

Almost 30
Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
Welcome to Almost 30—a supportive space to fuel your conscious evolution. Join us, best friends Krista Williams + Lindsey Simcik, for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. We dive deep into everything from modern spirituality and health + wellness to self-development, dating, and relationships.
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+A30@yapmedia.com
With every episode, our mission is to empower you, expand what you think is possible, and make you laugh—a lot. We’re honest, open, and above all, human, learning right alongside you.
With millions of listeners around the world, Almost 30 has grown into a highly engaged global community. Now, we are also the authors of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond—the book we wrote to help you navigate life’s biggest transitions.
Join us for new episodes every Tuesday + Thursday!
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+A30@yapmedia.com
Episodes
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Sep 3, 2019 • 1h 33min
Ep. 251 - Bumble’s Alex Williamson on Shifting Gender Dynamics, Dating + Creating a Safe Space Online
Are you looking to connect with people through dating, making new friends, or networking? Today we are joined by former Chief Brand Officer of Bumble, Alex Williamson, to discuss what makes Bumble different from other social and dating apps. As a company, they value kindness and respect, and empower women to make the first move. Alex describes how Bumble ensures that their users have a positive experience and feel safe. For example, they are taking steps to criminalize the sending of lewd pictures. She gives tips for creating a profile, like avoiding group pictures, and the importance of showcasing who you are to avoid heartache. We love and appreciate how Alex really dives into the issues with online dating, outdated gender norms, and how you can find true connection (friendships and relationships!) through the use of Bumble. We also talk about: Feeling empowered in relationships Advice to avoid abuse from dating apps Respectful & compassionate dating Bumble BFF & Bizz Favorite stories from couples who have met on bumble Establishing a strong brand voice Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: bumble.com
Instagram: @williamson
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
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Aug 30, 2019 • 36min
Bonus - Simone De La Rue on Surrender, + Body Acceptance After Pregnancy at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
Today’s episode is a live recording from our summer series at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival! We interview former dancer turned Hollywood fitness expert, Simone De La Rue. Simone is the creator of Body by Simone, an at-home or in-studio fitness method derived from dance. It’s all about safeguarding against injury, avoiding boredom, and boosting body acceptance and love. Simone is passionate about cultivating an environment of inclusivity, and using her platform on social media in a positive way. As a new mom, she shares how it’s taught her to balance her career ambition with family life, and learning to surrender to others’ help. Our conversation also dives into body love (especially after pregnancy), the healing aspects of dance, and balancing exercise with rest. We also talk about: Breaking free from identities Being a mom & career woman Overcoming postpartum depression Connection between the emotional & physical Simone’s favorite part of her self-care Listening to your body for your nutrition Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: bodybysimone.com
Instagram: @bodybysimone
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
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Aug 29, 2019 • 1h 21min
Ep. 250 - Your ‘Crystal RX’ with Colleen McCann
Today we are talking all things crystals, tarot, and feng shui readings with the founder of Style Rituals and author of Crystal Rx, Colleen McCann. From cleansing a negative work environment, to tapping into intuition, to cultivating self love and body confidence… there’s a crystal for that! Colleen does an incredible job at making this information on crystals and tarot relatable and digestible. Our conversation explores feng shui readings for your home, and the energetics of the corners of our spaces, including the grids Colleen created for each of us. She shares her best tips and tricks for using pendulums, using herbs and feathers, and rituals around the elements of fire and water. Whether you’re a novice or an expert in all things woo-woo, this podcast is for you! We also talk about: Takeaways from L+K’s feng shui readings Creating self-care that’s sustainable Focusing on the value you provide New moons, full moons, and planetary shifts Natural vs. fake citrine Importance of creating altars Colleen’s favorite tarot decks Having gratitude for the lessons in relationships How to use pendulums, herbs, and feathers Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: stylerituals.com
Instagram: @style_rituals
Book: Crystal Rx
Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin
September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off Lola | Use code ALMOST30 for 40% off all subscriptions at mylola.com
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Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 13min
