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Licia Florio is an Italian entrepreneur, creative and wellness curator whose work explores the connection between movement, breath and conscious living. After founding her eponymous fashion and wellness brand, she expanded her focus toward holistic well-being, creating experiences and tools designed to help people reconnect with themselves.In 2021, she co-founded CIAOMONDO, a wellness platform and community centered around physical and mental well-being through yoga, Pilates, meditation, breathwork and other holistic practices. What began as a series of free online classes has since grown into a wider wellness ecosystem encompassing an online school, live experiences, festivals and Milano Wellness Week.A breathwork facilitator and mentor, Licia describes her work as developing projects that elevate the body and consciousness. She is also the author of Ciaomondo, published by Rizzoli in 2022, which explores five pillars at the heart of her philosophy: breath, movement, meditation, creativity and sharing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Sarah Magid is the founder of Knead Love Bakery, a New York–based gluten-free sourdough bakery rooted in nourishment, community, and joy. What began as a personal project after falling in love with sourdough evolved alongside Sarah’s own health journey into a new approach to baking—one centered on long fermentation, nutrient-dense grains, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Knead Love’s breads and baked goods are handmade in small batches using organic grains like millet, teff, buckwheat, and oat, alongside seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. At the heart of it all is Sarah’s belief that bread brings people together—and that there should always be room for everyone at the table. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Soeuraya Wilson is a movement instructor and former dancer with a background at Alvin Ailey and the Broadway Dance Center. She believes the body holds a kind of medicine that can heal from the inside out, an idea she brings into every session she leads. Known for her work as an instructor with The Class (and previously a senior instructor at SoulCycle), her practice is designed to move participants through resistance and release, leaving them feeling grounded, powerful, and connected to their purpose. She is CPR trained, trauma-informed, and NASM-certified as a personal trainer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

A live conversation between with Ivan Galanin, founder of Adipeau, a skincare brand built on a different idea about how skin ages. Instead of focusing only on the surface (collagen, wrinkles, hydration), Adipeau looks at the health of the fat cells beneath the skin, arguing that strong, well-functioning fat cells are what actually support fuller, firmer-looking skin, on the face and body. It's a concept the brand calls "facial fat fitness," backed by clinical studies and independently reviewed science. In this live episode, JJ and Ivan get into transparency in skincare. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Janine Knizia is a holistic beauty activist, wellness visionary, and high-vibrational health advocate – relentlessly pushing the boundaries of conventional healing modalities and revolutionizing the future of youth-extending skincare and the concept of longevity.She is is widely esteemed as the founder and CEO of Muse & Heroine –  worldwide recognized as the ultimate go-to-source for all things beauty, health, and wellness. Driven by her vision, Muse & Heroine has established itself as a pioneer in the international beauty landscape and is synonymous with a holistic, health-conscious, forward-thinking lifestyle, embracing mindfulness, vitality, and spirituality, all dedicated to the pursuit of longevity.Certified as a holistic health practitioner from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NY and holding a diploma in Fashion & Design Management, she spent 15 years in the fashion industry before ultimately following her heart and biggest passion—a path inspired by a lifelong love for the plant kingdom that has been with her since childhood.In 2017, she further distinguished herself by launching Europe’s first Clean Beauty Showroom and Agency in Paris, elevating the European market with luxury botanical remedies and transforming industry standards. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Gabriella Cortese est la fondatrice d'Antik Batik, maison parisienne qu'elle crée en 1992 après plusieurs années de voyages en Inde, à Bali et à travers le monde. Pionnière de l'esthétique bohème-chic, elle défend depuis plus de 34 ans un savoir-faire artisanal et une production responsable, bien avant que ces sujets ne deviennent des enjeux majeurs de la mode. Toujours très impliquée dans la création, elle se rend encore aujourd'hui plusieurs fois par an en Inde pour développer ses collections aux côtés des artisans avec lesquels elle collabore depuis des décennies. En 2018, elle rejoint la délégation culturelle officielle d'Emmanuel Macron lors de son voyage d'État en Inde, en reconnaissance de son expertise du pays et de son artisanat. Antik Batik est aujourd'hui distribué à l'international et poursuit son développement avec de nouvelles boutiques, une ligne homme lancée en 2023 et des collaborations prestigieuses. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Gabrielle Mirkin is the co-founder of Activist Manuka, the New Zealand-born wellness brand that has helped bring premium Manuka honey to a global audience. Before launching the company with her husband, Luke Harwood, Gabrielle spent years in New York as an Art Director at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. A life-changing battle with Lyme disease led her back to New Zealand, where she turned to Manuka honey and other natural healing practices as part of her recovery. What began as a deeply personal journey eventually became Activist Manuka, a family-run company rooted in transparency, sustainability, and a profound respect for nature. Today, Gabrielle lives between California and New Zealand, where she continues to advocate for a slower, more intentional approach to beauty, wellness, and modern living. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Originaire de l'Asie du Sud, Vinida est imprégnée d'une culture énergétique depuis son enfance. En tant quepraticienne spécialisée dans les soins du visage, elle apporte une approche consciente de la beauté qui célèbre leprocessus naturel de vieillissement sans s'y opposer.Forte d'une expérience de 20 ans au sein de Biologique Recherche, Vinida a perfectionné son expertise sous latutelle de Madame Allouche, la fondatrice de cette illustre marque française. Son éducation continue dans ledomaine de la beauté s'est enrichie grâce à des formations internationales à New York, Los Angeles et Dubaï, où ellea approfondi ses connaissances en sciences appliquées pour mieux appréhender le fonctionnement de nos cellules. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Charles Brun is the co-founder of Izipizi, the Paris-based eyewear brand that has redefined how we think about reading glasses and everyday eyewear. What started as a simple idea has grown into an international company with teams across Europe and the United States. In this conversation, Charles shares his perspective on entrepreneurship, growth, and why success is less about reaching a destination and more about enjoying the process along the way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe

Allison Taylor is the co-founder of Le Prunier, the cult California beauty brand rooted in her family’s century-old plum farm. Founded alongside her sisters, Jacqueline and Elaine, Le Prunier transformed their heritage in sustainable plum farming into one of the most beloved skincare oils in the industry. Blending California wellness, family tradition, and modern luxury, Allison has helped build a brand that feels both deeply personal and globally influential. Known for its signature Plum Beauty Oil and minimalist approach to skincare, Le Prunier has become a favorite among editors, celebrities, and beauty insiders alike. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe