In this episode, I sit down with Christine and Kelly, Co-Founders of Batch On Main and Batch On Ocean. With lines out the door all year long, Batch has become a local staple for Monmouth & Ocean County, offering custom coffees, smoothies, baked goods, and more...

Two best friends, Christine and Kelly opened Batch in the summer of 2020, mid-pandemic. We discuss the behind the scenes of opening a coffee shop, the role of community in small businesses, what to order at Batch, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Check out @dontwaitformondaypod and @batchonmain on Instagram to enter the giveaway.

In this episode, I sat down with Ashley Galiano, Co-Owner and Founder of Reform Pilates. Ashley opened the doors to Reform at only 24 years old, while balancing her corporate job as an audit accountant. We discuss all things pilates — the workout itself, the real cost of opening a studio, and how to build a community that defies the typical pilates stereotype.

Check out @dontwaitformondaypod on Instagram for an exciting giveaway sponsored by Reform Pilates.

In this episode, I sat down with Francesco Mastalia, an Italian-born photographer and author, live from the Amalfi Coast city of Salerno, Italy. Francesco has published 3 books, appearing in Time Magazine, the New York Times, and several other major publications worldwide. We discuss travelling to remote corners of the world to capture otherwise untold stories, how a chance interaction at a friend's wedding brought him to Jamaica with Bob Marley's band "The Wailers," and how moving to Italy has changed his approach to life and love.

To view Francesco's work and latest publications, please visit: https://www.francescomastalia.com/

In this solo episode, Alexis speaks candidly about the journey from small-town beach girl to working on Wall Street at 20 years old - and why she walked away to experience life in Southern Italy. This is an unfiltered conversation, covering everything from how to get a study visa, what life looks like in a local Italian city, and thoughts on navigating the twentysomething years.

In this episode, I sat down with Tatum Zangara, wine consultant, certified sommelier, and proud owner of Baker’s Wine Cafe in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Whether you’re a self proclaimed wine snob or just dipping your toes into the world of wine, this episode is for you. We discuss how to select your glass (or bottle), the proper way to sample that first pour, the truth about organic wine, the real difference between red and white, and so much more. Stay tuned for an exciting giveaway at the end of this episode.

In this episode, I sat down with Liz Sheridan and Ian Rush, owners of POE Fair Haven and Swelle Juice Co. Liz is known across New Jersey (and the world, yes someone from Australia flew to NJ for a POE class) as a leader in fitness. POE’s signature firebeat class is a combination of HIIT and Pilates movements in a heated room of 105-110 degrees farenheit. Liz’s husband Ian recently opened Swelle Juice Co just two doors down, offering a variety of fresh juices and smoothies, made with their favorite ingredients sourced from across the country.

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Joe and Maylon Torrisi, husband and wife and the proud owners of Divi Tree Coffee in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Joe and Maylon are a local love story who turned their mutual passion for coffee and food into a community staple at only 25 and 26 years old. We discuss the journey of opening a coffee shop, balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship, and creating a differentiated product without compromising the quality of ingredients.

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In this episode, I sit down with Veruschka del Rio, Founder of Zentuary Healing Center. Veruschka and I discuss the practice of spinal energetics, quantum physics simplified, the power of meditation, and turning your life’s passion into a full-time career. This conversation will inspire you to unlock your highest potential.