

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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Oct 10, 2019 • 1h 7min
Ep. 262 - Sarah Vermunt on Navigating Career Growth, Negotiating a Pay Raise + Building Confidence
Please welcome author and founder of Careergasm, Sarah Vermunt! As a previous guest on the show, she is back to share insights and BS free advice from her new book, Career Rookie. We start off by discussing how job-hopping in your early 20s is actually a good thing, and Sarah gives advice on how to set yourself up for success in your career. We dive into the reasons people end up feeling stuck, and how you need to take action to build confidence and move forward! And if you’re struggling with balancing money-making with the desire to do work that feels good, Sarah has you covered. If you’re a student, graduate, career newbie, or in the process of switching careers, you don’t want to miss this conversation! We also talk about:
Handling parental stress when living at home
Over-identifying with your career
Two ways to bring inspiration to your job
Getting a “just for now” job
Debt of gratitude and obligation for parents
Tips for salary negotiation and asking for a raise
Building professional relationships & asking for mentorship
How to fix “mess ups” at work
The intertwining of career & personal development
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources:
Learn more: careergasm.com
Instagram: @careergasm
Books: Careergasm ; Career Rookie
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
Sponsors:
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Oct 8, 2019 • 2h 9min
Ep. 261 - Lindsey’s Skin Journey: Cystic Acne, Chinese Medicine + Emotional Release
Today, Lindsey is sharing the journey of frustration and surrender she’s had with her skin. She opens up about cystic acne, hormonal outbreaks, and using birth control. Lindsey explains how changing her relationship with her skin was truly the beginning of the healing process. She also talks about intuitive eating, and how tuning into her body about how food made her feel allowed her to see how it affected her acne. Lindsey also talks about spiritual practices, processing emotions, and gives her product recommendations and skin care routine. Get your notebook out for the second half of the episode! Lindsey interviews her dear friend and healer, Chloe Bañales of Ascended Alchemy. From Chinese herbs to acupuncture, to light therapy and cupping, Chloe shares how these different healing modalities can help decrease inflammation, improve organ function, and benefit skin health. They also talk about:
Removing mucus forming foods from diet
What L eats & avoids eating
Intuitive eating & connecting with your intuition
Herbs for liver & skin health
Processing & releasing emotions
Creating heat in the body with herbs
Foods for cooling the body
Gua sha technique for skin care
Acupressure points to reconnect with your body
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources:
Learn more about Ascended Alchemy
Instagram: @ascendedalchemy ; @_chloehom
Upcoming Events:
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
November 9th: Human Design with Jenna Zoe
November 26th: Melbourne with Rosie Acosta
November 28th: Sydney with Jessica Sepel
Sponsors:
Dr. Roebucks | Visit drroebucks.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off
Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off
Daily Harvest | Use code ALMOST30 for 3 FREE Cups in your first box at www.daily-harvest.com
SAKARA | Go to sakara.com/almost30 and use code ALMOST30 for $60 off your first order
Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase
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Oct 4, 2019 • 35min
Bonus - Nai Vasha & Sophia Chang on Defying Stereotypes, Pushing Limits + Cultivating Community at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today is the last bonus episode from our series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We are live with the founders of UNDO Magazine, Nai Vasha and Sophia Chang. UNDO is an intellectually and visually stimulating quarterly magazine that sheds light on issues, stories, people and brands in wellness, fashion, and fitness. As two dedicated entrepreneurs who are always pushing the envelope, Sophia and Nai share how they came together and founded UNDO Mag. They explain ways the fitness and wellness industry has changed, like with influencers and athletes. Both ladies are passionate about breaking stereotypes, and making wellness information accessible to all ages and races. They empower individuals to dive into self-discovery and push beyond fear. After listening to these incredible women, you can’t help but feel inspired and motivated to optimize your health beyond the green juice and yoga pants! We also talk about: What health and wellness means to Nai & Sophia Sharing stories around mental health Why they print their magazine vs. digital Ways they break barriers and push their limits Building a platform & community for people to use their voices How they manage their workflow & “business hygiene” Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: undolab.com/Magazine
Instagram: @undoordinary_
Upcoming Events: October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
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Oct 3, 2019 • 1h 24min
