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Accessible Yoga PodcastAccessible Yoga PodcastThe Teaching on Returning to Your Center with Tristan KatzIn this thought-provoking episode, Jivana Heyman speaks with marketing expert and equity activist, Tristan Katz, about the intersections of yoga, truth, identity, and social justice. Together, they explore how yoga can be a tool for personal and collective liberation, especially for the trans and queer communities in a time of sociopolitical tension and violence. In the second part of the episode, Jivana and Deanna reflect on a listener question from Rebecca Sebastion about the future of yoga. In response, they discuss the impact that AI (Artificial Intelligence) has and will continue to have on the yoga world...2025-06-101h 05A Trauma-Informed FutureA Trauma-Informed FutureSolidarity & Entrepreneurship with Tristan KatzHow do we meet the moment while also running a business? In this episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz explores the intersection of trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and effective marketing and business practices with Tristan Katz. An LGBTQIA+ DEI facilitator and consultant, Tristan shares their profound insights on creating meaningful change and fostering supportive environments for entrepreneurs.  By highlighting the interconnectedness of solidarity and entrepreneurship, this is a compelling call to action for reflection and sustained efforts towards an inclusive future.Learn more about Tristan:Tristan Katz (t...2025-04-151h 05The Soul‘s WayThe Soul‘s WayIntegrity in Entrepreneurship with Tristan KatzHow do you weave your values into your business? How do you market effectively within your own area of focus while still examining and acknowledging power and privilege, which are always at play? How do you stand out in 2024 and beyond, with the ever-changing landscape of online business and the state of the world? These are all questions I had for Tristan Katz and I know you will so appreciate this conversation.  Tristan Katz (they/he) is a writer, educator, business consultant, and equity-inclusion facilitator specializing in culturally competent marketing strategies and LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (D...2024-08-2757 minBig Brave Business:  Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah HeeterBig Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah HeeterCore Values, Political Views, and Activism for Business LeadersI was thrilled this week to welcome Brooke and Tristan of the Reimagining Online Business podcast. If you haven't listened to their show, I can't recommend it enough. Their wry humor and sarcasm right from the first few minutes had me hooked, and I knew by the end of episode 1 that I had to have them both on Big Brave Business.One of the things that Brooke and Tristan are so passionate about is running businesses ethically - which is complicated to do as anti-capitalists in a capitalist world. The more you are aware...2024-08-2049 minRise to the Challenge PodcastRise to the Challenge PodcastThe Qualifying Journey to the 2024 Olympics- Judo Stories and Challenges with Josh KatzJoin us on the Rise to the Challenge Journey as Josh Katz, a dedicated judo athlete, shares his inspiring path to qualifying for the 2024 Olympics, proudly representing Australia. Discover the rich family history in combat sports that shaped his passion and the challenges he faced with injuries that temporarily altered his journey. Josh opens up about the strong bond with his brother and his unwavering dream of winning gold in 2024. Don't miss this captivating story of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of Olympic glory. Learn more about Josh Katz: - IG: @josh_katz60 - https...2024-07-2244 minThe Love of Yoga PodcastThe Love of Yoga Podcast12. Getting Free with Michelle Cassandra Johnson“We have to get to the root of the root of the root and actually heal that if we wanna create something different, and if we want to create conditions for us all to be free, that's the conversation…I think the core is the same in every book I've written thus far: Are we gonna do what we need to do to get free?”—Michelle C. JohnsonIn this episode, Michelle joins Tristan Katz as Tristan begins a summer podcast takeover for Anjali Rao!Michelle Cassandra Johnson is an activist, social justice warrior...2024-07-1759 minFast & CasualFast & CasualEP10 : Edouard Katz - La Brigade / Ses viandes tranchées s'invitent en service à tableSi vous êtes d'humeur carnivore, c'est par ici que ça se passe ! Depuis plus de 10 ans, La Brigade propose à ses clients de troquer couteaux et fourchettes contre des pinces en bambou. Ils choisissent leurs viandes bouchères, elles sont servies tranchées, et ça fonctionne.Une expérience innovante du grill qui convainc : depuis les premiers tours de roue, dans un food truck, sur le parvis du MK2-Bibliothèque (Paris 13ème), La Brigade est allée vers des restaurants en dur. Huit adresses à date, dont 7 en Île-de-France...2024-07-0530 minThe Love of Yoga PodcastThe Love of Yoga PodcastThe Audacity of Being with rüdrāksh chand and Tristan Katzrüdrāksh chand is an organizer, anti-carceral practitioner of abolition, lifelong student of Yoga, an artist at large.Tristan Katz is a trans-queer equity inclusion facilitator and consultant/teacher/space holder, and creator of courses on Conscious Marketing. They are also on the Board of Accessible Yoga and are working on their first book!In this episode Anjali, rüdrāksh, and Tristan discuss:• rüdrāksh and Tristan’s introductions into the teachings and practice of Yoga• The ways in which the Dominant culture manifests in Yoga spaces, especially for gender n...2024-06-2438 minThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastWhy Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 375: Why Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan   Description: How do we market our work in times of collective distress and unrest? How can we show up for our business, our audience, and ourselves in a way that is aligned with our values? Two incredible entrepreneurs in the online space share more about how to navigate being a business owner in our current context - Brooke Monaghan and Tristan Katz.   