Erin Chau has a mission statement we LIVE for — creating content that breathes inspiration and ignites inner and outer confidence. Like okay, HOW INCREDIBLE?!  An engineer by trade, Erin engages her analytical brain and personal insecurities when creating content, ensuring her posts always reflect her mission. She truly has the work-life balance down to an art and invites us into her journey of feeling like a failure and learning to overcome those feelings. Erin has amazing advice for people looking to book brand partnerships and coordinating a price that fits what you’re doing,  In the words of Erin: “Do not measure success by how much money you make, it’s measured by how happy you are.” Heck YES! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

The hilarious, goofy and totally relatable, DANCING QUEEN HERSELF, Breanne Allerie, is with us today!  When she isn’t making us laugh until we cry on TikTok, she’s working hard being the best wife and mama possible.  After suffering from postpartum anxiety and depression, Breanne sought help in reigniting her spark. Her refound creativity led her down the path of dance videos, gracing the digital space with her goofy presence. Breanne shares how creating these videos improved her confidence and allowed her to instill the same confidence in her two children. Want the behind-the-scenes scoop on what inspires her videos/content? Ideas for how to overcome a lack of inspiration? Advice on how to engage with and build a strong community? It’s all in today’s episode — you don’t want to miss it! https://www.breanneallarie.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Being a true artist at heart, Brianna was craving an outlet to unleash her creativity. After starting a family, she hit the ground running as an online creator. With the intent of building a strong, engaging community, Brianna captured the hearts of her following, simply by showing up authentically. Through her social media, she gives her audience a front row seat to the real, raw and voracious life she’s built and continues to build — including the launching of her very own influencer management company! Join us as Brianna speaks on freeing yourself, how she pours into her children, her first-hand advice for new moms & how she’s learned to handle rejection. Brianna's Website: https://thatsbriannab.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Today we’re sitting down with Olivia, a boutique owner & body positive influencer from North Carolina. Olivia’s brings us inclusive fashion advice, and guidance on building an engaging community, while also opening up about her struggle with seasonal depression. We learn about the difference between body positivity vs. body neutrality and how each of those have shaped Olivia’s self-love journey. Our host, Lauren gives insight on what toxic positivity has looked like for her, the balance between positivity and realism and setting boundaries when talking about our bodies.   Livi Bugs Boutique: https://www.livibugs.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

⚠️TW: Eating Disorder  We wish we couldn’t relate to Leigh’s reality of wanting to be loved and popular among others around her, and yet it’s a story most women know all too well. Thanks to the world’s standards, we often equate our worth and acceptance to the size of our body. Leigh believed those views for herself, creating an unhealthy relationship with food in order to minimize the size of her body. Fueled by her toxic relationship and the need to be “skinny”, she entered the world of competitive body building.  Today’s episode is a story of learning to love yourself, finding acceptance, navigating grief and learning from life’s lessons. Join us for Leigh’s powerful story of her time in treatment, the importance of loving yourself unconditionally, and finding new love (in the most unexpected way). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

