LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones

Garance Doré is an internationally celebrated writer, illustrator, media creative, and author of the New York Times bestseller Love Style Life. She is the co-founder and creative director of the made-in-France skincare collection Doré, which she launched with Emily Yeston. Since 2006, Garance has created a unique blend of photos, videos, illustrations, and essays featuring her distinctive perspective, published on her eponymous lifestyle platform. She was the co-recipient of the CFDA Eugenia Sheppard Media Award in 2012 and has been profiled in many international media outlets.Emily Yeston is the co-founder and CEO of Doré. She and Garance worked closely for five years, building Garance's eponymous platform into a thriving digital media property. In 2016, Emily became Garance's business partner and continued to be instrumental in their media platform with an ever-increasing international audience. In 2020, Emily partnered with Garance to launch Doré to bring clean, gentle, and effective French skincare with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity to everyone.In this episode, Nada chats with Emily and Garance to discuss everything from building Doré to their business partnership to running a popular lifestyle platform. They go deep, talking about how, after a not-so-silent retreat and a pandemic pause, the duo ventured into the pharmacy skincare space. With Garance's openness and transparency, alongside Emily's intuition and logic, it's no surprise that Doré has found success as an essential, simple, and trusted skincare brand.Check out Doré’s website. Be sure to add what Emily and Garance are reading to your bookshelf: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and In Pursuit of Happiness by Stacey Duguid. Listen here to Nada and Garance’s first interview in 2022. Follow on Instagram at: @doréPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the North American Menopause Society as a Certified National Menopause Practitioner. Throughout her professional career, she has been active in advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and eliminating health care disparities.In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone (or Dr. Sharon as she prefers) to discuss her book, Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, and her work as CMO with Alloy Women’s Health. Dr. Sharon is setting the record straight, from the history of women’s health research and the importance of self-advocacy to the impact of our genetics and hormone therapy. She dives head first into the history and lack of meaningful research from the medical community and the damage it’s left on women, especially black women in America. Her 30 years as an OB/GYN and her experience as a black woman give her insight into a population that has been grossly underserved. She unpacks the impact and offers solutions. The interview feels like a kitchen table conversation with your big sister, who happens to be a doctor. She does not sugarcoat the facts, but her signature warmth and playful attitude make it easy to consume. Learn more about Dr. Sharon’s work at myalloy, and do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Follow on Instagram: @smalonemdPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Willow Older and Deborah Huber are the founders of the Today I Noticed mindfulness practice and authors of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World. They also run Today I Noticed workshops for conferences, retreats, and corporations. Willow is a professional writer and editor, and Deborah has spent her career in creative and management roles in the tech industry. Long-time friends Deborah and Willow love hiking the trails of Marin County and imagining themselves swimming in the chilly SF Bay (but know they never will).In this episode, Nada sits down with Willow and Deb to talk about the daily practice of noticing; they call this practice a TIN—(Today I Noticed). They describe TINs as small moments of recognition and connection that, over time, can profoundly impact how we view ourselves and those within our community. The duo tells Nada how their friendship stumbled onto this practice and what led them to begin hosting workshops, coaching, and eventually, authorship. Check out the Today I Noticed website. Willow recommends adding Yellow Face by R. F. Kuang, The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, and The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @today.i.noticedPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community. 

