Almost 30

This conversation with Thais Sky left Krista and Lindsey with their jaws on the floor.  TRUTH TALK AT ITS REALEST.  The girls welcome this "esteemed women's leadership expert, international speaker and mindfulness teacher whose empathetic approach to worthiness, confidence and emotions have taken her through the healing of her own childhood trauma into a healing career, as well as into the study of cognitive psychology, neurology, spirituality, sociology and spiritual psychology".  THAIS IS NEXT LEVEL WOKE.  Her emotional connection to helping women reclaim not only their feminine power, but their human worthiness is palpable when she speaks.  Thais is a force to be felt and a voice to be heard.  Washingtonian Magazine named her as one of the top “8 bloggers to know.” The Huffington Post calls her “an inspirational woman” and she was nominated for Forbes Magazine 30 under 30 award.  .....AND THIS IS JUST BEGINNING.  This conversation is the definition of FLOW, truly a dreamy inspirational conversation for the girls.  They discuss: why being kind to yourself is the path to self-empowerment how the woman's voice is going to shift the state of this world why noticing the lens we where will wake you up and stir your power to change the world why forcing ourselves to be positive is counterproductive practical ways to up-level your life and align with your purpose how giving yourself permission to feel the low will move you to a place of high vibration how to knock down self-constructed barriers, like guilt, and shift into a state of inner peace and confidence how Thais' healing journey is the foundation for her success as a coach + so much more.  You can connect with Thais at www.iamthaissky.com and @iamthaissky on social 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

We have proclaimed this week, KELLY WEEK, here at Almost 30!  She just released her book Body Love and we just had her on this past Tuesday to chat all about it + answer YOUR questions!  The girls decided that it was completely necessary to re-release Kelly's first sit-down.  I mean, they STILL get e-mails about that episode!  #ALMOST30NATION does not sleep!  Just kidding, we do.  8 HOURS AT LEAST.  Ok, ok.  This one speaks for itself.  You will want to give this your full attention.  Your body will thank you!  HAPPY KELLY WEEK, YA'LL! 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

Nutritional KA-WEEN to the stars, KELLY LEVEQUE (of Be Well By Kelly), is back and better than ever on the podcast. Not only is she STILL FREAKIN' FABULOUS and working with celebrity clients like Chelsea Handler, Jessica Alba, and Molly Sims, but she's releasing her new book Body Love today! And yes, we had a copy of the book with us in studio. ("Basically, like having the first copy of the Bible." - Krista) Anywho, in this episode, we talk with her about the book, the process of actually writing getting a book published, Kelly answers real questions from listeners, and spills the deets on what she knows and does best, ALL THINGS NUTRITION. For example ... how working out, eating, + stress affects cortisol levels + visa versa which "tests" to get figure out what the heck is going on in your body how fasting is probably NOT the best solution for anyone a ketosis/ketone UPDATE! - the tremulous process, how it takes away hunger, it is brain protective, + what she really think about it the deal with fasting before a workout if seltzer water is good for you? like that #LaCroix trend? fruit - a serving a day is all you need! Kelly's fave snacks to get her through the day is collagen a fad or actually the ISH we should all eat? + SO MUCH MORE to get you up-to-date on all of your health needs! 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

Artist, designer, woman of change, and amazing light of creativity, CHELSEA LEIFKEN, joins Krista + Linds this week in the #Almost30Lounge, and it's as real as it gets, people. If you don't know who Chelsea is, YOU SHOULD/GET ON IT. Not only is she one of LA's coolest designers, but she's the creator of fabulous lines of leather goods, hand painted by her with love and the most inspirational messages. After studying at FIDM and working the 9-5 lifestyle in the tremulous fashion industry, Chelsea realized she was meant for something greater. That she had more to give to the world as an artist. Battling depression, anxiety, and the challenges of starting your own business, she's the badass we all need more of. Talk about a motivational episode right? SIDE NOTE: There's A LOT of laughs in this one. Some hot points in this one include... high school BS learning about, understanding, and knowing yourself the power of LISTS part-time Starbucks employees have bomb health insurance?!?! Chelsea's journey as a designer, from her first trade show to manufacturing her designs all of the tools in Chelsea's toolbox for HAPPINESS the importance of giving back dating through the phone ie. Tinder, Bumble, etc. 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

