GOAL MAGIC

Dear Friends, Due to some difficult life circumstances, we’ve made the tough decision to end the Goal Magic podcast. We both needed to reclaim some precious time and headspace and this felt like to right time to bring the project to a close. If you've been a listener of the show, we want to you to know that we are so grateful that you joined us on our journey. We hope we helped you on your own unique path toward getting unstuck. That was always our goal. We'd also like to thank all of our many amazing guests for their contributions to Goal Magic over the past two years. We learned so much and had so much fun chatting with you on the show. Endings are always hard, but closing one door opens many others. If you want to see what's next for us, we invite you to follow @cynthias_whole_life and @writingimpulse on Instagram. Here's to the next big thing! Warmly, Cynthia & Brennen Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

For anyone furloughed or out of work right now and not sure what your next move is, this episode may spur some creative energy in you. I happen to know our next guest because she grew up in the same town as I did, and was friendly with my family. We connected on Instagram a little while back, which is when I got wind that she was creating content for brands and serving as an IG influencer. This got me wondering how she started doing that, because in her regular day to day life she’s a mama of three kids who doesn’t have a lot of time, yet she still managed to grow a network and eventually collaborate with brands and post just about every single day. She’s on her way to monetizing her instagram account now, so her story was one that I thought many of us at home and out of work may need to hear. About Hillary Kezelman Hillary Kezelman resides in sunny Southern California with her 3 babes and husband of 8 years. Being a stay at home mom is her daily job and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Instagram has been her creative outlet  as it has opened many doors of friendships and the opportunity to explore brands in the industry. Over the past two months, she transitioned from just posting weekly about her family to becoming an influencer with daily and regular posts.  She works with a variety of brands and helps them advertise their products. You can find Hillary’s instagram @Hillkez91011 and follow her journey! Warmly, Cynthia & Brennen Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

We are going to level with you, this has been just the weirdest time to be alive. We’re all experiencing the weirdness at the same time and in different ways. It’s like an unwanted Instagram filter of fear, anxiety and uncertainty has been applied to the whole world, and none of us quite knows what to do about that because we’re in uncharted territory. But at the same time, springtime is coming and birds are singing, people are still falling in love, kids are drawing rainbows with sidewalk chalk and ordinary humans are stepping up in amazing ways to do what needs doing, even if it’s scary. It’s the best of times and the worst of times, all at once.  Cynthia and I recorded this episode more than two weeks ago, hoping things would be much improved by now, but things are still really hard out in the world. We chatted about staying sane and productive during the COVID-19 crisis and I think there is some good positive advice here if you’re needing a boost. For one thing, we both think laughter is one of the keys to sanity. I want you to know that Cynthia and I are dealing with our own struggles this year, so we’re certainly in the same boat as you. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and please enjoy the episode. If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and give some love back to help us achieve our goals in 2020. Warmly, Cynthia & Brennen Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

Have you ever had the gut feeling that you needed to do something and take a leap but you felt unsure? Have you ever wanted to go into a new industry but were feeling uneasy if you should take the risk, even though there was nothing stopping you? If these sound like you then you will want to tune into a very cool episode today focused on taking a risk when the time is right. I got to interview Chris Casile, who went from losing her job to taking a leap into a new one in an emerging industry with no guardrails. Talk about guts! About Chris Casile Christina is a certified Interior Designer with 20+ years of experience in the industry. Chris received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Philadelphia University and honed her skills as an interior designer with several large architecture firms in Philadelphia. Specifically, while with Ballinger and EwingCole, Chris gained considerable experience in a variety of market sectors including healthcare, research and development, government, education and sports and entertainment, overseeing dozens of multi-million dollar projects. Christina first established herself in the cannabis industry when she was recruited to join a team of experts assembled by Philadelphia-based attorneys and consultants Moriconi Flowers, Ltd. to assist clients in obtaining permits to grow, process, and sell marijuana. Design 710’s successes have included designing the project for the winning application and first dispensary to open in Philadelphia, designing the project for a winning grower/processor applicant in the Delaware Valley, and designing the winning project for an additional marijuana dispensary permit holder in the Philadelphia area.   Connect with Chris www.design710.com If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review on Apple podcasts and give some love back to help us achieve our goals in 2020. Warmly, Cynthia & Brennen Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

I’m here today to bring you a very special episode that I recorded with my amazing friend Jennifer Blaine. If you’re a long-time listener, you’ll know that Jennifer has been on the show twice before, but this is my first time getting to interview her. We had the most amazingly deep conversation about creativity that had us both in tears by the end. I honestly didn’t want it to end and I think we could have talked for at least another hour, but I am so so proud of what we managed to capture here. I hope this conversation gives you good things to think about if you’re stuck at home waiting out the coronavirus like me and everybody else.  This episode is for the artists and creatives out there, especially the artists like me who sometimes struggle for a reason to keep making art. It’s for writers who have lost the plot, painters who are procrastinating and actors who aren’t sure if they can do one more audition. So strap your headphones on extra tight and enjoy the show! About Jennifer Blaine Jennifer Blaine has been performing one-woman shows for 25 years. Her original writing, performing, and comedy delve into serious and socially relevant issues and provides audiences the opportunity to unite in laughter. Jennifer has opened for George Carlin, and performed with Chris Rock and Joe Piscopo.  She has worked with iconic actors such as Glenda Jackson, Laura Linney, Joanne Woodward, and Paul Newman. She was featured on ABC’s Philly After Midnight: Women Comedians and has lent her voice to hundreds of voiceover projects. According to the Philadelphia Daily News “not even Sybil can compete with Blaine’s cast of characters. Her comic genius is like Lily Tomlin and Tracey Ullman.”  Jennifer  was the resident Theatre Arts Instructor at the Showstoppers program at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts from 2013-2018 in which she created four original plays on topical issues from bullying to civil rights. She produced the “5,000 Women” festival, showcasing artists and social activists, in 2011 and 2012 and in Philadelphia in 2014.  Her multiple FringeArts solo works include Sorry, White Flight, Hearing Voices, and Ridiculous and Dirty Joke which she created with Vashti Dubois, founder of The Colored Girls Museum. Blaine has toured her solo work throughout the country to colleges and theatre festivals -- highlights include The OpenStage of Harrisburg, The White Privilege Conference, PIFA, and the Annenberg Center for the Arts. She currently performs The Vicissitudes of Travel, which depicts a family traveling through brain surgery, in art galleries, museums, theaters, and recently performed The Vicissitudes for Jefferson’s Health and Humanities department and Wesleyan University. For more information visit  www.jenniferblaine.com Warmly, Brennen & Cynthia Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

This week our guest is an expert in resilience - what it is, if you can learn it, and how to teach it to your kids. Resilience is what separates the people who stay knocked down and the ones who decide to get back up and try again. It’s something I am fascinated by. Our guest Dr. Lucy Hone got personal and vulnerable as she shared her own story of grief and then later resilience. About Dr. Hone Dr Lucy Hone is a director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, a research associate at AUT University, a published academic researcher, best-selling author and blogger for Psychology Today. In 2014, the sudden death of her 12-year old daughter, Abi, (along with Lucy and Abi’s friends Ella and Sally Summerfield in a tragic road accident) forced Lucy to turn her substantial academic training and professional practice to foster resilience in very personal circumstances. The blog she wrote in the aftermath of Abi’s death attracted international attention and resulted in the best-selling non-fiction title, What Abi Taught Us: Strategies for Resilient Grieving (Allen & Unwin, 2016), now available as Resilient Grieving in the US, Australia, UK and NZ.  Connect with Dr. Hone: https://nziwr.co.nz/ If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review and give some love back to help us achieve our goals in 2020. Warmly, Cynthia & Brennen Episode Music Credits It Meant Everything to me by Le Gang Nostalgia by Johny Grimes Nostalgia by Tobu

I love learning about the science of our bodies - what makes them stronger and better, and how we can circumnavigate them when they’re not doing what we need them to. This was the topic of discussion with my next guest, who studies the brain and neurobiology. We talk about how brain development gets disrupted for girls, and how this plays into some of the setbacks that we see for women in our society. We also get into how our brains are trying to protect us but they sometimes end up causing illnesses like depression and isolation. Noelle Cordeaux specializes in the relationship with one’s self. Her incredible “User’s Guide to the Brain” perspective focuses on how a basic knowledge of neurobiology helps us understand our brain & body. Noelle also reveals everything you never knew about romantic love & the brain!  Noelle is the CEO and co-founder of JRNI where she helps clients get unstuck & make real progress. She holds a B.A. in Literature (Rutger). A Graduate Certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching (University of Texas at Dallas). Her graduate studies include a Masters in Social Work &  PhD in Human Sexuality. And, for our listeners, Noelle and her team have a special offer if you go to https://www.jrni.co/podcast where you can get your free guide and $200 off admission to JRNI. Before we get to our interview with Noelle we just wanted to remind everyone that we have a goal WE want to achieve to get 100 reviews on apple podcasts! If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review and give some love back to help us achieve our goals in 2020.

We are kicking off 2020 with some heavy hitters, including an Emmy-nominated producer who recently overhauled his family’s financial future with one tiny but major concept that could also change your life: FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early). If you are wondering how you can retire early and what it may take, if you’re sick of the grind and cannot imagine doing your job for another 30 years, this show could be the one that gets you moving towards FIRE. And for anyone who hasn’t read the book that Scott Rieckens, our guest today wrote, Playing with FIRE, it’s a great place to start. About Scott Rieckens Scott Rieckens is an Emmy-nominated film/video producer and author. Scott has spent his career as a storyteller connecting people with ideas. Along the way, Scott’s work has generated millions of views through a feature-length documentary, multiple television series, short films, and a diverse range of commercial projects for the world's largest brands. Now, Scott has created Playing with FIRE, which explores the growing community of frugal-minded folks choosing a path to financial independence and early retirement.  Playing with FIRE showcases a growing subculture known as FIRE, that embraces frugality and financial optimization to achieve financial independence. Follow Scott and Taylor’s journey to acquire the one thing that money can’t buy: a simpler — and happier — life. Visit their website for more in-depth information about FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early https://www.playingwithfire.co/   Watch the film today!  iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/yxxvgnql  Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/wmhrryo  Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/v5u3z3s  Vimeo: https://tinyurl.com/va2jou2  Check out the book Playing with FIRE, based on the documentary: https://tinyurl.com/sfwyjup Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen We have a goal WE want to achieve to get 100 reviews on apple podcasts! If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review and give some love back to help us achieve our goals.

