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Alex Wehrley Talks About Empowerista & Empowering Women Jul 08, 2020

Alex Wehrley is a national TV host, producer, and the CEO of Empowerista. Her passion is helping brands evolve with the digital landscape and run their social channels like media companies. We talk all about empowerment and social media strategy in this podcast and we also share some personal stories of empowerment.

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Beauty Bar Chocolate Founder Candice Puthawala Shares How She Started the Company Jul 01, 2020

Candice Puthawala shares her story of being a young mom, working in fashion with a high-stress lifestyle, and what ultimately lead her to leave her high paying fashion job for the sake of her health. After she developed several autoimmune diseases she left the industry, went to culinary school, and started her brand of chocolates. Beauty Bar Chocolate is a sugar-free, raw chocolate bar that helps relieve stress, fights fatigue, and balances hormones all while giving your skin that natural spa glow. It’s made with hand-selected super-foods, adaptogens, and pearl collagen.

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Meditation & Mindfulness Expert Ashley Graber Breaks It Down- Science, Benefits, Tips Jun 24, 2020

Ashley Graber is a psychotherapist who focuses and meditation + mindfulness expert. She talks about the science of our brains and why it’s so difficult to quiet the mind. Ashley also gives a lot of tips on how to be mindful in everyday life and how to meditate as a beginner. We even did a quick guided meditation session with her which we hope you’ll do alongside the episode. I explained all the anxiety I felt from trying to quiet my mind and it was completely normal. Meditation takes practice and time, be patient gorgeous!

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The Queen Of Versailles (Jackie Siegel) Talks About Her Daughter’s Tragic Overdose Jun 17, 2020

The Queen Of Versailles, Jackie Siegel, talks about her daughter (Victoria Siegel’s) drug overdose and how she and David Siegel, timeshare billionaire, are dedicating the rest of their lives to making changes and solving the drug epidemic problem. Through the Victoria Siegel Foundation, they aim to reduce drug experimentation, addiction, and overdose death. She also talked about Victoria’s Voice which is a gripping peek inside the mind of sometimes happy, healthy teen, and other times a teen dramatically influenced by drugs and alcohol. It could save your child’s life.

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Everything You Need To Know About PCOS (Hormonal Disorder) Jun 10, 2020

Tallene is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who suffers from one of the most common hormonal disorder among women, PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome). Some symptoms of PCOS are irregular menstrual cycle, cystic acne, facial hair, weight gain and so much more. Tallene breaks it down for us and gives us a feasible strategy on decreasing (or better yet removing) any symptoms by following specific diet guidelines- tried & true by her. She has built a membership platform and courses to help women suffering from PCOS where she talks about diet and weight loss. At the end of our interview, Christina (Empower Chicly team member) who also suffers from PCOS asks Tallene questions that other women who have the disorder might have.

Dr. Nancy Lee Shares Her Dating + Relationship Advice- “Don’t Sleep With Him Yet!” May 27, 2020

Nancy Lee, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Beverly Hills, CA, and the author of Don’t Sleep with Him Yet: A Badass Guide to Dating in 10 Empowering Steps. Dr. Lee talks about the biology of relationships and sex, how most of her female clients felt pressured to sleep with someone, and did you know studies show that men are more romantic than women. I love that she explains the science behind it all and why we feel the things we feel. If you’re single (or married) you have to listen!!!

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How This Award Winning MUA Uses Beauty Coaching To Empower Women May 20, 2020

Maggie Cathey is a professional Makeup Artist, a Licensed Esthetician, and an Executive Beauty Coach. Listen to how she coaches high powered women to create looks on themselves for different occasions (boardroom meetings, speaking engagements, etc). She talks about business, how she started, her passion for empowering women through makeup, and life as a busy mom.

