Every week, Rachel chats with various CEOs and founders, wellness experts, industry leaders and more who share their inspiring stories on how they got to where they are today.
Episodes
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
#44: In this episode we are joined by my baby daddy, husband and best friend, Jordan, aka mcjordO and we get juicy guys. We sit down (so glamorously) on our bedroom floor to answer your questions and share the scoop on *so* many things like how we met, where the f we will be in 10 years, what we were like in college, how having kids has impacted our marriage, couples therapy and SO much more!
Thank you to my favorite haircare brand, Prose, for sponsoring this episode. Prose creates custom products for every single customer based off an in depth consultation you take on their site - seriously it was so in depth and helpful! They make all clean and responsibility made products that are free of parabens, sulfates, GMOs and anything cruel and gross. I use their pre shampoo mask, shampoo and conditioner religiously. Every Prose bottle is made-to-order for you and you can get 15% off your first order today!! Prose.com/RACHL
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
#43: In this episode, I am joined by my partner in crime and right hand in everything - Jordan - aka my husband as we chat with the Founders of Serenity Kids, Joe and Serenity Carr. Our family are *huge* fans of Serenity Kids and everything they are doing. So much so that we invested in the company last year. Joe and Serenity are completing revolutionizing the baby food industry one grass-fed meat and organic veggie pouch at a time. They are the creators of Ezra's favorite pouch (and the only one he has eaten) and in this episode they spill it all out for us. Why they created the brand, where they are headed, the importance of feeding our littles wholesome sources of food from a young age and a ton more. Plus you'll hear the struggles and challenges that come with starting a brand and what it is like to work with your significant other.
For more from Joe + Serenity, head on over to SerenityKids.com and stock up for your kids, nieces, nephews, friends, everyone! And use the code RACHL for 15% off your order.
Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring this episode! Snag $200 offs ALL their organic and non-toxic mattresses + 2 FREE eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/RACHL
Thank you to my favorite haircare brand, Prose, for sponsoring this episode. Prose creates custom products for every single customer based off an in depth consultation you take on their site - seriously it was so in depth and helpful! They make all clean and responsibility made products that are free of parabens, sulfates, GMOs and anything cruel and gross. I use their pre shampoo mask, shampoo and conditioner religiously. Every Prose bottle is made-to-order for you and you can get 15% off your first order today!! Prose.com/RACHL
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
#42: In this episode, we are chatting with Valeria Lipovetsky. The social media queen who started her brand over on YouTube just a few years ago. Valeria is such an inspiring entrepreneur, mom and her energy is contagious when you listen to her. We chat everything from why she started her brand and how it has evolved since day one, her story on creating a business after having children, falling in love with her husband and how he now works with her today and her relationship with body image and her approaching to motherhood and parenting and the lack of "balance" that comes with. For more from Valeria head on over to @valerialipovetsky. Don't forget to tag us when you are listening to the episode!
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring this episode! Snag $200 offs ALL their organic and non-toxic mattresses + 2 FREE eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/RACHL
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
#40: In this episode, I am in the "hot seat" again this year. My husband and best friend, Jordan, and I chat about the last year and reflect a bit over the last 5 years since I was fired from my job. We dive into the crazy transition, building my brand and answer SO many of your questions about running my own business and more on the behind-the-scenes.
Definitely listen to last year's 4 year "Fired Anniversary" episode too as it gives a lot more background and the story on getting fired.
For more from me, follow along @rachLmansfield and pre-order my cookbook, Just the Good Stuff.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
#39: In today's episode I am chatting with one of my close friends, Cameron Rogers, the content creator and podcast host behind Freckled Foodie. Cameron and I quickly became friends after meeting at a few events in NYC. Cammie is one of those people who I can thank Instagram for bringing into my life. She is unapologetically herself in the best way and shows us so many aspects of her life in an unfiltered ways. Cameron started her brand a few years ago while she was working full-time at in finance and after a life altering event, decided to pursue her own brand full time to pursue her passions. Cam shares the scoop on starting her brand, letting go of food fears and anxieties, body image and her and husband's journey to conceive her first child after being they needed to do IVF. And at the end Cameron shares the sex of her baby! For more from the Freckled Foodie herself, head on over to @freckledfoodie and her podcast!
