Jew From The Lou

Everyone wants to know the latest marketing hack, the newest algorithm trick, or the secret formula to going viral… sound familiar?

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with entrepreneur, marketer, and wellness advocate John Scott, and we dive deep into what it really takes to build a business that actually lasts. From his journey leaving the corporate world to stepping into entrepreneurship, to how functional medicine completely shifted his perspective on health and performance, no topic is off limits.

John shares what he's learned about the evolution of social media, wh...

A messy house, a busy life, and a never-ending to-do list… sound familiar?

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with my friend Grace Erbschloe, owner of Happy Haven Cleaning Co., and we completely nerd out over all things cleaning. From why men and women often see mess differently, to our biggest cleaning pet peeves, to what your cleaning professional secretly wishes you knew, no topic is off limits.

Grace shares what it's really like running a cleaning business, how she helps create peaceful homes for busy families, and why having he...

Getting your life together looks inspiring… until you’re the one fighting your own body to do it.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Rylin Rossano, a 19-year-old author, podcast host, psychology grad student, yoga instructor, and chronic illness advocate.

Rylin graduated high school at 15, started college early, built her podcast, wrote two books, and created her own publishing company… but that’s just the surface.

What we really get into is what happens when life forces you to grow up fast.

How to advocate for your...

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Lynsey Goedecke, former graphic designer turned wellness entrepreneur, who went all in on building her own health and wellness business through her partnership with SuperPatch.

We dive into the real, less glamorized side of entrepreneurship: what it actually takes to build something from the ground up, navigate uncertainty, believe in your product, and continue showing up even when business feels unconventional or misunderstood.

This conversation goes far beyond wellness patches. We talk about identity shifts, taking leaps of faith, balancing marriage and ambition...

What if the life you want… requires you to let go of the version of you that expects it to be easy?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Kimmerly for a conversation that’s equal parts grounding and empowering. We talk about the truth no one really wants to hear… no one owes you anything. And why that realization might actually be the thing that sets you free.

We dive into what it really looks like to pursue big dreams, the messy middle where nothing goes as planned, and how your first versio...

Empty spaces in the city don’t look like much… until someone sees what they could become.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Gabe Keeven, founder of Side Lot Farms, and we get into what it really takes to build something from nothing… and then trust it to grow beyond you.

Gabe turned overlooked spaces in St. Louis into thriving urban farms and businesses rooted in purpose and creativity.

But what we really talk about is leadership.

How to let go. How to trust your team...

In this episode, the boys are back… and we’re diving deep into all things coffee!

Nechama sits down with small-batch roasters Will and Josh for a full-circle conversation on how passion, culture, and community brought them into the world of coffee. From unexpected beginnings to burning beans in their kitchens, their journeys are anything but traditional.

What starts as a lighthearted coffee chat quickly turns into something deeper. The trio explores how global experiences in places like Peru and Ethiopia shaped their appreciation for coffee as more than just a drink, but a ritual root...

Curling isn’t just a sport… it’s precision, power, and strategy at the highest level.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Dayna Demmans, a competitive curler, entrepreneur, and mom of three, and we get into what it really looks like to build a life on and off the ice.

Dayna went from growing up in the rink to competing at a high level in Canada… but that’s just the surface. What we really get into is what it takes to balance ambition, motherhood, business, and relationships without losing you...

Social media looks effortless… until you’re the one doing it.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Sydney Walker, my first Instagram bestie, and we start pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to show up online… and stay sane while doing it.

Sydney went from college soccer to yoga (YTT since 2020) to teaching Pilates… but that’s just the surface. What we really get into is what movement teaches you when life gets hard.

How to stay. How to breathe. How to not run.

We ta...

Music has a way of bringing people together, but the stories behind the songs are often where the real meaning lives. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Mateo Gonzalez, founder of the band Eli’s Not Dead, to talk about the story behind the music and the experiences that shaped it.

Mateo shares how music became an outlet for processing life, relationships, and loss, and how those experiences helped shape the identity of the band. We talk about the emotional depth behind songwriting, the instruments and influences that shaped his musical jo...

There is nothing quite like music to connect people and create community. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Josh Boekesch, founder of The Scene, to celebrate the platform’s one year anniversary and talk about how he is helping bring the St. Louis music community together.

