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In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Kendria Tangjian, the founder of Bare Culture Hawai'i, to talk about her powerful journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry.
Kendria shares what it was like growing up in an unstable environment, becoming a mother at 19, and working for years before finding the courage to bet on herself and start her own business.
What started as a Brazilian waxing studio became something much deeper. Bare Culture is built on the idea that women deserve a safe space to feel seen, supported, and cared for.This conversation explores resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and the small steps that lead to big change.
If you've ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or wondered if you are capable of building something bigger for your life, this episode will remind you that everything is figureoutable.
In This Episode We Talk About
• Kendria becoming a mother at 19
• Growing up with instability and addiction in her family
• The grandmother who changed her life
• Leaving a corporate beauty job with no plan
• Starting Bare Culture with only two bags of wax
• Moving from survival mode to thriving
• The importance of trusting your inner knowing
• Why women need safe spaces and community
• Building confidence one small step at a timeKey Takeaways
Trust your curiosity
Success comes from small steps over time
Your past does not define your future
Surround yourself with people who expand your world
Sometimes the biggest growth comes from uncomfortable decisionsAbout Kendria Tangjian
Kendria is a licensed esthetician and the founder of Bare Culture Hawai'i, a business focused on Brazilian waxing and feminine wellness. Her mission goes beyond beauty services. Through Bare Culture, she has created a safe space where women can feel supported, vulnerable, and empowered.Website: https://www.bareculturehi.com/
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Hustle culture teaches us to push through, stay productive, and keep going no matter what. But what if your energy was never meant to operate that way?
In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Ashley Nguyen to break down Human Design in a simple, practical way. We talk through the five energy types, what "strategy" actually means, and how authority helps you make aligned decisions. If you have ever felt burned out, boxed in, or like you are trying to keep up with a system that does not fit you, this conversation will help you understand how you are designed to work, rest, and lead.
You will also hear Mapuana share her experience as a 5/1 Emotional Manifesting Generator, and why pausing before big decisions has changed everything.
FOLLOW for more conversations about reclaiming your power, stepping into your next chapter, and creating real belonging and community.
Mapuana Reed
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Websites: https://www.mapuanareed.com
and https://www.malamarituals.com
Guest: Ashley Nguyen
Website: https://www.awake-in-wellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awake.in.wellness/
Chapters:
00:00 Hustle culture, burnout, and why Human Design matters
00:40 Welcome and what we are covering today
01:03 Ashley's journey from software engineering to wellness in Hawaii
04:45 What Human Design is and why it helps you understand yourself
05:52 The five Human Design types explained
07:35 Which types are most common and why society feels "go go go"
09:08 Profiles explained, including Mapuana's 5/1
13:22 Authority explained, including emotional vs sacral decision making
15:52 Strategy explained for each type
22:11 Human Design and compassion in relationships and family
24:38 The seven authorities overview
31:22 Creativity, "birthing" ideas, and the Manifesting Generator way
40:32 How to use Human Design in everyday life
45:00 Play, variety, and why rest makes you more productive
53:35 The simplest way to start with Human Design
55:06 Where to find Ashley and get a readingWhat you will learn in this episode
How Human Design works and what it reveals about your energetic "operating system" The five types and how each one is designed to move through life What strategy means and how it reduces resistance and burnout Why authority changes the way you should make decisions How understanding your loved ones' designs can build compassion and improve communication Simple ways to start using Human Design today
Key takeaways
Human Design is based on your birth information and describes how your energy is designed to operate. Most people are Generators or Manifesting Generators, which shapes a culture built around doing, producing, and keeping up. If you have Emotional Authority, giving yourself time to settle before big decisions can reduce regret and resentment. If you have Sacral Authority, your body often knows quickly, and your job is to trust the gut response. Strategy is the practical starting point because it shows you how to move with life instead of forcing it. Play, rest, and variety are not extras for many people, they are part of staying aligned and avoiding burnout.
Topics discussed
- Ashley's pivot from corporate engineering to yoga, meditation, and Human Design
- Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Reflector explained in real life terms
- Profiles and how they show up in business and learning styles
- Seven authorities and how they guide decision making
- Why waiting can be a strength, not indecision, depending on your design
Resources mentioned
Human Design chart websites: mybodygraph.com and daylunalife.com
Guest bio
Ashley Nguyen is a wellness practitioner and Human Design and astrology guide. After working as a software engineer in New York City for major companies, she followed a path back to alignment through yoga, meditation, and self study. She now supports clients through Human Design and astrology, helping people understand how they are designed to make decisions, manage energy, and create a fulfilling life.
Call to action
If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who is feeling burned out or stuck in hustle mode. Comment below with your Human Design type and authority once you look it up, and what part of this conversation hit home for you.
FOLLOW for more episodes and next chapter conversations.
#HumanDesign #ManifestingGenerator #PersonalGrowth #BurnoutRecovery #WomensWellness #SelfDiscovery #EnergyAlignment #TheMapuanaReedShow #NextChapter
Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, mental health, or professional advice.
