When a slew of mysterious, debilitating symptoms forced Allison Evans to take a leave of absence from college to focus on her health, her desperate search for a solution led to her aunt Marilee, who had turned to holistic methods to address her own health concerns years before. Taking her best friend, Kelly Love, with her, Allison spent the summer with Maril ... Show More
Feb 5
Conquering Silicon Valley AND Motherhood With Google VP Sarah Armstrong
It’s easy to think your ambitions are gone forever once you’re a parent, or worse, after a divorce. Suddenly, “having it all” feels unrealistic, if not impossible. But Sarah Armstrong is proof that ambition doesn’t just disappear. It evolves. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down w ... Show More
38m 15s
Jan 29
Barefaced's Jordan Harper on How to Make People Obsessed With Your Brand
Most people think better skin comes from more products and pricier treatments. But Jordan Harper knew better. With no safety net, she built Barefaced to simplify skincare down to what actually works. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Jordan Harper, Nurse Practitioner and Fou ... Show More
36m 58s
Jan 22
The Shocking Truth About Overconsumption in Beauty – And How Isan Elba Is Fighting Back
Too much of a good thing adds up fast. What starts as a little treat or “just one more thing” can quickly turn into clutter (and somehow… a very full apartment). This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Isan Elba, Founder & CEO of Beauty Access and Beauty Forward, two initiatives ... Show More
34m 10s
May 2024
S2 Ep30: Detox Your Life: Hidden Toxins in Your Home & Food with Allison Evans of Branch Basics
USE CODE: "WELLSAID" for 15% off of Branch Basics <3 In this episode, I sit down with Allison, co-creator of Branch Basics, a non-toxic cleaning company, to discuss the journey of clean living. We dive into the importance of non-toxic cleaning, healing your body with small change ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2022
Why Are Toxic Products (Still) On Our Shelves? with Dr. Norah MacKendrick
If you take a shower and use basic cosmetics, you could be exposed to more than 100 chemicals. Add in your furnishings and food, and we’re talking several hundred chemicals, some of them bioaccumulative—and dangerous. But if we know that certain consumer goods have toxics in them ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
How To Stop Making Yourself Sick & Start Thriving In Your Personal Environment Ft. Branch Basics Founder Allison Evans
#607: Today, we're sitting down with the founder of Branch Basics, Allison Evans. Branch Basics is one of our favorite brands for many reasons, and today we delve into why it's so important to know what's in your household cleaning products. Allison discusses her journey with PCO ... Show More
1 h
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