While working at a local radio station, Josh was constantly surrounded by music and the incredible talent throughout the STL scene. But he noticed something missing. There was no single place coordinating and supporting local artists, shows, and new releases. Musicians were creating amazing work, ve...

What happens when two Hendersons who are obsessed with coffee sit down together?

You get zero gatekeeping and a full coffee nerd out session.

In his early 20s, Sam Henderson sold everything he owned and went backpacking through Southeast Asia and Uganda. He took random jobs, searched for direction, and started noticing something interesting. Coffee shops were opening everywhere, and none of them were shutting down.

That curiosity about supply and demand turned into a deep love for coffee culture.

He came back to Scottsdale, Arizona, started in the kitchen of...

STL Coffee Fest is for the coffee enthusiasts and the coffee curious. But who is the mastermind behind it?

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Bonnie Mann, the founder and producer of STL Coffee Fest, to uncover the woman behind the sold-out sensation. What started as a bold idea has now grown into a two-day celebration of specialty coffee, local roasters, hands-on workshops, artisan vendors, and a buzzing community of caffeine lovers across St. Louis.

With 28 years of experience in corporate marketing, philanthropic events, and large-scale trade shows, Bonnie...

Most people think of pain as something to push through or fix once it becomes unbearable. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Dr. Carolyn Meister, doctor of physical therapy and founder of Expansion Therapy, to talk about what pain is really communicating and why healing cannot live in the body alone.

After a personal spiritual awakening, Dr. Meister began questioning the limits of traditional physical therapy. She saw firsthand how women could do all the “right” things physically and still feel stuck, disconnected, or in pain. That curiosity led her to expl...

Most people only think about their health when something breaks. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Dr. Priyanka Scuorzo, ER physician, new mom, and founder of MOOV St. Louis, to talk about what she sees every day in the ER and why she believes medicine has to start long before the hospital.

For Dr. Scuorzo, most people’s worst day is just another shift. That reality grounds her and shapes how she practices care. We talk about why the ER drew her in, the camaraderie, the stories, and treating everyone equally wi...

Motherhood changes everything. Your body. Your priorities. Your definition of strength.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Gillian Hughes, certified personal trainer, nutritionist, former nurse, and founder of Momshell Method Fitness, for a real conversation about women’s health, motherhood, and building a life that actually works in the season you’re in.

Gillian shares how her years in nursing shaped her passion for generational health and why moms are the starting point. When you educate a woman, you change a family. And when you understand how busy motherhood real...

Everyone claps for the strong ones. No one asks how much it costs them.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Miss Cearra J., entrepreneur, esthetician, and community pillar, to talk about strength, grief, faith, and what happens when the woman everyone leans on is silently carrying the heaviest weight.

Cearra is the owner of Naturo Health Solutions and Ageless Spa, a licensed esthetician for over 13 years, a published model who has walked Miami Swim Week 2025, Vegas Swim Week 2025, Hawaii Swim Show 2025, and New York Fashion Week 2025, and has been...

Grief looks different for everyone, but losing a father has a way of reshaping your entire world.

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with my Aunt Shira Nudell for a deeply personal conversation we call The Dead Dad Club. Two daddy’s girls who could do no wrong in their fathers’ eyes, bonded by love, loss, and legacy.

I had six years to prepare for my dad’s death after his original dementia diagnosis. Shira lost her father, my grandfather, in just six weeks after his diagnosis of amyloidosis. She has be...

Everyone talks about healing, but not enough people talk about how deeply faith, belief, and presence shape the healing process. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down to explore the powerful intersection of faith, healing, and following your calling.

We open up about my grief journey and how losing my dad fundamentally changed me. I share how grief reshaped the way I move through the world, the way I relate to my body, and the way I now understand healing beyond just the physical.

Our guest shares his unique experience as...

Everyone talks about fitness as discipline, but not enough people talk about movement as respect, especially after becoming a mother. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Erin, founder of La Forme Fitness, to talk about what it looks like when Pilates meets play and movement actually supports the whole woman.

Erin shares how she first fell in love with mega style reformer workouts years ago while living in Los Angeles, and how returning to Pilates later in life as a parent and a Fortune 500 operations leader changed everything. The reformer became...

Everyone wants to lead, but no one talks enough about how exhausting leadership can be. In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Jazmin Wheeler, certified executive coach and holistic leadership advocate, to talk about what leadership is meant to feel like when it actually supports the whole person.

Jazmin shares her journey through some of the most sought-after companies in the world, including Disney World, the Emmys Foundation, CNN, and Amazon, and why even dream roles can feel empty when leadership drains rather than develops people. We talk about the pressure to...

This week, we sit down with Elisa Travis, PT, PPCES, founder of HomeCore Physical Therapy. Elisa’s story begins in 1993 when she became the only Orthodox Jewish woman in her physical therapy program, breaking barriers and honoring her faith in a field that had never seen someone like her.

After decades of working in traditional PT settings, Elisa found herself in an acute psychiatric hospital feeling unfulfilled and ready for something different. A stiff neck, a steak dinner fundraiser, and a chance meeting with Dr. Richard Cohen led her to shadow renowned PT Andy Lear. That experience ch...

This week, we sit down with Ryan Green, Founder and Chief Media Officer of The Last Splash. Ryan’s journey is anything but ordinary. He went from dropping out of college to play online poker professionally to becoming one of the most respected media minds in St. Louis, with over 15 years of experience leading innovation in digital marketing and advertising technology.

Ryan shares what it was like to have his entire career disappear overnight on April 15, 2011 when online poker became illegal, and how he rebuilt his life by betting on himself again. Using the same analytical and st...

This week we dive into the reality of grief and healing with Jennifer Campolo as we talk about what it means to live through loss, tune in to what you truly need, and find your way back to yourself one moment at a time.

We open up about how grief changes the way you see the world and how, in a grief illiterate society, people often don’t know how to show up. Sometimes talk therapy is not the answer. Sometimes the deepest healing comes from simple presence and allowing yourself to feel what’s real.

Je...

This week we dive into the journey of self-discovery with Allison Chrisman as we talk about what it means to decenter men, stop shrinking yourself, and trust your vision especially when no one else can see it yet.

We open up about the loneliness that comes when you know you’re meant for more but haven’t quite found your purpose, and how to lean into that uncertainty with curiosity instead of fear.

Allison shares how practices like yoga, breathwork, reiki, cold plunges, meditation, and affirmations have helped her quiet the outside noise and tune in t...

This week, we dive into the sweet side of struggle with Kramer Eggemeyer, founder of Ready Fitness Training in St. Louis.

Kramer shares his journey from falling in love with fitness in a small-town gym to building his own powerhouse training facility—literally from the ground up. We talk about the thrill of entrepreneurship, the grind of starting from scratch, and what it takes to stay the course when things get tough.

From his grassroots marketing strategy built on word of mouth and referrals, to his mission of empowering coaches and clients alike, Kramer proves th...

What happens when you turn your family’s land into a legacy? For Samantha Williford, it wasn’t just about building a business, it was about building a sanctuary.

In this episode, Samantha and I dive into the story behind Lost Hill Lake, a 200-acre oasis her family has cultivated for over five decades. What started as a single wedding on their farm blossomed into a full-scale destination for glamping, wellness retreats, cold plunges, saunas, and breathtaking events rooted in nature.

Sam shares how she balances her data-driven, Type A mindset with her love for slow...

What drives someone to climb a mountain? For some, it’s adventure. For others, it’s purpose. For Sam and I...it was both.

In this episode, Sam and I dive into the wild, humbling, and life-changing journey of conquering our own mountains. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as a self-proclaimed girly girl and princess, while Sam, a true force of nature, climbed Mount Cotopaxi with the ROMP team for their 10th anniversary to prove how far determination (and prosthetic legs) can go.

Here’s what makes this full circle: Sam was actually the one who inspir...

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Borman, the powerhouse behind The Selfie Room STL, to talk about reinvention, reflection, and the courage it takes to choose yourself.

Heather’s journey is nothing short of transformational. From working in casinos to leading global training programs for Boeing, to selling two Bitcoin to buy The Selfie Room*,* her story is one of grit, self-discovery, and fearless creativity.

She opens up about living abroad in China, getting sober, walking away from her marriage, coming out, and starting over with nothing but two suitcases, a backpack, and a...

