Gail Kasper is a two-time TEDx Speaker, she was a semi-finalist to be on The Apprentice, along with being a TV Host, an author, producer, and SO. MUCH. MORE! We discuss her recent TEDx talk: "FIRE: Inside The Soul Of A Risk Taker”. Gail is the creator of SAD-T™ (Systematic Attitude Development-Technique™), a technique that you utilized to get logical and take steps in your life. We also spoke about the power of Logic and how that is the formula to getting ourselves back on track and getting "unstuck" in life.  I don’t know if you’ve ever felt under appreciated in the workspace, or even in a relationship! I know I have. Gail is here to help us create a sweet balance of emotions vs logic. What’s the secret sauce?  Tune in to find out :) Connect With Us: GailKasper.com Gail's TEDx @GailKasper CollectivelyReal.com @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously  [email protected]

Bryan Post is a Stress and Trauma Specialist. He is also one of America’s Foremost Child Behavior and Adoption Experts. He is the founder of the Post Institute, an Entrepreneur and a Speaker. Bryan is a Renowned Clinician, Lecturer, and best-selling author of From Fear to Love, — alongside of the The Great Behavior Breakdown and ten other books, and more than 100 video and audio programs. He’s done all of this while traveling throughout the world providing expert treatment and consultation to a variety of groups.  Topics Mentioned in Episode:  What are the language of emotions? Understanding that emotional reactivity equals unfinished business. How to act in a healthy manner when someone we love is crying.  Learning to turn our reactions into a conscious response.  The truth behind Timeouts, Consequences and even Reward Systems. Boundaries with ‘non-healthy’ emotional people. Working through your experiences and/or trauma so it doesn’t take over your life.  Gathering as much information from your body as well as from previous generations (if possible). The most effective advice for parenting. Saleena shares a few personal experiences + stories as Bryan works with her through her feelings + emotions.  “When you’ve become hijacked by your amygdala, all your thinking has become distorted.” -- Bryan Post Connect With Us: BryanPost.com @BryanPostOfficial From Fear to Love CollectivelyReal.com @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously 

My guest this week is Stacey Justiniano.  Upon graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Stacey Behm, BSDN Nutrition Professional, found her passion in helping people become their happiest and healthiest selves. She has a holistic approach to nutrition, taking into account more than the food you are eating. Stacey is soon to become a Registered Dietitian, which requires an extensive dietetic internship, national board exam, and licensing. She is also a personal trainer who can assist in designing exercise regimens or training clients. Stacey is a weight-inclusive, nutrition professional, meaning no matter your weight or size, together you and her will focus on health from the inside out. She has an anti-diet mentalitv and aims to help create a well-balanced lifestvle that is sustainable and enjoyable! TOPICS MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Autoimmune + gut healing  Why you may be waking up through the night Habits of a healthier night sleep Is it beneficial to sleep-in on the weekends? The book that changed Stacey’s life What to do when you are a hard worker to who has goals, working a full-time job while also wanting to maintain a workout regime and healthy lifestyle— yes, you! CONNECT WITH US: Berman Health & Wellness Do The Work (book recommended in episode) @StaceJus @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously  [email protected]

My guest today is Brandon T. Adams. Investor, Media Expert, TV Host, and Producer. Since his early beginning, Brandon has always been a businessman and entrepreneur: from selling ice in his family's business to selling moonshine in college (with a twist), to becoming a 2x Emmy-Award Winner.  His life suddenly changed at 20 years old when he read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. A key piece he learned was that “you can achieve anything that you set your mind to, if you put action towards something; you have a good plan and also, you have the right people around you.”  He’s had major success and major lows: from conquering his dreams to almost going bankrupt.  He shares his stories to help inspire others around him. This has become his passion: to inspire and motivate others, and, most importantly, to push people beyond what they think they can do. One major thing Brandon has noticed amongst the population is that people don’t think big enough. And most people don’t believe that they have what it takes. When they actually do! “Whatever you think about the most is what you become.” — Brandon T. Adams Brandon’s Life Tips: Limit the thoughts in your head. Limit the energy that comes into your atmosphere. Reconsider the people in your life. Reprioritize your habits: put yourself in positions that give you the confidence to believe in yourself.  You must have consistent daily action.  You don’t have to be the smartest person… the game changer is to be surrounded by the other smart people. Then you delegate. Do not waste your brain power. Be efficient.  To get inspired, tune into my interview with Brandon T. Adams! Connect: Brandon's Website Brandon's IG Brandon's YouTube Saleena's IG Collectively Real Website Ask Me Anonymously

I was putting my groceries away when I realized all of the labels on my kitchen counter. As a collective, we put so much value, so much merit— even trust— into what a label says.  Once we label something, then we categorize it. We put them in a box.  Think about your pantry! Everything has its place.  Just like the grocery store. In the store, the boxed/artificial foods are in the center of the store. Whereas the fresh produce is on the OUTSIDE of the store.  The healthier the food, the further out it is… They are the “outsiders”. Just like the “good” people are on the outside whereas the ‘easily influenced’ are on the inside. Just like Mean Girls, the movie. Every ‘group’ has their assigned seating section in the cafeteria.  And… this all turns into one analogy.  I realized, people feel safe when they can see a label. Because they’re able to see it and therefore make a quick decision— when in reality, the decision has already been made FOR them. For both people and food purchases.  “The real ones don’t need labels. The real ones don’t need an explanation... their fruit speaks for itself!!” -- Saleena JustineFor example: if you go into a thorn bush, you cannot expect to get something good out of that bush. We know the places to go to find the quality we seek. Once I allowed myself to GET OVER the labels that others have given me or shown me, I have opened up to an entirely new world. I feel liberated and untouchable. I hope you’ll do the same after listening to this episode! XX. REMEMBER:  EVEN IF you have a solid group of friends/family, it isn’t about what other people say. Even if they have merit and they’re trustworthy people. One friend may love spaghetti while the other friend loves fettuccine Alfredo. Does that make one of these bad? NO! They’re just different flavors for different people.  They are not wrong or right. They just are.  You must be confident in what you know for yourself and what you like for yourself.🧡 Connect With Me: CollectivelyReal.com @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously  [email protected]

I was working at one of my go-to coffee shops, was halfway through my work schedule + realized I left my laptop charger at home. I asked a gal next to me if she had a charger I could use… she forgot hers too! Long story short— instead of feeling bummed out, I realized: “I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Everything is happening as it should be.” I ended up meeting a couple new gals that were amazing + I felt so full of joy. got to my car (found a little lady bug on my window!) and decided to drive to the beach + jump in the ocean everything was dreamy ~ felt inspired and recorded this podcast episode :) 4 takeaways from this episode:  1. You are exactly where you are supposed to be; doing exactly what you should be doing. 2. Just go for it! Every moment is the right moment. 3. Be intentional and slow down. Enjoy the moment you've been given.  4. Surrender ~ don't try to control -- just be! Connect With Me: @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously 

WELCOME TO SEASON 3 OF COLLECTIVELY REAL! <3 I am in such a new place in my life that I honestly don’t fully resonate with a lot of my previous ways anymore, and in saying that, I’ve decided to KICK OFF my season in life WITH A NEW SEASON of my podcast!! I am excited to continue to expand in knowledge and wisdom while remaining humble and rooted in my values... and there is so much more to come in this next chapter. I've evolved and so here is SEASON 3, BABY!

I share what brought me to move to Florida from California! I am finally authentically sharing my story of my move with you :) I break this episode up into a few chapters so that I can really give the story to true attention it deserves... Chapter 1: The Back Story… Leading Up to the Move Chapter 2: Preparing for My YES Chapter 3: Closing Out of California Chapter 4: Arriving to Florida Remember... Things don’t make sense looking ahead. It isn’t until we’ve taken our path and then glance back and smile because it all makes sense.  God is a God of details and He knew His plans for you and for me. And when the time is right, we get to connect those dots and gush over the beauty of it all. Leading up to my move, I was sowing the entire time without even realizing it. NOW, I am in my harvest season. 2020 was the start of my new goals and I am living out those manifestations in the year of 2022 and beyond. What I Did to Help Prepare For My Move:  Active prayer life (ask + discern what it is that He wants you to do + where) Pre-praise (give Him praise + thanks before your answered prayer! Act as if it’s already been fulfilled— because it has been!) Detailed affirmations (get specific on what you want + declare it) Write down your vision + make it plain (Habakkuk 2:2-3) My hope is to inspire you to live out your vision. Trust God with your story 🧡.

Laura Martin is an IBS-Anxiety and Trauma Specialist and founder of a luxury lifestyle brand, Healing to Happy, which helps visionary women connect the body and the mind so that they can put symptoms into remission and run thriving companies.  Laura was battling through trauma which then led to the IBS diagnosis, hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, and even skin issues.   All of these happenings prompted her to dive into nutrition in order to better understand what the heck was goin on. She shares with us her journey and her realization to understanding the science + soul aspect to trauma support.  “The body is a whole unit. You cannot just focus on nutrition. You have to also look at the energy and the trauma and the nervous system. You have to understand the vagus nerve and how that works...” — Laura MartinTalking Points:  Gut-brain connection Anxiety and mental health Trauma Connect With us: HealingToHappy.com Healing Gut FB Group CollectivelyReal.com @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously

Today my guest is Jessica De La Morena. Jessica’s health journey has COMPLETELY transformed her and led her to create a wellbeing movement called U Are The Hero. She is on a mission to help people going through adversity to find strength and most importantly to find their inner hero that has been there all along. We discuss how we can actively change the tone in our head and so much more, finding the core of our inner strength, and so much more.  I also wanted to share a personal note from me to you… which is shared in this episode :) CONNECT WITH US: UAreTheHero.com CollectivelyReal.com @Saleena.Justine Ask Anonymously