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Kate Assaraf, CEO and founder of Dip Hair Care, joins me for a grounded conversation on building a sustainable beauty brand rooted in high-performance products, conscious commerce, and human-centered business. We talk about creating plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work, rebuilding after failure, choosing community over convenience, and what it means to grow a business without losing sight of care, integrity, and purpose. Key Takeaways How Dip Hair Care is redefining sustainable beauty through high-performance, plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars Why conscious commerce requires community, care, and a deeper relationship with the people you serve The reality of starting over after business failure, shame, and financial uncertainty How human-centered customer service can become a radical differentiator in an increasingly automated world Why sustainability must move beyond trends and into long-term education, accessibility, and everyday choices The power of letting your team shine while building a business rooted in purpose and trust To checkout all of Dip's amazing products head to their website: dipalready.com or follow on Instagram: @dipalready. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn.  Timestamps 03:43 – Meet Kate Assaraf, founder and CEO of Dip Hair Care 17:17 – The origin story behind Dip and creating bars that actually work 21:14 – Building sustainable hair care for curls, textured hair, and diverse hair needs 27:02 – Scaling the team, opening an internal factory, and rebuilding after manufacturing challenges 31:59 – Community over convenience and the future of human-centered commerce 38:35 – Starting over after failure, shame, and knowing when to quit 43:54 – Giving back, philanthropy, and building purpose into the business model 48:40 – Sustainability fatigue, trend cycles, and educating the next generation 01:03:38 – Soul practices, leadership, and learning to let the team shine Stay Connected If you loved this episode share it with a conscious founder, beauty lover, sustainability advocate, or creative entrepreneur who’s building something with soul. And be sure to subscribe, rate the show & leave a review. Join me on Substack! Subscribe to The Communion, our monthly energetic transmission filled with soulful insights and spiritual medicine for sacred rebels, conscious creatives, and purpose-driven innovators. Learn more about On The Cusp Wellness: Find our classes and offerings HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @‌onthecuspwellness. Show music prod by GOV

After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m returning to On the Cusp of Something Beautiful with a new rhythm, a new perspective, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to trust the soul path. In this episode, we explore the medicine of reinvention, the discomfort of uncertainty, and the sacred process of allowing your life to evolve beyond old versions of yourself. This conversation is an invitation to stop forcing yourself back into expired versions of your life and instead lean into the path your soul is asking you to create now. If you’ve been navigating transition, identity shifts, burnout, or the feeling that life is rearranging itself beneath your feet—this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Why “being off track” may actually be part of your soul’s redirection How reinvention often begins through collapse, uncertainty, and release The connection between intuition, visualization, and aligned expansion Why authentic growth requires creating new paths instead of returning to old ones How giving yourself grace can unlock creativity, momentum, and emotional freedom Follow On Instagram + View My Offerings: Follow on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, or view my offerings CLICK HERE! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

What if dreaming was more than just rest, but a revolutionary tool for healing, imagination, and collective liberation? In this expansive conversation, I’m joined by Kelsey Daniels—a self-described artist, organizer, and baddie scholar from Southeast San Diego—who reminds us that dreaming is more than rest: it's a radical, ancestral practice of reclaiming life beyond survival. We explore the role of creativity in activism, the importance of building community rooted in interdependence, and how art can serve as both a personal ritual and a collective offering. Kelsey shares stories from her own journey—launching the Black Dream Experiment, creating mutual aid infrastructures, and rediscovering forgotten ideas with new depth. Whether you're reimagining your relationship to community, to creativity, or to yourself—this episode invites you to soften into the possibility of dreaming as liberation.   Key Takeaways: Why reclaiming dreams and desires is essential to ancestral wellness and personal liberation How mutual aid invites interdependence, trust, and radical community care The power of creativity as a healing process beyond performance or productivity How sustainable activism starts with honoring your unique role in collective transformation The sacred practice of returning to your own ideas with compassion and grace To learn more about Kelsey go to their website: kelseyshere.com. And be sure to follow them on Instagram: @‌andsheshere_ and @‌blackdreamexperiment   Timestamps: 14:48 – Meet Kelsey: Baddie scholar, social organizer, and multidisciplinary creative 15:51 – Dreaming and desire as tools for ancestral healing and liberation 19:53 – Building Black healing spaces like “The Sit In” in response to media trauma 30:04 – Revolution beyond protest: imagining sustainable, life-affirming systems 39:52 – Mutual aid as radical care: redefining support and solidarity 44:47 – Dreaming into cooperative, creative spaces that honor process over product 55:27 – Revisiting your past words and ideas as an act of grace and reclamation Loving these conversations? Subscribe to The Communion — our monthly energetic love note filled with soulful insights, creative resources, and spiritual medicine for sacred rebels, conscious creatives, and purpose-driven innovators. → Join The Communion Follow On Instagram + View My Offerings: Follow on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, or view my offerings CLICK HERE! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

