We are so absolutely BLOWN AWAY & grateful that our first DIVA DISCUSSIONS guest is Fashion Icon MATT SARAFA!
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Dr. Denise & Marjan
Listen here:
ABOUT
MATT SARAFA IS A LOS ANGELES BASED 22 YEAR OLD CELEBRITY FASHION DESIGNER AND REALITY TELEVISION PERSONALITY BEST KNOWN FOR HIS APPEARANCES ON THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS AND PROJECT RUNWAY JUNIOR. AS THE YOUNGEST DESIGNER TO HAVE EVER SHOWN AT NEW YORK, PARIS, AND LA FASHION WEEK, MATT HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE HE STARTED DESIGNING AT AGE 7. MATT IS A FULL-TIME COLLEGE STUDENT AT UCLA IN ADDITION TO RUNNING HIS OWN COMPANY AND DRESSING SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HOLLYWOOD SUCH AS TYRA BANKS, IGGY AZALEA, LISARAYE MCCOY AND MANY MORE. THE MATT SARAFA BRAND HAS BEEN PUBLISHED BY PRESTIGIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING VOGUE GERMANY, VOGUE ESPAÑA TEENVOGUE, FORBES, HARPER’S BAZAAR, ELLE, GALORE, AND COUNTLESS OTHERS.
Matt & his Diva Mom
Marjan & Rupaul!
What are the chances that Matt and Marjan have the same Diva Inspiration… no other than RUPAUL! I love synergy and synchronicity!
A DIVA moment.. Right?
A message from Marjan after the show:
“Denise I can’t believe the synchronicity of the show. You had no idea I was a modeling scout and placement consultant for John Casablanca’s modeling agency and fashion college which is connecting to Elite!
My last minute oh by the way Denise-did you know I met Rupaul. I was so interested in this man because back at a time where it was not as socially accepted and it was still so new I was intrigued about how this man was diva enough to be himself. I would read autobiographies of people who would inspire me. He was one of them and the fact it turned out to also be Matt Sarafa’s not even knowing this or Matt!! So amazing!!
I am blown away!! Lol!!
I feel now the reason I had to go through so many of my life experiences and meeting so many personalities would be utilized to expand with Diva Discussions. Hey I am unknowingly a diva? Did I graduate no it’s just begun.
There has been so much synchronicity with you Denise too. Long time ago when we first met with Camille I had stated we were going to collaborate one day and now it’s the day. We had both felt it. Bringing inspiration during this time of the pandemic has not only been essential for us but it’s been a surreal time.
Forgive me for being in shock about all of this evolving. I had asked the universe for this and now that it’s appeared I have to just pinch myself and go with it. That yes indeed it is happening. Having met you and to do these inspirational shows with these incredible souls is unbelievable.
What better timing. What better opportunity than validating everyone’s light!” ~Marjan
“10% of every dollar spent will go directly to a charity in order to help those most greatly affected by the Covid-19 crisis. If we all need to wear face masks, lets look good doing it and help people along the way!”
Agree!
I just love it when a “Give It Forward Together” component is built into a vision, fashion item or event!
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Dr. Denise mentioned this bracelet on the show!
Siban (essence: the universe, universal presence) Believing in the unlimited potential of the feminine energy, seeking universal inspiration for all people, imagining possibilities without boundaries, promoting unity and oneness in the universe
****Please message @DrDeniseMD or @marjanimoomoo on Instagram if you have DIVA ideas or comments! BE kind and inspirational. We want to here from you!
Denise was back from her ski trip from Vail, Colorado when she received the call that one of her friends that she vacationed with was in the hospital and Covid-19 positive. She immediately self quarantined and was “flying blind” in mid March when tests were not available.
Listen here to find out her journey of recovery and her thoughts after recovering from the virus:
Dr.Denise Berger focuses on the development of leaders in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a partner at Social Venture Partners. Denise has also been a TedX coach and an Annenberg/CNN Hero Fast Pitch coach. She teaches in the M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship & Change Program at Pepperdine University, and she has been a mentor in Colgate University’s Thought in Action program for college-level entrepreneurship initiatives.
Denise holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University and completed her dissertation on Corporate Social Responsibility. She was a Managing Director at Aon Risk Services, where she ran the East Coast operations of the Global Business Unit, which handled the multinational risk management needs of Fortune 500 companies.
With Covid-19 affecting ALL of HUMANITY I thought it was very important to bring you information on nutrition, health and immunity that is sacred wisdom and medicine from the East.
Dr. Padmapriya was kind to reach out to me early in the pandemic with some amazing information and how to “spice it up” via nutrition for optimal health so I thought it would be amazing to share her ancestral wisdom with all of you by interviewing her on my show!
Here is the episode:
Brief Bio data of Dr R. Padmapriya
Dr R Padmapriya obtained the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) from Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli in 1992. She also holds the Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy and Diploma in Cosmetology.