Brooke Monaghan is the founder of Fruition Growth Network, a collaborative platform pr...2024-06-241h 23Wholehearted Coaching: The PodcastWholehearted Coaching: The Podcast198 | What Comes After the Dream Life with Tristan KatzOftentimes we feel once we reach our dream life that things will be perfect, that there won’t be challenges anymore. But the truth is, even on the other side of our dream lives, there are still some things we have to navigate and figure out. In this interview, we get to know Tristan Katz, a powerful voice in the online space who shares their journey of transformations with refreshing honesty. Tristan Katz (they/he) is a writer, educator, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator. They specialize in content marketing strategies for justice-focused leaders and queer-trans Diversity, Equity, In...2024-05-2041 minRe-Imagining Online BusinessRe-Imagining Online BusinessWe need to talk about entrepreneurship in 2024Welcome to episode one of the new Re-imagining Online Business podcast! Join Brooke Monaghan and Tristan Katz in this initial conversation as they explore the complicated landscape of online business in 2024.Topics discussed:The vulnerable truth that running a business right now is often hard and scaryWhat’s changed in the last 4+ years and where are we now, particularly when it comes to service-based online businessWhat kind of online business trends can we expect in 2024, or what are some things to know about growing your online business in 20242024-04-1900 minRe-Imagining Online BusinessRe-Imagining Online BusinessWe need to talk about entrepreneurship in 2024Welcome to episode one of the new Re-imagining Online Business podcast! Join Brooke Monaghan and Tristan Katz in this initial conversation as they explore the complicated landscape of online business in 2024.Topics discussed:The vulnerable truth that running a business right now is often hard and scaryWhat’s changed in the last 4+ years and where are we now, particularly when it comes to service-based online businessWhat kind of online business trends can we expect in 2024, or what are some things to know about growing your online business in 2024...2024-04-1900 minThe Teacher’s Guide to Accessible YogaThe Teacher’s Guide to Accessible YogaCreating Accessible Offerings with Tristan KatzYoga and business can feel contradictory at times, but there is a way to put yoga into practice in your work as a yoga teacher. Incorporating yogic philosophy into how you market yourself and run your business can revolutionize the way yoga is offered and perceived and foster inclusivity and trust within the yoga community. Join Jivana and this episode’s podcast guest, Tristan Katz, as they explore the vital intersection of yoga, accessibility, and business/marketing. Together they advocate for transparent language, sharing personal experiences, and celebrating diversity within the yoga community.  Topics include: ...2024-04-1023 minWhat Not To DoWhat Not To DoE29 Swiping on "6's" and hooking up on the first dateDating Coach and creator of LOVE-U, Evan Marc Katz joins the pod to teach us how to properly use online dating platforms (your profile probably needs a reboot), how to lower your expectations without lowering your standards, and why you need to get really clear on what it is you are looking for in a partner before swiping left on anyone! Whether you're new to online dating or a seasoned veteran trying to keep your hope alive that your person IS out THERE, this is an episode you can't afford to miss! Connect with Evan here: Evanmarckatz.com Instagram: www...2024-04-011h 49Working in YogaWorking in YogaYour Marketing Doesn't Need To Be Perfect. A Conversation with Tristan KatzMarketing in the yoga space makes me actively cringe sometimes.When I venture outside my very tightly curated algorithm, I find a whole world of matching athleisurewear sets, “quick tips for the best down-dog”, handstand tutorials, and a whole lot of things that don’t make me think of the rich and nurturing practice of yoga that I have come to love.But is that what we need in order to market ourselves in this current yoga space?Tristan Katz slides into the chat with the best marketing advice ever. I can’t wait for...2024-03-181h 02CosmicRx Radio with Madi MurphyCosmicRx Radio with Madi MurphyJustice-Focused Marketing Practices with Tristan KatzSend us a textIn a capitalistic society, so much of our marketing and branding solely become focused on making the sale, losing sight of the people at the center of the company and the customers themselves. As we evolve as a society, we simply cannot keep having conversations about business growth without conversations about systems of oppression and power, and how these constructed systems are playing out inequitably. This week, episode 29 of Cosmic RX Radio is about justice-focused marketing practices!In this episode of Cosmic RX Radio, Madi Murphy and Tristan...2024-01-1954 minYoga Therapy Hour with Amy WheelerYoga Therapy Hour with Amy WheelerAuthentic Marketing in Turbulent Times with Tristan Katz, Marketing Expert for Yoga Teachers and Yoga TherapistsIn this episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour, our host Amy divesdeep into the world of authentic marketing with guest Tristan Katz, a marketing expert in the yoga world. They explore the challenges of sharing one's offerings and gifts with the world amidst global crises and discuss the importance of self-care, content-based marketing, community-building, and intentionality in marketing.Themes Discussed:1. Authenticity in Marketing:•              When, how, and why to share offerings authentically.