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This week Beth is joined by Pam Christian to discuss mindset and changing our realities as a result. Pam has suffered devastating loss, trauma, and has dealt with countless struggles in her life and is proud to say, “I crawled out.” Now, she helps others stand up and move into a new light. She’s found clarity through self-exploration, self-examination, meditation, time alone with herself, as well as many other modalities.    Beth and Pam discuss: Pam’s personal journey to healing Her entrepreneurial journey from real estate agent to mindset coach Different modalities she implements daily that she contributes to changing her life How she instills knowledge in her kids and her clients Why self-love is the way forward societally-imposed programming   Pam believes each of us have the ability within ourselves to be and have anything we want in life. Her work is influenced by her personal experiences and professional knowledge and it truly comes from the heart.   Connect with Pam: https://thepamchristiangroup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pamchristiann/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-christian-489bb142/

Beth is joined by fierce coach, intensely driven entrepreneur and comically authentic speaker and connector, Melanie Curtis. Melanie has jumped out of an airplane over 11,000 times in over 20 years and has circled the globe as a headlining professional skydiver and eventually founded How to Fly, Inc. where she works with Type A high-achievers through fear and the feelings that come with it across widely varied life challenges and business pursuits. She helps her clients get through the super unsexy work of building the internal emotional skills external high-achievers so often lack and only realize when faced with a life challenge they can’t seem to figure out how to get through.  Melanie shares on: How she got into skydiving (and why she avoided it for many years before facing her fears) Some pivotal and transcendental moments in her life Holding positive space for clients Accountability and communication How she operates as a life coach Identifying fear, clarifying values and employing courage Tapping into ones creative abilities Melanie leads through her keynote speaking and significant online presence, extracting useful insight and inspiration for others in all the content she contributes to or creates. She has been featured in Fast Company, Elle Magazine, Give Me Sport, Ellevate Podcast, Success IQ and on numerous other podcasts and in other publications over the years.   Connect with Melanie: http://melaniecurtis.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-curtis-she-her-74ab3540/

Beth is joined by Founder of Blissful Eats, teacher, community leader and mom, Nicole Culver. Nicole helps influencers transform into successful digital product creators. She’s run two businesses for the past 9+ years and has helped hundreds of students step into their money making, freedom finding, inner CEO role. She’s spent the past years researching exactly what works to transform herself AND her students with the simplest strategies that work, so they can build a business they LOVE and have time to spend with family.  Beth and Nicole discuss: Nicole’s path from special education to online business Working closely with a spouse Evolving together and separately through career and personal growth Separating yourself from your business Following intuition Allowing and accepting our emotions Finding your zone of genius and sticking to Getting out of your comfort zone Nicole helps women figure out their goals and make a strategic plan to reach them. She also has a podcast, Blissful Bites: A Food Entrepreneur Podcast, which focuses on sharing the stories of successful women in the food industry. She is a New Yorker through and though since birth as well as a wife and mom of two girls, Olivia and Mila. She loves waking up early, at home fitness, coffee and writing to-do lists. Others obsessions include podcasts, spending time with my family (always my #1 priority!), online shopping, and meal planning and recipe creation.    Connect with Nicole: https://nicoleculver.co/ https://nicoleculver.co/facebook-map/

In this episode Beth sits with Chic CEO, Stephanie Burns. In 2009 when all of her friends were getting laid off from their jobs, Stephanie was getting her MBA. Her friends assumed she was learning how to start a business which wasn’t quite the case but she started researching. She quickly found a lot of information telling her what was possible but not how to get there so she took measures into her own hands and now provides others with all of the info one needs to get a business off the ground and Chic CEO was born.   Beth & Stephanie discuss:  How Stephanie came up with the idea for Chic CEO and where she came up with the money to build the website  Finding her niche  The importance of infusing brand with personality Why the corporate path is not conducive to many women’s lifestyles Why she hates the term ‘work-life balance’ Her favorite part about working and running a business Why and how men are integral in the future of female entrepreneurship What’s to come with Chic CEO and how you can become    Connect with Stephanie: https://www.stephanie-burns.com/ https://www.chic-ceo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chicceo/

In this episode Beth is joined by Jaclyn Mellone who helps experts exponentially grow their business by becoming the Go-To Authority in their space. She is a coach, strategist, Keynote speaker, mama, guac lover, and host of the Go-To Gal podcast. Jaclyn helps her clients get out of their own way, package their expertise to scale, position themselves as the go-to authority, and have their dream clients and opportunities landing on their lap!  Beth & Jaclyn chat about: The evolution of Jaclyn’s many businesses Following instinct and intuition Rebranding Why we should always be learning Understanding your strengths Her experience in launching a membership Managing motherhood and business And more! Jaclyn’s signature approach combines restructuring her clients’ business models, reframing their mindset, and revamping their marketing so that they become the go-to authority from the inside out. She has spoken at marketing conferences around the US, grown her social media channels to total over 50K followers and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, Reader’s Digest, Parents, Well + Good, and on dozens of podcasts and radio appearances. Jaclyn has proudly built the Go-To Gal empire in her slippers from her living room in Rochester, NY.   Connect with Jaclyn: https://jaclynmellone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn_mellone/ https://www.instagram.com/go.to.gal/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/withjaclynmellone

