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You can build a profitable business while making a positive difference - and this podcast proves with every episode that you can give a damn about something bigger than the “bottom line” and succeed! Tune in for inspiring, insightful interviews with succe


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    Show Up, Stand Out and SHINE with Lisa Benavidez (Episode 108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 37:50


    Ready to get out there and make an impact? Listen in as Lisa Benavidez of Nice Girl CEO and I chat all things social media.And - be sure to grab your FREE Trello Visibility Planner right here: https://nicegirlceo.vipmembervault.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Own Your Story - and Watch Those Hands! with Holley Mignosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 23:32


    Speaker, Storyteller, and Body Language Expert, Holley Mignosi helps speakers and experts increase their influence and impact through the art of Hypnotic Body Language and the Neuroscience of Storytelling.Holley is on a mission to help entrepreneurial women share their Signature Story and express their life purpose with Passion, Presence, and Power. As a former modeling and acting coach for over 15 years, Holley imparts experts with proven charisma skills, storytelling techniques, and uncovers hidden talents tapping into their signature star power on stage. Her techniques help clients land prestigious speaking gigs, powerful partnerships, and global connections.Holley is the CEO and Founder of The Dynamic Dream Life Group Inc. She holds multiple certifications in mindset and physicality specialties such as Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnosis, and Hypnotic Presentation Skills, and other long words that sound cool. In the beginning and in the end it's all about TRANSFORMATION for FUN and PROFIT.She is grateful to be married to her “still in love soul mate” Thomas. And she is a self proclaimed seminar junkie, chocoholic, gardening-goddess, beach bum, and proud mama of two crazy loving kiddos.15 Hottest Hand Gestures for Charisma and Influence -- Grab your Checklist!https://www.holleymignosi.com/hot15Stand out by adding SIZZLE to your communication STYLE with these simple yet highly effective body language cues.Join the Shine on Stage Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/leadingsixfigurespeakers/It's the group for experts, speakers, entrepreneurs, wellness coaches and leaders who are ready to expand your influence, income, and eminence through the art of PUBLIC SPEAKING. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Get F'ng Real Movement with Lisa Cherney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 35:17


    Lisa Cherney has been mentoring millionaire entrepreneurs for over 20 years. She is the host of the ground-breaking confession-based GFR (Get F'n Real) podcast and creator of the 12 GFR Commandments.In 2014, after 15 years in business and speaking on over 750 stages, Lisa Cherney got f'n real and dismantled her successful 7-Figure business as the Juicy Marketing Expert. Lisa learned that just because something is successful and people like it, doesn't mean you have to keep doing it. She always knew she had a low tolerance for not being happy (after all she left a “successful” corporate career, with companies like AT&T and Lipton at age 28), but now she knows her mission is to help soulful entrepreneurs GFR so they can get out of their own way, help more people and make more money!The 12 GFR Commandments -- Grab your copy!It's your roadmap for getting real so you can build a business you f'n love and life without regrets.https://gfr.life/Check out and tune in to the Get F'ing Real Podcast on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-f-ing-real/id1464530109?mt=2&ls=1 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Uncut with Rich Schefren: From Midlife Crisis to Saving Internet Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 33:10


    Get your FREE seat to the livestream here: http://michelleshaeffer.com/csib-podcastAnd be sure to grab your Mystery Box to get access to the BONUS SECRET INTERVIEW that happened next… just forward your Mystery Box receipt to me at michelleshaeffer@gmail.com to claim! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ancient Secrets for Modern Living with Simone Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 31:23


    Simone Butler is an expert astrological guide with more than 30 years of experience in helping people find their purpose and passion. She began her career as an L.A. fashion editor, and has since written for many platforms, including the Starscroll and Tarot.com.Simone's books, Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life, and Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with Your Inner Goddess, bring ancient secrets into modern living. She lives in San Diego with her cats, Max and Nora.Check out Simone's books and grab your copy:Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/Astro-Feng-Shui-Simone-Butler/dp/1456352547Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with Your Inner Goddesshttps://www.amazon.com/Moon-Power-Rituals-Connecting-Goddess/dp/1592337597/You can read Simone's blogs and learn about her weekly Patreon show, Simone Sez:http://astroalchemy.com/Find Simone on Instagram and get your Daily Moon Energy Readings:https://www.instagram.com/simone.moonpower/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Creating Amazing Customer Experiences with Jill Raff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 27:27