•              Balancing the urge to market with awareness of global suffering.•              Self-care as a prerequisite for mindful marketing.•              Decid...2023-12-0100 minMake Your Business Work for YouMake Your Business Work for YouEasier, more impactful content marketing w/ Tristan KatzYou've probably heard about repurposing content as a strategy to make your marketing more effective (in fact, we talked about it with Angie Jordan in this episode). But if you've tried repurposing content yourself, maybe you're wondering:How do I choose which content to repurpose?Why is repurposing my content not moving the needle?Is my content really going to be impactful for my audience if I'm just repeating myself?How do I repurpose content without it getting boring for my audience?In today's episode, we are joined by Tristan Katz (they/he). Tristan is an educator...2023-10-1156 minSocial Slowdown: sustainable digital marketing for entrepreneursSocial Slowdown: sustainable digital marketing for entrepreneursHow to Be More Inclusive in Your Marketing With Tristan KatzIn this week's episode, I'm speaking with Tristan Katz about how we can be more inclusive and accessible in our marketing for our businesses. We touch on how we can do better at including trans and nonbinary people and people from marginalized communities in various aspects of our business, and why it's important to actually uphold these values instead of being performative. We talk about how power relates to our marketing, and how we can begin to UNLEARN, as well as how we can use our marketing to create meaningful change, equity, and justice WHILE having...2023-05-1642 minIt\'s Not You, It\'s the SystemIt's Not You, It's the System12. Is an "intentional" relationship with Instagram even possible? feat. Tristan Katz and Brooke MonaghanIf you listen in on one of my calls with two of my dearest friends, Tristan Katz (they/he) and Brooke Monaghan (she/her), you’ll hear pretty much what’s in today’s episode: Amy-Sherman-Palladino-level fast-talking, lamenting the ups and downs of running a business on the internet while managing brain chemistry, and a looooot of back and forth about wtf we are each doing about Instagram.Tune in to hear about…-The ways we’ve each experienced the full, colorful, and horrifying spectrum of Instagram experiences, from finding community to getting...2023-02-1044 minQuestions to Hold with Casey CarrollQuestions to Hold with Casey CarrollWhat is balance? with Tristan KatzWhat is balance? Join us in honest conversation with writer, educator, digital strategist and equity-inclusion facilitator, Tristan Katz (they/he) as we explore questions at the heart of activism, impact and self care. Tristan holds space for learning and unlearning about gender as it relates to trans inclusion and queer competency, and teaches marketing practices to foster business growth from a justice and equity-focused perspective. They have been named one of Yoga Journal’s 2021 Game Changers. They serve on the Board of Directors at Accessible Yoga—a non-profit working, through education and advocacy, to sha...2022-11-3035 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INThe End of an Era with Tristan & LaurenThis marks the end of an era as we share our final episode of ALL THE F*CK IN. Tune in to hear us talk about how we made the bittersweet decision to bring the podcast to a conclusion, where we’re each redirecting our creative energies, and what we learned from this journey together.Above all, we’re grateful to YOU for being on this journey with us, whether you’ve been listening, sharing episodes, and even supporting us on Patreon. This community is our favorite part of podcasting, and we know this isn’t goodbye!2022-11-3034 minRadikal LifeRadikal LifeRest with Marina Patrice VareIn the Season One finale, Marina Patrice Vare (they/them/MP), Radikal Life Rest module leader, chats with guest host Andrea Durham (she/her) about Daring to Rest™ yoga nidra, rest as resistance, perfectionism and workaholism, colonialism and capitalism, the role of rest in their fertility journey, and how rest serves them as a parent, partner, and person living with chronic illness.  Show Notes: Get MP’s 61-point Body Rotation Meditation in our free Radikal Life Starter Kit!  View Transcript Get Radikal Life: The Manual for Optimal Being-ness now!  Details...2022-11-231h 13ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INDeep & Fierce Love with Michelle C. Johnson & Tema OkunDrum roll, please… we are so excited to share this inspiring conversation with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Tema Okun. From the very beginning of this podcast, we’ve named Michelle’s work throughout and, of course, our longtime listeners will also recall our early interview with Michelle on episode 5 (linked below). Since that initial conversation, we’ve dreamt of having Michelle back on with her dear friend and colleague, Tema Okun. You might know Tema’s name from the now-somewhat-famous-in-certain-circles resource, the Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture article (also linked below)—for many, a guiding document outlining the insidiou...2022-11-091h 04ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INInclusion Is a Journey, Not a Goal with Abbiola BallahToday’s convo with Abbiola Ballah (she/her) is E V E R Y T H I N G. She’s a true bridge-builder and translator in every sense of the word. And her inclusive action consulting business’s tagline, “Be part of the solution,” says it all.Tune in to hear us talk about…- Abbiola’s experience from growing up in Trinidad to spending most of her adult years as an immigrant in Japan, Belize, and the U.S.