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#109: The Haute Health: Your RI guide for all things Health, Wellness & Beauty
Episode 109
Thursday, 8 January, 2026

We had a great time sitting down with Sammy to talk about Haute Health - your guide for all things RI (and beyond) in the health wellness & beauty realm. This was a rally fun episode and hope you guys enjoy!Follow haute health on Instagram: @thehautehealth https://www.instagram.com/thehautehealth/?hl=en Summary: The main segment of the podcast features Sammy from Haute Health (4:25-34:52), an online guide for health, wellness, and beauty in Rhode Island, expanding into Massachusetts.Origin of Haute Health (4:58-5:31): Sammy and her partner Danielle realized there was a lack of curated resources for health and wellness activities in Rhode Island, unlike existing guides for food or kid activities. They aimed to fill this gap by highlighting workouts, spas, and other self-care options.Encouraging Self-Care and Local Businesses (5:46-6:17): Haute Health encourages people to try new things and take care of themselves, while also highlighting and supporting local businesses in the health and wellness space.Rhode Island's Diverse Offerings (6:21-7:01): They discuss unique sports and activities available in Rhode Island, such as a fencing academy and javelin throwing.Community Building (7:20-7:33): Haute Health actively engages with its audience, whom they affectionately call "hotties," fostering a strong community.Finding Haute Health (7:37-7:50): Their platform is primarily on Instagram and TikTok, with their name spelled "Haute" like "haute couture" to signify elevating one's life.Sammy's Health and Wellness Journey (20:00-22:20): Sammy shares her personal journey, transitioning from being a multi-sport athlete in high school to regaining her health after personal losses through Pilates and working with a nutritionist.Importance of Pilates and Lifting (22:20-25:04): She emphasizes the benefits of Pilates for mental clarity and physical well-being, and advocates for lifting, debunking the myth that it makes women bulky. She notes that her partner Danielle is a runner and also incorporates lifting.Authenticity and Vetting Process (29:50-30:10): Haute Health personally vets all businesses and services they recommend, ensuring they have proper certifications and training. They maintain authenticity by only posting about places they genuinely like and believe in, rather than giving negative reviews.Geographical Split (32:30-32:47): Danielle focuses on South County, while Sammy covers Northeast Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts, making their recommendations convenient for different areas.