The Questions Bar

Season 3: Ep19 Dr. Paula Petry shares her insights on her profound project for children Divine Design: What 2026 will bring to all of our lives

Inkandescent Radio — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:01:17 +0000

Welcome to Season 3 of The Questions Bar!

In our podcast and video show, sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, we invite you in to listen in as girlfriends talk about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

On Season 3, we bring on more inspiring guests who answer 4 Questions that tell the stories of their lives:

What are you doing these days to stay strong?
How are you staying sane?
What are you doing to create vitality and to thrive?
What tools do you use that you can share to inspire other women?

Learn more about Dr. Paula Petry’s “Divine Design” project: paulapetry.com

This week: Our guest is Dr. Paula Petry, PhD. Paula began her work in healing and consciousness studies following the death of her young daughter, an experience that catalyzed a profound personal and professional healing journey. Grounded in academic training, she holds a doctorate in Education from the University of Miami and served for twelve years as faculty in the University of Miami School of Medicine, specializing in family-centered care approaches to wellness.

Since 2011, Paula has worked as an energy medicine practitioner, offering private healing sessions to over 1,000 individuals and guiding more than 2,000 women in group-based experiences. She has hosted eleven Annual Women’s Summits and is the author of two books, A Mother’s Courage to Awaken and 24/7 Flow, which weave together science, spirituality, and lived experience.

Paula’s work increasingly explores expanded states of consciousness and the continuity of awareness beyond the physical body. Through her private sessions, group work, and retreats, she has supported many individuals in experiencing meaningful connection with departed loved ones and in integrating transformative experiences.

She has served on the Science and Consciousness Conference planning committee at Broughton Sanctuary in the UK and presented there from 2022 through 2024. She is also a content researcher and producer for Curious Youth, a global documentary film series that introduces young people to emerging healing sciences. Across her work, Paula is dedicated to bridging science and spirit, personal healing and collective awakening, with clarity, integrity, and compassion.

Read about Paula and her “Divine Design” project in InkandescentWomen.com.

Click here to learn more: paulapetry.com. Questions? Send Paula an email: paula@paulapetry.com

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach, Chopra Life Coach, Detox Specialist, and former chef, named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication, blending style, soul, and science into one transformational experience. Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program, Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat, dress, and live. Alina’s philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth, you shift your inner state — and from that space, everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

About Hope Katz Gibbs: The founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company that this long-time journalist founded in 2008, Hope is on a mission to help entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses. She and her team of 10 publish online magazines (InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: BeInkandescent.com), produce dozens of podcast shows on InkandescentRadio.com, and film, direct, and produce videos featured on Inkandescent.tv.Inkandescent also promotes and publishes books, including her own titles: PR Rules: The Playbook — an entrepreneur’s guide to supersizing your small business using the 8 Steps to PR Success — and Why Divorce: 5 Reasons to Leave. Learn more: Inkandescent.us.

Season 2: Ep18 Meet the newest addition to the InkandescentPR team — master teacher Erika Andrea, our new social media manager

Inkandescent Radio — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:04:45 +0000

Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep18 of the show where we interview a woman who teaches that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides powerful women to live the life of their dreams!

In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, we invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day. In Season 1, the hosts engaged in some girlfriend therapy as they discussed issues that were challenging them, and found healthy solutions to transform the pain to joy (see some of the topics below).

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: Our guest is Inkandescent’s new social media manager, Erika Andrea. With more than 12 years of experience working in education, project coordination, and business advising, she is a social media expert who will be helping all of our clients find a larger audience in the virtual world.

More about Erika: The founder of TimeWisely.works, Erika is a Chaos organizer, Efficiency nerd, and Communications champion! A first-generation daughter of immigrants and linguists, Erika is a world traveler with authentic curiosity about humanity, language, writing, and history. She is discerning and analytical, but balances those characteristics with a bold sense of humor and a genuine appreciation for meeting new people. She proudly hails from Queens, NYC, aka “The World’s Borough”, and truly believes that we are all each other’s neighbors in this world. Erika currently resides on Long Island, where she makes paintings, gets stuck in traffic often, and tries to enjoy the beach before it inevitably sinks into the Atlantic. Meet Erika on LinkedIn.

