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Ageless

101 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 399 ratings

Mother-Daughter podcast with Cynthia Rowley and Kit Keenan. We explore fashion, business, wellness, and motherhood through the lens of our adventures around the world.

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Stop Worrying About What Other People Think

May 26, 2022 20:54 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode, Kit and Cynthia dive into their thoughts on comparison, haters, and how to free yourself from the judgement of others. We are happy to be back chatting with you all! Let us know your thoughts on instagram @agelesspodcast

Advice for our younger selves

April 29, 2022 19:50 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MB

We are back baby! On this episode Kit and Cynthia sit down to discuss about advice for our younger selves. We broke this episode up into four sections, advice for high school, college, early 20s and when you have kids which Cynthia has all the best advice for! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. 

Out with the old in with new

April 01, 2022 19:43 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Spring has sprung and it's time to invite new energy in while taking inventory of what we already have. We have some life updates to start off this episode and then dive into how we are planning to declutter over the next month. We broke up spring cleaning into three categories, physical spring cleaning, mental spring cleaning, and digital spring cleaning. We can't wait for you to hear this episode! Let us know how you all are resetting for spring! 

Clothing Brand Building 101

March 25, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week, we sit down with Daily Drills founders Kennedy Crichlow and Mary Ralph Lawson. Kennedy and Mary Ralph started their athleisure brand Daily Drills in 2020 and have since built a loyal customer base and online community driven not only by effortless styles that easily transition from work to working out, but also by the Daily Drills lifestyle. In this episode we get into the nitty gritty details on how to start a brand from manufacturing, to distribution, to marketing and beyond. Th...

Masters in Marketing and Mascara: Wende Zomnir and Jenna Dover of Caliray

March 04, 2022 19:14 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

On this episode of Ageless we sit down with Wende Zomnir and Jenna Dover the minds behind the new clean, sustainable, and sexy makeup brand Caliray. We discuss the transformation of the beauty industry since Wende started Urban Decay in the 90s, how to market a product in an ultra saturated industry, building brand authenticity, and establishing a sustainable brand from the ground up. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording with Wende and Jenna! Follow Caliray @caliray on ...

Fear is a Choice: Garrett McNamara

February 25, 2022 22:29 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Garrett McNamara. Garrett is a professional big wave surfer known for breaking the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed at Nazare, Portugal. This episode is all about fearlessness and the importance of taking risks in order to find your purpose Learn more about Garrett’s radical life in his memoir Hound of the Sea: Wild Man, Wild Waves, Wild Wisdom and in his documentary series on Hbo 100 Foot Wave

Why are We all So Bloated and Anxious?!: Arrae's Siff Haider

February 18, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this week's episode, we sit down with Siff Haider, Founder of Arrae, to discuss morning rituals to reduce anxiety,  tips for lowering our cortisol levels, the importance of a wind down routine before bed,  how to fight bloat naturally, and much more. We loved recording with Siff and hope you guys enjoy this episode just as much as we did. Toelarn more about Arrae's all natural bloating fighting and calm supplements visit arrae.com

No Bad Hair Days: Olaplex's Danielle Frank

February 12, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

On this week’s episode we sit down with Olaplex's national trainer and host of the Beauty Uncovered podcast, Danielle Frank. We talk all things hair health, how to properly use Olaplex products, trends in hair care, and the ingredients we should be weary of when choosing hair care products. If you are on a hair health journey like we are right now, this episode is for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Under the Influencer: Natalie Barbu

February 04, 2022 21:39 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MB

On this week's episode we sit down with content creator and CEO Natalie Barbu. Natalie has been a content creator for 10+ years, starting back in 2011. She grew up on social media and after college was able to quit her corporate job to do YouTube full-time in 2019. Natalie decided to use what she learned along the way to start consulting services for brands and influencers, where she quickly came up with the idea for Rella - an all-in-one organizational tool and app for influencers to run an...

2022 Wellness Trend Predictions: Well+Good's Executive Editor Abbey Stone

January 28, 2022 19:36 - 43 minutes - 24.8 MB

On this week's episode, we sit down with Abbey Stone, Well+Good's Executive Editor to discuss all trends in wellness coming this year. Since their launch in 2010, Well+ Good has been a hub for trend spotting and reporting in the health and wellness space. We discuss trends in fitness, self care, health, and food as well as how to avoid feeling inadequate or even "unwell" if we can't or don't want to buy into the newest wellness trends and commodities. 

