The Well Report

The Well Report

Welcome to the Well Report: Where inclusive wellness meets real talk. Dive into discussion about health, wellness, beauty, and mindset — all while embracing diverse perspectives. Here, we spotlight voices often overlooked in wellness and beauty discussions. Join host Danilae Smith for candid chats with BIPOC (and allies) experts, founders, and wellness visionaries. Get the inside scoop on the latest beauty and wellness trends, valuable self-care tips, and discover how to upgrade and uplevel your life. This is more than a podcast. It's a movement toward a more diverse, compassionate world of wellness. Tune in weekly for a fresh perspective that includes everyone.

Episodes

March 7, 2025 31 mins

Taking a day off work for color analysis and microneedling might be the best self-care decision I've made this year.

As a corporate leader balancing multiple responsibilities, I've discovered that wellness isn't about following trends - it's about finding what actually works for you. From monthly self-care days to strategic workout schedules, I'm sharing how I'm prioritizing personal wellbeing while man...

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Your sleep quality affects everything from your mental health to your daily performance, yet 50-70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders.

In this enlightening conversation with sleep therapist Tony Ho, we dive deep into why sleep is having such a moment in the wellness world. From Oura rings to mouth taping, everyone's searching for the perfect sleep hack. But Tony reveals why compassion and understanding your persona...

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Your exhausted, overwhelmed brain cannot make good financial decisions, and that's by design.

In this powerful conversation with Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino, founder of Wealth Para Todos, we dive deep into the critical link between financial wellness and self-care. For marginalized communities especially, the path to financial freedom isn't just about numbers, it's about healing generational trauma and breaking fre...

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January 10th is known as "Quitter's Day" because most people abandon their New Year's resolutions - but not you.


Today, I'm chatting with Amy Chou, a former Google and TikTok executive turned certified career coach. We'll dive deep into a proven framework for setting and achieving meaningful goals. Amy shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to following her true passion, revealing wh...

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Happy New Year! 'Tis the season to set new goals and reflect on old ones. But if this is something you tend to do every year and slowly lose sight of your North Star goals, this episode is for you.

I think our goal setting practice needs to be deeper than a list we'll lose somewhere in the folders of our computer or the corners of our notebooks. Goals can be a tricky thing because we tend to go all or nothing. M...

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I'm back! I did not ghost you, I was just going through an intense period of burnout. And because I know this time of year is notorious for bringing burnout, I thought it was important to unpack my experience with you.

Here's the thing, when I'm burned out, I start to neglect wellness altogether. So showing up on the podcast almost made me feel like a fraud. But as I slowly get my feet grounded again, I hav...

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If you're feeling devastated by yesterday's election results, this episode is a gentle reminder that you're not alone - and that your mental health matters right now. As a woman of color in the wellness space, I'm getting vulnerable about my own emotional response to the results and sharing the exact self-care practices helping me process this moment.

Look, I had a completely different episode planned. But waking...

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Sometimes, it can seem impossible to rest. Trust me, I've been there. The systemic oppression we're faced with on the day to day can often make it feel like prevailing advice for navigating burnout is actually inaccessible to us.

So today, I'm chatting with Michelle Goodloe, LCSW, a Burnout Recovery Expert & the founder of Gmichelle Wellness. We're taking that often lofty self-care advice and reall...

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Three years ago, I went to a conference to support a friend and I came away with a leadership coach that would ultimately change my life. Today, I'm joined by Mariela De La Mora, a leadership coach and eldest daughter of immigrants who has made it her mission to empower WOC and daughters of immigrants who want to break glass ceilings.

I came to Mariela at one of my lowest points. I was grieving my father and struggli...

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We've all had situations where we felt unheard at the doctor's office. But especially as women of color, we're not taught how to handle these situations. When patients feel uncomfortable, their needs go unmet. That's why Ramona Selvarajah founded  Brown Girl Healthcare.

Ramona is unapologetically passionate about health and racial disparities among women of color, and creating space and access for all w...

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A pilates class can be an incredibly white-washed, privileged space. So what does it mean for a Black Trans Woman to step into a leadership role in that context? Well today, I've got a special treat for you.

After chatting with Sonja Herbert, the founder of Black Girl Pilates, I asked her who should would recommend I talk to next. Today's guest, DJ Rock, was her number one recommendation. And I have to say - I&a...

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It's time to take a quick look back on the trends we're seeing the wellness space! And this time, the Olympics really takes the spotlight. If you're anything like me, the Olympics took over your life for a short period. But we've also got some fascinating events happening in the world of politics that actually have a lot to do with wellness.

Vice President candidate Tim Walz's discussion on IVF ha...

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The fact that up to 80 percent of black women by age of 50 or 70 percent of white women by age of 50 have fibroids doesn't make it normal condition. And if you have a practitioner telling you "it's not a big deal," I'd encourage you to push back.

If you've been following the podcast for a while, you know that fibroids are a cause close to my heart. After going through the process of egg retri...

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When was the last time you checked your pelvic floor's health? Do you even know what your pelvic floor muscles are? I didn't until I sat down with Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad, a certified pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Blossom Pelvic Health to talk all about supporting those pelvic muscles. And man, do we get into it: 
Is it true that "tighter is better" in the bedroom? Are kegels really the star...

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70% of women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. And even more alarming: 80% of Black Women of child bearing age will develop fibroids. So, since July is Fibroids awareness month, I'm taking this time to do a deep dive on the issue.

I want to challenge you to listen to this episode even if you don't think fibroids are a problem for you. Because the reality is, you or someone you know will definitely face...

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Summer really brings out all of the body talk. I know I've definitely caught myself saying I need to get "in shape" for the Summer as if the body I'm currently in is undesirable. So I thought it was the perfect time to chat with my friend, Renee Angelique, all about fat phobia.


I'll be honest - I wasn't even consciously aware of my own fat phobia until I met Renee. Growing up in the ball...

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Did you know the 88% of Black Women report having felt burnout sometimes, often, or always? That's a super high percentage, but I can't say I'm surprised. You may have noticed that I've been a little bit off my posting schedule. Well guess why!? Your girl has coming out of the depths of burnt out.

So I set aside my original plans for this episode to do a deep dive into all things burn out. What is it? ...

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The beauty and wellness industries are FULL of drama. Like, I'm not kidding you - it's never ending. From companies who say they're inclusive dropping the ball to wellness influencers showing their true colors, wellness and beauty trends are a gold mine for content. So today, I'm sharing the trends in the wellness and beauty space that I've been obsessing over in May.

First, we're checking in...

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Have you ever been told that the American diet culture is racist? I hadn’t until today’s conversation. With so many cultural foods being demonized in the wellness industry, today's guest is a thought leader in this space.


Today I'm chatting with Samantha Lee, a weight loss coach who specializes in teaching people how to lose weight without abandoning their cultural identity. She's completely reframing ...

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Remember last week when I highlighted the brand "Shaz & Kiks" for AAPI appreciation month? Well, surprise! Today I'm joined by one of the co-founders - Kiku Chaudhuri to chat all things haircare and Ayurveda.

Kiku and Shaz teamed up to create Shaz & Kiks as a way to honor their roots and work closely as sisters. They're bringing Ayurveda, the world's oldest healing system, straight to stor...

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