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If you set goals on January 1st and forget them by February, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Mapuana Reed sits down with Stephanie Bowles, founder of Goal Getters Collab, to break down a simple, repeatable way to set goals and follow through using 90 day planning, weekly check ins, and accountability. We talk about why most people fall off their goals, how to make goal setting feel less overwhelming, and how to turn big dreams into doable next steps.
We cover:
90 day goals and why they work for your brain
The 70 30 rule for taking action before you have every detail
How to choose your top goals when you have too many ideas
What to do when you feel like you have no goals
How to get back on track after you fall off SMART goals explained with a real example
Visionary vs integrator roles and how structure supports creativity
Why community and accountability change everythingIf you want to build momentum in 2026 and actually finish the year in a different place, this one will help.
Chapters
00:00 Moving fast and making big decision
02:02 Why 90 day goals work and the 70 30 rule
06:50 Who Goal Getters Collab is for
08:40 How to set goals starting with your bigger vision
12:35 Visionary vs integrator and why structure helps creativity
19:46 Why people avoid goals and how to get unstuck
23:32 How to stay on track with check ins and accountability
28:05 SMART goals and turning goals into habits
39:13 Brain dump exercise to choose your top goals
41:43 How to join Goalgetters CollabFOLLOW for more conversations that support your next chapter.
Mapuana Reed
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@mapuanareedshow
@malamarituals
Websites:
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www.malamarituals.comJoin us in Goal Getters Collab https://goalgetterscollab.com/
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What if healing your inner child did not require reliving trauma, but learning how to feel safe in your body?
In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with Sage King, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, to talk about inner child healing, reparenting, nervous system regulation, and how breathwork helps release stored emotions that talking alone cannot always reach.
Sage shares how breathwork journeys gently access the subconscious where old beliefs, emotional wounds, and childhood coping patterns live. Together, they explore why even people who had a great childhood can benefit from inner child work, how triggers in relationships often point to unmet needs from earlier years, and why healing does not have to be loud, intense, or overwhelming to be effective.
This conversation is especially powerful for women who feel like they are holding everything together on the outside while living with quiet anxiety, grief, or emotional tension on the inside.
In this episode, we cover:
• What breathwork really is and how it works with the nervous system
• Inner child healing even if you had loving parents
• Reparenting yourself and why triggers are invitations to heal
• Why gentle breathwork creates deeper, more sustainable change
• How grief, people-pleasing, and over-functioning live in the body
• How to know if you are ready for breathwork
• Baby steps to begin breathwork safely and intentionallyThis episode is for women who are ready to stop pushing, proving, and performing, and instead heal from the inside so life can feel lighter, calmer, and more connected.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to inner child healing and breathwork
03:45 Sage King's journey into breathwork and somatic healing
08:40 What breathwork really is and how it works
12:50 Is inner child work only for trauma
17:05 Reparenting, triggers, and emotional regulation
23:55 Grief, nervous system healing, and slowing down
29:50 How to start breathwork safely
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What if AI didn't have to feel overwhelming, intimidating, or disconnected from real life? In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with AI educator and business operator Lani Koontz for an honest conversation about what AI actually is, what it is not, and how to use it in a way that supports your life instead of running it. This conversation is for anyone who is curious about AI, a little unsure about it, or simply wants a clear, grounded explanation without the hype. We talk about practical ways AI can give you time back, where boundaries matter, and why real connection will always be more important than any tool.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
• Why AI does not have to be scary or complicated
• What AI actually is in simple, everyday terms
• Why AI can sound confident and still be wrong
• The truth about privacy, voice, and personal data
• Practical ways AI can support home life and routines
• How AI can help in meetings and everyday work
• Using AI as a thought partner, not a replacement
• Why "AI is not your friend" and what that really means
• Staying human and connected in a fast-changing world---
CHAPTERS:
00:00 We are living through the beginning of AI
01:40 Meet AI educator Lani Koontz
03:30 What AI is (and what it is not)
06:00 Why AI can be wrong and what "hallucinations" are
08:45 Does AI remember you? Understanding context
11:15 Privacy fears, voice, and identity concerns
13:30 What not to put into AI and how to protect your chats
15:15 Using AI to support what matters most
16:30 Practical ways AI can help at home
18:10 Meal planning, schedules, and organization
21:30 Using AI with photos and screenshots
23:00 AI note takers and support for meetings
25:20 Why you should always double check AI output
27:00 How to prompt AI to ask you the right questions
28:40 Small business uses: research, content, and systems
30:20 Will AI take jobs? The honest answer
32:10 Why AI is not your friend
35:00 Where to learn more with Lani Koontz---
WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS.
AI is moving fast, and it can feel like everyone else already knows what they're doing. This episode is a reminder that you are not behind. Curiosity is enough to begin. AI can be an incredible tool for saving time, simplifying life, and supporting your work, but it should never replace real connection. The goal is not to do more and more. It is to use tools wisely so you have more space for the people and priorities that matter most.
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If this episode helped you feel more grounded and clear about AI, subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show on YouTube and follow along on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want more daily rituals that help you slow down and return home to yourself, explore Mālama Rituals, a luxury wellness brand inspired by Hawai'i and built around intentional living.
