D Golden Hour

In this episode of “D Golden Hour” Podcast Dessie welcomes finance and partner in pretty much everything Christian Fleck to talk about the particularities of this season (literally) of spring, and also this current season of life. They dive deep into the one practice that’s dramatically influenced Dessie’s life over the last 25 years since she’s started practicing it - namely journaling. It’s a practice that’s served her in venting out he thoughts, being creative, and eventually in accessing deeper truths, getting to know who she really is, letting herself be guided in regards to life decisions, and so much more. Hope you enjoy listening to/watching this intimate episode. As always, let me know what you think about this episode, follow and subscribe to the podcast to make sure not to miss the next one. Follow @iamdessiegeorgieva on Instagram for inspiration in regards to living in alignment with nature.Follow @dgh.club on Instagram to join a community of women who are done playing small.Follow @dgoldenhour.pod to never miss another episode of "D Golden Hour" podcast.Follow Chris on LinkedIn - this is where he shares his truly inspiring and moving work.

In this solo episode of "D Golden Hour" podcast, Dessie shares about her magical week in Bulgaria, highlighting the transformative power of women coming together in safe spaces, and the ripple effect of our individual actions, whether we realise it in the moment or not, on people around us.Follow @iamdessiegeorgieva on Instagram for inspiration in regards to living in alignment with nature.Follow @dgh.club to join a community of women who are done playing small.Follow @dgoldenhour.pod to never miss another episode of "D Golden Hour" podcast.Chapters00:00 Women's Circle And Magical Week in Bulgaria06:09 March: The Feminine Month12:13 Inspiring Others Through Individual Actions

In this very intimate episode of "D Golden Hour" podcast Dessie chats with her fiance Christian about the process of manifesting their dream home together. This is not about teaching manifesting techniques or attaching to a certain result. It's an intimate reflection on all the things Dessie and Chris did separately and as a couple - the conversations, the the leaps of faith, the fights, the coming back to one another - to be able to stay aligned and clear on the vision.Follow @iamdessiegeorgieva on Instagram for inspiration in regards to living in alignment with nature.Follow @dgh.club on Instagram to join a community of women who are done playing small.Follow @dgoldenhour.pod to never miss another episode of "D Golden Hour" podcast.Follow Chris on LinkedIn - this is where he shares his truly inspiring and moving work.

In this solo episode of D Golden Hour podcast Dessie shares about her time in Bulgaria together with Christian and healing a part of herself though reconnecting to her homeland though the eyes and experience of her fiancé. Furthermore, she explored the humanness of feeling all kinds of different emotions all at once throughout her move from Bulgaria to Austria. Listen to the full episode for Dessie's reflections and follow her on Instagram @iamdessiegeorgieva for daily dose of connection with nature, sustainability, feminine embodiment.

What is your golden hour? That thing that makes YOU feel truly alive? Welcome to D Golden Hour podcast with your host Dessie Georgieva. If you’ve been around for a while, you know that my podcast D Sustainability Issue’s been around for a while. What certainly stays the same in this new space, is the mission for empowering women to live their best lives.Yet rather than focusing solely on sustainable fashion, this space is here to invite women to feel at home and good on a body, mind, and soul level. To truly thrive in a way that feels natural. To be inspired to live life in the most authentic way possible. Dive into the episode to hear all about what's coming.I’m so glad you’re here. 