Prioritizing Nourishment Over Starvation: Lisa and Lexi Odenweller of Kroma

January 21, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this week’s episode, we sit down with another mother daughter duo, Lisa and Lexi Odenweller. Lisa is the founder of Kroma Wellness and Lexi was a vital part in the development of the brand. Kroma is a premium functional health and superfood company backed by celebrity investors Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Seinfeld and Amy Schumer. Kroma is simplifying nutritional well-being through superior, nutrient-rich products that deliver proven results by changing ingrained behaviors. In this episode ...

How to Turn a Bad Day Around

January 14, 2022 18:02 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

On todays episode, we sit down to discuss how to turn a bad day around. The winter months can be tough and it’s easy to get stuck in the negatives. We are right there with you but today we are talking about our favorite ways to continually find the silver lining. We also share some of your unconventional strategies for self care that are guaranteed to boost your mood. Check out the TED Talk we referenced in this episode here  As always follow us on instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley 

Functional Medicine and the Mind Body Connection

January 07, 2022 15:54 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Roxanna Namavar DO is a psychiatrist treating patients in New York City. Dr. Namavar completed her residency training at the University of Virginia Health-System Dr. Namavar sees patients for a variety of reasons, including depression, anxiety, ADHD and attention problems, mood disorders, behavioral and cognitive therapy, relationship and marriage counseling, analytical therapy, addiction and substance abuse. We discuss the importance of individualized medicine, vitamins everyone should be ...

New Years Intentions

December 31, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

On todays episode, we discuss our intentions for the new year, our word for 2022, one lesson we took from 2021, and our best purchase from 2021. Thank you all for listening for another year! We can't wait to continue chatting in 2022! Happy New Year!  Follow us on instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley

Becoming "That Girl" with Mads Maley

December 17, 2021 16:26 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

On this week's episode, Kit sits down with friend and fellow creator Mads Maley. We discuss Mads' social media journey from being just a recipe and wellness page to overall lifestyle, the pros and cons of the wellness community on Instagram, our thoughts on the "that girl" trend, finding peace in solitude, and much more. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode and be sure to follow Mads on Instagram @madsmaley and listen to her new podcast No More Small Talk with Mads Maley on Spoti...

Blue Jean Baby, LA Lady: Kathryn Brolin

December 10, 2021 17:52 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MB

On this week’s episode we sit down with friend and founder Kathryn Brolin. Kathryn founded Midheaven Denim with the inspiration to serve tall girls in need of longer inseams. Now the company offers jeans in all sizes to fit petite, tall, plus size, and regular and they have started to expand beyond denim in 2021. In this episode, we discuss the importance for Kathryn to have her product line be sustainable, especially because of denim’s notorious environmental impact, the design process, the...

The Holiday Blues

December 03, 2021 18:51 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

We feel it and we are sure some of you are feeling it too. The holidays are such a magical time of the year but they can also bring up a lot of emotion if things don't look they way they used to when we were kids or how they look in the movies. On this week's episode, Kit and Cynthia sit down to discuss the holiday blues. We love you guys so much and hope we can create joy during the holiday season.  As always follow us on Instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley 

Creativity, Collaboration, and Leadership: Rebecca Minkoff

November 19, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 24.9 MB

On this week's episode, Kit and Cynthia sit down with Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff. We discuss changes in the fashion industry, starting a clothing brand, the relationship between tech and fashion and much more!  Check out Rebecca's Book Fearless here and follow her on Instagram @Rebeccaminkoff  As always follow us on instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley

Body Image & Fearless confidence

November 12, 2021 16:46 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MB

On this episode Kit and Cynthia sit down to discusss body image and body confidence throughout life. We discuss the influence of the fashion industry on body image as well as ageism in the space. Kit chats about skin struggles and insecurities and Cynthia discusses a shift in what we understand as compliment culture. We don't have all the answers when it comes to being fearlessly confident at every stage or moment in life, but we hope this episode is relatable for you guys and encourages you...