We are kicking off 2020 with one of our favorite guests and fit-fluencers, Mackie Root. Yep, he’s back and we are dishing on the best things you can do to kick off your healthiest year yet because more than ever, we all know how our health can influence so much - from our mindset to our sleep to our productivity and even our stress. It’s why we wanted to get an expert in to guide you on the best way to make it happen. About Mackie Root  Mackie Root is the founder of the ReadySetActive Online Training platform, which is a health coaching business on a mission to help busy people live healthier and happier. He is a health coach, online personal trainer, a group fitness coach in Philadelphia, with classes at Unite Fitness and Flywheel Sports. Mackie combines the latest science in nutrition and training with motivational techniques to create efficient and effective weight loss protocols for clients. Follow Mackie Root: @mackieroot Readysetactive.com Quick programming note: We decided to launch our episodes on a bi-weekly basis now! Brennen and I grind these episodes out week after week but we burned ourselves out as a result. Our content that we were recording became a message for us and to us, in many ways. We have no one else helping us [yet] and so decided that in order to maintain our creative energy and keep the momentum going on the podcast, we needed to back off how much content we are producing. This was a difficult decision for us, but in doing this we will be able to book bigger and more influential guests and bring even higher quality content to you all without feeling like we are on the treadmill from hell. Thanks for understanding and we appreciate your support and listenership! Happy 2020! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

Happy Holidays to all the friends and listeners of our show and welcome to our last podcast of 2019... and of the decade! I can’t quite believe how many closures are happening as 2019 comes to an end, but I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and new year. I hope our show has helped you out, brought you joy, brought you clarity, or been a good friend to you when you needed one. In closing out the year, we have a really special episode that I recorded with Celia Gaze who went from burnt out working at the National Health Service in England and trying to be a good partner and mother to going almost bankrupt trying to make a farm into a business to then putting a bowtie on a llama and changing the course of her life. I don’t want to spoil any of the story for you because Celia has one wild ride to success. About Celia Gaze Celia Gaze is an entrepreneur and founder of The Wellbeing Farm. She worked in the NHS for 14 years in a senior management role, before reaching the verge of burnout and quitting her job to start her own business. She used this as a springboard to transform her life by creating the multi-award winning wedding and events venue The Wellbeing Farm. Celia has won multiple awards for her innovative work and also recently won Implementer of the Year at the National Entrepreneur Awards. She is the author of an inspirational new book Why Put a Bowtie on a Llama?, which offers highly practical advice on turning your crazy idea into a successful business. Connect with Celia www.thewellbeingfarm.co.uk info@thewellbeingfarm.co.uk @wellbeingfarm on instagram Get Celia’s book Please help us reach our goal of 100 reviews on apple podcasts! If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review and give some love back to help us achieve our goals and close out this year strong. Happy Holidays, Cynthia & Brennen

As we round out the year and head into the new year, which is always a great time for resetting and restarting, we want to give you the tools you need to light a fire and blaze a trail for whatever you want to achieve in your own life. It’s why we brought back Andy Ramage, who started One Year No Beer, had appeared on the Rich Roll show, and now has written a book Let’s Do This which will help you understand what you need to get or stay motivated. Fun teaser: it’s a really simple thing that everyone can do every day. But you have to be willing to show up. About Andy Ramage: Andy is a former professional athlete. After injury cut short his career, he went on to create two multimillion-dollar city brokerages.   After achieving traditional “success” Andy was left unfit, unhealthy, overweight, stressed and unhappy. He believed there had to be another way to win big in the city while staying super fit, healthy, maintaining a happy home life and doing it with a smile on his face. So he set out on a quest to study peak performance and well-being. As part of this process, Andy took a break from alcohol. It was this experience that helped him unlock the behavioral change code and revitalize his business and life. Inspired, Andy co-founded with Ruari Fairbairns a world-leading behavioral change platform OneYearNoBeer.com (OYNB) which is a 28, 90 or 365-day alcohol-free challenge. OYNB has inspired over 70,000 people to transform their relationship with alcohol and power up their life. Andy’s first book, The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge, is a best seller, and his second book on motivation called Let’s Do This is available to pre order on Amazon now. Andy also has a TEDx talk: This Pill Will Make You Limitless. You can catch Andy almost daily LIVE on both the @OneYearNoBeer & @_andyramage Instagram and FB pages inspiring over 90,000 followers.  Andy also has masters degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology and is currently exploring a PhD. Andy’s unique background, education and experience make him one of the world’s leading behavioral change & peak performance experts.  Connect with Andy: @andyramageofficial @oneyearnobeer Let’s Do This Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Please check out our “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.

We have an awesome episode this week for all the moms out there. I actually came across our guest today when I was searching for exercises to help my bad back, and ironically, found videos about core health and postpartum strength training. I kept saving videos from her as she popped up in my social feed, but was most impressed with her focus on women during and after pregnancy because there seems to be so little out there for anyone who is trying to establish their core connection again after pregnancy. I also just loved her down home, real perspective as a busy mother of four children and a woman running her own business. About Andrea Allen Andrea Allen grew up playing sports but didn't get into fitness and health until college. She used physical exercise to pull herself out of her depression her freshman year of college and became hooked on the endorphins. She graduated with a degree in public health education. Andrea became a fitness instructor during this time as well. In 2007 she tore her ACL while playing lacrosse for BYU in a game versus Air Force so she got stuck sitting around for a few months. It was around this time that she realized that she had to do more than exercise to get fit; she needed to eat healthy to feel good about herself and realized what a gift a healthy body is. But things weren’t all roses and unicorns from there for Andrea. She started binge eating, but her habits slowly turned to balanced eating and now she shares her meals and workouts with her fans, and in particular moms. Andrea is the mother of 4 children, the first two (twin girls) of which were conceived after fertility treatments, and in-vitro.  She is now the Founder and Owner of Deliciously Fit n Healthy where she is making multiple 6-figures and helping moms during pregnancy and postpartum.  @deliciouslyfitnhealthy on Instagram https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/ Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Please check out our “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost.  

Brennen and recorded this episode together because Brennen witnessed a friend's life event that shifted his own life in a big way. For those of you who are stuck in any way, this show is a great reminder that nothing is permanent, not even your life; that you can change at any point; and that if we can get unstuck in our everyday lives so can you. Meanwhile, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We want to thank everyone who has been listening and following along with Goal Magic. We are grateful for everyone who has helped build our show. If you feel inclined and haven’t already done so, we would love it if you would leave us a review on apple podcasts and give some love back. Thank You, Cynthia & Brennen

With the holidays next week, and the onslaught of parties, goodies, and just the overall stress that we sometimes feel to make it all happen, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite guests to help us manage our health during this time, Mackie Root. Mackie and I chat about the best ways and the most simple things you can do to ensure that you don’t let the holidays “gift” you with an extra 15 pounds come the new year. For those of you who hadn’t listened to our first episode with Mackie, you should definitely check that out because he does a great job of simplifying what we all really need to do to hit our fitness goals or just stay healthy. In this episode, it’s all about managing your health without depriving yourself. About Mackie Root Mackie Root is the founder of the ReadySetActive Online Training platform, which is a health coaching business on a mission to help busy people live healthier and happier. He is a health coach, online personal trainer, a group fitness coach in Philadelphia, with classes at Unite Fitness and Flywheel Sports. Mackie combines the latest science in nutrition and training with motivational techniques to create efficient and effective weight loss protocols for clients. Instagram: @mackieroot Readysetactive.com Mackie’s Free Stress Relief Guide We want to let you know that we’ve released our NEW “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost. Other links you may want to check out: Our website Our YouTube channel Our Facebook Group Please leave us a review! Here’s to Staying Fit & Healthy, Cynthia & Brennen

Our episode today was recorded with a dear friend of Brennen’s and mine. We have been lucky enough to work with Russ Hickman when he took our photos for both our Goal Magic shoots. Upon learning more about his unusual childhood, his path from wannabe director living in NYC to finding passion in photography and stills, and finally his road to coming out we just had to get him on as a guest on the show. You’ll have to tune in to get all the juicy details! About Russ Hickman Russ Hickman is a professional lifestyle photographer based in Philadelphia. He specializes in photographing people in all different types of life events, which can range from editorial portraits and weddings to corporate headshots and professional branding. His work is best known for its colorful, cinematic style and he uses his humor and film background to make images that overflow with emotion. He loves coffee, any and every dog, movies/tv and nerds out over anything photography related. Connect with Russ: russhickman.com www.instagram.com/russhickman https://twitter.com/russhickman https://www.facebook.com/russhickmanphotography We also want to let you know that we have released our new “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost. Other links you may want to check out: Our YouTube channel Our Facebook Group Leave us a review! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen & Cynthia

