

The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Aileen Xu
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
Bi-weekly episodes on Sundays.
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Nov 27, 2022 • 59min
210: Latha Jay on Mindset, Meditation & Manifesting
Our spiritual, emotional, and physical bodies are all connected. Learn to listen to your inherent wisdom, heal your inner child, and balance your chakras. Meditate, manifest and follow through with aligned action. You are the answer you seek. From shifting mindsets to creating new possibilities, certified manifestation practitioner Latha Jay teaches us the power we hold in our intention. Transform your hope into faith, and create your dream life. Latha Jay is a spiritual manifestation coach and Ayurvedic practitioner who blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom. She integrates what she has learned through life experiences to teach people to shift perceptions, manifest, and live happier lives. She is passionate about guiding clients through lifestyle and mindset modifications to flat-out transform their lives into a new experience of happiness, freedom, and love. When not working with clients, writing, spending time with her family, or building courses, Latha spends her days learning from others, farming, and persistently maintaining a beginner’s mindset in everything.TIMESTAMPS:
01:36 - Latha’s spiritual journey
08:08 - Ayurveda & Western medicine
11:18 - Chakras 101
22:47 - Shadow work
42:46 - Connecting to nature
44:11 - Manifesting love
50:40 - Latha’s routines
57:22 - Spreading kindness
FIND LATHA ONLINE:
TikTok: @latha_jay
Website
MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
The Law of Attraction Manifestation Journal by Latha Jay
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Nov 20, 2022 • 56min
209: Mr. Cliff Tan on Feng Shui for a Harmonious Life
When life feels off, it gets reflected in your home. Energy, vibes, or chi impact your physical and emotional well-being. Feng Shui teaches us how to create the best flow of energy to live a harmonious life. TikTok architect Mr. Cliff Tan blends his gifts of architecture and Feng Shui to help people optimize their space and transform their lives! Tap into the intuitive wisdom of Feng Shui, shift your space, and create the resources you need to live your best life.
Cliff Tan is an architect and published author. He is most widely known for his ability to plan and optimize and make the most of any space using the principles of Feng Shui and aims to share this knowledge with the wider public as well as make architecture accessible to all.
TIMESTAMPS:
06:14 - Feng Shui 101
12:47 - Re-designing Aileen’s office
20:22 - The best place in the room
26:50 - Clutter & bad energy
30:57 - Flexibility in Feng Shui
37:40 - Cliff’s routine
42:17 - Working for the people
49:14 - Attracting success
FIND CLIFF ONLINE:
TikTok: @dearmodern
Website
SPONSORS:
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MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
Feng Shui Modern by Cliff Tan
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Nov 13, 2022 • 53min
208: Yasmine Cheyenne on Boundaries & Healing
Setting boundaries is about listening to your needs and advocating for yourself. When you grow up learning that you can't say no or put yourself first, the idea of boundaries is petrifying. But you deserve healthy and balanced relationships with others and yourself. Listen to your needs and stand up for yourself. The temporary discomfort of boundary setting is worth protecting your peace and living in alignment.Yasmine Cheyenne is a self-healing educator, author, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people learn how to cultivate daily practices to build healthy, joyful lives. With an online community of over 150K and as the host of The Sugar Jar Podcast, corporate giants including ABC, Meta, and Skillshare have invited Yasmine to share her transformative teachings around self-healing which she also offers through keynote speeches, corporate presentations, and one-on-one coaching. Yasmine's first book, The Sugar Jar is currently available for pre-order and will show readers that when we nurture our energy, we can create more balance and joy in our lives.TIMESTAMPS:
05:01 - Change & self-discovery
10:06 - Boundaries 101
17:23 - Recovering from people pleasing
21:43 - Recovering from perfectionism
25:19 - Compromise & control
33:03 - Loneliness & discomfort
45:15 - Cheyenne’s routines
48:47 - Loss, guilt & grief
FIND YASMINE ONLINE:
Instagram: @yasminecheyenne
Website
SPONSORS:
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MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
The Sugar Jar App
The Sugar Jar Book
Teas for Wellness - Organic Olivia
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Nov 6, 2022 • 1h 5min
207: Taking Risks for a Fulfilling Life w/ Alan Ying
