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In this week's episode, Amy and Katie talk with wealth management CEO Elana Fine. They discuss Elena’s personal mentors, best financial practices, knowing the basics, and being informed enough to protect yourself.  She also talks about the basics of personal finance  you should know. Interest rates, benefits, 401K, company matching, healthcare savings accounts, taxes, and more. Elana helps us understand the complexities of the stock market as we chat Crypto, NFT, and meme stocks. Listen to this great episode for the 101 on finance, balance, and why “fin”powerment is now self-care. About Elana Fine:Elana Fine is the Chief Executive Officer of VWG Wealth Management. As a member of the executive team, Elana provides leadership and accountability for the overall strategy and operations of the firm. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the firm, designing long term business strategies, leading and motivating employees, developing a high performing management team, and achieving desired financial results. Before joining, Elana served as the Executive Director of University of Maryland’s Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, where she provided strategic vision and leadership for one of the nation’s preeminent university entrepreneurship centers. Elana began her career as a technology consultant with Accenture and subsequently worked in investment banking at Bear Stearns and Revolution Partners. Elana served as an adjunct faculty member at the Smith School of Business and co-host of their podcast, Bootstrapped. She has been listed as a Tech Titan by Washingtonian Magazine, a “Power Women in Tech” by Tech Bisnow, and one of “50 On Fire” by DC Inno. Elana earned a B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland in 1997. She earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business in 2002. Elana lives in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband Sandy and their twins, Ari & Julia. Outside of the office Elana serves on the Board of Directors of the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and local media startup, Podville Media. She also runs local road races and supports the Terps! Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Resources:Pinterst Predicts - FinpowermentELLEVEST@ellevest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Amy and Katie chat with Jenna Longoria, The Period Guru. Jenna is known for helping woman balance their hormones and combat hormonal conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and more. They discuss functional medicine vs. conventional, break down why functional medicine is the best approach for hormone related issues, and the types of testing one should do. Jenna shares with us why diet can be a huge factor and the surprising underlying conditions often missed by doctors that are causing the problems. They also cover the pill vs. IUD and more. Stay till the end to learn about signs and symptoms, plus Jenna’s coaching programs. About Jenna Longoria:Jenna Longoria aka The Period Guru, is a board certified functional nutrition practitioner specializing in women’s hormones. She was listed by The Huffington Post as one of the top 20 new health writers to follow in 2017. Her work has been featured in Mind Body Green, NBC, The Elephant Journal, SXSW and she is the author of The Period Solution: 28-Day Hormone Balancing Guide.Through her virtual private practice, Jenna helps women reclaim their hormones and digestive health with a multidisciplinary approach combining functional medicine, nutrition, and diagnostic lab testing in her results driven Root Cause Program. Jenna is a firm believer that the right diet and lifestyle can put any hormonal condition into remission.Follow @theperiodguru on IG Website: Jennalongoria.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Queen of Thrones Castor Oil PacksLet's Get Checked, Home Thyroid TestBiolight Red Light Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Amy and Katie chat with the incredibly talented Karla Martinez De Salas,  Head of Editorial Content at Vogue Mexico and Latin America. The three address how the fashion industry has evolved and become more inclusive, Karla’s journey to becoming one of the most powerful Latina voices in fashion, and balancing it all taking a page from women leaders she has admired. They also chat popular beauty and well-being trends in Mexico and Latin America, some of which are hopefully on the horizon in the United States. Stay till the end to hear Karla’s current favorite designers and why she loves them.About Karla Martínez de Salas:With a major in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Arizona, Karla Martínez de Salas started her career as an assistant at Vogue U.S., and in 2002 became an Associate Fashion Editor. From 2005 to 2010, she was Fashion Director for T Magazine of The New York Times where she learned not only from the fashion industry, but also from the world of interior design, art and travel.  