We share a common interest in promoting sustainable self-care and "imperfect" wellness. Can you share how you define this, and what it looks like in your day-to-day?

Every day looks totally different for me. In fact, the only sustainable part of my routine is knowing that it’s likely to be totally unpredictable day by day, which includes a lot of flexibility and a lot of self-forgiveness. I try to put energy towards the things I can control when it comes to tending to my overall wellbeing—things like the brands I support, the products I use, the foods I eat, and how I move my body.

Some days, that might look like staying up late answering emails, knowing that I’m going to feel calmer the next day because there are fewer bolds in my inbox. Other days, I have more space to dive deeper into my self-care routine with an infrared sauna session, more intensive food prep, or a longer workout that sets me up for a ton of energy throughout the day. Regardless, I’m on this new kick of choosing “fluidity over friction”. Whichever is the path of least resistance, that’s the one I’ll take. Who has the bandwidth for anything else?! 

You’re spoken in interviews before about supporting your clients—such as Selena Gomez on tour—with nutrition and fitness. Based on that experience, what suggestions would you make for the #LumityCollective to optimise their energy and performance amidst demanding workloads or excessive travel?

My career has been a wild, unexpected journey that has included travel, a robust roster of high-profile clients, acting jobs, events, and working with brands (like Lumity, whom I love!)....but nothing prepared me for what it would be to become a parent. I say this because a lot of what I’ve learned about optimising energy and maximising my nutrition and fitness has come from this intense, daily balancing act.

I’m all about finding what allows you to show up for yourself consistently. My days are going to go up and down as I sift through the chaos of a busy, dynamic life, but I know that—as long as my baseline is stable and secure—I’ll have the physical, emotional, and mental resilience to bounce back from…say…a night of rough sleep or travel.  

As a mother and with the experience of working with clients post-natal, what tools (mind, fitness, nutrition) do you suggest to help improve hormone regulation, nutrition and movement?

When I had just given birth to Ellie, I had absolutely no expectations to return back to my “normal” self within any given time frame. Self-kindness was the priority. I remember being aware of the changes my body had gone through, but rather than put pressure on myself to “snap back,” I instead focused on the fact that I was literally providing nutrition to a growing child. Who cares about fitting into skinny jeans when you just need to produce enough milk and ensure you’re getting healthy fats and proteins so your kid gets everything they need?

When I eventually got back into movement, my mindset was more set on gentle, supportive movement over “going hard” at the gym. The irony is, I am way less regimented than I used to be and yet I’ve never loved my body more or felt better. Funny how that happens! When I work with clients who are post-natal now, I focus a lot more supporting hormonal balance because it’s at the crux of one’s mood, hair (hello, postpartum hair loss), energy levels, and skin elasticity. 

Lumity’s Morning & Night Female Supplement—no joke—is always at the top of my recommendation list. Not only do I love it as a part of my own daily routine in general, but it is awesome for postnatal women. It’s clinically tested and delivers just the right nutrients at just  the right time for better energy, mood, skin, hair, and skin. One of the easiest “yes’s” in my supplement routine. 

Protecting your skin is extremely important during summer, especially in sunny SoCal. What do you love that keeps your skin radiant, both inside and out?

Protecting my skin starts with antioxidant support from the inside out. Yes, hydration, sleep, rest, recovery, and detoxification are all super important. But eating antioxidant-laden foods and using skincare that leverages antioxidant-rich ingredients has become an essential part of my radiant skin routine.

Lumity’s Skin Nutrients Face Oil has been a consistent go-to in my skincare routine - its aromatherapy blend of essential oils make my twice-daily face routine feel like a straight up spa experience. I also ride or die for the Skin Nutrients 4-in-1 Cleanse, which is a do-it-all cleanser that gently exfoliates my skin without stripping it of its natural oils. I’ve found exfoliation is a must for me in the summer when I’m sweating more than usual and am trying to avoid congestion or build-up. 

Favourite piece of wellness advice you’ve been given or like to share?

My friend recently shared a video with Viola Davis where she was recalling telling her daughter, “You are the great love of your life,” encouraging her to focus on beauty from the inside out.

This has been something at the top of my mind lately. You can eat all of the kale in the world, but if you don’t love yourself or don’t take care of your mind, body, and spirit, then kale won’t do sh*t (especially if you don’t massage it lol). Be healthy, of course—exercise, eat well—but just make sure to be nice to yourself.