In this second installment of the Walk True series, Tim Victor and I dive deep into what it truly means to navigate fear, open to love, and transform pain into purpose. Together, we explore the role of self-awareness, isolation, growth, and healing as we walk the path of authenticity and soul-aligned living. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to move through life’s challenges with more grace, clarity, and trust in your own evolution, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways: How self-awareness sparks personal growth and authentic living Why seasons of isolation often lead to elevation Turning life's darkest moments into a catalyst for your purpose The connection between vulnerability, love, and spiritual expansion How to overcome fear, shift your mindset, and embrace your worth Timestamps: 00:48 – Embracing Authenticity and Creative Expression 04:37 – The Power of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth 09:10 – Isolation as a Sacred Path to Elevation 22:27 – Finding Balance, Contentment, and Light in Darkness 31:36 – Overcoming Fear, Taking Inspired Action, and the Power of Words 36:33 – Opening to Love, Navigating the Dating Jungle, and Renewing Mindset 47:04 – Sharing Your Story, Embracing Your Worth, and Walking True 🌿 Follow Tim Victor: Instagram: @‌mrtimvictor Listen to Walk True on Apple Music or Spotify. ✨ Loving these conversations? Subscribe to The Communion — my monthly energetic love note filled with soulful insights, creative resources, and spiritual medicine for sacred rebels, conscious creatives, and purpose-driven innovators. → Join The Communion Follow On Instagram + View My Offerings: Follow on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! Seeking spiritual guidance or energy healing? View my offerings and energetic resources here! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

Tap into your soul’s rhythm and unlock your power to manifest by becoming aware of the energetic currents around you. In this episode, I dive deep into the energetic forecast and soul medicine for April, with a focus on how awareness is the key to manifesting your deepest desires. I’ll share insights on how the energy of the season is shaping our realities and how you can align with it to step into your fullest potential. I’ll also discuss my upcoming workshop, New Laws, New Realities, designed to help you shift your personal and professional life through a deeper connection to soul wisdom, universal laws, and your own inner power. If you’re ready to embrace your soul’s truth and move with clarity towards your desires, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to anchor deeper into your purpose, trust your intuition, and use the current energetic themes to manifest more of what you want in your life. Want The Communion in your inbox? Get the monthly energetic medicine along with creative resources when you JOIN HERE! What you'll hear in this episode: Why awareness activates manifestation and spiritual alignment How the New Laws, New Realities workshop will support your personal and spiritual evolution The soul of your work vs. the structure of your work What it means to operate by spiritual laws and universal principles The power of precision, trust, and timing when calling in your next-level reality Why self-reflection and integration are key to sustaining your desires Using shadow work as a superpower to create from a deeper truth Daily practices to stay grounded, energetically attuned, and connected to your vision NEW WORKSHOP! New Laws, New Realities: 7 Energetic Laws for Creating and Sustaining Life-Nourishing Change Join me for New Laws, New Realities, a 90-minute live workshop on April 26th at 12p PT / 3p ET. In this transformative session, we'll dive into 7 Energetic Laws that will guide you in creating and sustaining life-nourishing change. Designed for creatives, healers, and high-achieving women, this workshop will help you embody your next evolution by aligning with spiritual laws and chakra-based practices. Manifest your desires and build a reality rooted in your soul’s purpose—no more waiting, just embodying the change you’re meant to create. Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! Timestamps: 02:55 The Medicine of Spring: The Soul of Our Work 04:02 New Laws, New Realities Workshop Invitation 06:40 Energetic and Universal Laws, Personal Liberation and Power 19:05 April's Theme: Awareness and Manifestation 24:55 The Channeled Message for April 28:02 Weekly Themes and Integration 37:13 Tapping into Abundance 37:58 Powerful Questions for Self-Reflection 38:58 Sustaining Practice and Experience 41:54 Evening Routine and Setting Intentions 44:07 Deepening Your Practice 46:28 Standing on Experience 52:14 Bridge of Destiny and Manifestation 58:35 Grounding Down and Portaling Up 01:03:32 Closing Affirmation and Final Thoughts Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and creative collaborator, Tim Victor for a special mini-series called ‘Walk True’. Tim Victor is a singer-songwriter, model, celebrity stylist, and all around creative. During our conversation Tim shares the meaning behind Walk True, a guiding philosophy rooted in his Jamaican heritage that encourages living authentically and embracing the journey with integrity. We also discuss the significance of inner peace, the necessity of personal work, and how service can shape one's evolution. Tim opens up about his Paris Fashion Week experience, revealing how persistence and trust led to him being featured in major publications. Topics covered in this episode: The power of voice and creative expression Embracing authenticity and inner peace Navigating personal growth and setting boundaries The season of waiting and the role of service Black history, legacy, and creative impact Overcoming rejection and aligning with purpose The importance of friendship, support, and community This episode is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Tune in for an uplifting and insightful conversation that reminds you to Walk True, and boldly step into your greatness. To learn more about Tim follow him on Instagram: @‌mrtimvictor. Listen to ‘Walk True’ by Tim Victor on Apple Music or Spotify. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Setting Intentions 04:36 The Power of Voice and Creative Expression 07:19 Understanding 'Walk True' 09:06 Embracing Authenticity and Inner Peace 13:39 Navigating Personal Growth and Boundaries 20:36 The Season of Waiting and Serving 22:36 Reflecting on Service and Joy 23:32 Black History and Legacy 24:47 Journey to Paris Fashion Week 30:05 Facing Rejection and Finding Purpose 33:20 The Power of Authenticity 37:21 Celebrating Friendship and Support 40:09 Final Words of Encouragement Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow us on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Join The Communion (our inbox community) to receive our monthly newsletter full of energetic and creative medicine for expanding your perception of possibility, and boldly living your purpose. Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

This episode dives into March’s energetic forecast from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a monthly exchange of energetic and creative wisdom for conscious creatives and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul path. This month’s theme is Choosing a Reality: Experimenting with Expansion. Inside this episode, we explore the balance between taking action and surrendering to divine timing. We discuss how self-leadership requires clarity and structure, why trust is essential for manifestation, and how patience allows us to build with sustainability and truth. Topics covered in this episode: Harmonizing the masculine and feminine within Leading with clarity, purpose, and precise action The power of discernment in navigating change Cultivating mental clarity and sustainable wisdom Trust as a foundation for creativity, growth, and manifestation Tune in to align with the rhythms of March and integrate these energies into your life, business, and creative work. Resources Mentioned: Join our upcoming community event, Slow is Smooth on Sunday, March 9th at 4p PT / 7p ET. This space is a soft gathering for high-achieving women to slow down and reflect on what they desire next. Pass it along to the women in your tribe! 9 Key Dates and Reminders for March by Spirit Daughter [IG Post]  Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow us on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! Be sure to also Join The Communion (our inbox community) to receive our monthly newsletter of energetic forecasts, creative medicine / inspiration, and workshops for expanding your perception and living your purpose. If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Green, founder of Cardigan Careers. Kristina shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach who empowers women to follow their dreams. She opens up about the challenges of prioritizing responsibilities over passion, breaking free from societal expectations, and the deep self-reflection that led her to her true calling. Through inner child work and honest self-inquiry, Kristina discovered the power of presence and the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic value. Key Takeaways: How to navigate career transitions with intention and clarity The importance of self-reflection and inner child healing in personal growth Ways to cultivate a meaningful work-life balance Embracing creativity and flexibility in both career and personal life Why honest conversations with yourself are crucial for true fulfillment To connect with Kristina you can follow her on Instagram: @kristinam.green and here on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi [book] Timestamps: 00:36 Christina's Background and Career Journey 02:13 Realizing and Pursuing Dreams 03:12 Empowering Women and Career Strategies 04:11 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery 10:03 Inner Child and Entrepreneurial Insights 19:50 Understanding and Valuing Self-Worth 27:09 Realizing the Power Within 29:01 Balancing Business and Family 31:56 The Turning Point: Quitting the Corporate Job 38:23 Embracing Creativity and Flexibility 40:57 Building a Community of Empowered Women Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! Be sure to also join The Communion (our exclusive inbox community) to receive our monthly newsletter filled with energetic and creative medicine for expanding your awareness and trusting your soul's unique purpose. Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.  Show music prod by GOV

