Empowerography

My guest today is Nubbia Quezada. Nubbia is a spirit connector, healer, speaker and spiritual mentor who guides others on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Her path began with her own healing experience, which sparked a deep calling to help others release fear, connect with spirit, and embrace their true potential. Married and a proud mom of three children, as well as two energetic whippets, Nubbia balances the joys of family life with her spiritual work. She creates compassionate spaces where people can heal past wounds, reconnect with their inner selves, and navigate life's challenges with grace. Using tools like breath work, meditation, and intuitive guidance, Nubbia helps others awaken to their higher selves and find peace, clarity, and empowerment. She is passionate about showing people that within every challenge lies an opportunity for growth and transformation.. In this episode we discuss grief, loss, spirituality, healing, divinity, self-expression and spirit connection.Website - https://nubbiaquezada.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/nubbiaquezadaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nubbia-quezada-627726283/In this episode you will learn:1. Why it's so important to shed the layers that don't belong to us in order to return to our authentic selves.2. The importance of healing your own heart before you can guide others.3. How you can learn to connect with spirit which can lead to profound insights and inner peace. “What actually fully cracked me open was when my brother took his life and that unleashed every part of me."- 00:02:14“If you can just give yourself, just a moment to be present with yourself and allowing your breath to anchor you in the present moment and then just ask to be guided, ask for a sign. It's in that belief and love because spirit speaks with love." 00:25:01“I would definitely never apologize for being myself and sharing who I am and my own truths but what I would say to the world is, remember who you are.” 00:56:18

My guest today is Alyscia Cunningham. Alyscia Cunningham is a multifaceted award-winning author, filmmaker, tactile artist, and photographer with contributions that have graced esteemed platforms such as the Smithsonian, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and AOL. Her advocacy extends to ensuring her art is accessible for all to experience. At the heart of her artistic journey is a deep commitment to making a significant impact through her documentaries and horror films. She delves into pressing issues surrounding women's beauty and health and creates narratives of resilience and triumph over adversity. Alyscia's work is a testament to her passion for storytelling that enlightens, challenges, and inspires. Rooted in her identity as a first-generation Trinidadian American, Alyscia's early fascination with storytelling was sparked by the tales of resilience, folklore, and life lessons shared by her Caribbean elders. These narratives of triumph over adversity and cultural heritage fuel her creative passion, driving her work in both documentary and narrative filmmaking.As the founder of Her House Media, Alyscia champions the production of documentary and horror films written and directed by women of color. In parallel, she leads Uprising Builders, a Maryland-based home improvement company, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence across different sectors. In this episode we discuss photography, art, creativity, self-love, diversity and beauty standards.Website - https://alyscia.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/alysciacunningham/FB - https://www.facebook.com/AlysciaCunninghamLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyscia/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/alysciacunninghamIn this episode you will learn:1. Why community and collaboration are essential for growth.2. The importance of staying true to yourself and embracing your authenticity.3. How art can be a vehicle for change in society and the power that it holds. “We are creating every day. So whether you're creating, some people might be good in writing a letter that's creative. I'm not so good with that. Some people might be great with picking up a camera and being an amazing cinematographer."- 00:05:17“One thing that I wish they would know is that they can do it. That's the biggest thing that I feel like I'm constantly telling women is you have the idea, don't wait for permission, just do it." 00:21:00“Success for me is having a thought. I love, actually, I feel like this kind of gives me a rush too, but having a thought and then seeing it to fruition, that's success. ” 00:40:42

My guest today is Caroline Arc. Carolini Arco is a Spiritual Mentor, Reiki Master Teacher, Past Lives Healer, ICF ACC Life Coach, and Breathwork Facilitator. Carolini's story is a tapestry of bewildering and mystifying experiences that solidified her belief in the workings of the Spirit and her divine calling at 18, she left her small town in southern Brazil with only $60 to her name to pursue her dream of changing the world through art. Through a series of synchronous events, she met a wise man who recounted her past lives and revealed her higher calling as a Spiritual Healer.Overwhelmed by this intense experience, Carolini initially shut off everything related to spirituality. She traveled the world, spending two years in New Zealand before immigrating solo to Canada at age 23. Working in a sandwich shop to make ends meet, she felt her life was meaningless. Alone in a new country, depression took hold. At her lowest point, a sign offering a “15-Minute Reiki sessions” changed her life forever.This marked the beginning of her awakening to her Spiritual and Healing gifts. Initially, she focused on her own healing, but soon, friends who witnessed her transformation sought her help, wanting “a little bit of what she is having.” In this episode we discuss spirituality, past lives, soul connections, humanity, collective consciousness, self-love and presence.Website - https://www.arcoteachings.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/arcoteachingsFB - https://www.facebook.com/caroline.arco/Miracle Morning Practice - https://www.arcoteachings.com/mm-morningpractice In this episode you will learn:1. Why living in the present moment is a powerful tool for transformation.2. Tips on how to harness the power of manifestation to create the life you desire.3. How being in service to others can contribute to the collective of well-being and create legacy. “He told me, you came here for a mission and that mission is to help heal people and help advance humanity."- 00:07:38“The moment that I chose it, that I said, OK, I'm going to take this path, and I don't understand it, but I'm going for it, truly my life started opening up in incredibly magical ways. The reality that I have now, I never thought I could have, even five years ago." 00:22:09“I pray that the sense of hope that I have for you is felt in you. ” 00:54:08

My guest today is Honesty Liller. Honesty Liller has been in recovery from substance use disorder since May 27, 2007, and is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia. She began using drugs and alcohol at age twelve and didn't achieve lasting recovery until she was twenty-six, after struggling with heroin addiction for the final nine years of her active use. Honesty is the best-selling author of Scattered Pink and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The McShin Foundation, a nationally accredited peer-to-peer Recovery Community Organization (RCO) that supports individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. In 2007, McShin helped save Honesty's life when she resided in their female recovery residence for five months. After completing the program, she began working at McShin, initially wanting only to give back, but her passion and dedication evolved into a career helping others with substance use disorders. Her focus is particularly on helping mothers in recovery, a cause that resonates deeply with her personal journey. Recently, Honesty earned certification as a SHE RECOVERS Professional and hosts a monthly support group at McShin for women and non-binary individuals. In this episode we discuss addiction, recovery, forgiveness, heroin, substance abuse, the McShin Foundation and treatment.Website - https://www.mcshin.orgIG - https://www.instagram.com/diaryofawomaninrecovery/ https://www.instagram.com/mcshinfoundation/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/honestyliller/FB - https://www.facebook.com/honestyliller https://www.facebook.com/McshinFoundationIn this episode you will learn:1. Why forgiveness is essential to the healing journey.2. The importance of peer support in the recovery journey and why it works.3. The role that shame plays in addiction and how to begin to overcome that shame to start healing and self-forgiveness. “I started using drugs when I was 12 years old. I really just started out with smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol and a lot of LSD and shrooms. I was this hippie chick.” - 00:01:58“The shame as women, like what we have to do to get drugs or alcohol, mine wasn't really alcohol towards the end, but drugs to get money, the things, whether it was selling your body or whether it was just being with people you didn't want to, just so you can have drugs." 00:18:03“Just because we were robbing, cheating, stealing, whatever, for our drug addiction doesn't mean we're bad human beings. ” 00:43:27

My guest today is Cindy Benezra. Behind the accomplished author, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate is a sexual abuse victim that is passionate about bringing awareness to the impact of sexual trauma through meaningful conversations and system-changing discussions. Known for her strength and compassion, Cindy Benezra bravely faces the sensitive topic with courage and resilience, having a deep and personal understanding of how sexual abuse affects every aspect of a person's life and a genuine care for those who have walked a similar path. She is well versed on and speaks to the many different avenues for healing from trauma since she put in years of therapy and uncovered countless self help techniques. Her charge is to break the chains of trauma while also breaking the cycle it can create. Her hope is to reveal the truth as well as the path to forgiveness, healing and freedom. In this episode we discuss sexual abuse, healing, advocacy, listening, trust and forgiveness.Website - https://cindytalks.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cindybenezra/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CindyBenezraLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-benezra-932560158/FB - https://www.facebook.com/CindyBenezraAuthor/Cindy's Book - https://cindytalks.com/book/In this episode you will learn:1. Why it's so important to create safe spaces for survivors of sexual abuse to share their stories without judgement .2. How finding and using your voice can be a powerful tool in the healing journey.3. How love is the catalyst for healing and empowerment.. “Finding your voice may look like this, like we're talking right here, speaking out, but finding your voice also means writing it down. There's ways to find your voice, maybe like journaling, finding a way to step up and get out and feel that fear and get uncomfortable.” - 00:06:18“Every time somebody else shares their story, let's say that, when somebody shares their story with me, I feel that they're reclaiming a part of them, that there's fragments of themselves that had been lost." 00:29:45“Practice love. Practice being love. Try to find a way to define yourself as love because that is the catapult to everything. ” 00:47:07

My guest today is Karla Elizondo. Karla Elizondo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindset Coach with over 20 years of personal and spiritual development expertise. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is a practitioner of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and incorporates the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) into her coaching practice. She is also the Chief Media Officer for The Napoleon Hill Institute as well as a certified coach facilitating their life-changing programs. With over 4,000 hours of clinical experience, Karla has helped thousands uncover the root issues holding them back from living their highest potential using a holistic approach. She has helped many navigate issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-image, creative blocks, and addictive behavior. With a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Film & TV Production, Karla strives to create conscious content that teaches and uplifts others. She believes that the medium of film and television is the most powerful way to tell inspiring and educational stories that help raise the collective consciousness. As an award-winning Toastmasters International Speaker, content producer, and sought-after coach, Karla uses her deep knowledge of the human condition, to create more empathetic connections and empower people around the world. In this episode we discuss Napoleon Hill, mindset mastery, radical responsibility, relationships, therapy, legacy leadership and personal development.Website - https://www.karlaelizondo.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/karla_elizondo_/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Y2P5qkPPQ-cBFlO3PmXsgLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-elizondo-lmft-886b461ab/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@karlaelizondo_In this episode you will learn:1. The common pitfalls in relationships and how to bridge the gap when partners are on different paths.2. How taking full responsibility for our thoughts and actions can lead to creating the life that we desire.3. What some of the most empowering principles from Napoleon Hill are and how you can apply them to your own life to create lasting success. “The biggest pain, Brad, is when you betray yourself. That is the most painful thing.” - 00:04:31“We self-sabotage unconsciously. Nobody does it like we do know when we have we just we love the bad boy we just sabotage we like have we're addicted to the drama but it's more unconscious with every thought." 00:27:53“To empower someone is to put in or to put on power to that person. To empower myself is to put in, think empowering thoughts, to put in and to put on power. ” 00:52:32