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GUEST INFORMATION
Lani Koontz AI Educator and Business Operator Website: kmcollective.co https://www.kmcollective.co/ Lani Koontz helps founders, teams, and everyday people use AI in a way that feels practical, supportive, and human through workshops, trainings, and hands-on education.
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From India to Canada to Hawaii, this powerful episode follows Reet's journey of healing generational trauma, reconnecting with her culture, and learning to trust the quiet inner voice that guided every major turning point in her life. Reet shares what it was like to be taken from her mother as a child, arrive in Canada to discover her father had a secret family, survive years of trauma, grow through therapy and body based healing, and eventually return to India after nearly four decades to reconnect with the roots she thought she had lost. If you are a woman in your late thirties, forties, or beyond who feels the pull to heal, come home to yourself, and step boldly into your next chapter, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Chapters:
00:00 Choosing not to suffer and rewriting old patterns
01:01 Introducing Reet and her journey across cultures
02:47 Childhood in India and the shock of moving to Canada
04:06 Discovering her father's secret family and surviving abuse 1
0:23 Faith, identity, and breaking free from old conditioning
18:40 Therapy, coaching, and healing through the body
24:13 Reconnecting with culture through Ayurveda and ritual
29:24 Making ghee on the full moon and honoring her ancestors
33:50 Moving across Canada, traveling the world, and trusting her gut
37:51 Returning to India after 38 years and finding her mother again
42:36 Advice for women learning to trust their intuition
44:07 Simple rituals that help you come home to yourself
If this episode connected with you, share your favorite takeaway in the comments.
Subscribe to The Mapuana Reed Show for more conversations with women creating their next chapter with intention.
Share this with a friend who is healing or exploring her roots.
Leave a rating and review so we can reach more women who are ready for more in life.
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Mālama Rituals Luxury ritual products to help you return home to yourself@malamarituals
Website: https://www.malamarituals.com/Connect with Reet Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reetgerman/ https://www.reignitewithreet.com
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This episode is a powerful conversation about self discovery, healing, and learning how to let Self lead.
Mapuana sits down with Pumehana Palmer to explore her journey from being homeless as a child in Hawaii to becoming a guide for women on the path of self trust, nervous system awareness, and aligned decision making.
Together, they talk about self acceptance, healing childhood wounds, Internal Family Systems therapy, yoga philosophy, and what it really means to lead your life from calm, clarity, and compassion.
Pumehana shares her SOUL Method for working through triggers, her Decisive Edge framework for confident decision making, and the deeper truth that healing does not mean fixing yourself, but accepting yourself fully.
This conversation is for anyone who feels called to grow, heal, and step into their next chapter with more confidence and self trust.
If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone who would enjoy it.
CONNECT WITH PUMEHANA
Website: https://pumehanapalmer.com/
Instagram: @pumehanapalmer
CONNECT WITH MAPUANA
Instagram: @mapuanareed
Instagram: @mapuanareedshow
Instagram: @malamaritualsWebsites
https://www.mapuanareed.com/https://www.malamarituals.com/
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CHAPTERS
————————00:00 Letting Self Lead and honoring what no longer fits
01:00 Pumehana's childhood and experiencing homelessness
03:00 Faith, family loyalty, and learning to stay small
05:00 The intuitive call to yoga teacher training
08:30 Yoga philosophy and stilling the mind
11:00 Internal Family Systems and the Capital S Self
15:30 Beginning the journey of self discovery
18:30 Self acceptance versus self judgment
22:00 Healing childhood trauma with compassion
24:00 The SOUL Method for working through triggers
29:00 Letting Self lead with calm, creativity, and persistence
31:30 Aloha Pumehana Collective community
34:00 Kintsugi and mending broken pieces with love
38:00 The Decisive Edge decision making framework
44:00 Making bold decisions and trusting yourself
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If you are standing at a crossroads and craving change, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Esther grew up Amish, transitioned into a Mennonite community, and ultimately reinvented her life as a portrait photographer. She shares how questioning old frameworks, trusting inner guidance, and picking up a camera became a path to self worth, creativity, and purpose.
We talk about feminine power, redefining beauty at any age, and why portraits matter for legacy and confidence. You will also hear about Esther's Empowered Mama Portrait Experience and an upcoming exhibition in Hawai'i that honors the stories of 44 mothers. Pull up a seat with us. You are already her. This episode will help you see it. You will learn - How to navigate a major life pivot with courage and curiosity - A practical way to see your beauty even when you do not feel photogenic - Why images of you are part of your legacy for your family - Gentle mindset shifts to step into the woman you are becoming
Chapters
00:00 Transformation & seeing your beauty
00:53 Meet Esther: from Amish roots to photographer
03:11 Leaving Amish → Mennonite: mindset shifts
10:33 Questioning beliefs & trusting inner guidance
12:28 Discovering photography through travel & service
17:52 Starting the portrait business & first studio
21:46 How Esther sees women: portraits, confidence & legacy
31:02 Empowered Mama Portraits + Hawaiʻi exhibition (Oct 17)
Guest
Esther — Portrait photographer and creator of the Empowered Mama Portrait Experience, honoring mothers in every season through transformational images and shared stories.
📲 *Connect with us:*
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*Exhibition Tickets and Info: https://capturedimagery.co/exhibit
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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show!🌺
In this powerful conversation with Sue Bryce, world-renowned photographer, educator, and speaker, we dive deep into self-value, money, personal branding, shame, and honoring yourself at every stage of life.
✨ Sue shares how building a brand is really about building your *self-value,* why money is simply an energy exchange and a value metric, and how embracing your glow up is the key to becoming the woman you've always wanted to be.
We cover:
* How Sue went from photography to international educator and built her personal brand.
* Why self-promotion isn't arrogance — it's honoring yourself.
* The truth about money: making it, managing it, and loving it without shame.
* Why women must release guilt around wanting more.
* The role of rituals, daily practices, and boundaries in creating success.
* Aging with power and confidence (wrinkles, gray hair, and loving your body!).
* The glow up: how inner work creates outer radiance.
💡 If you've ever struggled with self-worth, money guilt, or putting yourself out there, this episode will inspire you to step into your next chapter with confidence and honor.
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* Learn more about Sue Bryce: [https://suebryceeducation.com]
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Chapters
00:00 – Self-value, money & personal branding
00:36 – Welcome back + Mapuana introduces Sue Bryce
01:53 – Sue's CreativeLive journey & personal brand explosion
03:07 – Making money, loving money & healing money shame
04:34 – Money amplifies who you are
05:33 – The guilt of wanting more
06:48 – Personal branding: evolving your identity
08:08 – Being the first Polynesian woman in photography success
09:26 – Honor vs. shame
12:20 – Boundaries, suffering, and alignment
14:19 – Coaching self-belief vs. just strategy
16:28 – The glow up: inner work shows on the outside
18:07 – Aging, beauty, and embracing natural change
21:48 – Shifting from photography to teaching self-value
23:38 – Criticism, identity, and industry judgment
25:26 – Teaching beyond photography: it's about self
28:36 – Staying humble & walking into new rooms
29:37 – Sue's current work: self-value presentations
32:01 – Daily rituals & honoring time
34:15 – Morning rituals for clarity & focus
38:34 – Energy, motherhood & setting the tone at home
41:11 – Why women must care for themselves first
42:09 – Evening rituals of gratitude & body love
44:43 – 21 summers left: living with intention
47:53 – Botox, aging & embracing natural beauty
50:39 – Carrying the lantern: leadership & loneliness
52:58 – Supporting women without competition
53:25 – Final words: we all win when women honor themselves---
#SueBryce #MapuanaReedShow #SelfValue #MoneyMindset #PersonalBranding #GlowUp #FemaleEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Rituals ---
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Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! 🌺
In this solo episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of building my new business, Mālama Rituals, in just 90 days. From late-night YouTube rabbit holes to cracked candle glasses, from giving myself grace to celebrating a sold-out launch in 48 hours — this journey has been a rollercoaster.
💡 In this episode you'll hear:
Why I chose a 90-day window to launch a brand-new business.
The power of starting messy and giving yourself grace.
How I created the lotion candle ritual that changed everything.
What I've learned about aging with gratitude and loving my body.
The truth about entrepreneurship: it's a rollercoaster, but worth every ride.
✨ My hope is this episode reminds you that you don't need perfect timing to chase your dreams. Start now, start messy, and give yourself grace along the way.
🔗 Links & Resources:
🌸 Shop Mālama Rituals: https://malamarituals.com
📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed
📲 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malamarituals/Chapters
00:00 – Welcome back to the show
00:45 – Why I gave myself 90 days
02:20 – The story behind creating the lotion candle
04:30 – Evening rituals and gratitude for my body
07:10 – Learning candle-making from scratch
09:00 – Business challenges: broken glass & shipping delays
11:40 – Shock of selling out in 48 hours
13:50 – Alignment + action vs perfection + procrastination
15:20 – Key lessons from launching in 90 days
18:40 – Why rituals matter for women today
20:15 – What dream are you sitting on?
21:25 – Closing message: start messy, give yourself grace👉 If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's been waiting for "the perfect time" to start.
#MalamaRituals #TheMapuanaReedShow #NextChapter #StartMessy #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect
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Astrology, money, and mediumship—yes, they can belong in the same room. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, money mentor and astrologer Natalia Benson shares how spiritual inner work meets real-world money systems: tracking, multi-account management, saving for taxes, and healing your relationship with money. We get into human design (hello, Mani Gen 5/1s), Taurus energy, intuitive rituals, nervous-system care, and how sovereignty and frequency guide mediumship.
You'll learn: how to actually see where your money goes, simple accounts to set up this week, a 5-minute morning meditation to sharpen intuition, what "grounded sensualist" Taurus energy really means, and why bringing love to your money is the most practical thing you can do.
Guest: Natalia Benson — Money Mentor, Astrologer, Podcast Host https://nataliabenson.com/ Natalia Benson IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/
Host: Mapuana Reed — Photographer turned podcaster & community builder
Ways to connect with Mapuana
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If this helped you, like the video, subscribe, and share it with a friend who's ready to build a calmer, wiser relationship with money.