Sometimes life hands us an invitation, subtle at first, disguised as a trip, a conversation, or even a name. In this episode, I sit down with Lunna, who opens up for the very first time about the story behind her chosen name and what it represents.

Our conversation isn’t just about names, though. It’s about identity, about listening to that inner voice that tells you there’s more to life than the daily routine, and about recognizing when the universe is nudging you to step forward. Lunna shares how one invitation led to another, how the co...

In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with the multi-talented Jeremy Genin, comedian, musician, and former fighter, who proves it’s never too late to pivot, pursue your passions, and monetize your art with purpose.

We talk about:

We also go deep on why being seen is scary, ho...

From religious cult to marketing guru, Nick Demos joins Jew From The Lou to share his wild story and his genius insights.

Nick breaks down what influence really means—and how you already have it. Whether you're building a brand, running a business, or just figuring out your voice, this episode is a goldmine.✨

🎙️ We talk:

This episode will have you rethinking everything you post. You don’t want to miss it.

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Meghan is a childhood cancer survivor, but that’s not her whole story. In this episode, we talk about what it means to rebuild your identity after trauma, how PTSD from illness can follow you into adulthood, and why walking away from your “dream job” might be the most honest thing you ever do.

We also talk about love, divorce, and the courage it takes to put yourself out there again.

Now, Meghan is the creator of The Resilience Project, a growing blog and future platform for survivors of childhood cancer and disability. With the theme...

In this vibrant and heart-centered episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Andrea Spadafora (He/Him) — a Licensed Massage Therapist, Board-Certified Bodyworker, Yoga Teacher (RYT200), multilingual educator, and founder of Yogaphora, LLC. Together, we dive deep into the fascinating contrasts between American and Italian culture.

We explore:

William Swofford — aka Will — wears a lot of hats: software engineer, Navy veteran, owner of @postalcoffeeco, and co-owner of CrossFit Ready 2 Live. But no matter the role, one mission ties it all together: he's here to serve and build community.

That mission was deeply affirmed during his time in Ethiopia. While on a service trip, locals who had almost nothing roasted coffee beans by hand to serve him a cup — not just as a beverage, but as a connection. They didn’t want to talk about their struggles — they wanted to know about him, his family, his life. That...

What if your job was spending every day in an adult playground — aka, the gym? Dr. Curtis Weldon, founder of Pride Rehab Performance, made that dream a reality.

In this episode, we dive deep into fitness, discipline, and the mental strength it takes to pursue a path most wouldn’t dare. Curtis shares how he went from powerlifting to bodybuilding after an injury, the mindset shift that came with it, and the journey leading up to his second-ever bodybuilding show — happening August 2025.

We talk about:

This episode is for the romantics, the dreamers, and those building something beautiful from scratch. 💕

Meet Iris Schmidt—wedding photographer, marathon runner, mom of two, and full-time believer in starting before you’re ready.

We dive into:

If you need a push to just start, this is your sign. Tune in for laughter...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Josh Hildebrand, founder of Breath & Exposure, to hear the story behind his mission of healing, resilience, and service. We met one of his coaches, Cody Decker, back in Episode 48—now it’s time to meet the man behind the movement. A former Marine and current firefighter, Josh was, in his own words, a walking stereotype of toughness. But beneath the uniform and bravado was a man learning to face his trauma and regulate his nervous system through breathwork and cold exposure.

What started as a deeply personal tool for mana...

After 15 years in the corporate world, Laura made a bold move—leaving her HR career to be closer to family. What she didn’t expect was that this decision would not only lead her to her husband, but also back to herself. Just six months later, standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she had a moment of clarity: she was grounded, fulfilled, and finally ready to do something with the camera she always loved.

In this heartfelt episode, two podcasters who are passionate about storytelling and human connection sit down to talk about the magic of p...

Esther Wagner is the definition of duality — strong and soft, athletic and stylish, fierce and nurturing.

In this ultimate Girl Talk episode, Esther joins us to share her journey of standing out, showing up, and breaking down every box society tried to put her in. As a fellow Shop Siham brand ambassador, she proudly reps both her power and her softness — and she’s here to remind you that you can too.

We talk: