Hey Change - Finding Happiness In New Realities

“Ethical weddings do not mean ugly weddings. I want them to be fearsome and show style!” Today we're talking to the passionate and inspiring entrepreneur Praise Santos. She's a wedding photographer and story-teller with a huge passion for ethical living, and when she felt a disconnect in her believes and the work she was doing, she decided to piece two and two together and create a whole new market; ethical weddings. Things we cover in this episode: Ethical Weddings – What does it mean and what would it look like? (No worries – we’re talking super sexy and glamorous still!) Self-Love and Body Image – How can we overcome our inner judgmental voice and learn to love ourselves just as is? How to implement your passions into your professions and find loopholes in the market to do what you love. How to trust the journey and knowing that sometimes things will happen in it’s own pace, and that that is good. Tips on how to start your own entrepreneurial journey – Embracing the little steps and how that is what’s gon

Change. Why is is so damn hard and how can we make it a little easier? How do we learn to believe in ourselves and to trust our intuition? Well, one thing I know for sure is that it helps a lot keeping people around you that radiate good energy and that will be there and push you on your way. People that say "You've got this girl, go show the world what you're made of!" Katina Montanos, the founder of blog On Adulting and the podcast Challenging The Collective, is one of those people that pushes me to keep going and who's always there with a big, encouraging smile. This BONUS episode is taken from her podcast where she actually interviews ME, and we cover topics like how to embrace change and how to trust your crazy and bold deciscions, the benefits of a plantbased life and what made me go vegan, as well as the story behind how I ended up where I am today - an ex model running my own agency (how crazy is life??). So tune in for a woman-to-woman fireside chat between Katina and I, on embracing the things we ca

Wanna know the science behind happiness? Maybe a few tricks that you can start implementing today that will help you be happier and to live life in a more mindful way?In this episode with Greg, the founder of the positive vibes society @pvos.co , he teaches us about the molecules we have in our bodies that make us feel happy and how we can learn to produce more of them. We also cover he meaning of flow, the importance of struggle, as well as sharing one or two personal stories of our own.Website: https://www.pvos.coInstagram: @PVOS.coStay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much have you thought about your sleep? Or more so, do you have any idea what impact your mattress has on both the planet and your health? Well, you’re about to find out, so let’s dive into the world of sustainable sleep.Did you know that 50,000 mattresses end up in our landfill every single day? Crazy, isn’t it? But what does that even mean? And how much does it actually harm the planet? In this talk with Jay Decker, one of the co-founders of sustainable mattress company Avocado Green, we talk about that and much more as we dig deep into the world of sleep, as well as revealing some of the hidden (and ugly) truths about the industry. Website: www.avocadogreenmattress.com Instagram: @AvocadoMattressMagazine: www.magazine.avocadogreenmattress.com Stay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you sometime feel like social media is taking over? Does it make you stressed or have you feel like you're "missing out"? Don't worry, you're not alone, and in this talk with lifestyle blogger Amanda Holstein we try to uncover how we can balance our use of social media and to still live happy and mindful lives. We will talk about things like; What's the real life of a blogger actually like? How big part does social media actually play in our lives and is it making us less happy? How much should we actually share with others and How can we learn to find a balance in all it's craziness and stay sane and happy? Instagram: @advicefroma20something & @advicefroma30somethingWebsite: www.advicefromatwentysomething.com Stay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you care about your health? Do you find it important to work out, eat right and stay mindful and balanced? Then my next question is, have you ever asked yourselves what’s in your clothes? Because if you haven’t, you might wanna start doing that now! Because the truth is that the garments that we wear are filled with tons of toxins and that the skin, which is our body’s biggest organ, will absorb. So how is it that we know so much about the food we put in our bodies, the products we apply on our skin, and the energies we surround ourselves with in terms of co-workers and friends, but no-one talks about the fact that we walk around wearing toxins all day? In this episode with Annette, the Design Director at Ethical & Sustainable active-wear brand Vyayama, we talk about the importance of knowing what your clothes are made of. Not just for your own health but for the future of our planet as well. Website: www.vyayama.com Instagram: @vyayama Stay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_Po

