CEO Jaclyn Johnson Starts Her Morning With A Peach-Cardamom Smoothie That Sounds AH-MAZING

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Photo credit: Jessica Bordner
Photo credit: Jessica Bordner

From Women's Health

For Jaclyn Johnson, every minute is an opportunity to make life a bit bigger and better, starting from the very first ray of sunlight. The Los Angeles-area CEO and founder of Create & Cultivate, a platform and conference series for millennial women and entrepreneurs, and author of WorkParty spills the routine that powers her career of making careers. (Take note!)

6:00 a.m.: I get a happy wake-up call from my dog, Noah, so I don't need an alarm.

"He starts with a growl, then progresses to a bark, always at six. My husband and I take him for a walk or go for a hike in Griffith Park. The fresh air and sunrise give me instant go-getter vibes."

This year has me thankful for so many things: my team @createcultivate has been putting in the hard work 💪 24/7 to build a company we are proud of, I wrote my first book @workparty 📚 and get to hear from incredible women everywhere about their stories, I’m going 5 years strong with @daver1 💗 and friends and fam are happy and healthy. That said there are so many people who lost their homes in the recent 🔥, people who are struggling to make ends meet and let’s face it it’s been a rough year in the 🌎 for many people which is why it’s so important to pay it forward with gratitude and generosity not just today but everyday ♥️ in big ways or small. And if you are a feeling generous today a few causes that could use your support: @americanredcross @aclu_nationwide @plannedparenthood @baby2baby ✨

A post shared by Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson) on Nov 22, 2018 at 2:57pm PST

6:15 a.m.: I squeeze in a quick sweat.

"If I don't have time for a hike, I'll hop on my Peloton bike. I love studio workouts, but commuting is such a time-suck, and by evenings, I'm exhausted."

6:45 a.m.: My husband and I prioritize some together time.

"After I exercise, we make breakfast, usually a peach-cardamom smoothie, or eggs if we're not rushing. I work long hours, so this little sliver is our chance to connect each day. We listen to NPR and drink coffee-I add cinnamon for an antioxidant boost."

Jaclyn Johnson's Peach-Cardamom Smoothie Recipe

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1/2 cup coconut water

  • 4-5 frozen mango chunks

  • 4-5 frozen peach slices

  • Pinch of cardamom

  • Scoop of plant-based vanilla Vital Proteins powder

  • Tablespoon coconut flakes

  • Teaspoon of flax seeds

7:00 a.m.: Time to get ready for the day!

"Once I've showered, I rub oil basically all over myself! I'm a huge fan of Biossance rose oil; it makes my skin so soft. I also run a little Bumble and Bumble 'invisible oil' through my hair to help tame it. Then I take a few droplets of liquid vitamin D before I brush my teeth. I forget to take vitamins, but these taste like mint, so they fit into my regimen."

Our skin is exposed to 10+ hours of screen time daily (ughhh). Just like sunlight, Blue Light, aka the lights from your phone 📱 and your 🖥 ,is damaging to your skin, which is why I am obsessed with @bareminerals’ Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Veil. It’s a clean, vegan 🌱 formula packed with only the best ingredients for your skin and free so that you are protected from both indoor (blue light) and outdoor (UV rays) ☀️ pollutants. Plus, it is light as air on your skin when you apply. 💗#cleanbeauty #bareMineralsPartner

A post shared by Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson) on Sep 10, 2018 at 7:03pm PDT

8:00 a.m.: I like to get to work early to gather my thoughts.

"When I'm there early, I can settle in before people arrive. I light a candle and Zen out. I have my me-time, then I can conquer my day."

Packing for 23 days (10 cities and 10 different types of weather!) was no easy feat! But, once I found this perfect midi black skirt, I knew I’d be fine! 👊 You can layer jackets, tees, dress up with 👠 or keep it casual with a cute shiny loafer like I have! This skirt is so versatile and is a must for a fall 🍁 wardrobes--this one is Apt. 9 from @Kohls! More style tips coming at you soon, stay tuned! #KohlsFinds #Ad

A post shared by Jaclyn Johnson (@jaclynrjohnson) on Oct 19, 2018 at 9:40am PDT

This article originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of Women’s Health. For more intel on how to live a happier, healthier life, pick up an issue on newsstands now.

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