In this powerful episode of The She Means Business Show, host Ashley Holt sits down with Cristina Simmons—speaker, trauma-informed wellness coach, and bestselling author of Eat Your Feelings. Known as The Trauma Alchemist, Cristina shares how she turned survival into sustainable healing, and how her own journey now empowers women to rise from the inside out.

From emotional breakdowns to breakthrough frameworks, Cristina reveals what it takes to activate your confidence, amplify your voice, and align to your power—especially after trauma. Whether you're navigating burnout, grief, or a calling to serve others through your own pain, this conversation is for YOU.

Inside This Episode:

Cristina’s healing story behind Eat Your Feelings

How to move from survival mode into self-worth

The power of using your voice to create impact

Cristina was recently named one of She Means Business Magazine’s 2025 Women to Watch.
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What if the whisper you’re ignoring is the very thing that could change your life?

In this powerful premiere episode, Ellie Anest—first-generation immigrant, entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of Eleven Eleven Wines—shares how trusting her intuition led to the chance encounter and unexpected property that became one of Napa Valley’s most soulful wineries.

Creating a luxury brand rooted in meaning, Ellie opens up about the power of serendipity, the importance of honoring the six pillars of wellness, and why “Make Your Moment” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a way of life.

If you’ve ever battled analysis paralysis, questioned your next move, or needed a reminder to trust the nudge—this episode is for you.

Welcome to She Means Business the Podcast. I'm your host, Ashley Holt - Founder of She Means Business Magazine, and unapologetic advocate for women owning their power.

This podcast was born out of a vision to take the bold, inspiring voices from the pages of the magazine and bring them to life- real conversations, real stories, real confidence.

Whether you're building a brand, breaking glass ceilings, or just trying to believe in yourself again- this is your space.

Let's rise together. Let's Mean Business!