    With over 25 years of customer experience, Jill Raff grew up working with her parents, owner/operators of McDonald's #150. She truly learned how to apply Ray Kroc's customer service philosophy that permeates their over 36,000 stores.Jill followed her dream to be a Fashion Designer taking her to work in New York, Italy and Hong Kong. She's fluent in 5 languages, trained as a Chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, became a top Food Stylist, and within the food industry, worked with brands like Harrods, Godiva, Food and Wine Magazine, The Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America and The Today Show.Jill's closed over $22 Million in real estate sales, licensed in New York and Texas. Jill uses her entire background now as a high-level consultant for companies who want to create a 5-star customer experience.Connect with Jill at https://www.jillraff.com/Grab your copy of the CX Checklist and learn how to easily increase revenue with intentional client satisfaction.https://www.jillraff.com/cxchecklist/Subscribe to Jill Raff on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gTS8VU-EWk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When to Call in an Expert with Ren Cicalese

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 28:24


    Starting as a tax season temp in 1980, today Ren Cicalese is the Managing Shareholder of Alloy Silverstein, a regional CPA firm headquartered in Cherry Hill NJ, and also owns its affiliate companies, including Abacus Payroll.Ren has 40 years of accounting, tax, and advisory experience to his name, having worked predominately with law firms, real estate developers, computer consulting businesses, health care professionals, manufacturing companies, retail and wholesale organizations, professional athletes, family offices, and startups throughout his career. In addition to helping clients with their tax and accounting needs, he supervises the firm's services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, bankruptcy, insolvency, medical consulting, business process outsourcing, and other special projects for clients.Find out more at https://alloysilverstein.com/Learn about Ren's recommended accounting software, Xero: https://www.xero.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Gentle Business Revolution with Sarah Santacroce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 31:23


    Sarah is an internationally recognized LinkedIn Specialist & Online Presence Mentor who has personally coached over 1,900 entrepreneurs. She helps them position themselves as experts on LinkedIn so they get clients with ease.In addition, Sarah is known for helping fellow entrepreneurs market their business authentically & anxiety-free, sell their services & make a difference. She's also the founder of The Gentle Business Revolution movement and host of the podcast with the same name.When she's not working, she loves adventure & traveling, yoga & nature walks or hanging out with her family.Connect with Sarah at http://www.sarahsantacroce.com/Listen and subscribe to the Gentle Business Revolution Showhttps://sarahsantacroce.com/podcast/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Changing the Way People Perceive You with Cyndy Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 23:44


    Cyndy Porter is the owner of Success thru Style, helping female entrepreneurs create a personal brand, dress with intention and live their best lives. Cyndy is an award-winning, certified photographer, image consultant, author and motivational speaker. Prior to starting her business, she spent 20 years in high tech sales and marketing.Do you know your personal style? Take the Style Quiz:https://successthrustyle.com/quiz/style-quiz/?q=style-quizFind out more at https://successthrustyle.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Rewire Your Mind and Rewrite Your Life with Carl Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 26:57


    Carl Hunter is an artist, entrepreneur, transformation coach and subconscious mind programming expert. He is also the creator of the amazing new MindPower Acceleration Technology™ called MindFlavors®. He began the self development journey as a young child by seeking ways to improve his own behavior in order to get better results in all areas of his life.He started pursuing it seriously in 1987 when he discovered a powerful method to reprogram his own subconscious mind. This led to him achieving his dreams by the age of 31, of traveling around the world, getting into the diamond business, and moving to the Virgin Islands where he spent many years enjoying the tropical island life.In early 2015, while continuing to pursue faster and more powerful methods for transformation, Carl discovered some ancient power secrets. Using these new found ideas, he invented this revolutionary technology that has trumped all of his previous techniques for harnessing the power of our subconscious minds.Grab your FREE copy of Mindset Magic and attract everything you are asking for in life!http://Mindflavors.com/EbookFind out more at: http://Mindflavors.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Modern Day Dr. Doolittle? with Rachel Augusta