Unless you’re living in the dark ages, you know or have heard or even seen how cannabis has become THE hot topic in our country. From CBD to legalizing marijuana, cannabis is the girlfriend everyone wants to date or is dying to be. It’s why we decided to bring on a trailblazer in this space, who has been on the front lines of this trend for over a decade. Not to mention, this person is a woman, working in [what was] a very masculine space. For all these reasons and more I was eager and excited to talk to Claudia Post.  Claudia Post is an award-winning and seasoned leader, business owner, nonprofit executive and experienced problem solver with the ability to steer change and transform organizations. As a dynamic strategic thinker and influential change agent, Post consistently demonstrates commitment, leadership and vision. She has proven her effectiveness in cultivating and leveraging professional relationships throughout organizations and across industries. Post founded Diamond Courier Service, Inc., a same day, time-critical, bicycle and car delivery service. As she built the company from one location and four employees into the national Diamond Transportation Group, Inc. with 10 locations, over 350 employees, and enhanced vertical services, revenue escalated and Diamond became a multi-million-dollar organization. Post most recently founded Claudia Post Advisors, a marketing, sales, logistics, and management consulting company. As a facilitator, Claudia Post enables organizations and individuals to realize their full potential. She uses her entrepreneurial and leadership skills to assist others in developing pathways for growth and accomplishment. As a catalyst, she can spark innovation and cultivate vision among her clients. As a community leader Post has served as a director, officer, committee chair, and/or advisor to scores of educational, business and industry associations, and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Post has been a teacher, mentor and advocate helping entrepreneurs to develop business, personal, and professional skills. Having recognized cannabis as the next frontier, Post founded Smokin’ Hot Solutions - which focuses on digital marketing communications for the industry. Armed with a tremendous amount of knowledge and a huge network of connections in the industry, she distinguishes her agency by being at the forefront of all things cannabis related. Equipped with a wealth of business acumen, she connects the dots for her clients. Connect with Claudia: https://smokinhotsolutions.com claudia@smokinhotsolutions.com We also want to let you know that we JUST released our NEW “Mantras with Goal Magic” PDF which you can get for FREE when you sign up for our Magic Boost emails. Mantras aren’t just for Buddhist monks and yogis anymore - they have been game changers for both Brennen and I, which is why we wanted to introduce people to a different way of thinking and being, especially for those who have never tried mantras. You literally can use these anywhere, so they are great for taking that first step towards a goal. Get your free download now when you sign up for our emails at www.goalmagic.co/magicboost. Other links you may want to check out: Our YouTube channel Our Facebook Group Leave us a review! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen & Cynthia

Our episode today is one that is fueled by our own desire to continue to push for a fair and representative democracy. While voting is not something that everyone does in every election (local or presidential) we want to urge people to go and vote so that your voices are heard more loudly and consistently. The Atlantic is saying to brace yourself for the voter “tsunami” and Pew Center Research is showing that Gen X’ers, Millennials, and Gen Z are turning out in higher numbers than Baby Boomers. The importance of getting your voice heard through your vote has never been more apparent or needed, which is why we wanted to bring on our guest today, Jess Riegel. Jess Riegel is Co-Founder and CEO of Motivote, a voting accountability platform for Millennials. Jess started her career with Teach for America, leading first-grade classrooms in New Orleans and Newark. As a consultant with Cause Strategy Partners, she advised nonprofits and foundations on board governance. She also led impact evaluation efforts for an educational tech startup, Kinvolved. While earning her MPA in Social Impact, Innovation and Investment from the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, Jess served on the Rockefeller Foundation’s social finance team. Jess holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and Political Economy from the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with Jess: Learn about Motivote: https://www.motivote.us/ Join Motivote: https://join.motivote.us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/motivoteUS Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     Goal Magic Music Credits

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” Aristotle once said, and it’s one of the reasons that I brought our next guest on our show. The episode we have got for you today will have you turning the mirror on yourself over and over, so that you can better understand your own reactions to loved ones in your life, and have you taking responsibility instead of pointing the finger, which is what most of us do when faced with a situation that has us thinking “why did they do that ME?” Our guest today, Figs O’Sullivan, who is the leading Relationship Therapist in San Francisco and the Bay Area, will help everyone realize that your reactions are actually not at all about the other person, they’re all about you... and that is a constant for everyone. This episode is going to change your relationship with yourself and help you reflect on what’s really happening when someone lashes out at you, or you break down and feel helpless, or a loved one gets angry and takes it out on you. About Figs O’Sullivan Fiachra “Figs” O’Sullivan, is the Founder and Chief Empathy Officer at Empathi, which provides step-by-step guidance for couples and individuals who care about their relationships. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and individuals, and a passionate entrepreneur, driven to change lives for the better. He strives to interact with clients as a fellow traveler on life’s journey, allowing them to easily dive deeper into their “stuff” with his down-to-earth philosophy. Constantly working on his skills and psychotherapeutic approach, Figs is passionate about helping couples love each other and feel more connected. Figs has spent years working with frustrated couples at a crossroads in their relationship; they want to make things work but are stuck in what Figs calls their “Waltz of Pain”, which led him to create Empathi. Inspired by attachment theory, improvisational dance and theatre, experiential psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Empathi provides fun, effective, and simple solutions to help couples stop fighting and snuggle more. Figs designed Empathi to be available for everyone, no matter their socio-economic status, orientation or station in life. Having been heard on NPR “All Things Considered” as a Relationship Expert, Figs is the most sought-after and highly-rated couples counselor in Silicon Valley! Figs is funny, engaging, opinionated, quick-witted, and sometimes irreverent—delivering it all with a charming Irish brogue. www.empathi.com Before we get to our interview with Figs, we wanted to invite you all into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. We know that some of you may be thinking “another facebook group to keep track of” but our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles, our goals, and some laughs about a YouTube video gone wrong. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so click on the link in our show notes and drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

One of the biggest things on my mind is millennial debt and the crisis it is creating for our economy. I think about this A LOT, in part because my husband and I discuss his student debt ALL. THE. TIME. Business Insider says that the average millennial earns $35,455. The average student-loan debt per 2018 graduate is $29,800. A recent SuperMoney report found that, since the 1970s, young adults have seen only a $29 income increase, while college tuition has more than doubled” which means that, sadly, we are getting more educated without any financial opportunity on the other side of it. This topic has sometimes been called “the next bubble to burst” and it’s something that our current democratic presidential candidates have policies around, should they make it into office. The issue is that big! Because I think this topic is *so* critical for so many people, I wanted to bring back a favorite guest of ours, Robert Farrington who is a Millennial money expert and founder of thecollegeinvestor.com. Robert’s path is a fascinating one - starting with his time working as a manager at Target while blogging on the side, to then making $45,000 a month on his blog to now making multiple 7 figures. Robert focuses on millennials and millennial money, as a major topic of his expertise. About Robert Farrington Robert Farrington is a Millennial Money Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com. He is on a mission to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. Through his work at TheCollegeInvestor.com, Robert Farrington has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts.​ Farrington launched TheCollegeInvestor.com from his home in 2009​, while finishing his MBA at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. Being passionate about investing and personal finance, he wanted to connect with others who shared his passion. Not finding what he was looking for on campus, he created TheCollegeInvestor.com as a resource for young adults about money, covering topics from paying for college and escaping student loan debt, to investing their first dollars after graduation. Since then, Robert Farrington has shared his successful student loan and wealth building expertise with thousands of ​young adults, both online, in person, and as a contributor to major publications such as Forbes and Huffington Post. The San Diego native's drive to help others and "geekiness" have fueled his work as a blogger, journalist, entrepreneur, and family man. Farrington earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science from UC San Diego, and an MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego. Passionate about his family, FinTech, and watching the latest Marvel movie, Farrington resides in San Diego with his wife and son. www.thecollegeinvestor.com Also wherever you get your podcasts: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/audio-show/ Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen

Cynthia and I have a fun episode for you today where we try out our brand new Wheel of Questions segment. What is the Wheel of Questions, you ask? It’s a list of quirky questions that we’ll randomly ask guests at the end of each show, just for fun. Now, I must admit that this segment didn’t quite go as we planned, but the results are pretty funny and we got into some interesting territory.  Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     Goal Magic Music Credits

Bret Moleta went from working corrections full time and having a side hustle as a web design firm, to nearly going bankrupt in 2011 after his employees did the unthinkable, to rebuilding and becoming an SEO (search engine optimization) expert with a thriving 7-figure business.  For those of you thinking that you have no clue what SEO is, not to fear. We break it all down in this episode!  About Bret Moleta Several years ago, Bret’s background as a web designer and entrepreneur led him to a realization. He met so many dedicated local business owners who wanted to succeed on the web, but they had no idea how to market their businesses online. This problem became his mission, and fit his tech and entrepreneurial skill set perfectly. He launched Mindsaw in 2000, and has been helping local business owners succeed online ever since. He’s helped thousands profit from online marketing, and makes his customers “way more money than they spend on us.” Email: BretMoleta@gmail.com Website: Mindsaw.com Youtube Channel: Mindsaw360 Meanwhile, we want to invite you into the Backstage Pass Goal Magic Community Group on Facebook. Our group is a very dynamic, supportive, and creative bunch who is full of awesome ideas, is always willing to help, and has already had some amazing conversations about our struggles and goals. We’d love to meet you, and so would our community, so drop us a note to say hi once you’re in! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     Goal Magic Music Credits

And, as many of you may know, Brennen and I have our own YouTube Channel where we host an after show for anyone who wants to hear more about our own perspectives on the interviews we do. But while we have this channel, we realized we probably weren’t the experts on it that would make it a success. So we turned to Nate Woodbury, who offered some amazing, instantly actionable things we (or anyone) can do to make their channel a smashing success. About Nate Woodbury: Nate Woodbury is a YouTube Producer, currently producing 9 daily YouTube channels. He helps clients grow their YouTube following, and turn their channels into lead generation machines that generate seven figures. He teaches others how to leverage their expertise on YouTube, and position themselves as the Hero that people are searching for. As a master of efficiency, Nate is an expert in developing ways to minimize time and expense, and maximize results. Connect with Nate: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NateWoodburyHero LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-woodbury/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betheheronate/ Before we get to our show, we wanted to see if you could help Brennen and I with some of our own goals that we are working towards. Yep, even Brennen and I hold ourselves to our own goals because we, also, are mortals :) Here’s what we are asking: Help us get to 100 apple podcast reviews. If you listen to this free podcast every week, we would be so honored if you would give us a shout on apple podcasts! And for our 2nd goal...it’s a lofty one where we are trying to inspire 100% more people through our emails by the end of 2019. So if you haven’t yet received some of our magic in your inbox, get your butt on that list today to see what folks are sharing about on insta!  Other important links: Our website Our YouTube channel Our Facebook Group ALSO, we wanted to see if you could help me and Brennen with some of our own goals that we are working towards. Yep, even Brennen and I hold ourselves to our own goals because we also are mortals :) Here’s what we’re asking: Help us get to 100 apple podcast reviews. If you listen to this free podcast every week, we would be so honored if you would give us a shout on apple podcasts! And for our 2nd goal...it’s a lofty one where we are trying to inspire 100% more people through our emails by the end of 2019. So if you haven’t yet received some of our magic in your inbox, get your butt on that list today to see what folks are sharing about on insta!  Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     Goal Magic Music Credits

