Best Alyssa Benjamin Podcasts (2025)

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Bringing Birds Back: A Journey of Remembrance and Rediscovery Featuring Writer and Birder Tenijah Hamilton 1:37:36

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Since 2021, Tenijah has hosted and produced Bring Birds Back, a podcast about conservation, formal/ citizen science, and of course—birds, told through the lenses of intersectionality and environmental justice. What’s inspiring to me about Tenijah (among many things) is that she didn’t grow up with a familiarity and love of being outdoors. In fact, …

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Each One, Teach One: Inclusive Communities for the Modern Nature Enthusiast with Michael Washington of Usal Project 1:24:15

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For this week's episode, I’m speaking with Michael Washington. Michael is the founder of Usal Project, an LA-based community offering experiences and goods for the modern nature enthusiast. Usal hosts over 20 monthly experiences that (in addition to forest therapy) include: foraging and herb walks, falconry, oceanic species dives, incense-making wo…

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The Relationship Series Part 2: How to Grow Together in a Conscious Partnership with Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger 1:02:02

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“I think one of the best thing’s we’ve done to ensure the likelihood of our long term success is to really see this relationship as something that’s unfolding in the present moment, and being very open and flexible about what that will look like in a month, a year, in a decade.” - David Sleininger In this episode, we discuss: what we mean when we u…

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The Relationship Series Part 1: Planting the Seeds of a Conscious Partnership Featuring Alyssa Benjamin and David Sleininger 1:12:19

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This week, my partner David and I are chatting about….drumroll, relationships! Specifically romantic relationships. This episode is very different from the type of content I usually have on this podcast, but when I started this show in 2019, my intention was to uncover how each of us could live in harmony with the natural world and thus be able to …

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Finding Peace Through Plants – A Conversation with Horticultural Therapist Erik Keller 46:22

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“I love the matrix and quilt of different things all over the place. Monoculture is boring. So for me, diversity is the spice of life in the garden.” - Erik Keller, ep 60 Helpful links: Erik's Website Erik’s Instagram Highlights from our conversation: Erik’s relationship to nature as a child The definition of horticultural therapy and Erik’s journe…

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To the Last Bite: How to Minimize Food Waste and Savor Every Flavor with Alexis deBoschnek 55:21

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“I think if I can inspire people not to be perfect, but just a little more conscious–that would be a win. And hopefully, the recipes become part of people’s repertoire that they make on a weekly or monthly basis.” - Alexis deBoschnek RESOURCES: To The Last Bite Book Alexis’ website Alexis' Instagram Garlic and Sapphires book Magpies on Pink Street …

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Return to Nature–The New Science of Us and the Outdoors, featuring Author and Environmentalist Emma Loewe 1:09:02

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RESOURCES: EP 58: Flipping the Script: (Hard Won Lessons from the Past Year) with Alyssa Benjamin Return to Nature Book Emma’s Website SHOW NOTES: Emma’s relationship to nature as a child What inspired Emma to write her book “Return to Nature” The reasons she organized “Return to Nature” by a series of eight distinct landscapes The intention around…

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Flipping the Script (Hard-won Lessons From the Past Year with Alyssa Benjamin) 1:07:51

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RESOURCES: Alyssa’s Instagram Subscribe to my newsletter ANFT Forest Therapy Training Usal Forest Therapy Walk: March Usal Project Holisticism SHOW NOTES: The reason why Alyssa paused this podcast and many aspects of her business for almost a year The new opportunity that came into Alyssa’s life that led to an unexpected career shift How to work wi…

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The Practice of Inner Gardening with Regenerative Farmer, Educator and Consultant Farmer Rishi 1:14:12

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This week, I’m speaking with Farmer Rishi, a farmer, educator and consultant based in Los Angeles working in the field of regeneration. Everything Rishi does is with the intention to help people understand the basic principles behind healing of our bodies: both our physical bodies and our Earthen body. Resources: Sardovaya Farms Healing Gardens Ris…

