Let's Figure It Out

Eva Addae - I'm thrilled to welcome Eva Addae back to the podcast. Eva is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Summit Prep, a tutoring company based in Summit, New Jersey. As you may recall, Eva was a guest on podcast #28 in December 2019, before the world turned upside down. Today we come back together to talk how the pandemic is affecting standardized testing and what those tests look like going forward as of now. If you have a child who is a junior or senior in high school, you're going to want to tune in for this episode. Eva and I have been talking about doing this episode since March, and we bring it to you today as there are more finalized details to share. Please do remember to reach out to Eva and look at the testing sites for up to date information as you progress on your testing journey. I encourage you to go back to episode 28 to hear more about Eva and her tutoring company's "whole person" approach - where they aim to show students love, respect, and empathy in order to cultivate their humanity as well. Eva is a graduate from the University of Chicago. Following some time in the corporate world, she discovered her passion for teaching when she led a few local students in achieving incredible success on their SATs & ACTs. Dissatisfied with the “one size fits all” approach to tutoring, Eva set out to create modern teaching methodologies, techniques and motivating systems that reflect the same process. Along with her business partner, David, they developed the company’s Adaptive Learning Indexes from over 20 years of past SATs & ACTs. A decade and hundreds of students later, she proudly boasts an average score increase of 8 points on the ACT and 220 points on the SAT. Her personal philosophy is “only by knowing how one learns can knowledge be imbued and the joy of education discovered.” Today we talk about standardized testing during the pandemic. Let's Figure It Out with Eva Addae. Email - Eva@summitprep.us Website - www.summitprep.com Instagram - @summit_prep Summit Prep Blog -https://summitprep.com/blog/

Jan Hines - NJ Sharing Network - Today I welcome Jan Hines to the podcast. Jan Hines is the Assistant Director of Transplant Community Relations at The Sharing Network in New Providence New Jersey. NJ Sharing Network is the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant. I met Jan a few months ago and was amazed at the work she does at NJ Sharing Network. It is then that I learned she is the brainchild behind the 5K Celebration of Life held annually with over 15,000 participants. Pre-pandemic Jan invited me to tour the facility and we sat down for our podcast chat. The events Jan references have changed to accommodate our world today. This weekend, you can participate virtually in their 2020 5K Celebration of Life - where they will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event. Join me in my conversation with Jan and be inspired. Let's figure it out with Jan Hines. Website - www. NJSharingNetwork.org Events - www.njsharingnetwork.org/events Instagram - @NJSharingNetwork

Jen Milnes - In honor of Earth Day I'm excited to welcome Jen Milnes. Jen's practice focuses on Sustainability - as an Executive Coach she helps women have sustainable careers and she's also a Sustainability Consultant, educating people how to make healthier choices for themselves and the Earth. Jen believes "Sustainable" is a way of life not just in protecting our environment but also in caring for and nurturing ourselves. Jen spent over 15 years in corporate retail leading global strategic, analytical, and operational roles. While her jobs were rewarding for a long time, she felt the need to shift and make a change to impact the world in a different way. After a decade of coaching her team one-on-one and facilitating personal and team development sessions, she began the road to getting certified as an Executive Coach. This, combined with her experience living on the west coast and experiencing a more earth friendly, sustainable culture, fueled her shift to focus on sustainability. Today we talk about what having a sustainable career and lifestyle look like. And to help forward your green efforts, we're talking about how you can easily compost and decrease your footprint. Let's Figure it Out with Jen Milnes. ________________________________ Email - jenmilnes@gmail.com Website - https://www.jenmilnes.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Jen-Milnes-LLC-100878144800450 Instagram - @jen.milnes

Diana Spalding - Motherly - Today I welcome Diana Spalding to the podcast. Diana is a midwife, the Digital Education Editor at Motherly, and the author of the newly released book, hot off the presses this week, The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey. THIS is the resource I wish I had when I was trying to get pregnant, was pregnant and after I had my babies. According to Motherly's 2019 State of Motherhood survey, 85% of mothers believe our society does not do a good job of supporting them. Motherly asked thousands of women in their community what they needed in a pregnancy and birth book and also consulted with dozens of experts - Ob-gyns, Fertility Specialists, Pediatricians, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and more. This collective wisdom shaped The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama. Today I speak with Diana Spalding about how motherhood leads you to super powers you never knew you had. We dive into the power of making mistakes and creating boundaries to be a better mom. We talk about coming to motherhood with love, not fear, and of course we dive into the book. And we check in with Diana about pregnancy during the pandemic and she offers inspirational words for pregnant women and moms to take care of their physical and mental well-being during this time. Motherly is redefining the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey and I hope today's podcast and the book provide you with the support and strength you need whatever stage you are at - before, during or after pregnancy. Let's Figure It Out with Diana Spalding. ________________________ Book - The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey - https://amzn.to/2K9BfyL Website - www.Mother.ly.com Facebook - @motherlymedia Instagram - @mother.ly/ Twitter - @motherlymedia

Bri Seeley - Hello and welcome to the Let's Figure It Out podcast. Before I introduce today's guest, I wanted to say that I hope this finds you and your loved ones well and I hope today's podcast brings you the support and inspiration you may need. Today I welcome Bri Seeley, a Creative Business Growth Strategist for Entrepreneurs and the top ranked Entrepreneur Coach on Google. We recorded our conversation in early February, prior to the pandemic, therefore during our conversation you will not hear us mention it. However, I wanted to share this podcast with you as I thought you would not only find inspiration from hearing Bri's story and how she works with entrepreneurs, but perhaps adopt a new perspective at looking at business challenges you may be confronting. Bri is a born catalyst who helps you grow your brand, maximize your impact and increase your profits by both transforming yourself and your business. She combines a lifetime of entrepreneurial experience with psychology, hypnotherapy and Universal Laws - plus, over a decade of coaching and counseling expertise to now help you build and grow your impactful and profitable business in alignment with your values, Zone of Genius and vision. Bri is the author of the best-selling Permission to Leap and has been seen on The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! and more. Join us until the end when we talk about flowing vs pushing through life, how structure and flow work together and the art of surrendering. Let's Figure It Out with Bri Seeley. _____________ Website - www.briseeley.com Instagram - @briseeley Twitter - @briseeley Facebook - @briseeleyofficial 5-day free course "Create a Business to Support Your Dreams" going on now - www.briseeley.com/free-entrepreneurship-course . New podcast coming in April 9th - 4/9 - The Success Diaries (Apple Podcasts, Spotity, and Google Podcasts) Permission to Leap - bit.ly/readlp2l. Also mentioned on the podcast... The Surrender Experiment - https://amzn.to/3bHuT5G

Today we talk about the new normal, Quarantine must haves, as well as struggle, pain and sadness, in hope it brings you some relief.

