

Almost 30
Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships. With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
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Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 51min
Ep. 273 - How to Consciously Co-Create with The Universe with Aaron Rose
CATCH UP WITH K + LToday K + L begin by spotlighting Joe Rogan’s interview with Edward Snowden. They discuss the increase in censorship and shift in power after 9/11, then pivot to chatting about Joe’s ability to be a bada$$ + rad dad at the same time. Get ready for some lol’s as K recounts her story involving a police case, ridiculous clothes for Coachella, and a hit and run! Then L shares her friend’s experience with a medical procedure gone wrong—highlighting the importance of second opinions, asking questions, and being your own advocate in a doctors office. THE INTERVIEWToday we are vibin’ so high with this powerful and impactful episode. It resonates so deeply with us; we can’t wait to share it with you. Our guest, Aaron Rose, is a conscious culture and life design coach, and motivational speaker. We recently started working with him to expand our knowledge on being conscious leaders.Today Aaron joins us to illustrate his journey of growth, and how he began living his truth after growing up in a religious household that limited self-expression. For example, Aaron talks about the family newspaper he started to advocate for himself due to the discord he felt toward their religion’s lack of acceptance. He shares his coming out process, the painful conversations of trying to explain himself to his family, and how his relationship has evolved with them over the years. We then ask what it means to be ‘real’ on Instagram, and love Aaron’s answer about searching for our relatable brilliance versus flaws.We also talk about being triggered—understanding when you’re being triggered, what to do, and the importance of allowing your emotions to flow through you. Aaron shares how dropping into your heart and cleaning up energetic patterns creates change. To wrap up, he shares his favorite books, and we spend some time nerding out on The Lord of the Rings!We also talk about:
How being fully present with others can create discomfort
Aaron’s early experiences of discrimination
How in conflict we still yearn for connection
His involvement in social justice projects in high school and later
How we are addicted to the lows
Aaron’s relationship with God & faith
How Aaron’s work has impacted individuals, teams, work cultures
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:Listen to Joe Rogan’s interview with Edward Snowden here.Resources:
Learn more: aaronxrose.com
Instagram: @aaronxrose
Recommended Books: A Course in Miracles ; A Return to Love ; The Holographic Universe ; Octavia Butler
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Nov 14, 2019 • 1h 29min
Ep. 272 - Laticia Rolle on Valuing Sisterhood + Healing From Toxic Relationships
Today K + L are kicking it off with dreams and ways to cleanse your home from unwanted energy! Have you ever experienced a psychic dream? Lindsey shares a friend’s psychic dream that involved L and a new romance, then Krista illustrates her recent natural disaster dreams and the meaning behind them. Krista breaks down the exact way she’s been cleansing her apartment - from playing sounds that break up stuck energy, burning palo santo, and smudge sprays by Tisha Morris, you’ll learn some fun new ways to cleanse your home’s energy!THE INTERVIEWToday we are joined by the founder and CEO of Tress for Us and host of Girl We Got This podcast, Laticia Rolle! We can’t express enough admiration for Laticia. She is the definition of a true friend with her unwavering support and love. Growing up in a large family and as an athlete for most of her life, Laticia’s life has always revolved around creating sisterhood and meaningful relationships—which is a central part of today’s conversation.Laticia vulnerably shares her experience with her parent’s divorce, toxic relationships, and cheating. We talk about the lows that come from heartbreak, the comparison game, and the incessant checking of the other girl’s Instagram. We explore the reasons women don’t leave cheaters, and Laticia explains why she finally ended her toxic relationship. She expresses the importance of asking for help, especially when you start over.We ask how Laticia began fostering her authentic self, particularly after being surrounded by high-profile individuals and extreme wealth, which influenced who she ‘had’ to be. A huge takeaway from our conversation is how we need to stop comparing ourselves to other women, and begin owning the beauty and uniqueness that is YOU.We also talk about:
Why Laticia loves modeling
Defining loyalty after toxic relationships
Gas-lighting
Women’s intuition
Laticia’s inner dialogue while being cheated on
Fighting for yourself and choosing yourself
The role guilt plays in women’s lives
Having a girl squad when you’re a kid
