Hi Felicia Podcast

Ep. 384- From Pumping to Possibility: How One Mom Reimagined Breast Milk Storage with Tirza Jova

In this episode of The Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with Tirza Jova, founder and CEO of Milk by Mom, a Phoenix-based company revolutionizing the breastfeeding experience for modern mothers. Tirza shares her deeply personal journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship after facing the real challenges of pumping, storing, and traveling with breast milk as a working mom. What began as a personal solution led her to discover freeze-drying, a clinically proven method that preserves breast milk's nutrients and antibodies while making it shelf-stable for up to three years. We dive into motherhood, innovation, and intentional business-building, exploring how one mom's need turned into a nationwide solution that offers freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind to breastfeeding parents everywhere. In this episode, we discuss: Tirza's founding story and the moment that changed everything What freeze-drying breast milk really is and why it matters Common misconceptions and safety concerns around the process How Milk by Mom supports working, traveling, and overwhelmed parents The mindset shifts required to build a mission-driven business without burning out How conversations around breastfeeding support need to evolve culturally and in the workplace A powerful message for moms navigating pressure, judgment, and choice This conversation is equal parts inspiring and practical, offering insight for mothers, founders, and anyone building a business rooted in real-life impact. Connect with Tirza: Instagram: https://instagram.com/milkbymom Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehifeliciapodcast If you loved this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Hi Felicia Podcast. Your reviews help more people find these conversations and support the incredible guests who share their stories here.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ep. 383- Love, Attachment & Ambition: How High Performers Can Build Secure, Thriving Relationships with Melissa Nanavati

Today's guest sits right at the intersection of ambition, emotional intelligence, and the science of love — and this conversation is one I know so many of you will feel deeply. I'm joined by Melissa Nanavati, a speaker, author, and Relationship Architect who helps high performers build peaceful, thriving relationships without sacrificing their big goals. Melissa blends neuroscience, biology, and lived experience to teach ambitious women how to apply the same skills that make them successful in business… to love. Despite early success as a textbook author and Fortune 100 consultant, Melissa found herself stuck in anxious attachment and went on over 100 first dates before meeting her husband. What happened next is powerful — in their first year together, they raised $1.1 million while running two businesses. Through that journey, Melissa developed science-backed frameworks that support executives, founders, and driven women who want relationships that feel secure, grounded, and aligned with who they're becoming. In this episode, we dive into love, attachment, ambition, nervous system regulation, dating, healing, and what it truly takes to thrive in partnership as a high performer. If you've ever felt like you can excel in business but struggle in relationships — this conversation is for you. You're not broken. You've just never been given the frameworks. And Melissa is here to change that. What We Cover in This Episode 💛 Attachment, Healing & Self-Awareness How anxious attachment showed up for Melissa while dating as a high performer The biggest misconception achievers have about why relationships feel hard Signs you're operating from survival mode instead of connection mode 🔥 Ambition + Love How to apply business strengths to relationships in a healthy way Shifting from hyper-independence to secure support without losing yourself Why ambitious women often attract emotionally unavailable partners 💌 Dating & Partnership What actually changed before Melissa met her husband What to pay attention to on a first date that matters more than surface-level traits Three green flags high achievers often overlook 🚀 Partnership as a Success Multiplier What raising $1.1M together taught Melissa about aligned partnership How to discern between partners who expand your life vs. drain your energy Connect with Melissa Follow Melissa Nanavati for relationship wisdom rooted in science, self-trust, and emotional regulation: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/MelissaNanavati Follow the Podcast If this episode resonated, make sure you're following The Hi Felicia Podcast for more conversations on growth, healing, wellness, and becoming the most aligned version of you: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thehifeliciapodcast ✨ And if you loved this episode, please leave a review and share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Your support helps this show reach more hearts that are ready for real change.

Ep. 382- Longevity Isn't Luck: The Future of Personalized Health with Dr. Adrijana Kekic

Today's guest is a true innovator at the intersection of health, science, longevity, and high performance. I'm honored to welcome Dr. Adrijana Kekic — a Mayo Clinic–trained clinical pharmacy and pharmacogenomics specialist, award-winning innovator, and Founder & CEO of Futurome, a precision health and longevity company built for high achievers. Known as a Longevity Pharmacist™, Dr. Kekic blends advanced multi-omics science — including genomics, proteomics, microbiome, and mitochondrial health — with deeply personalized protocols that go far beyond traditional labs or annual checkups. Her mission is bold and necessary: to help executives, founders, athletes, and legacy builders optimize their biology so they can extend both lifespan and healthspan with clarity and confidence. After years leading precision medicine initiatives at Mayo Clinic — and surviving a life-altering personal health crisis — Dr. Kekic realized modern medicine often waits until something breaks. She founded Futurome to change that paradigm, giving people actionable insights into their cellular biology before burnout, disease, or decline takes over. In this episode, we go deep on longevity, personalized medicine, high performance, and the future of health — and what it truly takes to sustain ambitious lives from the inside out. In this conversation, we explore: Dr. Kekic's journey from Mayo Clinic to founding Futurome — and the moment she knew precision health needed a new paradigm How her personal health crisis reshaped the way she listens to the body and practices medicine The meaning behind the name Futurome and the mission driving the company Multi-omics explained in simple terms — and why it's a game-changer Underrated biomarkers for longevity, resilience, and performance  The biggest blind spots high achievers have when it comes to their health Common misconceptions about aging that are holding people back The first three steps to start optimizing your biology today The role stress, sleep, and recovery play compared to genetics Where personalized health and longevity are headed in the next 5–10 years This episode is a must-listen if you care about living longer, stronger, clearer — and on your own terms. 🔗 Connect with Us Follow Dr. Adrijana Kekic: Instagram @dr.adrijanakekic Explore Futurome: Instagram @futurome | Website: futurome.com Podcast Instagram: @thehifeliciapodcast ⭐ Love the show? If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Reviews help more people discover the show and allow us to keep bringing you conversations that expand how you think about health, performance, and longevity.

