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I loved speaking with Jessica Zweig. We were totally in sync and the conversation just…flowed. Jessica is the CEO of SimplyBe Agency, a premier personal branding firm based in Chicago, serving clients across the globe. During our conversation, we chat about the power of being your most authentic self and the struggles that come along with trying to achieve that. I feel like I am almost there, but am definitely continuing to have times of doubt. It can be scary! However, we are all worthy of being seen for who we are! Additionally, Jessica shares tips for how to create brand identity.    Named a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes, a Top Digital Marketer To Watch by INC, and honored with the Gold and Silver Stevie® Award for “Female Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2018 and 2019, Jessica facilitates sold-out workshops and speaks on the power of personal branding to corporations including Google, Salesforce, Virgin, Nike, Motorola, Red Bull, and Bank of America. She also hosts the marketing podcast The SimplyBe Podcast. Jessica’s debut book, Be: A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself is out now!  Visit jessicazweig.com/bonuses to order her book!   This episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a wellness company rooted in the transformative power of plant-based food. Visit Sakara.com/WITHWHIT to get 20% off your first order. This episode is brought to you by COOLA. COOLA just launched a new organic skincare collection that supports your skin’s natural barrier to help fight modern-day skin aggressors like blue light, toxins, dry air, and even your lifestyle. Use code WITHWHIT and get 10% off your first order at COOLA.com This episode is brought to you by Art of Tea. Art of Tea is an organic tea importer based in Los Angeles, CA on a mission to impact as many lives as possible through tea by creating healthy, delicious and sustainable tea-drinking experience. Use code WITHWHIT20 at artoftea.com for 20% off. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After some unintentional podcast research - aka I have been listening to a lot of podcasts - I have decided to do more SOLO episodes. I really love talking to y’all from a personal level and it seems to come really naturally to me. Plus, I walk away from all of these feeling very rejuvenated and positive which, as I said in my recent self-care episode, is most important to me right now. Solo episodes also include some light-hearted and fun episodes with my favorite guest, my husband, Timmy! In this episode, we have fun with some rapid fire questions! Hope you enjoy our singing and silliness.     This episode is brought to you by Mejuri. Mejuri makes fine jewelry for your every day fairly priced, handcrafted and ethically sourced. Head to mejuri.com/withwhit for 10% off your first order.   This episode is brought to you by Tatcha. Tatcha is a Japanese beauty brand that believes that skincare is self-care. Use code WITHWHIT at Tatcha.com for 15% off your purchase.   This episode is brought to you by Art of Tea. Art of Tea is an organic tea importer based in Los Angeles, CA on a mission to impact as many lives as possible through tea by creating healthy, delicious and sustainable tea-drinking experience. Use code WITHWHIT20 at artoftea.com for 20% off. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My goals this year are to prioritize my mental health and to check myself when I start to burden my mind with negative self talk. As we all know, this is easier said than done. I have said this a million times, but we have to show up for ourselves before we can show up for others. This is the first of a series of episodes I am going to do where I share updates on my self-care regimen. Recording these are so therapeutic for me, and I hope you find them helpful as well! In this round, I share how I try to calm myself down, reframe my thinking during moments of heavy negativity, how important it is to literally schedule time for yourself and more. Most importantly, I want to mention that I have not mastered these tools yet. These are all things I am working on and striving to hold myself accountable for. I am giving myself love and becoming my biggest advocate, not my worst enemy.   This episode is brought to you by Mejuri. Mejuri makes fine jewelry for your every day fairly priced, handcrafted and ethically sourced. Head to mejuri.com/withwhit for 10% off your first order.  This episode is brought to you by COOLA. COOLA just launched a new organic skincare collection that supports your skin’s natural barrier to help fight modern-day skin aggressors like blue light, toxins, dry air, and even your lifestyle. Use code WITHWHIT and get 10% off your first order at COOLA.com This episode is brought to you by Brüush Brüush is redefining what it means to have a “perfect smile.” Because a healthy smile is a perfect smile. Get 15% off your Brüush toothbrush kit and refill plan when you use promo code WITHWHIT at bruush.com  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Theresa Caputo is a best-selling author and the Long Island Medium!!!! Having lost a loved one, I was so excited to speak with her and learn more about her work. During our conversation she explained how she connects with spirits and deals with skeptics. Plus, she gave me a reading and spoke with my dad. On her reality show, Long Island Medium, Theresa uses her gift of channeling spirit to allow people to connect with their loved ones who have since passed. Through healing messages, Theresa is a source of light that many look to while navigating through difficult times. She recently released a new book, “Good Mourning: Moving Through Everyday Losses with Wisdom from the Other Side,” in which she opens up, and with the help of Spirit, helps her readers manage daily losses to ultimately lead more fulfilling and joyful lives. Additionally, Theresa started a podcast titled “HEY SPIRIT!”  