The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business and Beyond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:01:52 -0500 https://thealexandrashow.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business and Beyond yes 61e0ccad-6c9c-5e66-9645-07271f9abbdd Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli episodic false Welcome to The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business & Beyond.

Each week, we step inside the world of Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli — founder of Petaloúda Salon, hairstylist, educator, entrepreneur, and a true force in the beauty industry.


This show brings together the people who share her vision for authenticity, meaningful connection, and purpose-driven growth.


Get ready for real conversations, powerful stories, and wisdom that elevates your craft, your business, and your life.



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xc1tr7zcql6yu6eae417tpzasa7i?.jpg The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business and Beyond The Alexandra Show X Dr. Neda Hovaizi The Alexandra Show X Dr. Neda Hovaizi Dr. Neda Hovaizi is a Boston-based cosmetic dentist, aesthetics expert, and soul-driven entrepreneur. She is the visionary behind Lumiere Dental Spa, Lumi Aesthetics, and the Fab Fierce Females movement. A proud Persian-American, she merges clinical mastery with soul and sophistication, transforming the standards of patient care as well as redefining how women lead, rise, love and support one another all the way to the top.

Join me and Neda as we share favorite moments from FFFCon '25 and dive into so much more! 

https://fabfiercefemales.com

]]> Dr. Neda Hovaizi is a Boston-based cosmetic dentist, aesthetics expert, and soul-driven entrepreneur. She is the visionary behind Lumiere Dental Spa, Lumi Aesthetics, and the Fab Fierce Females movement. A proud Persian-American, she merges clinical mastery with soul and sophistication, transforming the standards of patient care as well as redefining how women lead, rise, love and support one another all the way to the top.

Join me and Neda as we share favorite moments from FFFCon '25 and dive into so much more! 

https://fabfiercefemales.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18757059 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 3352 full false The Alexandra Show X Stacey Hamblett Lifestyle and Wellness Mentor The Alexandra Show X Stacey Hamblett Lifestyle and Wellness Mentor Two hairstylists. One Paris conference. Fifteen years of friendship. ✨
In this episode, Stacey and I reconnect to talk all things hair, the industry, evolving client relationships, and her powerful new chapter as a lifestyle and wellness mentor. We dive into why that transition wasn’t a leap at all—but a natural extension of the work we’ve always done—plus the big life change that set it all in motion.


https://lifestylingwithstacey.com/

]]> Two hairstylists. One Paris conference. Fifteen years of friendship. ✨
In this episode, Stacey and I reconnect to talk all things hair, the industry, evolving client relationships, and her powerful new chapter as a lifestyle and wellness mentor. We dive into why that transition wasn’t a leap at all—but a natural extension of the work we’ve always done—plus the big life change that set it all in motion.


https://lifestylingwithstacey.com/

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18611099 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 3352 4 4 full false The Alexandra Show X Steve Ferreira The Alexandra Show X Steve Ferreira Join me and master barber and owner of https://www.steves535.com/ as we talk all things hair industry and beyond! And stay tuned for our next episode! Part 2 of 2. 

]]> Join me and master barber and owner of https://www.steves535.com/ as we talk all things hair industry and beyond! And stay tuned for our next episode! Part 2 of 2. 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18536640 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2480 full false The Alexandra Show X Steve Ferreira The Alexandra Show X Steve Ferreira Join me and master barber and owner of https://www.steves535.com/ as we talk all things hair industry and beyond! And stay tuned for our next episode! Part 1 of 2. 

]]> Join me and master barber and owner of https://www.steves535.com/ as we talk all things hair industry and beyond! And stay tuned for our next episode! Part 1 of 2. 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18497723 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 2425 4 3 full false The Alexandra Show X Emily Saul The Alexandra Show X Emily Saul ✨ Long time coming.⁣

Every time I sit down with Emily Saul, the conversations go deep — about movement, meaning, mental strength, and the mind-body connection.⁣

⁣We’ve been saying for years, “We need to record this.”⁣

So we finally did.⁣

If you’ve ever felt like you’re moving whether it’s through a workout or through life … but wanting more — this episode is for you.⁣

🎧 Live now on The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business & Beyond⁣