A reusable water bottle that leaves a negative CO2 footprint on this planet, is that even possible? Turns out it is, and in this episode of change we talk to one of the co-founders of Yuhme, a company creating reusable water bottles made from sugarcane! And what more? For each bottle sold they also give 6 months of clean drinking water to someone in need, making them the world's most sustainable water bottle with a purpose!Why is plastic so bad for you and what is it actually doing to our planet? How can we create new trends that could turn everything around? Can we even feel consciously good about buying anything anymore or do we have to shut that lifestyle down for good? As our conversation went on I felt my hope for this planet grow, and I can’t help but feel like we’re starting to really head in the right direction. So tune in to get inspired and learn how you can become a conscious consumer superstar!Website: www.yuhme.se Instagram: @ouryuhme See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amer Jandali is a young man who had one big vision in his life - to get to New York City. Once there he found himself in a whole new world and not long after he moved to this huge apple, he knew he wanted to create something positive for this planet. Tune into this episode as we talk about sustainable entrepreneurship, good struggles and how to save the world.Check out Braceletote: https://www.braceletote.co Follow Amer: @AmerJandaliStay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sustainably made denim, naturally dyed fabrics and designs that never go out of style? Those are just a few of the attributes that describe Industry Of All Nations, a brand on a mission to make this world thrive again. Do you want to know how you can make simple changes in your life to help shift our world into a more sustainable future? Do you care about fashion but still want to do good? Then you’ve definitely found your episode!Meet Juan, the architect designing clothes and half the brain behind Industry Of All Nations, as we talk about the future of fashion. Because why is it that all we buy comes from 2 or 3 countries when the entire world should be producing? That’s question Juan asked himself and the whole story behind IOAN, a fashion brand on a mission to bring production back to original makers all over the world. Website: www.industryofallnations.comInstagram: @IndustryOfAllNationsStay connected, say hi!Website: www.heychange.netIG: @HeyChange_PodcastHost: @AnneThereseBengtsson See acast.com/privacy

What is the "truth"? What things in life truly matters? How do we learn to love ourselves and our bodies and how to de get in touch with that inner voice we know is always there?In today's episode of change, we chat with Katina, a 20-something-year-old blogger and inspiration-seeker who just moved to San Fransisco from New York. We talk about finding our place in the grown-up world, about trusting our gut and dealing with doubt, as well as the importance of choosing our environment and the people who surround us. We talk about the life of a control freak (both guilty), how to have a happy relationship with your significant other and also; how to challenge ourselves when things are hard.This is definitely a very personal conversation when both Katina and I share a lot of our own experiences in our career paths and life, so I hope that you will find your own way to relate. For more inspiration and help on how to deal with adulthood and all that shit that no-one tells you about growing up, head over to Katina's

This is a fun and empowering talk with ex-super model and best-selling author Dawn Gallagher. We find ourselves in the heart of Soho where we have a deep conversation about beauty, society, and how to make your life the best it can possible be. Dawn shares her story of when she moved to New York and was thrown into the modeling world at the age of 16, and how she had to deal with people's opinion of "not being smart enough" or not having a "proper degree". But how, which she realizes now looking back at it all, life turned out exactly the way she always wanted it to be. Dawn Gallagher is a former supermodel, best selling author, blogger, beauty expert, television host and a mom. She’s a veteran of the beauty business for over 25 years and discovered years ago that taking care of yourself is not self-indulgent, but can only do good. Dawns mission today is to empower and inspire women and men to look and feel their best at any age. Website: www.DawnGallagher.com Instagram: @DawnLGallagherYoutube: DawnGallagherS

What's the real deal about protein? How much does one actually need per day and can we get enough from only eating plants? According Marc Wood, the nightclub boss who decided to go vegan 6 years ago and who started doing Triathlons at age 48, you absolutely can. He's now also a certified nutrition health coach guiding people at the gym how to build muscles and stay healthy on a plant-based diet and lifestyle. Listen to find out why Marc found the vegan route to be an easy choice and learn why plant-based proteins are the future. Marc stopped eating meat at age 23 when he went to see an animal rights convention in Earls Court, London, where he for the first time became aware of the suffering and cruelty animals are subjected to. After eventually meeting a vegan friend several years later who educated him on the dangers of dairy and the cruelty that industry, it was an easy step to skip the T in vegetarian and go fully vegan. From volunteering at the Hospice of New York, Marc witnessed people suffering from a l

Want to learn how to make chocolate ice-cream out of sweet potatoes? Then tune into this fun episode with New York model and Vegan Chef Leo Rusanov. As we share the floor in his Harlem apartment we talk about both of our journeys to a plant-based life; how they started, what changes we went through and how it made us feel. We kill some typical "vegan myths" and Leo shares why he at first was afraid of the term "vegan". Are you curious about changing to a plant-based diet but don't really know how? Then I hope this episode can help you get that journey started! Leo is a Russian guy who moved to New York six years ago. When he about 16 months ago (by accident, almost) got introduced to the plant-based kitchen when assisting a chef, he found himself introduced to a whole new world. He got to eat all she prepared and was amazed by how good vegan food could be, and he thought to himself "why should I ever need to eat anything else?" In other words, Leo became vegan simply because he loved the food so much! But bei

At the age of 23, Dane Johnson got diagnosed with Crohn's disease and found himself living a double life - one where everything was perfect, a life where he was the cool, healthy guy he always wanted to be, and one where the sickness was so present that there was no way he could deny it. He spent years battling Crohn's disease and trying to at the same time sustain his hip image of a model. Then one day he got the message from his doctors he didn’t want to hear - that he would have to give up his career and lean into the fact that this was his life now; A life filled with drugs, pain, and humiliation.But Dane refused to accept the future the doctors laid out for him and decided he’d had enough pain. That day, he decided to get in charge of his own life and started the journey that wouldn’t just transform his own life, but also the lives of many others. Today Dane is practicing Natural Medicine and has made it his life’s mission to help people all over the world in similar situations regain their health. His s

