16 episodes

Step into the empowering world of 'Cultivating Wellness Media', led by Lara-Ashli, a trailblazing Digital Advertising Strategist. With her roots in a legendary advertising family, Lara reveals how to skyrocket your wellness brand's reach and sales through innovative digital advertising. Calling all wellness brand CMOs and Founders! Join us for captivating sessions packed with expert insights on creating a strong brand presence in the paid media landscape. It's time to say YES to a podcast that transforms your ambitions into triumphs, whilst adding a sprinkle of fun and authenticity to your journey.
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Cultivating Wellness Media Lara-Ashli

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    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Step into the empowering world of 'Cultivating Wellness Media', led by Lara-Ashli, a trailblazing Digital Advertising Strategist. With her roots in a legendary advertising family, Lara reveals how to skyrocket your wellness brand's reach and sales through innovative digital advertising. Calling all wellness brand CMOs and Founders! Join us for captivating sessions packed with expert insights on creating a strong brand presence in the paid media landscape. It's time to say YES to a podcast that transforms your ambitions into triumphs, whilst adding a sprinkle of fun and authenticity to your journey.
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    Sweet Success: A Story of Art, Chocolate, and Entrepreneurship with Annie Woo

    Sweet Success: A Story of Art, Chocolate, and Entrepreneurship with Annie Woo

    One of the most complex challenges an artist in business must face is the duality between being drawn to art in its pure essence and deciphering the code to make it profitable. At the same time, the satisfaction of finding the sweet spot between "birthing" pieces of content that generate profit for the company and its customers is incomparable. 
    In today's episode, the extraordinarily creative artist, chocolatier, and entrepreneur Annie Woo joins us to share her version of mixing arts, inspiration, ingenuity, and business. Annie is the Founder of Sweetstory Media, a video service company that helps entrepreneurs find their best media voice through the creation of conscious entertainment. She is also the Founder of Sweetduet, a brand focused on health, nutrition, and integrity, currently pioneering the organic premium gourmet industry that sells organic, unadulterated, chocolate-covered fruit. 
    Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Annie's journey as an entrepreneur and artist, how she developed her passion for chocolate, and how she got into CPG. You'll also hear about the meditative-inducing characteristics of chocolate making, how to create content that inspires and creates loyal customers, Annie's thoughts on balancing passion projects and generating profit, and much more. 
    Tune in and listen to episode 15 of Cultivating Wellness Media and learn more about Annie's unique perspective on blending arts, health, and entrepreneurship.
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    About Annie's first encounter with CPG and chocolate (3:40)About the meditative-inducing properties of chocolate making (13:00)Annie talks about the creation of Sweetstory Media (22:00)How to captivate audiences through artistic storytelling (27:10)The importance of self-care and being patient with ourselves as entrepreneurs (32:30)
    Connect with Annie:
    LinkedInInstagramSweetstory Media websiteSweetduet website
    Let's connect!
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    • 44 min
    Breaking Down the Universal Truth of Health and Fitness with Maryann Walsh, RD

    Breaking Down the Universal Truth of Health and Fitness with Maryann Walsh, RD

    The almost infinite amount of online resources available about health and fitness might be a double-edged sword. On one side, people with no nutrition knowledge can google a FODMAP diet and have a reasonable idea of what foods to avoid and which ones to consume more frequently. 
    At the same time, many people might fall for the dietary dogma of the moment, follow a celebrity's extreme diet, or plan their meals copying a "what I eat during the day" reel on Instagram, just to break their faces against the only universal truth of health and fitness: each wellness journey is unique. 
    This week, we hear about holistic nutrition, weight loss, mental health, and communications from the multifaceted expert Maryann Walsh. Maryann is a Registered Dietitian and Wellness Expert and owner of Walsh Nutrition Consulting. She holds two Bachelor's degrees, one in Dietetics and the other in Biological Sciences and Marketing, a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, and is getting her doctorate in Psychology.
    Throughout this episode, Maryann shares her thoughts on how the general public access, interprets and uses the massive amount of information about nutrition and wellness they have available. She also discusses time management, mental health, and personal growth and why people shouldn't mindlessly follow nutrition dogmas. 
    Additionally, we expand on the importance of spreading awareness of mental and physical health issues, how she developed a passion for helping people deal with mental health issues, her newest endeavor at a substance abuse recovery clinic, and more.
    Tune in and listen to episode 14 of Cultivating Wellness Media and learn why you should stay away from one-size-fits-all nutrition and dietary solutions. 
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    A bit about Maryann's background and what led her to become a health and nutrition expert (3:30)Maryann talks about the importance of trusting the process (14:50)The double-edged sword of nutrition and health online resources (26:20)Maryann talks about the newest project that brings joy to her heart (34:00)
    Connect with Maryann:
    WebsiteLinkedInInstagram
    Let's connect!
    LinkedInInstagramWebsite consultation
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    • 49 min
    How Styling Your Wardrobe Can Influence Your Mindset and Boost Confidence with Tannya Bernadette

    How Styling Your Wardrobe Can Influence Your Mindset and Boost Confidence with Tannya Bernadette

    There's a deep connection between how we feel about ourselves, physically and mentally, and how we present ourselves to the world. Those two elements are intertwined and influence each other. The more comfortable you feel in your skin, the more comfortable you'll feel about your style, and your outfit will make you feel safe, portraying confidence. 
    Paying attention to its crew's style and clothing is also a great way of delivering a cohesive message, from which brands can hugely benefit. 
    In today's episode, Tannya Bernadette joins us to discuss a different and unique aspect of wellness: how styling your closet can influence your mindset. Tannya is the Founder and CEO of The Closet Edit, Host of The Closet Edit podcast, and a passionate stylist who has been helping people look and feel their best for the last 14 years. 
    Throughout this episode, you'll hear the extraordinary story of Tannya's leap of faith into entrepreneurship, what moved her to become a stylist, and the mindset change she underwent that revolutionized her business. You'll also hear Tannya's recommendations for a cohesive style and branding, the link between personal growth and style evolution, and much more. 
    Tune in and listen to episode 12 of Cultivating Wellness Media and discover the benefits styling your closet can imprint in your mindset and vice versa. 
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    About Tannya's incredible leap of faith into entrepreneurship (4:40)Tannya talks about the link between what we wear and how we feel (11:20)There are a lot of moving parts to style (16:20)About personal growth and style evolution (21:30)Tannya talks about the main reasons why people change styles, and the best ways to define it (25:00)
    Connect with Tannya:
    WebsiteInstagramFacebookListen to The Closet Edit Podcast
    Let's connect!
    LinkedInInstagramWebsite consultation
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    • 36 min
    Put The Spotlight on Your Brand Without Overwhelming Your Community with Maggie Glenski

    Put The Spotlight on Your Brand Without Overwhelming Your Community with Maggie Glenski

    We all want our brand to sell, our offerings to be widely known, and our customers to understand how our products can improve their lives. After all, there wouldn't be a company without sales. 
    Still, throwing products at people's faces 24/7 does not draw people into brands; the sense of community does. So, how can we create a sense of community, advertise consistently, and attract eyeballs to our brand without overwhelming our audience with our presence? 
    In this episode, Maggie Glenski joins us to share her expertise in tailored content creation, organic growth, how to present ourselves and our brand on social media, and more. Maggie is an award-winning advertising leader, mom, self-proclaimed book nerd, and the Founder and CEO of Wrinkle's Content Studio. During her time in corporate America, she managed massive accounts like Gatorade, Exxon Mobil, Toyota, and Intel, to name a few, and participated in some of VMLY&R's most-awarded work at Cannes, Clio, and One Show Awards.
    Throughout our conversation, we learn why Maggie abandoned her super-successful career as a marketing strategist for industry giants and started working with ambitious founders. You'll also hear about Maggie's bumpy beginning as an entrepreneur, the curious origin of her company's name that'll blow your mind, and her love for words, books, and crafting stories. 
    Additionally, you'll get tons of valuable insights on tailored content creation, brand strategy, authenticity, entrepreneurship, how not to cringe when looking at your content, and much more. 
    Tune in and listen to episode 12 of Cultivating Wellness Media and learn the secrets to making your brand be seen without overwhelming your audience. 
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    About Maggie's background (3:00)How to resonate with your audience without spending a fortune (7:10)The story behind Maggie's company name, Wrinkle's Content Studio (18:00)What to post on social media when you're out of ideas (22:00)About Maggie's excellent newsletter (32:40)Entrepreneurship is not always a smooth road (38:20)
    Connect with Maggie:
    WebsiteLinkedInInstagramJoin Maggie's Newsletter
    Let's connect!
    LinkedInInstagramWebsite consultation
    Keywords:
    Wrinkle's Content Studio - Tailored Content Creation - Attract Eyeballs To Your Brand


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    • 48 min
    A Whole New Approach To Health & Wellness with Sam Grantham