⁣

Check Emily out here: https://www.esaulmovement.com/

]]> ✨ Long time coming.⁣

Every time I sit down with Emily Saul, the conversations go deep — about movement, meaning, mental strength, and the mind-body connection.⁣

⁣We’ve been saying for years, “We need to record this.”⁣

So we finally did.⁣

If you’ve ever felt like you’re moving whether it’s through a workout or through life … but wanting more — this episode is for you.⁣

🎧 Live now on The Alexandra Show: Authentic Beauty, Business & Beyond⁣

⁣

Check Emily out here: https://www.esaulmovement.com/

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18428707 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500 3352 4 2 full false The Alexandra Show X Madison Ciccone The Alexandra Show X Madison Ciccone Join me and Madison Ciccone on the Season 4 opener as we talk SoulCycle, motherhood, sobriety, sh*tting your pants, and why choosing not to drink might be one of the most powerful decisions you can make. Raw, funny, and refreshingly honest—and if you know her you know to expect nothing less!

]]> Join me and Madison Ciccone on the Season 4 opener as we talk SoulCycle, motherhood, sobriety, sh*tting your pants, and why choosing not to drink might be one of the most powerful decisions you can make. Raw, funny, and refreshingly honest—and if you know her you know to expect nothing less!

]]> Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli Buzzsprout-18402766 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500 2724 4 1 full false #thealexandrashow X Lit2Lift #thealexandrashow X Lit2Lift Follow this dynamic duo @lit2Lift and tune in to hear about how they turned a "side hustle" into a full time gig and are taking over the fitness world by storm.  Spoiler alert: it wasn't overnight! 


]]> Follow this dynamic duo @lit2Lift and tune in to hear about how they turned a "side hustle" into a full time gig and are taking over the fitness world by storm.  Spoiler alert: it wasn't overnight! 


]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14733659 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400 2925 3 8 full false #thealexandrashow X Steve Ferreira Master Barber & Educator #thealexandrashow X Steve Ferreira Master Barber & Educator Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14531758 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2918 full false #thealexandrashow X Madison Ciccone #thealexandrashow X Madison Ciccone Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14394441 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3672 3 6 full false #thealexandrashow X Meghan Houle Pivot with Purpose #thealexandrashow X Meghan Houle Pivot with Purpose Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14288176 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 3259 full false #thealexandrashow X Billy Gainz #thealexandrashow X Billy Gainz Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14113053 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3569 3 4 full false #thealexandrashow X Andrea Arcari Founder of CLT #thealexandrashow X Andrea Arcari Founder of CLT Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-14113051 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2620 3 3 full false #thealexandrashow X Chef Allen Campbell #thealexandrashow X Chef Allen Campbell Allen Campbell is on a mission to make cooking with HEALTH as the priority a mainstream concept.  He has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world and has had a massive impact already.  Join Alexandra as she talks with celebrity Chef Allen Campbell about everything from his career journey to navigating the world sober, celebrity clients and how you too can feel like you have a personal chef!

Based in Boston, Allen’s work can be found in The Game of Eating Smart, as well as the TB12 Method and the TB12 Nutrition Manual.

https://allencampbell.com/
@chefallencampbell

]]> Allen Campbell is on a mission to make cooking with HEALTH as the priority a mainstream concept.  He has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world and has had a massive impact already.  Join Alexandra as she talks with celebrity Chef Allen Campbell about everything from his career journey to navigating the world sober, celebrity clients and how you too can feel like you have a personal chef!

Based in Boston, Allen’s work can be found in The Game of Eating Smart, as well as the TB12 Method and the TB12 Nutrition Manual.

https://allencampbell.com/
@chefallencampbell

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-13949431 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2997 3 2 full false #thealexandrashow X Project Paulie Founder Nicky Bandera #thealexandrashow X Project Paulie Founder Nicky Bandera Join Alexandra as she talks with Project Paulie Founder Nicky Bandera about how she went from cooking lasagnas when the realities of the COVID pandemic hit to making tomato beanies that help feed our community, and all things service.  "Feeding each other is not just about food."  Spoiler alert: if you want to do something meaningful in this world: Don't wait for the how.  Know your WHY and just GO!

https://www.projectpaulie.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_projectpaulie_/

