Everyday Rockstars Tue, 05 May 2026 07:23:51 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2519888 en-us © 2026 Everyday Rockstars yes 4bf9ca57-e4bc-5468-991c-a10577dcb472 gillysorganics@gmail.com Gillian Stollwerk Garrett episodic false Not all rockstars have guitars. Everyday Rockstars is your go-to podcast for stories about people who are crushing it in business, passion projects, or just life in general without the fame or the fluff. Tune in for honest convos, fresh perspectives, and the inspiration to live like the rockstar you already are.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Gillian Stollwerk Garrett gillysorganics@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/28y92s443tghnyb1kiaavjmc6mpu?.jpg Everyday Rockstars Bringing the Sunshine Inside: Connie Zack on Infrared Saunas, Deep Detox & Next-Level Healing Bringing the Sunshine Inside: Connie Zack on Infrared Saunas, Deep Detox & Next-Level Healing This episode is a ray of sunshine…literally. 🌞

Today I’m sitting down with the incredible Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, and we are diving into the magic of infrared saunas, detoxing on a cellular level, and what it really means to bring the sunshine inside your body.

We talk about:
* How infrared works (in a way that makes sense)
* Detoxing heavy metals + reducing inflammation
* Nervous system healing, better sleep, and that calm, grounded feeling we’re all craving 🧘
* The glow factor… yup, skin benefits included🙌
* Building a wellness company before wellness was trendy
* And, the mindset + non-negotiables that keep Connie in rockstar mode🤩

Her story started with a deeply personal mission… and turned into a global movement helping people feel better, live better, and truly thrive.👏👏

If you’ve been curious about infrared, your health, or just want to feel more like YOU again… this one is for you.

Get ready to glow, reset, and step into your next level.
 
Please enjoy my partned discount with this link 😁

]]> This episode is a ray of sunshine…literally. 🌞

Today I’m sitting down with the incredible Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, and we are diving into the magic of infrared saunas, detoxing on a cellular level, and what it really means to bring the sunshine inside your body.

We talk about:
* How infrared works (in a way that makes sense)
* Detoxing heavy metals + reducing inflammation
* Nervous system healing, better sleep, and that calm, grounded feeling we’re all craving 🧘
* The glow factor… yup, skin benefits included🙌
* Building a wellness company before wellness was trendy
* And, the mindset + non-negotiables that keep Connie in rockstar mode🤩

Her story started with a deeply personal mission… and turned into a global movement helping people feel better, live better, and truly thrive.👏👏

If you’ve been curious about infrared, your health, or just want to feel more like YOU again… this one is for you.

Get ready to glow, reset, and step into your next level.
 
Please enjoy my partned discount with this link 😁

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-19115734 Sun, 03 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2308 full false Step Out of Line: Building Power, Purpose, and Presence with Peri Finkelstein Step Out of Line: Building Power, Purpose, and Presence with Peri Finkelstein Stand back! This is what a rockstar sounds like. 🤩

Peri Finkelstein doesn’t just tell a story, she commands attention.

In this episode, she shares what it took to move through years of being underestimated, bullied, and boxed in… and how she turned all of it into fuel for something far bigger than herself. 💪

Founder of the Team Peri Foundation, podcast host of Step Out of Line, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller, Peri is building a life rooted in resilience, inclusion, and radical self-definition.

There is a moment in this conversation where she describes refusing to be measured by limitation, and instead choosing to speak from power. It changes EVERYTHING! And, it makes you think about your own life where you need to “step out of line.”

But what makes Peri unforgettable is not just what she’s overcome, it’s how she shows up in the world: courageous, thoughtful, brilliant, grounded, and unshakably herself, defined by no one else but herself. 👊

This is a conversation about voice. About courage. And about what happens when you decide you are no longer stepping aside for anyone.

If you’ve ever been told to stay in line… this episode may be your invitation to step out of it. 👏👌
Peri, your words and your accomplishments have really inspired me!  I am grateful our paths have crossed. 🥰

Please check out Peri’s exceptional TED Talk narrated by Mayim Bialek here

]]> Stand back! This is what a rockstar sounds like. 🤩

Peri Finkelstein doesn’t just tell a story, she commands attention.

In this episode, she shares what it took to move through years of being underestimated, bullied, and boxed in… and how she turned all of it into fuel for something far bigger than herself. 💪

Founder of the Team Peri Foundation, podcast host of Step Out of Line, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller, Peri is building a life rooted in resilience, inclusion, and radical self-definition.

There is a moment in this conversation where she describes refusing to be measured by limitation, and instead choosing to speak from power. It changes EVERYTHING! And, it makes you think about your own life where you need to “step out of line.”

But what makes Peri unforgettable is not just what she’s overcome, it’s how she shows up in the world: courageous, thoughtful, brilliant, grounded, and unshakably herself, defined by no one else but herself. 👊

This is a conversation about voice. About courage. And about what happens when you decide you are no longer stepping aside for anyone.

If you’ve ever been told to stay in line… this episode may be your invitation to step out of it. 👏👌
Peri, your words and your accomplishments have really inspired me!  I am grateful our paths have crossed. 🥰

Please check out Peri’s exceptional TED Talk narrated by Mayim Bialek here

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-19015039 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1487 full false The Business of Joy: How Lana Platin Creates Magic Every Day The Business of Joy: How Lana Platin Creates Magic Every Day What starts as a creative spark can turn into something truly extraordinary and Lana Platin Creative is living proof.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Lana Platin, the go-to for beautifully personalized, colorful, and unforgettable pieces including totes, denim, college gear, bachelorette swag, mitzvah must-haves, and more.

What sets her apart is thoughtful embroidery with messages of kindness, little reminders stitched into everyday pieces that spark connection, joy, and intention.

Lana has built a brand that is not just about beautiful design but about making people feel seen, celebrated, and special. So much of her inspiration comes from her angel mama, Sheila, a rockstar in her own right, whose love and spirit shine through in everything Lana creates.

The reason she is so successful is not just talent, it is the love in her heart. Every embroidered sweatshirt, bag, and gift carries a piece of her generosity, her joy, and her care. She is truly one of the kindest, most inspiring people I know. 🩷

Stick around until the end to hear more about where this remarkable woman gets her magic and fair warning, you will be singing her theme song all day! 🤩

]]> What starts as a creative spark can turn into something truly extraordinary and Lana Platin Creative is living proof.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Lana Platin, the go-to for beautifully personalized, colorful, and unforgettable pieces including totes, denim, college gear, bachelorette swag, mitzvah must-haves, and more.

What sets her apart is thoughtful embroidery with messages of kindness, little reminders stitched into everyday pieces that spark connection, joy, and intention.

Lana has built a brand that is not just about beautiful design but about making people feel seen, celebrated, and special. So much of her inspiration comes from her angel mama, Sheila, a rockstar in her own right, whose love and spirit shine through in everything Lana creates.

