Girls 4 Greatness

My friends, this week I am wrapping up season 5 of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast, as well as sharing where my intuition has been leading me to go with the podcast moving forward. I invite you all to listen in as I discuss what I have been learning about myself over these last few months. I also talk about the power and need for pause in my own life and how I intend to create pause in the up and coming months.  Know that you can always find and connect with me by dropping me a line on Facebook Messenger or on Instagram both of which are under @Girls4Greatness. You can also send me an email at girls4greatness@gmail.com.  

I could not be more excited to be bringing you a conversation I had with not only an extraordinary human being but also a dear friend. This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am sitting down to chat with Rebecca Chopp, Ph.D.  Rebecca is a widely published author, editor, and academic in the fields of education, philosophy, religion and feminism. Rebecca served as the 18th, and first female Chancellor of the University of Denver. She was additionally the President of Swarthmore College and Colgate University, and she served as Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Emory university and as Dean at Yale University.  Rebecca has served on the Governing Board of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Olin University, and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and on the American Council on Education as well.   Rebecca also happens to be an ordained minister, but she is currently passionate about being an Alzheimer's advocate. Rebecca co-founded the Voices of Alzheimer's, and she serves on the Board of the Colorado Alzheimer's Association. In addition, Rebecca is currently working on a book entitled, Not Your Grandmother's Alzheimer's: Refusing to Surrender by Living Well. My friends, Rebecca is someone I greatly admire for many reasons but one of the greatest is her ability to find joy in some of the most difficult of circumstances. I invite you all to listen in as she shares how and why she has decided to live with joy. I have no doubt that Rebecca's beautiful wisdom and huge heart will inspire you to do the same. You can head to the following websites to learn more about how you can support and empower those with  Alzheimer's and other cognitive illnesses:  https://www.voicesofad.com and https://we.alz.org.

I am thrilled to be sitting down to chat with another beautiful human being this week who is truly about empowering women to live their best life. This week I am talking with Kamini Wood, the creator of AuthenticMe and the CEO of Live Joy Your Way. Kamini's coaching company helps teens and high achieving, ambitious individuals shake free of their fears, unhelpful mindsets, and behaviors in order to have healthy relationships and move forward on the professional path they choose.  Kamini and I discuss how she went from a people pleasing perfectionist holding herself back by playing small into someone who recognizes her worth and sees that by embracing it she can create room for others to do the same.  Kamini is also a mom of 5, one who is a professional ballerina and another who is a division 1 athlete. We discuss how her role as a mother was a real catalyst in her career change and how she has used her knowledge as a coach to also empower her own children.  This episode is filled with wisdom and takeaways centered on how we can all become more self-aware in order to get back to the heart of who we really and truly are. Please be sure to find and follow Kamini on Instagram under @itsauthenticme and on Facebook under @kaminiwoodcertifiedlifecoach. You can also find Kamini on Pinterest at, https://pin.it/4CN5d5g. Please be sure to head to Kamini's website for all the details on her coaching and programs as well by heading to https://www.kaminiwood.com/.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I have the privilege and honor of welcoming another truly amazing woman with a truly remarkable story of triumph over great struggle.  This week I am having an incredibly inspiring conversation with Brittany Baarson, a wife and mom of two. Brittany has a story that you don't want to miss hearing, one in which she shares how she has become a survivor of a very rare and aggressive form of cancer. While she was 7 months pregnant with her daughter, Brittany was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Brittany also learned that her treatment would involve a leg amputation and the early delivery of her baby.  However in spite of these incredible challenges, Brittany is a beautiful example of resiliency and positivity.  Brittany's mission to use her own voice to bring about change shines through in our conversation.  Please be sure to find and follow Brittany over on Instagram under @brittanybaarson, and also be sure to check out the organizations Brittany mentions in our interview. These organizations are all making a huge impact on the research as well as on those affected by osteosarcoma. You can find the organization Move for Jenn under @moveforjenn, Range of Motion Project under @rompglobal, and the Osteosarcoma Institute under @osinstitue. You can also head to www.mibagents.org to find out more about the organization Making it Better Agents.

My friends, I am coming back at you this week with another inspiring, empowering interview with another amazing woman who is impacting the world around her in a profound way.  This week I am chatting with Randi Braun, the CEO of the leadership, coaching, and advisory firm, Something Major.  Randi also happens to be a recent Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of the book, Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work.   Randi specializes with women and working mothers, and she is a certified executive coach as well as a consultant. Randi is an expert at helping women leaders thrive in demanding, unpredictable, high-performance and high-volume environments.  Randi is a thought leader who has been featured by Forbes, The Washington Post , Parents Magazine, Thrive Global, and The Chicago Tribune. She also speaks frequently on the topics of women's professional development and leadership, thriving in working parenthood, avoiding burnout, business development, and building meaningful professional relationships.  I invite you to listen in as Randi shares her wisdom and insight into how we can not only have a career filled with meaning and purpose, but how we can build the best version of ourselves in order to create more meaning and purpose in our lives as a whole.  Please be sure to head to https://www.somethingmajorcoaching.com/ for more information on Randi and her coaching. You can also find and follow Randi over on social media by heading to https://www.instagram.com/something_major_coaching/, or on LinkedIn by heading to https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-braun-312a5423/. You can order Brandi's book, Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, by heading to, https://a.co/d/iidS3Qd as well.

Today I am speaking with another truly amazing woman who is leaving her own unique mark on the world in her own powerful way. Today I have the honor of welcoming Tania Vasalllo to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast.   Tania is the founder of  “The Courage To Be Happy,” a community of independent, spiritual women entrepreneurs who are striving to understand their own relationship with money as well as how to be financially independent. Tania launched her business with a baby in hand and only 20 hours a week to devote to her new endeavor, and in only 4 years she was able to grow her business to a six figure revenue. Now Tania is imparting her wisdom to women around the world.  Tania is passionate about empowering women to think bigger, dream bigger, and manifest more than they ever thought possible all while creating a better relationship with money. Tania is also equally passionate about empowering women to believe in their self-worth, to see themselves as enough, and to live out that belief in their own lives.  I invite you to listen in as Tania shares what led her to her coaching business, as well as the money mindset shifts she had to make in order to become the successful entrepreneur she is today. Tania not only imparts beautiful wisdom around how we can all build our own sense of self-worth, but how we too can live a life filled with abundance and prosperity.  Please be sure to follow Tania on Facebook by heading to https://www.facebook.com/tania.vasallo.5 and on Instagram by heading to https://www.instagram.com/thecouragetobe_/.  You can also find Tania on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-vasallo-2aa3852a/. Please be sure to find Tania on YouTube as well by heading to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdFS-YRh7DAzOQYq9frRFA. You can also check out Tania's free Amplify Your Abundance Guide by going to https://taniavasallo.lpages.co/amplify-your-abundance/, and you can find out more about the coaching services Tania offers by heading to http://ampliyourabundance.com/.