]]> Join Alexandra as she talks with Project Paulie Founder Nicky Bandera about how she went from cooking lasagnas when the realities of the COVID pandemic hit to making tomato beanies that help feed our community, and all things service.  "Feeding each other is not just about food."  Spoiler alert: if you want to do something meaningful in this world: Don't wait for the how.  Know your WHY and just GO!

https://www.projectpaulie.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_projectpaulie_/

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-13949399 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2228 3 1 full false Episode 23: #thealexandrashow X KNE part Duex: Post Wedding Boogie Episode 23: #thealexandrashow X KNE part Duex: Post Wedding Boogie After working for larger event planning companies, Kay decided to pursue her dream of working with adventurous couples planning untraditional and out of the box weddings and launched her own company at the start of 2020.  And then, what no entrepreneur could have predicted ...boom the pandemic hit.  Fast forward, she is now booked through 2023 and beyond!  It was a NO Brainer for me and my husband to work with Kay when planning our wedding.  Join me and Kay, the founder of Kay Northrup Events {KNE} as we chat about everything from how to find your ideal wedding planner {or ideal clients if you are a wedding planner!} to why it's important not to assume anything about your clients and their families, annnnnnnd all the amazing humans that came together to help create the magic that was our wedding celebration.  10.2.21

Follow Kay on instagram for the best reels and REAL talk about weddings: @kaynorthrup

https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com


]]> After working for larger event planning companies, Kay decided to pursue her dream of working with adventurous couples planning untraditional and out of the box weddings and launched her own company at the start of 2020.  And then, what no entrepreneur could have predicted ...boom the pandemic hit.  Fast forward, she is now booked through 2023 and beyond!  It was a NO Brainer for me and my husband to work with Kay when planning our wedding.  Join me and Kay, the founder of Kay Northrup Events {KNE} as we chat about everything from how to find your ideal wedding planner {or ideal clients if you are a wedding planner!} to why it's important not to assume anything about your clients and their families, annnnnnnd all the amazing humans that came together to help create the magic that was our wedding celebration.  10.2.21

Follow Kay on instagram for the best reels and REAL talk about weddings: @kaynorthrup

https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com


]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-11439915 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0400 6630 2 23 full false Episode 22: The Alexandra Show X Bold Like Her Episode 22: The Alexandra Show X Bold Like Her 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗫 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! ⁣
⁣
As the month of Pride celebrations winds down… join me and Kim Douglas, the host of 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 for a joint podcast 🎙 We chat about the importance of ally’s, why sharing your story matters, how we’re all just kids in the cafeteria looking for a table … and of course frenchies! 🐾 ⁣
⁣
Always remember you are 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆, you are 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱. ⁣
⁣
𝘈 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘺 ✨⁣
⁣
⁣
♥️ I am safe. ⁣
⁣
💪 I am strong. ⁣
⁣
🌈 I belong. ⁣
⁣
⁣
repeat it over and over… breathe. you got this. 🤟⁣
⁣
You can listen to our podcast on both 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 on itunes and Spotify! ⁣
*𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 ⁣
⁣
𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺,⁣
𝘹𝘹𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 

]]> 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗫 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! ⁣
⁣
As the month of Pride celebrations winds down… join me and Kim Douglas, the host of 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 for a joint podcast 🎙 We chat about the importance of ally’s, why sharing your story matters, how we’re all just kids in the cafeteria looking for a table … and of course frenchies! 🐾 ⁣
⁣
Always remember you are 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆, you are 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱. ⁣
⁣
𝘈 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘺 ✨⁣
⁣
⁣
♥️ I am safe. ⁣
⁣
💪 I am strong. ⁣
⁣
🌈 I belong. ⁣
⁣
⁣
repeat it over and over… breathe. you got this. 🤟⁣
⁣
You can listen to our podcast on both 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿 on itunes and Spotify! ⁣
*𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 ⁣
⁣
𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺,⁣
𝘹𝘹𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-10858852 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2683 2 22 full false Episode 21: Practice How You Play: Yoga, Motivation and More, A Conversation with Renee LeBlanc Episode 21: Practice How You Play: Yoga, Motivation and More, A Conversation with Renee LeBlanc Practice How You Play: Yoga, Motivation and More, A Conversation with Renee LeBlanc

