Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
Trust Your Innersense ™ with Joanne Starkman invites you to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself. Rooted in self-love and everyday rituals, this podcast explores what it means to live with intention—starting with the relationship we have with our bodies, our breath, even our hair. Joanne, a holistic beauty founder and gentle guide, shares real conversations and mindful practices to nourish your inner and outer world.
Each episode feels like a cozy cup of tea with a wise friend—full of heart, honesty, and tools you can actually use. From soulful storytelling to simple shifts in daily habits, you'll find inspiration to soften, listen inward, and move through the world a little more rooted and real. Trust Your Innersense is a quiet nudge toward the truest version of you.
Episodes
15 episodes
15 - Greg Starkman the Man Behind My Heart and Innersense™
A Love Story Rooted In Passion And PurposeIn this special episode, Joanne is joined by her husband, co-founder, and CEO of Innersense™ Organic Beauty, Greg Starkman. Together, they share their personal and professional journey—from Greg’s e...
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Episode 15
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33:43
14 - Beauty With a Purpose: The Healing Mission of Lipstick Angels
A Chance Encounter Sparks a MovementRenata Helfman shares how caring for her grandmother during cancer treatment revealed a gap in emotional support for patients. As a working makeup artist, she began volunteering at Cedars-Sinai, offering ...
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Episode 14
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36:35
13 - The Curl Maven Gabriella Strano on Holistic Haircare and Self-Discovery
Rediscovering Self Through Holistic HaircareIn this soulful episode, The Curl Maven Gabriella Strano shares her natural hair journey and how she embraced her curls after years of trying to fit in. Don’t mistake her for just another influenc...
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Episode 13
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37:55
12 - Rewriting the Body’s Story Through Vibrational Reset with Libbee Smith
The Magic of First ImpressionsJoanne begins the episode with the charming story of meeting Libbee Smith —dressed as a black cat, bowls in hand, ready to bring magic into the room. That first encounter set the tone for a beautiful connection...
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Episode 12
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42:25
11 - Salisha Thomas’s Power Combo of Podcasting, Performing, and Publishing
From California Dreams to New York StagesSalisha Thomas shares how a chance encounter with a stranger changed the course of her life and launched her into the heart of New York City. What started as a childhood dream quickly turned real—lea...
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Episode 11
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47:31
10 - Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Change with Stephanie Luster, President of Essations Incorporated
Family Legacy and Entrepreneurial RootsIn this episode, Joanne chats with Stephanie Luster, president of Essations Incorporated—a multifaceted manufacturer serving professional stylists and consumers in the textured hair space. Stephanie re...
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Episode 10
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37:54
9 - Why Keya Neal Says Hair Has No Race
The Power of Inclusive Hair EducationJoanne welcomes renowned hair educator and DEI advocate Keya Neal, founder of Texture vs. Race and Color Culture, for a powerful conversation on the evolution of inclusive hair education. Keya shares ...
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Episode 9
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44:44
8 - Curly Hair and Divine Design with Casey Voss
A Journey Back To the CurlCasey Voss didn’t grow up loving her curls—in fact, she did everything she could to get rid of them. It wasn’t until her daughter’s natural red curls began to bloom that Casey had a profound realization. This sp...
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Episode 8
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35:49
7 - Jessica Connor’s Unexpected Path to Community Through Outshine Labels
The Diagnosis That Changed EverythingWhat if your instincts as a parent clashed with every professional opinion you received? Jessica Connor recounts the intense and isolating journey that followed her daughter Ava’s birth, leading to an un...
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Episode 7
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34:10
6 - Integrating Mindful Wellness with Wafaya Abdallah
The power of mindful beautyJoanne welcomes salon owner and kindred spirit Wafaya Abdallah for a soulful conversation on beauty, inclusivity, and the deeper meaning behind their work. Wafaya shares her journey from immigrating as a child fro...
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Episode 6
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30:10
5 - Being Weird, Loving Deeply, and Living Loudly with the Birch Family
“Everybody has bad days. Everybody has rocky roads. But it doesn't last forever. It's temporary... You just got to be yourself at the end of the day. Your weird self.”Meet the Birch SistersVictoria and Alexandria, the dyn...
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Episode 5
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34:13
4 - The Starry Eyed Connection: Real Voices from the Williams Syndrome Community
Finding ConnectionJoanne welcomes the team behind the Starry Eyed Podcast—Joel (podcast producer), Jen (CO-Host), and Brendan (Co-Host)—for a heartfelt conversation about the Williams syndrome community. With vulnerability and humo...
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Episode 4
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39:27
3 - Behind the Scenes of a Family-Run Business with Max Starkman
The heart behind the family businessJoanne sits down with her son Max for a rare, candid conversation about growing up inside Innersense™. Max shares childhood memories of working in the warehouse, his surprising path into the company’s fin...
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Episode 3
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29:57
2- Through the Eyes of Innersense™ the Director of Joy with Morgan Jane Starkman
Meet Morgan Jane StarkmanIn celebration of Williams Syndrome Awareness Month, Joanne welcomes her daughter and Innersense’s Director of Joy, Morgan Jane Starkman, to the podcast. Morgan opens up about how she joined the family business duri...
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Episode 2
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30:53
1- The Invitation Inward of Innersense™ (Our Origin Story)
The origin of Innersense™Joanne Starkman shares the heartfelt journey from hairstylist to clean beauty pioneer, sparked by her daughter Morgan’s diagnosis and a determination to create something healthier for her family. What began as a mot...
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Episode 1
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22:11