Freckled Foodie & Friends

On this episode, I sit down with my good friend Julia Paliare. She discusses her role as a woman in the corporate finance world, the importance of balance, and her career shifts throughout the finance industry. We talk about how the things that we are passionate about energizes us, and the vitality of making time for the things that better us. She discusses her involvement in philanthropy, and how she leads a goal-oriented life.

On this episode, Briana and I discuss the history, mission, and goals of Spiked Spin. We talk about the barriers for fitness, the judgment faced at fitness studios, and the importance of diversity in the wellness space. We compare our upbringings and corporate careers, and how they have shaped our habits and perspective into what they are today. Our conversation shifts towards privilege, and how we can use our differences to learn and grow from one another.

On this bonus episode, I sit down to chat all things body image. I answer all of your questions and prompts that were submitted over Instagram and have an open and honest conversation around my journey with this topic.

On this episode, I sit down with NYC acne specialist Nichola Weir. We compare our own struggles with acne and how we have shifted our mindsets when dealing with breakouts. We talk about acne patterns in Nicola’s clients, self blame when it comes to acne, and the shame implemented around not having perfect skin. We also dive into the false sense of security the clean beauty movement has created, and how clean doesn’t always mean acne-safe.

During the early stages of coronavirus semi-quarantine and social distancing, I am making an effort to provide extra content for you all to instill a sense of “normalcy” and allow an escape from everything that is going on. I also am making every effort possible to create a sense of community during this, what can be, lonely time. On this bonus episode, I go live on Instagram and answer all of your submitted questions.

On this episode, Hannah Bronfman leads us through her journey of starting HBFIT and writing her book, “Do What Feels Good.” As a goal oriented person, Hannah discusses her transition to a more sustainable lifestyle, and the realities behind wearing many hats in her career. We confer the tools we use to improve our wellness, and compare methods of finding boundaries with our audiences while using our platforms for good.

On this episode, I sit down with co-founders of @sweatsandthecity, Elizabeth and Dale. They discuss how their shared love for boutique fitness classes inspired them to begin reviewing studios after noticing a gap in the market for unbiased reviews. They dive into their goals for growing their account and compare our challenges when acclimating to new fitness classes. Elizabeth and Dale also elaborate on their methods of how they honestly review studios without bashing them.

New York Times best selling author, Nicole Lapin, and I discuss the launch of her new book, “Becoming Super Woman.” We compare our journeys of constantly finding balance, and how we have come to accept and embrace our flaws and anxieties. Nicole touches on her diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and her experiences with burnout. We reflect on our changes in behavior over time that have helped us develop healthier habits both physically and mentally.

On this episode I sit down with Ashley Thompson, as she explains her journey to founding the overnight oats company Mush. From Mush’s distribution channels to the importance of its ingredients, Ashley details the organic growth the company has experienced and its future business plans. Ashley also shares some of the principles she lives by, views on competition, and tendencies of her impulsive nature.

On this episode, Sally Lou Loveman, discusses her journey to becoming a published author. From the doors in her life that have opened and closed, she has learned to love and share her story with the hopes that others will benefit from it. We also discuss our own anxieties and fears that come with working for yourself, and how assigning specific time to accomplish tasks has helped.

Dr. Beth Forgosh gives us a deep dive on her Nutrition Response Testing practice and explains the background and creation of NRT, the process she offers, and the success stories she has seen. We also use my specific health and obstacles as an example of how her work can heal the human body.

I sit down with my dad, Jud Linville, to discuss fathering three daughters with his high school sweetheart and his journey from getting a doctorate in psychology to becoming the CEO of global cards and consumer services at Citi. We also discuss his definition of happiness, his thoughts on my career move, his advice on parenthood, and answers to some of the questions you all submitted!

On this episode, Emily Fletcher, founder of @zivameditation, sits down with me to share her abundance of wisdom. She shares how she found her own practice of meditation and how she founded and grew Ziva to currently have taught over 20,000 students. I also share my own personal journey with meditation and how its changed the lives of my friends and family.

On this episode I sit down with my childhood friend, Kiva, discuss his journey from leaving an investment firm to create his own boutique firm, @selvaventures, focusing on investing in brands that are inventing products that will help their consumer feel better. We discuss what it’s like to take that leap, the biggest risks, and our greatest fears along the way.

In this episode I sit down with one of my closest friends from college, Deanna, to answer some rapid fire questions (that I haven't seen beforehand). In a way to celebrate Season 2 and allow you to get to know me a little better on a personal level, we talk all things from college memories, to childhood, to current relationships.