#astrology #money #mediumship #humanDesign #Taurus #intuition #nervoussystem #womenandmoney #spiritualityandbusiness
Chapters
00:00 – Inner work + money work: why both matter
00:57 – Welcome & Natalia's Journey on Becoming
02:45 – Grandparents, entrepreneurship, & first money lessons
03:15 – First business: jewelry brand + early personal brand
04:30 – "I'm tired of being broke" → deciding to learn money
05:22 – The seminar that changed everything (habits + money)
06:40 – Sensitive, empathetic… and taking care of life
07:26 – Money truth: relationship - perfection
08:18 – Step 1: Track your money (awareness shifts income)
09:05 – The multi-account money system (simple breakdown)
12:14 – Podcast pause, grief, growth, and returning stronger
14:12 – Membership, 1:1s, and leading with money organization
15:18 – Making money organization sexy & fun
16:20 – Mediumship awakening & following the nudges
18:19 – Preparing for loss, near-death stories, and healing
21:20 – Practicing mediumship (the "walk-in closet" story)
22:37 – Boundaries: pausing readings & sovereign path
23:34 – Human Design: Manifesting Generator life
26:22 – Astrology 101: Taurus = the grounded sensualist
28:40 – Intuition vs programming; permission to be you
29:40 – The na'au (gut knowing) & how to tap it
30:28 – Five-minute morning meditation (exact process)
35:09 – Routine, ADHD, and nervous-system care rituals
39:08 – Mediumship safety, frequency, and sovereignty
45:19 – Close: pride, growth, and what's next
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Are you a visionary who's been told you're "doing too much"?
This powerful conversation with Ali Nanne proves that building multiple businesses and reinventing yourself again and again is not only possible, but necessary.
Ali is a wife, mom of three, and serial entrepreneur who has owned beauty salons, a golf course, and even a gypsum company. In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we talk about:
✨ Selling a business and moving across the country
✨ Balancing motherhood while running multiple ventures
✨ How to decide what opportunities are aligned and worth pursuing
✨ Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt in entrepreneurship
✨ Following intuition and saying yes with your whole body
If you've ever felt the pull to start something new or wondered how to know when it's time to pivot, this episode is for you.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Visionaries and "doing too much"
00:50 – Welcome to the show + intro to Ali
01:12 – Moving to Florida & life as a mom of three
02:42 – Selling Lab Collective & shifting roles
04:25 – Buying a golf course in the Poconos
08:05 – Renovating, rebranding, and building community
12:32 – Gypsum & drywall business explained
15:44 – How Allie decides what opportunities to say yes/no to
17:29 – Slowing down, finding peace, and letting go of chaos
18:27 – Identity, reinvention, and self-doubt
20:27 – Challenges of scaling Face Foundry & choosing family first
22:40 – Family background & entrepreneurial roots
24:51 – Allie's first beauty business at 17
27:14 – Risks, growth, and the power of community
28:58 – Human Design & being a Manifesting Generator
32:36 – Taking big risks with new ideas
33:27 – Mapuana introduces Mālama Rituals & lotion candles
35:15 – Ali new venture: Faceletic
38:37 – Taking risks in business & launching new products
40:05 – Saying yes with your whole body + intuition
42:10 – Breathwork, intuition, and inner healing
44:19 – Making friends as an adult & calling in community
45:11 – Closing thoughts & gratitude
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START BEFORE YOU'RE READY — IT MIGHT JUST CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
In Episode 56 of The Mapuana Reed Show, I'm diving deep into the messy, magical, and oh-so-vulnerable journey of starting something before you're ready. Whether it's launching a podcast, building a new business (like I'm doing with Malama Rituals!), or following a creative nudge—you don't need permission, perfection, or a polished plan. You just need to begin.
🌱 In this solo episode, I talk about:
✔️ Cultural conditioning and why women wait
✔️ The inner critic, comparison, and imposter syndrome
✔️ Why starting scared is better than not starting at all
✔️ Letting yourself be seen in the process
✔️ Why your first version is not your final version
✔️ How I'm building my new brand Malama Rituals in real-time
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome + Celebrating Episode 57
01:00 - Why Starting Before You're Ready Matters
02:15 - My Day One in Photography (Costco + Canon Camera!)
03:50 - From Photography to Podcasting to Malama Rituals
04:45 - What Shows Up When You Start Something New
06:00 - Resistance, Overthinking, Fear + Inner Critic
07:15 - Cultural Conditioning + Generational Messages
09:00 - The Fear of Being Seen Trying
11:45 - Why Trying (Publicly) is Sacred
13:30 - Real Talk: You're Not Behind, You're Becoming
14:45 - Announcing Malama Rituals (First Time!)
16:15 - The Joy + Chaos of Creation
18:30 - Vulnerability + The In-Between Season
20:00 - Why High Achieving Women Struggle with Being a Beginner
21:15 - What Happens When You Start Scared
22:30 - Confidence Through Action + Repetition
23:45 - You Inspire Others Just by Beginning
25:00 - Final Pep Talk: Start Messy, Start Scared
26:00 - Invitation to Share Your Becoming
27:00 - Legacy, Documentation, and Day 100
💌 LET'S CONNECT:
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Have a dream you've been holding back on? DM me. I want to hear what you're starting.