The reason she is so successful is not just talent, it is the love in her heart. Every embroidered sweatshirt, bag, and gift carries a piece of her generosity, her joy, and her care. She is truly one of the kindest, most inspiring people I know. 🩷

Stick around until the end to hear more about where this remarkable woman gets her magic and fair warning, you will be singing her theme song all day! 🤩

]]> Buzzsprout-18911392 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 964 full false Mother-Daughter Magic: How Rama and Anita Built Satya Blends from Family Recipes to National Shelves Mother-Daughter Magic: How Rama and Anita Built Satya Blends from Family Recipes to National Shelves I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible mother-daughter duo behind Satya Blends, Rama and Anita, and I walked away smiling and completely inspired! 


Their company is named after their mother and grandmother, Sati, and the word “satya,” which means truth in Hindi. That spirit of truth runs through everything they do. Their spice blends are rooted in family recipes, cultural tradition, and incredibly high standards for quality. They source thoughtfully, support farmers in India, and create blends they would proudly cook for their own families. 


And the momentum is real. Satya Blends was recently picked up by 500 stores of Sprouts Farmers Market, a HUGE milestone that has transformed their business (as well as some other big retailers to be announced soon)! They’ve also introduced the cutest and most convenient spice sachets, small packets of their blends that make it easy to cook vibrant, flavorful meals at home. I’ve tried them and they’re absolutely DELICIOUS and make cooking super easy!


What stood out most during our conversation was their partnership. They truly understand each other’s strengths and balance each other beautifully. There’s a deep respect between them, and that kind of trust makes for a powerful team. This was what touched me the most. 
Their workspace is refreshingly scrappy too. A small, minimal space in northern New Jersey where big ideas and bold dreams are turning into a fast-growing national brand.


Both women were accomplished long before launching Satya. Rama is a respected chef who has spent years cooking professionally and serving local families through her scrumptious food. Anita also built her own successful career in the apparel business before joining forces with her daughter. Together, they’ve created something truly special that honors heritage while making Indian flavors approachable for modern kitchens.
Food carries memory, culture, and connection. Sitting with them reminded me just how powerful those traditions can be. Their goal is to grow Satya big, really big. And after meeting them, I have no doubt they will.

Please listen to the full conversation on Apple and Spotify. These are just a few of the great clips from my conversation with these rockstar women! 🤩🤩

]]> I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible mother-daughter duo behind Satya Blends, Rama and Anita, and I walked away smiling and completely inspired! 


Their company is named after their mother and grandmother, Sati, and the word “satya,” which means truth in Hindi. That spirit of truth runs through everything they do. Their spice blends are rooted in family recipes, cultural tradition, and incredibly high standards for quality. They source thoughtfully, support farmers in India, and create blends they would proudly cook for their own families. 


And the momentum is real. Satya Blends was recently picked up by 500 stores of Sprouts Farmers Market, a HUGE milestone that has transformed their business (as well as some other big retailers to be announced soon)! They’ve also introduced the cutest and most convenient spice sachets, small packets of their blends that make it easy to cook vibrant, flavorful meals at home. I’ve tried them and they’re absolutely DELICIOUS and make cooking super easy!


What stood out most during our conversation was their partnership. They truly understand each other’s strengths and balance each other beautifully. There’s a deep respect between them, and that kind of trust makes for a powerful team. This was what touched me the most. 
Their workspace is refreshingly scrappy too. A small, minimal space in northern New Jersey where big ideas and bold dreams are turning into a fast-growing national brand.


Both women were accomplished long before launching Satya. Rama is a respected chef who has spent years cooking professionally and serving local families through her scrumptious food. Anita also built her own successful career in the apparel business before joining forces with her daughter. Together, they’ve created something truly special that honors heritage while making Indian flavors approachable for modern kitchens.
Food carries memory, culture, and connection. Sitting with them reminded me just how powerful those traditions can be. Their goal is to grow Satya big, really big. And after meeting them, I have no doubt they will.

Please listen to the full conversation on Apple and Spotify. These are just a few of the great clips from my conversation with these rockstar women! 🤩🤩

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18822203 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2085 full false Lessons Learned & Rockstar Longevity: A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Mentor & Friend, Don Henig Lessons Learned & Rockstar Longevity: A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Mentor & Friend, Don Henig In this special episode of Everyday Rockstars, I’m sitting down with someone who has helped shaped my journey professionally and personally, my mentor and friend, Don Henig.

Don has built and owned multiple businesses over his long entrepreneurial career, and today he’s the founder of Accrueme, a company that helps fund Amazon retailers. But this conversation isn’t about titles or résumés, it’s about the real lessons you only learn by doing.

We talk about:
   •   The biggest lessons Don learned along the way
   •   “Mistakes” he’s grateful he made, and what they taught him
   •   What keeps him energized, motivated, and in “rockstar mode” after all these years
     • Resilience,  mindset, knowing when to exit and so much more!


If you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or someone building something meaningful, this episode is packed with wisdom, perspective, and some interesting stories!  Thank you, Don for sharing your awesome perspective with us- I’ve learned so much by watching you!  🤩

]]> In this special episode of Everyday Rockstars, I’m sitting down with someone who has helped shaped my journey professionally and personally, my mentor and friend, Don Henig.

Don has built and owned multiple businesses over his long entrepreneurial career, and today he’s the founder of Accrueme, a company that helps fund Amazon retailers. But this conversation isn’t about titles or résumés, it’s about the real lessons you only learn by doing.

We talk about:
   •   The biggest lessons Don learned along the way
   •   “Mistakes” he’s grateful he made, and what they taught him
   •   What keeps him energized, motivated, and in “rockstar mode” after all these years
     • Resilience,  mindset, knowing when to exit and so much more!


If you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, or someone building something meaningful, this episode is packed with wisdom, perspective, and some interesting stories!  Thank you, Don for sharing your awesome perspective with us- I’ve learned so much by watching you!  🤩

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18648131 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2288 full false Whole-Body Health Starts in the Mouth: A Conversation with Leading Biologic Dentist, Dr. Alex Volchonok Whole-Body Health Starts in the Mouth: A Conversation with Leading Biologic Dentist, Dr. Alex Volchonok In this educational episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sit down with Dr. Alex Volchonok, a leading biologic dentist, to explore the profound connection between our  oral health and our whole-body wellness. This conversation, and the few times I have now been his patient, has changed the way I think about my own health. And, I believe it may change yours too. We dive into the key differences between traditional dentistry and biologic dentistry, how the mouth can act as an early warning system for inflammation, autoimmune issues, and chronic disease, and why understanding the bacteria in our mouths can help us move from reactive care to true prevention. 👌

Dr. Alex also shares insight into the innovative wellness center he’s opening and how dentistry can play a much bigger role in long-term health than most people even realize. This episode is about empowerment. It’s about learning how to listen to your body, ask better questions, and take a more proactive approach to your health. Dr. Alex brings wisdom, clarity, and a deeply human approach to care that goes far beyond the dentist chair…i.e. He’s exceptional. 🌟


As a special gift to the Everyday Rockstars community, he’s offering a free consultation to anyone who calls and mentions “Everyday Rockstars” or “Rockstars.” See what I mean? 🤩


If you’re curious about biologic dentistry, prevention-based healthcare, or how small daily choices can have a big impact on your future health, this episode is for YOU! Please share your comments below if you like this episode and share it with your like-minded wellness seekers.  See you at TetraHealth!