BOSS BABES assemble!  We have Lauren McGoodwin CEO of CAREER CONTESSA in the Almost 30 studio this week.  If you are: 1) Not sure what the heck you want to do 2) Looking for a new job 3) Want to advance in your current career....This episode is FOR YOU.  Lauren gets real and breaks down the current career landscape for women and how to effectively navigate it.  Did you know that there are more men CEOs named "John" than there are female CEO's of Fortune 500 companies!?  YO, take cover...KNOWLEDGE BOMBS AWAY.  We cover:   -the questions to ask yourself and potential employers as you explore different career options -how Lauren went from hating her first job, to rocking it at HULU to CEO of Career Contessa -why avoiding connecting with those with your job title or those with the job title you want is your major block -how to ask employee for flex time (if you're having a baby!!) -why investing in the quality of your site is everything -how to show em' who's boss babe and ask for what you want -how to network inside of your company and why it should be your priority -how to detox your toxic work environment -why ensuring that your co-workers like to work with you will take you to the next level in your career   Um, women supporting women for the WIN.  There is room for us all at the top!  As always, notebooks out..Happy listening! 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

Learn all about Feng Shui and how to bring good vibes into your life with Dana Claudat. From balancing your space to enhancing your workspace, discover practical tips for transforming your environment and creating a harmonious living space. Explore the ancient art of Feng Shui and its modern applications in this insightful episode.

Find yourself drifting off during your daily routine, thinking of big ideas, money, and a life you truly want? Stuck in your ways but distracted by your passions? Love health & wellness and don't know how to monetize it? THIS is your episode homies. Angie Lee is a business coach to the best wellness coaches out there.  She went from broke to six figures by finding a hole in the health market. And trust us, she tells us exactly how it is. One small idea she had in college grew to a multi-million dollar reality. She sits down with Linds + Krista to talk about her journey and everything in-between: Don't doubt or ignore your naiive motivation the constant battle of corporate jobs and monotonous 9-5 routines entrepreneurs are who they are because they're "stupid enough to do it" and go through with their "crazy" ideas what to do when you don't know what to do as an entrepreneur how taking a break from EVERYTHING, even motivational speakers and inspirational books, can bring you more answers than anything her mistakes over the years as a coach & how they're VITAL to your development the power of showing up how to be EMOTIONALLY ready for entrepreneurship how making money and doing a lot of good are mutually exclusive To say you need your notebook out for this one is an understatement. 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

Linds + Krista get SO retrograde with Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari, AKA the firepower that is That's So Retrograde podcast. Talk about a MAJOR collaboration. They're some of LA's go-to wellness girls, all about living a balanced, healthy, and holistic life. But with a cool twist. The four of them connect through their childhood days, whether it was growing up in Michigan or Pennsylvania, as well as their journeys that lead them to the west coast. But more importantly, their WELLNESS journeys! And we're not talking just eating health and working out, but getting in touch with yourself and manifesting your dream life. The ladies touch on: finding + building your spiritual practice, no matter what that is the trick with readers/psychics MORNING ROUTINES for the spiritual and well-balanced getting yourself out of negative spirals writing a LOVE letter for yourself, ROMANCING yourself   understanding how you TRULY feel about being single or being in a relationship 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

COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM PALM SPRINGS! Krista & Linds are soaking up the rays and hanging by the pool in sunny Southern California. This week, they bring back a #almost30nation fan favorite, 20s + 30s US! *Que expensive "20s US VS 30s US" theme song* They're talking MAJOR throwbacks like matching your eyeshadow and makeup with your outfits, Lisa Frank, Lindsey's old obsession with all of the #crimping techniques and experiments, and how opposite their beauty routines are today. HOWEVER, the main topic Krista & Linds are discussing this week is FORGIVENESS. Everything forgiveness, the who, what, when, where, why, and how. They get DEEP during this conversation, especially with: cheating and romantic relationships friends and reciprocation if people can/will change the power and struggle of letting go usually when you're wrong in the situation, you hold on to it more than anyone family, family, family not understanding other's beliefs or values, ie. religion/spirituality people don't want to hear about those people you can't forgive not forgiving others can ruin your other relationships And most importantly, YOURSELF 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

Once again, Linds and Krista bring on the best of the health, wellness, and body positivity industries. This week's guest is DANIKA BRYSHA, a curve model with IMG Models, the CEO of Model Meals, a leader in the health and wellness world, and an inspirational rockstar for everyone. Danika has been featured in InStyle, Shape, PopSugar, People, and many more publications. Her story has inspired thousands of women who are struggling with loving their body, their relationship with food and addiction, and transforming their lives. Danika shares her story, which starts at a young age, battling drug usage, fad chronic dieting, and being "the chubby girl", using her food to process her emotions. But that didn't stop her from being one of the busiest, most successful curve models in the world, after being discovered in a Bank of America. Needless to say, she took her insecurities and built a life for herself off of them. Some of the most useful food/body tips you'll ever hear from this episode are:   drop the FOOD RULES the answer to losing weight is "NOT trying to lose weight" it's never about the food, it's about YOU (your childhood, you mentality about yourself growing up, specific circumstances you were under) don't waste your energy on worrying about food, worry about YOUR DREAMS it's about how you FEEL after you eat food how much the MEDIA REALLY INFLUENCES the way you think about yourself 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