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Ladies of Leisure | Founder and Creative Director of Yinsa/LiveYinsa, Daniele Gates
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insights into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. We are honored to introduce you to some of the leading ladies in their fields and hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do. Meet Daniele Gates, an educator and mentor to students around the world, using the ancient traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda as her lens. Over the last 15 years, Daniele has studied Yoga, Ayurveda, Herbalism and Astrology with Pure Yoga, Prema Yoga Institute, Pranamaya, Jai Dev, Adriana Ayales, Brandon Ruiz, Kate Kuss, Marc Nelles, Dr. Vani Gandhi, Jessica Baptiste, and a number of other teachers and mentors. With over 1,000 hours of study, Daniele has applied the synthesis of her learning to classes and workshops on the LiveYinsa platform, along with in-person, trainings, speaking engagements, and retreats worldwide, all focused on helping clients transmute their trauma into energy that allows them to elevate physically, mentally, and spiritually. Students who work with Daniele appreciate the brave spaces she creates where no one is judged, and everyone finds the space they need to heal. When she’s not working with students in group or 1:1 settings, you can find Daniele dancing with her husband, Yohan, and her Pekingese, Gizmo, on various beaches in the Dominican Republic. What is your company and what do you do? LiveYinsa is a spiritual wellness and lifestyle brand that aims to help women and men find a work life balance that supports their healing journey. Through classes and workshops, a membership platform, trainings, retreats, and private coaching, I help women transmute their trauma into energy that they can harness and use to manifest their dream lives. How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day. I make coffee for my ancestors and an herbal tea for myself. I sit at my altar, do a blessing of my head and a card pull, followed by journaling and meditation. I sometimes do some reading, and then I review my calendar for the day and make a plan for how I will work for that day. I find a way to work in exercise; sometimes in the morning, and sometimes I end my day with yoga. What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits? Plug everything into your calendar, just like you do appointments. If you create space for it, it's easier to make it happen. I love the bundling suggestions in atomic habits by James clear, and I try to bundle good habits so that I keep them. What are some of your favorite leisure activities? Yoga, meditation, swimming, walking, spinning, hiking, spending time in nature. Share a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from. I can find peace in this.Book a free 30-minute coaching call with Daniele: https://calendly.com/liveyinsa/heal-1-1-coaching
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Ladies of Leisure | Taylor Rose, CEO of XIVI
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insights into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. We are honored to introduce you to some of the leading ladies in their fields and hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do.Meet Taylor Rose, CEO of XIVI, a gender fluid apparel company created for comfort and sustainably through limited edition collections for everyday wear. Her journey began at the age 15, where she was working her first job at Nordstroms that led her to FIDM, The Fashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising. As she dedicated her time and future to fashion, she kept in mind words from her dad, "10,000 hours of practice will make you a professional". Predominantly learning about womenswear in school, she decided to take the road less traveled and challenge herself by stepping into the mens industry. The pandemic offered an opportunity of time to create her own brand, where she could prioritize pillars that were most important to her; sustainability, versatility, luxury and comfort. What is your company and what do you do?XIVI sells sustainable, gender fluid leisurewear made in LA. Our products are created with different Eucalyptus and Cotton Blend variations that make all styles comfortable. How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day.I start my day at 7:30 am everyday. First thing I do is take my 2 dogs on a 3 mile run or walk, make a pot of french pressed coffee, tidy up the house if needed, jump in the shower and then head to the office or to meetings. What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits?To all the female entrepreneurs out there, my advice would be to find a routine that works for you! Do something for yourself first thing whether it is a morning walk, meditating, that first cup of coffee or even a soul cycle class. The rest of the day you will be focusing on your business and it's important to remember we need to make time for ourselves and doing what allows us to work hard and stay motivated the rest of the day. What are some of your favorite leisure activities?Curling up with my puppies, a business book (I love learning), a funny movie, or a meditation! Share a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from?I would say changing the way you think to a more positive thinking/mindset can help you overcome anything.To get 15% off use the code Timeless
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Ladies of Leisure | Founder of Zimmifit, Nikki Irizarry
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insights into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. We are honored to introduce you to some of the leading ladies in their fields and hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do.Meet Nikki Irizarry, a life long fitness enthusiast and founder of Zimmi Fit, ethically developed fitness apparel. She has combined her love of fitness and fitness fashion together to create a sustainable apparel company for fitness enthusiasts with a mission to instill strength, confidence and authenticity. Nikki lives with her husband and business partner in Florida with their 3 kids and 4 beautiful grandkids. What is your company and what do you do?Zimmi Activewear, LLC owns and operates Zimmi Fit. Zimmi Fit is a female-owned activewear shop that gets satisfaction from supporting women to feel their most confident in comfortable quality fitness wear. Zimmi Fit wants to be a supportive resource on every women’s fitness journey, no matter the stage of the journey. Zimmi Fit offers nothing but best quality and top comfort, which allows Zimmi Fit to become the trusted partner that women seek on their journey on becoming their best version of themselves.How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day.Wake each morning between 5:30-6:00 am, no matter how hard I try to sleep in! Immediately after opening my eyes, I thank God for my blessings (family, health, life); I repeat my affirmations already set to remind myself what my goals are and why I do what I do each day; I make a to do list then head out to my 3-5 mile walk with my dog each morning.What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits?In order to seize each day, you need to take care of yourself first and plan the day.What are some of your favorite leisure activities?Long walks, yogaShare a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from.Let dissatisfaction drive you to where you want to go.Mention this Blog post and get 20% off your order at Zimmifit.
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Ladies of Leisure | Meirav Zur, Actor, Producer, Writer
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. This week we interview Meirav Zur, a creative arts professional with a passion for comedy and improvisation.
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Ladies of Leisure | Owner & Publisher, Kim Dow
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insights into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. We are honored to introduce you to some of the leading ladies in their fields and hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do. Meet Kim Dow, the owner and publisher of Sass Magazine. Kim Dow is an entrepreneur at heart. She has combined her creative spirit with her drive to empower women with her love of animals to start three award-winning businesses. Her flagship company is Sass Studios—a boutique branding and creative design studio that specializes in supporting and empowering women-owned businesses by helping them cultivate their visual “voice”. Kim also launched Sass Magazine, a women's lifestyle and professional publication that celebrates real women. With both a regional printed magazine as well as a national online base, Sass Magazine serves up articles on a variety of topics including career, wellness, travel, style, beauty, home, (and more!), as well as special feature articles spotlighting women doing amazingly kick ass things! Additionally, Kim also launched EverydayDogMagazine.com, a lifestyle website for modern day dog owners and lovers. She serves as the owner, publisher, and creative director for both publications. When not at work, Kim can be found hanging out at home with her husband and high school sweetheart, Jimmy, who is a high school math teacher by day and a fisherman by weekend. They share their home with their rescued animals; a pitbull named JAX and a cat named Maizie. In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, traveling, hiking and gardening. What is your company and what do you do? Sass Magazine is a women's lifestyle publication, both as a local in-print magazine as well as a digital resource for women across the country. We help empower women in business and life by sharing their inspiring stories, giving them content and resources for both business and self growth, and hosting events both in person and online for networking and connections. How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day. I am NOT a morning person and never have been. So, I like to start my mornings slow and quiet. I usually wake up around 8/8:30 and take a few minutes to think about my day before I get started with anything. I name 3 things I need to accomplish that day. I always have a good breakfast, then spend some time cuddling with my cat and/or outside with my dog. If it's summertime, I will spend a little time in my garden. Basically, I like to have a little time to myself in the mornings and then dive in and get started with work. However, a big thing that helps me in the morning is actually my evening routine. Every night right before I go to bed, I take a moment to reflect on the following: 3 things I accomplished that day; 3 things I'm grateful for, and 3 things I will accomplish the next day. What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits? Figure out when you are most productive. I've never been a morning person and know that I am most productive in the late afternoon and early evenings. So, I try to schedule my workflow around that. Always eat a good breakfast! For me, it's been helpful to basically eat the same thing every morning...one less decision to make! Also, even if you're working from home, get dressed everyday, and get dressed shortly after or right after you wake up. It helps put you into a productive mindset. What are some of your favorite leisure activities? Reading has always been a big part of my life. However, my rule is that I don't read business books. Reading is a hobby, it's for pleasure and I don't want it to start feeling like work. I also love traveling and trying out local restaurants and craft breweries wherever I travel. Share a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from: Believe in yourself.
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Ladies of Leisure | Tess Kossow, Author and Fertility Coach
Ladies of Leisure is a series dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. This post is an interview with Tess Kossow, Entrepreneur / Author / Podcast Host / AADP Certified Fertility Health Coach.
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Ladies of Leisure | Marnie, CEO & Founder of Rumbly
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series on the Leaves of Leisure blog! This series is dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insight into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. This week we are excited to interview Marnie, the CEO & Founder of Rumbly.
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Ladies of Leisure | Julie Shen, Founder of SpringStead Co.
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series on the Leaves of Leisure blog! This series is dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insight into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs, and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This week, we are honored to interview Julie Shen of Springstead.co
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Ladies of Leisure | Bianka Downs, Real Estate Broker
Our column Ladies of Leisure is an interview series with interesting and inspiring women, where we talk about their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This week we are featuring Bianka Down, A Real Estate Agent that works in the Vegas Valley.
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