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Sep 2023
58m 57s

Ep 47: Living Authentically and Staying ...

with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
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This week we’re joined by a true force of nature, Ubah Hassan. Ubah is a model, activist, businesswoman, and you may know her from the NEW ERA of the Real Housewives of New York City. Ubah grew up in Somalia and Kenya before immigrating to Canada with her family. In this episode, Ubah shares how her experience as a refugee shaped her into the person she is today and influenced her success. Melissa and Ubah reflect on their shared experience navigating the world of modeling in New York City. They also discuss how Ubah became a Real Housewife, her hot sauce company UBAH HOT, the importance of staying grounded, and always remaining true to yourself.


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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.


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