Amber Rae—bestselling author, motivational speaker, and creative force—sits down with Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose for an unfiltered conversation on self-discovery, emotional truth, and the power of courage.
From an unconventional upbringing to her viral writing success, Amber shares how creativity, honesty, and writing have been central to her personal growth and her mission to help others unlock their potential.
They discuss the process of writing her memoir Loveable: One Woman’s Path from Good to Free, the challenges and revelations of motherhood, and the importance of choosing wonder over worry. Amber reflects on the crossroads we face in life—between comfort and truth, validation and self-love—and why healing so often happens in relationship, not in isolation.
If you’re navigating life transitions, building a creative practice, or seeking a deeper connection to your own emotional truth, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and the reminder that authenticity is the foundation of lasting growth.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 The Gift of Unconventionality
02:14 The Journey of Self-Discovery
06:30 Writing as a Tool for Processing
10:52 Choosing Wonder Over Worry
14:31 Embracing Vulnerability in Public Speaking
17:54 Lessons from a Bold Mother
20:41 Unlocking Potential in Others
22:13 Navigating Childhood and Emotional Challenges
23:44 The Awakening: Meeting a Soulmate
31:21 Crossroads: Choosing Between Comfort and Truth
34:12 Earning Love: The Quest for Validation
37:31 The Courage to Write: Honesty in Memoir
40:45 Embracing New Identities: Motherhood and Marriage
Guest Info
Amber Rae — bestselling author + motivational speaker
Website: amberrae.com
Ambers Memoir: Loveable
Instagram: @heyamberrae
Host Info
Trinity Rose — CCO of Rituel | Integrative Business Strategist
Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com
Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with Andrea Foster—a certified regenerative health practitioner and founder of Casa Duende Wellness—for an inspiring conversation about creating deep, cellular-level healing and energy-aligned environments. Andrea shares how her path led from a fashion background to regenerative wellness, ignited by her experiences in motherhood and personal transformation. Together, they explore the power of intuition in health decisions, crafting sacred healing spaces, and how regenerative techniques can support both personal and community resilience.Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Introduction & Early Years in Art and Fashion02:00 Pivot into Regenerative Health10:30 Core Principles of Regenerative Wellness20:15 Stories of Healing & Client Transformation35:00 Innovations in Sacred-Space Design & EEQube ModalitiesGuest InfoAndrea Foster — certified regenerative health practitioner and founder of Casa Duende Wellness, specializing in deep cellular healing protocols. Website: casaduendewellness.comInstagram: @casaduendewellness Host InfoTrinity Rose — Brand Builder + Integrative Business StrategistWebsite: illumeconsultingstudio.comInstagram: @illumeconsultingstudio
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with Tracy Kristine—founder, content creator, and herbalist—for a grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, burnout, and the role of intuition in business. Tracy shares her experience navigating business partnerships, building a successful e-commerce business during the height of COVID, and finding her way back to alignment through herbalism, Human Design, and self-discovery. Together, they explore the risks of scaling quickly, the power of gut instinct, and what it takes to rebuild a business that reflects your energy and values.
Time Stamps
00:00 The Journey to Freedom and Risk
02:50 Navigating Business Partnerships and Intuition
05:55 The Evolution of a Crystal Business
08:56 Understanding Human Design and Personal Energy
11:43 The Impact of Intuition on Business Decisions
15:01 The Challenges of Business Partnerships
18:01 The Importance of Listening to Your Gut
20:57 The Shift to E-commerce During COVID
23:39 Sourcing Crystals and Ethical Considerations
26:55 Communicating with Plants and Crystals
29:51 The Power of Guided Meditations
32:42 Burnout and the Path to Alignment
Guest Info:
Tracy Christine — founder, content creator, herbalist, and intuitive entrepreneur
Website: echozcrystals.com
Instagram: @tracy__kristine + @echozcrystals
Host Info
Trinity Rose — Brand Builder + Integrative Business Strategist
Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com
Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with Shannon Kim—hypnotherapist, herbalist, and founder of Self Love Tea—for an intimate conversation about the layered journey of self-love and personal growth. Shannon shares her powerful story of identity and healing, from being found on the streets of Korea as a baby to guiding others in reclaiming their own inner wisdom. Together, they explore energetic communication in relationships, the truth behind attachment styles, and why shadow work is essential for living authentically. This conversation redefines success through the lens of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and radical presence.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Self-Love
02:18 Defining Success: A Personal Journey
05:06 Understanding Patterns and Relationships
10:47 Navigating Attachment Styles
13:40 The Power of Energetic Communication
18:00 Mindfulness and Triggers
23:10 Intuition and Claire Cognizance
28:04 Energy Dynamics in Relationships
32:06 The Importance of Shadow Work
35:17 Hypnotherapy: Myths and Realities
Guest Info
Shannon Kim — hypnotherapist, herbalist, and founder of Self Love Tea
Website: selflovebyshannonkim.com
Instagram: @selflovebyshannonkim
Host Info
Trinity Rose — Brand Builder + Integrative Business Strategist
Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com
Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose continues her conversation with Eve Gaines, co-creator of Rituel Retreats, exploring the realities of building a wellness hospitality business in uncertain times. Together, they reflect on the alchemy of entrepreneurship—navigating the early days of launching a retreat space during COVID-19, balancing generosity with sustainability, and learning how boundaries and self-worth shape both leadership and longevity. This is a conversation about redefining success, honoring women’s work, and trusting the creative process as a form of transformation.
