Happy Friday, beautiful babes! Two really awesome things are going down right now: I am headed to Chicago today to speak at the Create + Cultivate conference (eek, SO EXCITED) & I am featuring my soul sister gal pal sista friend healthy rockstar yogi love Sophie on the bloggy today as our Truth Balance Virtue Babe of the Week.

Sophie is truly the ultimate ray of sunshine in my life — there is no other way to put it. As one of my dearest friends in the whole wide universe and also one of the most glowing, energetically positive, brilliantly capable & light-spreading people that I know, she is the definition of what we strive to represent at Truth Balance Virtue.

Wearing I’d Rather Be a Mermaid Crop Tee

Let’s get a big YAY to have Soph on the bloggy today, because we get to get a glimpse into the life of a business owner, magic maker, fitness / yogi queen + mamacita of the year (mama, a huge aspect of who she is, and her children are my spirit humans in life). Like MAJOR LOVE for those kids. Major, major. We all need a little more SOPHIE in our lives, so let’s go!

TBV Babe of the Week… Miss Sophie Jaffe! Otherwise known as the Goddess in Chief at Philosophie Superfoods, beautiful mama & one of my very best friends.

Q: Give us a little glimpse into what inspired you to start your business, The Philosophie, and what it is now versus what it was when you began.

A: Philosophie began with me simply wishing that I could have an amazing blend of superfoods and proteins together in one, convenient jar. I didn’t want to run out of camu camu or another individual ingredient and then feel like my smoothie wasn’t complete, so I went all over LA searching for high quality, fair-trade, organic superfoods and then began packing them into mason jars and little bags. I started giving the blends to friends and family and making everyone workout and nutrition guides. One day, I was in the sea in Israel with my husband, Adi, and he turned to me and said, “You should really grow what you’re doing and share it with more people, make it a company.” And since that day, Philosophie has blossomed into something much bigger than I had ever imagined. Our products have helped everyone from George Clooney to my own dad and are continuing to help so many more people discover wellness and feel as vibrant + alive as they can.

Wearing I’d Rather Be a Mermaid Crop Tee + Make Your Own Magic Crop Tee

Q: You are the true definition of a powerhouse woman who has a LOT on her plate. Between running Philosophie, being mama to Kai & Leo, spending quality time with the hubs, being seriously one of the most open & energetically available friends I have ever had the pleasure of having, showing up to work-related events, running Philosophie demos, filming Youtube vids, keeping up your yoga & fitness, travel and taking time for you… What helps you stay grounded? Hoowww do you do it, stay on top of it of it all, and refrain from breaking the f down sometimes?

A: I used to feel so stressed about making sure that everything in Philosophie was moving forward while also being the best mother and wife I could. One day, it hit me though—as long as my kids are safe, happy, and healthy, that’s all that truly matters. Everything else is an added bonus in life. In addition to using this standard for my definition of “success,” I also meditate and set intentions for my day, returning to those when I need a positivity boost. Working out + eating healthy also play an integral part in helping me feel my best and be able to power through everything that I need to get done.

Wearing Make Your Own Magic Crop Tee, Flowing through Dancer Pose

Q: On that note, how has learning to delegate certain aspects of your business helped you to grow it? You have a small but mighty team, you are super trusting, and at the core YOU are the face of your brand… Was it ever hard to give up the control of running every little aspect of the business?

A: Yes, it’s absolutely hard to completely give in and trust. However, I absolutely love watching people take ownership over where they sparkle and shine and adore helping them express that. By opening up my team to more people, I try and create a safe place for them to grow and expand, while spreading their wings and the Philosophie message. I still pretty much have my hands in every single aspect of Philosophie – just not  single handedly anymore. It feels good to feel supported while providing support at the same time.

Wearing I’d Rather Be a Mermaid + Make Your Own Magic Crop Tee

Q: Enough about work for a sec. Tell us how you first got into the healthy lifestyle that is such a huge part of your life today, and how it’s evolved over time.