After years in the corporate world, Renee took her passion for yoga and turned it into a career.  Her path, like so many, is winding and not always easy.  But, finding the discipline to continue her practice and teaching, has certainly paid off.  Join me and Renee as we chat about her journey in yoga, motivation {spoiler alert - this is something she too is constantly working on!}  and so much more.  

http://www.reneeleblancyoga.com
@renee.leblanc

]]> Practice How You Play: Yoga, Motivation and More, A Conversation with Renee LeBlanc

After years in the corporate world, Renee took her passion for yoga and turned it into a career.  Her path, like so many, is winding and not always easy.  But, finding the discipline to continue her practice and teaching, has certainly paid off.  Join me and Renee as we chat about her journey in yoga, motivation {spoiler alert - this is something she too is constantly working on!}  and so much more.  

http://www.reneeleblancyoga.com
@renee.leblanc

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-9896467 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2961 2 21 full false Episode 20: All things Micro-Mobility and Starting a Start Up: A Conversation with ScootRoute Founder and CEO Meghan Braley Episode 20: All things Micro-Mobility and Starting a Start Up: A Conversation with ScootRoute Founder and CEO Meghan Braley Meghan had an idea brewing for almost a decade.  Then one day, she did something about it.  Join me and Meghan Braley, the Founder and CEO of ScootRoute.  Said to be the first app of its kind, ScootRoute provides smart navigation for micro mobility allowing users to safely navigate city {and outside the city!} streets on anything with wheels!  We chat about:  how she came up with the idea {*Cue Sir Scoots!},  what pushed her to finally take the leap and start her company and also how she STARTED a START UP!  *Spoiler alert: Meghan does not have all the answers. *wink wink, but she knows how to find them. 

https://scootroute.com

]]> Meghan had an idea brewing for almost a decade.  Then one day, she did something about it.  Join me and Meghan Braley, the Founder and CEO of ScootRoute.  Said to be the first app of its kind, ScootRoute provides smart navigation for micro mobility allowing users to safely navigate city {and outside the city!} streets on anything with wheels!  We chat about:  how she came up with the idea {*Cue Sir Scoots!},  what pushed her to finally take the leap and start her company and also how she STARTED a START UP!  *Spoiler alert: Meghan does not have all the answers. *wink wink, but she knows how to find them. 

https://scootroute.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-9256312 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2455 full false Episode 19: Finding Your Niche And Rocking It with {Not Your Average Wedding Planner} Kay Northrup Episode 19: Finding Your Niche And Rocking It with {Not Your Average Wedding Planner} Kay Northrup After working for larger event planning companies, Kay decided to pursue her dream of working with adventurous couples planning untraditional and out of the box weddings and launched her own company at the start of 2020.  And then, what no entrepreneur could have predicted ...boom the pandemic hit.  Fast forward, she is now booked through 2022 and starting to booking into 2023.  Join me and Kay, the founder of Kay Northrup Events {KNE} as we chat about everything from how she thrives as an entrepreneur and slays on social media to what got her started in the industry.  SPOILER ALERT: it did not always come easy to her! 

Follow Kay on instagram for the best reels and REAL talk about weddings: @kaynorthrup

https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com








]]> After working for larger event planning companies, Kay decided to pursue her dream of working with adventurous couples planning untraditional and out of the box weddings and launched her own company at the start of 2020.  And then, what no entrepreneur could have predicted ...boom the pandemic hit.  Fast forward, she is now booked through 2022 and starting to booking into 2023.  Join me and Kay, the founder of Kay Northrup Events {KNE} as we chat about everything from how she thrives as an entrepreneur and slays on social media to what got her started in the industry.  SPOILER ALERT: it did not always come easy to her! 

Follow Kay on instagram for the best reels and REAL talk about weddings: @kaynorthrup

https://www.kaynorthrupevents.com








]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8726843 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3612 full false Episode 18: A Mother's Identity, A Modern Take on Manners and How We Are All Works in Progress: A Conversation with Nicole Graev Lipson Episode 18: A Mother's Identity, A Modern Take on Manners and How We Are All Works in Progress: A Conversation with Nicole Graev Lipson Episode 18: A Mother's Identity, A Modern Take on Manners and How We Are All Works in Progress: A Conversation with Nicole Graev Lipson

Join me and writer Nicole Graev Lipson we discuss her continual journey through her career and motherhood and some of the struggles that so many face.  