Fatty Q&A

November 05, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

This week, Kit and Cynthia down for a solo mother-daughter episode to answer all of your questions. This episode covers all the bases. We chat career, friendships, boundaries, productivity, confidence and more.  We hope you hear your question answered here and let us know what other solo episodes you want to hear from us!  Follow us on Instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Long Overdue Q&A

November 05, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week, Kit and Cynthia down for a solo mother-daughter episode to answer all of your questions. This episode covers all the bases. We chat career, friendships, boundaries, productivity, confidence and more.  We hope you hear your question answered here and let us know what other solo episodes you want to hear from us!  Follow us on Instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley

You Can't Buy Style

October 29, 2021 15:47 - 42 minutes - 24.4 MB

On this week's episode we are honored to welcome Karla Welch. Welch has been declared as one of the "Most Powerful" stylists by both The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times. Her list of celebrity clients is extensive, including Justin Bieber Karlie Kloss, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Amber Heard, and Elisabeth Moss. Welch has also designed over 60 custom pieces for Justin Biebers Purpose Tour, created her own denim collection with Levi's, and has collaborated with de...

Conscious Breathing and Mindfulness with Ava Johanna

October 22, 2021 15:16 - 38 minutes - 22.3 MB

Ava Johanna is the founder and visionary behind The Academy of Breath, international breathwork and meditation school focused on making  ancient embodiment practices household tools across the globe. Having worked with top wellness brands like Alo Yoga, Mindbodygreen and Yoga Journal, Ava’s mission is to bridge the gap between modern neuroscience and mysticism so breathwork and meditation are made accessible to everyone from high-level executives to stay-at-home parents. With hundreds of cer...

Be the person you needed when you were younger

October 15, 2021 17:33 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On this episode, Kit and Cynthia sit down with curve model and influencer Ella Halikas. Ella is a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and social media activist. She has built an online community on both Instagram and TikTok with the goal of spreading body positivity, confidence, and inclusivity. In this episode, we talk about body neutrality vs body positivity, social media and body image, cultivating mutually uplifting friendships and how to deal with insecure friends.  Follow Ella on I...

Emotional Dumping and Healthy Boundaries

October 08, 2021 14:46 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

On this episode, we sit down with A Kids Co. founder Jelani Memory. A Kids Co. is a multimedia company focused on diverse storytelling with a mission to empower kids of all ages. These stories dive into complex subjects like anxiety, systemic racism, addiction, and money. In this episode, we discuss emotional disclosure, investing in friends you can trust, and setting healthy boundaries when it comes to tough conversations.  Check out A Kids Co. here  And as always you can find us on Insta...

The Business of Wellness

October 01, 2021 18:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this episode, we sit down with P.Volve founder Rachel Katzman. Rachel discusses the founding story of P.volve,  one of the fastest-growing, international fitness startups that focuses on reducing pain, improving body balance and building total body strength -- rooted in functional movement. We discuss career pivots, the meaning of a truly "healthy" lifestyle, and how to create momentum and motivation to stick to a routine.  Check out P.Volve here and follow us on instagram @agelesspodca...

Networking 101

October 01, 2021 17:42 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

On this episode, Kit sits down with friend and brand partnerships wizard Ruby Saracino. Ruby started in social media and Influencer relations and now works at Lox Club doing brand partnerships. The girls chat about fashion week, networking, and building successful brand campaigns. 

Is Love Immortal?

September 03, 2021 14:55 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MB

On this week's emotional episode, Cynthia sits down with Amanda Kloots to discuss the grieving process, falling in love, and their journey towards healing. Amanda is a television personality, fitness instructor and author of Live Your Life: my story of loving and losing Nick Cordero. We hope anyone who has lost someone or is going through a different kind of grieving process can benefit from this episode! Please follow along with Amanda's story on Instagram @amandakloots and purchase her boo...

Katie Sands on disrupting the influencer space

August 20, 2021 14:39 - 44 minutes - 25.3 MB

Katie Sands is a multi hyphenated creator and blogger known for her personal blog Honestly Kate. Katie is an on air style host for Amazon fashion and creative director for her personal collaboration with Phat Buddha HKXPB. Katie has worked over the years to crate a sense of authenticity and honesty with her following about her mental health, her family, and her bad days. Katie discusses finding her voice, curating her own spot in the fashion industry, and the future of streaming. We hope you ...

