Mrs. Motivation

Entrepreneurship can be hard.  In this episode, I share some of the mistakes I've made as a new business owner/event creator and share tips on how to avoid them yourself. 

In this episode, I discuss the prevalence of couples who have difficulty conceiving children naturally and the choices that are available to them. I share our personal story and the journey we've been in in order to start our family. 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexis Rose to discuss what generational traumas are and how they affect our lives today. She discusses how healing the pain from your ancestral lineage can improve your legacy here in this lifetime and for the future.You can contact Dr. Alexis Rose at @lineageandlegacy on Instagram. 

In this episode, I'm sharing the details about an event I'm hosting Saturday 6.19.21 at Marydell Faith and Life Center in Nyack, NY from 10-5pm.We will have three other teachers, two of which have been on this podcast before (Desiree Adinolfe and Amanda-Rachel) and my friend Nichole Bergin. The day is focused on teaching you the skills you need to empower you to create the life you've always wanted. Listen to the episode for full details. The cost is $222 until 5/23 and $250 after. Lunch is included with the dayWe are delivering an amazing value with lessons that you will carry with you for a lifetime. I also want to take the time to say thank you to those who have continually downloaded these episodes and supported my work. I truly appreciate you all so much!

In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Kolterman and we take a deep dive into her past to find out how she transitioned from her 9-5 job to becoming a spiritual solutionist. What does that mean? Listen to the episode to find out how she landed this incredible opportunity just by following her intuition. She gives great insight in why taking big risks in your life help catapult you into the future you always wanted. 

In this episode, I had the honor of being on the "Get Jasched" Podcast hosted by my friend Jess Jasch in Australia. She asks me about how my relationship with body positivity impacted my initial decision to get breast implants in my 20s and what eventually led me to remove them over a year ago. She is a great host and sparks insightful conversation. Plus, it gives me a chance to get in the hot seat!

In this episode, I sit down with Steph Brontman to talk about being "actually autistic". We discussed how she came to self-diagnosis herself in her 20's and how she advocates for herself on a daily basis. She teaches me about the appropriate language to use when referring to Austistic people and how she navigates her life as an entrepreneur. 

In this episode, I sit down with my old friend Veundja Katuuo and we talk about the current climate in America in regards to intersectionality. We speak about our experiences growing up in the suburbs of NYC as women of different ethnicities and how that shaped our lives and outlook. We discuss possible solutions to bring about awareness, change and growth to evolve into a more inclusive country.

In this episode, I open up about when I realized that I had become addicted to prescription pills. I decided that I wanted to clean out my system and detox all while going on a camping trip around Alaska. I talk about my struggles, how I was able to kick my habit, and share some (hilarious) stories from my travels there. This successful trip ended up becoming the foundation for the person I am today and I am excited for you all to hear the story.

Season 2 is Here!! I know it feels like it's been forever so in this episode I'm updating you about where I've been, what I've been doing and what you can expect from the show in the future.

In this episode I sit down with my good friend Tina D'Amico Salvesen and she opens up about losing her first daughter Mia. She talks about her experience as a first time parent, what it was like to grieve and how she and her husband were able to keep their faith and start over again.

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda-Rachel Garcia and we talk about how crystals found her early in life and helped heal her depression. She shares how she left her 9-5 job to become a reiki master and energy healer. We discuss her love for crystals, teaching, and how to help heal yourself through trauma.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow Spirit Junkie graduate Becca White and we talk about her journey into motherhood and how she took her experience and started to coach other women through their postpartum journeys. She shares how she juggles two jobs, motherhood and pursuing her life's purpose.

In this episode I sit down with Brandon "B Love" Hardin and he shares what is was like to be a famous professional blader, how he met 311, and eventually transitioned to becoming a full time video and film editor. We talk about the 311 cruises, ETSD 3, how he finds his motivation to do it all and what's next for him!

In this interview I sit down with Claudine of the world famous brand YogaBeyond and Acrovinyasa. We talk about how she met her husband Honza and how they went out to create the amazing life she always knew was possible for her.

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Morilla and talk about how she went from a career in marketing to impacting global change as The Social Girl Traveler. She opens up about how the passing of her brother made her re-think her life's purpose, what it takes to have a career in social media and how you can help create positive change within yourself and around the world.

In this episode, I sit down with professional photographer Paul Seibert and talk about how he transitioned from working in the landscape business to flying in helicopters for FlyNYon and capturing some of the best images ever taken of NYC. He shares tips on how to get started and what it takes to make it in this business.

