The Art of Balance: Navigating Work, Family, and Creativity with Krista Mason
In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' Elsa invites Krista Mason, a seasoned brand and family photographer and marketing specialist, to discuss her journey in the world of visual storytelling. With 20 years of experience, Krista shares insights into her transition from wedding pho...
Navigating Wellness: From Invisible Illnesses to Empowered Living with Brandy Searcy
In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, Elsa welcomes Brandy Searcy, a pharmaceutical research scientist, and founder of Reclaim Wellness and Rain Organica. Brandy shares her journey from dealing with childhood illnesses and acne to creating clean skincare products and advocating for...
Maiden Community: Stories of collaboration + growth
In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, Elsa hosts Kim Maiden, founder of Maiden Community, and Tracee Krell, in charge of operations. The discussion covers the origins of the Maiden Community, founded amid the COVID-19 pandemic to support local businesses and foster community. Kim a...
Securing the Future: Trust and Estate Planning Insights with Natasha Carroll Ferrary
In this episode of Composed Living with Elsa Elbert, host Elsa Elbert welcomes Natasha Carroll Ferrary, an estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney based in Los Angeles. They discuss the importance of planning for incapacity and death to alleviate the burden on grieving familie...
Growing Community: A Conversation with the Co-Founders of the Topanga Farmers Market
In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' host Elsa interviews Kate Kimmel and Freddie Swanson, co-founders of the Topanga Farmers Market. The conversation covers their inspirations, beginning the market in 2024, building a community-centric space, and promoting sustainability. They ...
Making Trademarks Fun: An Engaging Chat with Nikki Swartz
In this episode of 'Composed Living with Elsa Elbert,' Elsa chats with Nicole Swartz, the owner of Sprout Law. They discuss their long-lasting friendship, meeting through a women's entrepreneurial group, and Nicole’s specialty in trademarks. Nicole shares her journey from experiencing a trademark...
Exploring Hormone Balance and Wellness with Cher Olivos
In this episode of Composed Living, host Elsa Elbert interviews Cher Olivos, a wellness advocate and women's hormone health expert behind BeBalanced Natural Hormone Weight Loss in Southern California. Cher shares her journey from her extensive career in the medical industry to facing a postpartum...
Ep. 111 Clutter Detox with Elsa Elbert: Easy Home Edits for the New Year 2026
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The holidays are over, the decorations are down, the resolutions are up… and suddenly we’re staring at spaces that don’t match our fresh-start energy. 👀
In this episode, we’re joined by Elsa Elbert — founder & CEO of Composed Livin...
Ep. 112 Why January Feels Like a Reset (Even If You Don’t Do Resolutions)
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January arrives quieter than we expect. After months of planning, hosting, shopping, and holding everything (and everyone) together, the noise suddenly drops. And our brains go… now what?
In this episode, we talk about why January ...
When You Just Know with Elsa Elbert
What does it feel like when you just know?
Elsa Elbert built a career without ever quite meaning to — fifteen years in healthcare administration, a leap into data center operations, and then a brief and painful (though informative) stint at a financial institution that put her off corporate lad...