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Clean Beauty Scene Podcast

Welcome to Clean Beauty Scene, the podcast for clean beauty, eco friendly living, and wellness!

Clean Beauty Scene is launched and on the airways, listen to the premiere episodes today! https://anchor.fm/kelly-bonanno

Join me each week as I cover topics to help you green your beauty routine without giving up glamour. We’ll talk about all the latest clean beauty trends, tips, methods, and products to keep you looking gorgeous while treating the planet with little more kindness.

I’m your host, Kelly Bonanno former network television manager turned Eco Friendly Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and mom of 2 teenage boys on a mission to make your cosmetic drawer and the planet a healthier, greener place. 

The green movement is growing. More and more women are realizing that toxins can harm their health but with all the misleading information out there it can be overwhelming and confusing, right? I get it, I’ve been there.

If you want to live a healthier, more eco friendly lifestyle and avoid being greenwashed without overwhelm this podcast is for you. Listen in for practical tips and methods to reduce your toxic load without going eco freako as my son calls it. Clean beauty and wellness for the real world.

I bring you exclusive interviews with industry leaders, inspiring trendsetters and wellness experts sharing skincare secrets, wellness methods and quality clean beauty recommendations for all skin types at every price point.

You’ll discover what works for those of us in our 40s, 50s and beyond. Clean beauty is about more than what you’re putting on your body. It’s a lifestyle; beauty from the inside out. I am a firm believer that when you look better you feel better.

I take a very holistic approach. We’ll illuminate a variety of beauty and wellness topics helping you green your beauty routine, manage stress and anxiety, improve nutrition, optimize your well-being and live your healthiest life while being environmentally conscious.

You have more control over your health and longevity than you can imagine. Let’s go clean, green, and healthy together. Be part of the global green beauty movement.

Subscribe and tune in every Tuesday. You can find Clean Beauty Scene on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play, or any of your favorite podcast apps. You’ll glean helpful takeaways from each episode.  https://anchor.fm/kelly-bonanno 

Be sure to join my free Facebook group, Savvy Girls Organic World for more news, tips, and recommendations.

Have questions or ideas for episode topics? Tag me on Instagram with  #cleanbeautyscenepodcast  

Talk clean to me baby 

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RSS Feed:  https://anchor.fm/s/2cae2924/podcast/rss         

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Are you feeling out of sorts? A bit more anxious than usual? It’s completely understandable. This unprecedented situation with COVID-19 and the recession have many everyone stressed out and overwhelmed.

For most of us, the situation is frightening, confusing and inconvenient but for some, it’s downright devastating. People have lost their lives, others are fighting for their lives and many are facing serious financial hardships.

I truly hope each of you reading this are healthy and safe. If you or a loved one has fallen ill, my heart goes out to you.

It’s on my heart to help you feel supported during this pandemic. To accomplish that, I offered a free Virtual Self-Care Retreat in April during Stress Awareness Month. The feedback I received was fantastic, participants loved it so I’m making it available to everyone. 

Give me a few minutes each day for a week, we’ll get your self-care game going with fun, easy, relaxing self-care and wellness activities that will improve your mood, reduce stress and give you a healthy focus.

Now more than ever devoting attention to your well-being is essential. The current global climate has people on edge and fearful. The shelter in place has many feeling overwhelmed and disoriented. You’re trying to stay healthy, doing your part to prevent the spread of coronavirus while navigating this new normal, albeit temporary. But some things will change for good.

I want to help you turn that around, choose faith over fear, find peace, and relieve tension. We’re not stuck at home, we’re safe at home. Let’s make the most of it.

My free Virtual Self-Care Retreat gives you fun, simple ways to practice self-care along with self-love and self-compassion. Self-love is acknowledging that you are enough. You matter. You are loved. The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself.

Learn to listen to your own inner voice and feel important enough to be heard and looked after the way you care for others. Loving and nurturing yourself allows you to love and nurture others in a stronger capacity.

During this time of uncertainty trying to avoid coronavirus and adhere to the social distancing mandate, the most beneficial thing you can do is support your mind and body with positive habits that reduce anxiety and strengthen your immune system.

This virtual retreat will lift your spirits and reduce anxiety.

I’m known for helping people go green and improve health by transitioning to clean beauty and reducing toxic load caused by environmental toxins but other things cause a different type of toxicity that I help people mitigate. Stress, fear, anxiety, pessimism are all toxic to your system. A strong immune system is vital right now, read this blog post for tips to boost yours: 5 Powerful Ways To Strengthen your Immune System During This Pandemic 

During this retreat, we are going to detox your lifestyle with some radical self-care and fun.

Go from overwhelm to relaxed in 7 days.

Sign up now!

This will lift your spirits and help alleviate some of the added stress and anxiety brought on by this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the recession. It will help you prioritize self-care, self-love, and personal development which is crucial for your overall well being.

Do stress and anxiety harm your health and impair your immune system? Yes, but there are enjoyable ways to mitigate the harmful effects.

Each day, I’ll share fun, easy self-care and wellness activities designed to alleviate stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Enjoyable self-care – not the overused buzzword type that’s demanding and makes you feel guilty if you don’t do it!

Some activities will be purely for relaxation and well being, others will help you be more efficient and productive with your time. You’ll have access to my free private Facebook community where you can bond with like-minded individuals and get support.