Kathy Taylor - Today I invite you to take time out of your new normal, pour a cup of tea and join me as I welcome back Kathy Taylor - Certified Psychic Medium. Kathy was my second guest and one of the most downloaded guests. Tune into episode 2 to get to know Kathy and how she became a psychic medium. Today we build on our first conversation and talk about how you can tap into your own psychic knowing and spirit guides. Kathy gives doable tips and if you want to dig deeper to uncover your own knowing, Kathy is offering remote classes over the next few weeks while you're home. Kathy also tells us about her work with forensics specialists to help others. She’s on the elite team at Impartial Witness. Kathy's talent is endless. After I interviewed her we got to talking and I shared with her that a family member had recently passed. In mere seconds she tapped into them and brought in information no one could have known. Kathy is the real deal. I hope today helps you to tap into your abilities. Let’s figure it out with Kathy Taylor. For more information about Kathy and her upcoming virtual programs visit her: Instagram - @Mediumkaytay Facebook - www.facebook.com/hellofromabove Website - www.hellofromabove.com

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Nicole Smith - Room to Read - Today I introduce you to the force that is Nicole Smith. She is a speaker, fundraiser and podcaster rooted in the value of volunteerism. She helps people connect with purpose, to live a meaningful more fulfilling life through connecting with others and cultivating compassion. Nicole is the Volunteer Chapter Leader for the New Jersey Room-To-Read chapter. Nicole loves to connect people to causes they care about. She believes giving back feels good, it improves your health, happiness and well being and it infuses you with energy. As you will hear, Nicole is the poster child for volunteerism fueling her energy. Nicole is on a mission to educate girls internationally and I can't wait for you to hear the stories about what happens when you teach a girl to read. Nicole has been a volunteer in some capacity most of her life, a value instilled in her by her parents and a value she shares with her children and anyone who will listen. I'm excited to bring you Nicole because I believe people at their heart want to help others and in our sensitive environment now, I think it's important to help each other. Nicole walks us through how she got started volunteering with Room to Read. And she tells us the compelling story of what role literacy has played in her life. Of course we touch on self care and how Nicole balances philanthropy and being a mom to 5 kids. Listen until the end and I'll tell you more about how you can support Room to Read and a special event happening this fall with Nicole, my previous guest Kara Richardson Whitely, and myself and how you can get involved. Let's Figure It Out with Nicole Smith. _________ Many thanks to Nicole and I hope you're inspired to lend your super powers to the right charity for you. Mark your calendar for October 9th when Nicole will be hosting the second annual New Jersey Room To Read International Day of the Girl Fundraiser. Kara Richardson Whitely, my previous guest, and I will be there and we hope to see you. Check out the Room To Read website and stay tuned for details and how you can attend. Room to Read New Jersey - https://www.roomtoread.org/chapters/new-jersey/ Girl Rising Movie - https://girlrising.org/the-film Happy to Help Podcast Leaving Microsoft to Save the World Facebook. - Room to Read: New Jersey Chapter Intagram - @roomtoreadnj Twitter - @roomtoreadNJ

Unstuck - Today I share with you my number one go to for getting Unstuck.

Kara Richardson Whitely - Today I welcome Kara Richardson Whitely - three time author, sought after Speaker, and now Executive Director. She is also an adventurer who has taken on Mount Kilimanjaro three times. Kara has penned three novels - 1.) Fat Woman on the Mountain: How I lost Half of Myself and Found Happiness on Kilimanjaro (https://amzn.to/37ltSOa) 2.) The Weight of Being: How I Satisfied My Hunger for Happiness (https://amzn.to/39p0V58) 3.) Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds (https://amzn.to/2HkdSBe) Recently she announced Amazon Movie Studios has optioned her book Gorge where she'll serve as Executive Producer, with Chrissy Metz (This is Us) Producing and possibly starring in the project. Gorge is the raw story of Kara's ascent from the depths of self-doubt to the top of the world. Her inspiring trek speaks to every woman who has struggled with her self-image or felt that food was controlling her life. Honest and unforgettable, Kara's journey is one of intense passion, endurance, and self-acceptance. Kara is a must have motivational speaker as she uses her story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 300 pounds to help people live in the now and take action. She believes in living beyond limits. Kara has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, The New York Times, Today, Good Housekeeping, Oprah's Lifeclass and Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Podcast. Today we hear Kara's story, talk about celebrating successes, the ups and downs of going for your dreams, and one of my favorite topics, taking one step at a time. Let's Figure It Out with Kara Richardson Whitely. Reach Out To Kara Kara is an incredible inspirational speaker and would be an amazing keynote speaker or workshop facilitator for your company, your team, college or women's group as she uses her story of being as a plus-size adventurer to help others take bold steps and move mountains in their lives. Mark your calendar for October 9th when Kara and I will be at the New Jersey Room To Read International Day of the Girl Fundraiser. Stay tuned for details and how you can attend. Website: www.kararichardsonwhitely.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/ For speaking inquiries: info@kararichardsonwhitely.com Instagram: @KaraRichardsonWhitely Disclaimer - Some of the links mentioned in my podcast are affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on them and make a purchase, I may receive a commission which I will put toward good causes like reinvesting in this business and bringing you even better resources and services. I only recommend products and services I know or trust to be of high quality, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship is in place.

Letting Go - Here's to releasing the grasp to get what you want. Check out this short for a quick hit. Visit me on... Instagram @DeborahMunies LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmunies/

Fran Hauser - Today I am thrilled to bring you the incredible Fran Hauser. Fran is a long-time media executive, startup investor and keynote speaker. How I came to know Fran is through her best selling book, The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. In the book she deconstructs the negative perception of "niceness" that many women struggle with in the business world. The book has resonated with thousands of women who are looking to lead authentically and take their career to the next level. Prior to writing The Myth of the Nice GIrl, Fran spent 15 years in the digital media space, holding President and General Manager positions at Time Inc., AOL and Moviefone. She played an integral role in the $525 million dollar sale of Moviefone to AOL and in building PEOPLE.com into one of the most successful women's websites. Fran was named one of Business Insider's "30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch in 2018." Fran and The Myth of the Nice Girl have been featured on a wide range of outlets including NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, PEOPLE, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, Elle, and many more. The Myth of the Nice Girl was named Audible's Best Business Book of 2018 and one of Amazon's Best Business and Leadership Books of 2018, among other accolades. Fran is a frequent speaker on women's leadership and writes a regular career advice column for Refinery29. Today we talk about the importance of building relationships, how to move through difficult business decisions, how to confront work situations with grace and strength, and more tips from her best selling book. And at the end of our conversation I'm going to tell you how you and a friend can win a copy of The Myth of the Nice Girl. Let's Figure It Out with Fran Hauser. Website - franhauser.com Instagram - @fran_hauser Twitter - @fran_hauser Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/franhauserofficial/ Newsletter - http://bit.ly/2GrIvV4 Amazon - https://amzn.to/36vaTjG I want to make you aware of a special offer for my podcast listeners. CoWorking spaces are the hottest thing and present an amazing opportunity for cultivating new relationships. As a listener of my podcast you’ve probably heard me mention The CoCo in Summit. It’s been a game changer for me professionally and personally. And it’s where I’ve been recording a lot of my podcasts. It’s beautifully decorated and super convenient to the train to New York.  If you’re looking for a community of smart and interesting women at different life stages to network with, gain inspiration and encouragement or socialize with, check out The CoCo in Summit NJ.  The Co-Co is dedicated to inspiring and supporting you, wherever you are on your journey of life and career. Stop by for an introductory tour and when you mention you heard about the Co-Co from me, you’ll get a free work day*.  Visit them online at www.theco-co.com. The contact information is in the show notes as well. Disclaimer - Some of the links mentioned in my podcast are affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on them and make a purchase, I may receive a commission which I will put toward good causes like reinvesting in this business and bringing you even better resources and services. I only recommend products and services I know or trust to be of high quality, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship is in place.