Twitter: @NicoleGLipson
Instagram: @nglipson
https://nicolegraevlipson.com

]]> Episode 18: A Mother's Identity, A Modern Take on Manners and How We Are All Works in Progress: A Conversation with Nicole Graev Lipson

Join me and writer Nicole Graev Lipson we discuss her continual journey through her career and motherhood and some of the struggles that so many face.  


Twitter: @NicoleGLipson
Instagram: @nglipson
https://nicolegraevlipson.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8536775 Mon, 17 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3143 2 18 full false Episode 17: Getting Real about Women's Mental Health with Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder, PhD Episode 17: Getting Real about Women's Mental Health with Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder, PhD Everyone wants to "break the stigma" of mental health.  Yet, it is frowned upon for mental health providers to share their own stories or even share anything on social media.  We can't break these barriers if we aren't willing to have some uncomfortable conversations or any conversations at all.  Join me and mental health expert, Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder as we discuss everything from fertility issues to mom guilt/shaming and the fact that more people are struggling with all of these things than you might imagine. 


Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder, PhD
ninalewisschroederphd@gmail.com

Resources:
https://www.postpartum.net
https://resolve.org

]]> Everyone wants to "break the stigma" of mental health.  Yet, it is frowned upon for mental health providers to share their own stories or even share anything on social media.  We can't break these barriers if we aren't willing to have some uncomfortable conversations or any conversations at all.  Join me and mental health expert, Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder as we discuss everything from fertility issues to mom guilt/shaming and the fact that more people are struggling with all of these things than you might imagine. 


Dr Nina Lewis-Schroeder, PhD
ninalewisschroederphd@gmail.com

Resources:
https://www.postpartum.net
https://resolve.org

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8466107 Wed, 05 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3603 2 17 full false Episode 16: Grief Journeys are Never the Same, but Better When We Walk Them Together: A conversation with Cara Belvin, Founder of EmpowerHER Episode 16: Grief Journeys are Never the Same, but Better When We Walk Them Together: A conversation with Cara Belvin, Founder of EmpowerHER Grief Journeys are Never the Same, but Better When We Walk Them Together: A Conversation with Cara Belvin, Founder of EmpowerHER

EmpowerHER is a non-profit organization and a powerful community with a very specific mission is to empower, support and connect girls and young women who have experienced the loss of their mothers.  Founded in 2013 in Scituate, Massachusetts they have grown to serve girls nationally and even reaching gals all around the world.  

Having lost my own mother when I was 23 years old, I know all too well the massive importance of a strong community {and a good therapist.}

Please listen in as Cara shares how she started EmpowerHER,  we  each share  our own grief journeys, and why it's so important not to walk them alone.  

with love and gratitude, 
alexandra ♡ 

@empoweringher
https://www.empoweringher.org

Mental Health Resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

]]> Grief Journeys are Never the Same, but Better When We Walk Them Together: A Conversation with Cara Belvin, Founder of EmpowerHER

EmpowerHER is a non-profit organization and a powerful community with a very specific mission is to empower, support and connect girls and young women who have experienced the loss of their mothers.  Founded in 2013 in Scituate, Massachusetts they have grown to serve girls nationally and even reaching gals all around the world.  

Having lost my own mother when I was 23 years old, I know all too well the massive importance of a strong community {and a good therapist.}

Please listen in as Cara shares how she started EmpowerHER,  we  each share  our own grief journeys, and why it's so important not to walk them alone.  

with love and gratitude, 
alexandra ♡ 

@empoweringher
https://www.empoweringher.org

Mental Health Resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8392782 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400 4371 2 16 full false Episode 15: Tony Gentilcore on Lifting Heavy Sh*t and Why He's Not That Big of a Deal Episode 15: Tony Gentilcore on Lifting Heavy Sh*t and Why He's Not That Big of a Deal Tony has been my strength coach for almost 5 years.  He is a leader in the industry, but not because he aspires to be a celebrity.  It's because he works hard to provide his clients with real results and other trainers and coaches with easily digestible and relatable information. 

When he’s not picking things up and putting them down himself, he trains people at his studio, CORE, located in Boston, MA. He also contributes to the top fitness magazines and websites around, and sets up a camera in his garage to record his lightsaber skills.