This resource is everything you need to incorporate self-care and self-development into your daily routine and kick stress to the curb.

Whether you are extra busy and overwhelmed working from home while homeschooling or find yourself with more time on your hands than usual and perhaps bored, this retreat will benefit you. I will be sending you emails and replays of all the Facebook live streams so you can complete activities on your own time.

Click here to sign up for the Virtual Self-care Retreat and enjoy 7 fun, stress-reducing days devoted to you ?Joy heals. Focusing on the positive heals.

Invite your friends to join us too!

This retreat is very important to me. I want to give you the tools that I use to alleviate my stress and the self-care activities my clients and I enjoy to feel calm and centered during difficult times.

Creating a positive mindset and inner peace will help keep you healthy. It’s good to feel good.

Stay well ? 

#savvygirlsvirtualselfcareretreat 

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10 Ways To Go Green & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint For Earth Day

Happy Earth Day

50 years ago today, 20 million Americans held demonstrations across the country rallying for a healthy, sustainable environment. We still face many of the same environmental issues as we did on that first Earth Day when founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator at the time, was inspired to make a difference after the devastation of the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, a beautiful coastal town here in Southern California.

  “What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable home planet to put it on?”

~Henry David Thoreau

The hippie chick inside this eco advocate considers every day Earth Day ?The theme this year is Climate Action. Celebrate by connecting with your inner flower child and take action by implementing one (or all!) of these eco-friendly habits:

  • Conserve Energy Shut lights off when you leave a room, use energy efficient light bulbs in all your fixures, and reduce phantom energy drains by unplugging electronics when they’re not in use. This will save you money too. 
  • Compost Like An Eco Boss  This seems like a rather big project but it’s actually not. You just need to get it set up. It turns food scraps into a rich additive for soil that helps plants thrive but if it’s not done right it can be a smelly mess. Learn how with Master gardener, Stacey Murphy. You’ll also find helpful tips at The Spruce. If gardening is a form of your self-care, you’ll like composting. After a few weeks you’ll have crumbly compost for your lawn and garden. Many cities even provide you with a free composting bin which certainly makes it far easier. Check with your municipality to find out if they offer that service.
  • Eat Less Meat Livestock production emits more greenhouse gas and uses a huge amount of land and water. In his enlightening book, Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet–One Bite at a Time, Dr. Mark Hyman, Chairman, Institute for functional medicine, says that our food system is the number one cause of climate change. Loss of soil, factory farming of animals, processing and food waste are some of the contributing factors.

Click here to watch my Earth Day live stream on Facebook

  • Shop local And Shop Consciously  Buy less, recycle more, upcycle and seek businesses that are environmentally focused.
  • Detox Your Home Occupy your time during lockdown by creating a healthier, less toxic home. You are currently spending more time inside your home than ever. The environment inside your home is up to TEN TIMES more polluted than it is outside. I cannot impress upon you enough how important it is to create a less toxic home. Environmental toxins impair your immune system and wreak havoc on your health. I know it’s daunting and overwhelming, that’s exactly why I created my easy workshop-style course:  The Home Detox Masterclass will remove the overwhelm, save you an abundance of time and you will avoid the hassle of being greenwashed. This makes it easy for you to learn the steps you need to clean up your indoor environment, reduce your toxic load, and minimize your carbon footprint. (In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m keeping it at the very low introductory rate for a limited time – grab it for $37. Tell a friend.) Imagine how relieved you’ll be when you know exactly what to do and what to use. What better way to celebrate Earth Day?!  Click here to learn more & register.

If you are concerned about climate change, make some eco friendly changes in your own home. What’s going on in your home affects the earth. 

It starts with you.

  • Clean Hair Care Is Best For Humans and Mother Nature Make the switch to clean, non toxic hair care. Americans poor hundreds of millions of gallons of shampoo down the drain each year. The waste water treatment plants in this country are designed to remove bacteria but not toxic chemicals so that contamination can end up back into our water supply. Using clean beauty and personal care products is very beneficial to your health as well as the planet.
  • Drive Less, Bike And Walk Way More Wonderful for the environment, your wallet and your waistline.
  • Burning Clean Candles Paraffin candles emit toxic chemicals such as benzene, toulene, and keytones into the air and many wicks contain heavy metals. Soy and palm oil candles are hydrogenated and often contain paraffin. Soy can be a safe option if it’s non GMO. Beeswax and coconut wax are clean, safe options.

The EPA ranks indoor air pollution one of the top five environmental health risks

  • Green Your Beauty Routine This is good for the planet and it will reduce your toxic load which is super healthy for you. Click here for tips to make it easy.
  • Plant A Beautiful Tree This is a great thing to do with your family while you’re in lockdown. Even one tree has a positive impact on the earth. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen into the atmosphere, help regulate the water cycle and provide food and habitat for wildlife and humans.

In light of this pandemic, it’s more important than ever that you create a healthy, less toxic home and personal care routine. Environmental toxins found in homes account for an estimated 75%-80% of cancer cases and deaths in the US.

 

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Giveaway! Enter To Win Pure & Coco Skincare AND Home Detox Masterclass & Coaching!

Enter for your chance to win Pure & Coco Skincare products AND Kelly’s Eco Wellness Coaching. Meet Pure & Coco founder, Rene Bartosh, and hear how she helps people naturally relieve dry skin and eczema with her inspiring Pure & Coco story. She also shares some of her top skincare and clean beauty tips!

