Closing the year with one of my all-time favorite conversations with community building Queen, Vesper Ireland.
With experience working alongside fashion & lifestyle brands, Vesper has established and demonstrated skills in creative project management, creative direction for advertising and editorial projects, social positioning, and brand partnerships.
E: vesper@ves-corp.com
"I'm a mother, sister, daughter; a lover of beauty and Earth. By education I am a sociologist, gone visual merchandiser/stylist, currently studying graphic design.
I love to take note of the ordanic beauty in nature and also to make the world more beautiful, whether that is through my visual styling and graphic design work, my mothering, my ways I practice co-living on earth as a yogini.
It is in my nature to think of people collectively and that is something I'm consciously and unconsciously weaving into my work. "
NON-NEGOTIABLE SELF-CARE ROUTINE OR HABIT:
"Face oil + massage AM + PM and I love chai or herbal infusions in the evening, before bed time, when everyone is sleeping; chamomille and rose are my most beloved flower allies."
@helsinkihealingartscenter
Welcome back! In today's episode I share why I created my online Coaching Membership, the purpose behind why I teach how I teach, and all the benefits you'll enjoy when becoming a members.
We have lots of fun classes and events coming up in the New Year. If you're curious visit my website paolaatlason.live, or send me your questions! info@paolaatlason.live
Sohale Sizar is the founder of Soul with the mission to illuminate the daily practice of gratitude for his rapidly growing online community.
An entrepreneur since the age of nine with 15 years of dedicated practice in meditation and gratitude, Sohale translated his experiences into earning a Stanford MBA and building ventures spanning non-profit charities, education, and consumer technology.
Sohale is now an excited entrepreneur on a mission to facilitate access to one's inner light through his gratitude teachings.
When I first met Melissa I was magnetized to her. She was having a conversation with a mutual friend, which I kept interrupting because I just had to be in her energy field. In today’s conversation we discuss motherhood, the power and simplicity of breath, and our upcoming in-person Yoga and breath-work workshop at Kula Yoga SoHo Sunday, October 20th from 4-6pm. REGISTER HERE and let’s meet in person if you’re in New York!
Melissa Helwig is a certified breath-work facilitator, trained by David Elliott & Erin Telford. She discovered this practice in 2020 during the global pandemic after giving birth to her first child & navigating a new health diagnosis to help manage stress & anxiety. She loves to share this profound practice with others & offers virtual 1:1 & group sessions through her website.
Kara Ladd is an award-winning multimedia entrepreneur—speaker, writer & creative strategist—in the holistic health and hospitality space. After beating a one-in-a-million synovial sarcoma cancer diagnosis in 2016, Ladd left her 9-to-5 working as Hearst Digital Media’s first-ever E-Commerce & Partnerships Editor, where she wrote and produced content across all 28 digital titles. She went on to launch KL, a conscious marketing consultancy where she has built and partnered with nearly a hundred health & wellness brands — Sakara, Sundays, wthn, Moon Juice and many more.
When not working, coffee shop hopping or traveling, you can typically find her at home in Brooklyn with her partner & plants.
"My self care non-negotiable is meditation. Every morning, 15 min or I squeeze it in during a walk or elsewhere throughout my day."
Light Up List Journal launching this fall — be sure to subscribe to newsletter on-site to stay up to date. Launching a new retail venture next year so taking on very limited 1:1 and consulting clients. If they mention your podcast, happy to provide 15% off a 1:1."
In today's episode I get to chat with one of my favorite humans in the world, my teacher and mentor Nikki Vilella. I first met Nikki in in 2016 at a Yoga workshop in her "house", Kula Yoga, and immediately fell in love with her, the space, their philosophy and the purity and creativity of their teaching. Fast forward to 2024, when I've recently completed my 200-YTT with them in the program she leads.
During today's conversation we discuss what led Nikki to become a Yoga teacher, her foundational beliefs around the practice, and how body and movement awareness can carry you gracefully through life.
Nikki is the co-director of Kula Yoga Project in NYC where she has been teaching for nearly two decades. She is at the helm of the 200 hour Kula Flow Foundations teacher training program, leads an annual 75 hour advanced TT at her home in upstate NY and offers a mentorship program for teachers of all disciplines.
She has written for Yoga Journal and was named as one of America’s 100 Most Influential Teachers. As a teacher, she strives to include the perfect alchemy of alignment, intelligence, intention, and space into her classes.
As a teacher trainer, she wants to unpack the mystery of putting together an inspired vinyasa sequence so that you can step away from the stress of “following a methodology”, cultivate your authentic voice and enjoy your job! She is also known for giving some of the most sought after assists in NYC.