My guest today is Jennifer Fiedler. It took a Cosmic Bitch-Slap to get Jennifer to leave her Hollywood film industry job that was a high-paying, high-stakes, high-pressure, and soul-crushing source of self-doubt, self-judgment, and terminal over-responsibility. As a veteran of grueling hours, nonstop stress, ego-driven drama, endless excitement, and the pervasive pretentiousness of Hollywood, when she knew she was burnt out, she dropped out and ran away to lick her wounds. On an epic global adventure, Jennifer learned that her Hollywood mindset that embraced her worth and attitude that radiated confidence were why she trusted herself and her decisions, didn't need to compare herself to other people, was fearless when facing uncertainty and risk, and knew that authenticity was the lodestar that guided her through everything.Jennifer coaches people who've built incredible things and know how to take care of business. People who lead teams, launch big ideas, and hit impressive milestones. People crushin' it on paper and yet, underneath that polished surface, they're quietly navigating success on the outside, but still questioning themselves on the inside. And her Hollywood Confidence Formula is for successful high-achieving executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders having sporadic swings in confidence, random bouts of self-doubt, stunningly severe people-pleasing issues, and annoyingly persistent spurts of imposter syndrome.. In this episode we discuss art, living in the moment, creativity, presence, art and healing and storytelling.Website - https://cosmicbitch-slap.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cosmicbtchslap/FB - https://www.facebook.com/jennifergfiedlerYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cosmicbitchslapLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fiedler-055b03107/In this episode you will learn:1. The power of your inner voice and the importance of listening to the soft whispering voice of your heart.2. How being still and silent can be a game changer in hearing your own true desires and making life-altering decisions.3. What a cosmic bitch-slap is. “That voice of our heart can only ever speak truth. The big loud voice in our head is a supreme bullshit artist.” - 00:03:54“It's a balance, right? So the un and unknown is the same un and unlimited. The unknown is that place where in terms of quantum physics, it's the field of all possibility." 00:20:35“God is love. And in whatever their language was, I don't mean like what those institutions are spewing now. Thousands of years ago, as they were conceived, God is love. ” 00:46:34

My guest today is Giota Vorgia. Giota Vorgia was born and raised in Athens, Greece, always close to the sea. Growing up in a family of artists and being mentored by the renowned Dimitris Perdikidis, she began painting at an early age. After a near-death experience falling from the sea cliffs, Giota discovered a unique ability to receive messages from the Universe through nature, especially stones. This experience unleashed her creativity, enabling her to reveal profound wisdom and inspiration through her art. Since 2004, she has been creating a series of works based on stone and water. Symbolically, she uses the elements of stone, water, and the play of light to captivate the viewer, immersing them in the moment of now, where harmony, completeness, and gratitude exist. Each painting delivers a message that satisfies the three significant aspects of human experience: the mind, the spirit, and the heart, leading to a process of inner exploration. In this episode we discuss art, living in the moment, creativity, presence, art and healing and storytelling.Website - https://vorgia.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/giotavorgia/FB - https://www.facebook.com/GiotaVorgiaArtYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@giotavorgiaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giota-vorgia-980769134/In this episode you will learn:1. How art has the power to touch the soul and create a sense of connection and understanding.2. How round shapes and curved forms can signal safety to our brains and create a calming effect.3. Why it's so important to live in the present moment and how it can transform your life. “Life, it is a life and the desire to live fully, not halfway. I'm also a cancer survivor and that journey gave me the courage to stop living in autopilot, as most of the people do nowadays, running and chasing time and trying to complete all my to-do lists.” - 00:04:01“After I fell off a cliff, when I told you about this near-death experience, I almost lost my life because I didn't know if I would die or not. It was a very shocking experience. Everything changed. I stopped postponing my joy." 00:19:23“I don't believe in bad people. I believe in that inside us we are all made of flesh and blood and we are all the same. ” 00:45:24

My guest today is Arliss Dudley-Cash. Arliss Dudley-Cash MA, MBA, a leading figure as a best-selling author, business consultant, and TV host, brings a wealth of experience across industries like operations management and forensic investigation, complemented by her background in neuroscience. Her journey, overcoming adversity including a terminal diagnosis, fuels her passion for inspiring others. Renowned for her award-winning presentations on self-love and mindful business, Arliss believes in the transformative power of storytelling to drive positive change. Through Soullutions LLC, her firm, Arliss is dedicated to empowering clients to embrace authentic entrepreneurship, fostering joy and freedom in their endeavors. Her ultimate goal? To see individuals become the architects of their own success and fulfillment, embodying self-love and realizing their dreams. In this episode we discuss business consulting, leadership, collaboration, corporate mindset and overcoming fear.Website - https://www.soullutions.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/soul_lutions/FB - https://www.facebook.com/soullutionsconsultingYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8GU3d_dFgUfFCzr0j0hZALinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/soullutions/In this episode you will learn:1. Soft skills like emotional intelligence, compassion and self-awareness are assets in business.2. What it takes to truly build authority in a world obsessed with visibility.3. Why embracing humanness, compassion and gentleness is crucial for successful leadership in today's business world. “Business and business leadership really is conformed to what society thinks it should be. And in that view of what it should be, there really isn't a lot of space for wholeness. There's not a lot of space for humanness.” - 00:02:06“I think the biggest lesson that success has taught me is that I really don't want to be successful in the way that I thought I wanted to be successful before." 00:23:37“Loving ourself changes the way that we interact in this world. ” 00:59:03

My guest today is Ann Jonas. Ann Jonas, aka The Love Messenger, is passionate about guiding and supporting those that desire to become more of who they truly are. She honors and recognizes that there is a transformational journey of remembering, it often involves lots of mud, and she is familiar with walking along The Lotus Path. She approaches her work from a holistic, intuitive, spiritual perspective, with decades of experience as a body worker and birth doula, as well as a lifetime of being in service, and always curious. Today her most powerful gift is Living as a Being of Love and Light, offering Transformational and Perspective Guidance, as an Intuitive Healer, Body worker, Channel, Shamanic Guide, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and Author, as well as Producer, of Sacred Connection: Finding Our Path to Deeper Connection with Self and the Divine. In this episode we discuss the lotus path, healing, unconditional love, the divine masculine and feminine archetypes.Website - https://www.thelotuspath.love/IG - https://www.instagram.com/annthelovemessenger/FB - https://www.facebook.com/annthelovemessengerYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@annthelovemessengerLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annthelovemessenger/In this episode you will learn:1. The incredible and sheer power of love.2. What the difference is between innerstanding and understanding is and how it shifts our perspective to embracing our inner truth.3. What it means to walk the Lotus Path. “You are love. Love is everything. How am I a vessel? Here's an answer that also calls us all in because we are all a vessel.” - 00:04:10“It's a choice to be on that lotus path. So there's no why in my world, W-H-Y. I know there's a why, but this is a different kind of why. This is the why that says, why did this happen?" 00:24:17“This is a beautiful life. The invitation that you have the opportunity to accept is to witness, to breathe, to receive the gifts that you have cultivated. ” 01:12:17

My guest today is Nishma Karim. I am an international bestselling author, a passionate personal trainer, a devoted nutritionist, a dynamic podcaster, and a voice that inspires as an influencer. My mission has now expanded to illuminate the brilliance of mothers across the globe. I create spaces through books and stages for them to share their voices, empowering them to shine their light and spark transformation in the lives of others. Together, we rise, inspire, and ignite the world with our stories and strength..In this episode we discuss nutrition, motherhood, self-love and Be Light to Raise Light.IG - https://www.instagram.com/fit_inspiredmama/ https://www.instagram.com/belighttoraiselight/FB - https://www.facebook.com/nishma.s.karim/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Loveu6474Nish's Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Battling-Worst-Awakening-New-Postpartum/dp/B09KN2LD3MLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishma-karim-807bb028b/In this episode you will learn:1. The biggest misconceptions surrounding carbs and how to truly nourish your body.2. Why healing starts with self-love.3. How the 80/20 rule can transform your life. “As I was growing up, my life has always been about food, always been about food and working out and taking care of your body. That's been my life ever since I've been growing up. My problem with life though, is I never understood how to eat food.” - 00:02:25“When it comes to nutrition, first of all, as moms, we should be eating nutritious foods.That's one of the biggest." 00:34:56“Wake up in the morning with the most amazing smile on your face. And the first thing you need to do is before you hit the ground with those feet, say, thank you. ” 01:04:35

My guest today is Lesley Logan. Lesley Logan, a 2nd generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalog of Pilates exercise tutorials, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching from her studio in Las Vegas, Lesley she's hosting her podcast Be It Till You See it or traveling the world leading Pilates retreats.In this episode we discuss pilates, breathwork, self-compassion and mindset habits.Website - https://lesleylogan.co/IG - https://www.instagram.com/lesley.loganFB - https://www.facebook.com/iamlesleyloganBe It Til You See It Podcast - https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq08HES7xLMvVa3Fy5DR8-gIn this episode you will learn:1. The power of breath work, movement and the benefits.2. The significance of mindset and how small consistent habits can lead to lasting transformation.3. How pilates can be a tool for self-empowerment. “Most of that stuff we're saying is like all in our heads, most of us are not in our bodies.” - 00:07:56“Most people are making a habit too all or nothing and too big and so what you want to do with anything, a feeling, a result, a goal, you want to take a piece of paper and write down everything you could do that could help you get to that." 00:30:39“Pilates is a strength-based practice. It is not for women to be flexible and ballerinas. It is for everybody to have longevity, to balance imbalances, and to help you do the things that you want in life. ” 01:06:19