Conviction comes before action. This was a quote that we posted on instagram the other day (which, if you haven’t yet checked that out you need to get on that train!) about how committing to something mentally informs your body to then take action. This tenet of life remains true for everyone - did you ever find yourself doing something or calling someone or emailing about something somewhat mindlessly and wonder what made you do it? But when you look back, you realize you had been thinking about it day in/day out and on/off for many days or weeks. It’s like your body knew before your brain admitted what it was doing (which was basically hypnotizing you, ha!)  Conviction coming before action is something that our guest this week knows about all too well. Hi everyone and welcome to show where it’s our mission to get you unstuck. As some of you may know if you’ve listened to our show or read our emails, we have a partnership with the Handel Group. I have been honored to interview Lauren Zander, whose work has been read by THE Halle Berry, among other celebrities. And so it is with great pleasure that I got to interview her sister, Marnie Nir. About Marnie Nir Humor, compassion and candor are the driving forces in Marnie Nir’s work as a Coach with The Handel Group. She finally returned from Florida to her home state of New York, but has shuffled around, from New York to California and back again.  Marnie’s professional and personal life has come full-circle as well. A student of Slavic Language and Literature at UCLA, Marnie graduated with a BA and an understanding of Russian Literature as “purification through suffering.” Years later, after several jobs in publicity and production, most notably for the Moscow Circus, she began to see that, at least in her own life, suffering was not mandatory. After marrying and giving birth to her first child, Marnie started coaching with her sister, Lauren Zander, creating the dream of who she wanted to be as a mother.  However, her work with Lauren took everything in her life to a much deeper level. More than a decade later, she is now the mother of two, a trained Coach in The Handel Method, a freelance writer, a blogger for the Huffington Post, DatingAdvice as well as her own blog (The Sour MILF) and formerly a columnist for the Jupiter Post and Westport News. Most notably, she and her writing partner have created a half-hour animated TV series: Mother Up!, which stars Eva Longoria.  As with every area of her life, Marnie’s coaching is characterized by joyful honesty and courageous commitment. She brings lightness and levity to her work with her clients. “I have zero problem telling on myself. I use my inner jerk to point out theirs.” Consequently she is continually inspired by the difference that telling the truth offers to her clients. For Marnie, it’s about building the muscle of personal integrity, where what comes out of your mouth is so important. “In this way, you can really go from ‘I will go to the gym,’ to ‘I will win an Emmy.’” Having been married for more than 18 years, Marnie particularly enjoys working with wives, mothers and singles, because she is well-acquainted with the challenges they face and speaks b*#ch, martyr and chicken fluently. Marnie offers her clients the tools they need to author the lives they want, with wit, sincerity and her occasional truck-driver mouth. She lives in Pound Ridge, NY with her husband and two children. For Goal Magic listeners only we have a special offer from the Handel Group: You can learn to human better with Lauren Zander's online coaching course, Inner.U. If you sign up now with your GOALMAGIC75 coupon you’ll get $75 OFF! Your subscription includes lifetime access to Inner.U, 12 audio coaching sessions from Lauren Zander, 1 free private coaching session with an HG coach, 14 homework assignments, and the interactive Promise Tracker to accelerate your accountability and track your promises and consequences. Claim your $75 off: http://bit.ly/GOALMAGICMR0807 ALSO, we wanted to see if you could help me and Brennen with some of our own goals that we are working towards. Yep, even Brennen and I hold ourselves to our own goals because we also are mortals :) Here’s what we’re asking: Help us get to 100 apple podcast reviews. If you listen to this free podcast every week, we would be so honored if you would give us a shout on apple podcasts! And for our 2nd goal...it’s a lofty one where we are trying to inspire 100% more people through our emails by the end of 2019. So if you haven’t yet received some of our magic in your inbox, get your butt on that list today to see what folks are sharing about on insta!  Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     Goal Magic Music Credits

Embracing challenge is a theme we have been talking about for the last couple weeks on the podcast, which is why I’m super excited to bring you an interview I recorded with Andy Ramage, founder of One Year No Beer (OYNB).  For anyone who doesn’t know about or hasn’t heard about OYNB, it’s become an international movement, reaching almost 100K people! Andy’s message is so powerful and hit me at a time when I was uncovering some of my own epiphanies around my distaste for alcohol after spending so many years wining and dining with colleagues and clients. Andy has been on the Rich Roll Podcast, which is where I got hooked on his message, and then asked him to come on our show. About Andy Ramage: Andy is a former professional athlete. After injury cut short his career, he went on to create two multimillion-dollar city brokerages.   After achieving traditional “success” Andy was left unfit, unhealthy, overweight, stressed and unhappy. He believed there had to be another way to win big in the city while staying super fit, healthy, maintaining a happy home life and doing it with a smile on his face. So he set out on a quest to study peak performance and well-being. As part of this process, Andy took a break from alcohol. It was this experience that helped him unlock the behavioral change code and revitalize his business and life. Inspired, Andy co-founded with Ruari Fairbairns a world-leading behavioral change platform OneYearNoBeer.com (OYNB) which is a 28, 90 or 365-day alcohol-free challenge. OYNB has inspired over 70,000 people to transform their relationship with alcohol and power up their life. Andy’s first book, The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge, is a best seller, and his second book on motivation called Let’s Do This is available to pre order on Amazon now. Andy also has a TEDx talk: This Pill Will Make You Limitless. You can catch Andy almost daily LIVE on both the @OneYearNoBeer & @_andyramage Instagram and FB pages inspiring over 90,000 followers.  Andy also has masters degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology and is currently exploring a PhD. Andy’s unique background, education and experience make him one of the world’s leading behavioral change & peak performance experts. Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love Brennen's bakery, Whipped Bakeshop, is celebrating an incredible 10 years of magical cakes and sweets in Philadelphia! This past year they have been running a contest called #52CakesGiveaway where they are giving away a cake a week, along with bonus prizes from local sponsors.  This week, Goal Magic is that sponsor! Head over to Whipped Bakeshop's Instagram page (@whippedbakeshop) on Thursday, September 12 to enter to win a special cake AND a free 45-minute Skype coaching session with Brennen and me. We'll get you unstuck!  In order to win the prizes, you or a friend must be able to pick them up in person from Whipped Bakeshop on Saturday, September 14. You'll find complete rules on their Instagram post, so check that out on Thursday at noon. Good luck!        Goal Magic Music Credits

If anyone knows Brennen and I, you know that we are kind of health freaks. I personally love a good workout that makes my muscles shake and gets me in a full-body sweat. I love learning about how nutrition and lifestyle can affect the body, and I love learning how herbs and nutraceuticals can affect the body, so it’s no surprise that I was psyched to have Mackie Root on our show to talk fitness. For anyone who has struggled with their weight or isn’t feeling their most fit, you’ll want to hear what Mackie has to say about how he changed his fitness level and health and how you can change your own as well - it’s so simple, yet it’s brilliant! About Mackie Root Mackie Root is the founder of the ReadySetActive Online Training platform, which is a health coaching business on a mission to help busy people live healthier and happier. He is a health coach, online personal trainer, a group fitness coach in Philadelphia, with classes at Unite Fitness and Flywheel Sports. Mackie combines the latest science in nutrition and training with motivational techniques to create efficient and effective weight loss protocols for clients. Connect with Mackie: Social: @mackieroot Readysetactive.com Before we get to the episode, we wanted to let you know that we have a special offer for Goal Magic listeners. If you go to readysetactive.com, click on "GOAL MAGIC" in the menu bar, you'll get access to your FREE e-book on 24 healthy ways of managing stress. You'll also get access to HUGE discounts for Goal Magic listeners on training and nutrition programs. To unlock those offers, go to readysetactive.com today! Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love We have changed our emails to help better support our community. Our emails are now 20-30 second reads of inspiration and motivation to rev up your day. These emails are intended to be highly share-able so please forward to others to help spread the love and get them psyched about uncovering the limitless possibilities and opportunities that await each of us if we allow ourselves to get unstuck. If you haven’t already signed up for our emails, get your butt on that list today to get some magic in your inbox every week!      Goal Magic Music Credits

I once heard a quote that read, “The day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” and it always reminds me that transitioning and becoming can be a really scary thing, but everyone has a tipping point. Everyone has that threshold where they realize that whatever is on the other side of the pain they are feeling HAS to be better than the muck that they’re in. It’s why this week’s episode is so near and dear to Brennen and me because we have both been there.  For anyone who doesn’t know the Goal Magic story, our podcast actually began because we were stuck and seeking ways to stretch ourselves creatively and professionally. We both felt weighed down by the idea of what our lives would look like if we continued on the same path, doing our same thing, and still feeling like something is missing. We both had this amazing creative energy together when we had worked together and knew there was a spark still there, but didn’t know what to do with it. And from this energy - this feeling of stuck-ness - Goal Magic was born. It’s why we are excited to be able to offer back to our community a way that we can now help them get unstuck. By launching our coaching, Brennen and I get to work directly with YOU and move you through this transition, whatever it may be - losing weight, a major career change, a swirling feeling of anxiety and challenges in all areas of life, financial debt, and more. Brennen and I talk coaching today, so tune in to hear if you’re ready to change your life! Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

