The DaliTalks Podcast

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You are not just a parent, you are an individual with dreams and goals! That's why I share information that you may have not thought about inquiring about. Tune in to the DaliTalks Podcast for information that will help your personal and professional growth and goals!

  1. Aug 5

    Ep. 124 Stop Guessing, Start Dressing: A Stylist's Guide to Looking Good on Any Budget

    Do you open your closet every morning and feel like you have nothing to wear? You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Most of us were never taught the basics. Bridget Blacksten is a Los Angeles based advertising, editorial, celebrity, and personal stylist with seven years of high-end styling experience. She is the founder of Studio Bee, and she has worked on photo shoots, press events, commercials, and advertising campaigns for major brands. In this episode, she brings all of that expertise down to earth and breaks it down for the rest of us.We talk about the wardrobe essentials every woman and man should own, what stores actually deliver quality without breaking the bank, how to read clothing labels to know if something is worth buying, and what the biggest fashion don'ts are for both men and women. This one is fun, practical, and packed with tips you can use the next time you open your closet. 00:00 Opening: The wardrobe basics every woman should own 01:00 Welcome Bridget Blacksten and her background in fashion 02:00 From musical theater and retail to Rent the Runway in New York 03:00 Seven years of high-end styling: photo shoots, commercials, and campaigns 04:00 How to stay grounded in a fast-paced glamorous industry 05:00 Style tips for everyday women on a real budget 06:00 Building your wardrobe from a foundation of basics 07:00 The truth about department store mirrors and why they lie 08:00 Why taking a photo or video is better than trusting the mirror 09:00 Fast fashion versus quality: what to look for and what to avoid 10:00 Abercrombie and Fitch, Levi's, and the denim conversation 11:00 Why you should wash your jeans as little as possible 12:00 Banana Republic, Gap, and Old Navy: the underrated wardrobe trifecta 13:00 Sizing is not your fault: why you can be four different sizes at once 14:00 Necklines explained: V-neck, scoop neck, mock neck, and more 15:00 How to dress a bustier figure and feel supported and stylish 16:00 Pinterest and Google as your free personal style education 17:00 Learning fashion vocabulary so you can actually search what you want 18:00 The wardrobe essentials every woman needs 19:00 Blazers, suits, white button downs, and the little black dress 20:00 How accessories make or break an outfit 21:00 The one focal point rule for jewelry and accessories 22:00 Shoes: sneakers, heels, flats, and playing with materials 23:00 Men's wardrobe essentials: trousers, loafers, jackets, and more 24:00 Why a great jacket is worth the investment 25:00 Fashion don'ts for men: skinny jeans have to go 26:00 Fashion don'ts for women: prints, colors, and keeping it simple 27:00 How to read clothing labels and why 100% cotton matters 28:00 Sustainable fashion and what it actually costs 29:00 What working with Bridget looks like and every budget is welcome 30:00 Seasonal styling, closet refreshes, and making money from what you sell 31:00 Renting for events so you never have to own a gown you will wear once 32:00 How to book a free consultation with Bridget Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/bridgetblacksten/30-minute-consultation-session-facetime Website: https://www.bridget-blacksten.com Instagram: @bridgetblacksten TikTok: @babebythebeach For more information about Dali or DaliTalksvisit us at https://www.DaliTalks.com/linktreeFollow me on Instagram @DaliTalkshttps://www.instagram.com/dalitalksFollow me on Facebook @DaliTalkshttps://www.facebook.com/dalitalkFollow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalitalks/ Please like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

  2. Jul 17

    Ep. 123 From Domestic Abuse Survivor to Filmmaker: Symone Fairchild's Mission to End the Cycle

