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  Finding Your Own Way to Wellness with Licia Florio 15.08.2026 26min

  Licia Florio is an Italian entrepreneur, creative and wellness curator whose work explores the connection between movement, breath and conscious living. After founding her eponymous fashion and wellness brand, she expanded her focus toward holistic well-being, creating experiences and tools designed to help people reconnect with themselves.In 2021, she co-founded CIAOMONDO, a wellness platform and community centered around physical and mental well-being through yoga, Pilates, meditation, breathwork and other holistic practices. What began as a series of free online classes has since grown into a wider wellness ecosystem encompassing an online school, live experiences, festivals and Milano Wellness Week.A breathwork facilitator and mentor, Licia describes her work as developing projects that elevate the body and consciousness. She is also the author of Ciaomondo, published by Rizzoli in 2022, which explores five pillars at the heart of her philosophy: breath, movement, meditation, creativity and sharing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  In bread we trust with Sarah Magid 09.08.2026 22min

  Sarah Magid is the founder of Knead Love Bakery, a New York–based gluten-free sourdough bakery rooted in nourishment, community, and joy. What began as a personal project after falling in love with sourdough evolved alongside Sarah’s own health journey into a new approach to baking—one centered on long fermentation, nutrient-dense grains, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Knead Love’s breads and baked goods are handmade in small batches using organic grains like millet, teff, buckwheat, and oat, alongside seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. At the heart of it all is Sarah’s belief that bread brings people together—and that there should always be room for everyone at the table. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  The detour as a destination with Soeuraya Wilson 02.08.2026 25min

  Soeuraya Wilson is a movement instructor and former dancer with a background at Alvin Ailey and the Broadway Dance Center. She believes the body holds a kind of medicine that can heal from the inside out, an idea she brings into every session she leads. Known for her work as an instructor with The Class (and previously a senior instructor at SoulCycle), her practice is designed to move participants through resistance and release, leaving them feeling grounded, powerful, and connected to their purpose. She is CPR trained, trauma-informed, and NASM-certified as a personal trainer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Why the skincare industry may be focusing on the wrong layer with Ivan Ganin, founder of Adipeau 20.07.2026 24min

  A live conversation between with Ivan Galanin, founder of Adipeau, a skincare brand built on a different idea about how skin ages. Instead of focusing only on the surface (collagen, wrinkles, hydration), Adipeau looks at the health of the fat cells beneath the skin, arguing that strong, well-functioning fat cells are what actually support fuller, firmer-looking skin, on the face and body. It's a concept the brand calls "facial fat fitness," backed by clinical studies and independently reviewed science. In this live episode, JJ and Ivan get into transparency in skincare. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  The wellness landscape changed, but Janine Knizia (and I) haven't. 💭 09.07.2026 41min

  Janine Knizia is a holistic beauty activist, wellness visionary, and high-vibrational health advocate – relentlessly pushing the boundaries of conventional healing modalities and revolutionizing the future of youth-extending skincare and the concept of longevity.She is is widely esteemed as the founder and CEO of Muse & Heroine –  worldwide recognized as the ultimate go-to-source for all things beauty, health, and wellness. Driven by her vision, Muse & Heroine has established itself as a pioneer in the international beauty landscape and is synonymous with a holistic, health-conscious, forward-thinking lifestyle, embracing mindfulness, vitality, and spirituality, all dedicated to the pursuit of longevity.Certified as a holistic health practitioner from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NY and holding a diploma in Fashion & Design Management, she spent 15 years in the fashion industry before ultimately following her heart and biggest passion—a path inspired by a lifelong love for the plant kingdom that has been with her since childhood.In 2017, she further distinguished herself by launching Europe’s first Clean Beauty Showroom and Agency in Paris, elevating the European market with luxury botanical remedies and transforming industry standards. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  The power of knowing who you are with Gabriella Cortese 05.07.2026 27min

  Gabriella Cortese est la fondatrice d'Antik Batik, maison parisienne qu'elle crée en 1992 après plusieurs années de voyages en Inde, à Bali et à travers le monde. Pionnière de l'esthétique bohème-chic, elle défend depuis plus de 34 ans un savoir-faire artisanal et une production responsable, bien avant que ces sujets ne deviennent des enjeux majeurs de la mode. Toujours très impliquée dans la création, elle se rend encore aujourd'hui plusieurs fois par an en Inde pour développer ses collections aux côtés des artisans avec lesquels elle collabore depuis des décennies. En 2018, elle rejoint la délégation culturelle officielle d'Emmanuel Macron lors de son voyage d'État en Inde, en reconnaissance de son expertise du pays et de son artisanat. Antik Batik est aujourd'hui distribué à l'international et poursuit son développement avec de nouvelles boutiques, une ligne homme lancée en 2023 et des collaborations prestigieuses. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  What if wellness was simply about being happy with Gabrielle Mirkin 27.06.2026 27min