Perhaps you’re still figuring out your life’s purpose, or you have an idea but you're still crystallizing what your life’s work means to you and the people connected with you. To help you sort all of that out, we got to speak with Dr. Nicholas Pearce about his latest book and his five questions that will get you on the path to finding out your true purpose. About Dr. Pearce: Dr. Nicholas Pearce is an award-winning professor of management and organizations at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, the founder and CEO of The Vocati Group, a boutique global executive advisory consultancy, and assistant pastor of Chicago’s historic, 12,000-member Apostolic Church of God.  He is the author of The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work. An internationally recognized thought leader on values-driven leadership and organizational transformation, Dr. Pearce is a trusted adviser, executive coach, and sought-after speaker for corporations, social impact organizations, communities of faith, and governments on six continents. His speaking and consulting clients include Facebook, Google, Hyatt, JPMorgan Chase, McDonald’s, NASA, Nike, and many others (to name a few). His thought leadership has been featured in global media including The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, CNN, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, MSNBC, New York Times, Washington Post and many other publications. Celebrated for his leadership and scholarship, Dr. Pearce has been a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow since 2015 and has also been named Kellogg’s MSMS Professor of the Year, a Galbraith Scholar by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, a Public Voices Fellow by The OpEd Project, and one of Chicago’s 40 Game Changers (under 40) by WVON/Ariel Investments. He has also been honored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Mustard Seed Foundation, National Black MBA Association, and Union League Club of Chicago, among other notable institutions. Dr. Pearce holds his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the S.B. in Chemical Engineering & Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a concentration in Religious Studies earned in conjunction with Harvard Divinity School. Before coming to Kellogg, Pearce worked in Deloitte Consulting’s human capital practice. A Chicago native, Dr. Pearce resides in his hometown with his wife, Tammy, son, Nolan, and dog, Baxter. Connect with Dr. Nicholas Pearce: Website: nicholaspearce.org Book: The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work Social: @napphd ALSO, we want to let you know that we have changed our emails to help better support you. Our emails are now 20-30 second reads of inspiration and motivation to rev up your day. We love the idea of creating momentum in our community so we decided to find new ways to do that. These emails are intended to be highly share-able so please forward to others to help spread the love and get them psyched about uncovering the limitless possibilities and opportunities that await each of us if we allow ourselves to get unstuck. If you haven’t already signed up for our emails, get your butt on that list today to get some magic in your inbox every week! Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

Our episode this week is for anyone who is part of the gig and/or expert economy - who finds themselves wanting to work, but also wanting to not feel drained by the micro-decisions around how to manage work with babies, kids, aging parents, or perhaps even a side hobby that you adore. I’ve personally become interested in the gig economy and the expert economy when I finally made the decision to leave corporate and any semblance of a full time job. I was too exhausted by the politics, by working for incompetent people, and by the feeling of not receiving the rewards or merits of the effort that I was putting in. I know there a lot of you who can relate to this, and what I was feeling, and one of those people was also Gina Hadley. Gina wanted to work but didn’t want it to be at the mercy of her life, like so many other people. And so when she created The Second Shift, she enabled a workforce of highly trained and capable women to work and live on their terms. About Gina Hadley Gina Hadley does not like the status quo--if something doesn't work, fix it. As co-founder of The Second Shift, making change is her daily mission. She works in close partnership with companies to design working cultures that support and retain women. By demonstrating how even small changes ripple into big impact, Gina helps businesses of all sizes shift their workplaces forward into more flexible, nimble working structures. In addition to being a co-founder, Gina is in charge of new business at The Second Shift. In this role, she takes a consultative approach, nurturing close relationships with business partners and remaining connected to them from onboarding through ongoing engagements. Together they create solutions that best support their business needs and identify opportunities to incorporate on-demand expertise into their human resources strategies. Gina is known for helping move clients from talk to action. She also speaks regularly at industry conferences as a leading expert on the future of work, gender equity as good business, and flexibility as a talent pipeline solution. Prior to founding The Second Shift, Gina was Worldwide Creative Coordinator at Ogilvy & Mather on the IBM business, and later pursued an entrepreneurial path as a founder of ads.com and Urban Monkeys in Seattle. Gina is an expert in being flexible and nimble, having moved her family cross-country four times in five years as a freelance consultant herself. She is now settled back in New York City with her husband and teenage daughter and son. Gina holds a B.A. from Connecticut College and an MFA from New York University. Connect with Gina: Instagram: @thesecond_shift Web: Thesecondshift.com Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

We have a fun episode for everyone who has ever taken a class or pursued a hobby and thought: could I make a living doing this? The answer is yes, and BriAnne DeCarlo is here to share her story of how she did just that with a full time job, a husband and two kids. Some of the more interesting moments in our interview are when she talks about how she made a plan and created an exit strategy, but things still went awry, as well as how she translated her business skills from one industry to another. This story is one we all need to hear for every time we have been told “you just don’t know this space” or “you need more experience in this market” - BriAnne proves that you don’t, and that the haters can say what they want, but it’s only true if you believe it to be.  About BriAnne DeCarlo BriAnne took her first Pure Barre class in 2011 and was instantly hooked. With two babies and a full-time career in corporate retail as a buyer for Urban Outfitters headquartered in Philadelphia, dance or fitness had never been a big part of her life. But Pure Barre classes quickly became an integral way for her to carve out time for herself, release stress, build muscle and strengthen the body and mind. At the same time, she began seeking an entrepreneurial opportunity to align with her 15+ years of experience in retail where she could combine her loves for business and buying. In 2016 the idea for Pure Barre Media, PA was born out of a desire to create a space in her town that empowers women, mothers and all people and provides a unique platform for a transformational, empowering, community experience of fitness, health and wellness. In September of 2018, BriAnne brought her vision of Pure Barre Media to life with the amazing Pure Barre workout and an altogether elevated experience. While the Pure Barre technique requires no dance experience whatsoever, Pure Barre Media employs professional and aspiring dancers in the area to help support their passion and further their careers. Connect with BriAnne: Web: Pure Barre Instagram: @mediapurebarre Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

This week our episode is with a dear friend: Naila Francis. I had been stalking Naila on social media and kept seeing beautiful poetic posts from her about life and love, and also posts about couples whose marriages she officiated, looking blissfully happy and in love...only to be surprised later to see that she also became a certified death midwife. This seemed like a far stretch from the happy photos Naila posts of herself and her work as an officiant, not to mention that I had never heard about a death midwife before. I wanted to talk to Naila because I knew she had some deep spiritual insights to offer about life, love, marriage, and the circle of life all embodied in the notion “until death do us part.”  About Naila Francis Naila Francis is a free spirit who has shaped her life by the call of joy, curiosity and a desire to engage with others in rich and meaningful ways. She is a writer, interfaith minister and wedding officiant who is also certified as a From Grief to Gratitude™ coach and as a death midwife. Naila spent many years as a print journalist interviewing dozens of artists and creatives, including Yoko Ono, Elizabeth Gilbert, Audra McDonald, Bobby McFerrin, Tim Robbins and India.Arie. But even with her traditional 9-to-5s (if you call interviewing P!nk while she dyed her hair or writing greeting cards “traditional”), she has always been drawn to the heart-centered and sacred. While she’s been basking in all the love she bears witness to as a wedding officiant for more than 10 years, her own journey of grief after losing her dad inspired her to be of service at another life threshold: our departure from this earth. As a death midwife and grief coach, she is committed to being a holistic, compassionate companion to the dying and their loved ones, while helping to raise awareness about how we can all experience a beautiful, dignified death. Connect with Naila: Insta: @disarmingdarling Web: www.NailaFrancis.com Blog: www.thetravelinglight.me Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

This week we are bringing you an episode that I recorded with Lindsay Liebman, who is the owner and founder of Paper & Posh. Lindsay’s story of being a lawyer, to then having kids and feeling like life got more complicated, to deciding to take a career U-turn is not dissimilar from many of the folks we speak with on our show. What got me about Lindsay’s episode is that her body knew - before her mind would admit - that she needed to make a career change. Lindsay Liebman is the founder and owner of Paper & Posh, where she designs and creates luxury custom wedding invitations and day of stationery that convey the extraordinary love story of each individual couple. After practicing law for more than a decade, Lindsay decided to pursue her passion for graphic design, lush papers, and the creation of beautiful things, and, in 2011, established Paper & Posh in Media, Pa. Since then, Lindsay has worked with over 600 couples, earning more than 100 five-star reviews across social media, The Knot, and Wedding Wire. She has earned the Knot Best of Weddings five years in a row and has been inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, and was recently recognized among PhillyMag.com’s "Super-Talented Philly Wedding Invitation Designers.”  Lindsay is an active volunteer for the Support Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia, where she advocates for victims of child abuse and neglect with the goal of securing safety and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child. Lindsay is also a volunteer and sponsor for the Media Youth Center, and volunteers regularly in the Media, PA community schools and for the local youth sports programs. Lindsay graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. She resides in Media, Pa. with her husband and three children. Connect with Lindsay: Web: https://papernposh.com/ Email: lindsay@papernposh.com Social: @paperandposh Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 5 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck.   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

https://www.onevillagecoffee.com/ Today, I have a fantastic interview for you with my friend Andrea Hackman, the President of One Village Coffee. We had a wide-ranging conversation, but the theme Andrea kept coming back to was the grit she developed growing up in rural Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. It was that same grit that pulled her marriage back from the brink of a breakup and kept her coffee business going even when a fateful decision she made went drastically wrong. Andrea is a survivor with a positive spirit and I think you’ll be inspired by her story. About Andrea Hackman Andrea is one of those people where a set career didn’t come naturally. Growing up, she was considered the typical Jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. Her passion was people and service, but making that a career didn’t seem viable. With an undergraduate degree in Theology from Eastern University, Andrea began her career creating innovative community gatherings, which found a balance in her passions. But, it still felt like something was missing. It wasn’t until Andrea moved to Texas and began working in a large HR outsourcing and consulting firm, that she discovered her love for business. After working for the firm for several years, Andrea pursued her MBA in International Economic Development. It was during her MBA coursework that her family began traveling and brainstorming about the idea of doing business differently. She focused every project on the idea of One Village Coffee. Writing the initial business plan, Andrea was part of the founding team that launched One Village Coffee in 2007. Her initial role was focused on operations and Finance. After working for 2 years in the family business, Andrea took time off to have children and gain more external experience, working as the Operations Director for a local risk management firm. In 2012 as a result of a family meeting, Andrea was identified as the family’s desired successor for One Village Coffee. Andrea returned to One Village Coffee in 2014 and became President in 2016. For Andrea, she found her “sweet spot” with One Village Coffee that combines her personal passions of people, service and business. Andrea lives in Telford, Pennsylvania with her husband, Scott, and two children. Connect with Andrea Web: https://www.onevillagecoffee.com/ Social: @1villagecoffee Email: andrea@onevillagecoffee.com Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen Sponsor Love: Today’s show is brought to you by our brand new Goal Magic Audience Survey. In order to make this show the best it can be, Cynthia and I need to hear from YOU! That’s why we’re asking you to take a few minutes and complete our survey. It’s quick and totally painless. We’ll use your responses to help us craft new content and programs to help you get unstuck. If you have suggestions for Goal Magic, this is your time to shine! Visit goalmagic.co/survey to take the survey now.   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits  