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How Deja Riley Went From Professional Dancer To Amateur Fighter + How She Motivates People Through Dance Workouts May 13, 2020

Deja Riley is a fit fireball of positive energy who lives to perspire. After a decade in the dance industry, dancing for artists such as Beyonce, Britney Spears, Katy Perry & Lady Gaga, she transitioned into fitness to feed her physical impulses and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle. She is now motivating others with her own workout method, DANCE OUT OF THE BOX, which combines both shadowboxing and dance in a music-driven cardio workout that will certainly make you smile while you sweat. As the new host of Popsugar’s all dance workout series, she is on a mission to bring vibrant energy to people all over the world. Get a dose of Deja Vu as you explore her current projects, events & creative content.

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Long Distance Relationships- Everything you need to know! May 06, 2020

Suzi Halajyan is a licensed marriage and family therapist who co-wrote an e-book titled “Long Distance Relationships – Survival Guide Workbook.” She talked to us about her own experience in a LDR (long distance relationship), stereotypes, communication, trust, intimacy, values, and the number one thing that MUST happen in order for the relationship to last.

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Recap Of The Autism Awareness Series w/ Host Greta Gasparian Apr 29, 2020

The host of Empower Chicly, Greta Gasparian, gives her quick recap of the series and the inspiration behind it.

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Living With Autism- Hear it from someone who actually lives with it! Apr 22, 2020

This is the last episode for our Autism Awareness series and we wanted to end it with an interview with someone who lives with the diagnosis. Gohar is Olympia’s (our guest host) niece and she answered some of our questions with what it’s like to live with Autism. You have to hear it!

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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BONUS EPISODE: Finding Support- Why it’s important & Where to find it! Apr 16, 2020

Kristine, who has two boys on the spectrum, is a board member who specializes in Support for AAOP (Armenian Autism Outreach Project) and she sat with guest host Olympia Megrikyan and talked about why support is necessary, her own experience with support, and where to find it.

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Employment & Eduction With Autism- Person-centered planning, Post-secondary education, and Employment options for adults with Autism. Apr 15, 2020

Sonni Charness is the founder of Guidelight Group, a boutique agency providing premium services to teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in California. Sonni brings over a decade of experience working with teens and adults with developmental disabilities and is an expert in community integration and employment services. She leads the team at Guidelight Group and also works personally with clients both privately and as an independent facilitator in the Self-Determination Program. She sat down with guest-host Olympia Megrikyan and talked all about transition-aged teens & adults, education, and employment for teens and adults with Autism.

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Resources For Autism- Regional Center System, Insurance, Schools’ Responsibility, Non- Profit Organizations, and more! Apr 08, 2020

Taleen Khatchadourian is President of the Armenian Autism Outreach Project and a former Regional Center Board Member. She sat down with guest-host Olympia Megrikyan and gave us the breakdown with California’s Regional Center, insurance (getting your co-pays covered), generic services, schools’ responsibility, non-profit organizations, and advocacy for your child. Taleen Khatchadourian also has a son on the spectrum and has made it her mission to help other families by educating them and providing them resources!

After our interview with Taleen Khatchadourian, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) announced that the prevalence of Autism is up. 1 out of every 54 children are diagnosed with Autism (This is up from 1:59).

Taleen would also like to finish her thoughts about trusting teachers. “As much as we all know there are some wonderful teachers who are only looking out for the best interest of our children, there are those that may be ill-informed. So, keep in mind that at the end of the day, YOU are the parent, and YOU know what is going on with your child. Don’t be blind, Listen to all the information being shared. But also, trust your gut and ask for DATA. If you do not understand something that the school, regional center, doctors or therapists are telling you, ASK them to explain. Take notes, get everything in writing and come home to cross-check with others. ”

Lastly, Taleen would like to say, “PLEASE make sure you are choosing programs (educational, medical or behavioral) that are research-based. Make sure the research is done by an independent 3rd party. Be aware of the pros and cons before you choose an experimental or unproven method of therapy or medical solution. Ask other parents that you know and trust what their experiences have been. And remember, your child’s well being and happiness should always be your guiding light. ”

