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In this episode of THE Conversation, Leili and Kerry sit down with Melanie Dixon—financial coach and facilitator—for an honest, expansive conversation on the whole-self approach to money management. Melanie shares her journey into financial coaching and the twenty years of facilitation work in sex and relationship coaching, health guidance, and financial coaching that inform how she works with clients today. Together, they explore financial health as something inseparable from relationships, self-care, and spirituality—and what it looks like to bring boundaries, vulnerability, and audacity into conversations about money and career. This conversation offers a grounded look at how healing our relationship with money can open the door to steps we never imagined were possible. ✨ Melanie has a workshop coming up on September 13th, 10am–12:30pm: a 2.5-hour deep dive into the road map of financial wellness—from planned spending to debt-free living to retiring gracefully—all within the frame of managing money as a form of self-care. Space is still available. She'll also be offering a short Zoom series this fall: +Thursday, October 1st, 9–10am Pacific: Money Management as Self Care +Thursday, November 5th, 9–10am Pacific: Worth & Money +Thursday, December 3rd, 9–10am Pacific: Partnership & Money Please contact Melanie Dixon, Holistic Financial Coach 801-898-7611, [email protected] Learn more about Holistic Financial Coaching with Melanie Dixon canva.link/melaniedixon Please copy and paste the links into your browser.

Welcome to a new season of THE Conversation. As we move into a monthly podcast format, Leili and Kerry take a moment to share what's been unfolding within Generation WE and The Alchemy Space. This episode includes a special clip from From Persia with Love, Maria's monthly live Zoom gathering, offering a glimpse into the meaningful conversations and cultural connections being cultivated within our community. We also introduce the evolution of our offerings at The Alchemy Space. Whether you're a practitioner looking for a place to host your own class, workshop, or gathering, or you're seeking a thoughtfully curated experience for your team, friends, or community, we'd love to create with you. This episode is an invitation to reconnect, explore what's new, and discover more ways to gather, learn, and grow together.

In this episode of THE Conversation, Leili and Kerry sit down with Nicole Setty—teacher, guide, and practitioner at The Alchemy Space—for a heartfelt dialogue on healing, self-love, and living in alignment. Nicole shares her personal journey, the path that brought her to the work she does today, and the many roles she currently holds within her community and practice. Together, they explore the relationship between healing ourselves and supporting the healing of others, as well as what it means to stay connected to your inner voice while navigating work, relationships, and personal growth. This conversation offers an honest look into the ongoing process of aligning with the energies and seasons unfolding in our lives.

In this episode of The Collective Thread, Leili and Kerry sit down with Kate Leist, Kellee Rich, and Kelly Rice—the women behind the Gatherwell Festival in Nevada City. Together, they explore how this partnership came to life and what it means to collaborate in a way that supports both shared vision and individual growth. They reflect on their synergistic partnership and how their collaboration has allowed each of them to thrive more fully within their own businesses. This episode offers a thoughtful look at community-driven work, creative partnership, and the power of building something meaningful together.

We’re kicking off the new year with a grounded and insightful conversation alongside Nicole Koch, one of our practitioners at The Alchemy Space. In this episode, Leili and Kerry sit down with Nicole to explore her personal journey of stabilizing her health through yoga and energetic practices that support nervous system balance. Nicole shares how her path—including advanced yoga training, Reiki, Qi Gong, breathwork, and flow state practices—has shaped the way she listens to her body and works with regulation, resilience, and attunement. This conversation offers a deeper look into how embodied practices can support healing and sustainable well-being. Nicole will also be leading a free Nervous System Attunement Workshop at The Alchemy Space—date coming soon. Tune in and stay connected for details.

In this final episode of the year, Leili and Kerry sit down for an open and reflective conversation, looking back on the moments, lessons, and growth that shaped the past year. They share personal reflections and explore the ideas, intentions, and possibilities unfolding for the year ahead—especially as they continue building and dreaming into The Alchemy Space. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and gently transition into what’s next. Tune in as we close out the year together, honoring where we’ve been and opening to what’s to come.

