Conscious Kitchen Podcast

Join Susanna Barkataki and Kim Saira as they delve into the transformative world of yoga, challenging and redefining its Western perceptions. Susanna, an ardent teacher and advocate for inclusivity within the yoga culture, shares her journey from facing racial prejudices to using yoga as a tool for self-empowerment. Co-host Kim Saira amplifies this dialogue, weaving in her insights about authenticity and representation.

This episode aims to bridge the divide between yoga's ancient roots and its modern interpretation. Discover a vision where yoga transcends physical postures and becomes a force for unity, diversity, and social change. Dive into discussions that stretch beyond the mat and into personal and communal evolution realms.

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"In this enlightening episode, Queer Brown Vegan and Kim Saira delve into the depths of eco-resilience, unearthing vital conversations around the climate crisis and its effect on mental health. Join these thought leaders as they explore personal survival strategies, unpack societal implications, and advocate for a more sustainable and mentally healthy future. A must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the intersectionality of environmental and mental health issues and the role of resilience in navigating these challenging times. Tune in to be part of this crucial discussion on eco-anxiety, mental health survival, and the steps we can all take towards fostering eco-resilience."

"Welcome to the kick-off of our new season at the Conscious Kitchen Podcast! In our first episode, we've got the dynamic duo - Dom Roberts, the LA-based creative force behind The Uncomfortable, and Kim Saira, a powerhouse Asian Intuitive Creative Flow Coach and advocate. They've been shaking up Instagram and the world with their unique blend of creativity and activism.

In this engaging episode, we delve into the myth of the ' Perfect White Girl Morning Routine,' dissecting it from the perspective of people of color. Dom and Kim share their personal morning routines and how these acts of self-care significantly differ from the mainstream narrative. They also discuss the importance of individual activism and embracing uncomfortable conversations.

Get ready to be inspired by these two young changemakers unafraid to challenge norms and foster dialogue on crucial issues. So tune in, and let's get uncomfortable!"

Join us in this exciting season of our podcast as we pass the torch to Kim Saira, L.A. based, a renowned community carer and Somatic Activated Healer, who will be taking over as our guest host. Get ready for some thrilling episodes with nail-biting guests as we delve into the depths of healing, no matter what challenges come our way.

Kim Saira brings her unique perspective and expertise in somatic healing to the forefront as she interviews a diverse range of guests who share their compelling stories and insights. From overcoming trauma and adversity to finding inner strength and resilience, each episode promises to be a thought-provoking and transformative journey.

With a sprinkle of spice and a touch of raw authenticity, these episodes will delve into the depths of human experiences, emotions, and struggles, leaving you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a healing enthusiast or simply curious about the power of somatic activation, this season is not to be missed.

So, join us on this healing adventure as we navigate through the complexities of life with Kim Saira at the helm. Get ready for an empowering and heart-opening exploration of the human spirit as we embrace healing no matter fucking what. Tune in now, and let's embark on this transformative journey together!

Welcome back to the 5th season of Conscious Kitchen Podcast!

We're chatting animal rights and for this special episode we interviewed Yennifer Martinez, Senior Marketing Manager of PETA Latino about how you can find a cause you’re passionate about and create change. Yennifer shares personal stories of how she found her passion in fighting for animals by working to change legislation and what’s going on in the world of animal testing in Peru and Mexico.

We also discuss why bull fighting needs to end in Colombia and Spain, and lots of tips on how you can help animals in your home countries.

Sobriety is at the forefront of the healing revolution nowadays and artists like Mr. Carmack are putting their hearts on the line to share their stories to help us all feel less alone. Carmack, a song writer and producer based out of LA shares how this moment in his life is much more mature and how this understanding has offered him the ability to recognizing his faults and actions throughout the years as a busy touring musician.

Taking us on a ride into a dark moment that made him realize sobriety was essential to his growth and a necessary step for his life Carmack shares honestly and openly for the first time ever on a podcast. Carmack offers a real perspective on what it takes to become sober and how friends supported his journey by showing up and taking flights to his shows.