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

The Questions Bar Season 2: Ep17 You won’t want to miss our interview with international powerhouse Andrea Walton, founder of the Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation

Inkandescent Radio — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:01:25 +0000

Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep17 of the show where we interview women who teach us that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides all powerful women to live the life of their dreams!

In our podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, we invite you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington, DC.

The mission of the show: Our goal is to share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day. In Season 1, the hosts engaged in some girlfriend therapy as they discussed issues that were challenging them, and found healthy solutions to transform the pain to joy (see some of the topics below).

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: We interview Andrea Walton, a seasoned HR executive, published author, and purpose-driven philanthropist committed to building pathways to education for Black and Brown girls around the world. As Founder and CEO of The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation, Andrea leads with a deeply personal mission-having once been a teen mom who earned her GED before climbing the ranks to become a Chief People Officer in the biotech and education sectors.

More about Andrea: Since 2020, Andrea has awarded nearly a dozen scholarships under the banner “From GED to MBA,” and recently formalized the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With global partnerships spanning the University of Cape Town and Howard University, the foundation is scaling a bold vision: to eliminate systemic barriers to higher education-one student, one scholarship, and one opportunity at a time. Andrea also leads Concrete Strategies LLC, her HR consulting firm, and hosts the podcast The Table I Built, where she shares unfiltered conversations on leadership, resilience, and equity.

“My work is rooted in the belief that education saves lives. It is true for me, and it is my life’s mission to help others write their own stories. Where we came from creates a foundation. What we do next is up to us.”

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

Season 2: Ep16 Meet AlinaZ’s inspiration — her mom, Elena Masarsky, a Russian powerhouse who has overcome political and personal adversity and lights the way for other women to do the same

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:01:21 +0000

Today on the Questions Bar: Check out Ep16 of the show where we interview a woman who teaches that inner-knowing, and not taking shit, guides powerful women to live the life of their dreams!

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: Our guest is a woman the hosts have long been wanting to bring on the show, Alina’s mom — Elena Masarsky, a Russian powerhouse who has overcome political and personal adversity and lights the way for other women to do the same.

About our guest: Born in 1954 in St. Petersburg, Russia, from the age of nine, Elena Masarsky began to question the reality around her — from the Communist Party’s monopoly on power to the lack of human rights and freedom of religion. Her curiosity and bold questions often shocked her teachers and parents.

In 1976, she married, and in 1980 her daughter Alina was born. In 1979, Elena she a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Then, when Mikhail Gorbachev (General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, 1985-1991) allowed private enterprise in 1988, Elena and her first husband opened a small company. They rented a basement, acquired some equipment, hired 15 employees, and started a family sewing business. A year later, they won a competition among nearly 2,000 companies and received a grant from a group of American businessmen. With that support, they renovated an abandoned military base and turned it into a sewing factory employing 350 people.

Thanks to successful marketing strategies, they expanded further — opening several additional sewing factories and other businesses.

Elena returned to college to study business, as private enterprise had been outlawed in Communist Russia and the concept of a free market was entirely new. In 1990, she earned a Master’s degree in Marketing.

By 1995, Vladimir Putin, then Vice Mayor of St. Petersburg, had begun consolidating power. Many citizens expressed nostalgia for a “strong hand” in leadership, and Elena recognized with fear that Russia might return to an authoritarian regime.

Determined to live in freedom, she decided to leave the country. In 1996, she left everything behind and moved to Maryland, near Washington, D.C. At that time, her daughter Alina was studying and living at a boarding school in the area. In 1998, Elena remarried.

The company she had built in Russia was eventually destroyed, leaving her in a difficult financial situation. She found work at Michael’s Arts and Crafts store, earning $6.25 per hour.

During this period, she began painting. By 2000, Elena was making a living as an artist, creating portraits and murals for private homes and businesses.

In 2003, after saving enough money to hire help for her ill mother, she returned to Russia for a visit. There, she discovered that part of her former business had survived but had been stolen. Since she still held shares in the company, she began a legal battle to reclaim them. After three years of intense court proceedings, she succeeded in selling her shares — a remarkable and risky achievement given the rampant corruption in Russia at the time.

What happened next? Don’t miss this powerful interview!

