LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones LIBERTY ROAD

Many capture moments, but few capture the essence of who you are. Lisa Haukom believes the camera is more than just a tool for social media snapshots. Lisa is a photographer and self-acceptance advocate on a mission to create a global movement. Through her transformative Self-Portrait Method program, workshops, and upcoming book, You Are Golden, she empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves by confronting vulnerability, sharing their truth, and harnessing the unshakeable bravery to be themselves—all through the powerful lens of self-portraiture.
A dedicated advocate for inclusivity, Lisa’s studio offers free photo sessions to transgender youth, and The Self-Portrait Method is designed to serve people of all communities, identities, and genders. Lisa lives in the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles with her family and their two rescued border collies.
In this episode, Nada talks with Lisa about The Golden Brand and how her coursework and community help women develop unshakable self-confidence. Lisa started as a brand strategist and quickly found a passion for photography and portrait work, which she now uses to help her clients find their authentic selves. The two discuss Lisa’s process of re-training our brains to see what we actually look like, confronting the masks we try to hide behind, and learning to love ourselves internally and externally.  
Check out Lisa’s website for more information on her coursework and upcoming book. And see what she’s reading: The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane, The Bombay Cafe Cookbook, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Follow on Instagram: @thegoldenbrandco and @thehouseatgibslanding
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Jennet Chow is the Co-Founder and co-CEO of Evolution Design Lab (EDL) and Jellypop Shoes. She is more than a successful entrepreneur. She's a second-generation Taiwanese-American and a native of Southern California who has dedicated herself to advocating for AANHPI and women-owned businesses. Jennet was named one of Inc. Magazine's 2021 Female Founders 100, and under her leadership, EDL was also awarded Inc. Best in Business Pacific Region in 2023.
From her early days, Jennet demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. Weekends were spent at swap meets, selling shoes for her family's footwear enterprise, Prima Royale Enterprises. This early exposure to the shoe industry and running a business instilled a strong work ethic in her. While studying Apparel Manufacturing Management at FIDM, she continued to work with her parents, recruiting and growing Prima Royale's design and marketing team from herself to ten people by age 21. Her humble beginnings have driven her to champion women's leadership, serving as a founding LA WIFI Chapter Chair and speaking at events like Women Who Rock alongside Martha Stewart. She remains committed to empowering women, educating youth, and giving back.
In this episode, Nada sits down with Jennet to talk about the early days of her family-run shoe business, which she eventually turned into a shoe empire. The two discuss Jennet's unique career, which started when she was just a child sketching shoe designs for her parents. Jennet looks back on her vast accomplishments and is especially proud of her work as an advocate–for her employees, for her Asian community, and for women in business.
Check out what Jennet is reading: The Tao Self-Confidence by Sheena Yap Chan and her friend's upcoming book Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen. You can find more about Jennet's business at Evolution Design Lab and check out her store in L.A. at Jelly Pop Shoes. Follow on Instagram: @jellypopshoes
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Garance Doré is an internationally celebrated writer, illustrator, media creative, and author of the New York Times bestseller Love Style Life. She is the co-founder and creative director of the made-in-France skincare collection Doré, which she launched with Emily Yeston. Since 2006, Garance has created a unique blend of photos, videos, illustrations, and essays featuring her distinctive perspective, published on her eponymous lifestyle platform. She was the co-recipient of the CFDA Eugenia Sheppard Media Award in 2012 and has been profiled in many international media outlets.
Emily Yeston is the co-founder and CEO of Doré. She and Garance worked closely for five years, building Garance's eponymous platform into a thriving digital media property. In 2016, Emily became Garance's business partner and continued to be instrumental in their media platform with an ever-increasing international audience. In 2020, Emily partnered with Garance to launch Doré to bring clean, gentle, and effective French skincare with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity to everyone.
In this episode, Nada chats with Emily and Garance to discuss everything from building Doré to their business partnership to running a popular lifestyle platform. They go deep, talking about how, after a not-so-silent retreat and a pandemic pause, the duo ventured into the pharmacy skincare space. With Garance's openness and transparency, alongside Emily's intuition and logic, it's no surprise that Doré has found success as an essential, simple, and trusted skincare brand.
Check out Doré’s website. Be sure to add what Emily and Garance are reading to your bookshelf: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and In Pursuit of Happiness by Stacey Duguid. Listen here to Nada and Garance’s first interview in 2022. Follow on Instagram at: @doré
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Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the North American Menopause Society as a Certified National Menopause Practitioner. Throughout her professional career, she has been active in advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and eliminating health care disparities.
In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone (or Dr. Sharon as she prefers) to discuss her book, Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, and her work as CMO with Alloy Women’s Health. Dr. Sharon is setting the record straight, from the history of women’s health research and the importance of self-advocacy to the impact of our genetics and hormone therapy. She dives head first into the history and lack of meaningful research from the medical community and the damage it’s left on women, especially black women in America. Her 30 years as an OB/GYN and her experience as a black woman give her insight into a population that has been grossly underserved. She unpacks the impact and offers solutions. The interview feels like a kitchen table conversation with your big sister, who happens to be a doctor. She does not sugarcoat the facts, but her signature warmth and playful attitude make it easy to consume. 
Learn more about Dr. Sharon’s work at myalloy, and do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Follow on Instagram: @smalonemd
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Willow Older and Deborah Huber are the founders of the Today I Noticed mindfulness practice and authors of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World. They also run Today I Noticed workshops for conferences, retreats, and corporations. Willow is a professional writer and editor, and Deborah has spent her career in creative and management roles in the tech industry. Long-time friends Deborah and Willow love hiking the trails of Marin County and imagining themselves swimming in the chilly SF Bay (but know they never will).
In this episode, Nada sits down with Willow and Deb to talk about the daily practice of noticing; they call this practice a TIN—(Today I Noticed). They describe TINs as small moments of recognition and connection that, over time, can profoundly impact how we view ourselves and those within our community. The duo tells Nada how their friendship stumbled onto this practice and what led them to begin hosting workshops, coaching, and eventually, authorship. 
Check out the Today I Noticed website. Willow recommends adding Yellow Face by R. F. Kuang, The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, and The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @today.i.noticed
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Dr. Aprilia West brings 20+ years of real-world experience and extensive training as a psychologist, coach, and organizational consultant. Dr. West’s specialized study and understanding of human behavior brings founders, tech entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainment executives her way. In addition, she trains other coaches and therapists worldwide in applying contextual behavioral science in clinical and organizational settings. She is the author of ACT for Your Best Life (2023), What You Feel Is Not All There Is (2021), and coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the Workplace in Positive Psychology in the Workplace (Springer 2021) and The Clinician’s Guide to Emotion Efficacy Therapy (2016).
In this episode, Nada sits down with Aprilia to discuss why she decided to add coaching to her practice as a psychologist. Dr. West shares the many jobs and professional experiences she’s had and the common thread of helping others shape their narratives. Dr. Aprilia gives us an introduction to emotion efficacy training and offers a workshop for all After School members.
Be sure to check out Aprilia’s website, her card deck full of great prompts ACT for Your Best Life, and her book What You Feel Is Not All There Is. She is currently reading Imaginable by Jane McGonigal and Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. Follow on Instagram: @drapriliawest
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