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Work-Life Harmonized

by Dana Mahina

Rethinking the myth of work-life balance, author and executive coach Dana Look-Arimoto shows you how to create true work-life integration through conscious choices.

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Episodes

  1. Season 4, Episode 22: A Transformation Journey with Dom Farnan

    Tune in as Dana welcomes Dom Farnan for a deeply inspiring conversation. We explore the powerful themes of her new book, ‘Now Here: A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector’. We delve into the valuable lessons Dom learned on her journey and explore how we can apply them to our own lives....

  2. Season 4, Episode 21: Reducing Burnout to Make Room for Joy with Sonia Pazmandi Lee

    Tune in as Dana welcomes recurring guest Sonia Pazmandi Lee to discuss strategies on reducing burnout at work to make room for joy. In this insightful episode, they delve into practical tips to reclaim balance and find fulfillment in your personal and professional life. But that's not all! Over…

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  3. Season 4, Episode 20: Keymaking Futures: Navigating Tech, Trust, and Harmony with Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno

    In this powerful episode of Work Life Harmonized, the incredible Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno joins Dana Mahina in a deep dive into topics like trust-based philanthropy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we navigate the evolving landscape of AI and tech, her insights are a guiding light for...

  4. Season 4, Episode 19: Unveiling ’B is for Burnout, Not B👠tch’: A Journey of Transformation and Wisdom feat. Jupiter F. Stone

    In this week's episode of Work-Life Harmonized, the incredible Jupiter F. Stone joins Dana Mahina in a deep dive into the transformative journey behind my upcoming book 'B is for Burnout, Not B👠tch’. Discover powerful insights, target audience revelations, and exclusive tips from my writing...

  5. Season 4, Episode 18: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Navigating Burnout and Business feat. Rhonda Dracoulis

    This week on Work-Life Harmonized, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Rhonda Dracoulis, the powerhouse behind RK3 Design. We dove into the world of women-owned businesses, explored effective burnout management strategies, and Rhonda shared invaluable insights from her journey as a...

  6. Season 4, Episode 17: Embracing Confidence and Entrepreneurship: Insights with Skanties’ Founder feat. Susie Taaffe

    In the latest episode of 'Work-Life Harmonized', join me as I chat with the amazing Susie Taaffe, founder of Skanties and an influential voice in the Anti-Shapewear movement. Our discussion touches on crucial points about entrepreneurship, body confidence, and the challenges faced by single...

  7. Season 4, Episode 16: Mastering Burnout with the Burnout Doc: Mind Ninja Your Stress Burnout feat. Dr. Sharon Grossman

    In this week's episode of Work-Life Harmonized, we explore the remarkable insights of Dr. Sharon Grossman, a leading Keynote Speaker, Author, Host of the Decode Your Burnout podcast, and Stress & Burnout Expert. Dive deep into the discussion on how to train your brain to react differently to…

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  8. Season 4, Episode 15: Redefining the Best Way to Live feat. Karen Salmansohn

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, we delve into the journey of Karen Salmansohn, author and executive coach, as she shares how she left "beast mode" behind in favor of "best mode." Her unique works that blend humor with real advice inspired Dana and are about to inspire you too. Discover…

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  9. Season 4, Episode 14:Unleashing Your Creativity and Staying Hyper-focused in Content Production feat. Jupiter Stone

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Jupiter Stone, video producer and social strategist, joins Dana Mahina to talk about how their company focuses their and their team’s creative talents by breaking down old and tired work week habits. Jupiter also shared their incredible wisdom gained from...

  10. Season 4, Episode 13: Breaking Down Society’s Expectations feat. Laura Cathcart Robbins

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Laura Cathcart Robbins, author, freelance writer, speaker, and host of the popular podcast The Only One in the Room, joins Dana Mahina to talk about her book “Stash”, the journey through addiction and breaking down society's expectations. Laura and Dana…

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  11. Season 4, Episode 12: Elevating Wealth and Well-Being for Women of Color feat. Leah Davis

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Leah Davis joins Dana Mahina to talk about coaching practice, financial empowerment for women, wealth and wellness. In addition, Leah Leah brings unique and interesting insights into the wealth and well-being for women of color. Connect with Leah: Leah on...

