STACKED with Emily Dempsey

Welcome back to STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset.Today Emily sits down with Sophia Mullins, founder and CEO of Wall Street Wellness. Sophia spent nearly a decade on Wall Street across investment banking at Barclays, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds when  a Hashimoto's diagnosis in the middle of her career stopped her in her tracks. Two traditional doctors called her a medical mystery. A functional health doctor gave her answers in 90 minutes, a lifestyle medicine protocol that sent her antibodies into full remission, and a passion for wellness that she has now turned into a consultancy working with high-achievers, as well as investment banks, law firms, top corporations and leading universities.This episode is your complete high-performance-without-burning-out playbook, the real one, not the aesthetic version.Key Topics Covered :From investment banking to autoimmune diagnosis — what Hashimoto's actually feels like inside a high-intensity careerWhy two traditional doctors said 'medical mystery' and what a functional health doctor found in 90 minutesHow lifestyle medicine sent every antibody into remissionThe non-negotiable framework, identifying the 1 to 3 habits that actually move the needle for youWellness on the road, travel strategy for client dinners, conferences, and back-to-back meetingsCaffeine timing, anti-inflammatory eating, and the truth about why wellness is not one-size-fits-allWearable tech and when the Oura Ring is actually making you more anxiousGLP-1s — a non-judgmental, practical take on what to watch forTranscendental Meditation, Insight Timer, Wim Hof, and To Be Magnetic — what actually worksLightning round: protein vs. coffee first, matcha anxiety, walk and talk vs. Zoom, phone in the other roomTimestamps :00:00 — Welcome to STACKED00:30 — Introducing Sophia Mullins and Wall Street Wellness01:33 — Starting a wellness community while still in finance03:00 — The Hashimoto's diagnosis: symptoms, two years of wrong answers, the functional doctor07:36 — Lifestyle medicine and sending antibodies into remission09:10 — Autoimmune disease, stress, and the genetic predisposition trigger11:00 — The sprint mentality that is not sustainable12:00 — Life as a marathon 15:00 — Transcendental Meditation16:00 — Insight Timer, Law of Attraction and Abundance, Blondish17:00 — Wim Hof breathwork 18:30 — To Be Magnetic — neuroscience-backed manifesting app19:00 — On a crazy week: the non-negotiables framework22:30 — Why too long a wellness routine creates paralysis24:00 — Wellness is a mindset, not a tool25:00 — Travel strategy: flexibility, eating framework, pre-planning menus28:00 — The alcohol question — navigating work drinking culture32:00 — Wellness-based client entertainment: padel, workouts, spa34:00 — Anti-inflammatory eating and caffeine timing38:00 — Sophia's food sensitivities: gluten, dairy, soy42:00 — GLP-1s — the non-judgmental practical breakdown44:00 — Wearable tech: Oura Ring vs. Apple Watch, EMFs, when not to get one49:00 — Lightning round50:30 — Where to find SophiaTags :Sophia Mullins, Wall Street Wellness, high performance burnout, Hashimoto's wellness, autoimmune disease career, corporate wellness, functional medicine, wellness for women, investment banking burnout, biohacking women, Oura Ring, GLP-1, anti-inflammatory diet, Transcendental Meditation, STACKED podcast, Emily Dempsey, Brickell Babes, women in finance, nervous system regulation, female foundersDisclaimer :Disclaimer. The content shared on this page should not be construed as legal, financial, investment, or medical advice. Your viewing and/or use of this information does not create any kind of client, patient, or fiduciary relationship with us. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own advisors or medical professional concerning your situation and specific questions you may have.

