Behind Her Empire

Ever wonder if your bloating is normal? Or how much gas is TOO much?! Today, we have answers. Join us in this lively discussion as we dive into the realm of bodily functions with Dr. Mary Pardee, who specializes in gut health and longevity.In this episode you’ll learn: * How to know if your bloating is normal* TOP foods to feed your microbiome* What to do when you’re constipated* The impact of STRESS on our digestion* Good news for coffee lovers* Things a gut doctor would NEVER do* And more…Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative approaches to gut health and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine company that provides medical and health services to patients from the comfort of their homes. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Pardee: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee/ * Modrn Med Website: https://www.modrnmed.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colleen Wachob is the co-founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, a digital media and lifestyle brand at the forefront of the wellness movement. Mindbodygreen garners more than 15 million monthly unique users today, and Colleen and her husband pioneered the concept before wellness was even a “thing”. She describes herself as an unlikely entrepreneur and shares her approach to how we can prioritize wellness in the busy world we live in.In this episode, Colleen shares her near-catastrophic event that made her realize she had to get in tune with her body, and her unlikely introduction into the world of entrepreneurship after spending a decade at Fortune 500 companies like Gap, Walmart and Amazon. Colleen shares her perspective on managing stress and navigating self-worth as an entrepreneur after working in the corporate world. She is deeply motivated by her own experience and process of healing and discovery, and she has recently co-authored a book, The Joy of Wellbeing, with her husband to pass along the tools she has learned along the way.If you’re seeking direction, looking to avoid burnout, or interested in a different approach to cultivating self-worth, joy, health, and happiness, this episode is perfect for you!In this episode, we’ll talk to Colleen about:* Colleen’s complicated relationship with risk and why she is the least likely entrepreneur. [02:56]* How Colleen approaches stress management in her life. [07:12]* The inflection point in Colleen’s early 30s that changed everything for her. [10:20]* What it took to tune in to her body and start to listen to its signals. [16:43]* The next steps she took in her career following the incident. [18:52]* What it was like to start in the wellness industry before it launched. [21:26]* Staying grounded and excited while the goalposts in your business move. [26:24] * Navigating self-worth as an entrepreneur. [28:12]* Raising children as an entrepreneur. [31:33] * The book she has recently published with her husband, The Joy of Wellbeing. [34:15]* How Colleen learned to leverage the power of breath and how you can too. [37:40]* Sleep and anxiety and how the book explores this. [38:55]* Chapters of the book that excited Colleen and her husband most. [40:44]* Dr. Lisa Miller’s work around spirituality and the parent. [42:45]* Advice for mouth taping. [47:10]* The one thing Colleen and her husband want people to be flexible about. [48:00]* Integrating wellness after becoming a mom. [49:21]* Advice for people who are feeling overwhelmed by their wellness journey. [50:48]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Colleen: * Colleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenwachob/* Mindbodygreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/* Mindbodygreen website: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of finding stillness amidst the chaos. Yet, by exploring the depths of meditation and truly being with ourselves, we unlock a treasure trove of benefits that extend far beyond the realms of calmness and serenity. Our guest expert, Kimberly Snyder shares how it wasn't until she found presence within herself that she finally healed her chronic digestive issues, acne and anxiety.In this episode you’ll learn: * How meditation and stillness can help balance hormones* The TRUTH about lasting confidence and how to create it* What deep self-love looks like and its impact on health* The MISSING PIECE to manifestation that makes you magnetic* What ancient texts teach us about true well-beingKimberly Snyder is a multiple time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual and meditation teacher, international speaker, nutritionist, and wellness expert. She has authored 6 books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra. Her highly anticipated 6th book, You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life, (Hay House) recently published in paperback (January 2023).She is also the founder of Solluna®, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations and courses, Practical Enlightenment Meditation,™ and the host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast on the Podcast One Network.She has worked with dozens of top celebrities to feel their best, including Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Channing Tatum, and is regularly featured by numerous national media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, Ellen, Vogue and The Wall Street Journal. Kimberly resides in Los Angeles and Hawaii with her husband and children.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Kimberly: * Website: https://mysolluna.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberlysnyder/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Addo is the Founder and CEO of Adwoa Beauty, an award-winning textured hair-care brand.Originally from Monrovia, Liberia, Julian and her family relocated to New York in 1982. She began her career as a stylist during her teenage years, working hard to support her family and make ends meet. Eventually, she became a successful salon owner but made the unexpected decision to venture into the banking industry, leaving her salon behind.In 2012, Julian launched her own beauty blog, Bella Kinks, as a passion project. While maintaining her full-time corporate job, she built relationships within the beauty industry and established partnerships with key companies. However, it was when Julian faced a layoff from her banking career that she saw an opportunity for change. Inspired by disruptive direct-to-consumer companies like Glossier and Warby Parker, Julian noticed a significant lack of innovation in the natural and textured hair sector. Never in a million years did Julian think she’d start her own brand but after many rejections on the idea, she felt strongly to get the concept out there. In 2017, her natural hair care line Adwoa Beauty was born. In our interview with Julian, she reveals how she reignited her passion for beauty after years in the corporate world, sharing the