One very lucky winner will receive the following prizes worth over $200:

Pure & Coco Moisturizing Exfoliators

Luxe Stainless Steel Spoon for Moisturizing Exfoliators

Bamboo Facial Washcloth

Cosmetic Travel Bag

Kelly’s Home Detox Masterclass

1:1 Eco Wellness Session With Kelly

Check out our interview:

Pure & Coco Moisturizing Exfoliators

  • Pure cane sugar gently removes the barrier of dead skin cells which blocks creams, oils, and lotions from properly absorbing into the skin, all without burning or irritating sensitive skin
  • Gently removes dry skin, flaking skin, & moisturizes to soothe itching eczema skin overnight
  • Helps even out skin tone, minimizes pores and calms redness
  • Dermatologist approved for use on your face & body, safe for daily use
  • Organic Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized-not greasy

Luxe Stainless Steel Spoon for Moisturizing Exfoliators

  • This perfectly sized spoon scoops up the exact amount needed every time of your favorite Moisturizing Exfoliator
  • Easily scoop out the perfect amount each time
  • Helps manicures stay looking fresh longer because you no longer have to use your fingertips to scoop out the product
  • Keeps excess water out of product
  • Perfect for stirring if the product becomes separated from heat or hard from cold temperatures
  • Crafted from 18/10 stainless steel, resists rust and holds its polish well
  • Dishwasher safe

Cosmetic Travel Bag

  • This generously sized cosmetic bag can carry all of your favorite Pure & Coco skincare products, including a large Moisturizing Exfoliator, and plenty of room for all of your makeup
  • Convenient zippered compartment with breathable mesh fabric to safely store your makeup brushes
  • Removable dividers so you can customize the bag to your specific needs
  • Waterproof material, sturdy handle for carrying
  • Soft material for easy cleaning and storage

Bamboo Facial Washcloth

  • No more sharing the family bath towel to dry your face. These 100% Pure Bamboo washcloths are naturally anti-microbial and anti-bacterial perfectly suited for sensitive facial skin types
  • Using a separate towel for your face prevents transferring bodily bacteria onto your face
  • Double layered for extra absorbency and thickness
  • Machine washable

Kelly’s Home Detox Masterclass

Learn how to:

  • Go green
  • Detox your home
  • Reduce your body’s toxic burden
  • Reduce your risk of illness
  • Reduce your carbon footprint
  • Adopt healthy home habits
  • Eliminate chemical-filled commercial products from your home and daily routine
  • Eliminate and avoid toxins commonly found in households and everyday products
  • Learn about harmful chemicals commonly used in household products & which health risk they pose
  • Implement the best strategies to help ensure your home is as healthy and non-toxic as possible
  • Easily implement eco-friendly household habits and methods
  • Transition to clean, effective products for the home
  • Eliminate toxins and create a healthy indoor environment
  • Prevent long term health issues caused by environmental toxins
  • Choose healthy, safe, effective household products
  • Protect our ecosystem and help create a cleaner environment
  • Avoid being greenwashed ever again

Includes worksheets, handouts, pocket guides and a comprehensive list of my top favorite household lines that are safe and effective (cleaning products, candles, water filters, and more.)

In light of this pandemic, it’s more important than ever to create a healthy, less toxic home and personal care routine. Toxins lower immunity and wreak havoc on your health.

1:1 Eco Wellness Session With Kelly

  • We’ll reduce your body’s toxic burden by working on any aspect of green living  and wellness that you choose: beauty, personal care, home, lifestyle, nutrition or a combination
  • I will provide you with the very best plan to effectively detox your beauty and personal care routine to support long-term health, without stress or overwhelm
  •  Start/continue transitioning to the right clean beauty & personal care products for your skin type, preferences and budget
  • Learn how to balance nutrition and stabilize blood sugar levels so you can release unwanted weight and stop yo yo dieting
  • I will help you create a plan based on your needs and the type of skincare, beauty and/or home products that you want and need to make your green journey easier and more glamorous
  • Ask Kelly all your questions about clean beauty, eco friendly living, the products you currently use, which products you should use, nutrition and more

The prize is valued at over $200!

Enter and tag a clean beauty loving friend! Good luck!

A votre sante

xo Kelly & Rene

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8 Surprising Heart Attack Symptoms Women Should Not Ignore

Do you believe that your chance of having a cardiac episode depends on your genes? Think you don’t have much control? Not true. 80% of heart disease is preventable, this statistic comes from the American Heart Association. Certain types of heart disease are genetic and difficult to detect but for the most part, your lifestyle dictates your chance of heart problems, including stroke. 

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. 

Sharp chest pain is obvious but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack and these symptoms do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies!

Certain symptoms can be subtle but very distinct signs that you should head straight to the ER. These symptoms are often associated with other issues that are not serious or life threatening so it’s easy to ignore them or pass them off as simply discomfort or a minor issue. 

  • Extreme fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Feeling light headed or dizzy
  • Nausea and indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tingling of the hands
  • Pain in a hand- even in a finger.

This is not to say that if you are experiencing one of these symptoms it’s a heart issue, women can feel light headed for a variety of reasons, heart palpitations are common with thyroid issues and menopause, a plate full of spicy enchiladas can bring on a lovely episode of indigestion. 