Contrast - What is it, what it's telling you and how to move forward when you're feeling it. For more about Contrast you may want to check out The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham - https://amzn.to/2TUPTQP The Co-Co Summit - www.theco-co.com - CoWorking spaces are the hottest thing and as a listener of my podcast you’ve probably heard me mention The CoCo in Summit. It’s been a game changer for me professionally and personally. And it’s where I’ve been recording a lot of my podcasts. It’s beautifully decorated and super convenient to the train to New York.  If you’re looking for a community of smart and interesting women at different life stages to network with, gain inspiration and encouragement or socialize with, check out The CoCo in Summit NJ.  The Co-Co is dedicated to inspiring and supporting you, wherever you are on your journey of life and career. Stop by for an introductory tour and when you mention you heard about the Co-Co from Deb at the Let's Figure It Out Podcast, you’ll get a free work day - Check them out! Visit me on instagram @DeborahMunies Disclaimer - Some of the links mentioned in my podcast are affiliate links. Meaning, if you click on them and make a purchase, I may receive a commission which I will put toward good causes like reinvesting in this business and bringing you even better resources and services. I only recommend products and services I know or trust to be of high quality, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship is in place.

Katie Jesionowski - Katie is one of the founders of MySuperFoods. Katie and her partner, Silvia Gianni, have found a way to make healthy snacks for kids. Their purpose is to... - Empower parents and grow healthy SuperKids - Feed minds and bodies for greater wellness - Be a part of the change to fix a broken food system - Make ordinary food extraordinary  - And make the daily habit of eating a more nourishing, delicious and fun experience Today Katie and I talk about how they went from an idea in a coffee shop to selling their product in big box stores, Wholefoods and distribute worldwide. We talk about trial and error, failure and the value of learning the lessons that get you to the next phase. We also dive into one of my favorite topics - asking for what you want. I'm thrilled to bring you this interview as MySuperFoods is a company with a heart. They want to listen to, support and be a resource to parents who want help feeding their families. Their intention is to give back and end child hunger in this country. And as a company their focus is on building a SuperTeam within a fair, fun, socially responsible, kind environment where everyone is encouraged to participate and be heard. For more information about Katie and the MySuperFoods team visit www.mysuperfoodscompany.com. And when you register on their website, receive a 20% off coupon code. Website - www.mysuperfoodscompany.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/mysuperfoods Instagram - www.instagram.com/mysuperfoods SuperFoods for SuperKids

Happy New Year! I am super excited for the new year and can't believe we are starting a new decade. This year I want to talk to you more. I'm going to bring you insights from thought leaders and add my take, and also share my insights. I'm hoping these land on you and help you to give yourself a break, inspire you or make you pause and reflect. I'd also love to hear from you. Please rate and review the show and let me know what resonates with you. New Year - Today kicks off one of those days when it's me flying solo, just talking to you about what's on my mind. Check out the podcast where I talk about self kindness as we enter this new year and what I do instead of resolutions. Enjoy!

Eva Addae - Hello and welcome to my last podcast episode for this year and decade! If you have a child in high school or even junior high, you're going to want to tune in for this episode. Today I welcome Eva Addae, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Summit Prep, a tutoring company based in Summit, New Jersey, offering standardized test prep, academic tutoring, and college counseling. They believe intellect without integrity is empty at best and harmful at worst, so they aim to show students love, respect, and empathy in order to cultivate their humanity as well. Eva is a graduate from the University of Chicago. Following some time in the corporate world, she discovered her passion for teaching when she led a few local students in achieving incredible success on their SATs & ACTs. Dissatisfied with the “one size fits all” approach to tutoring, Eva set out to create modern teaching methodologies, techniques and motivating systems that reflect the same process. Along with her business partner, David, they developed the company’s Adaptive Learning Indexes from over 20 years of past SATs & ACTs. A decade and hundreds of students later, she proudly boasts an average score increase of 8 points on the ACT and 220 points on the SAT. Her personal philosophy is “only by knowing how one learns can knowledge be imbued and the joy of education discovered.” Today we talk about Eva's commitment to enriching the intellectual lives of her students in order to help them achieve their life goals and enhance their contribution to an ever-improving society.   We're also going to dive into the hot topic of college admissions and Eva gives us some helpful tips to manage through the process to come out the other side. Website - www.summitprep.com Instagram - @summit_prep This is my last podcast for 2019 and I'm excited to kick off the next decade and introduce you to some incredible women starting companies, climbing mountains, and working to support women globally. One of my upcoming guests is Kara Richardson Whitely. She is a plus-size public speaker, adventurer and three time author. Most recently releasing her memoir Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds. Maybe you've on Oprah's Lifeclass show and Podcast, the Today Show or read about her in the New York Times. She's one of the many amazing people I'll be speaking with in 2020. In the meantime check out Kara's website because she has an event in January you don't want to miss - the Moving Mountains Retreat. It's a one-day immersive and interactive workshop discovering what’s holding us back and finding the courage to move forward. Joining Kara are plus-size ultra marathoner and stereotype-breaker Mirna Valerio, and self defense expert and empowerment and confidence coach, Jennifer Cassetta. To find out more about and jump start your new year, visit https://www.kararichardsonwhitely.com/events Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to listen to this podcast and I really appreciate the kind words from so many of you who have reached out telling me how much you've enjoyed my guests. It truly warms my heart and keeps me striving to bring you more. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. And here's to a healthy, abundant, laughter-filled new decade for all of you! Cheers!

Mariel Alvarado - Today I welcome Mariel Alvarado, a soul and business coach with a flair for manifesting. She helps women brand, package and sell their services so they can transform their business from soul-sucking to soul-quenching. Mariel is a certified business strategist with over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. She helps Transformational Leaders turn their skills and wisdom into wildly successful businesses they love and have a deep impact in the world. She teaches her clients how to structure new brands, create lucrative programs and "up" their influence by employing hard core business strategies as well as an ancient soul-technology that helps them become aligned with their business at the highest level so that they can get more clients, captivate their audience and love their life. Mariel is passionate about Sales/Marketing, Money & SOUL! We talk about her secret to problem solving and overcoming fear, the sum of all of our experiences, and the journey through her personal health scare and how she was able to help herself to recover. Get ready to learn new and soulful ways to make the changes and life you want. Let's figure it out with Mariel Alvarado. ___________________________________ For more information about Mariel and her programs visit her online at www.marielalvarado.com and on instagram @Iam_marielalvarado. And check her out on Facebook where you can join her free group - The SELF-ish Society -https://www.facebook.com/groups/SELFishSociety. Lastly, if you want to learn Mariel's formula for manifestation visit https://www.marielalvarado.com/manifestationchallenge. Website - https://www.marielalvarado.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SELFishSociety Instagram - @Iam_marielalvarado

The Co-Co founders - Lauren Decker, Lynne Pagano, Suzanne Willian - Joining me today are the three founders of The Co-Co - A Co-working and Co-Learning space in Summit New Jersey and THE go to co-working space in Central New Jersey. The CoCo supports women where ever they are on their journey of life and career. And they have! You may have heard me mention The Co-Co over the past few months as I've been recording my podcasts there, and calling it my new office. The secret sauce to The Co-Co isn't its beautiful decor, its intellectual social action panel discussions, or it's good coffee. It's the three founders - Lauren Decker, Lynne Pagano and Suzanne Willian. All of them extremely accomplished and brilliant and on a mission to cultivate a community where all women can belong, thrive, and become their fullest selves. We discuss going from idea to creation and becoming the somebody in "somebody should do something." All three have children and we talk about their journeys to balance work and family, the good and bad years being a stay at home mom at times, and the important decisions they've made along the way. And if you're a stay at home mom who thinks you can't start a career or pick up your career, think again. The Co-Co, and I, are here to tell you differently. If you're looking to find a community where you're known and valued, and want to connect with others who can support and inspire your journey, visit The Co-Co. Mention you heard about them on the Let's Figure It Out Podcast and get a complimentary day pass to check out The Co-Co. Let's figure it out with The Co-Co… Website - www.theco-co.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecoconj/ Instagram - @thecoconj Email - team@theco-co.com