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Introduction To Autism- What is it, What happens once diagnosed, Living with the diagnosis. Apr 01, 2020

Dr. Mariam Tsaturyan is interviewed by guest host Olympia Megrikyan and she talks about the diagnosis as a whole, symptoms to look out for, the spectrum (high & low functioning), what happens after diagnosis, the grieving process (for parent & child), when (and if) you should tell your child they have Autism, and moving forward with life. Dr. Mariam Tsaturyan is a licensed, clinical psychologist (PSY18996) and the Program Director for Meadow Psychotherapy Services. Additionally, she is a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology and serves on the board for the Armenian Advisory Board at Pacific Clinics. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Co-Founder Of Wander Beauty, Divya Gugnani, Talks About Entrepreneurship Mar 25, 2020

Divya Gugnani is a serial entrepreneur & mom of two. She helped launch Wander Beauty to create fewer, better, beauty essentials so that every step in your routine gives you maximum impact with minimum effort. Divya shares her story of entrepreneurship, how she balances work/home life, and exclusive business advice.

Olympia Opens Up About Her Daughters Autism Journey- The Denial, The Hurt, & The Acceptance! Mar 18, 2020

Olympia Megrikyan is a mom to two daughters. Her oldest daughter was showing signs of delays from an early age and when she was finally diagnosed with Autism it felt like her world was crumbling. Especially with the burden of having to deal with her community, the questions, the rudeness, and the lack of empathy that came with it. It took years of denial, anger, and hurt for her to finally get to a place of acceptance. Her mission is to detach the stigma with mental health and her community. This, is Essie’s Journey! In honor of Olympia’s courage, she will be our guest-host for the entire month of April, Autism Awareness Month, to bring awareness and knowledge to this disorder!

Getting Married Soon or In The Wedding Industry? Listen To THE Wedding Expert Talk About Everything Bridal! Mar 18, 2020

Nayri is a stylist, a buyer, an educator, a podcaster, and a best-selling author she is also known as THE wedding and fashion expert in the bridal industry. She sat down with our host, Greta Gasparian, to talk all about dress shopping, tips on finding the right dress, styling, and so much more.

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Edit Alaverdyan Talks Expectations, Mother-In-laws + Her New Book: Memoirs Of A Mother Dec 23, 2019

Dr. Edit Alaverdyan talks about expectations, why we have them, how to reevaluate them so we aren’t always disappointed, and how to set realistic expectations with ourselves and loved ones. We also talked about the long-awaited topic of mother-in-laws. How to deal with them, set boundaries, and create realistic expectations. Dr. Edit recently released her incredible book, Memoirs Of A Mother, on Amazon and it is a journal designed specifically for mothers who want to reach self-love, self-acceptance, and connection to self. This journal is a powerful tool that reaches deep into a mother’s heart. Memoirs of a Mother is full of questions and prompt reaching inner self, directed towards childhood and present experiences leading to future goals and gratitudes.

Sadness vs. Depression, Anxiety vs. Panic, and Fear (How To Live With It & Control It) With Dr. Lilit Ayrapetyan Nov 25, 2019

Dr. Ayrapetyan talks about the difference between sadness and depression and how can easily mistake one for the other. She also talks about the difference between anxiety and panic attacks, how to keep them under control, and how to recognize the triggers. She talks about many coping mechanisms that can help reduce these attacks and make them manageable (especially if they’re chronic). We also talked about fear and how to keep it under control by fact-checking and grounding yourself into reality.