- What it was like to leave home for Japan after a major...2022-10-261h 02ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INAn Update from Tristan & LaurenJust a quick update from Tristan and Lauren about when new episodes are coming your way and how we can support you in the meantime. Connect with Tristan:-Learn about Tristan’s Yoga, Social Justice, & Marketing mentorship.-Join them October 6 for the workshop Creating a New Offering: from Idea to Launch.-Sign up for the program Art of Skillful Facilitation: Presencing Race, Gender, & Collective Healing, featuring Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Tristan (of course!), Stephanie Ghoston Paul, May Nicholson, and Rebby Kern. It begins October 26.-Reach out to Tristan to...2022-09-3002 minTranscend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke MonaghanTranscend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke Monaghan145. How to ditch traditional marketing in favor of relationship building w/ Tristan KatzConnect with Tristan KatzLearn more about Tristan’s Yoga, Social Justice, & Marketing group mentorship program! A 6-month learning space to support folks in growing their work while staying committed to social change, justice, and equity. Open to more than just yoga teachers; program is continually evolving and shifting! https://www.katz-creative.com/mentorshipLearn more about Equity in Action, Tristan’s long-form training to support space-holders in embodying queer competency and trans inclusionhttps://www.katz-creative.com/equity-in-actionTake the Self-Guided WorkshopThe Pathway to Sustainable, Value...2022-09-2700 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INIdentity, Authenticity, & Growth with Tristan Katz [Transcend Your Dichotomy]We’ve got another Transcend Your Dichotomy crossover episode for you this week, this time featuring Tristan in conversation with Brooke back in early 2022!Tune in to hear Tristan and Brooke talk about...-Tristan’s nonlinear career path, from journalism to yoga to woodworking (marketing and back-end biz, not the actual craft!) to what they offer today as an equity-inclusion facilitator and marketing strategist-How to keep following the thread of your values that will lead you to what comes next-Bringing an anti-oppression lens to their work, whatever form...2022-09-1459 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INSelf-Trust & The Evolution of Work with Lauren Roberts [Transcend Your Dichotomy]While Lauren settles into her new apartment and Tristan completes their cross-country road trip, we’re bringing you special crossover episodes we were part of on our dear friend Brooke Monaghan’s podcast Transcend Your Dichotomy!This week’s features a conversation Lauren and Brooke had back in the spring of 2022, when Lauren was transitioning her anticapitalist course and community TAKE UP SPACE to a new, evergreen model for the first time.Tune in to hear us talk about...-Lauren’s story of learning to take up space and recovering from the toxi...2022-08-241h 02ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INPeople-Centered Politics with Denver City Council Candidate Shannon HoffmanWe’re thrilled to share this conversation with Shannon Hoffman (she/her), educator, collaborator, activator, and now a candidate for Denver City Council!Shannon’s fire for justice and civic engagement inspired her to run after she witnessed how policies directly impact people — for better and worse.Her campaign's part of a growing grassroots movement shaking up the status quo in a city where many elected officials have avoided accountability to their communities and allowed harmful policies — like the violent displacement of unhoused folks by police — to continue unchecked.Tune in to hear us...2022-08-1047 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INRedistributing Wealth & Sharing Power with Melissa ShahIn this conversation with Melissa Shah (she/her), we discuss Melissa and Tristan’s experience in being featured on the cover of a popular yoga magazine—the complexities, the celebrations, and the challenges, exploring themes of tokenization, performative activism, recognizing harm when it’s happening, uplifting community, and more.Tune in to hear us talk about...- Melissa’s work as a yoga therapist and a team member with Reclamation Ventures- Her experience of being the only South Asian yoga teacher featured on a magazine cover of “game changers in yoga”2022-07-2753 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INUplifting Community with Susanna BarkatakiWe were so honored to be joined by Susanna Barkataki (she/her) for this beautiful conversation, winding through a variety of topics relating to Susanna’s work, her personal path and practice, and so much more. If you’re in the yoga world in any way, you’re likely already familiar with Susanna and her important role and leadership in the larger community as she seeks to challenge dominant paradigms, uplift South Asian teachers and practitioners, and work across difference to truly embody and model what it means to be a co-conspirator.Tune in to hear us talk a...2022-07-131h 06Transcend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke MonaghanTranscend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke Monaghan134. TYD PRESENTS: All The F*ck InToday, I’m teaming up with my good friends and colleagues Lauren Kay Roberts and Tristan Katz, hosts of the podcast All The Fuck in. In today’s episode you will hear them interviewing me on season one of their podcast! For a transcript of this episode, please head to the episode page at Brooke-monaghan.com/podcast Check out All The Fuck In Website: http://www.alltfinpodcast.com Listen on apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-f-ck-in/id1537620718 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alltfinpodcast/ Connect with Brooke Register