Amanda Olivera, a first‑generation Mexican-American with a master's in social work, shares her journey from 15 years in the mental health field to founding Alis Volat Jewelry. After facing burnout and carrying others' trauma, she took a leap to build a business that blends meaning, family memories, and craftsmanship.

The episode explores her pivot to permanent jewelry and piercings, the emotional connections behind her designs, practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how her work brings joy and empowerment to clients through thoughtful, custom pieces and community events.

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Join us as we interview Alessandra Ocampo, a Toronto-based lawyer and entrepreneur. Alessandra shares how she left a partnership to start Vantage Law, launched Piccolo — a luxury play and event space — and uses her hospitality background to connect clients and community.

She discusses immigrant roots, balancing big responsibilities, hospitality-driven service, and the grit behind building multiple successful ventures.

Vantage Law – Results Driven, Client Focused

This week meet the incredible Haley Byfield, founder and designer of Wear and Rome, about creating an elevated, sustainable travel capsule wardrobe that’s anti-wrinkle, anti-stink, and mix-and-match — designed to make carry-on travel effortless.

The episode traces Haley’s journey from sewing thousands of leggings herself to launching a mission-driven production facility in Kenya that employs local workers, highlighting ethical manufacturing, practical packing tips, and the brand’s style itineraries for effortless travel dressing.

What an incredible story!

Wear & Roam – Wear & Roam

In this episode Stacey and Samantha talk with Lin Yuan Su, founder of the Enlightened Success Institute, who shares how an 11-minute conversation transformed her from a frustrated corporate dietitian into an entrepreneur and coach. Lin explains the pivotal gratitude exercise that shifted her perspective, why she chose to walk away from a stable job, and how she built a coaching practice that blends mindset, spiritual depth, and practical strategy.

They discuss tools for anyone in transition—creating a three‑year vision, setting yearly goals, looking back to recognize resilience, and practicing gratitude in the present—to move from feeling stuck to finding clarity and purpose.

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S+S sit down with Kristen Herzog, founder of The Perfect Dose, to trace her journey from ER trauma nurse to building a seven-figure med spa through risk-taking, consistency, and expert training.

The conversation covers patient safety and ethics in aesthetics, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, skincare essentials, and emerging treatments like NAD therapy and biostimulators.

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On this episode of Inspired, hosts Stacey Fleece and Samantha Tradelius sit down with Amanda, co-founder of Core Connection Studio in Los Angeles, to discuss her studio rebrand and upcoming launch. Amanda explains the studio’s wellness-focused offerings — mat Pilates, workshops on healing and menopause, and her signature Groove Alchemy class that blends DJ-driven music with movement.

The conversation follows Amanda’s multifaceted journey from Midwest newcomer and bartender to singer, DJ, and certified trainer, including the role of mentors, her experience with autoimmune illness and recovery, and the resilience that led her to open a brick-and-mortar studio. Listeners get opening details, free-class info, and where to find Amanda online.

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https://coreconnection-studio.com,

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In this episode Stacey and Samantha speak with style and image consultant Jenny Bailey about how intentional color analysis, body shape awareness, and wardrobe choices can boost confidence and influence leadership presence.

Jenny explains her 24-type color system, offers practical tips on proportion and patterns, and shares tools to evolve your style through life changes, including details about her upcoming Style Mastery course.

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