  12. Season 4, Episode 11: How do I advocate for myself as a woman at work? feat. Raleen Gagnon

    On today's episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Raleen Gagnon joins Dana Mahina for an important conversation about self-advocacy in the workplace. Raleen brings insights into the pay gap and disparities that women face in the workplace, and how to practically deal with these systematic and, at…

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  13. Season 4, Episode 10: Don’t Settle for What You Don’t Deserve feat. Sonia Pazmandi Lee

    On today's episode of Work-Life Harmonized, recurring guest Sonia Pazmandi Lee joins Dana Mahina for an important conversation about not settling for what you don't deserve – even when it feels like everyone around you is telling you to. Dana and Sonia play fact versus fiction to demystify ideas...

  14. Season 4, Episode 9: Walking a Journey of Purpose and Impact feat. Loree Philip

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Loree Philip, executive coach, the Daring to Leap podcast host and the founder of weSpark, joins Dana Mahina to talk about her career change from working at Boeing to starting her own boutique coaching business, the significant journey of personal growth,...

  15. Season 4, Episode 8: Transitioning in the Workplace feat. Dr. Dana Pizzuti

    Happy Pride Month! Dr. Dana Pizzuti joins Dana Mahina for a conversation about her transition and how she became the highest-ranking openly transgender employee. Dr. Dana is also an advocate for the transgender and LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on access to health care and labor rights. Connect...

  16. Season 4, Episode 7: The Fight Against Postpartum Depression feat. Sonia Pazmandi Lee

    On today's episode of Work-Life Harmonized, returning guest Sonia Pazmandi Lee joins Dana Mahina for a necessary and important conversation about postpartum depression, a very common illness that affects many women. Connect with Us: Sign-Up for Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/irZUKM Instagram:...

  17. Season 4, Episode 6: Don’t Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm feat. Erin Gallagher

    It’s time to be unabashed #hypewomen! Erin Gallagher joins Dana Mahina for an inspiring and powerful conversation about women uplifting women, dismantling the lies and myths women have been told to keep us from rising to our full potential, and giving yourself space to breathe and grow. Connect...

  18. Season 4, Episode 5: Mothers and Daughters feat. Ava and Annika Shaw

    Happy Mother’s Day! On Work-life Harmonized, we have an extra special episode dedicated to Mothers and Daughters: the struggles, the reality, and what you have to look forward to as your relationship grows through the years. Dana Mahina is joined by her daughters, Ava and Annika, and featuring...

  19. Season 4, Episode 4: Taking a Deep Breath: Setting Difficult Boundaries to Create Your Own Freedom feat. Ashlee Livingstone

    On this episode of Work-Life Harmonized, Ashlee Livingstone, Chief Engagement Officer of Our Forte, joins Dana Mahina to talk about breathwork as a way to center, calm, and create space in your mind for decisions, the crucial link between boundaries and freedom, and letting go of the belief that...

  20. Season 4, Episode 3: First of All, Love Yourself

    This week, Work-Life Harmonized is live in studio! Join Dana as she chats live with her guest about how to focus on the present when everything seems to be pulling you away. The sanity-saving importance of sacred spaces and making time to do the things that make us happy. Blue Jade Vine:...

  21. Season 4, Episode 2: Burnout

    Today's show of Work-Life Harmonized is all about how to prevent burnout before it happens. Especially for women who are juggling multiple roles (which is most of us). Dana talk about the vicious cycle of burnout, and the often forgotten way of reducing the effects. It is time to crush it!…

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  22. Season 4, Episode 1: A Brand New Start

    Harmony beats Balance is now Work-life Harmonized! In this special episode, Dana and Sonia announce the new mantle of Work-Life Harmonized, an evolution of the original show focusing on a diverse range of perspectives on what it means to be a woman in today's world. We will be putting a…

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  23. Season 3, Episode 29: The Life Of A Hula Dancer

    In today’s show, 2022 award-winning hula dancer Pi’ikea Lopes joins us as she shares her experiences with hula and why hula is so vital to her life and her family. We talk about her big win last year at the @Merrie Monarch Festival and the significance of the win to her and her cultures, as well…

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  24. Season 3, Episode 28: Life In Trimesters & Burnout

    In today’s episode of Work-life Harmonized, returning guest Sonia Pasmadi Lee talks about three essential topics: Life in trimesters, her own recent, dramatic experience with burnout, and the lessons learned on preventing and navigating burnout. Follow Us: Instagram:...