What Laticia is proud of right now
Being patient and present to your life
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:Sending a heartfelt thank you to our friend from the Onsite Creatives’ Retreat, Thad Cockrell, for sharing the beautiful poem and text to Krista. Be sure to checkout his music!!Resources:
Learn more: bluhazl.com ; tressforus.com
Instagram: @laticia.rolle
Listen: Girl, We Got This ; Almost 30 And Loving It! with K + L
Referenced Book: Balance is Bull$h!t by Luly B
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Nov 12, 2019 • 55min
Ep. 271 - Live Show with Heather McMahan: Life's Hard Enough, Let's Giggle
Today we are bringing it to you LIVE from our event in New York at Chelsea Music Hall with Heather McMahan. Get ready for some wild stories, tender moments, and countless laughs with this comedian, Instagram star, and host of Absolutely Not podcast!Heather has been practicing stand-up since she was fifteen years old, and professionally for ten years. She shares the beauty she’s found during her hardest moments, like her dad’s sudden passing, and the sheer gratitude for how far she’s come—all while keeping us laughing. We ask about Heather’s relationship with Instagram (and who’s been sliding into her DMs) because she’s always keeping it REAL. Heather also shares the never-before-told, honest story of meeting her fiancé, Jeff a.k.a. “The Italian Stallion.” We get into recent ‘absolutely nots’ for Heather, some ROWDY stories from her shows, and Heather reflects on ways her dad is still impacting her.We also talk about:
How Heather’s career changed at her lowest point
Heather’s experience living with her mom
Shared love of HomeGoods & Heather’s throw pillow obsession
What reality TV shows Heather’s currently loving
How Heather feels about where she is in her career
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:Thank you to Chelsea Music Hall for hosting our event with Heather McMahan! A big shoutout to our amazing team Tiffany and Chloe, Tommy Cramer, and Asher Gardner—and of course to everyone who attended. WE LOVE YOU! Resources:
Checkout Heather’s tour dates: heatherontour.com
Instagram: @heatherkmcmahan
Listen: Absolutely Not podcast
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Nov 7, 2019 • 1h 29min
Ep. 270 - Functional + Traditional Medicine to Treat The Whole Body with Dr. Stephen Cabral
CATCH UP WITH K + LToday’s episode begins with K + L talking about moving your body and releasing emotions! Krista shares her airplane bathroom experience, and Justin’s wtf reaction to her suggesting he scream into a pillow. The ladies then reflect on the Divine Feminine Reawakening ceremony that took place at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. It was a day of connecting, healing, intuitive movement, and a beautiful cacao ceremony for opening the heart. K + L gush over the amazing plant-based menu from the day… L found herself sneaking a cookie in her pocket for later, duh.THE INTERVIEWToday we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stephen Cabral! He’s a naturopathic doctor, Ayurvedic functional medicine and integrative health practitioner, and author of The Rain Barrel Effect. Dr. Cabral begins by explaining the difference between Eastern and Western medicine, and stresses the need to have both a natural health practitioner and medical doctor. He shares the health issues he struggled with, like Addison's disease, which led him into functional and naturopathic medicine. Our conversation then covers a whole host of wellness topics—from hormone imbalance, mind-body connection, anxiety and supplements, toxins in skincare and food, and Ayurvedic doshas. We ask about alcohol’s effect on the body, how it affects sleep, and if you’re going to drink, when’s the best time. At the end, Dr. Cabral explains when women should begin preparing their bodies for pregnancy and the big five labs to get done. He is truly a wealth of knowledge, so get your notebooks out!We also talk about:
Hormonal imbalance and cortisol levels
How cortisol affects sugar levels
Examples of deficiency leading to anxiety
When people should begin to supplement
The different types of labs to look at your vitamin levels
Steps to take to learn more about your food sensitivities
The clean fifteen and the dirty dozen lists for pesticides
What we’ve learned from The Blue Zones about health
How carbs and protein affect cortisol levels
Ayurvedic doshas, body types, and mental state
Research Dr. Stephen is passionate about
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Love:
A huge THANK YOU to healers Felicity Weston and Josie for leading the Divine Feminine Reawakening, and to all the amazing women who attended. We appreciate you and love our forever, sisterly connection! Visit Josie at elevenhealing.com, follow Felicity on Instagram @felicity.weston, and checkout their retreats @wombawakeninguk.
Give @livhungry a follow on Instagram! We LOVED Olivia’s incredible & nourishing plant-based menu for the Divine Feminine retreat!