Zivar and I go way back, we've gone through many shifts of life together, while apart. She's one of those magical beings who exists in the ethers, a living woman who truly is a free spirit. During our chat we discuss the power of simplicity, and how to treat the body as home.
Zivar Amrami ( زیور†امرامی†) is an Iranian-American artist whose path is a testament to the transformative power of healing through storytelling, ritual, and the spirit of grace. Born to a Persian father and Norwegian mother and raised in a tight-knit Chassidic community in Minnesota, Zivar's work endeavors to transcend perceived boundaries by evoking vulnerability and care, and by weaving together shared narratives and compassionate presence.
IG @zivaramrami
I've been a fan of Amity for many years, and finally got to experience her magic hands (which many call her) last year, and let me tell you... no facial will ever be the same. This was a spiritual experience. During our chat we discuss how to approach a beauty routine with simplicity, and how staying tru to yourself will activate your own magic.
About Amity:
I am Amity, a holistic esthetician based in NYC. My work centers around helping clients experience their healthiest skin, using the most effective and safest products available for humanity and the earth. I feel a deep calling to help people feel their best.
Known for my "magic hands,” I help clients achieve their skin goals by navigating an ideal skin routine. I create personalized recommendations based on my 17 years of experience and deep product knowledge, paired with supremely healing, nurturing, relaxing and highly effective treatments.
IG @amity_pmurray
"What is your non-negotiable self care routine or habit?" I'm going to have to go be really basic here and say washing my face. The bathroom has always been one of my favorite places and a sanctuary for me. After a long day of taking care of others faces there is truly nothing better than locking myself in the bathroom and giving myself the most tender touch and a nice long face massage with loads of lotions and potions. Also love baths. And therapy/mental health stuff is SO IMPORTANT!
Chloe Harrouche is the founder of The Lanby, a holistic health care center in Manhattan that offers true all-around support. During our conversation we discuss how allowing your authenticity to shine is a true path to thriving your in life.
Prior to founding The Lanby, Chloe Harrouche was a skilled healthcare growth strategist, with experience spanning multiple touch-points within the industry. Through her breast cancer diagnosis at age 23 followed by a complex fertility journey, she realized first hand the challenges of navigating the U.S. healthcare system. With the patient perspective at its core, she built The Lanby to satisfy what patients today want and need to live better, longer. Chloe currently lives in New York City with her husband and two children.
The Lanby’s mission is to modernize primary care to serve as a trusted home base for health and wellness. The Lanby also offers an a la carte service, Just The Labs, which offers access to their functional lab panels and includes a 45-min consultation with the Care Team. Use promo code PAOLA for $50 off.
I loved my conversation with Molly, we spoke all things motherhood, simple self-care, and how to support yourself though the many stages of life.
About Molly: At Feel Good with Molly, I advocate for a simple and straightforward approach to holistic health, believing in the inherent potential for everyone to feel good in their bodies. My mission is to guide and empower individuals through their health journey, drawing from my certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and from my own personal experience. I collaborate with clients to create a personalized toolkit that will help them achieve long term health. I also manage content and partnerships at The Lanby, a primary care members club that takes the work out of getting well. Based in NYC, The Lanby widens the scope of care by placing equal emphasis on medicine, wellness and coordination.
IG @feelgoodwithmolly
"What is your non-negotiable self care routine or habit?"
My self-care routine has shifted over the years depending on where I am at in life, but currently the things I try and do everyday that make me feel good are: drink 3 liters of water, morning movement and sunlight, balanced whole food meals, and 7-8 hours of sleep. It’s all about simplicity and consistency!
If my story resonates with you in any capacity or you’re looking for some extra guidance or accountability as you navigate your own health - I’d love to connect! I’d also love to offer listeners a promo code to get $50 off The Lanby’s latest and greatest service offering - Just the Labs - which includes a comprehensive lab panel and 45 minute analysis by the Lanby’s PA and Wellness Advisor. Use code MOLLY50 for $50 off.
Jenna Levine brings her passion for formulation, ingredient sourcing, botany, and herbal medicine to life through her brand LINNÉ Botanicals. The brand was born out of Jenna's desire to address the diverse skincare needs of her family, from acne and psoriasis, to keratosis pilaris and premature aging. What began as a personal endeavor has flourished into a beloved skincare line embraced by thousands within the LINNÉ community.
With a BA in Environmental Studies and Studio Art, Jenna infuses an esthetic appreciation and a profound commitment to environmental stewardship into every facet of the brand. Beyond exceptional products, Jenna and her devoted team provide an extraordinary level of personalized care and intimate customer service, further enhancing the LINNÉ experience for all who discover its transformative offering.
linnebotanicals.com,
@linnebotanicals
jenna@linnebotanicals.com
Non negotiable self-care: refresh mineral mist morning, throughout the day and night, and tongue scraping.