In this brand new episode, I dive into February's energetic medicine from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a download of energetic and creative medicine for creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul's authentic path. This month’s theme is You Can Rebuild Your Life. We touch on how to utilize the energetics that are likely to arise each week, such as resistance, patience, starting over, and navigating the unexpected as a pathway to wholeness. We also talk about creating sustainable habits, the importance of rebuilding with truth, and embracing one's unique path to personal freedom and soul liberation. Below you’ll find timestamps from the episode as well as resources mentioned in the show. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned: Join The Communion (our inbox community) and receive our monthly newsletter filled with energetic and creative medicine for expanding your awareness and trusting your soul's unique purpose. The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles [book recommendation] Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith [book recommendation] Design a reality that aligns with your soul's desired state with Soul Nourishing Boundaries: The Course. Join the waitlist here! Timestamps: 06:24 February's Energetic Medicine / Weekly Protocols for Integration 09:25 Week One: Being Alert to How Resistance Shows Up 13:02 Exploring the Solar Plexus 20:39 Week Two: Embracing the Beginning, Rebuilding Your Life with Authentic Habits of Being 34:04 Understanding the 7 Identities of the Chakras 01:03:02 The Importance of Morning Practices for Soul Remembrance 01:05:03 Week Two Recap of the 7 Identities of the Chakras 01:08:36 Week Three: Patience as a Practice of Gratitude, Preparation, and Action 01:19:00 Week Four: The Unexpected, Being Open to Having Better Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow us on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Be sure to also join the The Communion inbox community to be the first to know of new offerings, workshops, creative inspiration, and energetic insights! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review. Show music prod by GOV

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Levine. Lisa is an artist, an acupuncturist, a healer and the founder of Maha Rose. During our conversation, Lisa shares her journey into clown medicine, radical self-acceptance, and surrendering to the pathway of business stewardship, parenthood, and presence.   Other topics that came up during our conversation:  -business pillars and personal values  -creating a life of devotion -navigating the uncertainty of life and business -surrendering to the challenge that strengthen us   -leaning into the flexibility of parenthood If you’d like to connect with Lisa or learn more about Maha Rose visit www.maharose.com to check out their website for upcoming offerings, retreats and workshops. You can also follow along on Instagram: @maharose    Announcements: Activate Your Soul is open for registration! Activate Your Soul is an invitation to embody your soul’s unique purpose and fullest expression. Inside AYS, we’re healing and releasing feelings of not being good enough, overworking, over-giving and people pleasing mechanisms we learned in order to feel safe in the world.  This program instead invites you to discover your own unique pathway to a more soulful and nourishing life of collective service through soul-recovery and self-discovery. In other words, being able to show up in the world as your whole authentic self.  If you’re an intuitive creative, entrepreneur, or healer and you’re ready to step outside of the box and stop dimming your light then join us inside of Activate Your Soul to start aligning to your Soul’s unique!     Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here!    Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.    Show music prod by GOV

In our first episode back, we’re observing all the ways we give our power away. We also take a look at why healing our shadow is crucial to our growth, and for bridging the gap between our present Self, and the next level of Self.  After a session of deep inner inquiry with my Shadow Self, I was presented with a question: what are these experiences you keep giving your power away to?  We then take a look at what it means to be brave. Bravery supports us in pursuing our greatest potential in life. It take immense bravery to follow your own unique path and journey. Use the below questions to support you in aligning with your most bravest Self.    Questions to Reflect On:  What’s your biggest fear around this experience? (And be honest with yourself).  What previous experience(s) does this current situation remind you of?  What would bravery feel like to you? Think of an action you’d take if you felt brave enough to do it.    Resources Mentioned:  ~Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi ~Join our newsletter to receive monthly energy readings, exclusive discounts, and energetic resources.    Activate Your Soul is open for registration! This 7-week program is an invitation to embody your soul’s unique expression. Inside AYS, we’re releasing the conventional frameworks of success we've been conditioned to accept, and are instead discovering our own unique pathways through soul-recovery and self-discovery.  If you’re an intuitive creative, entrepreneur, or healer and you’re ready to step outside of the box and stop dimming your light then join us inside of Activate Your Soul to start aligning to your Soul’s unique! Our first call kicks off on June 2nd.    Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here!    Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.    Show music prod by GOV

New season, who dis?  Welcome back to a NEW season of On The Cusp of Something Beautiful!

