S5:EP7 The Digital Detox

Mercury Retro is already showing off! The shutdown on October 4th had people adding a period instead of a comma to their day. Social media is a huge part of doing business, making connections and building relationships with people. This episode featured information from Instagram content guru Brock Johnson on tips to help you through any future crisis like this past Monday. I also share some exciting news about my new business venture and the ending of this season. So tell a friend to tell a friend and enjoy the last few episodes of Season 5. Make sure to follow me on my business pages Instagram www.instagram.com/totherootwaxingstudiollc and Tiktok totherootwaxingstudio. Sources: @brock11johnson (instagram) and statista.com

Things will be a little shaken up for a few weeks and this episode was made in efforts to help you prepare. Ever heard of Mercury Retrograde? Well, check out S4:EP3 Mercury Retro What? for more in depth info about it. But tune in to hear how Mercury Retrograde will affect one of the four zodiac signs I mention in this episode. Also get your pen and pad to take notes on how to survive the next 3-4 weeks for this will be the last Mercury Retrograde of 2021. Follow www.instagram.com/totherootpodcast to join the Digital Detox Challenge in efforts to find creative ways to spend your time with less attention on your phone or other forms of technology which will be affected by the retrograde. Sources: www.bustle.com, www.keen.com, www.glamourmagazine.co.uk

Have you been attached to your phone or computer too much lately? Maybe it's time for a digital detox. There are great benefits to taking a break from the digital world. In fact, there is challenge announced in this episode with a prize winning ($120 value) if you join. Listen for more details and follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/totherootpodcast for full details.

This episode is a recap of the live interview on my Instagram page. Owner of The Sable Collective, Shanti Mayers graced us with her presence. Plus she's from my hometown so I had to represent. She shared her back story to building and pivoting from a brick and mortar to an online boutique after the massive shutdown during the pandemic. As well as she manages her day to day as an entrepreneur. Her boutique features bath, body and beauty products, home decor, apparel, jewelry and so much more! Make sure to check it out for yourself! www.thesablecollective.com www.instagram.com/thesablecollective

"Big Pharma" gets such a bad rep. So when I had the chance to talk with Lakshmi Ethirajan pharmacist and Founder of Srida Herbals,  I was definitely tuned in. She shared how her upbringing in India contributed to her beliefs in using quality natural ingredients. Beauty does not start on the outside for her. Hear the breakdown to giving yourself the 360 experience to self care. Find out how to get a full skincare routine down in 6 minutes. Please help support her clean beauty journey and skincare products by visiting www.sridaherbals.com and follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/sridaherbals

This episode featured a book I am currently reading called Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love by psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller. I briefly share details about the book and how it can describe ways you behave in any relationship. I discussed how important it is to take notice of what type of friend you are to yourself. I also talk about how therapy has been a good balance for expressing myself in ways I know it's not a burden to share. If you can relate, press play and listen to this short and sweet episode! Follow me on Instagram for our follow up on every episode. Don't forget to review and share if you enjoyed what you heard so far! Much love and appreciation! All social media info in bio.

Body waxing is not always the most sanitary or easiest job to do. Through many years of experience, you will hear four types of individuals who can make this job a little harder when it comes to bad hygiene. Some stuff you hear may shock you! Disclamer: this is not a body shaming episode or a reason to fear getting a bikini wax. It's all about preparation and know what a professional full body waxer goes through. Please make sure to share, follow and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Don't forget to follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/totherootpodcast for contest giveaways, updates and more. Email [email protected] to be a guest on the show! Enjoy!

There are so many brands out in the world and choosing the right one can be tricky. I will list a few of my favorite brands, most are good for professional and at home use. You may have a favorite that did not make the list. If you'd love to hear about more waxing brands make sure to email or DM me. All info is in the bio. Below are the list of wax brands to look up for purchase or for you own pleasure. Please make sure to leave a rating or review if you've enjoyed the podcast so far. Much appreciated and thank you! Follow me on Instagram @totherootpodcast for update, contests and more! 1. Satin Smooth Wax https://www.satinsmooth.com/ 2. Pretty Girls Get Waxed https://prettygirlsgetwaxed.com/pages/wax-services 3. Miss Cire https://www.misscire.com/ 4. Italwax https://www.italwax.com/us/ Sugar Wax Brands 1. Nad's Natural Hair Removal Sugar Wax https://nads.com/hair-removal-products/nads-natural-hair-removal-sugar-wax 2. Parissa Sugar Wax https://parissa.com/collections/sugar-wax 3. Blue Milk & Honey Sugar Wax https://bluemilkandhoney.com/products/hard-sugar-wax

It is so great to be back with a new season! It was only right for me to have a chat with award winning salon owner Simone Fennell of Good Brows located in Washington, DC. She has worked with and collaborated with names like Anastasia and Kelly Baker to name a few. Take a listen for more about her career and ways you can join her online classes to become a six figure Brow Artist. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @goodbrowsdmv and get some great brow products on www.goodbrowsdmv.com

Self love is not selfish it's actually the best thing could ever do for yourself. It helps you to set boundaries and show up for yourself in ways you really need to in order for the same energy to flow back to you! Listen in on the last episode in Season 4 and get all the reasons why you can practice self love for yourself. Follow on Instagram and email for inquiries to be on the podcast. Catch all my activity and updates in between working on the next season. Info in description.