    Symone Fairchild survived domestic abuse, represented herself in court as a low-income single mother, lived in a shelter while fighting to protect her son, and almost did not make it out. Today she is an actress, screenwriter, director, domestic abuse thriver, and the founder of ION DV, a movement dedicated to eradicating domestic violence before it starts. In this conversation, Symone and Dali talk about why prevention is more powerful than post-abuse support, what epigenetics reveals about generational trauma, and how chronic domestic violence actually causes brain damage. Symone also shares the anthology book she created for survivors ready to share their light, and the documentary Lean Into Fear, which is pulling back the curtain on trauma, the legal system, and what it actually takes to get from survivorship to thriving. This episode is raw, real, and deeply important. 00:00 Intro: How trauma becomes purpose01:00 Meet Symone Fairchild, actress, director, and founder of ION DV02:00 Symone's heart as an actress and how she channels characters03:00 Screenwriting, directing, and her love of action and espionage04:00 Why she founded ION DV and the mission to eradicate domestic violence05:30 Why prevention matters more than post-abuse support07:00 The anthology book Extraordinary Trauma to Extraordinary Dreams09:00 What it means to be a mirror for others healing from trauma12:00 How Symone vets co-authors for the anthology15:00 Reading soul evolution in a person's language and energy17:00 Lessons learned from volume one going into volume two20:00 The documentary Lean Into Fear and how it started as a talk show22:00 What Lean Into Fear reveals about trauma, genetics, and society24:00 Epigenetics, generational trauma, and what lives on our DNA27:00 Research rooted in lived experience, group counseling, and advocacy29:00 Navigating the court system as a low-income domestic abuse survivor31:00 How chronic domestic violence causes brain damage33:00 Why films create social change and what Lean Into Fear aims to do35:00 How to donate to Lean Into Fear and join volume two37:00 Symone's closing message: You are not meant to stay in survivorship38:00 Thriving is your birthright Donate to Lean Into Fear: https://cinefemme.net/projects/lean-fear/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX31Y8SXFollow ION DV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeondv/ Follow DaliTalks on IG and LinkedIn @DaliTalks https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalitalks/ https://instagram.com/dalitalks Website: https:www.DaliTalks.com/

  3. Jul 15

    Ep. 122 Non-Negotiables, Boundaries, and Red Flags in Relationships

    Most of us walk into relationships without ever stopping to ask ourselves what we actually need. And that is exactly where things start to unravel. Ruby Raja is back on the DaliTalks Podcast. She is the founder of Inshiraa, a certified trauma facilitator and trainer licensed in the BeyondTrauma modality, and the author of Healing from Narcissistic Abuse: Journeys from Abuse to Freedom. In this episode, Ruby breaks down what non-negotiables really are, why so many women give them up the moment feelings get involved, and how knowing who you are before you enter a relationship changes everything. We get into love bombing and how it works, why financial independence is one of the most important tools a woman can have, how language reveals character from the very first interaction, and what parents and caring adults can do when a teenager they love is showing signs of being in an abusive relationship. If you have ever found yourself in a relationship and realized you had slowly stopped doing everything you loved, this episode is going to hit home. 00:00 Opening: How love bombing works and why time protects you 01:00 Welcome back Ruby Raja and what we are covering today 01:30 What non-negotiables are and why most people never define them 03:00 How Disney and rom-coms set us up for unrealistic relationship expectations 04:00 Why women break boundaries more often and what men notice 05:30 How partners slowly wedge themselves between you and your friendships 07:00 Non-negotiables change at different life stages 08:00 What to consider when children are involved 09:00 How much time should you give a new relationship? 10:00 Religion, culture, and values as non-negotiables 12:00 When cultural differences become deal breakers 13:00 Communication and compromise as the foundation of lasting relationships 14:00 The unspoken labor divide when both partners work and have children 16:00 The most basic questions to ask yourself before entering a relationship 18:00 Why time is one of your most important non-negotiables 19:00 Love bombing explained and how to protect yourself from it 21:00 Language as a red flag: what words reveal about character 23:00 How cultural backgrounds shape what language is acceptable 25:00 The money conversation nobody wants to have but everyone should 29:00 Financial control as a tool of domestic violence 31:00 Why lending money in relationships is a boundary worth protecting 34:00 Co-signing and other financial traps to avoid 35:00 How financial independence gives you the power to leave 37:00 When communication style becomes a non-negotiable 41:00 The connection between ignored boundaries and bullying 43:00 Red flags in texting and communication patterns 47:00 What to do when a teenager in your life is in an abusive relationship 50:00 How to plant seeds without overwhelming them 52:00 Where to find Ruby and her free resources Connect with Ruby: https://www.inshiraa.com Email: info.insura@gmail.com Ruby's Books: https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/healing-from-narcissistic-abuse?_pos=1&_sid=8949f0898&_ss=r Connect with Dali and learn about DaliTalks: https://www.dalitalks.com/linktree Follow DaliTalks on IG and LinkedIn @DaliTalks

