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Jul 27, 2021

I am super excited to be joined by an amazing colleague, friend, and innovator in the world of naturopathic medicine, Trevor Cates!

 

Dr. Trevor Cates is on a mission to improve our health on the inside as a reflection of our health on the outside. She is the founder of the natural skincare line, The Space Dr., and the author of the Amazon bestseller, Clean Skin From Within. She has been featured on various TV shows, including The Doctors and Extra TV, and has even interviewed over 250 experts on her own podcast, The Spa Dr. Podcast.

 

In this episode, we’re going deep on everything you need to know about caring for your skin! Dr. Cates speaks about the microbiome of our skin, what elements of our skincare routine we really need to say goodbye to, some of the commonly held myths about skincare, and the connection between what is going on in the inside of our bodies in relation to our skin.

 

Dr. Trevor Cates is so full of wisdom and insight! You’re going to get so much out of today’s conversation!

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:20] About today’s episode with Dr. Trevor Cates.

[2:32] Welcoming Dr. Cates to the podcast!

[2:57] How Dr. Cates got to where she is today with The Spa Dr. and transforming people’s health.

[7:19] Dr. Cates speaks about the shift she is seeing in the healthcare industry around treating the skin from within.

[9:33] The connection between the inside of our body in our skin.

[12:39] The key decisions we should be making with regards to our skin health.

[15:00] What we need to be mindful of when it comes to putting products on our skin.

[20:45] Dr. Cates debunks and addresses common skincare myths!

[23:18] Key skincare principles and why Dr. Cates’ incredible skincare line is so effective.

[26:40] Everything you need to know about deodorant and sunscreen!

[29:38] Dr. Cates shares her biggest motivators behind being an entrepreneur.

[34:03] Dr. Cates’ KPIs!

[38:10] Where to learn more about Dr. Cates and the incredible work she’s putting out into the world!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Spa Dr. Save 20% off your purchase with the coupon code: Save20

The Skin Quiz | The Spa Dr.

Skin Care Shopping Wallet Guide | The Spa Dr.

VIP Beauty Inside | The Spa Dr.

 

More About Dr. Trevor Cates

Dr. Trevor Cates is the author of the USA Today and Amazon bestselling book, Clean Skin From Within, and the founder of The Spa Dr. natural skincare line. 

 

Dr. Cates received her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. 

 

Currently, Dr. Cates lives in Park City, Utah where she helps patients from around the world achieve naturally glowing skin. She has been featured on various TV shows, including The Doctors and Extra TV. She has interviewed over 250 experts on The Spa Dr. Podcast and has hosted her own PBS special, Younger Skin From Within. She believes the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with natural and non-toxic ingredients.

 

Connect with my Guest:

Website: The Spa Dr. Save 20% off your purchase with the coupon code: Save20

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

 

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

 

CALL TO ACTION

Which skincare practices to you implement from the inside and the outside? Did you learn any new skincare tips today? Let us know over on our free Facebook group, The Entrepology Collective!

 

Jul 20, 2021

What do entrepreneurship, organ meat, and George Clooney all have in common? If you’re stumped on this, I’m here to help you out! Would you believe that the common thread is my next guest?

 

James Barry is an Executive Chef to some of the largest celebrities in the world such as George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Barbra Streisand, Gerard Butler, and many more. He has had a seriously incredible career and his journey reads like an incredibly compelling memoir.

 

In our conversion together, we talk about limiting beliefs, the road less traveled, how to get skin in the game, and why all of these pieces are so relevant to our journeys as entrepreneurs. James shares how he made a shift in his career from being a chef to celebrities to creating a product that he really believes can revolutionize our health.

 

We had a truly fascinating conversation about James’ career evolution, how he created an innovative, first-of-its-kind product; how he found his true purpose and passion in life; and what it looks like to navigate this intersection of health and entrepreneurship.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:00] About today’s episode with James Barry.

[3:47] Welcoming James to the podcast!

[4:29] James’ background and journey of how he has gotten to where he is today with his business, Eat Pluck.

[12:48] James speaks more about his journey with regards to moving the needle in funding his schooling.

[15:18] James shares about the process of awakening to his purpose and discovering his passion in life.

[20:10] James speaks about what it was like to work for George Clooney.

[23:47] What Eat Pluck is all about and the solution that it provides.

