A Love Letter to Slowing Down

A white Foreigner

On this episode, I introduce you to Sarah Spoto who is the founder of Badii a Swiss-inspired bathing community and my Tri Delta sister. She shares when she first started noticing her whiteness, what she learned about identity and privilege living in Shanghai, China, and her views on what it means to be American.  Her Bio: Sarah Spoto is a senior brand strategist with a track record of launching and leading premium brands like Cadillac, Aerie by American Eagle, and General Motors across global markets. She’s also the founder of Badii, a Swiss-inspired bathing community. Badii’s aspiration is to establish a bathing culture in America. One focused on healthy connection, building and supporting our community, connecting with nature, slowing down, having fun, and welcoming everyone. Sarah was living and working in Switzerland but faced health issues after burning out from the grind of corporate life. She knew it was time to bring the magic of the Swiss bathing culture back home with her to America, so in 2024, she quit her corporate job and left Switzerland for Connecticut. And Badii was born. She’s in the process of building Badii Bathhouse--a mobile sauna and cold plunge for the Hartford, CT community. Sarah also hosts a podcast called Badii Talk where she dives deep into the global bathing world. The podcast features expert interviews, spa and travel recommendations, bathing history and education, and science-backed tips on sauna and bathing. New episodes are released every-other-Sunday. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THE CHAIR (S2/Ep53) —A white Foreigner I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fan_mail/new] Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ [http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/] Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/] Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/] Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film [https://amerhifilm.com/film] Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U] My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en... [https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdrema-flynt-med-and-jongmin-char/from-nowhere-and-everywhere-captured-emotions-of-a-beautifully-broken-love-story/ebook/product-g98jnz.html?page=1&pageSize=4]

A Love Letter to Slowing Down

On this episode, I introduce you to Sarah Spoto who is the founder of Badii a Swiss-inspired bathing community and my Tri Delta sister. She takes us on a journey into how a class in college changed her trajectory towards business, how entrepreneurship runs in the family, the origin of Badii, and its relationship surrounding accessibility and luxury. Enjoy!     Her Bio: Sarah Spoto is a senior brand strategist with a track record of launching and leading premium brands like Cadillac, Aerie by American Eagle, and General Motors across global markets. She’s also the founder of Badii, a Swiss-inspired bathing community. Badii’s aspiration is to establish a bathing culture in America. One focused on healthy connection, building and supporting our community, connecting with nature, slowing down, having fun, and welcoming everyone. Sarah was living and working in Switzerland but faced health issues after burning out from the grind of corporate life. She knew it was time to bring the magic of the Swiss bathing culture back home with her to America, so in 2024, she quit her corporate job and left Switzerland for Connecticut. And Badii was born. She’s in the process of building Badii Bathhouse--a mobile sauna and cold plunge for the Hartford, CT community. Sarah also hosts a podcast called Badii Talk where she dives deep into the global bathing world. The podcast features expert interviews, spa and travel recommendations, bathing history and education, and science-backed tips on sauna and bathing. New episodes are released every-other-Sunday. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THE CHAIR (S2/Ep52) —A Love Letter to Slowing Down I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fan_mail/new] Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ [http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/] Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/] Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/] Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film [https://amerhifilm.com/film] Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U] My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en... [https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdrema-flynt-med-and-jongmin-char/from-nowhere-and-everywhere-captured-emotions-of-a-beautifully-broken-love-story/ebook/product-g98jnz.html?page=1&pageSize=4]

Not Just a Chart

On this episode, Mariah takes us on a journey into her world of working with children in residential from the hospital setting. We learn through her stories how being a difficult camper and working with children with severe behavioral differences led to her pursuing her Master degree in Social Work. Mariah also dives into conversation on her white identity and how it shows up in her work and her advice to other white people in the helping profession. Enjoy! Her Bio: Mariah Barros Bridgewater State University - Master of Social Work  Goals and dreams are to continue growing within the social work field while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children/adolescents and families.  I hope to continue being a strong support system and advocate for the individuals I work with while also navigating the journey of becoming a new mom. THE CHAIR (S2/Ep51) —Not Just a Chart I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fan_mail/new] Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ [http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/] Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/] Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/] Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film [https://amerhifilm.com/film] Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U] My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en... [https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdrema-flynt-med-and-jongmin-char/from-nowhere-and-everywhere-captured-emotions-of-a-beautifully-broken-love-story/ebook/product-g98jnz.html?page=1&pageSize=4]

Because I Said I Would

On this episode, Dr. Yvette, a first generation Mexican lets us in on her hair journey. She shares stories about what it means to keep a promise to herself and shaving her head, deciding on bangs, and educating family along the way. Enjoy!  Her Bio:  Yvette Ramirez is a first generation Mexican American physical therapist who lives in Chicago. She graduated from Lake Forest College with her degree in biology and received her doctorate in physical therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. She currently resides in the West Loop and when not working, enjoys weight lifting, baking, and exploring the city with her fiancé and friends.  THE CHAIR (S2/Ep50) —Because I Said I Would I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fan_mail/new] Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ [http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/] Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/] Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/] Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film [https://amerhifilm.com/film] Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U] My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en... [https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdrema-flynt-med-and-jongmin-char/from-nowhere-and-everywhere-captured-emotions-of-a-beautifully-broken-love-story/ebook/product-g98jnz.html?page=1&pageSize=4]

A Person Mechanic

On this episode, Dr. Yvette gives access into her world of physical therapy, how she defines being a person mechanic and helps us think about hardware, software, and why its important to have skills in both. Enjoy!  Her Bio:  Yvette Ramirez is a first generation Mexican American physical therapist who lives in Chicago. She graduated from Lake Forest College with her degree in biology and received her doctorate in physical therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. She currently resides in the West Loop and when not working, enjoys weight lifting, baking, and exploring the city with her fiancé and friends.  THE CHAIR (S2/Ep49) — A Person Mechanic I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fan_mail/new] Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ [http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/] Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/] Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ [https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/] Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film [https://amerhifilm.com/film] Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U] My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en... [https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdrema-flynt-med-and-jongmin-char/from-nowhere-and-everywhere-captured-emotions-of-a-beautifully-broken-love-story/ebook/product-g98jnz.html?page=1&pageSize=4]