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49: Art, Magic, and Mindful Rituals w/ Yumi Sakugawa
Are you incorporating magic into your creative practice? Today's guest, Yumi Sakugawa, is a comic book artist inspired by the universe and her own experiences as an Asian American woman. In this episode, Aileen and Yumi delve deep into creativity and darkness, how art pushes us towards an ideal future, and mindful morning routines.
New Hair + Life Update
An imperfect chatty life update on my new hair & how I've been doing lately. August was kind of a struggle. But I'm ready to make another fresh start and be kind to myself in the process.
48: Stop Being a People-Pleaser w/ Confidence Coach Amy E. Smith
Cut out from your life the people who don't want the most empowered version of yourself. Today's guest, Amy E. Smith, is a confidence coach who wants you to stop being a people-pleaser and start living for yourself. In this episode, Aileen and Amy explore confident communication, authentic living, and how to be responsible for … Read more
5 Easy Superfood Smoothies
Call me the Smoothie Queen 👸🏼 Healthy smoothies make the best breakfast, don't you agree? Here are 5 quick & easy superfood smoothie recipes to inspire your next morning meal!
47: Lessons from an Unconventional Entrepreneur w/ Jason Zook
There are endless ways to be living the dream. What's yours? Today's guest, Jason Zook, made over a million dollars wearing t-shirts as the launch of his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Aileen and Jason share stories of the necessity of failure, the non-necessity of growth, and how to build a successful online business.
A Sprinkle of Motivation…
Here's something that might nudge the dreamer in you: Notice how successful people will always tell you that you can achieve your dreams; those who tell you you can't are those who haven't accomplished great things.
What's In My Travel Bag
Take a peek at what's in my bag, travel edition! I just came back from a summer vacation in Europe and this is exactly how I packed my backpack during our trip.
46: Spiritual Healing, Inner Expansion and Sacred Sisterhood w/ Sora Surya No
When you hold yourself as sacred, you're able to make the best choices for your future. Today's guest, Sora Surya No, is a transformative business coach, international retreat leader, and world traveler connecting women entrepreneurs with the art of feeling sacred. In this episode, Aileen and Sora explore spiritual healing, inner expansion, and the magic … Read more
July Favorites 2017
July was an amazing month. I got to travel with family and see so much of Europe by car. Here are some of my favorite things in travel & beauty this past month.
45: Living From Your Heart w/ Dancer, Yoga Instructor & Holistic Nutritionist Amber Zuckswert
The world needs you to live from your heart. Today's guest, Amber Zuckswert, is an international pilates and vinyasa yoga instructor, professional dancer, and holistic nutritionist. In this episode, Amber and Aileen reflect on connecting the dots of your life experiences and journeying into discomfort to become your most epic self.
Creative Exercise: Five Imaginary Lives
If you could live out another life, what would you do or be? Today I share what I would be if I had more lives to live. This is a great exercise to help you uncover what truly brings you joy and how to add more value and meaning into your life by incorporating small … Read more
44: Finding True Happiness & Fulfillment Off Wall Street w/ Khe Hy
Sometimes you can have it all and still not know who you are inside. Today's guest, Khe Hy, spent successful 14 years on Wall Street before realizing he never looked inside himself out of fear. This episode is for those ready to be uncomfortable and find real happiness.
Travel Memories Room Decor
So inspired by my new room decor! I just got this world map cork board and am beginning to decorate it with polaroid photos of my favorite people and memories all around the world.
43: Design Your Everyday Life w/ Katie Lee
Take control of your time by designing the life you actually want to live. Today's guest, Katie Lee, is a daily life designer and author of The Effortless Everyday. In this episode, Katie and Aileen talk about ways to make small tweaks in your day to create big changes in your life.
How I Organize My To Do List
Get some ideas on how to organize your life with this tour of my to do list on Wunderlist! This system was inspired by the book Getting Things Done by David Allen, but I've tweaked it to my liking over the years.
Self Care Date | My Reset Routine
Reminder: Make time for self care! I was feeling overwhelmed and cluttered so I decided to clear out my schedule for a little me-time. Sometimes we just need to reset our life with a little self care date.
42: Health, Wellness and Mindfulness w/ Sarah Anne Stewart
Mindfulness heals all aspects of your health, including your body. Today's guest, Sarah Anne Stewart, left a modeling career to relearn her subconscious patterns around health and wellness. In this episode, Sarah Anne and Aileen talk about how food and diets can be healing with the right mindset.
How I Gained Confidence | STORY TIME
Reflecting on how I became more confident, I realized that self confidence is built from experiencing small wins stacked on top of each other. Here's my story on how confidence was built (or not) in my life in different areas.
Advice to My Younger Self
What advice would you give to your younger self? I decided to pick one of the toughest years of my life: senior year of high school at 17, and share the things I wish I knew at that point in time.
41: How Confidence is Built
Learn how confidence is built by making small wins in life. In this episode, Aileen reflects on her childhood stories and how those experiences have shaped her confidence over the years.
How much do you really know about yourself?
Discover more about yourself and what you want out of life with this free downloadable list of 30 self reflection journaling prompts.
