Today on the podcast I am joined by Monique Fay. We discuss authentic healing through art, the bravery it takes to start the healing process, and of course the power of connecting to nature.About Monique:Monique is the author of "Apprentice Cards" and "The Book of Fay". She is a pioneer and a visionary in the fields of photography and healing. A Nature Communicator who discovered early in life the sacredness of her gift. Now in her early eighties, Monique continues to expand her research and practices sharing the healing power of nature with her transformative images.  https://www.moniquefay.com/Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with writer/director/actor/producer, Stephanie Sanditz about how her adversity ultimately has impacted her work in the entertainment industry.STEPHANIE SANDITZ is a writer/director/actor/producer based in LA via NY, and originally from Broken Heart, Missouri, the subject of her feature film, LEGENDS ONLY that won a Tribeca Film Festival Award for New Voices in Screenwriting and set to be her feature directorial debut. She has written over 14 films for various studios and sold original TV shows to multiple networks. She recently finished action-comedy, HELL WOOD with Carsten Lorenz (INDEPENDENCE DAY) and optioned her series SHOW ME STATES to Emmy award winning Happy Accidents (Ginny&Georgia). Her Boxing Romance, PERFECT ADDICTION, released this year #1 on Amazon Worldwide, through Endeavor Content and Constantin Films. She has adapted multiple books and comics to features - including female Viking Epic, HEATHEN, based on the Vault Comic, with Catherine Hardwicke (TWILIGHT) set to direct, sweeping petticoat soldier bio-pic, MY LAST SKIRT for Grammy and Tony Winning GrandSlam productions, buddy-comedy, TALKING TOM, with Raja Gosnell (SMURFS) directing and optioned comedy feature, DANCE PARTY to AGC Studios (MOONFALL) with Queen Latifah producing and starring.  In TV, she sold an original comedy pilot, PYRAMID, to FX with Rob McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Wrexham) Executive Producing. She also sold a pitch to Mila Kunis’ (BAD MOMS) Orchard Farms Productions, and ABC Signature (SMILF), then wrote, starred, directed and produced her autobiographical pilot, THE HIGH LIFE, starring opposite Amy Landecker (Transparent) and Jesse Garcia (Flamin Hot), winning multiple awards including Best Actress, Pilot and Writing at Austin, Bentonville, Dances With Films, Hollywood Reel Independent among many other festivals. She also wrote, produced and showran short form series Chat. Like. Love. For Dreamworks' AwesomenessTV. Other feature credits include erotic comedy BEAUTIFUL BASTARD for Lionsgate, and INFERNAL DEVICES, the prequel to the MORTAL INSTRUMENT SERIES, distributed by Sony and Screengems.  Stephanie has acted in many series and films, and is the co-star of Amazon's, 37 PROBLEMS and Universal Feature, THE LIST. She is a tri-athlete, a boxer, and the Co-creator of the Hollywood Womxn’s Happy Hour, and an active organizer for Planned Parenthood, The ACLU, and The Ferguson/St. Louis Library Foundation, which she started with her father, Beau Willimon (House of Cards) and Jon Hamm (Mad Men). https://www.instagram.com/stephaniesanditz/Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with Founder/MD of Evenfield Entertainment, Kerry Fulton about the power of female representation in TV & Film, and the impact that financing female stories  in the entertainment business can have on the next generation.Kerry Fulton is the Founder/MD of Evenfield Entertainment and is working on a slate of films written and directed by women; she is currently packaging three feature films. Originally from New Zealand, Kerry has lived in the USA this time since 2013. Recently, she completed an MBA at NYU Stern School of Business. While at Stern, she showcased her tech and business skills when she launched a tech startup into the market. In 2017, the NYU Production Lab tapped her to research and write a report taking a look back and a look forward and make recommendations on how they could enter the Television market. In 2014, Kerry developed a TV series with talented first-time writers. The series was sold to CBS, where it is now in development hell. She has since co-written the bible and pilot for another series; this second series is about the extraordinary men and women who built the iconic Manhattan skyline.During her time in Spain, Kerry worked for Columbia Producciones Espana (Sony special projects’ European unit). As part of a very small team of 5, she worked directly with the US head of Columbia Pictures (Sony), Studio Vice Chair GARETH WIGAN. CPE produced local language productions in Spain, Italy, and France, including LUCA GUADAGNINO’s first feature MELISSA P.. For five years, Kerry was the Madrid point person for Sony’s LA