Witchy Momma
For mothers remembering their magic.
This is a space for intuition, ritual, and rooted truth in the midst of everyday motherhood. Through storytelling, ancestral wisdom, and plant-based practices, we reconnect to the parts of ourselves that never left—just went quiet for a while.
Episodes
48 episodes
How to Slow Down in Your Business
Overview:In this special Halloween episode, Candice Elliott reflects on slowing down, personal transitions, and the connection between life and death that Halloween embodies. She also shares updates on her latest creative project...
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27:54
Creating Fair Pay Systems in Our Organizations
In this episode of The Hearth, we dive deep into the complex landscape of compensation systems, exploring what it means to create fair and equitable compensation in today's economy.Key Discussion Points:Com...
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31:17
Protective Policies Your Business Can Use to Support Employees
Episode SummaryIn this episode of "The Hearth," Candice discusses how businesses can better protect their employees during challenging times, such as the pandemic, natural disasters, and economic downturns. She highlights the impo...
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30:09
Improving Your Business Sustainability Practices
Episode Summary:In this episode of "The Hearth," Candice explores the connection between sustainable farming practices and human resources, highlighting the parallels between the two fields. She emphasizes the importance of sustainab...
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32:34
Having a Thought Partner
Episode Description:In this solo episode of The Hearth Podcast, host Candice Elliott delves into the significance of thought partnership in HR and leadership. She reflects on her journey in building her business, emphasiz...
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Interview with Lauren DaSilva on Being an Ally in Healing Sexual Trauma
In this episode, Candice Elliott sits down with Lauren DaSilva, the Executive Director of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, to discuss her journey in the field of crisis intervention and advocacy. Lauren shares her experiences, the import...
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David Ginsborg on Building Community and Embracing Service
In this episode, Candice Elliott sits down with David Ginsborg to discuss the importance of community, service, and leadership within the Jewish community of Santa Cruz. David shares insights from his role as the Executive Director and highligh...
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MARIAH ROBERTS on The Power of Parks: How Community Efforts Shape Public Spaces
In this episode, Candice Elliott sits down with Mariah Roberts, the Executive Director of Santa Cruz County Park Friends, to explore the impactful work of this nonprofit organization. Mariah shares her journey from being a teacher and a mother ...
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PEOPLE FIRST on Designing Work Systems that Support our Whole Team
Welcome to The Hearth. In this episode, I have a conversation with Maile Earnest and Evan Morrison from People First, the newest homeless service provider in Santa Cruz County. We explore the critical role of prioritizing people in ...
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A Fresh Start for the New Year
Hello Brave souls,This episode also bears news of a significant shift for this podcast. As I juggle new personal milestones, including the birth of my second child, and professional commitments like a partnership with Santa Cruz County ...
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Embracing Diversity in the Future of Work
In today's episode, we talk about generational gaps in the workplace. I’m here to help you navigate the tricky terrain of generational differences, age-related biases, and the jarring shift young people encounter when transf...
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SUSIE POLNASZEK on Inquiring Into Success in the Non-Profit World
What if the road to pay equity and fair compensation in the nonprofit sector could be navigated more smoothly? That's exactly what we're aiming to explore in this episode of The Hearth. I'm joined by Susie Polnaszek, director of th...
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DEBORAH LINDSAY on Operationalizing Values
On this episode of The Hearth, Deborah Lindsay joins us to decode the often misunderstood roles within a business operation. As an experienced fractional COO, she dissects the unique differences between fractional COOs, interim executives, cons...
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Work-Family Harmony
Have you ever felt the strain of juggling roles as a worker and a caregiver? Ever wondered how your work-life balance impacts your overall health and well-being? This episode of 'The Hearth' is an eye-opener on work-family harmony ...
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Building Inclusive and Respectful Workplaces
In today's episode, we dissect Donna Hicks' Dignity Model to help business owners elevate their workplace culture and environment. We uncover the need for more than just being seen and heard, but also, the inclusion, respect, and ...
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RACHEAL COOK on Values Based Decision Making as a CEO
In today's episode with Rachael Cook, the head of CEO Collective, we dive deep into marrying personal values with our business decisions. Rachael Shares with us her five definitions of success, emphasizing the crucial role of unde...
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Normalizing Mental Health Conversations at Work
In today's episode of The Hearth, we talk about mental health at the workplace.Together, we'll explore the cost of mental health issues in the workplace, the stigma associated with it, and the transformative steps we can take to foster ...
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FAITH CLARKE on Transformational Culture
In today's episode, I welcome Faith Clarke again to the podcast. In last season's episode, we discussed the decolonization of work.In today's episode, we discuss how crucial the intersection of team dynamics and inclusivity is for...
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51:00
The US Health Disadvantage & How Businesses Can Help
Did you know that although one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States still lags behind in health metrics? Join me on today's episode to unpack the US health landscape, exploring how fundamental needs like clean air, ...
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CLAIRE HOLMES on Parental Leave Transitions for Employers and Employees
You know the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," but what happens when that village is also juggling a career? Join me in a deep-dive conversation with Claire Holmes, founder of Mama Collaborative. Claire's journey from ...
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59:23
The Role of the Workplace in Employee Health
What if I told you that the conventional concept of workplace wellness is outdated and ineffective and that the responsibility of managing stress shouldn't solely rest on the shoulders of employees? Perhaps the Job Strain Model is no lo...
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32:39
ERICA COURDAE on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Who says business success can't be an all-inclusive affair? Join me and my guest, Erica Courdae, a seasoned DEI coach, consultant, and beauty industry veteran, as we take on the challenge of transforming established business models.
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Let's Redefine What Success Means In Business
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Hearth.I'm so excited for Season 2, and I'm so happy you're here.This season we will be exploring what success in business can look like. How do you define success in the business worl...
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