    A Whole New Approach To Health & Wellness with Sam Grantham

    Although we have the highest adult gym participation in US history, we are also experiencing the most elevated rates of obesity and lifestyle diseases. Why is this happening? Aren't gyms supposed to keep us healthy?
    Whole Health Club founders believe that gyms (on their own) don't work, and they figured out what's the structural piece of the puzzle missing. 
    In today's episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Sam Grantham, CIO of Whole Health Club, to discuss this disruptive company's unique approach to health and wellness. After a wild leap of faith Sam and his partners Paige and Chase Parker took, they built Whole Health Club, a true transformation center. Sam describes Whole Health Club as a preventive care center masqueraded as a gym, where students will find personalized programs, committed coaches, and a kitchen onsite that will teach them what and how to eat.
    Throughout our conversation, Sam shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he and his partners came up with the idea of putting a kitchen in a gym, and the challenges they had to overcome to make their dream come true. We also discuss Whole Health Club's services, like cooking classes and unlimited mental health support. We also touch on why it is so hard to get and stay in shape, Sam's future plans, and much more. 
    Tune in and listen to episode 10 of Cultivating Wellness Media and learn more about Sam's and his partners' disruptive approach to health & wellness.   
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    How it all started for Sam, Paige, and Chase (2:00)Sam talks about how the support from their families helped them (13:00)How does a gym with an onsite kitchen work (17:10)Sam talks about how they discovered the structural piece of the puzzle missing (24:30)How to get healthy in three easy steps (36:10)
    Resources:
    Whole Health Club's websiteWhole Health Club's InstagramBook: T. Colin Campbell - The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-
    Connect with Sam:
    LinkedIn
    Let's connect!
    LinkedInInstagramWebsite consultation
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    • 39 min
    The Advantages of Personalization in Health and Wellness with Alex Oskian and Brittany Werner

    The Advantages of Personalization in Health and Wellness with Alex Oskian and Brittany Werner

    Although the science behind what makes people lose or gain weight, burn fat, or change body composition is pretty straightforward, nutrition plans' efficiency relies more on personalization than on the accuracy of the recommended intake of micro and macronutrients. 
    This is one of the many things Working Against Gravity (WAG), a nutrition coaching company founded in 2014 by the Canadian Olympic medalist Adee Cazayoux, figured out quickly and used as a differentiator. 
    In today's episode, Alex Oskian and Brittany Werner join us to talk about their journey from clients to nutrition coaches at Working Against Gravity, share their thoughts on why custom nutrition plans are the answer to weight control, and the massive advantages of personalization and intentionality for health and wellness companies. Alex is a Coach and Registered Dietician at WAG, with almost 15 years of experience in nutrition coaching. Brittany is the Director of Coaching at WAG and a Coach and Registered Dietician. In her over 17 years of experience in the field, she helped thousands of people reach their health and wellness goals.  
    Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Alex and Brittany's experiences helping people accomplish their fitness and health objectives, why they believe personalized meal plans are the answer to weight control, Working Against Gravity's mechanism to pair prospects with the right nutrition coach for them, and more. 
    Tune in and listen to episode 10 of Cultivating Wellness Media and learn more about the extraordinary advantages of personalized and custom-oriented services in the health and wellness industry. 
    In This Episode, You Will Learn:
    About Brittany's background and how she joined WAG ( 2:30)How and why Alex joined WAG (7:00)A bit about WAG's unique coachee and coach pairing system (15:50)It doesn't matter how good your diet is: if it doesn't fit your life, you won't do it (34:30)Brittany shares two special moments she lived with WAG's clients (37:40)
    Resources:
    Working Against Gravity website
    Connect with Brittany:
    LinkedIn
    Connect with Alex:
    LinkedIn
    Let's connect!
    LinkedInInstagramWebsite consultation
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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Tannyabstyle ,

Community Builder

Lara is a go-to for advertising. I love the flow of her conversations and how she brings in other experts to fill in on resting a well rounded personal brand 🙌 A very present and awesome interviewer.

Deena Efferson-Williams ,

Cultivating Wellness Media

I am so excited to listen to this show. I've already decided that I'm going to listen on a regular basis. I am a wellness provider and when the student is ready the teacher appears. Sounds like my appointment with destiny.
Deena Efferson-Williams

Eaglespirit6 ,

So Helpful!

I learned so much from just the first episode. Hearing her story really inspired me and it provides both a broad and detailed perspective, which I found super helpful. Highly recommend!

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