The episode is brought to you by Grove. Grove is the online marketplace for sustainable home essentials, delivered to your doorstep. Make your home healthier this new year. For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.com/WITHWHIT you will get a FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping with your first order - a $30 value! But you have to use our special code. This episode is brought to you by Tatcha. Tatcha is a Japanese beauty brand that believes that skincare is self-care. Use code WITHWHIT at Tatcha.com for 15% off your purchase. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Power is an amazing business woman that I have admired for years. I learned so much from her in this chat. She is a prolific consumer-brand builder, CEO, and investor focused on creating products and businesses that connect to millennial and Gen Z consumers. Katherine has taken age-old industries and reimagined them with data-led, digital-first business models built for the modern shopper. Katherine and I chat all about her new, clean beauty brand, MERIT, the path she took to create her successful business empire, and how she uses feedback on her ideas to inform her next business venture.  Key themes to Katherine’s brands include accessibility, inclusivity, clean ingredients, and sustainability. Katherine is the co-founder of Who What Wear, an international fashion company, and Avaline, an organic wine brand. Additionally, she is the founder of Versed Skincare... one of my favorite brands that you have heard me talk about a lot! She has been acknowledged for her innovations on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list, and Adweek’s Creative 100 and as one of Inc.’s 20 Young Entrepreneurs to Watch.   This episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a wellness company rooted in the transformative power of plant-based food.  Visit Sakara.com/WITHWHIT to get 20% off your first order.   This episode is brought to you by Tatcha. Tatcha is a Japanese beauty brand that believes that skincare is self-care. Use code WITHWHIT at Tatcha.com for 15% off your purchase. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prior to the pandemic, I had the pleasure of speaking with AmyAnn Cadwell, co-Founder & CEO of The Good Trade, a premier online destination for sustainable lifestyle content. She is cool and smart and thoughtful and present and confident and everything wonderful. During our chat, we discuss building a business from your passion, sustainability in fashion, sustainable brands AmyAnn loves and more! For nearly 5 years, AmyAnn has been revolutionizing and democratizing content for women who want to live more consciously, and as such, has become a trusted voice for women to turn to, whether they’re looking to unearth new brands that are more aligned with their ethics, plot the next steps in their career and beyond.   This episode is brought to you by Mejuri. Mejuri makes fine jewelry for your every day. Fairly priced, handcrafted and ethically sourced. Head to mejuri.com/WITHWHIT for 10% off your first order.  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year has been a struggle for each of us and has challenged everyone’s mental health in some way. The uncertainty of the future is the most anxiety triggering for me. I start to spiral about the ‘what ifs” and then I just feel down. I miss seeing my family and “normalcy”...whatever that even means anymore. I am really thankful that I got to speak with Goali Saedi Bocci, Ph.D. During our conversation we discuss finding balance and setting boundaries with social media, coping with isolation, cognitive distortions and even my own triggers and anxieties. Dr. Saedi Bocci is an award-winning licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, published author, millennial expert, TEDx speaker, educational trainer, and media personality. She has been a columnist for Psychology Today for nearly a decade; her Millennial Media blog has garnered close to three million hits worldwide. She is also a highly sought-after expert for top media outlets including TIME, Newsweek, ABCNews, Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan and more.In 2018, she was awarded the highly selective Public Education Award from the Oregon Psychological Association. In 2019, she was a recipient of the Keep Oregon Well! Mental Health Heroes Award. This episode is brought to you by Native. Native cares about what you put on your armpits. That’s why their deodorant’s ingredients list includes things you’ve actually heard of like coconut oil and shea butter. Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/withwhit, or use promo code withwhit at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order. This episode is brought to you by Grove Collaborative.  