However, all of these are symptoms are often associated with other ailments making it less obvious when a woman is having a heart attack so it’s good to be aware, particularly if you’re experiencing more than one or there’s no good reason.

Transitioning to a clean beauty routine may not have a direct impact on your heart health but it is beneficial for your overall health and harmful toxins certainly cannot be good for your heart.

Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined

  • Adopt a healthy diet  It’s an obvious one but too many people have poor diets. Avoid foods with saturated and trans fat. Stay away from fried food! Eat the bad stuff once in a while but on a regular basis, indulge in fruits, veggies, superfoods, foods high in antioxidants and fiber
  • Exercise!!  Get your heart rate going with some cardio nearly everyday, strength train a few times a week and zen out with some yoga
  • Do NOT smoke Seriously, do we even have to discuss this?
  • Keep your alcohol consumption moderate
  • Keep your weight down That does not mean you have to be some unrealistic size, just stay within a range that is healthy for your height and keep your waist circumference and BMI in the healthy zone (besides, booties are in girls, so don’t bother getting rid of what he likes to grab!). Curious about your BMI? Check it here. If you do have some lbs. to get rid of, click here to book a quick complimentary Eco Wellness consultation with me, my weight loss program just might be the perfect fit for you. It’s easy to follow and highly effective, designed for optimal health making it easy to lose weight fast because it gets your body into fat burning mode and improves heart health.
  • Go for regular check-ups Start young, even people in their twenties should get physicals
  • Test your glucose Dr. Roshini Raj recommends that everyone have a glucose test for diabetes every 3 years because diabetes is a major cause of heart disease. She also says it’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about taking the new LDL particle test
  • Know your blood pressure Have your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar tested. Ideal BP is 115/76 or lower. Your bad cholesterol (LDL) should be lower than 100 and your good cholesterol (HDL) should be higher than 50. Even a slight elevation of any one of these can double or possibly quadruple your risk for stroke but you can lessen that chance with proper care
  • Know your family health history
  • Stress Less Anxiety hurts your heart so much that highly anxious types are two times as likely to suffer a heart attack or die that those who take things in stride and stay calm. Want to help ease anxiety? Meditate! Even 10 minutes a day will help. “There are 1440 minutes in a day. They’ll all go better if you take 10 of them to meditate.” ~Marie Forleo
  • Get busy in the bedroom (I’m throwing in a juicy bonus tip ~ happens to be my personal favorite) Intimate sex and loving affection are very good for your heart as well your over all mental and physical well being. Plus, is there really anything more fun?! Bow Chicka bow wow… 😉

    February is National Heart Month 

Be sure to enter my latest giveaway for your chance to win Pure & Coco Skincare products and cosmetic bag, my Home Detox Masterclass and a 1:1 Eco Wellness coaching session with me ~ prize valued over $200!

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2019 Eco Beauty Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Roundup!

To make your holiday shopping easier I’ve compiled this list of clean beauty brands I love that have fantastic Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales. Be sure to grab a few goodies for yourself too! 

PLEASE don’t head to the mall to get the toxic junk – you know the brands I’m talking about. Instead, give your sisters, daughters, nieces, girlfriends & moms beauty and wellness with fantastic eco products.

First up, my own big sale: 20% off ALL my services and programs through Tuesday, 12/3!

Take a look at all the services I offer by clicking here and see which one best fits your needs. Perhaps it’s a 6 week private, customized program, maybe you just want one or two sessions or a full VIP day where we fast track you to better health and eco-living might be just what you need.

People who have guidance and support reach their health goals faster and have more success sticking with them and making real changes that last a lifetime. I would be honored to help you with your health and eco-friendly lifestyle goals.

I’m very excited about a special product I am launching, it’s not available yet but pre-sale starts on Black Friday at a deep discount. It’s an eco friendly lifestyle masterclass designed to help you create a healthy, non toxic indoor environment and implement eco friendly home methods to reduce the body’s toxic burden of everyone in your family and minimize your carbon footprint.

The lessons are extremely focused, most videos are only 5-10 minutes long so there is no time wasted. You can get through the entire class in less than 2 hours. Go at your own pace while on your computer or your phone.

Click here to get the masterclass pre-sale discounts

We get to the point to get you off and running quickly. The introductory price is just $37 (price will increase in 2020). Purchase on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday and get it for 30% OFF! No code necessary. $26 is a serious steal for this type of Masterclass. Take advantage of my buy 1 get one half off special and gift a few to loved ones. Click here for details. 

Now on to the eco beauty sales …

The Detox Market  $15 off 100, $40 off 200 plus a free full size Pai rosehip oil – a $44 value (fantastic product btw), $100 off $400 plus the free rosehip oil & a free Jade gemstone facial roller which I happen to swear by for lymphatic drainage, gives your face a major beauty boost.

Pure Haven   30% off select items and product bundles including their fantastic shampoo and conditioner! For Cyber Monday – 50% off select items and bundles! They also have a deliciously gorgeous holiday collection naturally scented with beautiful notes of vanilla, candy cane, and, frankincense and myrrh several fabulous items under $30.

