S2 Episode 15- From Professor to Healer: Seat reserved for a Queen-Wafa'a Akl

S2 Episode 15- From Professor to Healer: Seat reserved for a Queen-Wafa'a Akl

Wafaa Akl's journey has taken her across continents, careers, and cultures, from the UAE to Egypt to California, and from teaching engineering students to helping others on their healing journeys. Today we're talking about motherhood, faith, resilience, reinvention, and why the best chapters of our lives may still be ahead of us.

S2 Ep 15 Pain, Purpose & Power:

The Story Sandra Soto Was Meant to Tell What happens when a little girl is separated from the grandmother who raised her, faces unimaginable loss, and still grows into a woman dedicated to healing, teaching, and inspiring others? In this powerful episode of Who's Sitting At Your Table, we sit down with Sandra Soto, elementary school teacher, robotics mentor, Reiki Master, and cornhole competitor to explore the moments that shaped her life. Sandra shares her journey through heartbreak, resilience, grief, healing, and the lessons she's learned along the way. This is a story about overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and choosing light even after life's darkest moments. Pull up a chair. Sandra's story is one you won't forget.

Season 2 Episode 14 - Are we aging normally or fighting the clock?

This week, Toni and Cheese welcome Liz Martin, founder of MYNE Beauty, for an honest conversation about mature skin, retinol, confidence, and embracing natural beauty in your 50s and beyond. Learn why skincare needs change as we age, how to choose products that support your skin barrier, and why confidence is the most beautiful thing you can wear. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

Season 2 Episode 13- Courtney Horn Takes Her Seat

From Neighbor to Next Up — Courtney Horn Takes Her Seat What happens when you stop waiting for permission… and start choosing yourself? This week on Who’s Sitting at Your Table, we sit down with Courtney Horn, the creator behind Stay Cooking Court, a rising culinary voice who’s building her dream from the ground up. Courtney gets real about one of the biggest decisions of her life, calling off her engagement after realizing she couldn’t picture a future she truly wanted. Instead of settling, she chose growth, self-worth, and a path that actually aligned with who she is. Now? She’s turning that same energy into her passion for cooking, creating, sharing, and showing up unapologetically. This episode is about: * Trusting your gut (even when it’s hard) * Choosing yourself over comfort * Reinventing your life at any stage * Building something that’s fully yours If you’ve ever questioned your path, your relationship, or your purpose- this conversation is your reminder - you’re allowed to pivot. ✨ Because happiness doesn’t start with someone else… it starts with you. 👉 Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review-your support helps us grow this table of incredible women.

Season 2 Episode 12 🍀Lucky or Intentional?

Who’s Sitting at Your Table This St. Patrick’s Day Is it luck… or is it alignment? In this fun, sassy, and soul-filled episode of Who’s Sitting at Your Table, Toni & Cheese dive into the age-old question are we really just “lucky,” or are we creating the life, energy, and people around us with intention? From “lucky charm” energy to spotting the people who might actually be bringing bad vibes to your table 👀… this episode is filled with laughs, real talk, and a little St. Patrick’s Day magic. We’re talking: ✨ The difference between luck vs. intention ✨ How your energy attracts your circle ✨ “Lucky charm” people vs. energy drainers ✨ Trusting your intuition (because she KNOWS 💅) ✨ What you’re putting out—and what’s coming back Because around here… we don’t just leave things up to luck—we build our tables on purpose. 👑 So grab your green, pour your drink, and come sit with us 💕 🎙️ Who’s Sitting at Your Table where women support women, energy matters, and crowns stay adjusted. #WSAYT #LuckyOrIntentional #WomensPodcast #EnergyMatters #Intuition #WomenSupportingWomen #StPatricksDayVibes #PodcastLife #MindsetShift #GoodEnergyOnly