Live Your Life With Purpose

Jessica Petit is the proud Owner of Mama LIFE Oils & Wellness and The Restorative Wellness Center. In 2016, her daughter was born and discovered she has a genetic mutation where she has difficulty processing toxins, which can cause health issues down the road. Come to find out she got it from her, so they both have it. As a first time mom, She panicked! What can she do?! That's when she learned more about essential oils and natural solutions. I use my oils daily and swear by them! All of the products I make are made with organic ingredients. She has a certified, residential kitchen where she make the best Elderberry Syrup around! If you haven't tried it, you need to! It's been a wonderful learning experience for her and so amazing how she can treat our homes and selves with plant-based products. She hopes you enjoy her products and welcome you to a more holistic lifestyle.

Beth Cardillo, executive director of Armbrook Village is a pioneer in the Dementia community and it all comes from a place of wanting to help people have or find purpose. Born in New York City, Cardillo moved to Massachusetts with her family as a teenager. As her parents were activists, her first march was at the United Nations against nuclear-bomb testing when she was 3 years old — and she hasn't stopped marching yet. She's always learned to be a change maker in the world for equity and peace, to keep questioning authority, taking risks, trusting her intuitions, embracing change, and asking questions. While her work is her passion she other passions are family, friends, Kayaking, and traveling.

I had a great time talk to Madeline from Hello Food Reviews on one of my favorite topics...FOOD! Madeline shares how this all started for her and what she hopes to do with it in the future. Thank you Madeline!

Thank you Ross for an amazing conversation. You commitment to helping others is evident in all you do! Ross is an amazing coach , mentor and friend. His service mindset was instilled from his parents at a young age and continues to be at the heart of all he does. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it

Thank you Jordan and Zach for sharing your story, and your family's story, into the the supermarket industry. Thank you both for all that you do for others!! As an eight year old, Rich Cohen was a fixture in his grandfather's market in Springfield, MA, adding up grocery orders on a paper bag – a first indication of his love of numbers and the business. That market, Waverly Market, would become the foundation and inspiration for his company, Waverly Markets, LLC/ShopRite of Manchester. For 19 years, two of their four children — daughter Jordan and son Alex – have been the fourth generation in the food business with Jordan being named President in 2018. Their company is dedicated to providing an “Exceptional Experience” for its associates, customers and community. The following ShopRite stores are owned and operated by Waverly Markets, LLC . ShopRite of Manchester ShopRite of East Hartford ShopRite of Vernon at Tri-City Plaza

Annie is a mom, a guide, an entrepreneur, and an empathic warrior, and was put on this earth with a definitive purpose to model the way to personal freedom, healing, and fulfillment. Her journey has led her down the path of stepping into and living in her soul center. With her one and only #annietude, emotional quotient, an Executive MBA education and vast life experience, she will guide you to your personal freedom, healing and fulfillment—to the coveted Soul Center.

Julie and I have a great conversation around Alzheimer's and caring for a loved one with the disease . We often find new a purpose trough tragedy and triumph , I know I did and so has Julie. Julie thank you for your advocacy work with the Alzheimer's Association. I know we both found a home with the MA/NH chapter . If you or anyone you know needs guidance dealing with Dementia , Alzheimer's or any cognitive decline, please find your nearest chapter with the link below. www.alz.org #ENDALZ

Sarah and I have a great conversation on her view of life with cerebral palsy. Sarah has a podcast called The Disability Podcast where she shares her life and viewpoints. She also shares her life with her service dogs Edison on IG. Sarah applied for a service dog with NEADS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,800 Service Dog teams since its founding. NEADS is accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the internationally recognized governing body that establishes industry standards and practices. Sarah, thank you for sharing your story and providing a viewpoint that we all need.

It's great to talk to a high school friend that is doing amazing work to help other people! Jason's path to where he is now didn't start out traditionally, but a spirit of adventure , trying new things and always learning has led to him to be Executive Director at NAMI Anchorage. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. www.nami.org Jason was and still is an amazing person, I'm grateful this postcast gives me an opportunity to connect with friends from the past!