]]> In this educational episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sit down with Dr. Alex Volchonok, a leading biologic dentist, to explore the profound connection between our  oral health and our whole-body wellness. This conversation, and the few times I have now been his patient, has changed the way I think about my own health. And, I believe it may change yours too. We dive into the key differences between traditional dentistry and biologic dentistry, how the mouth can act as an early warning system for inflammation, autoimmune issues, and chronic disease, and why understanding the bacteria in our mouths can help us move from reactive care to true prevention. 👌

Dr. Alex also shares insight into the innovative wellness center he’s opening and how dentistry can play a much bigger role in long-term health than most people even realize. This episode is about empowerment. It’s about learning how to listen to your body, ask better questions, and take a more proactive approach to your health. Dr. Alex brings wisdom, clarity, and a deeply human approach to care that goes far beyond the dentist chair…i.e. He’s exceptional. 🌟


As a special gift to the Everyday Rockstars community, he’s offering a free consultation to anyone who calls and mentions “Everyday Rockstars” or “Rockstars.” See what I mean? 🤩


If you’re curious about biologic dentistry, prevention-based healthcare, or how small daily choices can have a big impact on your future health, this episode is for YOU! Please share your comments below if you like this episode and share it with your like-minded wellness seekers.  See you at TetraHealth!

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18500666 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1552 full false A Conversation With Myself: Lessons From a Year of Growth (Mistakes, Celebrations, Wins, Wise Words, Mentors, Mentees, Coaches, Discipline etc)! A Conversation With Myself: Lessons From a Year of Growth (Mistakes, Celebrations, Wins, Wise Words, Mentors, Mentees, Coaches, Discipline etc)! This year taught me that growth doesn’t come from having it all figured out…it comes from showing up anyway. In this solo episode, I reflect on the lessons, mistakes, and moments that shaped the past year, from building Gilly’s Organics and Everyday Rockstars conversations, community, and personal expansion. This is about becoming, not arriving and learning to trust the process even when it feels messy. And even learning to embrace things when they are messy, knowing with full certainty that there’s always a lesson in there and I’ve grown so much from some humbling lessons the past year. 


I’m so grateful you’re here!  I know you’ve had a full year as well, as many of you have shared with me.  I’m so grateful for that!  Please continue to do so at gilly@everyday-rockstars.com. I hope you enjoyed this share and I wish you the most amazing, happy, healthy, successful (your definition), peaceful and loving new year ahead! 


Xoxo, Gilly

]]> This year taught me that growth doesn’t come from having it all figured out…it comes from showing up anyway. In this solo episode, I reflect on the lessons, mistakes, and moments that shaped the past year, from building Gilly’s Organics and Everyday Rockstars conversations, community, and personal expansion. This is about becoming, not arriving and learning to trust the process even when it feels messy. And even learning to embrace things when they are messy, knowing with full certainty that there’s always a lesson in there and I’ve grown so much from some humbling lessons the past year. 


I’m so grateful you’re here!  I know you’ve had a full year as well, as many of you have shared with me.  I’m so grateful for that!  Please continue to do so at gilly@everyday-rockstars.com. I hope you enjoyed this share and I wish you the most amazing, happy, healthy, successful (your definition), peaceful and loving new year ahead! 


Xoxo, Gilly

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18434976 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1716 full false Making It SAFE to Rise: Tracy Litt On Expansion, Embodiment & The Choice To Become Your Next-Level Self⚡️ Making It SAFE to Rise: Tracy Litt On Expansion, Embodiment & The Choice To Become Your Next-Level Self⚡️ What if the reason you can’t access your next level in business, love, money, or life has nothing to do with effort… and everything to do with safety?

In this powerful and grounding conversation, I sit down with transformational teacher and founder of The School of Becoming, Tracy Litt, to explore the nervous system as the true command center of your life. Because here’s the truth most of us were never taught: you cannot choose your highest self if your body doesn’t feel safe.
Tracy breaks down how our nervous system is constantly scanning for safety or threat “safe or unsafe safe or unsafe”and how the moments we feel stuck, reactive, overwhelmed, or small are simply signals asking for safety, not judgment. Through her signature Choice Method, Tracy teaches how to shift out of fear-based patterns and into conscious choice using what she calls your Non-Judgmental Observer (NJO), the part of you that can lovingly witness, soften, and create safety in real time.


In this episode, we talk about her course that I’m in now where we learn:
   •   Why success, growth, and confidence are impossible without nervous system safety.
   •   How to identify the subtle patterns that pull you out of alignment.
   •   What it actually means to “make it safe” in your body.
   •   How to choose from your highest self - your “SHE” - instead of from fear!
   •   Tracy’s upcoming program Becoming and the work inside The School of Becoming.
   •   We do live breath work and real-time embodiment practices you can feel as you listen!

This is a must-listen for all women! This is not just for entrepreneurs who feel dysregulated, overextended, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from her next evolution. Safety is a skill. Choice is a muscle. 💪And this conversation might be the unlock you didn’t know you were missing.


If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel like something’s off… this episode will land exactly where it’s meant to. Thank you, Tracy for being in my world, being a rockstar 🤩change-maker for women in the world and for just being you, Queen. 👸🏻

Much love! Gilly

]]> What if the reason you can’t access your next level in business, love, money, or life has nothing to do with effort… and everything to do with safety?

In this powerful and grounding conversation, I sit down with transformational teacher and founder of The School of Becoming, Tracy Litt, to explore the nervous system as the true command center of your life. Because here’s the truth most of us were never taught: you cannot choose your highest self if your body doesn’t feel safe.
Tracy breaks down how our nervous system is constantly scanning for safety or threat “safe or unsafe safe or unsafe”and how the moments we feel stuck, reactive, overwhelmed, or small are simply signals asking for safety, not judgment. Through her signature Choice Method, Tracy teaches how to shift out of fear-based patterns and into conscious choice using what she calls your Non-Judgmental Observer (NJO), the part of you that can lovingly witness, soften, and create safety in real time.


In this episode, we talk about her course that I’m in now where we learn:
   •   Why success, growth, and confidence are impossible without nervous system safety.
   •   How to identify the subtle patterns that pull you out of alignment.
   •   What it actually means to “make it safe” in your body.
   •   How to choose from your highest self - your “SHE” - instead of from fear!
   •   Tracy’s upcoming program Becoming and the work inside The School of Becoming.
   •   We do live breath work and real-time embodiment practices you can feel as you listen!

This is a must-listen for all women! This is not just for entrepreneurs who feel dysregulated, overextended, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from her next evolution. Safety is a skill. Choice is a muscle. 💪And this conversation might be the unlock you didn’t know you were missing.