Dance like no one's watching

August 06, 2021 14:25 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MB

On this episode of Ageless, we sit down with entrepreneur Radha Agrawal. Agree is the co-founderer, CEO and chief community architect of Daybreaker, the global  sober morning dance party inspiring wellness, happiness, and community. We discuss Radha's career path, her tips on creating healthy community and longterm friendships, and her relationship with self confidence. Radha is such an inspiring force and we could have continued chatting for hours. We hope you love this episode as much as w...

Be your own hype man

July 23, 2021 16:05 - 29 minutes - 16.9 MB

On this episode, Kit and Cynthia sit down to unpack the concept of faking it till' you make it and engaging in positive self talk. At the end of the day, faking it is just about portraying your higher self in your everyday life until you become that person. We hope you love this one!  Follow us on instagram @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley 

Building a brand with your twin flame

July 09, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 20 MB

On this week's episode, we sit down with Keaton Milburn and Natalie Braun, the cofounders of Twin Flames. Twin Flames is an ethical streetwear brand produced in the US that Keaton and Nat founded after meeting in college at ASU. In this episode, we talk about their founding story, the meaning behind Twin Flames, and working with your best friend. If you've ever thought about starting your own company or working with a friend, this episode is for you! 

Minimalist Skincare and Motherhood with Emily Didonato

June 25, 2021 16:43 - 26 minutes - 15.5 MB

On this week's episode of Ageless, we sit down with Covey skin's cofounder Emily Didonato. You have probably seen Emily on billboards and ad campaigns around the world for Georgio Armani, Maybelline, Victoria's Secret etc., she is now a successful brand owner and soon-to-be mom. We discuss universal skincare, the skincare formulation process, as well as Emily's important life updates.  We hope you love this episode as much as we do! Please follow along with Emily here and shop Covey here 

Feeling Lost in Your Twenties

June 04, 2021 22:51 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Hi Guys! It's Kit! I recorded this episode during sad boy hours so please know that there is hope in all of this. There is power and growth in discomfort. I want to do an update episode as we figure things out and go through these life changes together! BTW here is the article I referenced 

Superhero/Supermodel Nina Agdal

May 22, 2021 17:38 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MB

On this week's episode, Kit and Cynthia sit down with danish supermodel Nina Agdal. Nina shares her experience modeling from a young age and why it has lead her to a career in health and fitness now.  Follow Nina on Instagram @ninaagdal 

I Got It From My Mama

May 07, 2021 20:31 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

On this week's episode, we sit down for a much-needed mother-daughter solo episode. We get into funny childhood stories, navigating motherhood as a busy mom, and getting in trouble with your parents. We hope you love it! 

Kelly Killoren Bensimon on Reality TV and Personal Brand Building

April 23, 2021 19:14 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MB

You probably know Kelly Bensimon from Real Housewives of New York, but on this episode, we get to know the real Kelly. We dive into her life before the show, how she balanced modeling and school, as well as started several brands on her own. We touch on finding your personal brand and Kelly's major pivot from reality star to real estate mogul. 

Plant Medicine for Overall Wellbeing

April 09, 2021 18:37 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

On this episode of Ageless, Kit sits down with herbalist Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals to learn about the power of plants for healing. Adriana is a herbalist, medicine maker, and educator who founded Anima Mundi to help bridge the gap between western medicine and natural remedies.  Disclaimer: We are not giving any medical advice in this episode. Please seek medical advice before experimenting with herbal remedies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

Chicks Before Dicks

March 26, 2021 14:59 - 47 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week on Ageless, Kit and Cynthia discuss making, keeping, and losing friends. There is such cultural value placed on finding a romantic partner, but no one person can be your rock. Coping with loneliness, stress, and anxiety gets a lot easier when you invest in your friendships rather than only dumping on your boyfriend/girlfriend. In this episode, we cover: How do you know someone is a real friend? How do you know when you need to consider breaking up with a friend? What can you do to ...

Personal Power with a Side of Popcorn

March 05, 2021 21:26 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

This week on Ageless, we sit down with iconic American designer Norma Kamali. We get to chat about equal parts fashion and wellness, our two favorite discussion topics! Norma dishes the diet secrets that have kept her glowing and healthy at 75 as well as insider stories about her rise to fashion infamy. We hope you love this episode as much as we did. If you want to check out Norma's new book I am Invincible (we highly recommend) follow this link. If you want to follow Norma on Instagram it'...

