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Episode 231 - Elizabeth Vianna, Chimney Rock Winery

Episode 232 - Naina Rao, The Barn B & B Walla Walla

Episode 238 - Susana Cueva Drumwright, Vida Valiente Winery

Episode 240 - Rosemary Cakebread, GALLICA Wine

This week on The Luminous Life, we’re hitting record in the middle of our renovation dust—literally—and sharing a raw, real conversation about something that goes beyond skin-deep: intergenerational friendships.

It’s just Erika and Marcella today, back to our roots, reflecting on how our nearly 20-year age difference shaped our friendship—from boss/employee vibes to chosen family. We’re getting honest about what makes friendships grow, the beauty of learning from each other (yes, even when it’s how to wear blush differently), and why our relationships are one of our greatest beauty secrets.

In this episode, we dive into:

What intergenerational friendship really means—and why it’s magic

Why we never drag the skincare dropper across our faces 😬

How Millennials and Gen Z have changed beauty, body image, and business

Beauty trends we love, and some (ahem, skinny brows) we’ll never bring back

How to evolve with your friendships instead of outgrowing them

The power of seeing women in every season of life...and celebrating them all

This episode is full of laughter, love, and zero judgment (okay, maybe a tiny bit—see: the dropper thing). It’s a reminder that the beauty industry can be a place of connection, not competition—and that real beauty is about how we treat each other.

✨ Mentioned in this episode

Our Ask Us Anything is live! → Go to shop.getluminous.com and click Podcast in the menu to send us your questions, thoughts, or ideas for future episodes.

Want to talk beauty IRL? Come visit us in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ—or book a complimentary skincare consultation with Erika or one of our estheticians. Learn more here →

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going:
What have you learned from a friend of a different generation? Message us on Instagram @getluminous or reply to our latest story—we love hearing from you.

🛍️ Shop the products we love, minus the BS:
From glow-giving serums to the perfect lip liner, our curated collection is full of gorgeous, pro-picked skincare and beauty that actually works. Explore it at shop.getluminous.com

🎧 Subscribe, Rate & Share:
If this episode made you laugh, think, or feel something—send it to your group chat or leave us a review. Your words help more women find The Luminous Life.

Until next time,
Stay luminous ✨
Erika & Marcella

Intergenerational Friendships, Beauty Trends & Being a Better Friend

Episode 244 - Kara Fingerman, Hard Six Cellars

From tomboy to Trish McEvoy, national champ to skincare queen, Karin Stephan shares her journey into beauty, balance, and becoming a Luminous legend. We talk sports, sarcasm, skincare holy grails, and how a glam girl can still love a leather flyswatter. This one's got heart, humor, and the glow-up we all need.

✨ Karin’s Glow Guide: Make your everyday surroundings beautiful. It’s a game-changer.

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Visit us in  Mahwah (for now) at 156 Ramapo Valley Rd
Book or shop: 201.857.2711
Shop online: shop.getluminous.com

From Tomboy to Trish McEvoy, Karin Stephan, In Her Soft Girl Era

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Episode 248 - Renee Mowe, Mowe Napa Valley

Episode 249 - Jan Zakin, Zakin Estate

Welcome back to The Luminous Life Podcast... the show where beauty meets truth. In this hilarious and heartwarming episode, Erika and Marcella get real about the emotions behind goodbyes, beauty industry blunders, and the wisdom of a 21-year-old who calls BS on faking it.

You’ll hear:

A tearful goodbye to a beloved intern (and why it hit us so hard)

Why "snatched" doesn't mean what you think it means

Marcella’s brow wax disaster (spoiler: it involves Nick Jonas and a CVS run)

The truth about plus-size fashion and why shopping can feel traumatic

Why big sisters should never do your beauty services (EVER)

Whether you're a longtime Luminous client or brand new to our world, this episode will leave you laughing, crying, and maybe texting your sister a heartfelt apology. 💌

🎧 Listen in, share with a beauty-loving friend, and don’t forget to rate & review us!

✨ Shop the glow: shop.getluminous.com
💬 DM us @getluminous with your beauty bloopers or intern memories!
🛍️ Book services or skincare consults ➡️ shop.getluminous.com


✨ Sisterhood, Savage Brows & Snatched Noses: Beauty Mishaps & Big Feelings

[Intro – Spoken]
“Dress code?
Sweetheart, I am the code.”

⸻

[Verse 1]
Walked in the room, all eyes on me,
HR clenchin’ they pearls, beggin’ “Lord, let her be!”
Resume light, dress tight, heels hittin’ like a beat,
Got the job in a snap, now I’m posted in the suite.

Lip gloss poppin’, my inbox not,
Still got the office on lock, no plot.
They say I’m chaos in pumps, a PR disaster,
But I make the CEO stutter every time I pass, sir.

⸻

[Pre-Chorus]
Call it unprofessional, I call it a flex,
Got degrees in attention and breakin’ they necks.
Got ‘em sweatin’ through the spreadsheets, beggin’ for calm,
But I just booked lunch in Paris — hold my lip balm.

⸻

[Chorus]
NSFW, naturally so fine at work,
Watch me run this boardroom in a see-through skirt.
I’m the memo they whisper, the rule they rewrite,
And still clockin’ in late — lookin’ too damn right.

