Sound Living with Madi | Insights and practical tools to help you reach your full potential

In this special roundtable episode of Sound Living with Madi, host Madison Fournier is joined by her three fellow co-founders of Soaak Technologies: her husband Aaron Fournier, her father and Soaak CEO Henry Penix, and her stepmother Laura Widney. Together, they explore what it means to build a wellness company as a family—while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, parenting, and personal transformation.

This intimate conversation dives deep into the multidimensional nature of wellness—including mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health. The founders share honest reflections on burnout, the need for recalibration, and the daily habits that keep them aligned. From celery juice and resistance training to frequency therapy, prayer, and habit stacking, you'll walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on what it means to live well in every season.

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Whether you're a startup founder, wellness seeker, or simply feeling off-center—this episode offers powerful encouragement for your journey.

In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, global leadership coach and entrepreneur Amber Vanderburg joins Madi and Soaak CEO Henry Penix for a powerful conversation on compassionate leadership, team communication, and avoiding burnout. Amber shares her journey from coaching soccer in India with Paris Saint-Germain Academy to founding The Pathwayz Group, a global leadership development firm working with top tech companies. Together, they unpack the keys to building trust, leading with empathy, and creating high-performing teams through emotional intelligence and clear communication.

Whether you're an HR leader, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about personal growth, this episode offers actionable tools for managing stress, developing culture, and leading with intention. Amber also previews her upcoming Global HR Summit in Berlin, where leaders from companies with 5,000+ employees will collaborate on the future of work. Don't miss this high-impact conversation on leadership, mindset, and values that scale.

How does beauty shape the brain—and your sense of self? In this heartfelt episode, Madi sits down with artist and former nurse Lizzie DiSilvestro to explore how neuroaesthetics, motherhood, and mindful design can transform both your home and your healing. Lizzie shares how becoming a mother helped her embrace creativity, overcome self-doubt, and rewire her environment for peace and emotional well-being.

Whether you’re a parent, a creator, or someone seeking balance, this episode is your permission slip to feel, express, and curate a life that reflects who you really are.

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful yet challenging transitions a woman can experience. In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, I sit down with licensed therapist and perinatal specialist, Madison Petersen, to talk about the mental, emotional, and physical shifts that come with pregnancy and postpartum. We dive into the biggest struggles moms face today, how to navigate them with more ease and intention, and the power of therapy, community, and self-care in this season of life. Whether you're a new mom, a seasoned parent, or supporting someone on this journey, this episode is full of real, actionable advice to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported every step of the way.

Feeling exhausted by all the wellness trends, routines, and self-care checklists? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, she addresses wellness fatigue—that overwhelming feeling of trying to "do it all" when it comes to health and self-improvement. Instead of adding more to your plate, we’re simplifying wellness with habit stacking—a powerful way to build sustainable, effective routines without the burnout. Whether you’re a busy parent, an entrepreneur, or just looking for a more effortless way to feel your best, this episode will help you create small, meaningful habits that actually stick.