In this episode Beth hosts a 1:1 coaching session with Claire Owen. For many years Claire thought of alcohol as a release, drinking 10 bottles of wine a week. She enjoyed a party lifestyle but felt trapped in a vicious cycle of drink-regret-repeat. After losing her friend to alcohol at the age of 52, Claire had a lightbulb moment and decided it was time to take action however she struggled with society’s portrayal of alcohol as synonymous with having fun.  Having experienced for herself the benefits of being sober, Claire is optimistic in turning the tide of popular opinion – to dispel the idea that sober is boring, that we deserve alcohol as a treat & that we need it to cope with our busy lives. She now helps others to reframe their perception of alcohol & to help them to discover healthier alternatives.   Beth and Claire discuss the pain points in Claire’s business and where she feels most challenged, where Claire should seek media and PR opportunities, actionable changes Claire can make immediately, and a reminder that it’s important to celebrate the big and small wins!    Connect with Claire: https://www.thesoberholic.com/

Going behind the spotlight to meet Vanessa Bruce, co-founder + CEO of Dough. Vanessa is an award-winning, patent holding, founder, operator, and designer passionate about transparent commerce, driving change with our purchase power, and financial independence. Dough was founded when Vanessa and co-founder Anna caught up over coffee and chatted about the struggles of being a female-founder. The conversation quickly led to late-night texts sharing articles on the capital gap (can you believe women receive only 2.7% of investment dollars?), the pink tax (did you hear women get charged on average 7% more products like razors?), and spending power (wait, we as women control 80% of consumer-driven purchases?). The duo thought, "What if we could direct spending dollars back to women-owned companies to create economic equity?"   Beth and Vanessa discuss: How her family inspired her to create her own path Conscious consumerism Creating Dough Transparency and some of Dough’s other company values How Vanessa balances family and business How Dough really embodies collaboration and community over competition What’s to come for the brand And more!   Vanessa’s work has been featured in Fortune, Bustle, and the New York Times as well as recognized by the Stevie Awards, Adobe Creative Jams and W3 – just to name a few. She believes in building a more inclusive, compassionate, and equitable community and volunteers as a mentor at Hack.Diversity as well as advises early stage DTC founders. She is a first generation college graduate, an alumni of Simmons University, a women's college in the heart of Boston, where she studied Design and Public Relations. Connect with Vanessa: https://www.joindough.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joindough/

Beth is joined by business coach Cassie Howard. Cassie helps ambitious women create thriving online businesses, through digital marketing. She started her first online business when she was 18 years old, after being tired of working endless hours at the local coffee shop for minimum wage and then spent over a decade becoming completely self-taught in online sales & marketing.    Beth and Cassie discuss: Why Cassie made the decision to not finish school and how she got her parents on board Her entrepreneurial path that took her from blogging to business coach How she moves through fear A unique perspective on pain points Looking for and finding evidence and Abundance vs. lack mentality How she works with clients and helps them to achieve their goals Her best and worst experiences with online coaches And more!   Cassie has worked with hundreds of women to grow their online business (and a few men, too!) - and believes nothing is more satisfying than seeing someone go from feeling overwhelmed and stuck, to clear, focused, and hitting their money goals. Her mission is to help women create freedom by creating and growing a business that they’re wildly in love with. Connect with Cassie: https://www.instagram.com/cassiehowardbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/cassiehowardbiz/

Beth goes behind the spotlight with Professional Matchmaker Carmelia Ray. Carmelia is an internationally acclaimed matchmaker, award winning dating coach and global TV personality and since 1992, she has interviewed over 65,000 singles in her career as a matchmaker. Carmelia is one of the most successful matchmakers working with the world's leading entrepreneurs, corporate executives, notable celebrities and massive influencers. She is the host and associate producer of her own reality dating show "Mom vs Matchmaker" and has appeared on hundreds of major media platforms.    Beth and Carmelia discuss: Overcoming trauma and loss How Carmelia uses her experience to match others How she got into the matchmaking business What it’s like working with high-profile clients Going beyond looks and personality Her new matchmaking academy And more!   Carmelia recently launched a digital Matchmaking Academy to train new and existing matchmakers in the industry. The academy focuses on the entire business cycle of matchmaking and date coaching. Carmelia's advice can be found on platforms such as CNN/HLN, The Washington Post, Global News, The National News, USA Today, Elle, Cosmopolitan, YourTango, Huffington Post, The Refinery, OK Magazine, Hollywood Reporter, Netflix, Discovery, OUTTV, OWN Network and so much more. Connect with Carmelia: https://www.carmeliaray.com/ https://www.instagram.com/CarmeliaRay/ https://www.facebook.com/carmeliaraycoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_EIZKrOB9LRQjdZX-O1SQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmeliaray/?originalSubdomain=ca FINDING THE ONE: The A-Z guide to Attracting and Keeping Your Soul Mate

