Blooming Minds

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Anthony and Tabitha Scott, owners of Glitch Fitness. During our conversation,  we get to talk to Anthony and Tabitha about the discovery of Glitch Fitness and their personal stories of creating a positive impact in our community. Glitch Fitness is on a mission to creating a positive healthier environment for kids and family. They are on a mission to installing Movement, Mindset, and Nutrition in the Las Vegas Youth Community. Anthony and Tabitha share their passion behind creating Glitch Fitness. They share the sacrifices and perseverance that come with opening up a new business, and how building and creating a legacy is important to living a fulfilling life. If you would like to know more about Glitch Fitness and their positive impact to our Vegas community, check out their information below.Information about Glitch Fitness: Website: https://www.glitchfitness.comInstagram:@glitchfitnessFacebook: Glitch Fitness Where to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Sarah Tavernetti & Yamila De Leon, Founder and CoFounder of Bloom Academy. During our conversation,  we get to talk about the opening of Bloom Academy and the work that goes into opening a self directing learning center. We dive in deep into what a self directing learning center entails, and how valuing a child's voice is important to building character. Sarah and Yamila share personal stories of their upbringing and how their passion for children, inspired them to open up a school that cultivates self discover, self mastery, and fulfillment. You can hear the passion behind their personal stories, and what a typical day at the Bloom Academy presents. If you would like to volunteer at Bloom Academy and help their mission to providing an effective education to a new style of learning, check out their information below. Volunteering Looks Like: Volunteer Workshops / Teachings to Kids Giving Tuesday Monthly and One time Donations Information about Bloom Academy: Website: https://www.bloomacademylv.comInstagram: @bloomacademylvGmail: bloomacademylv@gmail.comWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Jenny Fay, Community Engagement and Development Director at Olive CrestDuring our conversation,  we get to talk to Jenny about what Olive Crest is doing for our communities and families in need. Olive Crest is on a mission to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis. Jenny explains what ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) is and explains how Olive Crest has several approaches that help prevent child abuse. Olive Crest helps families heal through community, training, support, and individual plans that help prevent and help with abuse and neglect. If you would like to volunteer at Olive Crest and hope on their mission to end child abuse and neglect, go to their website to sign up. Information about Olive Crest: Website: https://www.olivecrest.org/nevada/Instagram: @olivecrest_nvFacebook: Olive Crest - Nevada Where to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Amalie Zinsser, Community Director of Uncommons and Host of Not Your Average Influencer Podcast. Amalie shares with us her resilience story as a Latin Women. During our conversation,  we get to talk about the many projects Uncommons is bringing to our community, and how Amalie is driven to making this space a place where inclusion and diversity bloom. Amalie shares with us her personal story of growing up with mental health illnesses. She is completely raw about her struggles and story of perseverance. After our talk, Amalie shared she was a high school drop out and how this has shaped the trajectory of her life. We talk about vulnerable leadership, the quest for balance, generational trauma, and so much more! Amalie shares with  us during the conversation an episode on her podcast about Moment vs. Movement, where we need to make a revelation to continue to bring positive change into our community. Episode she quotes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CW0rMt3gxPFcZB0KsDTp9?si=oR1zZ4TPTB6XhX5oS6iu2AInformation about Amalie Zinsser and Uncommons: Website: https://uncommons.comInstagram: @uncommons.lv@amaliezinsser@notyouraverage_influencerWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Thomas Henely, Host and Founder of Aspergers Growth and Autism and Mental Health Advocate. Thomas shares his journey and story of  his long history with Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders & Panic Disorders. During our conversation, Thomas shares his struggles of growing up on the autism spectrum and learning about his values to keep him going in life. He went to University of Manchester and got a degree in Biomedical Science. After a life time of experience with having autism, he went on a journey to improve himself by becoming aware of his values, and finding his purpose in life. Thomas also shared on the podcast his grieving process he experience when losing his grandfather, and how his final words were the inspiration to overcome the desire of ending his own life. Such an incredible story and journey of perseverance, and how our pain can help us find meaning in life. Support and find out more information about Thomas and Aspergers Growth: Website:https://thomashenley.co.uk/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aspergersgrowthPodcast: Thoughty Auti- The Autism & Mental Health Podcast Instagram: @aspergersgrowthWhere to Support Blooming Minds:made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