A: I gravitated towards health psychology and received my B.A. in the field—I really see it as something that helped me forge a path to inner strength and wellness. Then, after college, I began working at an organic raw juice bar down the block from my house and eventually became the manager of the store. I was so excited to help change the eating habits of others and was also able to change my own habits and find a path to curing some of my own discomfort that I faced with dairy, meat, and other foods that weren’t working for me at the time. I became a certified raw vegan chef, a yoga instructor, personal trainer and my passion for healthy living lead me to create Philosophie.

Q: You, like me, were raw vegan for many years before you found your way back to balance… What does a true “healthy diet” mean to you, and how do you practice balance in your every day life?

A: Instead of creating a “healthy diet” based on limitations and rules, I eat from a place of love—love for myself, my family, and my world. I eat because I love how the food tastes and how it makes me feel. The moment you do something that’s “good for you” without having any passion for it is the moment that it loses some of its power. So it’s simple—find recipes for nourishing dishes you can’t wait to make, buy organic fruits + veggies from local farmers who pour their passion into their food, and enjoy each bite, each sip that you take for the gift of vitality that it is. I don’t like to put myself in a box or label myself — it feels more opener here (as Dr. Seuss would say).

Q: Speaking of balance, what do the elements of truth, balance & virtue mean to you, and how do you practice them on the daily?

A: Truth means being authentic, not forgetting who I am. Yes, I’m a business owner, a chef, a yogi, and a fitness and wellness coach, but above these ventures and passions, I’m a friend, a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. And to be the best version of myself that I can, I actively try to use love + compassion as my guiding light in everything I do. In fact, Rumi’s quote, “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do,” is essentially my mantra for how I go about my life.  Everything I do is rooted in wanting to make the world a brighter, more healthy place for my kids, my husband, my family, my friends, and even people whose paths may never cross with my own. I want to put as much love as I can into the world, and for me, this means sharing nourishment and wellness.

Q: Anyone who follows you on social media develops a strong connection to your beautiful humans Kai and Leo. I for one am madly addicted to them and feel a crazy intense connection where they appear in my dreams at night more often than they do not, but that’s another story. Tell us about your little men and how DIFFERENT their two personalities are! How does it feel to watch them grow into their own? (I mean, they’re still babies, but you know what I mean…)

A: Wow. Great question! Kai is our first born and came out earth side very wise, introspective and kind hearted. He’s always been pensive, careful and calculated. He wants to understand everything in a cerebral and spiritual way. He FEELS things and is highly highly sensitive. I saw a healer / psychic who connects with angels once and he told me Kai is at a level above that of angels. That I should allow him to have as normal a life as possible but to always know he’s incredibly unique. We talk about death and life and cycles a lot… He’s not like other kids. His sun sign is in Virgo which shows up often — he’s very grounded, an earth sign, desires everything in order. He’s almost 5 and I CANNOT believe it.

Me + Leo at his 3rd Bday Party!

LEO Beo, our second, was 3 1/2 weeks early. He came through earth side with such ease. My birth with him was pretty magical, I had an emergency c-section with Kai (super traumatic) and with Leo I wanted a different, more natural experience. We successfully had an incredible birth connection, I felt like a rock star and he came out happy and easily. Since then, it’s not been as easy. He’s also a wonderful kiddo but SO different from Kai! We weren’t quite prepared Leo is FEARLESS, will try anything Kai is doing (who’s 2 years older!) and is more opinionated, a bit more simple compared to Kai and super fiery. Leo makes us laugh so deeply and has a sense of humor about him that’s impossible to not to admire! He moves through things much more easily, unlike Kai who gets stuck on things and needs to really work on it to get to the other side. Leo reminds me not to take life so seriously and to have FUNNNNN while Kai reminds me of the magic every single day contains if you just look around and stop to notice.

Q: You have shared super intimate details of your personal life and marriage online, on the radio and on your site for people to see and connect to. I am hugely inspired by your honesty — how has being so open about your experience helped you grow in your relationship and as a person?

