Eat Your Flowers started out of Loria Stern's tiny kitchen located on a 1890's built Montecito, California estate. In 2016, while renting one of the cottages on the property, Loria began experimenting with the edible bounty that grew freely on the grounds. Loria studied medicinal and edible plants all through her years of culinary training. She didn’t attend culinary school, instead, she received her professional training by working long hours in dozens of kitchens and bakeries.

Loria’s vibrant edible botanical creations have been celebrated in Vogue, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and Oprah among others. The Los Angeles-based chef, baker, botanist, gardener, and artist first gained fame as the originator of the botanical pressed cookie and has created many other unique creations along the way. Loria’s EAT YOUR FLOWERS brand values local community, sustainability and inclusivity. She harvests from her own abundant flower garden, works alongside local farmers to source seasonal and organic produce, and implements creative waste reduction and water conservation practices whenever possible.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Loria to discuss the edible and medicinal plant class she took in 2012 while working as a pastry chef. Her curiosity led to combining her two interests and launching a business. Loria shares how she went from making cookies in her kitchen to growing an expanding bakery and catering brand. They discuss the opportunities created by having a niche business, and the national publications that took note early on and her recent experience on Shark Tank.

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Garance Doré is the founder of the skincare line Doré, which launched in May 2022. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild through nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street-style photographs, and writing.

Garance has returned to her French roots and has merged her love of simplicity and nature with a desire to deliver clean, gentle, and effective Made-in-France skin care for everyone. This newest iteration of Doré was born because Garance believes, "life isn’t meant to be spent in front of a mirror."

In this episode, Nada sits with Garance to discuss her journey from fashion influencer and blogger to skincare company founder and writer. Garance holds nothing back and opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression. From sharing her news on social media to her refusal to be defined by the experience, she is candid and accessible at every turn. Garance also talks about the gift of having a soulful outlet separate from her business and the power of setting boundaries.

Be sure to check out Doré’s website, and sign up for her newsletter. And while you're at it, grab a copy of her style guide meets memoir book, Love Style Life--we're sure you'll love it! Follow on Instagram: @dore, @garancedore.

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Korinna Howie is the digital creator behind the Instagram account @isthistooyoungforme. There she shares her love of sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and stuff that makes her, and consequently us, happy. When a family issue required Korinna’s time and attention, she put her career on hold. Desperate for a creative outlet, she decided to try her hand at social media. Her interest in fashion and beauty and her relaxed and casual approach turned her into everyone's BFF. Her account has become more than a “what clothes to wear and which potions to apply” platform. ITTYFM has become a community of kind and like-minded women looking for connection as much as advice.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Korinna to discuss her unintended role as an influencer. She gets honest about the money she has made, the types of brands she works with, and the 3 hours a day spent answering DMs. With a focus on being more than a curated account on “the Gram”, she shares the one question she always asks herself before posting anything, “What's in it for the person that follows me?” This is the question that drives her and keeps her community coming back for more.

Korinna reminds us to find what gives you joy and make time for those things every day. She also shares her go-to skincare product “Weleda Skin Food.” Follow her on Instagram: @isthistooyoungforme

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Raili CA Design is a testament to the passion and love for eclectic California interior design that former fashion executive Raili Clasen is known for. After a successful career with Quiksilver and Paul Frank, Clasen co-founded the trendy housewares brand Alice Supply Co. Her transition into the interior design business was seamless and catapulted by the press around her first home project.

Raili CA Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in new construction, complete remodels, and the occasional cool vintage cottage renovation.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Raili to talk about becoming an interior designer in her late 40s and authorship at 60. Raili shares her sales background in the surf world and recalls being constantly drawn to the creatives in that field, sparking an inner desire for design. Later, she and her best friend launched a wildly popular home and tools product line. The PR success of that business opened the door to her first interior design project. Now, at age 60, she leads a business with a boldness and confidence she never had in her earlier years. Raili also shares her top design tips and encourages us to pursue our dreams, no matter our age.

Check out Raili’s website and book Surf Style at Home. She is currently reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. Follow on Instagram: @railiclasen

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Lori Gigantelli, a registered dietitian, earned her B.S. from Colorado State University in Nutrition and Food Science and her dietetic internship at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota. She began her career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, counseling patients in a large outpatient clinic

During the next 29 years, which included several family relocations, Lori continued to weave projects, volunteerism, and contract work centering around nutrition and wellness into her life, all while raising four children. She led Trim Within™, an adult weight loss program while counseling in a Lipid Clinic. Lori has worked as a coach for the National Dairy Council's Fuel Up to Play 60 program and as a consultant, piloting the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Childcare (NAP SACC) program. She has provided individual nutritional counseling for weight management and chronic medical conditions and has coached clients to reach their health and wellness goals in clinical and fitness settings.

In this episode, Nada discusses a new business with an old High School friend. Lori tells us about her adventures making chia pudding with her now college-age daughter during the pandemic and how that ultimately led to launching a company together. The concept behind MIXEVE was to deliver an easy-to-prepare chia breakfast and snack. Unlike many of our origin story interviews of women looking back, Lori shares the day-to-day reality of launching a start-up from the trenches. From data-driven decision-making to leaning into her past experiences as a dietitian, Lori has been learning new skills daily to get MIXEVE off the ground and into our homes.

Check out MIXEVE's website for overnight chia pudding and chia oatmeal blend dry mixes. Lori suggests you add All the Broken Places by John Boyne, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure, Leonardo Da Vinci, and The Code Breaker, both by Walter Isaacson, to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @mixeve_overnightchia

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Gabriella Espinosa is a menopause and sexual wellness coach and host of the podcast “Pleasure in the Pause.” Her work is dedicated to empowering midlife women to own their pleasure, power and purpose.

Gabriella believes menopause is an invitation to get to know ourselves better and upgrade our physical, mental and emotional selves to the best version possible. Her guidance takes women on a journey of self-exploration, trust and knowing. “We do get to the other side wiser, stronger, sexier and more empowered!”

In this episode, Nada sits down with Gabriella to talk about female pleasure! She offers a new way to understand what pleasure means and how to start reclaiming that word for ourselves in midlife. Gabriella’s journey of self-discovery led to a radical shift in her career and ultimately her work as a sexual wellness coach committed to helping us find the courage to meet ourselves anew as sexual beings.

To get started on your own self-discovery, check out Gabriella’s website and journaling prompts. Listen to her podcast Pleasure in the Pause and follow on Instagram @gabriellaespinosa.

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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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