APRIL: The Initiated Woman

In this episode, we sit down with Gabby Cadet, a dynamic force in the fashion industry, with a career spanning some of the most prestigious retailers, publications, and fashion houses (Chanel and Hermes - just name a few). In addition to her impressive professional background, she is the founder of a unique fashion-meets-fitness platform, Moi, that brings together the style community to prioritize wellness. Through curated events in partnership with top fitness brands, Gabby creates immersive experiences that inspire movement, connection, and balance within the fashion world.Throughout the conversation, we dive deep into the intricacies of maintaining friendships, finding love, and the importance of self-reflection and accountability. TOPICS COVERED:The value of accountability in personal growth and relationshipsTrusting the timing of life and remaining patientThe importance of focusing on self-love and personal passionsHow to navigate changing dynamics in long-term friendshipsSetting boundaries in all areas of life as a form of practicing self-care Guest info:Gabby’s InstagramMoi InstagramGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Money can be a source of anxiety and shame for many entrepreneurs, especially those in creative fields. But what if we could change our relationship with finances and empower ourselves to take control of our business's financial health? In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Smith Licari, founder of The Small Business Planner, to discuss how we can overcome the fear and shame associated with money. Catherine shares her journey from the fashion industry to becoming a financial literacy advocate for creative entrepreneurs, offering invaluable insights on building a solid financial foundation for your business.Catherine emphasizes that financial literacy is simply learning a new language. She emphasizes there's no need to feel shame about not understanding financial terms but to show up with the same curiosity as when you're learning a new language. The key is to push through the initial discomfort and realize that this knowledge is attainable and can fundamentally change your business and life.TOPICS COVERED: Identifying a problem your product or service solvesUnderstanding why you're the right person to bring this solution to marketThe importance of finding the right financial professionals who make you feel respected and supportedHow to overcome the initial resistance to learning about financesThe value of asking questions and seeking clarity from your accountant or bookkeeperGuest Info:Catherine's InstagramCatherine's Website The Small Business Planner Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Your voice is your most powerful tool—whether you're in a meeting, pitching a brand, showing up on Instagram, or leading a room. In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips on how to find and refine your voice both in real life and online. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to show up clearly, confidently, and in a way that truly reflects who you are, this is for you.In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your voice, how to discovered the WHY behind your fears on sharing yourself with the world, and how to use creative practices so that you can speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.TOPICS COVERED:What “finding your voice” really means in your work and online presenceHow to overcome self-doubt and visibility resistancePractical tools to build confidence in your communicationTips for writing and speaking in a way that sounds like youHow to stay consistent across platforms without losing authenticityGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This month inside Benshen is an invocation of your wild, sacred self. The part of you that was never meant to be polished, pleasing, or proper. The part that prays under moonlight, that knows beauty as power, that remembers the body as the first temple.The Divine Untamed is a four-week journey of reclamation and return—into the mythic, sensual, and sovereign feminine. A remembrance that your rage is holy, your desire is divine, and your sensuality is not something to hide or fix—but to honor, feel, and express.WEEK 1 | THE AWAKENING: Living The Vision, Moving As FlameWEEK 2 | THE DESCENT: The 7 Gates of Venus + The Shadow as SacredWEEK 3 | THE SACRED FLAME: Inanna, Lilith and The Lineage of the DivineWEEK 4 | THE RECLAMATION: Power, Pleasure, and the Sacred Feminine Begins June 7th | Join The Membership Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Love, relationships, and personal growth - these themes intertwine in our latest heart-to-heart conversation with the incredible Rachel Saunders. As we revisit our journeys from to women in loving partnerships, we uncover the transformative power of self-acceptance and authenticity. Rachel also shares her inspiring transition from Rachel Saunders Ceramics to The Sanctuary, a digital haven for creatives and entrepreneurs. This pivot not only reshaped her career but also paved the way for a more aligned connections in all areas of her life. This conversation serves as a reminder that the journey to love often begins with loving ourselves first. We explore how setting clear boundaries, honoring our authenticity, and embracing vulnerability can lead to partnerships that feel easy, supportive, and deeply fulfilling. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode offers insights to help you cultivate more meaningful connections - with yourself and others.TOPICS COVEREDHow embracing our true selves attracts more authentic relationshipsThe importance of letting go of external validationRedefining societal expectations around partnership and marriageThe value of imagining both the dream and the reality of what we seekBreaking patterns and surrendering control to invite aligned experiencesGuest Info:Rachel's InstagramThe Sanctuary InstagramThe Sanctuary by Rachel Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of beauty, community, and personal growth with the incredible Darian Symoné Harvin. A multifaceted journalist, author, and media curator renowned for her insightful coverage of beauty, pop culture, and politics, Darian has contributed to esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Allure, and Teen Vogue. With over a decade of experience as a creative storyteller, multidisciplinary artist, and accomplished journalist, Darian brings a fresh perspective to the intersection of beauty, politics, and pop culture.TOPICS COVERED:How her grandmother's soul food restaurant inspired her approach to building connectionsThe importance of creating intentional spaces for genuine conversationsWhy authenticity and vulnerability are key to fostering meaningful relationshipsTransitioning from covering others' stories to sharing her own unique voiceBalancing personal growth with professional developmentGuest Info:Darian's InstagramStudio Symoné InstagramStudio Symoné TiktokStudio Symoné Website Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This month, we enter the Temple of the Body — not a place outside of us, but within. Each week, we will explore the body as a sacred site of power, emotion, and pleasure through Kundalini Yoga + Kriyas, Meditations, and exploration of myth, muse and archetypes. We will learn to listen to its whispers. Move with its yes’s. Honor its no’s. Adorning ourselves not to be seen, but to see OURSELVES more clearly. Every ritual becomes a reclamation. Every pleasure, a prayer.WEEK 1 | THE BODY REMEMBERS: Awakening the Temple FireWEEK 2 | THE PULSE OF PLEASURE: Rose Bodied: The Sacred Feminine as a Living FrequencyWEEK 3 | THE INNER ALTAR: The Jewels of the Eight Chakras + Reclaiming PowerWEEK 4 | THE TEMPLE WITHIN: Sacred Flesh, Holy Ground: The Beauty Kriyas Begins May 3rd | Join The Membership Get in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co Instagram