Melanie Curtis - Take a leap as I speak with Melanie Curtis - Speaker, Coach, Author and Professional Skydiver. Melanie helps high-achievers through fear and the feelings that come with it. She helps them build the internal emotional skills Type A perfectionists so often find they don't have when life serves up a challenge they can't seem to figure out a way through. "When we give ourselves evidence that we can do a thing that we thought we could not do, then our fear dissipates. Our confidence rises in that experience." Melanie is super inspiring, funny and down to earth. We talk about her journey from finance to skydiving to life coach and how she's used fear and bravery to move herself and her clients forward. We talk about how one question changed her life. And at the end of the podcast I'm going to let you know more about an amazing group she is working with to honor the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution which gave women the right to vote. Hint, it involves empowering women and skydiving. Her mantra - Be brave. Rest. Repeat. Let's Figure It Out with Melanie Curtis. ________________________________ Many thanks to Melanie for joining me at The Co-Co in Summit for our conversation. You can find out more about Melanie and how to work with her at melaniecurtis.com. Check out her videos and blog as well as her podcast - Trust The Journey, available on iTunes and YouTube. Melanie works with individual clients and also is a keynote speaker and educator companies can bring in for Energy Leadership team training. Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram Facebook - @melanie.curtis.37 Instagram - @melaniecurtis11 And check out her books on Amazon How to Fly: Lessons From A Professional Skydiver - http://melaniecurtis.com/howtoflybook/ One Positive Thought Can Change Everything - https://amzn.to/2q0EC4l With Our Whole Broken Thoughts - https://amzn.to/2OAWIEn And here's some exciting news about how she's supporting women's empowerment. Melanie has co-founded the Women's Skydiving Network Pro Team - WSN Pro Team and here's what they're doing. In 1920 women in the US were guaranteed the right to vote following the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution.  Countless women were brave enough to encourage and influence the women’s suffrage movement.  To honor the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment, through the sport of skydiving Melanie and her skydiving community will celebrate and honor these courageous women by bravely showing the world what they do.  The Team will tour the country in 2020 completing a series of monumental jumps in the name of women’s empowerment and gender equality. The jumps will culminate in a 100-woman Vertical World Record attempt called Project 19. The project is fully sponsored by the Women’s Skydiving Network. For more information or to find out how you can get WSN at your event visit them on Facebook or Instagram at WomensSkydivingNetwork. You can find more details and press information in the show notes. Thank you for joining me today. Here's to being brave! WSN - Women's Skydiving Network Press inquiries contact Liza Dittoe, 317.496.7280, Liza@dittoepr.com. Twitter and Instagram at @WomensSkydiving Facebook at Women’s Skydiving Network - https://www.facebook.com/WomensSkydivingNetwork/ Website - melaniecurtis.com Podcast - Trust The Journey - http://trustthejourney.today Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/melanie.curtis.37/ Instagram - @melaniecurtis11 Books How to Fly: Lessons From A Professional Skydiver - http://melaniecurtis.com/howtoflybook/ One Positive Thought Can Change Everything - https://amzn.to/2q0EC4l With Our Whole Broken Thoughts - https://amzn.to/2OAWIEn Note - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jaclyn Alterwein - In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join me today for a heartfelt conversation with Jaclyn Alterwein. Jaclyn, is a breast cancer survivor, healthy and thriving today, and is telling her story to help motivate women to get mammograms. Her only ask, is that you get a mammogram and ask a friend to as well. Over the last 7 years Jaclyn’s life has been consumed unexpectedly by breast cancer. First, with her mother’s triple negative diagnosis, then 2 of her dear friends were diagnosed back to back. Over the course of 4 years, Jaclyn held their hands through it all. She supported and cared for them, went to doctor appointments, surgeries, chemo and radiation appointments. She learned though her experience as a co-survivor the importance of annual mammograms. Then, in 2017, Jaclyn was diagnosed with DCIS Stage 1 breast cancer after her last annual mammogram prompted further testing.  Jaclyn is determined to spread her message worldwide in an effort to empower and educate about breast cancer, demonstrate courage, and ultimately support others in having their own annual mammograms. She's not shy about asking you when you had your last mammogram and I'm glad she felt she could ask me. Jaclyn is using her story to move herself forward. She's always been a fighter and not one to let adversity stand in her way. You're going to love her story about making the New York Knicks City Dance team, with virtually no formal training. And you're going to hear about how she's spreading the healthy word as she instructs at CycleBar and coming soon, as a Holistic Health Coach. Mother, dancer, women's advocate, Lead Cycle Star, coach, choreographer, producer and friend. Many, many thanks to Jaclyn for joining me today and sharing her story. Please be your own health advocate. And I invite you to join Jaclyn in her efforts over the next month through tagging your awareness posts with #AnnualMammosSaveLives. Please see the show notes for links to her events and classes this October and how you can support her causes. Wishing you all a healthy day. Follow Jaclyn’s story: #AnnualMammosSaveLives #getJACed Instagram - @jaclynbrooke23 Follow her on Instagram for up to date information about events October 11 and 12 - Aquatalia Breast Cancer Awareness Event 2-6pm at Aquatalia 965 Madison Avenue, NYC 10% of sales from dusty rose capsule collection throughout October will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation  #AnnualMammosSaveLives http://bit.ly/2AGB4X7 October 24 - Zura Montclair (NJ) - Bikram Yoga 9:30am Benefitting the National Breast Cancer Foundation  (link is tba - check Jaclyn’s instagram) October 26 - CycleBar Montvale (NJ) YSC Breast Cancer Dual Ride with Jaclyn & Angela 9:30am Sign up - http://bit.ly/30JsBwT Donation Opportunities National Breast Cancer Foundation  https://fundraise.nbcf.org/AnnualMammos19 Young Survival Coalition (YSC)  http://yscchampions.org/cyclebar2019