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A New Way of Being with Breathwork Facilitator and Healing Guide Regina Rocke 1:01:53

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This week I’m speaking with Regina Rocke, a breathwork teacher, and healer who uses many modalities including yoga, tarot, Ayurveda, and movement practices to help people in their spiritual journeys. Regina knows firsthand what the healing path requires. They say: “It was through great discomfort, emotional upheaval, and a lot of self-loathing that…

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The Journey Home to Yourself with Philosopher and Teacher Peter August 1:35:19

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your life when you cultivate a deep and intentional connection with the natural world, this episode is for you. Today, I’m in conversation with teacher, philosopher and former Homecoming participant Peter August. Peter also has a nature TikTok (which I’ll link to in the show notes) where he shares his practic…

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The Great Regenerative Agro-tourism Experiment with Nick and Spencer of Solar Punk Farms 1:13:14

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave the city, move to a small, rural town and build a regenerative, community-oriented farm? Well, Nick and Spencer of Solar Punk Farms did just that. Solar Punk Farms is a queer-run, regenerative agro-tourism experiment in Guerneville California. As Nick and Spencer share in this episode, the visio…

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Author and Teacher Dr. John Hausdoerffer on Deepening Our Connection With the More-Than-Human World 1:22:59

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This week, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. John Hausdoerffer. Doctor Hausdoerffer is an environmental philosopher, author, teacher and Dean of the Clark School of Environment & Sustainability at Western Colorado University. He has written and co-edited titles such as Catlin's Lament, Wildness, What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be?. Most rec…

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Astrologer, Teacher and Intuitive Mary Grace Allerdice on Heart, Earth, Space and Your Place In It All 1:00:34

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This week I’m speaking with my friend and fellow nature enthusiast Mary Grace Allerdice. Mary Grace (or MG as I like to call her) uses astrology, divination, energetic healing + oracular practices to help people access their own inherent wisdom + healing so they can navigate life’s difficulties and connect to their purpose. As you’ll hear in this e…

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Healing From the Inside/Out with Lisa O’Connor, Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Intuitive Healer 1:09:45

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RESOURCES: Sign up for the Our Nature Newsletter Follow Lindsay on Etsy Holisticism! Wintering by Katherine May Bee Venom therapy A Radiant Life Podcast Connect with Lisa: Lisa’s website Lisa’s Instagram Connect with Our Nature: Our Nature Instagram For full show notes, please visit: www.ournaturepodcast.com/episodes…

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Earth Medicines and Indigenous Wisdom with Curandera Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz (Season 3 Finale!) 1:25:19

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This week, (episode 50 and the final episode of Season 3), I’m speaking with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, a curandera, indigenous foods activist, and natural foods chef whose work is deeply rooted in the healing properties of all earth medicines. Her business name came to be after friends lovingly called her "the kitchen curandera", as she was often crea…

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How to Become Creatively Fearless with Spiritual Provocateur Ayesha Ophelia 1:04:12

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The earth is a schoolroom, and what a joy to be able to continue to remember through all these wild and wonderful means.” - Ayesha Ophelia If you’re looking to expand and transform your relationship to self expression and creativity, this episode is for you. Ayesha Ophelia is a self identified spiritual provocateur who is passionate about women, pl…

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The Universe and You with Vedic Astrologer Blaine Watson (Part Two) 50:47

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This week is the second part of an interview I had with Vedic astrologer Blaine Watson. In this final part of my conversation with Blaine, we discuss: How Blaine’s interpretation of a chart changes over the years as that person evolves and transcend, What it means to live a successful life from a Jyotish perspective, how often Blaine looks at his c…

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The Universe and You with Vedic Astrologer Blaine Watson (Part One) 53:43

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This week on the podcast, I’m speaking with my Vedic astrologer - Blaine Watson. Blaine has been a life-long student of astrology, having studied it since childhood. In 1980, on a trip to India, he became specifically interested in Vedic astrology and after almost 9 years of self-study, the Dean of the Department of Sanskrit at Benares Hindu Univer…