for the next free community training: http://bit.ly/tydlive Work...2022-07-1200 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INRunning an Antiracist Business with Trudi LebronWe LOVED chatting with Trudi Lebron about how to run an antiracist business! Even if you’re not a business owner, there are so many great lessons to take away from this episode for practicing antiracism in your day-to-day life.Don’t forget…to get your ALL THE F*CK IN sticker, join us on Patreon by June 30, 2022 at the $5 level or above and we’ll pop one in the mail to you!Tune in to hear us talk about...Trudi’s approach to supporting folks as an equity-centered coach and consultant...2022-06-2948 minYoga Teacher Resource PodcastYoga Teacher Resource PodcastRethinking Gender with May NicholsonQuestioning your assumptions and conditionings around gender is not only important to those who are gender non conforming but it’s also a gift to yourself. Enjoy this discussion on rethinking gender with May Nicholson. Episode Highlights:  Language and behaviors that require conversations What brave space is and how to create it The use of affirming language  The harm caused by a strict gender binary - and the benefits of questioning it, no matter how you identify How our culture will understand sex and gender in the future   Links & Resources Follow YTR o...2022-06-1642 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INWe're Back…with STICKERS! (Season 3 Premiere)We’re back for Season 3, friends. Today, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) share what they’ve been up to since March and give you the inside scoop on our very first official merch: STICKERS!!!To get your ALL THE F*CK IN sticker, join us on Patreon between June 15-30, 2022 at the $5 level or above and we’ll pop one in the mail to you!Tune in to hear us talk about...How Tristan is making time to focus on their book projectHow we can stay in the...2022-06-1537 minThe Analytics Engineering PodcastThe Analytics Engineering PodcastBuilding an Open Source Company (w/ Aaron Katz of ClickHouse)ClickHouse, the lightning-fast open source OLAP database, was initially released in 2016 as an open source project out of Yandex, the Russian search giant. In 2021, Aaron Katz helped form a group to spin it out of Yandex as an independent company, dedicated to the development + commercialization of the open source project. In this conversation with Tristan and Julia, Aaron gets into why he believes open source, independent software companies are the future. And of course, this conversation wouldn't be complete without a riff on the classic "one database to rule all workloads" thread. For...2022-06-0338 minThe Space Beyond ScarceThe Space Beyond ScarceEpisode 24: Trans inclusion and staying nourished in entrepreneurship with Tristan Katz.Kate interviews Equity-inclusion Facilitator & Digital Strategist, Tristan Katz. We discuss:  -How to practice self-trust to overcome scarcity mindset in entrepreneurship.  -Following the thread of what feels nourishing in business.  -Building meaningful relationships online.  -Trans inclusion and how to avoid exploiting the generosity of online educators.  And more!  To go deeper with today's resources:  Check out Tristan's website and upcoming offerings HERE.  Check out Tristan's podcast HERE.  Get on Kate's mailing list HERE. 2022-05-2652 minFinding RefugeFinding RefugeBroken & Open HeartednessTristan Katz (they/them) is a writer, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator based on the ancestral land of the Cowlitz and Clackamas peoples and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Siletz Indians, now known as Portland, OR. Tristan offers justice-focused marketing programs for yoga and wellness professionals, along with workshops and trainings centered around queer identity and transgender awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. Their podcast, ALL THE F*CK IN: Showing up for social justice in your work, is a collaboration with Lauren Roberts, featuring conversations about all things business and entrepreneurship—from...2022-04-1556 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INSeason 2 Finale: Abolition, Accountability, & New Growth with Tristan & LaurenIn our season 2 finale (!), Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) share updates about their lives, work, and mental health; revisit past episodes to offer context and clarity; and practice accountability for ourselves and conversations we’ve had on the podcast.Tune in to hear us talk about...What’s new with Tristan and Lauren’s work, from trans inclusion workshops to online courses to collaborationsWays that we’re practicing accountability for the podcast, including community agreements and coming back to topics when harm’s happenedSubtle and not-so-sub...2022-03-3055 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INTrusting the Process with Janesa VelazquezThis episode was a true full-circle moment (with some tears, too!). We met Janesa Velazquez (she/her) back in 2020, right as she was planting the seeds for what became her online yoga space, Little House of Yoga. In this conversation, we got to hear about her journey of being a young parent, healing, teaching herself web design, and now co-creating Ambry Yoga & Meditation, a brick-and-mortar studio coming this spring to Long Island.As a yoga guide, Janesa lovingly supports practitioners in getting reacquainted with the best parts of themselves. She believes that our own peace and liberation...2022-03-171h 12ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INThe Four Pivots with Shawn GinwrightWe are so honored to share this conversation with Dr. Shawn Ginwright (he/him), in celebration of his new book, The Four Pivots : Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves. Shawn is an author, professor, and an activist who brings a unique