He lives in Boston. With his wife, Lisa, and son, Julian. And cat, Dagny.

https://tonygentilcore.com

]]> Tony has been my strength coach for almost 5 years.  He is a leader in the industry, but not because he aspires to be a celebrity.  It's because he works hard to provide his clients with real results and other trainers and coaches with easily digestible and relatable information. 

When he’s not picking things up and putting them down himself, he trains people at his studio, CORE, located in Boston, MA. He also contributes to the top fitness magazines and websites around, and sets up a camera in his garage to record his lightsaber skills.

He lives in Boston. With his wife, Lisa, and son, Julian. And cat, Dagny.

https://tonygentilcore.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8347220 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 3373 2 15 full false Episode 14: Dr Lisa Lewis, a conversation on breaking the stigma of mental health and what balance means to her Episode 14: Dr Lisa Lewis, a conversation on breaking the stigma of mental health and what balance means to her Join me and Dr Lisa Lewis as we talk about breaking the stigma of mental health, what balance means to her, and how to cope with the challenging times we are all living in.  

You can find Dr Lewis on instagram @drlewisconsulting and on her website: www.drlewisconsulting.com

]]> Join me and Dr Lisa Lewis as we talk about breaking the stigma of mental health, what balance means to her, and how to cope with the challenging times we are all living in.  

You can find Dr Lewis on instagram @drlewisconsulting and on her website: www.drlewisconsulting.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8234516 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3294 2 14 full false Episode 13: Make Your Own Seat at The Table: A Conversation with Marisa Marino, Owner of Stilisti Salon Episode 13: Make Your Own Seat at The Table: A Conversation with Marisa Marino, Owner of Stilisti Salon A Seat at The Table: A Conversation with Marisa Marino, Owner of Stilisti Salon 

]]> A Seat at The Table: A Conversation with Marisa Marino, Owner of Stilisti Salon 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8161789 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 3074 2 13 full false Episode 12: The Spiritual Journey of Life: A Conversation with Irene Pasquale, Acupuncturist and Spiritual Guru Episode 12: The Spiritual Journey of Life: A Conversation with Irene Pasquale, Acupuncturist and Spiritual Guru Join me and {one of} my acupuncturists, Irene, as we talk about everything from elementary school to the lessons of 2020 and navigating all that is in between.  We discuss the similarities of our industries and the importance of connecting with our clients as well as how to manage interacting with different energies.  

Grab your notebook, this is a good one with lots of good nuggets.  

You can find out more about Irene and her colleagues here:

https://johnstonfamilyacupuncture.janeapp.com 

]]> Join me and {one of} my acupuncturists, Irene, as we talk about everything from elementary school to the lessons of 2020 and navigating all that is in between.  We discuss the similarities of our industries and the importance of connecting with our clients as well as how to manage interacting with different energies.  

Grab your notebook, this is a good one with lots of good nuggets.  

You can find out more about Irene and her colleagues here:

https://johnstonfamilyacupuncture.janeapp.com 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-8023105 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 4083 2 12 full false Episode 11: Alcohol, Kombucha and Turtles Oh My! Episode 11: Alcohol, Kombucha and Turtles Oh My! Join me and The Alexandra Show™️ podcast regular Jess @greaterdater as we discuss drinking and why or why not we choose to partake.  If you feel pressure from your peers or are continually waking up with regret because of choices you made the night before... we’ll share some of the ways to gain insight on why and how to make a shift should you desire. {spoiler alert: the answers are already within you} And how could @greaterdater and I not talk about dating! Listen in for some great tips how to become a master-dater sans drinks! 

]]> Join me and The Alexandra Show™️ podcast regular Jess @greaterdater as we discuss drinking and why or why not we choose to partake.  If you feel pressure from your peers or are continually waking up with regret because of choices you made the night before... we’ll share some of the ways to gain insight on why and how to make a shift should you desire. {spoiler alert: the answers are already within you} And how could @greaterdater and I not talk about dating! Listen in for some great tips how to become a master-dater sans drinks! 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-7351768 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3768 2 11 full false Episode 10: Power of the Pivot with Victoria Badalato of VBbrides Episode 10: Power of the Pivot with Victoria Badalato of VBbrides Join me and Victoria Badalato, creator of VBbrides as we discuss career journeys, the power of connection, why we love what we do and the ever-important pivot. 

https://www.vbbrides.com

]]> Join me and Victoria Badalato, creator of VBbrides as we discuss career journeys, the power of connection, why we love what we do and the ever-important pivot. 

https://www.vbbrides.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-7062688 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2993 full false Episode 9: Mind, Body and Why the Work Hurts so Good Episode 9: Mind, Body and Why the Work Hurts so Good Join me and my physical therapist, Jeremy Hudson as we talk all about his methods, mindfulness and why it all hurts so good!