A: Once we overcome the fear of being incredibly raw and vulnerable, we have the capacity to truly grow. Sharing my own intimate experiences has helped me heal and come to terms with some of the more difficult moments in my life by creating a space for others to discuss these sorts of issues and just know that they’re not alone in dealing with them. It also helps us connect more deeply with one another. By stripping down to our truest selves, we allow others to see us for who we really are, and they, in turn, are so much more likely to share with us their true selves, ultimately allowing for greater trust and compassion. Here’s my most recent women’s health article, and adis TedX talk all about Shame. You can read more here & here.

Q: Favorite TBV tees, and how you like to style them!

A: LOVE the mermaid shirt with black yoga pants, LOVE the Do you Even Yoga with cut off shorts!!!!! Not gonna lie, I love ALL OF THEM.

]]> https://thebalancedblonde.com/2015/08/14/tbv-babe-of-the-week-superfood-goddess-sophie-jaffe/feed/ 5 https://thebalancedblonde.com/2015/07/31/tbv-babe-of-the-week-the-lovely-rachelle-tratt/ https://thebalancedblonde.com/2015/07/31/tbv-babe-of-the-week-the-lovely-rachelle-tratt/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:30:19 +0000 https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/?p=9059 Hellllooo my beautiful loves, and welcome to our second official TBV Babe of the Week! Miss Natasia Lutes kicked it off last week with a real bang, and we are so stoked to be adding to our TBV babe gang this week with the incredibly soul-shining & inspirational beauty Rachelle Tratt !!!...

Hellllooo my beautiful loves, and welcome to our second official TBV Babe of the Week! Miss Natasia Lutes kicked it off last week with a real bang, and we are so stoked to be adding to our TBV babe gang this week with the incredibly soul-shining & inspirational beauty Rachelle Tratt !!!

Below Rachelle is rocking her fav TBV tee: My Kale Shake Brings All the Boys to the Yard, & styling it like the lovely, gypsy, yogi soul that she is. (Reminds me of someone’s style I know… Oh wait, MINE! No wonder I am obsessed.) Plus she paired the outfit with her gorgeous Neshama Project jewelry… The combo, too stellar, I die.

And in case you missed last week’s intro to the new weekly #TBVBabe installment, let me give you a little rundown: the people I am choosing to represent our brand in this fun new way are babes from the INSIDE out, and their beauty radiates outward into everything they dip their hand, heart & soul into. These people are inspiring and living life outside of the box, in all of their very own magical ways, and creating a life full of happiness and GOOD VIBES for themselves & everyone around them. I am choosing people who inspire in all areas from yoga to entrepreneurship to fashionistas to nutritionists & everything in between.

Today’s babe of the week can’t be summed up in any one particular category. She is a yogi, she is a teacher, she is a business owner, she is a world traveler, adventurer, fountain of knowledge (especially about Israel! Talk to this girl about Israel, she will blow your mind), and of course a loving Golden Doodle mama.

Rachelle & I have had a lot of mutual friends for a long time, and whenever I learned more about her I became more and more hooked on everything I knew she represented. I am in love with her hamsa necklaces, and even more in love with the message behind them. In a video on her site, Rachelle explains a bit of the inspiration behind her company…

“I always knew that I wanted this to be greater. Not just a necklace, not just a product that’s sitting on a shelf somewhere.”

And I was like woah. Yes. This girl and I need to be friends and my TBB readers need to know about her.

And thus she became our second babe of the week, this interview went down annnddd the beautiful Friday morning I spent at the Venice Farmer’s Market with her made my day a whole lot brighter.

Q&A with high vibe yogi livin’ babe Rachelle Tratt:

Q: As I mentioned above, I am so inspired by the kind, open, loving energy you radiate. What do you do in your “me time” to ensure that you are able to bring it in your yoga teaching, friendships and relationships? (Seriously wondering, because whatever you do I’m going to implement!)

A: Aw thanks so much love. Honestly, I spend as much time outdoors in nature  as possible. Moving my body, practicing yoga, dancing, walking Bailey, and or some form of movement, every day, ensures that I am able to stay that kind, open, loving, energetic being that you so sweetly mentioned above. Oh and I only surround  myself with like minded supportive beautiful Souls who get me and love me to the moon and back. This is a huge factor, I have no more room for negativity or heavy relationships in my life, this right here is the key to helping me stay energetically light.