Spoiler alert! Items featured in this episode are listed below, take your guess before reading this description. Laura and Liz (ASMR virgins) are true foodies. Dinner and good conversation is what brought the Conscious Kitchen to life and inspired this podcast. So let's have some fun! Sit back and guess what veggies, snacks, or condiments are featured in this sensory experience.

Social media changes everyday so hurry and listen to this episode on how to be ahead of the trends before it's too late. Grow your social media presence and community in 2023 and learn from pro Jeffrey Juarez of Our Filipino Grandma a feel-good content creator who shares love and happiness with millions of followers around the world.  How did Jeffrey grow to 230K followers on Instagram and 1.4M+ on TikTok? Grab some tea or coffee and take some notes.

Also discussed in this episode:

-How to plan social media breaks, research trends, and create a content schedule for yourself

-Monetization advice for your first ad

-How to watch videos and content when researching so that you can hit a new trend before it gets too hot

-How to spend your first $300 on an ad

-Advice for what content to put your money behind

-Best tips on making friends with the Tik Tok and IG algorithm

-Staying authentic and building community 

-& so much more

All the best words, advice, and moments handpicked by your co-hosts Liz and Laura from the first 50 guest episodes of 5 seasons of the Conscious Kitchen Podcast! Included in this episode:

-Emma Lumé artist and poet touches on how to not dilute your magic and tap into raw self expression

-Liz Hernandez offers raw lessons on her journey as a radio host.

-Curly Velasquez a writer and actor shares his story and thoughts on his privilege of coming out to his friends and family

-What chef and Vice TV host Sophia Roe’s inner voice sounds like, how she overcame fear, and why she believes fear is worse than sugar.

-How DJ and producer Kittens embraced who she was as a queer Persian woman of color and how her story has helped others in the middle east.

-Rap priestess Lizzy Jeff shares how she grows confidence and self love by committing daily to finding ways to fall deeper in love with her self.

-TOKiMONSTA DJ and producer highlights the key to success and how people get in the way of themselves by not putting out their art.

-Andrea Barrica sex education entrepreneur shares how cultivating joy in all areas of your life can help your sex life by adding delight to your life.

-How letting go of her planner, phone, and staying present helped actress and singer Kat Graham release control and be in hormone with the universe and god.

-The journey to loving yourself better with model Ali Tate Cutler and how her awareness of trauma helped her transcend into a new perspective that your inegrity in the world means more than how you look.

Social detoxing is more than not seeing your friends. It’s a moment to rest, breathe, and evaluate your personal goals. Laura shares how drawing your life wheel can help you know where you might require more balance and offer perspective for your future. While Liz's advice about coming into the power of saying “no” can genuinely open new doors to self-care and personal nourishment.

Other tips offered in this episode:

-How journaling can encourage a deeper perspective

-What Liz is learning through her herbalism apprentice with the School of the Sacred Wild and what herbs might help you tone down anxiety and shift your consciousness

-Creating rituals & routines to help you get into a self-care flow

-How to ask your inner circle for support 

-Reprioritizing friendships & how that can help you feed more soulful relationships 

Talking finances with your partner isn't always sexy, but once you're on the same page a world of opportunities and goal sharing opens up for a deeper understanding of the future of your relationship. Get together with your spouse or loved one and listen in as Laura and Liz share budgeting app and book recommendations, tips on speaking to a financial advisor, addressing debt with a partner, why researching offers and deals from your credit cards can help you save on subscriptions, and many other out of the box tips and advice!

A deep dive into exploring healing with Kim Saira, queer artist, space holder, movement healer, and more. Laura and Liz chatted with Kim about how free-flowing movement was once tricky for Kim and how she overcame it. How the average human can only dance for 2 minutes before moving into their heads, and Kim offers listeners advice on how to "feel more in your body."