Ep. 260 - Gigi and Bryce Goldman on Pivoting Quickly + The Power of Recognizing Your Successes
For Kopari Beauty founders Gigi and Bryce Goldman, their company is more than just a business—it’s a lifestyle they’ve created. They are incredibly humble and transparent about mistakes they’ve made, how they developed their strong partnership, and the role influencers play in growing their business. We talk about the relationships they have with their kids, and setting boundaries with work conversations in the home. This power couple is so easy to talk to, and we are so proud to work with them. Their wisdom on building strong relationships, values, and your dream business inspires us daily--we know it will for you as well! We also talk about:
Challenges of being a couple in business together
Focusing on the small wins
Building a positive work space
How social media gives us voices
Advice on starting a business
Saying ‘no’ and setting priorities
Importance of knowing your company’s values, mission, + vision
How they are giving back to the Filipino community
Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources:
Learn more: koparibeauty.com/almost30
Instagram: @koparibeauty
Upcoming Events:
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors:
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Perfect Bar | www.perfectbar.com/almost30 for 15% off
Work in Progress with Sophia Bush | Listen to funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with Sophia and guests that inspire her.
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Oct 1, 2019 • 1h 42min
Ep. 259 - LaRayia Gaston on Breaking Stigmas Around Homelessness + Healing with Radical Love
Today we are joined by the founder of the nonprofit Lunch On Me, LaRayia Gaston. Her work is powerful, her belief in people is unwavering, and today’s episode is both uplifting and heartbreaking. The Los Angeles based charity provides nutritious and organic meals to more than 10,000 people per month. Their mission is to end starvation by redistributing food that would otherwise be wasted. Through Lunch On Me, LaRayia has also created a family dynamic and is teaching people to love and respect themselves. In our conversation, LaRayia shares how she was drawn to Mother Teresa at a young age, and how feeding the homeless was her form of tithing by fourteen years old. She describes the changes she’s seen in the homeless community by providing food, and explains the bitter truth about pharmaceuticals, street drugs, and mental health. LaRayia also shares beautiful, tear-jerking stories that show how small deeds go a long way. She encourages us to be mindful of windows of opportunity where we can not only help, but gain a shift in perspective by connecting with the homeless. We also talk about: How the homeless community has impacted LaRayia How homelessness can be a gift LaRayia’s 43 days on Skid Row What holding space looks like for LaRayia Statistics for foster children and drug use Poverty, corruption, and race relations Corruption in nonprofits from government involvement Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: lunchonme.org
Instagram: @larayia ; @lunchonme
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Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Kopari Beauty | Visit www.koparibeauty.com/almost30 for 20% off Athletic Greens | Get 20 travel packs FREE ($79 value) with your first purchase at www.athleticgreens.com/almost30
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Sep 27, 2019 • 32min
Bonus - Optimal Fitness, Emotional Health, + Community Connection with Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton
Joining us LIVE from Propel CoLabs are two legends in the fitness world and top personal trainers, Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton. Gunnar is an expert in functional training, and is best known for training professional athletes and celebrities. Luke Milton is a celebrity trainer and the founder of Training Mate (catch him on Revenge Body!). In our interview, both stress the importance of lifting people up and creating a positive, safe environment in order for people to succeed. They each share struggles of their past, like weight issues and anxiety, and how they overcame them. We ask about their morning routines, their relationships with social media, and tips for getting back into the fitness game. This is a fun and energizing conversation you don’t want to miss! We also talk about: Mental and emotional health in fitness Treating the emotional body during physical transformation Coaching clients through their resistance Tools Luke used to help with anxiety Key components of recovery The motivation they find from their children Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Instagram: @gunnarfitness ; @milts1 ; @trainingmate
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2019 • 44min
Ep. 258 - Deep Healing: Onsite Workshops Solo with Krista and Lindsey
Today, Krista and Lindsey share their profound experience and the lessons they learned at the Onsite Workshops Creatives’ Retreat. It was five days of connecting and healing with some of the most inspiring, impactful people they have ever met. They share details of their group affirmation practice, explore the seven rights of a child, and talk about the power of surprises! From trauma and the subconscious mind, to connecting with others by expressing feelings of shame, to codependency and boundaries—K&L open up about their experiences and the deep healing that occurred. They also talk about: Krista experiencing imposter syndrome Small group therapy & sculpts Codependency, boundaries, & self-care Taking time to acknowledge your own pain Denying emotions Equine therapy Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: onsiteworkshops.com