Grove Collaborative is an online marketplace that delivers natural home, beauty, and personal care products directly to your door! Make your home healthier this new year. For a limited time, go to Grove.com/WITHWHIT and you will get a FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 has been a year of hardship, stress, sadness, anxiety, depression...a lot of negative. However, there have also been moments of learning, finding light, feeling shine and experiencing growth. I wanted to reflect on my year not only to share with you some of my lessons to hopefully inspire you to look at yours, but also to say things out loud. I walked away from recording this feeling so proud of myself and happy. It truly felt like a therapy session, and I found myself actually learning new things about myself as I spoke. The power of self reflection is evident. I highly recommend that you take a moment to look back at all of the experiences you went through this year. Good, bad, happy, sad, wins, mistakes, stresses...there is something you will be able to take away from all of them. Trust me. Thank you all for listening to my podcast this year. It means so so much to me. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2021...I’ll see you next year! Xo This episode is brought to you by Nutrafol. Nutrafol supports healthy hair growth from within by targeting the five root causes of thinning: stress, hormones, environment, nutrition, and metabolism. Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code WITHWHIT. New customers will get 20% of their order with free shipping. This episode is brought to you by Aura Frames. Aura digital frames are beautifully designed WiFi frames that connect people around the world through a delightfully simple photo sharing experience. For a limited time, use code withwhit for 15% off your purchase at auraframes.com. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Gaming. Prime Gaming is free with your Amazon Prime membership.To learn more about this month’s free offers with Prime Gaming, head over to gaming.amazon.com. This episode is brought to you by Native. Native cares about what you put on your armpits. That’s why their deodorant’s ingredients list includes things you’ve actually heard of like coconut oil and shea butter. Make the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/withwhit, or use promo code withwhit at checkout, and get twenty percent off your first order.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Timmy and I are currently making reaction videos to ‘The Hills’ on my YouTube! Did you know that?! Prior to watching 'The Hills' we binged the whole series of 'The City,' the show where I moved to NYC to follow my dreams! It was crazy and amazing, and I met some of the most inspiring people. One of those people is Joe Zee - someone I look up to immensely. Timmy and I chat with him all about his experience filming a reality show while serving as Creative Director at ELLE Magazine! Joe is an internationally acclaimed TV producer, host and style expert, and fashion industry veteran. Joe’s impressive resume features leadership roles at mega fashion publications including Creative Director at ELLE Magazine and Editor-in-Chief and Executive Creative Officer at Yahoo! Style. His trusted fashion expertise has earned him roles on top broadcast programs, including the role of resident judge on Canada’s Stitched and Oscar’s pre-show coverage for ABC’s Good Morning America, as well as on-air contributions to NBC’s TODAY, CNN, Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. Most recently, he produced the Netflix documentary series, ‘7 Days Out’.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The process of finding the right school for Sonny was daunting and scary. It’s a lot of pressure to send your child to the “right” place where they can flourish. When you start to look, you hardly know your child’s personality yet so it’s confusing to know what’s right. The more you search, the more you realize there isn’t just one “right” place. They are all perfect in their own right but the one that worked for us was simply based on a gut reaction. We chose a Montessori School because we love their philosophy and it just felt warm and cozy. Prior to quarantine, I spoke with Zahra Kassam, Founder and CEO of venture-backed start-up, Monti Kids: the only subscription service for children ages 0-3 that provides an authentic Montessori education, proven in schools for over 100 years. During our conversation, Zahra explains all of the benefits to a Montessori education, its history and ways parents can start implementing this philosophy into their homes. Zahra holds a BA in Psychology from Harvard and a Master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is an internationally certified Montessori teacher at the infant, toddler and preschool levels and a mother to two young boys. Through Monti Kids, Zahra is filling the education gap from birth to preschool, the most critical years of development when 85% of the brain is formed. Visit MontiKids.com to get your kids started with a Montessori education! Use code WITHWHIT60 for $60 off for new subscribers. This episode is brought to you by Usual. Usual wines are made from world class AVAs (American Viticultural Area) in California like Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara, and are made with minimal intervention, zero sugar, and zero additives. Go to www.usualwines.com and use code “withwhit” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us. This episode is brought to you by Peanut. Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. Download the app for free today. Head to peanut.app.link/withwhit or find it on your app store. This episode is brought to you by Purple Mattress. Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Go to Purple.com/whit10, and use promo code whit10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more!   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.