If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel like something’s off… this episode will land exactly where it’s meant to. Thank you, Tracy for being in my world, being a rockstar 🤩change-maker for women in the world and for just being you, Queen. 👸🏻

Much love! Gilly

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18425429 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2541 full false Writing Emails That Sell, Saying “Tough Titties” to the Rules & Building Success Your Way: A Fun, No-Filter Chat with Laura Belgray 🤩 Writing Emails That Sell, Saying “Tough Titties” to the Rules & Building Success Your Way: A Fun, No-Filter Chat with Laura Belgray 🤩 Mild Explicit Content‼️
Some language and irreverent humor. Hilarious, honest, and maybe not for kids this time.  Not apologizing, just a heads up.

This week on Everyday Rockstars, I’m joined by Laura Belgray, best-selling author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst, a professional copywriter, and founder of Talking Shrimp.

We talk a bit about the stories behind Tough Titties, which is a snort your coffee, wickedly funny, IDGAF, did she just say that?, relatable book about growing up, messing up, and figuring life out without pretending to have it all together. Laura goooooes there and that makes her all that much more lovable.
You’ll laugh, share it with your friends from your city days in the late 90’s, and if you’re me, stalk her DM’s to make her laugh back.  What? It worked!
Laura teaches people to write emails that “actually” work (IYKYK) through her wildly popular courses like Inbox Hero, emails that sound (and ARE) human, get opened, and sell without feeling salesy.
She taught me how to write my emails like I’m writing my bestie. Well, minus some stuff just for the BF.
We touch on her upcoming in-person writing event in March 2026 which I know will be worth it.
This episode is fun, unfiltered, and full of permission to be yourself…expletives included.
Go get Tough Titties!  I promise you will love it- Laura, thank you for being real, vulnerable and perky!😉🤩

]]> Mild Explicit Content‼️
Some language and irreverent humor. Hilarious, honest, and maybe not for kids this time.  Not apologizing, just a heads up.

This week on Everyday Rockstars, I’m joined by Laura Belgray, best-selling author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst, a professional copywriter, and founder of Talking Shrimp.

We talk a bit about the stories behind Tough Titties, which is a snort your coffee, wickedly funny, IDGAF, did she just say that?, relatable book about growing up, messing up, and figuring life out without pretending to have it all together. Laura goooooes there and that makes her all that much more lovable.
You’ll laugh, share it with your friends from your city days in the late 90’s, and if you’re me, stalk her DM’s to make her laugh back.  What? It worked!
Laura teaches people to write emails that “actually” work (IYKYK) through her wildly popular courses like Inbox Hero, emails that sound (and ARE) human, get opened, and sell without feeling salesy.
She taught me how to write my emails like I’m writing my bestie. Well, minus some stuff just for the BF.
We touch on her upcoming in-person writing event in March 2026 which I know will be worth it.
This episode is fun, unfiltered, and full of permission to be yourself…expletives included.
Go get Tough Titties!  I promise you will love it- Laura, thank you for being real, vulnerable and perky!😉🤩

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18354727 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1881 full false ✨ Creating Calm & Coming Home to Yourself: An Expansive Conversation That Flowed, With Yogi Sarah Platt-Finger🤩 ✨ Creating Calm & Coming Home to Yourself: An Expansive Conversation That Flowed, With Yogi Sarah Platt-Finger🤩 Friends, I truly felt elevated by this conversation with Sarah Platt-Finger.  Speaking with her felt like talking to an old friend, and I only met her once. Sarah is a beloved yoga teacher, retreat leader, and Deepak Chopra’s co-author of Living In The Light: Yoga For Self-Realization. In this conversation that I didn’t want to end, Sarah shares her personal journey of going from a high-energy gymnast 🤸in her childhood with a buzzing nervous system to a grounded guide, and how discovering yoga transformed each layer of her life.
We talk about living abroad (and returning home), building ISHTA Yoga with her life partner Alan Finger, writing her book, and the practices that help her stay both steady and expansive. You’ll even get to breathe with us as we drop into a little pranayama. 🧘

It’s a conversation that’s full of warmth and wisdom. If you’re seeking a little nourishment for your soul and a gentle invitation back to yourself, this episode is for you and will stay with you long after it ends. 
Please follow along at @sarahplattfinger on Instagram and sarahplattfinger.com Enjoy and Namaste. 🙏

]]> Friends, I truly felt elevated by this conversation with Sarah Platt-Finger.  Speaking with her felt like talking to an old friend, and I only met her once. Sarah is a beloved yoga teacher, retreat leader, and Deepak Chopra’s co-author of Living In The Light: Yoga For Self-Realization. In this conversation that I didn’t want to end, Sarah shares her personal journey of going from a high-energy gymnast 🤸in her childhood with a buzzing nervous system to a grounded guide, and how discovering yoga transformed each layer of her life.
We talk about living abroad (and returning home), building ISHTA Yoga with her life partner Alan Finger, writing her book, and the practices that help her stay both steady and expansive. You’ll even get to breathe with us as we drop into a little pranayama. 🧘

It’s a conversation that’s full of warmth and wisdom. If you’re seeking a little nourishment for your soul and a gentle invitation back to yourself, this episode is for you and will stay with you long after it ends. 
Please follow along at @sarahplattfinger on Instagram and sarahplattfinger.com Enjoy and Namaste. 🙏

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18286002 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2454 full false Open The Yellow Doors! The Secrets to Living Abundantly Ever After & Manifesting Magic With Cathy Heller🤩 Open The Yellow Doors! The Secrets to Living Abundantly Ever After & Manifesting Magic With Cathy Heller🤩 What a gift to sit down and have a heart-to-heart with the radiant, one-of-a-kind Cathy Heller. 😍 Cathy’s a uniquely activating business coach (like no one I’ve ever met), a soulful teacher, storyteller, songwriter, author, mentor, and true light in this world!

She helps people align with their purpose, uncover their gifts, and live a life of true abundance and authenticity-through her book, her podcast and her even her posts which energetically land right into your heart, as they did mine!

I’ve always been the one who finds the silver lining - friends often say it’s my superpower.  But over the past couple of years, I felt my focus needed a little tweak. Enter Cathy. Her  book, courses, morning meditations (which are part of the course) have become a daily ritual for me, continually reminding me that what I focus on grows.  

We ALL want more joy and meaning, and she’s on a mission to help as many souls as possible find that alignment and bring their light to the world. This, is who she is, and I’m so happy she embodies her mission in all the ways she does.  I get to experience it firsthand and it’s breathed fresh life back into my business and brought that positivity and light back to front and center. 💫

She’s not only a brilliant business mentor, she’s a wise Kabbalah teacher. Her courses blend mysticism with grounded, practical business strategy, creating a space where women of all ages, business levels, ethnicities and parts of this planet, support each other, hold one another accountable, and grow together. Amazing!  I’m thrilled that I get to work with Cathy, but also so many other fabulous business owners in her electric community! 🔥

In this episode, we talk about manifestation, gratitude, and synchronicities- what Cathy calls “yellow doors,” those divine winks from the universe that show up when you’re in alignment. She’s a true activator, and ever since connecting with her, I’ve been noticing MY yellow doors again- literally everywhere.💛

We talk about her inspiring book Abundant Ever After which I read/listened to twice! The paperback version comes out on 11.11. of course it does ⚡️

💫Get your copy of Abundant Ever After (paperback)  https://a.co/d/cjTCOe0

✨ Explore Cathy’s courses here: (Business Mastery) https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/puybHQmw/f7x8HGSR3XonQugd

✨One on one coaching with Cathy

https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/9Mm4f9NI/f7x8HGSR3XonQugd

✨ Follow Cathy on Instagram: @cathy.heller

💫 Thanks for tuning in (literally and figuratively), follow along, share with a friend, ask me questions, and ENJOY! 
Gratefully,
Gilly 

(@everydayrockstars on Instagram)

]]> What a gift to sit down and have a heart-to-heart with the radiant, one-of-a-kind Cathy Heller. 😍 Cathy’s a uniquely activating business coach (like no one I’ve ever met), a soulful teacher, storyteller, songwriter, author, mentor, and true light in this world!