Welcome back to STACKED, the show about becoming your own best asset.In this week’s live filming at our STACKED IRL event Emily goes from banking to beauty empire with Divya Gugnani, serial founder, investor, and mentor behind five companies, three exits, and one of the most honest founder stories you will hear this year. She started at Goldman Sachs from Cornell without being on their recruit list, moved into private equity and venture, backing Shopify and Pinterest before most people knew what either of them were and eventually became the accidental entrepreneur who built Wander Beauty with a supermodel she met at a party, grew it to 40+ awards and global distribution, and sold it. Her latest venture is 5 SENS, a fragrance brand built entirely around mood.This is the founder playbook in real life! The good decisions, the ones she'd take back, and the frameworks she actually uses.Key Topics CoveredFrom Cornell to Goldman without being on their recruit listWhy she took the lowest-paying offer of the five she hadThe lesson from Goldman she built every company aroundWhy the best founders never planned to be foundersThe 100-woman survey that built Wander BeautyThe gold under-eye patches — born in Korea, rejected by Sephora, tens of millions in salesStaying close to the customer no matter how big you getThe mindset shift that happened by company threeEarly investor in Shopify and Pinterest — why it's always the peopleAI as co-founder copilot for 5 SENS brand voiceHow to pick a co-founder and what makes the partnership lastThe New York to Tokyo hiring testThe bad hire, the apology, and how fast culture changedThe double standard that calls confident women aggressiveImposter syndrome and putting the customer before the personal brandLightning round: D2C, hero SKUs, creator seeding, raise prices or shrink the packTimestamps00:00 — Welcome + introducing Divya Gugnani01:33 — Childhood: Springfield to New York, shy Indian girl, parents between Delhi and New York02:18 — Cornell, government & economics, nearly became a lawyer03:02 — Landing Goldman: 4 offers, 24 Saturday interviews, lowest-paying, and why she took it04:32 — There's no 'I' in Goldman — the lesson behind every company name05:00 — Investcorp → FirstMark → accidental entrepreneur06:14 — The best businesses come from personal problems07:36 — Wander Beauty: the 100-woman survey aged 18 to 7210:12 — The gold under-eye patches — coffee for your face13:36 — Sephora said no. She said yes. Tens of millions followed.15:51 — Building vs. backing: the operator-to-investor mindset shift17:06 — Company three unlock: hire the best, get out of their way18:08 — Early Shopify and Pinterest investor 19:17 — Training AI on 5 SENS brand voice20:21 — Co-founder framework: complementary skills, clear lanes, trust21:00 — Meeting Lindsay Ellingson at a party, 10 years together22:51 — Two ears, one mouth — the leadership rule from her mom24:06 — Hire slowly, fire quickly 28:07 — The assumptions people still make about women founders31:13 — Imposter syndrome, community over personal brand, lightning roundNEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY AT 7AM EST. Subscribe so you never miss one.TagsDivya Gugnani, Wander Beauty, 5 SENS, Concept2Co, serial founder, beauty entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs, Cornell, women founders, startup advice, co-founder advice, D2C beauty, first 100 customers, pricing strategy, STACKED podcast, Brickell Babes, female founders, imposter syndrome, women in business, how to build a brandDisclaimerDisclaimer. The content shared on this page should not be construed as legal, financial, investment, or medical advice. Your viewing and/or use of this information does not create any kind of client, patient, or fiduciary relationship with us. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own advisors or medical professional concerning your situation and specific questions you may have.

Welcome back to STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset.What do you actually do if the government comes for your crypto? What happens to your Bitcoin if your custodian goes bankrupt? And why does everyone keep saying "not your keys, not your coins?"This week we're going inside the crypto courtroom. Greer Griffith is a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte and leader of their fintech and blockchain practice. Her team has handled more significant crypto litigations than any other law firm in the world and is one of the only groups ranked by Chambers for crypto asset disputes. She got into Bitcoin as a personal investor in 2017 before it was ever part of her job.Today she's giving us the full legal playbook. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just everything you need to know to protect yourself in this space.This is the legal first aid kit every woman in crypto needs.WHAT WE COVER:From Big Law to crypto: how Greer went from white-collar defense to building one of the most recognized fintech and blockchain practices in the worldBitcoin, blockchain and stablecoins explained: the plain-English breakdown of the three terms you need to understand before anything elseCustody 101: the two ways to hold your crypto, the real risks on both sides, and what actually happens in a crypto bankruptcyThe 2025 regulatory wave: the Genius Act, the Clarity Act, and why clarity is good news for everyone in the spaceSubpoenas and government inquiries: what to do, what not to do, and why the first few days matter more than anythingCrypto scams: the fake "your account is frozen" texts, why they're everywhere, and the one rule that protects everythingGreer's predictions for 2026 and 2027: enforcement trends, IPOs, consolidation, and where the space is headingTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Welcome to STACKED02:00 — Introducing Greer Griffith05:30 — From white-collar defense to crypto law10:00 — Bitcoin 101: what it is and why it has value15:00 — Blockchain explained: the public ledger no one can alter19:00 — Stablecoins: the digital dollar for everyday transactions23:00 — The 2025 regulatory moment: Genius Act and Clarity Act29:00 — Custody 101: custodian vs. self-hosted wallet35:00 — What really happens in a crypto bankruptcy40:00 — Subpoenas: what to do when the government comes knocking44:00 — Bitcoin vs. digital asset treasuries vs. ETFs48:00 — Crypto scams and the one rule that protects everything52:00 — Greer's predictions for 2026 and 202755:00 — One thing to do in the next 24 hoursNEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY AT 7AM EST. Subscribe so you never miss one. 🎙️DISCLAIMER:This podcast is for educational purposes only. Nothing here is legal or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any investment or legal decisions.TAGS: Greer Griffith, McDermott Will & Schulte, crypto law, Bitcoin, blockchain, stablecoins, crypto custody, self custody, digital wallet, seed phrase, crypto regulation, Genius Act, Clarity Act, crypto bankruptcy, crypto scams, STACKED podcast, Stacked, women in crypto, women and Bitcoin, fintech law, Bitcoin education, crypto for beginners, crypto for women, financial education, Brickell Babes, Miami women, Bitcoin 101, blockchain explained, crypto attorney

Welcome back to STACKED — the show about money, Bitcoin, entrepreneurship and wellness built specifically for women who are done being talked down to.I am going to be honest with you. For a long time I was using AI the way most people use it. Type a question, read the answer, close the tab. And I thought I was ahead of the curve. I was not.6 weeks ago everything changed. I ran the same prompt in ChatGPT and Claude on the same day. ChatGPT had months of context on me. Claude had almost nothing. Claude still won. It was not close. I moved my entire operation over that same week and I have not looked back once.I am Emily Dempsey, host of STACKED and founder of Brickell Babes, Miami's largest women's network with over 70,000 members. I run 2 businesses with a small team. Less than 1% of 1% of people using AI right now are using agentic AI or scheduling tasks. You are still so early. And after this episode you will know exactly where to start.WHAT WE COVERWhy I ditched ChatGPT. I walk you through the exact moment I knew it was over.My full tech stack integration: Google Drive, Gmail, Slack, Calendar, Chrome, and desktop files. The automations running my businesses right now all without me touching a thing.Claude Code vs Claude Cowork: What they are, how they differ, and when to move from one to the other. No coding required for either.What agentic AI actually means and what it looks like when they work together to run your business at lightning speed.Why I ditched Zapier for N8N The only filter you need which is the whole framework.What AI will never do and why I think AI makes the room more important, not less.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome and what this solo episode covers 00:56 — How I got started and turned AI into a strategic partner 03:46 — The prompt test that made me fire ChatGPT 04:47 — Connecting Claude to my entire tech stack 07:32 — My first Claude tasks: Downloads folder and calendar audit 09:00 — The twice a week rule for deciding what to automate 09:23 — The meeting transcript automation: Otter AI to email draft 10:44 — The Slack audit automation 11:44 — Rolling Claude out to my whole team 13:01 — Claude Code vs Claude Cowork explained 15:44 — Why I switched from Zapier to N8N 18:08 — What agentic AI actually means 20:13 — How to start: one task, one automation21:25 — Why you are still so early 23:03 — What AI cannot do: gut, relationships, the room 25:33 — Closing thoughts and Claude coworking meetups in MiamiNew episodes every Tuesday at 7AM EST. If this episode helped you, share it with one woman in your life who needs to hear it.Disclaimer. The content shared on this page should not be construed as legal, financial, investment, or medical advice. Your viewing and/or use of this information does not create any kind of client, patient, or fiduciary relationship with us. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own advisors or medical professional concerning your situation and specific questions you may have.TAGS Emily Dempsey, STACKED podcast, Brickell Babes, Claude AI, agentic AI, AI automation for small business, N8N, Zapier alternative, Claude vs ChatGPT, no code automation, women entrepreneurs, AI tools for founders, Miami entrepreneur, women in business

Welcome to Episode 005 of STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset. Emily sits down with Maria Sosa, AKA Holistically Grace — couples therapist, divorce counselor, and author helping thousands of women navigate love and heartbreak.Maria left a father-chosen marketing career to become a couples therapist — then got divorced while her following was growing. She hid it, shared it, and the response changed everything.This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation about modern relationships, emotional honesty, and the work it actually takes to build a life you love — with a partner, and with yourself.Connect with Maria Sosa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticallyGrace/X: https://x.com/holistically_gTikTok: TikTok - Make Your DayWebsite: https://www.holisticallygrace.com/Connect with us: Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter: weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at https://stackedassets.co/Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assetsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackedassetsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assetsFollow Emily Dempsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydempseyX: https://x.com/EmilyDempseyLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/Follow The Brickell Babes: Become A Member:www.thebrickellbabes.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrickellbabesFollow Maria Sosa / Holistically Grace: Instagram: / holisticallygrace Website: holisticallygrace.comWHAT WE COVER:— How Maria's father chose her career, why she walked away, and what drew her to studying human irrationality.— Divorcing publicly as a couples therapist, the shame she carried, and why sharing it brought her closer to her community.— Why not every ended friendship was toxic — and the distinction that changed how they both see it.— Why showing up as yourself early in dating is the most strategic move, and what it costs when you don't.— How to find your true non-negotiables, why they're deeply personal, and the difference between compromising and self-abandonment.— Being childfree, dating with that truth upfront, and what Emily discovered when her partner changed his mind about kids.— Why Maria has a standing "energy audit" every Sunday at 3 PM, and what intentional relationship maintenance looks like.— Sparklers vs. fireworks, name the feeling vs. fix the problem, somatic tools vs. scripts, slow burn vs. instant chemistry.TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 — Welcome to STACKED 00:00:30 — Introducing Maria Sosa / Holistically Grace 00:02:30 — Draining vs. depleting relationships 00:08:30 — Going through a divorce as a couples therapist 00:10:45 — Building a social media following: private vs. vulnerable 00:15:50 — Being the oldest child and the people-pleasing trap 00:18:20 — How to raise your tolerance for discomfort 00:21:45 — Early dating: show up as yourself, not your representative 00:24:17 — Compromise vs. compromising yourself 00:33:17 — The childfree decision 00:37:21 — Emily's egg-freezing story 00:44:40 — Maria's Bumble profile00:47:07 — Life as a science experiment 00:49:35 — Love bombing vs. genuine enthusiasm 00:55:34 — What to do when you can't unsee the red flags 00:59:42 — The honeymoon period — no big decisions 01:01:21 — 50/50 relationships 01:08:26 — Financial literacy as self-protection for women 01:10:01 — Lightning roundSubscribe for new episodes every Tuesday at 7AM EST.DISCLAIMERThis is educational content, not financial or therapeutic advice. Consult a qualified professional before making personal or financial decisions.

Welcome to Episode 004 of STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset. Today Emily sits down with Julia O’Mara, co-founder and COO of Pickle, the peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace that is Airbnb for your closet. At 23, Julia left a senior product manager role at Blackstone to build a platform that lets women make passive income renting out pieces they already own. She bootstrapped for 2.5 years on $200,000, personally delivered the first 1,500 orders across New York City, ran out of money three times, and raised $12 million in seed funding before closing a Series A in March. Julia has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and the Inc. Female Founders List. This episode is your complete closet-to-cash playbookConnect with us:Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter - weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at https://stackedassets.co/ Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assetsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackedassetsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assetsFollow Emily Dempsey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydempseyX: https://x.com/EmilyDempseyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/Follow The Brickell Babes:Become A Member: www.thebrickellbabes.com/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrickellbabes WHAT WE COVER:— How COVID revealed that Julia was more passionate about her colleagues than her actual work, and how a conversation with her co-founder changed everything. —The first app flopped. But inside the failure was the data that became Pickle. Julia explains how to read the signal inside the mess. —The nano influencer hack, the green balloons in SoHo, Brian's apartment as a warehouse, and delivering 1,500 orders on the NYC subway. —The 10 to 20% of retail framework. A $400 dress rents for $50 to $80. Both sides win. —The Pickle Protection Policy, reviews, lender controls, and the condition reporting feature that changes the game. —How to download the app, upload your first items using AI autofill, and start earning this week. —Ship by Friday vs. perfect V1, creator seeding vs. paid ads, city by city vs. nationwide growth. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Welcome to STACKED00:30 — Introducing Julia O’Mara and Pickle02:30 — Julia's background and twin sister04:00 — Engineering at Penn and the entrepreneurship minor06:30 — Joining Blackstone out of college08:00 — COVID and the realization that prompted the leap09:30 — Meeting co-founder Brian and the first conversation about Pickle11:00 — Pickle Poll: the first app and why it failed14:00 — The pivot signal: comments in the polling app16:00 — Leaving Blackstone and launching the rental MVP18:00 — Bootstrapping $200K for 2.5 years20:00 — Getting the first lenders: friends' wardrobes and green balloons in SoHo23:00 — Brian's apartment as the Pickle warehouse25:00 — Delivering 1,500 orders across NYC on the subway27:00 — How 85 to 90% organic growth happened29:00 — The viral moment that unlocked the seed round31:00 — Raising $8 million in seed funding33:00 — Pricing strategy: 10 to 20% of retail35:00 — Geographic expansion: NY to LA to Miami37:00 — Growth fellowship program and next cities39:00 — Trust and safety: Pickle Protection Policy43:00 — Closing the Series A in March44:00 — Julia's COO role and weekly metrics ritual46:00 — Wellness as a founder: movement, water, something green48:00 — Closet to Cash: 3 steps to start this week51:00 — Top lenders making thousands a month53:00 — 1 in 4 women in NYC has downloaded Pickle54:00 — Lightning round56:00 — Where to find Julia and download Pickle Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday at 7AM EST. DISCLAIMERThis is educational content, not financial advice. Consult a qualified professional before making business or financial decisions.

Welcome back to STACKED, the show about becoming your own best asset.Today, Emily sits down with Cory Klippsten, founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin — the wealth platform that has purchased $4.5 billion in Bitcoin for families and businesses building long-term wealth.Before Swan, Cory spent 15 years at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley, and earned his MBA from the University of Chicago.He is one of the most respected and feared voices in the Bitcoin space: the man who publicly called out the Luna Ponzi, warned about Celsius weeks before it collapsed, and nicknamed Sam Bankman-Fried "Scambankster Fraud" months before FTX went to zero.This episode is your clean, beginner-friendly Bitcoin playbook.No hype. No fluff. Just the truth about what Bitcoin is, how to actually own it, how to protect it, and how to think about it as a long-term wealth strategy.Connect with us:Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter — weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness, delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at ⁠⁠www.stackedassets.co ⁠⁠Follow Us:YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assets⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stackedassets/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assets⁠⁠Follow Emily Dempsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilydempsey⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/EmilyDempsey⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/⁠⁠Follow The Brickell Babes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become A Member: ⁠⁠www.thebrickellbabes.com⁠⁠/membership⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠⁠KEY TOPICS COVERED— Swan Bitcoin: what it is, who it's built for, and the difference between real vs. paper Bitcoin.— Cory's origin story and why it took 11 months to get truly convicted.— Bitcoin vs. crypto: why they're fundamentally different.— Swan's operating principle, content-led acquisition, and AI integration.— Why Bitcoin is a monetary revolution — not a product — and why AI makes it more valuable.— Cory's fraud calls: Luna, Celsius, FTX, and the Alameda balance sheet.— Swan products: brokerage, IRAs, Swan Safe, Swan Vault, Swan Generations, Swan Trinity, and multisig explained.— Regulation, cap gains, and the lightning round.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to STACKED02:45 — What Swan Bitcoin does and who it's built for04:45 — Real Bitcoin vs. paper Bitcoin06:00 — Cory's origin story: leaving Google in 201309:00 — Why it took 11 months to get truly convicted10:30 — The moment Cory knew he wanted to build Swan13:00 — Content-led acquisition and education for wealthy clients17:00 — The Bitcoin ETF as the Netscape moment — why we're in 199519:00 — How institutional ownership is changing price dynamics22:30 — Emily's Bitcoin origin story: $500 to get her Instagram back29:00 — AI at Swan: agents, swarms, what changed in the last 2 months34:00 — Why deflationary economics make scarce assets more valuable36:00 — Bitcoin as monetary revolution, not product — why adoption takes decades42:00 — The Triffin dilemma and the hidden cost of dollar reserve status43:00 — Cory's reputation as Bitcoin's no-BS guy49:00 — SBF and FTX: calling him a liar before the full story broke56:00 — Swan products: brokerage, IRAs, tax loss harvesting, limit orders57:00 — Rolling an old 401k into a Bitcoin IRA through Swan58:00 — Swan Safe, Swan Vault, and multisig explained01:01:00 — Swan Trinity: the Rolls-Royce of custody for families and family offices01:05:00 — Working with trust companies, estate attorneys, and Bitcoin-savvy RIAs01:06:00 — Swan's New York expansion01:09:00 — Regulation and Bitcoin: why clarity has only been positive01:11:00 — The cap gains tax problem and tax-free Bitcoin spending01:14:00 — Where to find Cory and Swan BitcoinDisclaimer:This podcast is educational content, not financial advice. Do your own research. Consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.