My friends I am so thrilled to be welcoming back to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast two time former guest, Rachel Weinstock. Rachel first appeared in episode #27, Embracing The Power Of Play.  She also was a guest in episode #120, Empowering The Mental Health Of Our Children, a Real Life. Real Talk. Episode.  Today I have the honor of having a conversation with Rachel all about her newly released book, Be Who You Needed. Rachel's book is designed to be a guide for caring adults who want to help young people transform their emotional well-being, their self-confidence and their happiness.  Rachel and I not only discuss what led her to write her book, but we also discuss who she wrote this  book for as well as what she has learned about herself through the process of writing it. Rachel is a Teacher, Transformational Coach, and Speaker for youth who are struggling with being bullied, their self-esteem, and their anxiety.  Rachel holds a degree in Visual Arts and Education, and she was awarded the James W. Fair Leadership Award from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Rachel's passion and mission to create a world where every child feels happy, confident, and safe shines through in our conversation. Rachel's approach to working with young people is deeply impactful because of her lived experience of being bullied as a child and a teenager.  Whether you are in direct contact with youth or not, I believe so much of what Rachel shares can be applied to our lives as a whole. Rachel sets the stage for all of us to consider how we can show up differently in the world, embracing more kindness and compassion towards anyone and everyone we encounter. Please be sure to head to https://www.bewhoyouneededbook.com/ to check out Rachel's book, Be Who You Needed. You can also find Rachel's book on Amazon as well. You can find and follow Rachel on Instagram under @rachelweinstock_ and on Facebook under @RachelWeinstock. Also be sure to join Rachel's private Facebook group for parents by heading to www.bit.ly/30HrQas.

In this episode of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I have the privilege of chatting with Alison Hall, founder of Change Agent Coaching For Women. Alison and I are discussing not only her journey to be the influencer she is today but also the importance of understanding just how powerful true self-assessment is.  After 25 years of building a traditionally successful corporate career, Alison reinvented herself to become her own happy boss, launching several successful businesses.   For more than 10 years now Alison has also been using her financial expertise and in-depth understanding of human behavior to help women make smart, informed  financial decisions around divorce and other life changing events, including starting their own businesses.  Alison's mantra is, “Knowledge is power,” and with that in mind she educates women about personal finance and business creation and development so that they're empowered to navigate life and career transitions confidently, lean into their strengths, find their purpose, dump the ‘shoulds' and self-doubt, and reinvent themselves to create the lives they want and deserve. Alison empowers her clients to seize opportunities and think beyond the expected to get what they really want. Alison taps into her own experience as a burned-out corporate grinder turned successful business owner to inspire women to embrace life-affirming change.  I have no doubt that Alison's wisdom will inspire us all to look at how powerful self-assessment can be in finding true meaning and purpose in our own lives. Please be sure to head to www.changeagentcoaching.com and www.whitehalldivorcesolutions.com for more information on what Alison has to offer with her coaching services. You can also find and connect with Alison on LinkedIn at www.LinkedIn.com/in/alisonhall-coach-women/.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am welcoming Anna Lundberg back to the podcast. Anna made her first appearance in my first season, episode #37, an episode entitled “Reimagining Success.” Today Anna and I are discussing how she has in fact reimagined success in her own life since her last appearance, as well as the importance of focusing on establishing a solid work/life integration in our lives.  Anna is the founder of One Step Outside, where she helps experienced professionals around the world design a career, business, and lifestyle that brings them more freedom, flexibility and fulfillment outside of the conventional 9 to 5. Anna has years of experience in corporate marketing with beauty and luxury brand management. She eventually left her career at Procter and Gamble in 2013 to start her own company that provided digital marketing consulting to well known brands like Burberry to exciting new startups and solopreneurs.  Anna now combines her expertise in corporate marketing with her training in coaching and positive psychology techniques to help people reimagine the next phase of their career with a blend of life coaching and business mentoring. Anna is also the host of her own podcast, Reimaging Success,  and she is the author of two books, Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5 and her latest book, Outside the 9 to 5.   I invite you to listen in as Anna challenges us all to look at how we can better understand our own work/life integration, as well as how we can quiet the distractions in our lives and truly hone in on what is important to us.  Please be sure to check out Anna's website, www.onestepoutside.com, and be sure to listen in to her podcast by heading to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-success-with-anna-lundberg/id1444846932.  You can also purchase Anna's books by heading to the following links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaving-Corporate-Stories-people-whove/dp/1999700708/ and  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-practical-profitable-flexibility-fulfilment/dp/1999700724/.  You can follow Anna on Instagram under @annaselundberg and on LinkedIn and You Tube under Anna S.E. Lundberg as well.  

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I have the honor of chatting with someone who has so much wisdom around how we interpret and interact in our relationships, as well as how those interpretations and interactions can be tied to our upbringing.   I invite you all to listen in to this week's interview with Dr. L. Carol Scott. Dr. Scott believes that relationships are at the heart of all our success, and she is passionate about empowering others to embrace stronger, more self-aware relationships.  Dr. Scott is a TEDx Speaker, International best selling author, coach, trainer, and keynote speaker. Dr. Scott holds a BA in Child Development, a BA in Anthropology, an MA in Early Childhood Education, and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. Her unique model helps to revolutionize success through self-aware emotional and social intelligence.  Dr. Scott has mixed hundreds of years of child development theory with 21st century brain imaging research , decades of her own experience with hundreds of developing humans of all ages, and her own lived experience of recovery from childhood trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  My friends, this episode is packed with so much insight around how we can better understand who we really and truly are and how we relate to others. Be sure to head to www.lcarlscott.com for more information on Dr. Scott as well as all she has to offer. You can also email Dr. Scott at carol@carolscott.com to directly connect with her. You can also find Dr. Scott on Facebook under @Dr.L.CarolScott and on Instagram under @dr.l.carol. Dr. Scott is on LinkedIn as well under in/dr.l.carol.Scott.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am thrilled to be sharing a conversation all about how we can better tune into our subconscious mind, as well as how we can better understand the important role our subconscious mind plays in how we live our lives.  This week I am joined by Christina Woods, the CEO and Founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy and Coaching. Christina has extensive experience working on complex challenges and pulling potential out of others so they can become self-reliant individuals.  Christina is a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist, a Certified Hypnotherapist, an Empowerment Coach, as well as a Reiki Master. Christina combines her background in corporate leadership along with her experiences in dealing with trauma and abandonment to empower other women to trust their intuition and set themselves free of self-doubt. Christina is passionate about inspiring women to step into the life they deserve and I have no doubt she will inspire you to do the same.  You can find out more about Christina by heading to her website, www.wisewoods.com. You can also find and follow Christina on Facebook and Instagram under @wisewoodshypnotherapy.