True Botanicals  Black Friday-Cyber Monday: 20% Off the entire store! No code needed. (valid 11/29-12/2) Holiday Sale: Free gift with purchase. No code needed. (valid 12/3-12/31)

“Here’s the real point to all of this: now there are effective alternatives to the garbage! We don’t need to compromise our health to get results. Hallelujah.” ~Olivia Wilde (she and Laura Dern love True Botanicals!)

Go Pure  10% OFF everything with code: THANKFUL10, 15% OFF over $75 with code: THANKFUL15, 20% OFF over $150 with code: THANKFUL20 I’m loving their vitamin c serum & lotion and the retinol serum & lotion

Credo Beauty  Receive a free 7-piece gift ($100 value) with all purchases of $125+.

Juice Beauty  25% off sitewide + FREE shipping with code CYBER19

Indie Lee  25% off all orders $50+ with the code INDIEFRIDAY applies to all of the newest items, including their brand new Overnight Facial Oil, Sleep Soak, Sleep Body Oil, Pillow Mist and Sleep Body Wash.

100% Pure  $10 beauty deals on several items and discounts on beautiful holiday gift sets. This is one of my favorite lines, I love their long wearing lipstick, fabulous mascara, under eye masks, body lotion and so much more. Check out this video I just shot at the Topanga store and see for yourself!

Hynt Beauty  30% off sitewide with code BLACK2019

Follain  20% off sitewide on Cyber Monday (starts Sunday), no code necessary.

Lauren B. Beauty High quality couture eco nail care and polish in 85 beautiful colors that are glossy, VERY long lasting and chip resistant. 20% off with code kellyb20 AND they just launched their exclusive Curators Club. For a limited time they’re offering the opportunity to try the first month for $5!

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This checklist gives you easy, actionable tips that you can start right away to look & feel your best!

The Honest Company  25% off with code MERRY25. I LOVE their mascara! Awesome length and not pricey.

Safe and Chic  15% off with code THANKFUL

MyChelle Dermaceuticals Free sample gift set with all orders and 35% off everything site wide on orders 75+ with code SAVE35

AnnMarie 25% off

Korres 40% Off everything with CODE: BLFRIDAY

Because hydration from the inside out is vital for beautiful skin…

Berkey Water Filters  Holiday sale now through 12/6 Awesome deals like $200 off the Royal Berkey Bundle and more. Very efficient water filter, even filters pond water!

And, because beauty sleep is a must if you want to look your best…

Eco Terra Mattresses  $175 off any mattress using code BLACK2019
And, because savvy girls need super cute clothing that is also good for the planet…
Wholesome Culture  $25 select tees and $34 select crews and get an EXTRA 15% off everything with code GIVETHANKS
For more clean beauty brands I recommend click here,
and for eco household lines I recommend, click here! 

Wishing you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!! 

 

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** All workshops, lunch & learns and wellness programs can be delivered virtually online**

Thank you for your interest in my corporate wellness information, I am thrilled that you are considering offering your employees this valuable education. My innovative Eco Wellness Program enables companies to reduce sick days and burnout by improving the overall health and well being of their employees so they are happier, more productive and loyal to the company.

Empowering your employees with wellness education and healthy lifestyle habits is a game-changer for your business. It makes your team feel supported and creates a better environment for them. Healthy employees are happier and more productive.

Your leaders need wellness support too. Did you know that corporate executives are on the top 10 list of the most stressed-out individuals? Stress is a leading cause of disease and premature aging.

Workplace wellness is more important than ever given the global climate and the extra pressure and stress caused by COVID-19. Keeping yourself and your employees healthy and feeling good is critical.

I am fully equipped to offer virtual workshops as well as self-study online courses and masterclasses that employees can go through on their own time at their own pace. 

Each year, the economy loses 2.2 trillion as a result of chronic disease, disengaged employees, stress and work related illness.

What is Eco Wellness? It’s my signature holistic approach to overall well-being based on the 7 Pillars of Health. My specialty is helping people transform health by reducing the body’s toxic burden, implementing healthy habits and releasing unwanted weight.

What does eco friendly living have to do with our health? Everything! It’s an aspect of well-being that should be an integral part of your worksite wellness program. 

You may be thinking that implementing eco friendly habits into our daily routine is simply a way of treating our earth kinder, reducing waste and making the environment more sustainable. All true. However, there is a strong link between a healthy environment and healthy individuals. 

Americans have increasingly become more conscious about their health and they are concerned about the impact toxins have on our wellbeing. 75% say they want to protect the environment.

Reducing the number of toxic products we use in our homes, in our offices, and on our bodies has an extraordinary impact on our health. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. I have the expertise to help you and your employees go green in a way that is not overwhelming, complicated or difficult.

Promoting wellness in your workplace and empowering employees to take control of their health is essential for productivity, team happiness, and retention. Organizations that have approached these initiatives have achieved these results.

Schedule a call with Kelly to discover if an Eco Wellness Program or workshop will meet your company’s needs.

There is a health crisis in America. Over 70% of adults suffer from chronic and pre-chronic conditions. Many of which can be alleviated with lifestyle changes.

Nearly 1/5th of  people suffering from fragrance allergies take sick leave from their workplace due to their condition

The World Health Organization has declared burnout from chronic workplace stress a legitimate medical diagnosis. A major contributing factor is energy depletion and exhaustion which can be managed successfully with the right strategies.