international finance department. She supervised budgets and ran post-production on numerous films. credited as both Executive Producer and Producer of JUSTIN AND THE KNIGHTS OF VALOR ($21.8M), a 3D children’s animated film that was the directorial debut of Spanish director Manuel Sicilia. The film was nominated for a Goya in 2014 and stars SAOIRSE RONAN, ANTONIO BANDERAS, FREDDIE HIGHMORE, ALFRED MOLINA, JULIE WALTERS, and MARK STRONG. Originally, Kerry was hired to raise the financing for the project; ultimately, she commissioned a rewrite, packaged with A-list British talent, and pre-sold the project in more than 100 countries -- all within a year of the film’s completion. During this time, Kerry also produced the Spanish-language feature documentary ANA AND I. Developed at Euro-Doc, Ana and I is a Finnish/Spanish co-production that was selected for a number of international film festivals and streams on numerous streaming channels including Amazon Prime. She co-produced ANCESTORS AMONG US with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL. After one year on the job, she was promoted (and doubled her salary) to SVP of STV12, overseeing both acquisitions and original programming for the channel. She is currently a member of the Producers Guild of America, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and Gotham. She was previously a Board Member for New York Women in Film and TelevisionSupport the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on Season 5 Episode 2, we chat with Beth Lauren, a rape survivor, about turning pain into purpose with her two business ventures in the wellness space.About Beth Lauren:Beth is the Founder of the Well-Tech World Summit, a conference for wellness professionals looking to scale their businesses using the latest technology. She is currently writing a follow up to her memoir, Reeling: Misadventures in Moviemaking, Money, and Love , which chronicles her healing journey from rape and PTSD survivor to wellness professional. In her spare time, Beth is also developing recipes for her Ayurvedic food line,Sangha Shtetl.  Early bird tickets go on sale in May, head over to, www.welltechworldsummit.com to join the mailing list and be the first to know about ticket sales. Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with Licensed hypnotherapist and Anusara certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher trainer , Denise Hamilton Hatch about the power of listening to ones body.About Denise: Denise Hamilton Hatch is founder of Power of the Mind, and co-founder of Mystic Heart Yoga Retreats, a licensed hypnotherapist, and a Anusara certified E-RYT 500 yoga teacher trainer. Denise works with elite athletes in the NFL, MLB, Pro Golf, and motor sports, as well with business executives, creative writers, and artists--people who want to find and listen to their soul’s calling and thrive outside of a conventional system. Her mission is to align her clients to their full brilliance, so they can put it to work to create a better world by living a more purposeful, joyful, and prosperous life.Denise studied finance, nutrition, and exercise physiology at UNC. She earned All-American honors in springboard and tower diving. She left the corporate world of f-nance 25 years ago to continue her studies in Nutrition, Consciousness, Neuroscience,Philosophy, Yoga, Physiology, Native American and Celtic Shamanism. She calls her-self a student of life. Her most influential education came from sitting at the feet of the 13 Indigenous Shaman Grandmothers, watching them heal what medicine could not and hearing the visions of what is to come. Working with these powerful women—who have great intuition and wisdom—helped Denise understand that knowledge is just knowledge until it is paired with a deeper insight that we all have access to. Now more than ever, we are being called forth to offer our unique gifts and talents. It is time for a reawakening, an igniting of our innermost passion, our innermost calling—what the grandmothers call "our medicine." Denise helps her clients access this medicine by employing her yogic teachings and knowledge of mind and physiology to remove psychological and energetic blocks, providing a clear pathway to success and deep joy.