Also discussed in this episode: movement breathe mantra and meditation, tips on communicating with your inner child, how setting a timer each day to allow yourself to "feel" can really revolutionize your day, and so much more.

Being radically content takes time; show up for yourself and give this inspirational episode a listen.

Do Pisces have high expectations of their friends? Can Virgo's be overcritical? Learn from your CK Podcast hosts, your resident Pisces x Virgo experts, how Laura is unlearning some of her strong habits, and what Liz admires most about riding the Virgo waves.

Also discussed are the hidden talents of Pisces as organized planners. How Virgo's can get out of their head by dreaming with a Pisces and why this match is often up for change and growth.

So you're getting married and looking for some helpful advice about what to do. Welcome! This episode is an introduction to wedding planning 101.

Weddings can bring extra pressure. Your moms are crying, financial worries might be stepping in, and the endless to-do list isn't getting shorter.

Hear advice on approaching a budget, choosing a venue that meets your needs, and what to do before the big day. You'll also hear personal stories from your hosts on how Liz upcycled her mother's 40-year-old wedding dress, why Laura decided to host a virtual wedding, and so much more.

Best of luck, wedding planners. xo

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What’s up with the casual unfilled lunch dates in Los Angeles? Are friends in Madrid more present and committed?

Laura and Liz dive into cultivating friendships, the differences they’ve found between East and West coast relationships, and how moving to another city has offered them the experience of honoring friendship on a different level.

This episode might validate some of your newfound love and confusion if you’ve just moved to LA from NY or Madrid from LA.

Welcome to Season 5!

Meet eco-conscious founder Victoria Grantham, who has garnered 25 years of experience and design pedigree in the fashion and accessories industry. After starting her career at Louis Vuitton menswear in 1997 as Chief Menswear Designer under Marc Jacobs, she worked for some of the biggest luxury fashion houses, such as Donna Karan and Valentino. Fast forward to today, Victoria's luxury handbag line, Sharkchaser, reflects her expertise in creating beautifully handcrafted accessories built to last.

If you're curious to hear the early days of luxury fashion houses, working with Marc Jacobs, and how the fashion industry has evolved, this episode is for you! 

Victoria is a true visionary! Here at the Conscious Kitchen Podcast, we were compelled to share Victoria's incredible fashion and business journey as we're in awe of her ethos and inspiration for beauty and design. Dive into understanding her reasoning for creating luxury bags that protect you from cell phone radiation, inspire yourself with Victoria's stories, and feel the connection of one women's passion for creating and curating.

How do multi-hyphenates stay inspired and true to themselves? Kat Graham, visionary, actor, and humanitarian, shares her answer and more for this BONUS episode of Season 4 of the Conscious Kitchen Podcast. Co-host Laura takes the conversation back in time, 13 years back to be exact, to reminisce of early adventures in the creative fashion scene and the Hollywood Dim Mak (Steve Aoki) era. A time where LA culture was being reinvented, and doors were opening for Kat to become the "it girl" at every red carpet event.

Kat dives into how vital true friendship can be when you're coming up in Hollywood, the racism and bullying she experienced while working on The Vampire Diaries, and why she decided to not move back to Los Angeles when the show wrapped. Tune into this very personal discussion on relationships, honoring humble beginnings, Kat's legacy, and advice on how to set your dreams and goals on fire.

Kat Graham, now Toro Gato has gone through quite the evolution, and the path has been filled with thoughtful insight. Inspiration for 2022 and beyond! Get ready to take some notes.

What's on Liz and Laura’s minds? Sex, travel, pleasure, and love. A recap of Season 4, your CKP hosts dive deep into what they learned this summer and what’s to come for 2022. As Laura shares resources on igniting desires with her partner in the bedroom and how a download PDF is helping her connect with her fiancé. Liz shares tips on cross-country travel from Los Angeles to New York and discusses her fertility struggles, coping with a third miscarriage, and more.

Open your mind to the world of uncensored, raw self-expression and acceptance with poet and energy healer Emma Lumé formerly Emma Zeck. This is a tale of Emma's past and what's to come for her future, legacy, and dreams. In this episode, Emma dives deep into her role as an artist and shares her secret on not diluting your magic and entering a state of fearlessness.

While the world fell apart for many in 2020, Emma found a special place with her online community after being reposted by Katy Perry and others which helped her words reach a wider audience. Learn how Emma practices creative expression and how she asks others to risk opening their hearts to experience all the glory, wonder, and sorrow of this temporary human experience.

How should we deal with someone when they attach labels we feel aren’t ours? Real Talk Therapist Tasha Bailey brings the topic of mental health back to the Conscious Kitchen. The ladies learn how to build a personal mental toolkit, encourage others to be vulnerable, and take control of their mind's narratives.

Tasha is a Black British psychotherapist, mental health advocate, speaker & educator. She works therapeutically and creatively with adults, children, young people, trainee therapists, and those wanting to focus on their inner work with an intersectional and trauma-centered viewpoint.

Curious to learn why mushrooms are so crucial to our lives? Humans have depended on fungi since the beginning of our existence. Learn from master mycologist Giuliana Furci how past generations used bread mold as an antibiotic, why the fungal revolution is at its height, and how humans and animals depend on mushrooms for survival.

Guiliana, the first female field mycologist in Chile and founder of the Fungi Foundation, the first NGO dedicated to fungi in the world, opens our minds up to the world of fungal wonders. Sharing what’s shifted in the world of awareness and how the documentary Fantastic Fungi on Netflix has opened hearts to create a new generation of fungi activists.

Also discussed in this episode: 

Ethics of Mushrooms Foraging, Ethical Harvesting & Foraging of Mushrooms, Wood Wide Web, Food Preservation is a Fungal Conversation (sourdough, fermenting, etc), & How a Mushroom Species from the Amazon Breaks Down Plastic

Are you looking for strategic ways to build wealth or reach financial freedom? Investing Latina has the answers! Learn what it's like to invest in 2021, hot money savings tips, and why you shouldn't get caught up trying to live like everyone else by a sought-after Fortune 20 speaker and facilitator that has led workshops at Nasdaq, Google, and Verizon, among others. This episode is for those trying to take charge of their finances and try something new.

We also discuss non-traditional investments and digital wallets. Wondering if Bitcoin is worth investing in or what's going on with Dodgecoin stock? See what Investing Latina's insight is on cryptocurrency, Ethereum, and more.

Stay tuned to the end for a special Spanish language feature, including tips to share with your Latinx families!

Listen and enter the age of high priestess Lizzy Jeff, a multi-hyphenate creator dedicated to elevating consciousness through plant medicine education, social justice awareness, & sensual curated events. With a dream to bridge together community, creativity, and spirituality, Lizzy is doing just that by maintaining integrity and holding strong in her voice. A robust discussion on dreams, manifestations, and a day in the life of this influential MC, writer, and healer.

Wrinkles, hydration, sunblock, reliable skincare recommendations, we got you. Have you found your dream aesthetician yet? Look no further. Master aesthetician of 28 years, Jacqueline Lozano, is here to share the secret on how to achieve high vibrational skin.

Jacqueline is a multicultural skincare specialist who taps into ancient wisdom to give her Hollywood clients like Jordyn Woods, Justine Skye, Kollin Carter, Lauren Jauregui, and other top influencers their fresh, glowing skin. Her approach is unique and truly her own.

Listen in and learn what face tools you need to be using, why slathering oil on your skin isn't a good thing in the summer months and the importance of staying hydrated all year long. Share this episode today with your skincare-loving friends!

Round II of the CK Podcast series celebrating the LGBTQ community! It feels good to have a Pride calendar 2021 back this year, doesn't it?