Brad Alexander - Today on the podcast I welcome Brad Alexander, composer, musical genius, and as you'll hear, an all round gracious guy who is talented in his own right and is quick to recognize and compliment the brilliance of his colleagues. I'm excited to introduce you to Brad and give you a peak into how he figured out how to make it as an award winning composer in the big apple. Brad is the composer of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL - now running at the Lucille Lortel Theater in New York City and it will be on national tour this fall. He is the recipient of the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, six Drama Desk nominations, the Richard Rodgers Award, and The BMI Foundation Jerry Bock Award. Brad has written music for PBS's Emmy Award-winning PEG + CAT, VH1's "Celebreality" campaign, SiriusXM's STAGE DOOR SUPPER CLUB, and the web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY.  In addition to Dog Man: The Musical, Brad has scored numerous shows for Theaterworks USA including the music and orchestrations for CLICK CLACK MOO, the music for JUST SO STORIES and MARTHA SPEAKS and songs for DUCK FOR PRESIDENT, FLY GUY & OTHER STORIES, and WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! Brad is currently lead composer for the upcoming CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Scholastic, Amazon and PBS KIDS. He is also working on the musical, BREAD AND ROSES, presented by Amas Musical Theatre and NYMF’s Developmental Reading Series, and LIKE A BILLION LIKES, developed at Johnny Mercer Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. And if that wasn't enough, he is the co-founder of Flying Ivories, a dueling piano entertainment company with locations in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. Brad is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, National Alliance for Musical Theatre, Dramatists Guild of America and member Emeritus of The BMI Musical Theatre Workshop. Let's Figure It Out with Brad Alexander. _________________________ For tickets to DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL visit twusa.org/dogman Instagram - @bradlibs Website - https://www.bradalexander.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bradalexandermusic Twitter - https://twitter.com/bradlib Flying Ivories - https://www.flyingivories.com Bread and Roses Musical - https://www.breadandrosesmusical.com

Amy Radin - Amy is an Innovation Advisor, advising executives and founders on how to innovate to grow their businesses. She's also an award-winning author of the book, The Change Maker's Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation In Any Company. Amy offers an uncommonly pragmatic framework to lead through the inevitable, daily challenges any entrepreneur or organization faces in pursuit of innovation. She built a track record moving ideas to performance in executive roles at Citi, AXA and American Express and as a startup advisor and Board member. Amy and I talk about the path between market need and how to deliver Innovation. We dive into how failing is important to innovation and while most innovations "fail" we can influence the odds by our approach to how we identify, shape, test and launch these new opportunities. And we discuss what startups and pre-digital companies can learn from each other, and how to to solve real people's real problems in simple ways. You can learn more about Amy at AmyRadin.com where you can download her "Change Maker's Manifesto" and a sample excerpt from her book, The Change Maker's Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation In Any Company. And you can purchase her award-winning book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2UipB9k Email - amy@amyradin.com Website - www.amyradin.com LinkedIn - @AmyRadin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyradin/ Facebook - @AmyRadin Twitter - @AmyRadin The Change Maker's Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation In Any Company - https://amzn.to/2UipB9k Let's Figure It Out with Amy Radin.

Betty Galvan - Betty is the Founder of My Friend Betty Says, a Digital Marketing Studio.  With over 10 years of experience in blogging and social media, and a background in Education, Betty serves as an instructor and consultant, helping small businesses and network marketers to thrive on social media.  She previously worked in digital marketing as a member of the #WeAllGrow Latina Influencer Network team for the past 3 years, until forming her own agency. Betty has hosted a series of social media seminars, including How to Leverage Facebook and Instagram for your Business and Creating Digital Marketing Content for MLM Businesses.  As a writer and influencer, Betty has appeared as a Speaker at #WeAllGrow Summit and has been featured in publications like BuzzFeed and Hip New Jersey.  She was recently nominated for the B.I.G. Financial Courage Awards as an outstanding leader and has been named as a Top Latina Blogger by LATISM (Latinos In Social Media). If you're like me, trying to figure out social media leaves you exhausted, uninspired and overwhelmed. Today Betty and I talk about being social - helping us to take manageable steps to support our social media needs personally and professionally. And spoiler alert, social media means you actually need to be…social. Let's figure it out with Betty Galvan. Website - http://myfriendbettysays.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyFriendBettySays Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myfriendbetty/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/myfriendbetty

Heather Stillufsen - I'm thrilled to welcome Heather Stillufsen to the podcast today. If you haven't seen Heather's inspirational illustrations, quickly pause this podcast and check her out on Instagram under Heather Rosehill. I have a feeling you will soon be as captivated with her drawings and messages as I first was and continue to be each time I see a new one. Heather is an artist and writer who fell in love with drawing as a child and has been holding a pencil ever since. She is best known for her delicate and often whimsical illustration style, which has become instantly recognizable. Featuring everything from friendship to fashion, Heather’s chic and flowy art demonstrates a contemporary sensibility for people of all ages. Her words are written from the heart and offer those who read them the hope of a brighter day and inspiration to live life to the fullest.   Heather is the author of five keepsake books, licensed with three of the nation’s top greeting card companies, and just recently signed with CJ Bella, a lifestyle company bringing Heather’s adorable designs into her fans' homes on items such as pillows, towels and coasters, to name a few. Her art can also be found on needlepoint canvases.  Heather’s refreshing and elegant illustrations can also be found on planners, calendars, journals, cards, art prints and more. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters and a Chocolate Lab, Barkley. Today Heather and I talk about how she got started, what it takes to grow her flourishing business, and what inspires her to grow personally and professionally. Let's figure it out with Heather Stillufsen ... ___________________________________________ Instagram - @Heather_rosehill Twitter - @heatherstilluf Etsy - www.rosehilldesignstudio.etsy.com Amazon - Heather Stillufsen - https://amzn.to/2MHUdk7 Amazon - 2020 Planner Pre-order - https://amzn.to/2WIQOGv CJ Bella - https://cjbellaco.com/collections/rose-hill-studios

Amy Rind - Today I sit down with Amy Rind, a Mindful Nutrition Consultant who helps women reclaim their life from the health burdens of stress, aging and hormonal imbalance. Through education and counseling, Amy helps women overcome the fear, confusion and anxiety that can stand in the way of recovering health through a nutrient-dense, traditional whole foods diet. Amy uses a small-changes approach that empowers her clients to create a lasting impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. Her approach combines whole foods ancestral nutrition principles with mindful living strategies to help women truly nourish their body, mind and spirit. Amy focuses on women struggling with hormone, digestive and emotional imbalances including thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, PCOS, menopause, digestive issues such as IBS and SIBO as well as anxiety, stress and depression. Amy partners with her clients to provide evidence-based knowledge with practical, achievable strategies and support through delicious meal plans and recipes to help her clients move toward optimal health. Amy is a certified nutrition consultant through Bauman College and a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). She has completed Mindful-Based Eating Awareness Training with MB-EAT founder Jean Kristeller and women’s health coursework with Dr. Aviva Room and the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Today Amy and I talk about her journey and what inspired her to help other women, and she's share inspirational tips. Let's Figure It Out with Amy Rind… ———- To learn more about Amy, follow her on instagram @tableminded and visit her website, www.tableminded.com. Be sure to look for her Free Guide on her website - Thriving with Stress: 7 Steps to Building Stress-Readiness. And if you're interested in working with Amy, set up a free 30-minute discovery session. Email - amy@tableminded.com Website - tableminded.com Facebook - Table Minded with Amy Rind, NC Instagram - @tableminded Twitter - @tableminded PS - "Thriving with Stress: 7 Steps to Building Stress-Readiness" is the free download available online, not "Making Mind Matter: A Step-by-Step Guide to Detoxing Your Eating Routine to Recover Mood, Energy + Overall Health" as I mention in the outro. Stay tuned for that one coming at a future date!

Katharine Wismer - Today I'm joined by Katharine Wismer, owner of Soulful Connections Life Strategies. She is a sensitive soul mentor, helping women who are highly sensitive to embrace what it means to be a sensitive soul. And if you're not sure what a sensitive soul is, don't worry because we are going to cover that in today's podcast. Prior to starting her business, Katharine spent over 25 years designing, teaching and coaching leadership courses for large companies including Microsoft and Boeing, most notably facilitating the Leadership Excellence course at the Boeing Leadership Center in St. Louis. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education, and a Masters in Organizational Development. Katharine is an innovative and creative leader of programs, classes, retreats, coaching experiences and events designed specifically for the needs of highly sensitive people. She leads clients to embrace their gifts and create habits of positive self-care that allow them to thrive in the world. Katharine partners with other leaders in the field of highly sensitive people like Elaine Aron and Jacqueline Strickland, to provide transformational experiences that strengthen and reinforce the positive empathic qualities of Sensitive Souls that are needed in our world today. Katharine believes "rigorous self-care and boundary setting are not an option; they are just as important as eating if Sensitive Souls are to be healthy and happy." Today we'll talk about how to own who you are and be your best self. Let's Figure It Out with Katharine Wismer… You can find out more about Katharine at katharinewismer.com or follow her on instagram @giftsofsensitivesouls. And in September Katharine will be co-hosting an HSP gathering, Highly Sensitive People, near Seattle at Whidbey Institute. Visit lifeworkshelp.com/hspgathering.htm. Website – www.katharinewismer.com Facebook - @katharinewismer Instagram - @giftsofsensitivesouls Twitter - @katharinewismer

Jennifer Sikora - Jennifer is a Holistic Declutterer and Organizer with a life coaching flare, and owner of Smaller Bigger Life. After Jennifer helped me to organize my closets last year, I had to have her on the podcast. Your home is a metaphor for your life and today Jennifer shares simple, inexpensive, helpful tips you can easily apply to your closets and rooms. We also talk life tips for self care at all stages of life, taking care through what you wear. Jennifer shares her journey and the synchronicities that led her to help women create space in their mind and their closets. You can learn more about Jennifer at smallerbiggerlife.com and visit her on instagram @smallerbiggerlife. I hope you find it helpful as you start your spring cleaning. Let's figure it out with Jennifer Sikora.

Allie Irwin - Allie is a leading body language expert and master coach. We jump right into our conversation about body language, what it is, its role in communicating, and how to create boundaries using just your body and not saying a word.  Allie works with corporate teams and individuals, providing education and coaching to help them to tune into their body language, and that of others, toward increasing their communication skills, insight, awareness and success.  Additionally, Allie works with parents, helping them navigate the teen years. Allie cuts through the overwhelm and stress of this phase and offers parenting strategies for keeping teens on track. She works with parents individually and also speaks to them via her podcast, Parenting Successful Teens. Today, Allie shares body language tips to help you personally and professionally. And for those of you who are parents, she is serving up helpful nuggets to help you connect with your child.   Let's Figure It Out with Allie Irwin… Website - www.engineeredconversations.com Podcast - Parenting Successful Teens - https://apple.co/2AcnlYb PS - I reference my podcast with Jenn Stroud Rossman and I misspoke about the name of her book. The correct name is...The Place You're Supposed to Laugh. You can get it here on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2PSLCHY

Sarah Papp - Sarah is a Master Certified Coach who is coaching and teaching people from around the world and guiding them to dramatic change.  Industry leaders such as The Chopra Center and Martha Beck Inc. have hired her to coach and train their clientele. Many professional women are tired of hustling and feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Sarah used to be that woman - checking off all of the right boxes toward being a success. Sarah Papp created a roadmap to show them how to be successful without the hustle and to live a conscious life rooted in ease. Sarah has helped THIS fast paced Jersey Girl slow her roll, and today I'm excited to bring Sarah to you as she shares her secret sauce. Let's figure it out with Sarah Papp. Website - www.sarahpappcoaching.com January Class - www.sarahpappcoaching.com/unstoppable-ease

Jenn Stroud Rossmann - Jenn is a college professor and she just released her first fictional book, The Place You're Supposed To Laugh. It's a novel about a Silicon Valley family just after the dotcom bubble burst, and everyone in this diverse family is trying to figure out who they are, and what comes next. Many people dream of getting published and Jenn did it while balancing the demands of being a professor, wife and mother. We talk about her road to getting published, giving yourself permission, the beauty of going on a trip by yourself, and of course, the places where we're supposed to laugh. Jenn writes the essay series An Engineer Reads a Novel for Public Books. Her stories have appeared in Hobart, Literary Orphans, Jellyfish Review, Tahoma Literary Review, failbetter, and other magazines. Her work has been a finalist for honors including the BOA Editions Short Fiction Prize, the Disquiet Literary Prize, and Sarabande Books Mary McCarthy Prize. She earned her BS and PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, and is a professor of mechanical engineering at Lafayette College.  She throws right and bats left.  Let's figure it out with Jenn Stroud Rossmann. The Place You're Supposed to Laugh - available on Amazon Website - jennstroudrossmann.com Twitter - @jenn_rossmann Instagram - @jenn_rossmann

Ceca Mijatovic - I'm painting the town pink for my next guest who asks...If you're not paying attention to what your cancer is teaching you, how else are you paying?   If you or someone you know is or was dealing with The Big C, this podcast is for you. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I am excited to introduce you to Ceca Mijatovic - a badass life coach who focuses on helping women who have been diagnosed with cancer. She's had her own battle with the “Big C” and it became a catalyst for positive change in her life. Now she helps other women use their diagnosis as an opportunity to transform their life for the better. Prior to becoming a life coach, Ceca held numerous leadership roles at Fortune 50 companies as well as startups. Her educational background is in Applied Mathematics and professionally she has leaned on math as a philosophy, more so than a science.  Ceca is dedicated to teaching women diagnosed with cancer how to supercharge their healing self, navigate fear, and recalibrate their life by using cancer as a powerful catalyst for change - whether it's through her new Podcast, Truth and Dare Cancer , or her I Can Cancer 10-week coaching program. Today I talk to Ceca about her journey and how she's helping women as she asks…Do you own your cancer or does it own you? Let's figure it out with Ceca Mijatovic. Website - www.truthanddarecancer.com Facebook - @truthanddarecancer Podcast - Truth & Dare Cancer   iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-dare-cancer/id1438278677  GooglePlay - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Io2ctoexlpchezuavybkzcpzjty Free Guide - https://www.truthanddarecancer.com/guestfreeguide

Beth Nydick - In this episode of Let's Figure It Out, I welcome Beth Nydick to the podcast.  Beth is a certified health coach, certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She's also a motivational speaker, author, founder of Blue Barn Kitchen Bars, and passionate health guru. She authored the top-selling book, Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist, for those of you who are 21 and older. With persistence and perseverance being her mantra, Beth supports families in learning how to lead healthy lives in ways that are realistic and fun.    Her passion for promoting a "real food" approach and simplifying healthy eating to feel effortless has led her to be featured on The Dr. Oz Show, The Chew, Star Ledger, NJ Monthly, Nylon Magazine, Tori Burch, and O, the Oprah Magazine.   Today we're talking cleaner, healthier living, women supporting women and how it’s ok to think you're great. We'll talk about Beth's journey to being a health coach, advocating for yourself and your health, and of course our serendipitous meeting. Let's figure it out with Beth Nydick. Website - bluebarnkitchen.com Instagram - @bethnydick Twitter - @bethnydick

