https://simplecast.com The Wellest Life Welcome to The Wellest Life Podcast, your go-to source for inspiring conversations and actionable insights on wellness, creativity, connection, and resilience. Join host Brandi Andres as she engages with thought leaders, experts, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to live well in today's fast-paced world. Explore holistic wellness practices, discover creative expressions, build meaningful connections, and cultivate resilience through engaging interviews and stories. From sustainable living and mental health to innovative business practices and personal growth, each episode is designed to empower you to transform your fears into fuel for action and embrace your true potential. Whether you're seeking to enhance your well-being, ignite your creativity, strengthen your relationships, or develop a resilient mindset, The Wellest Life Podcast provides the tools and inspiration you need. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and positive impact. Tune in and thrive with us on The Wellest Life Podcast. 2020 The Wellest. en Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:37:14 +0000 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:15:48 +0000 https://thewellestlife.com The Wellest Life https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c3bf86bd-fd00-4a6d-9d27-bd89f64c64c8/a5b73114-526d-4f61-8963-0531ec1711f5/3000x3000/the-wellest-life-cover-art-1080sq.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://thewellestlife.com episodic Welcome to The Wellest Life Podcast, your go-to source for inspiring conversations and actionable insights on wellness, creativity, connection, and resilience. Join host Brandi Andres as she engages with thought leaders, experts, and visionaries who are redefining what it means to live well in today's fast-paced world. Explore holistic wellness practices, discover creative expressions, build meaningful connections, and cultivate resilience through engaging interviews and stories. From sustainable living and mental health to innovative business practices and personal growth, each episode is designed to empower you to transform your fears into fuel for action and embrace your true potential. Whether you're seeking to enhance your well-being, ignite your creativity, strengthen your relationships, or develop a resilient mindset, The Wellest Life Podcast provides the tools and inspiration you need. Let's embark on this journey together, creating a life of purpose, fulfillment, and positive impact. Tune in and thrive with us on The Wellest Life Podcast. Brandi Andres false https://feeds.simplecast.com/iDlqYYCD sustainable living, ethical business, architecture, beauty, clean skincare, conscious living, conservation, environment, gardening, homelife, interior design, mental health, philosophy, sustainability, sustainable fashion, travel, wellness, sober living, nonalcoholic drinks, sustainable travel The Wellest. info@thewellest.co b80b19dd-6d9a-416a-92f1-0f90ba607005 #005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives Introducing Ciccio’s Olives + Olive Oil Resources

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]]> #005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives The Wellest. 00:40:06 In an unfiltered conversation on the ethical production of authentic, cold-pressed Italian olive oil, Owners Pino and Laura Pugliano of Italian extra virgin olive oil Ciccio’s Olives dish the dirt on the olive oil industry’s deceptive food fraud practices (12:39) as well as how traditional Italian farmers care for and cultivate their olive trees without toxic pesticides or weed killers (36:22), what to look for when shopping for olive oil (17:33), the best types of olive oil to use for cooking (06:33) and the potential health benefits olive oil provides (09:56). This episode comes just in time for the holiday season, one that’s sure to be bigger than years past for at-home cooking and baking, due in part to the global pandemic, as it delivers the goods on Italy’s liquid gold. In an unfiltered conversation on the ethical production of authentic, cold-pressed Italian olive oil, Owners Pino and Laura Pugliano of Italian extra virgin olive oil Ciccio’s Olives dish the dirt on the olive oil industry’s deceptive food fraud practices (12:39) as well as how traditional Italian farmers care for and cultivate their olive trees without toxic pesticides or weed killers (36:22), what to look for when shopping for olive oil (17:33), the best types of olive oil to use for cooking (06:33) and the potential health benefits olive oil provides (09:56). This episode comes just in time for the holiday season, one that’s sure to be bigger than years past for at-home cooking and baking, due in part to the global pandemic, as it delivers the goods on Italy’s liquid gold. false full 5 1 784069a7-c241-49f5-9141-44c7e66844e8 #004 - Launching, Growing + Marketing an Ethical or Sustainable Business with Heather Barbod, Founder of Elemental MKTG Sustainable Food, Hospitality and Fashion Resources

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]]> #004 - Launching, Growing + Marketing an Ethical or Sustainable Business with Heather Barbod, Founder of Elemental MKTG The Wellest. 00:38:04 What factors contribute to sustainability? How do those factors take shape across different industries? What impact does sustainability have on a company’s eco-system, for people and the world? How can each of us begin to live more ethically, responsibly and sustainably? These are just a few of thought-starters discussed in this episode with Heather Barbod, founder of Elemental, a purpose-driven public relations and marketing business that works with some of the most remarkable leaders in the green business space, such as DuPont’s Sorona, which recently collaborated on Stella McCartney’s upcoming Fall 2020 collection, David E. Kelley’s sustainable fish company Riverence, and 2018 James Beard Foundation Award recipient Chef Gavin Kaysen of Soigné Hospitality. What factors contribute to sustainability? How do those factors take shape across different industries? What impact does sustainability have on a company’s eco-system, for people and the world? How can each of us begin to live more ethically, responsibly and sustainably? These are just a few of thought-starters discussed in this episode with Heather Barbod, founder of Elemental, a purpose-driven public relations and marketing business that works with some of the most remarkable leaders in the green business space, such as DuPont’s Sorona, which recently collaborated on Stella McCartney’s upcoming Fall 2020 collection, David E. Kelley’s sustainable fish company Riverence, and 2018 James Beard Foundation Award recipient Chef Gavin Kaysen of Soigné Hospitality. sustainability, stella mccartney, riverence, hospitality, elemental marketing, pr and marketing, adam skolnick, sustainable business, david e kelley, dupont, farm-raised fish, jennifer bushman, sustainable food, sustainable aquaculture, responsible sourcing, ethical business practices, sustainable fashion, heather barbod, brandi andres, chef gavin kaysen, mental health false full 4 1 b076afd9-a659-442b-9414-425f5f13fdb0 #003 | How + Why to Swap Out Traditional Skincare Products for Safer Brands with Esthetician and Clean Beauty Consultant Jena Nielsen Clean Beauty & Skincare Resources

