Episodes

  • How Music Becomes Medicine: with Cela Petras

    How Music Becomes Medicine: with Cela Petras
    Jun 2 2026
    Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today, we are diving deep into the intersection of science and soul with a guest who truly embodies the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of healing. Cela Patras, is the visionary founder of Melody Turned Therapy LLC. Cela isn’t just a musician; she is a profound force for healing, holding a Master’s from Vanderbilt University and an incredible triple-major from SMU in Music Therapy, Biology, and Health & Society. As a Board-Certified Music Therapist with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, she uses evidence-based techniques to help the brain rewire and find its way back […]
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Beyond the Surface: Dana Williams on Grief, Advocacy, and the Power of Showing Up

    Beyond the Surface: Dana Williams on Grief, Advocacy, and the Power of Showing Up
    May 26 2026
    Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi. Today’s episode is an absolute honor to host because I am sitting down with a woman who is a true architect of hope in our community. Dana Williams is the President of Fort Bend Mental Health, but she is so much more than a title. She is a visionary leader who has turned the absolute unthinkable into an unstoppable movement for healing. Dana’s life is a masterclass in ‘Identity-First Leadership’- she has walked through the darkest valleys of suicide loss and emerged not just a survivor, but a lighthouse for everyone else still navigating […]
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Deserae Maldonado: The Holistic CEO

    Deserae Maldonado: The Holistic CEO
    May 19 2026
    Today, I am honored to introduce the incredibly talented Desirae Maldonado, a true powerhouse in the beauty industry and the brilliant mind behind Desirae Hair in historic downtown Richmond. With nearly 20 years of experience, Desirae has earned a reputation not just as a master of her craft, but as a genuine soul who leads with kindness, intentionality, and a heart for service. She is a brave entrepreneur who successfully scaled her dream from a solo suite to a stunning, low-tox sanctuary that reflects her commitment to excellence. Desirae is a mentor, a scalp Specialist and a dedicated advocate and […]
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Art of Un-Becoming: A Conversation with Adrienne Binder

    The Art of Un-Becoming: A Conversation with Adrienne Binder
    May 12 2026
    We live in a world that measures our worth by how much we can produce, how fast we can move, and how ‘connected’ we stay. But tucked away in Sawyer Yards is a woman who has had the remarkable courage to build a space that asks us to do the exact opposite. Adrienne Binder is the visionary heart and hands behind Restoration Studio. Anyone who has followed her journey knows she possesses a rare, intuitive gift for seeing the beauty in the ‘messy middle’ and a profoundly gentle spirit that makes everyone feel instantly seen and safe. And, she didn’t […]
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Messy, Beautiful, Balanced: Redefining Yoga for Real Life

    Messy, Beautiful, Balanced: Redefining Yoga for Real Life
    May 5 2026
    Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the space where we stop shrinking for the comfort of others and start reclaiming our power. Today, we’re joined by someone who views the human body not as a project to be perfected, but as a masterpiece to be honored in every stage. Meg Oswalt is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a cornerstone of the instructor teams across multiple studios. As a mother and a specialist in prenatal yoga, Meg understands that our bodies aren’t static, they are rhythmic. She teaches us how to celebrate our strength in every season, whether we are in […]
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Myth of Failure

    The Myth of Failure
    May 3 2026
    You are not a finished product. You are a masterpiece in progress. In this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re dismantling the myth of failure, and embracing the beauty of “becoming”. As Buddha said “What you think, you become. What you fee, you attract. What you imagine you create.” Stop apologizing for being a work in progress and start creating the reality you deserve.
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    5 mins
  • Unattached

    Unattached
    Apr 29 2026
    Is your happiness held hostage by your ‘to-do’ list? On this episode of Genesis Sais Quoi, we’re talking about Attachment to Outcomes. We often think we’re being ‘ambitious,’ but really, we’re just terrified of what happens if things don’t go exactly as planned. Let’s discuss how to put in 100% effort while letting go of the need to control the result. It’s time to breathe again.
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    4 mins
  • Built to Be Bold: Olga’s Journey of Service, Strength, and Sportswear

    Built to Be Bold: Olga’s Journey of Service, Strength, and Sportswear
    Apr 28 2026
    Welcome back to Genesis Sais Quoi, the home of the bold, the resilient, and the unapologetic.Today, we are sitting down with a woman who proves that “limitless” isn’t just a buzzword-it’s alifestyle. She’s a Navy Veteran and an Electrical Engineer who spent years mastering themechanics of discipline. But had another “Genesis” moment in the realization that womendeserve gear as high-performing as they are. She didn’t just launch a clothing line; sheengineered a standard.As the founder of BU Sportswear, she is building a fitness empire with the same precision sheuses while pursuing her Master’s in Power Distribution. But her most important […]
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    47 mins