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Today I am blessed to speak with a woman on a mission who has truly found her purpose and is leaving her mark on our world, Ingrid “IV” Vanderveldt. Ivy is the founder and chairman of Empowering A Billion Women By 2020 as well as the founder of a new system for building abundance in business called MintHER. Previously, she was the first entrepreneur in residence at Dell where she oversaw entrepreneurial initiatives worldwide yielding hundreds of millions of dollars in profit. She currently sits on the United Nation Foundation’s Global Entrepreneur Council and is the cofounder of the Billionaire Girls’ Club. She has been featured everywhere from NBC, CNN, Fox and CNBC to The Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine. She also started CNBC’s first original prime time series American Made.I couldn’t wait to dive in and get to know more about this amazing woman and her off the chart accomplishments! In this episode, you will…Hear how her strong religious upbringing and desire to become a missionary led to her path as a modern missionary, lifting up women from all walks of lifeFind out how she took her adversity and her challenges to get to where she is in life todayDiscover her highly regarded code of duct and how it guides her and helps her to maintain focusGet the scoop on MintHER, where you can find all of the lessons and resources that Ivy wishes she had when she was first starting out

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with this beautiful woman I met through an online community, Thais Guimaraes. As a leadership and spiritual coach, her entire professional career has focused on women with the goal of inspiring them to become a catalyst for change. After struggling with her own battles of self-confidence and binge eating, she is now a force of nature in the world of coaching and mentoring.In this episode, you will…Hear where Thais came from and how she became a leadership coach for womenBe inspired by Thais’ journey to the radical path of self-loveDiscover how she successfully shifted her career trajectoryUnderstand that there is no shame in brokenness- it's not what defines usLearn how Thais came to truly embody her body and her experience of dealing with cultural messages about how women “should” lookFind out how she is busting through her own limiting beliefs and helping other women change their perspectives on what is possible for themFind the full show notes at http://taramagalski.com/021

Health Warriors,My guest today is board certified musical therapist and serial entrepreneur, Tim Ringgold. As someone who has entirely too much passion for serving others for just one career, Tim has started multiple brands to reach a diverse audience with initiatives ranging from creating birth music for mothers and babies to harnessing the power of music to help teens and young adults through recovery.In this episode you will…Be inspired by Tim’s own recovery and hear of his journey to health and healingLearn about the pillars practiced by Tim and his wife to get them through times of challenge and adversityDiscover Tim’s secret survival skills from his rockstar days to empower yourself and take ownership over the outcomeFind out what VERO is and how it can help you to disinherit the opinions of others to create total clarity in your lifeHear why balance is so important (and why Tim is so certain that it truly does exist)Find the full show notes at http://taramagalski.com/020

As a society, we have been conditioned to use food to numb ourselves when we feel out of control. Today’s guest is Samantha Skelly, founder of Hungry for Happiness and the creator of the I’mperfect movement.After ending her dancing career, Samantha found herself gaining weight and falling into the diet mindset. It was only after three years of failing forward and cultivating trust in herself and her body that she overcame her disordered eating. Through Hungry for Happiness she has created a safe place with accessible and affordable online recovery materials for those who are suffering in silence from eating disorders.In this episode, you will…Learn how Samantha decided she wasn’t going to diet anymoreHear how disordered eating can sabotage the amount of love in your life and the quality of your relationshipsBe inspired by how Samantha overcame her disordered eating by looking within herselfFind out the importance of putting self-care firstDiscover three daily tips to overcome emotional eating and binge eatingLearn what we’re all doing wrong when it comes to losing weight RESOURCESwww.hungryforhappiness.ca

