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In this episode, we connect with Chef Maya-Camille Broussard who shares her story as an entrepreneur, business owner and philanthropist.  Broussard established Justice of the Pies in honor of her late father, Stephen J. Broussard. Steve, who dubbed himself the Pie Master, was a criminal defense attorney with a passion for baking and eating anything made with a crust! Justice of the Pies was created to celebrate his love for pies and to honor his belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to reform their lives.  Formed as an L3C, Justice of the Pies considers itself to be a social mission in a culinary art form. The bakery has previously partnered with DreamOn Education to activate the I KNEAD LOVE Workshop. The one-day workshop provides elementary-aged children from lower-income communities instruction on nutritional development, acquiring basic cooking skills, and encouraging creativity in the kitchen. The primary goal of this program is to contribute to efforts in ending food insecurities.  Justice of the Pies also partners with the Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA). CGLA was created to serve legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within the Cabrini Green community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and now recognized statewide leader in supporting low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal justice system. Justice of the Pies and CGLA collaborate on a yearly “pie drive” to raise money for the organization.  Justice of the Pies is committed to providing decency and equality while consistently seeking ways in which it can be a steward for fairness. To learn more about Justice of the Pies, visit them at:  Guest Speaker Bio:  Website:  https://www.justiceofthepies.com/ IG:  @justiceofthepies  Follow Us on Instagram @carascophoto @carascocreative  If you loved this episode, share with your friends and tag us at @carascophoto and Justice of the Pies @justiceofthepies

In this episode, we interview DJ Megan Taylor and explore how music and travel can play a transformative role in emotional and spiritual discovery. Megan Taylor is a DJ, music curator, and vibe creator. She is passionate about traveling and has visited 34 countries to date. Recognized in Chicago for her leadership and training, Megan received her Masters in Social and Emotional Intelligence at Wright Graduate University. She is passionate about creating memories through experiences. She works with international brands, organizations, and people to tell a story through music and events and likes to use "psychology to create magic through music.” To learn more about DJ Megan Taylor, visit her at: Website: http://figgy.net/megan-taylor IG: @djmegantaylor https://www.instagram.com/djmegantaylor/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/124522779 If you loved this episode, share with your friends and tag us at @carascophoto and @djmegantaylor

Like most people, we are currently daydreaming about travel. In this episode, we are talking about the transferrable skills that come with becoming a seasoned traveler. We chat about a tuk tuck tailor scam in Bangkok, getting lost in southern Italy and how adventures in travel can be so similar to entrepreneurship. There are a variety of challenges and potentially tough situations that can arise when traveling just like running a business. And every one of them demands immediate action while requiring you to be multidimensional problem-solver. Travel teaches you flexibility, optimism and so much more. We discuss five ways that travel can make you a better entrepreneur.  SPECIAL OFFER:  To download the General Essentials Travel Checklist we mentioned in this episode, sign up for our newsletter via this link:  https://exceptional-inventor-7728.ck.page/d41cd7a099 Follow Us on Instagram @carascophoto @carascocreative If you loved this episode, share with your friends and tag us at @carascophoto

Co-host Cara Nava features special guest, Akeshi Akinseye, celebrity party planner and founder of Kesh Events. Known for her eye for details, opulent over the top florals and design aesthetic, Kesh Events has become the go-to planner for clients with discerning tastes internationally. As an author, educator and speaker,  Akeshi offers strategic tools to building a successful luxury wedding and event planning and design business. In this episode, we are talking about how planners and photographers can work effectively together to create a cohesive client experience. We will cover the following topics: What role does a photographer play with regard to how you function as a planner (or designer)? What can photographers do to be most helpful to coordinators prior to AND during the wedding day? What piece of advice do you offer clients with regards to photography? What are the benefits of collaborating and relationship building with photographers? What photos are most beneficial to planners for their portfolio and press? To learn more about Kesh Events, visit her at: Website: https://www.keshevents.com/ IG:  https://www.instagram.com/keshevents/  @keshevents Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-it-with-akeshi-akinseye/id1493037623

About this Episode: Co-host Cara Nava features special guest, Erinne Brown, Founder and Creator of Live Well with Erinne where we explore the emotional aftermath after COVID-19 and then racial injustice. In this episode, we discuss how to cope with complex post traumatic stress, emotionally shed intergenerational racism and how to gain clarity on self care without escapism. Erinne is a wellness coach who guides overachieving women on their journey to reclaim their wellbeing. She believes in the importance of developing deep awareness for what one's mind, body and soul needs, and feeling empowered to take action to serve those needs. By coaching her clients through holistic lifestyle changes and mastering their everyday habits, they find the inner resources to show up as the best version of themselves. Erinne's wellness journey started after she experienced burnout from her career in management consulting, which left her searching for answers on how she can be ambitious and successful, without sacrificing her physical and emotional wellbeing. As Erinne found fulfillment in the changes she was making in her life, she decided to get her certifications as a Health coach and Life coach to help other women who had a similar struggle. She launched Live Well with Erinne, and is now coaching clients 1-on-1, in groups and leading workshops to help others step into a new normal of wellbeing. To learn more about Erinne Brown, visit her at: Website: www.livewellwitherinne.com IG: www.instagram.com/livewellwitherinne @livewellwitherinne Follow us on Instagram @carascophoto @carascocreative If you loved this episode, share with your friends and tag @livewellwitherinne  and @carascophoto on let us know how you plan to practice emotional wellbeing. Everybody needs a cheerleader, right? We’ll be there rooting you on!