step-by-step process of launching her brand without outside funding and the realities of starting a business from her living room. Julian how she acquired her first customers, built brand awareness, and secured a game-changing partnership with Sephora. We also talk about her fundraising experience, what she learned about raising money, her plans for the next phase in her business, and so much more.In this episode, we’ll talk to Julia about:* Tracing the roots of Julian's self-belief and her advice to others for pursuing their dreams. [03:01]* Julian talks about her family's arrival in New York, and her reflections on this period. [08:22]* The first job that Julian had at a salon and the lessons she learned at a young age. [15:47]* Work in the corporate sector and some of the benefits of working in banking. [21:59]* How Julian pivoted back into the beauty industry and focused on the natural hair space. [27:27]* Julian's natural curiosity and tendency to always ask questions. [38:10]* The product development and testing processes for Adwoa Beauty. [45:53]* Launching and distributing Adwoa Beauty products early on. [49:50]* How Julian aligned and partnered with Sephora. [52:29]* Finding the right people to work with and the support that is accessible to new brands. [56:48]* The evolution of Julian's fundraising process. [1:02:20]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Julian:* Website: https://www.adwoabeauty.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adwoabeauty/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do anxiety, brain fog and low libido have in common? It turns out, the food we eat can impact all of the above. In this week’s Hormone Happy Hour, we sat down with Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist AND trained chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. We discuss the connection between our gut and brain + the many levels at which we are impacted by what’s on our plates.In this episode you’ll learn:* How what we eat impacts our mental health* The TOP foods to eat for better brain function* How culture impacts the mental health conversation* One type of food Dr. Uma ALWAYS travels with* Advice for parents to help kids eat more whole foods* How NOT to stress yourself out over foodAnd more…Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist & author of the national & international bestseller: “This is Your Brain on Food.” Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space as the nexus of her interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first and only hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.She serves as a regular media contributor at CNBC and is on the Harvard Health Publishing Editorial Advisory Board. She is currently developing the first and only CME based educational program at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard to educate other clinicians globally about nutrition for brain health. Dr. Uma has appeared as a Nutritional Psychiatry expert on Live with Kelly & Ryan, Today Show, 700 Club, ABC, and been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Thrive Global, Harpers, Shape, Parade, Boston Globe, AARP, and more.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Uma: * Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heela Yang is the co-founder and CEO of Sol de Janeiro, an award-winning body care line that aims to capture the beautiful and vibrant energy of Brazilian culture.The path to running a successful business and a life in entrepreneurship can look many different ways, and today's story is a particularly unique one. Heela had a picture-book corporate career, a great life in New York, and a bright future that seemed quite clear. It took falling in love, moving to Brazil, and some major moments of inspiration and epiphany to completely upend this!Heela was in awe of the empowered ethos of the women in Brazil, who seemed so celebratory and confident in their own skin; it was this that Heela wanted to bring to the beauty industry, and that is exactly what she did with Sol de Janeiro. The brand launched in 2016 with the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and became Sephora’s best-selling skin care cream a few months after its launch. They have now expanded to include fragrance and haircare, and are bringing in over $100 million in revenue. In our chat today, we get to hear it all from Heela, as she talks about falling pregnant immediately after moving to Brazil, her early years in South Korea before her family moved to the US, what self-belief means to her, and the importance of finding the right partners and support system on your journey. We also get into some interesting thoughts on meditation, mental health, the importance of staying true to your gut when building an authentic & unique brand, and so much more!In this episode, we’ll talk to Heela about:Overcoming hurdles in order to truly believe in yourself; Heela's advice. [2:50]The impact of Heela's upbringing and early years in South Korea. [7:13]Reflections on the important period when Heela's life changed, and she met her husband. [11:16]How Brazilian culture began to rub off on Heela and her self-confidence. [14:15]The first steps in starting a company and Heela's mindset at the time. [18:52]Why developing a mission for a brand is central to its success! [20:23]Creating the first product and building everything from the bottom up. [23:13]The timeline for launching the brand and getting involved with Sephora. [26:34]The connection between business and pregnancy, and advice from Heela for managing both. [31:56]Heela's meditation practice and how it has helped her in multiple ways. [36:17]Sol de Janeiro's partnership with L'Occitane, and how this has leveled up the business. [37:53]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Heela:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soldejaneiro/ * Website: https://soldejaneiro.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to our hormones, there’s a lot to consider — we covered a wide breadth of those topics in our conversation with Dr. Paria Vaziri. From mold exposure to thyroid function and gut health, we explore root causes to common symptoms and what you can do about it today.In this episode you’ll learn: The best way to come off birth controlNatural alternatives to painkillersThe root causes of hair lossHow to finally clear your skinAnd more…Dr. Paria Vaziri is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in the state of California. Her main passion revolves around women's health. After years of struggling with her own menstrual cycles, gut health, and anxiety, without any relief, she found the power of natural medicine and it changed her life and career. This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Paria: * Website: https://www.doctorparia.