I am so excited to be celebrating 170 episodes of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast with an episode all about what I have been focusing on in this new year.  Today I am coming at you with a short solocast about how we can all choose to be kinder to ourselves, especially when it comes to how we treat ourselves when we fall short of our own expectations. I invite you all to spend a few minutes with me to hear some encouraging words about showing yourself more grace and compassion as you embark on another year.  Please be sure to find and follow me over on social media if you haven't already. You can find me under @girls4greatness on Facebook and Instagram. I am also a huge fan of feedback and would love to hear what resonated with you today! Feel free to send me a DM or you can always drop me a line on my website, www.girls4greatness.com/contact. And if you want a little extra encouragement this year when it comes to habits then please check out my FREE download, 5 Habits To ignite Your Inner Greatness. You can find it at www.bit.ly/girls4greatness.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am chatting with Laura Langsdorf.  Laura is the founder and president of Image Focus, a full-service marketing firm. Laura has decades of experience in the ever-evolving marketing world, but now she is applying her master skills to the dating world. Laura is creating a revolutionary platform for singles geared for success.  Laura is the author of the soon to be released book, Don't Pee In My Dating Pool.  In her book Laura shares not only stories from her own dating experiences, but she shares how her experiences may inspire and help those who find themselves in a similar position. Laura has even created a comprehensive step-by-step planning workbook to go along with her book as well as a dating app that are all in the works.  Whether you are currently in the dating scene or not, you will find this interview enlightening and witty. Laura's story and her wisdom can be applied to not just those in the dating world, but to anyone who is wanting to hone in on their why when it comes to almost any area of their life.  Please be sure to find and follow Laura over on LinkedIn under @laurakronmann. You can also find out more about Laura's business by heading to www.imagefocusmarketing.com. Also be sure to stay up to date with all of Laura's latest as it relates to her book, Don't Pee In My Dating Pool, by heading to http://thedatingsplash.com.

My friends, this week I am welcoming the amazing Kelli Moore to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast. Kelli is joining me today to not only share her amazing journey to  becoming the powerful influencer she is today, but to also discuss how we can improve our lives and our relationships by choosing to pause in the moment.  Kelli worked for years in the male dominated sports television industry, only to deal with 15 years of chronic illness and finally reach her breaking point. Today Kelli is the CEO and Co-founder of Soulfire Productions and the Co-Host of the top rated relationships podcast, OK, Babe.  Today Kelli pours her heart and soul into helping women set themselves free from expectations and the stories that hold them hostage in their own lives. Kelli asks us all to seek deeper within and become the version of ourselves we've kept buried for so long.  If you are ready to be challenged to think outside the box and finally see yourself clearly then stick around and tune in. Kelli is here today to have a radically honest conversation to empower all of us to start showing up more authentically.  Know that you can find and connect with Kelli over on Instagram under @kellitmoore and also @soulfireprodctionsco.  You can also listen in to Kelli's podcast OK, Babe by heading to  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ok-babe/id1497534094. You can also find out more about Kelli by checking out her website, www.kellimoore.co.

I invite you all to listen to the first solocast of season 5 of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast. This week I am taking a break from interviewing. I am instead choosing to mix things up a bit and share some thoughts on the topic of how we often play small by drowning out that still small voice within us, our intuition.  I know this is a busy time of year, but I ask that you take a few moments to hear these words about something that is so important in empowering you to live a life you truly want to be living.  Remember to head to www.girls4greatness.com for all the latest Girls 4 Greatness info as well as to subscribe to my email. You can also find me in Instagram and Facebook under @girls4greatness. And,  if you want to be a part of an amazingly uplifting tribe of women then please join my free group on Facebook, In It Together.

Today I am welcoming Dr. Alyssa Dweck to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast. I invite you to listen in to this heartfelt, candid conversation about women's health and in particular, how important it is for us as women to hone in on a healthy lifestyle.  Dr. Dweck is a practicing gynecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. Dr. Dweck has been an Ob/Gyn for over 25 years with a special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health. She is the co-author of three books, and she has appeared on The Today Show LA.  Dr. Dweck is also a regular contributor to multiple prints and online media outlets. She was even voted “Top Doctor' in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine.  In this episode Dr. Dweck shares so many tips and strategies to empower us to not only navigate our perimenopausal and menopausal years with more ease, but to also live a more vibrant, fulfilling life. Dr. Dweck is someone who wants to see other women not just merely survive in life, but to truly thrive.  Please be sure to head to www.drdweck.com for more information on Dr. Dweck and her books. You can also find out more about Bonafide and all the areas in which it may help you by heading to www.hellobonafide.com.

This week I am joined on the podcast by someone who knows a thing or two about health, wellness, and what it truly takes to overcome our struggles. This week I am being joined by Moyra Gorski, a retired nurse who is now the host of a podcast entitled, Juggling the Chaos of Recovery. For the past 22 years Moyra has also partnered with one of the most clinically proven wellness companies in the world to become a wellness expert and multi-passionate entrepreneur. In our conversation Moyra openly talks about how both she and her daughter have battled an eating disorder and how she is now sharing her empowering message to offer hope to others. Moyra and I discuss what it has been like for her to not only deal with her own past history but how she is navigating helping her daughter now as well.  I invite you to listen in as Moyra shares her beautiful wisdom around the importance of always making self-care a part of our lives no matter what, as well as the importance of letting go of the need to control everything in our lives. Moyra is passionate about coming alongside others to show them the way to an abundant life and how they too can overcome their own challenges. I have no doubt that she will inspire you to do the same.   Please be sure to find and follow Moyra on Instagram under @greengorski as well as on Facebook by heading to https://www.facebook.com/moyragorski.shaklee. You can also connect with Moyra on LinkedIn under Moyra Gorski RN, BSN. You can find out more about Moyra and all the amazing things she is up to by checking out her website as well, www.moyragorski.com. You can find Moyra's podcast, Juggling the Chaos of Recovery, by heading to https://moyragorskiwellnessadvocate.podbean.com/.

