Episode 29 features Sam Pantazopoulos, the CEO of the Vizer app! She co-founded this organization with her cousin and Bachelor-in-Paradise star, Dylan Barbour. Vizer aims to democratize wellness by connecting exercise, giving back, and access to healthy food all in one place. Users are offered daily exercise activity challenges, and upon completion, Vizer’s partners will donate a meal on your behalf to someone in need and will earn  reward points for you at local restaurants. To date, the Vizer community has converted hundreds of thousands of workouts into meal donations and has created a lasting impact in the San Diego community and beyond.  In today's episode, I was honored to interview Sam about how she started Vizer and how she is leading an inspirational movement in the health / wellness space.  Topics discussed: -How Sam knew Vizer was her "calling" and true passion  -Using incentives to achieve daily goals -Overcoming and facing rejection -The importance of celebrating successes -Achieving work-life balance / maintaining healthy relationships To learn more about Sam, check out Vizers's website, download the app, and follow on social media! Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 28 features founder of Shop Good, Leah Kirpalani! Inspired by her 8-year health journey and following a career in retail merchandising, Leah Kirpalani created Shop Good in 2017 as the wellness hub she wished existed during her path to healing. Now, with boutiques and spas in North Park and Del Mar, Shop Good offers a curated mix of non-toxic skincare and wellness products and customized organic spa services. Her mission is to create a welcoming space where all individuals can find support, access tools and be inspired to feel their best and healthiest selves. Leah is passionate about making healthy living more accessible, more fun, and is committed to creating a sense of belonging and community here in San Diego and beyond.  In today's episode, we discuss Leah's journey to clean living and holistic healing. We chat about why she chose to focus on the health / beauty aspect of wellness, how she selects which products are "right" for her store, what she considers to be the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and what products we MUST TRY from Shop Good this holiday season! To learn more about Leah, check out Shop Good's website and follow on social media! Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 27 features motivational speaker, author, and content creator Haley Hoffman Smith! Haley was recently named "One of Today’s Most Influential Female Speakers" by Forbes and a "Top 12 Motivational Speaker to Capture Your Audience" by Under30CEO. She hosts coaching sessions, delivers TedX talks, and speaks at dozens of universities and companies to share her entrepreneurial story and help others break through their subconscious blocks in order to manifest their wildest dreams.  In today's episode, we discuss: What does manifestation really mean? How can changing your mindset help you overcome subconscious blocks or limiting beliefs? How can we cope with feeling overwhelmed from the unknown or uncertainty of life? What / who is our biggest source of motivation? How do you overcome the risks (regarding money, relationships, and career) in order to truly follow where your soul told you that you belong? To learn more about Haley, check out her website and follow her on social media! Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 26 is Host Karina Parikh's 2nd solo episode!! In previous podcasts, she has mentioned how she wants to journal more in 2021. In today's quick and fun episode, Karina talks about her unique "cry count" that has been helping her through moments of stress. She also shares her plans to start a gratitude journal for the remainder of 2021. What journaling tips would you share with others, or what is your go-to self-care activity?! Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Happy National Women's Equality Day!! Episode 25 features Founder of PepTalkHer Meggie Palmer! PepTalkHer is an organization that is committed to closing the gender pay gap and helping women supercharge their career. Meggie founded PepTalkHer after her own experiences of inequality in the workforce, and we jump into more detail in today's episode. She is achieving her mission by running corporate programming centered around gender diversity for brands like Salesforce, JP morgan and LinkedIn. Meggie also runs an online Career Level Up program for women and created a free PepTalkHer app that has been featured by Vogue and Apple and has helped over 60,000 users negotiate a raise from an extra $5 an hour to multiple 6 figure raises.  We chat about Meggie's inspiration for launching PepTalkHer, our society's progress in combating the gender pay gap, tips for "making an ask,"  the benefits of tracking behavior and achievements, advice for overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of being okay with facing rejection. To learn more about PepTalkHer, check out their website, download their free app, and follow on Instagram! Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 24 features host of The Bright Eyed Podcast Daisy Noh! Daisy Noh is an upbeat, optimistic, and tea-loving senior based in Southern California. As an avid conversationalist, she started a podcast called The Bright-Eyed in hopes to inspire teens to make a difference. In addition to her podcast, she is also the co-founder of a student-led nonprofit called Book Bears and a writer for TV Wasteland. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. Daisy also created the Teen Changemaker Conference, taking place from July 26-30th and with a mission to inspire, equip, and empower teens to make an impact. In today's episode, Daisy and Karina discuss the topic of self-empowerment. They reflect on their experiences with starting a podcast, share tips for aspiring changemakers, and more.  If you want to check out Daisy's content, click here to learn more about The Bright Eyed. Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 23 is Karina's first SOLO podcast episode for Stick 2 You! She recaps all the things that were happening in her life from the last podcast episode to now (April - July). She also details her summer plans and shares her five personal summer wellness goals. Karina is so excited to be back hosting the podcast this summer so don't miss out on today's episode. Also, Stick 2 You now has a Tik Tok channel, so make sure to go give @stick2you_ a follow :) Here is the link to the Cool Women 2021 Virtual Celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ix7m80d80g Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram and Tik Tok for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 21 features Dr. Amol Doshi! Dr. Doshi is a UCSD student health physician who has practiced medicine in San Diego for 20 years. He earned his undergraduate degree in engineering from Stanford University, his doctor of medicine degree from Harvard University, and his Masters of Public Health at San Diego State University. He is very passionate about helping others achieve wellness, and in today's episode we focus on health & wellness tips for both pre-college and college students.  Be sure to follow Dr. Doshi on Instagram for more content.  Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 21 features Mr. Rob Carney, a holistic lifestyle coach from Boston, Massachusetts! He created Whole Health Connections, which strives to help others connect the dots to wellness through his 10 week lifestyle transformation program and podcast. He focuses on six different pillars of wellness: thinking, nutrition, movement, sleep, hydration, and breathing. In today's episode, we focus on the science and power behind sleep since it is super important and oftentimes undervalued in our society. Rob elaborates on the importance of sleep; tips to maximize your sleep each night; the correlation between sleep, stress, and higher performance; and the relationship between sleep and the other core pillars. Overall, the goal of this episode is to encourage you to reflect and prioritize a good night sleep each day and to remember to keep it super simple when making lifestyle changes.  To learn more about Rob and the work he is accomplishing in the wellness space with Whole Health Connections, check out his website and Instagram. Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!

Episode 20 features Kristen Hutchinson, co-founder of lifestyle subscription and gift-box company Strong Self(ie)! Karina interviews Kristen about how Strong Self(ie) aims to promote positivity and confidence in young girls through gifting and ways that you can support small businesses during this time.  3 years ago, Kristen ditched her role as a stay at home mom in pursuit of creating a gift box company that empowers girls to feel like their #strongselfie! She started helping parents, grandparents, aunts and friends send a gift that their girls would actually like and included a positive message the girls deserved to hear. Getting mail has never been more fun, or positive! Right now, Kristen is packing thousands of Spring boxes that will be delivering good vibes to girls across the country! If you are looking for the perfect gift for a special gift, make sure you check out Strong Self(ie)'s gift boxes! You can follow them on Instagram @strong_selfie or browse their website at www.strongselfie.com Thank you so much for tuning in! Here is the link to the feedback form! I would absolutely love if you could fill it out. I am open to any and all feedback that you may have, so feel free to fill it out honestly: https://forms.gle/5Dwy7R2V6tjVA9wt6 Do you want to be a guest on the podcast or do you have a guest recommendation? Fill out this form. Make sure to follow @stick2you_ on Instagram for more updates and announcements! Check out our website https://stick2youbusiness.wixsite.com/stick2you!!