NSFW, tell ‘em chill, don’t sweat,
I’m the glitch in the system they ain’t figured out yet.
More style than skill? Maybe so, maybe true…
But your girl made the C-suite — what it say ’bout you?

⸻

[Verse 2]
They say I don’t type fast — cool, I don’t type at all,
I delegate the emails, and still take the call.
Snatched the intern’s ring light, started a vlog,
Now my lunch breaks hit harder than your whole job.

Casual Friday? Bikini top bossin’,
Outfit so loud, it triggered a caution.
But every client signs when I bat my lashes,
And Legal keeps mum while I cash these stashes.

⸻

[Pre-Chorus]
Dress ridin’ up? That’s fabric evolution.
Not my fault your attention got no constitution.
Tell your wife not to stare, she clockin’ me too —
I got fans in your fam, I’m the office breakthrough.

⸻

[Chorus]
NSFW, naturally so fine at work,
Watch me run this boardroom in a see-through skirt.
I’m the memo they whisper, the rule they rewrite,
And still clockin’ in late — lookin’ too damn right.

NSFW, tell ‘em chill, don’t sweat,
I’m the glitch in the system they ain’t figured out yet.
More style than skill? Maybe so, maybe true…
But your girl made the C-suite — what it say ’bout you?

⸻

[Bridge – Spoken, sultry tone]
“Y’all went to Harvard, huh?
Cute.
I went viral.”

⸻

[Verse 3]
They mad ‘cause I win with a wink, no strain,
While they drown in reports, I just entertain.
Thirst traps on Slack, got execs all shook,
But my KPI’s clickin’ — go ahead, take a look.

You work for respect, I work for the plot,
Climbed the ladder in heels, like it’s not even hot.
So keep your spreadsheets, keep your degrees —
I’m Crystal Summers, baby. I bend rules with ease.

⸻

[Final Chorus – with ad libs]
NSFW, naturally so fine at work, (so fine)
Watch me run this boardroom in a see-through skirt. (walk walk)
I’m the memo they whisper, the rule they rewrite, (rewrite)
And still clockin’ in late — lookin’ too damn right. (mm-hmm)

NSFW, tell ‘em chill, don’t sweat, (don’t sweat it)
I’m the glitch in the system they ain’t figured out yet. (404)
More style than skill? Maybe so, maybe true…
But your girl made the C-suite — what it say ’bout you?

⸻

[Outro – Spoken]
“I’m not here to file paperwork.
I am the paperwork.”
[laughter fades into beat drop]

NSFW (Naturally So Fine at Work)

What if therapy wasn’t just talk...but a full integration of mind, body, spirit…and maybe even psychedelics?

In this bold and refreshing conversation, Erika and Marcella sit down with their own therapist, Lara Maurino Donahue, to explore how women can move from surviving to thriving. With more than two decades of experience, Lara blends traditional therapy with somatic practices, spiritual wisdom, and psychedelic integration. She also happens to be a beauty enthusiast (lashes + brows included), reminding us that authenticity is the ultimate glow.

We talk about:

Why group therapy can accelerate growth in ways individual therapy can’t

The difference between traditional talk therapy and integrative therapy

How psychedelic medicine is helping women access and process their deepest feelings

The importance of integration; living your lessons after the session or ceremony ends

Beauty, confidence, and what Lara calls “enhanced natural”

Why your 40s can be a renaissance, not a crisis

This is an episode for the woman who’s therapy-tired, therapy-curious, or just curious about what it means to heal in a more embodied, connected way.

💫 Psychedelics, beauty, connection, authenticity—it’s all on the table.

👉 To connect with Lara https://laradonahue.com/
👉 If you’re in North Jersey and looking for beauty that feels like therapy, come visit us at Luminous.
📩 theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📲 Instagram @luminouslifepodcast

Therapy, Beauty & Psychedelic Healing with Lara Maurino Donahue

Episode 258 - Naoko Dalla Valle, Dalla Valle Vineyards

Episode 260 - Grace Corison Martin of Corison Winery

Toborrow is on the entrepreneurs side - finally! Alexander Hosby explains how they help and support businesses in different stages and ways. There will be a part 2 to keep the suspense going. Dream Hack is making moves - tune in!

Alexander Hosby from Toborrow - on the entrepreneurs side Part 1

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 Epic Hook is a musical artist and DJ producer from England, blending diverse influences into pop music. They are known for incorporating elements of K-pop Rock  EDM, pop

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Feminvest is a growing international community ensuring women own more.

The Wine Country Women podcast features the extraordinary women who inspire us in wine country. The female-centric show is based on the Wine Country Women books, the global best-selling series by Michelle Mandro.  Join her as she sits down with these women for a casual and intimate conversation.  Their stories remind us–anyone can live in wine country.

"The Luminous Life Podcast: Beauty Without The B.S." Join beauty business veterans, Erika & Marcella, as we share the real secret to looking good: feeling great. Join us as we question conventional beauty standards and reveal what it really takes to run a beauty business that puts your beauty  first. Discover the secrets our clients have trusted for years—where lashes, brows, and carefully curated skincare meet genuine self-care.

We’re talking co-writes, connections, royalties, and really real advice. With an emphasis on supporting womxn in music, this podcast is a community for up and coming musicians to chat about their experiences and share their passion.

New tracks tagged #womensupportingwomen