Meet the Host
Devin Donahue
@myhormonehealer
Devin is the founder of My Hormone Healer, a community dedicated to helping women navigate the health system and find real answers. After struggling with symptoms like chronic fatigue, weight gain, and hormone imbalances, leading to diagnoses of Celiac, an Insulin Resistant PCOS. Devin was frustrated by the lack of support. In 2021, she created My Hormone Healer to offer a safe space for women to connect, heal physically and emotionally, and become their own health advocates. Through partnerships with global experts, the platform My Hormone Healer empowers women to take control of their health and find the support they need.
Meet the Speakers
Aleksandra Chojnacka
Detox House Founder
Aleksandra Chojnacka is a breathwork facilitator trained under Lihi Benisty of Open (Venice, CA), a certified health coach and functional nutrition guide, and the host of The Find Your Freedom Podcast.
Her journey into breathwork began in 2016 after a transformative meeting with Wim Hof, igniting her passion for nervous system regulation and holistic health. Over the past 10+ years, she has explored countless healing modalities, refining the most effective practices to optimize health and resilience.
Aleks holds an MBA from W.P. Carey School of Business and has 15+ years of experience in digital marketing, strategic partnerships, and business development. She spent 14 years at POPSUGAR/ShopStyle (acquired by Rakuten), helping creatives turn their passion into thriving careers as an expert in influencer marketing.
She founded Detox House, a portal for self-optimization and growth, offering:
-- A breathwork app for nervous system regulation
-- Pop-up experiences that redefine wellness & recovery
-- Customized hot + cold + breath sessions to build resilience and expand human potential
Through Detox House, Aleks is pioneering the future of wellness, helping individuals unlock their power, expand their capacity, and step into their highest potential.
Ella Wahlestedt, founder of Layermor, created a fragrance brand with 100% transparency and non-toxic ingredients to combat the 3,100 undisclosed chemicals lurking in traditional perfumes. Designed for layering, Layermor’s collection is long-lasting, safe, and EWG-Verified™ so you can create your signature scent without compromising your hormone health.
Ella Wahlestedt
Layermor Founder
Dr. Jeanne Retief
FIGGI Beauty Founder
Jeanne Retief is the founder of FIGGI Beauty and FIGGI Soul, where she shares her journeyas a highly sensitive soul navigating anxiety, life transitions, and skincare struggles.Diagnosed with panic disorder in her late 30s, she experienced firsthand how stress,hormones, and major life changes—like her hysterectomy—impact both skin and soul.Through FIGGI, she blends science-backed skincare with a soul-centered approach to self-care, empowering others to embrace both their sensitivity and strength. Jeanne’s work is atestament to the powerful connection between emotional well-being and skin health,offering a compassionate space for those seeking balance, understanding, and a little grace.
Jackie Laurian Long
TheraPaint Studio Founder
Jackie Laurian Long is the founder, co-owner and CEO of TheraPaint Studio, the first-of-its-kind paint-throwing wellness studio that launched in Nashville, TN in October of 2024. TheraPaint Studio has quickly become a hub for wellness events and opportunities in Nashville, offering community events like sound baths, energy work, yoga, and more. Jackie received a dual degree in Psychology and Theatre Arts from the University of Michigan and has always been impassioned to explore healthy avenues of emotional release after being thrust into the caregiver role at a young age. She now resides in Nashville, TN with her husband, two daughters, and their dog Lulu.
Maddy Pollack is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Hormone Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. After surviving cancer at 25 years old, she dove into the world of wellness and became a certified Hormone Health Coach, which changed her life forever in the best way. Maddy works one-on-one and in group settings with clients to help them balance their hormones naturally, lose weight, live in tune with their cycles and become more confident in their bodies. Through the pillars of nutrition, movement, and mindfulness, she emphasizes a whole body approach with her clients and is passionate about helping women tune in to their mind-body connection.
Maddy Pollack
Holistic Hormone Coach