Huge thank you to one of my favorite snacks - Siren Snacks - for sponsoring today's blog post. Siren Snacks makes all non-GMO, vegan, soy-free, grain-free and gluten-free snacks. They are in bite form and one bag is a serving size (the dream). They have the most delicious flavors like dark chocolate brownie, lemon poppyseed, birthday cake, cookie dough and snickerdoodle. I remember the first day I tried them I literally ate 5 bags because I was so excited about every flavor they have. They also now offer a line of organic energy bites with flavors like mocha chip and matcha latte and their relaxation ones with hemp-derived CBD are a game changer. Use this link and the code RACHL to get 15% off of Siren Snacks.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
#38: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of the founders of one of our favorite brands - Hu! You likely know Hu because of their kickass dark chocolate bars, hunks, gems and crackers and they are exploding everywhere right now. And pre COVID you probably could have seen me in their restaurant in Union Square about 4x week.
I have been a groupie of Hu’s for years now. Way before my blog or Instagram and the founders have become dear friends of mine and in this episode you will hear the full lowdown on how they got started, their approach to food and why Hu products stand out so much compared to anyone in the market when it comes to ingredients, taste and everything. We also dive into why the restaurant closed, what is to come for Hu and you get to listen first hand to the brother and sister duo, Jordan and Jessica, who started the brand along with Jessica’s husband Jason. I love Hu so damn much we are even invested in the brand. They are changing the industry in the best way ever and it is a dream to be a part of the magic.
If you haven’t tried Hu’s products yet - 1000000% place your order with them today and use the code RACHL for free shipping on their site. You can’t go wrong with literally anything from them. But a few of my favorites are the cashew butter and vanilla bean, almond butter and puffed quinoa, crunchy mint, gems (those are the little chocolates I bake with!), every cracker flavor and the hunks are beyond addicting.
Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not). Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.
Thank you to my favorite haircare brand, Prose, for sponsoring this episode. Prose creates custom products for every single customer based off an in depth consultation you take on their site - seriously it was so in depth and helpful! They make all clean and responsibility made products that are free of parabens, sulfates, GMOs and anything cruel and gross. I use their pre shampoo mask, shampoo and conditioner religiously. Every Prose bottle is made-to-order for you and you can get 15% off your first order today!! Prose.com/RACHL
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
#37: In today's episode, I am chatting with two of my favorite humans! The Co-founders of Wild Friends Foods, Erika Welsh + Keeley Tillotson. I have known these two amazing ladies now for years and they are truly the kindest most bad ass nut butter makers out there. They not only make the best creamy drizz-able peanut butter in the world but they use the most simple ingredients to do so in all of their products. In this episode, Erika and Keeley fill us in on how they started their brand, what it is like working with your best friend, going on Shark Tank, stopping school to grow their company and ALL the things on nut butter and more. Don't forget to use the code RACHL for free shipping when you stock up on their nut butters!
Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not). Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.
Thank you Spindrift for sponsoring this episode. You guys are the real sparkling beverage MVP. No natural flavors, just sparkling water and real fresh fruit. We are huge Spindrift drinkers here as you guys know. I link to them over on my shop page and you can snag them in many retailers throughout the country.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
#36: In today's episode, I am chatting with the go-to Registered Dietitian on all things Prenatal, Lily Nichols. Lily is a complete genius when it comes to taking care of our bodies before, during and after pregnancy. Lily shares all of the nutrients we need from the time we are trying to conceive through your entire pregnancy. We also chat about the most underrated food to eat while pregnant, weight gain during pregnancy and what exactly is the "norm", how to handle 1st trimester nausea and if we are actually "eating for 2". Lily talks about her tips for optimal digestion during pregnancy, debunks food myths on what pregnancy women aren't supposed to eat (runny eggs, caffeine, kombucha, etc.). We touch on gestational diabetes and how to test for that and of course what to look for in a prenatal vitamin.
For more from Lily, head on over to her Instagram, website for such extensive blog posts and order her books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. Right now I am personally really focusing on my immune health and loading up on as many products as I can to keep me, my baby and my family healthy.
MegaFood offers so many immune-supporitve vitamins and supplements and if tablets aren’t your thing, they even have gummies and powders. I have been eating the C Defense Gummies every single day now and I am obsessed. They not only have this tangy orange flavor but they're filled with vitamin C and farm-fresh oranges, cranberries, blueberries and ginger root AND they are vegan and non-GMO. I also just stocked up on the daily immune support tablet, which is great because you take it once a day and it has vitamin C, vitamin D3 and zinc. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not. Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.