[32:51] How (and where) to purchase Eat Pluck.

[33:54] Cooking organ meat 101.

[38:54] James Barry’s KPIs!

[48:04] Where to learn more about James and Eat Pluck.

[48:44] Thanking James for joining us in today’s episode!

[49:52] About our exciting lineup coming up!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Eat Pluck — 10% off first purchase with PLUCK10 discount code!

It Takes Guts: A Meat-Eater's Guide to Eating Offal with over 75 Healthy and Delicious Nose-to-Tail Recipes, by Ashleigh VanHouten

Muscle Maven

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, by Steven Pressfield

Oura Ring

Dr. Trevor Cates (the Spa Dr.)

 

More About James Barry

James Barry began his sixteen-plus years in the culinary field as a private chef. His inauguration into restaurant-style cooking came later when he was the vegan/vegetarian chef on the Vans Warped Tour, which traveled to 50 North American cities in 60 days. Upon returning to Los Angeles, James continued to be a private chef and had the fortune of cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. Not wanting to limit the audience of his healthy and tasty style of cooking, James started Wholesome2Go, a healthy, high-quality food delivery company that served under his leadership in the Los Angeles area for eight years.

 

Most recently, James launched my first functional food product, Pluck; an organ-based, all-purpose seasoning. This seasoning is the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet.

 

James also co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd’s book, Eat Naked, and co-authored the follow-up cookbook, The Naked Foods Cookbook. He also recently co-authored the recipes in Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book, Clean 7.

 

Connect with my Guest:

Website: Eat Pluck — 10% off first purchase with PLUCK10 discount code!

Social Media: Facebook & Instagram @EatPluck & Instagram @ChefJamesBarry

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

 

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

 

CALL TO ACTION

Are you going to try organ meat or Eat Pluck? Let us know! 

 

And if you enjoyed the conversation we had today, come hang out with your people over on our free Facebook group, The Entrepology Collective! Let’s talk about the intersection of mindset, entrepreneurship, and health.

Jul 13, 2021

There are certain things that I’ve made the decision about a long time ago that I would never talk about online. One of these topics that I said I would never discuss publicly was vaccines. Can you think of a more controversial topic? I’ve done podcasts on sex, politics, and money — all of which can be fairly taboo  — but vaccines take the cake.


But today, we’re going to go there.

 

We’re going to not just discuss the current landscape of vaccines, but the idea of informed consent. How do we, as individuals, take radical responsibility for our own health? How do we make an informed decision when we’re only hearing one side of the message? This whole conversation is about informing a new way for you to think; it is not about informing what I want you to do.

 

I hope you’ll join me in pulling back the curtain on this entire discussion around vaccines.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:42] About today’s controversial topic.

[2:24] Why the discussion of vaccinations is not black and white, but in fact, grey.

[2:54] Why it is important for us to be able to have nuanced conversations around vaccines.

[4:00] Why I named this episode, “Why I got the jab and also why that’s not your business.”

[5:40] The current landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations and why I made the decision to get the jab.

[7:54] How we are alienating others in making a different type of informed consent.

[9:13] This conversation is really about: what types of questions could or should you be asking as someone willing and able to take responsibility for their own health?

[10:25] What I’ve learned as a clinician about the hesitation around getting the vaccine.

[13:11] The 30-thousand-foot view of vaccines.

[14:05] Why we ultimately need to make the best choice for ourselves on an individual level.

[15:40] What the normal vaccine development process looks like vs. the COVID-19 vaccine development process.

[16:36] Why deciding whether or not you’re going to get the vaccine is, in fact, a very nuanced perspective when you get to the ground level.

[17:31] This is a situation that requires that we have the opportunity to move forward in our decision-making from a place of informed consent.

[18:32] How to provide informed consent to patients.

[20:09] The information that we are entitled to receive in order to make an informed, consensual decision around our health.

[25:48] The most important pieces we need to clear about when it comes to vaccines.

[26:38] We need to be aware of peer pressure so that we can make autonomous decisions with respect to our health.

[27:22] Why it is imperative that we approach this situation as critical thinkers during this time.

[29:40] Most importantly: we need to stop judging others’ decisions.

[30:18] Why I felt it was important to open the door on this conversation.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

24:54 Jordan Robertson — confirmation bias; making informed choices as a health consumer, headlines

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

 

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

 

CALL TO ACTION

How do you feel about all of the pieces that we discussed today? I’m going to be hanging out over on my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker today, so feel free to send me a DM if this discussion resonated with you!

Jul 6, 2021

My guest today, Leslie Hsu, is an entrepreneur by background and happenstance through much of her career! She began working in the handbag industry which led her to become absolutely enthralled by the intersection of design and functionality. Now, she is the CEO and co-founder of SUNFLOW, a beach brand that is designing innovative products that will elevate your seaside experience.

 

What Leslie and I talk about today is how to go from an idea to actually creating a product that we can put out into the world that not only adds tremendous value but enables us to facilitate joy as entrepreneurs. Leslie shares about her personal journey from idea to execution, how she lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and lifestyle, her advice around being married to your business partner, and her self-care tips and advice for maintaining a balanced life while working from home.

 

This was a truly amazing conversation where we really go deep on the lifestyle of entrepreneurship and everything that it has to offer. I cannot wait for you to hear all of Leslie’s insights!

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:05] About today’s conversation with Leslie Hsu!

[2:32] Welcoming Leslie to the podcast!

[3:11] Leslie shares her background and her journey of becoming the co-founder and CEO of SUNFLOW, Inc.

[9:45] What SUNFLOW is all about and how it came to be!

[12:35] Are both Leslie and her husband entrepreneurs? What is her experience as an entrepreneur vs. working for other companies?

[13:38] How did Leslie transition from a career in manufacturing to creating her own product and company?

[16:24] How long did it take for Leslie to get to where she is today? How did she take that initial first step from idea to preliminary execution?

[19:00] Why it is not “what you know,” but “who you need to know,” in order to execute on your vision sooner than later.

[19:57] Leslie shares what her experience has been like running a business with her partner and shares some tips for other entrepreneurs on how they make it work!

[23:55] How Leslie creates time and space for her own self-care while running a business and taking care of her family.

[27:53] What is next for SUNFLOW? How is Leslie going to move the business forward in the coming years?

[29:11] Leslie’s key performance indicators!

[31:28] Where to learn more about Leslie and SUNFLOW.

[32:18] What I loved about this interview with Leslie Hsu.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

GetSUNFLOW.com

Becoming, by Michelle Obama

Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts, by Ryan Holiday

 

More About Leslie Hsu

Leslie Hsu is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of SUNFLOW, Inc.

 

Three years ago, while relaxing on the beach with her family, Leslie had the vision to reinvent beach products creating more comfortable, beautiful, and thoughtful solutions. She envisioned SUNFLOW as a modern brand focused on both function and fashion. Just in time for Summer 2020, the SUNFLOW brand was unveiled. It features beautiful chairs at the center of the collection, as well as an assortment of complementary accessories to create a full outdoor solution.

 

Leslie’s design career was launched more than two decades ago when she joined the Calvin Klein design team. In 2000, Leslie started her own namesake handbag brand, Leslie Hsu New York, which sold in hundreds of stores around the world including Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal Melrose, Stanley Korshak, Intermix, and Takashimaya. Later she launched accessories collections for high-profile brands such as UGG®, True Religion Brand Jeans®, and Jonathan Adler.

 

Leslie attended Penn State University and earned a BS in International Business. For 21 years she has been happily married to Greg Besner, the co-founder of SUNFLOW. They have two teenage daughters Willa and Lana, both of whom helped bring SUNFLOW to the world.

 

Connect with my Guest:

Website: GetSUNFLOW.com

Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest

 

If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more:

Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes.

We would also appreciate a review!

 

Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page!

They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!

 

BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women

Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO

Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!

 

CALL TO ACTION

What I loved about Leslie’s story is her obsession with the detail of the product she was creating and releasing into the world. It wasn’t an idea that she was rushing to market. Rather, she was being as innovative and intentional as she could with the product she was creating.

 

As entrepreneurs, there’s a time and place to move quickly and to step back and know when to take our time. The details help distinguish us in the marketplace; be sure to slow down and be intentional.

 

If you are creating something that you want to put out into the world that is going to stand the test of time, join the conversation over on The Entrepology Collective and Instagram @DrMeghanWalker to learn how you can take this vision and mission to the next level!

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