Sandy has been an entrepreneur/manager for over 30 years. Her career has spanned from managing large restaurants, senior level staffing placement specialist, to owning a fitness center for over seven years. She is active in community service serving on several boards, mentoring women through the Center for Women and Enterprise, and is on the leadership team with the Westborough Rotary Club. Working for large corporate entities, as well as owning several small businesses, gives Sandy a unique understanding of the challenge that each type of business face. Since 2016, Sandy has been working with all sizes of companies in a variety of industries to help with developing training programs to improve culture and employee satisfaction. In December of 2018, she completed her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership. She founded Human Power Solutions to offer her clients more choices in creating the perfect customized training program for their employees. www.hpowersolutions.com

Kathy shares her personal story of sexual abuse. For Kathy, the betrayal ran deeper because when she finally found the courage to start speaking out about what her abuser did to her, her family responded by labeling her a liar and a troublemaker. Kathy didn't stop speaking out though. In fact, she spoke out more, eventually becoming a powerful voice in the nine year campaign to get both the criminal and civil statute of limitations extended for child sex abuse crimes changed in Massachusetts. On June 26, 2014, the day the civil bill was signed into law, Kathy was finally able to file suit against her abuser.

Romy discovered her love for cooking after going vegan in 2014 and has since spent more time in her kitchen than anywhere else. When it comes to food (and also life in general), she believes that balance is the key – that's why she creates delicious, heart-warming recipes with a healthy twist. It's important to her that food brings that satisfaction through flavour and texture and she, therefore, spend a lot of her time in the kitchen testing, experimenting, and developing tasty dishes to share with you all. She believes that everything is possible in the kitchen and there's no missing out on the flavours and textures you love the most. Whether you are a fitness fanatic, want to nourish your body with all the healthy food, or like to stick to the comforting foods that you've always known and loved – there's something delicious waiting for everyone on her blog and you don't have to be vegan to enjoy some mouth-watering plants.

Megan - Congratulation on your recent graduation from Bay Path University and heading into a masters program at Bridgewater State University. Thank you for sharing your journey so far! We all have adversity that we need to push past and all need mentors to help us along the way. Keep giving back Megan!

Michelle Brooks-Thompson is a National award-winning Independent Recording Artist and music performer from Springfield, Massachusetts. She is known for her appearance as a Finalist on the hit TV show, NBC's The Voice. he was crowned as the 2017 Super Top Dog winner of world-famous Amateur Night at the Apollo. Most recently in 2019, she was the winner of the 15th and final season of Keene Idol (New Hampshire). In addition to having won several local, regional and national musical talent competitions, Michelle is the co-author of the 2017 book entitled, “Pretty In His Presence.” Her greatest passion is using her God given talent to inspire and uplift the hearts of men, women, and children through music!

Dan decided he wanted to make a change and did just that. Changing the food he was eating and his exercise routine he has been able to lose 160 lbs and not only keep it off but push himself past boundaries. Dan is a banker, an advocate, a herbivore, a mental health activist, 40 under 40 winner, a local person of the year, a husband, a father, and inspiration to all that know him! It was great to get to know him!

Tori, Leslie and I have an amazing conversation on all things health! As health coaches, Tori Bezoza and Leslie Johnson share successful tips and tricks for what has worked in their lives and the numerous clients they've separately coached. Owning your wellness guides you to own your decisions, build a sustainable healthier lifestyle, and break free from the BS that lurks in good marketing and restrictive diets. Thank you both for sharing your stories and for helping other with their journey's!!

Meghan has always known she had a creative side to her, luckily she decided to explore this side which has given the world so really cool art! With the goal of transferring the depth, complexity, and serenity of the ocean, Meghan transposes her love for the ocean into functional, multi-purpose art. Meghan, thank you for your time and for following your passion so the rest of us can enjoy your beautiful pieces. For more information on Meghan and La Maree Art visit www.lamareeart.com and la.maree.art on IG

Most people use OCD as an adjective, I know I have in the past. I'm grateful to talk to Harper who opened my eyes to understanding the true debilitating disease that is OCD. OCD is something that Harper has always had to deal with, thanks to a recent surgery her quality of life has improved. She still deals with this on a daily basis but now she is able to keep a positive outlook on life. Harper thank you for sharing your story with me and for helping others!

Adriana is an inspiration to all who meet her, she lives her life with purpose, enjoying her family, doing what fills her soul and always paying it forward. She is always helping other women build a business while living a healthy lifestyle. Adriana and I have a great conversation about all of the things the she's accomplished and the life that she's building. Adriana had a passion for her family , friends and loving life! Thank you for being an inspiration to all who are looking!!

Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to humanize the workplace by activating resilience, connection, engagement and hope in associations, leaders and teams. Through refreshing, interactive keynotes, workshops and trainings, Rachel energizes and engages audiences across a wide range of industries. She has delivered nearly 150 virtual learning experiences since March 2020 and has worked with dozens of organizations, including Citizens Bank, Sherwin-Williams, Junior Achievement, Women Lead Change, Bellin Health, SHRM, and the American Heart Association. With evidence-based insights, compelling and relatable stories, and practical takeaways, and captivating singing, Rachel equips attendees with actionable inspiration. The results of her work are renewed energy, elevated self-awareness, and enhanced trust, wellbeing, and connectedness. Recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. in 2015, a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019, and one of The Daily Record's Leading Women of 2020, Rachel is a national thought leader in the field of wellbeing and employee engagement. Rachel has also been featured as a guest on over 50 podcasts. Rachel is one of the founding members of the international nonprofit, Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W) and a Founding Member of the Baltimore Chapter of HackingHR. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is a Health Coach and Thriving Workplace Culture Coach. Rachel is a Certified XCHANGE Facilitator and a Certified Virtual Presenter.

Dr. Roger St. Onge is an educator, coach, physical therapist, and the founder of MOVE Athletics. While active in the Marine Corps, he stumbled upon CrossFit. This started his journey to becoming a physical therapist. his interest in physical therapy began to pique, as he noticed most medical professionals (many of which did not live an active lifestyle) advising athletes to stop their active lifestyle in order to avoid their pain, rather than addressing the underlying dysfunction that is the cause of their pain. He developed a unique interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation through movement quality.

I had an amazing conversation with Darrin Tulley of Ignite Happy. We talk about his new book, Live Your Possible, and so many more topics. Darrin, thank you for being open and sharing so much! I look forward to reading the book in May! Darrin Tulley, Chief of Possibilities @ Ignite Happy, joined me to vulnerably talk about his awakening to inclusion and happiness that unexpectedly opened up the world around him filled to the brim with possibilities. Darrin shares real-life examples to help you begin to believe you, too, can experience such transformational change. Darrin is not your stereotypical leader and has put people first with faith results will follow when you begin living as your happy, authentic self. Darrin also delves into his new book, Live Your Possible, which is launching May 2021. Live Your Possible enlightens greater meaning in people's lives to connect with a higher purpose and invite the world in as their happy, authentic selves. It creates awakenings where humans experience positive changes with heightened super-living traits like happiness, wonder, and love coming alive again and igniting unfathomable discoveries. Darrin believes there is a light inside each of us ready to “POP” where we begin to accept the unique beauty and endless possibilities that reside in each of us with an ability to turn the light on high as our vibrant realities. As your tour guide, Darrin shares vulnerable stories and relatable real-life examples to inspire you to take purposeful pauses and intentionally activate steps in your daily routine as if future lives are depending on it. Darrin is an author, keynote speaker and leader of experiential learning workshops for this original platform that encourages personal and organizational change rooted in inclusion, joy and possibility. Learn more about his upcoming book and Darrin Tulley at www.ignitehappy.com and follow Ignite Happy on LinkedIn.

Dr. Vasanth Kainkaryam is an Internist, Pediatrician, husband, father, author, baker, patient, and believer that life is a mix of free will and destiny. He created 4 Elements Direct Primary Care for a simple reason: to help patients have a smooth experience in their journey for health and wellness. 4 Elements Direct Primary Care is a membership-based, direct primary care (DPC) practice. That means we work for you. Not for insurance companies or big hospital systems. You. We believe our care and your health should not depend on third parties.

Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. Whitney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. She is reaching people through her blog, community events, and therapeutic book club. Her desire to begin building her practice is derived from witnessing the cultural needs of her community. Whitney's mission is to motivate, uplift, and educate people through mental health services. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within her community, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment. For more information about Whitney please visit: wellnessfortheculture.com For more information about suicide prevention please visit: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 For more information about sexual assault please visit: National Sexual Assault Hotline - 800-656-4673

Wholeistic By Kathleen is for people who are interested in learning more about leading a healthy lifestyle. Individualized wellness programs that incorporate nutrition, lifestyle, mindset and movement from a functional and sustainable perspective!

Their vision is a world where women do not live in poverty. We strive for a world where all women are financially independent, are treated with dignity and respect and are directly impacting their lives and those of their families. We aspire to a world that fully harnesses the power of women and recognizes their role in economic sustainability. Join me in celebrating these amazing women and this amazing organization!!