Let's Make a Baby

February 12, 2021 21:04 - 42 minutes - 24.3 MB

This week on Ageless, Cynthia delves into her fertility journey and her experience with IVF. Through her conversation with fertility expert Dr. Majid Fateh, we learn about advances in IVF and why record numbers of women are choosing to freeze their eggs. We realize disparities in access to fertility care and the inherent privilege in being able to afford many of these treatments. That being said, we hope this discussion can open the conversation around reproductive healthcare and decrease st...

The Devil Wears Sweatpants? Working at Vogue with Elise Taylor

January 29, 2021 18:20 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MB

This week we sit down with Vogue's living writer, Elise Taylor. Elise covers design, food, travel, and society. She lives in New York but is currently residing in California for the winter.  In this episode, Elise discusses current trends in lifestyle and fashion including the abandonment of black and the rise of the "workcation", gets into some behind the scenes of the Met Gala, and touches on how to really get a job at Vogue.  We hope you love this episode as much as we did and please fo...

A mother-daughter team and a lifechanging eyecream

January 15, 2021 16:26 - 45 minutes - 26.2 MB

Back in december, we had the opportunity to sit down with skincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm and her daughter Charly Sturm. We discuss working in the family business, taking a clinical approach to glowing skin, and scaling and marketing an e-commerce business even during hard times.  We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it! Be sure to follow along with this team @drbarbarasturm on Instagram and at drsturm.com

Making 2021 Your Year (Fingers Crossed)

January 01, 2021 19:32 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

On this episode of Ageless we wrap up 2020 with things we are grateful for, something we’ve learned, and a star product we are each taking into the new year. We also get into the concept of resolutions as well as some of your manifestations for 2021. Nonprofits to support in 2021  Frontline foods https://www.frontlinefoods.org/  The Okra Project https://www.theokraproject.com/ The Movement for Black Lives Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movement-4-black-lives-1 Restaurant Workers...

Finding Your Purpose and Becoming a Party Mom

December 18, 2020 17:52 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MB

This week on ageless, we sat down with mother-daughter duo Martha and Sarah Hoover. Martha is a former sex-crimes prosecutor turned restauranteur and Sarah is the director of Gagosian’s Chelsea art gallery. In this episode, we discuss career pivots, finding your purpose, motherhood, and much more! Follow along with these ladies on Instagram @sarahhoov and @marthashoover! 

Unplugging Body Discrimination

December 04, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 29.2 MB

This week on Ageless Kit sits down with The Unplug Collective founder Amanda Taylor and Chief Operating Officer Zara Harding. We discuss racism and sexism in the fashion industry, medical bias, body positivity versus body neutrality among other things. This episode is super informative and we hope you guys love it as much as we do! Follow along with the work that these amazing ladies are doing @theunplugcollective and as always you can follow us on Instagram @agelesspodcast

Mindfulness, Recovery, and Growth

November 20, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 23.9 MB

This week, Kit sits down with friend Lilli Hymowitz. We get into Lilli’s story of addiction recovery and the grieving process as well as the power of mindfulness and meditation.

Being Too Hot and Eating A lot

November 07, 2020 00:04 - 50 minutes - 28.8 MB

On this episode of Ageless, Kit sits down with Elsie Hewitt who you may know from her personal instagram @elsie or her foodie account @elsieeats. We talk modeling, food relationship struggles, and mental health work.

Maskne Struggles and Why You are Breaking Out

October 23, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MB

This week on Ageless, we sit down with Ju Rhyu founder of Hero Cosmetics, and acne expert. Ju has not only managed to scale Hero on a single product, the Mighty Patch, which is now available in Target but is also a wealth of knowledge on all things acne prevention. In this episode, we answer YOUR questions surrounding mask acne, hormonal blemishes, how often you should wash your face, and which products you need to keep your skin clean and clear.

Life Updates and Ageless Advice

October 09, 2020 14:29 - 40 minutes - 23.4 MB

This week on ageless Kit and Cynthia sit down for a much needed catch up. We talk personal and professional news and then get into our current philosophies on the ageless pillars. We cover career, mental health, physical health, and beauty.