Today I connected with Mimi Daraa the founder of Maison Palo Santo, a wellness brand rooted in sustainability, sensory healing, and authenticity.
She is an author, speaker, retreat leader, and creator of the Palo Santo Sacred Journey — a transformative experience blending breath, movement, and ritual.
With over a decade of experience working with Palo Santo, Mimi pairs artisan products with intentional practices to help others breathe, reset, and create sacred space.
She hopes to plant just as many seeds of inspiration as she does Palo Santo trees in Ecuador, guiding others to connect to their inner peace, creative power, and purpose.
I love collaborating with Mimi for the last 6 years, and so admire her dedication and constant evolution.
Today I connected with Nya Daley of Soulga. We chatted on her journey of becoming an entrepreneur in the wellness industry and the importance of having space for racialized people.
Nya is a Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Atlanta-based social worker, community builder, yoga facilitator (E-RYT 200, RYT 500), and equity, diversity, and belongingness (EDB) educator.
With over 16 years of experience in the social service sector, Nya has dedicated her career to supporting equity-deserving communities through yoga, mindfulness practices, and community-centered events and training.
She is the founder of Soulga Yoga and Wellness, a collective that nurtures the growth and thriving of racialized wellness entrepreneurs.
Today I connected with Shelby Adina, Founder of Khona Wellness.
Shelby is a dynamic yoga teacher, sound healer, and founder of KHōNA Wellness, known for creating immersive, culturally-rooted wellness experiences that uplift community and celebrate Black joy.
Through her signature events like The Wave and EARTHSTRONG, Shelby invites others to slow down, reconnect with their senses, and live expansively.
Shelby shared the importance of filling her cup by going outside into nature and how it’s needed for holistic practitioners.
Instagram: @shelbyadina
Today I connected with Tamara Lucas, CEO of My Panda.
Tamara Lucas is a founder and community-builder passionate about solving the everyday challenges working parents and professionals face.
As the CEO of My Panda, she brings together her background in entrepreneurship, leadership, and social impact to create innovative solutions that reduce overwhelm and free up time.
A single mom herself, Tamara deeply understands the mental load of balancing career, family, and personal life, and channels that experience into building a company designed to support others in the same position.
Number 1 task people ask for?? Helping with laundry!
Today I connected with Nasim Fluker Founder + CEO of The Tenth Club based in Atlanta.
The Tenth is a membership community for intellectually curious people to gather, grow, and build.
At her core, Nasim is a community builder. Through her work, she has cultivated a thriving ecosystem centered on enriching conversations, cultural exploration, and authentic connections.
Nasim is such a beacon of light in the community world and it was such a pleasure getting to know her better.
@nasimfluker
@thetenth.club
Today I connected with Mehrnush Saadat Owner of Soberish. She's a serial entrepreneur, real estate attorney, and now a non-alcoholic functional bottle shop visionary.
And let me tell you her shop is GORGEOUS. Beautifully curated with the best of the best NA drinks and goodies.
We chatted on her being an entrepreneur from the get go and the lessons she has learned and continues to grow from.
Bringing plant medicine to the forefront of holistic living in Atlanta.. and beyond?
Today I connected with Christina Trifero, psychic medium energy healer & spiritual strategist.
Christina shared some great nuggets on what she does and how everyone has intuition. Some just need a bit of support to find it or hear it!
Being vulnerable as an entrepreneur.
"helping people to connect to their own intuition", lights her up.
Website: www.spiritual-curiosity.com
Today I chatted with Christa Russie, Pharm D, Owner of Canopy Wellness. Christa Russie is a licensed pharmacist, functional medicine consultant and registered yoga teacher.
We connected on the importance of a holistic apprach when it comes to health and well-being. She shared great info on the "in between" and its importance such as what we heat our food in and how restful our sleep is.
Through her practice, Canopy Wellness she helps clients take charge of their health by uncovering root causes of GI conditions, hormonal imbalances, fatigue and more.
Christa blends the science of functional medicine with mind-body practices to create holistic, practical strategies that support real life transformation.
Instagram: canopy_wellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanopyWellnessAtl
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christa-russie
Today I connected with PT, pelvic floor expert Dr. Angelica Whaley. We met because I needed her! And I have learned so much from her even before this interview.
Angelica is extremely passionate about women's health and it's so exciting to hear her next chapter of her journey to become an integrative women’s health coach in service of disenfranchised minority women. She currently works at The Pelvis Pro in Inman Park.
"She is a life longer learner which allows her to serve even the most complex of clients comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care."
IG @ angee_licaa
Today I connected with Margot Witteveen Margot Witteveen the co-owner of Perfectly Portioned Wellness a virtual private practice who help midlife women navigate from peri to post menopause.
This is not just a buzz word or something that is trending, this is the real deal! The menopausal journey is no joke and thankfully people like Margot are here to support us.
She's more than a dietician she's a business owner and takes the business part seriously. Listen in on some great tips she implements for her thriving business.