As recent as the 1970s workplace stress was a fringe topic that was not thought of as an issue that needed to be addressed. We sure know differently now. Workplace stress costs U.S. businesses nearly $300 billion each year. 

I want to empower your employees to take control of their health. Healthier employees are more productive.

Green education and wellness is what many ‘best places to work for’ companies are implementing. The green movement is growing and businesses need to be sustainable. By implementing my program, it’s an issue that your company will be in front of and have solid, workable solutions in place. I worked in the corporate world for many years, I am aware of the needs and priorities that businesses have. 

Treatment of contact dermatitis and eczema in the US contribute between $1 billion and $3.8 billion to insurance companies and Medicaid annually

I am passionate about helping people live their healthiest life and feel good. I have the expertise to help you and your employees improve well being, reach a healthy weight and go green in a way that is not overwhelming, complicated or difficult.

My unique approach to wellness coaching integrates conscious eco friendly habits to help reduce your body’s toxic burden while treating the planet with more kindness.

Wellness is a multifaceted journey creating consciousness and guiding people to make choices that improve the human condition and increase longevity. Living a non toxic, eco friendly lifestyle is not an option for those who desire optimal health and you can help your employees do it.

I take a very holistic approach incorporating the mind body connection. A happy, healthy, thriving workforce is the core of a solid, successful organization. I will motivate you and your team, share practical, actionable steps you can all take toward a healthier lifestyle and hold you accountable. Knowledge is powerful but knowledge with action is the key to success. 

I collaborate with fellow wellness experts providing superior solutions and results offering bespoke Corporate Eco Wellness Programs and workshops based on your company’s needs. Being a small business, our overhead is low. We are ultra responsive and can move quickly. We bring niche expertise that we can easily customize to the needs of your organization.

My programs offer a variety of beneficial outcomes for business owners that can include:

  • Reduced healthcare costs by providing employees with education and methods that will minimize their body’s toxic burden
  • Improved morale and employee engagement, leading to a more productive, high-performing workforce
  • Improved employee health, attendance, and focus; minimizing the bodies toxic burden can alleviate issues that leave people feeling fatigued, depleted of energy, and suffering from skin problems, asthma, allergies and extra weight
  • Increased productivity
  • Improved mindset which enhances performance and attitude 
  • Weight reduction; according to the AMA, a 10% reduction in body weight reduces risk of various weight-related diseases by 50%.
  • Staff retention
  • Stress & anxiety reduction and management
  • Mindfulness
  • Work-life balance
  • Energy management
  • A solid knowledge base of what toxins to avoid and how to create a healthy personal care routine with ease
  • Enhanced company culture and brand ~ be recognized as a great place to work & retain and recruit the best
  • Leading the way for social change as green initiatives are increasing in popularity
  • Understanding the reciprocal relationship between our environment and our health
  • Economic studies show companies utilizing green technology and selling green products are seeing an increase in profits
  • Empower employees to bolster productivity and improve health outcomes

Depending on your needs, I design a custom eco wellness program that integrates into what you currently have in place. I elicit changes in your employees’ lifestyle by effectively meeting each individual where they are in their green journey without overwhelm. I motivate them to reach meaningful and workable goals that will improve their health by minimizing their body’s toxic burden.

 

 

Customized plans can include:

  • Customized Eco Lifestyle Plans For Employees 
  • Eco Wellness Campaigns
  • Customized green personal care & clean beauty routines
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Individual Consultations For Employees & Team Leaders
  • Eco Wellness Workshops
  • Workplace Sustainable Practices
  • Go green across the board
  • Ask An Eco Wellness Coach Q&A Session
  • Weight loss programs
  • Principals of healthy eating
  • Understand & apply current nutritional research
  • Learn the impact nutrition and reducing toxic load has on overall health, mental clarity, focus, stress & more
  • Realistic, actionable, doable advice and recommendations 
  • Budget friendly tips
  • Virtual Training
  • Online Courses
  • Assistance in obtaining GreenBiz Certification
  • Organic product bundles
  • Policy Development For Sustainable Practices
  • Ergonomics / Movement Series

Ergonomics and posture training are particularly meaningful right now as 56% of Americans are currently working from home (that’s up from 3.6% before the pandemic) where they are not equipped with a proper office set up. Posture is declining at an exponential rate, the highest we’ve seen in history due to technology and the onset of the Internet.

“Improving the health and well-being of our employees… offers a ”win-win” all around. Employees benefit from better support for their health. Companies benefit from less absence and improved productivity. And society benefits from improved public health.”
~Steve Flanagan, Chief Executive, The Fremantle Trust

Live In-Person & Virtual Eco Wellness

Workshops & Talks

I offer live wellness workshops held in your workplace or home and virtual workshops via Zoom. They’re a fun way to learn how to live a more eco friendly lifestyle, improve nutrition, manage weight, reduce toxic load and transition to clean products!

Very few health coaches are educating people on the toxic issue, how it impedes our health and how to mitigate the health threat. If your company already offers a wellness program or has an Employee Assistance Program in place, my workshops would be a valuable supplement. 