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today as we launch Season 5, we drop a bonus episode with Holly Huelster (Nanny’s Know Best), Bobbi Hamilton (Chi Universe), and Bettina Mahoney (Fortify Wellness). We chat about how to build mood regulation in the household amongst parent, nanny, and child. To join us for a virtual playdate: www.chiuniverse.com use code Fortify10.Fortify Wellness: www.wefortifywellness.comNanny Knows Best: www.nannyknowsbest.orgChi Universe: www.chiuniverse.comSupport the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with impact Investor, Humanitarian, Animal Advocate Wendy Diamond on controlling the mind, and leading selflessly to make an impact.My unwavering passion for technology grows from the innovation and positive social impact it will have on the world – to support the Underdog! I am excited to invest, collaborate and advantageously revolutionize this space to benefit our planet and everyone worldwide! Internationally Renowned Social Entrepreneur, Impact Investor, Animal Advocate, Humanitarian, Best Selling Author, TV Personality and DO GOODer! Wendy Diamond is the CEO / Founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization. (WEDO) / #ChooseWOMEN, a non-governmental philanthropic volunteer organization with chapters in 144 countries and 112 Universities/Colleges on a global mission influencing policy-making, stimulating economic advancement, with a special focus on eradicating poverty, and making a positive impact and create a brighter future for women entrepreneurs worldwide! She is the founder of LDP Ventures (SFO) investing in social impact disruptive technologies and funds making a positive imprint on this world including:  FidoCure/One Health Company, EFF Ventures, OpenGrants, Coinfund,  Dollar Donation Club, Good Pharma, Matrics2, Nourish Cult, Producers Market, Lightline Medical, Quantum Rock Technologies, Basepaws, Bitcoin, Perceptive Capital, Pokt Network,  Valt Fund, OP Ventures, LOOK Lateral Art, Sensorium, IPWE , Trust Circle, IGP Energy, Blocktower Capital, Bidversity, FurPeeps Labs, SAFE Health App, Farma Trust, Breathometer, and SNAKT Video APP. Wendy has authored ten widely celebrated books, garnered three Guinness World Records, and has appeared in media outlets including CNBC, Oprah, NBC's Today Show, Bloomberg, The New York Times and Forbes. She has also been a featured keynote speaker at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Harvard University.Wendy sits on the Boards of Ellis Island Honors Society, Global Alliance For a Sustainable Planet (GASP), Girls Club Capital, Global Women in Blockchain, Humane Society of New York, and Grey Muzzle Foundation. Prior to WEDO, after learning 12 million animals were euthanized annually, Wendy founded Animal Fair Media, Inc the premiere pet lifestyle media platform bridging celebrity and pop culture to support animal rescue/welfare. Wendy coined the term “pet-lifestyle” and featured celebrities promoting animal welfare and adoption, pet parenting, pet lifestyle, pet travel, health tips and pet art. www.wendydiamond.com Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with Podcast Host of Mystical Sisterhood and owner of Maureen Spielman Soul Care Coaching about calling back to yourself, and of course listening to your intuition.Maureen Spielman is the host and founder of Mystical Sisterhood Podcast and a Soul Care Coach. Maureen credits a life altering diagnosis in 2018 as changing the course of her life. At that time, she delved into a wide array of healing modalities, opened herself to a new line of work, and committed to understanding herself in a connected and compassionate way. She went on to pursue a variety of coaching programs and is Certified by: Duke Integrative Medicine/Integrative Health Coach, Dr. Shefali Tsabary's Conscious Parenting Institute, and Suzi Lula's Soul Care Certification. Through individual coaching, Maureen supports individuals in discovering their whole, worthy, and authentic selves. In her podcast, Mystical Sisterhood, Maureen interviews intuitives, healers and other courageous women on a path of joy and healing. Maureen holds those who come to her, whether it be through individual coaching and/or the Mystical Sisterhood community, in the highest light. She knows that they are holders of their own wisdom and have the answers deep within themselves. Visit https://www.maureenspielman.com/ or Instagram @maureenspielman to find out more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysticalsisterhoodMentions during the podcast to check out Nicole Rabin: https://nicolerabin.com/Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

This week on the podcast we sit down with Celebrity Nanny Agency “Nanny Know’s Best”, Holly Huelster to discuss the importance of providing a safe place for children, showing emotionally for children, and of course our upcoming collaboration with Nanny Knows Best, Chi Universe, and Fortify Wellness. We are offering an exclusive event sponsored by Fortify Wellness, with our Yoga Place Instructor Bobbi Hamilton (Celebrity Yoga Instructor & CEO of Chi Universe)Holly Huelster is a former dynamic, hard-working NYC nanny of more than a decade. She earned her Masters in Early Childhood Education from Fordham University. She's been a celebrity nanny, travel nanny and worked as a Preschool teacher in NYC schools.While in the field, Holly discovered her natural talent for networking and matching compatible nannies with families in need.  She worked as an Executive Assistant for another nanny agency, where she was mentored and learned the behind-the-scenes of running an agency, and then made the move to open her own. Holly is passionate and committed to changing the lives of all she works with for the better: the families, the nannies and most importantly, the children. She is now bringing all her experience and talents from the nanny industry to create Nanny Knows Best. Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with Jessica Ice, RD about body love, her positive lessons she learned at Abby Lee Miller Company, and of course ways to utilize food as our superpower.Jessica Ice, a dancer, choreographer, performer, dance teacher, dietitian, business owner, and mom from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For 15 years she dedicated herself to training and competing at the renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, refining her skills under the guidance of Abby Lee Miller, the force behind Lifetime's Dance Moms. At 17, Jessica attended the Broadway Theatre Project, where she made important connections that influenced her career. She then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theatre at James Madison University, performing and choreographing in several productions. After graduation, Jessica moved to New York City, touring with productions like "Elf, the Musical," and supporting pop singer Ashley Allen. She became a ensemble member at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and joined the Actors Equity Association. While living in the city, Jessica fell in love with teaching the next generation of dancers and was a highly sought after teacher, competition judge, and choreographer.Jessica also pursued a career outside of the arts as a Registered Dietitian. She studied clinical nutrition at New York University and completed a business based dietetic internship to gain her credentials. She has opened a dance focused nutrition private practice, NutriArt 360, where she helps dancers and other artistic athletes eat to compete! Jessica is also the co-owner of The 360 Dance Experience, a dance convention and competition that shows you the world of dance.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we sit down with Michelle Edgar to chat social impact, finding your why, and of course leading with grace.Michelle Edgar has built a career at the intersection of social impact, entertainment, sports, fashion, and culture. As a connector and founder, she has worked closely with talent, management, brands, and business leaders to ideate, strategize and build impactful marketing campaigns. As a strategic marketing executive with an emphasis on driving value for IP, talent and brands, Michelle has launched talent-focused global campaigns on behalf of both brands and agencies. She is joining the Compton Unified School District as the senior director of partnerships bringing programs, resources and funding to the district across entertainment, sports, technology and STEM. As Santa Monica Arts Commissioner, she is passionate about highlighting talented artists in the district and facilitating city-wide festivals and bringing arts and education programs to Santa Monica by creating opportunities for all ages and stages and walks of life. Starting in January, she will be an adjunct professor at Northwestern University teaching a Sports Law course on Endorsements, Name Image, and Likeness for college athletes. The founder of Culture Collective, a marketing and experiential agency focused on public and private partnerships, Michelle and her team specialize in entertainment, music and sports. Culture Collective builds across city landscapes and community initiatives to create meaningful activations that leave an imprint and legacy on society and culture. Recently, the Centre of Sport & Human Rights (CSHR) hired Culture Collective to lead strategy around its partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a focus on supporting host cities taking concrete actions and committing resources to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of children during the life cycle of the World Cup and beyond. Prior to founding Culture Collective, Michelle led creative brand marketing campaigns through executive roles held at SpringHill, Epic Records, ICM Partners, Warner Bros. Records and Redlight Management. Previous artist clients include Mary J. Blige, Anderson Paak, Gary Clark Jr., Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Black Eyed Peas, Wu Tang Clan, Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, Meghan Trainor and Madison Beer. As a connector, creator, and culture marketer, acts of service and impacting change are at the core of Michelle’s life’s work. She is the founder of non-profit Music Unites, which funds school arts and music programs through public and private partnerships, as well as The XX Project, a platform that amplifies powerful women in arts and entertainment, Michelle is passionate about living a life based in purpose and service. Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat chat with Adero Miwo about leaning into adversity with strength and operating within your power.Adero founder/ceo of trubai. is a walking logarithm i.e. She makes the complicated simple, that is she’s able to create, build, and grow innovative ideas. Adero has developed safety guides for in the field new hires programs for UN Department of Peacekeeping, simplified HIV/AIDS drug cocktails distribution throughout the eastern Caribbean, and helped draft the Kenyan Constitution gender equality section just to name a few. Adero attended Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs where she obtained her Masters in International Affairs, A Pulitzer Grant recipient. Adero is a Rotary member and has spoken at CUNY and MasterCard on the topics of entrepreneurship and being a woman of color founder in the tech fields. She speaks Spanish, Kiswahili(kiss-wah-heelee), Luo and has a working proficiency of French, an amazing dancer, who has affinity for art, children, and admittedly would love to be an interior designer once she turns 70.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast we chat with Lynn Fernando, leaning into her own adversity to inform her career, and empowering the next generation of women her many accomplished ventures.Lynn Fernando is a seasoned marketing expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with a 20-year professional journey that has seen her work with some of the world's leading companies. Her portfolio includes giants such as Disney, Amazon, and Nestle, where she honed her skills in brand management, strategic partnerships, e-commerce, and marketing.As a co-founder of TechGirl and REV Global, Lynn has demonstrated her passion for creating innovative solutions and fostering entrepreneurial spirit. TechGirl, a startup venture dedicated to empowering young women in tech, stands testament to her commitment to gender equality in the industry. Meanwhile, REV Global showcases her ability to lead and inspire, as it continues to make waves in the business world. Lynn's philanthropic endeavors are deeply rooted in her belief in giving back to the community. As President to the ayana Foundation, she invests in the future of young women, equipping them with the tools and resources needed for success in entrepreneurship.Lynn Fernando is more than just a successful entrepreneur and marketing expert; she is a visionary leader committed to building a lasting legacy. Her work is driven by her passion for helping others succeed, whether it's a startup needing a strategic boost, a company seeking to scale, or a young woman dreaming of a career in tech. Lynn's story is one of inspiration, innovation, and impact, making her an influential figure in today's dynamic business landscape.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the "I Feel You" podcast, we speak with Sophie de Haën about leaning into art as a form of therapy, taking the first jump with confidence, and not letting the naysayers have the last word.Sophie de Haën is the CEO, Founder and artist behind her brand SDH Paints which she launched at the University of Arizona in 2021 where she is now a junior. By selling her signature phone cases, prints, and original pieces, Sophie has turned SDH Paints into a viral brand and has amassed just over 200k followers over all social platforms. Sophie is passionate about all things wellness and maintaining a healthy balance between her work, school, and social life. She hopes to build SDH Paints into a powerful and influential lifestyle brand. She was born and raised in New York City and spent her childhood riding horses, traveling, and creating art.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the “I Feel You”, a Fortify Wellness production, Bettina speaks with Sophie Taitt to chat about leaning into the discomfort, building the plane while your flying it, and leading fiercly with curiousity.Sophie Taitt has been at the forefront of one of the most exciting and fastest-growing businesses to scale internationally over the last decade as a leader in the Netflix Studio at a time of rapid global expansion.  She built out the Netflix Original Production team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, then oversaw Latin American Production in Brazil and Mexico City before leading Global Production Strategy and Operations work worldwide using data, technology and global insights to develop the Studio business. Prior to that, she was Head of Production for BBC Studios in the UK. She is an Advisor, Investor and sought-after Speaker and lives in Los Angeles with her two rescue dogs.