The Conscious Cut

This episode features Dr. Towolawi, a double board-certified physician based with over 15 years of clinical experience. It explains her personal and professional journey with medicine and the healthcare system to understand what led to the establishment of the Nurture Well Center PLLC. If you have been looking for a physician who sees you and gets you and offers help accordingly, then listen up! Many thanks to @nurturewellcenter for joining. Be sure to follow to learn about lifestyle medicine and how to heal your whole self.

This episode features a motivational author and speaker, Tigest Beyene, whose words provide safety and solace for anyone who has experienced abuse. Tune in to hear her personal story as shared in her new documentary, Walk By Faith, and how she manages to love herself through the pain. Many thanks to @lovetigest25 for joining. Be sure to follow for more encouragement and words of wisdom! Note: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is in danger, please find support 24/7 at the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788.

This episode features Gariel Esters, a proponent of positivity, who shares how overcoming addiction has helped to cultivate a more sustainable way of life. Tune in to hear why prioritizing self-care is important to self-growth as well as suggestions to implement into your everyday routine. Many thanks to @thereal_gigiblu888 for joining. Be sure to follow for more inspiration! Note: This episode discusses drug abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, please call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 in case of an emergency or the Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline at (844) 289-0879 for 24/7 support.

What is your relationship with spirituality? Whether you're just learning about it or want to grow your connection, TaNay Peters aka Imoorè Ayo of Onyx & Sage Healing Arts, is here to be your "spiritual concierge." In this episode, we talk about the meaning of spirituality and why it is important to listen to your spirit to achieve your highest purpose in life. Many thanks to TaNay for stopping by! Follow @soulspacelover to learn more or schedule a personal consultation.

This episodes features Paulina Valenzuela of LAB Boutique MX who shares thoughts on the resurgence of vintage as well as the benefits to wearing pieces from the past. Tune in for shopping tips and a good time. Special thanks to Paulina! For inspiration, be sure to follow @lab_boutiquemx.

People. Get your pens and pencils ready! Our next special guest is the one and only, Sharon Nyree Williams. Sharon teaches us how to turn tragedy into triumph through storytelling. Tune in to gain some practical tips for dealing with life's toughest moments and how to effectively write it all out. Your words are powerful. Listen up and mind your stories! Many thanks to @sharonnyreewilliams. Be sure to follow for more thought-provoking work. Note: This episode briefly depicts a traumatic event that includes gun violence and PTSD. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know needs help, call 9-1-1 in the case of a life-threating emergency or text HOME to 741-741 for crisis intervention.

This episode was a fun and wild ride! Crystal Nguyen of Peppermint Tuna joins us to talk about her love for thrift shopping, the scene in Tacoma and the Puget Sound - past, present, and future, and how becoming a small business owner awakened her purpose in life. Shoutout to Crystal for stopping by and getting us hyped about this aspect of sustainability! Be sure to follow @peppermint_tuna to get your thrift fix.

On this episode, our special guest is John West Jr. of Kemetic Candle Co. John tells us about the art and business of candlemaking and the inspiration behind each collection. Tune in to gain a new perspective on entrepreneurship and, also, learn how to "let your aroma flow" when life gets tough. Special thanks to @kemeticcandleco. Be sure to follow for the latest news and updates. Thanks for listening!

Our next guest is Avery Barnes the Founder and Creative Director of TASWIRA, an African art and design gallery in Seattle. The mission is to create a unique, interactive experience that bridges the past with the present. Like with every journey, the space is constantly evolving to hold the vision. Tune in to learn a little about Avery and how TASWIRA is preserving culture and history through art and community. Special thanks to @taswira.africa. Be sure to follow along and support.

When is the last time you read something that made you really think? Our next guest challenges you to dig deep(er) into history, starting with yourself then expanding to your community. Charles Hannah founded Third Eye Books, Accessories and Gifts LLC alongside his wife, Michelle Lewis, as a safe space for folks across the African diaspora (and their allies) to heal, learn, and grow. Tune in and find out what all they have in store. *Pun intended!* Special thanks to @thirdeyebag.

