Sitting Down with Girls Inc. of Greater Miami Founder & CEO, Virginia Akar

Sustainable Nutrition with Former Miss New Hampshire & Dietician Alyssa Fernandes

For today's episode, Adriana sits down with former Miss New Hampshire, Alyssa Fernandes. Alyssa is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and owner of Savor Dietetics LLC. She holds her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Dietetics and Nutrition, and has ten years of experience in her field specializing in nutrition education and 1:1 nutrition counseling. She is a professor of Dietetics at Keiser University and contract Performance Dietitian at IMG Academy. In 2020, Alyssa was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA and represented her home state in the Miss USA pageant shortly after, At that time she used her platform to provide her community access to evidence-based nutrition education by partnering with organizations such as the New Hampshire Heart Association, the New Hampshire Science Café, and the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Alyssa now shares her passion for nutrition and dietetics through her company, Savor Dietetics, where she emphasizes evidence-based practice and encourages clients to find pleasure in eating on their journey to optimal health. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys cycling and plans to ride 180 miles in the Pan Mass Challenge this summer to raise funds for cancer research in honor of her late mother as the 2023 Lungstrong scholarship recipient.

Lessons Learned From Nature and Evolution

Hi guys! Adri here: My biggest takeaway from today's episode is life... isn't that serious and that everything is going to be okay. We are such small fragments of this universe. Take a breath, remember to enjoy your very short and beautiful journey, and share the light within you with those around you. Today's solo episode is a short one, but a good one. You can find more information about Her Extraordinary Light Workshop at adrianazabarain.com/about and you are welcome to reach out if you have any questions. Be blessed! Adri

Sitting Down with Girls Inc. of Greater Miami Founder & CEO, Virginia Akar

For today's episode, Adriana sits down with lawyer, human rights advocate, and founder/CEO of Girls Inc., Virginia Akar. Virginia shares what drove her to start a non-profit organization and how clear mission, leadership, and self-awareness are essential to growing a company from scratch. Adriana and Virginia discuss the mindset shifts necessary to "proudly pitch", whether it be your product, company, or yourself. They also discuss the importance of working with people who have skillsets complimentary to your own and Virginia honestly expresses the challenges that come with running a non-profit. This is a great episode for anyone who is considering starting their own company, particularly anyone looking to start a non-profit. You can find Girls Inc. of Greater Miami on their website girlsincmiami.org or on Instagram @girlsincmiami.

Unshakeable Confidence with Jeanelle Gomez Esq.

For today's episode, Adriana sits down with Jeanelle Gomez Esq. This episode is for anyone who wants to expand into their "Winning Mindset" and "Pitbull Energy", as Jeanelle puts it. They discuss topics like cultivating confidence, vulnerability for the sake of growth and connection, and the importance of maximizing your belief system. Jeanelle describes the steps to her success: getting curious, making decisions, and executing (without so much as a backwards glance). Adriana and Jeanelle also dive deep into how their masculine and feminine energies shape who they are and how they operate professionally. You can find Jeanelle on Instagram @jeanellegomezq. You can find Adriana on her website adrianazabarain.com and on Instagram @bbydri.

Belief & Hard Work with Latina Peloton Instructor Camila Ramon

For today's episode, Adriana sits down with her longtime friend, Camila Ramon. Camila is a body positivity advocate, a proud representative of Latin culture, and a Peloton instructor. During the episode, Camila talks about how she goes after opportunities that would not otherwise present themselves to her, how she faces adversity and rejection, and why everyone should go after their purpose. When complimented on her high-performing tendencies, Camila admits to being driven in part by anxiety and explains how she has learned how to manage internal pressures she puts on herself. Camila takes us through her journey through self love, advocates for representation, and encourages those listening to become leaders within their communities. You can find Adriana on her website: adrianazabarain.com or on Instagram @bbydri. You can find Camila on Instagram @milamariana. #MilaMafia #NoPataSucias #SelfLoveandPerrro