#StartBeforeYouAreReady #MalamaRituals #WomensEmpowerment #TheMapuanaReedShow #PodcastForWomen #PersonalGrowth #JourneyOnBecoming #Ep57
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✨ EPISODE 55: Daily Rituals That Ground Your Life
Welcome back to The Mapuana Reed Show! It's been a minute since I recorded a solo episode — and this one is straight from my heart.
In this short but powerful conversation, I'm talking about daily rituals — the ones that help me stay grounded, connected, and intentional no matter what chaos is going on around me.
These aren't routines or to-do lists — they're sacred moments that remind you: you matter. Your energy, your peace, your presence… it all matters.
I'm sharing:
The difference between routines and rituals (this one is HUGE)
My exact morning ritual (from lemon water to sunrise journaling)
My calming evening ritual that helps me sleep like a baby
Tips to create your own rituals that feel good and actually fit your life
Why consistency (not perfection) is where the magic really begins ✨
If you've been craving more peace, more presence, and more you time — this episode is for you.
🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:
My morning walk with my husband at 4:40 AM 🌅
Why I light a candle every time I shower 🕯️
How I use lotion and gratitude to thank my body 💛
What to do if you don't have a lot of time (no excuses!)
A loving nudge to make your rituals your own
💧 MY DAILY RITUAL SECRET: GLOCI
My go-to hydration ritual every single morning is Gloci — and trust me, it's SO good. It supports gut health, hydration, skin glow, and just makes me feel amazing.✨ Try it for yourself and use my discount code: MAPUANA
➡️ https://getgloci.com/mapuana🫶🏽 LET'S STAY CONNECTED
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Podcast Home → The Mapuana Reed Show
Website + Events → https://mapuanareed.com💌 Tag me in your morning or evening rituals @mapuanareed or @mapuanareedshow– I wanna celebrate with you!
QUOTE TO REMEMBER:
"Your life doesn't change by doing more. It changes by being more."#themapuanareedshow #dailyrituals #gloci #morningroutine #eveningrituals #guthealth #selfcare #womensupportingwomen #podcastforwomen #mapuanareed #malamarituals #intentionalliving
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In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, I'm joined by my cousins—Tulima, Tutasi, and Tanoai—as we share stories of grief, resilience, identity, culture, and the bond of Polynesian family.
We talk openly about the struggles we've faced—losing everything, navigating career transitions, processing the loss of our grandmother and our parents, and healing through family. This is a love letter to our roots and a reminder that your past does not define you—your purpose does.
✨ Whether you're rebuilding after a hard season, missing someone you love, or trying to rediscover who you are—this episode is for you.
*We also share:*
✨ What it's like working in Hollywood's entertainment industry behind the scenes
✨ How our grandmother's Samoan wisdom shaped our identities
✨ Lessons on self-worth, imposter syndrome & healing from failure
✨ Why family is everything, especially when you're chasing big dreams
*⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:*
00:00 – Family, worth & being fearless
00:56 – Meet the cousins & our life journeys
03:20 – Behind the scenes of Hollywood careers
05:37 – Finding purpose through education
07:53 – The journey to becoming a stuntman
10:05 – Losing everything in real estate
14:45 – Starting from the bottom: Assistant to COO
19:26 – Grief, loss of a parent & emotional healing
21:36 – Growing up with trauma & transformation
24:32 – Cultural roots & reclaiming our Samoan identity
26:26 – Grandma's legacy in our leadership
31:08 – Confidence, identity & knowing who you are
33:33 – "If your boat sinks, you swim"
35:50 – Grandma's wisdom that still guides us
38:07 – Advice to our younger selves
42:30 – The power of manifestation
44:50 – Family conflict & healing through love
49:14 – Life after losing grandma & becoming the elders
53:53 – Keeping our legacy alive
55:46 – Final reflections: What the world needs now
57:55 – Outro & Instagram handles
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💬Tutasi – Education leader & Pacific Islander advocate https://www.instagram.com/tutasi/ *
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The Story Behind Powerhouse Women - Lindsey Marie Shares It ALL
In this incredibly raw, honest and inspiring conversation, Lindsay Marie opens up about the real journey behind building Powerhouse Women. From starting her first job selling carpet, to launching a movement that now brings in hundreds of women from around the world — this is the FULL story.
Lindsey shares:
✨ The moment she chose to stop playing small
✨ The painful *divorce* that became her biggest blessing
✨ How *self-abandonment* almost cost her everything
✨ The *power of choosing* what's most loving to YOU
✨ Why zero isn't something to fear — it's pure *possibility*
This conversation is a masterclass in self-leadership, expansion, and radical honesty. If you've ever found yourself scared to let go, afraid to leave what's safe, or wondering how to step into your next chapter — this is for you.
💗 Where will you be one year from now if you choose yourself today?