Wendy Kranz - Wendy is a master certified life coach and the founder of Damn Thirsty Life Coaching. This episode takes a different approach and we'll dive into one of Wendy's specialties - Tracking. We talk about her work in helping people to track their right life versus taking the path of certainty. You'll learn what tracking is, and what it might look and feel like. And along the way, of course we'll learn more about Wendy and what lead her to this work. For over 15 years Wendy has worked with individuals, executives, couples and teens who are damn thirsty for change. Wendy's specialty is helping them to create change that is meaningful and lasting. Whether they've outgrown their lives or feel stuck, she helps her clients to clarify what they ultimately want and then design action plans to get there. Wendy provides tools to eliminate the resistance that keeps people from moving forward, while expanding their vision of what's possible. She also conducts workshops and adventure retreats, and trains new coaches. Wendy has a Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science.   Let's Figure It Out with Wendy Kranz and learn more about tracking and how you can track your right life.  Website - www.damnthirsty.com Twitter - @damnthirsty Facebook - @wendykranz "... look at what it would feel like to NOT do something as much as you look at what it would feel like to do it." - Wendy Kranz -

Sundae Schneider-Bean - Sundae Bean - Sundae is an intercultural strategist and solution-oriented coach. She helps individuals adapt as quickly and painlessly as possible to the ever changing circumstances of international life. She specializes in minimizing time to adapt and maximizing satisfaction and success abroad. Her expertise is sought out by clients ranging from European multi-national organizations to international NGO's, as well as from West and East African country directors to seasoned expat spouses. Sundae helps individuals and organizations expedite success, create meaningful connections abroad and at home, and cherish the experience. She fast-tracks client adaptation and guides them through their most hefty challenges to make important changes that last. Sundae's work has been featured by the U.S. State Department in the Foreign Service Assignment Notebook, Internations, Expat Woman, and International School Parent Magazine, among others. Sundae has lived abroad for over 18 years and deeply understands the challenges that come with it. She brings this experience to her clients which to date hail from over 60 countries and six total continents. Sundae is American by birth, Swiss by marriage, and an expat in South Africa by choice. If you'd like to learn more about Sundae you can visit her online at sundaebean.com. And here's an insider secret for Let's Figure It Out listeners…Sundae's Year of Transformation program launches later this month but you can check it out now at http://sundaebean.com/year-of-transformation/. It's already almost sold out so if you're interested in getting a life upgrade, check it out. You can also follow Sundae on Twitter @SundaeBean or on Facebook @SundaeBeanLLC. And check out her podcast on iTunes, Expat Happy Hour, rated #1 on iTunes in Places & Travel.

Deborah Munies - I'm in the hot seat today giving you the inside scoop! In this episode of Let's Figure It Out, my longtime friend Eric Nordhoff is taking over the podcast.  He's pulling back the curtain and interviewing me. I had a chance to feel what it's like to be on the other side (yikes!). You may remember Eric from Podcast 6. He's a courageous entrepreneur who is having success monitizing his creativity.  Most notably, you may know him as the Co-Founder of Walker Stalker Con, now called Fan Fest, an Inc Fortune 500 company. Eric takes me on a walk down memory lane and to uncover how I figured out my life...so far! It was fun to chat with my my friend as he helped me to tell my story. Website - www.deborahmunies.com LinkedIn - @DeborahMunies Instagram - @DeborahMunies Facebook - @DeborahMuniesLifeCoach

Linnette Attai - Today I welcome Linnette Attai to the podcast. If you're interested in data privacy, especially when it comes to your child, school district, or your company, this podcast is for you. Linnette saw a market need, leveraged her corporate knowledge, ventured out on her own and created her company Play Well LLC where she advises private and public companies, schools and districts, trade organizations, lawmakers, and policy influencers. She serves as a virtual chief privacy officer and data protection officer to select clients, and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. For over 25 years, Linnette Attai has been building compliance cultures at organizations and guiding clients through the complex compliance obligations governing data privacy matters, user safety, and marketing, with a focus on the education and entertainment sectors. Prior to founding PlayWell, Linnette served as Vice President of Standards & Practices for Nickelodeon, where she developed and managed compliance policies and practices for all lines of business, overseeing company compliance with COPPA, the FCC’s Children’s Television Act, advertising regulation and industry self-regulation. She also served as a compliance executive with CBS-TV. Linnette currently serves on the Rutgers University Center for Innovation Education Cybersecurity Advisory Board, and is the Project Director for the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN) Privacy Initiative and their Trusted Learning Environment program She created an FTC-approved Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) safe harbor program, and the nation’s first student data privacy and security self-regulatory program.  Linnette has also advised the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) on compliance issues, helping to write their guidelines on children’s advertising and leading a subcommittee on children’s privacy. Linnette often presents to developers, marketers, researchers and attorneys about privacy, safety and advertising concerns, including compliant innovation, monetization models and user engagement. She has taught a course she designed on marketing to millennials and young consumers at the Fordham Graduate School of Business, and is currently an adjunct professor of marketing at The New School. She is launching her first book this summer, “Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program" - A step-by-step guide for schools on how to build a data privacy compliance program. Let's Figure It Out With Linnette Attai… Website - www.playwell-llc.com Twitter - @PlayWell_LLC Book - “Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program" - available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2KPJgIc

Eric Nordhoff - Eric and I talk about not having regrets, living dangerously, finding out what you're capable of,  and how there's always a way to find more time to pursue your passions. If you want to take a chance on YOU, this is your podcast.  Today on Let's Figure It Out you'll meet Eric Nordhoff. You may know him as the Co-Founder of Walker Stalker Con, now called Fan Fest, an Inc Fortune 500 company. He is a courageous innovator, creator, entrepreneur and business inventor who is having success monetizing his creativity.   Eric shares with us his professional journey and how he's followed fun and listened to his gut to pursue what some may call an unconventional career path.  Eric's career began managing domestic and international sales and marketing at christian entertainment companies for a decade, touting artists like Amy Grant, Sixpence None the Richer, Michael W. Smith and Take 6. In 2008 he had the foresight to see how working in the music industry was going to change with the evolution of iTunes and online music. He saw the growing trend of Amazon and Ebay and leveraged his music relationships to create new online sales businesses. He was an early adopter of podcasts, seeing their future in business development, realizing he could leverage them to help grow his sales team. In 2013, he took a love of the TV show "The Walking Dead" and together with James Frazier, founded The Walker Stalkers Podcast for fans of the TV Show. It evolved into a successful convention business - Walker Stalker Con (and it's affiliated Heroes & Villains Fan Fest) serving 500,000+ people annually. The company, Fan Fest, is now an Inc. 500 company.  A heads up, Eric and I have known each other since high school so you'll get an inside peek into two "young" friends reconnecting. I was excited to feature him on the podcast to share with you how he figured out how to monetize his creativity, continue evolving, and be one step ahead of the trends.   Let's Figure It Out with Eric Nordhoff... Eric's Website  - www.courageouscommunity.com Instagram - Eric_Nordhoff Music by Eric - www.quiettimemusic.com "I think we should all pursue something that when we’re doing it we lose track of time because we're just enjoying being in it, doing it." - Eric Nordhoff