My guest today is Amy Charlesworth. Amy is a 16-year military veteran and advocate for mental health and healing. After serving all over the world, including a tour in Afghanistan and more, she faced the challenge of transitioning to civilian life, grappling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. In 2024, she experienced a life-changing healing entheogenic retreat through the non-profit Illuminating Heroes, and now dedicates herself to helping veterans and first responders find similar healing. Based in Los Angeles, Amy is the host of the "QNAMY Show", a YouTube/Podcast exploring mental health, plant medicines, and spiritual awakenings. She holds an MBA, is a speaker, charity board member, and works in the YouTube/Podcast industry. In this episode we discuss mental health, plant medicine, healing and women in the military.IG - https://www.instagram.com/qnamyIlluminating Heroes Fundraiser - https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5833675QNAMY Podcast - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/qnamyshow/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@qnamyshowIn this episode you will learn:1. The power of plant medicine as a tool for healing mental health issues.2. How important it is to have women in and the role that women play in the military.3. Why it's so important to be surrounded and have the support of community for those who are transitioning out of the military. “Right now the conversation in our society is always focused specifically on the fact that women shouldn't be in the military because we're fighting in combat. First of all, that's ridiculous. That's absolutely ridiculous, especially like our modern war fighting tactics. We're using drones these days. There's all kinds of equipment that we have, safety equipment.” - 00:03:59“For me, courage now is it's honesty, it's integrity. It's like living by a moral code. It's a compass. It's not being afraid to do the right thing." 00:26:11“I definitely feel like the most important factor, period, about healing is your ability to turn around and help someone else heal. ” 01:00:29

My guest today is Cari Frame. Cari Frame is a certified coach and writer with a life-long study of self-kindness's transformational power. A devoted people watcher, and explorer of human nature, resilience born from struggle has compelled Cari's words to the page since she was in her teens and forms the foundation for her self-kindness coaching programs and writing workshops. As a recovered people pleaser and survivor of abuse, Cari's mission is to help people ease their own suffering through improving their relationship to themselves. In this episode we discuss self-kindness, mindfulness, personal growth and our inner critic.Website - https://www.cariframe.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/selfkindnesscoach/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/selfkindnesscoachingLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-frame/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@selfkindnesscoachIn this episode you will learn:1. How small acts of self-kindness can lead to profound change.2. Some practical ways to incorporate self-kindness into your daily routine to help build connection with yourself.3. Why it's so important to practice self-kindness in order to counterbalance self-criticism. “When you're a good person and you bring true care and kindness to yourself, The only outcome is that you become more of the particular good person that you are built to be. There's nothing selfish about it.” - 00:08:51“I would say when it was at its worst, my inner critic was like a megaphone of blackness, just like, blaring in my mind. And I was in a perpetual battle to try to push it off, to try to believe in myself, to like, it was just constant. And it was exhausting." 00:17:44“Life is short and precious. The only thing we ever have is this moment. And in this moment, you have as much ability to bring goodness and to feel goodness as you choose. ” 00:47:57

My guest today is Angela Doyle Stuart. Angela Doyle Stuart is an Irish broadcasting journalist, best selling author of her memoir Loving Lisa Stolen Life Stolen Dreams, psychotherapist and activist. Angela's advocacy work with SAVE was instrumental in changing the parole bill in Ireland and has been a voice for those impacted by the murder of a loved one. Angela's sister Lisa was murdered in 2009 and since then Angela has lost her daughter Isla in pregnancy as well as her parents. Angela has built her life on the power of resilience and has given talks and conferences to audiences in Ireland and across the globe. Angela's intentions are always to make the path that bit brighter for others.. In this episode we discuss journalism, storytelling, trauma, loss, grief and SAVE.IG - https://www.instagram.com/angeladstuartirl/If you would like to purchase Angela's book Loving Lisa; Stolen Life, Stolen Dreams, Angela will send you a signed copy personally. Just reach out to her.In this episode you will learn:1. How helping others can be used as a tool for self-healing.2. The true power of ethical storytelling in journalism.3. Why it's so important to live in the moment and how it can help reduce anxiety and improve mental health. “I think for me, it's really important. It's not just about the story. Many stories have come across our desks and many stories have come to me and then I have to ask myself, who is this serving?” - 00:05:36“Lisa was my little sister. She was the baby in the family, a family of five. (38:36) And Lisa, 15 years ago, Lisa was murdered by her fiance, who is in prison now." 00:38:18“Don't live as if you'll never die, because when it comes to the time when you die, it'll be like you've never lived. ” 01:03:58

My guest today is Sara Furlong. Sara is a writer, author, story editor and creative director with twenty years of experience. As a graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program from The Toronto Metropolitan University, Sara received her education from the best in the business and has gone on to work as a professional writer in many different aspects of the media industry. As an advertising writer and creative director, Sara has created hundreds of commercials with her company, WhirlyGig Creative Inc. She has been featured as an expert on TV and podcasts and enjoys sharing family travel through the lens of accessibility on her social media platform, Have More Fun. Sara is also a prolific children's book author. Her “Every Brain is Beautiful” picture book series has been read thousands of times and won several awards. It has remained a top seller on Amazon since its release in July 2023 and has received a favourable Kirkus Review. Also, her middle-grade novel, Do You Know Who Killed Me?, was included in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2023 edition, and several of her other books have won awards and been bestsellers. Sara's unique experience and ability to tell engaging stories is what drew her to her Storyay, which she knows will be the next big thing in Children's literature. In this episode we discuss Whirlygig Creative, writing, publishing and children's literature.Website - http://whirlygigcreative.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/_havemorefun/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-furlong-warren-560b969/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whirlygigcreative9918In this episode you will learn:1. How to navigate the business side of writing and being a writer2. Ways to overcome those nasty creative blocks when they pop up for you.3. Why it's so important to embrace your unique voice and the impact that can have in the world. “So one of the things that I find is really hard is that business side of it. So a lot of times authors have this great story they want to get out, but then what do I do with it?” - 00:03:42“Every Brain is Beautiful was definitely the most powerful thing that has spawned in nine other books out of it, and had a much bigger impact than I expected." 00:24:35“Your goals are your own, and that is ok, so no matter what the world tells you your goals are supposed to be, you need to decide what works for you. ” 00:38:19

My guest today is Jen Morris. Hi, I'm Jen—a mom of two, business strategist, connector, public speaker, and the founder of Renegade Motherhood™. I'm deeply passionate about elevating, amplifying, and connecting moms in business because I believe we do business differently. We need a unique kind of village to support us as we navigate the delicate balance between personal and professional ambitions, all while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Through live events, speaking engagements, my digital community, and one-on-one guidance, I help moms birth ideas, raise businesses, and ignite movements. Whether it's launching a new venture, scaling an existing one, or simply finding the right connections, I'm here to provide the tools and support necessary to make it happen. Together, we can blaze trails, create change, and leave legacies—like a mother. Beyond my work in business, I'm a natural storyteller, public speaker and actor, having appeared on stages and in commercials across the country. I've taught workshops and spoken at numerous companies and networking organizations. My dedication extends to philanthropy as well, currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for a local non-profit performing and creative arts education center in Colorado. Here, I've helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for scholarships and operating expenses and led initiatives that have strengthened the organization's impact. In this episode we discuss renegade motherhood, community, motherhood and moms in business.Website - https://www.renegademotherhoodlife.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/renegade.motherhoodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetjenmorris/FB - https://www.facebook.com/healthyjennyPodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-like-a-mother/id1789622703In this episode you will learn:1. How the power of community is a testament to the magic that happens when women come together to share, inspire and support each other.2. Understanding that your uniqueness is your superpower.3. Why discomfort is the gateway to transformation. “Yeah, it is, I think, about disruption, doing things different. ” - 00:04:04“I talk a lot about how moms in business, we are an economy. And if we don't come together, then we can't fuel the economy." 00:32:43“Now is the time for moms to birth their ideas, get them out into the world, make some noise, raise their voices and build their communities because there is so much magic that happens when moms mobilize and create some fucking mischief. ” 01:05:29

My guest today is Jen Oliver. Jen is a speaker, writer, and coach. She founded Speaking REAL Communications to help clients bring their truest voice to work and personal life; Jen believes communication should be relational, engaging, authentic and life-altering. Showing up REAL matters. With roots in Toastmasters, training in Fierce®Conversations and licensing as a leader in the WomanSpeak™ method, Jen also offers private and group coaching for high-stakes talks and keynotes. She is the Director of Curation and Speaker Coach for TEDxFolsom and several other U.S. based speaking events. Jen converses with vulnerability and candor with guests on the Listen for REAL podcast. And in recent years, she hosts The REAL Conversations Speaker Series – pop up events designed to equip and synergize people around ideas while building connection and community.. In this episode we discuss public speaking, personal growth, vulnerability and speaking tips .Website - https://www,realjenoliver.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/realjenoliverLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/realjenoliverFB - https://www.facebook.com/realjenoliverPodcast - https://www.listenforreal.comIn this episode you will learn:1. How to re-frame your anxiety around public speaking and partner with your energy rather than fearing it.2. Understanding why listening is a crucial skill in both personal and professional conversations.3. Why being your true self is more powerful than following any formulaic approach to public speaking. “You need to show up as you. This is probably the biggest thing I capitalize as a speaker coach is, and that makes me a little bit different. I'm so about them being them, not following formulas. ” - 00:03:43“When I equip speakers with tools, each one is about getting them into this new habit developing the new neural pathways that don't immediately jump to what the mind and the chatter is giving them, but slowing down, almost like meditation." 00:27:49“So storytelling is just, it's so beautiful in that it can make an idea that's worth transmuting or research. that needs to be shared, or a new technology or innovation, it suddenly makes it sticky and memorable and relatable. ” 00:40:27

My guest today is Saril Vasquez. Saril Vásquez, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC), True Cellular Detox Practitioner (TCDP), and Certified Event Interventionist (CEI), embarked on a personal and professional journey to reverse her hair loss. Born in Manhattan in 1986, Saril was exposed to numerous toxins early in life, leading to the removal of her tonsils at age five. At 24, after discontinuing the birth control patch, she faced a significant challenge as her hair began to fall out, revealing underlying hormonal imbalances. These imbalances—estrogen dominance followed by androgen dominance—were, in Saril's clinical opinion, due to low-grade, consistent inflammation. Understanding that addressing these imbalances alone would not suffice for long-term hair loss reversal, she delved deeper into the cascade of events triggered by these imbalances. Her journey revealed that toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, triggered by mold toxicity, viral exposures, heavy metal exposures, allergens, leaky gut, and microbial imbalances, needed to be addressed to reverse her hair loss naturally. In this episode we discuss hair loss in women, functional nutrition, gut health and epigenetics .Website - https://www.bellechanics.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/bellechanics/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saril-vasquez-bellechanics/FB - https://www.facebook.com/Bellechanics/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bellechanicsIn this episode you will learn:1. The emotional aspects of hair loss.2. The misconceptions about conventional vs. functional nutrition.3. The importance of gut health for hormone production and nutrient absorption. “Deep down inside, I knew that there was an answer. Because it wasn't just hair loss. There were all these other things that were happening in my body.” - 00:05:16“You have more control than you think. You're making choices every day that are either making you better or worse. Everything that you eat, every room that you sleep in, every conversation that you have, every thought that you have, everything that you drink, It all plays a role." 00:33:17“Fear nothing because you are wonderfully and fearfully made and fear is not from God and whatever you do fear will become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” 00:50:51