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 27:33


    Rachel is a holistic animal practitioner who has the highest levels of certification and is an expert in her field. If you wanted to sum her up in a few words they would be Women, Witches, Whiskey, and Whiskers.Rachel works with animals all over the world who are sick, injured, diseased, suffering from old age, or trauma. She's an animal rights activist, vegan, environmentalist, defender of the innocent, and avenger of the wronged. And she believes that our Joy is the Antidote to diseases in our furbabies.Listen to Rachel's PAWDcast where she discusses all topics on furamily members:https://www.rachelaugusta.com/pawdcastsFind out more at: https://moderndoctordolittle.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Asking "What Can Go Right?" with Ron Kaiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 27:11


    Dr. Ron Kaiser is a positive health psychologist. In addition to being Director of Psychology at the Jefferson Headache Center, one of the leading headache centers in the world, he has developed the concept of Goal-Achieving Psychology and related concepts such as "The Type P Personality", "Competent Person's Disease", and the "Too Excuse".In recent years, Dr. Kaiser has worked to help people proactively lead physically and mentally healthy lifestyles so that they can look forward to experiencing older adulthood awesomely. His most recent book is "REJUVENAGING: The Art and Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm" - using principles grounded in science, personal observations, and his own very active lifestyle at age 81.Grab your copy of Dr Kaiser's book Rejuvenaging: The Science of Growing Older with Enthusiasm:https://www.amazon.com/Rejuvenaging-Science-Growing-Older-Enthusiasm-ebook/dp/B07KQLP5T5Find out more at: http://www.thementalhealthgym.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Secrets to Reprogramming Your Money Beliefs with Ellen Shapiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 52:31


    Ellen Anne Shapiro is a Prosperity Catalyst–she's on a mission to help talented women who are working way too hard for not enough money to take their business to the next level. She's so done with watching how women undermine and undervalue themselves, or hesitate to charge what their work is really worth.Ellen is an MBA/CPA and multi-certified energy healer, Confidence and Empowerment Coach, Authorized Tapping into Wealth Coach, and teacher of the Art of Feminine Presence. She encourages women to stretch beyond their limits, and open the door to income and fulfillment far beyond what they can currently imagine. She lovingly guides her clients in clearing memories, habitual patterns of though and behavior, so they can move into inspired action and a creative flow state.For her business building clients, Ellen offers a highly individualized process, since their business is so closely interwoven with who they are and their desired lifestyle. She encourages clients to listen to themselves and their inner knowing, not allowing expert advice to override their instincts. Along the way she teaches them to believe in themselves more, to develop the confidence, focus and decisiveness they need to succeed. She understands the challenges of self-employment and coaches clients on how to stay motivated over time, while also enjoying a balanced and fulfilling life. Join "Unleash Your Earning Superpowers", a Prosperity Party Livestream on October 3, 2019. It's FREE. Sign Up via the link below:http://bit.ly/superpowers2019For more information: http://pranablessings.com/event/a-prosperity-party-live-stream-event/Find out more about Ellen: www.solopreneurwoman.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unicorn Hunting with Clint Arthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 41:20


    Clint Arthur is a Celebrity Entrepreneur & Personal Branding Expert, Wharton Business School graduate and Dan Kennedy's GKIC InfoMarketer of The Year. With 19 years experience running his own gourmet food company, Clint is the #1 Bestselling author of Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV, followed by What They Teach You At The Wharton Business School, followed by Speaking Game: 7-Figure Speaker Secrets Revealed, and his latest work: Celebrity Entrepreneurship.​A true master of Speaking to Sell, in 2016 Clint shattered the all-time sales record for an outside speaker at GKIC's Super-Conference.Clint's famous personal transformation experiences, keynote speeches, and frequent appearances on Network TV, iTunes Podcasts, and syndicated radio shows inspire millions of people to live larger, more intensely, and with more impact on the world. Hang out with Clint Arthur, Martha Stewart, Ice-T & Coco Austin, Dan Kennedy and more incredible entrepreneurs at Living Legends 2019.RESERVE YOUR TICKET with a CRAZY discount (just $297) at https://www.livinglegends19.com/michelleshaeffer Find out more about Clint: https://www.clintarthur.tv/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Get Unstuck & Visible with Debbi Dachinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 35:03