Resources:
Learn more: stephencabral.com ; equilibriumnutrition.com
Instagram: @stephencabral
Listen: The Cabral Concept podcast
Stephen’s Book: The Rain Barrel Effect
Referenced book: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 14min
Ep. 269 - Tezza: Behind The Instagram
K & L share some details from their trip to NYC! They hit up SoulCycle and FORWARD_Space for some fun workouts, and conducted interviews for upcoming shows. They sat down with today’s guest, Tezza! Photographer, musician, creative director, stylish QUEEN whom they deeply admire… the ladies are thrilled to share this interview with you, as it gets deep and reveals a side of Tezza you may not know.THE INTERVIEWToday’s interview with creative genius and Instagram influencer, Tezza, is so special to us. She has the biggest heart, contagious passion, and deserves every ounce of her fame. She’s the founder of by Tezza and creator of the Tezza app, which has over 1 million users every month! Tezza begins by opening up about her childhood. She was raised in Utah in a family of creative entrepreneurs, which really allowed her creativity to flourish. At age 16, she not only started her own photography business, but attended Parsons School of Design for fashion.Our conversation gets real, honest, and emotional when she talks about her love for music and the band she formed with her sister, Sophie. During Tezza’s first year in college, Sophie unexpectedly passed away. She shares about her grieving process and how she and her family live in her sister’s memory. We also ask about Tezza’s relationship with Instagram, creating a sustainable business, how she chooses partners and collaborations, and misconceptions people have about influencers. Tezza, WE LOVE YOU. Can’t wait for you to listen, #almost30nation. We also talk about:
How Tezza’s music is a spiritual experience
Using your voice and being authentic
What Tezza’s creative process looks like
The work dynamic between Tezza and her husband
Tezza’s self-care routine
A recent, exciting moment in Tezza’s career
What Tezza is really proud of right now
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:
If you’re in NYC, checkout the dance classes at FORWARD_Space!
Give Tommy Cramer a follow on insta! He came on tour with us in NYC—we love his humor and photography.
Shoutout to Sonder for making our stay in NYC cozy and classy! Use code ALMOST30 for a 10% discount on your stay.
Resources:
Learn more: shoptezza.com
Instagram: @tezza
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 12min
Ep. 268 - Live Show with Erin Claire Jones: Living Your Human Design
CATCH UP WITH K + LThe ladies are back from their tour stops in NYC with Heather McMahan, Erin Claire, and Stewart Pearce! K & L are thrilled to bring you on tour with them as they share these live shows as upcoming episodes—today’s with Erin Claire is the first! It is all about Human Design. K & L begin today’s episode by sharing some information from the blueprints Erin created for them. Krista also details part of her meeting with Deborah Hanekamp, a.k.a. Mama Medicine, who teaches her how to read healthy versus dark auras.THE INTERVIEWToday we are LIVE at The Assemblage with Human Design Guide, Erin Claire Jones! Get your notebooks out because this episode is full of powerful information related to YOU--your Human Design. Erin breaks down each of the five types of Human Designs (Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, and Reflector), so that you can better understand how you operate in your career and relationships. Erin explains how to make decisions based on your ‘Inner Authority,’ and how your ‘Not-Self Theme’ is an easy way to know when you’re off track. We talk about the shadow parts of the chart, the colors of the channels, and what each of the ‘Profile’ numbers mean. Erin fabulously makes this information digestible so you may learn more about yourself and this insightful system.We also talk about:
The origin story of Human Design
The white vs. colored areas on the design charts
The benefits of sleeping alone, alone time, & being in nature
Navigating relationships based on design
How human design gives insights into eating and nutrition
The meaning of the black and red colors in the channels
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:
So much love and gratitude to everyone who attended our live shows with Heather McMahan, Erin Claire, and Stewart Pearce in NYC!
Special thanks to The Assemblage John Street for having us for our events with Erin Claire Jones and Stewart Pearce!
Resources:
Want Erin's blueprint? Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off at erinclairejones.com/blueprint
Look up your Human Design at erinclairejones.com/lookup
Instagram: @erinclairejones
Human Design Episodes: Ep. 162 Human Design + Deconditioning To Find Yourself with Jenna Zoe ; Ep. 37 Aligning Who You Are With Who Were Made To Be: Human Design with Jenna Zoe
Upcoming Events:
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with Nikki Novo
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Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 52min
Ep. 266 - Cathy Heller on The Power of Enthusiasm, Alone Time + Radical Empathy
Entrepreneur and podcast host, Cathy Heller, discusses the power of enthusiasm, alone time, and radical empathy in pursuing your passion and finding momentum. She emphasizes the importance of state of mind, determining target audience, and building a business with radical empathy. The conversation explores emotions, motivation, and creativity in entrepreneurship.