Quitting vaping can feel like an uphill battle, but what if there was a way to make it easier and even enjoyable? In this episode, Desirée sits down with Hilary Dubin and Caroline Vasquez Huber, the co-founders of Quit with Jones, a modern, science-backed program designed to help people quit smoking, vaping, or using other nicotine products, revolutionizing the approach to quitting nicotine.Longtime friends turned business partners, Hilary and Caroline turned their personal struggles with vaping into a mission to help others break free from nicotine addiction. Their innovative method combines nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral support and community building, creating a judgment-free space for those on their quitting journey. Launched in 2022, the program combines FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) mints with a supportive mobile app and text coaching to assist users in their cessation journey.TOPICS COVERED:The power of combining nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral supportHow community support can make quitting easier and more successfulThe importance of addressing both physiological and psychological aspects of addictionWhy a judgment-free approach is crucial for long-term successThe unexpected origins of nicotine replacement therapy (hint: it involves submarines!)Guest Info:Quit With Jones InstagramQuit With Jones WebsiteGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of functional mushrooms and their potential to revolutionize our approach to wellness with Lindsay Goodstein and Charlotte Cruz, the dynamic duo behind Alice Mushrooms.Alice gives people what neither the pharmaceutical industry nor supplements have provided: safe, effective consumables that pair long-term benefits with immediate boosts to cognitive functioning. All in one chocolate bite. Lindsay and Charlotte share their inspiring journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success, highlighting how their diverse backgrounds in pharma and media converged to create a truly unique product. TOPICS COVEREDThe fascinating realm of functional mushrooms and their distinct benefitsHow Alice Mushrooms combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge scienceThe power of chocolate as a delivery method for potent supplementsThe importance of honest self-reflection before starting a businessEmbracing discomfort and viewing challenges as opportunities for growthThis episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative wellness solutions, entrepreneurship, or simply curious about the untapped potential of mushrooms. Get ready to be inspired, educated, and perhaps even tempted to try a new approach to your daily routine. Guest Info:Alice Mushrooms InstagramAlice Mushrooms WebsiteGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

A new theme for the month of April, which users in a new year with Aries season, the first sign of the Zodiac. It’s rebirth, a new chapter, an initiation. In this episode, Desirée dives into the theme of the month in our monthly membership. The Initiated Woman, a reclamation of mythic brilliance and self-anointed sovereignty, this month we will explore archetypes not as distant symbols, but as living, breathing aspects of ourselves. April is a portal for remembering who we are beneath the surface—wild, whole, and holy.The Initiated WomanWEEK 1 | THE SOVEREIGN + THE VISIONARY: Self-Initiation into Radiance, Magnetism and PowerWEEK 2 | THE MUSE + ALCHEMIST: Creating a New Self Concept + Reigniting Your Creative ForeWEEK 3 | THE LOVER + THE SIREN: Sensuality, Pleasure and the Divine Altar (Be The Altar)WEEK 4 | THE DARK FEMININE: Embracing the Shadow + Owning Your Power, Presence and PassionBegins April 5th | Join The MembershipGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.