EP87: Kim Van Haaster is a beauty entrepreneur, mom, Founder and CEO of Bloomeffects. Kim had always dreamt of creating her own skincare line. Despite her years of experience in the New York beauty industry, she never discovered a truly unique, pure, and natural ingredient that delivered effective results—until she moved to the Netherlands for love!

Can you guess what the magic ingredient is? TULIPS! Kim combined the magical compounds from a tulip and her love for beauty into a bottle. And sold it all over the world. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of Kim’s career and advice for how she climbed to the top. You, too, can have it all… and with Kim’s advice, this episode will get you one step closer.

Episode Highlights

Kim’s early years and successful career

Tips from Kim on climbing the corporate ladder

How Kim met her Tulip farming husband on a dance floor in Ibiza

The incredible story behind Bloomeffects

Beauty product ingredients and coming up with the products

Advice on how to start a brand

Making mistakes in the early years of your brand

Recruiting a strong team

Where to find Bloomeffects

Shhhh… we may be having a giveaway

Timestamps

0:00- 1:45 | Intro

1:45- 5:40 | Kim’s early career journey

5:40- 8:25 | Advice for climbing the ladder in corporate beauty

8:25-13:30 | Meeting the love of your life on the dance floor

13:30- 20:20 | The story behind Bloomeffects and how it became the popular brand it is today

20:20- 32:44 | How Kim has been expanding her business

32:44- 47:05 | Making mistakes and advice on starting a brand today

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EP86: Let’s be real—your twenties are often hyped up as the best years of your life, but they can also be some of the most challenging. In today's episode, I'm going to open up and share a mix of experiences, from the wildest birthday parties to those moments of reflection where I wonder, “What was I thinking?”

Your twenties are meant to be a struggle. We have all been there. Dating mistakes, money problems, major hangxiety, outgrowing friendships, and feeling like we don’t fit in.

We've all had our fair share of dating mistakes, financial struggles, and times when we’ve felt like we just didn’t fit in. I'll delve into my own journey, discussing moments of confusion, the pressure to please others, and why embracing your true self is so important.

If you are feeling lost, you are not alone. It is a decade full of uncertainty. So grab your headphones, and let’s get into it.

Episode highlights

• My parents came to town
• My teenage years
• Letting old relationships go
• People-pleasing in your twenties
• Feeling like I did not belong
• No one thinks about you as much as you think they do
• Trying to do good things in my life that help other people
• Having kids and your biological clock
• Boujee Bestie Trip
• Invisalign

Timestamps:

0:00- 0:30 | Intro

0:30- 5:00 | My parents came to town

5:00- 8:15 | My teenage years

8:15- 10:30 | Your twenties are your people-pleasing years

10:30- 14:45 | Feeling like I did not belong

14:45- 17:20 | Do NOT change yourself for other people

17:20- 19:00 | Your twenties are not all that

19:00- 20:30 | Having kids and biological clocks

20:30- 26:00 | Current updates: Boujee Besties Trip, Invisalign, and keeping standards high

Happy V: Digestive Enzymes

Tales: Story Interview Kit

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EP85: On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Allison McNamara, the mastermind behind Mara Beauty. Picture this: award-winning skincare and wellness products infused with algae, sourced straight from the coasts of France and Ireland. Mara Beauty takes skincare to the next level.

Throughout the interview, Allison gives advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of passion and perseverance. She discusses the challenges she faces in building her brand and how she overcame them.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in skincare, entrepreneurship, or seeking inspiration from a successful business founder. Join us as we dive into the world of beauty with Allison McNamara and uncover the secrets behind Mara Beauty's success!