Ep. 249 - #GIRLBOSS, Sophia Amoruso on Redefining Success for Women
Today we are sitting down with the founder and CEO of Girlboss, Sophia Amoruso. After building the fashion brand Nasty Girl, Sophia went on to write #GIRLBOSS, and create a professional network, of the same name, for ambitious women! Our conversation explores bringing the feminine into business, and Sophia’s experience as a highly successful and impactful entrepreneur. She shares with us ways she stays grounded and nourishes herself, like cooking and therapy. Sophia opens up about her fear of failure and the drive it provides her, along with what she is building now through her powerful platform, Girlboss, for women. We also talk about: Masculine/feminine energy Personal & professional changes for Sophia Facilitating relationships and learning Knowing the company you keep Staying true to yourself & your values Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: girlboss.com
Book: #GIRLBOSS
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Ancient Nutrition | Visit ancientnutrition.com and use code ALMOST20 for 20% off Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30
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Aug 23, 2019 • 37min
Bonus - Angela Manuel-Davis on Holding Space, Feeling Worthy + Living on Purpose at Propel CoLabs Fitness Festival
In today’s live recording, we are joined by motivational coach, speaker, and world-renowned cycle instructor, Angela Manuel-Davis! In this short interview, Angela shares so many nuggets of wisdom on worthiness, breaking limiting beliefs, and not attaching yourself to an identity. In discovering our gifts, she encourages us to think back to childhood, and the things that inspired and brought us joy. As a coach, Angela teaches from a place of heart and intention, and shares how her father played an instrumental role in developing that style. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support and believe in you. By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to protect your energy by saying ‘no’ more often, and be encouraged to focus on the good in others, and yourself. We also talk about: Taking ownership of your worth Living with gratitude Attaching to your soul vs. your title Recognizing & working through limiting beliefs Importance of saying ‘no’ Angela’s self-care routine Changing your perspective Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Instagram: @angelamanueldavis
Learn more: amdiomethod.com
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2019 • 1h 26min
Ep. 248 - The Mission, Vision and Process: L+K on Julie Solomon's ‘The Influencer Podcast’
Today we are sharing our interview from Julie Solomon’s, The Influencer Podcast! Julie is so dedicated to her craft, and being interviewed by her truly brought out parts of us that we can’t wait to share with you. Our conversation dives into the vital role both our feminine and masculine energy plays in business and life. We talk about leading with our hearts, and how being too brain-centered keeps us from connecting to source and our inner voice. You’ll gain insight into our journey with creating Almost 30, tips for growing a podcast, and the importance of not being attached to outcomes. We share how our amazing community has helped us fine-tune our mission and values! From our conversation, we hope you gain value and insight, because we are so committed to doing things differently in the space of podcasting, being the best leaders for our team, and making a positive impact on our listeners and community. We also talk about: Advice L&K would give to 20 year old selves Why it’s difficult to stay heart-centered Being loyal to a pattern of thinking Rituals for moving into your feminine Having gratitude for the masculine Cultivating the A30 community How L&K stay intentional with their brand/sponsors/guests Biggest obstacle at creating a podcast strategy Misconceptions about podcasting What L&K have learned since turning 30 What ‘influence’ means to L&K Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Visit Julie’s website: juliesolomon.net
Julie’s Podcast: The Influencer Podcast
L&K’s Instagrams: @lindseysimcik ; @hundredblog
Learn more: yourpodcastpro.com
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Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin
September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
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Aug 20, 2019 • 1h 52min
Ep. 247 - Jane Wurwand on Playing the Long Game, Never Shrinking + Leading with Purpose
Today we are sitting down with skin therapist and co-founder of Dermalogica, Jane Wurwand! At the age of 24, Jane, an immigrant from the United Kingdom, recognized the lack of training in continuing skin therapy education in the United States. This led her to open the highly regarded International Dermal Institute, which today has 37 locations worldwide. Dermalogica was born alongside IDM to provide quality skin care that was effective and free of irritants. It is now the #1 professional skin care brand in the world. Our conversation with Jane is motivating and inspirational, regardless of whether or not you’re a female entrepreneur. Her wisdom as it relates to trusting your inner truth and never doubting or shrinking yourself is GOLD. Jane shares her knowledge on creating a company culture, the importance of knowing your values, and building a community around your brand. Her passion and devotion for changing the conversation around labels and the idea of beauty is so refreshing. Jane also gives recommendations and tips for taking care of your skin. You don’t want to miss it! We also talk about: Trampoline model vs. ladder climbing in business What Jane looks for in an entrepreneur Having an aligned value system with your business parter Importance of kindness in leadership Building a love mark around your brand Using professional and retail products for acne Jane’s philanthropy - FOUND/LA
Our relationships with our phones Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: dermalogica.com (Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off) Listen: Rich Roll + Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism
Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser
October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones
Sponsors: Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off products on vitruvi.com and vitruvi.ca Honey | Join Honey for instant online savings at joinhoney.com/almost30
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Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 51min
Ep. 245 - Stephan Labossiere on Healing to Cultivate Connection + Love
Today we are sitting down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach, author and speaker, Stephan Speaks! If you’re looking for insight into the male brain, tips for dating, and keys for self-growth and healing, this conversation is for you. Stephan sheds light on not only knowing where to meet someone, but when to enter a relationship and if it’s the right time to have sex. We dive into the ‘why’ behind cheating and two important steps to healing from infidelity. Stephan is all about women stepping into their feminine energy, and shares wisdom on how to embrace it. From our fun and eye-opening conversation, you’ll gain knowledge and inspiration on finding, giving, and receiving love—not only from others, but from yourself. We also talk about: Choosing a plant-based diet Self-healing’s role in relationships Having honest & transparent conversations around sex The emotional component of sex Intimacy & Sex: social construct or how we are wired? Top 2 ‘why’s’ of cheating The power of color in embracing your feminine Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: stephanspeaks.com
YouTube: Stephan Speaks
Instagram: @stephanspeaks
Twitter: @stephanspeaks
Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin
September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow
September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
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Aug 8, 2019 • 1h 39min
Ep. 244 - Jessica Alexandria on Magic, Intention, + The Divine Energy of Tarot
Today we are joined by astrologer, tarot expert, and intuitive, Jessica Alexandria! She’s the creator of BehatiLife, and provides weekly astrology readings and intuitive guidance through her wildly popular YouTube channel. Jess lives in one of the most haunted areas of New Orleans and grew up in Jamaica, so our conversation begins with a conversation around her environments and how they have strengthened her intuition. She is open about her current and past experiences with spirits and ghosts and is thorough in response to Krista and Lindsey’s curiosities around the supernatural. Although these encounters terrified her as a child, Jessica later embraced them as she used tarot as a tool to realize gifts about herself, such as her psychic abilities. Our conversation also sheds light on building a relationship with your tarot deck, the importance of setting intentions, and being open to what the cards are trying to tell you. Jess includes tips for using fire and candle magic, and connecting with your ancestors. Finally, Jess shares her reading for the rest of 2019. We also talk about: The origins of tarot Calling in Spirit Guides with tarot Cultivating feminine energy Personal growth in relationships Different forms of magic & rituals Cultural view of body image Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: behatilife.com
Twitter: @behatilife
Instagram: @behatilife
YouTube: BehatiLife
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Upcoming Events: September 12th: Los Angeles with Nicole Lapin
September 17th: Chicago with Millana Snow
September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon
September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe
Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30
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Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug 6, 2019 • 1h 46min
Ep. 243 - Lindsey Simcik on Experience with Therapy, EMDR + Feeling Into Her Body
Lindsey delves into her transformative journey with EMDR therapy, detailing how it helped her connect with her past and navigate present emotions. She shares practices focused on feeling versus thinking, emphasizing somatic awareness and inner child work. Discussions include encountering spirit guides and animal meditations, revealing their impact on her therapy. Additionally, she opens up about overcoming feelings of shame and unworthiness, highlighting the importance of self-compassion in building healthier relationships. A surprise vocal performance showcases her emotional growth.