In this quick solo episode, Beth invites her listeners to get intentional and to connect! As she continues to grow her brand, business, and this podcast she wants to hear more from you and know what you want to learn and hear about, how she can better serve you, and ultimately get to know the real you.    Connect with Beth and let her know more about you at https://bethnydick.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/BethNydick/  

John Lee Dumas joins Beth (again) to discuss his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success. John interviewed hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and discovered the 17 core foundational principles that every successful entrepreneur has in common. He shares the common (but not complicated) path to uncommon success and how you can live in your zone of fire, identify your big idea, and find financial freedom and fulfillment every single day.    Pre Order The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas https://www.eofire.com/

Beth goes behind the spotlight with Danielle Slagel. From Fortune 500 to Global, VP at a tech startup to entrepreneur, she resigned from a multi six-figure role, reporting directly to the CEO - because it left her feeling empty. Danielle knew she needed to do more and knew she deserved better. Problem? She had no idea what IT was but began taking imperfect action in order to help women run more profitable businesses through sales, strategy, and operations.   Beth and Danielle discuss: Vulnerability and credibility Skills and knowledge she learned from her tech startup job that she still uses today in her own business Investing into your business with strategy Why the inner-work is so important Being resourceful  Getting out of the “if, then” or “when this, then this” mentality And more!   Danielle believes women are innate salespeople! Through building relationships, listening, and seeking to understand what's missing, we just need to believe in our ability! As women we must show up and let others know our strengths and why they need our product/service. It's freeing to embrace the simplicity of sales, which is relationship building.   Connect with Danielle: www.danielleslagel.com https://www.instagram.com/danielle_slagel_/

Beth has a conversation with Sam Horn who is known for originating first-of-their-kind, evolutionary methodologies in the communications field. Sam is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people develop one-of-kind TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches, books and brands. She is also the CEO of Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public.   Sam and Beth discuss: Repeatable and memorable slogans and soundbites Sam’s trademark training, Toung Fu  Putting ourselves in others shoes in order to respond with compassion instead of contempt Why the words ‘stop’ and ‘not’ actually reinforce unwanted behavior Turning your elevator speech into an elevator conversation’ Airtight soundbites Communication skills for business and everyday life   Sam is the author of nine books from major publishers and her work has been featured in dozens of publications. Sam has had the privilege of speaking to more than half a million people worldwide and for clients including Boeing, Intel, Capital One, Cisco, Nationwide, Four Seasons Resorts, Ernst Young, National Geographic, ASAE, American Bankers Association, ICF, State of Hawaii, Fidelity, and the U.S. Navy.   Connect with Sam: www.IntrigueAgency.com www.TongueFu.com

In this episode, Beth chats with Amanda Berlin. Amanda is a former corporate publicity strategist who now uses her powers for good! She helps business owners write their web copy, tell their story, and spread their message in the media. After more than a decade in the New York City PR world, she now helps entrepreneurs step into their presence and create a story that inspires others.  Amanda has created a library of template guides and trainings and works one on one with clients to guide them to strategic story-telling and media relations based on her 12 years of experience guiding strategy for major brands in the corporate world. Amanda and her clients have been featured in all types of media — from Business Insider to Entrepreneur on Fire and from WNYW Fox 5 to Bustle.com. She's the host of The Empowered Publicity Podcast and loves arming soul-powered business owners with the ideas and skill-set they need to go from hidden industry gem to recognizable trusted expert.   Beth and Amanda discuss: Growing up and feeling like you don’t always fit in Investing into business and trusting the energetics of money Creating a story that connects with an audience Finding your people (and not giving up until you do) The importance of support systems in entrepreneurship Working in PR How Amanda guides her clients to getting visible And more Connect with Amanda: www.amandaberlin.com pitch.school https://www.facebook.com/amandaberlincoaching/ https://twitter.com/amandaberlin https://www.instagram.com/amandagailberlin/

Beth goes behind the spotlight to get to know Brittney Palmer. Brittney is an American ring girl, model and artist, and is known for her work as an Octagon girl for the UFC as well as her vibrant portraits, dynamic abstract paintings and artistic collaborations with Reebok, Bird Scooters and W Hotels.    Brittney and Beth chat about: The trauma that led Brittney to art and painting Authenticity, Ego, and Fear Letting go of comparing ourselves How Brittney got involved with UFC and became a ring girl Using rituals to make the most of every single day   Brittney is dedicated to empowering women, supporting women and breaking down the stigma around the pressure of having the “perfect image.”   Connect with Brittney: www.BrittneyPalmer.com  https://www.instagram.com/brittneypalmer/