Time Stamps
00:00 The Power of Openness and Surrender
03:09 Building a Vision: The Early Days of Rituel
10:45 Navigating Business During COVID-19
16:29 Balancing Generosity and Sustainability in Business
22:09 Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Women’s Work
25:32 Defining Personal Success and Transformation
Guest info:
Eve Gaines — creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Rituel Retreats, a wellness space rooted in healing, collaboration, and connection to land.
Website: rituelretreats.com
Instagram: @rituelretreats
Additional Links:
Field Notes: https://rituelretreats.com/field-notes-journal
Rituel's Atelier: https://rituelretreats.com/atelier
Trinity's 1:1 Container: https://illumeconsultingstudio.com/container
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with Eve Gaines—founder of Ritual Retreats, for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, place, and building something sacred from the ground up. Together, they trace the nonlinear evolution of Eve’s path—from early explorations in anthropology and cultural influence, to creative partnership, parenthood, and the founding vision behind a wellness sanctuary nestled in the Topanga mountains. They explore how love, intuition, and resilience have shaped the Ritual Retreats story—and what it really means to hold vision through uncertainty, especially when building a values-aligned business rooted in trust, healing, and home.
Time Stamps
00:00 The Journey Begins: Listening to the Universe
03:01 Building Ritual Retreats: A Creative Collaboration
06:02 Love and Partnership: The Story of Eve and Glenn
12:08 Cultural Influences: The Path to Anthropology
17:59 Finding Home: The Move to California
23:58 Creating a Life Together: Parenthood and New Beginnings
30:01 The Magic of Topanga Canyon: A New Chapter
31:50 Finding a New Home and Redefining Possibilities
33:53 Exploring the Vision for Wellness
38:04 The Journey to Purchasing Land
46:04 Navigating Challenges in Home Ownership
53:58 The Decision to Keep the Property
Guest Info
Eve Gaines — is the founder of Rituel Retreats, a wellness space rooted in healing, collaboration, and connection to land.
Website: rituelretreats.com
Instagram: @rituellife
Host Notes:
Trinity Rose - Integrative Strategist + Creative Director
Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com
Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio
Course: illumeconsultingstudio.com/embodied-branding
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with Ali Ofstedal—evolutionary astrologer, quantum healer, and host of the podcast Soul Archeology—for a deep conversation about navigating transformation, trusting intuition, and building a business rooted in authentic self-expression. They explore how astrology illuminates subconscious patterns, how risk-taking and personal growth fuel business expansion, and why fulfillment—not just metrics—defines true success. Together, they unpack reclaiming independence, flourishing during uncertainty, and how mentorship, online courses, and new business offerings can foster sustainable growth without burnout.
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 Embracing Risk and Transformation
02:04 Navigating Control and Uncertainty
04:28 The Journey of Self-Discovery
10:01 Astrology and Personal Awakening
16:46 Healing Through Somatic Practices
22:19 Reclaiming Power and Independence
28:58 Finding Home in Topanga
32:05 Navigating Change: Moving to Topanga During COVID
33:10 Flourishing in Isolation: Business Growth During the Pandemic
34:41 Trusting Intuition: Overcoming Challenges in Business
36:29 The Journey of Self-Expression: Starting a Podcast
37:39 Balancing Intuition and Expertise in Business
39:15 Harnessing Intuition: The Courage to Follow Your Gut
42:54 Embracing Risk: A New Perspective on Taking Chances
51:26 Defining Success: Fulfillment Over Metrics
52:43 Expanding Offerings: New Courses and Accessibility
Guest Info
Ali Ofstedal — evolutionary astrologer, quantum healer, and host of the Soul Archeology podcast.