Today I am speaking with a kindred spirit, natural health specialist and founder of Nykki’s Cleanse, Nykki Hardin. Growing up, she was an overachiever and a three sport athlete so at the age of 15, Nykki began her lifelong research into nutrition, yoga, meditation, and conscious lifestyle.After traveling the world in search of the best practices, she has finally developed her own system to share with the world the power of detox, metabolism, and nutrition.In this episode, you will…Find out what led Nykki on her lifelong journey of researchLearn about the yoga practice Nykki discovered during her travel to IndiaDiscover the lessons she picked up in Thailand on cleansing and detoxingHear about the importance of metabolism to your holistic healthBe inspired by Nykki’s catalyst to travel the world and continue her journey, in spite of tragedyHear about Nykki’s plans to detoxify AmericaGet some insight into Nykki’s Cleanse and hear about an exclusive deal available only to Divine Lifestyle Podcast listeners RESOURCESwww.nykkihardin.com

Today I have the honor of speaking with author, speaker, and podcaster Zephan Moses Blaxberg. After working a number of different jobs, including a stint as a pastry chef and as a technician at an Apple Genius Bar, Zephan decided to throw away the script and take charge of his life. In this episode, you will…Hear the tragic events that led Zephan to spiral into a depression at only thirteen years oldDiscover the challenges that Zephan faced in finding a treatment that worked for himFind out how he came to realize the importance of sharing your story and how that has aided him through the healing  processBe inspired by his bravery in the face of an ultimatum and hear how he quit his medications cold turkey to embrace a holistic lifestyle Discover how Zephan took the leap from the Genius Bar to becoming an entrepreneurLearn what keeps him on course to living a life that is fully his ownHear Zephan’s vision for the future and what's coming up next for himFor the full show notes visit http://TaraMagalski.com/017

After meeting at the Archangel event and being touched by his story, I am so glad to have Dr. Jeff Spencer on the show today. As a member of the 1972 Olympic cycling team, a masters degree in sports medicine from USC, and a leader in the high performance field for over forty years, Jeff has a lot to share with us in terms of his own journey to excellence and how he leads  others to a life of wellness and success.Jeff knew at a young age that he wanted to become an Olympian. After some research, he came to understand that it was rarely-if ever-the biggest and baddest competitors who win it all and hard work and will power didn't always lead to success. Following some pivotal moments in his childhood, Jeff slowly developed his Champion Blueprint and has been guiding ambitious people towards excellence ever since.In this episode, you will…Hear how Jeff created his method for becoming a championLearn how champions handle challenges and obstaclesUnderstand the difference between a coach, a mentor, and a cornermanDiscover the three pivotal moments in Jeff’s life that led him to where he is todayGet a glimpse of what it takes to be a championLearn how to handle the gap between talent, hard work, and your goalsHear from Jeff how his spiritual foundation grounds himReceive three actionable steps on how you can start your journey todayFind out what's next for Jeff and the Champion BlueprintFind the full show notes at http://TaraMagalski.com

Today I have the pleasure and privilege to speak to international speaker, author, fitness/lifestyle entrepreneurial expert, and CEO,  Jeremy Bellotti. After facing his own challenges along the way, Jeremy has founded FitLife Entrepreneur to serve as a global platform for those who are working to transform the landscape of health and wellness and take their ideas to the next level.After graduating college, Jeremy felt directionless and was lacking a purpose. Eventually, he moved back in with his parents where he finally had his breakthrough, his aha moment, that transformed his life and shifted his perspective.In this episode, Jeremy shares…How he found clarity and awareness at his low pointThe importance of perceptionThe catalyst moment that led him to find his life’s purposeThe challenges that he continues to face in his journeyHow wellness translates to abundanceHis strategic formula for reaching your optimal entrepreneurial peakThe impact that his company has on the worldHis daily self-care practice“Success is innately simple because it has to be. If you overcomplicate it, you’ll never get…CLICK TO TWEETLISTEN TO THE PODCAST  WATCH THE PODCAST    RESOURCESwww.jeremybellotti.comwww.teamfle.com