( TBB Side Note… I LOVE THIS ANSWER. YES, YES, YES. )

You Had Me At Savasana tank | Do You Even Yoga? tank | Photo ft. BAILEY!

Q: When we were shooting your photos at the Farmer’s Market, you told us a great story about where Neshama Project, your jewelry line, got its name. Will you share that with our TBB readers?!

A: Neshama (means) Soul in Hebrew and the N in Neshama is in honor of my mom, Nicole, who passed away when I was nine years old. She met my dad in Israel in 1973, and through their love story, I have created and formed my own unique love story with the country. I have never considered myself to be a religious or political person, and well, with every hamsa or meaningful product from us, that is out their in the world, adorned by a beautiful Soul, is our way of spreading light for a country that houses my heart. My mom was a humble artist who stood for charity, kindness and creating ways to inspire and give back to the world. This is at the core of The Neshama Project and why I continue to do what I do. “In every day, in every moment, find ways to make someone smile, give them hope, wake them up and let them shine” has and always will be our mission statement.

( TBB Sidenote: The above quote is also in Rachelle’s email signature… Which I think is so cool. How often do we get such an important & beautiful reminder in EMAIL land? Hardly ever. )

Q: Our line TBV Apparel stands for finding Truth, Balance and Virtue in every day life. What significance do those three attributes hold in your life, and what do they bring to mind for you?

A: Truth –> to me is my ability to share authentically from my heart, the good-the challenging-the inspiring-and the messy- at all times, regardless of how it may be perceived by others.

Balance –> to me is my ability to work hard and play hard. The kinda’ gypsy soul that likes her green juice with a side of kale after a sweaty yoga class, and the same gypsy soul who likes some tequila with a side of tacos after partying with her friends.

Q: What brought you to your yoga mat for the very first time, and what inspired you to stay, and eventually teach?

A: I grew up a total tom boy, I played tennis and basketball, so after college when I was no longer a part of a competitive team I found myself looking for an outlet to express myself.  During that time I was about  20 years old and was experiencing intense stomach problems that the doctors didn’t really know what was going on. A roommate at the time suggested that I should try yoga, and i remember laughing at her and being like “Yea ok, sure, I’m just gonna sit here and meditate, oommmmmmm”-  So I took my first class, it happened to have been a Bikram class, and well, I hated every single moment of it. I hated the fact that the teacher was yelling at me, I was judging myself and every single very fit and barely clothed person in the room, and to top it all off- there were mirrors! I already felt so uncomfortable in my own skin, and I had to look at myself in the mirror for an hour and a half, c’mon!!! Then- the AHA moment came- Shavasana. I finally felt at peace in my mind, in my body, and in my stomach, and that was it. I was hooked. And its been a done deal ever since

So I guess “You Had Me at Savasana” holds a little more significance for Rachelle then we even realized… SO COOL. 

A, cont: For me these days, my practice has evolved into less of a physical outlet, and more of a spirited way to clear my mind, listen to my heart, and connect with my body. I look at it like every time that I step onto my mat, I have an opportunity to move with meaning, and allow my practice to stand for something greater by being rooted in intention.

It’s funny someone asked me the other day why after 8 years do I still teach? Teaching yoga has become a means for me to humbly share my wisdom; an internal acknowledgment that comes from my own personal experience on this w i l d beautiful & often messy adventure called, life & love.

Q: Quote that you live by?

A: I have so many quotes and sayings that inspire me daily, but this poem below, always always does it for me…

“…I would like to beg you dear Sir, as well as I can, to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.” – Rainer Maria Rilke, 1903

Q: Who in your life inspires you?

A: My family, my friends, my colleagues, people who have struggled in their lives, and preserved, and who have created something beautiful from something challenging.

Q: What is your favorite TBV Apparel phrase?!

