Kate Assaraf, CEO and founder of Dip Hair Care, joins me for a grounded conversation on building a sustainable beauty brand rooted in high-performance products, conscious commerce, and human-centered business. We talk about creating plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars that actually work, rebuilding after failure, choosing community over convenience, and what it means to grow a business without losing sight of care, integrity, and purpose.

Key Takeaways

• How Dip Hair Care is redefining sustainable beauty through high-performance, plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars
• Why conscious commerce requires community, care, and a deeper relationship with the people you serve
• The reality of starting over after business failure, shame, and financial uncertainty
• How human-centered customer service can become a radical differentiator in an increasingly automated world
• Why sustainability must move beyond trends and into long-term education, accessibility, and everyday choices
• The power of letting your team shine while building a business rooted in purpose and trust

To checkout all of Dip's amazing products head to their website: dipalready.com or follow on Instagram: @dipalready. Connect with Kate on LinkedIn.

• 03:43 – Meet Kate Assaraf, founder and CEO of Dip Hair Care
• 17:17 – The origin story behind Dip and creating bars that actually work
• 21:14 – Building sustainable hair care for curls, textured hair, and diverse hair needs
• 27:02 – Scaling the team, opening an internal factory, and rebuilding after manufacturing challenges
• 31:59 – Community over convenience and the future of human-centered commerce
• 38:35 – Starting over after failure, shame, and knowing when to quit
• 43:54 – Giving back, philanthropy, and building purpose into the business model
• 48:40 – Sustainability fatigue, trend cycles, and educating the next generation
• 01:03:38 – Soul practices, leadership, and learning to let the team shine

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After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m returning to On the Cusp of Something Beautiful with a new rhythm, a new perspective, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to trust the soul path.

In this episode, we explore the medicine of reinvention, the discomfort of uncertainty, and the sacred process of allowing your life to evolve beyond old versions of yourself.

This conversation is an invitation to stop forcing yourself back into expired versions of your life and instead lean into the path your soul is asking you to create now.

If you’ve been navigating transition, identity shifts, burnout, or the feeling that life is rearranging itself beneath your feet—this episode is for you.

• Why “being off track” may actually be part of your soul’s redirection

• How reinvention often begins through collapse, uncertainty, and release

• The connection between intuition, visualization, and aligned expansion

• Why authentic growth requires creating new paths instead of returning to old ones

• How giving yourself grace can unlock creativity, momentum, and emotional freedom

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What if dreaming was more than just rest, but a revolutionary tool for healing, imagination, and collective liberation?

In this expansive conversation, I’m joined by Kelsey Daniels—a self-described artist, organizer, and baddie scholar from Southeast San Diego—who reminds us that dreaming is more than rest: it's a radical, ancestral practice of reclaiming life beyond survival.

We explore the role of creativity in activism, the importance of building community rooted in interdependence, and how art can serve as both a personal ritual and a collective offering. Kelsey shares stories from her own journey—launching the Black Dream Experiment, creating mutual aid infrastructures, and rediscovering forgotten ideas with new depth.

Whether you're reimagining your relationship to community, to creativity, or to yourself—this episode invites you to soften into the possibility of dreaming as liberation.

Key Takeaways:

• Why reclaiming dreams and desires is essential to ancestral wellness and personal liberation

• How mutual aid invites interdependence, trust, and radical community care

• The power of creativity as a healing process beyond performance or productivity

• How sustainable activism starts with honoring your unique role in collective transformation

• The sacred practice of returning to your own ideas with compassion and grace

To learn more about Kelsey go to their website: kelseyshere.com. And be sure to follow them on Instagram: @‌andsheshere_ and @‌blackdreamexperiment

Timestamps:

• 14:48 – Meet Kelsey: Baddie scholar, social organizer, and multidisciplinary creative

• 15:51 – Dreaming and desire as tools for ancestral healing and liberation

• 19:53 – Building Black healing spaces like “The Sit In” in response to media trauma

• 30:04 – Revolution beyond protest: imagining sustainable, life-affirming systems

• 39:52 – Mutual aid as radical care: redefining support and solidarity

• 44:47 – Dreaming into cooperative, creative spaces that honor process over product

• 55:27 – Revisiting your past words and ideas as an act of grace and reclamation