“If I am the cause of my problem, I am also the solution.” After seeing him speak at a sober living facility, I knew That God had brought Adam Sud into my life for a higher purpose. Adam is a holistic lifestyle coach for recovering addicts where he teaches nutrition and wellness as methods of relapse prevention and today he will share with us his journey of recovery and his path to holistic health and healing.When Adam checked in to a recovery facility, he was a three-hundred pound, amphetamine addicted Type-2 diabetic. Although he had a happy childhood in Houston, Texas, he felt pressure from his family to live a healthy lifestyle.But sometimes, as children, when we hear that Oreos are bad for us what we really internalize is that we are bad for wanting that food in the first place. Adam developed self-image issues resulting in a junk food and drug dependency.“The best medicine is always what’s on your fork.” Adam SudCLICK TO TWEETWithin just six months of checking in to a recovery facility, Adam reversed his diabetes, got down to one hundred and seventy pounds, and is now celebrating two and half years sober. As Adam changed his lifestyle, he began to recognize his self-worth and has now started to shine his light of awareness and wellness onto others.I really identify with Adam’s story as I’ve seen with my own eyes the way that recovering drug addicts can transfer from one addiction to another. Food is an addiction. Feed your body what is clean, pure, and real and that will translate to your mind, body, and spirit. At the end of the day, your lifestyle habits do not reflect or define who you are as a person. With the right positive changes, you can allow your true self to shine through.“Movement matters.”LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  WATCH THE PODCAST   RESOURCESadasud@gmail.com512 731 0245

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with a very special guest, international spokesperson for personal transformation and weight loss, Frank Ferrante. Featured in two major documentaries including May I Be Frank? and Hungry For Change, Frank’s resume is extensive. From an illegal narcotics distributor, a cab driver, and a general contractor to an actor, recovered alcoholic junkie, and a vegan raw foodist, Frank has had quite the journey to get where he is now and today he shares some of the lessons he learned on his journey to physical and spiritual healing.After thirty years involved with drugs and alcohol, Frank finally reached a point where he could no longer live the way he was living, but he couldn’t see a way out. He surrendered himself to God and started a 12-step program. But even when he quit drugs and alcohol, he found problems with sex and overeating. Frank found that, even when he was sober, the underlying pain that caused him to seek drugs in the first place still remained.At 300 pounds, Frank had isolated himself from those he cared about because he didn’t care about himself. After stumbling in to Café Gratitude, a raw-food restaurant, he embarked on a life-changing journey of weight loss and transformation over 42 days. Again, Frank surrendered to God and signed a contract with the owners of the restaurant that he would commit to a raw food diet, daily affirmations, and weekly colonics.After just a week and a half, Frank felt a shift in himself. He turned his personal pain into personal power by stumbling into grace. What once seemed insurmountable was within his grasp because he had help. With help from others, he recognized that he was not alone and that it was not food or drugs that were the problem, but instead his relationship to himself and to food ad drugs that needed to change.Today, Frank works to help others realize their potential for change and works to cultivate humility within himself daily. He now helps others to realize that they are not incomplete and that they need only to nurture themselves to blossom into who they were meant to be. Achieving balance in all things is key to a more present life.If you would like to reach out to Frank, you can get in touch with him at info@mayIspeakFrankly.comLISTEN TO THE PODCAST  WATCH THE PODCAST   RESOURCESFood MattersMay I Be Frank?Hungry For ChangeKris Carr