  Gabrielle Mirkin is the co-founder of Activist Manuka, the New Zealand-born wellness brand that has helped bring premium Manuka honey to a global audience. Before launching the company with her husband, Luke Harwood, Gabrielle spent years in New York as an Art Director at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. A life-changing battle with Lyme disease led her back to New Zealand, where she turned to Manuka honey and other natural healing practices as part of her recovery. What began as a deeply personal journey eventually became Activist Manuka, a family-run company rooted in transparency, sustainability, and a profound respect for nature. Today, Gabrielle lives between California and New Zealand, where she continues to advocate for a slower, more intentional approach to beauty, wellness, and modern living. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Vinida Savant on self-acceptance, shadow work, and the people who change us 20.06.2026 27min

  Originaire de l'Asie du Sud, Vinida est imprégnée d'une culture énergétique depuis son enfance. En tant quepraticienne spécialisée dans les soins du visage, elle apporte une approche consciente de la beauté qui célèbre leprocessus naturel de vieillissement sans s'y opposer.Forte d'une expérience de 20 ans au sein de Biologique Recherche, Vinida a perfectionné son expertise sous latutelle de Madame Allouche, la fondatrice de cette illustre marque française. Son éducation continue dans ledomaine de la beauté s'est enrichie grâce à des formations internationales à New York, Los Angeles et Dubaï, où ellea approfondi ses connaissances en sciences appliquées pour mieux appréhender le fonctionnement de nos cellules. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  What happens after you've made it with Charles Brun 13.06.2026 30min

  Charles Brun is the co-founder of Izipizi, the Paris-based eyewear brand that has redefined how we think about reading glasses and everyday eyewear. What started as a simple idea has grown into an international company with teams across Europe and the United States. In this conversation, Charles shares his perspective on entrepreneurship, growth, and why success is less about reaching a destination and more about enjoying the process along the way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  A family affair with Allison Taylor 31.05.2026 25min

  Allison Taylor is the co-founder of Le Prunier, the cult California beauty brand rooted in her family’s century-old plum farm. Founded alongside her sisters, Jacqueline and Elaine, Le Prunier transformed their heritage in sustainable plum farming into one of the most beloved skincare oils in the industry. Blending California wellness, family tradition, and modern luxury, Allison has helped build a brand that feels both deeply personal and globally influential. Known for its signature Plum Beauty Oil and minimalist approach to skincare, Le Prunier has become a favorite among editors, celebrities, and beauty insiders alike. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Starting over, on purpose, with purpose, with Julia Parsons 24.05.2026 36min

  Julia Parsons is the founder of Incredible Rising, a fine jewelry brand created to empower women to celebrate their milestones, ambitions, and successes through bold yet timeless pieces.The idea for the company came after Julia reached a major career milestone and searched for a luxury-quality ring to commemorate the moment. Unable to find a piece that truly reflected her achievement or resonated with her values, she decided to design the ring herself, ultimately creating the brand she wished had existed.To deepen her expertise in jewelry and craftsmanship, Julia moved to Paris to study at L’École des Arts Joailliers by Van Cleef & Arpels before continuing her studies at Gemological Institute of America in New York. During her time in Paris, she was mentored by leading jewelry designers and executives, refining her understanding of luxury design and artisanal craftsmanship.Drawing from her own experience as a woman navigating ambition and achievement, Julia created Incredible Rising as a brand for “rising women”, offering expertly crafted, made-to-order jewelry designed to honor personal evolution, resilience, and success. Today, between Paris and New York, she and her team work with exceptional artisans to create meaningful pieces that celebrate the power of modern women and the milestones they choose to honor. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Feeling beautiful and sexy with Alexis Rose 16.05.2026 25min

  A true Taurus, Alexis has always been deeply attuned to the pleasures of the earthly realm— texture, aroma, ritual. Her love for the sensory world first led her into the art of fine wine, before evolving into a passion for skincare rooted in both nature and science.Her journey into cosmetic chemistry was a natural evolution & return to her childhood roots. She spent hours making lotions & potions from nature to treat her mother & friends. This desire would reemerge in adulthood where she became driven to create formulas that are high-performance while honoring the earth. Each product is a harmonious fusion of clean lab actives and lush botanicals, delivering clinical results without compromising the planet.Based in Miami, Alexis is a colorful fixture in the city’s vibrant art scene, having created bespoke fragrances for immersive installations at Art Basel. Her brand LILFOX lives at the intersection of art and science, beauty and sensorial experience. She doesn’t just formulate skincare—she curates magical tools of transformation to empower aestheticians, an industry of artists who’s canvas is skin. When not in her lab, Alexis is jetting around the globe in search of rich cultural inspiration and rare ingredients. At home, you’ll find her by the pool, immersed in Gong Master training or hosting candlelit alfresco dinners with her beloved pups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Finding the wellness sweet spot with Lee Tilghman 09.05.2026 23min