My guest today is Minoti Rajput. Minoti Rajput began her career in personal wealth planning soon after arriving from India in 1980. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) with an MBA in finance. Minoti Rajput is an entrepreneur and is the founder of Secure Planning Strategies, a company she started more than three decades ago. As a pioneering woman in the Financial Planning industry, she is most passionate about empowering women in financial matters. She is also a nationally recognized special needs planner. Minoti is an educator, author, counselor, and sought-after speaker on various financial planning topics. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community through volunteering. She continues to serve on the advisory board of several organizations dedicated to helping the special needs population. In this episode we discuss financial planning, special needs, financial empowerment and financial literacy.Website - https://www.spsfinancial.com/team/minoti-h-rajput-cfp-chsncIG - https://www.instagram.com/minotirajputLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/minotirajput/FB - https://www.facebook.com/minoti.rajputIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of financial planning for both parents and the children.2. Advice for preparing financially for the unexpected.3. Why it's so important to have emergency funds and legal documents in order and prepared. “I came to the United States in 1980 with an education. I had MBA in finance and banking experience where I did financial planning for business owners while I was employed at the bank in India. But when I arrived in the United States, the banks were not offering financial planning to their clientele.” - 00:02:06“My education for women is how do you feel empowered at any given day? I want whether you are a homemaker and don't work outside your home or you're a financial contributor." 00:30:56“Live the life to the fullest. Every single day counts. Do not dwell constantly as much as you plan for the future. Live for the moment also.” 00:52:21

My guest today is Noemi Beres. Noemi Beres is the Co-Owner of the Podcast Connections podcast booking agency. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners enrich their lives through connections, sharing their knowledge, and connecting them to quality podcast shows. In addition, Noemi is dedicated to helping experts grow their businesses with interviews. She started working in online marketing in 2007. Noemi has a Master's Degree in Danish Literature and Language; she is a linguist, content creator, and “master organizer.” In her free time, she loves making hand-sewn collages on canvas and playing on her hang and frame drum. In this episode we discuss podcasting, podcast guesting, marketing strategy, personal branding and AI technology.Website - https://www.podcastconnections.co/IG - https://www.instagram.com/noemi_beres_/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/In this episode you will learn:1. Some common misconceptions about podcast guesting and the importance of patience and consistency.2. Advice for entrepreneurs on how to stand out when pitching yourself to podcasts.3. What criteria to consider when selecting podcasts to appear on. “If you're an entrepreneur, you always have challenges. There's no business without challenges.” - 00:05:08“Most of the podcast hosts I work with, they get like hundreds of pitches every week. And if you don't stand out, you won't get picked for that show." 00:24:01“I think it's really important to embrace gratitude every day and connect deeply with others and cherish the real beauty around you.” 00:34:21

My guest today is Afarin Bellisario. Afarin Bellisario grew up in Tehran in a family with its feet in the past and its head in the future: whereas her grandmothers could barely read, Afarin's university-educated father and uncles were prominent members of Iran's new technocratic elite. Silenced Whispers is inspired by the women who fought for Iranian democracy and by her upbringing. Upon receiving a Ph.D. (and a subsequent MBA) from MIT, Afarin spent most of her career in the high-tech world, dealing with bleeding-edge innovations. She has worked for firms such as Intel, Analog Devices, and Raytheon, as well as MIT in both technical and business capacities, and consulted many others such as Tokyo Electron. Today, Afarin consults, teaches, and mentors young ventures. But writing has been a passion. Afarin began writing professionally in major publications and the literary magazine Ferdousi at the age of 14, in pre-revolutionary Tehran. In 2013, her essay “Movies with My Aunt” was published in the anthology Love & Pomegranates, edited by M. N. Sayers. The Wall Street Journal and The Boston Globe have published several of her op-eds, and she writes regularly about the clash between tradition and modernity on Medium. Through Afarin's writing, she actively seeks to create a conversation around the themes covered in her book, Silenced Whispers.. In this episode we discuss storytelling, social narratives, mentoring and personal empowerment.Website - https://www.afarin.net/IG - https://www.instagram.com/afarin_bellisario/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/afarin-bellisario-091115/In this episode you will learn:1. The differences between mentoring and consulting.2. How women's voices can be a part of a larger legacy that can inspire future generations.3. The need for women to reclaim their voices in order to help shed societal expectations and step into authentic power. “So for most people, they think that there's a divide. This is all technology. This is all human, soft stuff, soft skills, if you will, writing and culture and things like that. That's not the case.” - 00:03:56“South of Tehran, people were religious. Being religious, not bad, but traditionalists, they wanted their tradition." 00:32:34“We are all the same in heart. The color of skin, the color of the hair, our height, weight, doesn't matter. In the end, we are all the same.” 00:44:00

My guest today is Dr.Tasha Golden. Dr. Tasha Golden, PhD is a speaker, consultant and an internationally-recognized leader in the science of “Creativity x Wellbeing”. Golden's talks and publications have helped catalyze paradigm shifts in healthcare, public health, and the creative sector—such as her work on “Arts on Prescription”: a growing model of care that is reshaping how “health” is defined and created. Holding a PhD in Public Health, Golden's work is informed by her history as a career singer/songwriter, founder of Project Uncaged: a trauma-informed creative writing program for incarcerated youth, and developer of “How We Human”: a pioneering Mental Health training designed specially for creative professions. Bridging research and action, Golden's partnership tools and “Health IDEAS Framework” have helped thousands of leaders reimagine and enhance their work, grow their reach, and ignite their social impact. Recent projects focus on arts/culture assets as untapped health resources, and the wellbeing impacts of design and immersive experiences. In this episode we discuss public health, science, creativity, music and mental health.Website - https://www.tashagolden.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/tasha.golden/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashagolden/In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of understanding mental health and trauma informed practices for creatives and society.2. How creativity and artistic expression can be transformative tools for healing and communication.3. The need for collective approaches to trauma and healing. “I often talk about having, we have three robot settings that are, that we're supposed to adhere to in Western society. You can be mildly upset or you can be fine slash neutral or you can be mildly happy.” - 00:07:05“I think that it's important for all of us to understand mental health and trauma-informed practice." 00:33:45“All creativity begins with refusal. Refusal to accept the world as it is.” 01:05:45

My guest today is Liz Blanding. Wellness Coach Liz Blanding is a business owner driven by her passion for empowering and educating others in the arena of Natural Wellness. She is the Founder and C.E.O. of Oasis Wellness Centers, an online holistic herbal wellness academy. She is the Founder of Soothing Salve, an organic herbal blend of over 30 herbs designed to relieve aches and pains from joints, sore, tight muscles and inflammation. She is the published author of "IT'S SMOOTHIE TIME," a fun book to kick start your journey into making healthier nutritional choices that are mouth-watering and full of flavor. She is the Lead Author of “The Pathway to Trauma Recovery '' book. The book is a collaborative work where you meet fourteen courageous authors from around the world knitted together by a double thread which is the thread of Trauma and Recovery. Coach Liz is a Brand Partner with Lifewave. A phenomenal company with patent phototherapy technology for performance enhancement. In addition, she became business partners with the phenomenal Coach Michael Bart Mathews. Together, they created F.Y.M.O.C - the Finding Your Moment of Clarity transformational system. F.Y.M.O.C teaches entrepreneurs how to build, grow and scale their businesses. In this episode we discuss wellness, western medicine, trauma and recovery.Website - https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesscoachlizblandingFB - https://www.facebook.com/mslizblandingLifewave - https://www.lifewave.com/oasiswellnesscentersLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-blanding-470333253/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OasisWellnessofLifeIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of connecting mind, body, spirit and soul for achieving true wellness.2. How becoming more trauma informed can lead to personal and professional growth.3. The role of that spirituality plays in the road to recovery and wellness. “My greatest inspiration is knowing that I can make a difference.” - 00:08:34“I believe that recovery, and I've seen it time and time again, is as individual as your fingerprint." 00:19:45“Recovery means that we're recovering everything, that trauma, that the pain stole from us. We're recovering it, and we're pulling on that whole person.” 00:38:51

My guest today is Janet Burl. Jan lives in Northern NY, with the family dog Tippy. She is an international motivational speaker and coach for Stroke @ Traumatic Brain injury Individuals, Caregivers & Loved Ones, and a published Children's Author. She has been an Associate Production Editor, tutor and researcher, artist, poet, and is a lover of the mountains, and dragons. She's psychically 'challenged' from hemorrhagic stroke, but her mind, and now left hand are busy creating. While working on her Masters three years ago, she wrote her first children's book, the second was released this past October. Jan graduated in English & Creative Writing, in 2023, Summa Cum Laude, became a member of Sigma Tau Delta, an international English Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Several other books are in the works, including a memoir, historical romance, poetry, and a Mid-Grade Series. The stroke changed things, opening doors to new and exciting things. She tells everyone, "Make every day an extraordinary day.".In this episode we discuss stroke recovery, breath work, children's books and mental health.IG - https://www.instagram.com/jsburl_author/FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3455197218042847/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCefBVEt2N-yaOaXeMuEYm-gLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-burl-ec-nlp-ma-4476b416/In this episode you will learn:1. How to set and achieve realistic goals.2. Some tools and strategies you can use to help you regain confidence and independence after a traumatic brain injury or stroke.3. The role of mindset and emotional resilience in the recovery process. “No stroke is ever like any other. So each person brings their own story into each talk that I have with them.” - 00:08:51“There are going to be setbacks. There are going to be good days, bad days." 00:20:33“Don't give up on yourself. Believe in yourself, have empathy for others around you. Do not give up on anyone .” 00:40:33

My guest today is Heather Eck. Heather Eck is a multimedia abstract artist and writer. An intuitive artist and painter, Heather interprets people, places, and experiences through color, a condition known as synesthesia. Like an enormous box of crayons, her gift operates by categorizing through intricate but specific shades of color. While this condition enables her to experience color, she responds to these encounters with people, things, emotions, and spaces by understanding the particular shade of experience that a person dwells in. She uses her gift to detect the most healing color for them to remedy their wounds. Guided by the chakra system and inspired by spirituality and the mysteries of the universe, Heather transforms these vibrant energies into captivating paintings that uplift, inspire and, ultimately, heal. Each canvas becomes a symphony of color and emotion, a visual representation of the unseen connections that weave through our lives. Heather's work is more than art; it's a medium of healing, a testament to the profound influence of color on our well-being. In this episode we discuss synesthesia, art, intuition, healing, self-discovery and spirituality.Website - https://www.heathereck.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/heathereckartistFB - https://www.facebook.com/heathereckartistYouTube - www.youtube.com/@heathereckartist LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathereck/Special Show Offer - https://www.heathereck.com/thankyou In this episode you will learn:1. What synesthesia is and how it influences her creative process.2. Why it's important to let go of perfection and how embracing imperfection can lead to authenticity.3. How art can serve as a tool for empowerment and social change in the world. “There are two, I think, definitions of intuitive artists. One is some people, when they're painting a landscape or painting something representational, will plan out what it looks like and be methodical about that approach. Some intuitive artists, though, will approach a canvas without any plan at all and just let their intuition kind of guide them.” - 00:02:49“Synesthesia is kind of the easiest way to define it is when your senses get crossed in your brain. And so if I smell something in my mind, I see it as a color and a shape." 00:34:49“You are all beautiful and wonderful people. Don't let what anybody says about you prevent you from being your most authentic self. You are here to do incredible, wonderful, big things that you cannot even possibly imagine.” 00:49:19

My guest today is Gul Sonmez. Gül Sönmez Palumbo is a Transformation Coach, Master Energy Healer and Mindfulness Expert, internationally renowned for her ability to find and heal people's past traumas and buried memories, so they can overcome anxieties, self-doubt, stress and procrastination in order to live aligned, purposeful lives. With 15 years of experience working in big multinationals (including P&G, Coca-Cola, Amazon), Gül has transformed her working life by learning deep healing techniques and finding alternative solutions to her own struggles. Since then, she has used her incredible gifts, to not only radically change her own life, but the lives of hundreds of others through her 1:1 Program, Online Classes and Mindfulness Workshops. In this episode we discuss mindfulness, surrender, forgiveness, meditation and collective consciousness.Website - https://www.purposefulvibes.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/gulsonmez___FB - https://www.facebook.com/purposefulvibes/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gulsonmezIn this episode you will learn:1. The roles that self-awareness and introspection play in transformation.2. Some simple ways to practice mindfulness.3. How spiritual healing contributes to societal well-being. “For me, transformation is a journey that we actually take almost every day. It's not a destination that we reach. It's not when we're going to have these things. It is actually transforming today, because in the end, it's all about today.” - 00:07:31“I think the easiest one is meditation. Meditation and journaling should be like, okay, they're easy. Even if you don't do it daily, if you do it three times a week, it's better than not doing it at all." 00:36:46“You just need to do your part but please do your part and you let the other part of the divine universe divine intelligence creator.” 00:54:57

My guest today is Tami Reed. Tami Reed is a mom to two incredible teenage boys, wife to a man who has loved her through all of her growth, and a guardian to three fur babies that have stolen the heart of their home. She is an Idaho native who grew up in a small farming community, called Cambridge. Growing up, she was 1 of 4 girls and “the boy” of the group, yet very shy, sensitive and intuitive. She often felt like she didn't 'belong'. Life felt awkward and at just 14 years of age she was gifted with her first awakening moment, which afforded itself as the beginning of her spiritual journey within. She is a 2002 Biology graduate from Boise State University. In 2004 after her first son was born, she created a successful Home Decor business. For many years she traveled the northwest setting up boutiques at art shows. After her career as a traveling professional artist was forced to an end in 2020, she found herself in another pivotal moment. This experience was another catalyst along her spiritual journey where she found new gifts emerge within herself. Today, through the gift of Quantum Human Design™ and The Harken Method™, she shows others how uniquely different they were designed to BE. She helps people understand their own energy and gifts as well as how to cleanse and clear their bio-fields. In this episode we discuss quantum human design, energy work, intuition and self-acceptance.Website - http://www.mylovelydesign.com/IG - www.instagram.com/_mylovelydesign_FB - www.facebook.com/tami.r.reedIn this episode you will learn:1. Some daily practices for maintaining energy alignment.2. Practical advice for stepping into your highest potential.3. The role that human design plays in self-discovery and alignment. “What if just you being here is someone's else's purpose? I think that we all play a role in other people's reality. So what if your purpose is just to experience life?.” - 00:08:04“I believe spiritual awakening is really awakening yourself within." 00:27:18“You came here to be this once in a lifetime cosmic event individual. So lean in to who you are.” 00:56:48

My guest today is Gissele Taraba. Gissele Taraba (She/Her) is a TedX speaker, podcaster, author, researcher, and entrepreneur. She was born in Lima, Peru and has been living in Canada for over 30 years. She has a double Masters, one in Epidemiology and another one in Social Work. Gissele has worked in the not-for-profit field in leadership for over 14 years and is a mother of two beautiful children. She is also co-owner of the Maitri Centre and is the host of the Love and Compassion podcast with Gissele where she speaks to people about the transformative power of self-compassion and self-kindness. She recently published her first book, Reimagining Work: from suffering at work to creating a more loving, compassionate, abundant and spiritually aligned life to help others live the life of their dreams. In her book, she discusses how we can transform the world of work into something we all want to do on Monday morning. Her new book, Reimagining Education, will focus on why the current education system is failing our children. In this episode we discuss self-compassion, self-kindness, healing and self-trust.Website - www.maitricentre.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/maitricentre1FB - https://www.facebook.com/maitricentre1/LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/gissele-damiani-taraba-12995091YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WhWcp4jlTPuwE2_6AVs_QIn this episode you will learn:1. How relaxation through breath and movement can help create the space needed for self-compassion and healing.2. That when we operate from a place of love it allows for openness, healing and progress.3. A self-compassion practice you can use to help when experiencing moments of self-doubt or high pressure situations. “I sort of have a definition of compassion that's different from what's out there. And my definition really is allowing all things to be without judgment.” - 00:11:27“Self-love comes from within. It is an overflowing love that happens. And in fact, you stop needing things from other people. You don't need them to be any specific way because you've tapped into your own inner fountain of love." 00:34:36“Love has the power to transform and has the power to transform an enemy into a friend and that it is the solution that we're looking for if we have the courage to do it.” 01:25:46

My guest today is Sandy Rosenthal. After the near-destruction of New Orleans in 2005 while most were satisfied with the official narrative of "natural disaster", Sandy Rosenthal believed there was more to the story. It turned out there was. Rosenthal led an investigative team via the New Orleans-based group she founded––Levees.org––and discovered the real cause of the devastation: Faulty engineering which resulted in the death of at nearly 1,400 and $200 billion in property damage and business losses, not "Mother Nature." In a classic tale of "first they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", the Levees.org team succeeded not only in exposing the details of the failure, but also uncovering a multi-million dollar smear campaign––against the people of New Orleans, Levees.org and Sandy herself––funded with U.S. taxpayer dollars. By 2015, the news media, which had upheld the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' version of events, finally capitulated, and major news outlets like the Associated Press, New York Times and the BBC, officially changed their version of events to reflect the reality.Rosenthal's book "Words Whispered in Water" which documents this story is her first book. Levees.org exists to make sure the U.S Army Corps of Engineers is held accountable in New Orleans and throughout the U.S. where the lives and property of 201 million Americans depend on the integrity of their levees.. In this episode we discuss Hurricane Katrina, advocacy work, government failures and injustices.Website - https://levees.org/bio-sandy-rosenthal-founder-of-levees-org/IG - https://www.instagram.com/leveesorg/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosenthalsandy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Sandy_RosenthalSandy's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Words-Whispered-Water-Government-Corruption-ebook/dp/B096GVDD88?ref_=ast_author_mpbIn this episode you will learn:1. Change is possible when you stand up for and fight for what you believe in.2.What the power and impact of truth is.3. The importance of activism and how it can mobilize a community. “We were being blamed. The victims of this horrific flooding, this was no minor disaster. This was a bona fide catastrophe. Nearly 1,400 people died within a few hours.” - 00:04:38“Right after the flooding of New Orleans, I had a lot of reporters and journalists call me or email me and ask me, Okay, talk to me about how the poorer communities, the marginalized communities, talk to me about how their levies weren't as good as the wealthy people." 00:33:25“Don't be afraid. Don't worry that someone might not like what you're saying, because if it's not one person, it'd just be somebody else.” 00:58:23

My guest today is Nicole Lite. Nicole Lite is a Multidimensional Energy Healer & Channel, a two-time cancer thriver, and a stem cell transplant recipient. She is also a proud Co-author of the newly released anthology She Defies. Nicole is deeply passionate about helping men and women release emotional pain and trauma stored in their bodies, activate their energy chakras, and step into their most liberated, joyful, and abundant lives. Drawing from her transformative journey with illness, she inspires others to release limiting energies and cultivate balance, ensuring these energies do not manifest as dis-ease in the body. In this episode we discuss energy healing, spirituality and cancer.IG - https://www.instagram.com/soulkisses222FB- www.facebook.com/nicole.liteThreads - https://www.threads.com/soulkisses222TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/soulkisses222In this episode you will learn:1. What multidimensional healing is.2.What the impact is of self-awareness in the healing process.3. The importance of patience in spiritual development. “I call myself a multi-dimensional energy healer because when I am in a session with someone, I am able to channel energies from different dimensions essentially.” - 00:02:10“I work with my own healers and they have helped me transmute my own shit, which is helping me, in essence, there's a lot of throat chakra I've had to work through and I've felt very crippled oftentimes in showing up for others because I was afraid of my own voice." 00:31:29“It would really be an invitation to take on that journey of healing and introspection and self-development because it's a journey that unlocks so much magic and so many knowings about who they are, why they're here, what they came here to experience and learn.” 01:07:16

My guest today is Veda Leclerc. Veda is a dedicated health practitioner on a mission to guide individuals from the shadows of their health challenges into the brilliance of finding their inner glow. Having faced her own struggles navigating the ins and outs of the medical system, Lyme disease, crippling anxiety and depression, cystic acne and much more, Veda understands the darkness that can cloud one's being. Committed to bringing light to others' health journeys, she established Wellness by Veda, offering personalized 1:1 coaching and employing a holistic, whole-body approach. With the insight gained from her personal struggles, Veda addresses mysterious symptoms often dismissed as normal, empowering clients to unlock their inner glow. Through her wellness business, she aspires to be a beacon for those feeling lost and sick, guiding them towards the light at the end of the tunnel and demonstrating that true well-being is within reach.. In this episode we discuss functional health, gut health, hormones and women's health.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/wellnessbyvedaIG - https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbyveda/FB- https://www.facebook.com/p/Wellness-by-Veda-100094595596201/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veda-leclerc-999046223/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnessbyvedaIn this episode you will learn:1. The difference between diet and health.2.What the impact is of stress, sleep and nutrition on your health.3. The importance of addressing gut health for overall well-being. “I went on a huge health journey that has ultimately led me to what I do today. I was not always into health. That was never my thing. It was never my jam.” - 00:02:13“So bad hormones, like quote unquote, bad hormones, if you have imbalanced hormones, is often due to a result of something else. So a lot of people think like hormones is the root cause to all of my symptoms. No, it's not the root cause." 00:38:12“Be more present in the moment rather than living in the past or the future. Life goes by way faster than you think soak up every moment. You're not promised tomorrow.” 00:57:13