After hearing Ruby at the Archangel Academy, I knew I wanted to share with my audience her story of radical growth and transformation through love. Ruby has struggled with anxiety, depression, and a lack of self-love for a long time, but through realizing her worth she has found peace, love, and acceptance.Today, Ruby Freemon is a transformational coach and a healer, but back before she hit her rock bottom, you may not have recognized her. Although she came from a loving, supportive home, she always felt there was a sadness that followed and was slowly enveloping her. She didn’t know what it was at the time, but she later learned that she had depression and anxiety.After an addiction to prescription drugs and alcohol turned to harder drugs, alcohol, and toxic relationships, Ruby hit rock bottom. She was working in the night life as a promoter and after a traumatic physical injury it suddenly hit her: You created this.She was only living the life that she thought she deserved. This awareness propelled her forward towards life and self-love as she began to recognize her worth. If you are someone who also struggles with depression or anxiety, here are Ruby’s top tips that she recommends to her coaching clients to help you to rebuild your life:Be proactivePractice affirmationsEating healthyRecognize patternsTry out a few of these strategies and see which one works best for you and allow the universe to help you throughout this journey to self-love and ultimate wellness. The universe is not against you; you only need to work with it and let it support you and you will go far. Remember that people do care- you are not alone.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with a good friend and fellow colleague, Lisa. After meeting at a modeling job and getting to know each other on the job,  Lisa and I both realized that we share a similar struggle: living with a parent who is an addict.Many people with parents who are addicts feel ashamed about their struggle. Our hope is that sharing our paths with an audience will encourage people to start talking more openly about addiction and the impact it has on people.After a recent move to the East Coast and surrounding herself with positive people, Lisa is the happiest she has ever been. But growing up in southern California she didn't have such a charmed life. Lisa’s father has struggled with a heroin addiction dating back to his high school years. My own father has been struggling for the last ten years with a crack addiction so I can relate to the frustration and helplessness that comes from having a parent with an addiction.Even at her darkest time as she ran with her sister to the church across the street to pray as her father held a knife to her mother, Lisa found strength and peace through her faith and spirituality. At the end of the day, addiction is a disease and as much as we can try to fix the person, we can't make them change. It's something they have to realize for themselves.After years of draining herself of energy and happiness, Lisa has realized that while she loves her father very much that she has to first and foremost invest in her own happiness. By feeding her mind, body, and soul with a healthy lifestyle and surrounding herself with positive people, Lisa is finally detaching herself from the codependency that comes with loving an addict and is on a path to healing.My hope is that anyone listening to Lisa’s story who either battles an addiction or lives with an addict can find solace and comfort in knowing that they are not alone.  It's never too late to change and its never to late to seek help.

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Kelsey Wong, connector, creator and community activator for Delivering Happiness. After meeting at the Higher Purpose Project, I just knew that I would get the chance to get to work with Kelsey and get to know her better.Growing up in an Asian-American family, Kelsey didn’t always feel as though she could truly express herself and who she is as a person. With a strained relationship between her and her mom, she often felt that she had to hide her joy. This inner turmoil led her to leave her hometown and distance herself from her early experiences.“If you don’t know who you are, how will you change the world?” @KelseyWongCLICK TO TWEETAfter suffering a devastating heartbreak following college, Kelsey fell in to a depression. While in Mexico with her friends on  January 1, 2014, she met a holistic herbal thing coach and started on her path to find forgiveness, feel compassion, and set boundaries. She found the life she needed through her coach and was inspired to shine her light on the world.Even while remaining busy, active, and ambitious, Kelsey finds ways to stay centered and to stay connected to her true self by feeding her mind, body, and spirit.Now Kelsey’s main focus is sustaining Delivering Happiness as a business and helping others struggling on their personal journey to find alignment and truth.“It’s a disservice for you not to share your unique gifts with the world.” @KelseyWongCLICK TO TWEETRemember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW if you feel dig the Divine Lifestyle Movement….coming at ya each week baby!LISTEN TO THE PODCAST  WATCH THE PODCAST   RESOURCESKelseyKWong.comDeliveringHappiness.comhi@KelseyKWong.com

I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Cara E. Yar Khan UNICEF, Child Protection Specialist. Cara joined UNICEF in 2007, after working 6 years with the U.N. World Food Program in Ecuador, Dell Inc. in Panama and as a private consultant in China. From UNICEF Angola, she was transferred to UNICEF China to support the Sichuan Earthquake Emergency Operation. This was followed by UNICEF assignments in Botswana, Madagascar, Mozambique, Thailand and most recently, Haiti, where she served as the Resource Mobilization Specialist and Disability Focal Point for two years.At the age of 30 was diagnosed with a very rare recessive genetic condition, Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy (HIBM). HIBM is an adult-onset progressive muscle-wasting disease which affects all skeletal muscles, typically leading to incapacity within 10-15 years. There are fewer than 1,000 known patients worldwide and at present, there is no approved treatment or cure. Thirteen years after her initial onset, the first fall, Cara now walks with the aid of leg braces and a walker.If you think that was going to stop her....YOU ARE WRONG! Her diagnosis has only strengthened her mission to reach more platforms to fight the stigma of disability.Cara is a true angel on earth and I am humbled by her grace. Take a few minutes to listen to her inspirational story.