I’ve Officially Launched My 2020 Planners! How To Start A Brand/Business (SUPER RESOURCEFUL) + Planner Features Nov 18, 2019

I have officially launched my organizational/planner brand Plan Chicly. This has been about 2 years in the making and I cannot wait for you to hear about the whole journey from a business standpoint + all the unique features that only our planner offers. Preorders: www.planchicly.com

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Living Life With An Autistic Mother, Tragic Divorce + Starting Fresh With A New Venture with Ella Kajoyan Nov 11, 2019

Ella Kajoyan talks about moving to America with a pregnant mother who never knew she was on the spectrum. Once diagnosed in the states she was eventually working as a 13 year old girl to make rent, feed her family and pay the bills. She went on to get married, have children then unfortunately went through a horrible divorce which left her navigating life alone just as she did as a young teen. This episode dives deep into her life but also showcases the positive woman that came out the other side. A woman who has 2 successful businesses, takes care of 3 children as a single mom and navigates life with a positive attitude.

Suzy Sogoyan + Behavior Trend Talk About Child Development Delays, Behavioral Issues & Treatment Nov 04, 2019

Suzy Sogoyan and Ani Khachoyan from Behavior Trend answer all your questions about developmental delays in children, the different treatment options and everything pertaining to insurance and obtaining services. Suzy shares her personal experience with ongoing treatment for her son and how these treatments and services have helped him tremendously. Ani, the clinical directer and founder of Behavior Trend, provides us all with the facts about the different types of treatments, what they are for, how they help, and how you can obtain these services with (or without) insurance.

Staying Positive, Boundaries, & Life With Yanina Oyarzo Oct 28, 2019

Being an immigrant, battling racism and adjusting to a new environment are things that can be hindrances to a successful life. However, for Venezuelan-American lifestyle influencer, Yanina Oyarzo, it is all about staying positive. Through her social media channel, Yanina targets young female hustlers like her and encourages beauty positivity. In this episode, she narrates how she came to America, learned English, and enjoyed being with different races. There is good and bad in everything, and she shares her point of view about equality among people. Join Yanina as she takes us through her adventure of love and friendship, and leaves advice to young women who feel their current reality will always be their norm for their life.

Solo Q & A: Knowing Greta Gasparian Oct 21, 2019

Did you have any questions for beauty blogger and makeup artist, Greta Gasparian? You are in for a treat because Greta answers fourteen of your most burning questions in this episode. Learn about her personal life from childhood and UCLA education to marriage and becoming a mom. About her career, Greta lets us in on building a business, podcasting, and time management. No holds barred, she also delves into more sensitive subjects on going through postpartum depression and struggling on being a working mom. Do not miss this tell-all episode as you get to know Greta on a deeper level.

Caroline D’Amore Shares Her Life Journey DJ-ing Internationally + Starting Pizza Girl Oct 14, 2019

Fake it till you make it is what they always say. For Caroline D’Amore, “faking it” just for one night started her successful DJ-ing career, and the rest is history. Caroline, aka Pizza Girl, talks about how she went from DJ-ing to launching her own organic food products. Her life journey proves that confidence and perseverance can take you far into the realization of your dreams, and even take you into surprising turns that go full circle into your inherent desires. Learn about pursuing your passion and balancing family life from this inspirational episode.

How Stage 3 Breast Cancer Turned Out To Be A Blessing In Disguise with Arax Gevorgyan Oct 07, 2019

Looking at people’s Instagrams, you would think everything about their lives are perfect – from the big smiles to the perfect poses taken from very scenic locations. Our guest today is makeup artist Arax Gevorgyan. Judging from her Instagram and not knowing her, she gives off such a positive vibe that you would never know she was battling a health condition. Getting a breast cancer diagnosis in September 2018, Arax took it as a blessing in disguise and an opportunity to redesign her life. She talks with us today to share her battle with cancer and how she turned that negative diagnosis into something to be grateful for.

The Truth About The Blogging Industry + How To Monetize As A Blogger with SpecsandBlazers’ Niké Sep 30, 2019

Success can be well appreciated if we have rightfully earned it. This episode’s guest is a perfect model of someone who gained the top corporate seat from being a homeless person to a woman filled with strength and goals. She is Niké, the creator of SpecsandBlazers, and she is also a stylist, an artist, and an activist. What brings her more success is her altruism as she works alongside the United Nations and volunteers weekly to feed and help the homeless. Being an alpha female, Niké shares how to empower yourself and stand out from a crowd of wannabes and influencers. Being an inspirational person, she talks about monetizing her blogs, loyalty, perseverance, and breaking norms about how women should act in business.