In this semi-season finale episode, I discuss the lessons I’ve learned that have kept me fulfilling my societal programming and not my soul purpose. Due to our societal programming, we often make decisions that are predictable and ultimately keep us safe. We negate ourselves from being able to connect with what brings our soul joy. If you’ve been looking for permission to prioritize what truly lights you up, and not feeling guilt or shame around pursuing your desires. Tune in now! We'll be back in early 2024 with new episodes.  Other topics mentioned:   Leaning into our strengths Observing our weaknesses Repairing through action Honoring your pace Self-Liberation Allowing for flexibility Resources Mentioned:  I Will Teach You to Be Rich x Ramit Sethi - Book  Expanded Podcast Episode ft Ramit Sethi - Part 1 Expanded Podcast Episode ft Ramit Sethi - Part 2  You can check out his docuseries ‘How to Get Rich’ on Netflix.    ...Are you a conscious creative ready to be in your purpose? Join the Activate Your Soul waitlist! Activate Your Soul is a 7-week course program for conscious creatives ready to redesign their life around their soul’s purpose instead of creating a life based on societal programming.  If you're afraid to step outside of the box, to be unconventional, and most importantly, if you're afraid to BE YOU...Activate Your Soul is here to show you another path. Join the waitlist to learn more!   Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Be sure to also join the Sunday’s Communion inbox community to be the first to know of new offerings, workshops, creative inspiration, and energetic insights! Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.    Show music prod by GOV

In this week's episode, I'm in conversation with community futurist and future herbalist, Lisa Barroca. Lisa is also a queer, sober writer, and in this conversation she shares her journey to recovery and the many ways her sobriety keeps her grounded in her life; from writing to painting, community building, and herbalism. Other Topics Mentioned: Creating Rituals to Support her Recovery Grounding into nourishing connections  Developing a relationship with plants + herbalism  Cultivating community to establish new futures Creativity as a lifestyle + practice, and more! To connect with Lisa, follow her on LinkedIn, and check out her Substack where she writes about recovery, queerness, post-capitalist futures, and the magic of nature.    Resources Mentioned: Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown Dope Job(s) of the Week: Social Media Creative x Plot  Senior Editor x The Good Trade    Creative Tea: Air x Amazon Prime [movie] The Last Dance x Netflix [documentary] Emergent Strategy x adrienne maree brown [book] Work Flow Vibes Playlist x Imani Gold [Apple Music] WILD AMERICANOS x COASTCITY [Apple Music | Spotify]   Connect with Amickoleh: Follow me on IG: @onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Be sure to also join the Sunday’s Communion inbox community to be the first to know of new offerings, workshops, creative inspiration, and energetic insights!   Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.    Show music prod by GOV

In this episode, I sat down with model and artist, Marcia Kim to discuss her creative journey from fashion design into modeling. Marcia also shares how she’s been able to find peace around her personal path to success in her journey.  Other topics mentioned:  Resisting the urge to skip steps Marcia's Legendary status Getting clear on our desires Releasing judgements of others + self  Holding ourselves accountable And so much more! To connect with Marcia follow her on Instagram @marcia_creates to learn more.    Resources Mentioned: Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power Creative Tea: Kevin Hart's new comedy special, 'Reality Check' on Peacock Uzo Aduba's limited series, 'Painkiller' on Netflix Dope Job of the Week: Content Coordinator x KAR Creative Copywriter x Ace Hotel  Connect with Amickoleh: Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here! Be sure to also join the Sunday’s Communion inbox community to be the first to know of new offerings, workshops, creative inspiration, and energetic insights!   Spread the love: If this episode resonated with you & your journey, pass it on to a friend who could benefit from today's topic! Also, be sure to subscribe, rate & leave a review.    Show music prod by GOV