could be doing at home to help our backs out, wh...2021-02-2249 minActive Ingredient PodcastFounder of ILIA on leading with your gut, silencing fear and the 10 year journey to scaling today's leading clean beauty brandThis week’s episode is with Sasha Plavsic, the founder of ILIA Beauty, the best selling clean beauty brand on the market today. Before ILIA, Sasha had a career in branding where she worked both at an agency as well as in house at brands like Saje and Urban Decay. At the age of 30, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being unfulfilled and decided to quit her job, leave the long term relationship she was in and essentially move back in with her parents to give herself time to breathe, regroup and reconnect with herself and her root...2021-02-0854 minActive Ingredient PodcastGetting comfortable with adapting, overcoming life changing obstacles and seeing the world through a better lens with Alyssa GreenbergAlyssa Greenberg is a freelance photographer based in NYC with a focus in lifestyle, fashion and portraiture and has worked with some of the biggest names in brands and entertainment. Back in 2015, after having gone swimming in a lake with her friends, Alyssa's right eye unknowingly became infected with Acanthamoeba Keratitis, a parasite, that resulted in 2 cornea transplants and ultimately completely lost her vision in her right eye which is the eye she used to shoot with. While she says that she wouldn't wish what happened to her on her worst enemy, she is actually grateful it happened to her beca...2021-01-2550 minActive Ingredient PodcastSolo episode on creating space and finding moments silence to ultimately gain clarityThis week's Active Takeaways episode is my first-ever solo episode and I'm highlighting on one of my favorite takeaways from a past guest that has really changed my life for the better. The takeaway for this episode is to create space in your life to be silent and still with yourself in order to really start listening to your own inner guidance. I know it sounds "woo woo" and I was resistant to it for so long but since I've been actively practicing this, it has made a massive impact on my life for the better. On this episode I...2021-01-1817 minActive Ingredient PodcastCreating boundaries, empowering others, and giving yourself time to just be with Kristina RodulfoThis week's episode is with Kristina Rodulfo who is the Beauty Director at Women's Health where she oversees beauty coverage across print and digital and is an expert in product testing, identifying trends, and exploring the intersections of beauty, wellness, and culture. Prior to Women's Health, she held roles at ELLE.com, Popsugar and InStyle. In this episode we get into her career in media and how she got there, creating clear boundaries, going after what you want, the new media landscape, learning how to say no, and giving yourself time to just be. We also get into Kris...2021-01-111h 05Active Ingredient PodcastThe power of starting where you’re at, leaning into momentum and simply just doing it with Jaclyn JohnsonJaclyn Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Create & Cultivate, an online platform and conference for women looking to create & cultivate the career of their dreams, host the Work Party podcast, a best selling author, and angel investor. Jaclyn launched and sold her first company by the time she was 29 and launched Create & Cultivate, her second company, after recognizing a gap in conversations, resources, events and community for female millennial entrepreneurs and small business owners. Cut to today Create & Cultivate is a cult favorite brand hosting hundreds of conferences each year, a community of 1 million plus women, a line at T...2021-01-0458 minActive 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 minActive Ingredient PodcastThe willingness to figure things out and why a narrow scope is liberating with Indré RockefellerToday’s episode is with Indré Rockeffeller who is the co-founder of Paravel, an industry-leading sustainable travel lifestyle brand. Before launching Paravel, Indré had a very interesting career - she started out being Anna Wintour’s first assistant at Vogue and then went on to work at several impressive companies like Moda Operandi and Delpozo. On this episode we get into Indré’s love of ballet at an early age and how it led her to a career in the fashion industry, how one trip entirely changed her perspective which led her to make sustainability the #1 priority for her brand...2020-12-0751 minActive Ingredient PodcastChallenging yourself, sitting with silence and putting one foot in front of the other with Mayssa Chehata of BehaveThis week’s episode is with Mayssa Chehata, the founder of Behave, a better for you candy company that just launched a few months ago with sweet and sour gummies that are low sugar, low net carb, chef-created and an elevated taste that has already been covered in Fast Company, Forbes and Business Insider. On today’s episode, we get into Mayssa’s previous career journey having held brand partnership and business development roles at the NFL, Uber, Daily Harvest, and SoulCycle; we get into the details of how she found the right factory, partnered with a celebrity chef...2020-11-301h 18Active Ingredient PodcastSeeking clarity, brand building and living in alignment with Farryn WeinerFarryn Weiner is an award-winning brand architect and founder of Farrynheight, a new-age brand marketing agency and she is also the host of the Farrynheight podcast. Prior to building Farrynheight, she was the Vice President of Marketing and Brand Innovation at sweetgreen, before that she was the Senior Global Director of Digital, Social and Creative Communications at Michael Kors Worldwide where she oversaw integrated editorial, digital and social media strategy and has held several previous impressive titles. On today’s episode we get into Farryn’s career journey and how all of her previous roles led her to s...2020-11-161h 10Active Ingredient PodcastFinding answers through your mess, the importance of accountability and clean fragrance with Bee ShapiroBee Shapiro is the longtime New York Times beauty columnist and also the founder of Ellis Brooklyn, a clean luxury fragrance brand that she launched in 2015. Bee found out she was pregnant with her first baby, Ellis, at the height of the clean beauty movement and she began looking for alternative fragrances that felt both luxurious and also safe and clean for her while pregnant and she simply couldn't find it on the market which led her to create it herself in her home in Brooklyn. In today’s episode we get into her background and why she originally decided to...2020-11-091h 03Active Ingredient PodcastThe difference between a mission and a passion and viewing food as medicine with Danielle DuboiseDanielle Duboise is the co-founder of Sakara Life, a 100% plant-based and organic ready to eat meal delivery service company but more than that Sakara is a full on lifestyle. The company has been featured in major publications such as Oprah, Vogue, the New York Times and too many to name here. On today’s episode we get into Danielle’s personal body image journey, how healing herself led her to create Sakara with the intention of healing others, she walks us through how she let go of her original career goal of becoming a doctor, the philosophy that food...2020-10-2658 minActive Ingredient PodcastIf you can get through this, you can get through anything. A lesson on resilience and positivity with Rachel LivermanToday's episode is with Rachel Liverman the founder of Glowbar, a no fluff facial spa that offers 30 minute customizable facials at $65 dollars. This is Rachel's second time on the podcast and I invited her back because she, like the most of us, has REALLY been tested when it comes to her business. Glowbar had only been open for 9 months before having to shut down due to the pandemic. Her business was entirely closed for 6 months since facials were deemed "phase-less" in New York and still found a way to pivot quickly, work on the foundation of her business and just...2020-10-0554 minActive Ingredient PodcastPsychologist Patty Weill on parenting ourselves, viewing our emotions as information, and why living our active ingredient is our birthrightPatty Weill is my beautiful cousin (!!!) and a clinical psychologist that specializes in relationships with the self, romantic relationships and conscious parenting. Her practice offers one-on-one therapy sessions as well as group coaching on topics like personal transformation, relationship with your children and partners, communication skills and emotional intelligence. Her current active ingredient is to help people elevate their consciousness so that they can raise their children to be more connected to the self. On today’s podcast we talk about viewing our emotions as information, on how to be an observer of our thoughts, on the concept of parenting ou...2020-05-121h 09