⚠️Trigger warning: Self-harm & suicide   After landing an internship people can only dream of, Dolapo began her journey to becoming a Dietician. She broke down barriers, representing the African American community by being one of the first people of colour to graduate in the program. (MIC DROP!!!)  As a college basketball player, Dolapo saw her worth in her strength and success within the sport. But when a knee injury forced her to rediscover her worth, she started experiencing new things. Enter her love of Pilates and the lesson of bringing slow movements into everyday life in order to remain grounded. This episode is filled with many important lessons — lessons learned through Dolapo’s upbringing, home life and mental health journey. Dolapo gracefully reminds us to bring gratitude with us everywhere we go and not to take our health and privilege for granted.   The Porch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCNRBV9C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Prioritea Nutrition: https://prioriteanutrition.square.site/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of this absolute powerhouse’s journey. 9 year old Tiffany was involved in a severe car accident, leaving her with multiple, long-lasting injuries. Little Tiffany was forced to suppress her feelings and grief, hiding her injuries from the world.  This experience is the inspiration behind adult Tiffany’s work today. Not wanting to live in an ableist society, Tiffany longed to SHINE for who she is while still having a sense of community. Enter the birth of Diversability, a community built to amplify disabled voices and democratize disability visibility, representation, and access. Tiffany’s definition of community is a beautiful example of what the world should be: “When a group of people come together to nurture their own growth and each other.” Join us as Tiffany dives into how we can be better allies to the disabled community and what AMAZING things we can do to support. Tiffany's Website: https://www.tiffanyyu.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Tiktok QUEEN Camille Viviana is on the pod and y’all she is ON. A. MISSION. Keep in mind her word of the year —  process. Her first step? Wake up every day and give your best, even if you get knocked down. Join us as Lauren and Camille dig into the inspo behind her brand (Black Woman On a Mission), her book (The Power of Infinite Potential), and her hilarious TikTok account. Camille’s brick-by-brick mindset has allowed her to grow her business and create a loyal following worldwide, and we’re intrigued! Our takeaways from this episode: be resilient, empower others, take the time to build yourself up, utilize your strengths, exude positivity, and bring that confidence girl – you’re worth it!   https://blackwomanonamission.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Our copy writer is on The Bloom Pod today and we are diving into how she helped capture our brand voice. Not only does Jess absolutely slay at nailing the voice of her clients, the objective behind her career makes it even more special — creating community through authenticity and vulnerability…weird and all. If that isn’t enough, she’s also a badass brand photographer, using her camera to help women show up in their business and marketing with confidence! (All while looking dang good doing it, of course.) Together, Jess and Lauren dive into the ups and downs of starting your own business, overcoming imposter syndrome and marketing tips that will change the game for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Oh Emm GEE – our designer, Ewelina, is on the pod (ahhh!) and we’re so excited to dive into the juicy behind the details on the evolution of Hello Bloom Media. We’re chatting about the processes that went into creating all the magic behind our brand: our logo, brand colors, website design and more! With a background in architecture, the owner of Studio Domka shares her story of diving into the unknown of entrepreneurship and the euphoric feeling of success once you take the *leap of faith*.  The Hello Bloom team really resonates with Ewelina’s design goal of beauty surrounded by purpose — a purpose that really comes through in her feel good aesthetic. (Did we mention we love her a LOT?!) Today, Ewelina is sharing how she captures a brand’s intentions from scratch, as well as how to differentiate yourself in a sea of the same old, same old. You’ll leave this episode feeling confident to tackle the project or dream you’ve been putting off… because you ARE good enough to do it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Plus size model, undergarment expert and content creator, Caralyn Mirand graces us on the pod today. Tired of being put into the 38 DD box by the modelling industry, Caralyn took to the digital world to enlighten people on the specifics of becoming a part of the #properlyfittingbraclub. Being a voice for confidence is a passion of hers — she believes one of the key pieces to feeling confident is wearing properly fitting clothes. Caralyn openly shares her own path to self-love on the podcast today, emphasizing it’s a journey, not a destination. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

It's certainly easy to scroll social media and feel like everyone is living their best lives but Kayla wants you to see her page and feel like you can relate. Whether it's through her self love journey & body dysmorphia, her relationship with food or her juicy Trader Joe's finds - she wants you to join in on her life on the internet. As if she wasn't already making a huge impact on her feed, she also has a podcast that welcomes listeners into her space and truly makes you say, "yup, me too". Check out Kayla's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/56Rg3wSo7dFzdzQxI2JbRj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Seattle/Tacoma blogger, mom and photographer, Tash Haynes, is joining us on the pod! After being in foster care and aging out of the system as an adult, Tash knew her main goal would be to build community in everything she did. In 2017 she began sharing her travels and daily life in the hopes of changing how black families were seen and portrayed in the media — all with the intent to give her children access, opportunities and moments they otherwise may not have experienced. On today’s episode, Tash shares her incredible journey on how she was able to find and unite both sides of her family through ancestry tests, personal research and a crazy health scare. Tash teaches on love, parenting through healing, her health journey and using the power of faith to show up for yourself TODAY! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