She later took the Fashion Direction of Interview Magazine where, for a year, she specialized in photography and design to become the Fashion and Accessories Director of W Magazine in 2011.In 2015, Martínez de Salas moved to Mexico City with her family, where she started working as a freelance in Cooperativa Shop, an online store that specializes in ready-made pieces by Latin designers. She also collaborated with Armarium World, a website dedicated to rent Fashionable garments and offer styling services. Martínez de Salas became the Editor-in-Chief for Vogue Mexico and Latin America in June 2016, and since then, has continued with the exclusive editorial line of the title, where her projects have established new alliances in the market. Since she has been in charge of Vogue Mexico and Latin America, she has been interviewed many times by major publications such as El Heraldo Mexico and Business of Fashion NY and Spain, where she has explored her expertise as an opinion leader in the direction of the fashion and luxury industry. She has also appeared in television and radio with recognized TV hosts such as Martha Debayle, Eddy Warman, Eddy Smol and Oscar Madrazo, where she has shared her achievements and projects during her first year at Vogue Mexico and Latin America. She was recently included in the BoF US list of the 500 international fashion leaders and since then, Martínez de Salas has been in charge of the magazine’s management. Vogue Mexico and Latin America was also awarded the best editorial content for Mexico's Fashion Digital Awards. Martínez de Salas is also part of Project Paz, a non-profit organization with headquarters in New York, which has a goal of creating extracurricular activities for low-income children in Ciudad Juarez, in order to promote peace. Follow Karla Martinez De Salas on IG Read Vogue Mexico and Latin AmericaFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Kroma WellnessRelax+ Night Calm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode Amy and Katie share their stories of having Covid over the holiday season. Listen for the little tips and tricks they did to help recover faster, the silly things both did when they had no taste and smell, and the details on one of them being a Covid Long Hauler. Cheers to heading towards the endemic. Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Amy and Katie chat with social media maven, former private chef and recipe creator for Martha Stewart, Kathleen Ashmore. Also known as Kat Can Cook on IG & Tik Tok. The three discuss Kat’s quick, easy weeknight family meal tips that are healthy and filling, hacks for keeping your produce fresh for up to two weeks and how to revive wilted veggies. Kat’s 5 healthy pantry staples are not only affordable but super versatile too and her wellness and beauty hacks at the end are worth staying for. Amy wraps with her new fave healthy and delicious dessert found at your local Trader Joe’s. Kathleen Ashmore -Tik Tok Chef, Blogger, Producer, Mom  Kat Ashmore is a classically trained Chef, TV Personality, Emmy award winning Food Television Producer and recipe developer focusing on real food recipes and cooking tips for busy lives.With a 1.7 Million following on Tik Tok, high quality, engaging video content is Kat's specialty. Kat is known for incorporating unique tricks and creativity into everyday meal preparation.She aims to empower the home cook to make delicious, healthy meals for themselves and their families and have fun doing it!Follow Kathleen Ashmore @kat_can_cook on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Website & E-Cookbook: Kathleenashmore.comBrands/Products:Milk Hydro Grip Primer Ilia Super Serum Skin TintThrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions MascaraTrader Joe’s Vegan Cookies n Cream Vanilla Bean Bon Bons  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s special episode  Amy and Katie meet their role model, Alli Webb, someone Amy has admired for years.  The three discuss Alli’s mentors, leadership in the entrepreneurial world, and being raised by parents with a strong work ethic. With Alli always keeping it real they discuss raising kids, her upcoming wedding and of course her new cat Cookie. Alli discusses her newest venture, Impact Series and how her passion for paying it forward to entrepreneurs has manifested. Stay till the end for her favorite hair and beauty products.About Alli Webb:You probably know Alli best as the co-founder of Drybar, the whimsical salon that made blowouts as accessible and budget-friendly as your favorite skinny vanilla latte. After scaling to 150+ locations and launching a product line, Alli and her partners sold Drybar to focus attention on new ventures. She has since co-founded Squeeze—a way better massage experience, Okay Humans—the future of face-to-face talk therapy, and Beckett & Quill—a high-end, not high-spend jewelry line. And, there’s no telling what she’s got up her sleeve next. What all of these ventures have in common—beyond Alli herself—is that they opt to make something we all need (or want)—blowouts, massages, therapy, little luxuries—more within reach. In this sense, each endeavor also reflects what Alli represents on a more personal level as a stay-at-home-mom turned mogul—she makes launching a business, following a dream, or frankly “just