    Debbi is a media visibility expert hired by professionals to guide them to write their book, guarantee the book is an international bestseller, and schedule them on media interviews. At the end of the day, she helps people who are stuck, to convert visibility into customers and become the go-to authority in their field.Now in its 12th year, Debbi hosts “Dare to Dream” an award-winning talk radio and podcast show, syndicated on 22 stations.Debbi is a certified coach and she gets results!Find out more at www.debbidachinger.com/wp/Listen to Dare To DreamSubscribe to the Dare To Dream podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Life After Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 29:10


    Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT (Post Betrayal Institute) Institute in New York and www.PBTInstitute.com is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset, and personal development expert.She's an award-winning speaker, coach and author of the Amazon #1 Bestselling book: The Unshakable Woman: 4 Steps to Rebuilding Your Body, Mind and Life After a Life Crisis, The Unshakable Woman-The Workbook (the companion guide to the book) as well as 2 books recommended by Brian Tracy, Marshall Goldsmith and Jack Canfield. She has contributed to FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz show, TEDx, The Huffington Post, Shape, Self, Health, Working Mother, Forbes, Psychology Today, WebMD, Ladies Home Journal, Woman's World and Glamour to name a few.Her doctoral study led to three discoveries around how women experience and heal from betrayal. Based on her findings, along with 27 years of health, mindset and lifestyle coaching, Dr. Debi has created a proven multi pronged approach to help women heal (physically, mentally and emotionally) from a life crisis, specializing in betrayal.Find out more at: pbtinstitute.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    It's a Healing, Feeling Sh*t Show with Rachel Kaplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 23:03


    Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT has been relentlessly studying healing since her life was devastated by the traumatic suicide of her first love at 14 years old. This life long personal pursuit lead her on an international mission to study the methodologies of the world; focusing on spiritual practices of Eastern religions and the cutting edge Western psychological approaches. She is a long time yoga practitioner and teacher, as well as a bold, seasoned psychotherapist.After 25 years of studying these technologies and successfully working with students and clients, Rachel simplified the single most important and necessary tenant of deep core psychological healing as the emotional equivalent to potty training. Rachel created a new podcast, the Healing Feeling Shit Show, (launched February 6, 2019) to potty train grown-ups through the foundational and educational first season so they can achieve Emotional Resilience: the new happy.Rachel also has a thriving psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay area. Beside catalyzing healing, she delights in music, dancing, design, fashion, and the band Radiohead!What is the Emotional Tone of Your Core Wound? Take the quiz:https://www.yourcorewound.com/Find out more at: http://healingfeelingshitshow.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to "Shine Your Bright" with Heather Breedlove

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 30:51


    As the author of Shine Your Bright, Chief Financial Officer of Keyston Bros, and Co-Founder of Choose Goodness, Heather's success has grown rapidly. Like so many of us, she grew up striving for the perfect life – a fairy tale romance and a successful career. While working her way through the checklist of accomplishments, she found a disconnect.The person she was at home was not the person she was at work, nor even the person she IS. She was playing the role rather than participating in the life. She has found excitement in bringing her full self to every aspect of her life. Through her book, Shine Your Bright, she hopes you find the peace and courage to do the same.All too often life throws us curve balls or we end up on autopilot ready to implode. We find ourselves burying our feelings just to keep everyone and everything around us afloat. Is it time to start to release some of the pressure and get to know yourself again? With Heather's help, you can start to remember the real you and unlock the emotions you have held too closely all this time.Find out more at: www.shineyourbright.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Healthy & Fit at Any Age with Jesse Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 24:10