She helps people align with their purpose, uncover their gifts, and live a life of true abundance and authenticity-through her book, her podcast and her even her posts which energetically land right into your heart, as they did mine!

I’ve always been the one who finds the silver lining - friends often say it’s my superpower.  But over the past couple of years, I felt my focus needed a little tweak. Enter Cathy. Her  book, courses, morning meditations (which are part of the course) have become a daily ritual for me, continually reminding me that what I focus on grows.  

We ALL want more joy and meaning, and she’s on a mission to help as many souls as possible find that alignment and bring their light to the world. This, is who she is, and I’m so happy she embodies her mission in all the ways she does.  I get to experience it firsthand and it’s breathed fresh life back into my business and brought that positivity and light back to front and center. 💫

She’s not only a brilliant business mentor, she’s a wise Kabbalah teacher. Her courses blend mysticism with grounded, practical business strategy, creating a space where women of all ages, business levels, ethnicities and parts of this planet, support each other, hold one another accountable, and grow together. Amazing!  I’m thrilled that I get to work with Cathy, but also so many other fabulous business owners in her electric community! 🔥

In this episode, we talk about manifestation, gratitude, and synchronicities- what Cathy calls “yellow doors,” those divine winks from the universe that show up when you’re in alignment. She’s a true activator, and ever since connecting with her, I’ve been noticing MY yellow doors again- literally everywhere.💛

We talk about her inspiring book Abundant Ever After which I read/listened to twice! The paperback version comes out on 11.11. of course it does ⚡️

💫Get your copy of Abundant Ever After (paperback)  https://a.co/d/cjTCOe0

✨ Explore Cathy’s courses here: (Business Mastery) https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/puybHQmw/f7x8HGSR3XonQugd

✨One on one coaching with Cathy

https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/9Mm4f9NI/f7x8HGSR3XonQugd

✨ Follow Cathy on Instagram: @cathy.heller

💫 Thanks for tuning in (literally and figuratively), follow along, share with a friend, ask me questions, and ENJOY! 
Gratefully,
Gilly 

(@everydayrockstars on Instagram)

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18124768 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1774 full false Funnels, Freedom, and Family: How Podcast Pro Kylee Chandler Is Changing The Game For Entrepreneurs While Living Her Dream Life! Funnels, Freedom, and Family: How Podcast Pro Kylee Chandler Is Changing The Game For Entrepreneurs While Living Her Dream Life! In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sat down with the brilliant, warm, beautiful, down-to-earth Kylee Chandler, a podcasting powerhouse who went from working with some of the biggest names in the industry (Amy Porterfield and Cathy Heller 🤩🤩), to building her own thriving podcast hub. Kylee now teaches entrepreneurs how to grow and monetize their podcasts using smart funnels, authentic storytelling, and creative strategy.  She breaks it down for you in this conversation and shares some really cool success stories. 

But her success story isn’t just in the business growth and the success of her clients. Kylee and her husband are raising their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter on the road, living a nature-driven life full of adventure, connection, and intention. From mountain biking and homeschooling dreams to running a business from the open road, Kylee is redefining what freedom looks like…and my goodness it’s inspiring!

Stay tuned until the end when she shares the song that moves her most and the one she sings to her daughter. 🥹😍 
This conversation is educational, heartfelt and guaranteed to make you fall in love with this authentic, inspirational rockstar! Thank you for listening. You are all rockstars in my eyes. 🤩

For more info on how to work with Kylee, check out https://www.podcastmarketinghub.com/

]]> In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sat down with the brilliant, warm, beautiful, down-to-earth Kylee Chandler, a podcasting powerhouse who went from working with some of the biggest names in the industry (Amy Porterfield and Cathy Heller 🤩🤩), to building her own thriving podcast hub. Kylee now teaches entrepreneurs how to grow and monetize their podcasts using smart funnels, authentic storytelling, and creative strategy.  She breaks it down for you in this conversation and shares some really cool success stories. 

But her success story isn’t just in the business growth and the success of her clients. Kylee and her husband are raising their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter on the road, living a nature-driven life full of adventure, connection, and intention. From mountain biking and homeschooling dreams to running a business from the open road, Kylee is redefining what freedom looks like…and my goodness it’s inspiring!

Stay tuned until the end when she shares the song that moves her most and the one she sings to her daughter. 🥹😍 
This conversation is educational, heartfelt and guaranteed to make you fall in love with this authentic, inspirational rockstar! Thank you for listening. You are all rockstars in my eyes. 🤩

For more info on how to work with Kylee, check out https://www.podcastmarketinghub.com/

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-18063648 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1832 full false Millennial Menopause: The Book You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Totally Do) and How Lauren Tetenbaum Is Changing The Conversation, Offering Solutions And Making Us Feel Seen (And Laugh Too)! Millennial Menopause: The Book You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Totally Do) and How Lauren Tetenbaum Is Changing The Conversation, Offering Solutions And Making Us Feel Seen (And Laugh Too)! In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sit down with the amazing Lauren Tetenbaum, aka “The CounseLaur,” an attorney turned psychotherapist, women’s rights advocate, and author of the wildly smart, well-researched, so funny, and refreshingly relatable new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period. 👏👏

Lauren’s book is so comprehensive! It’s a must-read for all women (and the men who love them) that blends medical insight with pop-culture nostalgia, from the Spice Girls to Saved by the Bell and Britney Spears, making it as entertaining as it is empowering. Trust me, I had trouble putting it down!  We talk about how  she felt a calling that turned into an, that turned into a book!  Major love given to The @JudyBlume - hi Judy! 🤩

We dive into A LOT:
-How Lauren helps women navigate fertility, perimenopause, and every stage in between in her office.  Yet, how she and so many others were unprepared for the peri/menopause conversation. 
-The inequities women of color face in menopause symptoms and care, and ways we can change that.
-The truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and why it’s safer and more effective than many realize.
Why they called her “Condom Girl” in law school! Got your attention? 😉
-Why humor and honesty might be the most powerful tools we have in reclaiming this challenging time and conversation.