Episode highlights…

About Allison McNamara and Mara Beauty

Starting a brand or business

Staying organized

Advice for success

Pitching your brand for breakthrough moments

How to spend your free time as an entrepreneur

Hustle culture

Mara Beauty products

The role of social media in business

The future of Mara Beauty

Advice from Allison McNamara

Timestamps

0:00- 2:00 | Intro

2:00- 5:00 | About Mara

5:00- 20:00 | Mara Beauty and success in business

20:00- 27:30 | Pitching your brand for success

27:30- 32:30 | Spending time off the clock

32:30- 40:00 | The future of Mara Beauty and business advice

40:00- 40:50 | Outro

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EP84: Like most BFFs right now, my friend Lisa and are getting down and dirty discussing the most recent season of Love is Blind. We're sipping wine to get the convo flowing, and we're ready to unpack all the unhinged behavior from this season. Let me give you a sneak peek of our unfiltered opinions: Trevor is just seeking fame and attention, Chelsea is not exactly a Megan Fox lookalike (no offense), Johnny seems to be clueless about protection (but we hope he figures it out for Amy's sake), Sarah Ann and Jeremy are the worst, and someone needs to check on Matthew (although AD might be doing that post-show). As for Clay, he's either a weak man or a work in progress (but he needs to step it up). We have a lot more to say and trust me, you don't want to miss it. Our final question is for all of you: Is love blind? Grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we laugh, vent, and spill all the tea on Love is Blind. It's a wild ride, and we're here for it. Episode highlights… Would you do reality TV just to get famous? Jimmy’s disappointment with Chelsea Breaking down Jimmy’s lack of contraceptive knowledge Why we are huge fans of Jessica Sarah Ann’s and her problematic behavior Brittany and Kenneth are boring Unpacking Matthew AD dating Matthew after the show Weak men and men in progress (We are talking about you, Clay) Is love really blind? Timestamps 0:00- 2:00 | Intro 2:00- 10:10 | Going on Reality TV to get famous 10:10- 21:20 | Hot takes with Jimmy and Chelsea 21:20- 24:20 | Amy and Johnny 24:20-31:20 | Jessica is going to THRIVE 31:20- 39:00 | Laura and Jeremy (and Sarah Ann…) 39:00- 42:00 | Brittany and Kenneth have no sparks 42:00- 44:15 | Unpacking Matthew 44:15- 52:50 | Clay and AD- Clay is a weak man 52:50- 56:39 | Our final thoughts on Love is Blind ⁠Spokeo - People Search Website⁠ CONNECT WITH KOKO ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://boujeebestie.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute CONNECT WITH LISA ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisaxgilmore/⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/unwinedingpod/ https://www.instagram.com/emmeclub/ https://emmeclub.com/⁠

EP83: At the start of this year, my goal was to slow down and focus on self-care. But, in Koko fashion, I found chasing perfection and loading up on tasks left and right. Life, however, had different plans, and things quickly spiraled into complete chaos… Do you ever feel like you're running on a never-ending hamster wheel?

In today's SOLO, we are celebrating Women's Month and Endometriosis Awareness Month, by diving into the topics of intimacy, red flags in sex, and of course, ways to spice up your sex life.

We're diving into your most pressing questions because, ladies, you deserve love and respect in every aspect of your life – including romantic relationships and friendships. Stay tuned for more updates and juicy AF discussions. XOXO

P.S. Remember that epic Ibiza and Mallorca trip last year? Well, get ready because we're going even bigger! Prepare for a Boujee Besties Miami escape from May 22nd to May 26th. Spots will be limited for a more intimate experience, so keep your eyes peeled for the official announcement!

Episode Highlights:

• Boujee Besties trip

• Love is Blind

• Celebrating Women

• Endometriosis Month

• Sexual pressures

• Finding your soulmate (who respects you)

• Red flags in sex

• How to spice up your sex life

• Taking control of your own life

• Female friendships

  
  

Timestamps:

0:00- 3:30 | Introduction

3:30- 12:00 | Boujee Besties Trip and Celebrating Women

12:00- 16:20 | Endometriosis and women’s health

16:20- 24:30 | Feeling pressured to do things you may not want to do

24:30- 28:30 | Taking control of your life

28:30- 32:20 | Finding your soulmate

32:20- 34:20 | How to spice up your sex life

34-20- 37:04 | Female friendships

Happy V: Doctor Formulated Vaginal Probiotics for Women

Your 'Type' is Holding You Back from Finding True Love- On Happiness, Soulmates, and Surrender ft. Kute Blackson

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EP81: Welcome back my soon-to-be social butterflies! I'm so excited about this episode where I am sharing my pro tips to help you stand out in any social scene. When I say "social scene," I mean any environment you find yourself in—whether it's at work, out with friends, networking events, or any other social situation where you want to shine.  

One of my strong suits in life is my ability to connect with people. I thrive in any setting because I understand how to build connections, leave a positive impression, and make genuine relationships. I was not always this great at connecting with people. However, after using these tips, I built the confidence I needed to dominate any social scene.  

Whether you're aiming to snag an invite, expand your professional network, or simply become everyone's favorite person, this episode is made for you. Let’s go :) 

Episode Highlights:

Networking

How to make people like you 

How to be the person who gets invited to every event 

Creating positive vibes 

Start remembering people’s names 

Just. Be. Nice. 

Acknowledging other people to show you care 

Don’t be the person who brags 

Posture and shaking hands

Making others feel important means they are going to like you 

Timestamps:

0:00- 1:30 | Intro

1:30- 4:38 | Making other people feel like they matter 

4:38- 7:30 | How to act around people in social situations 

7:30- 10:10 | Why you should let other people talk 

10:10- 12:10 | Your physical acts and presence 

12:10- 16:30 | Networking to be memorable 

16:30- 19:04 | Outro

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