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.paria/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olivia Landau is the Founder and CEO of The Clear Clut, a digitally native natural diamond brand that's revolutionizing the diamond industry. Although growing up in a family of jewelers, Olivia never thought she’d be in the business and if anything, her family discouraged her to get a job in the industry. After a few years of being lost and confused about her life, she decided to go to the Gemological Institute of America and from there, her path took a turn. She worked for other companies from Tiffany & Co to the Real Real, but realized there was an opportunity to connect with consumers in a different way. The Clear Cut empowers the next generation to design and create perfect hand-crafted diamond e-rings.In our episode today, we talk about the step-by-step approach she took to turning her educational blog into a business and how she developed the confidence to quit her job & income to go all in. We also talk about how to build your business by being scrappy and doing things that are unscalable, which is so important when starting out, and how she’s created organic awareness & built a strong brand through social media. Olivia also opens up about going against her family's wishes of starting her business with her husband and the pushback they had along the way, and so much more. In this episode, we’ll talk to Olivia about:* How waiting until everything is perfect can hold you back from taking the first step. [03:16]* Her relationship to content creation and the surprises it brings. [04:47]* Her unexpected path to the diamond business as a fourth-generation jeweler. [06:18]* What she needed in order to leave her job and commit full-time to her side hustle. [12:57]* Pursuing the business despite discouragement from the family. [18:03]* Her experience at the Tech Stars accelerator. [18:54]* Unscalable beginnings of the company and why they still implement new features unscalably. [22:13]* A year-by-year overview of the company’s growth [24:13]* Creating awareness and community in the early days. [25:11]* Key takeaways for creating content on different platforms. [28:40]* Common social media mistakes that Olivia observes others making. [33:40]* Challenges Olivia has experienced as a leader of a larger business. [35:27]* The company’s relationship with investment following their initial seed round. [36:45]* The whirlwind story of Olivia’s 2020 experience. [44:21]* What keeps Olivia sane amidst the challenge of building a business. [46:45]* Advisory and peer relationships that they have maintained since the business began. [48:58]* What’s next for The Clear Cut and what Olivia is most excited about. [50:34]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Olivia:* Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivialandau/* The Clear Cut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclearcut/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s anyone who knows about menopause, it’s triple-board certified OBGYN, Dr. Anna Cabeca – she went through it TWICE! We sat down to talk about how we can use food, adaptogens and even our thoughts to reduce symptoms that women in perimenopause and menopause suffer with every day.In this episode you’ll learn: How insulin plays a role in hot flashesWhat your urine pH can tell you about your healthThe most powerful hormone in your bodyHow environmental toxins can raise cortisolDr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, & bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.For the past 20 years, she’s served 10,000+ women in her private practice — and millions more through her books, online videos and articles. When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well being. Fueled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health & life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Dr. Anna:* Website: https://drannacabeca.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Malek is the Co-Founder & CEO of Salt & Straw, an ice cream company that produces and offers unique ice cream flavors made by hand with local ingredients.Kim had always wanted to open an ice cream shop, and in 2011 after years in corporate jobs at companies like Starbucks, took a major leap of faith — Kim cashed out her 401(k), sold her house, maxed out her credit cards, and organized a garage sale, all to fund their first location of Salt & Straw, where she would imagine flavors rarely seen in ice cream at that time.Their opening values were centered around connecting with their community, and working with local farmers, artisans, and craftsmen to source the best ingredients. More than a decade later, Kim has grown Salt & Straw to a hugely successful business with incredible celebrity investors like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and many famous chef collaborators.In our interview together, Kim shares how she pursued her dreams despite living most of her life in fear, and how her first job out of college at a small company called “Starbucks” played a significant role in shaping her career path along with key learnings she had working alongside Howard Schultz, the former CEO. We also talk about how Kim overcame her fears and insecurities of launching her “dream business” despite knowing nothing about ice cream, how she funded her business in its early days, how she dealt with criticism from the many investors who said she had a horrible idea, and so much more.In this episode, we’ll talk to Kim about:* How Kim has managed to pursue her dreams without letting fear hold her back. [03:00]* How Kim let go of perfectionism to make space for more important things. [08:07]* Kim’s first job at Starbucks and what she learned from Howard Schultz. [10:09]* The common threads amongst all the jobs she’s had in multiple industries. [13:59]* Kim tells us about the business plan she created in 1996 and how fear stopped her. [18:56]* How working for someone builds confidence and skills to start your own business. [23:08]* Kim shares some advice for women who feel too intimidated to ask for help. [25:13]* The catalyst for taking a leap and starting her business, Salt and Straw. [29:45]* Kim tells us about her business partner and his knowledge of ice cream. [32:59]* Trying to get the business off the ground and the finances involved. [35:52]* The importance of defending your idea as an entrepreneur. [40:06]* Kim’s intention to make her store an experience and earn every cent she makes. [43:00]* How they continue to harness a sense of community and their values as they grow. [45:09]* When Kim realized she had to raise money and how she got celebrities behind her. [47:20]* The importance of having good relationships with your investors. [50:27]* The mistakes Kim thinks some people make when starting/running their businesses. [53:31]* What innovation is to Kim and what she’s currently working on. [56:50]Follow Kim:* Website: https://saltandstraw.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltandstraw/Follow Yasmin:* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.