Beth is joined by business and email coach Hilary Krueger. Hillary is a Minnesota mom of four obsessed with all things communication and people. From coaching her favorite people on business, to teaching others how to write love letters to THEIR favorite people (also known as email marketing). Growing two businesses from the ground up in the shadows of her husband, and now launching her own business a short 7 months ago she has seen massive growth in a short period of time with a messy action + show up attitude.   Beth and Hilary discuss: How Hilary got her start and found her groove in the entrepreneurial space Why engagement is often the missing link to growth in business How Hilary helps clients solidify their messaging Sleeper Launching Why she doesn’t do target market research Where her confidence comes from Her upcoming 30 day crash course on understanding your ideal client, setting up content and marketing pillars, and planning a successful launch   Hilary helps her clients make money simply by being themselves. By diving into finding your voice, and words and a no fluff coaching approach to be 100% expressive on your personality so you can just show up-- and sell out all your offers. She is also a packer fan for life.    Connect with Hilary: https://hilarykrueger.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hilarykrueger/ hello@hiarykrueger.com  

Beth is joined by America’s Life Coach, Stephen Lovegrove. From working with billionaires, Hollywood stars, and hundreds of international clients, Stephen Lovegrove continues to be the fastest growing name in the personal development arena. Before becoming a multi-awarded life coach Stephen started out in ministry school and was training to become a pastor. During this process, he met a life coach in New York City—the first one he’d ever met—and then realized it was helping him move forward faster and further than his other efforts to heal. That experience also gave him the idea that maybe this is something he had potential to do too, as he always wanted to do healing work in the world. Eventually, this newfound career became his outlet for empowering people and helping them make their dreams come true.   Stephen & Beth discuss: How he helps people get what they want from the inside out How he began his life-coaching journey  Why you can only take clients as deep as you’ve gone yourself as a coach Education & experience when it comes to coaching Messy massive action How self-commitment can catapult you forward in your goals Gaining local and national notoriety Why ALL parts of you matter (including the things that make you angry, frustrated, etc.) Unconditional love Your energy in relation to your success   Today, Stephen is an exclusive coach for a network of billionaires and celebrities, leads a done-for-you spiritual support service for the elite, and has co-founded a spiritual community nonprofit in Nashville called Imaginarium. He is the author of an international bestseller and the host of his own show, “Change the World”. Aside from personally working with leaders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, Stephen also supports various campaigns and charities for human rights, hurricane relief, youth empowerment, criminal justice reform, clean water, and spiritual work.   How to Find Yourself, Love Yourself, & Be Yourself: The Secret Instruction Manual for Being Human by Stephen Lovegrove   Connect with Stephen: http://www.stephenlovegrove.us/ https://www.instagram.com/drlovegrove/ https://twitter.com/drlovegrove https://www.facebook.com/drlovegrove/

Beth goes behind the spotlight with author, editor, on-air personality, lifestyle and health expert and influencer, a home-hack master and certified trainer, Meaghan B Murphy. Meaghan was recently named Content Director of Woman’s Day (the #1 selling magazine on newsstands), charged with energizing the brand across print and digital. This follows a 6-year stint as executive editor at Good Housekeeping, where Meaghan helped dust off and reimagine the 130-year-old megabrand with a soup-to-nuts redesign that took a more modern, fun and can-do approach to domesticity, boosting the magazine’s cool factor and its readership in the coveted 18-to-34 category without losing its core, older audience. Meaghan shares:  How she retrained her thoughts and changed her negative bias How writing a an article on happiness for Cosmopolitan changed her life Her ‘Stay in the Day’ mantra Surviving severe eating disorders and how she made her mess her message The catalyst for writing her book, Your Fully Charged Life Finding the yay in every day Along with guiding Woman’s Day creative vision, which reaches 18 million readers each month, Meaghan also develops strategic partnerships across all platforms, conceives of new ways to generate revenue and promotes WD in the media as a regular guest expert on “Live with Kelly & Ryan,” “Today,” “GMA”, “The Dr. Oz Show,” and many more.  Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan B. Murphy Connect with Meaghan: https://meaghanbmurphy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/meaghanbmurphy/ Pre-Order Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan B. Murphy

To kick off a new year Beth gets on the mic solo to share some of her own personal story and experiences as well as what you can look forward to hearing in the upcoming year!    In this episode Beth shares: How she got her start as an entrepreneur How her bat mitzvah played a role in shaping her parents business Landing an internship with Jay Leno What you can expect to hear on the podcast in 2021 If there’s someone you’d like to go behind the spotlight with and find out how they got their start, come share with me on Instagram!