On this episode of Blooming Minds Podcast, our host Jessica Castillo talks to you about What is Emotional Intelligence? In this solo episode, Jessica explains the components and tools that involve having a strong Emotional Intelligence muscle. We dive in deeper into the 5 elements of EQ, which are Self Regulation, Self Awareness, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills. Jessica provides personal examples of implementing the tools to grow a strong EQ muscle. She also explains that even having a "strong" emotional intelligence muscle requires you to continue to make mistakes to continue to grow and evolve. We share the secret sauce of self compassion and so much more! Where to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Vedant Peris, the Founder of AloeVR. Vedant shares his story of creating AloeVR, a mindfulness building virtual reality experience. During our conversation, Vedant shares his expertise, experience, and passion for starting this virtual reality to help kids build emotion regulation, gain tools for mindfulness, and more! This virtual reality is aimed to help kids go into another world to build social emotional awareness,  build confidence, heal trauma, and so  much more! Information about AloeVR: Website: http://aloeVR.comInstagram: @aloevirtualrealityFacebook: Aloe/VR Twitter:vedant_aloevrWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to James Lomax, founder of Life Skills Academy. James shares his story of now starting his own micro school and discovering a need in our Vegas education. During our conversation, James shares his upbringing and his passion behind starting his own learning center to provide a different type of learning to our students. James realized there was a need in our community and our children's education. Since discovering this need, James has decided to start his own Montessori inspired learning center to provide kids in our community tools, and education to help prepare them for their future! Information about Life Skills Academy: Website: https://www.lifeskillsacademylv.comInstagram: @lifeskillsacademyFacebook: Life Skills AcademyYoutube: Life Skills AcademyWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Kelly Bennett, Creative Entrepreneur helping others creating their dreams and small businesses. Kelly shares her story of now starting her small business to help other small businesses pursue their dreams and visions. During our conversation, Kelly shares her upbringing and her journey of perseverance in the world of entrepreneurship. She shares the battles she's had to overcome within herself to now help other entrepreneurs reach their dreams. Kelly has her own Small Business Incubator, where she helps works closely with small business owners with marketing, social media, and sales. She additionally has a mentorship program, live workshops, a podcast, and more! Information about Kelly Bennet and where you  can find out more! Website: https://www.withkellybennett.comInstagram: @withkellybennettPodcast: Advice for People Creating a Small Business Where to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Elissa Lafranconi, founder of Etika Logika and a mental health therapist. Elissa shares her expertise and advice when it comes to sharing her passion for mental health. With a background in philosophy and clinical professional counseling, Elissa provides a holistic approach to therapy. During our conversation, Elissa provides an amazing perspective to how to view the world and how to tend to your mind, body, and spirit. Where to find and learn more about  Etika Logika:Website: https://www.etikalogika.comInstagram: @etikalogikaWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

Welcome to Blooming Minds Podcast with Jessica Castillo. This is a podcast to encourage the blooming of our Emotional Intelligence through conversation. You'll hear from thought leaders in education, psychology, and creativity who are positively impacting children, communities, and the planet. Your host, Jessica Castillo is an educator, yoga instructor for kids & adults, psychology student, and student of life. She founded Blooming Minds as an organization teaching tools to help humanity reach purposeful lives, have healthy minds, and be their own individual.  Listen every Monday for a new episode!Where to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we got to talk to Ricardo Torres, a school counselor in Oregon. We talk about the struggles and difficulties that our students present in our education system today. Ricardo shares great insight, and advice to what we can do as a society to provide a better opportunity to all our students. Such an incredible conversation about inclusion, diversity, and what it truly means to be a positive advocate for students. Where to find and learn more about  Ricardo Torres:Instagram: @ricardoWhere to Support Blooming Minds made by Jessica Castillo: Website: www.bloomingmindsjc.comInstagram: @bloomingmindsjcFacebook: Blooming Minds Made by Jessica Castillo 

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Joshua VanDusen, Owner of Simple Coffee Josh shares with us in this episode what guided him to start Simple Coffee and where he plans to take his microlevel coffee business. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations I have had on my podcast because Josh is very vulnerable and open to what drives him to keep his business going. During this conversation, he shares with us where he plans to take his business and shares where all his drive comes from. This is a great episode if your looking to be inspired after going through a hard patch in life. Josh's microlevel business, Simple Coffee is a great story of Coffee with a Cause. Follow and Support Josh  at: Instagram: @simplecoffee702Facebook: Dramatic Rabbit Website: https://www.dramaticrabbit.com/simple-coffee

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Heidi Barr, Owner of The Kitchen Garden Series Heidi shares her story of starting The Kitchen Garden Series and shares the importance of adopting sustainable practices in your everyday life and business. Heidi also designed a linen coffee filter that she shares about in this episode, adding on sustainability to your every day cup of coffee. This is a great episode to learn about adopting more sustainable practices to your everyday life and a story about persevering a passion. Follow and Support The Kitchen Garden Series at: Instagram: @thekitchengardenseries Pinterest: The Kitchen Garden Series Facebook: The Kitchen Garden Series Website: https://www.thekitchengardenseries.com