In this episode, I talk about how I've turned my birthday rituals from gloom and doom to positive and happy with just one simple step. I also discuss why I consider this day to be the start of my new year, and share the most valuable lessons I've learned. Get your pen note app ready because I tell you the top 10 books I've read in 2018 and which influencers I look to for inspiration and motivation!

In this episode, I talk with retired NFL football player Mohammed Massaquoi who is best known for his time on the Cleveland Browns. He shares his story on what he went on to do post career and how has overcome surviving a terrible accident that left him to partially amputate his hand.

In this episode, I chatted with Julie Beckerman of Aspire to Growth. We talk about her many "second chances" in life and how she went from working on wall street to being a stay at home wife to then getting divorced and finding her new career through her experience. She shares her recovery from addiction, the importance of mindfulness, and why reinvention is key to moving on.

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Surya and we talk about how she decided to leave her formal education to pursue a yoga teacher certification and went on to own her own a studio and start a business, all before 21 years old! We share how we met through the "Love Your Brain" foundation program at her studio and the other charitable work she does to impact her local community. Her passion for helping others through healing is an inspiring quality and she has lots of positive insight to share! Guest contact info: Jamie Surya Instagram: @jamie_surya_yoga_studio https://www.jamiesuryayoga.com/ Song: Reflections by Sona Jobarteh

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Lee and learn how she created a business around her passion for photography. We talk about her love for travel, jumping into entrepreneurship, the importance of networking, and how visualizing her goals is helping her manifest her dreams. Guest Contact Info: Amanda Lee Instagram: @a_leethal @the_travelrats @cinemaroll_films @twenty2ivy Facebook: Amanda Lee https://www.thetravelrats.com/ Song: Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit

In this episode, I sit down with Austin Paz and he tells me how he ditched going the traditional route and started professionally skating, shooting some photography here and there while working at Costo. He took a leap of faith and started his own cinematography company and now travels the world with his wife taking photos everywhere they go. He's proof that with hard work, passion and dedication you can create the life you always wanted. Guest Contact Info: Austin Paz @austin_paz @flynyon @the_travelrats @cinemaroll_films Song: Travellin' Man by Mos Def

In this episode, I sit down with Fausto Ramos; social worker by day and NYC graffiti/mural artist by night. We talk about how he is able to find a healthy balance between working his 9-5 job as and following his dreams of being a creative professional full time. Song: Shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd

If you've ever had the thought that all multi-level marketing companies are pyramid schemes then this episode is for you! Beachbody Coach Joan Crocker tells us about how she left her 9-5 as an SEO specialist after turning her part time fitness business into a full time job and tripling her salary in just under 4 years. Now she's healthier than ever, working wherever and whenever she wants and showing people how to do the same! Song: Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

In this episode I sit down and share the story of how I became Mrs. Motivation and why I decided to use that as my brand name. I also answer one of the questions I get the most, "How do you stay motivated?" by giving you tips and tools to not only get inspired but stay driven in working towards ALL your goals.

In this episode, we find out how Erick went from waiting tables to support himself during school to falling in love with the party planning profession, leading him to leave the stability of his 9-5 job to start his own floral design business. Song: In my Blood by Shawn Mendes

In part 2, we'll learn how Myke he took his third and fourth chances to start over again and what kept going wrong. He shares how another life changing event altered the course of his life yet again and how that led to him finally getting clean and eventually leading him to find his true purpose as a drug/alcohol abuse counselor. Song: Juicy by Notorious B.I.G.

Part 1/2: In this episode, I sit down down with my good friend Myke Turco and he shares his story about surviving a fatal car accident which led him down a dark road into drugs as a means of trying to cope. We learn about how he used his second chance to "start fresh" and why it didn't work out for him. In part 2 we'll learn how he took his third chance to start over again and why it worked out for him that time leading him to eventually find his true purpose. Song: Imagine by John Lennon

In this episode, we find out how Jessica began her Instagram account as a hobby while teaching and ended up creating the worldwide brand @cheatdayeats which resulted in quitting her day job to pursue her passion for food and travel full time. Music: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson

In this episode, I sit down with my sister in law Desiree and talk about how losing her high paying job led her to focus more on her health which ultimately led her to a job as a personal trainer to pursuing her passion of helping others. We talk about how failures make way for future success, how music has influenced us and the mindset you need to chase your dreams. Intro: Flowing by 311 Outro: From Chaos by 311

In this episode I sit down with Christine Gritmon of Christine Gritmon Inc. and we talk about how she navigated through three careers to find her purpose, realize her value and design the job she's always wanted.

In this episode I sit down with Rob Johnston of the Meet the Creatives podcast and we talk about how he went from entry level designer to successful podcaster who interviews the best creative professionals in the industry

In this episode, I introduce myself, share my story and discuss why I wanted to start this podcast.