G & J get to learn from Betty Beyene, owner of product development studio ALEM. From her time working the counter at MAC to expanding color palettes and product lines for L'Oreal and NARS, Betty has experienced many changes in the beauty industry. As a woman of color, she has watched the make up world become more accessible while still needing more representation at higher levels of power. She shares with us the impact of the clean beauty movement when it comes to product development and also how to make the perfect lasagna! https://www.alem-pd.com/

G & J chat with Maria, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner in training, wellness coach, and hair and tissue mineral analysis coach. We talk about how the body uses minerals for daily function, how to understand underlying toxicity and deficiency in the body, and simples ways to maximize your wellness. Maria believes that we all have authority over our bodies and the way they can feel and heal. Her passion for helping women become empowered on their health journeys is contagious.  You can find Maria here! IG: @livewellcurious Email: [email protected] www.omnewellness.com

We are so grateful to have chatted with Lindsay and Kristi of L'AVANT collective, a plant based luxury home care brand. We dive into what it takes to create a clean product, the unexpected gifts of becoming entrepreneurs, and their problem solving mindset of wanting high performing, safe, beautiful cleaning products in their homes for their families. We just loved their energy, mission, and heart. Check out all L'AVANT has to offer from a multi purpose spray (yes even on glass!) to gorgeous clean candles at lavantcollective.com and @lavantcollective.  Show Notes: Bathorium-clean beauty bathing

Georgie and Joan sit down with emotional health coach Ali Kates who after a challenging health journey of her own, started a coaching practice to help others get into their body to heal from trauma. Ali shares a wealth of knowledge on the importance of the products we consume for both our physical and mental health. From water filters to mold free coffee, we are grateful to dive even deeper into the true meaning of transparency and safety for consumers. Show notes:  follow Ali @alikates.co and https://alikates.co/ Water filtration options-https://radiantlifecatalog.com/ https://aquatruwater.com/ Better Seltzer options -  https://www.gerolsteiner-usa.com/where-to-buyand https://www.drinkwaterloo.com/ Branch Basics - https://branchbasics.com/ use code FRIEND-Z5CSXZF for $10 off! Molly’s Suds - https://mollyssuds.com/ Kion Coffee-  https://getkion.com/products/medium-roast-coffee

Georgie & Joan sit down with Niki Desjardin, a marine biologist to chat the real impacts of the personal care product industry on our planet. We discuss plastic's long term impacts, share "do good" brands we are loving, and find inspiration to keep doing our small part as a consumer. Niki has been working in the field of coastal conservation and sea turtle biology for the last 20 years. She is the Director of Operations for an environmental consulting firm in South Florida.  [email protected]; @niki_natural_life