If you'd like to contribute:
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I have space for 1:1 sessions this month, please email me for details: info@paolaatlason.live
Chelsea is an angel in human form. Through a journey of self-compassion she has supported her own body in it's healing, and in the process advocated for women by raising their voices and needs.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The need for advocacy for better global health care support
- Symptoms and natural support for endometriosis, menstrual imbalances, and seizures
- Chelsea's fertility journey, and motherhood as a transformative force
Chelsea is the co-founder of Looni, a company dedicated to hormonal health and wellness. Her journey has taken her across the globe, speaking about her personal experience with epilepsy and medical cannabis and her commitment to patient access. She has spoken at institutions such as the European Parliament and Cambridge University. More recently Chelsea has spoken openly about navigating endometriosis, pregnancy losses and reproductive health.
Previously, she spent over 10 years DJing and curating music for fashion and art clients, including Chanel, Fendi, the Guggenheim Museum, the MoMA as well as opening for Duran Duran and Diplo. Chelsea's super passionate about building community. And with the power of vulnerability and community being central to her ethos, Chelsea started numerous advocacy groups, facilitating personal support for individuals going through challenging experiences with epilepsy, endometriosis, and fertility struggles, in a true combination of her passions.
IG: @chelsealeyland
Website: looni.co
I fell in love with Bex from the moment I saw her, standing still, eyes closed, facing the sun. Her energy so powerful I floated towards her - she's definitely the coolest girl I know.
During this conversation we discuss:
– How simplifying your daily practices helps them stick
– Ways to regulate your nervous system
– The importance of keeping your word to your-self
Rebecca Urban, known in yoga circles as "Bex," has led yoga and Pilates classes since 2000. Certified through the Yoga Alliance and PMA, Bex’s approach focuses on bringing awareness to our breath as the essential link between mind, body, and movement. She emphasizes finding center, balancing the body from the inside out, and using the physical practice to forge a larger spiritual connection. Her positive energy inspires everyone she works with to show up, release, and build strength.
Amina has been a grounding sister in my life for almost two decades, we've seen each other birth and grow versions of ourselves and our business, supporting each other in our alignment.
I love this woman. From the moment I had the spark to follow my dharma, she was the first person I called for guidance.
During this conversation we discussed:
– The importance of supporting your nervous system through challenging moments
– How willingness is a gift
– Tips for navigating entrepreneurship
Amina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a holistic business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable leaders, executives and founders—Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. As a woman of color of Iraqi descent, she often works with marginalized communities to help them realize possibilities in a way that honors their particular lived experiences. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, with Penguin/The Open Field.
Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as google, Roku, Deloitte, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE. She's an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, a Forbes contributor and was named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence. Additionally, she's been featured in goop, Well+Good, The New York Times, Yahoo, NBC, and more.
Amina's non-negotiables: Right now, nervous system work.
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I have space for 1:1 sessions in June, email me for details. info@paolaatlason.live
Madison is the ONLY influencer who has managed to influence me, and that is because I know her personally and absolutely love her. She's a devoted mother who also loves fashion and living in NYC, and has built a beautiful career in combining all of the above.
During our conversation we discussed:
– How to follow through with your ideas in an inspired way
– The importance of taking time for yourself on your day to day
– Tips for adding simple structure to stay grounded
Madison Rae is a NYC Mom of 2 and an influencer. She shares her love for fashion, health, wellness, and her life as a New York City mom.
Madison's non-negotiables: Daily movement! I need to sweat! I also enjoy my "special time" at night. Both my kids are asleep and I get to watch my TV in bed alone and recharge.
You can connect with Madison on IG @themadisonrae and her website tribecamomsclub.com
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Our next Group Journey begins July 2nd, email me for details!
What can I say, Karen is one of the most magnetizing humans I know. She speaks it, it happens, a kind of magic I've been first had witness to.
We've been friends for a few years, and in the beginning of our sisterhood she expressed how she loved connecting, and later on that she wanted to create a real life space to support the wellness community in her area. One year later... Happy birthday Frequency Wellness!
Listen in as we discuss:
*The true meaning of manifestation
*Simple business guidelines to bring your vision to life
*How to follow through with trust
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You can learn more about Karen and her beautiful community space in Rochester NY visit:
www.frequencywellspace.com
@frequencywellspace
@kcringoli
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"Karen... What is your non-negotiable self care routine or habit?" Hot Lemon Water followed by Goddess Smoothie every morning. It's the best way to start my day and I feel like and entirely different person without it
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And if you're ready to release the winter layers, and step into spring feeling energized and fresh... my next group immersion of The Journey kicks off May 7th. Join us!