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How to Develop a Kinder, Compassionate Relationship with Your Body Featuring Pilates and Movement Instructor Helen Phelan 1:03:56

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This week, I’m speaking with Helen Phelan, a body neutrality pilates and movement instructor who believes that everyone deserves to feel good in their body. Helen’s approach to fitness and health is one centered around how exercise makes you feel, versus how it makes you look. She uses conscious breathing techniques to enhance bodily intuition and …

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A Joyful Approach to Climate Activism Featuring Writer, Eco-Strategist and Podcast Host Alexa Gantous 1:09:10

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Today’s guest is a very dear friend of mine – Alexa Gantous of Trash Talk Studio. Alexa is a creative brand strategist and writer focused on eco-consulting. Her work uses ecological innovation and the power of play as a way to co-create a positive cultural impact. She is also the co-founder of LitterRally, a trash pick up dance party that elevates …

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Your Body as Nature featuring Somatic Energy Healer David Sleininger 1:42:39

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“We are all interacting with the energetic world already whether we are aware of it or not.” This week, I’m speaking with my favorite human on this earth - my partner David Sleininger. For those of you who have been friends of Our Nature for a while, you’ll remember David because he was a guest on Episode 19 of Season 1 where he shared his incredib…

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Healing Through Creating with Arpana Rayamajhi (season 2 finale) 1:04:22

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Arpana Rayamajhi is a Nepalese artist, jeweler + actor currently creating in New York. I was lucky enough to sit down with Arpana during a pivotal moment in not only her career, but her life. Arpana vulnerably shares the many lessons and hardships of this past year and how she’s working through it all. We chat about her upbringing, what it was like…

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The Wild + Wonderful World of Fungi with Tonya Papanikolov of Rainbo 1:07:08

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Tonya Papanikolov is the magical human behind my absolute favorite medicinal mushroom company Rainbo. Rainbo is inspired by a reverence for nature + its healing properties and a desire to reconnect people back to this innate wisdom. Tonya has been on a healing journey since she was 16 years old and has devoted her life’s work to helping people beco…

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Medicinal Mushroom Magic with Tonya Papanikolov of Rainbo 1:19:14

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This week I’m chatting with Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo. Rainbo is a medicinal mushroom based line of supplements and functional foods whose mission is to optimize health and open minds with medicinal mushrooms. They believe that plants, food and fungi are medicine for the body, mind and consciousness. What I appreciate so much about R…

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The Secret to Naturally Radiant Skin with LINNÉ Botanicals founder Jenna Levine 1:09:01

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Jenna Levine turned a childhood passion into a career when she started her line of non-toxic skincare, LINNE Botanicals. Today she shares how following her curiosity led to discovering her true calling. What makes Jenna’s approach to skincare stand out to me is her mindset about feeding your skin like you would feed your body. She focuses on promot…

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Living in Harmony with the Natural World featuring Laura Silverman 1:11:08

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Laura Silverman is a creative director and the founding naturalist of The Outside Institute - a gem located in the Catskills that connects people to the healing and transformative powers of Nature through guided hikes, foraging, wildcrafting workshops and botanical mixology. Laura’s desire to share her deep love of Nature inspired this venture. By …

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A Life in Flow with Functional Wellness Practitioner, Eco Grower and Coach Angelo Grinceri 1:17:12

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This week I’m speaking with Angelo Grinceri, a functional wellness practitioner, eco grower and coach. I’ve known Angelo for about five years and it’s been a joy to watch his life unfold with all of the unexpected twists and turns of a meandering stream. Angelo is someone who spent the majority of his early career in the world of fitness and person…

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Re Naturing: Uncovering Your True Nature with Alyssa Benjamin of Our Nature 1:27:09

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Alyssa Benjamin Is a writer, brand strategist and host of Our Nature. As Alyssa describes it….We have a biological need to connect with our environment. And yet, so many of us, have distanced ourselves from nature, favoring the comforts that technology and modern culture bring us. She began to notice the further we are from the natural world, the f…

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Speaking For Food, Through Food with Chef Tara Thomas 1:11:43

