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Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-founder (alongside his powerhouse wife, Lori Harder) of multiple companies including their latest venture, Frello, a peer-to-peer lending app. But what makes his story so powerful isn’t just the highlights—it’s the comeback story, the lessons from rock bottom, and the way he chooses to live life fully after deep loss.
HELLOOO from Newport Beach, California! We’re diving into an epic conversation with Jess Hunichen, co-founder of Shine Talent Group. If you’re in the influencer space (or just curious about what actually goes on behind the scenes), this is for you. Jess and her partner built a powerhouse talent management agency that helps brands and influencers connect in the most meaningful, authentic ways. But let’s rewind and see how she got here!
Your mindset around money is everything.
The way you think, feel, and act toward wealth can either create abundance or hold you back from financial freedom. Over the past year, I’ve been diving deep into my own money beliefs and these six books have completely shifted my perspective. If you're ready to up level your money mindset, start here
Turning a dream into reality takes hard work, resilience, and a clear vision. My husband, Matt Arruda, and I share the journey of how we turned our dream of owning a gym into the thriving Benchmark Fitness community. From the challenges of purchasing the gym just before the pandemic hit to navigating lockdowns, we discuss how our passion for creating a space where people feel seen and supported kept us moving forward. We also explore how rebranding the gym and incorporating wellness services like red light therapy, cold plunges, and member socials helped us create a holistic wellness club. If you've ever had a dream that felt out of reach, we hope our story inspires you to keep pushing forward!
March is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to reset, refocus, and rejuvenate. A new month symbolizes fresh beginnings, untapped potential, and a chance to realign with your goals and dreams. Whether February was a month of big wins or unexpected challenges, March offers a blank slate to move forward with purpose. Let’s dive into some practical and empowering wellness and mindset tips to help you make the most of this month!
In today’s fast-paced business world, success is not just about what you know—it’s also about who you know. Relationships and networking play a crucial role in expanding opportunities, fostering personal growth, and creating a community of support. In a recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two incredible women, Kristina Bartold and Tori Kruse, to discuss how business networking and friendships can help entrepreneurs thrive. Here are some of the key takeaways from our inspiring conversation.
For the last few weeks, I’ve been keeping a little secret… and now it’s time to share it with the world. I’ve been quietly coaching some seriously badass entrepreneurs to get to their next level—and now, I’m opening the doors to extend that opportunity to YOU!
These incredible entrepreneurs have experienced transformations that have left me in awe, and I couldn’t be more proud of their growth and success. Watching their journeys has inspired me to help even more women elevate every aspect of their lives. So here’s the big news:
Today, I am thrilled to officially launch my 1:1 Personal Coaching and Business Mentorship Program!
As I celebrate another trip around the sun, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year. It's been a year of momentum, growth, and impactful lessons that have shaped my perspective and approach to life.
You know I love to share powerful information with you, so why not share some of my lessons learned (and embraced!) over the past 365 days.
I don’t know about you, but I have a really GOOD FEELING about 2025! Just the sound of ‘twenty twenty-five’ sounds strong and powerful, ya know?
Matt and I have been hustling hard in 2023 and 2024 with big goals and big dreams, and taking the necessary action to support those big goals and dreams (that part is crucial!)
As we welcome this beautiful new year I’m excited to bring you more content that helps YOU expand to your next level and welcome all the abundance that you deserve.
As we embark on a new year, I'm excited to share my curated reading list for 2024. On January 1st Matt and I always set out our intentions for the year- one of which is how many books we’d like to read.
My goal was 20 and I’m so proud to say that I smashed my goal!!