Who Can Benefit from an Eco Wellness Speaker

  • Businesses that want more productive employees who take fewer sick days.
  • Birth centers and prenatal clinics looking to offer eco lifestyle education to new and expecting parents who want to create a healthy non toxic home for their babies
  • A health and wellness conference or event, that wants a dynamic speaker to motivate their audience.
  • A women’s conference or event, that wants to empower their participants reduce their toxic load and commit to a healthier lifestyle.
  • A fitness studio that wants to offer a fun and informative perk for their clients.
  • Your friends and family! Invite them to a gathering in your home where they’ll learn which toxins to avoid and how to clean up their beauty & personal care routine and home environment.
  • A doctor looking to host an event to educate attendees on the importance of minimizing the body’s toxic burden
  • A school looking to enrich their curriculum with an engaging presentation on eco friendly living, establishing healthy eco habits, and greening their personal care routine.

Book a call with Kelly to schedule a workshop that meets your needs and discuss rates. Choose from one (or a series of) of my signature 45 minute talks:

  • Eco Friendly Living Made Easy: Go Green, Detoxify Your Home & Reduce Your Body’s Toxic Load
  • 5 Reasons People Are Exhausted, Stressed Out & Struggling With Weight and How To Fix It
  • Introduction To Intermittent Fasting 
  • Green Your Beauty Routine With Ease 
  • 10 Steps to Easy Self-Care & Stress Management
  • 3 Surprising Culprits That Sabotage Weight Loss: The Connection Between Toxins, Blood Sugar Levels & Weight
  • 5 Secrets Healthy Moms Know To Welcome Baby Into A Non Toxic Home
  • Toxins & Chronic Inflammation: What Are The Causes & How To Treat It Naturally

Individual Consultations For Employees & Team Leaders

  • 45 minute individual, customized sessions
  • Health, nutrition and green living advice + tips provided
  • Wellness plan provided based on extensive intake form filled out in advance
  • Includes gift bag, wellness plan, PDF 
  • Virtual or on-site

Ask An Eco Wellness Coach Q&A Session

  • 1 hour Q&A session
  • General topics of interest determined in advance based on your needs and interests 
  • Includes gift bag, PDF 
  • Virtual or on-site

Do you have an idea for a customized service? I am open to suggestions and would love to work with you and specialize for your needs!

For more information on all services, schedule a call with Kelly to discuss your company’s needs. Together we will figure out a program or workshop that is right for you and your employees. Based on your needs and goals, I will design a custom Eco Wellness strategy and game plan for your company that fits your budget. 

 

“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your talk during the wellness event on Friday! You are SUCH an amazing speaker!! Because of you, I went out and bought healthier deodorant and am committed to buying less-toxic household cleaners, lotion, and shampoo/conditioner next time I run out! I will DEFINITELY keep my ear to the ground for businesses that might be interested in a workshop!!” ~Courtney Livesay, Keller Williams 

“You are the most amazing speaker it’s your calling️️. You’re a natural… the passion and message just flow. Beautiful, powerful, articulate.” ~Tamra Glaser, College Audition Mentors

“Kelly, thank you so so much for today! You were amazing and gave us all so much great information. My Aunt Diane just texted me that she ordered some 100% Pure products and that she is noticing a lot of her products have “fragrance” and other toxins. Today couldn’t have been more perfect. I’ve received so much positive response from the event. I truly can’t thank you enough” ~Cassy Niehaus, mom of 2

“I’m the one who needs to thank you. The information was fantastic and everyone really seemed to appreciate and enjoy it” ~Linda Morris, Vitu 

“I was feeling overwhelmed with the notion that I had to change all of my personal care items from toxic to green all at once to get a benefit until I attended a workshop of Kelly Bonanno. She gave a tip that really stuck with me… I finally had a light bulb go off in my head about what I could do.  And now it is easy to make a change, step by step.” ~Katie Clunen, Esq., Ventura County Divorce and Mediation

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“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth… these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all” ~Ban Ki-moon

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Check Out The Fantastic Clean Beauty Products You Can Find At TJMaxx & Marshall’s!

I love a good bargain. What Savvy girl doesn’t?! But we want quality too. You can find both at TJ Maxx and Marshall’s for a fraction of the price! (I think that’s actually Ross’ slogan but you get the point  Love that store too).

No, this isn’t an ad or paid sponsorship, they just happen to be two of my favorite places to shop because they carry just about everything at a discount… home goods, clothes (even some designer threads!), accessories, toys, fitness items, stationary, even beauty products. In fact, you can find clean beauty products there!

 
I recently visited both stores and found some good clean skin care so I popped on a live stream on my Facebook page to share my discoveries at TJMaxx and Marshall’s.

There are many clean lines to choose from. Lucky for us savvy girls there is far more variety on the market than there was even just a few years ago. I have vetted and researched dozens of brands and list some that I recommend here on my site.

Clean & organic beauty products at TJMaxx

They are all available online but it’s nice to be able to grab some goodies while you’re out running errands, isn’t it? Which is why I love that we can find nice products at places like TJMaxx and Marshall’s. I’ve also found some at a few of my other favorite stores so stay tuned for those videos.

To make shopping easier for you, grab my list of the top 12 toxic toxins to avoid when purchasing cosmetics, beauty & personal care products for you & your family. This is your personal cheat sheet. Avoid buying products with these ingredients and you’ll be a green beauty. ? 

Clean & organic beauty products at Marshall’s

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InLight Organic Skincare Review & Giveaway

Allow me to gush for a moment… I simply love this line. The products I tried for this review are sublime. They prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that we can have luxurious, effective, high performing skin care products without turning to toxins.