I had a wonderful vacation this past holiday week, and got some much-needed space and relaxation, just by staying at home and trying very hard to not be productive. You see, I’d been starting to experience symptoms of burnout in recent days from the stress of managing two companies that need a lot of care and attention. I noticed that I was avoiding projects I normally enjoy, my sleep was suffering and I was having trouble completing workouts, which is really weird for me.  The conversation with Cynthia that you’re about to hear was actually what convinced me to take some time off to recover and recuperate from stress. Right at the end of the episode, you’ll be able to hear me have the realization in real time. Our topic for the episode is how to stay motivated and I share some really good tips with you, but as we were chatting, Cynthia really convinced me of the need to take a break and I’m SO glad I listened. I’m feeling so much better now, more like my old self. My sleeping is back on track, podcasting seems fun again and my workouts are going fantastic. In fact, I set a personal record on my Zwift cycling trainer last night and I was jumping for joy. If you’re feeling a little burned out or simply lacking motivation, this episode is for you. Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen & Cynthia Sponsor Love: Today’s show is brought to you by our brand new Goal Magic Audience Survey. In order to make this show the best it can be, Cynthia and I need to hear from YOU! That’s why we’re asking you to take a few minutes and complete our survey. It’s quick and totally painless. We’ll use your responses to help us craft new content and programs to help you get unstuck. If you have suggestions for Goal Magic, this is your time to shine! Visit goalmagic.co/survey to take the survey now.   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

Every so often we get to interview people who are our heroes, who make us feel like fangirls and fanboys, and for me that person was Mary Clare Fischer, who is the wellness editor of Philly Mag and the editor of Be Well Philly. Be Well Philly is one of my favorite ways that I have been able to navigate the wellness scene in the Philly area. Receiving their magazine felt like I was getting in on all the secret tips, spots, and news. I found my workout classes, wellness community, and many healthy restaurants through Be Well Philly, not to mention that they named us a top podcast for wellness (holla!). As you can imagine, it’s no surprise that we welcomed Mary Clare with open arms when we were approached about having her on the podcast. Mary Clare Fischer is a: health and wellness editor at Philly mag, the regional magazine in the Philadelphia area University of Maryland alumna with degrees in journalism, government, and politics Michigan native with a penchant for college football, vacations “up north” pescatarian, cookbook collector, book lover, occasional runner, human rights advocate, wide-eyed learner, overall nerd, and frequent abuser of caps lock But most of all, she is a writer. Nominate someone (or yourself) to be named Health Hero for 2019! Connect with Mary Clare: Website Instagram Twitter Please enjoy this episode! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love: This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business,. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck. This is different from our usual emails that we send from time to time so if you want IN on this, sign your badass self up and work your way to freedom, my friends!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

I recently was on vacation doing some much needed recharging, which also gave me time to reflect on my life and career and where it is all headed. One of the things that I keep bumping up against is this idea of what it means to really enjoy your work, because I keep talking to people who are so burnt out from corporate, like myself. They’re tired of not owning their time, not having freedom, losing their creativity because they’re no longer doing the things that they enjoy at work, and just the sheer number of hours that we all put into “getting the job done.” I don’t know if I’m attracting these people because I’m burnt out or if I’m just finding more people of my age range who feel similarly because we are at a pivotal point in our work lives, but it’s why this episode that I recorded with Chris Butsch was so fascinating to me. About Chris Butsch Chris Butsch is a keynote and TEDx speaker, author, and global consultant helping organizations improve engagement and retention, and prevent burnout. His unique blend of humor, happiness science, and BS-free takeaways has helped companies like Google, Deloitte, and Vodafone keep their best people. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbutsch/ MESH method LinkedIn chrisbutsch.com Chris’ book Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love This week our show is brought to you by the inner.U program from Lauren Handel Zander. If you find yourself repeating bad behaviors or patterns, then listen up because the truth is that you can change all that if you want to. My own personal experience with life coaching started in my 20’s. Throughout those years I found myself being very successful in my corporate life but many of the people I worked with and many of the men I dated turned out to be not great people and treated me badly. Do you want to know why? Because I subconsciously let them and it was a repeating pattern for me. It wasn’t until I realized it was a pattern, and decided that I deserved better and wanted to end that pattern that I changed the course of my own life. I got myself a kickass life coach and everything changed from there. If you’re like me, and want help and are ready to kick those bad patterns or habits, click on this link and enter GOALMAGIC75 to get $75 off the course today!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

I have been out of the country for some much needed re-charging, so Brennen had been holding down the Goal Magic Fort - many thanks and props to Brennen for his help and partnership! Every time I take vacation it becomes a way for me to make space to reflect on my life path and purpose. On this last trip, I came to see that I really want to make a difference in this world - not only by helping people get unstuck but by creating a career infused with meaning so I have been reaching out to my network to get projects where I can dig my heels into my own intention. I think so many of us have that feeling that our life’s purpose is bigger than the career we may currently be in, which is what happened to Cate Luzio who founded Luminary, a collaboration and co-working space specially designed to support women. Cate went from being in the world of big banking to going all in and self-funding Luminary, which was her brain child and has become her passion and has very much defined her next chapter. About Cate Luzio Cate Luzio is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, the premier collaboration hub for women who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. This 15,000 square foot meeting space in New York City includes a rooftop deck and two floors of open workspace, conference rooms, a fitness studio, beauty bar, locker room, lactation room, and much more. Luminary is the ultimate career advocate offering members unparalleled programming and experiences. A longtime advocate for empowering women and girls, Cate serves on the National Board for Girls Inc. Cate has over twenty years of leadership experience in financial services. Previously, she was the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC managing roughly $2 billion in revenue and teams in 55 countries. Cate also served as a Managing Director and Head of Multinational Corporate Banking at J.P. Morgan. She has received numerous recognitions including being named to the Most Powerful Women in Banking List by American Banker multiple times as well as a two-time recipient of the Financial Times and Heroes Global Diversity Champion. Cate has also been featured in the Financial Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fast Company, Bloomberg, USA Today, NowThis News, Politico, Women’s Wear Daily and more. She is also a Forbes Contributor. Cate holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland. She’s a global traveler having visited more than 114 countries. Connect with Cate: Luminary Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: @BeALuminary Cate: @CateLuzio (Instagram) / @KTLuzio (Twitter) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cluzio/ Website: https://www.luminary-nyc.com/ Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck.   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

In this week’s episode we brought back one of our previous guests who really got into our dirty laundry and made people laugh in doing so. Lauren Handel Zander spoke with us in February of this year and came back to visit us to talk about her new course on how to human better. Brennen and I loved Lauren and her work so much that we decided to partner with her team on her course inner.U, so you can an awesome $75 off her coaching by entering GOALMAGIC75 when you click here. A quick heads up: This episode contains adult language and topics and is not suitable for children or sensitive ears.   About Lauren Handel Zander Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients, including executives at Vogue, BASF, and AOL. Lauren has been a featured expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Businessweek and The Huffington Post. Get $75 off Lauren’s incredible inner.U course with our GOALMAGIC75 coupon at bit.ly/LAUNCHDAY Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love This week our show is brought to you by the inner.U program from Lauren Handel Zander. If you find yourself repeating bad behaviors or patterns, then listen up because the truth is that you can change all that if you want to. My own personal experience with life coaching started in my 20’s. Throughout those years I found myself being very successful in my corporate life but many of the people I worked with and many of the men I dated turned out to be not great people and treated me badly. Do you want to know why? Because I subconsciously let them and it was a repeating pattern for me. It wasn’t until I realized it was a pattern, and decided that I deserved better and wanted to end that pattern that I changed the course of my own life. I got myself a kickass life coach and everything changed from there. If you’re like me, and want help and are ready to kick those bad patterns or habits, click on this link and enter GOALMAGIC75 to get $75 off the course today!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

When Brennen and I started this podcast, we knew the topic of getting unstuck would resonate but we didn’t realize how many people would have such powerful and interesting stories that they were willing to share with us like the one from Jennifer Iannolo, whom I interviewed on our show today. She went from being in the world of luxurious food and wine and starting the FIRST food podcast to learning she had a debilitating disease that forced her to switch gears and change careers...and boy did she change careers. Check out the episode to find out how she got unstuck in a major way! About Jennifer Iannolo: Jennifer Iannolo is a global speaker and empowerment catalyst. A lifelong entrepreneur, she is the founder and CEO of IMPERIA™, an innovation incubator focused on women creating social impact projects around the globe. IMPERIA brings together women from 195 countries to develop their leadership and provide a strong sense of community, with programming based on Jennifer’s methodology of Self-Directed Empowerment™, which illustrates how one can become one’s own renewable, sustainable source of power. The theory is highlighted in her recently-published empowerment manifesto, No One is Coming. Jennifer speaks on empowerment and entrepreneurship at venues from the United Nations to Harvard University, and corporate headquarters like Konica Minolta. She is also a featured speaker on women’s entrepreneurship for the U.S. State Department, which has sent her on tours throughout India and Nepal. When she’s not on stage, Jennifer is at IMPERIA’s headquarters atop the World Trade Center, where she and her team have dedicated themselves to building resilient female leaders, including the recent $1M winner of the WeWork Creator Awards Global Finals. She is also a mentor for Nile Rodgers’ We Are Family Foundation. Jennifer has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, a New York Times bestseller, and an international documentary about her former career in the world of food and wine, where she co-created the world’s first food podcast channel in 2006. Jennifer is a graduate of the Stern School of Business at NYU, and lives in NYC. Connect with Jennifer: https://www.threedotdash.org/ https://imperia.global/ Social: @imperiaglobal Link to manifesto Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love: This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business,. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck. This is different from our usual emails that we send from time to time so if you want IN on this, sign your badass self up and work your way to freedom, my friends!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

