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🎙️ Episode 83 — Yoga, Voice, and Living As Your Own Blueprint with Flowing With Fluid

🎙️ Episode 83 — Yoga, Voice, and Living As Your Own Blueprint with Flowing With Fluid In this powerful conversation, Anna Ortiz-Aragon (Align With Anna®) sits down with Flowing With Fluid — yoga teacher, retreat leader, and sound healer — to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your body, voice, and soul’s blueprint. We dive into: * Yoga through Eastern vs. Western philosophy * Embracing your authentic voice & weaving poetry into practice * International travel, creating retreats in Peru, Costa Rica & California (farm-to-table family retreat!) * The art of intentional rest & nourishment * Food awareness: from by-products in our Standard American diets to the freedom of living off of international land * Teaching health and financial freedom — moving beyond capitalism * The cultural power of learning Spanish, inspired by Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican residency (now Halftime show!) * Inspirations like The Artist’s Way, P90X, Shaun T’s Insanity, and Ujima This episode is a journey into building a life where wellness, creativity, and liberation intersect — and where you give yourself permission to be your own blueprint. 🔗 Resources & Connections 🌐 Flowing With Fluid: https://www.flowingwithfluid.com/📸 Instagram: @flowingwithfluid https://www.instagram.com/flowingwithfluid/ [https://www.instagram.com/flowingwithfluid/]▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlowingWithFluid [https://www.youtube.com/@FlowingWithFluid] 📚 References & Shoutouts: * The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron * P90X & Shaun T’s Insanity fitness programs * Ujima https://ujimastl.com * DJ Andre Arkade - https://www.andrearkade.com ✨ Stay Connected with Align With Anna® For more conversations on intentional living, holistic wellness, and community impact:🎧 Listen to past episodes of the podcast: https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/the-align-with-anna-podcast [https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/the-align-with-anna-podcast]💡 Interested in collaborations, sponsorships, or being a guest? http://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall [http://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall] Follow Me Instagram https://www.instagram.com/align.with.anna/ [https://www.instagram.com/align.with.anna/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aortizaragon [https://www.facebook.com/aortizaragon] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aortizaragon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aortizaragon/] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@alignwithanna [https://www.youtube.com/@alignwithanna] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alignwithanna [https://www.tiktok.com/@alignwithanna] Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3dlNYJKUivHzLEHyYgVUhw [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dlNYJKUivHzLEHyYgVUhw] Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/align-with-anna/id1448449889 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/align-with-anna/id1448449889] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe [https://www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

🎙️ Episode 82 | Trust, Leadership & Lessons from 2025 with Chelsea Sleet

In this episode, Anna Ortiz-Aragon (Align With Anna®) sits down with Chelsea Sleet, MBA — CEO & President of Cynergie Holding Group LLC — for an honest conversation on trust, communication, and authentic leadership. From trusting your team and being the student, to navigating high-pressure moments like the May 2025 St. Louis tornado, Chelsea shares how community, collaboration, and self-regulation kept everyone aligned on one mission: protecting the city and its citizens. We explore:✨ The power of asking questions & taking initiative✨ Pivoting gracefully when things don’t go as planned✨ Why noticing the small things makes the biggest difference✨ Being an introvert and a business owner✨ Self-care and resilience during high-tension moments✨ The biggest lessons of 2025 — and how to move forward willfully obedient Chelsea reminds us that titles, uniforms, and roles don’t matter when community comes first. This conversation is about trust, impact, and the kind of leadership that transforms lives. 🌐 Connect with Chelsea Sleet Website: Cynergie Holding Group LLC https://www.cynergieholdinggroup.com/ Socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Cynergieholding [https://www.facebook.com/Cynergieholding] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cynergieholding/ [https://www.instagram.com/cynergieholding/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynergie-security-group-llc/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynergie-security-group-llc/posts/?feedView=all] 💫 Stay Connected with Align With Anna® * Explore more episodes on the Align With Anna® Podcast * Collaborations, sponsorships & guest opportunities * → Book a Call - https://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall [https://calendly.com/alignwithanna/discoverycall] Socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/align.with.anna/ [https://www.instagram.com/align.with.anna/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aortizaragon [https://www.facebook.com/aortizaragon] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aortizaragon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aortizaragon/] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@alignwithanna [https://www.youtube.com/@alignwithanna] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alignwithanna [https://www.tiktok.com/@alignwithanna] Spotify Apple 🔑 Keywords: St. Louis leadership, intentional wellness, trust in business, communication skills, tornado recovery, resilience, self-regulation, introverted entrepreneurs, holistic leadership, teamwork, Align With Anna podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe [https://www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode #81 - Dr. Edgar Everett, DC I Intentional Wellness & Community Impact