Website: aliofstedal.com
Podcast: Soul Archeology (available on Spotify + Apple Podcasts)
Instagram: @aliofstedal
Launch-Week Giveaway
Winner receives
• Palermo Repair Body Oil (by Palermo Body)
• Rituel hand-poured candle
• Self Love Tea by Shannon Kim
• The Body Tool by De La Heart
• An original Frances Tulk-Hart print
• Trinity’s on-demand Embodied Branding course (illumeconsultingstudio.com/embodied-branding)
How to enter
Giveaway closes May 16 — winner announced in Episode 4.
P.S. Giveaway prizes ship within the U.S. only.
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with founder and entrepreneur Jessica Morelli of Palermo Body to explore the resilience, risks, and rewards of building a wellness-driven brand from the ground up. They dive into the non-linear realities of entrepreneurship, balancing intuition with analysis, maintaining core values while scaling, and redefining personal success beyond financial milestones. Together, they unpack the lessons of early-stage fundraising, navigating investment decisions, and the importance of protecting your energy to fuel sustainable business growth without burnout.
Time Stamps
00:00 The Journey of Learning and Resilience
00:51 Introduction to Jessica Morelli and Palermo Body
04:00 Defining Personal Success
11:10 The Art of Risk-Taking
17:15 Balancing Intuition and Analysis
24:31 The Birth of Palermo Body
29:51 Financial Literacy for Creative Entrepreneurs
35:34 Investment Decisions and Growth
39:16 Core Values and Company Ethos
44:05 Defining Success and Growth
49:32 The Challenges of Fundraising
52:50 Finding Freedom in Entrepreneurship
1:01:12 Lessons from the Journey
Guest Info
Jessica Morelli— Founder, Formulator, and CEO of Palermo Body, a skincare brand inspired by natural ingredients, heritage, and holistic well-being.
Website: palermobody.com
Instagram: @palermobody
Launch-Week Giveaway
Winner receives
• Palermo Repair Body Oil (by Palermo Body)
• Rituel hand-poured candle
• Self Love Tea by Shannon Kim
• The Body Tool by De La Heart
• An original Frances Tulk-Hart print
• Trinity’s on-demand Embodied Branding course (illumeconsultingstudio.com/embodied-branding)
How to enter
Giveaway closes May 16 — winner announced in Episode 4.
P.S. Prizes can only be shipped within the United States—thank you for understanding.
Seasoned Business Growth Strategist Trinity Rose sits down with multidisciplinary artist Frances Tulk-Hart—writer, photographer, and illustrator—to trace the winding, risk-woven road of creative entrepreneurship. They explore art-school relationships, the thrill-and-anxiety of the fashion world, motherhood pivots, and the decision to trade the city’s frenzy for nature’s quiet pulse. Together, they unpack how failure fuels creative growth, why saying no sustains authentic artistry, and how success keeps redefining itself with every season.
Timestamps
00:00 Embracing Risk & Courage
06:09 The Journey of Creative Paths
12:07 Art School: Relationships & Opportunities
17:47 Anxiety in the Fashion World
24:05 From Stylist to Photographer
29:56 Motherhood & Relocation
30:17 Finding Home in Nature
33:01 Lifestyle Shifts for Anxiety
34:32 Tech, Attention & Well-Being
36:38 Holistic Artistry
38:11 The Power of Saying No
40:15 Grief, Waves & Creativity
42:32 Redefining Success in a Creative Career
46:03 Overcoming Doubt & Adversity
49:44 Celebrating Connection & Craft
Guest Info
Frances Tulk-Hart — photographer, writer, illustrator, and mother of two.
Clients include: Airbnb, Air France, Barbie, Bergdorf Goodman, Goop, Marc Jacobs, Madewell, Purple Magazine, The Sunday Times Style, The New York Times, Vogue, Warby Parker, and WSJ Magazine.
Website: francestulkhart.com
Contact: studio@francestulkhart.com
Agent: brian@exposureny.com
Instagram: @francestulkhart
Launch-Week Giveaway
Winner receives
• Palermo Repair Body Oil
• Rituel hand-poured candle
• Self Love Tea by Shannon Kim
• The Body Tool by De La Heart
• An original Frances Tulk-Hart print
• Trinity’s on-demand Embodied Branding course (illumeconsultingstudio.com/embodied-branding)
How to enter
Giveaway closes May 16 — winner announced in Episode 4.
P.S. Prizes can only be shipped within the United States—thank you for understanding.
Welcome to The Alchemy of Success with Trinity Rose — a space dedicated to exploring the non-linear and intuitive paths of purpose-driven creators, founders, and entrepreneurs.
Join us as we listen to their whispers of wisdom and often brave, inspiring stories of transformation, resilience, and building sustainable success.
Each episode offers honest conversations about the moments that shape us — the pivots, the resilience, the quiet wins, the bold decisions — and what it really means to grow a business and a life in alignment. Here, vulnerability isn’t just encouraged — it’s celebrated.