This episode is real, raw, and FUN - a reminder that menopause isn’t a moment to fear…it’s time to understand, embrace, and even laugh about. Just like every stage in life, you must go through it.  You may as well go through it armed with tons of resources, a sense of humor, and maybe even some appreciation.  Thats how I walked away from reading it….and I’m totally in it.  What do you think?  Have you read the book?  Would love to hear and I’m sure Lauren would love to as well.  Thank you for your dedication to helping women, Lauren. You are a true rockstar! 💪💖🤩

]]> In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, I sit down with the amazing Lauren Tetenbaum, aka “The CounseLaur,” an attorney turned psychotherapist, women’s rights advocate, and author of the wildly smart, well-researched, so funny, and refreshingly relatable new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period. 👏👏

Lauren’s book is so comprehensive! It’s a must-read for all women (and the men who love them) that blends medical insight with pop-culture nostalgia, from the Spice Girls to Saved by the Bell and Britney Spears, making it as entertaining as it is empowering. Trust me, I had trouble putting it down!  We talk about how  she felt a calling that turned into an, that turned into a book!  Major love given to The @JudyBlume - hi Judy! 🤩

We dive into A LOT:
-How Lauren helps women navigate fertility, perimenopause, and every stage in between in her office.  Yet, how she and so many others were unprepared for the peri/menopause conversation. 
-The inequities women of color face in menopause symptoms and care, and ways we can change that.
-The truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and why it’s safer and more effective than many realize.
Why they called her “Condom Girl” in law school! Got your attention? 😉
-Why humor and honesty might be the most powerful tools we have in reclaiming this challenging time and conversation.

This episode is real, raw, and FUN - a reminder that menopause isn’t a moment to fear…it’s time to understand, embrace, and even laugh about. Just like every stage in life, you must go through it.  You may as well go through it armed with tons of resources, a sense of humor, and maybe even some appreciation.  Thats how I walked away from reading it….and I’m totally in it.  What do you think?  Have you read the book?  Would love to hear and I’m sure Lauren would love to as well.  Thank you for your dedication to helping women, Lauren. You are a true rockstar! 💪💖🤩

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17978384 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1296 1 10 full false Born to Sing: How Isabella D’Amore Alt (Our Youngest Rockstar) is Paving Her Way In Music🎤 Born to Sing: How Isabella D’Amore Alt (Our Youngest Rockstar) is Paving Her Way In Music🎤 ✋Stop what you’re doing and have a listen to today’s actual rockstar!🤩
At just 10 years old, Isabella D’Amore Alt is already blowing us away with her soulful, breathtaking voice! The daughter of the iconic entrepreneur Pizza Girl/Caroline D’Amore💕, who joined us on Everyday Rockstars last year for her fearless advocacy and leadership in speaking out against hate, and punk-rock frontman Bobby Alt, Isabella has music and courage in her blood…and she appreciates it!


But, this young star is carving out her OWN spotlight…💫
Her soulful takes on songs like John Lennon’s Imagine, Teddy Swims’ Lose Control, and Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things have literally stopped us in our tracks (and millions of others on TikTok and Instagram too). 

I’m super grateful Isabella joined us for her very first podcast.😍🙌 Her journey is blossoming SO beautifully, and what an absolute joy it is to witness! Could she be any cuter, too?! I love how focused she is and how she shows up for herself and her craft.  I think it’s worth noting that we had some tech issues with zoom and sound and had to do this video over multiple times and on different platforms until we got the sound right.  What struck me most, aside from the unforgettable, ethereal voice on this child and her sweetness, was how patient and totally cool Isabella remained.  An extra superstar, in my opinion!👏👏

Isabella, we are cheering you on girl, waiting for your album drop, and can’t wait to come see you in concert!  Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, rockstar! 
If you loved this episode, please drop a comment, share it with a friend, or send @isabelladamorealt some love. We’d both love to hear from you! 💖
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]]> ✋Stop what you’re doing and have a listen to today’s actual rockstar!🤩
At just 10 years old, Isabella D’Amore Alt is already blowing us away with her soulful, breathtaking voice! The daughter of the iconic entrepreneur Pizza Girl/Caroline D’Amore💕, who joined us on Everyday Rockstars last year for her fearless advocacy and leadership in speaking out against hate, and punk-rock frontman Bobby Alt, Isabella has music and courage in her blood…and she appreciates it!


But, this young star is carving out her OWN spotlight…💫
Her soulful takes on songs like John Lennon’s Imagine, Teddy Swims’ Lose Control, and Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things have literally stopped us in our tracks (and millions of others on TikTok and Instagram too). 

I’m super grateful Isabella joined us for her very first podcast.😍🙌 Her journey is blossoming SO beautifully, and what an absolute joy it is to witness! Could she be any cuter, too?! I love how focused she is and how she shows up for herself and her craft.  I think it’s worth noting that we had some tech issues with zoom and sound and had to do this video over multiple times and on different platforms until we got the sound right.  What struck me most, aside from the unforgettable, ethereal voice on this child and her sweetness, was how patient and totally cool Isabella remained.  An extra superstar, in my opinion!👏👏

Isabella, we are cheering you on girl, waiting for your album drop, and can’t wait to come see you in concert!  Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world, rockstar! 
If you loved this episode, please drop a comment, share it with a friend, or send @isabelladamorealt some love. We’d both love to hear from you! 💖
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#everydayrockstars #isabelladamorealt #singer #songwriter #risingstar #youngmusician #onetowatch #firstpodcast #tenyearsold #voiceofanangel #youngestrockstar #inspired #alwayssinging #whatkeepsyouinrockstarmode?

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17809828 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 614 1 9 full false The Story of Listening to Your Heart & Trusting The Universe: How Sara Annapolen Went From Fashion Designer to Artist & Her 2.0 Life The Story of Listening to Your Heart & Trusting The Universe: How Sara Annapolen Went From Fashion Designer to Artist & Her 2.0 Life What a JOY it was to sit down with Sara Joy Annapolen, the creative heart behind Shop Sara Joy. Sara’s had a lifelong love affair with color and fashion, one that began her career at DressBarn, where she spent years building relationships and loving her work. When the tides shifted after many great years and was let go, she poured that same passion and kindness into launching her own vibrant resort wear line (that went on to land in Bloomingdale’s)😵

Life was amazing as a fashion designer…but also became increasingly stressful.  There was a constant need to create and innovate and it took a toll on her. 

She had a pivotal moment when the world went dark. After October 7th, Sara felt a pull toward creating art that truly fed her soul, painting soulful Judaica and breathtaking murals, some stretching over 25 feet wide. She’s a master manifester who believes, with her whole heart, that the universe has her back (nod to Gabby Bernstein). By trusting her path, protecting her mental health, making the brave choice to let go of alcohol, and embracing her “Sara 2.0” chapter, her happiness and energy have soared! 🚀

We may have started out as acquaintances with mutual friends, but we left this conversation as friends. And, I know you’ll feel the same pull toward her warmth, wisdom, and energy. This is a beautiful episode about creativity, reinvention, and the magic that happens when you follow your heart without apology. 
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]]> What a JOY it was to sit down with Sara Joy Annapolen, the creative heart behind Shop Sara Joy. Sara’s had a lifelong love affair with color and fashion, one that began her career at DressBarn, where she spent years building relationships and loving her work. When the tides shifted after many great years and was let go, she poured that same passion and kindness into launching her own vibrant resort wear line (that went on to land in Bloomingdale’s)😵

Life was amazing as a fashion designer…but also became increasingly stressful.  There was a constant need to create and innovate and it took a toll on her. 