Instagram: @itskrista ; @lindseysimcik
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
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Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 19min
Ep. 257 - Gabrielle Bernstein on Being a ‘Super Attractor’ + Overcoming Postpartum Depression
In today’s episode, we are sitting down with motivational speaker and #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Gabrielle Bernstein! In her new book, Super Attractor, Gabby reveals how to manifest the life you desire. She enlightens us on what stops someone from manifesting, how to stay in alignment with source, and her first experience with channeling. We also get into the topic of mental health as Gabby is incredibly real and transparent about her struggles with postpartum depression. Her newest mission is to be of service to women who suffer from postpartum, and bring awareness through education. Gabby also shares her experience with SIBO and healing gut inflammation by eradicating stress and changing her diet. You’ll learn all about “sleep hygiene” and Gabby’s daily practices like meditation, prayer, and exercise. We also talk about: Transforming our belief systems Having guidance beyond our physical sight Comparison versus judgment Gabby’s experience with resisting joy and play What Gabby’s son has taught her Having trust when channeling What freedom feels like in your body, heart & mind Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: gabbybernstein.com
Blog: Gut Health
Instagram: @gabbybernstein
Book: Super Attractor
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Better Help | Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 for 15% off your first month Lola | Use code ALMOST30 for 40% off all subscriptions at mylola.com
Felix Gray | Visit felixgrayglasses.com/almost30 for free shipping and 30 days of risk-free returns GoMacro Bars | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at gomacro.com Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off Modern Fertility | www.modernfertility.com/almost30 for $20 off a purchase Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2019 • 31min
Bonus - Cassey Ho on Cultivating a Positive Body Image + Creating Happiness Through Fitness at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today, we are live from Propel CoLabs with the creator and CEO of Blogilates, Cassey Ho! With over 4 million subscribers, Blogilates is the #1 female fitness channel on YouTube. In our conversation, Cassey explains how YouTube has changed fitness, and how she mentally navigates the negative comments, such as creating the viral video, The “Perfect” Body. She shares the relationship she had with her body before YouTube, and how childhood insecurities can stay with us throughout our lives. We ask Cassey about her morning routine, how she stays motivated, and what’s upcoming with her brand and community. This conversation is all about loving your workout, cherishing your body, and keeping things simple! We also talk about: Keeping a simple self-care routine How Cassey’s community inspires her content Cassey’s view of the health and wellness industry Creating time and presence for family Shifting our mental space to feel confident Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: blogilates.com
Instagram: @blogilates
YouTube: Blogilates
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2019 • 50min
Ep. 256 - Krista Williams on Her Silent Retreat Experience
In today’s solo episode, Krista details her Silent Retreat experience at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC. For five days, she was free of EMFs, immersed in the Blue Ridge Mountains, meditating, taking walks, and eating based on ayurvedic principles. As someone who always needs to be ‘doing,’ Krista shares how these days of silence impacted her ability to turn inward, slow down, and shed the nonessentials. We also talk about: The Happiness Training & 5 Sutras Bringing acceptance into your life Forming your opinion outside of what others’ think Not seeing intention behind others’ mistakes Surrendering to the flow of life Moving out of victim mentality Being present during meals & eating slow Connecting to your Spirit through play & laughter The way Krista’s body released and energetically shifted Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: artoflivingretreatcenter.org
Instagram: @itskrista
Upcoming Events: October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
October 9th: NYC with Stewart Pearce
October 29th: Washington D.C. with Heidi Stevens
October 30th: Philadelphia with K&L
Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost3
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Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off products on vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca Daily Harvest | Use code ALMOST30 for 3 FREE Cups in your first box at www.daily-harvest.com
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