Gina’s path toward wellness began when she discovered she was in renal failure. A kidney transplant nearly thirty years ago became a powerful incentive for her to protect her health, especially by managing stress, so she could honor the gift of her donated kidney. Since then, she has developed extensive knowledge and education in healthy and holistic approaches to reducing stress.https://www.ginamarisa.com/

Serena Laursen is a life coach and yoga teacher. She transformed her life by embracing wellness and self-care, and now helps others do the same. Serena empowers professionals to find balance, set achievable goals, and prioritize their well-being. She worked at Microsoft for 20 years, earning six figures while supporting hundreds of team members and leaders, and secretly struggled with stress and pain. Today, she helps overwhelmed professionals to slow down, connect with their bodies, and cultivate a grounded and expansive home and work life. When she’s not practicing yoga or spending quality time with family, Serena is dedicated to guiding others on their journeys.Serena is gifting a life coaching session to our listeners. Book it here! https://serenalaursen.com/book-consultation

Jen Rigley is an author, motivational speaker and personal transformation expert focused on women’s empowerment and living your best life after 50. Her mission is to inspire and empower women in midlife to create a new story for their life, especially after facing significant challenges and trauma.
Formerly a top sales and marketing executive working with both start-ups and Fortune 500 clients, Jen is the founder of Flourishing Over Fifty, a brand whose powerful message is rooted in overcoming adversity in midlife.
With years of real-life experience encountering and overcoming significant trauma and challenges Jen is sought after to share her story of resilience and triumphing over adversity.
As a well-respected leader in women’s empowerment, Jen inspires thousands of women to overcome challenges, heal and flourish in midlife through her Flourishing Over Fifty community and her Flourish Journey Framework.

Karen Rudolf, a transformational empowerment coach and international best-selling author. She specializes in guiding women to unlock their inner potential and transform their lives through "W" holistic wellness and authentic confidence.
With a mission to support others turn struggles into strengths and live with purpose, she empowers her clients to embrace their unique journey and thrive.

Jodi Thornton Nelson, is a Veteran and current resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She and her husband are both retired and enjoying the challenges and activities that this new stage of life offers. Her father was in the military which resulted in moving many times over the course of her childhood. Making new friends after moving was always hard for her and as a result of that books became Jodi’s best friends and that love of books continues to be a strong influence in Jodi’s life. Jodi has been married for 44 years, is a mother of two and grandmother of five. From a young age Jodi has written poetry and short stories as a means of self-expression.https://www.amazon.com/Olivias-not-so-Boring-Day/dp/1968061061

Dr. Luiza Raab-Pontecorvo is a 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Jiujitsu, a Carnegie Hall and Broadway musician, and an international speaker, wellness coach, and entrepreneur. Featured in the award-winning documentary Breakthrough, she combines her diverse expertise in performance, neuroscience, and human potential to help others reach their peak.

Holding a PhD in Musical Arts, certification in Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching from Harvard Medical School, and advanced training in Neuroscience, NLP, and Tony Robbins Leadership Academy, Dr. Luiza bridges art, science, and discipline in all she does.

She is the founder of Atomic Tae Kwon Do, integrating psychology and leadership into martial arts, and Empowered Coaching, focused on women’s safety, peak performance, and wellness strategies. Her music career has taken her across the globe with performances in Germany, Austria, England, Korea, China, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, France, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

Adriana Luna Carlos sits down with Dr. Cesar Quintana, founder of Vida Chiropractic Las Vegas, to explore his powerful story of service, culture, and healing.

From his childhood helping his parents manage local apartment buildings to building a thriving practice rooted in compassion and five-star hospitality, Dr. Quintana shares how his upbringing shaped his purpose: to bring high-quality, holistic chiropractic care to the Latino and underserved communities of Las Vegas.

He breaks down the four pillars of wellness he teaches every patient — physical, emotional, chemical, and spiritual health — and explains how mindset, movement, and faith are all connected in healing the body. The conversation dives into what makes the Gonstead Method unique, how his clinic blends art, culture, and community, and why service remains at the heart of everything he does.

Plus, don’t miss the lighthearted “Myth or Fact” segment where Dr. Quintana tackles common chiropractic misconceptions — from “is it only for back pain?” to “do chiropractors really crack bones?”

This episode is part inspiration, part education, and a reminder that true wellness starts with how we care for others.

• Vida Chiropractic Las Vegas: vidavegaschiro.com

• Instagram: @vidachiropracticlv

• Watch more She Rises Studios episodes: youtube.com/@sherisesstudios

• Follow She Rises Studios on Instagram: @sherisesstudios

Haley Mazanec is a force of feminine fire hailing from Brentwood in the Bay Area. Her passion for film and storytelling led her from high school sets to Hollywood stages. What began as a modeling career at 17 soon evolved into a deeper calling—acting, which would ultimately transform her life.

Beyond the lights and cameras, Haley is the fierce voice behind Three Strikes Can’t Take Me Out, a raw and riveting memoir that turns pain into power and survival into art. Through addiction, betrayal, cancer, and rebirth, she has risen time and again—proving that resilience can wear lipstick and still burn bright.