Dr. Aprilia West brings 20+ years of real-world experience and extensive training as a psychologist, coach, and organizational consultant. Dr. West’s specialized study and understanding of human behavior brings founders, tech entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainment executives her way. In addition, she trains other coaches and therapists worldwide in applying contextual behavioral science in clinical and organizational settings. She is the author of ACT for Your Best Life (2023), What You Feel Is Not All There Is (2021), and coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the Workplace in Positive Psychology in the Workplace (Springer 2021) and The Clinician’s Guide to Emotion Efficacy Therapy (2016).In this episode, Nada sits down with Aprilia to discuss why she decided to add coaching to her practice as a psychologist. Dr. West shares the many jobs and professional experiences she’s had and the common thread of helping others shape their narratives. Dr. Aprilia gives us an introduction to emotion efficacy training and offers a workshop for all After School members.Be sure to check out Aprilia’s website, her card deck full of great prompts ACT for Your Best Life, and her book What You Feel Is Not All There Is. She is currently reading Imaginable by Jane McGonigal and Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. Follow on Instagram: @drapriliawestPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Sohee Jun is a renowned executive coach working with women leaders at all levels. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Jun has dedicated her professional life to understanding the dynamics of workplaces for women and how to empower, enable, and equip women with the mindset, strategies, and behaviors to achieve aligned success. Her work has significantly contributed to leadership development, allowing women to go from good to great. She has worked at world-class organizations such as Warner Media (W.B.), Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), and Washington Mutual (Chase) and is CEO of her consulting firm, S.J. Consulting. Her newest book: “The Inner Game: Secrets of High-Achieving Women For Navigating Work, Life, and Mindset” released in March 2024, explores the profound insights, wisdom, and actions that have been instrumental in empowering high-achieving and successful women in their career journey.In this episode, Nada sits down with Sohee to talk about her career as a leadership coach in the corporate space. Her curiosity and passion for deep, intentional listening have made her a much sought-after expert in her field. She is committed to helping her clients find their inner spark and encourages them to integrate their brains and hearts to create positive, forward growth. Sohee also shares her newest book and describes it as an invitation to feel connected, seen, and valued. The book is filled with stories of women sharing their hard-won wisdom and offering it up for your benefit. Be sure to read Sohee’s new book, The Inner Game. She is reading The Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes and listening on Audible to Manifest In Action by Roxie Nafousi. Check out her website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @soheejun_phdBe sure to read Sohee’s new book, The Inner Game, available March 5th. She is currently reading The Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes and listening on Audible to Manifest In Action by Roxie Nafousi. Check out her website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @soheejun_phdPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Before Aviva Black launched her current venture, she was a history teacher, vice Principal, non-profit director, and yoga teacher. The throughline in all her work has been story-telling, so it was no surprise when she decided to launch Family Love Letters in 2018. Aviva works one-on-one with individuals and families today, documenting and sharing their cherished memories. She also presents to groups nationwide, discussing the importance of telling and preserving our stories. In this episode, Nada sits down with Aviva to hear how a found letter from her father changed her trajectory and how a partnership and passion project turned into a solo business. She generously lets us into the hardships of partnering, offering great advice to consider before choosing a partner. She also shares how she launched with the help of a business coach and an investment in herself and urges us to start now–from wherever we are. Just start!Check out the Family Love Letters website. You can find more about Monica Shah’s business coaching at the Revenue Breakthrough website. The books that Aviva is currently reading are Who Not How by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan and Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Follow on Instagram: @avivayblackPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Lisa Hickey & Jen Menchaca are two seasoned female veterans in contemporary fashion. They are longtime friends and colleagues and used their combined experience in sales, marketing, and branding to create the perfect collection of elevated basics for the market. The two love t-shirts and have always wanted to start a t-shirt line. Together, they identified a hole in the market for t-shirts in the better contemporary space. They noticed for a lot of brands, the t-shirt is an afterthought. From the beginning, Perfect White Tee listened to their customers by starting with the three classic styles they knew their customers wanted and needed. In this episode, Nada sits down with Lisa and Jen to discuss their partnership and how it turned into a sweet friendship over the years. The two offer advice on what to look for in a business partner and share the challenges they faced before launching The Perfect White Tee. Check out the Perfect White Tee website. Lisa is reading The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma, and Jen recommends listening to the Smartless Podcast. Follow on Instagram: @perfectwhitetee Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.

Michele Gough Baril was burned out after two decades in the beauty industry. She left Los Angeles with her horse Romeo and headed north to Sonoma County to live with a herd of free-roaming horses. Being in nature provided a sanctuary of self-care that transformed her life. It allowed her to ask herself, "What's essential?" In this episode, Nada sits down with Michele, who takes us on her journey from being a high-level marketing executive at a major cosmetic brand and ultimately reaching beauty industry burnout to the founder of a successful skincare brand. She shares how two great loves in her life, Iris (her mother) and Romeo, gave her the strength to take a chance on herself and her dream. Michele details how her path of self-discovery and re-connection to nature helped her form her company's ethos and establish a new life for herself. And the two discuss their shared goal of slowing down this new year.Iris & Romeo tinted skincare products can be purchased at their website, Sephora, Credo, and Goop. Michele recommends adding Leaning Out by Tara Henley to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @irisandromeoPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community. 

Rev. Dr. Pamela (Pam) King hosts With & For, a podcast that explores the depths of psychological science and spiritual wisdom. The podcast offers practical guidance toward spiritual health, wholeness, and thriving. She is also the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. King co-authored The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective and Thriving with Stone Age Minds and is co-editor of The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence. In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. King to discuss her work at the THRIVE Center, where the science of psychology and the practice of spirituality collide. Pam desires to catalyze a movement of human thriving through research and resource development. To help us get there, she explains the three pillars of thriving and how they get reassessed in mid-life. Be sure to tune in to With and For, Pam's new podcast. You can also learn more about her work at the Thrive Center. Pam is reading Open and Unafraid by David Taylor and The Strength That Remains by Tracy Kidder. She says the SBLA facial and eye wands are her skincare must-haves. Follow on Instagram: @DrPamKing, @pamebstynekingPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention. If you are interested in learning even more from the experts on this podcast, please consider joining us in After School, Liberty Road's new membership community.