instagram live interview series

Meet Amy Nobile the creator @love.amy.nyc who’s holistic dating approach focuses on being authentically you! Amy definitely has the secret code to dating apps and understands the needs of her diversified client base by being an incredible listener and advocate for each client she interfaces with. And, as Amy and I chatted “we all have an energy, vibe, and frequency which is uniquely our own. ”We definitely shared the universe connection and the focus on mental health as it applies to the dating apps, finding Mr.or Mrs.Right and being open and honest about past relationships, sexual assault, or other forms of trauma.

Meet Maria Harrison @infinitelyyoucoaching who is changing the trajectory of mental health “by building people up and giving them confidence as a hypnotherapist coach, C.HY+PNLP.

After experiencing her own journey with postpartum she decided to leave her teaching profession and connect to a community that understood her personal experience and could give her the tools to navigate her life accordingly. That is why she decided to become a hypnotherapist and has the ability to seamlessly validate her clients and understands their desire to self love.

Meet Emily&Jenny @waldosrescue, a non-profit org that began September 2020, to foster+ adopt dogs, and now a few cats too , NYC .

Kooper and I were so excited to meet this dynamic duo whose passion and love for dogs was extremely contagious ! Their love of these animals has made many humans very happy by the response on this IG LIVE !

Meet Andrea Donsky creative @wearemorphus who’s brand is supporting women and LGBTQ+communities with the unspoken topic of menopause.

As a nutritionist and menopause advocate she is educating and advocating to never feel alone with the plethora of symptoms that affect your body during this space of your life. As Andrea mentioned “be gentle on yourself” and understand that what your feeling during this phase of your life, is normal. Taking a new perspective of mind+body along with better nutritional choices will enhance a better you!

Meet creative Dena T who is the digital creative @empower2heal and One World Empowered brand .

Her vision and personal experience with post partum led her to a trajectory of changing maternal mental health with a community of women who support one another with her parental workshop and mama club. As Dena and I agreed, women’s health at every stage is not addressed properly due to lacking education and resources. All communities and different cultures are affected by postpartum and should be equally represented and supported.

Jason is the creator of Evolution of Brand podcast who exudes positivity and passion as a digital creator and inspirational confidence coach. Undoubtedly, Jason’s dynamic personality and core is the secret to his positive spin on life that others clearly want to emulate. His quick wit and great personality of warmth and caring is the secret sauce to positive mental health.

Anne is the creator and owner of @calamuciphoto .

As a photographer she had the vision to begin a stance on hate and created a photo series called Win With Love. It was

her response to #stopasianhate and a new hashtag #winwithlove.

Meet the creator @thewonderingmindpodcast who began her podcast journey February 9, 2020 after dealing with a tumultuous breakup. What Emily realized by this situation is that she was not taking care of herself and that she needed the support of therapy to continue to cathartically heal. That in turn, was the launch of her podcast and platform, which now supports a community of active listeners.

CEO of The Butterfly Experience, is a powerhouse of optimism as a certified wellness coach, and entrepreneur of mental health products that reflect positivity and happiness.

CEO @wheelempowercoaching is changing the trajectory of disabilities and mental health with her powerful voice and advocacy of inspiration! Our convo highlighted the need for education in the primary years to eradicate the stigmas associated with disabilities and rid the norms that society places on them.

Make Good Together creative, who’s brand inception was to shine the spotlight on others who are making a difference in the world we live in. Beginning in 2020, she has continued to connect communities together and unite voices of positivity and inspiration! The Make Good Tribe Pledge, can be self nominated or by others with one commonality, to highlight the incredible things you’re doing with your brand and community.

According to my UK bestie Ife Thomas, who’s brand as a positivity coach, speaker, writer, and future philanthropist, our words and thoughts are extremely powerful, and we should be very mindful and take note to parse accordingly.

Empowering women and creating a tribe and community are Orna Gonzales, creator of Bellydancebliss, mission in life. After loosing her father she decided to give homage and create a belly dancing platform that would include movement and inclusivity to all who participated. Having a dance background, she pivoted the brand and shined her bright light of positivity to a community and tribe that connected to her. Being apart of her brand is completely transparent and transformational to all members.

Taking risks are Angelica Goncalves, creator of A Little Bit of Everything With Me, motive to living her life fully. Launching her podcast in 2019, she began the platform that now has 650 episodes,20 platforms, and is heard in 94 countries. Angelica believes that having a disability like dyslexia has given her the self motivation to continue taking risks with her successful podcast and on line shop , All Very Good, which is now diversified to a few brick and mortar consignment shops in Toronto.

Meet Shira + Michael, they are the creators @nightcapit, whose brand social mission is to eradicate drink spiking in social situations. As seen on ABC shark tank, their brand is inclusive and connects to all communities that may encounter a situation of drink spiking.

Amanda Young, creator of Sunshine and Rainbow podcast has shined the light on her bipolar depression with her candid banter and the need to rid the stigmas of mental health. As an author, advocate, and mom to be she elicits her inner core of strength from her love and devotion of animals. By utilizing this passion, she has been able to morph and cultivate into her “super power.”

Alec Sutherland, has definitely found his why as the marketing director @fluidebeauty because of his intuitively exceptional demeanor. As a creative, an active participant of the queer community, he has the capacity to understand and validate the varied customer base.

Thank you Erin for bringing your lens of light as a creative to the beautiful world you create with photography. Innately your passion for your craft illuminates with the communities that you attach to and the relationships that you have made!

Clearly Julia Loggins has defined her why in this heart warming chat bout gut health. Undoubtedly, her personal journey and her 40years of experience as a hydrotherapist has given her this gift of understanding and validating others. Her empathetic approach and beautiful soul continues to connect to her community through her newest book “Revolutionary Beauty”, which discusses the nature of not only looking beautiful, but feeling it too!

Loved chatting with Ash Saint who is an incredible muralist + illustrator + creator and has collaborations @honeygrow @puma

Her seamless lines + beautiful palates are exceptional! So excited for her next venture as a tattoo artist, and admire her current venture as an apprentice. Ash expresses herself through art and it is apparent that her talent is definitely exceptional in the many facets she creates.

What a thought provoking and educational conversation about CBD with Rene & Jonathan of mindset wellness.

The dynamic duo started their brand during the pandemic after Jonathan suffered with anxiety for many years.

His savvy business sense of starting in the music industry, having retail stores like mixology gave him the fortitude to start this incredible brand.

Thank you Orly for being an innovative + incredible innovator of blends by Orly!

Your magical gluten free flours are the secret for the best gluten free bagel on the planet! Modern Bread & Bagel and Thyme &Tonic offer the most unique menus that cater to gluten free, Kosher, and vegan options.

Your passion + love for your customers + community is quite admirable and beautiful! Working through a pandemic is and continues to be challenging yet your extreme optimism is definitely contagious!

Thank you Cindy for your platform of supporting women + all communities with martial arts + empowerment of strength + resiliency! Defending oneself goes well beyond the physical mat, it’s the inner voice + strength that we need to find within ourselves and others.

Thank you Remy for speaking your truth on sexuality + self pleasure! Your humor+ genuineness is contagious and you definitely have the ability to make others laugh + cry while exploring topics like orgasms with your How Cum Podcast. Appreciated your candidness regarding your mental health and strategies you use to support yourself.

Thank you Justin for you’re incredible passion + delectable healthy food choices, like stir fry, salads, smoothies, and honey bar. The dedication to detail in carpentry + music + art in the 26 stores is remarkable. Your connection to community + local artists is quite admirable and definitely differentiates your brand from the others. As a creative + leader you’re undoubtedly doing it all right! Looking forward to future conversations + the expansion of your many stores.

Thanks Nadine for your incredible holistic approach and vast knowledge on the world of fine chocolate and the experience one should savor while eating this delectable treat! Loving your reference that chocolate is healthy and should be implemented into ones diet due to its many health benefits such as dopamine, which of course has the magic of making us all feel wonderful and relaxed. It can ease anxiety and bring joy because of its chemical compound!

The voice of Jimmy Neutron and so many incredible voices, meet Debi Derryberry. Thank you Debi for honoring us with this incredible chat about positivity and sticking to what makes you happy! The voices you have created have touched the hearts of many and continue to make smiles and laugher in these crazy moments of time. Your love of music, books, and animals is beautiful!

Thanks Jaime for sharing your dedication + passion + advocacy for mental health to the communities of New Jersey! Your wisdom + commitment of positivity + strength is incredibly admirable! Loved chatting IG Live and looking to future collaborations + supporting your team!💗

🌸Thank you @tinah.ogalo for your inspirational conversation + great career advice! Your positivity + insight is illuminating thinking you should create a inyourtwentys meet up, and of course I’ll be there to support! Continue to manifest your journey, look out Ryan Seacrest!! Tinah is in the house!

Thank you Aro for sharing your exceptional talent as a singer songwriter + pianist! Your journey of honesty + bravery + dedication + independence is apparent as you are now achieving your dream!

Thank you Brianna for your incredible altruism + for supporting these wonderful and talented women artisans of Indonesia with Banda Bags! Your decision + vision + women empowerment has connected + supported their communities + families w a sense of pride + passion! Evidently, the universe has placed you exactly where you belong!

Thank you Chandra for sharing the Trinidadian + Cambodian + American food + culture + embracing a safe space all communities in Park Slope Brooklyn! Your ability to embrace women businesses + empowering others with positivity + energy is incredible!

Thanks Dylan for sharing your musical + comedy + exceptional talent + inquisitiveness + groundedness + on this crazy Black Friday afternoon! Your energy + openness to various communities is beautiful + heart warming! Congratulations on your many accomplishments + New York Times-NY Post. Undoubtedly, you’re path is brightly lit! Look out SNL.

Thanks💗Jillian,Alyssa,Brooke, Tarah, Arery, + Kaitlyn for sharing the winter specials

🥶@playabowls Winter Menu Deats:

❄️Avalanche bowl with coconut base + spirulina

❄️ Ginger bread smoothie + CFTH bowl + stupid cupid base

Thanks, Liani for an incredible chat on your passion + creativity + vision with your characters in Ski Weekend and the YA genre. Your energy is illuminating + the universe is definitely supporting + cheering you on! Can’t wait to see your next projects, including the movie premiere + tv series + next book on teenage bullying which will hit a chord with me + many!

Thanks Jenna for sweetening the gluten free community with your culinary confections+ wonderful + scrumptiously delightful + succulent baked goods! You are definitely living your why through the insanity of the pandemic + being a great example of women business empowerment + giving strength to your employees+ community during the year of the pandemic!

Thank you Evan for being a shining star that touches the countless music souls around you! Your incredible wisdom + passion + genuineness is compelling! You definitely have found your why and shine the light + support to the artists round you! Loved chatting + sharing the same frequency!

🍕Thank you Miriam for sharing a slice of yourself, honoring your mom, community, + women business owners with your extreme optimism + beautiful soul! We appreciate you being so candid about your mental health journey and grief process.

Thank you Christian for your incredible authenticity + immense talent + humbleness! Your connection to community + mental health + speaking your truth is the why of your lyrics + magnetic force that define you!

Thank you Matt for inspiring, motivating, + sharing your love and musical talent as a singer songwriter! Your passion is so transparent as you heal+ connect + illuminate the massive fan base who want to connect and emulate you!! Thank you for the serenade!

Thanks Sue for strengthening our inner core with your incredible vision+ +mindset+ optimism for Pilates! You definitely are an inspiration to your family+ community+ the many organizations that you’ve touched!

Thank you Caitlin+Jen for your voices on the topic of sexual assault. Last April you participated in our sexual assault webinar that shared many voices of survivors and professional platforms that want to eradicate the stigmas of sexual assault.

Thank you Carlos for elevating us with your extreme passion + vibe + charisma + overwhelming optimism & connection to mental health! Music is the soul and each of us spins it so uniquely! Your devotion to the Latin community & the the millions of fans you have touched are grateful for YOU!

Thank you Normanda for your insightful advice on embracing transitions in life + empty nest +navigating with positivity + laughter & lots of love! Life can have shit but as Normanda stated beautiful flowers are what flourishes!

Thant you Eric for your exuding passion, optimism, and incredible charisma that defines your brand and the various entities you curate! Ocean City, NJ is fortunate to have you apart of their artistic community and the many local businesses that you’ve touched!

I ❤️tea! what bout you? look you can still enjoy your coffee but tea is bout kicking back w a pot or cup and becoming mindful of your day!

Chatting w Jessica who’s calm and chill vibe made this experience every so cool as we chatted tea, community, website , book club and the many restaurants + stores that carry her product.

Chef Daniel Orr is a culinary wizard bringing the farm ambience +incredible farm freshness to his mouth watering cuisine in Bloomington Indiana!

Daniel brings his impeccable knowledge of cuisines of the world. and partners it w local farms to create mind blowing creations!

And, as Daniel and I both agreed taking time for mental health is an integral part of running a successful business!

Thanks Brayden for chatting bout the cool vibes of Graduate hotel which are located in various college towns round the 30 USA+2 in the UK. The aesthetics of the graduate are reminiscent of college days past with the décor and ambience which draws many. Their 4 star service is impeccable + have a niche with their clientele and community.

Thanks Lauren for chatting bout your business + your personal journey of baking cookies+ connection to Princeton University+ other nearby colleges+ community initiatives. Cookies def make people happy & the variety you have is insane from cookies n cream + matcha + Apple cider + pumpkin + snickerdoodle, to my most fav & Lauren’s the gluten free chocolate chip+ gluten free brownie!

Thanks JPO for sharing yourself+ your passion of art, music, + love of your craft! Your pierces have the capacity to touch, move + illuminate others! ❤️💓🦋🎨

Jamming for Jim is a passion of expertise + devotion! The variety of flavors are quite unique like Habanero Pepper Jam & my fav Blueberry Habanero. His selection is quite diversified with all product grown locally from his farm and he does cater to the vegan + gluten community!

Savory or sweet🥒Justin + I chatted bout his passion for reviewing pickles after loosing his job as a radio talk show host when the pandemic started. Congratulations on sharing your new position @ ESPN! Sports + pickles = Harmony❤️

Don’t you ❤️ jam? In a two part chat Jim exhibits the process of jam making + the natural gluten free + vegan yummy flavors w out that gross sticky of other brands!

Candid & hilarious chat w my besties Ife Thomas + Josette Tkacik bout movement, going through ‘shit” which empowers your next journey + loving & respecting yourself to speak your truth and ❤️oneself

Everyone lovers a great cocktail! Meet Mike one of the creators of Fool Proof who decided during the lockdown of Covid-19, to become innovative by using natural ingredients that make fool proof a unique and delicious mixer. Grab a seat Steve and cookies, Margate, NJ, and you can sample one of the many flavors .

Mike Hauck sticks to his truth and exudes extreme genuine and passion for his brand and employees. His matter of fact nature and disposition is quite evident and is an attribution to the secret sauce of his success and many ventures + brands of olive oil, brick and mortar stores, farmers market, and much more .

Who doesn’t ❤️ a great pickle! Maria Fox of pickle girl has got you covered w the many variations of her incredible pickling along w her certification from Cornell University

Music heals the soul and Conlan definitely defines his purpose w his many artistic gifts, from rapping, acting, barber, and writing music. From his connection to mental health and advocating for post partum, to supporting his son, he can be defined as a SUPER HUMAN!

Loved chatting w Mari a former guest who shares her passion for the arts, has a pod Thirty Flirty and Trying, and openly discusses her battle w auto immune issues, mental health, and dealing w post Covid-19 concerns.

Had fun chatting w Harry though bad internet connection. Will be doing a zoom and will let you know airing time. Thanks everyone for hoping on Instagram Live ! xo

Chatting w Harry @ farmers market Margate, NJ! Check out his many brews and organic smoothies, follow him into the Fall @ Misty Meadows, Palermo NJ.

Lauren and I had a great time chatting bout her individualized and holistic and empathetic approach to nutrition! We spoke that re-entry post pandemic may actually be a positive due to better eating habits. Check out episode 15, she’s def an incredible human that supports many! xo

Laugh + smile and feel our connectivity as we chat bout racism, autism, parenting, empty nest + letting emotions explode in a safe space xoxo

Fantastic chat w Aidan Davis, former guest on pod, chatted bout his new endeavor into non- profit, plunging into new ventures w his partner and opening a new bar on 9th Ave Manhattan+ some candid thoughts on pride.

Lulu from down under, our new Aussie friend and intern chats about Australian cuisine, LGTQ + pride month, + travel while preparing pico w my guacamole 🥑

What a cool and fun chat I had w AJ on a park bench! We chatted bout his platform, positivity, life, and pride month!! Can’t forget bout “the spiritual fly”💛🤍💜❤️💙☀️XO AJ

Fantastic chat w empower 2 heal! Great advice on healing oneself, and mental health strategies!!💛💜

Zane from Positive Vibes Magazine and pod chats bout mental health stigmas, disability inequalities within the LGBTQ+ community, and shares his personal journey w mental health and being apart of LGTQ+ community @positivevibesmag

Join us as we speak w Kristy Daube creator of Peace Pals, sharing and connecting people w real stories 💜@peace_pals

🦋 Helene chats with Aiz’sha Hanna from Yoni and Beyond as we continue the conversation on mental health from today’s collaboration

🧠As a continuum of our May Mental Health Conversations, Advocacy Director Caitlin from @walkwithdignity candidly talks about her experience with depression and anxiety starting in her early teens through entering college.