  Do you ever feel like the Universe is giving you a major sign? Indie Lee, the founder of the renowned clean beauty company, had an experience that shifted the course of her life. After spending much of her early career “following the rules” - working a corporate job, traveling the world, raising a family - she decided that she needed to get closer to her passions. So, she built a greenhouse and started growing healing plants. But that complete career shift wasn’t enough. It wasn’t until she found out that she had a life-threatening illness that she knew she had to align with her life’s purpose: help others heal. She started Indie Lee, a clean beauty company, to educate others about the healing power of nature without sacrificing beauty, quality and clean products. Indie’s story will leave you feeling inspired, energized and empowered to make the change you wish to see in your life and find the strength you never knew you had. --   For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please email katina@onadulting.com.   To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: Read more about Indie Lee and her clean beauty products here: https://www.indielee.com/  

Challenging the Collective Podcast: Becoming Awake To Conscious Choices

36. Clean Beauty Warrior, Indie Lee, On Staying Grounded With Nature's Help

 Did you ever wonder why fertility is something that’s talked about in hushed tones and quiet corners in our modern world? Me neither. And, neither does Afton.  During this podcast episode, we will hear from Afton Vechery, the co-founder of the San Francisco-based startup, Modern Fertility. Modern Fertility is an at-home fertility test, where for only $150, you can have access to your fertility hormones in an easy and accessible way. After Afton went through her own difficult experience trying to understand what her fertility options were, she decided that something more needed to be done. So, she set out to democratize women’s hormones - and understanding of our bodies. During our chat, Afton takes us back to the beginning - starting with her passion for melding science and business back in middle school (seriously!). She spent her entire career so far sitting in between these two areas, always asking “why”. No matter what life stage you’re at, this episode is an inspiring take on questioning the status quo...and doing something about it. It’s time to take control ladies!   --   For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: Learn more about Modern Fertility here: https://modernfertility.com/

35. Founder of Modern Fertility, Afton Vechery, On Taking Control Of Our Bodies

 What does it mean to find your ch’i? In this podcast episode, Christine Friel, an acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner walks us through the many different ways that we can re energize our ch’i, or life force - no matter if needles freak you out or not. Christine walks us through the many different facets of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and her approach to looking at the whole picture for her patients. Think of her as a professional dot-connector; able to see how your angry outbursts might be connected to liver inflammation. In this episode, we walk through the basics of acupuncture: what it is, why needles shouldn’t scare you, and how we can use many different aspects of Eastern and Western medicine to heal. Christine is also an expert on women’s health during all aspects of life - and how our diets, movement, and mindset could impact our vitality. She explains different ways that we could connect the dots ourselves - and live a life filled with Ch’i.   --   For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T

34. Acupuncturist, Christine Friel, On Finding Our Ch'i

 Did you ever think that a fashionable jacket could double as a place of shelter? Me neither. But, Angela Luna always believed that fashion could be used as a tool for change - even in the most dire situations. After seeing the impact of the refugee crisis firsthand, Angela was not only inspired - but felt responsible - to create something with a purpose. And so, ADIFF was born. ADIFF is a socially conscious clothing brand that is using fashion to aid in global displacement. Angela created ADIFF during her time at Parson’s School of Design, and was name Designer of the Year Award for her work. But, ADIFF wasn’t just a school project - it is a social impact company that is redefining the way that we look at clothing as a tool, a statement, a way to change the world (literally). Tune in to this episode of Challenging the Collective for a raw and real conversation about entrepreneurship, making an impact, and all the unpredictable, unromantic moments that come with starting a company with a purpose. It’s definitely one you won’t want to miss!   Resources: Check out more about ADIFF at their website, https://www.adiff.com/    --   For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T

33. Social Entrepreneur, Angela Luna On Creating With A Purpose

Have you ever thought about the power of our minds and breath? Darren Main, one of the most well-respected yogis, authors and spiritual thinkers in San Francisco and truly, around the world, invites us to see “what a clusterfuck our lives might be” - and how we can use our own selves to transform. Darren is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, and has this amazing ability to make extremely deep topics like religion, addiction and spirituality light. He takes us through his own life experiences as a gay man who is HIV-positive - and a yogi. He also explains the science and spirituality behind breathwork. Remember: you may not be able to change the facts, but you can change the narrative. For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T