Sarah Boyd Talks About Starting SIMPLY + The Many Hats This Mama Wears Sep 09, 2019

Getting your foot in the door of any industry can be very difficult without the right connections. Sarah Boyd finds this to be true in the styling and blogging industry. Sarah started her career in Fashion PR and, in 2012, started her own business and founded SIMPLY, a collective with one goal in mind – connecting. Dubbed as the “dot connector,” she is building connections for people through her platform. In this episode, she opens up about starting SIMPLY and how it supports her mission to bring together like-minded individuals in an environment that ensures constant growth, both personally and professionally, in the digital space.

Lily Bekmezian – Rebuilding Life After Divorce + Becoming A Single Mom Sep 09, 2019

Divorce is a horrible event for a family and it is more impactful to the children caught in the crossfire. Host, Greta Gasparian, sits down with Lily Bekmezian, the owner of House of Sofella, to discuss this common yet taboo issue in the Armenian culture. Lily talks about her life’s journey—from going through divorce, to rebuilding her life and starting an online business. She then shares her opinion about the worst part of the entire process and how pressured she was as a woman in a conservative community. For Lily, being a perfect example to her children as a mom is the critical thing to achieve even after divorce. Know more about this powerful woman who is in her mid-thirties, divorced with two young children, and a single mother working full time.

Suzy Sogoyan- IceLink Co-Founder Shares Startup Struggles + Son’s Leukemia Battle Sep 09, 2019

The presence of illness in the family can definitely change our perspective in life. In this episode, host Greta Gasparian interviews Suzy Sogoyan, the Cofounder of the jewelry brand IceLink, about her startup struggles and challenges in caring for her son battling leukemia. Suzy shares the amazing moments she had with people who supported her and her son towards healing. With what she has been through, it was normal for Suzy to question God. As she shares how her faith was lost and how prayer gave her the strength for her son, she offers her advice to other moms who are going through the same situation as she is.

The Biggest Problem In ALL Relationships with MFT Gayane Aramyan Sep 09, 2019

It takes a lot to be in a healthy, good relationship, especially when you’re young. There are a lot of stressors and a lot of change happening as you grow together. Marriage and Family Therapist Gayane Aramyan joins host Greta Gasparian to talk about the biggest problem in all relationships that she’s found through her experience working with couples. Every step of a relationship changes and sometimes people grow apart, especially when you’re not communicating with each other the right way. If you’re in one of these disconnected relationships and you want to make things better, don’t miss out on this episode with Gayane as she shares how you can take your relationship to a good and healthy place.

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann on Immigrant Struggles, Building OPI & Balancing Life! Sep 02, 2019

OPI is a nail lacquer brand known for its witty color names. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, a second-generation Holocaust survivor and the Jewish mom behind OPI, talks about her immigrant struggles and balancing life to being globally recognized as the First Lady of Nails. She introduces her book, I’m Not Really a Waitress, where she writes about her journey to changing the beauty game. She recounts how they stumbled upon a hole in the beauty market that they could fill, as well as the sacrifices and the discipline it takes to running and growing your own business.

Inspiring Women With Greta: An Introduction Sep 02, 2019

Being a woman is inspiring, and further cementing this often forgotten fact is Greta Gasparian who constantly reminds women of the power they possess. Welcome to Inspiring Women with Greta where she lets us in on the life that made her realize how women can truly do anything – from the highs of starting a business with her love for makeup, to the lows of losing someone and experiencing postpartum depression after giving birth. Greta takes us into a whirlwind of emotions throughout her journey and shows how inspiring women truly are against it all.

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