Dr. Padmapriya has more than 25 years of experience as a Siddha consultant and is the proprietress of Amruthi Siddha Clinic in Velachery, Chennai. She is the president of Centre for Traditional Medicine and Research, Chennai. She specializes in the treatment of diabetology, muscular skeletal problems, skin disorders, pediatric care, adolescent gynecological issues, and prenatal and postnatal care. She combines modern diagnostic tools with traditional and holistic techniques for treating patients with chronic and life-style diseases, and stress related behavioral disorders. In addition, Dr. Padmapriya is also well versed in herbal cosmetology, mind-beauty techniques, and anti-ageing therapy. Dr.Padmapriya is a resource person for CME on Child survival and Safe Motherhood. She regularly trains young women on Pre-natal postnatal care and safe delivery and also trains adolescent girls on anemia and has been successful in treating many for female infertility.
Dr.Padmapriya has been associated with the documentation, validation of traditional health, healthy dietary suggestions and recipes of local communities and healers. As an resource person in the field was part of CTMR in the Accreditation and Certification of Prior learning of traditional health practitioners in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu
Dr Padmapriya has carried out research in herbal nutrition and dietetics for periodical, routine, balanced day-to-day health upkeep and preventive therapy.
Currently she is writing a column in Dhina thanthi Sunday edition on herbal foods which is well received by public and often sought opinion by TV channels on health issues thereby create public awareness
She has written many articles in magazines and papers and delivered talks on Ethnic and Traditional Food on the principle ‘Food is Medicine and Medicine is Food’. She has authored few books on handling.
Dr.Padmapriya has travelled to many middle east and far east asian countries and delivered lectures for Non – resident Tamil Diaspora on Siddha medicine and provided consultation.
Is the founder of Wait4me App, the author of the novel Fishing with Godand the producer of the soon to be released documentary Still Here chronicling the trafficking and organ harvesting of Bosnian Romani orphans.
Chris grew up in Babylon Long Island in the Township of Lindenhurst went to Nassau College and Hofstra university, studied psychology economics and theater.
After college Christ became a stockbroker and financial manager for the likes of Myers Pollock and Robbins and Merrill Lynch, before becoming a district manager of orange county for American express financial advisors.
In a lateral career movement he chose the endeavor of film financing in Los Angeles where he is in the mantle of Producer then exactly producer for the film company Intercept entertainment on the Paramount Raleigh Studios film lot.
Currently Chris is the founder of Wait4Me app in the new media digital age.
This pandemic is allowing me to connect with amazing minds that really want to push the envelope and help people to reach their highest level of mental and physical health.
Dr. Harris reached out and we spoke one afternoon for 2 1/2 hours! I was blown away.
Why?
I am always wanting as many tools in the tool box for my patients and for all of US to be on the least amount of medicines and the least amount of doctors appointments to thrive.
Dr. Austin has > 10 years of clinical experience observing the effects and uses that ketamine has for helping patients in ways that modern science is just starting to embrace.
We need the clinical and the scientific data to back up new ways to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and pain.
Dr. Austin believes in a holistic approach to mental wellness that combines Western Medicine with a treatment team that honors prevention and optimal treatment for each unique individual.
Here is our interview and the “BOTTOM LINE” on KETAMINE USE:
Dr. Austin Harris is a board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at University of California Irvine (UCI), and his Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Keck Hospital of USC. Even before beginning his private practice, Dr. Harris was finding that ketamine, a rarely used anesthetic tool, could have profoundly positive outcomes, when utilized with specific patients. This sparked his in-depth research of ketamine’s previously obscure properties, and its remarkable potential in treating patients suffering from mental health, chronic pain, and addiction struggles. Dr. Harris focused first on surgical patients presenting with unique mood, pain, and opioid dependency. Then, after perfecting these techniques at medical offices across southern California, Dr. Harris formed NeuroRelief Ketamine & Infusion Therapy (Sherman Oaks, CA) to bring these successful results to the entire patient population. This much needed service is now benefiting thousands of clients across the country.
Every client at NeuroRelief is independently assessed by combining objective tools with detailed phone and in person consultations (and also their loved ones). Dr. Harris takes a very unique approach with his clients. He believes in a “one-size-fits-one” approach to care. Utilizing additional metrics than are normally applied, Dr. Harris is able to perfectly
tailor customized protocols, and unique additional resources, for every patient. Dr. Harris is personally involved in every single treatment session, with every single client. This unique dedication creates a very valuable relationship with each of our family of clients. This allows a high degree of customization to ensure that each patient receives the perfect dosing regimen and experience.
By maintaining a large network of personally vetted physicians, including psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, pain management doctors, physical therapists, addiction recovery specialists, holistic wellness experts, and many others, Dr. Harris can combine his therapies with these additional resources, according to the needs of each client. He believes strongly in the Integrative Medicine approach of mind and body, assisting each client in creating a personalized care-plan. In addition to ketamine infusion options, he also recommends mindfulness techniques, cognitive therapy, healthy nutrition, and other methods, to optimize each client’s progress towards their desired goals. This is what NeuroRelief is all about! Dr. Harris often states that “we are outcome-driven and goal-oriented”. This careful attention to detail, by Dr. Harris and his entire care-team, achieves maximal benefit and success for each individual client.
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