I am so excited to be welcoming another beautiful warrior back to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast this week. Christine Burns is joining me once again to encourage and inspire all of us to live a more authentic, passion filled life. In this episode Christine and I unpack what it actually means to be resilient, and Christine shares her own heartfelt journey of struggle to embrace a resilient mindset.  Christine is the co-owner of WALT Institute (Women Authentic Leadership Training Institute), an organization that specializes in empowering people in STEMM throughout the world.  Christine is a former elite athlete, author, and Performance coach who has worked with individuals and teams for over 20 years with more that 4,000 people in ten different countries. Christine's specialty is challenging the status quo and beliefs that are holding people back. She is a firm believer in the fact that people can achieve success in their life AND career by being authentic, having fun, and unleashing the best version of themselves no matter what!  Christine and I also discuss her newly released book, Igniting Resilience, which is a beautiful example of what it means to embrace resilience and an awareness of how you are showing up in the world. Christine shares how we can always bring our best self to whatever situation we find ourselves in, as well as how we can better appreciate each day we are given.  Please be sure to head to https://ignitingresilience.waltinstitute.com/igniting-resilience-book to learn more about Christine, as well as her wonderful new book, Igniting Resilience.   You can also find and follow Christine and WALT institute by heading to any of the links below: http://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethchristinewaltinstitute http://www.linkedin.com/in/christineburnsperformancecoach https://twitter.com/Christine1Burns https://www.facebook.com/ChristineInspires https://www.instagram.com/christineburns.nz/

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am sharing a wisdom packed conversation with an entrepreneurial powerhouse, Caley Adams.  Caley is an artist, designer, and illustrator with a flair for understanding not only what is aesthetically pleasing, but also what translates into profitable branding. Caley is the Founder and Creative Director of Wildes District where she focuses her efforts on helping women led emerging brands find the right balance between form and function.  Caley's branding insights have given her clients a substantial edge in even the most competitive landscapes including e-commerce, luxury, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. Caley has extensive experience in her field having worked with companies such as Chanel, Rolex, Ralph Lauren, MAC Cosmetics, Aldo, Warby Parker, Barkbox, and more. In our conversation Caley shares a lot of wisdom around being a woman entrepreneur, as well as wisdom around how to stand out and create a brand that is unique and authentic.  Yes, our conversation is definitely geared towards those of you who are business minded, but Caley's wisdom can also be applied to our lives as a whole. Caley has a brilliant way of speaking to the importance of embracing our own uniqueness, instead of trying to conform to an ideal or hide what makes us who we really are.  Please be sure to find out more about Caley by heading to her websites, www.caleyadams.com and www.wildesdistrict.com. You can also connect with Caley over on Instagram under @wildesdistrict or on LinkedIn under @caleyadams.

Today I am talking with Larisa Petrini, an Age Reversal Expert and Epigenetic Specialist, with a huge heart for empowering women to value their own self-care.  Larisa is the founder of Bodyology, a proprietary system designed to help high performing women reverse their age and sizzle with energy and confidence in their midlife years. Hundreds of women have sought Larisa's help to get back into shape, overcome chronic fatigue, solve dry and sagging skin, and deal with mood and hormonal imbalances.  In our conversation Larisa shares what led her to this work and her desire to see other women not go through what she went through. We also discuss the great importance of self-care and how it really starts with changing our mindset around caring for ourselves.  I have no doubt that so many will be able to relate to the wisdom that Larisa shares, and I have no doubt that this episode will challenge you to examine your own thoughts around how you view your own self-care routine.  Please be sure to find and follow Larisa on Instagram under @larisapetrini, and on Facebook under @larisa.Petrini. You can also find out more about Larisa and her amazing work by heading to the websites below: www.larisapetrini.com www.connectwithlarisa.com www.tenyearsback.com www.thriveglobal.com/authors/larisa-Petrini

Today I am kicking off the start of season 5 of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast with a guest who is no stranger to the show.  I am welcoming back my dear friend and brilliant author, Lindsay Sealey.  Lindsay is the author of Growing Strong Girls and Rooted, Resilient, and Ready, both of which were highlighted in her former podcast appearances. This time Lindsay is joining me to discuss her recently released book, Made For More, and I could not be more thrilled to have her join me as we discuss many of the principles contained in this amazing book.  Lindsay is not only the author of 3 wisdom packed books, but she is also a dedicated educator, consultant, and passionate keynote speaker. Lindsay is the founder of Bold New Girls and Brave New boys - teaching and coaching designed to empower growing minds of all ages with diverse experiences to be healthy, happy, and confident and to become even more of who they choose to be.  I invite you all to sit back and listen in to this truly powerful conversation all about how we can come to define what “more” looks and feels like for us as individuals and how we can start to live our lives in a way that incorporates the “more” that is unique to us.  Please be sure to find and connect with Lindsay over on Instagram under @boldnewgirls. You can also find out more info on Lindsay, as well as more info on her work and books, by heading to  http://lindsaysealey.com/. To purchase Linday's last book, Made For More, be sure to head to http://hyperurl.co/MadeforMore-Amz. You can even listen to it on Audible at https://www.audible.ca/.

It is hard to believe that today I am bringing season 4 of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast to a close. I invite you to listen in as I celebrate 160 podcast episodes and the end of yet another season.  I invite you to listen in as I not only share my gratitude for the opportunity I have been given in interviewing so many amazing and inspiring women but also my gratitude for my community of listeners. I also share some thoughts on what I am choosing to focus on as I take a short break from recording and embrace what is left of the summer months.  Please know how much I truly appreciate each and every person who tunes in to this show. This is the end of season 4, but I will be back at it come September with more empowering interviews to enable you to live your own life with more joy, purpose and passion.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast we are talking about how we can get unstuck in life by embracing the power of reframing our perspective. I have the honor of chatting with someone who knows a great deal about this subject and who is also out there impacting the world in a huge way.  Lia Garvin is the author of the book Unstuck: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back.  Lia has nearly 10 years of experience working in some of the largest and most influential companies in tech including Microsoft, Apple, and Google. Lia has a wealth of knowledge about how to explore the power of reframing to overcome common challenges found in the modern workplace.  Lia is also a Tedx speaker, a leader, and a coach, and she is on a mission to humanize the workplace one conversation at a time.  In this episode Lia and I unpack the important work she is doing around empowering others to end judgment and over analysis and to instead shift or reframe their perspective.  Lia shares her own career journey and how she is now using her experiences to inspire others to not only create a better work environment, but to also create a life that is filled with more joy and purpose.  Please be sure to check out Lia's website, www.liagarvin.com, for more information on her coaching, speaking and her book Unstuck. You can also find Lia's amazing book on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble, and at Target. You  can find and follow Lia on Instagram under @lia.garvin and on Facebook under @reframewithlia. You can connect with Lia on LinkedIn by heading to https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/. You can also find Lia on You Tube by heading to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Sx-ppBe8gx1Jad2ubshwQ.

This week I am being joined by someone who is a shining example of what it means to step into your own power. Today I am talking to Rupali Chandar, professor of Astrophysics at the University of Toledo and the current Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Rupali got her PHD from Johns Hopkins, and she also has a double major in Physics and Astronomy from Haverford College. Rupali loves her research that focuses on understanding the physics of galaxy formation and evolution, and she is even currently leading a team of international scientists studying the most ‘extreme' star forming galaxies in the nearby university.  Rupali and I dive into why she chose the career she did, as well as the struggles she has had as a woman in a very male dominated field. Rupali shares what it has taken for her to find her own voice and to own the amazing gifts she has been given. We also talk a lot about how she has used her experiences to inspire her own children as well as many others to, “succeed on their own terms.” Know that you can connect with Rupali via email at, rupalichandar@gmail.com.