Beth meets Mallika Malhotra of MikiFoto + Co behind the spotlight. Mallika is an award-winning brand builder, professional photographer, master connector and author of The Brand Photography Playbook. Her passionate energy, strategic mind and creative spirit makes her a magnetic force in the female entrepreneurial community. Her friends and clients call her the brand energizer!   Mallika and Beth discuss: How her husbands career really shaped her own Skills learned through moving across the country several times Putting your career on the back burner and shifting priorities Mallika’s entrepreneurial journey before  How networking has played a pivotal role in her photography career Niching down and getting strategic to differentiate herself Mallika’s Brand Visibility Booster   Mallika is on a mission to help women in business master their message, become the face of their business and build their brand empires. When she is not brainstorming, she is hanging with her hubby and three sons in their Maine home, sipping coffee or a glass of Cabernet, and dreaming about their next global adventure.   Connect with Mallika: https://www.mikifoto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikifotoco/ https://mikifoto.podia.com/

Beth goes behind the spotlight with Lauren Mundell to get the scoop on CBD.  In the summer of 2018, Lauren realized that cannabis was, in fact, a wellness supplement and started secretly learning to use it for a year and was beginning to see how much potential the plant held as a partner in working toward holistic wellbeing. She decided to quit her agency job as a PR executive and began a new mission helping people learn how to use cannabis intentionally for their well-being through editorial content, sponsored content, and cannabis influencer relations and experiences.    Lauren shares: Her personal story with weed as an 18 year old and why she started using CBD in her more recent life The app she created, Hi-Curious Influence in the CBD space How she pivoted her business with COVID and how it worked even better than she planned Removing the negative stigma surrounding CBD The wonderful connections she's been able to make by being vulnerable and sharing her CBD story (and how she encourages others to do the same)   The Hi-Curious app helps new and existing cannabis users find people “like them” who use cannabis as a part of a happy, well, successful, fun, amazing, joyful, productive, badass, kickass life. Hi-Curious’ sister company, Human Nature PR, offers cannabis brands strategic counsel, top-tier media coverage, content creation, events, social media strategy and management and more.   Connect with Lauren: https://www.hi-curious.com/ https://hi-curious.myshopify.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-mundell-a055223/

Beth chats with Kelly Carroll Burgin of K. Carroll Accessories, a woman-owned and operated small business, which launched in 2002 as Boutique To U Handbags (BTU).  The company started when Kelly was downsized from her corporate job and used the opportunity to do something she had a passion for and to live a more balanced life. BTU started as a traveling boutique focused on trunk show fundraisers, bringing "the boutique to you."  But the company has evolved into so much more.  With an expanded product line, an e-commerce site and a wholesale business that spans all 50 states, Kelly changed the business name in 2016 to better reflect the growing business.    Kelly and Beth discuss: What it’s like having a product featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things Transitioning from working with a business partner to working on her own The importance of reinventing yourself/business over and over again Why mistakes are both okay and necessary Where her entrepreneurial spirit comes from Advice for those that want to start their own business When to increase investment in your business   K.Carroll Accessories is a certified, women-owned and operated business, which started out in Kelly's garage in 2002. Today, they operate out of a 6,500 square foot warehouse, in Auburn Hills, Michigan, working with 100 of the best wholesale gift reps across the United States and Canada, and showing lines in 6 different showrooms. The company is committed to offering quality, hand sewn products, with outstanding service.   Connect with Kelly: https://k-carroll.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-carroll-burgin-688875b1 https://www.facebook.com/kcarrollaccessories/

Beth chats with transformation coach for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and entertainers, Tristan Gutner. Tristan helps entrepreneurs who are stuck and want more to take control of their business and life. He created the Quantum Leap Method which is designed to help his clients rapidly transform any aspect of their life or business from the inside out.    Tristan and Beth discuss: Tristan’s faith in the Universe and how  How he’s learned to value his self-worth over time Resistance and the biggest thing Tristan sees his clients resist When people typically hire Tristan as a coach in their personal journey His personal journey and transitioning from musician to high end luxury house painter to coach Self-awareness & visualization practices Simple tools for becoming the highest version of ourselves And more   Tristan is committed to helping today's leaders take control of the results in their businesses and lives. He has helped thousands of people from all over the world through his TV show and podcast, The LIFT With Tristan Gutner, and is frequently featured in the media including CNN, NBC, ABC, SUCCESS Magazine, Thrive Global, and Goalcast.

In this episode of Behind the Spotlight, it’s a dual interview with the creative and talented, Margo Tantau. Margo has spent basically her whole life immersed in some sort of creative project or another. She loves putting art out into the world, especially the work of other artists. Although she does create her own, she’s always preferred to focus on standing for the potential of others and her favorite pursuit is helping other creatives grow their careers by focusing on what they do best.   Margo and Beth discuss:  How they know each other Margo’s tales of business in China Bringing out the best in others and how they each do that in their own ways Being unafraid of the messy The importance of being truly authentic Margo’s (organic) creative process Why home is Margo’s most important place of being What brings Beth joy when it comes to PR and business The importance of connection and community And so much more   Margo has decades of experience in design, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and all around management of artful products and creative people. Margo can be found creating with Studio M, hosting her own podcast, Windowsill Chats, and helping unique standout artists wanting to push their boundaries.   Resources Mentioned: https://www.chelseawessman.com/   Connect with Margo:  www.tantaustudio.com www.windowsillchats.com https://www.instagram.com/tantaustudio/ https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/