A:My kale shake brings all the boys to the yard!

Q: Tips for overcoming fear & pursuing your dreams and passions.

A: If there is something you want to do and create – GO DO IT – because no one is going to do it for you!

Q: Complete this sentence: Life is worth living, because…

A: love, beauty, & magic exist around every corner.

Q: If you were stuck in the middle of the jungle and had only three items to bring with you, what would they be?

A: Bailey.

My man.

Some hummus. :):):)

Hiiii Bailey! 

Q: FAVORITE part of what you do!!

A: Connecting with amazing, inspiring, holy beautiful, powerful, loving, playful, creative, women – like YOU!

Q: Where can we get more Rachelle in our lives?! Your website, your jewelry, your retreats… Tell us!

A: Enjoy visiting our site The Neshama Project and learn more about how the company started, our mission, and the inspiring organizations that we support with each sale. Shop with Meaning!

I teach that thang called yoga in Venice at The Yoga Collective Mon & Wed 7:45pm candle lit soulful flow. And Friday and Sunday at 10:45am! And one Sunday a month, my girlfriend DJ Glenniest and I host a charity yoga class. We call ourselves Dirt & Glitter. Wanna know why? Come this Sunday Aug 2 and experience the magic!

I have some exciting opportunities coming up to Wake up to magic. Nourish your Soul. and Travel with Meaning. I believe that travel is one of the things that truly makes your life richer. All aspects of the trips that I have designed have a volunteering element so that our wild adventures both have the power to give back and stand for something greater!

Soulful Adventure to Bali this September 9–15 ! To learn more visit the yoga page to our site and Seek Retreat. Our second Soulful Adventure to Israel is happening in March- and my sister wife Sophie from Philosophie and I will be hosting our second Nourish Your Soul retreat to Tulum with dates still to be determined!

Do You Even Yoga? | Kale Shake | Blue Hamsa | Blue Kulanu Necklace

Rachelle, thank you so much for being our BABE OF THE WEEK this fine Friday, for rocking TBV Apparel like a boss, for sharing your soul with us and opening our eyes to the fab Neshama Project world you’ve created. WE HEART YOU.

Don’t forget to visit Rachelle on her website & her Insta, where she posts awesome stuff allll da time. And visit us at TBV Apparel & check out the line! PS, what’s everybody up to this weekend?! Some true, balance, virtue, yoga, fun & good vibey stuff I hope! xx

All photography by the AMAZINGLY talented Iselin & Hale.

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Spoilers: This #TBVBabe Natasia is our inaugural babe of the week, annddd if you haven’t already done so, by the end of reading this post you’re going to fall in love with her. Consider yourself forewarned.

Each babe will be an awesome, inspiring person from the wellness/yoga/health community, the blog community, the entertainment industry or really just anyone I think of and go, “WOW, this person would inspire my readers.” A lot of thought goes into the babe of the week… because although each person will be different & their unique personality and style will shine through in each feature, they are being chosen because they represent our core mottos of truth, balance & virtue.

Luckily, I know a ton of people who represent TBV in every way, shape & form. I have a lot of great people lined up — girls & guys, bloggers & yogis & business owners & models & YouTubers and PR directors and friends and family… AndDddDdd I want feedback from all of YOU so I can start featuring you or someone you know who represents the good vibes we cultivate over here at TBV. #highongoodvibes, anyone?

Each week we will feature a Q&A with the chosen super rad individual with photos of them in TBV Apparel, snapshots of their life and who they are / what they do, and of course they will share with us how they style the tees!! And fun fact: the t-shirts they’re wearing in their photos will tell you which tee is their fav, because that’s part of the awesomeness…

Except for our inaugural babe, because we actually have the pleasure of having photographs of her in EVERY single TBV t-shirt, because she is one of our TBV Apparel models & so happens to be the FACE of our summer collection!!!

So, without further ado:

Meet Natasia Lutes….

the wise-beyond-her-years, stunningly gorgeous (inside & out), yogic & in-tune-with-the-earth, smoothie-loving, beautifully balanced & ridiculously sweet wellness goddess California babe who happens to be from Sactown (representttt!) — can you tell I love her? Can you tell I chose her for a reason? I hope so, because she’s the inaugural babe & the face of our brand for a reason.

