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Today we are joined by the founders of Skinny Dipped, our favorite chocolate covered almond company. Skinny Dipped is a brand that we absolutely love and support, and we are so happy to be able to have them on today’s episode to share their women-owned company. Val, Breezy, Lizzie, and Chrissy, are all on to tell us the beautiful human, Josh, that sparked the creation of Skinny Dipped, how they have grown as a brand through the years, and being aware of the processing of almonds and other foods in the United States.   We also talk about… Conversations around death, and how Josh’s passing changed their relationship with it Figuring out the logistics of covering an almond with chocolate Doing the research to get the best products Working as women in a manufacturing world Being recognized as a brand The branding transition What they’ve learned so far in building their business + what’s to come   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Check out: skinnydipped.com Instagram: @getskinnydipped   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love     Sponsors: Further Food | Use code ALMOST30 for 30% off your purchase at furtherfood.com Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Alterra Pure | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at alterrapure.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

Excited to have Sam Bailey join the girls on the podcast!  Sam is a filmmaker and writer, and creator of the series, You’re So Talented. She is also the director and co-creator of the web series Brown Girls, which was recently nominated for an Emmy. In this conversation, we talk about where Sam’s creative origins sparked from, her first web series and how that began, and the friendships we have as women. Sam also shares what it has been like having Fatimah as a creative writing partner, and the friendship that it has blossomed into, and the incredible growth of their show, Brown Girls.   We also talk about… The gentrification of Chicago A play Sam dropped out of Support from both family and chosen family What it’s like to cast for her show Learning Brown Girls is up for an Emmy Giving and receiving feedback Sam’s take on spirituality What’s coming up for Sam   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: samqbailey.com Instagram: @samb.chi Watch: You’re So Talented ; Brown Girls      Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Silver Fern | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order at silverfernbrand.com Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com Dirty Lemon | Use code ALMOST30 for 1 FREE case in your first order at dirtylemon.com Robinhood | We’re giving our listeners a FREE stock to help build their portfolio at almost30.robinhood.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

Amy Stanton, founder and CEO of Stanton & Company, joins us today! Amy has a passion for promoting and building positive female role models and messaging for women, and she does exactly that with her company. Prior to creating her own company, Amy was the Chief Marketing Officer for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, as well as the Director of Marketing and Communications for New York’s Olympic bid. Amy is also the author of The Feminine Revolution, a book about stepping into your femininity to create a better world and brighter life. In our conversation we talk about what it was like for Amy starting her own company in women’s sports, and what the feminine revolution means to her. Amy also shares a few ways to ignite the power of your own femininity straight from her brand new book, The Feminine Revolution.   We also talk about… The effect that masculine leaders have on women Writing a book with a writing partner Crying in the workplace Creating a space where men can be comfortable with femininity + embrace their own Applying her book to her personal life How dancing has brought Amy deep into her feminine   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: femininerevolutionbook.com Instagram: @amykstanton Read: The Feminine Revolution by Amy Stanton yourpodcastpro.com   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Alterra Pure | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at alterrapure.com Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Hungry Root | Get $25 off two deliveries when you visit hungryroot.com/almost30 Hourglass | Use code ALMOST30 for free shipping on hourglass.com/almost30 when you purchase Caution Mascara The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

You asked and we are delivering; MORE SOLO EPISODES!  In today’s episode, Krista shares her hormone health journey. Hormone health has been an extremely popular topic within our Secret Facebook group, Instagram communities, and in health and wellness at large.  Today Krista shares her own personal journey; the struggles, the wins, how she balanced her hormones naturally, and what she’s learned over the past few years. She goes deep, recalling when she was first put on birth control, the feelings and emotions she was having and deeming normal, and her decision to take an in-depth look at her hormone levels.   Krista also talks about… Switching her birth control Taking diet pills + over exercising Getting her results from Your Hormone Balance What the different hormones do + how their levels affect you How she treats her body now The Fab 4 How meditation has changed the game Consuming less sugar + incorporating vitamins into her diet   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Your Hormone Balance Learn more: @bodyblissbyjess Listen: Tara Brach Vitamins: Maca, Holy Basil, Ashwagandha, Astragalus Root Read: WomanCode Check out Krista’s blog: hundredblog.com Chat with us on FB: *Secret* Almost 30 Podcast Group Facebook: facebook.com/Hundredblog Instagram: @hundredblog      Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Kalumi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% on kalumibeauty.com Dirty Lemon | Use code ALMOST30 for 1 FREE case in your first order at dirtylemon.com Hungry Root | Get $25 off two deliveries when you visit hungryroot.com/almost30 Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