    Jesse's passion now is helping others to achieve lasting health and freedom from preventable weakness and chronic disease.He shared his techniques with hundreds of people, and he knows that ANYONE can reach their health and fitness goals with the right direction and commitment.Find out more at fitbeyondforty.life Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are You Determined to Create Your Dream Life? with Wolf Castillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 27:14


    At the age of 22, Wolf graduated college from the University of Central Florida with a degree in education and psychology with Magna Cum Laude honors and a 3.98 GPA, all the while maintaining 4 jobs. He Graduated with no student loan debt and paid for his first car full in cash. At 23, he has now started his own business as a Youth Life skills and mindset coach and he is on a mission to be the leader of the next generation of leaders and to empower the young people of this generation and generations to come to design,create and manifest the life of their dreams.Find out more at wolfcastillo.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    No More Meds with Dr. Corinne Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 23:44


    Following a childhood injury, Dr. Corinne Weaver, DC, suffered health issues including severe asthma and allergies that she thought she would have to endure for the rest of her life. It wasn't until after her first upper cervical adjustment at age 21 that her health began to improve dramatically. This transformation sparked a drug-free wellness lifestyle for Corinne's entire family.Dr. Weaver enthusiastically discovered her calling to help others heal and has since assisted many thousands of people to achieve better health without drugs or surgery.In recent years, she's reaching out beyond her 15 years leading a successful private practice, as an international best-selling author of 2 books, accomplished speaker, and brand-new podcast host because she is on fire to share empowering knowledge of how to be healthy naturally with people all over the world, so that they require No More Meds!Grab a copy of Dr. Weaver's FREE Ebook No More Meds :https://www.nomoremedsmovement.com/ebookFind out more at: https://drcorinneweaver.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Taking Control of Your Journey with Pradeepa Narayanaswamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 28:10


    Pradeepa Narayanaswamy is a certified professional coach, 12-year infertility “survivor,” and the proud mother of an amazing child.She began as a coach in her workplace, helping colleagues and providing them with the support they needed in their careers and personal lives. She truly fell in love with her role as a professional coach. She never imagined that coaching could have helped her when she was hit with her biggest life challenge… infertility.Her personal experience with infertility opened her eyes to the extreme need for support and service in a world where many people are also experiencing infertility and going through their own journeys. She understand that this is a process that people don't want to talk about or don't know who to talk to.She wish she had a ‘Pradeepa' back then when she was going through her own struggles with infertility, her journey have been so different. Having a coach could have helped her to maintain a positive attitude, irrespective of the outcomes.Being a fertility coach is her purpose in life. She specialize in coaching people who are currently going through or have gone through struggles with their fertility. Her fertility coaching program helps you understand and address the emotional aspects when it comes to infertility. She coach both individuals and couples wanting to take control of their lives and stay energized and positive as they move forward with infertility. The objective is to help you gain emotional clarity and move toward your goals quickly.She believes that couples who embrace fertility coaching during their infertility journey gain empowerment and have an overall more positive experience.She is an International Coaching Federation's Associate Certified Coach. She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from the Coaches Training Institute.Find out more at: pradeepafertilitycoach.comJoin the workshop: Take Ownership of Your Fertility Journey Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Be Smart About Debt with Amanda Neely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 31:48


    Amanda Neely is a business planning and financial coach working with activists and entrepreneurs. Along with her husband, she founded and ran Overflow Coffee Bar, L3C from 2008 through 2018. Now, they share their knowledge about creatively solving the challenges inherent in building wealth in the 21st century through podcasting.Find out more at: www.grandmaswealthwisdom.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Heal from the Inside Out with Dr. Cheryl Scheurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 24:16


    Dr. Cheryl has been working as an entrepreneur almost her entire life. It all started with her family's business when she was 14 years old.Now, she's also an author, international speaker and minister, with two books under her name -- Wealth Transformation: Integrity, Integrity, Integrity and Journey to Frequency: Wealth Transformation -- as well as a wealth transformation TV show, "Wake up with Dr. Cheryl".Find out more at: www.cherylscheurer.comGrab your copy of Wealth Transformation: Integrity, Integrity, Integrity Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brave Conversations About Addiction Jesse Harless