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Season 2: Ep15 Today we talk about Alina’s two new books — “12 Selves” and “Lessons from my Birkin”

Inkandescent Radio — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:18:56 +0000

Welcome to Ep15 of the Questions Bar, the podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: The sister friends dive into 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives. But today, we are thrilled to talk about Alina’s two new books — one, “12 Selves,” she has been working on for more than a year. Her second new title, “Lessons from my Birkin,” was written while she was on vacation last month.

“It just came to me, so I turned the ideas into a coffee-table style book that will also be a deck of inspirational cards in 2026,” shares Alina Z, an award-winning Board Certified Health Coach who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat, dress, and live, alinaz.com.

Co-host Hope Katz Gibbs is the founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company, Inkandescent.us.

Elena Masarsky

Check out today’s special girlfriend chat, and stay tuned for our next episode featuring Alina’s Mom, Elena Masarsky, who will talk about her life in Russia, her battle with Putin, and what she learned about the power of resilience as she reinvented herself repeatedly. We can’t wait for this interview!

Season 2: Ep14 Jennifer Kurtz Rubin, creator of Petroglyph Ceramic Studio, is our star on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar

Inkandescent Radio — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:01:18 +0000

Friday, September 5: Welcome to Ep14 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: Our guest is Jennifer Kurtz Rubin, founder of Northern California’s Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge.

About our guest: Originally from the East Coast, Jennifer moved to Southern California after college. In L.A. she worked in the film industry in production for Paramount and Disney studios. It was there that the original concept for Petroglyph was born. That inspiration, coupled with the desire to start a family, prompted a move to Santa Cruz.

With the firm belief that all of us should have creativity and bold expression in our lives, Jennifer founded the first Petroglyph studio in Santa Cruz, CA in 1993. Her vision was to build a stylized space for adults and children to ideate, socialize, and paint original ceramic pieces. She soon opened additional stores in Los Gatos, San Jose, and Roseville.

Jennifer also led the expansion of another original concept to explore candle making and launched the highly-successful Glow Candle Lounge in December 2012 adjacent to Petroglyph in Willow Glen. Jennifer’s philosophy behind the extension into candle-making is her resounding conviction that socializing around a creative endeavor is a wonderful shared and meaningful time.

About Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge: The pioneer of the do-it-yourself ceramic movement, Petroglyph was created in 1993 and the first Petroglyph opened in Santa Cruz, California, followed by studios in Los Gatos, Roseville, and Willow Glen. In 2012, she opened Glow Candle Lounge, our first candle-making studio, in Willow Glen. It’s thriving and a great additional activity to Petroglyph, right next door. More than just a local art studio, these shops are modern-day gathering places.

“All of our Ceramic Lounge creative studios are designed to be comfortable, inspiring spaces where people can spend time with friends, engage in meaningful community activities, and express themselves through art,” explains Jen. “A petroglyph is a prehistoric drawing or carving on rock. The dictionary definition is writing on stone and is often described as rock art. We like the association: the Stone Age was a magical time in history when people lived in small communities, communicated without writing, and lived in harmony with the Earth.” More importantly, she insists, “a petroglyph is a personal statement, a form of individual expression, storytelling, and creativity. It seemed a perfect and fitting name. So leave your mark in the heart of Northern California, and personalize your presence in one of our unique studios.”

Touch hearts with The Questions Bar: If you missed it, check out Ep9 where Alina answered the questions. In Ep10, Hope shares her thoughts and feelings as she responds to the 3 questions. In Ep11, the hosts welcomed Stun Gun Jen who shared important tips about how women can protect themselves. Ep12 introduces us to celebrity chef Angelique Santana, author of “Food is Love.” In Ep13 we interview artist and women’s activist Cynthia De Lorenzi, co-founder of our Empowered Together Network.

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Friday. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

If you missed Season 1, here’s a replay — Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? Ep2: Joy is the topic of the week! And last week on Ep3, the duo discusses how to maintain humor amidst the chaos. In Ep4 they talked about ways to cope with you feel out of control. Ep5 was a discussion about Staying Grounded, come way may. In Ep6 they offered ideas on how to Tap into the Universal Support System, and in Ep7 they talked about ways to Ride the Roller Coaster of life. In Ep8, the hosts finish Season 1 with a wish — Finding Peace on Earth.

Season 2: Ep13 Artist and Activist Cynthia de Lorenzi answers our 3 big questions this week on The Questions Bar

Inkandescent Radio — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:05:41 +0000

Friday, August 29: Welcome to Ep13 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: Our guest is artist and women’s activist Cynthia de Lorenzi! The Washington Business Journal selected her one of the top 25 “Women Who Mean Business” and SmartCEO magazine awarded her the BRAVA award. She has been featured in SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence by her peers as well as recognized by Enterprising Women.

Since moving to Las Cruces in 2016, she’s blazed a trail in the “Land of Enchantment.” The New Mexico Technology Council awarded her the Wonder Woman Women in Technology Award in 2017. She has also become a regular speaker at The Women’s Conference held at the Las Cruces Convention Center. She is also an artist and photographer whose work has been shown in several art galleries and the El Paso International Museum of Art.

As founder and chief executive officer of Success in the City, Cynthia leads an unconventional business networking organization for entrepreneurs and senior-level executive business leaders. Her organization has been featured in the Business Section of The Washington Post, NPR, DC Modern Luxury Magazine and Washington’s Finest.

Previously, Cynthia served as the CEO of PatriotNet, an Internet Service Provider corporation headquartered in Fairfax, VA. Her previous experience includes leadership of the North Texas Technology and as a Political Advocate for the Concord Coalition, a nationwide, non-partisan grassroots organization advocating generationally responsible fiscal policy.

If you missed it: Check out Ep9 where Alina answered the questions. In Ep10, Hope shares her thoughts and feelings as she responds to the 3 questions. In Ep11, the hosts welcomed Stun Gun Jen who shared important tips about how women can protect themselves. Ep12 introduces us to celebrity chef Angelique Santana, author of “Food is Love”

Next week: In Ep14 we meet Jennifer Kurtz Rubin, founder of Northern California’s Petroglyph Ceramic Lounge.

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Friday. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2 pm EST.

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach Chopra Life Coach Detox Specialist and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication blending style soul and science into one transformational experience.Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat dress and live.Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth you shift your inner state — and from that space everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

Season 2: Ep12 Angelique Santana is our guest on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar where she shares her insights on how “Food is Love”

Inkandescent Radio — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:02:23 +0000

Friday, August 22: Welcome to Ep12 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine, which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

This week: The hosts welcome Angelique Santana, a speaker, a coach, an author, and the founder of Eat With Angelique, the small business she launched after 15 years in the fitness industry. Angelique went vegan for 28 days and lost twenty-five pounds while she was earning her Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. This experience transformed her life and inspired her to start her own business as a personal chef, transforming lives through food, mindset, and lifestyle choices – guiding people toward a healthy lifestyle, starting, but not ending, with the food they eat. She says: “I believe in guiding you toward a lifestyle you can actually live with, without deprivation or sacrifice. A lifestyle that begins, but not ends, with the food you eat. I aim to bring love, joy, and ease to your life by customizing a plan that is just for you because nothing is more important than you.” Learn more: eatwithangelique.com

“Food is Love,” by Angelique Santana

About the book: “Food Is Love” is filled with delicious, vegan recipes and the tale of Chef Angelique Santana’s journey of self-discovery and transformation. Overcoming her own struggle with weight loss and learning about eating a healthier diet, Chef wanted to share her message by cooking for others and showing them healthier food options. Her clients were surprised and amazed, not only that her dishes were plant-based and nutritious, but also how tasty and satisfying her food was. Come explore and Eat with Angelique. Experiencing her wonderful recipes through the personal stories of her clients and how they learned firsthand how “Food Is Love.” Buy the book here.

Next week: We meet artist and women’s advocate Cynthia de Lorenzi, who co-founded the Empowered Together Network with Hope, Alina, and our Canadian partner Eva Ross.

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Friday. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2 pm EST.

Season 2: Ep11 “Stun Gun Jen” is our guest on this week’s episode of The Questions Bar where she teaches us about personal defense

Inkandescent Radio — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:00:10 +0000

Friday, August 15: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

On Ep9, Alina shared her responses to the 3 questions. In Ep10, Hope shared her responses.

This week: The hosts welcome women’s self-defense Stun Gun Jen!

About our guest: Jen Lester aka “Stun Gun Jen” is a dynamic Self-Protection expert with a mission to empower individuals to take control of their own protection. With over 11 years of experience in the field, Jen brings a unique perspective to self-defense education, having previously served as a 911 dispatcher for nearly 12 years. This background fueled her passion for proactive safety measures, inspiring her to transition from assisting victims after traumatic events to equipping people with the knowledge and tools to become victors in potentially dangerous situations. Click here to follow Jen on Instagram!

Next week: We will meet celebrity chef Anqelique Santana, author of

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Friday. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

Season 2: Ep10 This season we bring guests to the show and ask 3 big questions! How does host Hope Katz Gibbs answer them? Check it out!

Inkandescent Radio — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:11:38 +0000

Friday, August 8: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar, the new podcast and video show sponsored by Inkandescent Women magazine,which invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

In Season 2: Every Friday, Alina and Hope bring inspiring guests onto the show and ask them 3 Big Questions to mine deep into their hearts as they tell the stories of their lives:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

On Ep10: Hope shares her thoughts and feelings as she responds to the 3 questions!

If you missed it: Check out Ep9 where Alina answered the questions!

Next week: We will meet self-protection advocate Stun Gun Jen who shares her top tips on how women can keep themselves safe.

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Friday. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach Chopra Life Coach Detox Specialist and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication blending style soul and science into one transformational experience. Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat dress and live. Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth you shift your inner state — and from that space everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

Season 2: Ep9 This season we bring guests to the show and ask 3 big questions! How does host AlinaZ answer them? Check it out!

Inkandescent Radio — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:12:35 +0000

Friday, August 1: Welcome to Season 2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their minds, bodies, spirits, souls, and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

This week, Alina and Hope are well into Season 2, where they have opened the Questions Bar to guests. Today the hosts ask this seasons 3 Big Questions to each other. You won’t want to miss their responses to:

What is one miracle you can share to inspire others to believe in miracles when times are hard?
How do you love yourself, even when you think you don’t look or feel good?
If you were in charge of the country, what’s the first thing you would do — and why?

Don’t miss it!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2 pm EST. Cheers!

You are invited: Would you like to be on The Questions Bar? Let us know what’s going on in your world!

So far on Season 2, you’ll meet — Ep9 introduces us to the power of protecting our selves with Stun Gun Jen. In Ep10, get the skinny on why “Food is Love” with celebrity chef Angelique Santana. And on Ep11, you’ll meet artist and activist Cynthia de Lorenzi, who co-founded the Empowered Together Network with Hope and Alina on Nov. 5, 2024. Stay tuned for more!

Ep8 “Finding Peace” is the theme of this week’s episode of The Questions Bar — What’s on your mind, girlfriend? Hosts AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs want to know!

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:30:05 +0000

Tuesday, July 15: Welcome to Ep8 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

In Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? Ep2: Joy is the topic of the week! And last week on Ep3, the duo discusses how to maintain humor amidst the chaos. In Ep4 they talked about ways to cope with you feel out of control. In Ep5, we they focused on Staying Grounded, come what may, was the focus. InEp6, they offered ideas on how to Tap into the Universal Support System. Then in Ep7, the hosts talked about Riding the Roller Coaster of Life.

This week: The hosts finish up Season 1 of The Question Bar with a conversation about how to find peace in your inner world despite what is happening in the world around you. “The challenges of coping with an administration governing the US makes us feel tremendously sad and powerless,” Alina shares. Hope adds, “And the goal of our show, and for the Empowered Together Network that we co-founded with our dear friend Cynthia de Lorenzi, is to find every way possible to stay calm, cool, and compassionate so we can be the changemakers we wish to be.”

Today’s episode concludes Season 1 of The Questions Bar. Next week starts a new season when Alina and Hope interview some of the changemakers who are doing work to improve the lives of women, and the world — starting with self-defense expert Stun Gun Jen on Ep9.

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Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

Season 1: In Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? Ep2: Joy is the topic of the week! And last week on Ep3, the duo discusses how to maintain humor amidst the chaos. In Ep4 they talked about ways to cope with you feel out of control. Ep5 was a discussion about Staying Grounded, come way may. In Ep6 they offered ideas on how to Tap into the Universal Support System.