Today I sit down with one of my best friends singer/songwriter, philanthropist, public speaker, writer, actor, & movement maker.Tennille Amor is “More Than Music.” Her brand is steadily growing across a number of platforms, and her desire to unite people of every race, class, and creed around the world is what fuels her passionate drive.Tennille’s music is a fusion of mainstream pop, meaningful hip-hop, and her soulful reggae roots. Originally from Trinidad, Tennille has lived all over the world, including Scotland, Egypt, Singapore, and England.The A.M.O.R. Movement (Artists Motivating Optimistic Revolution). Building a network of artists (creating art in all forms), who want to use their art to affect the world in positive ways. Festivals, merchandise, etc.She also co-founded the non-profit organization, E.P.I.C (Everyday People Initiating Change) drilling clean water wells in Tanzania, Africa.Tennille’s album can still be pre-ordered. 'I Want Your Love,' featuring Bunji Garlin is officially coming next month. Shaggy, Mr. Vegas, J. Ivy, and Chris Young are also on the album. You can find more details about the album, ‘EVOLVE through LOVE at www.tennilleamor.com.

Tara Magalski interviews Hal Price, author, Heroic Heart Specialist & Spiritual Empowerment Coach. We talk health, death, spirituality & transformation. As a recovering workaholic disguised as a highly successful Fortune 100 corporate branding and marketing executive, Hal hid his authentic self and his divine gifts from the world for over 40 years. In 2013, surrounded by the death of both parents, lack of fulfillment in his work and a physical heart challenge, Hal set off on his transformational journey on February of 2014 to identify and reclaim his own "Heroic Heart." This personal journey is birthing Hal as the author of a series of children's stories and the creator of a number of nationwide family-focused "Super Hero Camps." Under the guise of Hal’s destiny to claim his own "Heroic Heart," these books and camps are designed to create and nurture meaningful, lifetime connections between children and their parents to support each other in living their own unique purpose in life.Find the full show notes at TaraMagalski.com/007

Tara Magalski interviews Judah Swilley, a spirit-filled hip-hop artist on a mission to change the world. We talk music, sexuality, homosexuality, God and religion. This change-maker shows us a different side of Christianity.Judah Swilley is an indie hip-hop artist from Atlanta. He is currently working with some of music’s biggest names featured on TV & radio, released multiple albums and performs at festivals and venues around the country.Judah has been performing since age 12 and through his music, he has launched a non-profit organization with a mission of igniting small organizations that have big ideas by raising funds and awareness for their cause through benefit concerts.He also runs a production company and is a youth pastor!

Today’s guest is ultra-marathon runner, keynote speaker, success coach, optimist, and author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod. After being hit head-on by a drunk driver, declared dead for six whole minutes, breaking 11 bones, and being told that he would never walk again, Hal has persevered and succeeded not only in spite of his adversity, but because of it. Hal explains in our interview how he used his accident to fuel a triumphant comeback inspired by “The Five Minute Rule” he learned at Cutco. Hal focused all of his energy and strength on getting better and resisted falling into the traps of negativity and despair. One of his secrets was accepting things outside of his control to find freedom from negative emotions. According to Hal, he was “put on this earth to overcome adversity and turn it into something positive.” He never got stuck in anger and denial, instead powering forward to health and prosperity.Hal shares that his true rock bottom didn’t occur in a hospital bed, but after the financial crises in 2008. After his six-month downward spiral where he lost his success coaching clients, his home, and his optimism, Hal had a breakthrough and The Miracle Morning was born! By focusing on becoming-not just doing-you can accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible. Hal’s Miracle Morning gives people structure and a foundation to help them orient their identity towards achieving their goals, making them truly unstoppable. Find the full show notes at http://TaraMagalski.com/005

