Ep 844: How This Founder Sold Out on QVC with One Clean Skincare Secret”
Release Date: 10/15/2025
Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit “Rock On” and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, “Reach Out to Me This Christmas,” a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that’s joyful for some...
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The Real Reason You’re Exhausted This Time of Year
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
If you’re feeling drained, wired-but-tired, or overwhelmed heading into the holidays, this episode may completely change how you think about health. In this conversation, Linda Mitchell sits down with Shreya Vohora, an award-winning luxury designer and wellness innovator who is redefining what it truly means to live well — not just through food or fitness, but through the environments we inhabit every day. After her own journey through mold toxicity and hormonal imbalance, Shreya discovered the profound impact our homes have on the nervous system, sleep quality, energy levels, and...
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Ep 867: Why America Is Getting Fatter — And How to Fix It (Fast!)
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful and practical episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dan Kachtik, owner of King William District CrossFit in San Antonio, Texas, to break down what it really takes to build strength, longevity, and confidence at any age. With more than 15 years of experience coaching everyday athletes, Dan shares honest insights on sustainable training, smart nutrition, aging well, and why consistency matters far more than perfection. Together, Linda and Dan dive into how to train smarter after 40, how women should approach fitness during menopause, and why...
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Ep 866: How To Find The Beauty In Your Pain with Brandon Farbstein
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Do you struggle with adversity? Do you feel like you are out of control over your circumstances, and the events that happen in your life? If so, you are not alone. The age of social media often causes us to play the comparison game which forces us into a dark place where we start to just pretend to be someone we are not in order to look better to the outside world. Listen to the podcast HERE In this episode I talk with Brandon Farbstein who at the age of two was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. For much of his childhood he felt out of place and lost until...
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Ep 865: Be Bright, Be Bold, Be You with Taylor Simpson
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Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you want something bigger than you have? Do you want to bring more money to your life? In this episode we dig into what it takes to have your dream life, and why sometimes you need a little tough love to get there. In this episode I talk with Taylor Simpson, a Motivational Speaker, Mindset & Business Coach and host of the widely downloaded “ A Taylored Adventure in Happiness” Podcast, joins us to discuss how we can become our authentic selves, and what it takes to become what you want and do what you want. We talk about knowing our worth,...
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Ep 864 - Learn How To Free Yourself From Burnout with Dave Ruel
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Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Have you been struggling with your business? In this episode we delve into all things entrepreneurship. This week, I talk with Dave Ruel, a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, about his personal method of achievement. Dave joins us and shares how he gets done before noon, then most people get done all day. We get actionable steps to get our live, business and priorities in order to be more effective in 2021. We discuss freedom, burnout and overwhelm. This is a great...
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Ep 863: The REAL Reason It’s a Wonderful Life Still Makes Us Cry Every Christmas
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Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we empower women to step into strength, resilience, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today, we’re celebrating one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with someone who lived it from the inside out. Jimmy Hawkins — who played Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey — joins us to share the heart, history, humor, and humanity behind It’s a Wonderful Life. Now, nearly 80 years after its release, Jimmy has gathered decades of interviews, rare photos, cast and crew insights, and untold behind-the-scenes...
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Ep 862: The #1 Behavior That Determines Your Long-Term Health (and Almost No One Talks About It)
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Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today’s guest is a leader in the science of brain health, immune function, and evidence-based nutrition. Dr. John E. Lewis, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition® and one of the most respected clinical researchers in his field. He has conducted more than 30 clinical trials, published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, and his groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study — featured in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease — helped spark his...
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From Burnout to Balance: The Cellular Power of Minerals with Caroline Alan
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Welcome back to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women build strength from the inside out. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the root of human vitality — the minerals that power every cell in your body. Our guest, Caroline Alan, is the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and a passionate educator on the critical role humic and fulvic substances play in cellular function. Years ago, Caroline found herself stuck in chronic inflammation, adrenal burnout, brain fog, anxiety, and full-body depletion while navigating a stressful corporate career. No matter what supplements she tried,...
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Ep 860: Can We Reverse Aging? Dr. Bill Andrews on Telomeres, Longevity, and the Future of Anti-Aging Science
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This week, Linda sits down with renowned molecular biologist Dr. Bill Andrews, one of the world’s leading researchers on telomeres and human longevity. Dr. Andrews has dedicated over 30 years to understanding why we age—and how we might stop or even reverse the process. In this powerful conversation, he breaks down what telomeres really do, why they shorten, and what current science can (and cannot) promise when it comes to living longer, healthier lives. He also discusses Televital, the only supplement he says has been shown to induce telomerase, and why true age reversal still requires...
info_outlineWelcome back to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we believe strength, confidence, and beauty start from within.
Today, we’re diving into clean skincare, self-care, and the courage to build something beautiful out of personal struggle.
Our guest is Sarah Vilenskiy, the powerhouse founder and CEO of Blossom Essentials — a clean skincare brand created for sensitive, condition-prone skin. Sarah turned her lifelong battle with severely dry skin into a thriving, mission-driven business that recently sold out on QVC!
She’s been recognized with the 2015 Woman of the Year Award for leadership, and she’s on a mission to help women calm their skin, reclaim confidence, and feel beautiful — naturally.
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Sarah, take us back to the beginning — what was your personal journey that led you to create Blossom Essentials?
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You’ve said your skin struggles shaped your brand mission. What were those early challenges like — and how did you turn pain into purpose?
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Many women listening struggle with self-esteem because of skin issues. What helped you move from insecurity to empowerment?
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You bootstrapped Blossom Essentials into a fast-growing eCommerce brand. What’s been your biggest lesson in growing something from scratch?
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Your first QVC airing sold out — that’s huge! How did that moment feel after all your hard work?
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You’ve been featured on Cause of a Kind for your bootstrap story. How do you balance authenticity, marketing, and mission as a founder in the clean beauty space?
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Many of our listeners are active women who care about what they put in — and on — their bodies. What are your top tips for non-toxic skincare that empowers women?
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How can clean skincare be part of a holistic self-care routine that includes fitness, nutrition, and mindset?
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What are some simple swaps that can help women with eczema, acne, or sensitive skin calm irritation and feel confident again?
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What’s next for Blossom Essentials — and how can women support your mission of healing skin and boosting self-love?
Ladies, if your skin’s been crying out for something gentle yet powerful, check out Blossom Essentials at tryblossom.com.
Remember: the best glow doesn’t come from makeup or filters — it comes from self-respect, nourishment, and showing up for yourself every day.