This week: Learning to ride the roller coaster of life is the topic, and the hosts explore what it means to let go of control, understand when they are resisting what life is dishing out, and talk about ways to embrace and love what is (shout out to Byron Katie for sharing your brilliance on TheWork.com).

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Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

Ep6 “Tapping into the Universal support system” is the theme of this week’s episode of The Questions Bar — What’s on your mind, girlfriend? Hosts AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs want to know!

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:01:33 +0000

Tuesday, July 1: Welcome to Ep6 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

In Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? Ep2: Joy is the topic of the week! And last week on Ep3, the duo discusses how to maintain humor amidst the chaos. In Ep4 they talked about ways to cope with you feel out of control. And last week, Staying Grounded, come way may, was the focus of Ep5.

This week: The hosts take a deep dive into how women around the world can support each other, starting with how they are learning to cope at home, and be there for each other.

What’s going on in your world? Click here to let us know!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

Ep5 “Staying grounded, come what may” is the theme of this week’s episode of The Questions Bar — What’s on your mind, girlfriend? Hosts AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs want to know!

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:12 +0000

Tuesday, June 24: Welcome to Ep5 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

This week, Alina and Hope focus on staying grounded and discuss the power of love, the importance of wellness, and the impact of societal challenges on your physical and mental health.

Alina shares her personal journey and announces that she just got engaged! “Of course, I’m so happy,” she says, “but what I’m focused on too is the importance of self-love and boundaries required in every relationship.”
Hope and Alina agree that happiness and fulfillment come from within, not from external relationships or validation.
And, they know, that how a person feels on the inside impacts their external world. This conversation touches on global issues and the emotional toll of keeping up with negative news.
Self-care and personal alignment are the tools they use, which they believe are crucial for maintaining energy and well-being.

What’s going on in your world? Click here to let us know!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

About Hope Katz Gibbs: The founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company that this long-time journalist founded in 2008, Hope is on a mission to help entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses. She and her team of 10 publish online magazines (InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: BeInkandescent.com), produce dozens of podcast shows on Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

This week, Alina and Hope are both feeling on edge and share their thoughts on how to cope when the world feels so out of control that it impacts their daily sanity.

The power of protests: The host discuss the anxiety they are feeling, and how attending protests helps. Still, how will martial law affects their sense of safety and control?
Coping with chaos: They insist that focusing on the controllable aspects of life is the key to maintaining sanity, including the importance of friendship and collective support during uncertain times.
Stay kind: They conclude by emphasizing the power of being humane, kind, and maintaining a positive outlook despite external chaos.

What’s your way of coping with chaos? Click here to let us know!

Please join Hope and Alina and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

Ep3: “Maintaining Humor Amidst the Chaos” is the theme of this week’s episode of The Questions Bar — What’s on your mind, girlfriend? Hosts AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs want to know!

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:01:06 +0000

Tuesday, June 10: Welcome to Ep3 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

In Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? How will we manage when everything we hold dear — from kindness and compassion to clean air and a healthy food chain — are being torn apart? Listen here. In Ep2: Joy is the topic of the week!

Today: We talk about ways to maintain your sense of humor in a world that seems to have gone mad!

AlinaZ shares ways to respond to rudeness with humor to diffuse tension and maintain your composure. “I’m taking a class on how to respond to rudeness so that you keep your cool and you don’t get affected,” she says. “A sense of humor is really important because we have to laugh at things that are out of our control — but are impacting us on a variety of levels.”

Hope talks about her creative solutions to conflict, including offering seated chair massages outside the spa she worked in DC when clients were reluctant to book a full-body massage due to job layoffs and fear of the economic impact of policies at the federal government leve.

The hosts discuss the potential impact of the coming economic changes on various industries and the importance of creativity in adapting.

What’s your way of coping with chaos? Click here to let us know!

Please join in and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach Chopra Life Coach Detox Specialist and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication blending style soul and science into one transformational experience.Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat dress and live.Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth you shift your inner state — and from that space everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

About Hope Katz Gibbs: The founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company that this long-time journalist founded in 2008, Hope is on a mission to help entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses. She and her team of 10 publish online magazines (InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: BeInkandescent.com), produce dozens of podcast shows on InkandescentRadio.com, and film, direct, and produce

Ep2: Joy is the theme of today’s episode of The Questions Bar — What’s on your mind, girlfriend? Hosts AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs want to know!