If you have a sweet tooth, beware! Our next guest, Ashanti Mayfield of Creamy Cone Cafe, is a mother of two on a mission to serve up happiness by the scoop! Tune in to find out why motherhood inspired this commitment and how the lessons can be applied to taking care of yourself and your community. Special thanks to @creamyconecafe!

You know what they say. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Right? Well, for Elizabeth Lopez of rue Santé, this is true...and more. Beauty is health and health is beauty. It's less about how you look and more about how you feel, making time to slow down and check in with yourself. If this resonates, this episode is for you. Elizabeth shares how rue Santé has acted a "healing balm" through life's toughest moments and ways you can incorporate the Mindfulness-Based Self-Care™ into your daily routine. Special thanks to @ruesante. ***Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or struggling with their mental health, please call 911, 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for help.

What makes a good leader? Trustworthiness? Kindness? Organization? Respectfulness? Our next guest, @twinanobles, found the key is leading with authenticity. Whether you are responsible for just yourself or others matters not; it's all about understanding the magnitude of your impact. Tune in to hear a powerful testimony that will encourage you to own every chapter of your story and use it to create your unique leadership style. Special thanks to @twinanobles.

You know the saying. All you need is love. As cliche as it sounds, if you dig deep enough, you'll find it is true. Our next guests, Veronica Very and Hiawatha D., are living proof. Tune in to hear all about their love story and the impact that Black love, specifically, has had in their life, their work and their community. Special thanks to @veronicaverydavis @hiawathad @wowgalleryexp.

Change is inevitable. Everything and everyone is in constant flux. Figuring out how to manage it all can be quite overwhelming. Our next guest, Alana Belle - a spirit-led educator, facilitator, speaker and mentor, is no stranger to dealing with the highs and lows of life. Tune in to hear a bit of her story and receive some sage advice. Special thanks to @alanabellecreative. ***Warning: This episode mentions suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is considering suicide or struggling with their mental health, please call 911, 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for help. ***Edit: The next episode will air on February 1, 2023.

If you're ready to cultivate fruitful connections, and encourage the development or growth of those around you, this is the episode you want to listen to.⁣ Through her inherited gifts, Intuitive Catalyst, Leilani Mañulu, asks us to exercise our intuition, and help others access their greatness.⁣ Leilani is a shaman, leadership visionary, DEI expert, and spiritual mentor supporting intuitive leaders in reconnecting with their spiritual truth in service of guiding their organizations to be more intuitive, imaginative, and heart-centered.⁣ Special thanks to @shamanleilani.

We caught up with Lashonya Hamilton to gain a better understanding about the impact social media influencers have on style. Lashonya is an internationally published Fashion Stylist with a talent for business and marketing. With a passion for serving the community, she has also leveraged her social media to bring awareness to 30+ small businesses. Find her @style.in.pnw on all social media platforms.

Colleen Echohawk (Pawnee, Athabascan), CEO of Eighth Generation, is on a mission to bring real Native art to all. Situated in the iconic Pike Place Market, Eighth Generation, is a Native-owned and artist-centric lifestyle brand working to combat cultural appropriation with their authentic Native-designed home goods and products. Listen to learn the difference between "inspired Natives" and Native-inspired, so you don't get caught slipping. Special thanks to Colleen and @eighthgeneration!

One of our most conscious conversations yet! We caught up with the Chief Sustainability and Business Development Officer, Therese Hayes, to learn what happens when a few hometown heroes join forces to transform the culture. The House of LR&C is not your average fashion house. It is a movement. Special thanks to Therese and @thehouseoflrc!

Kiko Eisner-Waters, founder of The Cura Co., joins us to talk about the magic of small business, it's social impact, and why part of being a purposeful brand means supporting the communities we live in. The Cura Co. is a space for discovering and cultivating your impact as a global citizen, through mindfulness workshop or collaborating with local and international artisan partners.  Special thanks to Kiko! Shop, attend events, or stay in touch @cura_collective.