Pam Robertson - Today on Let's Figure It Out You'll meet - Pam Robertson - a Certified Spiritual Director. For over 20 years Pam has been involved in teaching women how to live more meaningful and joy filled lives. Known for her compassionate listening, coupled with her intuitive teaching, Pam has garnered a huge following and is a sought-after speaker, guide and leader. She is dedicated to raising awareness on a large variety of spiritual topics. Pam believes the intention of spiritual practices is to pull us back to the present moment so we can hear what we need. She describes her work with clients as "exactly what you didn’t know you needed." You may know Pam as the co-creator of Meredith's Jars of Joy. Today she'll share the inspirational story for creating the jars seven years ago with her oldest daughter Meredith. Pam grew into her spirituality through her own struggles. At a young age, a teacher told Pam she wasn’t smart. While the teacher was wrong, Pam believed him, and this label left a lasting impression on her. It was then after she lost her mother during her early 20s that Pam grew into her spirituality, and learned to develop her gifts. It was out of a desire to see herself and help others that she pursued her path to become a Spiritual Counselor. Pam is now a conduit to help others address their sorrows, fears and insecurities to find themselves. Today Pam and I talk about spirituality and kindness, and how a her little jar of quotes has had a big rippling effect globally. Pam holds a Masters in Ministry and a Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Drew University’s Theological School. She’s trained in The Practices of Wisdom at Moravian Seminary and recently graduated from their Advanced Spiritual Direction Program. Pam Robertson is a Spiritual Counselor serving individuals privately in her Summit, New Jersey office, as well as organizations onsite through workshops and retreats. For more information about Pam check out her website www.pamrotellerobertson.com. And for information about Meredith's Jars of Joy visit online at www.meredithsjarsofjoy.com or on Instagram - Meredith’s Jars of Joy. And if you'd like to read the Huffington Post article we reference during the call, click here. Let's figure it out with Pam Robertson.

Jen Hedrick + Angie Comiteau - On a lovely Saturday afternoon Jen and Angie stopped by my home to talk about their journey in building the first Bar Method studio outside of California in 2008 and being tapped to help Bar Method create an expansion plan on how to open up nationally. Both had had successful careers prior to meeting each other at a local music class for their children. They became fast friends as they talked about feeling out of shape and disconnected from their community. On the outside it may look like creating their extremely successful business was easy. It was not. Like any entrepreneur setting off on a new course they had fearful thoughts - what if no one liked the workout, what if they failed, and could they pull it off. But together they felt courage. At the time, Bar Method had just a handful of studios located only in California. Not only did Jen and Angie launch what became a very lucrative business in their town, but it ignited the expansion of the Bar Method franchise up and down the east coast, resulting in New Jersey hosting the most Bar Method studios next to California. Jen and Angie's drive and determination to create a quality, superior, safe, effective exercise experience ran parallel with their inspiration to create a supportive community. While a financially successful business was welcome, money was NOT their driving motivation. They set out to start the business for the experience, the journey and the excitement. Along the way they realized the true gold in their business - the community they were building - being a way to connect with others and an opportunity to promote kindness and support, resulting in a business that has a soul. Let's Figure It Out with Jen Hedrick and Angie Comiteau. You can catch Angie in her sold out classes in Summit, and in the coming months, Jen will be back on the schedule in Summit leading classes women line up for. For more information about Bar Method and a class near you, visit BarMethod.com. We'll be watching to see what Jen and Angie have up their sleeves next.

John M. Flores - If you've ever dreamed of hopping on a Harley and riding through the countryside, this one's for you. Meet John Flores - writer, photographer, wanderer. John considers himself a lucky guy - getting paid to ride motorcycles, take photos, and tell stories. It wasn’t always that way, of course. He comes from the advertising world, and still does some of that to keep the lights on. Born in the Philippines but raised in the U.S., John grew up in the suburbs, earned a scholarship to a private school and went on to graduate from Cornell University with a major in structural engineering and a minor in architecture. Chance brought him into the world of advertising and then online advertising at the dawning of the internet.  John's had a love of motorcycles since being a kid. That love of motorcycle riding and a desire to improve his writing led him to become a motorcycle journalist. He's been writing and photographing his adventures for RoadRUNNER Magazine since 2004. He's also written for Backroads, BMW Owner News, Mobile Pro, and others. Last year John went cross country on an electric motorcycle, following the route of George A. Wyman, the first person to cross the United States by motorcycle in 1903. And recently, John rode from Patagonia up the coast of Chile. This summer...a ride through Ireland! Check them out in upcoming editions of RoadRunner! When the road calls, it’s lights out, cameras in the bag, and he'll see you in a week or two. Learn more about how John figured out how to turn a challenge into a dream come true. If you'd like to learn more about John, visit JohnMFlores.com or follow him on his adventures via Instagram at JohnMichaelFlores. And Be sure to check out his most recent articles in Roadrunner magazine - available at your local newsstand.

Jessica Yubas - Jessica is a construction project manager turned digital nomad. She is now a Digital Content Creator and HR Consultant and Recruiter. She's been traveling the world for the past two years and working remotely at the same time. She currently calls Portugal her homebase. Not a newcomer to international travel, though, she’s visited over 50 countries in her life thus far. But she couldn’t always prioritize travel – prior to 2015, she was on the familiar fast track of higher education at prestigious schools and career advancement, living the dream of being quote successful professionally and working in New York City. Today we'll learn about how she figured out that she needed a lifestyle change – and how she went about making it happen. If you'd like to find out more about Jessica , you can follow her amazing travels and see her stunning photos on Instagram at JDYubs and her website thevagabondgranddaughter.com.

Kathy Zagorski - Kathy is a Certified Psychic Medium and Reiki Master Practitioner. Kathy and I discuss the power of listening to and trusting yourself whether it pertains to yourself, your child or your career. She explains how she figured out her psychic medium and energy gifts and how these helped her to figure out her child's severe illness. Then we switch the tables and I do a reading for Kathy, demonstrating how to receive and figure out messages you receive. Kathy's first memory of seeing and communicating with a Spirit was at age 4 when a boy named Johnny and his dog, who both perished in a car accident, came to Kathy. At the time, Kathy did not know that not everyone could see Spirits and she treated Johnny like a second brother, setting a place for him at the dinner table and celebrating his birthday with cake and presents. She went through a cycle of denying her gift in her teens, and pursuing a more conventional career path leading her to become an elementary school teacher and reading specialist in her 20s. But she began to open up and embrace her psychic abilities and in her late 20s and 30s, honed her craft and officially made the leap from private school educator to professionally offering psychic medium and reiki services. If you'd like to find out more about Kathy Zagorski, you can visit her website, HelloFromAbove.com or And you can follower her on Instagram at Kayzag.

Tanya Wheeless - Today on the debut of Let's Figure It Out, I'm excited to introduce you to Tanya Wheeless. Tanya and I dive into the power of saying "why not me?!," seizing life's synchronicities, and not letting your childhood hold you back. Tanya is an author, speaker and happiness evangelist. As a former attorney, CEO, and senior executive in the NBA, she’s battled her own overwhelm and unhappiness and won. Today, she helps women access the happiness that already exists for them so they can live the life of their dreams. Tanya has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Fortune, and she was named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” She was also recognized by Arizona Woman Magazine as one of “Twenty Women Who Will Change the Way We Work, Live and Play by the Year 2020.” If you'd like to find out more about Tanya Wheeless, you can visit her website, HappyGrace.com or subscribe to her daily text where she serves up inspiration each morning to kick off your day the right way. Simply text - Happynow, all one word, to 33222. That's HAPPYNOW all one word to 33222. You can also follower her on Instagram, twitter and Facebook at MyHappyGrace. And for a limited time Let's Figure It Out listeners can receive 10% off Happy Grace Products. Use the special code "surprise." If you are in the Phoenix area, be sure to check out Tanya's new Glow Studio.