2020 turned out to be the year of self-discovery for people worldwide who accepted their gender fluidity and sexual preferences. In this episode, Laura and Liz catch up with Curly V, a queer Central American, California-based artist who inspires others to celebrate their uniqueness by shining for his fans on social media. Curly currently acts as a lead creator for BuzzFeed's Latinx division: Pero Like, creating dynamic content that comes from the heart.

Listen in as Curly shares advice for coming out featuring stories of his childhood, dynamic relationships with friends and family that inspired his endless authenticity, and growing up on the eastside of LA. This is a celebration of all things brown and beautiful. Share this with a friend who needs an extra dose of inspiration.

Welcome to June Pride Month 2021, where Laura and Liz host discussions dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ rights every year. Kicking off this special month is a discussion on self-exploration and life with Lauren Abedini, also known as "I am Kittens." An LA staple in the DJ scene, Lauren has genuinely been a non-stop positive influence within the community for years. Kittens explains pronouns and how she's navigating her self-discovery and showcasing the stories of her friends on her newly launched podcast SHE/HER/THEY. Featuring guests like Demi Lovato and Lauren Jauregui together, they are helping to explain pronouns and let people around the world know they aren't alone.

Tune into this personal discussion with Kittens and learn more about her path to healing traumas, breaking patterns, and where the future of her music career is heading. 

NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!

Clubhouse 101. The relatively new drop-in audio app is a type of social network based on voice where people from around the world come together to talk, listen and learn from each other in real-time. A place where you might bump into users like Elon Musk, Drake, Oprah, or other Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, Clubhouse has taken the world by storm. 

Hosts Laura and Liz jumped on as quickly as possible by hosting a weekly room in the Conscious Kitchen Club, but they aren't the experts. Listen in as Hala Taha Podcasting's Palestinian Princess, CEO of YAP Media, and the creator and host of the Young and Profiting podcast drop all the insider tools you need to not only grow on Clubhouse but potentially monetize your rooms. Whether you've been on the app for a year or one day, you're bound to learn moderating tricks, how to host a successful room, and so much more.

NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER TUESDAY!

Welcome to an almost post-pandemic world. It's the summer of 2021, and you're wondering, where can I get the COVID vaccine, side effects of COVID vaccine, and do I need a vaccination appointment? Many of your questions are answered here on the premiere episode of Season 4 of the Conscious Kitchen Podcast, where co-hosts Laura and Liz bring you details on all the hottest science from the ladies of The Unbiased Science Podcast!

Dr. Steier is a public health scientist with expertise in public health policy, biostatistics, and advanced analytics. Dr. Love is an immunologist and microbiologist, with expertise in infectious disease immunology, cancer immunology, and autoimmunity. If you trust science as you should. This episode is for you, your family, and friends. Share this with anyone and everyone who wants more information on the COVID vaccine.

Episode 30 features questions like: can the COVID vaccine alter my DNA, is the COVID vaccine safe for pregnant women, if I had COVID, when can I kiss my partner again, and will I be safe from other COVID strains?

All these topics covered and more in this comprehensive discussion on science and scientific education and health literacy.

Lessons on self worth taught by LA's favorite sweetheart and former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood and E! News Liz Hernandez. Liz shares the inspiring mantras her parents blessed her with, tips on making it as a professional host, and the importance of every word you speak for this fun and inspiring episode of the Conscious Kitchen.

Listen in as your hosts Laura and Elizabeth ask Liz about impactful moments in her career and life, whether fate is predetermined, and how much life's synchronicities make a difference in what you have planned for yourself in the last episode of Season 3.

The technological world encourages a disconnection from our natural rhythms. It's said that the moon is connected with the emotional body, but how does one tap into that wisdom after disconnection? Em Atkinson & Linda Addis, the visionaries behind The Revolutionary Woman, believe it's our time to come together, to stand united to build a new earth. They are devoted to creating a safe space where women of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life can heal, learn to love themselves, find the courage to use their voices, and let down the walls that have been built up over the years.