She had a pivotal moment when the world went dark. After October 7th, Sara felt a pull toward creating art that truly fed her soul, painting soulful Judaica and breathtaking murals, some stretching over 25 feet wide. She’s a master manifester who believes, with her whole heart, that the universe has her back (nod to Gabby Bernstein). By trusting her path, protecting her mental health, making the brave choice to let go of alcohol, and embracing her “Sara 2.0” chapter, her happiness and energy have soared! 🚀

We may have started out as acquaintances with mutual friends, but we left this conversation as friends. And, I know you’ll feel the same pull toward her warmth, wisdom, and energy. This is a beautiful episode about creativity, reinvention, and the magic that happens when you follow your heart without apology. 
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]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17797466 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1403 1 8 full false How it all Began: Gilly Tells the Story of How She Started Everyday Rockstars How it all Began: Gilly Tells the Story of How She Started Everyday Rockstars Hey, Everyday Rockstars! This is our first episode where it’s just audio. I decided to tell you the short story of how I began this podcast. I hope you’ve been enjoying the show! If you have, please leave it a review on Apple and follow along at @everydayrockstars on Instagram and Facebook. And, if you’re interested in starting your own podcast, please email me gilly@gillysorganics.com. I have a truly amazing resource to share with you. Have a super day, rockstar! 🤩

]]> Hey, Everyday Rockstars! This is our first episode where it’s just audio. I decided to tell you the short story of how I began this podcast. I hope you’ve been enjoying the show! If you have, please leave it a review on Apple and follow along at @everydayrockstars on Instagram and Facebook. And, if you’re interested in starting your own podcast, please email me gilly@gillysorganics.com. I have a truly amazing resource to share with you. Have a super day, rockstar! 🤩

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17792260 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 648 1 7 trailer false Wellness Pioneer: Nikki Ostrower On Nao Wellness, Lice Mamas, Recovery + Entrepreneurship Wellness Pioneer: Nikki Ostrower On Nao Wellness, Lice Mamas, Recovery + Entrepreneurship If you don’t know Nikki Ostrower yet, you’re in for such a treat. She’s the ultimate wellness guru - seriously, a total rock star in the world of health, healing, and well-being (and one exceptional human)! 
Founder of NAO Wellness and Lice Mamas, Nikki is a powerhouse entrepreneur, a leader and mentor for so many, particularly those in recovery or dealing with an ED, an outstanding nutritionist and corporate speaker. Oh, and her ear seed kits? Obsessed. Have you tried them yet? Curious? Then please check out our interview to learn about Nikki’s journey and see how this rockstar is changing the game! 💫 🤩

#WellnessQueen #leanonyourtribe #candoattitude #community #NAOWellness #LiceMamas #Healingcommunity #corporatewellness #everydayrockstar #nikkiostrower

]]> If you don’t know Nikki Ostrower yet, you’re in for such a treat. She’s the ultimate wellness guru - seriously, a total rock star in the world of health, healing, and well-being (and one exceptional human)! 
Founder of NAO Wellness and Lice Mamas, Nikki is a powerhouse entrepreneur, a leader and mentor for so many, particularly those in recovery or dealing with an ED, an outstanding nutritionist and corporate speaker. Oh, and her ear seed kits? Obsessed. Have you tried them yet? Curious? Then please check out our interview to learn about Nikki’s journey and see how this rockstar is changing the game! 💫 🤩

#WellnessQueen #leanonyourtribe #candoattitude #community #NAOWellness #LiceMamas #Healingcommunity #corporatewellness #everydayrockstar #nikkiostrower

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17614691 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 681 1 6 full false When We Know Better, We Do Better: Demetra Ganias, Host Of MOMCAST, Journalist, Media Coach, Inspiration! When We Know Better, We Do Better: Demetra Ganias, Host Of MOMCAST, Journalist, Media Coach, Inspiration! That’s the heart of MOMCAST, a podcast that helps moms feel seen, supported, and informed. Hosted by journalist, public speaking coach/media trainer and rockstar mom of three, Demetra Ganias, MOMCAST brings together experts, business owners and thought leaders to give fellow moms the best of the best parenting advice. 
Demetra’s pre-mom life background in fast-paced news production honed her ability to distill key insights quickly, making her not only an incredibly organized mom but also an exceptional interviewer. She asks all the right questions, creating a space where real moms/experts share their invaluable wisdom. She’s also really warm, fun and accessible, making her show truly stand out. 😍

Powered by The Local Moms Network, MOMCAST is your go-to resource for expert advice, real talk, and the encouragement we all seek. I’m so grateful for this platform and for Demetra who shared my journey with Gilly’s Organics on MOMCAST. Tune in every Tuesday for insights that help us show up strong, inside and out! 💪 Stay to the end to find out how Demetra stays in rockstar mode. This way of thinking is so beautiful and empowering! Thank you, Demetra for sharing with us here and every week on MOMCAST. You are exceptional 🤩🤩🤩

#MomCast #TheLocalMomsNetwork #MomLife #ParentingPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #WhenWeKnowBetterWeDoBetter

]]> That’s the heart of MOMCAST, a podcast that helps moms feel seen, supported, and informed. Hosted by journalist, public speaking coach/media trainer and rockstar mom of three, Demetra Ganias, MOMCAST brings together experts, business owners and thought leaders to give fellow moms the best of the best parenting advice. 
Demetra’s pre-mom life background in fast-paced news production honed her ability to distill key insights quickly, making her not only an incredibly organized mom but also an exceptional interviewer. She asks all the right questions, creating a space where real moms/experts share their invaluable wisdom. She’s also really warm, fun and accessible, making her show truly stand out. 😍

Powered by The Local Moms Network, MOMCAST is your go-to resource for expert advice, real talk, and the encouragement we all seek. I’m so grateful for this platform and for Demetra who shared my journey with Gilly’s Organics on MOMCAST. Tune in every Tuesday for insights that help us show up strong, inside and out! 💪 Stay to the end to find out how Demetra stays in rockstar mode. This way of thinking is so beautiful and empowering! Thank you, Demetra for sharing with us here and every week on MOMCAST. You are exceptional 🤩🤩🤩

#MomCast #TheLocalMomsNetwork #MomLife #ParentingPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #WhenWeKnowBetterWeDoBetter

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17614684 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 785 1 5 full false Rethink The Way You Think: Simmy Kustanowitz Offers Creative Genius Through Clock Tower Innovation Rethink The Way You Think: Simmy Kustanowitz Offers Creative Genius Through Clock Tower Innovation I had the most inspiring chat with the brilliant and undeniably funny, Simmy Kustanowitz 🎬✨ Hollywood TV producer, creative genius, business brainstormer, dream liver, and overall great guy.


