This week I sit down with my friend Blue, founder of Shibari Mexico. We talk about how her involvement in the BDSM community led to a niche interest in Shibari, and how that passion turned into a professional calling. We also dig into the importance of building community—especially around our niche interests—why references are crucial, and how building a business around our passions can lead to doing more admin work and less of what we actually love (in Blue’s case, tying).We discuss coming out as a freak, the moment you decide to go all in and commit to your new business, the privilege of exploring our sexuality, imposter syndrome, the power of seeing clients grow & learn, educating others about common misconceptions about Shibari, how to prioritize your business vs. personal life, being the best in your lane, and how the kink community is a great place to learn how to set boundaries and use your voice.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Blue’s website where you can find all of her events, products, and more!Learn more about what a munch is here.Blue’s Instagram and Shibari Mexico’s Instagram.

Let Your Freak Flag Fly with Blue of Shibari Mexico

Today we’re talking about God! And the difference between Eastern and Western religions! And capitalism! And patriarchy! Really non-loaded topics TBH. LOL. Join me for a quick solo episode where I do my best to put my worldview into words.Another thing I failed to mention in this episode that I’d like to add: Having God be external also means needing intermediaries in order to reach/connect with the Divine—enter priests, bishops, pastors, rabbis, etc. While—yes—there are “gurus” and spiritual leaders in the East, the way you can tell someone is a real guru (meaning they’re truly on the path trying to achieve moksha or enlightenment) is when they say, “Go inside. Do the work. Listen to yourself,” not that their way is the only way, or to look for the path outside of oneself.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:More information on the Maha Kumbh MelaThe Matrix (I probably did not need to link to this lol)Learn more about SadhvijiThe study that states 47% of the time our mind is wandering (and a wandering mind is not a happy one)Learn more about tapas hereHere’s my guruji’s Instagram if you want to check him out!Correction to this episode:20 rupees is equivalent to 20 USD cents, 500 rupees is equivalent to USD $5.35

The External vs. Internal God

On today’s episode, I talk with my friend Daphne Leger, a changeability expert, keynote speaker, and author of Future Proof (for which I was her editor!). We cover how she went from France, to the US, to India, to Canada—all during her childhood—leading to the realization that her ability to adapt to new environments was something she could teach others.We also dive into battling with self doubt and imposter syndrome, detaching from the outcome, going at your own pace, how the decision to be an entrepreneur is a values-based one, giving ourselves grace & patience, and creating boundaries for ourselves. When it comes to dealing with change, we discuss people’s initial reactions, the change equation, change therapy, chosen vs. imposed change, and what you can do to become more adaptable!Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Future Proof, Daphne’s book that I edited! (Available in English & Spanish)My appearance on my client Maurice’s podcast, Try Life OnThe episode with Tasha where we talk about decision fatigueAtma Yoga & Energy Center in Mexico CityDaphne’s LinkedIn and her Instagram

How to Improve Your Adaptability with Daphne Leger

In this episode I sit down with my friend, Founder, CEO, and global leader in sustainable food, agriculture & water systems, Udi Lazimy. We jump into his journey from his multicultural upbringing in Madison, Wisconsin, to becoming enamored with the wildness of the western US, his activism being awakened in the national parks of Montana, working with indigenous communities in Alaska, to his first job at a national forest organization in Colorado, exploring the world of agriculture in Seattle, taking a 2-year meditation, yoga, and cycling hiatus in Mexico and Europe, getting a Green MBA & entering the tech world in San Francisco, and finally started his own consulting business & FUDI Protein, which he operates from Mexico City.Udi has worked in forest and public land conservation, sustainability, food advocacy, and has even been called the Indiana Jones of plants. Listen to hear how he plans to replace as much of the unsustainable protein market as possible, as well as how he ended up performing reiki on Woody Harrelson in the woods.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Green Corps: The training program for environmental organizing Udi joined after college.American Lands Alliance: The national forest activism organization where Udi got his first job.Eat Just: The food tech company formerly known as Hampton Creek focused on developing sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal products where Udi worked as Head Of Sustainability & Sourcing.Regrained: Udi’s friend’s food upcycling technology and ingredient platform, which includes Upcycled Food Lab, where he creates food products from spent barley.FUDI Protein & FUDI Impact Partners: Udi’s website where you can find all his different businesses and see the video of the mung bean protein that looks just like eggs!The Wefunder campaign where you can invest in Udi’s new company.Udi’s Instagram where you can follow along with all of the cool stuff he’s doing. 😎