Em & Linda's teachings blend ancient wisdom with the modern way of living. In this episode, they share how you can reconnect with your sacred cycle, the benefits of moon-gazing, and share how womb wisdom can help you live, love, and lead your life with ease, flow, and integrity. 

Journalism and news have taken hold of our lives. In moments where there wasn't much to do but stay home, we were consumed by the internet and media. But what is it like to be a journalist in 2020? And what does it take to pave a unique path and career?

In this episode, we bring Kailyn Brown of the LA Times to chat inspiration, humble beginnings, and how believing in yourself makes all the difference in achieving your goals. Kailyn is a true storyteller. As a culture journalist, she has been sharing people's stories from all walks of life for several years. Tune into this episode to learn tips on pitching your project, how to flourish in the gig economy, and Kailyn's mission to set an example for the next generation of BIPOC creatives.

A miscarriage, the spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy, can be both physically and emotionally painful. 1 in four of your friends has lost a baby due to a miscarriage. In this episode, Conscious Kitchen co-host Elizabeth Garcia shares her experience with losing two pregnancies in the last 2 years.

For this particular discussion, Elizabeth is accompanied by her husband, Christopher Dimaano, aka Christopher Details. The couple delves deep into a male's perspective of a miscarriage, healing, processing grief, and destigmatizing the loss of an infant. Sharing this information publicly for the first time, Elizabeth and Chris hope this episode will reach someone in need.

Armed with knowledge and compassion for others, the newly wed couple share helpful tips for those struggling with a miscarriage and useful information on supporting friends through loss.

Experts say 20 million women and 10 million men living in the United States will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

What do you do when a friend is struggling with an eating disorder?

Are eating disorders a lifestyle choice?

All these questions answered and so much more in this comprehensive episode featuring a path to recovery and personal stories from featured guest Jasmine Briones of Sweet Simple Vegan.

Years have passed since Jasmine's acceptance and recovery from an eating disorder, now armed with her experience, she digs deep and shares lessons learned to help those struggling.

World explorers, festival hoppers, Laura, Liz, and Tokimonsta, have been friends for years. Listen in as the ladies of CK Podcast reminisce on wild moments in Hollywood. All while diving in deep into music production, relationship advice, business, and success featuring Grammy-nominated music producer Tokimonsta, who, over the last decade, has helped develop the sound of modern dance and beat music all without sacrificing the purity of her vision.

Tokimonsta shares what she's learned in Hollywood, the importance of "vibes," how having the right team around you can make or break you, and so much more in this personal discussion on all things life, love, and art.

Lucy Werner is a London-based publicity expert and author of Hype Yourself: A No-nonsense PR Toolkit for Small Businesses. Her success has been paved by hard work and servicing independent brands, startups, and entrepreneurs. With over 16 years of experience in PR, Lucy prides herself on filling the gaps where traditional agencies lack.

In this episode, Lucy shares her public relations journey and tips on building your relationship with media. Listen in as Liz and Laura dive deep into the media landscape, exploring SEO best practices, media kits, and mastering the one-liner.

What a year. Your own internal coping mechanism is what's helped you get through 2020. With an election around the corner, an increase of winter illnesses like the flu, and holidays approaching. How will you get through the last few months of this tumultuous year? Listen as licensed psychotherapist Alyssa Marie Wellness shares her tips on coping for the first episode of Conscious Kitchen Podcast of Season 3. 

Hosts Laura and Liz ask Alyssa questions we all have on our mind. How will we talk to our family about COVID or flu vaccinations? How can we cope with COVID fatigue? How can you stay educated on politics while still protecting your energy? All of these questions answered and so much more. Don't miss this mood-altering discussion, sure to help you plan the upcoming months.