🎙 Hosted by Mapuana Reed | The Mapuana Reed Show
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*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Intro - When zero isn't something to fear
01:00 The Journey: From Selling Carpet to Powerhouse Women
05:00 Playing Small & The First Leap Into Business
09:00 The Power of Owning Your Next Chapter
11:30 The Writing Process: Powerhouse Women Book
16:00 Launching Her First Event
18:00 Growth, Success, and Expansion
21:00 The Restless Feeling of Outgrowing Your Life
24:00 The Business Divorce & Breaking Free
28:00 Discovering Betrayal & Facing Divorce
31:00 Choosing Radical Self-Love Over Self-Abandonment
35:00 The Hardest Conversations and Healing Journey
38:00 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Expansion
42:00 Financial Reset: Healing Abundance Wounds
47:00 The Mirror: Finding Lessons in Betrayal
50:00 How To Actually Let Go & Expand
54:00 Self-Forgiveness & Moving Forward
55:00 Closing: Where Will You Be One Year From Now?
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👉 *CONNECT WITH LINDSEY MARIE:*
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In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk away from "safe" jobs, break free from expectations, and create a life and business you're actually excited about.
Our panel of incredible women from the Goal Getters Collab community share how they left careers in teaching, law, flight attending, and more — all to step into businesses that align with their passion and purpose. This conversation is real, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone standing at the edge of their own next chapter.
If you're craving more, feeling called to make a change, or wondering if it's too late — this is your reminder: it's not. The life you want is still available to you. But it will require courage. And you're not meant to do it alone. 💛
*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Welcome & Intro
02:15 - The Moment They Knew They Couldn't Stay Where They Were
08:42 - Overcoming Fear & Doubt
15:10 - How They Started Their Businesses From Scratch
21:33 - Building While Juggling Family & Life
29:05 - The Power of Mentorship & Community
35:20 - Learning to Trust Yourself
42:45 - The Hardest (and Most Beautiful) Lessons Learned
51:10 - Final Words of Advice for Your Next Chapter
56:30 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get Connected
*TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE*
✅Leaving safe and secure careers to pursue passion
✅Overcoming fear and self-doubt when starting something new
✅How to trust yourself and your vision
✅Juggling business, family, and personal growth
✅Turning side hustles into full-time businesses
✅The power of mentorship and community
✅Lessons learned from taking bold leaps
✅Building businesses aligned with purpose and impact
✅Real stories of pivots, reinvention, and creating your next chapter
✅Why it's never too late to start again
✅How to surround yourself with the right people
If this conversation lit something up inside you… if you're standing at your own crossroad wondering what if? — hit that subscribe button. This channel is your space for bold conversations, real women, and the next chapter you're meant for.
*CONNECT WITH US*
✨ Host - Mapuana Reed
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Website: www.mapuanareed.com
Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show – available on Apple & Spotify
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RAINE LUCRECIO - https://www.instagram.com/houseofhinu/
BRITTNEE LAU – https://www.instagram.com/amimeimatcha/ https://www.instagram.com/treehouse.teas/
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*What if your next chapter starts with one bold choice?*
This powerful live episode of *The Mapuana Reed Show* brings together four inspiring women who made life-changing pivots, healed from trauma, and turned their pain into purpose. Whether you're 35, 50, or 65—this episode is your reminder that *it's never too late* to rewrite your story.
🌟 *In this episode, we talk about:*
* *Career transitions after 40*
* *Healing from divorce and toxic relationships*
* *Manifestation and nervous system work*
* *Money wounds, upper limits & emotional healing*
* *How to build confidence on video and use storytelling to grow your business*
* *What it means to *truly* become the woman you were always meant to be*
👑 **Meet the Women of the Expanders Panel:**
* *Amy Bartko* – PR Expert, Founder of *Chatterbox PR* & *The Pleasure Paradigm*
* *Marissa Rylan* – Spiritual Life Coach & Manifestation Mentor
* *Felicia Romero* – Business Mentor, Speaker, Fitness Pro, and Creator of *Speaker Spotlight*
* *Dr. Stephanie Dorworth* – Former Physical Therapist turned Video Strategist for Women in Business
🎙 Hosted by *Mapuana Reed*, this panel was recorded live in a room full of powerful women ready to expand into their next chapter.
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### 🔥 *TOPICS WE COVERED:*
Women's empowerment podcast Career change after 40 Starting over at 50 Nervous system healing Female entrepreneurship Rewrite your story Manifestation for women Confidence on video Inner child healing Share your story Overcoming divorce Money mindset Business tips for women The Mapuana Reed Show Powerhouse Women Expanders Panel Speak up era Next chapter inspiration---
### 📌 **Chapters / Timestamps:**
00:00 – If You Have Breath, You Can Pivot
01:09 – Meet the Powerhouse Women Panel
04:10 – What Do You Do (And Who Are You Beyond the Title)?
