Find Your Lady Tribe
Welcome, midlife goddesses! Are you ready to rewrite the script on aging and step into the next chapter of your life with newfound energy, purpose, and radiant health? Then pull up a cozy chair and join us on the Find Your Lady Tribe podcast, your ultimate guide to thriving in your divine feminine power.
I'm your host, Brenda Ridgley, a certified Life Coach with an MA in Personal Development, and award-winning bestselling author. I'm deeply passionate about empowering women to embrace their unique wisdom, ignite their passions, and make a lasting impact on the world. Together, we'll explore the magic of midlife, navigating its challenges with grace and humor, and celebrating the immense possibilities that lie ahead.
Season 3 is all about Longevity by Design. We'll delve into the secrets of living a longer, healthier, and happier life. No more settling for the tired narrative of decline and decay! We're building a blueprint for vibrant aging, a foundation of strength and wisdom that allows you to defy expectations and rewrite the script on aging.
Each episode, we'll invite incredible experts in health, wellness, and longevity to share their insights and strategies. From hormonal health and menopause to nutrition and mindful movement, we'll cover everything you need to optimize your body, mind, and spirit for years to come.
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- Unlock the secrets of hormonal health and navigate menopause with grace and ease.
- Discover new ways to nourish your body with healthy (and yummy) food choices.
- Unleash the power of movement and find joy in physical activity that's right for you.
- Master stress management techniques and cultivate inner peace.
- Connect with a supportive community of like-minded women on the same journey.
Find Your Lady Tribe is more than just a podcast; it's a movement. It's about finding your people, reclaiming your power, owning your story, and creating a life that truly lights you up. So, whether you're just starting your midlife adventure or well on your way, there's a place for you here.
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Empowering Beauty: Harmonizing Inner Confidence and Outer Radiance at the Whole YOU Retreat
Have you ever witnessed a transformation that goes beyond a simple makeover? That's the magic Monica Martinez brings to the table, and we had the pleasure of experiencing it firsthand at our Whole You Retreat. With 17 years of cosmetology expertise, Monica, the visionary behind Studio Evanesce in Greeley, graced us with her talents, turning beauty into a tool for empowerment. Our discussion with her unveils the profound impact of personal appearance on our inner confidence. As our exclusive hair and makeup artist, Monica's touch transcends the superficial, offering guests a rejuvenating journey that aligns outer beauty with inner strength. Her story is one of growth, from dorm-room stylist to a cherished figure at our retreat, and her excitement for the upcoming events is as contagious as her passion for beauty.
We chat about the shift from matte to mesmerizing—how luminous, hydrated skin is now the coveted look and the steps you can take to achieve it. As we wrap up this episode, we feel a profound sense of gratitude for the community that flourishes at these retreats. It's a space where beauty tips mingle with laughter, where connections form over shared wisdom, and where each goodbye is just a prelude to another inspiring gathering. With Monica's expertise and the collective energy of our guests, we are reminded that beauty isn't just about looking good—it's about the holistic journey towards feeling and being your best self.
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hey everybody, I am back one last time. I'm so happy because we almost didn't get to make this happen, because we are like all scrambling before our big retreat, right? Yeah, I'm excited to introduce you all to a good friend of mine. Her name is monica and she is the owner and stylist at Studio Evanesce in Greenlee and she is our Whole you Retreat hair and makeup artist.
Speaker 2:So she's been around for a while, so say hello, monica. Hi everyone, thank you so much for having me.
Speaker 1:Yeah sure, why don't we start off by just why don't you tell everyone a little bit about you and how you got into the beauty profession?
Speaker 2:So my name is Monica Martinez. I have been a licensed cosmetologist for 17 years now. I own a business in Greeley and I love doing hair and makeup. I kind of stumbled upon this career by accident. I was going to college in Wyoming and I kind of had a knack for doing hair and I started doing haircuts and makeup in the dorms. And 17 years later, here I am.
Speaker 1:Well, and what a wonderful job that you do, because I had not. I think it's been about a year now, probably right, was it about a year ago when you attended your first folio retreat as our stylist and through a mutual friend.
Speaker 1:we were introduced and this was something new we were trying with our guests. We thought, you know, we have women coming from all over the country into Breckenridge to kind of get rejuvenated and get excited about their life again and just get a really fresh new start. And we thought, well, wouldn't it be nice to have a makeup artist come and kind of help women get a new look or just freshen up their look or get all dolled up for photos, right, yeah, exactly get all dolled up for photos, right?
Speaker 2:Yeah, exactly, so I think it has on. You know, when you feel good outside you, you feel good inside, and it really is a cool thing to be a part of. So I it's. It's pretty special to be able to do that for the guests.
Speaker 1:Yeah, yeah, and I didn't know how it was going to go over. So we just kind of threw it out there. And I think at first, when we put it out at first you didn't have a lot of takers before, but then once you had one person, everybody wanted to do it.
Speaker 2:Yes, exactly, I also think, seeing it in person, like in meeting the person doing it, you're like oh, I like how she does her makeup, I could trust her, you know. It's easier to see that, you know, once they meet me.
Speaker 1:So yeah, totally. And the cool thing is, monica, I mean depends on what you want, but she can kind of walk you step by step through a process of you know how to just really enhance the beauty that is already within you and stuff that I don't know, and she's just an expert. So what do you find these women do?