Today’s episode is a quick one with the two of us, but it’s also a big one. We’re super excited to launch our brand new Getting Unstuck Program, which we have been working on for ages. It’s a totally FREE (for now) course delivered straight to your inbox, and we guide you through a series of steps to help you start to see your massive potential and get you taking inspired actions to get you on the path to success. If you need a major change in your life, especially in your career, this course is for you. The process works even if you aren’t sure what you want to do with your life right now. We do our best to help you figure that out along the way. Listen to the episode and then sign up for the Getting Unstuck Program. We are so excited for you to try it! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

My guest today, Laura Gassner Otting, author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life talks to me about everything from screwing the Joneses, why “entrepreneur” is code for “bad employee,” anchor jobs and orbit jobs, doing your career your own way,  and so much more. Her book debuted as #2 in the Washington Post bestseller list right behind Michelle Obama. I LOVED this book so much that I highlighted, penciled, and dog eared the pages in prep for the interview with Laura. And special for our Goal Magic listeners, we are doing a giveaway where you can enter yourself for a free copy of Laura’s book through Instagram, so check us out there if you haven’t already! About Laura Gassner Otting: Through Limitless Possibility, Laura collaborates with change agents, entrepreneurs, investors, leaders and donors to push past the doubt and indecision that consign great ideas to limbo. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and catalytic perspective informed by decades of navigating change across the start-up, nonprofit, political, and philanthropic landscapes. Laura’s 25-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respected nonprofit search firm to expand the startup ExecSearches.com; and founded and ran the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, which partnered with the full gamut of mission driven nonprofit executives, from start-up dreamers to scaling social entrepreneurs to global philanthropists. She is the author of Mission-Driven, a book for those moving from profit to purpose, and the recent book Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life. Through her own commitment to give back, Laura has helped build a local Montessori school, co-founded a women’s philanthropic initiative, advised a start-up national women’s PAC, grew a citizen-leadership development program, and completed three charity-inspired marathons—projects emblematic of her passions and values. She’s turned on by the audacity of The Big Idea and that larger-than-life goal you just can’t seem to shake. She’s an instigator, a motivator, and a provocateur, and she’s never met a revolution she didn’t like. Connect with Laura: @heylgo https://limitlesspossibility.outgrow.us/sameside https://lauragassnerotting.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Ignore-Everybody-Carve-your/dp/1940858763 Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business,. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck. This is different from our usual emails that we send from time to time so if you want IN on this, sign your badass self up and work your way to freedom, my friends!   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

I adore this episode so so much, not only because our guest talks about how you can use funnels to supercharge your business and gives you some awesome tips and tools to do that... but also because she used her own experience of going through a divorce to fuel her vision for her brand and her products. Her mission was to automate her business such that it didn’t rely on her. I call her the “OG of Passive Income” because she really nailed how to get your business firing on all cylinders while allowing you to sip margaritas in Mexico. And who doesn’t want that?? Way back in 2007 (after cutting her teeth in the magazine industry) Kate McKibbin started her first blog, Drop Dead Gorgeous (DDG) Daily from scratch. She called it her "shoe money project," because she started it so she could occasionally afford some of the amazing shoes she wrote about all day long in her day job. Kate always thought of it as a business rather than a blog though, and it worked as DDG became her full-time gig in under 12-months, and continued to grow to have over 500,000 readers a month, with multiple 6-figure revenue and 5 staff. Then she did it all again at KateMcKibbin.com (yes, formerly known as Secret Bloggers' Business), which Kate started in 2014 and since then she has been lucky enough to help over 3,000 bloggers, coaches and infopreneurs to create profitable business doing what they love. Connect with Kate https://katemckibbin.com/ @katemckibbin on Intagram Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Special offer: This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business,. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck. This is different from our usual emails that we send from time to time so if you want IN on this, sign your badass self up and work your way to freedom, my friends! GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

It’s been a nutty few weeks for me because, in case you hadn’t heard, I exited my corporate job earlier this year. If you don’t know the story, you should enroll in our emails where you can get the latest and greatest stories and additional content from us delivered to your door (well, virtual door). I then started my own consulting business, not really knowing what to expect. But after I started telling people what I was up to, I have been flooded with inquiries and I’m overwhelmed with emotion and hope these days. I also have been getting a huge dose of inspiration from our own guests, which has been incredibly cathartic for me, including the guest we have today, of whom I’m a total fangirl... Anne Mahlum. About Anne Mahlum Anne M. Mahlum is a female entrepreneur who knows how to create and build with purpose… and she knows how to do it quickly.  She is currently the Founder, Owner and CEO of a fast-growing boutique fitness company she founded in DC in 2013 called [solidcore] In just under 5 years, Anne has grown her company to 36 locations (entirely corporately owned) with more than 100,000 clients, including Michelle Obama. [solidcore]  has studios in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana, New York, Texas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, North Dakota, Chicago and Michigan. In late 2017, Anne brought on Peterson Partners as a minority investor to help take the company to close to 100 locations in the next two years.  She has received notable media attention for her success as a woman entrepreneur and her business acumen, including features in The Washington Post and The Washington Business Journal. Prior to [solidcore], Anne was the CEO of Back on My Feet (BoMF), a non-profit organization she founded in Philadelphia in 2007 that uses the power of running to change the way those experiencing homelessness see themselves so they can make real change in their lives, which includes employment and independent housing. In addition to Philadelphia, the organization now has chapters in Baltimore, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas,Indianapolis, Atlanta, New York City, Austin and Los Angeles. Anne led BoMF to become a $6.5M privately-funded organization with staff of 48, thousands of volunteers and hundreds of members. Anne's vision for Back on My Feet is simple, yet bold  - to help as many people as possible, in the most efficient way possible, redefine themselves so they can redefine their life and, just as important - change the perception of homelessness on a global scale. Anne’s work with Back on My Feet has been featured countless times in both local and national media.  In 2012, Anne hosted a documentary for MTV called The Break on youth homelessness and she was recently featured in a book, called 50 Everyday Heroes. Anne has been named ABC world News Person of the Week, a CNN Hero, New Yorker of the Week, a top 40 under 40 individual by both Philadelphia and Washington DC’s Business Journal. Anne is a motivational speaker and regularly speaks at corporate events, academic institutions and conferences on numerous topics including, leadership, being bold, finding your happiness, the business behind starting a nonprofit, and social change. She is originally from Bismarck, North Dakota and currently lives in Washington, DC. She has completed 11 marathons, including one on every continent. Connect with Anne: @solidcore @backonmyfeet annemahlum.com Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business,. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 3 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck. This is different from our usual emails that we send from time to time so if you want IN on this, sign your badass self up and work your way to freedom, my friends!   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

I have one of the most fun episodes I have recorded in awhile, not because the interview itself was a blast (which it very much was!) but because the process that I took to get this guest reminded me of how sometimes you have to trust your intuition and let things unfold. I actually found this next guest, Dr. Nicola Nice, through a friend that I have been collaborating with on another project. She and I are both pro-female and want to see smart women support other women. She mentioned Pomp and Whimsy to me and after doing some research decided to reach out to Nicola on LinkedIn, which lead to this inspiring interview. This interview is a reminder that someone else’s ignorance can be your opportunity, and Dr. Nice certainly embodies that in her story and her journey. About Dr. Nicola Nice: Founded by Dr. Nicola Nice, a trained sociologist, self-confessed cocktail obsessive, and advisor to some of world’s top spirits companies, Pomp & Whimsy is a cordial style gin inspired by the female culinary writers and home brewers of the Victorian era. In an industry where women are rarely given center stage, Nicola is bringing fancy, modernity, and even a touch of femininity, to this wonderful old world spirit. Pomp & Whimsy brings modern sensibilities to the tradition of gin making, by infusing classically distilled gin with a delightfully flavorful botanical liqueur. Connect with Dr. Nicola Nice: https://www.pompandwhimsy.com/ Instagram: @pompandwhimsy Here’s to getting unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love: This week our show is brought to you by Brennen’s “Morning Habits.” Brennen shares his tips for his morning routine that help him rock his day. All of his tips are easy to use and incorporate into your life so even if you only try one, you’re going to get some amazing benefits from it. I don’t want to give anything away so just go to www.goalmagic.co/morninghabits to get your tips today! GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

Today, I have a fantastic interview that I recorded with my inspiring new friend: life coach and all-around superstar, Khalia Deborah. In this episode, you will learn how Khalia got unstuck after a seriously tough time in her life. She completely transformed herself a few years ago and now she is absolutely crushing it. She has lots of tips to help you crush it too. About Khalia Deborah Khalia Deborah is a Certified Life and Transformational Coach, holding a B.S. in Business of Accounting & Finance. She’s also a photographer and the mother of two amazing little boys. She is the Founder of Khalia Deborah Coaching as well as the leader of the Dreams To Founder Movement and the host of The Dreams To Founder Podcast. Through 1-on-1 coaching, workshops, conferences & empowering speaking, she uses what she has learned and acquired through her life and training to empower and challenge women to step into a greater realm of their lives. Connect with Khalia: https://www.khaliadeborah.com/ Instagram: @kdeb_coaching Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen Sponsor Love: This episode is brought to you by my very own bakery, Whipped Bakeshop in Fishtown, Philadelphia. We make modern, joyful and delicious cakes. It’s hard to believe, but we’re coming up on our 10-year anniversary later this year. To celebrate, we’re giving away a cake a week for an entire year on Instagram! It’s our #52CakesGiveaway and all you have to do is follow @whippedbakeshop on Instagram to join in the fun. There are tons of bonus prizes too. The only rule is that you have to live in Philly to win. Sorry, rest of the world! Follow @whippedbakeshop on Instagram today!   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