  Lee Tilghman is a writer, creator, and former wellness influencer best known for her platform @leefromamerica. After becoming one of the early faces of online wellness culture, she stepped away from influencing to critically examine the industry, social media, and the relationship between identity and the internet. Today, she writes about digital culture, wellness, self-acceptance, and modern life with honesty and nuance through her Substack, Offline Time, and her podcast, How to Be Human. Her work explores what it means to pursue a more grounded, balanced, and human way of living, both online and offline. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  On letting life feel good with Cleo Davis-Urman 06.05.2026 34min

  I have been thinking a lot about feeling good these past couple of months. As I have stepped into this new chapter of my life, becoming a mom, a role that honestly suits me so naturally and brings me a kind of happiness I had never experienced before, I keep reflecting on this idea that maybe life is actually allowed to feel good. Maybe we are allowed to enjoy it.And in all honesty, I have realized that can almost feel unfamiliar.Not because I am a negative person (at least I don’t think so!), but because I think many of us become so accustomed to operating through stress that peace can almost feel suspicious. There is something ingrained in us that believes there must always be a complaint to make or a reason to keep anxiety humming in the background. It can even feel easier to lean into chaos because it feels familiar, or even sometimes comforting.I have noticed that embracing an easier chapter of life actually requires intention. It requires trust. It requires resisting the urge to search for what is wrong when, in fact, things may simply be… good.This conversation came up so naturally when speaking to Cleo, the founder of Barrière and the guest on this week’s podcast. Cleo speaks so beautifully about being someone motivated by solving problems. It was what drove her throughout her fashion career and ultimately what led her to create Barrière. But what I love is that her approach to wellness is to make taking care of ourselves feel enjoyable, stylish, approachable, even fun.And I think that says something much bigger about where we are culturally right now.The most interesting wellness brands today are no longer selling punishment or optimization. They are selling the possibility of feeling better in a softer, more integrated way. They understand that health is not only clinical; it is emotional, aesthetic, social. Sometimes the small rituals we create for ourselves (a morning walk, a warm and comforting drink) are less about fixing ourselves and more about signaling to ourselves that we are worthy of care.That is the real luxury now: not constantly surviving ourselves. Not wearing exhaustion as an identity. But allowing ourselves to feel well, to feel supported, and to admit that happiness does not always need to be earned through struggle.Enjoy Cleo’s wisdom, and go buy Barrière, it is so good in every way.xx,JJ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  WTF & limiting beliefs with Ronith Cohen 26.04.2026 31min

  Journaliste, auteure et productrice, Ronith Cohen a créé des formats TV à succès, dont Belle Toute Nue, première émission body positive en France, et des documentaires et magazines de société qui ont transformé le regard sur les femmes. Elle a également dirigé des masterclasses santé et bien-être aux côtés d'experts.Co-fondatrice de Konenki.fr, premier média dédié aux femmes de plus de 45 ans, certifiée Coach Ménopause aux États-Unis et en formation à l'École Pratique des Hautes Études en Psychopathologies, elle travaille aujourd'hui à la croisée de l'écriture, de la psychologie, de la philosophie et de la narration.Speaker et conférencière, elle intervient en entreprise et dans des événements sur les grandes questions qui touchent les femmes : confiance, audace, leadership, invisibilité, âge et sexisme. Sa méthode : l'enquête journalistique au service d'apports théoriques solides et vérifiés. Parce qu'on n'a pas besoin de se réinventer. On a juste besoin de se lire avec justesse.Elle accompagne aussi les femmes avec des formats originaux qu'elle a créés : les marches immersives Walk Think Feel, co-créées avec Noémie Zeitoun, avec une conférence inspirationnelle en live ; les ateliers narration pour écrire son récit et reprendre le premier rôle, ; la Fresque de la Femme de plus de 45 ans pour les entreprises ; les webinaires thématiques ; et un accompagnement individuel pour celles qui veulent aller plus loin.@walk_think_feel [email protected] +33 6 09 86 02 12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Slowing down with Katja Kokko 18.04.2026 34min

  Katja Kokko is a Finnish facialist, wellness expert, and the founder of Yin Your Skin and Djusie. With a background in yoga, particularly years of dedicated Ashtanga practice, her approach to beauty and wellbeing is deeply rooted in the connection between the nervous system, the skin, and emotional balance.She discovered Yin practices during a yoga retreat, at a moment when she felt deeply exhausted, and describes the experience as bringing an immediate sense of calm, almost as if it reached straight into her soul. That shift continues to inform her work today, shaping a more intuitive and restorative approach to skincare and self-care. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Getting Happier with Elodie Legrand 29.03.2026 27min