One of the reasons we chose Natasia to represent our brand is because she embodies what it means to be a person of truth, balance & virtue. She understands herself & the world in a way we can all learn a lot from.

AND she styles the tees just gloriously, because her comfy, laid-back, quirky style is almost as laid-back & quirky as mine. (Okay, probably the same amount. Wonderfully.)

( Health is the New Black | Do You Even Yoga? | Is Vodka Vegan? )

Here we gooooo:

Q: Natasia… It’s an honor to feature you on TBB today. You embody all that we strive for over here at TBV Apparel from radiating the best of vibes to living a healthy, yogic, down to earth & happy lifestyle. Oh, and on top of it all you are a go-getter and, in my experience, up for anything (hello, you hung out of a helicopter over Los Angeles with the sickest background of all time. You = life). Tell us a bit about how you’ve found balance in this crazy, fast-paced world!

A: Honestly, it all really comes down to realizing that so many factors affect our well-being. Without nourishing ourselves in all these facets of our lives, we seize to exist and function at our optimal levels. Balance really is the key component to health: physically, mentally, spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically.. everything! It is something I have come to prioritize every day and yoga is a huge part of it. I have learned that my practice has the ability to translate it self to how I choose to approach life off my mat as well. We as human beings have so much power over our own realities, many people just don’t understand to what capacity our minds control every aspect of our being. Along with that, I am seriously so connected with nature. Whether it’s the full moon that somehow throws off my sleeping pattern or finding clarity out in the water, there’s something about immersing myself in the simple treasures of the earth that reset my naturally high vibrations.

Q: What does living a life of “Truth, Balance & Virtue” mean to you?

A: It’s quite simple in my eyes. Staying true to who you are. I made a promise when I first entered college and it really has stuck with me. I told myself that I would never let other people lower the standards I hold for myself. It’s so easy to get lost in the whirlwind of life and almost unconsciously begin adapting to the norms in which other people live their lives. That’s why I think it’s so essential to find those little things that re center you and can snap you out of little funks by reminding you who you really are.. That can be anything, too! For me it could be going home and re connecting with my family, walking barefoot in the grass, stepping onto my matt and letting everything go except my breath.. you just have to find what that is for you and know you can go back there no matter what.

( Natasia is wearing the Namaste or Whatever Crop below )

Q: Putting yourself out there as a model and exposing yourself to the unfortunate words of criticism that come from any type of exposure takes a whole lot of guts and inner confidence. Can you tell us a bit about how you’ve found that self-confidence within you to do what you do, and to do it so well? And when criticism comes, how do you deal?

A: Honestly I think part of someone’s confidence is just how they are wired. With that, a lot of mine definitely has to do with how I was raised. I’m really lucky.. My parents never put any pressure on me growing up, like ANY. There was never any negative body talk or self- critique in my house. Actually, to be honest, coming to college kind of rocked my world. I was so taken back by how poorly girls speak of themselves and it really got to me. BUT, in my short 21 years on this earth I have learned that no matter who you are or what stand for, there will always be someone with a negative comment. I consider it a gift that I got to experience such harsh rejection at a really young, delicate age. I am one who naturally thinks the world is a pure, blissful place to live in, which it is!! However, growing up in such a small, safe place (SACTOWN wuddup) I didn’t really ever understand that you have to look out for yourself and be cautious in this world. The modeling industry not only taught me that you cannot take yourself or the opinion of others too seriously, but that there is SO MUCH MORE to life than how good of an impression you can make on a casting director in less than 15 seconds (I wish I was exaggerating). Take everything with a grain of salt. Use every form of critique as a way to understand someone else’s perspective. Enable yourself to learn from each person who crosses your path. That’s about it.

Vibes. Don’t. Lie. 

Q: Do you have a favorite quote or upbeat reminder for yourself when you’re feeling like you need an extra boost of inspiration?