After being diagnosed with depression and anxiety in high school and experiencing the loneliness and brutality of social media, Mindy decided to use her platform to uplift others. By sharing light hearted content, she hopes to inspire and enrich the lives of those who come across her feed. On today’s episode, Mindy is showing up unfiltered and authentically herself, regardless of how uncomfortable it might feel. Join Mindy and Lauren as they talk about the importance of emotional health, self-care and how Aerie has been an online trailblazer for size inclusion and keeping it real. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Lauren’s main goal is to make content that is raw, real and relatable - bringing people together in an authentic and genuine way. She began sharing the most honest parts of herself on her blog, This Renegade Love, which is an online hub based on extraordinary people doing ordinary things. She is bursting the door wide open, inviting everyone to speak freely about what makes us human — she’s touching on sensitive, polarizing topics and what to do when you don’t know what the heck is going on (really, it IS ok to feel that too!!) At the end of the day, we are humans at our core, wanting to feel connections. Let’s get on the same wavelength as Lauren and ride life together! Watch for all of Lauren's offering here: https://thisrenegadelove.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Disability advocate, Becky Hill, is on The Bloom Pod today and what an extraordinary human she is!  Today Becky’s sharing all about her journey — learning to relentlessly adapt to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (a connective tissue disease), enduring many...MANY pivots, and how she’s dealt with the feelings of embarrassment and sadness when reflecting on who she used to be. Despite the trials, Becky remains a hilarious shining light, taking us on her metaphorical journey into becoming the woman she is today. Together, we’re digging into sexual health, high school memories and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Being vulnerable, creating deep connections, and gracing the online world with her beautiful presence are just a few things this Wandering Lioness does to impact us daily. Krystie Ann and her spiritual soul take us on quite the journey in this episode. She talks about embracing new beginnings, evolving with the human experience and shares her mental health journey through it all. Her one hot tip? GET A JOURNAL, STAT. This is where the process of release will happen. Join us for today’s juicy episode. We’re diving into spiritual guidance, psychic mediumship, interacting with spirits, auras, energies and so much more! (Did we mention it’s really, really juicy?!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

At Hello Bloom Media, WE WANT TO HEAR YOU ROAR! Our mission is guided by our passion to create representation of all bodies, faces, skin colours, abilities, and cultures in the modern media landscape. We believe that we all deserve an opportunity to use our voice for positive change and encourage others to Bloom! Does your existing podcast need a bit of direction/re-vamp or do you have an amazing foundation already and are interested in having a production team behind you? Have you thought about starting a podcast but have no idea where to start? Wherever you are in your podcast journey - we have your back!! There are a wide range of services that house different capabilities and resources for you to choose from to create your custom package. We can be as hands on or hands off as you need and we talk about them all in this bonus episode. Take a listen to answer some of your questions about what the heck a production team can do for you and of course, reach out if you have any questions - social@hellobloommedia.com xo K + B --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

It’s a hard-knock life in the vast world of content creation. Cue Eunice Park and her mission to help people succeed in the field of social media. She’s talking all things brand deals, monetizing your page, general tips and tricks and even brand contacts (say, WHAT?). Coach Eunice is here to save the day! We chat on how she got started in content creation, her skincare journey, sharing routines with her daughters and why she sometimes chooses not to share them on social media. As a mom to 3, Eunice is super candid about her dreams and goals for her kids and how she’s shifting the narrative when talking to them. Eunice's Goodies: https://msha.ke/eunicempark --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message

Social media expert & mentor, Skylar Garcia is on to give us ALL the tips and tricks on growing your platforms authentically and powerfully — you’re going to need a pen and paper for this one! Skye is an OG to the TikTok world, using her marketing and social media experience to help others utilize their social media platforms to the max. Skye produces foolproof social media strategies that JUST. MAKE. SENSE. Join us as Skye shares how she’s adapted to the ever changing algorithm PLUS, gives us her trend projections for 2023. Skye's Courses & Offerings: https://stan.store/managedbyskye --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bloom-pod/message