The Dream Bigger Podcast

On today's episode I'm chatting with Zehra Allibhai. Zehra is a personal trainer and the founder of the blog, The FitNest, an online platform through which she shares workout and nutrition information. She’s a mom of two, so she knows what it’s like to have a busy schedule, which is why she creates workouts which are quick, efficient, and realistic. One more thing about Zehra: she wears the hijab, something that is quite uncommon in the fitness space. Today’s conversation gets into how Zehra is breaking norms in the fitness space by wearing the hijab. We talk about Zehra functioning as a role model for other hijabi women or visible minority groups and she walks us through some of the challenges she’s faced and how to deal with negativity. And of course, we get into the nitty-gritty of fitness. There's a bunch of useful tips for those of you who struggle with balancing fitness with the rest of life. Since Zehra is a mom of two, she shares fitness tips for new mothers and quick and easy workouts (like tabata) for those of you who can only spare 15 or 20 minutes. We also talk nutrition, including quick and easy breakfast ideas (you won’t want to miss this part). To connect with Zehra, click HERE To learn more about The FitNest, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE To sign up for the Icing & Glitter newsletter, click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Beverley Cheng. Beverley is a fitness expert and the Founder of Born To Sweat, a fitness blog and brand. While so many people have blogs, Beverley is an example of someone who successfully turned her blog into a business, starting with e-books and workout classes and evolving into week-long fitness retreats. We talk about how Beverley got into the fitness industry and turned her passion into a business. While Beverley is a fitness expert, she’s also a very strong and smart entrepreneur, so I wanted to focus our conversation how she managed to take her social media and turn it into a successful brand. We talk about how to enter the fitness blogging space, tangible tips for going viral, tips for releasing an e-book, how she planned and marketed her retreat (it sold out), Pinterest for business and so much more. And we also get into fitness tips like what to do if you’re a beginner, 3 tips for shaping up, and promoting a life of balance. Whether you’re looking to get into blogging or wanting to turn your social media business into a brand, this is one episode you shouldn’t miss! To connect with Beverley, click HERE To learn more about Born to Sweat, click HERE To sign up for The Ultimate Sweataway, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE To sign up for the Icing & Glitter newsletter, click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Nikita Curins, booty expert, Founder of BGWorkout, and my personal trainer. Nikita’s personal journey of learning from his own injury to become a mobility expert is super inspiring.  We talk about common issues in the workout world like a lack of mobility, poor squat form and training and dieting misconceptions. Nikita shares specific exercises and recommendations for improving mobility, diagnosing squat errors, improving posture, speeding up weight loss and more. After touching on all the fundamentals of diet, training and supplementation, we wrap up the episode, talking about tips for quick results and things that women specifically need to focus on (like lifting heavy). This episode is packed with super actionable tips which you guys will love! To connect with Nikita, click HERE To learn more about the BG Workout click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERE To subscribe to the Icing & Glitter newsletter click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Gabrielle Francis, The Herban Alchemist, a functional medicine doctor who’s been a leader in this field for years. She used to tour with major rock bands, so her naturopathic practice focuses on balancing the challenges of modern day indulgences. We talk about holistic medicine - what it is, and why it has recently gained popularity. We also get into health concerns like leaky gut, inflammation and hormonal maladies. For each of these health issues, Dr. G shares tips and harm reduction techniques. We also discuss wellness trends like CBD oil and activated charcoal. Dr. G is unlike any holistic doctor you’ve heard from. Because she’s had experience working with rock stars, she helps people figure out a realistic wellness plan for them instead of prescribing a super restricted style of living. It’s been one of the most interesting episodes I’ve recorded to date. To connect with Dr. Gabrielle Francis click HERE To learn more about Dr. Gabrielle Francis click HERE To shop Dr. G’s book, The Rockstar Remedy click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Jill Blakeway, best-selling author and functional medicine practitioner. She’s the Founder of Yinova Centre in New York and is known as one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the city. She specializes in the field of fertility, so it was really interesting to discuss how functional medicine can be used to address fertility issues. Dr. Jill also talks about the really widespread health issues that are particularly common amongst women like imbalanced hormones and insulin resistance. We discuss Dr. Jill’s new book, Energy Healing in-depth. She traveled around the world, both to Eastern energy healers and to top universities doing research in this field. She was commissioned to write this book for the skeptic, so her findings are very much science-backed and will definitely pique a new interest in energy medicine! To connect with Dr. Jill Blakeway click HERE To learn more about Yinova Centre click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing & Glitter click HERE To subscribe to the Icing & Glitter newsletter, click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Lauren McPhillips, founder of This Renegade Love, a no-filter online space that celebrates the 'renegade life' of turning passions into reality and providing people with actionable steps for business and brand-building. Lauren talks about her life before This Renegade Love and deciding to quit her job and then getting into blogging and content creation. We talk about cultivating a community online through actionable steps and finding your niche. We also get into Lauren’s latest venture, The Renegade Sessions, a four-week workshop series for self-employed women. She takes us through every step from pre-launch testing, to how you can take your business from online to offline. We also chat about creating an email list and diversifying platforms for content creators. Since Lauren has worked both for the brand and as a content creator, she’s full of great tips on the do’s and don’t’s of social media, what brands look for when working with creators, and why its important for creators to not rely on just social media as their main source of income. To connect with Lauren click HERE To learn more about This Renegade Love click HERE To learn more about The Renegade Sessions click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERE To sign up for the Icing & Glitter email list click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Ashley and Mark, the founders of Obé Fitness, a streaming platform which provides a boutique fitness experience for people at home (but believe me when I say it is completely different from any other streaming platform that’s out there). Ashley and Mark’s entrepreneurial journey is truly fascinating because they both used to be Hollywood talent agents before founding Obe. We talk about how they transitioned from working in Hollywood to entering the fitness industry. Ashley and Mark get into details about launching a business from inception to launch. We really get into the nitty gritty, going over how they got instructors on board to how they managed to expand so rapidly. This episode is brimming with lessons for entrepreneurs, and Ashley and Mark provide lots of actionable advice. To connect with Obé Fitness click HERE To learn more about Obé Fitness click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Lindsay Ellingson. Lindsay is a supermodel (and former VS Angel), and the co-founder of clean beauty line, Wander Beauty. Wander Beauty is all about streamlining makeup routines and downsizing makeup bags. While their products are beautiful and ‘Instagrammable’, they pride themselves on efficacy (something I can vet, having tried the line). Wander Beauty has been trying to answer the question "what is missing in the beauty world?”, and really addresses the main pain points that women have when it comes to beauty products. Lindsay talks about getting into modelling and then transitioning from supermodel to entrepreneur. Today's episode is a class in entrepreneurship. We go over the whole story, step by step. From having the idea of a 'travel beauty' company to surveying potential customers, then launching with one (yes, just one) product to achieving their first major milestone. It’s a great episode for any budding entrepreneur because we get into the nitty-gritty. We also get into Lindsay’s best skincare tips and tricks, productivity hacks, morning routine, and so much more. To connect with Lindsay Ellingson click HERE To connect with Wander Beauty click HERE To shop Wander Beauty click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERE To subscribe to the Icing & Glitter newsletter click HERE PRODUCTS MENTIONED Wander Beauty Drift Away Cleanser Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Mask Wander Beauty Glow Getter Mist Wander Beauty Dive In Moisturizer Wander Beauty Fast Lane Instant Facial Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Face Oil Ildi Pekar Tissue Repair Serum Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun DropsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#32 - On today's episode I'm chatting with Rachel Katzman, the founder of Cuvée Beauty, a champagne haircare line which transforms your hair. She also works with her husband, Stephen Pasterino on P.volve. Today’s episode is all about entrepreneurship. We discuss what it takes to build and grow a brand, how to gain customer loyalty, why haircare should be given the same importance as skincare, why ingredients like champagne and truffle extract are good for your hair, along with productivity hacks, Rachel’s skincare routine, and so much more. To connect with Rachel click HERE To learn more about Cuvée Beauty click HERE To learn more about P.volve click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERE To subscribe to the Icing & Glitter newsletter click HERE PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Biologique Recherche P50 Lean Startup by Eric Ries Cuvee Beauty Champagne Spray Cuvee Beauty Volumizing Mist Cuvee Beauty Blowout BombeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I'm chatting with Meagan Williamson. Meagan is a Pinterest consultant who’s workshop I attended last year and who helped me quadruple my blog traffic in just a few months. When I did her workshop, Meagan told us about the time she sold an engagement ring on Pinterest and made a ton of commission, a concept that was lost on me, since up until that point, I used Pinterest to plan my dream house. Moral of the story: Pinterest is the most powerful tool that small business owners can have in their arsenal. Pinterest tends to be one of those things that may mystify and confuse you. You may have heard stories about how great it can be, but you never quite understood how. This episode breaks it all down with actionable tips about how you can take your Pinterest game (and business) to the next level. To connect with Meagan click HERE To learn more about Meagan Williamson's services click HERE To connect with Siff click HERE To learn more about Icing and Glitter click HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.