You can find him at:
www.sollustherapeutics.com
jeremyhudsonpt@gmail.com

]]> Join me and my physical therapist, Jeremy Hudson as we talk all about his methods, mindfulness and why it all hurts so good!

You can find him at:
www.sollustherapeutics.com
jeremyhudsonpt@gmail.com

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-6661532 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0500 3929 1 9 full false Episode 8: The Importance of Education, Accountability and Wellness for Beauty Professionals: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 2} Episode 8: The Importance of Education, Accountability and Wellness for Beauty Professionals: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 2} The Importance of Education, Accountability and Wellness for Beauty Professionals: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 2}  Join me and MaryAlice as we dive into the intricacies of our industry and why taking care of yourself is truly the first step on a long road to success.  And why also, that road doesn't ever have an end, but perhaps the arrival to a new journey.  I hope you get as much out of this conversation as MaryAlice and I did.  With love and gratitude, xxalexandra 

]]> The Importance of Education, Accountability and Wellness for Beauty Professionals: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 2}  Join me and MaryAlice as we dive into the intricacies of our industry and why taking care of yourself is truly the first step on a long road to success.  And why also, that road doesn't ever have an end, but perhaps the arrival to a new journey.  I hope you get as much out of this conversation as MaryAlice and I did.  With love and gratitude, xxalexandra 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5823280 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 4595 1 8 full false Episode 7: Leveling the Playing Field: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 1} Episode 7: Leveling the Playing Field: a Conversation with MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {Part 1} Leveling the Playing Field: Join me and MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {@hairvoyage.app & www.hairvoyage.co} as we chat about our journeys in the industry, why peer to peer education is so important and why instagram isn't your enemy.  Also, I virtually experienced my first Alaskan earthquake! So many valuable nuggets in this one stay tuned for part 2 next week! 

]]> Leveling the Playing Field: Join me and MaryAlice the Creator of HairVoyage {@hairvoyage.app & www.hairvoyage.co} as we chat about our journeys in the industry, why peer to peer education is so important and why instagram isn't your enemy.  Also, I virtually experienced my first Alaskan earthquake! So many valuable nuggets in this one stay tuned for part 2 next week! 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5687020 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 3321 1 7 full false Episode 6: Brows, Beauty, Business and Beyond! A chat with Alexa Nika owner of Moko Beauty Studio Episode 6: Brows, Beauty, Business and Beyond! A chat with Alexa Nika owner of Moko Beauty Studio Brows, Beauty, Business and Beyond! Join me and Alexa Nika {@bostonbrowsociety} owner of Moko Beauty Studio {@mokobeautystudio & www.mokobeautystudio.com}  as we chat about timeless beauty, the importance of balance, focusing on yourself and her tips for people who want to start their own business.  {Spoiler alert: Just do it} Alexa is a ray of sunshine and a leader in her industry, thank you for sharing your light with us! xxalexandra 

]]> Brows, Beauty, Business and Beyond! Join me and Alexa Nika {@bostonbrowsociety} owner of Moko Beauty Studio {@mokobeautystudio & www.mokobeautystudio.com}  as we chat about timeless beauty, the importance of balance, focusing on yourself and her tips for people who want to start their own business.  {Spoiler alert: Just do it} Alexa is a ray of sunshine and a leader in her industry, thank you for sharing your light with us! xxalexandra 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5573116 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2422 1 6 full false Episode 5: Dating In The Chair and IRL: Part 2 of Conversations with Dating Coach Jess @greaterdater Episode 5: Dating In The Chair and IRL: Part 2 of Conversations with Dating Coach Jess @greaterdater Join me and dating coach Jess {you can find her @greaterdater on Instagram and www.greaterdater.com} as we talk about the similarities between dating in real life and courting clients in the salon.  There are more similarities than you may think on that first visit / first date!  On this weeks episode we talk about all the lessons we have learned over the years, when you can make or break your trust with w client and why gratitude is one of the most important practices.  From funny anecdotes to advice; come laugh with us as we share our experiences and lessons we have learned! 

