SUCCESS Stories with Kindra Hall

Natasha Graziano is a mindset coach, motivational speaker, author, and host of The Law of Attraction Podcast. She joins Madison to talk about her experience of being a homeless, single mother, and how she overcame those struggles to become a best selling author. Natasha provides some tips and methods for how to manifest the person you want to be. She also announces the debut of her new book, Be It Until You Become It.  Find out more about Natasha's podcast, publications, and speaking here: https://natashagraziano.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Natalie Crawford is a fertility specialist and host of the podcast, As A Woman. She joins Madison to talk about her journey becoming a fertility physician, her own struggles with fertility, and how to remove the stigma around openly discussing fertility issues. Find out more about Dr. Crawford's practice, publications, and podcast here: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former SUCCESS cover figure Payal Kadakia has a new book out. She joins Madison to talk about the life lessons she learned from founding, running and ultimately selling ClassPass. Buy the new book LifePass here: https://www.lifepassbook.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Super Bowl this week, Madison sits down with Tracy Sandler, the founder of the Fangirl Sports Network. Tracy talks about how the network came to be and discusses her experience working in sports media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Galbato has found success first as a travel blogger and now as someone who helps others launch their own thriving businesses. She talks with Madison about her journey there and offers advice. But she also talks at length about how the role alcohol played in her life and what changes sobriety has brought to her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nataly Kogan has been on an incredible ride, arriving in America as a refugee and making it to the top of the business world. Along the way, she has learned some lessons about what's really important, and she shares her insights with Madison. It's all about not leaving yourself off of your priority list. Just as a car needs gas, you need to fill your own tank by taking mental health seriously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special crossover event, Madison interview rich and REGULAR host Kiersten Saunders. Kiersten shares her journey from a person with somewhat plentiful credit card debt to a leading voice on smart finance. She also explains her thinking on money, saying it's less about glorifying saving and more about being wise on when to spend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since winning both Wimbledon and the US Open in 2000, Venus Williams has been a major force in the history of tennis. Outside of that, she has a number of other ventures including her own interior design firm. Madison asks her about her career and what Venus does mentally to set herself up to achieve great things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Canty and Natalie Ellis are women who help women. Their company, Boss Babe, seeks to help women make more money, find more success and create lives they can get excited about. They share their thoughts on how to strengthen female communities, raise strong women and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quitting is underrated. It's ok to let people down. These are just a few of the unconventional statements guest Luvvie Ajayi makes on this episode, but if you listen to them in context, they're good advice! Buy Luvvie's new book Professional Troublemaker: https://amzn.to/3Fsor1B See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through her work founding and operating the SimplyBe. Agency, Jessica Zweig has established herself as a leader in personal branding. She talks with Madison about the tough experiences that forced her to learn the lessons she has built her career on. They also talk about the personal branding lessons everyday folks can incorporate to get more out of life. Buy Jessica's book Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself here: https://amzn.to/3oQZdEl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking at EXPCON, Madison sits down with Mindy Stearns, the Chief Kindness Officer at Kind Lending. They talk about Mindy's serendipitous start to her media career. They also discuss Mindy's thoughts on kindness and the right way to conduct business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Ha has faced great challenges, going blind in her 20's. She triumphed in spite of this, winning the third season of MasterChef. She talks with Madison about the details of her journey, gives advice on how to be a good friend to someone going through similar trouble and describes some of her favorite moments of her MasterChef experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Gilmore has a successful interior design business, but she had a major wakeup call when she found herself unable to pay rent. That led her to learn tough business lessons, and she now tries to save others from learning the hard way. She has also changed the way she sees herself and the value of her work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can unlock improvement from any number of places in our lives. One of many paths to gaining confidence can come from leveling up your look. Madison Pieper talks with Skin Pharm founder Maegan Griffin about the work she does helping her patients become their best selves. Maegan also gives her perspective on running a female-founded business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most of us, we heard more in school about the War of 1812 than we did about how to deal with personal finance. Tiffany Aliche is out to change that. Known as The Budgetnista, she has even gone so far to get a law passed in her home state of New Jersey guaranteeing children will receive financial education. Her own lessons are practical and compelling, and she reveals many of them to Madison in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to physical health, Heidi Powell is a leading name thanks to her prominent instagaram account and her time on ABC's Extreme Weight Loss. In her conversation with Madison, she demonstrates the importance of mental health as well. She talks about her inner journey from an insecure young person with an eating disorder to a confident woman who participates in fitness competitions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarajane Case is the author of The Honest Enneagram: Know Your Type, Own Your Challenges, Embrace Your Growth. She uses her own interest in self-exploration to help businesses and people better understand the forces and experiences that drive them. She talks with Madison about the mechanics of Enneagram personality typing and talks about how she uses it to make an impact in people's lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before she invented Poo-Pourri, Suzy Batiz faced immense life challenges. She shares those experiences with Madison and speaks honestly