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on Season 4, Episode 1 of  "I Feel You" we chat with former finance expert on Wall Street, Shelly Lombard about imposter syndrome, finding your "why", and of course "not dying with the music inside you." Shelly Lombard has over 30 years of experience in finance on Wall Street. Recently, she has served as a director of several public companies. She is currently on the board of Craft 1861, where she is a member of the audit committee. Ms. Lombard was a member of the audit and the nominating/governance committees of the Bed Bath & Beyond board; the chair of the audit committee of the INNOVATE Corp and Spartacus Acquisition Corp. boards; and a member of the audit and compensation committees ofthe Alaska Communications board. In 2021, she was selected as a Directorship Honoree by the National Association of Corporate Directors. Ms. Lombard is a financial expert who has expertise in financial statement review, corporate balancesheet management and capital allocation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds and restructurings, and investor relations. From 2011 to 2014, she was the Director of Research for a boutique investment bank that specialized in trading high yield bonds and equities and arranging financing for high yield companies. From 2003 to 2010, she was a high yield bond analyst for a subscription research firm whose clients included institutional investors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. During that time, she was one of the most frequently quoted automotive analysts on Wall Street,appearing in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and on CNBC. From 1992 to 2002, Ms. Lombard analyzed, invested in, and managed proprietary investments for ING Bank, Barclays Bank, Credit Lyonnais, and Chase Manhattan Bank where she helped launch the bank debt trading desk. She began her career in the leveraged finance group at Citibank and in the high yield commercial paper group at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Ms. Lombard has an MBA in Finance from Columbia University’sGraduate School of BusinessSupport the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on "I Feel You", we chat with Take Back the Night 501(c)(3) Foundations social media manager and rape survivor Kiley. She shares her survivor story with such bravery, and this story will inspire so many. Please take breaks while listening to this episode, a trigger warning that we do talk about moments of rape. Listening under the age of 18 without a parent or guardian is not advised.Take Back the Night: Our global mission as a charitable 501(c)(3) Foundation is to end sexual violence in all forms, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys. We foster safe communities through international events and initiatives. Take Back The Night Events unite people from every background, belief, and culture around the world to take a visible and vocal stand.Kiley has worked with TBTN for 9 months as a social media manager, communications coordinator, and intern. She is a survivor of rape and child sexual abuse. Her passion for this work comes from feeling isolated in her own survivor story. Survivor justice, education, and community are a major part of the healing process. After her experience with sexual violence, she was left alone to heal resulting in dissociation and shame. Before she found TBTN, Kiley did not know how high the need truly is, but survivors and their stories need a safe space. Through her work and future career, Kiley hopes to make sure survivors have a safe space after violence. Kiley is a student currently based in Florida studying history, law, and justice. When she is not working or studying, she is reading, working out, or looking for the dolphins in the bay at the edge of her campus.Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast, CEO/Founder of Fortify Wellness, Bettina Mahoney and Fortify Wellness Therapist  Erica Hornthal sit down with Andrea Lara. We discuss the value that artists bring to corporations, climbing the ladder with confidence, and leading with love.About Andrea:Andrea Lara began her career in cosmetics working as a freelance makeup artist for several brands including Fresh, Armani, YSL, Estée Lauder, and Trish McEvoy. She quickly turned her love of artistry into a passion for the industry as a whole, leading her to business management and ultimately education at the Estée Lauder brand. She quickly rose within the ranks of the company holding roles as Business Manager, Account Coordinator, Education Executive and Director of Global Education. Today, Andrea is the Executive Director of Education, leading content strategy and development at the Estée Lauder Companies’ Travel Retail Worldwide division. A former professional opera singer, Andrea is considered to be a master facilitator and presenter in her field. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Master’s Degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Andrea lives south of Boston near the ocean with her husband and two small children. Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

