The Well Report
Welcome to the Well Report: Where inclusive wellness meets real talk. Dive into discussion about health, wellness, beauty, and mindset — all while embracing diverse perspectives. Here, we spotlight voices often overlooked in wellness and beauty discussions.
Join host Danilae Smith for candid chats with BIPOC (and allies) experts, founders, and wellness visionaries. Get the inside scoop on the latest beauty and wellness trends, valuable self-care tips, and discover how to upgrade and uplevel your life.
This is more than a podcast. It's a movement toward a more diverse, compassionate world of wellness. Tune in weekly for a fresh perspective that includes everyone.
Episodes
33 episodes
32. The Wellness Update: What's Actually Working in 2025 (And What's Not)
Taking a day off work for color analysis and microneedling might be the best self-care decision I've made this year.As a corporate leader balancing multiple responsibilities, I've discovered that wellness isn't about following trends - i...
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Episode 32
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31:23
31. Beyond Basic Sleep Tips: The Science of Quality Rest with Sleep Therapist, Tony Ho
Your sleep quality affects everything from your mental health to your daily performance, yet 50-70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders.In this enlightening conversation with sleep therapist Tony Ho, we dive deep into why slee...
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Episode 31
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58:43
30. Breaking Generational Money Trauma: A Guide to Sustainable Financial Success with Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino
Your exhausted, overwhelmed brain cannot make good financial decisions, and that's by design.In this powerful conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino, founder of Wealth Para Todos, we dive deep into the critical link be...
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Episode 30
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57:44
29. The Goal-Setting Framework That Actually Works: Dream, Plan, Do, Live with Amy Chou
January 10th is known as "Quitter's Day" because most people abandon their New Year's resolutions - but not you.Today, I'm chatting with Amy Chou, a former Google and TikTok executive turned certified career coach. We'll dive dee...
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Episode 29
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51:38
29. Your Personal Goal Setting Guide for 2025
Happy New Year! 'Tis the season to set new goals and reflect on old ones. But if this is something you tend to do every year and slowly lose sight of your North Star goals, this episode is for you. I think our goal setting practice need...
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Episode 28
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35:31
28. Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Here's How We're Going to Avoid Burnout in 2025
I'm back! I did not ghost you, I was just going through an intense period of burnout. And because I know this time of year is notorious for bringing burnout, I thought it was important to unpack my experience with you. Here's the thing,...
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Episode 27
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29:24
26. Self-Care Strategies to Carry Us Through Political Anxiety and Unrest
If you're feeling devastated by yesterday's election results, this episode is a gentle reminder that you're not alone - and that your mental health matters right now. As a woman of color in the wellness space, I'm getting vulnerable about my ow...
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Episode 26
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11:57
25. Burnout Recovery and Radical Self-Care with G. Michelle Goodloe, LCSW
Sometimes, it can seem impossible to rest. Trust me, I've been there. The systemic oppression we're faced with on the day to day can often make it feel like prevailing advice for navigating burnout is actually inaccessible to us. So tod...
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Episode 25
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56:43
24. Supporting Women of Color in Holding Leadership in the Workplace and Embodying True Self-Care with Mariela De La Mora
Three years ago, I went to a conference to support a friend and I came away with a leadership coach that would ultimately change my life. Today, I'm joined by Mariela De La Mora, a leadership coach and eldest daughter of immigrants who has made...
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Episode 24
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56:34
23. How to Advocate For Yourself In The Healthcare Space Ramona Selvarajah, Founder of Brown Girl Healthcare
We've all had situations where we felt unheard at the doctor's office. But especially as women of color, we're not taught how to handle these situations. When patients feel uncomfortable, their needs go unmet. That's why Ramona Selvarajah found...
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Episode 23
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59:32
22. Wellness as a Political Act: A Conversation with Pilates Instructor, DJ Rock
A pilates class can be an incredibly white-washed, privileged space. So what does it mean for a Black Trans Woman to step into a leadership role in that context? Well today, I've got a special treat for you. After chatting with Sonja He...
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Episode 22
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1:00:20
21. Trend Report: Politics, Beauty, and Self-Care from the Olympics
It's time to take a quick look back on the trends we're seeing the wellness space! And this time, the Olympics really takes the spotlight. If you're anything like me, the Olympics took over your life for a short period. But we've also got some ...