This week I am sharing a beautiful conversation I had with Jen Szpigiel, the founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic. Jen is using her expertise as a Leadership Expert and Mentor to help online entrepreneurs grow profitable and aligned businesses that are rooted in integrity and purpose.  Jen is also the host of the Becoming Iconic podcast, where she blends strategy with alignment as she shares challenges, successes, and in the moment revelations with the intention that it inspires women everywhere to take inspired action and create a life on their own terms.  In our conversation Jen and I dive into how and why she began doing the work she is doing to empower other women. We also talk about the myth of life balance and how we can instead strive to live a life filled with harmony.  I invite you to listen in to Jen's wonderful wisdom around what it means to live a truly iconic life. Also, please be sure to head to www.becomingiconic.com for more information on Jen and all the amazing things she is up to. You can also check out Jen's amazing podcast, Becoming Iconic, by heading to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-iconic-the-masterclass/id1500348470. Be sure to find and follow Jen on Instagram and Facebook under @becomingiconic as well.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I have the absolute honor of speaking with someone who knows a thing or two about where true happiness can be found. Monique Rhodes is my guest, and this amazing woman has made it her life's mission to empower others to find consistent, grounded and sustainable happiness.  I invite you to listen in as Monique shares the struggles she has had to overcome and how she has used those struggles to become a happiness strategist who teaches students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. Monique has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering. Monique's program, The 10 Minute Mind, has been used by over 70 universities and colleges. Monique has also had enormous success with her 8 week online program, The Happiness Baseline.  Monique is an insatiable world traveler, an extremely talented singer, and she was even nominated for the prestigious New Zealander of the Year Award in 2010. This episode is jam packed full of heartfelt wisdom and beautiful takeaways. You will not only gain a better understanding of how you can live a life full of sustainable happiness, but you will also be challenged to become an expert on knowing who you truly are.  Please be sure to find and follow Monique over on Instagram under @moniquerhodesofficial. You can also find out more about Monique, her online program, and The 10 Minute Mind by heading to www.moniquerhodes.com.

I am honored to be welcoming Shannon Jamail back to the Girls 4 Greatness podcast this week. Shannon was my guest in the first season of the podcast, episode #15 entitled “The Power Of Surrender.” We are now sitting down to chat all about the amazing endeavors Shannon has since taken on while still maintaining her sanity as a devoted mother and wife.  Shannon is a best selling author of the amazing book Surrender, A Journey Toward A Fulfilled Life.  She also is the founder and creator of the Mind & Body Complete Family of Companies that includes her retreat center, Retreat Ranch outside of Austin, and her international product line of candles and body products.  In our conversation Shannon and I dive into how she has managed to shift gears in her career in order to impact women in a new and profound way.  We also discuss what it has taken for her to get to this new space in her life, as well as how we can all apply some of the lessons she has learned along the way. Please be sure to head to www.mindbodycomplete.com to find out more about Shannon and all the wonderful things she is up to.

I invite you to listen in to this wonderful conversation I had with Lisa Carmichael, an entrepreneur and marketing professional who has worked hard to understand a lot about the power of mindset. Lisa is a published author and the owner of EPIK Mastermid, an organization geared towards mompreneurs who are ready to move their business forward to new levels.  In this episode Lisa and I discuss the importance of embracing a “can do”mindset instead of a “can't do” mindset. We discuss the importance of truly honing in on what is going on between our own two ears and how much that can affect our ability to live a fulfilled life.  Lisa and I also talk about who our biggest competition really is and how powerful it can be when we start to let go of competing with others. Lisa is someone who has done the hard work of self-discovery, and she is now able to impact the world with her unique gifts in her unique way.  Please be sure to head to www.lisacarmichael.com to find out more info on Lisa, read her blog, and to learn more about her EPIK mastermind. You can also find her FREE download, “7 Powerful Secrets to Monetize and Scale Your Sales and Profits,” on her website as well. Be sure to also find and follow Lisa on Instagram under @lisacarmichael.

This week I am thrilled to introduce another amazing woman who is out there leaving her own unique mark on the world in her own unique way.  Today I am sitting down with Shelly Heim. Shelly is a nutrition and fitness professional with a certification in Sports Nutrition. Shelly is also a Lyn-Genet Plan Health Coach, a fitness instructor, and a hugely successful Beachbody coach for the last 11 years.  Shelly not only shares what led her to her career in helping other women to live healthy, but she shares some amazing wisdom around what we all can do to optimize our health and live at our best.  Shelly is all about empowering women to focus on building consistent habits in order to not only achieve but sustain optimal health and wellness. Shelly speaks to the power of consistency in our conversation, but she also shares some beautiful wisdom around the importance of being patient with ourselves in the process as well.  Shelly is indeed a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness. I have no doubt that you will be inspired by her own touching personal story, but also by the genuine passion she has to empower others to live their best life.  Please be sure to find and follow Shelly on Instagram by heading to https://www.instagram.com/shellyheim and on Facebook by heading to https://www.facebook.com/shellyheim1/. You can also find out more info on Shelly, her blog and her coaching by heading to www.shellyheim.com.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast we are talking about a subject I think everyone is likely familiar with, that being the topic of stress. I have invited Michele Kambolis to join me on the show to discuss the ways in which stress often enters and takes over in our life, as well as how we can better manage our stress.  Michele is an acclaimed author and speaker who has been featured on Good Morning America, Huff Post Live, Goop, and Raw Beauty Talks.  Michele holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine, and she has  been a clinical counselor for more than 20 years.  Michele is the author of Generation Stressed: Play Based Tools To Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, which was widely praised by readers and critics. And Michele's latest book, When Women Rise, is a timely transformative and inspiring guide for women who want to bring more joy, power, and peace into their lives.  In our conversation Michele shares what led her to her work and how she has taken her years of experience in her field and is now empowering other women to live a healthier, more purposeful, less stressed life.  Michele reminds us all about the power of pause and of all the greatness that is already inside each one of us.  Please be sure to find and follow Michele on social media. She can be found under @michelekambolis on Instagram and under @MKambolis on Facebook. You can also find Michele on Twitter under @kambolis. Be sure to also check out Michele's website for all the information on how you can find her books by heading to www.michelekambolis.com.

I invite you to listen in to this powerful Real Life. Real Talk. episode of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast that addresses a topic that many of us are likely very familiar with, that being the topic of comparison and female rivalry.  My guest today is Amber Tichenor, an amazing human being and expert on the topic of female rivalry. Amber was a guest on episode 89, an episode entitled, Conquering Your She Bully. I invited Amber back to chat again about the topic of female rivalry, but to also narrow in on the specifics of what happens when we get lost in the comparison game we can so often play.  Amber has a PH.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, and she is the founder of To Be Coaching + Consulting. Amber is also the author of the newly released book, Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry To Be Unstoppable Together.  Amber's goal is to promote collaboration over competition in order to empower women to find their voice, leave rivalry behind, and team up with a community of like-minded women who support each other.  I am thrilled to share this heartfelt, authentic conversation all about how we can combat the tendency to compare and instead develop a deeper appreciation for ourselves and the life we are living.  Please be sure to find and follow Amber on Instagram by heading to https://www.instagram.com/dr.ambertichenor.phd/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ToBeCoachingandConsulting/, and on LinkedIn by going to https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-tichenor-phd-717a7616/. You can also find out more info about Amber and her newly released book by checking out her website, https://www.tobecoachingandconsulting.com/.

I am celebrating 150 episodes today by interviewing another amazing powerhouse who is out there giving back in their own unique, beautiful way. Marin is the owner and founder of Local Collaborative, an amazing agency that provides small businesses with the marketing they need to succeed. Marin has worked professionally in marketing since 2014, and she has worked with many well known professionals and brands. However, Marin decided to branch off on her own after marrying a military Army man and coming to the realization that she was going to be frequently moving.  Marin had a dream to collaborate with the talented professionals she worked with during her years in the advertising and marketing industry. She has now built a very successful career where she and her team bring relief to small business owners by taking the stress and overwhelm of social media marketing off their plate.  In this inspiring episode Marin not only shares her story of how she got to where she is today, but she also shares some amazing wisdom when it comes to running a business that can also be applied to leading a more purpose filled life in general.  Please be sure to find and follow Marin's wonderful content on social media by heading to www.facebook.com/mylocalcollab/ and www.instagram.com/localcollaborative. You can also find out more information on Marin and Local Collaborative by heading to www.LetsCollab.work.

This week's episode of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast features another heartfelt, inspiring Real Life. Real Talk. conversation with a former guest, Lauren Ammon.  Lauren first appeared in episode #119, an episode entitled, Examining The Value Of Your Work.  Now Lauren is back to share her insights on how important it is to be self-aware in order to reach our full potential.  Lauren specializes in working with current and former athletes of all ages and levels to master the mental part of the game. Her practice exists to show athletes that they deserve an outlet to be heard, seen, and supported mentally and emotionally at the same level they are physically.  Whether you are an athlete, a former athlete, or neither, you will be empowered by Lauren's wisdom about how we ALL can become our personal best and live a life we truly want to be living.  Be sure to head to www.laurenammon.com to check out all the amazing things Lauren has to offer with her coaching business. You can also find Lauren on LinkedIn under @laurenammon, on Facebook under @PREveryDay, and on Instagram under @mrslaurenammon.

I invite you all to listen in today to the first solocast episode of season 4 and the first episode of 2022.  In this week's episode you will hear from yours truly about what I am choosing to focus on in the new year. I also throw some inspiring words your way to hopefully encourage you to embrace this new year in a new way by becoming your own biggest cheerleader instead of your own biggest critic!  This episode is short and sweet, but perhaps it will be the pick me up you need to catapult yourself into your best year yet.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am introducing the first Real Life. Real Talk. Episode of Season 4. I invite you to listen to this beautiful conversation with another powerful human being and friend, Yiema John. Yiema first appeared on episode #47, an interview entitled Living A Life Of Wholeness.  Since then, Yiema has not only moved on to achieve other successes in her life, but she has also done the hard work of diving inward in order to better understand who she is and who she was created to be.  In our conversation Yiema shares her own struggles over the last 2 years and what it has taken for her to rise and stand in the place she stands today, a place in which Yiema has learned to prioritize herself.   I have no doubt that you will be inspired by the heartfelt truth and wisdom Yiema shares, as well as inspired to prioritize yourself and what is important to you. Please be sure to find and connect with Yiema over on Instagram and Facebook under @yiemajohn and under @sheradiates614.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast my guest and I are discussing the importance of acknowledging the soul seed that lies within each one of us.  Randy Rutledge is the founder of Singletree Media and The Online Adjunct. Randy is a lecturer in Health Informatics, Clinical Decision Support and Telemedicine at Mercer University, but she is currently working on the Singletree Media Entrepreneur Incubation Model. Randy has worked with many entrepreneurs empowering them to further their brand awareness in other markets by leveraging her media platform and customized web apps.  Randy is also the author of the recently released book, Soul Seed. This book is all about inspiring those who have lost sight of their inner curiosity, the curiosity that led them to new discoveries about themselves. This book focuses on the curiosity that leads us to believe that there is something purposeful and meaningful that we were called to do or become. I invite you to listen in as Randy and I chat about what our soul seed actually is and how extremely important it is to tap into it if we want to live the life we were meant to live.  Please be sure to also find and follow Randy on LinkedIn under Randy Anita Rutledge, https://signal3domain.online/click?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frarutledgephd&dID=1635318868013&linkName=Randy's%20LinkedIn.  You can also head to the following link on Amazon to purchase Randy's book, Soul Seed, https://signal3domain.online/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09J2H1BXD&dID=1635318868013&linkName=Amazon%20link%20to%20Buy%20her%20Book. You can find more information about Randy and her extraordinary work by checking out her website as well, https://signal3domain.online/click?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fsingletree.media%2F&dID=1635318868013&linkName=Website.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am talking with another powerhouse influencer, Nicole Jansen.   Nicole has been empowering entrepreneurs for over 30 years, and her vast expertise in business leadership and human behavior has uniquely equipped her to bring out the best in others.  Nicole is the founder of Discover The Edge and The Leaders of Transformation Podcast, reaching listeners in over 140 countries.  Nicole is passionate about helping leaders at the highest levels to shift their perspective and solve complex issues, with the aim of creating a more just and prosperous world for everyone.  I invite you to listen to Nicole's beautiful story of how she has had to overcome her own challenges not just in business, but in her personal life as well. I have no doubt that this episode will inspire you to choose abundance and to embrace the gifts, talents and greatness you have been blessed with.  Please be sure to find and follow Nicole on Instagram under @leadersoftransformation and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LeadersOfTransformation. You can also find Nicole on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejansen. You can find Nicole on your favorite podcast platform or visit her at http://LeadersOfTransformation.com as well.

I invite you to listen in to this powerful episode all about focusing on crafting your life's choices and priorities around what YOU want your life to look like.  Today I have the honor of talking with Karen Stanley, an entrepreneur, professional mezzo soprano, coach, mom, and wife. Karen is an amazon #1 new release author, and she is a frequent self-improvement podcast guest who is not afraid to share her own struggles with self-worth, divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and single parenting.   Karen is passionate about sharing her life story with the hopes that others will be empowered to become the person they have always wanted to BE. I have no doubt that you will be inspired by Karen and her message that no matter what someone has been through in the past, they can still create the life they want when they focus on belief in themselves and self-love.  Please be sure to find out more about Karen by heading to her website and blog, www.MrsKarenStanley.com. You can also find Karen's book, Becoming Mrs. Stanley:The Single Mom's Guide To Creating The Life You Want, by heading to https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982226838/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_542M22GR2NPC5608DK6Y.  You can find and connect with Karen on Instagram under @officialmrskarenstanley, as well. 