The Future of Food with Udi Lazimy

Today I embark on a 30-day book writing challenge. Last year, one of my goals was to finish my book(s) of poetry. Spoiler alert: That didn’t happen. So I decided to challenge myself to 30 days of working on my book non-stop. Then I thought, what if others wanted to join me? That’s when the idea for First Pages Week was born, a book writing challenge where you write alongside me and we keep each other accountable.In this episode I also explain WTF a book doula is, how I’ve created my process after helping people write over 20 books, discuss how I work with clients (the same steps I take you through in the challenge), why I see storytelling and book writing as cultural legacy, and how to reconnect with your voice so that you don’t have to rely on AI (because who wants that to be their legacy?). I also take you through a visualization exercise to help provide clarity on the story you’re being called to tell.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:First Pages Week: A book writing challenge that will allow the book that lives inside your head rent-free to finally see the light of day.My Instagram where you can follow along my 30-day journey.My Voice Journey episode where I dive more into how important our connection to our voice is.

Book Writing as Cultural Legacy

In this episode I chat with my friend Mia Littlejohn, a nonprofit consultant and entrepreneur who runs a greeting card & paper product company. During our time together, Mia and I discuss the importance of heeding signs from the universe, the perks of easing into entrepreneurship, how the pandemic served as a wake up call for a lot of people, and the joy of spending time alone and taking care of ourselves.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Moodmail, Mia’s greeting card company (and its Insta)The American Heart Association, where Mia workedMia’s Instagram and Substack, Big Little Mia

The Art of Spending Time Alone with Mia Littlejohn

This week I sit down with my dear friend, multidisciplinary artist Anastasia Shi. Anastasia’s path has definitely been winding; born and raised in Siberia, she moved to China the first chance she got, after which she moved to New York where she discovered her passion for art, before finally ending up in Mexico City with me!In this episode we talk about the need for playfulness in the digital age, how to follow your heart and gut when making major decisions, how your visa status can change the course of your life, why we ask ourselves “If you were to die tomorrow, would you have regrets?” as a barometer for life, and how to not let logic cloud your artistic process.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Museo Jumex in Mexico CityLa Lagunilla (an open air street market with antiques in Mexico City)Pernod Ricard, where Anastasia worked in ShanghaiCourse Horse, where Anastasia’s creative journey began!The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) where Anastasia studied in New YorkVipassana comes up again! Check out the site if you’re interested in a 10-day silent meditationAnastasia’s website & Instagram, and Mooni where you can find her art locally in CDMX

It’s Never Too Late to Find Your Passion with Artist Anastasia Shi

In today’s solo episode, I recount the journey of recovering my voice—how I used to sing as a child and suddenly stopped, the emotional moment when I heard myself sing again, and how I realized I had to reintegrate the practice back into my life in order to truly reconnect with the healing power of my voice.I also dive into the yogic paths, why singing mantras has become so important to me, and how healing and reconnecting with my own voice has been medicine for my work as a storyteller; one I’m now ready to share with others.Corrections to this episode:While some sources say three, others say there are four yogic paths, or paths to self-realization: Karma (path of action), Jnana/Gyana (path of knowledge/wisdom), Bhakti (path of devotion), and Raja (“royal” path, path of self discipline; which is essentially the combination of all three previous paths).Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Listen to my episode with my voice coach & mantra teacher, Caro PérezMy yoga home in Mexico City, Atma Yoga & Energy CenterA picture of the cenote where I really heard myself sing again for the first timeYoga Kul, a yoga studio in the south of Mexico City where I’ve attended kirtansEddy Colibri, my very talented musician friendRamon Basanta, my meditation teacherThe episode of the podcast where I lead you in a loving light body scan (around the 13:00 minute mark)Jagadambika, one of my Bhakti teachers A picture of Gita, the beautiful harmonium that found meThe Bhagavad Gita, one of my favorite books of all timeMy mantra playlist on YouTube Music

