Meet Nicole Kreuz, the owner of Bente Vintage in Lake Barrington, IL.

Nicole and I chat not only about unique vintage rugs but also about the suitability aspect of vintage home decor, the special meaning behind Bente Vintage, her journey to becoming a small business owner, some of her favorite reads and so much more.

Meet Tami Moore-Kedzie, the owner of Cary Apothecary in Cary, IL.

The two of us chat about Tami’s battle with Lyme Disease, her long and frustrating recovery, and her journey to better health, which ultimately became one of the main reasons for her opening Cary Apothecary. 

Tami and I discuss the importance of increasing public awareness about holistic and natural health, taking care of your mental, physical and emotional health, staying away from sugar, reading product labels, her passion for a healthy lifestyle and so much more.

Meet Tracey Burnap, the owner of Ahavah Organic Salon and Spa in Barrington, IL.

The two of us talk about hair, running a small local business in an eco-friendly manner, and hair care. Tracey and I chat about her passion for a healthy lifestyle, the importance of reading product labels and so much more.

Meet one of our amazing local herb suppliers, Hilary Atamian and her Grace Gardens.

The two of us talk about floral blooms, running small local business, and skin care. Hilary and I chat about her passion for flowers, flower farming, gardening and the importance of giving ourselves much needed grace in our fast paced world that often encourages perfectionism.

Two wellness and nature lovers chat about natural alternatives to Botox, acupuncture, chiropractic care, healthy cooking and overall healthy lifestyle. Dr. Otilia Naranjo from Wellness Oasis shares some of her healthy living tips for longevity during our lovely nature walk.

Two natural skincare geeks share tips about skin care, simple skin care routines for all ages, and natural skincare products. We decide to go back to basics with DIY skincare readily available in our own kitchens. We also chat about our recent yoga Costa Rica adventure, volunteering and so much more. As added bonus, Deedee Helbig, the owner of Ava Bella Day Spa, shares some of her quick, easy and effective DIY skincare recipes.

Two wellness buffs chat about a holistic approach to one’s overall health, while hanging out at one of their favorite local coffee shops. Join Elyse Wagner from Elyse Wagner International and I as we discuss a whole slew of well-being related topics from 4:45 AM morning routines, visualization, manifestation, journaling to yoga, horseback riding, skincare and so much more. Elyse is a huge believer that each one of us is the CEO of our own health. She is a dedicated and passionate well-being visionary, educator and advocate, propelled by an unwavering commitment to positively impact lives of many around the world.

Two long-time friends chat about their shared passion, while hanging out in hammocks in middle of Costa Rica rainforest. Join us as Lynda Schoberth from Bleu Lotus Yoga Retreats and I chat about yoga, meditation, life, organic toxin-free skincare and so much more.

What is dry brushing? How do you go about dry brushing? What are some of the do-s and don’ts of dry brushing? What are the benefits of dry brushing?

What is hydrosol?; Is hydrosol the same as a flower water?; What are some uses for hydrosol?; How do you use hydrosol?; How often do you apply hydrosol?; What time of the day do you use hydrosol?; What time of the year do you use hydrosol?; How do you store hydrosol?; How long does hydrosol keep?; What do you need to keep in mind while incorporating hydrosol into your skin routine? are some of the questions that we tackle in our Hydrosol101 blog post.