doing the damn thing”... within reach. Something any woman could do, as long as she’s willing to jump. While she’s graced the covers of today’s most esteemed business and beauty publications, has leant her expertise on the hit show, Shark Tank, and has a top-rated podcast, Raising the Bar, with her partner Adrian, Alli’s gift to the world isn’t her celebrity, but her ‘realness’ and the way in which she unapologetically and authentically sheds light on her life experiences—even the messy parts. It’s her willingness to speak the truth, and share the lows with the highs, that makes her so relatable. Yes, she’s an extremely successful entrepreneur and investor. But yes, she’s also just like you—a woman who survived a public divorce and found love on the other side. A mom who bravely and full heartedly sent her son to rehab. A person who loves to give back and finds value in not only how well her ventures do, but how they make people feel—how she makes people feel.Follow Alli @alliwebb on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:DrybarSqueeze MassageBecket and QuillOkay HumansPodcast Girlfriends and BusinessDrybar 3 Day BenderDrybar Detox Dry ShampooShanni Darden SkincareCanopyViruviGuide to Good Hair For All by Alli Webb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Part 2 episode Amy and Katie discuss the various chapters in Athena Bahri’s book Raise Your Vibes! Energy Self-Healing For Everyone. Mediation, Mantras, Mudras, and more are covered. They chat about “angel signs” and Athena explains what those surreal moments mean and how to channel them further. This enlightening conversation is an informative glimpse into her amazing “how to” guide. Athena Bahri -  Crystal Reiki HealerHailing from a Hollywood dynasty as the niece of Rita Hayworth and cousin of Ginger Rogers, “Raise Your Vibes” author Athena Bahri began her career as an actress (as Athena Cansino), before leaving her life of glamour and paparazzi to create a life of peace and energy healing. She is the founder and creator of Crystal Reiki Healer—one of the fastest growing online presences for Crystal and Chakra Education, Crystal Reiki healing and raising the energy vibration for all beautiful souls searching to better their lives. Find out more in her brand new book Raise Your Vibes! available now on Amazon and bookshops.Follow Athena Bahri  @crystalreikihealer on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Website: https://crystalreikihealer.comBook: Raise Your Vibes! by Athena Bahri  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Part 1 episode Amy and Katie get to know Athena Bahri who is a Crystal Reiki master and educator. They discuss her journey from being an actress to the monumental moment that led her to her successful career as a Reiki Master. Athena helps us understand the power of Reiki Energy Healing as well as the 7 Chakras and much more. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the episode where we discuss her energy healing guide book  “Raise Your Vibes!”.Athena Bahri -  Crystal Reiki HealerHailing from a Hollywood dynasty as the niece of Rita Hayworth and cousin of Ginger Rogers, “Raise Your Vibes” author Athena Bahri began her career as an actress (as Athena Cansino), before leaving her life of glamour and paparazzi to create a life of peace and energy healing. She is the founder and creator of Crystal Reiki Healer—one of the fastest growing online presences for Crystal and Chakra Education, Crystal Reiki healing and raising the energy vibration for all beautiful souls searching to better their lives. Find out more in her brand new book Raise Your Vibes! available now on Amazon and bookshops.Follow Athena Bahri  @crystalreikihealer on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Website: https://crystalreikihealer.comBook: Raise Your Vibes! by Athena Bahri   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Trends Episode - In this weeks episode Amy and Katie report on their top 8 trends predicted for 2022. Listen as they discuss everything from new nail trends to psychedelic therapy. The two reveal unexpected beauty tips to watch out for and an exciting new way to approach how your diet can help the planet. 8 new trends they’re loving and they know you will too. Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Sources mentioned:Pinterest PredictsWell + Good Wellness Trends 2022Pure Wow - These 5 Wellness Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2022Purewow - The 9 Beauty Trends That Will BE Huge in 2022Allure - The 8 Biggest Manicure Trends to Expect in 2022Restore Hyper WellnessPlanted LifestyleThe Human LeagueVeryWell Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week  Amy and Katie reflect on the past year, the importance of balancing your energy during the holiday season, self care, and more. They discuss two food programs which have been helpful in keeping them on track, eating healthy, and feeling good. They wrap season 2 with plans for the future, surprise content coming up, and a moment of gratitude. Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Products/Brands mentioned:Pete's PaleoProlonOptavia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.