In this episode, Anna Ortiz-Aragon sits down with Dr. Edgar Everett III, founder of Proficient Chiropractic in St. Louis, to explore the power and importance of wellness — not just for individuals, but for the entire community. From prenatal care to early childhood development, from classroom behavior to workplace culture and beyond, this conversation dives deep into how holistic health practices create lasting impact. Dr. Everett shares insights on: * How chiropractic care supports the nervous system and restores balance * Why alignment is essential for stress relief, clarity, and focus * The connection between body, mind, and spirit in true wellness * The role of community wellness in St. Louis and what intentional care looks like If you’ve ever dealt with body pain, stress, brain fog, or a dysregulated nervous system, this episode will resonate. Chiropractic is for everyone — at every age — helping you return to the natural, aligned state of how you are truly meant to feel. Resources * 🎥 Watch Bully the Vampire Slayer → https://www.hulu.com/series/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-f2c277c5-62b4-417c-b277-8435b70176dd * 🌐 Follow Dr. Edgar Everett: →https://proficientchiro.com * 📲 Socials: * Proficient Chiropractic * Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ProficientChiropractic * Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/proficientchiropractic/ * YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@proficientchiropractic3901 * Dr, Edgar Everett, DC * Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/edgar.everett.dc * Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/eeverett3/ * LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgar-everett-71b363228/ ✨ Keywords: intentional, wellness, community, impact, holistic health, lifestyle, alignment, chiropractic care, healing, stress relief, clarity. 🎧 Tune in, share this episode, and let’s keep building a healthier, more intentional community — together. To check out previous episodes visit: https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/the-align-with-anna-podcast [https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/the-align-with-anna-podcast] Follow & Subscribe on Substack [https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/the-align-with-anna-podcast], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ2G5aR_bjfdU7pUas7Jd-yIjfcKYrMhQ], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3dlNYJKUivHzLEHyYgVUhw] & Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/align-with-anna/id1448449889]. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe [https://www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode #80 Healing the Land, Healing Ourselves: Brendalyn King's Journey of Reparative Justice

In this powerful episode, Anna Ortiz-Aragon sits down with Brendalyn King, an executive leadership coach, land steward, and founder of initiatives at the intersection of healing, leadership, and reparative justice. Brendalyn shares her personal story of returning to her home state of Missouri to steward 244 acres of land that was once Missouri's first Black resort.  Brendalyn discusses the importance of "selfish" healing, building sustainable communities through hemp farming and natural building, and creating spaces for authentic living, listening, and reconnection. She also touches on the impact of the recent tornado in St. Louis and how her land can provide refuge and healing. This episode is filled with insights on personal development, Black history, reparations, farming, and the transformative power of the land. Whether you're a coach, farmer, naturopath, or simply seeking more authentic living, this conversation has something for everyone. Follow Brendalyn:  Website - https://www.bhavanalearning.com/brendalyn-king/ [https://www.bhavanalearning.com/brendalyn-king/]  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brendalynking [https://www.facebook.com/brendalynking] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brendalynking [https://www.instagram.com/brendalynking]  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendalynk/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendalynk/] Salem Hemp Kings: Website - https://salemhempkings.com/ [https://salemhempkings.com/] Facebook - http://facebook.com/salemhempkings [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazE5LUluU3ByV2FmNVlGcFc4X1k0ODBCLW1hd3xBQ3Jtc0ttYzc3RXhwSU9rTllLbzhjWVhkMEdBX05FdWFybVRIN1lYS2ZoeHhpN2RYc1k1VzQ3QkpDMVRVbXJlaGJUUlhadUNCdWNWNWlwYlU2RXdNSHJOUGhGa3lvWVZLaVphZ2ZLRXpaTnVCanVSQ0FDU0puWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsalemhempkings] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salemhempkings/ [https://www.instagram.com/salemhempkings/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@salemhempkings4874 [https://www.youtube.com/@salemhempkings4874] 501(c)3 Reparations Project 40: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RepProject40 [https://www.facebook.com/RepProject40] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rep_project40/ [https://www.instagram.com/rep_project40/] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ReparationsProject40 [https://www.patreon.com/ReparationsProject40?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAackIjYKFwjlDIuj54zgR6PN-_dm4rYTVbhg-2HdLlc6WVmiXY4DFfyzBCeEIg_aem_YHwGwv2BrMEyWvtmijwO-w] Now available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple!  Resources: Alana Woodson - Kinlock Doc(umentary) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3SY0ru_43k&t=120s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3SY0ru_43k&t=120s] Brendalyn’s Juneteenth Virtual Fundraiser 6/19 at 5 PM CST - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-juneteenth-fundraising-festival [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-juneteenth-fundraising-festival?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadudLr3evsoWd3ffWbRyXpbwjjI-O2sd2jXO4KUSDcHqEgqEh4A3QnRIghHXA_aem_i5_1_QeCfYP-vOHwj5Ivnw] Amanda Tello’s Recent Episode - Indigenous Wisdom - https://youtu.be/zUSr1X118a8?si=GuOcixhSHCtJp50j [https://youtu.be/zUSr1X118a8?si=GuOcixhSHCtJp50j]  Porscha Anderson’s Recent Episode - Chosen Legacy Project - https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/episode-79-porscha-anderson-i-the [https://www.alignwithanna.com/p/episode-79-porscha-anderson-i-the] Dr. P.C. Turner - https://55020698.weebly.com/dr-p-c-turner.html [https://55020698.weebly.com/dr-p-c-turner.html] Key Bullet Points: * Brendalyn King's journey of returning to Missouri to steward 244 acres of land that was once Missouri's first Black resort * The importance of "selfish" healing and creating spaces for authentic living, listening, and reconnection * Building sustainable communities through hemp farming and natural building * The impact of the recent tornado in St. Louis and how Brendalyn's land can provide refuge and healing * Insights on personal development, Black history, reparations, farming, and the transformative power of the land * Brendalyn's initiatives at the intersection of healing, leadership, and reparative justice * The cooperative economic model and 40 projects planned for the land, including a Juneteenth virtual celebration * Encouraging others to dream big and bring their limiting beliefs to the land for reframing and recontextualization * Connecting healers and communities to utilize the land for retreats and restoration Key Quotes: * "Healing is selfish. And in order to heal myself, I had to be selfish. Dreams can come true, if you're willing to be selfish for the thing you need. I have to remind myself, there's a hand guiding my path. * "I want you to bring all those prescriptions you're on, I want you to bring the pain, I want you to bring the trauma, bring all of that, so that we can create bridges, and translate, and reframe, and recontextualize, and offer more spaciousness." #PersonalDevelopment #BlackHistory #Reparations #Farming #Juneteenth #NaturalLiving #HealingJourney #LandStewardship #BlackResort #HempFarming #AuthenticLiving #LeadershipCoaching #CommunityBuilding #NaturalBuilding #MissouriHistory #ReparativeJustice #SelfishHealing #BlackEconomics #LandOwnership #ReturnToRoots #SpiritualGrowth This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe [https://www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Episode #79 - Porscha Anderson I The Chosen Legacy Project & Inner-Standing

In this high-level, high-vibrational episode, Porscha Anderson, Award-Winning Author, Public Speaker, Business Consultant & Strategist breaks down spirituality. From the roots to our ancestors. To paving your own way, reconsidering belief systems & turning in, to move ahead. Porscha has never shared like this. On an intimate level what her core values are & how she constantly keeps raising the energetic bar. In her book, “Unleash & Unlearn: The Art of Unleashing Your Inner R.E.B.E.L.”, she gives you the blueprint of how to think & move so you can evolve. The level of freedom & impact is unmatched when you inner-stand the assignment & the root cause of what’s been holding you back. When you take things back into your own hands & decide to own your s**t, it’s game over! Follow Porscha:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/porscha.anderson.5 [https://www.facebook.com/porscha.anderson.5] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/porscha.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/porscha.co/] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschaanderson11/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschaanderson11/] The Chosen Legacy Project: Website - https://www.chosenlegacyproject.com/ [https://www.chosenlegacyproject.com/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572791462852 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572791462852] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chosenlegacyproject/ [https://www.instagram.com/chosenlegacyproject/] TikTok - https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschaanderson11/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschaanderson11/] Now available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple!  Resources: The Secret - https://www.thesecret.tv/the-secret-documentary/ [https://www.thesecret.tv/the-secret-documentary/] The 12 Universal Laws - https://innergrowthcenter.com/laws-of-the-universe/ [https://innergrowthcenter.com/laws-of-the-universe/] Matilda - https://www.amazon.com/Matilda-Mara-Wilson/dp/B001AQQR2S [https://www.amazon.com/Matilda-Mara-Wilson/dp/B001AQQR2S]  #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #Empowerment #Healing #UniversalLaw #GenerationalHealth #GenerationalWealth #SelfDiscovery #Authenticity #WomenEmpowerment #Mindset #SpiritualJourney #LifeTransformation #Motivation #Inspiration This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe [https://www.alignwithanna.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]