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  • NicoleDeRosa
  • Mar 1
  • 1 min read

There was a season of my life when the soundtrack was ocean waves, canyon drives, and some of the most talented artists in the world.


Years ago, while working at a music company in Malibu, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with musicians whose songs shaped road trips, late nights, and entire eras. What started as part of the job quickly became something more meaningful: real conversations about creativity, risk, failure, reinvention, and the stories behind the sound.





These weren’t just promotional interviews. They were honest discussions about the craft, how a melody is born, what happens when inspiration dries up, what touring really feels like, and how artists evolve over time. Being in that environment, equal parts laid-back coastal energy and high-level creative intensity, gave each conversation a unique texture you can’t quite replicate anywhere else.


I’ve decided to start sharing these interviews here on my website. Some are reflective. Some are raw. Some are surprisingly funny. All of them offer a glimpse into the human side of music.

And this is just the beginning.




While I’ll be continuing to publish more of my past and archived conversations with musicians, I’ll also be expanding beyond music, featuring interviews with creators, founders, actors, and other fascinating voices across industries.


If you’re curious about the stories behind the work, not just the polished final product, you’ll feel right at home here.


Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming interviews and new additions. There’s a lot more on the way!


Learn more about me here.


Enjoy my interviews (so far) here.



 
 
 

Updated: Mar 25

When my Mom aka Mama Joy was getting radiation (post breast lumpectomy) we were looking into additional clean supplements for her to take. I wanted to find the best supplement powders that Mama Joy could add in her smoothies and Purity Coffee. She was looking for something in addition to eating healthy that would also help strengthen her bones since she has osteoporosis and arthritis. I too was getting malnourished from stress, so I was ready to find a clean protein powder since many other brands have heavy metals and other toxins in them.


As per usual, I was listening to Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Christian Gonzalez's podcast, Heal Thy Self where he reviewed various protein powders and supplements and the one that stuck out to me on his clean list was the plant based supplement brand, Ora Organic. I followed this up by sending an email to ORA ORGANIC asking for their suggestions. The lovely Kelly was quick to respond to my email and said,


"I'd recommend our Aloe Gorgeous collagen-boosting powder and/or our So Lean & So Clean protein powder. Coupled together, this is a great product to help the body fuel itself and its muscles more effectively, while also catering to bone health by way of the ingredients in the collagen booster. :) My favorite flavors are the vanilla protein powder and the chocolate collagen-boosting powder. Both products are a great option for plant-based folks, and they're easy on the gut as well."


"Radiation can certainly take a toll on the gut, so these two will be sure to get her back to solid ground. I'm excited to see how these work out for your mom. Please do keep us updated!"

I share this with you, but of course, with anything, when it comes to your personal health, history, allergies etc. you should always check with your physician first as well before incorporating something new into your system, which is what we did as well with Mama Joy's physicians.

Ora Organic creates the cleanest plant-based supplements for sports nutrition, beauty, gut health and more. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Ora Organic brand was founded on quality, ethics, innovation, and utmost care for people and the planet. Ora Organic is creating the ultimate experience in health and wellness: from high-quality sourcing and rigorous testing to delicious flavors and premium packaging. Ora is a conscious brand that reflects the principles I value, trustworthy, well-researched, innovative, and ultimately better for people and the planet. And of course, since day one: completely plant-based!


Click

 HERE 

To Shop ALL ORA ORGANIC Products.


Click HERE To Shop MY FAVORITES!







‘Ora’ comes from the New Zealand Maori greeting ‘Kia Ora’ which literally translates to ‘be well’. That’s exactly what Ora’s Founders Will, Erica, Seb & Ron set out to do - to help you be well.


Ora’s Founders created Ora Organic out of a love for quality nutrition, ethical sourcing + helping others be well. They’re all doing their best to be healthy + while diet, exercise, and routine, are at the core of health, supplements can make a difference too.


Will, Erica, Seb + Ron create products that they themselves would take + that means they never include anything artificial, only use plant-based ingredients + source organic wherever possible. If you care about quality, you’ve come to the right place.