Today on the podcast, CEO/Founder of Fortify Wellness, Bettina Mahoney chats with Dr. Ruth Shaber about women and girls health, Tara Health Foundation, and the benefits of a systems approach to healthcare for the everyday American.Ruth Shaber, MD founded and serves as President of the Tara Health Foundation, which uses its philanthropic capital to advance health and economic outcomes for women. She is the co-author of The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk and is now leading the Diverse Investing Collective, with the goal of increasing the numbers of women and people of color in the U.S. investment industry and the amount of assets they manage. Ruth is also the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, a group of foundations and investors that collaborate to bring new types of capital and enterprise to the field of reproductive health in the United States. Ruth had a robust career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a focus on systems change at Kaiser Permanente from 1990 to 2012. Follow here:X: @investdiversely (https://twitter.com/investdiversely) Facebook: Diverse Investing Collective (https://www.facebook.com/diverse.investing.collective) LinkedIn: Diverse Investing Collective (https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-investing-collective) Instagram: diverse.investing.collective (https://www.instagram.com/diverse.investing.collective/)Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**

In this Episode of "I Feel You", Bettina Mahoney & Fortify Wellness Licensed Therapist Erica Hornthal chat with The Fourth Effect Co-Founders Breen Sullivan and Kat De Haen. We discuss pivoting through adversity, stepping into the arena, and overcoming imposter syndrome as women executives, investors , and potential board members.More about the Co-Founders of The Fourth Effect: Kat de Haën is a co-founder of The Fourth Effect, a board marketplace dedicated to closing the gender power, wealth and funding gap. She is passionate about women’s initiatives and evolving new opportunities to support other change-makers, leaders, and founders. She delights in bringing together people who can help each other in business, career, and life. Kat first started her entrepreneurial journey as an inventor of a popular consumer beauty product which she brought to market internationally. She then went on to launch an upscale silk fashion line. She started her career in sales and product development in the fashion and beauty industry working with major retailers. Born in Zurich, Switzerland and raised in Seattle. She currently lives in New York City with her husband, Jon Colman and their daughter Sophie who has gone on to build her own art business while going to university.Breen Sullivan is a General Counsel for high growth tech companies turned founder of The Fourth Effect, the only board and board-adjacent marketplace where women have the power to make the first move. The Fourth Effect matches early and growth-stage companies to board-ready women in a trusted, efficient and cost-effective way to disrupt the traditional board search process and overcome systemic barriers that have kept women out of the board candidate pipeline.The Fourth Effect is a Market Network on a mission to close the gender power, wealth, and funding gap by diversifying boardrooms and cap tables. The Fourth Floor matches up startups and companies to board-ready women in a trusted, efficient and cost effective way to disrupt the traditional board search process and overcome systematic barriers that have kept women out of board candidate pipelines.To Join the Fourth Effect: https://thefourtheffect.com/unstoppable-campaign/Code: UNSTOPPABLE23To Join the Board Boot Camp:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/board-boot-camp-tickets-725653147097?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlCode: BBC15Support the Show.Follow Fortify Wellness on our new Tik Tok & Instagram platforms @atfortifywellness. Join our newsletter for weekly FREE content on all things wellness, mental health, and EXCLUSIVE offers.**This information is not to be misconstrued as medical or psychological advice. Please contact your medical team if you have questions or concerns pertaining to your medical or psychological well-being. All of the linked products are independently selected, and curated by the fab Fortify team. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission.**