Tea Talk: Navigating Life’s Seasons with Gilayna & Akina

In this episode of Tea Talk: Navigating Life’s Seasons, Livia sits down with Gilayna & Akina, hosts of Dear Gorgeous, to dive into listener questions and explore the ever-changing seasons of life. From making new friends as an adult to navigating difficult relationship conversations and stepping outside our comfort zones, they discuss how these pivotal moments shape our growth and connection. With warmth, insight, and a dose of humor, this conversation reminds us that each season offers opportunities for transformation and deeper understanding. Grab your tea and join us for a real, heart-to-heart chat about life’s transitions.CONNECT WITH GILAYNAGilayna is a creative storyteller with a passion for exploring identity, culture, and the human experience. With a background in several mediums including writing, singing, and audio and video production. Her journey has taken her from studying acting in San Francisco to a career in journalism as the lifestyle editor of a local newspaper here in Guam. Along the way, she studied yoga in India and became an instructor, produced a podcast that sparked meaningful conversations among women, and now does long-form editing to help others shape their narratives. Most recently, she co-wrote and produced a music video addressing substance abuse in the home and continues to bring stories to life across various mediums centering stories that explore the bridge between the personal and the universal. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilaynajoyCONNECT WITH AKINAAkina Chargualaf is a memoirist, creative storyteller, and small business owner who loves writing about regenerative travel, relationships, and human interest pieces. As an AAPI writer, she ghostwrites compelling memoirs for clients around the world while sharing her personal experiences in her essays. In 2023, she co-founded the lifestyle newsletter Week to Weekend to inspire readers to discover the magic in everyday life and intentional living. Website:  www.akinamarie.comSPECIAL THANKS TO SALT + LIGHT HOMEWebsite: https://thesaltandlighthome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltandlighthomeCONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollectiveRise and Align opens next in April 2025. Join the waitlist now:https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/riseandalign