Ep. 381 - How Emotional Outsourcing Quietly Runs Your Life — Until You Stop It w Béa Albina NP

Today's episode is a must-listen for every woman who has ever felt responsible for everyone else's happiness but her own. I'm joined by the incredible Beatriz Victoria Albina — a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, Breathwork Guide, and bestselling author of End Emotional Outsourcing: A Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits (Hachette Balance, 2025). Béa has spent over 20 years helping women reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and step out of old patterns that keep them stuck. Her work is powerful, deeply compassionate, and incredibly freeing. This conversation goes there — childhood patterns, emotional outsourcing, nervous system regulation, codependency, and the lies perfectionism tells us. But we also talk about reclaiming joy, taking up space, and how women can finally come home to themselves. Grab your journal, because this one is filled with moments you'll want to pause, reflect, and come back to. ✨ What We Talk About in This Episode What emotional outsourcing really is — and why so many women do it without realizing How childhood conditioning shapes our adult behaviors and relationship patterns Why our nervous system often runs the show and how to finally regulate it The connection between people-pleasing and feeling unsafe in your body How somatic work helps you heal at the root instead of endlessly "managing" symptoms Rewriting the perfectionist narrative and choosing good enough Finding your joy again when you've spent years prioritizing everyone else Breaking out of codependent patterns in friendships, relationships, and work How women can become their own safe place Why being surrounded by the right people changes everything 💛 Loved this Episode? If this conversation spoke to your heart, I would love for you to take 60 seconds to leave a review. It truly helps the show grow and reach more women who need these conversations.** Share this episode with a friend — especially the one who's always doing everything for everyone else. ✨ Connect With Béa Instagram: @beatrizvictoriaalbinanp https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/ ✨ Connect With The Hi Felicia Podcast Instagram: @thehifeliciapodcast https://www.instagram.com/thehifeliciapodcast

Ep. 380- Winning at Love & Life with Charlene Byars

In today's inspiring episode of Hi Felicia Podcast, host Felicia welcomes Charlene Byars — relationship expert, certified empowerment coach, and host of the Love Stories Podcast. Charlene is on a mission to help women heal, rise, and attract the love they truly deserve. She brings decades of experience guiding women to embrace their feminine power, celebrate their wins, and cultivate deep, soul-aligned connections.  🌸 What We Talked About 🎉 Celebrating Your Wins & Being a "Girl's Girl" Charlene shares why acknowledging your achievements — big and small — is a cornerstone of self-worth and confidence. She reminds women that showing up for other women isn't just empowering — it expands your circle of support and joy. 👯‍♀️ The Power of the Right People We dive into how being surrounded by the right tribe can elevate your self-perception, influence your mindset, and ultimately affect the quality of your romantic relationships. ❤️ Meeting the Right Man & Dating Tips for Single Women Charlene gives heartfelt, practical advice for women who are single — from knowing your worth, to understanding what healthy attraction looks like, and actionable tips for navigating the dating world with confidence. 🧠 Childhood Traumas & Adult Love Patterns Our conversation explores how early experiences shape beliefs about love and men — and how healing old wounds unlocks the potential for deeper, healthier relationships. 💡 Key Takeaways Celebrating your wins isn't bragging — it's reaffirming your value. Being a supportive woman to women creates stronger communities. Healing past emotional trauma is essential to breaking old relationship patterns. Confidence and self-awareness are magnetic — especially in love and dating. You deserve a partner who chooses you — not just someone to fill a space. 📲 Connect with Charlene Byars Follow Charlene for more wisdom and empowerment: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars/ Instagram ⭐ Loved this episode? If Charlene's insights spoke to you, please leave us a review! Your support helps the Hi Felicia Podcast reach more listeners who need uplifting, no-BS conversations about life, love, and winning as a woman. 👉 Follow & Share Help us grow the community — share Hi Felicia Podcast with your friends, on Instagram, TikTok, and wherever you listen to podcasts!