Today I am chatting with another amazing warrior who is using their gifts and talents to impact the world in their own unique and powerful way. Kerri Hummingbird is a Soul Guide and the host of the Soul Nectar Show podcast.  Kerri happens to also be the number one international best-selling author of “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and the award-winning best-selling book, “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self-Love”, which describes the early years of Kerri's spiritual awakening.  Kerri inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with authenticity, passion, and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. And her latest book, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound,” dives into the most direct path to spiritual enlightenment.  I invite you to listen in today as we talk about that path to enlightenment, as well as how we can all benefit from embracing the positives in the mistakes we make in our lives.  I have no doubt that this episode will challenge you to continue to move towards a deeper understanding of the gifts and greatness you alone possess.  Please be sure to head to www.motherwoundbook.com and www.kerrihummingbird.com for more information on Kerri and how you can find her books. You can also find out more information on Kerri's podcast by heading to www.soulnectar.show.  You can find Kerri on the following social media platforms as well.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerri.hummingbird.sami  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.hummingbird/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KerriHummingbrd  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrihummingbird/  YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIvzw9fZaQdLy9jbiCuX2A

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast my guest and I have a conversation all about challenging the societal norms around food choices and our health.  Megan Hadley joins me this week as we tackle this somewhat controversial topic. Megan is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition. Meagan started her company, Simple Nutrition, in January of 2015, and she is a big believer in the fact that relationships with food and body image are often the barriers that stand in the way of people living the fulfilled life they want to live. Megan is passionate about empowering her clients to find freedom in eating and in the acceptance of their bodies in the hopes that they can focus more attention towards truly living. I have no doubt that if you approach this episode with any open mind then you will be challenged to examine your own relationship with food, as well as to be more in tune with the way you choose to speak to yourself.  Please be sure to head to www.simplenutritioncounseling.com and www.forkthefoodrules.com  To find out more about Simple Nutrition and all the services Megan has to offer. You can also find and connect with Megan on Instagram under @tasteandseerd and on Facebook under @simplenutrition. You can even check out the food framework information that Megan talked about in this episode by heading to https://www.forkthefoodrules.com/framework.

I am so thrilled to be kicking off the fourth season of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast with my wisdom packed interview with Ciara Stockeland.  Ciara has owned and operated businesses since her early teens. She opened her first store Mama Mia, a high end maternity store located in Fargo, ND in 2006. Shortly after Ciara developed and opened MODE, a designer outlet store located next door to Mama Mia. In 2008 she decided to merge the two concepts, and she even decided to franchise the idea. Ciara also launched the first to market wholesale subscription box for boutique retailers, which she built and sold in 18 months. As if that were not impressive enough, Ciara has most recently launched her Boutique Workshop, a coaching program for retailers in which she is empowering others with her knowledge and expertise.  I invite you to listen to my conversation with this amazing serial entrepreneur.  Ciara shares what led her into entrepreneurship in the first place, as well as her wisdom in regards to pursuing any dream you might have. Please be sure to find and connect with Ciara over on Instagram under @cstockeland. You can also find out more about Ciara and all she is up to by heading to http://www.ciarastockeland.com/ or http://www.theboutiqueworkshop.com/.

I invite you to listen to this short solocast in celebration of wrapping up season 3 of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast.  Yes, it is that time of year again, a time where I reflect a bit on yet another season of the podcast. It is hard to believe that this podcast began in July of 2018 and here we are in July of 2021, 139 episodes later.  Today I am sharing my thoughts on where the podcast began and where it is now headed. I also share the importance my own intuition has served with not only this podcast, but life in general.  And if you have not already done so, please be sure to check out my Private Facebook Group, In It Together, made up of some of the most extraordinary women who are all on a mission to live their best life. You can request to join this free group by heading to https://www.facebook.com/groups/2462307284088866/.

I am super excited to be coming at you this week with another Real Life. Real Talk. Episode of the Girls 4 Greatness podcast. This week I am joined by former Girls 4 Greatness guest, Kelly Radi. Kelly appeared on episode 116, Tapping Into Your Inner Wonder Woman. However, this week we are sitting down to talk about how we can more successfully prepare not only our children, but ourselves as we launch them into the real world.  Kelly is a keynote speaker and an award winning author. Today we are talking all about her recently re-released book, Out To Sea: A Parent's Survival Guide to the Freshman Voyage. I invite you to listen in as Kelly shares not just her motivation behind writing her book, but also her wisdom when it comes to parenting in general. Kelly shares some beautiful truth around our need to be mindful of how we choose our battles with our kids, as well as how we can best equip our kids to be healthy, happy, responsible adults. Please be sure to find and connect with Kelly on Instagram under @kellyradi. You can also find out more about Kelly and all the amazing things she is up to by heading to www.raditowrite.com. You can also find and purchase Kelly's book, Out To Sea, by heading to https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sea-Parents-Survival-Freshman/dp/1592987265/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=out+to+sea+book&qid=1624652816&sr=8-4. If you are interested in taking advantage of Kelly's expertise then I also highly recommend signing up for one of her one on one family mentoring sessions by heading to https://raditowrite.com/college-bound-private-family-session/.

I am thrilled to be diving into a topic this week that I personally love to talk and learn about, nutrition. My guest this week is Renata Trebing, CEO and founder of NourishwithRenata.com. Renata is the founder of  her healthy food blog, and she is passionate about empowering people to forget the stereotypes that healthy food is boring and bland and to discover just how delicious healthy food can be.  Renata is also all about empowering people with real, tangible ways to heal and nourish their bodies with her unique intuitive nutrition method. I invite you to listen in as Renata not only explains what intuitive eating entails, but she also shares what led her to want to focus on nutrition in the first place.  Renata shares her wisdom, as well as some very helpful tips that we all can embrace in order to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.  If you would like to know more about Renata, intuitive eating coaching, as well as have access to all of her amazing recipes then be sure to go to www.NourishwithRenata.com. You can also find Renata on Instagram under @nourish_with_renata. You find her on Facebook as well as YouTube under Nourish with Renata.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast my guest and I take a look at how we can all live our lives with more acceptance and appreciation for where we are currently at in our life.  Miranda Mitchell joins me this week. She is a Human Design specialist, mindset coach, and speaker. Miranda has figured out that by combining Human Design, yoga, and breath work that she could develop multiple practical tools to clear abundance blocks, increase self-confidence, and create reconnection with our creativity. Miranda empowers others to step into their highest potential through understanding their energetic blueprint and by living with greater ease and authenticity. Miranda not only shares more about what Human Design is and how it can be of benefit to everyone, but she also shares her own beautiful story of all she has had to overcome in her own life to get to where she is today.  This episode will leave you inspired to have a greater appreciation for where you are in your own life, as well as an appreciation for your own beautiful authenticity. Please be sure to find and connect with Miranda on Instagram and Facebook at @mirandajmitchell. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alignedonpurpose. Be sure to check out her website as well by heading to www.miranda-Mitchell.com.