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Tara Thomas is a chef + consultant working to decolonize food systems. Tara is a true believer that food can be our greatest catalyst to combat social, environmental, and health issues. In this conversation Tara shares how investing in a culinary experiences at its core is investing in culture and helps clarify the difference between inspiration an…

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Encouraging Black Adventure with Courtney Lanctot of The Unpopular Black 58:40

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This week, I’m speaking with Courtney Lanctot founder of The Unpopular Black @theunpopularblack, whose mission is to "encourage Black adventure beyond the stereotypes and narratives of what Black people ‘don’t do.'" The goal of her company is to “show a real representation of Black people adventuring and provide information on how to access outdoor…

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Nourishing Your Soul + Finding Resonance with Nitsa Citrine 1:16:45

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Nitsa Citrine is is an artist, alchemist, photographer, and host of the podcast Soundfood. She grew up at the Esalen Institute - a creative community near Big Sur. I was so curious about Nitsa’s childhood and how growing up surrounded in wellness and healing arts impacted the path her life took as an adult. We of course talk about adaptogens, herbs…

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Creativity with a Side of Cannabis featuring Verena Von Pfetten of Gossamer 1:23:44

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After starting out as a writer and editor, Verena von Pfetten was craving something new. With her co-founder, David, they started the print publication Gossamer. If you are unfamiliar with gossamer you are in for a real treat. Gossamer is a lifestyle brand + print publication that looks at the world through a green lens. They explore the world of t…

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How to Align Your Routine With The Cycles of Nature Featuring Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Healer Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya (Part 2) 58:40

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Today’s episode is the final part of a series of conversations with my Ayurvedic teacher Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya. As many of you already know, Dr. Bhaswati is so incredible. I’ve been studying with her at the Dinacharya Institute through the Dinacharya master classes for about four years now. She is a biomedical scientist, international health sp…

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High Vibrational Beauty + Radical Self Care with Kerrilynn Pamer of CAP Beauty 1:18:08

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Kerrilynn Pamer is the co-founder of natural beauty store CAP Beauty and the co-author of the bestselling book “High Vibrational Beauty,” which combines mantras, meditation, natural skincare recipes, and practices with the aim of helping you achieve natural radiance. She’s inspired by a simple philosophy: “Beauty is Wellness. Wellness is Beauty.” I…

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EP 39: How to Align Your Routine With The Cycles of Nature Featuring Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Healer Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya 1:27:06

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This week I am so excited to welcome back Our Nature’s first repeat guest, my Ayurvedic teacher Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya to focus on the elements of Dinacharya, which is the Sanskrit word for the concept of looking at the cycles of nature and basing daily routines around these cycles to maintain optimum health. Before I go more into detail about w…

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EP 38: Ancient Greek Wisdom for Modern Times with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas 1:17:20

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This week, I’m speaking with Kristina Headrick of Yia Mas, a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness and self inquiry embedded in Hellenic culture. Yia Mas’ aim is to “elevate alternative perspectives of Greek culture beyond the mainstream.” Kristina is a Greek American who became fascinated with exploring new and…

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EP 37: Reclaiming Your Wild Spirit with Wildlife Tracker and Regenerative Rancher Doniga Markegard 1:20:11

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This week, I’m speaking with Doniga Markegard, a wildlife tracker turned regenerative rancher. In her memoir, Dawn Again, Doniga shares the incredible story of how a near death experience as a teenager changed the course of her life, setting her on a new path, back to nature and reclaiming her wildness. From a young age, Doniga was steeped in indig…

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EP 36: Elemental Wisdom for Better Health and Vitality Featuring Nadine Artemis of Living Libations 1:27:22

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This episode will forever change the way you relate to the sun, your dental health and your microbiome. In this first episode of Season 3, I speak with one of my personal heroes – Nadine Artemis. She is the creator and inspirational force behind Living Libations, a botanically-rich line of serums, elixirs and oils that have a cult-like following, g…

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Breaking the Rules with Emily Elyse Miller 1:06:46