  4. Jul 10

    Ep. 121 Reiki, Akashic Records, and Healing Grief Through Energy Medicine

    What if healing from grief, anxiety, or a major life transition did not require years of talk therapy? Dr. Susan Edkins is the founder of Dragonfly Integrated Health. She is a certified Reiki practitioner, hypnotherapist, and Akashic Records reader who helps women navigate grief and life transitions through guided meditation and nervous system support. In this episode, Susan breaks down what Reiki, hypnotherapy, and Akashic Records actually are, clears up the most common misconceptions about each one, and explains why more and more mainstream medical institutions are paying attention to energy medicine. She also shares a channeled message she received specifically for the DaliTalks community that you will want to replay. Whether you are navigating grief, a big life change, or just a nervous system that feels like it is constantly on fire, this conversation is going to open something up for you. 00:00 What an Akashic Records session actually looks like 01:00 Welcome Dr. Susan Edkins and introduction to Dragonfly Integrated Health 02:00 Susan's background in athletic training and college education 02:30 Losing her husband unexpectedly and how it changed everything 03:00 How energy medicine found her and why she knew she had to learn it 03:30 What the Akashic Records are and how to think about them 05:00 The concept of infinite possibilities and why time is a construct 06:00 Dali's childhood memory of feeling everything happening at once 07:00 Why children are more tapped in than adults 08:00 How all modalities are different doors to the same inner wisdom 09:00 Prayer versus meditation and why they might be the same thing 10:00 Can people of faith work with Akashic Records? 11:00 How a one-on-one Akashic Records session actually works 12:00 What channeling feels like and why the messages often surprise Susan too 13:00 The important distinction between Akashic Records and psychic readings 14:00 Susan's analytical background and why she had to learn to trust 15:00 How Reiki and Akashic Records are different but connected 16:00 How Susan discovered Reiki through her own grief 17:00 Stuck energy, root chakras, and why grief lives in the body 18:00 What Susan felt her first time receiving Reiki 19:00 Where Reiki comes from and how it works 20:00 Why Reiki is one of the most researched forms of energy medicine 21:00 Duke University, medical Reiki, and cancer patient care 22:00 The biofield, coherence, and how two energy fields interact 23:00 Sham Reiki studies and what they revealed about human connection 24:00 What Reiki is and is not used for in cancer care 25:00 How energy fields work and why you have felt them your whole life 26:00 What hypnotherapy actually is and what it is not 27:00 Bypassing the conscious mind to access the subconscious 28:00 Why meditation does not have to be an hour of silence 29:00 Susan's new longer meditations with subconscious affirmations 30:00 The power of what we speak about ourselves and what we consume 31:00 Manifestation and why your brain cannot tell real from imagined 32:00 Susan's new course for women navigating life transitions 33:00 What the course covers: nervous system, triggers, and daily practices 34:00 A real life example of nervous system regulation in a crisis 37:00 How to register and connect with Susan 38:00 A channeled message from the Akashic Records for the DaliTalks community 40:00 Trust your intuition and follow what you are drawn to 42:00 Can teens use these modalities? 43:00 The one caveat with Akashic Records and minors 44:00 Why calming your nervous system makes you less reactionary Connect with Dr. Susan Edkins: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsusanedkinsedd Course registration: http://calm-the-overwhelm.my.canva.site Email: susan@dragonflyintegratedhealth.com Connect with Dali and learn about DaliTalks: https://www.dalitalks.com/linktree

  5. Jul 8

    Ep. 120 Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids Who Stand Up to Bullying