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Ian Bonilla, Roaster of The Jolt Coffee Co.  Las Vegas, NV Ian shares his story of becoming a roaster at The Jolt, he also shares his knowledge behind roasting a perfect cup of coffee. The Jolt is located in The LGBTQ Center or Southern Nevada. This coffee roaster just got a new roaster called the Bellwether Roaster! The Bellwether is the most sustainable coffee roaster in the world, both in air quality and energy use. This is a great story about process behind coffee. So if you're looking to expand your knowledge of coffee, this is your episode. Ian shares so much knowledge of what it takes to produce a delicious pour and also shares his story of now being a coffee roaster. Follow and Support The Jolt Coffee Co. at: Instagram: @thejoltcoffeeco@iandjinnrooWebsite: thejoltcoffeeco.com  

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Jacob Limmer, Owner of Cottonwood Coffee (Coffee Shops & Roaster in South Dakota, USA)Jacob shares the story behind Cottonwood Coffee, and his personal story as a coffee shop owner and entrepreneur. Cottonwood Coffee is located in South Dakota, in a small city called Brookings. Jacob has opened up two shops in Brookings, one located Downtown and the other in 6th street. He also shared how he wants to continue to expand outside  Brookings, and bring his coffee to more coffee lovers. This is a great story about perseverance and learning from experience to show up better for your business, your self, and your team. Follow and Support Cottonwood Coffee at: Instagram: @cottonwood.coffeeFacebook: Cottonwood Coffee Website: cottonwoodcoffee.comEmail: jacob@cottonwoodcoffee.com  

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Jonathan Bowles, Founder of French Quarter Coffee, Paster of Disaster, Podcast Host of Slingshot Show, and the Slingshot House in Santa Monica, California. Jonathan shares the story behind French Quarter Coffee, his personal story as an entrepreneur, and the meaningful message behind this coffee roast. French Quarter Coffee is roasted in California, Jonathan lives.  He shares his journey of being a Paster or Disaster, a professional encourager,  podcast host of Slingshot Show,  founder of Slingshot house, and French Quarter Coffee.Jonathan also wanted to offer promo code: Jess to all listeners for 15% off his coffee beans. If you want to help support, you can order a bag through his website. Lay your burdens down, pick up your cup. -French Quarters Motto Follow and Support Jonathan at: Twitter: IG: @jonathanbowles@frenchquarter.coffee@slingshothouseTikTock: jbowlestiktokPodcast: The Slingshot Show website: www.frenchquarter.coffeewww.slingshot.house

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Erica S. Bell, Podcast Host of Rooted in Podcast Coffee Club. Erica shares her story of becoming now the podcast host of Rooted in Podcast Coffee Club,  and so many other roles at Fergusons Downtown. In this conversation, Erica explains how Pour in the Alley had to change directions and figure out a way to continue to reach their community during COVID. During the interview, Erica shares with us how she went from event producer to now podcast host to their podcast, Rooted in Podcast Pour in the Alley Edition. Pour in the Alley Coffee Roaster's Club is a monthly subscription that offers 12 ounces of coffee, tasting notes & brewing tips, and a special gift from Fergusons Downtown. Pour in the Alley went from a tasting experience to a variety of drinks to now a Coffee Club tasting experience at home. Fergusons Downtown is a city block rooted in helping out their community and small businesses, and Erica tells us the story of how they had to adapt during these unforeseen times and continue to support their community. Follow and Support Pour in the Alley Coffee Club atIG: @erica_sbell@pourinthealley@fergusonsdowntown Website: www.fergusonsdowntown.com/coffee-club

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Paige Burks, one of the store managers for Royal Coffee Roasting Co. Paige shares her story of starting as a barista and making her way up to a store manager with now Royal Coffee Roasting Co. In this conversation, Paige shares her passion for making her team her number one priority and making sure she makes them  feel appreciated and loved. Paige is an amazing leader and you can truly hear her passion on this episode. From starting off as a regular customer to  slowly making her way up to a store manager. Paige is a great example of how our leadership should look like and the values they must endure to run a successful store. Follow and Support Paige at: IG: @loveepaige__               (2 underscores) Royal Coffee Roasting Co. IG: @royalcoffeelasvegasWebsite: www.royalcoffeeroasting.com

In this episode of Blooming Minds, we get to talk to Priscilla Gonçalves, Founder of Brazil Beans, Brazilian Coffee.  Priscilla shares her story of starting Brazi Beans in the middle of a pandemic and also due to a career change. In this conversation, Priscilla and I talk about the importance of fair trade coffee. She shares her passion about making sure her beans are being produced ethically and wants to make sure she is helping out the farmers in Brazil. Priscilla also shares how people in Brazil enjoy their coffee and how it is so different than how American's drink their coffee. You can definitely tell that Priscilla is very passionate about making sure every bean in her coffee bag, is ethically produced. So if you don't know much about what fair trade is and how important it is to make sure we are drinking fair trade coffee, than this episode is for you! There are many unfair labor workers who are involved in the beginning stages of coffee and it's important to get educated so we can continue to make a difference. Discount Code: JESS10 for 10% off Follow and Support Brazi Beans atIG: @brazibeansWebsite: https://brazibeans.com