I sat down with La-Doniea, founder of Breakthru, who is creating spaces for women to slow down, be present, and actually rest…not as something we earn, but as something we require as a human be-ing (and not a human do-ing).

We talk about what it means to choose yourself, especially as women and caretakers who are so used to pouring into everyone else first. La-Doniea shares how her experiences, her family, and her Jamaican roots inspired her to create retreats, community events, and intentional spaces where women can unplug, be taken care of, and just exist for a moment.

This one is a gentle but powerful reminder that rest isn’t lazy…it’s necessary. And sometimes the most healing thing we can do is nothing at all.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or constantly “on,” I think this conversation will gift you a little lift and maybe the inspiration for a little more rest too.

Connect with La-Doneia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brakethru.co

And on her website: https://www.la-doniea.com/retreats-and-renewal

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I’ve been really looking forward to sharing this conversation with Kay from Blush and Reverie. What started as a simple interview at a community event turned into one of the most unexpectedly beautiful and profound conversations I’ve had in a while.

Kay and her sister run a custom photo booth and event décor business called Blush and Reverie, where they help people capture joyful moments at weddings, celebrations, and gatherings. As someone who is admittedly a bit of a photo hoarder myself (please don’t check my phone storage), I completely understand the value of capturing those memories. I love that their business is centered around helping people pause, celebrate, and hold on to moments that matter.

In this conversation we talk about what it really takes to start a business and follow a path that doesn’t always come with a blueprint. Kay shares the story behind starting her company, including how the loss of her mother two years ago became one of the biggest inspirations for her and her sister to step into entrepreneurship. What follows is a deeply human conversation about grief, courage, family, and trusting the calling in your heart.

We also talk about the mental resilience it takes to build something of your own, navigating uncertainty, and redefining what success really means.

Toward the end of the conversation Kay flips the script and asks me a few questions about my own experience running businesses. I share some of the most practical advice I’ve learned over the years…including one financial tip I wish I had known much earlier.

If you’re someone who has ever felt the pull to create something of your own, this conversation will resonate with you.

Connect with Kay & Blush and Reverie

Instagram: @blushandreverieevents

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This week I’m recording in the beginning stages of my new home studio, boxes and all, but I wanted to stay consistent and get this episode out.

I'm talking mental clarity, brain fog, and focus, from the “lowest hanging fruit” (sleep, hydration, nervous system support, nature) to the tools and plants that genuinely help me as someone who’s neurospicy, has dealt with Lyme-related/autoimmune cognitive stuff, and lives a very multi-passionate life.

I also share two breathwork resets you can do anywhere, plus a planning tool called Neuralist that’s been helping me turn a brain dump into an actual plan.

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