It was so much fun getting to know Jonathan owner of Joey's deli. Jonathan took one door closing to open another doing what he loved Jonathan has pushed past adversity and has created a welcoming environment that provide amazing meals. If you haven't been to Joey's Deli and Market , visit the link to get more info and go say hi and grab some great meals! joeysdelimarket.com

Kate knew from an early age that she wanted to entertain people. She has followed this passion in many different forms until finding a love for producing. We have a really cool conversation about finding yourself and her life in hollywood. Keep sharing your gift Kate!

Christine is an amazing person to connect with! She has a passion for helping people and it comes across with all she does. After achieving all she could on a corporate environment, she decide to take her career in a different direction which aligned more with her priorities. Congratulation on all of your achievements Christine!

Always fun talking to my friend Amanda Sbriscia! Amanda is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Holyoke Community College & Executive Director of the HCC Foundation. She received Business Wests 40 under 40 award, and is currently finishing up her dissertation for a Doctor of Ed. Amanda is an avid runner, scheduling her 10th marathon. Continue to push new boundaries Amanda!

So much fun catching up with Marty, talking about high school, comedy and a ton of other topics, including his new podcast GOOD ADVICE FOR BAD IDEAS. With all of the stories that Mary talked about during our brief conversation, this is surely going to be entertaining! Marty- Great to catch up! Much continued success!

I had a great conversation talking to Simon about nutrition, fitness, serving in the military, his podcast and mountain biking. Since retiring from the military Simon has been exploring his passion for mountain biking and riding for The Dirt Therapy Project, a Texas based nonprofit promoting stress management through mountain biking. Simon - Thank you to you and Sandy for your service!

* Angel without wings episode * Tania's compassion for others allows her clients to know that they will truly be taken care of! That compassion has allowed Silver Linings Home Care to exceed the expectations of their clients while providing a nurturing environment for their staff. Everyone that meets Tania is better for it! Learn how she has pushed passed adversity to achieve all that she was wanted out of life!

Diana and I talk about her becoming a tenured Professor of Pharmacy at UConn, her research project, family, the importance for her to be a role model for her to daughters and the struggle over the past year dealing with Covid 19 and living the version of herself that she's always wanted.

Crystal Senter-Brown's life's purpose can be summed up in four words: Empowering Women and Children. And Crystal lives her purpose every single day, whether it is by publishing books that teach children the importance of being kind to others, leading writing workshops in the community, speaking at local schools or teaching in the Women as Empowered Leaders and Learners program at Bay Path University. She has authored 7 books to date and is currently working on her 8th. One of her novels ("The Rhythm in Blue") was turned into a feature film and won several awards at film festivals around the world. Most recently, Crystal is the recipient of the 2018 BusinessWest Difference Maker Award for her work empowering and inspiring women and young girls.

Time flies when you talk to Aaron about nutrition, goals and exploring boundaries. You'll see Aaron's passion come out with all that he does. Thank you for your time on the podcast and especially for your service.

Today Magazine - reporting on the underreported upside of the news. Today Magazine celebrates 3+ years, however, it didn't start the way most think it would have. Bruce talks about his passion for journalism and creating Today Magazine.

Recently Jacy has followed his heart and new found passion and purpose by making a hard decision in changing careers and joining the Alzheimer's Association after his mother was diagnosed with dementia. #endalz

Some angels don't have wings! Two years ago Michelle and her partner started UR Community Cares, a local non-profit in CT that has hopes of a nationwide program. UR Community Cares matches local individuals who are looking to volunteer their time, by providing transportation, grocery shopping, companionship to members in their program. Members are those 70 years old and older, 18 years or older with a disability or those with short-term disability like mother after they give birth. This amazing program is all volunteer based so there is no cost to the participants. As they expand they have Board positions available to those local in CT who would like to get involved. Help spread the message of this wonderful organization, giving back to those in need!

Brennan has a passion for coaching and developing people both in basketball and through F45 Hampshire Meadows located in Hadley MA and F45 Riverdale located in West Springfield MA.  With a career shift in his late 20's Brennan is manifesting the life that he wants by mindful choices, pushing through difficult times and keep an eye on the future.

Liane left a great position in Healthcare Management to follow her passion for helping people. Due to a loss, Liane found purpose in helping others deal with grief in their life. We all experience loss and having a third party to talk to is a gift. Guidance By Li became a reality for Liane when she decide to take a leap and open her own business. It's always a great conversation with Liane, enjoy!

Discover and develop all that makes you special, understand your priorities, and live Your Life with Purpose!