Send us a Text Message.Today I am back with Masai Gonzalez, my best friend who's been on quite a few times. We’re here to answer all of your questions from the status of your four year situationships, tips on traveling with friends and boyfriends, how we organize our money, friendship red flags, and lots more. We also just get into a lot of life updates in case you were curious about the state of our 19 and 20 year old lives!Masais Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masai321Connect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am back with Jade Birchmeier to get into all things hormonal birth control! We dive into when you should get off and why, how to set your body up for success within the transition, cycle syncing, the physical changes you might encounter, what they mean, and how to fix them, like water retention, acne, bloating, and so much more. I love talking to Jade because she is just so knowledgeable on all things hormones, and always ends up connecting the dots between things I didn't even think of. We also get into my journey getting off hormonal birth control and the issues I’m currently facing! Connect with Jade: https://www.instagram.com/jadeswellnessConnect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I’m sitting down with Madi Salinas, the co-founder of Pila-Barre, a luxury pilates and barre sock company. Madi found her love for marketing when she was just 14, after helping her mom with her disney blogger content (um, such a fun job?!). We get into all the interesting marketing and Pr internships Madi got while in college and her best tips to land them, her experience traveling for almost two years with her boyfriend post grad with remote jobs, how she started Pila-Barre and landed partnerships with brands like Buxom Cosmetics, solid core, and pilates214 in only three months of being live, her influencer marketing tactics that helped them scale, and so much more!Connect with Pila-Barre: https://www.instagram.com/pila.barreConnect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I’m sitting down with Hannah Freeman, a Dallas-based content creator who recently launched her own jewelry line, Hannah Estelle Fine Jewelry, a little over a year ago. Hannah decided to dip her toes into jewelry with the help of her father who is a wholesale jeweler and has been in the business for over 40 years. They’ve been collaborating on pieces since 2021 while she’s continued to grow her business. She also creates beauty, lifestyle, fashion & travel content as well as her ‘full time’ gig as a talent coordinator at an influencer agency. Hannah and I get into how the jewelry business is male dominated and super hard to get into with fine pieces, why she didn’t like being a social media manager, how she got her influencer marketing job in such a competitive space, the dallas dating scene, being a side hustle queen, how she found her passions, and so much more!Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahestelleHannah Estelle Fine Jewelry: https://www.instagram.com/hannahestellefinejewelryConnect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am here with Giuliana Bernini, founder of Berni Bean Coffee Company. Julie was raised in Costa Rica by a family who has been in the coffee business for four generations, and is a food scientist, so she is extremely knowledgeable about coffee. We get into the different ways coffee is processed (which affects how sweet it is?!), how specialty coffee is regulated and how to tell if someone actually serves specialty coffee or just says they do, the truth about oat milk, how to seek out a good coffee shop, how to elevate your coffee at home, how she made Berni Bean a unique coffee shop, how TikTok has helped her business, and so much more. Connect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaConnect With Giuliana: https://www.instagram.com/giulianaberninishttps://www.tiktok.com/@giulianaberniniBerni Bean: https://www.instagram.com/bernibeancoffeeSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am sitting down with Emmy Raines, founder of Texas Marketing Gals and now founder of Raines Media. You may remember Emmy from one of my first episodes, and if not don't worry, we’ll give you a recap of how Emmy got here. Today we’re talking about how she's made yet another jump into entrepreneurship – starting her own marketing business Raines Media! We get into how she took action, challenges she didn't anticipate, how she stays sane, general life updates, the importance of community in your strategy, if you should get a marketing degree, and so much more + a special announcement!Reserve your Balance & Bloom spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balance-bloom-nurturing-mind-body-business-tickets-888336146327?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshiosConnect with Raines Media: https://www.instagram.com/rainesmediamarketingConnect with Texas Marketing Gals: https://www.instagram.com/texasmarketinggalsConnect with Emmy: https://www.instagram.com/emmrainesConnect with Makayla: https://beacons.ai/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am sitting down with Amanda Smith, founder of Dallas Girl Gang and Playbook Marketing. If you’re in Dallas you’ve most likely heard of Dallas Girl Gang, it’s basically a community of ambitious women all learning from each other, hanging out, attending events, growing their businesses, you get the vibe. There are currently over 42,000 women that are a part of this community, so you know it’s valuable. This episode is a fun and chatty one, with a big focus on entrepreneurship. Amanda gets into her biggest lessons within 7 years of being CEO of the company, hiring mistakes she made and what she would have done, how she quit her job and focused on her business full time, stress management tips, the reality that there may not be a work life balance in the beginning of your business, monetizing a community, and so much more. She also gives me and just my age group very good advice on what to spend your energy on and what not to with a very balanced view. Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandasindallasSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am sitting down with Jade Birchmeier, Functional Nutritionist. Jade specializes in hormone and gut health, helping women get to the root cause of their low energy, bloat and irregular periods. After struggling with PCOS, adrenal dysfunction and gut issues herself, she now helps clients one on one in her personal practice. She uses functional lab testing, dietary changes and personalized protocols to help her clients heal and meet their goals. Jade is so knowledgeable on all things wellness, I feel like people often throw around terms like gut health and cortisol without explaining them and Jade really just dives into it with so much information. We talk about adrenals, cortisol, hormone imbalances, gut health, brain inflammation, how and what testing you can get done, and we also dive into the entrepreneurial aspect of Jade and her business where she shares what she’s learned in her (almost) one year of starting her business.Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Jade: https://www.instagram.com/jadeswellnessSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am sitting down with Calie Calabrese, a holistic health coach certified through the international practitioners of holistic medicine. She specializes in the connection between gut & hormone health and has been working to help women enhance their health through simple, sustainable lifestyle shifts for over 15 years. Calie has such a digestible approach to wellness that never makes you overwhelmed. She’s big on habit stacking and finding truly easy ways to add these lifestyle changes into your routine. We get into face yoga, her favorite moves, all things hormone health, and how it can benefit the actual appearance of your skin. From here on out I will be habit stacking her face yoga moves in the shower!Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Calie: https://www.instagram.com/coachcalieSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am sitting down with Lexi Bader, founder of Formbylex, a fitness platform specializing in sculpt workouts, and Stash Collection, a jewelry business focused on sweatproof pieces. Lexi also teaches at Alo wellness center, one of the most exclusive gyms in LA, and gives us all the insider info on who’s allowed to come in, what’s really inside, and some of her A-list clients. We get into how Lexi got the opportunity to instruct at Alo, why she decided to found Formbylex and Stash, how to balance entrepreneurship with multiple jobs, turning her side business into a full time job, and all things health and wellness. Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexiraebaderSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I am here with Katherine Osborne, content creator and founder of Social Design Agency, a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, Texas. With a keen eye for content trends and a dedication to delivering impactful results, Katy’s goal is simple - To make her client’s visions into reality and provide exactly what they need to achieve their goals... and nothing they don't. I am personally obsessed with the aesthetic of Social Design. They are an all women company and really lean into the feminine side of marketing (although they are able to deliver a wide range of aesthetics to their clients, I just really resonate with their feminine side). Katy gives the most tangible tips on how to get inspiration and build an authentic aesthetic without copying others, how she took the leap into building her own agency and the intimidating process of hiring her first employee, her favorite tools and resources to create high quality content and stay on top of trends, and honestly just all things marketing. If you’re looking to get into the marketing space or even content creation, this episode will give you tons of value!Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Katy: https://hoo.be/kxosborneSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I’m sitting down with Kelly Kasle, who helps people navigate big life transitions and find their purpose using Astrology, Human Design and Meditation. In addition to all that astrology offers, her counseling is supported by her wisdom on universal spiritual principles, holistic health, neuroscience, quantum physics and the habits of high achievers. Not only is she super knowledgeable on astrology, human design, and gene keys, but she specializes in utilizing it to help 18-25 year olds find their way. We talk about big astrological age markers in the 18-25 range, the origin of astrology, how to utilize these tools to understand yourself and your life path better, ego vs soul desires, and so much more. But we don’t just talk about astrology, we also get into how Kelly built a successful career in LA right of college and all her tips on how to persevere in such a competitive space. Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Kelly: https://linktr.ee/kellykasleSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I’m sitting down with Belle Grubb, a 22 yo wfh girlie for an anti human trafficking organization, host of Inspired Lady podcast, content creator, and all around someone who seeks to live life to the fullest. Her passion is helping people live an abundant life through their habits, mindsets, and discipline. She is the ultimate queen of tangible tips. When I ask her a question, she will literally give a breakdown of at least three tangible tips. We get into how to set up a morning and night routine that actually serves you, how to balance a 9-5 with multiple side projects, breaking your day into three days, how to set boundaries with your screen time, organizing your life and finances, her philosophy on dating, literally everything. Listen to genuinely learn how to build an abundant life! Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaConnect with Belle: https://msha.ke/bellemgrubb?fbclid=PAAaaLIkHqkXBJzfx3aOWzoLAkcfBy_foq3CX0H2huI976CVcvIodkS4BcxVM_aem_AfRaVgyVHEtGzS8vRzfgVYMM4b_Syfw-Smcfs6pupLoPASlUHIOJwMbiHeh_L8TQUS8Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Makayla sits down with Gabrielle Ruth Little, the host of GRL TALK podcast. Gabrielle lives by the saying “jack of all trades, master of none.” She’s not afraid to dive into a new passion project or business idea, and is on to the next if it doesn’t end up aligning. She discusses the traumas that took her years to admit to her therapist, and how she changed her outlook from shame to advocacy. If you’re someone scared of change, taking action, or pivoting directions, this episode is for you!Connect with Gabrielle: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielleeeruthConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today I'm sitting down with Ella Leupold, a movement and meditation teacher in Dallas. Ella and I left this recording with a month's worth of wellness activities on our to-do list, you will hear them racking up almost every 10 minutes. We get into her background as quite the party girl, and the stories are hilarious in contrast to where she stands today. We talk about small ways to incorporate mediation in your day to day life that don’t feel overwhelming. Mediation, yoga, and sound healing are topics this podcast has not delved into yet, so we really get into the basics and benefits of it all, as well as common misconceptions and the best ways to start! Connect with Ella: https://www.instagram.com/ellaleupoldConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Makayla sits down with Rachel Schwandt, the founder of PWR (Pilates With Rachel). Rachel talks all things living in NYC including the ugly, her experience learning from Joseph Pilates lineage, the history of pilates, what makes a real pilates class, mental and physical benefits of pilates, and how to build your business with a 9-5. Tune in to hear ALL things pilates! Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/pilateswrachel/Connect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Makayla sits down with Bryn Gabriel, the co-founder of Brand Rich Studio and founder of Sex Health and Wealth. Bryn brings a decade of entrepreneurial experience and creative passion to the table, and shares her journey from the success of the first business she launched at the age of nineteen, to the businesses she’s founded now. Bryn holds the perfect mix of marketing and wellness knowledge (all the things we love most), so get ready to hear about cost effective wellness, how to get inspired, create meaningful branding, and take action on your dreams. Connect with Bryn: https://www.instagram.com/brynaeaRSVP to our galentine’s event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galentines-gathering-tickets-814515536897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.It’s my birthday!! I am officially just a girl navigating my 20’s. In this episode I announce our first community event, and get into 20 things I’ve learned by 20! From random nuances to big life lessons, I think there’s a piece of advice for anyone in here. RSVP to our galentine’s event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/galentines-gathering-tickets-814515536897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2224013/supportConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Makayla sits down with Alexa Field, a recent SMU grad and lifestyle influencer, who just landed her dream influencer marketing job at LTK. Listen in to hear the SMU rush gossip, what led Alexa to getting her dream job, how to navigate post-grad life while making routines that work for you, and tips to get into content creation without caring what others think. Connect with Alexa: https://linktr.ee/alexafieldConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Makayla sits down with Dheandra Nicolette from the Manifest Daily Podcast, and talk all things manifestation. Dheandra shares how to co-create, find clarity through action, deepen connections within friendships, utilize human design and astrology, how to navigate Pluto in Aquarius, and so much more. Listen in for some tangible tips to elevate your life! Connect with Dheandra: https://linktr.ee/manifestdailyShop the Manifesting Goal Digger Planner: https://www.shopmanifestdaily.com/collections/allConnect with Makayla: https://linktr.ee/makaylalaSupport the Show.