What Parts of Yourself Have You Hidden Away? My Voice Journey

Today on the podcast I chat with my friend Tess Richardson, an Energy Optimization & Performance Coach. After training executives at various organizations, Tess discovered that many people (especially high performers) are systematically destroying their cellular energy through chronic stress, poor blood sugar management, and gut dysfunction.In this episode, we discuss how Tess’s career in modeling destroyed her gut and her relationship with her body, and how that ultimately led her to her profession and passion: teaching others that health isn’t about weight or calories in, calories out, it’s about systems and cellular health. We also talk about leaky gut, opening up our detox pathways, how what we eat affects our brains, and the importance of listening to our bodies and understanding what our nervous systems are trying to say.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Upgrade Labs, the Bulletproof-owned business where Tess kicked off her journey into gut healthTess’s recommended supplements: LMNT Zero Sugar Electrolytes, Bloom Colostrum & Collagen Peptides, Essential Stacks Gut L-Glutamine Powder, Enzymedica Digest Gold, and THORNE’s Methyl-Guard Plus (methylated B vitamin)Learn more about VipassanaCheck out Tess’s website hereFind Tess on Instagram (where you’ll find links to her free somatic exercise, symptom assessment, and more) and LinkedIn

The Gut-Brain Connection with Tess Richardson

This week on the podcast I sit down with my friend Tasha Prados, a Branding & Marketing Strategy Consultant, Freelance Strategist, and Digital Nomad. As you’ll hear in the episode, Tasha and I studied abroad in Madrid together back in 2009 and just reconnected last year in a Slack group!Tasha went from working at one of the best advertising companies in the world to deciding to go into business for herself so she could be a digital nomad. She now helps other fellow freelancers find premium clients so they can work less and live more. In this episode, we chat about how to prevent scope creep with clients, why you need to start charging a “jerk tax,” and how to improve your relationship with control and productivity.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:IES Abroad, where Tasha and I met!Ogilvy, where Tasha used to workDuraca Strategic, Tasha’s consulting firmTasha’s program for freelancers, Premium Clients UnlockedFor aspiring digital nomads, check out Duraca TravelsFind Tasha on Instagram and LinkedIn

Building a Business Abroad with Tasha Prados

Today on the podcast I host Nadine Abdallah, my good friend, a Growth & Operational Strategist, founder of Merge, and someone who seamlessly integrates her activism into both her personal and professional lives.In this episode, we dive into how Nadine went from working 100-hour weeks for eight years in corporate, to working for a company AND building a business that are both aligned with her values. We also discuss identity, ethical income, the power of language when building a business, and what our relationship with money tells us about ourselves.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Someone Somewhere, a lifestyle brand on a mission to lift millions of rural artisans out of poverty.Beitna, a Palestinian cultural space and community hub in Mexico.Chuffed, a crowdfunding platform for progressive non profits and activists.Merge, Nadine’s freshly-launched platform that helps every couple build the financial intimacy they deserve. Join the waitlist now!Money quizzes: Wealth Archetype, Money PersonalityChildhood movie faves: Black Stallion and Black BeautyFind & follow Nadine on LinkedIn and Instagram

How Your Activism Can Inform Your Business with Nadine Abdallah

In this episode, I chat with my dear friend Ashley Vaughan who you may have seen over on my Instagram! As a fellow female entrepreneur, Ashley and I have hosted a lot of IG Lives together talking about different aspects of being solo female business owners, and we do more of the same in this episode.In addition to running Pithaya, a platform that helps women entrepreneurs gain economic power through community and entrepreneurship, Ashley also is an Operations, Strategy, & Growth Consultant. During our chat, we talk about the importance of community both personally and professionally, family of choice, the Friendship Recession, and more.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Check out some of my Instagram lives with Ashley here, here & here.Alabama’s 30 year ban on yoga in school was just overturned in 2021.Harvard’s stats on the Friendship RecessionDazed: Is inconvenience the cost of community?Gates Philanthropy Partners: When we invest in women, everyone thrivesGet more of Ashley and me in our Reclaim Your Life WebinarAshley’s LinkedIn, Instagram & Pithaya’s Instagram

The Power of Community with Ashley Vaughan

Today I sit down to chat with my good friend Chelsea Kane, who in the past few years has done a total 180 in her professional AND personal life, going from a Devil Wears Prada PR job to a mindfulness coaching business. I’ve seen this transformation happen in real time, and let me tell you, it’s been beautiful to witness.Tune in as we talk about how meditation can completely change the way you operate in the world, how to constructively handle conflict, and the importance of having a growth mindset in all areas of your life. Chelsea also gives some quick tips on how to use breathwork to regulate yourself before walking into a stressful situation.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Remote Year (RIP)Atma Yoga & Energy Center in Mexico CityThe Kula Collective (where Chelsea did her Yoga Teacher Training)Dr. Joe Dispenza’s website (Chelsea’s fave)Chelsea’s website, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Slowing Down to Power Up with Chelsea Kane

