If you’ve ever wondered how Skinchanted CBD really began, or why I will die on the hill that a mocktail can be decadent, restorative, and downright fun, then you’ll want to tune into these two recent podcast conversations!
The Gray Matter Podcast
This one got real real.
We talked about how I started as a holistic esthetician, long before CBD tinctures and massage oil made their grand entrance. I opened Skinchanted Spa over a decade ago because I genuinely wanted people to feel seen, soothed, and supported. Clients didn’t just come in for facials — they came to exhale and talk about their lives, their health, their fears, and everything in between.
And before that?
I was behind the bar for eight years, shaking cocktails, slinging jokes, and quietly observing how everyone chooses to unwind. I learned a lot about humans and stress relief there.
Fast forward to today, where I get to combine both worlds: wellness meets flavor meets nervous system regulation. Hence the title I did not ask for but have absolutely claimed: The Queen of Mocktails.
(Sorry but also not sorry.) As a non-drinker, I find if the crown fits…wear it!
We talked about:
• The power of daily rituals
• What real care looks like
• Why CBD isn’t a trend, it’s a tool
• And why your nervous system deserves a seat at the table
• Plus a couple hilarious early-spa-days stories
You can watch or listen here — trust me, it’s a fun one.
Made For More Momcast with Shannon Marie Bennett
This conversation… hit home.
Shannon and I met during The Blox Season 20, bonded instantly, and then realized we also both share the identity of being moms who are trying to build something meaningful while still showing up for the tiny humans who call us mom…and occasionally, showing up for OURSELVES too!
We dove into:
• The real emotional side of being a mompreneur
• How holding space for clients for 12.5 years shaped how I nurture at home
• The wild stories I’ve heard over a treatment table and how they’ve taught me empathy, boundaries (or lack thereof?), and humor
• Why self-care for moms needs to be quick, nourishing, and guilt-free
Shannon’s remarks after a second listen, “she is such a fireball of encouragement!” — WOW! I’ll take it!
This episode is like grabbing tea with two moms who get it.
Why listen to both?
Because they show all the layers: the esthetician, the bartender-turned-wellness-witch, the founder, the educator, the mother, the woman who wants you to feel better sooner.
Go listen. Go watch. Come back and tell me your favorite part! KLOVEYOUBYE!