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Episode 21
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23:26
20. Advancing the Cause of Women's Health with Minimally Invasive Fibroid Treatment with Dr. Yan Katsnelson
The fact that up to 80 percent of black women by age of 50 or 70 percent of white women by age of 50 have fibroids doesn't make it normal condition. And if you have a practitioner telling you "it's not a big deal," I'd encourage you to push bac...
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Episode 20
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54:00
19. Do You Need Pelvic Floor Therapy? Probably. A Deep Dive with Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad
When was the last time you checked your pelvic floor's health? Do you even know what your pelvic floor muscles are? I didn't until I sat down with Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad, a certified pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Blossom Pelvic...
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Episode 19
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1:01:46
18. How to Navigate Fibroids: My Myomectomy Surgery Tips
70% of women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. And even more alarming: 80% of Black Women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. So, since July is Fibroids awareness month, I'm taking this time to do a deep dive on the issue.
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Episode 18
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1:01:28
17. Internalized Fatphobia and It's Systemic Implications with Renee Angelique
Summer really brings out all of the body talk. I know I've definitely caught myself saying I need to get "in shape" for the Summer as if the body I'm currently in is undesirable. So I thought it was the perfect time to chat with my friend, Rene...
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Episode 17
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56:02
16. How to Recover From Burnout (Hint: The Answer is not "Self-Care)
Did you know the 88% of Black Women report having felt burnout sometimes, often, or always? That's a super high percentage, but I can't say I'm surprised. You may have noticed that I've been a little bit off my posting schedule. Well guess why!...
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Episode 16
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20:17
15. May 2024 Trend Report: Beauty and Wellness Companies Flopping and Flourishing
The beauty and wellness industries are FULL of drama. Like, I'm not kidding you - it's never ending. From companies who say they're inclusive dropping the ball to wellness influencers showing their true colors, wellness and beauty trends are a ...
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Episode 15
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16:02
14. How to Lose Weight Without Abandoning Cultural Food Traditions with Samantha Lee
Have you ever been told that the American diet culture is racist? I hadn’t until today’s conversation. With so many cultural foods being demonized in the wellness industry, today's guest is a thought leader in this space. Today I'm ...
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Episode 14
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53:30
13. How Ayurvedic Practices Can Transform Your Hair with Kiku Chaudhuri, Founder of Shaz & Kiks
Remember last week when I highlighted the brand "Shaz & Kiks" for AAPI appreciation month? Well, surprise! Today I'm joined by one of the co-founders - Kiku Chaudhuri to chat all things haircare and Ayurveda. Kiku and Shaz teamed up...
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Episode 13
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51:46
12. How to Have a Balanced Diet Without Obsessing with Anita Mirchandani, Registered Dietitian
If you've ever felt a little lost when it comes to your diet, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Anita Mirchandani is a registered dietician based in NY., and she has a way of making nutrition feel much … easier to digest (see what I did t...
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Episode 12
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1:01:00
11.Operation Back to Baddie: 30 Day Glow Up Challenge
Summer is coming! You know what that means? It's time to glow up. So join me in what I'm coining "Operation Back to Baddie." If the winter months have done a number on you, I'm right there with you. But I'm not just going to say "time to glow u...
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Episode 11
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17:59
10. Birthday Reflections: This Year's Highlights, Lessons and Standout Products
Birthday's are the best excuse for some reflection. And mine is on the 27th! Shout out to all my Taurus girlies out there. So today's episode is a dedicated roundup. We're going through some of the highlights of the past year - th...
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Episode 10
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34:05
9. How a Tech Company is Changing the Game for Black Maternal Health with Dr. Lailah Kara Newton, Co-Founder of Aster
It's Black Maternal Health Week! According to a 2021 study put out by the CDC, Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die in childbirth compared to White women. Today's guest, Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, is doing something major to change the sys...
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Episode 9
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54:52
8. Where Are All the Black Pilates Instructors?! A Conversation with Sonja R. Herbert, the Founder of Black Girl Pilates
How many Black pilates instructors have you had? Personally, I've never felt totally represented in the pilates space. I've even had trouble re-entering the space because I felt uncomfortable as the only Black person in the room in the past.
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Episode 8
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50:37