In the beginning of 2023 I spent 2 moths in India deepening my yoga practice and diving into the Indian culture. I spent most of my time in Gokulam, Mysore, where the yoga school I attended was located. Mysore is a little yoga paradise in the south of India, where yoga as we know it today originated. This is where I also met Theja - together with her husband Basava they run Old Green House Cafe - one of the nicest family-run restaurants with the yummiest South Indian food in the area. Old Green House was one of the first places I checked out when I arrived in Gokulam, and I was met with such genuine hospitality, that I immediately fell in love with the place. Theja greeted me first with a big smile and a “Namaste”. She exuded such contentment and joy just by being, that I was mesmerized by her presence. I think it was at that moment when I had the idea to maybe interview her for the podcast one day, in order to figure out what the secret to this happiness and contentment is. Santosha is the second of the Niyamas of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga, translating as contentment, and Theja was the perfect embodiment of that Niyama. Later on, I met her two wonderful children and her husband, who were just as sweet and joyful as she was. Both husband and wife are so very generous, and also very dedicated to work, be it Basra who works at three different places, or Theja, who works at the restaurant, and takes care of the home and the children each day. Me and Theja talked about happiness, family values, growing the children, managing the cafe, and so much more. I am so happy we managed to make it happen, and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. So without further ado, I’ll leave you to the podcast episode. You will find Old Green House Cafe here https://goo.gl/maps/QxsuGP9so7vBBUbGAFor more mindfulness inspiration join the conversation with Dessie on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/iamdessiegeorgieva/