Speaker 2:Yeah, I, you know, I think it's really cool because I'm able to kind of break down things that they had been doing for years, but kind of helping them elevate it to the next level. That helps them feel even better. And so they're just little tips, it's little things like oh yeah, that makes complete sense. So it's just taking little tips and evolving that to work that into being a new and better you. So, yeah, right, and you know, at our retreats themselves.
Speaker 1:Most of the time we're all kind of walking around in yoga pants and makeup free and messy bun, you know just because we're all just being comfortable and enjoying each other's company messy bun, you know, just because we're all just being comfortable and enjoying each other's company. But everybody gets that little spot to shine and and just kind of just go wow, look, I didn't know I could even look this good, Absolutely exactly.
Speaker 2:I think it's pretty special to have that moment and just to be pampered right, Just to take a few minutes and sit down to be a working person and a mom, just to take that few minutes to just like have somebody take care of you and pamper you, and it's, it's really nice and special.
Speaker 1:So Absolutely so. You've been to two retreats, now this is your third and our retreats are unique in that really, everyone there, all the service providers and all the speakers, we all just kind of stay together the whole time and of course, there's time to go off and be alone if you need that, and some people do. But you've come to all the presentations and you've come to all the workshops. Tell us all what your experience has been.
Speaker 2:Honestly from a year ago. I feel like it has really helped me evolve into this next phase in my life I have. I feel like I've grown so much as an individual, truly powerful and magical to be a part of I don't think you realize how much you kind of need that women tribe in your life and to just be around. Like-minded women is truly powerful and moving and I literally can't stop talking about it. So all of my clients hear all about my retreats and how powerful and amazing they are. So and I they can tell the difference honestly, every class that I go to is it. Even though I've seen them, they still catch you in a new phase in your life to where that you can really evolve off this information and really grow and be a better in enlightened person. So it's pretty great yeah.
Speaker 1:Awesome. What are you most excited about about this next retreat?
Speaker 2:I'm really excited to meet Aubrey and her class. You know like I feel like it's really cool to bring this new element to the retreat and to be a part of her class. I think will be truly awesome. So I'm excited to meet her and be a part of her class.
Speaker 1:So yeah, yeah, we're all really excited. And also we have another new thought leader, jen, who's going to be leading meditation and mindfulness and that's going to be really cool and interesting too, and she's kind of like we just got her at the last minute. I was like, you know, the stars aligned, it was just worked, it was meant to be, it was meant to be. So let's see, tell us what are a couple of different things that you're going to do and be doing for the ladies up in Breckenridge.
Speaker 2:So I will be offering photo, ready hair and makeup, and that takes a little about about an hour and then I will be doing ready makeup with a mini makeup lesson, which is really exciting Because I feel like the past two times that has really been what all the guests have wanted. So I have these really cool face charts so we can take notes, talk over what we're doing, product recommendations and colors that really compliment them and their facial features. So, yeah, I'm kind of finding it and I'm really excited about it.
Speaker 1:Yeah, and don't you like ask them bring your own makeup too?
Speaker 2:So it's like we're not selling makeup or anything like that, you know not selling anything. I'm not trying to have you go buy a whole new makeup. Bring your stuff, bring your brushes. But if you're interested to learn about new product, I'm more than happy to share that information. I'm not gatekeeping anything. I want to share all the information and help you feel so good about yourself.
Speaker 1:Right, and you mentioned camera ready, because we have a professional photographer there as well and these ladies come out and they book you, and then they book Sophia, and then they get these beautiful photos that they can go back with. That just shows how not only they've been beautified, but they are lighter inside and they've been through this whole you retreat experience and they just have.
Speaker 2:Yeah, when was the last time we've actually taken pictures like that for ourselves and really allowing ourselves to reflect in that moment, in that beauty, right? And so I think it's really great that we get to capture that moment. So it's pretty great, so awesome, so we are less than two weeks away.
Speaker 1:It's like 10 days now, or something like that. I'm so excited and I can't wait to give you a big hug. It's been too long. It feels like, well, I just I just got to see you. So why, as we kind of leave? Why don't you share just one tip for your women like like me, you know, women who've like been around a little bit and maybe need a ready for a little fresh, new look? What's one tip you would give that just really would hit a lot of people.
Speaker 2:I honestly would recommend using a product that is liquid based, that has some vitamins and minerals in your base. We want to put the moisture back in. Sometimes, powders tend to kind of settle on our face and we see some fine lines and stuff, so we want to stay away from that. We want to make our skin look hydrated and plump and full of all the nice illumination stuff. So I would use something that's more liquid based. I love mineral stuff so, yeah, I would look for something that's more liquid based and it'll feel really good on your face and make you feel all glowy.
Speaker 1:Yes, oh yes, I love that, and not only that, the glowy thing is really great Sometimes, I think. For a while I was always like powder, powder, powder, don't want to shine, Don't want to shine.
Speaker 2:But we want to shine, don't we? Yeah, we do, yeah, and it's dry in Colorado. We want to keep our skin hydrated, so let's put the moisture back in. That's right.
Speaker 1:That's right. Well, thank you so much for squeezing me in and getting to share with everybody about what you do and what your experience is at the whole you retreat. I can't wait to spend more time with you, and for that, for now, I guess we're just going to say goodbye to everybody, so bye.
Speaker 2:Bye, so bye, thank you.