Beth goes behind the spotlight (and to several countries) with the sister of a famous fashion designer you may have heard of before - Tommy Hilfiger. Ginny Hilfiger, youngest of 9 Hilfiger children, is a fashion designer herself and spent a lot of time at Tommy’s first store, People’s Place, which opened at the age of 18 in his hometown of Elmira, New York. After quickly deciding she didn’t want to follow in her mothers footsteps of becoming a nurse, Ginny attended Fashion Institute of Technology before working as a head designer for companies like Tommy Hilfiger and FILA and launching her own brand, Ginny H. Ginny discusses:  What it was like growing up with 8 siblings in small town New York What her parents did when she told them she had no interest in going into the medical field Launching brand campaigns with celebrities such as Beyonce, Kate Hudson, Aaliyah, and Gigi Hadid Her experience working with family (not just Tommy!) Sourcing inspiration for new designs Mistakes made and lessons learned as a designer Her newest endeavor, The Messi Store And so much more! Today, she is busy working as the Creative Director for premium lifestyle brand, The Messi Store and bringing new visions to life with the soccer mogul, Lionel Messi!  https://www.instagram.com/ginnyhilfiger/ https://www.themessistore.com/

On this episode, Beth hosts a strategy session with Rebecca Ryan. Rebecca is the founder of Serving Up Social, and is also a former health coach, personal chef, and food blogger. She loves working with wellness professionals and culinary entrepreneurs who want to spice up their marketing with images that will make customers hungry for more! Beth coaches Rebecca on:  Getting crystal clear on her ideal client How Rebecca helps clients stand out in a saturated market Bringing strategy to professional photos in order to connect with your audience Coming up with five marketing and publicity ideas Creating marketing resources through social media and email Creating a visual strategy Getting visible to her audience And more Rebecca understands the passion and determination it takes to run a business. She works with her clients to ease the stress and overwhelm of planning a brand photoshoot and is on a mission for her clients to feel confident about their photos and their business.  Connect with Rebecca Ryan: http://www.servingupsocial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/servingupsocial/

Beth chats with LeAnna Weller Smith, Owner and Executive Creative Director at Weller Smith Design, an award-winning Boutique Design Agency. LeAnna has over 20 years of experience in the design industry and over 17 years of experience in the publishing industry.  Beth & Leanna talk about  Leanna’s start in design What hiring coaches and mentors has done for Leanna A surprise MS diagnosis What trends she’s seeing in the design industry since COVID-19 Her newest service that helps business owners turn their content into branded products, Productologie by Weller Smith Design® And so much more!  Leanna is also the host of Creatively Speaking, a videocast on YouTube, owner of her own publishing imprint, Lowercase Ink, and recently received the 2020 Top Graphic Designer of the Year Award from The International Association of Top Professionals.

Beth is going Behind the Spotlight with Michael Robison to find out what it's like when you mix entrepreneurship and breaking the rules on traditional family values. Michael Robison is a former Senior Pastor and Faith Leader, a veteran strategic consultant and brand development innovator with a diverse background in finance, sales, development, marketing, communications and staffing. He was recently named one the Top Leaders of 2020 by Yahoo! Finance. After spending nearly 20 years married to his wife Allison, and creating a beautiful life built on adoption and adventure, Michael was compelled to finally share his truth. What Truth? That he is Gay. Michael has made the transition from a traditional family to a beautiful modern family and faces the reality of the conversations of race, sexuality, faith, family and more. Beth and Michael discuss: How Michael grappled with coming out  Reactions from his wife, kids, parents, and grandparents (all apart of a very faith based background) His journey of entrepreneurship (the highs and the lows) The importance of self-acceptance  And so much more In Michael’s journey he has nearly 20 years in senior leadership and growth focused organizations. He has served as a CEO, Tech Startup Founder. Senior Pastor and Non-Profit Executive Director. All of these years of leadership, life and learning have become a resource of beauty and understanding. Connect with Michael:  https://www.michaelrobison.cc/ https://www.michaelrobison.cc/podcast

Beth chats self-love and acceptance and becoming unstoppable with Kara Richardson Whitely. Kara is a plus-size author, public speaker and adventurer and after spending years in journalism and telling stories that belonged to others, she was ready to share her own. After deciding she was sick of living in a place where she was not enough to do the things she wanted to do, she lost 120 pounds and committed herself to becoming an active hiker before taking on Mount Kilimanjaro three times. Since then she has written several books including Gorge and Weight of Being and it’s now her mission to share her journey and inspire others take bold steps and move mountains in their lives. Kara shares: How she got her start in journalism and storytelling What led her away from journalism and motivated her to share her own story The definition of binge-eating and her experience with it Learning how to manage life without turning to food Her book that is being adapted into a film and the This is Us icon that will play the role of her! The beauty of self-love and acceptance Why we should expand our circles of influence and how we can easily do so And so much more Kara has been featured in The New York Times and on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS' The Talk and countless other media outlets. She serves as an Eating Recovery Center national recovery advocate amongst many other roles. Connect with Kara:  https://www.kararichardsonwhitely.com/ Gorge by Kara Richardson Whitely Weight of Being by Kara Richardson Whitely https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/

Behind the Spotlight’s guest of the day is Josh Koerpel. Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Firebuilders.io, a year-old tech startup noted for its simplicity and effectiveness in improving the participation and success rates of virtual coaching programs. He’s an adventure junkie, and his life experiential stories often sound like things you would only see in a movie. From working on a tall ship, creating sets and stages for celebrity clients, moving to Chile when he was 16 years old not speaking a lick of spanish, to conceptualizing and building 3 mobile apps in two years it’s safe to say, Josh has learned a few things along the way. Josh and Beth talk about:  Josh’s first experience of living in a foreign country and what it taught him Near death experiences working on a tall ship (Think dynamics of Below Deck meets Survivor) Learning perseverance and resourcefulness How he's been able to apply lessons learned from work on a ship to business and entrepreneurship Holding the titles of Captain, Engineer, and Entrepreneur Why we should all be failing forward And so much more! Josh currently lives aboard his 1972 sailboat Albatross, and is exploring the country on a vintage BMW motorcycle. This one is wildly fascinating and motivating - you don’t want to miss it! Connect with Josh: https://www.instagram.com/saltwaterceo/ http://firebuilders.io/ https://hello.funnelmappy.com/welcome

Producer. Reporter. Emmy Award-winning Anchor. Oh my! Beth speaks with Kerry Barrett and goes behind the spotlight of what it was like to spend two decades in front of the camera as a broadcast news anchor, reporter and producer for a number of reputable outlets, including NBC, ABC and Fox, to name a few.  Kerry once had a crippling fear of public speaking that would have her paralyzed by anxiety and insecurity but her love of good stories - a passion born from a childhood spent overseas - influenced her career path in communications as well as her innate ability to recognize interesting stories in others. This led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Communication Studies in Journalism from Clemson University, where she had no choice but to face her public-speaking phobia, head-on. Kerry shares:  How she turned a fear of public speaking into one of her greatest assets and core strengths How a stories impact our community and what drove her to become a TV reporter Pros and cons of the News & Media Industry Her transition from being in front of the camera to helping others  Kerry’s personal stories of loss (TW: Miscarriage) Her new video initiatives (Know Your Worth & That Sucks, Get Back Up) and how they came about The value in sharing our stories for us and for others And so much more that you don’t want to miss After earning several notable accolades, Kerry decided to take her passion in a new direction and founded Kerry Barrett Consulting, a full-service public speaking and media training boutique created to help others bring their stories to life with confidence and personality. Connect with Kerry:  https://kerrybarrettconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kbarrettconsult/ https://www.instagram.com/kerbarrett/ https://twitter.com/TheReelKerryB https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_KHdtG1iu7vbTa275r2UA https://www.linkedin.com/company/kerry-barrett-consulting/

On this episode of Behind the Spotlight, Beth sits down with Jennifer Tuma-Young. Jen is the founder of Inspired Girl Enterprises and is a writer, researcher, teacher, and best-selling author. She helps people remember who they were born to be, and overcome the fear and self-doubt in order to use their gifts, realize their infinite purpose, and live a joyful life of meaning and connection. Jennifer has extensive training in goal setting, overcoming obstacles, business development, the impact of our environment on our behaviors and more and she is truly oh so special. Beth and Jen discuss:  The brain-body connection Assessing core values Spirituality and religion The importance of being connected to the present moment Creating awareness in one’s life Jen’s personal technique to connect with the present moment (three lightbulbs) And more! For almost two decades, Jen has worked with thousands of people, both individually and in groups. From assisting with their personal goals to transforming living spaces to working with C-level executives on business growth by transforming the workplace culture, she has developed methods that get to the heart of people, by focusing not solely on outward success but rather inward peace, core values, and time choice over time management. Connect with Jennifer: http://www.inspiredgirl.net/ Balance is Bunk: 14 Simple Soulful Techniques to Redefine the Elusive B-Word and Embrace this Crazy, Beautiful Life.