Inkandescent Radio — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:24 +0000

Tuesday, June 3: Welcome to Ep2 of the Questions Bar — Inkandescent Women’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

In Ep1: Alina and Hope had their first chat about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? How will we manage when everything we hold dear — from kindness and compassion to clean air and a healthy food chain — are being torn apart? Listen here.

In Ep2: Joy is the topic of the day!

The hosts talk about the importance of practical tools for managing stress and promoting joy, not just hypothetical advice.

They highlight the creation of an international network for women, the Empowered Together Network, through Hope’s magazine Inkandescent Women.

The conversation touches on feelings of overwhelm due to information overload in today’s world and the importance of focusing on what truly matters, and Alina shares her coping strategy, emphasizing taking life one day at a time and referencing the Alcoholics Anonymous serenity prayer — surrendering to current circumstances while still taking action to effect change.

The hosts explore the concept of “toxic positivity” and stress the need for active engagement in societal issues. Hope introduces the 3.5% rule, which proves nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts, and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.

The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to engage in peaceful protests and to maintain hope and resilience.

Please join in and raise a glass to The Questions Bar and tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach Chopra Life Coach Detox Specialist and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication blending style soul and science into one transformational experience.Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat dress and live.Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth you shift your inner state — and from that space everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

About Hope Katz Gibbs: The founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company that this long-time journalist founded in 2008, Hope is on a mission to help entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses. She and her team of 10 publish online magazines (InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: Inkandescent’s new podcast and video show that invites you in to listen in on a chat with two girlfriends talking about topics of the day that touch their mind bodies spirit souls and hearts: AlinaZ in Los Angeles and Hope Katz Gibbs in Washington DC.

The mission of the show: To share tools and experiences to manage stress and find hope in our lives each and every day.

In Ep1: Alina and Hope have their first conversation about their lives and the anguish they feel post-election in 2025. What will we do to cope with the changes by an administration that does not have our best interests at heart? How will we manage when everything we hold dear — from kindness and compassion to clean air and a healthy food chain — are being torn apart?

Today: The hosts discuss coping strategies for stress, such as focusing on the present, and creating powerful ways to take action.

AlinaZ says, “As a life chef and co-host of this new podcast, I aim to bring joy and encourage self-love and happiness amidst the overwhelming stress we are all feeling right now.”

“The podcast focuses on supporting women and creating a space where no one feels alone,” shares Hope, who co-founded the international Empowered Together Network with Alina (in LA), Cynthia de Lorenzi (in New Mexico), and Eva Ross (in Canada), and is finding members from all parts of the country and globe. “Our mission to to promote the magic of women and empower them as we PINE for the future we wish to see: Promotion, Inspiration, Networking, and Education.

The Questions Bar is a platform for sharing and addressing concerns, emphasizing positivity and love as a response to negativity. “I believe in powerful thinking over positive thinking, and know that by emphasizing self-love and love for others is the most powerful force in the world,” Alina insists.

Please join Alina and Hope to raise a glass to The Questions Bar. Tune in for a new episode every Tuesday at 2pm EST.

Next up: In Ep2, finding Joy in the Chaos is the topic of the day!

About Alina Z: An award-winning Board Certified Health Coach Chopra Life Coach Detox Specialist and former chef named creator of the #1 Best Diet in America by Harper’s Bazaar, Alina holds a degree from Parsons School of Design and a Master’s in Communication blending style soul and science into one transformational experience.Through her signature Wholistic Self-Discovery Coaching Program Alina helps high-achieving women reconnect with their true purpose by transforming how they eat dress and live.Her philosophy? When you eat to nourish your soul and dress to express your truth you shift your inner state — and from that space everything changes. Peace returns. Confidence rises. Sparkle comes back. Learn more: alinaz.com.

About Hope Katz Gibbs: The founder and president of Inkandescent® Inc., a national PR firm and publishing company that this long-time journalist founded in 2008, Hope is on a mission to help entrepreneurs supersize their small businesses. She and her team of 10 publish online magazines (InkandescentWomen.com and BeInkandescent Health & Wellness: BeInkandescent.com), produce dozens of podcast shows on InkandescentRadio.com, and film, direct, and produce videos featured