lens to the conversation about social change, dismantling oppression, and cultivating new ways of being. Shawn’s book, which we discuss in detail in this episode, is one of possibility, inviting us into the practice of being accountable to ourselves while we work together to co-create a new way of being.Tune in to hear us ta...2022-03-0248 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INConfronting Cult-y Sh*t with Tristan, Lauren, & Special Guest Tatum FjerstadThis is a vulnerable episode for us. Tristan and Lauren have felt a pull to speak frankly about coercive, cult-y dynamics in the coaching, wellness, and "self-improvement" industries (and beyond), especially since mind control tactics commonly deployed in these spaces not only cause incredible harm, but contribute to upholding capitalism, white supremacy, cis-hetero-patriarchy, and other toxic systems.Our friend Tatum Fjerstad (she/her) joined us for this nuanced conversation, and was so generous with sharing about her recovery from spiritual abuse, multi-level marketing companies (MLMs), and how, in her words, "We are all capable of harm and...2022-02-161h 09From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and WellbeingFrom The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and WellbeingSeason 2 Episode 11: Equity-inclusion for yoga and wellness professionals with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tristan Katz.In this episode we speak to Tristan Katz (they/them), a digital strategist and equity-inclusion facilitator for yoga & wellness professional. They have been featured in Yoga Journal as one of 15 game changers in the Yoga Industry and offers justice-focused marketing individual and group mentorship programs, along with workshops and trainings centered around queer identity and transgender awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens.In this episode we talk about pronouns and their work surrounding yoga, equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We speak about Tristan's Justice Focused Marketing Mentorship, a 6 month group programme. Everything we say, post and share can ha...2022-02-081h 21ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INRe-imagining Everything with Kelley Nicole PalmerKelley Nicole Palmer (she/her) is a creative, a space holder, and an advocate. She brings wisdom, fire, heart, and authenticity to this conversation in a way that is sure to inspire. She gets real. In a dominant culture that teaches so many of us to stay small, to compartmentalize, and to keep our emotional experiences to ourselves, Kelley’s realness is an invitation to subvert the systems that tell us who we are so that we can discover our own innate truths. The alternate title to this episode would have probably been “Let’s be on some f*ck it...2022-02-0257 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INLet the Learning Be Messy with Michelle WardWe had a blast chatting with Michelle Ward (she/her), the founder and CEO of 90 Day Business Launch who's been in the creative entrepreneur game since, as she describes it, "dinosaurs roamed the internet" back in 2008. Lauren stumbled across Michelle's blog as a recent college grad in 2010, and followed along until finally joining one of Michelle's programs nine years later (!) to officially launch her own coaching business. This conversation was a true full-circle moment, and we're excited to share it with you!Tune in to hear us talk about...-What it's felt like for...2022-01-191h 16ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INIn Service of the Moment with Anjali RaoIf you’ve ever wondered about the connection between yoga and social justice, and if you’ve ever wondered how the teachings of yoga invite us into the work of activism, tuning into this conversation with Anjali Rao (she/her) is a must. Anjali is a yoga educator and social justice activist. She’s also a cancer survivor who began to connect with the practices of yoga in the aftermath of her cancer diagnosis. Now, years later, she can look back on her winding professional and personal path and see the ways in which it’s all connected, all interwov...2022-01-0551 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INActive Peace & Defiant Joy with Reggie HubbardWe came away from this chat with Reggie Hubbard feeling ON F*CKING FIRE, friends. Reggie (he/him) is a self-described committed yogi, activist, recovering political operative, intersectional spiritualist, and seeker of love and justice for all. As the creator of Active Peace Yoga, Reggie's on a mission to make the practice of yoga and living the yogic lifestyle more accessible to all - regardless of race, gender, body type, or practice level - to form peace of mind and general wellbeing as a foundation, not as an afterthought.Tune in to hear us talk about...2021-12-221h 14Transcend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke MonaghanTranscend Your Dichotomy w/ Brooke Monaghan102. Tristan Katz on commitment, growth, and authenticityConnect with Tristan:EVENTSRESOURCESARTICLESPODCASTINSTAGRAM2021-12-1400 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INSupport Us on Patreon!We’re so excited to share news about our new Patreon community! And in this short conversation between Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) we do a brief check in and then talk about what our listeners can expect from our Patreon offerings. We’d really appreciate your support—please join us!Tune in to hear us talk about...Burn out and narratives around 9-5 work cultureTeaching what we’re learning to practice ourselvesAll things Patreon and listener supportPeople and organizations mentione...2021-12-0823 minTake Nothing When I DieTake Nothing When I DieS2, E13: Sitting in Ancestral Work with Stephanie Ghoston PaulBéalleka Makau is a docteur, a liberation coach, cultural literary education and TEDx Speaker who spoke on the topic of "Radical Empathy Disrupts Entitlement."  However, she will not be discussing nunadat today (However, you can learn more about her on Episode 19 of TNWID)!  Today, I am honored to say, Béalleka will be helping me with a "Take Nothing When I Die" first:  A guest who interviews me! In this conversation, I spill about: The ability to be tired AND ALSO grateful The importance of embracing your geographical history How a high school leadership program paved...2021-12-011h 31ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INA Queer Dharma with Jacoby BallardTune in to hear us talk about...How Jacoby's early experiences with yoga and meditation saved his life as a young queer personThe complexities of teachers who impact us but may also be causing harm in other waysThe Healing Justice movement led by women of color and how it's planted seeds in social justice spacesWhy we need healing spaces that center marginalized folks, and why that isn't the same thing as exclusionThe responsibilities and nuances of showing up for racial justice work as a white...2021-11-2458 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INTaking Up Space with Tristan Katz & Lauren RobertsOn the latest episode of ALL THE F*CK IN, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) explore a conversation about recent events in their personal lives (hello, Lauren got married!) and they lean in to the practice of taking up space as they also share about new developments in their professional lives.Tune in to hear us talk about…Lauren’s elopementTristan’s ongoing experience with griefLauren’s Take Up Space programTristan’s Yoga, Social Justice, & Marketing programExpectations and goals when launc...2021-11-1050 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INGetting Sustainable and Aligned with Brooke MonaghanToday, Tristan (they/them) takes a break while Lauren (she/her) chats with friend of the pod Brooke Monaghan, a coach to entrepreneurs, writer, and host of the podcast Transcend Your Dichotomy.You might remember Brooke from Episode 7, where we chatted about letting go of the “shoulds” that we’re taught as business owners (and humans in general). We take this idea even further in this new conversation, because Brooke is truly living her message of building a sustainable, aligned business as she transitions to the next phase of her work coaching entrepreneurs in a few di...2021-10-271h 02The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastMantra & Chanting with Melissa ShahThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 242: Mantra & Chanting with Melissa Shah   Description: As a white yoga practitioner who may have trouble with Sanskrit pronunciations, you may have wondered how to approach using mantra in your practice. You may have wondered - What if I can't pronounce the words correctly? Does pronunciation matter? When is it acceptable to use mantra or Sanskrit chants in my classes? Melissa Shah has answers to these questions and more.   Melissa works to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, and mantra, wh...2021-10-1851 minThe Unapologetic EntrepreneurThe Unapologetic EntrepreneurEp. 118: Accessible Marketing - with Tristan KatzWant to make sure that your marketing is accessible for others? It’s covered in this episode. Want marketing to feel more accessible for you? That’s also covered in this episode! My guest Tristan Katz teaches me (and you) so much in this episode so get your notes ready because it’s a good one! And be sure to grab all the resources in the show notes at amandamckinney.com/podcast 2021-10-1854 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INRadical Imagination with Avery KalapaIn this episode of ALL THE F*CK IN, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) are joined by Avery Janeczek Kalapa (they/them), a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) who also holds certifications and degrees as an ERYT500, YACEP, and BFA. Avery has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching full time since 2004. They are a community weaver, radiance advocate, and teach joyful, challenging, affirming yoga with a focus on stability, that centers queers, trans folks, nonconformists, and change makers.Tune in to hear us talk about…How Avery’s path led them to d...2021-10-131h 01ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INLearning & Shining Together with Asami MartensIt’s hard not to smile when Asami Martens (she/her) is around. As a yoga educator/mentor, founder of Our Colourful Yoga, and human who’s lived on three different continents, Asami brings her unique experiences forward to remind others how limitless their own potential truly is.Tune in to hear Asami chat with Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) about…Her experience with moving from Japan to Canada at 16 years oldHow the practice of yoga helped her connect to her emotions in a different wayHer ex...2021-09-2900 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INInclusion & Affirmation with Maygen NicholsonTristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) were so happy to share space with Maygen Nicholson (they/she) in this episode of ALL THE F*CK IN. Maygen is dedicated to helping liberate hearts and minds free of biases and beliefs that inevitably hold us back from our true, authentic selves. They particularly focus on issues related to their 2SLGBTQIA+ family, through facilitating spaces that focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and validation education with an intersectional lens, all while remaining rooted in wellness. Tune in to hear us talk about…How Maygen’s path as a...2021-09-151h 03ALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INRadical Care and Transformative Grief with Tristan & Lauren (Season 2 Premiere)We’re back! In the Season 2 premiere, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) catch up on what we’ve experienced during the break, including major losses, new apartments, big celebrations, and transitions in the work we’re each doing.Tune in to hear us talk about…How we were each challenged to lean on radical self-care over the summer in unexpected waysTristan’s experience with losing a dear friend and their practice of letting grief unfoldNew ways that we’re showing up for our work right now and what...2021-09-0155 minThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastFive Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 1]The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 232: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 1]   Description: Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to creating content for your yoga business? Maybe you feel like you don’t know what to post, or how to share about your unique yoga offering. In this 5-part mini-training, Shannon Crow walks us through a 5 step process to create effective content.   Content is anything that you are creating or sharing to build your business. There are several different types of content that you...2021-08-0920 minThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastConscious Marketing with Tristan KatzThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 231: Conscious Marketing with Tristan Katz   Description: More and more yoga teachers are digging into how to take their yoga off the mat and continue anti-oppression and social justice work in the world. But how can you reflect this in your marketing, and do it in a way that is genuine and authentic? Tristan Katz has some insights about how to be more conscious in your marketing as a yoga teacher.   Tristan Katz is a writer, educator, and digital strategist who offers business an...2021-08-0258 minThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastThe Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastAnti-Oppression Yoga with Pooja ViraniThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 230: Anti-Oppression Yoga with Pooja Virani   Description: The term “anti-oppression” can make some of us feel uncomfortable, and we may want to shy away from talking about it, but that is exactly what makes this such an important conversation. This is part of the work of bringing our yoga into our lives and the world, and Pooja Virani has some insights about anti-oppression yoga.   Pooja Virani is a Pain-Free Movement Specialist and Social Justice Consultant on a mission to spread joy, foster equality, and he...2021-07-261h 01Finding RefugeFinding RefugeWhat Needs to Heal?What an amazing first season of Finding Refuge!!Thank you to all who listened, reached out, shared episodes, and went into their hearts to create a pathway for healing. This episode is quite late. I wasn’t quite sure how to end Season 1. My friend and comrade, Tristan Katz, agreed to have a conversation with me about what’s been on my mind lately. This is a juicy conversation, and I hope you gain something from listening to it. I hope it stirs something in your heart and soul. I hope it resonates deeply with you. ...2021-05-2842 minFinding RefugeFinding RefugeWhat Needs to Heal?What an amazing first season of Finding Refuge!!Thank you to all who listened, reached out, shared episodes, and went into their hearts to create a pathway for healing. This episode is quite late. I wasn’t quite sure how to end Season 1. My friend and comrade, Tristan Katz, agreed to have a conversation with me about what’s been on my mind lately. This is a juicy conversation, and I hope you gain something from listening to it. I hope it stirs something in your heart and soul. I hope it resonates deeply with...2021-05-2842 minALL THE F*CK INALL THE F*CK INSeason 1 Finale: Checking in with Tristan & LaurenOn the season one finale, Tristan (they/them) and Lauren (she/her) have a candid check-in about how they’re each doing in their work and personal lives as they prepare for a break before season two.Tune in to hear us talk about…-Burn-out and boundaries-Why the current systems shouldn’t be AND don’t need to be the way they are-Where our whiteness shows up-Navigating transphobia and misogyny -Mental health in late-stage capitalism-What we’re looking forward to...2021-04-2444 minHow To Protect The OceanHow To Protect The OceanBlue Nature Alliance To Help Protect 5% of Global Oceans with Laure KatzA major partnership launched today has a goal of protecting 18 million square kilometers around the world. The partnership is called the Blue Nature Alliance and its goal is to team up with communities in Fiji, Antarctica's Southern Ocean, and Tristan da Cunha. The Blue Nature Alliance is a collaboration led by Conservation International, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Global Environment Facility, Minderoo Foundation, and the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. These are huge organizations with the resources to help communities establish and manage Marine Protected Areas.  Visit the website below for more information: https://www.b...2021-04-2131 minAccessible Yoga PodcastAccessible Yoga Podcast038. Addressing Transphobia and Creating Affirming SpacesIn Episode 38 Amber Karnes sits down with Tristan Katz and Maygen Nicholson to address a few common transphobic talking points and discuss how we can support our trans and gender expansive community members. Tristan and Maygen are both educators who focus on LGBTQ+ awareness, advocacy, and wellness at the center of their work. In this interview, Tristan and Maygen discuss gender identity, why we should all be invested in dismantling the gender binary, and why representation matters. They debunk many commonly held, harmful narratives about trans and gender non-conforming folks, and talk about action steps for learning and beyond...2021-04-141h 09