  Élodie Le Grand est la fondatrice de OWI Health, une marque dédiée au bien-être mental et émotionnel. Basée à Paris, elle développe une approche holistique de la santé, convaincue que l’équilibre mental est au cœur de notre qualité de vie et de notre capacité à avancer.Après avoir elle-même exploré différentes solutions pour améliorer son bien-être, qu’il s’agisse de problématiques physiques, esthétiques ou émotionnelles, Élodie a constaté que les approches traditionnelles se concentraient souvent sur les symptômes, en laissant de côté les causes profondes liées au mental. C’est de cette prise de conscience qu’est née OWI Health, avec l’ambition de proposer des solutions plus globales et accessibles.À travers sa marque, mais aussi sa newsletter Let’s Get Happier, elle partage une vision moderne du bien-être : plus consciente, plus décomplexée, et ancrée dans le quotidien. Sa mission est claire : encourager chacun à prendre soin de sa santé mentale et à cultiver une version plus alignée et plus sereine de soi-même. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  The Discipline of Switching Off with Kat Burki 09.03.2026 26min

  Kat Burki is a skincare expert and the founder of her eponymous clinical skincare line, known for its science-driven approach to skin health and regeneration. With a background in nutritional biochemistry, epidemiology, health law and disease management, her work sits at the intersection of nutritional science and topical skincare, focusing on how nutrient delivery can support the skin’s natural repair processes.Before launching her brand, Burki spent more than a decade developing health programs focused on the prevention and management of chronic illness. Her work centered on improving patient outcomes through a deeper understanding of inflammation, cellular health and the role nutrition plays in the body’s ability to repair and regenerate.Frustrated by the limitations of traditional cosmetic formulations, Burki began applying principles from clinical nutrition to skincare. She developed formulations designed to deliver high-performance nutrients directly to the skin, supporting cellular renewal and barrier repair. This philosophy became the foundation of Kat Burki Skincare, a line known for its focus on ingredient potency, bioavailability and advanced delivery systems.Today, Burki advocates for a more integrative view of skincare—one that recognizes the relationship between diet, inflammation, gut health and the skin’s ability to regenerate. Through her products and educational initiatives, she continues to explore how clinical nutritional science can be translated into topical skincare designed to support long-term skin health. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  Claiming the journey with Julie de Libran 02.03.2026 27min

  Julie de Libran is a renowned French fashion designer, celebrated for her refined and elegant approach to womenswear. Her career began at prestigious houses such as Gianfranco Ferré and Gianni Versace, before spending a decade at Prada, where she oversaw women’s ready-to-wear, made-to-measure, celebrity dressing, and lingerie collections, rising to design director and working closely with Miuccia Prada.She then moved to Louis Vuitton, serving for six years as creative director for women’s ready-to-wear and head of the design studio under Marc Jacobs. In 2014, de Libran became creative director of Sonia Rykiel, successfully blending modern sophistication with the brand’s playful spirit. In 2019, she launched her own responsible couture label, Julie de Libran Paris, focusing on craftsmanship, sustainability, and exclusivity. Known for rich textures, intricate tailoring, and timeless femininity, de Libran has earned a reputation for creating luxurious, wearable fashion for the modern woman. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe
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  When the body speaks with Julia Muûls 22.02.2026 23min

  Journaliste de formation, Julia a fait ses classes au sein de différentes rédactions de presse féminine avant de co-fonder le site Do It In Paris, devenu une référence incontournable des adresses et tendances parisiennes.Animée par une curiosité constante pour les lieux, les rencontres humaines et les marques, elle a ensuite lancé son agence de consulting, Supplément Chantilly, dédiée à l’accompagnement de marques niches dans leur développement stratégique, digital et commercial.De manière très naturelle, l’univers du bien-être s’est imposé à elle. Au fil des missions menées pour des marques du secteur, Julia a développé une approche de plus en plus connectée et intuitive. Profondément convaincue par la puissance de la guérison par le son, elle s’est formée auprès des meilleurs praticiens afin de pouvoir elle-même prodiguer des soins.En réunissant ses deux univers, la stratégie de marque et le soin, elle a créé Agua Sagrada, une marque de beauté holistique. Son premier produit, une huile parfumée destinée à rééquilibrer l’âme et l’esprit, s’appelle Buena Onda. Une invitation à être sur la bonne fréquence, celle que Julia s’efforce d’incarner et de transmettre chaque jour. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe