Beauty Talk

Stefanie Jackson, the founder of Divine Mind Therapeutics, a Better Business Bureau-accredited premium virtual therapy and mental wellness ecosystem helping individuals, couples, relationship partners, organizations, and elders move beyond coping and into deep healing, growth, and transformation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Valley State University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University, and she is an international speaker, co-author of From Hurt to Healed: A Guide to Transforming Emotional Pain into Positive Power, Voyage Atlanta feature, Influential Women feature, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses for Women alum. Th...

Dr Iramaia Yassim has been crafting beautiful smiles through the art of dental healing since 2004 when she graduated from UEPG (State University of Ponta Grossa) in Brazil. Dr. Iramaia lived two years in Mexico improving her dental skills and learning Spanish in 2009-2011 at DeLaSalle Dental school in Guanajuato State. She is always living to achieve her best version by creating with love the smiles of her patients by attending innovative educational seminars and progressive personal development courses. Dr. Iramaia has a keen interest in keeping the body, mind and heart connected with her transcendental daily practices : Yoga time...

Dr. Rudy Vega, a Prosthodontist from The Dental College of Georgia and associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant dentistry. He loves to spend time with his wife Caroline and my 5 months daughter. He is also the Director of ITI Aesthetic Club Sugar Land.In this episode…Many people believe that once dental implants are placed, their dental problems are solved forever. But is that really the case? The truth is that successful implant treatment involves much more than surgery alone, and understanding the long term commitment can make th...

Katheryn McLendon, who has been a professional counselor for 20 years; she is certified in EMDR, DBT informed, and trained in play therapy. Katheryn is the founder and owner of Hope Evergreen Counseling and Consulting, a group practice with 2 physical locations, one in Olive Branch, MIssissippi and the other in Germantown, Tennessee.In this episode…Could your anxiety or depression actually be a symptom of something happening elsewhere in your body? Many people assume emotional struggles begin and end in the mind, but what if hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation are pl...

Courtney Yarch, the owner of Harmonic Egg & Wellness GR in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an Egg Guardian, Nutritional Kinesiologist, and Integrative Health Coach, she has spent more than 20 years helping people improve their health and well-being through movement, nutrition, and lifestyle practices. After teaching fitness classes for two decades, Courtney realized something was still missing from the wellness conversation: the role of the nervous system. Today, she combines her background in holistic health with the Harmonic Egg®, using light, sound, and frequency-based experiences designed to support relaxation, balance, and overall wellness.In this episode…<...

Carmella Bell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Life Coach, and Amazon Bestselling Author. Her passion lies in empowering others to overcome self-judgment, boost their confidence, and develop greater self-awareness. She helps clients move through relationships, life transitions, and personal growth with a blend of humor and wisdom, guiding them toward a fun and authentic dating life.In this episode…What if the biggest threat to your marriage or family relationships is not conflict, incompatibility, or even distance, but a communication habit you do not realize you have? Many pe...

Arezoo Nasiry, who built a strong practice with her sister and has been in the dental field for over 25 years. She has been able to thrive in an environment of DSO and insurance takeover by doing good dentistry and standing behind their work. Also, she has created ADEX ACADemy to teach dentists how to pass the dental board exams which is fun and exciting because she gets to interact with new doctors entering the fieldIn this episode…Are veneers really the best solution for every smile concern, or is there more happening be...

Dr Gregg Monterosso, a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia and completed his Implant Surgery residency at New York University. Dr. Monterosso trained with The world famous Rosenthal Institute in New York City. A practicing dentist for 30+ years, Dr Monterosso has performed over 2000 cosmetic veneer cases and thousands of dental implants.In this episode…Many people spend years and thousands of dollars trying to save failing teeth, only to find themselves stuck in an endless cycle of fillings, crowns, root canals, and extractions. Why do so many patients end up pa...

Zena Chase, a dual licensed mental health counselor and clinical addictions specialist with certifications in trauma, sex therapy, grief, CBT, MI, addiction, EMDR, Brainspotting, and eating disorders to name a few. She has experience in inpatient and residential treatment, PHP, IOP, individual, couples and family counseling. She’s an author of 4 books, a memoir, a poetry book, and two children’s books. She owns a private practice, is the director of a group practice, a mentor, and taught Masters level clinicians. She has also done work in recidivism and reentry.In this episode…What i...

Ramla Aden, LPC, CAC II, is the founder of Kaltum Counseling & Recovery, PLLC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and Washington, DC, and a Certified Addiction Counselor Level II in Washington, DC, with over a decade of experience in mental health and substance use treatment.Since 2012, Ramla has supported individuals, adolescents, adults, and couples across group homes, intensive outpatient programs, community based services, and private practice. Her work includes helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, substance use concerns, and complex mental health needs.Ramla...

