Gut health is a hot topic in science these days; rightfully so it is increasingly being proved that the health of our gut has a MAJOR impact on the overall health of our wellbeing- from immunity to emotional resiliency. Clinical nutrionist and health expert, Juli Keene joined me in this new #BlackBeltBeautyRadio episode to unpack the complex su ...…

Anyone can want. It's not just a theory, it's a proven fact that when we desire something for our lives and have GREAT PURPOSE (aka a STRONG WHY) behind it, we are better able to stay committed to the pursuit of it actualizing it despite the challenges and adversities that rise up along the way. In this new Solosode I replay a recent BlackBeltB ...…

Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui master, a Stanford- educated art historian with a serious passion for Modern & Contemporary art. To put it simply: Curating is in her DNA. I felt an alignment to Dana's incredible energy upon discovering her radiant, always positive INSTAGRAM PROFILE and her renowned blog, THE TAO OF DANA but I after having th ...…

Fall is HERE + so is the a shift of energy that comes with it. Rather than waiting for the New Year to focus on shifting our ways to induce more progress in all areas of life: relationships, health, finances, business; I'm sharing thought ideas + practicable ways to lean into those shifts NOW aligned with FALL's arrival.. t's not only being pro ...…

Dr. Molly Maloof is taking on the world of medicine with the vision of shifting its primary focus from "curing illness" to optimizing health. In other words expanding our healthspan + supporting our a higher, overall performance in life. Based in San Fransisco, CA; Molly is a concierge medical doctor with a clients (mostly entrepreneurs, invest ...…

It's not easy to live through the challenges that arise on our paths to GOING FOR IT in our lives. Putting ourselves "out there" in the world and especially in ways that require a lot of "learning as you go" can be straight up scary and offer some "messy" moments in the process. It most definitely can make even some of the most confident of peo ...…

Jenn Glysson is a seriously BADASS private trainer based in LA and owner of one of the dopest gyms in LA: The Body Los Angeles. Jenn is known for her unique ability to train her clients in ways that lend to creating a sexy, strong and CAPABLE aesthetic. One of the best parts about training with Jenn is the encouraging and committed energy she o ...…

What’s ONE thing that can make a HUGE difference in actually achieving vs endless dreaming? The latest #BlackBeltBeautyRadio Podcast episode is ALL about it.. Drop into this 23 min Instasode + dig into the powerful effects of: . Consistency Connecting with your WHY How that MONEY combo put into STEADY action is a MAJOR factor to go from desirin ...…

"Superfood" is a term that we are starting to hear a lot more of these days and algae is most definitely deserving of that title. This is the first podcast episode of its kind, where I get down with the founder of a nutrition brand that I am SUPER passionate about because of the LEGIT science behind the benefits of algae + my own validation tow ...…

Aside from being one of my closest girls (said with IMMENSE PRIDE), Eve Torres Gracie is a legitimate high performing, inspiring and EXTREMELY EMPOWERED BADASS woman. Our conversation gives you an inside look to Eve's journey from being an extremely shy young girl to performing on some of the largest stages in entertainment to empowering millio ...…

This Instasode was inspired from this recent BlackBeltBeauty Instagram post about honoring your efforts with support on the days when your "best" was showing up and trying. It's easy to dismiss those efforts because they didn't produce outstanding outcomes or perhaps did not give you the exact outcome that you envisioned but those efforts are j ...…

With Summer officially here so many are on a mission to step into their "Summer bodies" and often times turn to juice "cleanses" + "detoxes" as a modality to get them into it- quickly In this episode Clinical nutritionist Juli Keene & I get down on the science behind juice “cleanses” + “detoxes.” We uncover the biological processes the body goe ...…

Kenny Florian aka "Ken-Flo" is many things by way of accomplishments in his life to date. He is a true martial artist who holds a third degree blackbelt in Brasilian JiuJitsu, a MIxed-Martial Artist + UFC legend (He fought in 4 separate weight divisions) a commentary/analyst for UFC Tonight, a podcast co- host on the "Anik & Florian" podcast, o ...…

Authenticity. There is nothing more provocative to me than the idea of living as many days as I possibly can being PRESENT + to be living from the expression of my most AUTHENTIC SELF. That is my personal interpretation of TRUE SUCCESS in life. And on the note of “Life” this new #BlackBeltBeautyRadio Solosode was inspired by the shift into a ne ...…

The career path of a freelance artist is not for the faint of hearts. To develop a thriving career like Castillo clearly has, one must have an IMMENSE amount of courage, confidence, fortitude and drive, aside from having actual talent in the craft at the highest level. Castillo is already realized as one of the industry’s top hair stylists with ...…

Let's be REAL- We all have face those moments when our confidence feels lessened and nothing feels more uncomfortable than trying to get through difficult moments without the powerful, supportive energy of CONFIDENCE. In this new SOLOSODE I'm share my personal arsenal of confidence supportive tools that I call upon to keep my most secured self ...…