Today I have the honor of speaking with not one, but two extraordinary human beings who are out there impacting the world in their own unique, beautiful way.  Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard is an occupational therapist, past president of Occupational Therapy Association New Zealand, a researcher at Monash University who earned her PHD in 3 years, and a leadership coach. Ms. Christine Burns represented New Zealand in indoor hockey for 13 years, including 4 as a captain. She also graduated with expertise in psychology, sports psychology, exercise science, and business management. Christine has forged a career as a lecturer, manager and performance coach.  As if that were not impressive enough, these two decided to lock arms and create WALT Institute, an organization that specializes in coaching and training people in STEMM through the world. They specialize in working with those who struggle with a lack of confidence, compromised productivity, or not believing they have what it takes to succeed. I invite you to listen in as Elizabeth and Christine share what they both have had to personally overcome in their own lives, as well as their wisdom on what it takes to not just bounce back in life but to also bounce forward.  Please be sure to find and connect with Elizabeth and Christine on Instagram and Facebook under @waltinstitute. You can also find them on LinkedIN under Elizabeth and Christine WALT Institute and on YouTube under @WALT Institute. You  head to their website, www.waltinstitute.com, for more information as well.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast I am talking with someone who knows a thing or two about breaking out of their comfort zone.  Jane Wilson is an entrepreneur and speaker who is passionate about empowering women to be bold, take chances, and break their own rules. Jane believes that by setting an intention to change and deciding to take responsibility for your own life, your world will open up in ways that you can’t even imagine.  Jane shares her inspiring journey of how she came to own, create and sell a thriving business, as well as how she has used her own struggles and experiences to empower other women to step outside their comfort zones. Jane also shares her thoughts on how we can all embrace our femininity and sensuality in ways that best suit us.  This episode is full of takeaways that will encourage you to continue to fully embrace your own life journey.  Please be sure to find and connect with Jane on Instagram under @TheJaneWilson. You can also learn more about Jane and all the amazing things she is up to by heading to www.janewilson.com.

I am thrilled to be coming at you with another inspiring and empowering interview this week. I am chatting with someone who happens to be an award winning storyteller, Kristina Paider.  Kristina is someone with a 20 year track record of increasing revenues through story driven strategies. Kristina’s body of work spans all facets of strategic planning, research, writing, public relations, electronic media, communications, and events.  As a consulting and development editor, Kristina helps authors, speakers, and executives craft their message in the most engaging, entertaining, impactful way based on medium and tone.  Kristina has won multiple national awards for her leadership and communications expertise, and she is also a feature film writer with an action-thriller project in development. Kristina is also the author of The Hollywood Approach, a gutsy guide that shows you how to apply the principles of Hollywood screenwriting to real life in order to live your wildest dreams. Needless to say, I am speaking with a real powerhouse today, and I invite you to listen in as we unpack a lot around how we are all the writers of our own life story. Kristina also shares her journey to where she is today, and what she has had to personally overcome to get there. This episode is a fantastic reminder of what can happen when we slow down enough to pay attention to our own intuition. It is a reminder of what is possible when we choose ourselves and tune into what we truly want out of this life.  Please be sure to find and follow Kristina on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn under @KristinaPaider.  You can also find out more about all the amazing things Kristina is up to by checking out her website, www.kristinapaider.com. Be sure to head to  https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1989603556/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6BE1EK2NY6XPVF1N0815 for direct access to Kristina’s book, The Hollywood Approach.

Have you ever feared speaking up when you knew you had something important to say? Or maybe you are like me, and you have struggled with the fear of public speaking? Well, this week’s guest on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast addresses these issues and much more when it comes to communicating effectively. This week I am sitting down to chat with Hope Timberlake. Hope is a speaker, trainer, and coach who focuses in on the communication side of leadership. Hope is passionate about persuasive messaging, relationship building, executive presence, developing others, and elevating the voices of women and those underrepresented in leadership. Hope is also the author of the soon to be released book, Speak up, Dammit! How to Quiet Your Fears, Polish Your Presence and Share Your Voice.  In a nutshell, Hope and I are talking about all things dealing with communication. In our conversation Hope shares her wisdom around what effective communication looks like, as well as how that can lead to deeper connection. Hope also offers some fantastic tips on how to communicate more effectively with our kids, and she also speaks about the importance of not waiting until you have everything perfectly figured out to speak up.  This episode is packed full of wisdom to empower us all to communicate with more confidence and intention.  Please be sure to check out Hope’s website for some amazing free content by heading to www.hopetimberlake.com/speakup. You can also find Hope on LinkedIn and Instagram under @hopetimberlake.

Today I am chatting with the host of the Mothers Of Misfits podcast, Emily Melious. A few weeks ago I had the honor of sharing the interview I did with Emily on her podcast, and this week I have the honor of having Emily grace the airwaves of my show.  Emily is joining me this week to discuss why she came to create the Mothers of Misfits podcast. We also discuss what have been her own challenges as a mother, as well as some of the beautiful wisdom she has gleaned from the weekly conversations she has had on her podcast.  Emily is a big believer in the capability of every child, but she also realizes that many times the world doesn’t see it that way. Emily has made it her mission to be a voice for those children and their families.  Whether you are a parent or not, I know you will find Emily’s words about how to turn the world of “one size fits all” on its head, inspiring.  Please be sure to head to www.emilymelious.com and www.mothersofmisfits.com to find out more info on Emily and the Mothers of Misfits podcast. Emily can also be found on LinkedIn under @emilymelious or @mothers-of-misfits. You can also find Emily on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MothersofMisfits.

This week on the Girls 4 Greatness podcast we are talking all about the amazing things that can happen when we choose to be in community and empower one another. Today I am having a conversation with someone who is all about community, so much so that she created her own community to empower women who were also wanting connection and the tools to move themselves forward in business and in life.  Janene King is the founder of Empower Her Co., a membership based community that provides support and resources to female entrepreneurs. Janene is truly passionate about helping women find the support they need to build something great from the ground up.  And Janene knows what it is like to do just that as she is also the co-owner of King Bros Inc., a specialized transportation company that she owns with her husband.   In our interview Janene explains how she had the idea to start Empower Her Co. as a result of starting a business with her husband. Janene also shares what founding this community has done for her, as well as for the many other women who are a part of Empower Her.  It is my hope that this interview will inspire you to want to build your own connections with other women who are on a similar path. It is my hope that this interview also serves as a push to get you out of your comfort zone if you find yourself hanging out there these days. After all, we are all capable of so much more!  Please be sure to head to http://www.empowerher.co/ for more information on Empower Her Co., as well as information on how you can become involved in the Empower Her community. You can also find and connect with Janene on Instagram and Facebook under @empowerher.co.