Genesis Sais Quoi

Deserae Maldonado: The Holistic CEO

Today, I am honored to introduce the incredibly talented Desirae Maldonado, a true powerhouse in the beauty industry and the brilliant mind behind Desirae Hair in historic downtown Richmond. With nearly 20 years of experience, Desirae has earned a reputation not just as a master of her craft, but as a genuine soul who leads with kindness, intentionality, and a heart for service. She is a brave entrepreneur who successfully scaled her dream from a solo suite to a stunning, low-tox sanctuary that reflects her commitment to excellence. Desirae is a mentor, a scalp Specialist and a dedicated advocate and […]

The Art of Un-Becoming: A Conversation with Adrienne Binder

We live in a world that measures our worth by how much we can produce, how fast we can move, and how ‘connected’ we stay. But tucked away in Sawyer Yards is a woman who has had the remarkable courage to build a space that asks us to do the exact opposite. Adrienne Binder is the visionary heart and hands behind Restoration Studio. Anyone who has followed her journey knows she possesses a rare, intuitive gift for seeing the beauty in the ‘messy middle’ and a profoundly gentle spirit that makes everyone feel instantly seen and safe. And, she didn’t […]

Messy, Beautiful, Balanced: Redefining Yoga for Real Life

Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the space where we stop shrinking for the comfort of others and start reclaiming our power. Today, we’re joined by someone who views the human body not as a project to be perfected, but as a masterpiece to be honored in every stage. Meg Oswalt is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a cornerstone of the instructor teams across multiple studios. As a mother and a specialist in prenatal yoga, Meg understands that our bodies aren’t static, they are rhythmic. She teaches us how to celebrate our strength in every season, whether we are in […]

The Myth of Failure

You are not a finished product. You are a masterpiece in progress. In this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re dismantling the myth of failure, and embracing the beauty of “becoming”. As Buddha said “What you think, you become. What you fee, you attract. What you imagine you create.” Stop apologizing for being a work in progress and start creating the reality you deserve.

Unattached

Is your happiness held hostage by your ‘to-do’ list?  On this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re talking about Attachment to Outcomes. We often think we’re being ‘ambitious,’ but really, we’re just terrified of what happens if things don’t go exactly as planned. Let’s discuss how to put in 100% effort while letting go of the need to control the result.  It’s time to breathe again.