Welcome back to STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset.In this episode, Emily sits down with Ella Davar, registered dietitian, longevity expert, and founder of the Gut Brain Method. Ella is a former Wall Street professional who left to earn her Registered Dietician degree from NYU. She is a top nutritionist in Miami and the author of five books including The Foodie Diet. Ella is president of the Global Longevity Association, and has led programs at top wellness destinations in Palm Beach, Switzerland, Miami, and the White House.EP 002 is a 101 on the gut-brain connection, personalized nutrition, and the small levers that actually move energy, focus, and mood for busy women — without turning your life into a lab project.Connect with Ella DavarInstagram: @ella.davar @Gut.Brain.Method @global.longevity.associationWebsite: Use code FIRST for 10% off everything on Ella's site: ⁠gutbrainmethod.com⁠Connect With Us:Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter — weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness, delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠www.stackedassets.co⁠⁠Follow Us:YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assets⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stackedassets/⁠⁠TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assets⁠⁠Follow Emily Dempsey:Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilydempsey⁠⁠X:⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/EmilyDempsey⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/⁠⁠Follow The Brickell Babes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become A Member: ⁠⁠www.thebrickellbabes.com⁠⁠/membership⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠⁠TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠⁠⁠KEY TOPICS COVEREDElla's origin story: from Wall Street wealth management to registered dietitian and gut health expertThe personal health crises that built her expertise: burnout, bloating, skin issues, and a self-diagnosed parasite infectionBreathwork for digestion: 3 deep breaths before meals to shift into rest and digest modeWhy fight-or-flight mode shuts down digestion — and what chronic stress does to enzymatic functionLongevity non-negotiables: sleep, nutrition, and exercise — and why most people still do not have these figured outTop antioxidants: dark leafy greens, sulforaphane, berries, plant-based proteins, and the restaurant berry hackThe oat milk truth and the milk ranking: cow's milk, A2, goat and sheep, organic soy, cashew, macadamiaLactose intolerance vs. milk protein intolerance — they are completely different thingsContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM): what it is, how it works, and what it shows in 14 to 28 daysThe gut-estrogen connection: beta-glucuronidase, estrogen detoxification, and PMSTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to STACKED01:08 Introducing Ella Davar and the Gut Brain Method02:35 How Emily and Ella met at the 2023 Brickell Babes conference03:00 Ella's origin story: Wall Street to registered dietitian09:30 Why social media gut health advice is usually not for you10:30 The 5 aspects of optimal gut health11:40 Emily's celiac story: the doctors who missed it16:00 The gut-brain axis: neurons, enteric nervous system, vagus nerve22:00 The Gut Brain Method: the 2-session one-on-one program26:00 The 9-week certification program28:00 Books, membership, and how the longevity dinners started36:00 Sleep queen: Oura Ring and no alarm clocks38:30 Top antioxidants: greens, berries, plant-based proteins48:30 Modern diagnostics vs. ancient practices51:00 Continuous glucose monitoring and why Emily ditched oat milk55:00 Milk ranking: cow's, A2, goat, sheep, organic soy, cashew, macadamia58:00 Lactose intolerance vs. milk protein intolerance01:06:00 Feminine vs. masculine energy: human being vs. human doing01:11:30 Lightning round: this or that01:21:00 Where to find Ella and the Gut Brain MethodDISCLAIMERThis podcast is educational content, not financial advice. Do your own research; know your time horizon and risk tolerance.