My guest today is Madeleine MacRae. Madeleine MacRae serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Pro Q. Madeleine is an accomplished corporate executive and a 4x founder with more than 17 years of experience leading, guiding, and growing businesses of all sizes. She understands how to harness the power of people and to catalyze growth. Madeleine has empowered individuals and organizations across the globe with her live speaking, transformational coaching, and educational content. She artfully explores foundational principles to develop mastery in leadership, success, personal growth, and communication. Her down-to-earth style makes even the most intimidating topics feel well within reach and her ability to blend cutting-edge information with fiery inspiration drives audiences – both live and virtually – to stand up and take action towards their growth and business objectives without losing sight of who they truly are and what they desire the most. In this episode we discuss personal growth, leadership, Pro Q and transformation.Website - https://mmmacrae.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/madeleine.macrae/FB- https://www.facebook.com/madeleine.macrae.3/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/macraemadeleine/Madeleine's Books - The Unusual Penguin https://a.co/d/ieQMh74 The Tenacious Pursuit of Peace https://a.co/d/2qJQeiwIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of failure in learning, you either succeed or learn.2.The difference between Transformational Leadership vs Good Leadership.3. Why you need to focus on your natural strengths and how that leads to exponential success. “I have a deep belief that people have incredible potential, And so often individuals and organizations, and in my path just so happens to be through entrepreneurship and business, because that's what I love and am passionate about.” - 00:02:53“I have a really, really strong belief around gratitude, that gratitude, putting yourself into a mindset of gratitude is antithetical to any sort of low vibration frequency." 00:42:03“When you're expected to be something you're not, it makes you feel small. It sure hurts a lot. Penguins are made to fly high in their wings and will never accept, no, Eagles are made to fly high on their wings and will never excel at penguin-y things.” 01:09:31

My guest today is Sandra Combe. Sandra Combe's extraordinary life has yielded powerful and unique life-enhancing viewpoints that she shares within her upcoming book, Stop the Bypass, and through her related speaking engagements and programs that allow people to break through and break free, experiencing wonderful lives. Her world-class, game-changing message was borne out of her early-life challenges, a 30-year corporate leadership experience with an MBA, and was cemented by a life-altering, near-death experience several years ago…awakening to a new relationship with life. She shares her transformative journey “Stop Bypassing Your Happy Life” and the life-changing messaging that gives strength, experiences, and value to the audience. Sandra is dedicated to sharing her passions and expertise in guiding others to the power of full-on living, to step out of the prison of survival and thrive in a space of love. Sandra Combe is also the co-founder of Kindred Spirit Connections, a healing arts wellness center that she established with her daughter in So California that provides life-changing support for clients during their exploration and healing of the Mind, Body, Heart and Beyond. Stop bypassing the moments that matter and begin a journey of purpose and passion. In this episode we discuss let love rise, mindset, magi cards, spirituality and self-care.Website - https://www.stopthebypasss.comFB- https://www.facebook.com/sandra.combe.94LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-combe-stop-the-bypass-46988124/In this episode you will learn:1. The importance and power of letting go to create space for expansion, joy and a renewed relationship with life.2.How learning to harness and balance energy can lead to profound healing.3. Why you need to stop bypassing your own life and begin to truly live your life. “When I had that year out from having the heart attack and the bypass, and started that healing arts, my sister took her life.” - 00:06:16“I've been a truth seeker, now I say I'm a truth finder, because I don't want to seek my whole life." 00:27:07“We all have an opportunity to be consciously aware of every experience and every wake-up call that comes to us.” 00:54:11

My guest today is Andrea Blythe. Before she began her entrepreneurial career as The Traveling Magi of Let Lobe Rise, Andrea was a busy stay-at-home mom of three active kids, two dogs, and a husband where she managed our large home and fast-paced lifestyle in the midst of a hustle and bustle urban metropolis. After a series of life-chaning events, Andrea created Let Love Rise in 2021, as a way to process her divorce grief by publicly sharing her story. Her storytelling includes the 4 healing pillars of Let Love Rise which are a reflection of her ongoing healing journey: the moon, music, mindset, and the Magi. Along her journey back to authentic joy, she has met spiritual teachers and guides who helped her transform her pain into the joyful, beautiful life that she lives today. Andrea is a credentialed Infinite Possibilities mindset coach and certified Order of the Magi Card Reader and Mentor in Robert Lee Camp's The Science of the Cards program. Today Andrea is passionate about helping others who have been through a divorce to uncover their authentic power and light after loss. . In this episode we discuss let love rise, mindset, magi cards, spirituality and self-care.Website - https://letloverise.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/letloverise/FB- https://www.facebook.com/andrea.reak/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@letloverise In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of shifting into an abundance mindset.2.How releasing limiting beliefs and emotional baggage can open doors and lead to new opportunities and growth.3. That you are the co-creator of your life and have more power than you realize to shape your reality through your thoughts, intentions and actions. “I'm proving to myself what I teach, that we are the powerful co-creators of our lives.” - 00:06:24“I think imposter syndrome and self-worth, they are so essential. Self-worth, self-love. Like, really, if you had asked me five years ago if I loved myself and I believed that I was a worthy being, I would have emphatically said yes." 00:40:56“You are more powerful than you can imagine and more full of love and light that the world is ready to see. Shine your light. Shine your courageously authentic light.” 01:04:59

My guest today is Teresa Linder. Hi! I am Teresa Linder, your retreat leader and a woman who is moving into the next magical chapter of my life. I grew up in the Mountains of Northern California as the baby of 6 and learned to love the mountains, the trees and being out in nature. I have raised 4 sons; Max, Sam, Zack and Brock in partnership with Mike, my husband of 34 years. I consider the fact that I survived raising 4 boys my greatest accomplishment! Certainly, my deepest learning moments have come through raising them. . In the course of my own healing journey, I became a certified Emotions Mentor ™, a natural-healer and an avid essential oil expert. I also have my own podcast "Leading With Heart" where I highlight and showcase amazing women with stories of resilience, joy, pain and growth. The podcast is in it's second season and it might just be my favorite thing to do. I have found peace, a renewed belief in myself and an ability to connect to other's stories and hearts in a profound and powerful way. I find my deepest happiness in helping people reconnect to their joy, their power and their soul's innate goodness. I believe we are all meant to have joy, EVEN WHEN things don't go the way we expect them to in our lives. In this episode we discuss emotions, forgiveness, sexual trauma, shame and women's voices.Website - https://teresalinderwellness.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/teresalinderwellnessFB- https://www.facebook.com/teresa.linder.16Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y065NlZHjEHNnpH9r80JsIn this episode you will learn:1. The power of forgiveness and how radical forgiveness can allow for deep healing and transformation.2.How sharing our stories and experiences can help to build deeper connections with others and create change.3. If we learn to transform painful experiences into gifts, it will help us relate to and support others. “The people who are listening and watching this podcast need to know that healing is a lifetime journey. It is not a one and done. It is not a pill.” - 00:04:18“Emotional intelligence is actually much more important than your IQ. And the reason is because it is what allows us to flow in and through society." 00:40:33“You are a divinely created, beautiful human being with purpose, with passion. You have a purpose that no one else can fulfill on this planet.” 01:07:16

My guest today is Holly Rogoschewsky. Holly Rose Holland is an intuitive author, growth transition coach, international speaker, former spouse, parent, and grief survivor. While moving through the grief process herself, she noticed that people often become stuck when processing death, difficult relationships, employment-related issues, and even changes within themselves. “With grief, it is rare when someone knows and understands the synergy of deep grief combined with the intense desire to truly live freely.” “You will learn so much about yourself as an author.” Holly's first book is called Keep Moving, Creating a Life After Loss (2020, Sapphire Seahorse Press). Having always loved writing, she finds writing to be therapeutic for herself and others, as a means of expressing grief and creating a new life. Holly was surprised when writing activated the awareness of everything being energy. She practises writing, wellness, and woo, and travels to share her gifts with the world. Her first international best-seller is Unstoppable Stories (2024, MMH Press) and it joins best-sellers Hear Us Roar, Lion (2024, KMD Books) and The Business of Connection (2020, ENE). Holly's novel on domestic violence is being edited, publication date to be announced. Her children's book is progressing. This story has been waiting to be told since Holly's childhood. Holly is passionate about raising awareness of domestic violence, emphasizing the importance of mindset, knowledge and boundaries. In this episode we discuss grief, loss, writing and resilience.Website - https://hollyroseholland.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/hollyhollandauthor/FB- https://www.facebook.com/holly.hollandrogoschewskyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-holland-90a68451In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of open and honest conversations when it comes to grief.2.Why it's important to use memories as a source of strength.3. Some tools and strategies to help you cope with grief. “A lot of times people will be like, just what do you do when people are grieving? And I think the most important thing is to be there for them. to be the same as you always have been.” - 00:04:47“The reality of grief is you don't always move forward. You know, because you're moving ahead, you're moving back, sometimes you're moving sideways." 00:37:05“Life is short. Live with no regrets. Say exactly what you mean. Don't worry about the finish.” 00:55:18