We’ve got a fantastic episode for you all this week, featuring Philly’s own Lauren Nolan-Sellers. Lauren was a school teacher but quickly found herself staring out her classroom window, feeling like she was missing out on the world. After having a life-altering event where Lauren almost died, she decided NOW was her time to follow her vision. She dug into her desire to do interior design and the rest has now become history. As Lauren says during our interview, “life presents you with opportunity and you have the chance to rise and meet it, or not.” About Lauren Nolan-Sellers Awarding-winning interior decorator, Lauren Nolan-Sellers exploded onto the scene in 2012 co-founding Trust the Vision Decor, a residential design firm based out of Greater Philadelphia, PA. She, along with her partner Wendy, have imparted their unique design sense and straight forward business systems to create a flawless experience serving clients up and down the east coast. Since the inception of Trust the Vision Decor, the pair has sky-rocketed to success with a client list that includes celebrities, media personalities, and professional athletes. Lauren has become one the premier designers in their region and amassed over 30,000 followers on Facebook while continuing to demonstrate exponential growth appearing in local, regional, and national media outlets including articles in Philadelphia Magazine, a segment on Fox's Good Day Philadelphia, and a profile in Curve, a national women's magazine. As an actively working interior design professional, Lauren continues to find success taking on new clients and large scale projects. In experiencing her immense growth, she searched for a way to "pay it forward" and help other designers/ decorators gain a massive head start in their own businesses. This search culminated in the formulation of Aspiring Designers, a comprehensive program for designers and decorators that teaches them to implement Lauren's world class business systems and strategies so they can catapult themselves to success. This all-encompassing program nick-named the "Design Business in a Box" pulls the curtain back and teaches you the exact systems Lauren uses so that you can live the life you want and create a sustainable, profitable design business. The mission is simple: To help designers and decorators grow & scale a design business that consistently generates 5-figures or more a month without sacrificing your time and freedom even if you've got no idea where to begin. Lauren and her wife Wendy share two children, ages 6 and 9 months.  They reside in Bucks County but are in the process of remodeling and creating their dream home in South Jersey. Connect with Lauren: trustthevisiondecor.com Social: @trustthevisiondecor Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia This week our show is brought to you by Brennen’s “Morning Habits.” Brennen shares his tips for his morning routine that help him rock his day. All of his tips are easy to use and incorporate into your life so even if you only try one, you’re going to get some amazing benefits from it! I don’t want to give anything away, so just go to www.goalmagic.co/morninghabits to get your tips today!   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits  

If you’re listening to our show it’s usually because you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are seeking stories and content that feeds that part of you. Many of you may still be in corporate jobs and grinding away, but know that there is something better...more fulfilling...and more rewarding than what you’re doing at your corporate job. Some of you may actually have a hunch as to what that is because you have a hobby or side hustle that you love, but are too scared or aren’t sure whether you can make a living from it, even though that’s really what your heart wants. Today’s episode will make you want to take the leap after you hear Kathryn’s story about how she built Bohemian Bosslady and exited corporate to live a more fulfilling and intentional life.  About Kathryn Morrison: Kathryn grew up as your stereotypical "smart kid" and regurgitated information really well on standardized tests. And while the external validation that came from that felt pretty good for the ego, she always had a more creative, bohemian spirit. After college she honored that spirit and took off to live in Namibia for a year as a volunteer teacher. But returning home afterwards the Great Recession was in full force, so her fearful lizard brain mapped her straight into the corporate world, then spending a number of years in business strategy and development in tech companies between San Francisco and Austin. But despite the cushy salary, there was always a gnawing feeling that she wanted something more, better...different. She tried to cover the feeling with social media scrolling and the nightly glasses of wine, but after having children she realized how out of integrity she was with telling them to go after her dreams, when she had abandoned hers. After crafting a life and business fully in alignment with her values and priorities, she now helps others do the same. Connect with Kathryn Morrison: Socials: @bohemianbosslady https://bohemianbosslady.com/ Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love: This week our show is brought to you by Brennen’s “Morning Habits.” Brennen shares his tips for his morning routine that help him rock his day. All of his tips are easy to use and incorporate into your life so even if you only try one, you’re going to get some amazing benefits from it! I don’t want to give anything away so just go to www.goalmagic.co/morninghabits to get your tips today!

Today we have an impactful (but fun) episode with me and Cynthia where we discuss ways to curb social media overload on our smartphones. We talk about using social media purposefully instead of just mindlessly scrolling through images and videos without really having a purpose to the activity besides entertaining or numbing ourselves. If this topic resonates with you, I wrote an in-depth blog post about it on our brand new Goal Magic blog. I hope you check it out after you listen to the episode. Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Brennen This week our show is brought to you by Brennen’s “Morning Habits.” Brennen shares his tips for his morning routine that help him rock his day. All of his tips are easy to use and incorporate into your life so even if you only try one, you’re going to get some amazing benefits from it! I don’t want to give anything away, so just go to www.goalmagic.co/morninghabits to get your tips today!   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

ina Caye’s life and career path has been nothing short of adventurous. She came from humble beginnings in a tiny town of 750 people in Southern Illinois. Tina left to attend Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA, where she studied Motion Media Design and Dance. She started out freelancing and tending bar while doing odd-job animations and logo designs living in Savannah and then embarked upon her next grand adventure – Hawaii. While there, Tina worked for a green energy startup and a small advertising agency as Creative Director and fell in love with the job. She has been working in that capacity since. She has tried it all, from advertising to startups, a healthcare IT firm, government consulting firm and now financial services. She has recently spent some time digging into her belief that fear can be the main driving factor in your life and as long as you're aware of it, you can make leaps forward in spite of that fear. As Oprah might say "The thing I know for sure..." is that everyone has one thing they are uniquely qualified to bring to this world and share. She has come to discover that hers is her story and core beliefs. Tina believes if we remain curious and passionate, life becomes a story worth telling. She gets a real rush out of finding people’s hidden passions and talents and empowering them to do their best work. Leadership is something she takes seriously and enabling change through authenticity is a real passion. She has some fun things up my sleeves in the coming months and years and can't wait to share it! Tina believes life is meant to be an adventure and that settling for less than your dreams is not an option. Connect with Tina:   Instagram: @tinaistheworst Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia This week our show is brought to you by Brennen’s “Morning Habits.” Brennen shares his tips for his morning routine that help him rock his day. All of his tips are easy to use and incorporate into your life so even if you only try one, you’re going to get some amazing benefits from it! I don’t want to give anything away, so just go to www.goalmagic.co/morninghabits to get your tips today! GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

We have a wonderful episode for you this week, featuring breathwork expert Michelle D’Avella. You’ll get to hear her story of getting unstuck and overcoming problems that she had buried deep inside. If you’ve never tried breathwork, then this is your lucky day, because Michelle leads on a wonderful session toward the end of the interview. Please note: Do not follow along with the guided breathwork if you are driving or operating machinery. It should only be done safely at home, preferably reclining. With that said, please enjoy the episode! About Michelle: Michelle D’Avella is an author, certified breathwork facilitator, and spiritual mentor. She helps her clients empower themselves to heal their emotions and transform painful experiences into valuable life lessons. Michelle is an advocate for showing up for yourself, honoring the healing process, and creating a soul-fueled life. She has been featured in W Magazine, MyDomaine, Covetuer, and more. Learn more about Michelle and her work at pushingbeauty.com and follow her on Instagram for daily doses of inspiration. Connect with Michelle: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/ Michelle’s YouTube video Instagram: @pushingbeauty Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Today’s episode is brought to you by Russ Hickman Photography. Russ shot our promo photos for GOAL MAGIC and did such an amazing job. He made the process so fun and easy and he had the BEST creative ideas to get the look we wanted. I cannot recommend Russ highly enough for weddings, life events, family portraits, and corporate photography. He’s just an incredible artist and professional. Learn more about Russ at russhickman.com. Mention GOAL MAGIC and get 10% off your first photoshoot session with our friend Russ. That’s russhickman.com GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

This week we have an invigorating chat with the incredible Heather Einhorn, I was connected to Heather through her spouse and business partner Adam Staffaroni, who you might remember back from EP 46. Heather is a real life female superhero! Among many other achievements (see below), Heather is the co-creator of the wildly popular Lethal Lit podcast. In this episode, we chatted about overcoming the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry, and how the entrepreneurial spirit can be so energizing. About Heather Einhorn: Heather Einhorn Is The Co-founder & CEO of Einhorn's Epic Productions. She is a co-creator and Executive Producer Of Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery and The Curie Society. Before starting Einhorn’s Epic Productions, Heather was The Director Of Business Strategy at IPG Mediabrands where she managed Strategic Development for The Media Lab. Heather joined Mediabrands From Legendary Pictures where she oversaw branding, publishing, and experiential marketing initiatives - including work with Frank Miller and Guillermo del Toro. Prior to Legendary, Heather was at DC Entertainment where she represented internationally recognized consumer brands including: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Justice League. While at DC, Heather managed all marketing activations including San Diego Comic-con and New York Comic Con. Connect with Heather: LethalLitPodcast.com EinhornsEpicProductions.com Socials: @Eintropolis Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia This week our show is sponsored by Frame it Easy. I found Frame It Easy last year when I was searching for custom framing that was simple and affordable. I had literally searched the “usual suspects” but still felt like I wasn’t finding what I needed and wanted for the right price. Everything was so expensive! As I was searching, I found Frame It Easy, where you can upload your own photo, digital print, or piece of digital art that they then frame for you as well. You can also design your own custom frame for a piece of art already in your home, which is what I have done - TWICE! The support staff was super responsive when I had questions. In fact, I received a call and exchanged emails with them when I had concerns and questions, and was so impressed with how quickly and kindly they resolved my issues - without hassle! Frame It Easy is the best - I now have all these gift ideas and projects that I want to tackle because I found quality, affordable framing that can make them happen. We want you to try Frame It Easy and see how awesome they are for yourselves. So, for our listeners only, you can now try Frame It Easy and receive 10% off your order with the code “GOALMAGIC.” Just go to frameiteasy.com and start your next project! GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

In this quick episode Cynthia shares a simple, but powerful story about a small gesture to help someone in need. She also wrote a lovely article about it on Medium entitled, $3 and a Renewed Mission to Help People Get Unstuck. We hope you enjoy our chat! Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen GOAL MAGIC Music Credits