  25. Season 3, Episode 27: The Mindset of An Athlete

    In today’s episode of Harmony Beats Balance, I have a wonderful time with Ann Kletz as she shares the key to an athletic mindset, leading a company in a male dominated field, and the importance of "grit." Connect with Anne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-kletz-0270b73/ Website:...

  26. Season 3, Episode 26: How Do We Transform Ourself?

    This week on Work-life Harmonized, Dana talks about how do we transform ourselves to really change our behavior and become who we really want to be even in areas we find uncomfortable. Also, she shared about what we really want even there are a lot of choices in front of us. Follow Us: Instagram:...

  27. Season 3, Episode 25: Best of 2022

    Join me in this special episode of Harmony Beats Balance as I share clips from my top 5 shows for 2022. Including chats with my dear friend Kauilani on expressing the importance of stories and sacredness in Hawaiian culture; diving into core values of leadership with Gary Campbell; and more! Tune...

  28. Season 3, Episode 24: Kauilani’s Holiday Special

    In this special episode of Harmony Beats Balance, returning guest Kauilani debuts her new song in the spirit of the holidays. Dana Mahina and Kauilani chat about achieving cultural balance, the importance of taking care of each other, protecting Hawaiian culture, and why working towards...

  29. Season 3, Episode 23: Dear Dana Mahina, Me Before We

    Today, Dana and Sonia are talking about "me before we." That is, how and why you should put yourself and your mental/emotional well-being first when it feels like everyone is clamoring for your time and attention. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter:...

  30. Season 3, Episode 22: Dear Dana Mahina, How To Avoid Pre-Holiday Blues?

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana talks about avoiding pre-holiday blues. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danamahina/ Website: https://www.danamahina.com/ Intro & Outro Music by Kauilani

  31. Season 3, Episode 21: Using Our Head, Heart And Gut (Feat. Sonia Pazmandi Lee)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana chats with Sonia Pazmandi Lee about how to help people in terms of making decisions using their head, heart and gut. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn:...

  32. Season 3, Episode 20: Dear Dana Mahina, How Will I Know When I Am Successful?

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana talks about how to stop relying on material things and titles as a way to measure our accomplishments and successes. Instead, we need to focus on the amount of joy we feel during and at the end of the day as the true marker to determine if we are on the…

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  33. Season 3, Episode 19: Growing Up Muslim in America (feat. Nailah Shah)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana chats with Nailah Shah about her experiences growing up Muslim in a Post-9/11 America and her touching article, "Dear Little American Muslim Girls." Read Nailah's Article Here: https://nailahshah21.wixsite.com/website/post/dear-little-american-muslim-girls...

  34. Season 3, Episode 18: Dear Dana Mahina, How Do You Define Sprituality?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! In this solo episode, Dana talks about spirituality, what it means, how it can show up in your life, and how people interpret "being spiritual." Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn:...

  35. Season 3, Episode 17: Exploring The Emotions Around Race (Feat. Janet Miller Evans)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana chats with Janet Miller Evans, CEO of Entevos LLC, about the emotions we feel when we discuss race, why we have them, and what we can do to eradicate the blame, shame, fear, and guilt around race. Connect with Janet: LinkedIn:...

  36. Season 3, Episode 16: Dear Dana Mahina, How Can I Achieve a Happy and Integrated Life?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! In a special solo episode, Dana answers your questions about trying to achieve a social media "ideal" lifestyle, the trials of disappointing others, the art of allowing people to help you, and the role of spiritual practices in an integrated life. Follow…

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  37. Season 3, Episode 15: Engaging Employees Through Strategic Communication (feat. Mark Dollins)

    We are back from our hiatus! And what better way to return than to chat with the amazing and multi-talented Mark Dollins, CEO of North Star Communications Consulting, adjunct professor at the University of Missouri, author, and wrestling coach. We dive into his book, Engaging Employees Through...