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 26:52


    Jesse Harless's mission is to change the addiction recovery world one conversation at a time. He left a successful career to live his purpose of helping people in addiction recovery to dream big and reach their full potential.He works with individuals, groups, communities, addiction treatment centers, and sober living homes because his passionate about seeing people get a great start in their recovery journey. When he started his journey into addiction recovery at age 22, the only place he was told to go was self-help groups. But where are millennials and so many others going for help today? If it's not self-help groups, then where?Find out more at: www.recoveryfacilitation.comOrder your copy of Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold ShowersGet recovery help for you or someone you knowwww.samhsa.gov Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Create What You Want in the World with Mary Ann Robbat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 25:17


    Mary Ann is an Energetic Master, Intuitive, Life Coach, and founder of the Center for Lifelong Happiness. She brings a unique and powerful combination of skills to assist people in identifying and then accelerating their timeline for living the life THEY really desire. Since 1992, she has been transforming lives with her gift for hearing exactly where limiting beliefs or emotionally charged issues are blocking people from LIVING, LOVING and EARNING the way they want. Her proven method as outlined in her award-winning book, “Engaging Your Power” has allowed thousands of people to connect to their purpose and live into their own ideas of success.Grab the FREE eBook “Heal Your Energy, Heal Your Life” at centerforlifelonghappiness.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Special Invitation for Listeners (Your Free Ticket Inside)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 2:12


    May I invite you to join me LIVE virtually on June 18th? Click play for the details and get your FREE Ticket at http://livecollabcode.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Rock Your Sacred Purpose with Dan Hanneman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 31:11


    Daniel John Hanneman has an extensive background as a professional counselor and certified hypnotherapist with combined business and professional backgrounds in energy scanning, energy clearing, spiritual life coaching, intuitive consulting, channeling, metaphysics, Religious Science, hypnosis, psychology, motivational techniques, and personal/business development systems. He is a trailblazer and master healer in guiding healers from suffering from being Invisible (in the closet and struggling) to becoming Invincible (powerful and prosperous).He is known as “The BlockBuster” for his transformational techniques and messages that shift a person from feeling blocked to realizing their greatest potential. Dan has touched thousands of people's lives through his personal work with individuals, speaking to groups, and writings. From a best-selling book series, Dan has co-authored the book, Wake Up Live The Life You Love – Living In Abundance, which featured internationally renowned legends including Anthony Robbins, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Dr. Michael Beckwith.He is the producer and host for the popular internet radio show, Spiritual RockStar Radio Show, which you can tune in to at www.blogtalkradio.com/SpiritualRockStarFind your deeper purpose and live life fully: yoursacredpurpose.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The End of Mommy Guilt with Atara Malach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 36:16


    Atara's passion is connecting with working mothers and guiding them along the many different stages of their work/life journey. She established her private practice in 1987 and have dedicated these past 30 years of her life to helping tens of thousands of people across the globe achieve their professional and personal goals.She also founded a parenting academy at the beginning of her professional career and created a life-changing parenting program called Working Mother's GPS. Tens of thousands of working moms have been transformed over the decades, enhancing their parental skills and strengthening their important relationships. Atara has also developed an exclusive premier, individual VIP coaching program for discerning clients; particularly career-minded mothers, executives, and business owners. This VIP coaching is focused on clients who choose to invest more deeply to achieve incredible success in their businesses and their personal lives.Find out more at www.ataramalach.com and get your ONE MINUTE MOTHER guide FREE now (just scroll down on the page).Becomre the happy working mother that your child will love: Buy GPS Now and enjoy Lifetime Access to your $97 Bonus Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stop Compromising! Create the Relationship of Your Dreams with Alexandra Stockwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 30:23


    Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Physician turned Relationship and Intimacy Expert. As a wife of 23 years and a mother of four, she believes the key to passion, fulfillment, intimacy and success in a couple's relationship isn't compromise–it's being unwilling to compromise–because when both people feel free to be themselves, and know how to love and be loved for exactly who they are, the relationship is juicy, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.For over 20 years, she has shown men and women how to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life–from the daily grind of running a household, to successfully growing a business, to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom! She helps build connected and happy families by facilitating healing and transformation for couples.Find out more at www.alexandrastockwell.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Shift When Life Doesn't Make Sense with Alyson Franz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 31:48