Desirée's energy is incredibly powerful, from the first moment our paths crossed I could feel she was one of a kind. She does in fact "walk into a room like G*d sent you", because it's true, and oh she knows it.
Listen to our fun conversation, where Desirée shares her journey from fashion to wellness, the importance of having mentors in your life, and how everything alings in your life only when you align with your-self.
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Desirée Pais launched BENSHEN.co in 2017 with the belief that navigating our modern world and creating a life filled with purpose and meaning could be made more seamless by making diverse spiritual practices and integrative well-being inviting, accessible and practical.
The creation is a culmination of Desirée’s curious nature, multifaceted interests, honed design aesthetic and varied professional accolades. After graduating from The Fashion Institute of Technology in 2009 with an Associates Degree in Advertising and Marketing, Desirée went on to work with prestigious fashion labels and media brands including BPCM, Natalie Joos Casting, Refinery29, BlackBook Media, Medium Concepts Showroom and Isaora.
While the glamour, beauty and creativity of these positions spoke to her love of ingenuity and artistic expression, Desirée found herself searching for more. In an effort to understand her own body and to reclaim her sense of vitality, Desirée pivoted to focus her attention on physical health, personal wellbeing and multidisciplinary spirituality. Since 2010, Desirée went on to complete three Yoga + Meditation Teacher Trainings in New York + LA as well as a Masters Degree in Science of Acupuncture from the Pacific College of Health and Science.
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What is your non-negotiable self care routine or habit? Therapy!!! I meet with my mentors once a week. My new thing is also listening to binaural beats before sleep - you can find so many amazing different sounds to listen to for free on YouTube. I love any for deep sleep, calming the nervous system, relaxation.
Benshen Course is avaiable every month!! https://www.benshen.co/benshencourse
Every time I see Cassie I walk away feeling better. Her spirit is pure sparkle, she brings joy and levity to our deep existential conversations, and she gives the most thorough yet gentle life changing colonics. During this insightful conversation you'll learn what led Cassie to her dharma of supporting others by helping them creating space within, what / how / why colonics, and how allowing yourself to feel truly is a medicinal practice.
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About Cassie: Cassie is a seasoned Colon Hydrotherapist and the founder of Colon Therapy NYC, boasting over 17 years of dedicated practice. With a diverse academic background spanning mathematics, nutrition, and culinary arts, Cassie brings a unique perspective to her practice, infusing intuition and expertise into every session. Her genuine connection to people, coupled with a deep-seated love for animals and the planet, serves as the driving force behind her commitment to wellness.
@colontherapynyc Instagram
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“My unwavering non-negotiable habits include being vegan, integrating colonics regularly, and dedicated time to my yoga practice."
News!
"I've just launched our newest location nestled in the serene Hudson Valley town of Kerhonkson, NY. Now open for colonic appointments, Airbnb stays (complete with optional colonics), and upcoming wellness retreats right at our cozy retreat house. I'm thrilled to extend our Colon Therapy services to this tranquil upstate haven, offering a unique opportunity for rejuvenation and holistic wellness amidst nature's embrace."
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I had the biggest girl crush on Bonnie forever! And then I met her - and fell even deeper. She's charismatic, beautiful, energetic and intelligent, with a deep inner wisdom that defies years - she's an ancient soul for sure.
During this dynamic conversation we discuss the mysterious and alluring fascia and how taking care of it can literally heal almost everything, how we are all made of crystal, and how we're all as much "nature" as water, so let's be like it - flowing and free. Follow along and learn a few tips for getting juicier tissues, and how Bonnie's story of how she fell in love with it all.
About Bonnie:
For Bonnie, movement is a spiritual practice. She was born into a body that was made to move. As a dancer, yoga teacher, and founder of The Floss — a method of “stretching” designed to internally exfoliate connective tissue — her love and enthusiasm for mindful movement is positively infectious. Her life path is purposed in a deep study and curiosity for the miraculous human form and a devotion to sharing her wisdom while supporting others in their healing journeys.
With a unique teaching style described by Columbia Business School as “wisdom and whimsy” Bonnie makes what would normally feel overwhelming in terms of the vast knowledge about the human body completely accessible and empowering for her students. Many of her students have discovered Bonnie and Flossing through her brand collaborations & in person events, magazine and digital publications, and in classes and workshops held at Skyting, and online at The Floss.
Get in touch:
Sign up for a membership to her teaching library, and receive a FREE two week trial! Use code FLOSSFUN
Also.. Bonnie's Spring Refresh starts March 11-18th, and we'll be collaborating on a LIVE workshop at Live The Process in NYC on March 13th 2024, 6-8pm est. Email me info@paolaatlason.live to register!