09:00 – The Moment You Knew You Couldn't Live the Same
13:00 – Dark Night of the Soul & Spiritual Awakening
18:00 – Abandonment, Money Wounds & Upper Limits
25:00 – When the Career Doesn't Fit Anymore
31:00 – Redefining Success & The Pleasure Paradigm
39:00 – Manifesting Your Next Chapter
44:00 – The Era of Speaking Up
52:00 – Healing Beliefs & Nervous System for Transformation
56:00 – Why Sharing Your Story Matters
59:00 – Confidence on Camera: A 2-Step Video Framework
1:02:00 – Your Story Can Transform Others
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🔗 Connect With Us:
✨ Host - Mapuana Reed
Instagram: @mapuanareed
Website: www.mapuanareed.com
Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show – available on Apple & Spotify
Powerhouse Women - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women/
📸 Felicia Romero – https://www.instagram.com/feliciaromero/
📖 Marissa Rylan – https://www.instagram.com/marisa_rylan/
🎥 Dr. Stephanie Dorworth – https://www.instagram.com/stephdorworth/
📣 Amy Bartko – https://www.instagram.com/thepleasureparadigm/ & https://www.instagram.com/amybartko/
💌 Want to join us live next time? Sign up for event updates here: www.mapuanareed.com
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In this powerful episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, Mapuana sits down with her best friend Naomi Masina to talk about grief, friendship, and starting over after trauma. They reflect on how one life-changing year included a medical emergency, personal loss, and the courage to step into a new chapter. Together, they explore the healing power of female friendships, the importance of regulating your nervous system after trauma, and how rituals and small steps lead to big transformation.
Mapuana also shares her personal journey of leaving behind a 15-year photography career to launch her podcast, host sold-out women's events, and create an 8-week online course for women ready to rewrite their next chapter.
If you're navigating life transitions, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or longing to connect with women who truly see you—this episode is for you.
From surviving personal tragedy to launching dream events and businesses, they open up about:
✨Healing after grief and trauma
✨Female friendship and emotional support
✨Nervous system regulation and self-care rituals
✨Personal growth in midlife
✨Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs
✨Stepping into your purpose
✨Building community and starting over
✨ Navigating grief and trauma
✨ The life-changing impact of friendship and community
✨ Creating a life rooted in pleasure, not just survival
✨ Morning and evening rituals that support nervous system regulation
📍Perfect for women navigating life transitions, entrepreneurship, or personal healing.
If you've ever been in the messy middle, unsure what's next but feeling the pull for more—this conversation is for you.
Let this episode remind you that your next chapter can start today. All it takes is one "What if I…"
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Opening reflections on strength and survival
01:11 – Naomi's journey: from medical crisis to healing
03:00 – Mapuana's path: pausing photography to build a new dream
08:00 – How trauma reshaped Naomi's motherhood and identity
12:00 – The reality of being a stepmom and finding your place
15:00 – From darkness to light: how one trip changed everything
20:00 – Why wanting more is brave
23:00 – Nervous system capacity and dream overwhelm
30:00 – The healing power of rituals and baths
35:00 – From surviving to thriving: reclaiming joy and ambition
41:00 – The roadmap: how Mapuana built her podcast and events
44:00 – The Blueprint: 8-week course details
48:00 – Grandma wisdom, unconditional love, and legacy
51:00 – Why we're always becoming
🔥 CONNECT WITH MAPUANA 🔥
🌐 Website: https://mapuanareed.com
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mapuanareed
CONNECT WITH NAOMI MASINA
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/omiphoto
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bochabaths/
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*📌 Episode Description:*
In this empowering episode of *The Mapuana Reed Show* Mapuana sits down with Dr. Christella Guzman—nurse practitioner, women's health expert, and founder of Integrative Women's Health Hawaii—to talk about the real, raw, and often overlooked journey through perimenopause. From hormone shifts to heart health, sleep struggles to brain fog, this is the conversation we *wish* more doctors were having.
Together, they explore:
What perimenopause really is (and when it starts—it might be earlier than you think!) How to spot the classic and not-so-classic symptoms Why so many women are misdiagnosed or dismissed How hormones impact your metabolic and cardiovascular health The role of functional medicine and precision testing The four essential pillars for thriving through midlife How Dr. Christella's own health journey led to her mission to support womenWhether you're in your mid-30s and feeling "off," or navigating night sweats, anxiety, and weight gain in your 40s, this episode is here to remind you: you're not crazy, and you're not alone. 💛
**🩺 Guest Info:**
Dr. Christella Guzman, NP-C, MSN, is a nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, women's health, and cardiovascular care. She is the founder of [Integrative Women's Health Hawaii](http://www.womenshealthhawaii.com) and passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause and beyond.
🌐 Website: [womenshealthhawaii.com](http://www.womenshealthhawaii.com)
📱 IG: [@womenswellnesshi](https://www.instagram.com/womenswellnesshi/)
📞 Appointments: (808) 272-3651 ---
**📍 Timestamps:**
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Dr. Christella
1:15 – What is perimenopause and when does it really begin?
3:24 – Dr. Christella's journey as a "geriatric mom" and her background in women's health
5:16 – The hidden health concerns no one talks about
7:29 – When cramps, brain fog, and blood sugar issues are really hormonal
10:03 – The hormone system: why it's more than just estrogen
11:16 – Signs and symptoms to watch for (hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog & more)
13:50 – The role of functional medicine in perimenopause care
17:59 – Heart health, cholesterol, and why women are often missed
21:01 – The four pillars of wellbeing during perimenopause
24:44 – What Dr. Christella's concierge-style membership includes
29:15 – NAD, mitochondrial health, and anti-aging from the inside out
32:48 – Menopause vs. Perimenopause: what's the difference?
36:04 – Functional testing and the value of second opinions
37:24 – Final wisdom: you're not alone, and you're not crazy
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