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Today we sit down with writer, creator and the Queen of Breakfast herself, Emily Elyse Miller. Emily is the founder of Off Limits - a cereal brand that is taking breakfast to a whole new level. After releasing a successful cookbook based around her series The Breakfast Club, Emily Set out to launch a new kind of brand that combined her love for bre…

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The Evolution of Friendships + Trusting the Redirect with Megan Shekleton 1:18:10

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I sat down with Megan at a really interesting moment in time - both professionally and personally. She is located in Texas and our chat takes place just as the weather is calming down and her community is beginning to deal with the aftermath of the recent traumas. This brought out a really beautiful conversation on the hierarchy of our needs as hum…

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Breaking the Stereotype with Amanda Lacount 1:02:35

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Amanda LaCount is a breathe of fresh air in the dance world. Having performed with Meghan Trainor, Rhianna, Lizzo, Katy Perry, and so many more, she is #BreakingTheStereoptype in an industry that desperately needs it. This conversation is a clear representation of what can happen when your purpose collides with your passion. Her fierce determinatio…

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How to Unf*ck the Planet with Erin Allweiss 1:12:10

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Erin Allweiss co-founded No. 29 over 6 years ago before sustainability and impact were the buzzwords they are now. A media agency focusing on sustainability, she represents fashion brands, artists, organizations, and products from creators working to better the world. Erin also co-founded a new platform called Enough, which is highlights changemake…

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Breaking the Cycle of Productivity with Colleen Herman 1:12:46

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Colleen Herman is a painter living and working in New York City. After years in, what I like to call, the “corporate creative world” Colleen found herself stuck in this cycle of productivity and began craving autonomy over her own creative practice. In this conversation colleen shares how she uses movement as a salve for creativity. We explore why …

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Keepers of the Stories with Anna Lauren Tüfekçi 1:12:51

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Anna Lauren Tufekci is an award-winning producer and director. She has creatively driven and executed the production of feature film, television, branded and commercial content. She is also the Co-Executive Producer of KAL Media, an award-winning female development and production studio. AL became a mom during covid so one of my favorite things we …

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You're Allowed to Change Your Mind with Kelly Martin 1:09:04

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This week we chat with one of my favorite humans on the planet, Kelly Martin. Kelly and I met at one of the top musical theatre programs in the country. After graduating she was signed by the premier agent in NYC, but shortly after had a realization….this was not the life she wanted. So she packed her bags, and moved across the country to start fre…

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Taking Charge of Health Through Art with Attia Taylor of Womanly 1:08:26

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Attia Taylor is a writer, musician + founder of Womanly. Back in June when I decided I needed to be more intentional about my anti racism work, I began intentionally decolonizing the media I was taking in. This is how I came to find Womanly. Womanly is lifting up narratives that are often neglected by the typical women’s magazine. Their subjects in…

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Bringing You Broadway with Emma Degerstedt + Hannah Jewel Kohn 1:11:05

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One of the beautiful things about this past year has been seeing so many of my fellow performers really step into their power and explore their creativity in new and impactful ways. One of my friends who did this so effortlessly, was my girl Emma Degerstedt and her business partner Hannah Jewel Kohn. Prior to the shutdown Emma was in the Broadway b…

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Why The World Needs Dreamers with Ayesha Ophelia 1:09:24

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Ayesha Ophelia is the creator behind The Girlfriend Manifesto, a women's space for inspired living. Her personal manifesto consists of a strong sisterhood, spirituality, a radical self-love practice, and adventure. She is a passionate creator, writer, and visual artist who places an importance on dreaming. I was struck by so much of the wisdom Ayes…

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Where Food Meets Social Justice with Natasha Pickowicz 1:09:10

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Today we sit down with NYC-based pastry chef, writer, and activist Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha has ran the pastry programs at some of my most favorite NYC restaurants including Altro Paradiso and Flora Bar. Earlier this spring, she was announced as a Finalist for the 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards for Outstanding Pastry Chef, her third year bein…