My guest today is Christa Rose. Christa Rose from Ontario Canada fulfilled her dream of becoming the author of Amazon #1 Bestselling book, Skip the Pain, Experience the Pleasure; Cut the crap that's holding you back so you can live the life you love! She is a dynamic speaker, Certified Coach, Health Advocate and Energy worker who helps bring you clarity to experience joy, peace and love in your life, especially in the toughest times. She gives the formula of how she continues to overcome some of her personal stories like surviving a head-on collision, having her husband die in her arms and is now battling a chronic illness. She shares how being resilient isn't just about getting back up after things get hard, but how getting back up even when you have every reason not to. Christa equips her audiences with empowering tools to carry long after the lights go out. She infuses humor and has been a guiding light for others. Between working with Christa, listening to her speeches, or reading her book, it will change your life, give you good laugh, and will definitely leave you with profound insights! In this episode we discuss mindset, personal growth, vulnerability and authenticity.Website - https://christarose.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/4christa_roseFB- https://www.facebook.com/christa.rose.967LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christa-rose-48b8342b3/In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of having a daily gratitude practice.2.Some daily practices and rituals for spiritual well-being .3. How being your own advocate can empower you in life as well as your health. “My motivation really is my life. I almost lost it several times.” - 00:03:50“I think that there's always a higher purpose. No matter where we are, there's no competition again of how spiritual we are or how good we act in the world." 00:24:10“It's okay to have fear. So many people say don't fear something and fear can stand for so many things people may have heard this false evidence appearing real.” 00:45:07

My guest today is Melissa Center. Melissa Center is an actress, award-winning filmmaker, and “The Crowdfunding Queen,” who has helped creatives raise over $1M for their passion projects. As an actor, she most recently appeared on CHICAGO FIRE (NBC) & FBI (CBS) Her filmmaking credits include ensemble dramedy All I Want (Prime, Vudu, TubiTV, itunes) award-winning viral short R.V (which anticipated the overturn of Roe vs Wade), & short film His Name is Niv, inspired by her own experience with sexual assault. Her solo show Marrying Jake Gyllenhaal premiered during Pandemic lockdown via livestream at The Pico, LA followed by Edinburgh Fringe Digital to rave reviews in Ms. Magazine & Psychology Today. It made its NYC debut at Caveat. In this episode we discuss acting, storytelling, film making and empowering women through film.Website - https://www.melissacenter.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/melissacenterFB- https://www.facebook.com/TheMelissaCenter/Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/melissacenterTikTok - https://tiktok.com/@officialmelissacenterThe Jewish Queen Initiative - https://www.melissacenter.com/jewishqueenIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of self-care and daily rituals.2.Some tools to use to overcome working in a male-dominated industry as a woman.3. The importance of creative expression. “I've always had just an intrinsic drive. Yeah, I've always had, I've always been pretty ambitious. I've always felt like I respond well to challenges.” - 00:05:31“My foundation was on stage, but I did always love the movies." 00:25:10“I would say above all else, No matter what anyone says, keep going.” 01:03:08

My guest today is Maria Malec. As a lifestyle and wellness architect, author, speaker, conscious educator and good vibes pollinator, Maria has confidently taught hundreds of people informed self-mastery & self-reliance skills to overcome rising wellness and lifestyle hurdles while transforming challenges into well-being through personalized holistic practices. Experiencing a full sensory life is Maria's zone of genius & gifting. She's proven to be able to create personalized lifestyle systems. Her Keep It Simple Self-Care Method is designed to help her clients find their unique flow. When implemented, her 4 Pillars of foundational wellness assures her clients will stay out of the doctor's office.. In this episode we discuss wellness, self-mastery and mindset.Website - https://takinghealthybackwithmaria.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/takinghealthybackwithmariaFB- https://www.facebook.com/mrose888YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TakinghealthybackwithmariaIn this episode you will learn:1. Some daily practices you can use for personal growth.2.Strategies to empower you to take control of your wellness and lifestyle choices.3. The 4 Pillars of foundational wellness. “Everything I do is intentional to the best of my knowledge, to the best of my abilities, I should say. And it took me many, many, many, many, many years, literally to come up with the term architect.” - 00:02:15“I believe transformation is a decision. I don't think transformation is the journey. I think it's a decision that I want to move from this place to this place. Usually never lateral.” 00:24:49“Do the best that you can with what you have in any moment to Love and honor yourself. Give yourself permission to grow and expand, to make mistakes. Learn from your mistakes.” 00:53:49

My guest today is Dawn James. Dawn James, a former corporate executive working 70 hours a week, experienced a spiritual crisis in 2003 that changed her life trajectory. Shortly thereafter she left her career, began studying the healing arts and became a certified sound healer. A few years later she began writing about her experience through a trilogy of books on conscious living and how to improve your relationship with yourself and others. In this episode we discuss self-love, courage, publishing and personal growth.Website - https://www.dawnjames.ca https://www.publishandpromote.caLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanet-van-breda/YouTube - https://youtube.com/raiseyourvibr8n https://youtube.com/@forthegrandchildrenIn this episode you will learn:1. When we raise our vibration, we naturally influence and uplift those around us which creates a ripple effect of change and why that's important.2.Why creative expression is a path to freedom.3. Why sound healing is a gateway to higher consciousness. “My spiritual awakening was very intense, very abrupt. I started following and studying different healing practices, but each time, Brad, I kept going back to sound, music, sound, music.” - 00:02:56“Human beings change when they feel uncomfortable.” 00:46:57“We've got to have a setback to have a setup for something better sometimes.” 01:07:54

My guest today is Sanet Van Breda. Sanet is the President of Your Voice TV Network/Producer/ Publisher/ Author/Speaker/ Mentor. I am the voice of millions, providing stages for extraordinary souls to illuminate our world with their brilliance, wisdom, and transformative stories across all my platforms, TV shows, Diamond Moments Magazine, Soul Diamond Publishers and MWAH Production. All I do for is for my communities Diamond Beauties Forever and Tanzanite Heroes. In this episode we discuss self-love, courage, publishing and personal growth.Website - https://selflove4me.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanet-van-breda/IG - https://www.instagram.com/sanetvanbreda/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83ghcIoVejxKJ8oAAZeEaAFB - https://www.facebook.com/selflove4meIn this episode you will learn:1. Tips for self-love and the power and importance of self-talk.2.What the emotional impact of storytelling is and how it can evoke powerful emotions and create connection with others.3. Why forgiveness is essential for personal growth and how it can lead to a more fulfilled life. “If your why is big enough, you can do anything and you can do everything.” - 00:07:22“Self-love for me means I can believe in myself without a doubt. For me, if I put my word and say, I'm gonna do that, oh no, I'm gonna do that.” 00:34:08“If you take your power pose every day, if you look in the mirror and you say, I love you, I'm so proud of you, every day You can do anything because you are firmly standing on the ground.” 00:54:22

My guest today is Raquel Reis. Raquel Reis is a Relationship Coach, an agent of love and partnership and a wealth of information in both the science and soul of what makes relationships work and thrive. She helps couples and individuals break free from patterns that are holding them back, turn their struggles around, and make simple shifts that impact everything! Relationships require a unique skillset that most people are missing. We weren't taught that at school, and probably have few, if any role models for people who are thriving in their relationships. Raquel brings ease, lightness and practical tools that are easy to grasp and to apply. Raquel Reis is a Certified Relationship Coach. Her approach is based on positive psychology, strength-based relationships, cognitive behavior, and somatic work. She is trained to work with attachment styles, trauma, infidelity, betrayal, sexuality, and addiction. In this episode we discuss relationship coaching, trust, connection and vulnerability.Website - https://www.raquelreiscoaching.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-reis-8bb50b10/In this episode you will learn:1. How important good communication is when it comes to addressing issues in our relationships.2.Different strategies for expressing unmet needs in our relationships.3. Why it's important to establish clear agreements with our partners in our relationships. “There was different things that led me to finally choose to be a relationship coach. 1, I was like, this is what I love.” - 00:02:39“The most common topics would be around communication, parenting, finances, extended family, in-laws, sexuality. But I would say that the real issue is not the issue. It's how we talk about the issue. It's how we connect about the issue.” 00:17:46“I think that the most important thing that I've learned is, I think it's twofold. 1 is about loving myself. I think that if I don't love myself and show up for my... Nobody can love me more than I love myself.” 00:39:46

My guest today is Alicia Boateng. Alícia Boateng is a mother, wife, and an experienced entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the challenges of being a minority in a leadership position. Boateng's journey began with her passion for entrepreneurship and desire to make a positive impact in her community. She started her own business, leveraging her skills and expertise to create innovative solutions for her clients. Representation matters and Boateng has made it her mission to inspire and empower other minorities to pursue impactful leadership positions. Alicia is testament to the power of perseverance and determination, a respected role model and a strong advocate for women. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Readers Digest, MSN, Food Network, Deco Drive, the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and ABC's The View. Alicia Boateng is an Honoree of the 2024, 100 Women to KNOW in America. Named “Movers and Shakers”, 2024 by the Women's Council of Realtors. In this episode we discuss brand consulting, social media influence, Alicia Boateng Designs and mental wellness for women.Website - www.AliciaBoateng.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/aliciaboatengdesignsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciakboateng/In this episode you will learn:1. Why there is so much power in authentic branding and that reflecting your genuine self creates meaningful client connections.2.The importance of self-care and how that helps to maintain mental wellness and self-empowerment.3. How to build a memorable brand through creating impactful customer experiences. “I actually started making cakes when I was 18 years old with my best friend. And obviously it was a little side gig that we had and so forth.” - 00:05:11“Branding speaks to the heart and marketing speaks to the mind.” 00:20:51“If you don't believe in yourself, you're not going to be able to keep it. You're not capable of doing much.” 00:38:18

My guest today is Jessica Lackey. Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who is on a mission to radically disrupt mainstream business culture in an effort to create sustainable businesses with a human-centric approach. With a background in blue-chip corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line…at all costs. Now, she combines her deep experience in consulting, Fortune 500 operations leadership, and coaching to help businesses grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, team, and community. In this episode we discuss business strategy, sustainable business, hustle culture and the one thousand day rule.Website - https://www.jessicalackey.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/jessicalackey_consulting/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lackey/X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/jslackeyIn this episode you will learn:1. The importance of patience in entrepreneurship and what the thousand day rule is all about.2.The power of operational resilience in business.3. Why it is so integral to success to ask for help in your entrepreneurial journey. “I spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder. I'm sure we'll talk about it a whole lot more in this interview. I worked for big name companies, kind of had the golden handcuffs, right?” - 00:01:48“There's 3 types of leaderships. There's intrapersonal leadership, so who are you, interpersonal leadership, how do you work with others, and organizational leadership, How are you stewarding an organization?” 00:29:35“Have some sort of creative practice, be it more of a contemplative practice like meditation or yoga or a especially if you're a business owner.” 00:35:54

