Rooted in Wellness: A Woman’s Mission to Redefine Supplements In this inspiring and truth-packed episode, we sit down with Joanna Bacchus, the visionary CEO and founder of BioStrips, a revolutionary supplement brand shaking up the wellness world. Joanna shares the deeply personal journey that led her to create BioStrips—from years of frustration with the traditional supplement industry to her mission to bring transparency, innovation, and trust back into the hands of consumers. Tired of confusing labels, ineffective pills, and a lack of regulation in the supplement space, Joanna set out to do things differently. BioStrips was born out of a...

Unlocking the Power of Energy Healing with Dr. Beth Mielbrecht | Bioenergetic Testing & True Wellness In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Beth Mielbrecht—mechanical engineer turned bioenergetic testing expert—as she unpacks the fascinating world of energy healing and the powerful role our energetic blueprint plays in health and wellness. From engineering to energetic medicine, Dr. Beth shares her transformative journey and dives deep into the science and intuition behind bioenergetic testing, frequency medicine, and the mind-body connection. You’ll learn how energetic imbalances can manifest as physical symptoms and how this often-overlooked field of wellness could be...

The Truth About Stress: How It Impacts Your Mind, Body & Life | Brett Cotter on Nourify & Beautify Stress is everywhere—whether it’s work, relationships, or just life piling up. But did you know stress doesn’t just affect your mind? It impacts your body, accelerates aging, and even holds you back from living your best life. In this powerful episode of Nourify & Beautify, we sit down with Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, to break down the hidden dangers of stress and how to take control of your mental and physical well-being. Brett dives deep into:The real impact...

Revolutionizing Haircare: Chaz Dean’s Journey to Creating WEN Join us for an enlightening conversation with celebrity hairstylist and entrepreneur Chaz Dean, whose creative journey began behind a camera lens and led him to revolutionize the haircare industry. Discover how Chaz built his renowned brand, developed the groundbreaking WEN haircare line, and transformed the way we think about hair health. From championing authenticity to breaking boundaries in beauty innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into building a thriving empire—straight from one of the industry’s most inspiring pioneers. Tune in and be inspired to make your own mark in the world of...

From Banking to Barbering: Craig Whitley’s Journey to Grooming Success In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Craig Whitley—better known as Craig the Barber—who made a daring leap from a career in finance to mastering the art of barbering. Craig takes us through his path to building a successful grooming business, launching his own product line, and transforming passion into a thriving enterprise. This conversation is packed with valuable insights on entrepreneurship, reinvention, and the importance of following your true calling.

Skincare Secrets with Dr. Mary Alice Mina Welcome back to Nourify Beautify Podcast, where we dive into all things health, wellness, and self-care! Today’s episode is all about skincare, and we’ve got a very special guest: board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina. She’s here to share her expert insights on building an effective skincare routine, how long it really takes to see results, and the top “green flags” you should be looking for in your products. If you’re a skincare enthusiast or just starting your journey, this conversation is packed with practical tips to help you achieve that healthy, glowing...

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Set Better New Years Resolutions | Nour and Linda You do it every year: make a resolution and never follow through with it. How can you make it stick this time? In this episode, we share several tips to help you set your New Year’s resolutions for 2025 and beyond. Should You Set a New Year’s Resolution? What’s the point of setting a resolution if you know you struggle with committing to it? It can feel like setting yourself up for failure and disappointment. Linda suggests shifting your focus away from the term “resolutions” and instead aligning your goals with...

Why is Product Compliance So Important? | Brian Yam What’s going on behind the scenes when making a health and wellness product? How does quality control ensure that the product they’re reviewing is safe for consumers? Our guest, Brian Yam, a compliance consultant, is here to answer these questions and guide us through the steps of determining when it’s safe to put a product on the market. Meet Brian Yam With years of experience in the health and wellness product industry, Brian works as a compliance consultant, ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and standards set by entities like the FDA...

Your Health and the Holidays | Cameron Excell This week, we’re here to help you stay on top of your health this holiday season. Cameron Excell came back on our show to share how you can fight the impacts of all those delicious holiday treats and get through the season feeling your absolute finest. How Holiday Eating Disrupts Your Body Food is fuel for our bodies. Eating a lot of sugary or processed food can act like dirty gasoline in an engine – it can slow down the works. Our metabolism changes based on our habits. If you’re taking a...

Staying Sane During the Holidays | Linda Yates Are you starting to feel the holiday stress? It’s the most wonderful time of the year because we make it that way – all the extra cooking, cleaning, gift-giving, decorating, baking… all that time has to come from somewhere. In this episode, image coach Linda Yates offers advice for how you can thrive this holiday season and actually enjoy the fruits of all your labor. What is Cortisol? Cortisol is often called “the stress hormone”, but in reality, cortisol has a lot of different functions. It helps us regulate our blood pressure,...

How to Launch a Personal Care Brand | Brittany Lo Have you ever thought about starting your own beauty or wellness brand? On this episode of Nourify & Beautify, we spoke to Brittany Lo, the incredible founder of Beia, her personal and intimate care product line. Brittany is going to take us from her childhood dreams into the reality of what goes on behind the scenes when a new beauty/wellness business is born. Brittany Lo’s Journey Brittany dreamed of starting a beauty brand when she was in 2nd grade.After attending school focusing on entrepreneurship, she turned down a full-time position...

The Dark Side of the Skincare Industry | Ella Cressman On this episode of Nourify & Beautify, we get to sit down with certified international skincare educator, licensed esthetician, and co-host of the Esty Talk Podcast, Ella Cressman! As you can tell, she’s got some stories to share. She’s here today to talk about the dark side of the industry and what you can do right now to make sure your skin care regimen isn’t causing more problems than it’s solving. Ella Cressman’s Journey Before Ella began working in skincare, she did other jobs. Her interest in anatomy and physiology...

Is Asian Skincare Right For You? | Shinta Huynh If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok recently, you’ve probably noticed the buzz around K-Beauty (Korean Beauty) and J-Beauty (Japanese Beauty) skincare. But should you jump on this trend? Our lovely guest, Shinta Huynh, is here to help! A skincare product developer gives us the inside scoop on Asian skincare products and whether they’re worth adding to your routine. Meet Shinta Huynh Shinta Huynh works in new product development for personal care products in Australia. She’s also recognized as an expert in Asian beauty, with a focus on K-Beauty and J-Beauty. Her...

Starting a Supplement Routine | Cameron Excell It would be nice if there were a magical pill that could make us healthy and strong within seconds. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. Whatever type of supplement you’re considering, you need to ensure it’s right for you. Our guest, Cameron Excell, a Health and Fitness Coach, explains everything you need to know about starting a supplement routine. What to Know Before Starting a Supplement Routine Before introducing new vitamins or minerals into your daily routine, consider getting blood work done. Cameron explains that this allows your physician to identify any vitamin...