    Alyson Franz is a Grief and Trauma Healing Expert, Speaker and Author. She helps people who feel held back by grief and trauma completely break-free so they can flourish and thrive in their life. Many of her clients come to her after multiple unsuccessful interventions and have sometimes struggled with their symptoms for years or decades.She helps her clients achieve deep healing and transformation in just a few months and provides training in her unique healing processes as well. She is the best-selling author of The Grief Cure: A Revolutionary Guide to Healing from Loss and has been featured on several podcasts and media platforms.Break Free from Grief, Heal your Broken Heart and Flourish.Download your Free copy of The Grief Cure Book Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Find Freelancers You Can Rely On with Nathan Hirsch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 20:11


    Nathan Hirsch is a serial entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He started his first eCommerce business out of his college dorm room and has sold over $30 million online. He is now the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He regularly appears on leading podcasts, such as Entrepreneur on Fire, and speaks at live events about online hiring tactics. Find out more at freeeup.comSchedule a 30-minute chat with NathanJoin Freeeup to Hire Help Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Crisis Needs a Bigger Solution with Jeff Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 24:27


    It's a problem that touches nearly all of us... addiction. And it requires a bigger solution. Tune in for a candid discussion about how to get support, and be a support, to help those struggling with addiction.Jeff Jones has expanded the context of addiction to families as a focus of skill building and practice in an online community that expands solutions and develops social capital. He has 6 sequential online groups for the family recovery caregiver. Each group represents a different experience the family will go through in the journey of healing.The family recovery caregiver groups lead to a 3 phase whole family healing program and the opportunity for transformation for the whole family.Find out more at www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Real Budgeting Solutions in a Digital Age with Shane Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 26:57


    Ever heard of cash envelopes? It's one money-management solution that many advisors swear by. But how the heck can you do it in this digital age of a nearly cashless economy? Click play and watch what Shane Walker and his team at Proactive have created!Shane is an expert speaker and servant leader with a vision to help build a moral and leadership revolution. He has built 3 business to the top and is still swinging! He gives people better control of their finances by digitizing the successful concept of cash envelope for budgeting.His mission is to lift millions of families from the paycheck-to-paycheck grind while helping them eliminate debt permanently.Find out more at proactivebudget.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Designing Success for the Next Generation with Aaron Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 21:14


    We all know change is needed in the American public education system... so how do we make that happen? Tune in as Aaron Smith joins us to discuss why he decided to stand up and start a movement to help more kids succeed in the educational system.Dr. Aaron L. Smith is an expert with STEM and workplace readiness and is known around the world for his work. He assists schools, company leaders and communities work together to develop and sustain a pipeline of competent and job-ready employees.A 2008 graduate of Old Dominion University with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Dr. Aaron L. Smith has over two decades of experience in the classroom as a mathematics teacher and administrator.He has developed a passion for workplace readiness and STEM where has shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport University.Find out more at https://aaronsmithphd.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Falling in Love with Yourself (and Thriving After Heartbreak) with Eva Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 29:29


    For the last 29 years, Eva has been showing single women how to attract the Right Man for them and build a loving relationship where the chemistry lasts a lifetime. She is passionate about helping women (and some lucky men) who want to have a loving relationship but it just hasn't happened for them.There's absolutely no reason that anyone who wants a relationship can't have a wonderful, loving mate who brings them great joy. Not age, weight or physical appearance are deterrents to having a loving relationship. In spite of what corporate marketers are telling us, it's not about any of that. It's a combination of cleaning up the beliefs that you hold about yourself, men and relationships and developing some skills that make all the difference.Grabe Eva's Free Guide 10 Myths Women Believe About Men... And How To Bust ThemFind out more at evalove.net Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Best Revenge with CJ Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 31:20