Oct 22, 2019 • 1h 51min
Ep. 265 - Jedidiah Jenkins on Faith and Sexuality + The Adventure of Finding Personal Truth
CATCH UP WITH K + LK & L returned to the place that taught them so much—New York City! With blistered feet, full hearts and fond memories, the gals reflect on the place that saw them through the sh*tstorms, and on their live show with Heather McMahan at Chelsea Music Hall. Stay tuned for the live recording to launch as an episode soon!THE INTERVIEWToday we are sitting down with travel writer and New York Times best selling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self, Jedidiah Jenkins! We had the privilege of spending time with Jedidiah at the Onsite Workshops Creatives’ Retreat. We’ve admired him from afar for so long, and in meeting this sweet being we were confirmed in our admiration for his authenticity, humor, thoughtfulness, and ability to truly see people and make them feel special by way of the deepest conversations. In our conversation today, we start by discussing music, concerts and releasing energy such as anger. Jedidiah then begins sharing his story, and paints a picture of his journey in writing his book. From his experience with imposter syndrome to meeting one of his favorites, Cheryl Strayed, and how she came to write a blurb for his book—he has us laughing the whole time. Jedidiah talks about his relationship with his parents after coming out, and shares how he’s never felt shame around his sexuality, even after growing up in an Evangelical Christian household. He also shares how he’s cultivated deep friendships, and how he fosters those relationships and builds community. We have been long awaiting this conversation, and can’t wait to share it with you!We also talk about:
Societies view of the body as carnal and animalistic
A mixing board as a metaphor for human life
Jedidiah’s deep dive into Christianity
The repression of sexuality impacting other aspects of life
The lack respectful disagreement in our society
Gravity points for finding authentic friendships
Jedidiah’s creative process
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Love:
Follow Heather McMahan: @heatherkmcmahan and find her on tour HERE!
Thank you to Sonder for our NYC home away from home!
To everyone that came out to our Live Show in NYC, we love and appreciate you!
Resources:
Learn more: jedidiahjenkins.com
Instagram: @jedidiahjenkins
Book: To Shake the Sleeping Self
Upcoming Events:
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with K&L
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Oct 17, 2019 • 1h 11min
264. ClassPass’s Payal Kadakia on the Problem Solving Cycle + How to Act on Your WHY
We are thrilled for today’s interview because this amazing woman’s passion project is a huge part of our everyday lives. Please welcome the founder of ClassPass, Payal Kadakia! ClassPass is a fitness membership that lets you take classes at a variety of locations in your area. Spin, barre, pilates, yoga, or gym time—it’s all under one membership! It also allows you to tap into the local communities when traveling.Payal shares how before founding ClassPass she was unfulfilled in her corporate job, trying to balance work with her love of dance. She illustrates the fear she experienced before leaving her job, along with the passion behind entrepreneurship—like focusing on the problem you’re trying to solve versus your idea. Payal explains the market research and fundraising involved, how ClassPass has grown over the years, and what we have to look forward to in the future. When it comes to her passion for dance, Payal shares how it connects her to her Indian culture and feeds her love of giving to people, which is how she came to found ClassPass.For a free month of ClassPass, visit classpass.com and use the code ALMOST30!We also talk about:
Being in your masculine vs. feminine
Balancing Payal’s corporate job with dance
Payal’s relationship with her parents
Having an identity crisis & living two lives
When she saw a hole in the market to start ClassPass
Most difficult part of keeping partners and customers happy
The team atmosphere when starting off
The hardship of being an entrepreneur
Redefining what words mean to you
Instagram accounts L&K love
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!Resources:
Instagram: @payal
Learn more: classpass.com (use code ALMOST30)
Upcoming Events:
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with K&L
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Oct 15, 2019 • 1h 41min
Ep. 263 - Natalia Benson on The Energetics of Money + Calling in a Vibrational Match
Today we are sitting down with Astrological Expert and Women’s Empowerment Coach, Natalia Benson! Natalia shares the struggles she faced in her twenties before embarking on her spiritual journey. From meditation and gratitude, to changing your languaging, Natalia expands on simple tools that greatly impact her life. We discuss at length how to attract what you want, and Natalia illustrates exactly how she called in her current relationship. Our conversation also explores the roles self-love and surrender play in our careers, wealth, and relationships. We also talk about:
How Natalia began stepping into her confidence
Using EFT tapping to heal emotional anxiety
Self-worth’s role in calling in a relationship
Being clear on what you want in a relationship
What self-love looks like for Natalia
The feminine side of money
How she uses astrology to step into her power
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources:
Learn more: nataliabenson.com
Instagram: @natalia_benson
Listen: Natalia Benson The Podcast
Ep. 213: Krista & Natalia
Recommended Books: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Upcoming Events:
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
December 7th: Los Angeles with K&L
December 12th: Miami with K&L
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