I am humbled to share a beautiful interview with the very talented Stacie Marie. Stacie interviewed me for her Live Big Women's Summit that went live last week. She had an amazing line-up and I was honored to join the list. My mission is to help other's live healthier, happier lives without the pressure of crazy dieting. Over 13 weeks, Stacie posted videos created by women who are experts in their field and want to teach you everything they know! This course is built to help you master your mindset and master your business! My interview includes:My Personal JourneyWhy I Decided To Start My Own BusinessKeys to Feeding Your Spirit, Mind, & BodyHow We Can All Learn To Love Ourselves MoreHow To Form A Daily Self Care Practice Other Training Videos Include:Walking Through The Door of Opportunity with Stacie Marie VelehradskyReleasing The Past And Visualizing The Future with Jeanine CerundoloVenturing Outside Your Comfort Zone With Ginger KernStep Up, Step Out With Carolyn Rose HartFeeding Your Spirit, Mind, and Body with Tara MagalskiHow To Be A Female Entrepreneur with Kate EricksonBuilding Your Brand With Dr. Andrea PenningtonThought Leadership With Mindy Gibbins-KleinOnline Marketing 101 With Thoranna JonsdottirCreating & Executing A Solid Business Strategy with Meredith Elliott PowellFinancial HacksLaunch and Grow A Successful Business with Amber McCue Sign up today to get access to all the interviews and free giveaways!!! http://restlessdiscoveries.com/livebigsummit/

Today I sit down with Victoria Gigante, founder of Empower Yourself and Co-Founder of The Higher Purpose Project. Victoria was born with a rare heart condition and asthma. She explains in our interview how her body has always been her compass.How cool is that? I can really relate because I have always felt this way with my body. My body gives me little signs and clues. The moment I step out of alignment, I can usually feel a “shift” happening inside of me.I have a theory,“Our bodies are a physical manifestation of our emotional state.”Now, Victoria suffered with a lot of issues with her health and she realized the only was to get healthy was to change the course of her life.But what people didn’t know was she felt lonely in her marriage, stuck in her job, and uninspired in her PhD program. The condo, cats, mixer, and car left her feeling trapped and like a fraud. Her physical health was deteriorating.She felt like she was dying inside. She knew there was more to life than long commutes, mortgage payments, and dull relationships.One day, after a terrible fight with her now ex-husband, she realized she couldn’t take it anymore. She had a choice: Accept the situation as it was and lose herself OR create something completely new and CHOOSE herself!Victoria has a unique resume and holds a double masters in Psychology and Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. She spent over six years as the director of an academic counseling center, and served over eight years as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve.I was honored to interview this brave, warrior woman!!!

Today’s guest is Dan Adams, co-founder of The Higher Purpose Project, NCAA Record Holder, Co-Creator of the 2012 ESPY Award Winning "Mission Kilimanjaro" and Reality TV Star.We talk family, childhood catalyst moments, transformation, The Hero’s Journey & how to live your higher purpose. Dan is quite the hero and has endless amounts of wisdom to share.Find out more about his work at TheHigherPurposeProject.com

“What is a divine lifestyle? Passion, purpose, and living in alignment with your truth.” Tweet ThisGrowing up in upstate New York, the host of the Divine Lifestyles podcast, Tara Malgaski, took her dreams to the big city and encountered professional success. But when her mother unexpectedly passed away from a tragic combination of prescription medicine, her life came to a halt.Falling into a deep depression, Tara turned her focus towards nutrition and after a spiritual encounter, she was lead to find her true calling: educating others and inspiring transformation through the Divine Lifestyles media platform. By highlighting the voices of the quiet change makers, Tara is living her life’s passion and following her purpose.“Let your mess become your message.” Tweet ThisBecome inspired by stories of people just like you overcoming obstacles and adversities to find their truth and their purpose. Join the host of the Divine Lifestyles podcast, Tara Magalski, as she highlights journeys of transformation and healing by interviewing real people about their personal struggles and triumphs.