Darin Olien, the founder of SuperLife and a pioneering superfood hunter, shares his transformative journey with health and sustainability. He delves into the importance of rediscovering herbs, navigating the complexities of working with Indigenous communities, and ensuring fair practices. Darin's personal experiences with breathwork and Ayahuasca illuminate the path to wellness, while he discusses challenges in big agriculture and the accessibility of Barukas nuts. His insights highlight the interconnectedness of nutrition, community, and environmental consciousness.

Arian Simone, the inspiring founder and CEO of Fearless Magazine, shares her incredible journey from homelessness to success as a celebrity publicist. She discusses her manifesting process and the power of building community. Arian emphasizes the importance of tapping into your inner child for personal growth. She also reflects on her new book, 'Fearless Faith + Hustle,' and highlights how travel has shaped her life and business. Throughout the conversation, she encourages listeners to shift their energy and embrace resilience.

Hannah Bronfman, founder of HBFIT and global ambassador for Adidas, shares her insights on wellness, self-expression, and entrepreneurship. She discusses her upbringing and its influence on her body image and creativity. Hannah dives into her supportive relationship with her husband, balancing their careers, and the inspiration behind her book, 'Do What Feels Good.' The conversation touches on the importance of authenticity in business, wellness tips for frequent travelers, and challenges faced by women in the industry.

Happy New Year, family!. I’m sure you can relate–we arrived at the end of this transformative year and hadn’t given ourselves the proper credit for the highs and a moment to honor the learnings in the lows. We decided to structure the episode around a game we play over dinner or to kick off meetings: High, Low + What you learned. Our gratitude for #almost30nation pours out of us shamelessly–WE LOVE YOU AND WE DON’T CARE WHO KNOWS IT!!!  Our hope for you is that you see the light and limitless potential in yourselves that we see in you. Cheers to the continual evolution of you. Thank goodness you are changing from one year to the next. For those that don’t understand that about you, don’t worry. They’ll catch up. Shine your light bright.   We talk about… Our dreams lately and what we think they mean The self-work Lindsey has been doing as of late What’s to come for 2019   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Follow Lindsey: @lindseysimcik Follow Krista: @hundredblog Follow: @claritewellness   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Your Podcast Pro: enroll at yourpodcastpro.com       Sponsors: Dirty Lemon | Use code ALMOST30 for 1 FREE case in your first order at dirtylemon.com Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Daily Harvest | Use code ALMOST30 for 3 FREE Cups in your first box at www.daily-harvest.com Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