Welcome to Episode 1 of STACKED — the show about becoming your own best asset.I'm Emily Dempsey, and this is the full origin story of how this podcast came to be. How a girl from Chicago who grew up around finance,  and wanted nothing to do with it — ended up buying fashion at Bergdorf Goodman, building South Florida's largest women's network from a Facebook group, and spending two years making herself an expert in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and digital assets. This episode is the foundation. Everything on STACKED builds from here. Let’s get stacked. Connect with us:Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter — weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness, delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at ⁠www.stackedassets.co ⁠Follow Us:YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assets⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stackedassets/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assets⁠Follow Emily Dempsey:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilydempsey⁠X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/EmilyDempsey⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/⁠Follow The Brickell Babes: ⁠⁠⁠Become A Member: ⁠www.thebrickellbabes.com⁠⁠/membership⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠⁠KEY TOPICS COVERED— What being a fashion buyer actually teaches you about business: margins, distribution, markdowns, and managing profitability end to end— How The Brickell Babes went from a Facebook post to 70,000 members and a real company — and what building trust at scale actually requires— Why Bitcoin mining is really an energy and leverage business, and what Emily learned from 50+ site visits in under 12 months— Why nobody in this space has a formal degree and why that means you can start learning today— The thesis behind STACKED: knowledge compounds, wealth is built not found, and the body is part of the portfolio TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 — Welcome to STACKED00:00:44 — No jargon, no hype — here’s the format00:01:25 — My dream of becoming a buyer for the biggest department stores in the world00:02:04 — Getting an economics degree with a minor in business to appease my parents00:02:36 — My first job out of college at Bergdorf Goodman00:03:50 — The pandemic, 10 years in New York, and feeling the itch for something different00:04:36 — How I started Brickell Babes as a Facebook group00:05:04 — Fast forward: 70,000 women and over 600K monthly impressions00:06:06 — Why there is no class, no degree, and no shortcut when it comes to Bitcoin00:07:25 — Why mining is all about energy, leverage, and pricing economics00:08:04 — Being on a plane every week — Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and conferences00:10:09 — Why I walked away from corporate to pursue entrepreneurship00:11:37 — Why I only work with long-term aligned partners00:12:44 — Hosting 200+ events, starting a book club, and giving back through Lotus House00:14:13 — Why there were no resources out there for women like me00:15:09 — Why mining is where money meets energy and infrastructure00:17:00 — What I learned evaluating 100+ mining sites: on-grid vs off-grid00:18:49 — My thesis: knowledge compounds and wealth is built, not found00:20:39 — I don’t care if you buy Bitcoin — I care if you understand it00:21:15 — The three pillars of STACKEDDISCLAIMERThis podcast is educational content, not financial advice. Do your own research; know your time horizon and risk tolerance.

What does it take to build a life that's actually yours? Welcome to Stacked with Emily Dempsey — the podcast at the intersection of Bitcoin, wealth-building, entrepreneurship, and living well.Emily went from luxury fashion buyer at Bergdorf Goodman to Bitcoin miner, founder, and financial strategist. Now she's your filter — taking expert-level conversations on digital assets, business, and longevity and making them relevant to your real life.No jargon. No shilling. No fluff. Just clarity on money, power, and what's coming next.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss a drop.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.Emily Dempsey is the host of STACKED — the podcast for the woman buying Botox and Bitcoin. She is the founder of The Brickell Babes, Miami's largest women's network with 70,000+ members, and one of the most active voices at the intersection of women, wealth, and the future of money.Connect with us:Subscribe to the STACKED newsletter — weekly headlines on Bitcoin, digital assets, business, and wellness, delivered every Sunday and Wednesday. Subscribe at www.stackedassets.co Follow Us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stacked-assetsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackedassets/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stacked.assetsFollow Emily Dempsey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydempseyX: ⁠https://x.com/EmilyDempsey⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-j-dempsey/Follow The Brickell Babes: ⁠Become A Member: www.thebrickellbabes.com⁠⁠/membershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrickellbabes/TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/thebrickellbabes/⁠