]]> Join me and dating coach Jess {you can find her @greaterdater on Instagram and www.greaterdater.com} as we talk about the similarities between dating in real life and courting clients in the salon.  There are more similarities than you may think on that first visit / first date!  On this weeks episode we talk about all the lessons we have learned over the years, when you can make or break your trust with w client and why gratitude is one of the most important practices.  From funny anecdotes to advice; come laugh with us as we share our experiences and lessons we have learned! 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5488204 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2932 1 5 full false Episode 4: Dating In The Chair and IRL: Part 1 of Conversations with Dating Coach Jess @greaterdater Episode 4: Dating In The Chair and IRL: Part 1 of Conversations with Dating Coach Jess @greaterdater Join me and dating coach Jess {you can find her @greaterdater on Instagram and www.greaterdater.com} as we talk about the similarities between dating in real life and courting clients in the salon.  There are more similarities than you may think on that first visit / first date!  From funny anecdotes to advice; why the scarcity mindset will hurt you and the importance of knowing and showing your worth - come laugh with us as we share our experiences and lessons we have learned! 

]]> Join me and dating coach Jess {you can find her @greaterdater on Instagram and www.greaterdater.com} as we talk about the similarities between dating in real life and courting clients in the salon.  There are more similarities than you may think on that first visit / first date!  From funny anecdotes to advice; why the scarcity mindset will hurt you and the importance of knowing and showing your worth - come laugh with us as we share our experiences and lessons we have learned! 

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5370322 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400 2300 1 4 full false Episode 3: What's your superpower? A Conversation with Maddy: Building Your Community Through Consistency, Sweat Equity and Service. Episode 3: What's your superpower? A Conversation with Maddy: Building Your Community Through Consistency, Sweat Equity and Service. Join me and @maddztaddz, Maddy Ciccone {a master Soul Cycle Instructor, among many other things} as we chat about building community through consistency, sweat equity and service.  Why showing up AUTHENTICALLY matters and so much more.  With love and gratitude, xxalexandra.  

]]> Join me and @maddztaddz, Maddy Ciccone {a master Soul Cycle Instructor, among many other things} as we chat about building community through consistency, sweat equity and service.  Why showing up AUTHENTICALLY matters and so much more.  With love and gratitude, xxalexandra.  

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5263114 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2172 1 3 full false Episode 2: Finding the tools to nourish your mind, body and soul. Episode 2: Finding the tools to nourish your mind, body and soul. I would consider my nutrition journey to be pretty typical: a rollercoaster full of “ups” and “downs.”  After years of suffering through hives, bloating and other symptoms; with the help of Ilana, I finally got a grasp on how to thrive while eliminating the foods that were causing them.  Join me and my Nutrition Guru, Ilana Margalit as we chat about real food, nourishment and the unexpected reason you may be craving ice cream.

If we train our minds to be quiet and listen to our bodies, it’s pretty amazing what you can hear.  

]]> I would consider my nutrition journey to be pretty typical: a rollercoaster full of “ups” and “downs.”  After years of suffering through hives, bloating and other symptoms; with the help of Ilana, I finally got a grasp on how to thrive while eliminating the foods that were causing them.  Join me and my Nutrition Guru, Ilana Margalit as we chat about real food, nourishment and the unexpected reason you may be craving ice cream.

If we train our minds to be quiet and listen to our bodies, it’s pretty amazing what you can hear.  

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5151811 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400 3932 1 2 full false Episode 1: When Life Doesn't Go As Planned: It's Exactly Where You're Supposed To Be Episode 1: When Life Doesn't Go As Planned: It's Exactly Where You're Supposed To Be Join me and my mental health Guru, Devorah Steinberg as we chat about life plans, societal norms, and shattering all of them to realize your truest potential and best self.  

]]> Join me and my mental health Guru, Devorah Steinberg as we chat about life plans, societal norms, and shattering all of them to realize your truest potential and best self.  

]]> Alexandra Goresh Buzzsprout-5000882 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2875 1 1 full false