  38. Season 3, Episode 14: Mother’s Day Special (Feat. Ava Shaw)

    In a special Mother's Day episode of Harmony Beats Balance, Dana Mahina chats with her daughter, Ava Shaw, about the progression of their relationship from tumultuous to loving and respectful, battles with anxiety, and the power of appreciating who you are in the moment. If you’re thinking about...

  39. Season 3, Episode 13: Breaking Through Barriers and Living to Your Highest Potential (Feat. Hope Jones)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana Mahina chats with Hope Jones, founder of Gazelle Consulting, about breaking through barriers and dealing with tension-fraught scenarios in the workplace. Connect with Hope: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-jones-43461479/ Gazelle Consulting:...

  40. Season 3, Episode 12: Dear Dana Mahina, What do I do when I take on too much?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! Join us for a Dear Dana Mahina episode where Dana and Sonia talk about handling times when you've taken on too much. Niksen Episode with Onno Faber:...

  41. Season 3, Episode 11: Integrity in Life and Leadership (feat. Gary Campbell)

    This week, our first-ever guest, Gary Campbell returns to Harmony Beats Balance to catch up with Dana about breaking into the restaurant industry, leading a health center through COVID-19, and fusing integrity with leadership, in business and outside of it. Find Gary: Website:...

  42. Season 3, Episode 10: Dear Dana Mahina, What’s the Key to a Rejuvinating Vacation?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! Join us for a Dear Dana Mahina episode where Dana and Sonia talk about how to take a vacation that actually recharges you, avoid work-cations, and plan for when you return. Happy Documentary: https://www.thehappymovie.com/#/ Follow Us: Instagram:...

  43. Season 3, Episode 9: What’s in a Name? (feat. Isaac Maluhia Castillo)

    Join us this week on Harmony Beats Balance for an interview and beautiful live music from Isaac Maluhia Castillo. Dana and Maluhia dive into his journey with music and the power and importance of names. Follow Maluhia: Bandcamp: https://maluhiamusic.bandcamp.com/ Instagram:...

  44. Season 3, Episode 8: Dear Dana Mahina, How Do I Stop Negative Self Talk?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! Join us for a Dear Dana Mahina episode where Dana and Sonia answer your questions about stopping negative self-talk and how to prioritize your time when you feel like everything is important. Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/...

  45. Season 3, Episode 7: Together We Rise (Feat. Leslie Vickrey and Lauren B. Jones)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana chats with Leslie Vickrey, CEO of ClearEdge Marketing, and Lauren B. Jones, Founder of Leap Consulting Solutions, about their new book, Together We Rise. Together We Rise is a compilation of uplifting, true stories of 15 passionate and unbreakable lady...

  46. Season 3, Episode 6: Dear Dana Mahina, How Do I Set Boundaries With My Family?

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! Join us for a Dear Dana Mahina episode where Dana and Sonia answer your questions about setting boundaries with your family, going back to the office, and more! Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter:...

  47. Season 3, Episode 5: Discovering Yourself Through Art (feat. Penny Nichols)

    This week on Harmony Beats Balance, Dana Mahina chats with Penny Nichols, a Hawaiian artist, about the journey of finding yourself through art and making your art a business. Episode Links: Penny's Website: https://pennynicholsart.com/pages/about-penny-nichols Penny's Instagram:...

  48. Season 3, Episode 4: Dear Dana Mahina

    Have questions? Dana Mahina has answers! Join us for a special episode of Harmony Beats Balance, where Dana answers questions from her audience on work, life, and everything in between! Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn:...

  49. Season 3, Episode 3: Talking Story with Kauilani

    In this episode, Kaui and I express what it truly means to "talk story" in the Hawaiian Culture. Hear us talk our own story!! Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.mahina/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaMahina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danamahina/ Website:...

  50. Season 3, Episode 2: Turning your Hobby into a Business (Feat. Shaina Nacion)

    My incredible guest and web/brand designer Shaina Nacion and I discuss her experience of entrepreneurship and turning her hobby into a successful business! Miss Shaina is a web designer brand developer and roller skater! Episode Links: Shaina's Instagram:...

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Rethinking the myth of work-life balance, author and executive coach Dana Look-Arimoto shows you how to create true work-life integration through conscious choices.

HOSTED BY

Dana Mahina

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