My guest today is Jessica Joines. Jessica Joines is a former Global CMO turned bestselling author, spiritual coach and international speaker who helps women awaken to their true power and potential. Through speaking, coaching, and a community platform — she empowers women to transform their lives by mastering their own spiritual journey. Jessica is here to help women rise above all forms of fear and limitation and transcend the ego. In this episode we discuss community, connection, spirituality, collective awakening and the spiritual journey.Website - https://www.jessicajoines.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/jessicaljoines/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicajoines/FB - https://www.facebook.com/JessicaJoinesCoach/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBrfvAs_il9xJUZQp2OjAQX (Twitter) - https://x.com/jessicajoinesIn this episode you will learn:1. The power of storytelling and the power it has to inspire, connect and guide people toward breakthroughs.2.Tips for growth in your spiritual journey.3. How taking risks and believing in the infinite possibilities for you can lead to deeper self-discovery and empowerment. “I believe at a soul level, we choose what we're gonna experience in any given lifetime. And for me, it's like the spiritual seeking, like this longing energy that has been pulling me forward was always there.” - 00:02:47“It's really about starting to invite in and listen to your heart. When I say heart, that is the, That's where your soul lives.” 00:34:20“Dare to believe the truth in your heart more than the fear in your mind, that your dreams are in your heart because they are your destiny and you are meant to pursue them.” 00:52:36

My guest today is Jaclyn McCabe. Jaclyn McCabe is a certified professional coach and energy healer. Her holistic approach to coaching can help you to replace your internalized criticism and shame with growth, acceptance and, ultimately, self grace. After spending fourteen years in retail, championing women inside the dressing rooms, she couldn't help but notice deep cultural wounds embedded in her customers. She realized that feeling beautiful in a new dress for a night out is excellent - and also doesn't lasting change. So she took her mission of self-radical acceptance for all women out of the dressing room and into the healing arena. As an intuitive coach, Jaclyn helps women dig deeper and learn their inherent worth. In this episode we discuss healing, intuitive healing, body positivity, the impact of women in life and spiritual growth.Website - https://jaclynmccabe.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/healing_withjaclyn/FB - https://www.facebook.com/jaclyn_mccabe/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynmccabe/In this episode you will learn:1. That asking for help is a strength NOT a weakness and seeking support is vital for personal growth and transformation.2.The importance of embracing your individuality and how that can lead to empowerment and fulfillment.3. How true empowerment stems from being grounded and aligned with your inner self. “1 of the things that happened on my healing journey is actually my, it's kind of gets a little foggy, but like about 3 years before I moved to Los Angeles, I had a really rough spot in my life, just a really rough spot in my life.” - 00:05:58“Tremendous amount of pain was the catalyst in my spirituality.” 00:29:18“Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and ask for support. And don't let don't let your fear take you out. Don't let your fear be the thing that stops you from trying a new way of life.” 01:00:31

My guest today is Lauri Getlan-Watson. Lauri Getlan-Watson is a 57-year-old single mother of 12.5-year-old twins. Her life's journey has been marked by both challenges and joys, which she has navigated through her long standing passion for art. With a background that includes studying art at the prestigious Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and participating in their portfolio interviews, Lauri has been creating art for self-expression and healing for over three decades. With a Masters Degree from The Johns Hopkins University and having taught for 33 years, Lauri not only used art for her own processing but also introduced it to her students and her own children as a way to work through anger, cultivate gratitude, and find their authentic voices.During difficult times such as financial struggles, two divorces, and IVF treatments, as well as joyous milestones like the birth of her children and starting fresh after divorce, art provided an outlet when words failed. She found that the abstract nature of art allowed her to express herself freely, without owing explanations, as she intuitively knew the deeper meaning behind her work. Lauri's unique approach blends abstract art with Neurographica art– an intuitive, subconscious line work process. By tapping into this deeply personal form of line-making, she helps women give creative voice to their emotions, visions, and inner experiences. Her abstract paintings, workshops, and guided journeys create transformative spaces for feminine wisdom and spiritual growth to be embodied and celebrated through art.In this episode we discuss neurographica art, parenting, education, mental health and creative expression.Website - https://heartfulcreations.org/IG - https://www.instagram.com/lauri_abstract_art/FB - https://www.facebook.com/Heartfulcreations1/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-getlan-watson-a3892b107/In this episode you will learn:1. What the power of abstract and Neurographica art are as tools for self-expression and emotional healing.2.The important role that art plays in mental health and community building.3. How breaking free from limiting beliefs can lead to freedom and a renewed sense of purpose both personally and professionally. “I think we go in waves with the field of education. I definitely think there are ebbs and flows in terms of technology, we've grown leaps and bounds.” - 00:04:13“NeuroGraphika Art is actually a database-driven process, and it's where you are using your instinctual process of drawing lines. So I like to say that you use your non-dominant hand, because when you use your dominant hand, you're thinking too much. So you create what's like a mind map almost.” 00:18:49“if you are able to hold a pencil, a paintbrush, a sponge, a spoon, literally like household item is you can create art.” 00:31:21

My guest today is Dr. Rani Thanacoody. Dr Rani Thanacoody is an entrepreneur based in the UK. She is the Founder of AmazingYou. She is International Inspirational Speaker, International Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mars Venus Certified Life and Relationship Coach, Breathwork Coach, Chakra Healer, Lifeforce Compassion Practitioner, Past Life regression Practitioner, Tarot Reader and Astrologer. Her passion lies in empowering women by using various modalities to help them to triumph over their traumas and to support them through their transformative journeys towards self-discovery and healing. Rani's podcast and YouTube channels called ‘AmazingYou by Dr Rani Thanacoody', aim at inspiring and offering a guiding light to those navigating through difficult times. In this episode we discuss self-discovery, healing, personal growth and forgiveness.Website - https://drranithanacoody.com https://marsvenuscoachrani.com https://drranithanacoody.com/amazing-you-astrology IG - https://www.instagram.com/thanacoodyrani/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amazingyoudrranithanacoodyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rani-thanacoody-b4487323/In this episode you will learn:1. How the power of self-love and forgiveness can transform you and create a ripple effect, impacting relationships and family dynamics.2.The importance of recognizing and honoring your worth and how investing in personal development is one of the most valuable decisions you can make.3. How transforming adversity and struggle into growth can serve as catalysts and help you to emerge even stronger than before. “What keeps me going? It's knowing that I'm helping to make a difference in the lives of people, in the lives of any person who come in contact with me. It's like I'm helping them to better their own lives.” - 00:05:18“When we talk about life, every part of life, it's about relationships. It's interconnected. You can't think of life without thinking of relationship.” 00:18:14“It is super, super powerful when you start to work on yourself. Because when you start to build those layers of lies that you were told by everybody and you find, you understand the truth, you see the truth, and you heal those parts of you.” 00:37:39

My guest today is Trish Meekins. Trish Meekins is the sole owner of Nikaanaganaa Counselling & Learning Centre located at 897 3rd Ave. E. in Owen Sound. Trish provides individual and family counseling for ALL people and cultures.Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training and various other trainings to suit the needs of your organization; for example lateral violence and workplace ethics. She has been a counselor and teacher of First Nations culture and history for over 25 years. Her passion is her Indigenous roots and finds rewarding work in assisting all people become educated about themselves and how they fit as a part of community extending out to all of Creation. Trish offers training for agencies and organizations in cross-cultural training, lateral violence, workplace ethics, to name a few. She also runs a group for people entitled, “Pathways to Inner Peace; Living Life in Balance,” that she developed when she worked as a women's counselor; realizing the tools she taught are beneficial to all people. In this episode we discuss first nations culture, spirituality in healing and the 7 Grandfather Teachings.Website - https://trishmeekins.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/spiritleader73/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AncestralAscensionsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-meekins-msw-rsw-cyw-98785b48/FB - https://www.facebook.com/NikaanaganaaIn this episode you will learn:1. How healing through a holistic approach to counseling through indigenous and alternative healing modalities can provide more meaningful healing.2.The power of ancestral wisdom and cultural connection can lead to living with love, humility, bravery and truth..3. Why the importance of interconnectedness to humanity and nature can be a more mindful and collective approach to environmental and societal challenges. “I go from a holistic perspective, and that is the way that I was trained. And if we look at the medicine wheel, there are 4 parts of self. So, that medicine wheel is a framework for many different things, but in terms of a holistic viewpoint, It takes into account the spirit, which is your vision, your emotion, which is your guiding light, I would say, your thoughts, which come from that vision and allows you to be on the path of where you'd like to see yourself, and then of course, your living and being and doing.” - 00:04:56“I would really like to have people to begin to self-reflect and see where they sit in the world. And even in terms of, like I said, that medicine wheel, with having that spirit, that vision for ourselves, having them really begin to self-reflect.” 00:32:14“We all have gifts to share. When we look at that medicine, not only does it represent the 4 parts of self, but it also represents the 4 races of man.” 00:54:45

My guest today is Wendy Paige Sterling. Wendy Paige Sterling is a compassionate, powerful guide for women ready to disrupt the rules and live unapologetically in all areas of their life. An intuitive prosperity mentor, advanced Theta Healer, sound healer, and disruptor at heart, she specializes in helping high-achieving women step away from the expectations placed on them and reconnect with their deepest truths. Having overcome her own journey through divorce, loss of her mother to cancer and personal transformation, Wendy knows the strength it takes to let go of people-pleasing and live authentically. Her clients call her the kick in the ass they need—bold, loving, and committed to guiding them toward a life aligned with purpose, power, and self-trust … all guided by their intuition! She is also a speaker and two-time international best-selling author and has been featured on major media outlets such as NBC, Good Day LA, and Daily Blast Live.With Wendy by your side, expect a space filled with love, tough truths, and the support to make powerful shifts that last. In this episode we discuss being a disruptor, intuition, spiritual awakenings and personal growth.Website - https://wendypaigesterling.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/wendypaigesterling/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-paige-sterling/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePowerinthePauseFB - https://www.facebook.com/wendypaigesterlingFREEBIE - https://wendypaigesterling.com/disruptor-blueprint/In this episode you will learn:1. The importance of the power of the pause and how it can help to foster authentic empowered decision making.2.Some practices for transformative leadership.3. Why embracing your emotions and vulnerability in a professional setting can help pave the way for trust, connection and genuine relationships. “It was about 8 years ago where the entire foundation of my life came out from underneath me And that was when I discovered that my now ex-husband was having an affair. And it was a moment where my intuition, I mean, talk about a nudge like no other.” - 00:06:50“I really coach visionary disruptors and stepping into their leadership. However, the clients that I tend to attract are like me. So they're people who are spiritually curious and know that they have some ability, but they don't know how to fully step in.” 00:23:40“I think what I would say and what I would even tell like my younger self is your voice always matters. And there's a reason you're in the room.” 00:41:27