We hope you’re loving our “Best Of” series!  This time of year we love to go back and re-listen to episodes to hear things we might not have picked up on first time around!  We would totally recommend if you are pulled to one of these excerpts. We love you and wish you an aligned 2019! HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS!   In this episode we we highlight our conversations with…   Stewart Pearce, is a world-renowned voice coach, an intuitive, and a seer of forty years. We talk about maturing quickly, exploring the physical and the resonant voice, and the differences of living in your head and your body. Carly Stein, is the founder and CEO of Beekeepers Natural’s. We talk about beekeeping and bee decline, monocropping and how it affects the bees, propolis, and Carly determining and healing her autoimmune disease. Dave Asprey, is the founder of Bulletproof, and author of The Bulletproof Diet. We talk about energy and spirituality, and his path of losing weight, becoming kinder, and recognizing the connection between the two. Jen Gotch, is the founder of Ban.Do, and host of the Jen Gotch Is OK… Sometimes podcast. We talk about becoming more self aware, mental health, receiving support from parents, and going to therapy. Suzy Batiz, is the inventor, founder, and CEO of Poo~Pourri, and Supernatural. We talk about losing it all and facing her shadow side, being an entrepreneur, cutting energetic cords, and a new take on boundaries. Nicole Lapin, is the NYT bestselling author of Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch, and the host of Hatched. We talk about doing internal work, financial stories and misinformation we’ve been told, and investments. Stefan Hunt, is a filmmaker, artist, and creator of the festival, We’re All Going To Die. We talk about the role of art in his festival, fear and death, and the challenges and response to the festival Stefan created. Millana Snow, is a Reiki healer, meditation teacher and Founder of Wellness Official. We talk about the interconnections between the bodies and the chakras, alignment, creating space for healthy sex, and exploring the solar plexus. Anjelah Johnson, is an actress + comedian. We talk about Anjelah’s journey into acting and Hollywood, being an extra on Friends, and what she learned through it all. Rachel Cargle, is an activist, writer, and lecturer. We talk about the roots of the feminist movement, the cracks in the health and wellness spaces, and Rachel’s incredible fundraiser.   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Your Podcast Pro: enroll at yourpodcastpro.com   College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Help us create a video! Call our hotline: 1-424-272-1853     Sponsors: Veggie Grill | During the holidays, we are offering an extra $10 for every $40 gift card! Head to veggiegrill.com for yours! Morning Recovery | Use code ALMOST30 for $5 off a single purchase or subscription at morningrecoverydrink.com Nutribullet | Use code ALMOST30 for 25% off at nutribulletbalance.com Outdoor Voices | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off your first order of $100 or more at outdoorvoices.com/almost30 Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com Candid Co. | Head to candidco.com/almost30 for 25% off the modeling kit The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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

Here we are #ALMOST30NATION!  With 2019 just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to first thank YOU for being the most loving, supportive, curious, generous community.  We see you out there taking care of yourselves and others, trusting your instincts, making your health a priority, building amazing businesses, taking risks, letting go of what no longer serves you + being yourselves.  You make this possible and for that we thank you from the deepest part of our hearts and recommit to you for 2019! We have so much in store for you—can’t wait to share the details! But for now, we hope you are resting and recharging.  Perhaps we’ll find our way into your ears with our “Best Of” two part series this week! We have sat down with almost 100 guests this year and it nearly killed us to choose under ten to highlight. But here we go!   We talk with…   Luke Storey, is a transformational coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur,  founder of the School of Style, and voice behind The Life Stylist podcast. We talk about working through toxic thoughts. Alisa Vitti, is a functional nutritionist and women’s hormone expert, creator of FLO Living, and author of WomanCode. We talk about the roots of nutritional research, blood sugar stabilizing, auditing your period, and birth control. Tim Braun, is an internationally renowned medium, and author of Life and Death. We talk about his experience with sharing his gifts in large scale and small scale settings, and why some spirits come through and some do not. Kim Anami, is a sex + relationship coach, and vaginal weightlifter. We talk about junk food sex and gourmet sex, the different types of orgasms, the three layers of opening, and exposing yourself. Dan Savage, is an American author, media pundit, journalist, and activist for the LGBT community. He created the It Gets Better Project, and is the writer behind the popular column, Savage Love. We talk about parenting, being culturally Catholic, and dealing with criticism. Robyn Youkilis, is a Certified Health Coach, speaker, leading expert in holistic digestive health, and author of Go with Your Gut and Thin From Within. We talk about what her daily meals look like, her Rule of 5, and the gut and hormonal health connection. John Wineland, a speaker, relationship coach and teacher guiding men and women in the practices of spiritual intimacy, and founder of The New Men’s Work Project. We talk about the levels of sex, having great sex, and the yoga to help you invite in love. Peta Kelly, is a speaker, thought pioneer & leader for the next generation of conscious millennials, founder of Earthess Co, and author of Earth Is Hiring. We talk about staying in alignment with yourself, responsibility and confidence. Alok Vaid-Menon, is an American performance artist, poet, and LGBTQ rights activist. We talk about the fight for total happiness, coexistence, the journey to finding their true self, and healing through friendships.   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Your Podcast Pro: enroll at yourpodcastpro.com   College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Help us create a video! Call our hotline: 1-424-272-1853     Sponsors: Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com FabFitFun | Use code ALMOST30 for $10 off at fabfitfun.com Away | Use code ALMOST30 for $20 off a suitcase at awaytravel.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters 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