Mama Joy + I are currently taking the following Ora Organic supplements + along with healthy eating habits, we are feeling amazing. Mama Joy just got her bloodwork done + her labs were awesome!


We both take the Probiotic Capsules if we don't have a smoothie. We also take Digestive Enzymes Powder prior to eating at a restaurant where the ingredients may not be organic or as clean as we would like. Digestive Enzymes are basically a cleaner Pepto Bismol (which is beyond gross - just read the back label).


We also alternate when we make our smoothies adding in the Aloe Gorgeous collagen-boosting powder +/or the So Lean & So Clean protein powder. I always toss in extra spinach or kale in our smoothies too and they are both beyond delicious! Even Papa Ed likes them too + he's a tough critic!




Below, I broke down all the supplement categories for you. Just click on any of them to learn more details on Ora Organic's website. Be sure to also chat with their experts as well if you have additional questions! And lastly, I listed a bunch of Ora's mouth watering recipes that you can make with the protein powders and such... Enjoy!






GUT HEALTH











WORKOUT & RECOVERY










BEAUTY & SKIN HEALTH









WOMEN’S HEALTH









STRESS + SLEEP








IMMUNE HEALTH










You Have Options:

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Staying your healthiest is easy with an Ora Box! Simply select your favorite products + Ora Organic will deliver them to you on your schedule. Ora Organic will notify you before every shipment, so you can skip, cancel, or toss in something extra. (U.S. & Canadian customers only)


Save 20% on all products / Delivered monthly

Free shipping on all orders over $50 (U.S. Only)


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To Shop All ORA ORGANIC Products.


Click HERE To Shop MY FAVORITES!





Feeling Inspired?

Ora Organic has delicious recipes on their website for:




Smoothies + Bowls

Ceremonial Matcha Chia Pudding

Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

Tropical Golden Milk Smoothie

Pumpkin Chai Smoothie






Sweet Treats

Lemon Poppyseed Protein Balls

Lavender Lemon Raw Vegan Cheesecake Bars

Fudge-y Collagen Boosting Protein Popsicles

Red, White & Blueberry Bomb Pops








Savory Eats

Greens Mac & Cheeze

Green Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Green Goddess Avocado Toast








Sauces + Dips

Nut-Free Vegan Pesto with Hidden Greens

Golden Turmeric Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus

Simple & Flavorful Vegan Gravy








Beverages

Caffeine Free Espresso Martini

Gut Health Shot 3 Ways

Strawberry Matcha Lemonade









Click

To Shop + Get

The Recipes!








Disclaimer: Information provided in this post is for informational purposes only. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this blog post for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this post.


 
 
 


If you live an active lifestyle, surfing, training, biking, chasing kids, or just spending time outdoors, you know your skin takes a beating. Cuts, reef rash, sunburn, saddle sores… it comes with the territory.





I was skeptical at first when I was introduced to Active Skin Repair. It sounded almost too good to be true. But after using it consistently for the past few months, I was honestly blown away.
I had my Mom (aka "Mama Joy") give Active Skin Repair a try after her leg lipoma wound surgery + I think the before + after photos below speak for themselves!





Scrapes healed faster, pain calmed down quickly + best of all, no stinging like peroxide.

What really convinced me? It uses hypochlorous (HOCl) acid, the same ingredient trusted by surgical teams for wound care. It’s clinically proven, all-natural + safe for everyday use.





It works for:

  • Insect bites

  • Rashes (including reef + surf rash)

  • Sunburn

  • Cuts + scrapes

  • Saddle sores

  • General skin health maintenance


I keep the spray in my gym bag for quick use + the gel for deeper cuts + burns. From reef injuries to sunburn, surf rash, bike irritation + everyday cuts + scrapes, it just works.



Check out the founders video below to learn how + why two surfers turned dads created Active Skin Repair.






Even better, the company is built by medical professionals, athletes + parents + they’re a 1% For The Planet member, committed to doing better for our health + the planet.


If you want something safe, effective + actually proven to speed up recovery, look no further.




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and try Active Skin Repair for yourself.


Once you use it, you’ll look for nothing else!


 
 
 
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