Huge thank you to one of my favorite snacks - Siren Snacks - for sponsoring today's blog post. Siren Snacks makes all non-GMO, vegan, soy-free, grain-free and gluten-free snacks. They are in bite form and one bag is a serving size (the dream). They have the most delicious flavors like dark chocolate brownie, lemon poppyseed, birthday cake, cookie dough and snickerdoodle. I remember the first day I tried them I literally ate 5 bags because I was so excited about every flavor they have. They also now offer a line of organic energy bites with flavors like mocha chip and matcha latte and their relaxation ones with hemp-derived CBD are a game changer. Use this link and the code RACHL to get 15% off of Siren Snacks.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
#35: In today’s episode, we are chatting with our fertility doctor, Eric Forman. Dr. Forman is the medical laboratory director at Columbia University Fertility Center and he oversees the IVF laboratory there. He helped us get pregnant with both Ezra and his baby brother and we love love everyone at the Columbia University Fertility Center. Dr. Forman fills us in on everything we need to know about fertility treatment and the dozens of techniques they have to help couples conceive.
A bit on what we touch on:
- When it is “the time” to go and see a fertility specialist?
- What are the most common reasons for infertility?
- What to expect when you go to a fertility doctor
- What tests are done to check on female and male fertility?
- What the difference between IUI and IVF is?
- If birth control actually impacts your fertility overtime
- When to see a doctor if your period doesn’t return post birth control
- If your diet and lifestyle will impact fertility
- Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and how to handle
- PCOS and what this means for fertility
- If you can conceive naturally for another child after doing IVF or IUI
- Male infertility and how that is handled
- Who makes a good candidate for egg freezing?
For more on our fertility journey head on over to this podcast episode. And this blog post on our journey with Ezra and this blog post on getting pregnant round 2!
Thank you Garden of Life for sponsoring this episode and moderating the panel. I am so grateful to partner with such a supportive and amazing brand. Garden of Life makes all organic and non-GMO vitamins, supplements, protein powders, CBD and more. You may recognize their coconut oils and flaxseeds from my blog recipes and book recipes. But I also use their vitamins and probiotics daily. I link to all of my favorites over on my shop page, which is the best place to order from to support this podcast.
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
#34: In this episode, I am chatting with one of most favorite people on the plant, Lisa Hayim. Lisa is an amazing Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist who is on a mission to help everyone fork the noise. Lisa is an expert at helping others overcome food fears and live their lives without that annoying voice in our heads saying "eat this" and "don't eat this". Lisa and I dive into our own personal journeys with disordered eating and how we approach our relationships with food today. Lisa also shares tips on how to handle people's comments about your body and how to not let other people impact how your relationship with food and yourself. We also dive into handling the holidays and why the beep it is so silly to not eat all day before a holiday meal or "big" dinner. We touch on getting rid of the scale and what the deal is with this high fiber diet and all the chatter around it.
For more from Lisa, head on over to @thewellnecessities and her website.
Thank you MegaFood for sponsoring today's episode. I personally have been buying MegaFood’s products for over 6 years now and am obsessed with the brand. Right now I am personally really focusing on my immune health and loading up on as many products as I can to keep me, my baby and my family healthy.
MegaFood offers so many immune-supporitve vitamins and supplements and if tablets aren’t your thing, they even have gummies and powders. I have been eating the C Defense Gummies every single day now and I am obsessed. They not only have this tangy orange flavor but they're filled with vitamin C and farm-fresh oranges, cranberries, blueberries and ginger root AND they are vegan and non-GMO. I also just stocked up on the daily immune support tablet, which is great because you take it once a day and it has vitamin C, vitamin D3 and zinc. All of MegaFood’s products are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian and SOY-FREE (something that is really rare in vitamins and supplements believe it or not. Use the code RACHL for 15% off your first order.
Thank you JOJO's for sponsoring this episode! JOJO's makes delicious chocolate bars that come in 4 flavors: original, peanut butter delight (my favorite), goes hawaiian and raspberry dream. Their bars have less than 8G of sugar and the goes hawaiian and raspberry dream are keto with less than 1G of sugar! They also add in plant-based hemp protein to each bar to fuel your body and stasfiy your sweet tooth. Buy 2 PB Bags and get a FREE Bites bag of your choice with THIS LINK!
For more from me, I'm over @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com