Everyday Rockstars

Gillian Stollwerk Garrett

Not all rockstars have guitars. Everyday Rockstars is your go-to podcast for stories about people who are crushing it in business, passion projects, or just life in general without the fame or the fluff. Tune in for honest convos, fresh perspectives, and the inspiration to live like the rockstar you already are.

  1. APR 14

    Step Out of Line: Building Power, Purpose, and Presence with Peri Finkelstein

    Stand back! This is what a rockstar sounds like. 🤩 Peri Finkelstein doesn’t just tell a story, she commands attention. In this episode, she shares what it took to move through years of being underestimated, bullied, and boxed in… and how she turned all of it into fuel for something far bigger than herself. 💪 Founder of the Team Peri Foundation, podcast host of Step Out of Line, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller, Peri is building a life rooted in resilience, inclusion, and radical self-definition. There is a moment in this conversation where she describes refusing to be measured by limitation, and instead choosing to speak from power. It changes EVERYTHING! And, it makes you think about your own life where you need to “step out of line.” But what makes Peri unforgettable is not just what she’s overcome, it’s how she shows up in the world: courageous, thoughtful, brilliant, grounded, and unshakably herself, defined by no one else but herself. 👊 This is a conversation about voice. About courage. And about what happens when you decide you are no longer stepping aside for anyone. If you’ve ever been told to stay in line… this episode may be your invitation to step out of it. 👏👌 Peri, your words and your accomplishments have really inspired me!  I am grateful our paths have crossed. 🥰 Please check out Peri’s exceptional TED Talk narrated by Mayim Bialek here

    25 min
  2. MAR 10

    Mother-Daughter Magic: How Rama and Anita Built Satya Blends from Family Recipes to National Shelves

    I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible mother-daughter duo behind Satya Blends, Rama and Anita, and I walked away smiling and completely inspired!  Their company is named after their mother and grandmother, Sati, and the word “satya,” which means truth in Hindi. That spirit of truth runs through everything they do. Their spice blends are rooted in family recipes, cultural tradition, and incredibly high standards for quality. They source thoughtfully, support farmers in India, and create blends they would proudly cook for their own families.  And the momentum is real. Satya Blends was recently picked up by 500 stores of Sprouts Farmers Market, a HUGE milestone that has transformed their business (as well as some other big retailers to be announced soon)! They’ve also introduced the cutest and most convenient spice sachets, small packets of their blends that make it easy to cook vibrant, flavorful meals at home. I’ve tried them and they’re absolutely DELICIOUS and make cooking super easy! What stood out most during our conversation was their partnership. They truly understand each other’s strengths and balance each other beautifully. There’s a deep respect between them, and that kind of trust makes for a powerful team. This was what touched me the most.  Their workspace is refreshingly scrappy too. A small, minimal space in northern New Jersey where big ideas and bold dreams are turning into a fast-growing national brand. Both women were accomplished long before launching Satya. Rama is a respected chef who has spent years cooking professionally and serving local families through her scrumptious food. Anita also built her own successful career in the apparel business before joining forces with her daughter. Together, they’ve created something truly special that honors heritage while making Indian flavors approachable for modern kitchens. Food carries memory, culture, and connection. Sitting with them reminded me just how powerful those traditions can be. Their goal is to grow Satya big, really big. And after meeting them, I have no doubt they will. Please listen to the full conversation on Apple and Spotify. These are just a few of the great clips from my conversation with these rockstar women! 🤩🤩

    35 min
  3. JAN 13

    Whole-Body Health Starts in the Mouth: A Conversation with Leading Biologic Dentist, Dr. Alex Volchonok

    In this educational episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sit down with Dr. Alex Volchonok, a leading biologic dentist, to explore the profound connection between our  oral health and our whole-body wellness. This conversation, and the few times I have now been his patient, has changed the way I think about my own health. And, I believe it may change yours too. We dive into the key differences between traditional dentistry and biologic dentistry, how the mouth can act as an early warning system for inflammation, autoimmune issues, and chronic disease, and why understanding the bacteria in our mouths can help us move from reactive care to true prevention. 👌 Dr. Alex also shares insight into the innovative wellness center he’s opening and how dentistry can play a much bigger role in long-term health than most people even realize. This episode is about empowerment. It’s about learning how to listen to your body, ask better questions, and take a more proactive approach to your health. Dr. Alex brings wisdom, clarity, and a deeply human approach to care that goes far beyond the dentist chair…i.e. He’s exceptional. 🌟 As a special gift to the Everyday Rockstars community, he’s offering a free consultation to anyone who calls and mentions “Everyday Rockstars” or “Rockstars.” See what I mean? 🤩 If you’re curious about biologic dentistry, prevention-based healthcare, or how small daily choices can have a big impact on your future health, this episode is for YOU! Please share your comments below if you like this episode and share it with your like-minded wellness seekers.  See you at TetraHealth!

    26 min
  4. 12/29/2025

    Making It SAFE to Rise: Tracy Litt On Expansion, Embodiment & The Choice To Become Your Next-Level Self⚡️

    What if the reason you can’t access your next level in business, love, money, or life has nothing to do with effort… and everything to do with safety? In this powerful and grounding conversation, I sit down with transformational teacher and founder of The School of Becoming, Tracy Litt, to explore the nervous system as the true command center of your life. Because here’s the truth most of us were never taught: you cannot choose your highest self if your body doesn’t feel safe. Tracy breaks down how our nervous system is constantly scanning for safety or threat “safe or unsafe safe or unsafe”and how the moments we feel stuck, reactive, overwhelmed, or small are simply signals asking for safety, not judgment. Through her signature Choice Method, Tracy teaches how to shift out of fear-based patterns and into conscious choice using what she calls your Non-Judgmental Observer (NJO), the part of you that can lovingly witness, soften, and create safety in real time. In this episode, we talk about her course that I’m in now where we learn:    •   Why success, growth, and confidence are impossible without nervous system safety.    •   How to identify the subtle patterns that pull you out of alignment.    •   What it actually means to “make it safe” in your body.    •   How to choose from your highest self - your “SHE” - instead of from fear!    •   Tracy’s upcoming program Becoming and the work inside The School of Becoming.    •   We do live breath work and real-time embodiment practices you can feel as you listen! This is a must-listen for all women! This is not just for entrepreneurs who feel dysregulated, overextended, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from her next evolution. Safety is a skill. Choice is a muscle. 💪And this conversation might be the unlock you didn’t know you were missing. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel like something’s off… this episode will land exactly where it’s meant to. Thank you, Tracy for being in my world, being a rockstar 🤩change-maker for women in the world and for just being you, Queen. 👸🏻 Much love! Gilly

    42 min
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Not all rockstars have guitars. Everyday Rockstars is your go-to podcast for stories about people who are crushing it in business, passion projects, or just life in general without the fame or the fluff. Tune in for honest convos, fresh perspectives, and the inspiration to live like the rockstar you already are.

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