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In this second installment of the Walk True series, Tim Victor and I dive deep into what it truly means to navigate fear, open to love, and transform pain into purpose. Together, we explore the role of self-awareness, isolation, growth, and healing as we walk the path of authenticity and soul-aligned living.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to move through life’s challenges with more grace, clarity, and trust in your own evolution, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• How self-awareness sparks personal growth and authentic living

• Why seasons of isolation often lead to elevation

• Turning life's darkest moments into a catalyst for your purpose

• The connection between vulnerability, love, and spiritual expansion

• How to overcome fear, shift your mindset, and embrace your worth

Timestamps:

• 00:48 – Embracing Authenticity and Creative Expression

• 04:37 – The Power of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

• 09:10 – Isolation as a Sacred Path to Elevation

• 22:27 – Finding Balance, Contentment, and Light in Darkness

• 31:36 – Overcoming Fear, Taking Inspired Action, and the Power of Words

• 36:33 – Opening to Love, Navigating the Dating Jungle, and Renewing Mindset

• 47:04 – Sharing Your Story, Embracing Your Worth, and Walking True

🌿 Follow Tim Victor: Instagram: @‌mrtimvictor Listen to Walk True on Apple Music or Spotify.

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Tap into your soul’s rhythm and unlock your power to manifest by becoming aware of the energetic currents around you.

In this episode, I dive deep into the energetic forecast and soul medicine for April, with a focus on how awareness is the key to manifesting your deepest desires. I’ll share insights on how the energy of the season is shaping our realities and how you can align with it to step into your fullest potential.

I’ll also discuss my upcoming workshop, New Laws, New Realities, designed to help you shift your personal and professional life through a deeper connection to soul wisdom, universal laws, and your own inner power.

If you’re ready to embrace your soul’s truth and move with clarity towards your desires, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to anchor deeper into your purpose, trust your intuition, and use the current energetic themes to manifest more of what you want in your life.

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What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why awareness activates manifestation and spiritual alignment

• How the New Laws, New Realities workshop will support your personal and spiritual evolution

• The soul of your work vs. the structure of your work

• What it means to operate by spiritual laws and universal principles

• The power of precision, trust, and timing when calling in your next-level reality

• Why self-reflection and integration are key to sustaining your desires

• Using shadow work as a superpower to create from a deeper truth

• Daily practices to stay grounded, energetically attuned, and connected to your vision

NEW WORKSHOP! New Laws, New Realities: 7 Energetic Laws for Creating and Sustaining Life-Nourishing Change

Join me for New Laws, New Realities, a 90-minute live workshop on April 26th at 12p PT / 3p ET. In this transformative session, we'll dive into 7 Energetic Laws that will guide you in creating and sustaining life-nourishing change. Designed for creatives, healers, and high-achieving women, this workshop will help you embody your next evolution by aligning with spiritual laws and chakra-based practices.

Manifest your desires and build a reality rooted in your soul’s purpose—no more waiting, just embodying the change you’re meant to create. Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow me on IG @‌onthecuspwellness!

Timestamps:

• 02:55 The Medicine of Spring: The Soul of Our Work

• 04:02 New Laws, New Realities Workshop Invitation

• 06:40 Energetic and Universal Laws, Personal Liberation and Power

• 19:05 April's Theme: Awareness and Manifestation

• 24:55 The Channeled Message for April

• 28:02 Weekly Themes and Integration

• 37:13 Tapping into Abundance

• 37:58 Powerful Questions for Self-Reflection

• 38:58 Sustaining Practice and Experience

• 41:54 Evening Routine and Setting Intentions

• 44:07 Deepening Your Practice

• 46:28 Standing on Experience

• 52:14 Bridge of Destiny and Manifestation

• 58:35 Grounding Down and Portaling Up

• 01:03:32 Closing Affirmation and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and creative collaborator, Tim Victor for a special mini-series called ‘Walk True’. Tim Victor is a singer-songwriter, model, celebrity stylist, and all around creative.

During our conversation Tim shares the meaning behind Walk True, a guiding philosophy rooted in his Jamaican heritage that encourages living authentically and embracing the journey with integrity.

We also discuss the significance of inner peace, the necessity of personal work, and how service can shape one's evolution. Tim opens up about his Paris Fashion Week experience, revealing how persistence and trust led to him being featured in major publications.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The power of voice and creative expression

• Embracing authenticity and inner peace

• Navigating personal growth and setting boundaries

• The season of waiting and the role of service

• Black history, legacy, and creative impact

• Overcoming rejection and aligning with purpose

• The importance of friendship, support, and community

This episode is Part 1 of a 3-part series. Tune in for an uplifting and insightful conversation that reminds you to Walk True, and boldly step into your greatness.

To learn more about Tim follow him on Instagram: @‌mrtimvictor. Listen to ‘Walk True’ by Tim Victor on Apple Music or Spotify.

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Setting Intentions 04:36 The Power of Voice and Creative Expression 07:19 Understanding 'Walk True' 09:06 Embracing Authenticity and Inner Peace 13:39 Navigating Personal Growth and Boundaries 20:36 The Season of Waiting and Serving 22:36 Reflecting on Service and Joy 23:32 Black History and Legacy 24:47 Journey to Paris Fashion Week 30:05 Facing Rejection and Finding Purpose 33:20 The Power of Authenticity 37:21 Celebrating Friendship and Support 40:09 Final Words of Encouragement

Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow us on IG @‌onthecuspwellness! If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here!

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This episode dives into March’s energetic forecast from our monthly newsletter, The Communion. The Communion is a monthly exchange of energetic and creative wisdom for conscious creatives and entrepreneurs who feel called to follow their soul path.

This month’s theme is Choosing a Reality: Experimenting with Expansion. Inside this episode, we explore the balance between taking action and surrendering to divine timing. We discuss how self-leadership requires clarity and structure, why trust is essential for manifestation, and how patience allows us to build with sustainability and truth.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Harmonizing the masculine and feminine within

• Leading with clarity, purpose, and precise action

• The power of discernment in navigating change

• Cultivating mental clarity and sustainable wisdom

• Trust as a foundation for creativity, growth, and manifestation

Tune in to align with the rhythms of March and integrate these energies into your life, business, and creative work.

Resources Mentioned:

• Join our upcoming community event, Slow is Smooth on Sunday, March 9th at 4p PT / 7p ET. This space is a soft gathering for high-achieving women to slow down and reflect on what they desire next. Pass it along to the women in your tribe!

• 9 Key Dates and Reminders for March by Spirit Daughter [IG Post]

Let’s Be Sure to Connect: Follow us on IG @‌onthecuspwellness!

Be sure to also Join The Communion (our inbox community) to receive our monthly newsletter of energetic forecasts, creative medicine / inspiration, and workshops for expanding your perception and living your purpose.

If you'd like to schedule a session with me, you can view my offerings here!

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In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Green, founder of Cardigan Careers. Kristina shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach who empowers women to follow their dreams.

She opens up about the challenges of prioritizing responsibilities over passion, breaking free from societal expectations, and the deep self-reflection that led her to her true calling. Through inner child work and honest self-inquiry, Kristina discovered the power of presence and the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic value.

Key Takeaways:

• How to navigate career transitions with intention and clarity

• The importance of self-reflection and inner child healing in personal growth

• Ways to cultivate a meaningful work-life balance

• Embracing creativity and flexibility in both career and personal life

• Why honest conversations with yourself are crucial for true fulfillment

To connect with Kristina you can follow her on Instagram: @kristinam.green and here on LinkedIn.

Resources mentioned:

• Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi [book]

Timestamps:

• 00:36 Christina's Background and Career Journey

• 02:13 Realizing and Pursuing Dreams

• 03:12 Empowering Women and Career Strategies

• 04:11 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

• 10:03 Inner Child and Entrepreneurial Insights

• 19:50 Understanding and Valuing Self-Worth

• 27:09 Realizing the Power Within

• 29:01 Balancing Business and Family

• 31:56 The Turning Point: Quitting the Corporate Job

• 38:23 Embracing Creativity and Flexibility

• 40:57 Building a Community of Empowered Women

Let’s Be Sure to Connect:

Follow me on IG @onthecuspwellness! Be sure to also join The Communion (our exclusive inbox community) to receive our monthly newsletter filled with energetic and creative medicine for expanding your awareness and trusting your soul's unique purpose.

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