Taking risks is terrifying. Most of us actively avoid taking risks believing that doing nothing is a safer course of action. Well, it turns out that taking risks is the least risky thing you can do to live a fulfilling life. Things might not always turn out the way you hoped, but if you live aligned with your “why,” research suggest that you will benefit emotionally. Live your life to the fullest, follow your heart and always ask yourself “what would I regret the most?”Alan Ying dropped out of the cardiothoracic surgery residency program at Duke University to start a software company when he was twenty-eight years old. Since selling that business, he’s enjoyed leading, investing in, and serving on the boards of start-ups to public companies. Alan grew up in Ohio and now lives in Texas. He researches risk and is co-author of The Risk Paradox: Life Lessons from 102 Amazing Risk Takers.TIMESTAMPS:
01:35 - Backstory
10:23 - Building a business
13:59 - Start with what you can control
23:22 - Finding yourself
31:16 - 6 types of risk takers
44:10 - How to weigh risk
50:00 - How to manage fear
58:05 - Risk & age
FIND ALAN ONLINE:
Email: alan.j.ying@gmail.com
LinkedIn
MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
The Risk Paradox: Life Lessons From 102 Amazing Risk-Takers
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Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 7min
206: Ellie Lee on Alchemizing Pain into Power
Everything is energy. As such, you can transform your fear and pain into power and love. All it takes is openness and commitment. Through shadow work, inner child healing, journaling, self-awareness, and leaning into feeling Ellie Lee’s life has radically transformed. It’s never too late to find yourself and return to love. Feel into your pain, and release your traumas. Healing yourself is healing the world.
Ellie Lee is an on-camera personality (on E!, MTV, Vh1, iHeartRadio), actress, and mystical life coach at Masters of Self University. Her spiritual awakening 3 years ago changed the course of her life and now her purpose is to help humanity come back to love and oneness.
TIMESTAMPS:
05:29 - Hitting rock bottom
14:43 - How to discover yourself
19:25 - Alchemizing energy
26:24 - Healing triggers
37:40 - Practicing self-love & connecting to your heart
40:33 - Reprogramming societal conditioning
48:27 - Conscious relationships
58:30 - Creating harmony in society
FIND ELLIE ONLINE:
TikTok | @elliejlee
Instagram | @elliejlee
SPONSOR:
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MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
Rachel Fiori Podcast
Mystical Life Coaching
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Oct 23, 2022 • 48min
205: Replacing Clutter with Connection w/ Tracy McCubbin
Why do we keep things we don’t want or use? Clutter takes up space we could be using to live intentionally. If something isn’t bringing joy but still feels impossible to get rid of, Tracy McCubbin is here to help. If you can find the emotional root of your clutter, you can let go of what weighs you down and open yourself to new experiences, meaningful connections, and stress-free living. Free yourself of clutter and make space for happiness.
Tracy McCubbin is a decluttering expert and author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book On Decluttering You'll Ever Need and her latest book, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want. She has always referred to herself as "Obsessive Compulsive Delightful," but who knew she could turn that trait into a booming business? As the CEO of dClutterfly, Tracy has helped thousands of clients clear the clutter in their lives to create space for positive life changes.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:54 - Clutter = emotional attachments
06:15 - 7 clutter blocks
10:13 - Step 1: acknowledgment
15:54 - Recycle your clutter
18:56 - Clutter magnets
25:54 - Find your motivation for decluttering
29:53 - Setting up systems
41:17 - Decluttering your life
FIND TRACY ONLINE:
Website
Instagram: @tracy_mccubbin
SPONSOR:
Clinique | find your shade this holiday season at Clinique.com
MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
Make Space for Happiness by Tracy McCubbin
Making Space, Clutter Free by Tracy McCubbin
dClutterfly organizing company by Tracy McCubbin
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Oct 16, 2022 • 1h 1min
204: Chelsea Kauai on Trusting Yourself & Following Your Joy
Consciously or subconsciously, many of us live life for others, functioning in a state of anxiety, self-deprecation, and co-comparison. But life is too short to miss out on the freedom and joy of being your unique self. Chelsea Kauai shows us the beauty in intentional living, from aligning with your joy to trusting yourself, nurturing patience, and always making space for fun. She’s passionate about movement and mindfulness and sharing these gifts with the world. It is never too late to fall in love with yourself. Discover yourself & connect with what lights you up.
Chelsea Kauai is an adventure enthusiast, filmmaker, advocate for intentional living, and journalist who pivoted into a full-time creator. She has worked with clients such as Canon & The National Parks Foundation and had three eco-innovative product launches. She’s been featured in Forbes, Travel & Leisure, Women's Health, Huffington Post & more.
TIMESTAMPS:
05:10 - Spark with social media
10:35 - Mindfulness
14:22 - Building structure in your life
20:44 - Following your heart
23:36 - Living in alignment
27:13 - Free diving, breathwork & mindset
41:29 - Acroyoga, play & human connection
47:47 - Overcoming unworthiness
FIND CHELSEA ONLINE:
Website
Instagram: @chelseakauai
SPONSOR:
Apostrophe | get your first visit for only $5 with code TLL at Apostrophe.com/tll
MENTIONED:
2023 Artist of Life Workbook by Lavendaire
“Notes to Self” journal by Chelsea Kauai
Chelsea Kauai Presets
Naval Podcast
“30 Lessons for Living” by Karl Pillemer
The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 204
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Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 3min
203: Sky Cowans on Growing From Judgment to Curiosity
We live in a world where judgment is a default setting. But if we were to collectively shift into curiosity instead, the world would be a better place! Everyone is unique, so why not open our hearts, celebrate those differences, and connect authentically with ourselves and others? Sky Cowans humbly leads the way to become “weirder and weirder” every day and invites us to do the same.
Sky Cowans is a video creator who explores the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle on her YouTube channel Sky Life through documentary-style videos. With more than 600,000 followers combined across her platforms, Sky's mission is to inspire the shift from judgment to curiosity.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:40 - Beginnings in yoga
06:09 - Background in journalism
09:25 - Creating on YouTube
14:35 - Leaning into discomfort
21:10 - Following stories, not controlling them
36:00 - Routines
41:30 - Meditations
56:28 - Tips from the healthiest people in America
FIND SKY ONLINE:
YouTube
TikTok: @skycowans
Instagram: @skycowans
SPONSOR:
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MENTIONED:
The 5 Minute Joy Journal by Lavendaire
Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations
Meditation app “Open”
Meditation app “Headspace”
The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 203
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Oct 2, 2022 • 1h 1min
202: Maya Lee on Planning Ahead While Staying Present
What if I told you you don’t always have to feel overwhelmed? When it comes to managing stress, learning new habits, navigating change, and overcoming procrastination, there are some things within our control. Maya Lee teaches us the beauty in doing things today for our future self’s peace of mind, while still enjoying the present moment. Becoming the person you want to be does not happen overnight, but you are capable of anything you set your mind to. Why not give it a try?Maya Lee is an LA-based YouTuber who loves sharing her quirky and positive attitude throughout her lifestyle videos. She loves sharing her 5 am morning routines, encouraging viewers to move their bodies, while also offering life advice. As an only child, she always wished she had an older sister to go through life's challenges with, and she hopes to be that person for her viewers. She was an elementary school teacher for 6 years before deciding to let it go this Summer.TIMESTAMPS:
12:37 - Transitioning out of teaching
16:34 - Life hacks
19:05 - Morning routine
23:47 - Weekly habits
28:13 - How to become a morning person
34:35 - How to combat procrastination
38:38 - How to find balance
49:01 - Taking care of your mental health as a content creator
FIND MAYA ONLINE:
YouTube
TikTok: @mayaleex3
SPONSORS:
Apostrophe | Get your first visit for only $5 with code TLL at Apostrophe.com/TLL
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MENTIONED:The 5 Minute Joy Journal by LavendaireThe video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 202SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST
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Sep 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
201: The Science Behind Manifestation w/ Jonna Rose
The brain is our control center, storing everything from our beliefs to our trauma. But did you know the brain is also a transmitter? Science tells us that we hold the power to heal our brains and change our reality through meditating and manifesting. Jonna Rose cleared her brain scan and now helps others do the same.
Jonna Rose is a certified brain health professional, licensed neuro nuclear medicine & psychiatric nurse. She has worked in mental health for 8 years now and spends her days studying the brain. Jonna is passionate about connecting science with psychology and even spirituality. Outside of her clinics, she works to empower over 200K followers on TikTok with knowledge and resources to expand the mind and change your brain.
TIMESTAMPS:
09:34 - Healing your brain
14:28 - Brainwave states 101
21:58 - Self-limiting belief systems
32:24 - The science behind manifesting
38:24 - EMDR - the power of our eye movements
45:54 - Vibrations & healing frequencies
48:07 - Cancer & belief systems
53:57 - Brain hacks
FIND JONNA ONLINE:
TikTok: @roadtoroses
Instagram: @jonnarose
SPONSOR:
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MENTIONED:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto
The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 201
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