Our last guest of Season 2! Sophia Roe is a fierce food and feelings advocate sharing so much of what's on her mind via social media she's developed an inspired community of followers that tune in daily to hear what she has to say. Having experienced the foster care system at a young age, Sophia shares her stories of self-discovery, trauma, and motivation in this uplifting and honest episode of the Conscious Kitchen. Learn about Sophia's path to becoming a chef in New York City, her insight into interracial relationships, what fuels her passion, and where she sees her career and life heading next.

Women only orgasm 65% of the time during sex with men?! What's with the orgasm gap, and how can you tap into the orgasm of your dreams? Andrea Barrica, Founder of O School, an online shame-free platform for pleasure education, gives us the 401 on all things sexy and pleasurable in this Pride Month episode of the Conscious Kitchen. Andrea educates Laura and Liz on sex wellness and why being a supportive friend when talking about sex can help you and others find sexual liberation.

Originally from the Philippines, Andrea highlights how her upbringing pushed her to question sexuality and ultimately find her passion for sex education and the creation of O School's custom orgasm form. If you've struggled to have the sex life you deserve, this episode is for you.

Move over NY, Los Angeles is the new fashion capital of the United States. With designers like Bo Metz leading the infrastructure of making sustainable clothing in Downtown, LA, the scene is evolving way beyond sustainability as a "trend." Bo lifts the veil on why it's important to pay employees a fair living wage, local production, unit economics, and why "upcycled" is his favorite sustainable material.

Listen in as Bo shares his story of coming out in Chicago, moving to LA, working with Rodarte, and so much more in this celebratory Pride Month episode of the Conscious Kitchen.

A time capsule of words and sentiments from young men and women from around the world on racism, the uprising, and what they want to see change. Laura and Liz collected thoughts on the second week of global protests and highlight words from community leaders, allies, and global stories from the black community. Listen, connect, and share this powerful episode of the Conscious Kitchen featuring the voices of Tommie Sunshine, Elizabeth Garcia, Yes Julz, Mapei, Nazita Rezai, Taja Riley, Gavin Turek, Daniel Gaitor-Lomack, Berto Calkins, Meg Megatronic, Dr. Shamell Bell, Brisa Fenoy, Ashley Lipstickittty, Wally Vu, and Laura Fama.

For a closer look into the protests of Downtown, Los Angeles tune in to Episode 16 featuring Singer and Supermodel Shaun Ross: https://apple.co/2XT5lOZ

There is a massive uprising in 50 states across the United States for the first time in our adult lives. Are you watching, marching, listening, and using your voice? Supermodel and singer Shaun Ross shares a LIVE perspective of what's happening in Downtown Los Angeles with the protests and how he's feeling about the overall need for change and respect of the black community in this feature episode for June's LGBTQ Pride Month.

Shaun shares honest messages from the heart about racism, growing up gay in New York, coming out as a teenager, and gives us a raw and unique look into POSTivism and the Hollywood elite. In a time where we have all been self-reflective, Shaun shares his story of self-exploration, highlighting his passion for making music. Shaun even sings a few versus of a meaningful song off his new upcoming album SHIFT. Tune in for this very special episode of the Conscious Kitchen.

Shaun Ross is an American model, recording artist, and actor. He is known for his work in the fashion world as the first professional male model with the congenital disorder albinism. Ross has worked with various fashion designers, magazines and campaigns, including Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Vogue, GQ, and others. 

What's it like to grow up as a multiracial woman? How much can you learn via culture shock? Singer, actress Crystal Kay shares stories of her early beginnings, finding moments of independence in New York, and what it's like to date in Japan on this all-encompassing episode of the Conscious Kitchen.

Have you wondered how to eat for better mental health? How strict should you be with your work out regimen? Plant-based Clinical Dietitian Amanda Sevilla shares her expertise on the importance of listening to your body and why you might be doing yourself a disservice by not keeping your favorite treats at home. Listen as Amanda debunks common myths and strengthens your understanding of what should be on your plate.

This episode is sponsored and brought you by Maaari, a marketplace for ethical and sustainable products.