Inlight Organic Skincare is formulated with effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax. The products are formulated by homeopathic doctor, medical herbalist and skin expert Dr Mariano Spiezia, the company’s founder.

One of the products they sent me to review is their facial cleanser. It’s a deeply hydrating oil-based balm that lifts skin impurities, fights blackheads and spots and removes makeup. The scent of this cleansing balm is absolutely divine. My first thought was ‘do they make a fragrance in this scent?!’ I seriously want a perfume version of it!

It’s different from any cleanser I have tried. You leave it on for a few minutes to allow it to deeply decongest and cleanse then wipe it off with the ph balancing floral tonic or for added exfoliation remove it with their organic cotton glove or your own wash cloth. This lovely cleanser is the recipient of beauty awards such as Anti-aging Beauty Bible and Green Parent Natural Beauty.

The face oil is one of the best that I have tried. It glides onto the skin beautifully giving a silky feeling. The scent is very nice; subtle with notes of vanilla and rose. Every ingredient is clean as is the scent but even some organic fragrances can be too overpowering, this is not! It’s designed to moisturize and nourish the skin as well as balance production of skin sebum.

My skin felt wonderful after applying it. It absorbs nicely and works very well under make up. I also used it at night and do believe I see some improvement in my skin.

The packaging is also lovely. Performance is what really matters but presentation is important, baby!

Check out my latest video, I give my full review and interviewed Lucie Husarkova, founder of Hug Your Skin. She shared interesting information about some of the effective anti-aging ingredients they use.

Holiday shopping is under way so I know you’re looking for great gift ideas, luxurious skincare is always a wonderful gift. Treat yourself and the women on your list.

Enter the giveaway for your chance to win an InLight product. There will be 2 lucky winners! One of you will win the chocolate mask and one of you will win the face oil.

They are also kindly giving all of my fabulous savvy readers 15% off any purchase. Just head to my affiliate link and enter coupon code KELLY15 at checkout. Discount valid through end December 31, 2017.

If you purchase Thursday, November 23 through Monday, November 27 you’ll get the special Black Friday deal: 25% OFF with promo code BFCB25. Purchases over $60 will include beauty glove made from 100% organic cotton.

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The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Clean Beauty: Look Younger Without Harmful Chemicals

Achieve a youthful glow without slathering yourself with toxins

Going green with your beauty and personal care routine will help you make significant improvements in your health and in the way you look. But it can be confusing, can’t it? It’s not easy to know what to do, which products to use, which methods really work and which resources to trust.

You want to look your best naturally and achieve a more youthful appearance without slathering yourself with harmful chemicals, right? You can! Ditch the toxins with my free beauty checklist, The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Clean Beauty ?Look Younger Without Harmful Chemicals In 10 Easy Steps™.

This cheat sheet is for the modern woman who desires to be environmentally and health conscious without sacrificing style, quality and glamour. It gives you simple, actionable tips that you can start right away to look and feel hotter and even more fabulous than you already are.

I’ve done the research, I’ve tested methods and products galore. I want to share my top organic beauty secrets with you. These tips go way beyond skincare products to help you feel better, look better & have more energy.

Get your FREE clean beauty checklist here!

These are my top clean beauty and wellness tips to help you look and feel your best. Self care is quite the buzzword lately but it really is important. I’m a firm believer that when you feel better you look better and when you look better you feel better!

There are many ways to show yourself love, eco friendly and wellness living is one of them… to me the most important one. Why? Because while you are healing yourself you are also healing the environment. You live in and among every single person living in that environment. Your desire to detox your body and your home creates a ripple effect. You are taking on a task that not many consider taking or will take in their lifetime.

It’s never too late to become aware and do your part for the environment and it’s never too late to take better care of yourself. What’s good for the environment is healthy for you and what’s healthy for you is good for the environment… it all works synergistically.

I also want to prevent you from getting greenwashed. What is greenwashing? It is when companies display insincere concern for our health & the environment claiming their products are clean when they actually are not.

Are you ready to turn back the clock naturally, look younger, improve your health & feel better without using unsafe products? Here’s How In 10 easy Steps

Your journey to organic beauty and wellness starts now!  Click here and your FREE checklist will be delivered right to your inbox.

Would you like even more support going glamorously green and living your healthiest lifestyle with clean beauty and holistic wellness? Join my free Facebook group today!

Connect with fellow eco minded people and those who strive to become more eco friendly as we share ideas, information & recommendations on clean effective brands & products, as well as wellness, organic beauty and eco friendly living methods & news. We’d love to see you there!

A votre sante!

xo ~Kelly

p.s. Are your energy levels low or are you struggling to drop weight? Feel free to book A complimentary Eco Wellness consultation.

  • I’ll evaluate you and give you a crystal clear plan with key steps to get weight off for good.
  • We’ll uncover hidden challenges that could be sabotaging your weight-loss efforts. You’ll learn tips to mitigate Type II Diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol and potentially get off certain medications.
  • You’ll leave the session renewed, energized and inspired to make the changes necessary to implement new healthy habits as well as learning about a proven method to lose weight once and for all.

Click here to book your free consultation at a time that is convenient for you or email me: kelly@kellybonanno.com

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