Your Anger is Righteous. Now Harness It for Good.In this episode I make a case for anger—an often ignored or outright condemned emotion in the spiritual and conscious communities. But if we believe the teaching that no emotion—anger, sadness, joy, elation—is inherently “good” or “bad,” then why does anger get such a bad rap?I give some personal examples in my life of how I’ve harnessed anger for aligned action and making change, provide some recommendations on how to recognize and manage anger when it comes up, and share how to use this powerful emotion to start making positive change in your own life and the lives of others.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Pageant of the MastersThe now-shuttered Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism (formerly the Women’s Center) at Boston UniversityRage Prayers by Elizabeth Ashman Riley

Making a Case for Anger

On this podcast I love exploring how different people write their own paths, and my friend Caro Griffin has an especially interesting story. From teaching herself to code at 12, to taking a sabbatical from the tech world in her 30s to follow her passion and become a mezcal sommelier, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Since Caro has experience being a badass queer business lady in not one, but TWO male-dominated fields, I thought she’d be the perfect person to talk to about the challenges and benefits of working in such environments. We also discuss everything from startups and fractional work to being a gringa leading mezcal tastings in Mexico City.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Tech Ladies (where Caro used to work)Between Drinks podcast where Caro dives into the stories behind the drinks you loveMore about Caro’s upcoming group trip to Japan in May 2026Point School for all of your booking-flights-with-points needsCaro’s websiteCaro’s Instagram

Being a Woman in Male-Dominated Fields with Caro Griffin

In this episode, I talk about how as I child, I started to intuitively use writing as a way to process difficult emotions. I also share the moment I realized I’d used this childhood trauma response to build my entire professional career as a writer.I go on to share some tips for how you too can use journaling as a way to process emotion, and finally invite you to join us inside The Write to Heal, a 5-week group journaling program that kicks off at the end of the month. Thank you for listening!Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsLearn more about The Write to Heal here ✨

Writing as a Healing Tool

In this episode, I chat with my first guest and dear friend Caro Pérez. Caro and I have known each other for years, but became especially close in 2025 after traveling to India together for the Maha Kumbh Mela and, upon return, her becoming my harmonium & mantra teacher!We talk about vulnerability, coming back home to one’s voice, how her coaching business has evolved, and why it’s so important to date your intuition.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Caro’s Instagram where you can find her latest coaching programsHear Caro's beautiful voice as Carope on Spotify

Coming Home to Your Voice with Coaching Crack Caro Pérez

In this episode, I talk about how you can start noticing synchronicities—or winks from the universe, as I like to call them—in your everyday life. I give some personal examples, showing how it helps to first look back at your past to see how the universe has been at work in your life, so that you can more easily spot those magic synchronicities when they happen in the future!Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:If you’re interested in what year cycle you’re in based on numerology, you can input your birthday+the current year here. (Keep in mind: My year 9 cycle ended on my birthday in December 2025, therefore I was in my year 9 from Dec 2024 to Dec 2025, and am in my year 1 from Dec 2025 to 2026; therefore the month-by-month predictions on this site aren’t accurate, but the year cycle is.)

How to Start Noticing Synchronicities

In this episode, we dive into how—especially as women—we’re socialized to hate our bodies and how I’ve worked to unwrite that story throughout my life. I share three woowoo stories of how I’ve learned that having a body is indeed a privilege, and close by guiding you through a body scan. Corrections to this episode:The Vagina Monologues was written in 1996Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Eve Ensler’s The Vagina MonologuesMore about what a temezcal entailsMuseo de Arte Moderno, Mexico CityLilia Carrillo’s retrospective at Kurimanzutto in Mexico City

Having a Body is a Privilege, So Stop Hating Yours

In this episode, we dive into why being present is so important—and why cow sh*t 💩 has become a beautiful metaphor for presence in my life. (I know that sounds 🍑 backwards, but you’re gonna have to listen to see what I mean!)Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Definition of KomorebiIMDb for Perfect DaysMy 5-week group coaching program The Write to Heal (the next cohort kicks off in January 2026; please join us!)The Science of Well-Being course by Dr. Laurie SantosBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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