    What if the key to raising a confident, bully-proof kid starts with something as simple as helping them name what they feel? Marcelle Waldman is a certified teacher, Teen Wise coach, co-founder of Parenting Upstream, and founder of FeelLinks, a line of hands-on social-emotional learning tools for children, families, educators, and clinicians. In this episode, she breaks down why emotional intelligence is the foundation of everything, from how kids handle conflict to how they show up in friendships, classrooms, and eventually the workplace. We talk about what happens when kids cannot identify their own emotions, how bullying behaviors are often rooted in emotional illiteracy, and why modeling emotional regulation as a parent is the single most powerful thing you can do for your child. This one is for every parent who has ever felt lost trying to help their kid navigate big feelings, friendships, and the social pressures that come with growing up. 00:00 What emotional intelligence has to do with bullying prevention 01:00 Welcome Marcelle Waldman and her background 02:00 Growing up in a loving but emotionally structured home and what it taught her 03:00 From kindergarten teacher to social-emotional learning pioneer 04:00 How morning check-ins and journals changed everything in her classroom 05:00 Why Marcelle left teaching to create FeelLinks 06:00 From FeelLinks to Teen Wise: helping girls find themselves 07:00 What FeelLinks emotion dolls are and how they work 08:00 Building emotional vocabulary from infancy through adolescence 09:00 How the dolls are used in hospitals, therapy, and classrooms 10:00 The head, heart, and belly touch points and why they matter 11:00 The FeelLinks journal and Feel Trip: A Journey Through Ordinary Emotions 12:00 Dali shares her own experience learning about fear and anxiety as an adult 13:00 Marcelle's stroke at 23 and how it became the turning point for her work 14:00 Why emotional vocabulary changes everything in relationships 15:00 The connection between unexpressed emotions and bullying behavior 16:00 Why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for emotional release 17:00 How Teen Wise supports teen girls through coaching 18:00 The pandemic's impact on teen mental health and belonging 19:00 Why parents modeling emotional regulation matters more than anything 20:00 What to do when you feel frustration building in front of your kids 21:00 How Marcelle partnered with Teen Wise founder Sheri 22:00 What teen coaching looks like versus therapy 23:00 Finding the right support for your child 24:00 Summer workshops, events, and resources for parents and teens 25:00 How to reach Marcelle and access free resources 26:00 Why community and connection are the antidote to parenting alone Connect with Marcelle:Instagram: @myfeellinks and @parentingupstream_hub Facebook: @myfeellinks and @parentingupstreamhub FeelLinks: https://myfeellinks.com Teen Wise: http://teen-wise.com Parenting Upstream: https://www.parentingupstream.com Email: marcelle@myfeellinks.com Connect with Dali and learn about DaliTalks:visit us at https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTree Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalitalks/Follow DaliTalks on IG and LinkedIn @DaliTalks Listen and subscribe: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DaliTalksPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T1R5GFmU4gXWyC9eqKEGS?si=3b59804a244f4c62 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dalitalks-podcast/id1613524529Please like, share, subscribe to this channel, and comment below. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

  6. Jul 1

    Ep. 119 The Leadership Lesson I Learned Twice

    Decades ago, Zig Ziglar's "See You At The Top" taught me something I didn't know was possible: leaders who actually care about the people working for them. Not long after, I became a Sergeant in the Army and had to decide whether I'd lead the way I'd been led, or do something different. In this episode, I walk through that decision, why people stay with employers who treat them well even when the pay is better elsewhere, and how this same belief is shaping the way I'm building DaliTalks as I grow toward hiring my own team one day. Connect with me at DaliTalks.com or @DaliTalks on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Dali and DaliTalks at https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTree

  7. Jun 17

    Ep. 118 Why You Attach the Way You Do and How to Change It

    Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the same kinds of relationships, or why conflict makes you shut down, or why being alone feels unbearable? The answer might be rooted in something that was shaped before you even started school. Bev Mitelman is a certified relationship and attachment trauma practitioner, certified menopause specialist, and founder of Securely Loved. In this episode, she breaks down the four attachment styles, where they come from, how they show up in parenting, friendships, and romantic relationships, and most importantly, how to change them. This one is going to make you think about your childhood, your kids, and every relationship you have ever been in. 00:00 Opening: What dismissive avoidant attachment really looks like  01:00 Welcome and introduction to Bev Mitelman  02:00 What attachment styles are and why they matter beyond romantic relationships  03:00 How attachment styles connect to the way kids act out at home and school  05:00 The four attachment styles explained  06:00 Secure attachment: what it looks like and how it forms  09:00 Can children of divorce still develop secure attachment?  12:00 Moving into insecure attachment styles  13:00 Anxious preoccupied attachment: the core wound of abandonment  15:00 How anxious attachment shows up in adult relationships  17:00 What anxious attachment looks like in young children at the grocery store  18:00 Can attachment styles be changed? Yes, here is how  20:00 Dali reflects on her own parenting and what she wishes she had known sooner  22:00 Bev shares a powerful conversation she had with her own son  24:00 Dismissive avoidant attachment: hyper-independence and emotional walls  27:00 What about athletes under pressure? Where do they fall?  30:00 Dismissive avoidant in adult relationships and why they avoid commitment  32:00 Fearful avoidant attachment: the hot and cold partner explained  35:00 The difference between personality traits and attachment styles  35:30 Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn: what people-pleasing really means  37:00 How to work with Bev and where to find her  38:30 You can change your attachment style. It is not a life sentence. Take the free Attachment Quiz: https://www.securelyloved.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SecurelyLoved Instagram: @securely_loved Connect with Dali and learn about DaliTalks: https://www.dalitalks.com/linktree Follow DaliTalks on IG and LinkedIn @DaliTalks What was the most valuable thing about this conversation for you? #attachmentstyles #secureattachment #securelyloved

  8. Jun 10

    Ep. 117 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty One Kitchen at a Time with Chason Forehand

    What does it look like when someone turns a painful past into a global mission? Chason Forehand grew up navigating abuse and addiction, and instead of staying stuck in those cycles, he built something that helps others break free from theirs. Chason is the founder of HR-4U, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Hudson Valley, New York, with three programs: Advocacy for living wages and workforce dignity, Mentor for Good to help young nonprofits survive their first five years, and Transformation Kitchen, a culinary training program that goes far beyond teaching people how to cook. Participants become part of a family, with support, wellness checks, and community that extends well past the 12-week program. HR-4U is not planted in one city. They go wherever the doors open. They built their first Transformation Kitchen in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, and are now setting their sights on Australia, Canada, India, Costa Rica, Detroit, and the Hudson Valley, with a goal of 20 kitchens this year. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to run a nonprofit under a restrictive government, how Chason partners with existing organizations to stretch every dollar toward the people, why paying living wages is not just the right thing but a smart business strategy, and how you can get involved no matter where you are in the world. As Chason says, "We don't just flip eggs. We flip lives." 00:00 Introduction and welcome 01:00 Chason's background: growing up through abuse and addiction 03:00 The 12-week Transformation Kitchen program and the family it builds 04:30 Why HR-4U travels the world instead of staying in one city 05:30 How a chance connection led to the first kitchen in Matagalpa, Nicaragua 09:00 What it takes to operate a nonprofit under a restrictive government 11:30 Dali's personal connection to Nicaragua 14:00 Transparency, donations, and where the money goes 15:30 How to volunteer in Nicaragua and what it costs 19:00 The biggest challenge when setting up kitchens globally 21:00 2025 goals: Australia, Canada, India, Costa Rica, Detroit, and more 24:00 The three programs inside HR-4U 28:00 Annual fundraising event and how to get involved 30:00 Why one person can make a massive difference 31:30 How to join the advisory board remotely 35:00 How to connect with Chason and HR-4U Support the mission: http://zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/522b4d43-d5ca-461e-beb9-ccde6e75532c Connect with Chason: https://linktr.ee/chasonforehand Connect with Dali and learn about DaliTalks: https://www.DaliTalks.com/LinkTree Follow DaliTalks on IG and LinkedIn @DaliTalks

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You are not just a parent, you are an individual with dreams and goals! That's why I share information that you may have not thought about inquiring about. Tune in to the DaliTalks Podcast for information that will help your personal and professional growth and goals!

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  • Creator
    Dali
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dali
  • Show Website
    The DaliTalks Podcast