A: If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.

** TBB Note: This. Is. So. True. ^^^^

Q: Your favorite TBV Apparel shirt phrase?

A: “I’d Rather Be A Mermaid” because I think I am one.. but also “Somewhere Between A Donut And A Juice Cleanse” because that is also so true and the story of my life. BALANCE amiright?

Q: What does an ideal day in the life of Natasia look like?
A: I LOVE MORNINGS. So definitely wake up early, hop on my bike, and grab a big frothy cup of coffee on my way to yoga. After I would definitely head to SunLife for my favorite smoothie ever then get some snacks to hit the beach. Maybe catch a nice sunset hike and meditate at the top of some insane mountain? Jumping in the hot tub and then running into the ocean again before heading home to take a steamy hot OUTDOOR shower (my ultimate heaven.) The night would end with all of my favorite people coming over for a big dinner and we would sit around a bonfire laughing together until the sun comes back up again.

Q: You shot our TBV Apparel revamp with us & are featured allll over the site & the lookbook (as the founder, this collab makes me so incredibly happy!). Any funny stories from the shoot that you think TBB readers would like to hear? Behind the scenes is always fun.  

A: Well, any day with Austin, Tynan and Jordan is always a fun day in my book! I’m just such a dork.. pretty sure half the time when people are laughing WITH me  they’re actually laughing AT me. But I love it. hmm.. when we were shooting at the beach we had to change on location since it was kind of a trek form the car and instead of hiding behind a rock or waiting for someone to hold up a towel I would legit just be chucking clothes left and right. Pretty sure I gave everyone on the beach a show. Sorry?

Her Kale Shake Brings All the Boys to the Yardddd.

Q: I’ve noticed from FB / Snapchat / knowing you in life that you love yummy foods like Pressed Juicery Freezes & acai bowls justttt as much as I do (major yum). What is your fav dessert/healthy indulgence?!

A: You just nailed it. PRESSED JUICERY FREEZE is my ultimate vice. But I don’t even consider it a vice.. healthy, refreshing, sweet, satisfying, and brings a smile to face. I try to get a new combination every time I go so it has sort of turned into a game for me. (Also an excuse to go multiple times per day?) How many times I go per week will remain undisclosed..

I mean hellloooo… yum & i need this.

Q: Let’s talk fashion, you boho fashionista you. Describe your style in 5 words!

A: I asked my sister what she would say for this one and she replied, “How does that look good.” Everyone always laughs at my outfits. I would say WEIRD, spunky, random, comfy, unique.

Q: What do you think the “secret” to being our happiest, healthiest self is? 

A: Push yourself to be the best version of you, who you are at your core. It’s great to draw inspiration from others and use their success as drive but I also feel like there is a fine line that can easily be crossed once motivation turns to comparison. At that point it’s toxic. It’s easy to think we need to achieve a bunch of things and brag about it to be happy or find success or discover what we came here to do. But the purpose of living is to LIVE. To dig deeper, explore, discover, create, experience, develop, evolve, learn, grown. We don’t have to accomplish or achieve anything, we just have to intentionally place ourselves outside of our comfort zones and get lost to discover who we truly are. Say hi to random people, fall in love with a stranger, taste new food, dance in the rain, meditate under the mood, skinny dip in the ocean. Wander alone to discover what our souls really crave.. then chase it! Let life take us where we need to go without having our minds stop us. We didn’t come here to be perfect, we already are.

Q: Finish this sentence: “Life is a wild ride, but ____________ make it all worthwhile.”
A: ..the relationships you make, the food you taste and the adventures you embrace..

( You Had Me at Savasana ) … Actually Natasia, you had us at hello!

THANK YOU mucho mucho to Natasia for being our very first babe of the week. And even more thanks to her for cultivating such a beautiful, balanced space to live and share with us. Can all 21 year old girls be so wise? Please???!! Let Toss be your guide.

Also, shop TBV Apparel to get your hands on the rad tees she’s wearing!!! Her beachy, yogi vibe makes us oh so happy.