Website: https://www.perfectlyportionedwellness.com/
Today I connected with Julia LeRoy she's passionate about cooking and living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
I loved learning more about her journey to being a personal chef and running her own food and wellness site.
"I believe in creating meaningful change in our communities. I currently serve on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Food International as chapter co-chair."
Website: everydayalchemy.com.
Today I connected with Melinda Lee Schmitt, an empowerment coach and author of the debut memoir, Rebel Hugger. We chatted about connection and how sometimes what we want to give others is exactly what we need ourselves.
We shared one of our favorite tools for "settling" putting our hands on our heart, and taking a long deep breath. Hope you join us for it!
Melinda's memoir Rebel Hugger tells the story of Melinda’s first hug journey, complete with the soul-rocking questions that followed, and a second journey that would take her cross-country to hug and stay with strangers.
We giggled a bit and it was such a pleasure to get to know her better, it even made me ask her to grab tea soon!
Website: https://melindaleeschmitt.com/
Today I connected with Caitlin Nisos a life and leadership coach, facilitator, and co-founder of the Aliveness Collective.
We recently met at The LOLA and became fast friends. Caitlin is passionate and speaks on her journey and the lessons she continues to learn as an entrepreneur and coach.
With reverence for both the beauty and ache of being alive, Caitlin helps people lay down their masks, cultivate authentic self-respect and self-belief, and start racking up more “well-lived” days.
Her work centers around courageous inquiry, radical permission, and deep compassion.
Website : https://www.alivenesscollective.com/
In this episode I connected with Elizabeth O'Brien a psychotherapist, feminist business coach, and longtime advocate for women’s well-being and leadership.
She supports women at the intersection of healing, strategy, and entrepreneurship—through her work as a speaker, trainer, and founder of The Shift Shop. Whether she's guiding clients through nervous system-aligned marketing or offering therapeutic tools like the Centering YOU card deck.
We chatted on boundaries, requirements and non negotiable, including how to prevent burn out which she faced and sees often with her clients.
IG:@theshift.shop
In this episode, Anna Cable shares her journey to finding work that doesn’t just check the boxes—it lights her up from the inside out. We explore what it means to align your head, heart, and soul in your career, and how Anna has shaped a life and business that honors both her purpose and her people. For Anna, success includes the freedom to be present with family near and far—and she’s created space for that without sacrificing her mission. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about redefining fulfillment, honoring your values, and building a life that feels as good as it looks.
Today I chatted with Catherine Lee and Lauren Lee, Co-Founders of Semaine Health, identical twins with endometriosis who took their own personal "mess" and turned it into their message. With the help of Lauren's husband Matt, a bio genius they started their supplement company. We chatted on the importance of balance and how everyone has a different path for their anti-inflammatory journey. We are honored to be gifting their products to our guests of Harmony Through Menopause, and the start of a beautiful relationship supporting as many women possible!
How can they reach you?
@semainehealth
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Today I connected with Rebecca Kastin, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and owner of Radiant Wellness. We chatted about the importance of food for well-being, especially during menopause. Rebecca shares her relationship with food and the transition she has made over the last 10 years personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur Rebecca acknowledges the struggle with finding balance, but also the importance of non-negotiables.
How can they reach you?
@rebeccakastin
Today I chatted with Elizabeth Scheer a posture & mobility specialist with 27 year background in massage therapy & 14 years yoga, 500hr certified, with a focus on trauma conscious.
Elizabeth has turned her grief and physical pain journey into a practice she is offering to the world. By teaching people tools for better posture and mobility she isn't just helping them physically but mentally and emotionally too.
As one of our facilitators for Harmony Through Menopause Elizabeth with share pelvic floor and mobility exercises that can be applied at home during any part of your life.
Today I chatted with Valeria Espinosa, Menopause Health Coach. Valeria's own journey through and early menopause sent her on a journey to being a life/ health coach and focuses on supporting women through the transition.
"In this new stage of my life as a woman, it has been vitally important to implement in myself the knowledge that I acquired in my two certifications, because I have been able to see how my body responds positively to alternative therapies, my discomfort little by little is decreasing and! Some have completely disappeared! I was able to see what Joshua Rosenthal, founder of IIN, mentions in his lectures: Our bodies can heal themselves when given half the chance to do so.
Website: https://www.valeriaespinosa.com/
IG: @valeria_coachmenopausia
Today I am chatting with Donna Harpaz, Owner of Leafline Acupuncture and Herbs.
Leafline [lēf, līn] noun:
1. A natural remedy regarded as indispensable for the maintenance and preservation of life.
Donna received her Masters of Acupuncture degree from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR where she graduated with honors. She is certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed by the Florida Department of Health as a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified Chinese herbalist.
After spending a year interning in different clinical settings throughout Oregon, she moved here to Florida in the fall of 2015 to start practicing and be closer to her family.
website: https://www.leaflineacupuncture.com/
IG @ leaflineacupuncture