Would you ever wear roadkill? What does it mean to vote with your wallet? Could it actually be fun to help save the world? In today’s talk with sustainable fashionista Cora Hilts, we put end to some confusion that is Ethical and Sustainable fashion. I mean, what is really the difference between recycled, upcycled and something that’s sustainably made? What does it mean that a piece of clothing is organic?? Is vintage is in our out and is it ok to claim yourself the title of a hero?WHO IS CORA?Cora Hilts who is one of the co-founders of British fashion store RêveEnVerte – a hip and trendy place for consuming ethical and sustainable fashion online. She founded the company together with her partner Natasha four years ago, in response to the evolving nature of contemporary style, something they both felt to be a bit too consumptive and trend-based for their taste. Rêve-En-Vert is their commitment to bettering the world through the medium of fashion and lifestyle. It is a project of passion to support designers wh

Allergies, digestive issues, fatigue, stress. Unfortunately, these are all terms that are becoming more and more common in today's world. In my talk with model and integrative nutrition health coach Sandrina Bencomo, we put some light on these commonalities and highlight how that doesn't have to be your destiny, and that you have the power in your hands to decide the life you want to live. Is it normal to feel tired after we eat, or is that's just a reality we've accepted? A reality we can change? And how can we connect with our bodies and become each other's best friend? Sandrina shares some of her valuable coaching advice and teaches us how there's, for example, no such thing as a bad craving. Sandrina Bencomo is a beautiful person from the inside out with her roots from Venezuela. She’s a model with Elite Models in New York and she’s also a certified nutrition and health coach. She started her own journey to integrative health when she struggled with a bunch of different things she couldn't find help for.

Want to feel empowered about the things you can do as an individual to help better our world? Then get ready to be inspired! I'm super excited to share this episode with Robert Friedman from NRDC as we dive into a lot of interesting topics and reveal a few hidden truths. I left his office in Manhattan, feeling empowered and ready to get out there and fight, and I can only hope that you will feel the same 30 minutes from now.Rob Friedman is a New York based young man who fights for climate and environmental justice at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he among other things fights against fossil-fuel infrastructure and advocates for safe drinking water Before NRDC, Friedman worked on water-quality enforcement and community engagement at Riverkeeper in New York’s Hudson Valley. He holds a degree in environmental policy from Bates College and is a trained organizational behavior coach through the Academy for Coaching Excellence.Follow NRDC: @nrdc_orgWebsite: www.nrdc.orgStay connected, say hi!We

Plant-Based? Really? What does it mean and what can switching your diet in that direction actually do to your health? What's the biggest misconception about the vegan diet and, seriously, what is the whole thing about tofu?Tune in to listen to what Julia Chebotar, educated nutritionist, health coach and owner of The Organic Grill (East Village), has to say about the subject and learn how changing the way you eat can literally save your life. She shares some tips on how to add more plant based to your plate and how to cut down on food waste, as well as putting an end to a vegan myth or two.Julia Chebotar is a natural foods educator, chef, health coach, and wellness expert. She believes that a healthy lifestyle is about balance and encourages her clients to consume organic and seasonally vibrant produce. Julia helps clients create habits and that have a big impact on health, weight, and energy. Connect with her on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.Instagram: @healthchefjulia Website: www.healthchef

How do we react when we realize that we may not be as healthy as we thought? When is a habit becoming obsessive, and how can we change our ways of being in order to take care of ourselves in better ways? In today’s girl talk with life philosopher, TEDx Speaker, and total babe Kerrin Smith, we talk about everything the Universe has brought to our attention right now. We also discuss the meaning of the word empathy, and how it’s so different to rebel against something bad opposed to standing for something good, even though the underlying cause may be the same. Kerrin Smith is the founder COOL AND THOUGHTFUL™ and its predecessor CATiD LLC, a passion project with the mission to redefine what it means to be cool. In 2014 she delivered a TEDx talk, The Local Economy of Fashion, and she's all about making that vintage chic look feel just right. If you're in NYC and see a girl wearing sneakers with colorful ribbons, that might just be her! Instagram: @coolandthoughful Website: www.coolandthoughtful.comStay connected,

How can we learn to care about sustainable fashion in a cool and modern way? Do we have to let go of trends and style just because we happen to also care for our planet? Tune into this episode with model activist Renee Peters as we talk about just that and also how to love yourself in the life of an eco-warrior. Do sustainability and positive body image go together? Or do you have to actively practice both to seek that important balance of compassion and self-love?Learn how Renee has struggled with society's image of a "sample size", and how that at the same time has helped her learn how to love and respect her own body. She shares with us her view on sustainable living, and how adopting such a life actually helped her find her identity and figure out who she truly wants to be.Renee Peters is a model, living and working in New York City, and an advocate of sustainable living. She strives to be a role model in all that she does, using her platform for positive change. Her blog, Model4GreenLiving, seeks to resh