In this episode of “D Sustainability Issue” Dessie welcomes Milica Spiric. Milica hails from Serbia but she’s moved to Milan, Italy, for her business studies at Bocconi 10 years ago. Afterwards she moved to Vienna for her masters, where she met Dessie and has been a dear friend since. She’s built an impressive career in talent acquisition, she is passionate for diversity and inclusion, and a proud feminist. She is very passionate about music as well, and spoiler alert, she sang a little something at the end of this episode. Mili and Dessie talk about diversity, inclusion, working cultures, overcoming bias, and feminism. About learning about yourself from communicating with others and thus learning about others. They discuss concepts such as the stereotype threat - the perception that women are not good with numbers etc. that leads to “male dominated industries”, and motherhood penalty, or the decrease in salary for a woman after giving birth. They also address toxic masculinity, and on the other hand the rise of the feminine, that is bringing wealth and health on every level, including an increase in GDP in women-lead countries. Mili speaks about how singing represents a healing mechanism for her - when going through sad times, grief and pain, and a mechanism to connect to herself and others as well. We forget to create for the sake of creating. Mili mentions other practices that have helped her grow and heal - meditation, hypnosis, reading, tarot reading. She also speaks about the importance of standing for yourself and leaning on your values when it comes to important decisions in your life. About being gentle with yourself, and listening to yourself, as well as to your body. Resources: Brene Brown Daring GreatlyLinda Scott The Cost of SexismRupi Kaur - Healing Through WordsConnect with Milica here: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/__milila__/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/milicaspiric/ For more mindfulness and sustainable fashion inspiration follow me on Instagram @iamdessiegeorgieva. Interested in yoga and mindfulness for yourself or your organisation? Check out my yoga schedule here https://www.dgoldenhour.com/golden-hour-yoga  or set up a quick call with me to see whether we can work together: https://calendly.com/dessie-georgieva. Music credit: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of “D Sustainability Issue” Dessie welcomes Sabrina Satzinger. Sabrina is the founder and maker behind Saborka - a Vegan Bag brand based in Vienna, Austria. Saborka makes timeless, unique, and high quality accessories for all walks of life, fairly produced in-house by the founder, Sabrina, herself. Craftsmanship, local production, responsible use of resources and materials are at the core of everything Saborka does.Sabrina went to fashion school at the age of 14, but it was not until later in life that she went back to fashion and created her first bag on the side and “by accident”, as she says. We talk about sewing and bag making as a craft, and the importance of elevating that image of the seamstress, since nowadays we have been so disconnected of the idea that is taken human hands to make pretty much every piece of clothing or accessory. With her brand Saborka Sabrina wants to give people the opportunity to buy something that is locally produced, and show the importance of preserving the skill and the craft. Furthermore, Sabrina and Dessie discuss transparency, and the responsibility of the brands, suppliers, politics, and consumers for a more sustainable, conscious, and transparent industry. Sabrina shares her take on real versus vegan leather, which has been extremely refreshing, and one of the most honest conversations about this topic I have ever had. She shares ways that enable one to prolong the life of vegan leather, and debunks the myth that real leather is a waste product of the meat industry and thus does not drive demand. Sabrina works with pineapple-based vegan leather Piñatex and other innovative leather alternatives, as well as headstock materials. Lastly, one of the most important points Sabrina addresses is how important it is to show up and have an uncomfortable conversation without perfect knowledge (which, by the way, doesn’t exist). We learn and get better by having conversation about the topics that are important. I am for sure extremely grateful that she decided to have this one with me. Connect with Sabrina here: Saborka on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_saborka_/ Sabrina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamsaborka/ Website https://www.saborka.at/ Piñatex https://www.ananas-anam.com/ For more mindfulness and sustainable fashion inspiration follow me on Instagram @iamdessiegeorgieva. Music credit: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of “D Sustainability Issue” Dessie welcomes Selina Ho. Selina is the Founder & CEO of Recloseted, the first one-stop consultancy for sustainable fashion. Recloseted launches + scales sustainable fashion brands and helps existing brands become more conscious through their programs and consulting services. Selina leverages her experience working at startups and Fortune 500s, and now leads an all-star team of consultants, sourcing experts, and material scientists to transform the harmful fashion industry. She is also the self-published author of “The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide”, a 200-page ebook detailing exactly how to become a stylish yet conscious clothing consumer. In this episode we discussSelina’s “why” behind helping small and established fashion brands implement more sustainable practices.Current trends and best practices in the sustainable fashion spaceMindful measures to take care of yourself and prevent overwhelm (the 3 Ds - Delete, Delete, or Delay)How to sell sustainability within a company?For the whole conversation, tune into the podcast episode with Selina. Connect with Selina here: Recloseted InstagramRecloseted Radio InstagramRecloseted Website For more mindfulness and sustainable fashion inspiration, follow Dessie on Instagram here Interested in yoga and mindfulness for yourself or your organisation? Check out my yoga schedule here  or set up a quick call with me here to see whether we can work together. Music credit: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode of “D Sustainability Issue” Dessie welcomes Jessie Peterson. Jessie is a nomadic humanitarian, yoga enthusiast, spiritually curious, and ultimately committed to making the world a better place. After growing up in a small town in Nebraska US, she set her sights on manifesting a life she loved to live through exploration of the world, herself, and the cosmos.Jessie talks about her why for living and working in a war-zone. She explains her reason with the quote: “Never go into this work unless you have to. Unless there is something inside of you that just says that you have to.”When she is not in the Ukraine, Jessie resides in Kenya, where she founded a mindfully made luxury loungewear line called Dawa Wear (which in both Swahili and Arabic means medicine). She aspires to create pieces that are not “extracting from the earth”, but are something meaningful that is made in a collaborative process with not just humans, but the earth as well.  After all, as she says, all things carry energy, including the things you wear. The idea for the business was born out of love for great textiles, the need to explore her creativity, and the wish to push the sustainable fashion movement forward. Jessie talks about the challenges of building an ethical value chain in Kenya and Tanzania, choosing the most ecological dyes, as well as collaborating with awesome partners, such as the Design Co-lab for her design and production in Kenya. We also dive into topics such as manifesting, mindfulness, , “the feeling of home”, and limiting beliefs that are often the only thing standing between us and our dreams. For the full interview, tune in to the podcast episode. Connect with Jessie here: https://www.instagram.com/jessiempreston/Dawa Lifestyle Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dawa_lifestyle/Design Co-Lab Kenyahttps://www.instagram.com/design_co_lab/For more mindfulness and sustainable fashion inspiration follow me on Instagram @iamdessiegeorgieva. Interested in yoga and mindfulness for yourself or your organisation? Check out my yoga schedule here https://www.dgoldenhour.com/golden-hour-yoga  or set up a quick call with me to see whether we can work together: https://calendly.com/dessie-georgieva. Music credit: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/