Today, on behind the spotlight, Beth talks with Renee Dominguez. Renee is a Business Strategist, Leadership Consultant, Workshop Facilitator, Speaker, Mentor, and Motivated Professional who believes in sharing her enthusiastic work ethics and life experiences with other like-minded people. She has spent most of her career in leadership roles working on empowering women in the workplace. Renee didn't always live an orthadox lifestyle and it certainly wasn’t always easy but she’s managed to turn her heartache, headaches, aches and pains into something positive so others can learn from it.  Beth and Renee get personal and chat:  Hitting the glass ceiling after landing her dream job The importance and necessity of having healthy boundaries The competitiveness in climbing the corporate ladder Imposter syndrome implications Expressing vulnerabilities in order to connect How quitting her job with no plan led to entrepreneurship And so much more Renee believes each of us has a unique story to share. It is her passion to create a safe space for others to exchange their stories of shared experiences, and to create a tribe they can feel connected to for encouragement and support. She has now devoted herself to helping others discover their strengths, move beyond their fears, and finally discover what it truly takes to flourish with confidence so they can be heard, seen, and respected. Resources -  https://www.empoweredleadhership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/empoweredcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/empoweredcoach/

On today’s episode of Behind the Spotlight, we go behind the scenes of the Boston Marathon Bombings and find out how this particular experience broke the barriers of built up stress and trauma ultimately leading Cari Rosno on a relentless search for answers to reclaim the power in her own life. In doing so, she overcame PTSD, Chronic Lyme disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and Heavy Metal Toxicity. Cari & Beth chat about:  Cari’s personal story of being at the finish line when the Boston Marathon bombings happened How learning how to understand herself has been the greatest gift How the bombings created a catalyst of change within her Finding and honoring her own voice and story (after turning her back on it) Developing a truth seeking mindset, understanding intuition, and how to tap into one's inner-knowing Ways to rewire our brains And more! Cari has a Certificate of Science in the practice of ThetaHealing®, Intuitive Coach, Human Potential Coach, Entrepreneur, Spiritual advisor and guide for the soul journey.  Cari is dedicated to working with clients as they awaken to their true potential.  Resources:  https://www.sophronlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carirosno/

We are going behind the spotlight to hear the story of Chitra Rochlani, otherwise known as Fit Warrior Chitra. Chitra is a weight loss & body transformation coach that empowers her clients to break free of the "quick fix" mentality and aid them in their weight loss journey. Chitra and Beth find many similarities as they discuss their life journeys from childhood and culture through adulthood and entrepreneurship.  Topics discussed include:  Personal transformations (mindset shifts and weight loss) Body dysmorphia Arranged marriage What it was like coming to America and being a global citizen Chitra’s passion for educating women on food NOT being the enemy Imposter syndrome And much more! Chitra’s mission is to create a tribe of warriors who take pride in nourishing their body with nutrient rich foods, kick-ass workouts and a positive mindset. When she’s not coaching clients or speaking at workshops, she can be found hanging out with her boys at the pool or the beach. She is a personal growth junkie and loves discussing spirituality and self-improvement topics. Resources Mentioned:  https://www.fitwarriorlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fit_warrior_chitra/ https://www.facebook.com/FitWarriorChitra/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitra-rochlani-82509b137/

On this episode, Beth snags an interview with fellow podcast host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, John Lee Dumas. Entrepreneurs on Fire is an award winning podcast where John interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs who are truly ON FIRE. With over 2,500 episodes, 1 million + listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. I wanted to find out more about the man behind the mission - what he does to keep healthy and sane and how optimizing his health has allowed him to better serve his business. www.eofire.com The Freedom Journal by John Lee Dumas The Mastery Journal by John Lee Dumas

Founder of Morphmom, a multimedia platform dedicated to educating, inspiring, empowering and connecting women to help them discover their next step, Kathleen Butler Smith is interviewed. After serving as an Assistant Prosecutor for six years, she stopped working following the birth of her second child, and later discovered that re-entering the workforce would be difficult. Kathleen quickly noticed that she was not alone and that there were, in fact, many women who found themselves in a similar position.  She began to chronicle the inspirational stories of women (a.k.a. the Morphmoms) who had managed to chart their own course with the hope of helping other women do the same! www.morphmom.com

A woman after Beth's own heart, Crosby Noricks is a Business Coach, PR Mentor, fashion fanatic, Mom, and so much more. Crosby founded PR Couture in 2006 as a way to educate, inspire and celebrate forward-thinking communication professionals. As the leading digital membership community and industry sourcebook for lifestyle PR professionals PR Couture offers resources, programs and coaching that invites practitioners to step into their brilliance as sought-after, truly exceptional communication professionals.  www.prcouture.com https://www.instagram.com/prcouture/ https://www.instagram.com/crosbynoricks/

Welcome to Behind the Spotlight, a new kind of podcast where we have real, deep conversations with entrepreneurs and celebrity visionaries who are making their potential possible. They are all ahead of their time, and worthy of yours. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry or want to calm your imposter syndrome, I’ve got you covered! Im Beth Nydick: speaker, author, entrepreneur and a magnetic business mentor. I am a huge believer in the power of potential to catapult your life and your business forward. Join me as we explore stories of some of our favorite people leveraging their past to make their potential possible.