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]]> #003 | How + Why to Swap Out Traditional Skincare Products for Safer Brands with Esthetician and Clean Beauty Consultant Jena Nielsen The Wellest. 00:26:03 If you’ve ever wondered whether your personal care products are harmful to your health, you’re not alone. Esthetician Jena Nielsen faced this very question in 2015 when she received life-altering news that she had breast cancer. Episode 3 wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jena's inspiring fight against the deadly disease and how she completely changed her selfcare routine once she was diagnosed (04:39). She also shares why it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients in our beauty and skincare products (08:58) and what she recommends for easily transitioning to health-conscious alternatives (14:32) while also considering the environment and animal welfare (16:39). If you’ve ever wondered whether your personal care products are harmful to your health, you’re not alone. Esthetician Jena Nielsen faced this very question in 2015 when she received life-altering news that she had breast cancer. Episode 3 wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jena's inspiring fight against the deadly disease and how she completely changed her selfcare routine once she was diagnosed (04:39). She also shares why it’s important to pay attention to the ingredients in our beauty and skincare products (08:58) and what she recommends for easily transitioning to health-conscious alternatives (14:32) while also considering the environment and animal welfare (16:39). false full 3 1 4c323163-89d3-4d23-b0fb-61e44ee95974 #002 | Fair Trade Activism, Human Rights + a Midlife Epiphany with Teresa Baxter of Fair Trade Long Beach Fair Trade Resources

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]]> #002 | Fair Trade Activism, Human Rights + a Midlife Epiphany with Teresa Baxter of Fair Trade Long Beach The Wellest. 00:24:47 What does a small-business owner from Long Beach, California, have to do with George Clooney? You might say, the story begins with a passion for social activism and continues with coffee in Guatemala and children (though it may not be what you think). In this episode, Teresa Baxter shares how she made a major professional and personal transformation at the age of 48, from a life in hospitality to becoming a human-rights and fair-trade activist (06:00) and owner of Fair Trade Long Beach, a retail collective that’s growing in popularity, even during a pandemic. She also sheds light on the exploitative practices of child labor in the supply chain of the country’s most-loved brands (09:18) and why we should all increase our awareness of fair trade, social justice and knowing which businesses are either stalling or advancing to create a better, cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world (19:25). She also has a story that pertains to the above mentioned actor. What does a small-business owner from Long Beach, California, have to do with George Clooney? You might say, the story begins with a passion for social activism and continues with coffee in Guatemala and children (though it may not be what you think). In this episode, Teresa Baxter shares how she made a major professional and personal transformation at the age of 48, from a life in hospitality to becoming a human-rights and fair-trade activist (06:00) and owner of Fair Trade Long Beach, a retail collective that’s growing in popularity, even during a pandemic. She also sheds light on the exploitative practices of child labor in the supply chain of the country’s most-loved brands (09:18) and why we should all increase our awareness of fair trade, social justice and knowing which businesses are either stalling or advancing to create a better, cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world (19:25). She also has a story that pertains to the above mentioned actor. small business, george clooney, sustainability, child labor, supply chain, career change, midlife crisis, fair trade, social justice, sustainable development goals, social activism, woman-owned business, chocolate false full 2 1 5f328dfa-69ad-4b2d-9339-2593a137fac1 #001 | Finding Purpose, Building Resilience + Creating Next Level Workplace Environments with Fine Art Photographer + Creative Coach Diane Epstein Diane Epstein Biophilic Art

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]]> #001 | Finding Purpose, Building Resilience + Creating Next Level Workplace Environments with Fine Art Photographer + Creative Coach Diane Epstein The Wellest. 00:31:33 For years, Diane Epstein’s love of art and photography helped her to navigate her work as a therapist, coaching successful creatives from New York to Rome, until she discovered her own purpose as a fine art photographer and pioneered Fresco Photography. In this episode, Diane shares her journey with anecdotes on why it’s important to surround yourself with supportive and inspiring people (07:05), how to begin a sustainable selfcare routine (21:40), and how to build resilience to prepare for life’s most difficult moments (25:20). We also deep dive into the meaning and purpose of Biophilic Art (13:40) and her next venture, creating Rejuvenation Stations for a healthier workplace. So, sit back and have a listen to this free therapeutic conversation on life, love and leading a sustainable lifestyle. For years, Diane Epstein’s love of art and photography helped her to navigate her work as a therapist, coaching successful creatives from New York to Rome, until she discovered her own purpose as a fine art photographer and pioneered Fresco Photography. In this episode, Diane shares her journey with anecdotes on why it’s important to surround yourself with supportive and inspiring people (07:05), how to begin a sustainable selfcare routine (21:40), and how to build resilience to prepare for life’s most difficult moments (25:20). We also deep dive into the meaning and purpose of Biophilic Art (13:40) and her next venture, creating Rejuvenation Stations for a healthier workplace. So, sit back and have a listen to this free therapeutic conversation on life, love and leading a sustainable lifestyle. love, purpose, sustainability, healthy environments, photography, nature, art, selfcare, transformation, creativity, biophilic art, resilience, italy false full 1 1