Olympic medalist swimmer Caroline Burckle is proof that being an Olympian is a way of life. It's an empowered MINDSET that continuously evolves to keep the athlete reaching for their absolute best, in ALL areas of their life. It’s a mindset that does not turn off after the games, which leaves the athlete a choice: to keep advancing the framewor ...…

Motivation helps to turn the engine on. Discipline sits in the driver seat to get you from where you are, to where you want to be. In this Instasode, I dig deep into: Why discipline is liberating, empowering + MOTIVATING Strategies on how to activate discipline when it feels difficult to do so How best to utilize discipline to create + crystall ...…

To be a fighter is difficult. To be a fighter like Jean-Paul that is undefeated to date, all wins by finishes is not just difficult- it's rare & special. It takes focus, heart, drive, discipline, confidence, fortitude & persistence, all of which are easily identified within this rising start along with a deep sense of respect that stems from an ...…

Appreciation is a word that gets a lot of play these days. While we know it's a wonderful state of feeling and important to implement in our daily lives, do we really harness the incredible, expansive power that can offer us when we choose to immerse ourselves into the energy of it? In this REAL TALK Solosode, I share some of my personal experi ...…

Juli Keene is a LEGIT wealth of knowledge in the area of diet, nutrition and wellness. She is a clinical nutritionist with a degree in bio-chemistry and over 25 years of experience in the arena of healthcare. What I love so much about Juli in addtion to her knowledge is her straight-forward, no "sugar coating" (pun intended ;)), & incredibly ge ...…

This Instasode is from a #BlackBeltBeauty instagram post that was based around the idea & value in training the energy of courage within us, just like a muscle- by flexing it on the daily so that we keep it strong and growing. This 13 minute episode amplifies the post that reads "Courage is a mental muscle that requires constant use to remain s ...…

Andrea Navedo is a talented TV/Film actress a mother of 2, a dreamer, a believer & a MAKE IT HAPPEN- kind of woman. She is an active advocate of a living a healthy, positive + inspired life which is easily visible to all that witness her. She is a beautiful expression of a woman that demonstrates the power in living a life that is creating by r ...…

This Solosode is inspired by the energy that can come over all of us by the end of the week- TIRED. In this Solosode I talk about the dance between "doing" + "being"; knowing when it's time to say, enough for now, hit pause + honor your mind/body's request to chill out in order to avoid becoming burnt out. It's 15 minutes of my experienced thou ...…

Elena Chatzikonstantinou is the founder and owner of the prestigious, private event planning company www.THECODE20.com - the official after-party planners for the world renowned racing organization, The Formula One. https://www.formula1.com She is a BOLD entrepreneur with the admiral ability to have a vision, to believe in both her vision + HER ...…

This spur of the moment Solosode was inspired by this day of LOVE aka ❤️ Valentines Day ❤️ Tune into this 10 minute episode to add some kick ass, self-loving empowering energy into your NOW. xRx

So I'm adding another layer to the content of my episodes on BlackBeltBeauty Radio and this one is called an "INSTASODE." Instasodes are bite size episodes where I recite a recent BlackBeltBeauty Instagram post that received a lot of love + unpack my thoughts behind the post on a much deeper level. I'm keeping these short , sweet but packed wit ...…

This Solosode is brought to you by: ME BEING IN THE MOMENT 😜 We all experience setbacks in life and yesterday I came across a stranger who shared her current one with me in the gym- it only took 10 minutes of conversing with her to turn her venerable teary-eyes into a smiling eyes of strength. It inspired me to share some encouragement and pers ...…

Chef Amber is an incredible entrepreneur who owns a LEGIT healthy and nourishing cafe called The Source Cafe in Hermosa Beach, CA with undeniable vibes that are awesome as the talented, delicious menu she's created for it. I've known Amber for several years now and have witnessed her consistent passion infused into the evolution of her kitchen ...…

Episiode 3 of BlackBeltBeauty Radio is up- another bite size Solosode is for all you women who have been told or live with the belief that lifting weights will make you "bulky" and give your body a less feminine look. I call Bullshit. And I admit that I used to be a FIRM believer that weights would make me "bulky" adding to the muscles I alread ...…

This style of episode is what I call a "solosode" a shorter piece on my own, where I get into some real talk about real life process and perspective. In this New Year episode I discuss: My nervousness in launching my podcast Why/how I pushed past it Being braver than your fear and act on that passion you feel loudly within you Trust over worry ...…

Carla “Cookie Monster” Esparza is the FIRST EVER UFC Strawweight champion. She’s a highly skilled fighter that has been leading the way for women in the fight game for several years now and is not showing any signs of slowing down soon. The life of a fighter offers many challenges both mentally and physically but Carla has developed the skills ...…