Mercedes Ledesma is a bilingual (English | Spanish) certified Trauma Therapist specializing in complex trauma treatment and Immigration Psychological Evaluations. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, bringing both clinical expertise and legal system insight to her work with individuals and families navigating complex emotional and legal processes.As an immigrant, Mercedes integrates lived experience with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has worked across community-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. She also provides trainings on culturally responsive care and has presented at organizations such...

Dr. Marija Mitic comes from a proud family of dentists, and developed a passion for dentistry early in life. She is a Biologic dentist and Diplomate in Sleep medicine. She graduated from two dental schools, in Serbia and U.S. dental education through the International Dentist Program at Loma Linda University in California, where she was recognized for exceptional clinical skills. She has built her career in biological dentistry, which focuses on finding a root case of oral infections so the body can heal from within. Her commitment to whole-body wellness through dentistry led h...

Adena Bank Lees, an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer, consultant, and advocate dedicated to shining light on hidden forms of childhood trauma and supporting survivors on the path to healing. She is the author of Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse; A Story of Hope and Healing and its companion journal. Over her 35+ years in practice, Adena has presented and trained more than 100,000 professionals, bringing her deeply informed, compassionate approach to audiences across the field.In this episode…Adena discusses the manifestations of trauma that can arise from these complex family dynamics. Fr...

Courtney Copeland  is an Integrative Somatic Practitioner and brings laughter, healing, and empowerment to clients worldwide. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling as well as certifications in Integrative Somatic Healing, Thought Field Therapy Algorithms, and is EMDR certified. She served as the Co-Clinical Director for the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Critical Incident Stress Management team for 5 years, as an Adjunct Professor in Human Services and Counseling withBryant and Stratton College, and instructed the Portsmouth (VA) Police Department and First Responder Coaching, LLC Staff on mental health and crisis intervention. She has been featured on Empower Net...

Natifa Thomas, a feminine wellness founder, womb healing practitioner, and transformational guide helping women reconnect to themselves through holistic healing, feminine embodiment, and identity recalibration. As the founder of The Turning Womb and creator of the Womb Wealth Collective, Natifa has supported women in everything from fertility breakthroughs, relationship healing to career transitions and confidence restoration. With roots in the beauty/spa industry and a background spanning holistic wellness, ancestral ritual, and feminine embodiment, her work bridges outer beauty with inner wholeness. Known for her raw honesty and powerful perspective on feminine power, Natifa is redefining what healing, beauty...

Madhuri Govindu, a TEDx speaker, Licensed Professional Counselor, corporate strategist, veterans advocate, and award-winning author specializing in trauma, emotional resilience, and identity under pressure. With 18 years of leadership experience across global organizations including Accenture, HSBC, Google, Cisco, and Randstad, she brings a rare perspective bridging mental health, leadership, career psychology, and human behavior. Madhuri is also a speaker and contributor with the American Counseling Association and is known for helping people separate themselves from chaos without disconnecting from life. She is currently working on two upcoming books, You Are Not Your Chaos and Intuition as the Tenth Intelligence<...

Dr. Desiree Eakin is a board-certified physician with nearly 20 years of clinical experience in traditional medicine, integrative care, hormone health, metabolic wellness, and aesthetic medicine.As founder and Chief Medical Officer of Total Illusion Aesthetic & Wellness Center, she combines advanced diagnostics, hormone balancing, metabolic optimization, neuromodulation, and natural-looking aesthetic treatments to help patients feel and look their best.Dr. Eakin is also a national speaker, Key Opinion Leader, clinical trial investigator, and mentor. Her work focuses on root-cause healing, whole-body wellness, and personalized care that supports long-term health, confidence, and vitality.In...

Bill Wiedemann, an electronic engineer and the founder of Lumara Systems — a company designing professional-grade red light therapy products for medical and aesthetic use. His journey began when two esthetician friends challenged him to create a red light therapy device that actually worked. That spark led to Lumara’s Illuminate panel (over $8M in sales to estheticians) and the VISO — the first at-home red light mask with full-face, uniform energy delivery. Lumara’s devices are used for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, body contouring, and eye health. Bill has been featured in The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy and recogniz...

Angelique Keb is a licensed esthetician with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Passionate about skincare and ongoing education, she is committed to helping clients and her team understand the importance of personalized skincare solutions and proper skin health practices. Her approach is rooted in the belief that skincare should never be one size fits all.Driven by her dedication to healthy, radiant skin, Angelique created Radiant by Spa Angelique, a medical-grade skincare line formulated with 99% pure ingredients and smaller molecular weight technology designed to penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced results. Through education...

Sumeet Jindal, MD, MBA is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in oculofacial cosmetic surgery. His expertise in eye microsurgery and cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial procedures allows him to perform some of the most advanced and refined techniques in modern eyelid and facial plastic surgery.Dr. Jindal specializes in endoscopic facial and brow lifting using tiny, well-hidden incisions, enabling natural rejuvenation of the upper and midface with minimal scarring and downtime. He is also highly sought after for complex revision cases, including eyelid retraction and correction of prior unsuccessful or “botched” surgeries.Dr...