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The Omega Sports Women's Only PodcastCreating Black Spaces in yoga with Rise & Flow Yoga founder Stephany McMillanWelcome to the Omega Sports Women's Only Podcast, hosted by Cleo Faucette.
In this episode, we will be talking to Stephany, founder and owner of Rise & Flow Yoga, about how her business has pivoted during COVID-19 and the importance of Black health.
See full show notes on our site.2021-02-1638 min
The Ukuvusa Podcast with Dr. Z 🎙Episode 5 - Awakening to Our Health 🌳September 2020 (Greensboro, NC) -- We recorded this episode over Labor Day weekend and decided to approach the conversation as a roadmap for awakening 👁 + laboring 👶🏽 to give birth to our healthiest selves!! These women dropped GEMS 💎 and shared some of the most incredible stories of crisis + miraculous recovery. If your health has been on your heart... this is the show for you. 🥗 🍎 🧅 💦GUESTS: Stephany McMillan (Rise & Flow) -- IG: @furmamasteph, @@riseandflow_gsoJamilla Pinder -- IG: @j.d.pinderJasmine Beard (AJOY Consulting) -- IG: @joysunshine852020-12-2459 min
The Brave SpaceBrave Space #18: Michelle WhiteWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Michelle White. She is the owner of Ava’s Arrow, a teacher at Greensboro Day and overall beautiful soul. I like to call us “social media friends.” It is so cool how social media can connect you with like-minded people from all over the world or in this case, locally. Michelle is right here in Greensboro, NC. I love how we have never met in person but we are always encouraging one another and promoting one anothe...2020-12-0200 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #17: Marli BennettWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Marli Bennett. She is a student and member at Rise and Flow! It amazes me how long Marli has been involved with Rise and Flow and has even invited her family and friends to join us. We are always elated to see Marli’s face in-studio, at events and virtually. Her outlook on yoga is beautiful and a story that many can resonate with. We hope that today’s episode inspires YOU, yes you, to join our...2020-11-2500 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #16: Stephany McMillanWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Stephany herself – a solo episode. We are preparing to celebrate our 2-year studio anniversary in just 1 week and we are over the moon with joy, peace and love. 2 years ago we were fighting through all of the systems to get our unique boutique studio off the ground. Stephany felt ALL of the feels: fear, doubt, excitement, sadness, joy, love, growth, change and so much more! But, guess what? She wouldn’t change ANYTHING!
Every sing...2020-11-1900 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #15: Kiesha BattlesWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Kiesha Battles. Kiesha Battles is a full-time yoga teacher who began practicing Yoga in 2000. Over the past nine years Kiesha has created yoga programs, led yoga retreats, managed the daily operations of a yoga studio, and was recently appointed as Co-Director of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color. Known to many as the original black girl yoga magic in Charlotte, Kiesha is a humble soul who connects to all beings first at their core.
2020-11-1100 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #14: Libby NicholaouWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Libby Nicholaou. Libby is a new friend of mine and founder of Setu Yoga Community. Setu represents and advocates for inclusivity in yoga. Their directory of yoga teachers and online studio include people of different nationalities, races, gender identities, body types, and life stories. All are welcome and respected. Let's dive into the conversation with Libby, and check out more from Setu Yoga Community here: https://setu.yoga/
Stay brave, friends!2020-11-0400 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #13: Larissa ParsonWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Larissa Parson. Larissa is a dear friend of mine and owner of Larissa Parson. She is a movement coach focused on body curiosity, prenatal movement, restore your core and more! During today's podcast episode we have a conversation about physical healing, life should feel good right? Let's dive into the conversation with Larissa, and check out more from Larissa here: https://www.larissaparson.com/
Stay brave, friends!2020-10-2800 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #12: Ashley ManginWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Ashley Mangin. Ashley is a dear friend of mine and owner of My Fair Lady Shoppe- a clothing boutique for ladies with complexities. During today's podcast episode we have a conversation about body positivity and empowering women during quarantine. Life is so much easier when we appreciate ourselves. Let's dive into the conversation with Ashley, and check out more from Ashley here: https://myfairladyshoppe.com/
Stay brave, friends!2020-10-2100 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #11: Johnette WalserWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. I am so thrilled to have you here and can't wait to continue to brave the space that we are in today. In today's episode Stephany and Johnette Walser brave the many resources in our community that can positively impact our physical and mental health. Grab your notebook and be prepared to take notes!
More about Johnette:
Johnette is a yoga and meditation teacher, holistic healer, and a social worker. She wears many healing hats and is passionate about them...2020-10-1400 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #10: Zitty ZodwaWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast, friend, with your host Stephany McMillan. We are happy to have you here and look forward to entering this space bravely together. Today's brave guest is Zitty Zodwa, my friend and community change-maker!
Here's more about Zitty:
Zithobile (Zitty) was born in Swaziland, southern Africa, and moved to Greensboro, North Carolina with her family when she was 4 years old. She grew up passionate about authenticity, stories, dance, and leadership, and has worked in a number of sectors including higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, and finance. No matter...2020-10-0700 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #9: Kelley BauerWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Kelley Bauer. Kelley is the founder of Offbeat Yoga located in Chesterfield, MO.
She started initially started the mobile service to introduce people to the physical and mental benefits of yoga. In April 2019, Kelley took over ownership of Valley Yoga in Chesterfield and added on a physical studio space to Offbeat.
Kelley strives to make her classes unique by teaching you about a physical, philosophical, or mental aspect...2020-09-3021 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #8: Brittani HuntWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Brittani Hunt. Brittani is the Co Founder and Creative Director of Herspace Co.
Brittani is a passionate and courageous woman on a mission to empower the layers of the modern woman. HerSpace Co. is a lifestyle brand for the modern woman who desires to live and evolve intentionally. Whether you're the restless woman who is no longer content with life as usual , the woman who is ready to make things in...2020-09-2329 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #7: Kendra KnightWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Kendra Knight. Kendra Knight is the owner of Kendra Knight Photography.
Kendra is a brand photographer and short film videographer helping women to brand their personal and professional career and business. She creates a powerhouse combination of digital imagery + customer service + marketing savvy is what she believes to be the formula to working as a synergistic team. I worked with Kendra on a few branding projects and she really is talented...2020-09-1634 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #6: Alisha WielfaertWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Alisha Wielfaert. Alisha is the founder of Yoke and Abundance and the creator of The Wise Woman Podcast.
Alisha is a leadership, life and creativity coach who specializes in working with women just like you. Alisha does this creative work because it is her purpose in life. Her purpose is to use her curiosity, empathy and listening skills to walk as a guide with fellow women seekers like you on your...2020-09-0928 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #5: Mae NovakWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Mae Novak. Mae is the founder of Yay!Brand Co., a lifestyle brand that empowers the boss women and encourages you to manifest the mantras that are meaningful to your life.
Throughout her journey of learning how to “know”, Mae used affirmations as an invaluable tool to help me remember the truth about who I really am. This is why she created Yay! Brand. She wanted to share this amazing tool with you...2020-09-0226 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #4: Cinthia TorresWelcome back to Brave Space with your host Stephany McMillan. Today's Brave Space guest is Cinthia Torres, owner of Intuitive Living. Cinthia is an integrative health coach, public speaker, and founder of Intuitive Living - a fresher approach to integrative health and wellness. Her expertise is in the areas of intuitive eating, behavioral change, resiliency, trauma-informed yoga, and somatic awareness. She’s on a mission to show people that a healthy relationship with their body is not only possible, it’s their birthright. When she’s not partnering with people to help them achieve a peacef...2020-08-2646 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #3: Eric MosleyWelcome back to the Brave Space podcast with your host Stephany McMillan. Together we brave the tough conversations of life and strife. Today's guest is Eric Mosley. And, ya'll he has a word for you! Eric has this personality that warms up a room and during this episode he provides great insight into minorities finding their truth in their unique wellness practice. I love how he puts it, "we want to feel at home in our bodies. Wherever you go you can always feel at home."
Eric is the owner of Black Mat Yoga located in...2020-08-2049 minThe Brave SpaceBrave Space #2: Mystique HargroveWelcome back to Brave Space with your host Stephany McMillan. Today's Brave Space guest is Mystique Hargrove, also known as the Black Birth Healer. Mystique is the owner of Boho Wellness. Mystique, MS is a certified full spectrum doula and holistic herbal practitioner. Creator and owner, Mystique, holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mystique is a community birth worker who is certified as a full spectrum doula by Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT), Holistic Wellness Consultant/Counselor, Lactation Educator, Childbirth Educator, and Reiki I and II Practitioner...2020-08-1236 min
The Brave SpaceBrave Space #1: Stephany McMillanWelcome to The Brave Space with Stephany McMillan!
Today’s Brave Space guest is Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow a local yoga studio and wellness center in Greensboro, NC. She is also the creator and host of this podcast, Brave Space. Stephany prides herself on the many hats that she wears: fur-mama, friend, girlfriend, Yoga Instructor, and sister just to name a few. Today I am excited to share her story of being a wellness entrepreneur with you. I tell you how she got here and where she is going. Have you taken a deep breath yet? Let’s ta...2020-08-0539 min