32. Yogi and Urban Mystic, Darren Main, On Making the Mundane Sacred + Finding Your Breath

Did you ever think...I’m almost 30 (or 25 or 20) - and I have no clue what I’m doing with my life? Krista and Lindsey felt the same exact way (same). But now, they’re here to help. It seems fitting that for the last episode of Challenging the Collective, Season 1, we’re lucky enough to hear from the coolest ladies on the block about Growing Up: Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the founders of the Almost 30 Podcast. Krista and Lindsey have spent the last two years chatting with some of the brightest and most inspiring minds in  health, wellness, entrepreneurship, self-development. Their podcast, Almost 30, has been named one of iTunes Top 100 - and they’ve reached hundreds of thousands of women around the world. So, in honor of growing up in a mindful & happy way - let’s all lean in and have a real, raw, unfiltered chat about Growing Up. -- For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please email katina@onadulting.com.   To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: Listen to The Almost 30 Podcast here: https://www.almost30podcast.com/

37. Founders of Almost 30 Podcast, Lindsey + Krista, On Navigating Our 20s And Beyond

If you’ve ever had the urge to save the world, but had no clue where to start: this is it. Christine Bader, who was most recently the Director of Social Responsibility at Amazon, is on Challenging the Collective today - talking about her path towards bending the rules for good - and how we can all do the same. Christine started her career before CSR was the wildly popular field that it is today, back when British Petroleum was at the forefront of using business for good. She takes us through her winding career path, though always circling back to staying within the system and wielding her power for the betterment of our world. Christine reminds us that most of life is grey - and it’s up to us to create our path forward with grace and persistence. Here’s to making the world a little bit brighter.   --   for more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast to connect with katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com. to join the on adulting tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_t

31. Corporate Idealist, Christine Bader, On Bending The Rules for Good

Have you ever known that you should be doing something, but a little voice in your head tells you to do the opposite? It could be about drinking that third cup of coffee, or quitting your job (we’ve all been there). Oftentimes, hearing your true inner guidance is really, really hard. But, that’s exactly what Kate Winch helps you find. Kate Winch is an experienced healer, and expert in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), or Tapping. Essentially, tapping is like acupuncture without the needles. It’s a tool to erase fear, worry and anxiety with the touch of our fingertips. Tune in and experience an EFT Tapping workshop with Kate - stopping your stress in it’s tracks. You won’t want to miss this! For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: To learn more about Kate's work, visit her website here: http://katewinch.com/ To learn more about tapping and other free resources watch these videos: http://katewinch.com/resources/

30. EFT Tapping Expert, Kate Winch, On Releasing Fear With Our Fingertips

Did you know that you could use cannabis...on your skin? And, that it provides pain relief almost immediately?   Joie Meffert is one of the co-founders of Apothecanna, the first all-natural body care line supercharged by plants - such as cannabis compounds like CBD. In today’s podcast, we’ll be hearing from Joie about the importance of listening to your body...and how you can use the power of plants to heal it. Joie has been body aware for nearly her whole life - growing up as a competitive dancer and then moving into the art world. She and her husband soon became interested in the power of plants, especially cannabis, for heaiing and jumped into the industry nearly 10 years ago (in the very early days!). After much experimenting, Apothecanna was born. In this podcast episode, Joie takes us through the experience of starting a wellness company in a somewhat controversial space, and making that conversation available to everyone. She also walks us through the variety of ways we could leverage plant medicine to heal. Tune in for a calming, soothing chat that may even heal you a little bit! For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com.   To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T Resources: To learn more about Apothecanna, visit their website at: https://apothecanna.com/

29. Co-founder of Apothecanna, Joie Meffert, On The Healing Power of Plants

There are many different ways that you can build a tribe. And, Ozzie is kind of an expert on all of them. She’s been building communities, especially those that bring women up, since she’s been a little girl. And, after spending time as a doula advocating for women’s rights during one of the most precious times in their lives - she’s now turned her sights to a new area of focus: Cannabis. Ozzie has spend the past year reducing stigma on using various forms of cannabis for health and wellness - especially after her own experience in postpartum haze/depression. Ozzie walks us through the different ways you can incorporate cannabis into your wellness routine (shout out CBD). But most importantly, we reflect on how we can continue to respect other humans choices in all that they do. For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com.   To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: Learn more about Ozzie's latest venture, Oov Life by visiting their website here: http://oov.life/