about the lessons she learned from them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sadie Robertson rose to prominence on Duck Dynasty and Dancing With The Stars. She has used that platform for good, spreading her message of self-love and faith. Madison asks about Sadie's views on influence and about some of the stories in Saide's new book, Live On Purpose: 100 Devotions For Letting Go Of Fear And Following God. Buy Sadie's new book here: https://amzn.to/3aqp26d See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her mid-20's, Judy Joo found herself with a degree she wasn't interested in and working a job she wasn't passionate about. She decided to instead pursue her big passion--cooking. Now she is an Iron Chef with her own hit restaurant, Seoul Bird. In Madison Pieper's first episode taking over for Kindra Hall, Madison asks Judy about her experience working as a woman in a male-dominated field and hears about Korean culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In her final episode as host of SUCCESS Stories, Kindra talks to Mel Robbins. Mel is out with The High 5 Habit, the follow-up to her hit book The 5 Second Rule. She tells Kindra the story of the rocky launch to The 5 Second Rule and what lessons she learned from that. She also speaks on the inspiration behind The High 5 Habit. Sign up for Mel's High 5 Challenge here: https://app.growthday.com/challenge/high5?via=tc43 Buy The High 5 Habit here: https://amzn.to/2XQwc0o See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing with change is universal, but success isn't. Achievement comes through adapting to your circumstances. Kristen Glosserman is one of the top business coaches in New York City, and her new book If It's Not Right, Go Left is full of perspective on what it takes to make the right adjustments when change comes your way. Buy her book here: https://amzn.to/3lBpRxW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change is coming to SUCCESS Stories. In this episode, Kindra announces she will be handing hosting duties off to SUCCESS's Madison Pieper. Kindra talks with Madison about her background and her vision for the show. Madison also asks Kindra about what's next for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Teague Moreno made a bargain with her husband that changed her life: give me 2 years of grace, and I will build a company capable of taking care of us. She talks with Kindra about what kind of fears she had to confront to get to that moment and what lessons she learned from it that can apply to everyone. Buy her new book, Wake Up, here: http://www.wakeupbooks.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You will be surprised to learn how we ended up with the standard workweek we now all think of as normal. Joe Sanok is an expert on productivity, and he believes it's time for a change. He explains why and offers some suggestions for how to implement a four-day workweek in your life. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major life changes bring much pain but also much opportunity for growth. Dave Hollis has seen many major changes--divorce, quitting his job as Disney's head of sales--in the last few years, and he is out with a new book reflecting on the lessons he has learned. Kindra talks with Dave about overcoming fear, internal family systems therapy and much more. Buy his book Built Through Courage here: https://amzn.to/3AX8NJ2 This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all looking for a small tweak that could make us more creative and productive. Juliet Funt has some ideas on that front! Her new book "A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work." She talks with Kindra about the concept of white space and how it can allow your mind to do its best work. Buy Juliet's book here: https://amzn.to/3sglMm3 This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Cordeiro Grant is the founder of the women's wear brand LIVELY, but she wouldn't be anything close to that without some bold decisions. She talks with Kindra about the story of the founding but also about how she was able to overcome her natural inclination to follow rules and stick with cautious choices. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Jai White went from finding himself living on his own at age 14 to acting in films like The Dark Knight and Spawn. He's now building on that success and starting his own studio, Jaigantic. He talks with Kindra about that journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Olympics upon us, Kindra is taking the opportunity to talk to a colleague in the keynote speaking circuit, gold-medal gymnast Carly Patterson Caldwell. They discuss some key decision points in Carly's life leading up to winning gold. Carly reveals how drastically her life changed after the win. They then talk about how her experiences shape her life today and reflect on what can be learned from the experience. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fairfield is one of the latest members of the SUCCESS team. He is the Managing Director for SUCCESS Coaching (https://www.success.com/coaching/). He has had an interesting route to get here, starting out training as an air traffic controller. Kindra asks him about that and about the value and mechanics of coaching. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one book published and another on the way (https://www.chooseyourstorychangeyourlife.com/), Kindra has found a book-writing process that works for her. In this episode, she details what that process looks like. Whether it be avid readers with a curiosity for how books are made or aspiring authors who feel called to share their own story, Kindra provides much practical information. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Clinton has had a heck of a career, becoming the publisher of GQ in his 30's and going on to be the president, marketing and publishing director of Hearst Magazines. As his career has wound down, his thirst for life has changed but never receded. He tells Kindra about this journey and offers suggestions for making your later years your best years. Buy Michael's book ROAR here: https://roarbymichaelclinton.com/ This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kindra lists four books that have made a significant impact on her life and thinking. She offers her summary of a few of the tips and talks about how they have shown up in her day-to-day. Two of the recommendations deal with giving the reader practical tools to build good habits. The other two deal more with mindset and thinking about the big picture in a productive way. Kindra's recommendations include: Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3x2ddwI Do Less by Kate Northrup https://amzn.to/2U9jGqW Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/3hl7hbA A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson https://amzn.to/2Ualtfg This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Minkoff started her fashion brand in 2005, and it has grown into a worldwide empire with her items found in more than 900 stores. Her bags have been worn by icons like Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry and Lindsay Lohan just to name a few. Rebecca just released her book Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success. She talks with Kindra about her journey. Buy Rebecca's book here: https://amzn.to/3iRN8Mv This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successful adults today face more challenges than ever as the demands of both parenting and the workplace continue to evolve. Daisy Dowling has seen this firsthand in her experiences as an executive coach and a mother. She talks with Kindra about how to think about these dueling responsibilities and gives some tips for succeeding at both. Buy Daisy's book, Workparent, here: https://amzn.to/3voV1LW This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kindra embraces her role as SUCCESS's Chief Storytelling Officer to talk about the mechanics of a good story. She uses examples to illustrate that we all have valuable stories to tell. She concludes by offering thoughts on how to tell emotional stories effectively. This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After suffering serious brain injury in a traffic accident, Eliza VanCort was forced to rebuild her communication abilities from the ground up. That journey totally re-shaped her perception of personal relations. That lead to her book, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space. Specifically, she gained key insights into how women can change their communication style in order to better make their voice heard, and she shares those with Kindra. Buy her book here: https://amzn.to/3bXM1Xf This episode is sponsored by BELAY. Text the word SUCCESS to 55123 for your free download from BELAY or visit belaysolutions.com/success See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Vavra and her brand ItsEmily encourage followers to be 1% better every day. That’s a path she followed from humble beginnings all the way to being a successful business owner and keynote speaker. She describes her journey to Kindra in detail. They also discuss techniques for kickstarting positive energy throughout the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Tibbetts and Christen Brandt are the co-founders of the non-profit She's The First. They are dedicated to helping girls around the world receive a full education. They have written the book Impact: A Step-By-Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live In. Christen and Tammy tell Kindra about how they came to found the organization and give insight into what are the best ways for people to make a positive impact on the world. Buy their book here: https://amzn.to/3uJmdFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people are finding themselves in new work environments. Those situations often demand new approaches. Erica Dhawan is a communications expert with 15 years experience studying the way we interact with each other. Erica is just out with her second book, Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust & Connection No Matter The Distance. She shares some tips with Kindra for how to express messages digitally. Erica's book is available here: https://amzn.to/3uGWJsN The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bershan Shaw is a member of the cast of the upcoming 13th season of Real Housewives of New York. She rose to prominence as a world-class motivational speaker and business coach. She’s also a two-time cancer survivor. Bershan has channeled her tough experiences into creating her Warrior Method. Her new book The Unstoppable Warrior Woman is available everywhere books are sold, and her app U R A Warrior is coming this summer. Bershan and Kindra discuss the efficacy of personal coaching, what it means to step into your power and Bershan's excitement about joining the cast of Real Housewives of New York. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Gardner is one of the all-time entrepreneur’s, but you already know that if you have seen Will Smith play him in The Pursuit of Happyness, a film about Chris’s life. His new book Permission To Dream focuses on how we can make turn our “one day” into today, and it is available now from booksellers everywhere. He and Kindra discuss where his focus is today. And he does tell some stories about Will Smith! The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory Vaden is the best-selling author of Take The Stairs, a world renowned keynote speaker and the cofounder of Brand Builders Group, and most importantly, he is a new member of the SUCCESS Editorial Board. He’ll be covering everything having to do with Entrepreneurship and hosting his own podcast, The SUCCESS Line. He and Kindra talk about that role, their shared history and their views on life. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does success mean to you? It's a question Kindra asks her guests often, and just as often, she gets some new aspect to think on. We've collected all of those answers to enjoy in one place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kindra Hall talks about her new role as Lifestyle Editor and fields questions from SUCCESS Editor-in-Chief Josh Ellis. Topics include favorite speaking venues, impacts of the pandemic and how to make time for family and work. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standup comedian Michael Jr. has brought laughter to the stages of Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central, but his most impactful work has been in places where lightheartedness was more needed--places like homeless shelters and prisons. While finding humor along the way, he has gotten serious about his search for significance. Now an author of the new book Funny How Life Works, with a forward by leadership expert John C. Maxwell, Michael continues to spread the message of positivity and hope. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com.

Don Hobbs is the newly-named President of SUCCESS Enterprises. A disciple of legendary personal development and sales philosopher Jim Rohn, he cut his teeth alongside Tony Robbins and became the President of Jim Rohn International by age 25 before striking out on his own as an impactful speaker and coach, particularly for real estate audiences. In his new role at SUCCESS, he's helping to define the direction of our 124-year-old brand and bring growth strategies to--if all goes well--billions of people. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the international bestselling. She's written three books, beginning with 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, back in 2014. Those works have been translated into more than 40 languages, with a fourth book on the way later this year - 13 Things Strong Kids Do. She's the host of The Mentally Strong People podcast and the editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind. At home in the Florida Keys, she lives and works from her sailboat. The SUCCESS Stories podcast takes you behind the scenes with the most successful authors, speakers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers. Learn more about their journeys to the top at www.success.com.