Fearlessly Authentic

In this personal episode, I open up about intimate moments from my life, those hidden struggles I endured and wished to keep to myself. These were pivotal experiences that marked significant growth in my journey from being a single mom in my 40s to where I stand today. The path wasn't smooth; it demanded resilience to be acknowledged and heard. I had to stand firm in my truth, even when tears and fear of taking a leap of faith clouded my vision. Despite the challenges, I refused to let those around me diminish my spirit. Recognizing my worth, I began to find my voice and inner strength, pushing back against the urge to remain silent for the sake of harmony. Instead, I dedicated myself to self-improvement, nurturing my self-esteem and confidence. This transformation evolved through trust in my instincts, stepping away from people and situations that no longer aligned with my growth, and intentionally gravitating towards those who embraced and uplifted me. It was a time to shed the cloak of concealment, a moment to embrace fearlessness and embody my most authentic self.

In this episode, Jodi engages in a conversation with Natalie Holloway, the Co-Founder of Bala, who delves into the origins of their brand. The concept for Bala was born during a rather casual yoga session with her then-boyfriend, now-husband, Max. This lightbulb moment was captured on a napkin, which served as the initial blueprint. Subsequently, they transformed this vision into a tangible prototype, secured funding to bring it to market, garnered sales to validate their concept, and even made a compelling pitch on Shark Tank, all centered around their flagship product, the Bala Bangle – a versatile set of hand and ankle weights. Their pitch was convincing enough to secure investment from two of the Sharks. However, just two weeks after this exciting development, the world was thrown into a frenzy due to the global lockdown imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This unexpected turn of events led to a surge in demand for workout equipment as people sought ways to maintain their fitness routines at home. Bala, with its stylish and luxurious approach to fitness accessories, experienced a meteoric rise in popularity. Join us in this episode to listen to the remarkable journey of taking a simple idea, essentially an evolution of traditional ankle weights, and elevating them into beautiful, luxurious accessories that not only enhance workouts but are also a pleasure to wear and handle. Natalie is the cofounder of Bala, a Los Angeles-based movement company. Natalie – a certified yoga instructor – and her fellow cofounder / eventual husband shipped the first 75,000 units of their now infamous Bala Bangles from their garage before appearing on Shark Tank, where they secured an investment from Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova. Bala has since been featured in the likes of Forbes, The New York Times, Esquire and was dubbed one of The 17 Items That Defined 2020 by Vogue. Prior to Bala, Natalie worked at' best-in-class' 'advertising agencies on marquee brands including Starbucks, Google and Jeep. Natalie attended Fashion Institute of Technology before graduating from The University of Texas at Austin. Natalie is a mother to Watson & Uma and dog-mom to Penny and Naomi.

Today I am joined by Dr. Edward Jacobson who is an expert in the management of natural hormone supplementation for symptom relief and long-term preventative health care. We will discuss menopause symptoms and how Dr Jacobson helps so many find relief during and after menopause ( like me!) He practices completely by telemedicine. In addition to Connecticut and New York he is licensed in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhodwe Island, Florida and California. Dr. Jacobson is a Board-Certified gynecologist in private practice for over thirty years in Manhattan and Greenwich, Connecticut. He trained at the New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center where he remained an attending physician until moving his practice to Greenwich 30 years ago. Dr. Jacobson is BHRT Accredited by Worldlinkmedical.com He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a Member of the Bioidentical Hormone Society, the International Hormone Society, the Bioidentical Hormone Initiative, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and the LDN Research Trust. He is on the attending medical staff at Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. Dr. Jacobson has appeared in numerous television, radio shows and podcasts, including with Suzanne Somers, and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the London Times and Fox News.

In this episode, Jodi talks about how she picked herself up after her divorce over 20 years ago and why it was such a defining moment in her life. It was the end of being a people pleaser, the end of being scared to take a chance on herself, a time to be her authentic self even though she didn't know who that was yet and to embrace being in her 40's. It was the end of being vanilla- a flavor everyone liked except Jodi Jodi breaks down the steps to help you be the fearless woman you want to because life is too short to be vanilla.

In this episode, we will be giving you the scoop on who each woman is and our feedback on each!

In this episode with Dr. Layne Norton, he breaks down all the truths and myths in the fitness and nutrition world. After getting frustrated by so-called fitness influencers Layne took matters into his own hands and began to use his own scientific research and conclusion to show the truth from BS. A self-proclaimed nerd who lifts heavy things, Layne completed his BS in Biochemistry with honors from Eckerd College in 2004 and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences with honors from the University of Illinois in 2010. His competitive athletic career highlights include four USA Powerlifting National titles (93kg weight class), 2015 Arnold Classic Champion (93kg), and an overall silver medal at the 2015 IPF World Championships (93kg). At the 2015 World Championships, he also won a gold medal in the squat, setting a world record (at the time) of 303 kg/668 lbs., breaking the previous record by 3kg. He attained natural bodybuilding pro status in 2006 and won the 2010 IFPA Pro International (heavyweight) and finished top 5 in the world championships. In 2022 Layne won gold at the IPF World Championships (93kg), making it back to Worlds for the first time since 2015. Most recently, Layne again won gold at the IPF National Championships (93kg), and will be heading back to Worlds to defend his title. As an innovator in the fitness industry, Layne helped popularize flexible dieting and online nutrition coaching/contest prep using an evidence-based and science-backed approach. From 2005 - 2018 he worked with over 1700 clients and over 500 competitors, with over 70 of them attaining pro status. Since moving away from online coaching, Layne has focused on writing books (Fat Loss Forever, The Complete Contest Prep Guide, and The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide), developing Carbon Diet Coach, a nutritional coaching app, and creating certification courses offered through the Clean Health Institute. In 2016 Layne co-founded and launched the Biolayne Workout Builder subscription platform which offers over 50 evidence-based workout programs for subscribers to choose from, with more being added monthly. In 2020 he launched Outwork Nutrition, an evidence-based supplement company, and in 2023 he partnered with Dr. Bill Campbell and the Clean Health Fitness Institute in the development of the Physique Coaching Academy. The Physique Coaching Academy is an in-depth mentorship program for current and aspiring fitness and nutrition coaches. Layne's passion is helping others achieve their goals through education and hard work!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with and learning from Tay Sweat, an 8-figure millionaire, business innovator, investor and author who has helped thousands of people globally become 6 & 7-figure earners. As a full-time business investor and stock market trader, he combines timeless principles with a forward-thinking approach to help his clients achieve their goals of financial freedom. If you are interested in making more money by working smarter, you need to listen to this episode. Tay launched his first business, Sweat For Life, a health and fitness brand, in 2010. Shortly after, he also built and sold an 8-figure Supplement company. Starting with minimal funding and support, he built his businesses into an eight-figure enterprise. As his success afforded him more opportunity for financial expansion, he took the stock market space by storm and began compounding his money through trading and investing. With now 12 plus years of comprehensive experience, he is committed to constantly learning, improving, and staying at the forefront of his industry. Tay now has coached over 12,000 people globally and is committed to using his skills and wealth of knowledge to help build stronger communities that can prosper for generations.

It's truly inspiring to hear about Shari Alyse's journey and her ability to overcome childhood trauma while working on rediscovering joy in her life. Sharing raw emotions and personal experiences can be a powerful way to connect with others who may have faced similar challenges. It's evident that Shari's resilience and determination have enabled her to not only heal herself but also become a source of inspiration and positivity for others. Shari's role as a joy magnet reflects her unique ability to spread happiness and positivity to those around her, which can be incredibly valuable in today's world.

Where do I even begin? Interviewing this powerhouse of a woman was such an honor. Meet Keisha Grant, news anchor for NBC Connecticut, wife, mom of 2 little kiddos and daughter to her parents who encouraged to go after what she was a passionate about. She talks about a conversation she had with her Dad at a young age who suggested that she should be on TV, and from there she was laser focused. Also curious, it was perfect and Keisha soon learned that she was a natural in front of the camera. We also talked about - being a local celebrity -balancing family and career( she anchors the 5,6 and 11pm news) - pursuing you passions - gratitude for the life she has. I absolutely loved this interview and so will you! If you are trying to figure out your passion and purpose, trying to balance your life with your career, take a listen to this episode! Go to @jodiharrisonbauer for more and check out Keisha @keishagrantnewsie

In this episode, Caroline Baudino shares her story of walking past a mirror one day, and actually stopping to take a look at the mess she was physically and mentally and not recognizing the woman in her reflection. She didn't see any light. She didn't see the life and brightness that was always her. She was letting life drag her every which way and feeling overwhelmed with small children, a husband and not making any money. Who was she looking at?? This woman needed to make some serious changes and get back to the woman she used to be x100! And that she did. And just like that, she realized the power of getting dressed every single morning, moving her body, getting a dose sunshine and focusing on gratitude and abundance instead of focusing on scarcity. It was then that she began to slowly share her journey and connected with so many women who were feeling the exact same way. When the pandemic hit, she encouraged women to do the same things she was doing even when we had no place to go. It was about a positive mindset and attitude. And across all her social platforms she shares her positive outlook and helps women, especially those going through midlife issues such as menopause that life's not so bad when you... 'Get Up. Get Dressed. Let's Do This! Caroline Baudino is a mom of two boys, a wife and a lifestyle influencer with impeccable and edgy clothing, makeup and jewelry and a can-do attitude of choosing happy. She is known for her "real talks" on her social media platforms where she shows us glimpses of her life, sharing an unfiltered view of being a mom, wife and just "Being Caroline," as well as motivating others to be the best version of themselves. This is where Caroline tells us that we need to Get Up. Get Dressed. Let's Do This! After having kids Caroline felt lost, lonely and overwhelmed. She realized feeling and looking like a mess made her act like a mess. That's when she started her Instagram, Shop With Caroline. She posted her fashion forward outfits and how she styles everything from a soccer mom look to formal wear, but it was her message of looking and feeling good that resonated most with women. She is brutally honest when she shares her experiences, showing that everything isn't perfect, and provides tips and inspiration on how she overcame life's challenges, including motherhood, relationships, aging parents and menopause. Caroline's message will tug at your heartstrings as well as light a fire in your soul. Now Get Up. Get Dressed. Let's Do This!??