In this week’s Energetic Alchemy episode, Leili and Kerry continue the conversation from our Sacred Sunday gathering, exploring faith not as blind belief but as embodied trust—a living connection to the intelligence that moves through all things. Together, they reflect on how faith acts as a bridge between the seen and unseen, between effort and grace. Tune in for this contemplative and grounding reflection on faith as a practice of presence, surrender, and trust.

In this week’s Energetic Alchemy episode, Leili and Kerry reflect on the theme of surrender and letting go, carried forward from this past Sacred Sunday gathering at The Alchemy Space. Together, they explore what it truly means to release control, soften resistance, and trust the natural rhythm of life’s unfolding. Through conversation and reflection, they offer insight into how surrender can become a daily practice—one that opens space for clarity, peace, and deeper connection to self and spirit.

In this episode, Leili and Kerry return to the Energetic Alchemy segment—now recorded from their new home, The Alchemy Space. Each week, they’ll share a check-in from the studio, tuning into the collective themes and energies moving through their community. This week’s conversation centers on devotion—a theme carried forward from their recent Sacred Sunday class. Together, they explore what devotion looks like in practice, how it shapes our relationship to presence, and the ways it can be lived through everyday moments.

In this special episode, Leili and Kerry sit down to share the story behind their newest project—The Alchemy Space. They open up about the inspiration, vision, and purpose that brought this community hub to life, reflecting on how it weaves together their work in wellness, creativity, and collective growth. Whether you’re joining them for the first time or have been part of the journey since the beginning, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at where they are now and where they’re headed. Tune in for an honest and heart-filled conversation about evolution, collaboration, and creating spaces for transformation.

In this episode of The Collective Thread, Leili and Kerry sit down with local artist and father, Dan Gaube. Dan shares his journey into fatherhood with the birth of his son, and how that experience continues to shape his art, his perspective, and his connection to community. He reflects on the path that led him into becoming an artist, weaving in the themes of presence and nature that run through his work and his life. This is a conversation about creativity, belonging, and the ways life’s most profound transitions can deepen our awareness of what truly matters.

In this episode, Leili and Kerry sit down with their close friend, Kathy Ross—a massage therapist and energy worker—to talk about how healing work shapes both the giver and the receiver. Together they explore Kathy’s journey of self-love, the balance between structure and flow, and what it means to stay aligned in work, relationships, and inner life.

In this special episode, Kerry is joined by her mom, Karen Taylor—a retired elementary school teacher with a deep love for learning, laughter, and community. Together they explore themes of purpose, play, and posse, reflecting on the wisdom that comes with age and the vision Karen holds for the next 30 years.

In this episode of The Collective Thread, Leili sits down with Tai Chi instructor Dave Norehad to explore the roots and evolution of his unique practice. Dave shares how he was drawn to Tai Chi, how his teaching journey began, and what this ancient martial art continues to reveal to him about life, energy, and self-mastery. Together, they explore the deeper teachings of Tai Chi—tolerance, the power of accepting what we cannot control, and making decisions from that grounded awareness. Leili also welcomes professional alpine skier Lila Lapanja, one of Dave’s longtime students, to share how Tai Chi has supported her athletic training, mental clarity, and connection to her body. Through the lens of yin and yang, this episode invites listeners to consider how cultivating softness can become a source of true strength—physically, emotionally, and energetically. To sign up for our mailing list go to www.humanartschool.org

In this debut episode of The Collective Thread, we sit down with Leili and her voice coach, Crystal Boutelle, for an intimate conversation about reclaiming the power of the voice. Together, they explore what it means to find authentic expression, how the voice connects to the nervous system and self-worth, and why vocal embodiment is a vital practice for personal and collective healing. This episode offers a glimpse into the courage it takes to speak your truth, the tenderness of being witnessed, and the wisdom that emerges when we honor the process—not just the performance. To sign up for our mailing list go to www.humanartschool.org