Ever since this interview I can’t help but picture young Simmy at Universal Studios (gotta listen till the end) and think of the term “childlike wonder” and smile. My goal is to channel this type of calm, visionary energy and awe to all the things I get to work on, and I believe you will too once you meet him. Please check out our talk and follow along on his journey. I know you will be glad you did! Thank you, rockstar for your wit, wisdom and sheer magic. Wishing you and your clients continued success beyond your wildest imagination. ✨🤩✨

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]]> I had the most inspiring chat with the brilliant and undeniably funny, Simmy Kustanowitz 🎬✨ Hollywood TV producer, creative genius, business brainstormer, dream liver, and overall great guy.


Ever since this interview I can’t help but picture young Simmy at Universal Studios (gotta listen till the end) and think of the term “childlike wonder” and smile. My goal is to channel this type of calm, visionary energy and awe to all the things I get to work on, and I believe you will too once you meet him. Please check out our talk and follow along on his journey. I know you will be glad you did! Thank you, rockstar for your wit, wisdom and sheer magic. Wishing you and your clients continued success beyond your wildest imagination. ✨🤩✨

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]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17576137 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 742 1 4 full false Raise Your Glass: Mara Smith on the Cleanest Tequila & Building a Brand with Curiosity, Grit and Excellence Raise Your Glass: Mara Smith on the Cleanest Tequila & Building a Brand with Curiosity, Grit and Excellence Mara Smith is the brilliant force behind Inspiro Tequila - a clean, super delicious tequila that’s as intentional and vibrant as she is. Her pivot from the legal and corporate strategy world (and motherhood with very tough bosses and zero raises!😜) to entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. She didn’t just return to the workforce—she reinvented herself, diving into the world of tequila with the curiosity, drive, and excellence that define her!


From raising capital to raising kids, building a brand to building community—especially among fellow female founders, Mara does it all with calm, grace, and a really great sense of humor!

It was such an honor to have her on the show. Total rock star status. I’d really love to sip Inspiro, sing Sting, and do karaoke with her someday. 
(Watch till the end for that reference!)

#EverydayRockstars #InspiroTequila #MaraSmith #WomenWhoInspire #FounderSpotlight #CleanTequila #PodcastGuestLove #ReinventYourself #Research #pivot

]]> Mara Smith is the brilliant force behind Inspiro Tequila - a clean, super delicious tequila that’s as intentional and vibrant as she is. Her pivot from the legal and corporate strategy world (and motherhood with very tough bosses and zero raises!😜) to entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. She didn’t just return to the workforce—she reinvented herself, diving into the world of tequila with the curiosity, drive, and excellence that define her!


From raising capital to raising kids, building a brand to building community—especially among fellow female founders, Mara does it all with calm, grace, and a really great sense of humor!

It was such an honor to have her on the show. Total rock star status. I’d really love to sip Inspiro, sing Sting, and do karaoke with her someday. 
(Watch till the end for that reference!)

#EverydayRockstars #InspiroTequila #MaraSmith #WomenWhoInspire #FounderSpotlight #CleanTequila #PodcastGuestLove #ReinventYourself #Research #pivot

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17576061 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 899 1 3 full false The Heart & Soul Behind Motette: Samantha Gold on Bamboo Baby PJ’s and Brand Building on a Budget The Heart & Soul Behind Motette: Samantha Gold on Bamboo Baby PJ’s and Brand Building on a Budget 🚀 From tech and consulting to the dreamiest bamboo pajamas, meet Samantha Gold, the rockstar founder behind @ShopMotette, a luxe sleepwear brand for babies, toddlers, and soon… parents too. ✨

With warmth, vision, and some serious business savvy, Sam has built a beloved U.S.-based brand all the way from Australia, while raising two little cuties and leading a powerhouse team of VAs along the way. 💪

She’s landed in top boutiques, earned buzz-worthy press, and most importantly, created a fabulous community of moms around quality, comfort, and care. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned to help fellow product-based founders grow with purpose, heart, and strategy. 🙌👌

🎧 Tune in to hear her journey, tag a fellow mompreneur, and check out @ShopMotette for the softest, most timeless jammies you’ll ever meet. For real.
Thank you, Sam for sharing your magic with us! 🤩

*This episode was sponsored by fellow 🤩 @simmykustanowitz Founder of www.clocktowerinnovation.com - Rethink the Way You Think. 

#EverydayRockstars #SamanthaGold #ShopMotette #WomenInBusiness #FounderStory #LuxuryBabywear #SustainableStyle #HeartLedBusiness #ScalingSmart #motherhood #stylishbabies #elegantjammies #businessconsulting

]]> 🚀 From tech and consulting to the dreamiest bamboo pajamas, meet Samantha Gold, the rockstar founder behind @ShopMotette, a luxe sleepwear brand for babies, toddlers, and soon… parents too. ✨

With warmth, vision, and some serious business savvy, Sam has built a beloved U.S.-based brand all the way from Australia, while raising two little cuties and leading a powerhouse team of VAs along the way. 💪

She’s landed in top boutiques, earned buzz-worthy press, and most importantly, created a fabulous community of moms around quality, comfort, and care. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned to help fellow product-based founders grow with purpose, heart, and strategy. 🙌👌

🎧 Tune in to hear her journey, tag a fellow mompreneur, and check out @ShopMotette for the softest, most timeless jammies you’ll ever meet. For real.
Thank you, Sam for sharing your magic with us! 🤩

*This episode was sponsored by fellow 🤩 @simmykustanowitz Founder of www.clocktowerinnovation.com - Rethink the Way You Think. 

#EverydayRockstars #SamanthaGold #ShopMotette #WomenInBusiness #FounderStory #LuxuryBabywear #SustainableStyle #HeartLedBusiness #ScalingSmart #motherhood #stylishbabies #elegantjammies #businessconsulting

]]> Gillian Stollwerk Garrett Buzzsprout-17576022 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 689 1 2 full false We’re Unstoppable: Shelley Zalis on Leading with Passion & Purpose We’re Unstoppable: Shelley Zalis on Leading with Passion & Purpose In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, Gilly sits down with powerhouse Shelley Zalis, founder of The Female Quotient and a true force in the movement for gender equality. What began as a moment- a gathering of women supporting each other at industry events - became a global movement, reshaping how Fortune 500 companies think about leadership, equity, and inclusion.


Shelley shares the origin story of The Female Quotient, how she’s helping close the gender and pay gap from the inside out, and why mentorship and sisterhood are at the heart of lasting change. This is a conversation about activating the power within each other, building spaces where everyone belongs, and proving that when passion meets purpose, we are unstoppable!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone just searching for your voice, this episode will leave you fired up, inspired, and ready to rise.

]]> In this episode of Everyday Rockstars, Gilly sits down with powerhouse Shelley Zalis, founder of The Female Quotient and a true force in the movement for gender equality. What began as a moment- a gathering of women supporting each other at industry events - became a global movement, reshaping how Fortune 500 companies think about leadership, equity, and inclusion.


Shelley shares the origin story of The Female Quotient, how she’s helping close the gender and pay gap from the inside out, and why mentorship and sisterhood are at the heart of lasting change. This is a conversation about activating the power within each other, building spaces where everyone belongs, and proving that when passion meets purpose, we are unstoppable!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone just searching for your voice, this episode will leave you fired up, inspired, and ready to rise.

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