28. Doula and Cannabis Mama, Ozzie, On Bringing Women Up

Have you ever wondered what impact our environment can have on our health? Ilene Ruhoy is the perfect person to ask. As a neurologist, holistic health practitioner and with a phd in environmental toxicology - she has an extreme understanding of how our environments affect our health over the long haul. This conversation with Ilene digs into the various ways we can heal chronic conditions - and how we may even prevent them by making more conscious choices about our environments. Ilene also chats about her own health experience and how it’s impacted her perception of the health system. If you’re in need of some inspiration, direction on your path in life, and especially if you’re interested in learning more about how to take control of your environment - tune in. You won’t want to miss this! For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T

27. Neurologist and Environmental Scientist, Ilene Ruhoy, On How Our Environment Affects Our Brain

Did you know that you can make swimsuits out of recycled plastic?   Well - Fair Harbor, a sustainable swimsuit and lifestyle brand uses 11 plastic bottles in each of their swimsuits. Yes, you heard that right - all of their products are created from recycled plastic or other upcycled materials such as coconuts!   And, they’re the most humbling, sweet siblings you could imagine.   We talk about their process and inspiration behind starting this company (Jake was a geography major who studied the scientific properties of plastic and its effect on our oceans), the different ways we can make change in our world, and the importance of community.   This conversation is equal parts inspiring, equal parts humbling, equal parts educational. And reminds us that we are all human beings at the end of the day, responsible for our earth...and each other.   And, becoming awake to the impact we can have. For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast   To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com.   To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources: Visit Fair Harbor's site to learn more at: www.fairharborclothing.com

26. Founders of Fair Harbor, Caroline and Jake Danehy, On Using Trash For Good

We all have different definitions of healing. For some of us, it looks like going for a walk in the park. For others, it’s adjusting our diets. But, we all know deep down what it is - we just need to listen. Polina Smith is a holistic healer and health coach who went through her own health issues in her early 20s, and after countless doctors told her different things (none of which solved the issue at hand) she took matters into her own hands. After Polina healed herself from the inside out, she knew she needed to pass that knowledge and experience on to others. Polina is the founder and creator behind the Holistic Health Saloons, a staple in the Bay Area community that brings hundreds of healers together to share their wisdom with the general public. Because, we can’t stop when we’ve fixed ourselves.   For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T   Resources:

25. Community Healer, Polina Smith On Getting Better From The Inside Out

Have you ever wondered about what goes on in the mind of a true entrepreneur - especially one in the wellness world? Jess Edelstein is a prime example of someone who took her side hustle to a multi-million dollar business in a few years - and has still stayed humble and vulnerable along the way. Jess had a “typical millennial” experience after college. Which looked like working at a pet store and trying to make it on Broadway. After being fired for being too independent and too assertive (multiple times) she knew that she would be her own boss one day. Cue making natural deodorant products in her kitchen. Jess started a natural deodorant company, PiperWai, from scratch. Since then, she’s been named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, appeared on Shark Tank, and a host of other respected media outlets for her work in creating a natural deodorant that doesn’t stink. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, and a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, the wellness world, and going for your dreams. Because according to Jess - you just need to get out there and do it. For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit: http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T Resources: For more on PiperWai, visit their website at https://www.piperwai.com/

23. Founder of PiperWai, Jess Edelstein, On Making A Side Hustle Your Reality

Are you confused about how you could make an impact in the world? Do you feel like you have to make a choice between working at a big bank or sacrifice everything to work at a nonprofit in Kenya? Erin proves that you could fit somewhere in the middle. Erin Houston is the founder of an innovative fashion company called WearWell, which enables consumers to purchase clothes that speak to both their styles and values. During our conversation, she reflects on how her unwavering passion to change the world (since middle school!) hasn’t stopped, but the methods in which she accomplished her goals has. After working in the global development space for over 7 years, Erin decided to mold her own interest in sustainable fashion with her career - and thus, WearWell was born. Tune in for an invigorating conversation not just about the ever-changing conscious fashion world, but about how we could continue to make the world a bit better overall. For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com/podcast To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail katina@onadulting.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit: http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T Resources: For more on wearwell, visit their website: https://www.shopwearwell.com/ . If you’re interested in learning more about the conscious fashion industry, check out the documentary, The True Cost.

24. Founder of WearWell, Erin Houston, On Using Fashion To Change The World

Challenging the Collective is a podcast from the founder of popular wellness and lifestyle blog, On Adulting. Katina Mountanos has created a space where we can question everything...so that together, we can all make conscious choices for the improvement of our lives and our world. She and her guests push your thinking on topics such as spirituality, self-care, minimalist fashion, green beauty, impact investing, healing methods, entrepreneurship, and so much more. So, slow down for a bit and let yourself become awake to your choices...so that you can Challenge your version of the Collective, too.

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