    CJ Grace is the author of “Adulterer's Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not,” Arianna Huffington personally invited CJ to blog for Huffington Post after receiving a copy. A former BBC staff journalist in Britain who later worked for China Radio International in Beijing, CJ is currently completing her next book, “Hotel Chemo: Learning to Laugh through Breast Cancer and Infidelity.”CJ dealt with the double whammy of discovering her husband's infidelity and shortly after getting breast cancer by refusing to be a victim and keeping her sarcastic Brit sense of humor. Her mantra: The best revenge is to get past the need for it. She writes about using adversity as a kick in the pants to make your life more meaningful and fulfilling, with or without a partner.Grab CJ's free ebook Overcoming Infidelity: Tame the Roller Coaster of Negative EmotionsFind out more at www.adultererswife.comLooking for a great voice over for your podcast, sales video, or something else? You can also find CJ at www.rentabrit.com where she offers unique voice over work! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Talk to Strangers with Lisa Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 25:32


    She's been behind the scenes helping run launches for big names, then pivoted into a more meaningful direction. On this episode, Lisa Baker shares how to build authentic partnerships with a radically human approach.Lisa helps online entrepreneurs partner with influencers on a foundation of radical human equality. When she's not doing online marketing, she volunteers at a free herbal foot clinic for people experiencing homelessness.Learn to connect with influencers. Grab the FREE ebook -- How to Grow Your Business and Be a Better Human Find out more at www.authenticpartnership.rocks Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Your Body Holding You Back? with Holly Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 26:41


    Are you waiting until your body changes to do the things you want to do in life? Start your business, speak on stage, go live on video, travel the world, or show up and be seen?Tune in for an insightful conversation with Holly Toronto about how to love, accept and respect your body - and why it's so important to do, no matter what you see in the mirror today.As a Certified Health Coach with a specialty in body image, Holly supports women and men in finding freedom from body shame and food fixation. She uses a non-diet, pro-self care approach that focuses on cultivating a peaceful relationship to the body and food, while avoiding deprivation, restriction, guilt or shame. From this place, her clients are able to make empowered decisions for their health, feel amazing in their bodies and live the life they desire.​Holly is extensively trained in the Transformational Coaching Method through Health Coach Institute. She works with private clients, groups and run online courses. Additionally, She leads workshops, classes and participate in panels discussing body positivity and self-love.In her spare time, you'll find Holly with her loved ones, cooking a delicious meal, drinking wine, doing yoga and being surrounded by beauty.Get Holly's free 5 day love your body course at http://www.loveyourbodyhc.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stop Asking the Wrong Questions with Steve Sims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 33:00


    Steve Sims, the best-selling author of Bluefishing (get your copy here) and founder of The Distillery (check it out here), joins Michelle for this episode to discuss how to change your stars and always get a "yes" by asking the right questions.This real life "Wizard of Oz" makes the impossible happen. Tune in and find out how he went from a bricklayer to miracle-maker for today's rich, famous and adventurous with his personal concierge company, Bluefish.As the founder of Bluefish, one of the top personal concierge services, and an expert marketer within the luxury industry, Steve has been quoted in various publications & TV including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London's Sunday Times, South China Morning Post and many more.A best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after consultant and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!Want to sing with your favorite rock star, be serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, walk the red carpet at A List Oscar parties, get married in the Vatican, Dive to the wreck of the Titanic – these are just a few highlights of what Steve has been asked to provide for his clients.He makes the impossible, possible, after all he is quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur MagazineAn entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word, Steve is well regarded within the luxury world for his innovation and down-to-earth personality. Known for his honesty, integrity and doing things “his way,” Steve creates experiences for his clients that they could never have imagined being possible.Find out more at www.stevedsims.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Hack Your Reality with Jacquelyn Gioertz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 29:18


    Jacquelyn Gioertz is known as Your Divine Frequency Expert and is the founder and CEO of Awakening Women LLC as well as the author of The Unthinkable Has Happened – A Guide for the Young Widow.People hire Jacquelyn to teach them how to tap into their Soul Purpose and use energy tools to engage the Magic of the Universe.She empowers them to trust their own guidance; release beliefs that are keeping them stuck and take the necessary action to achieve the success they desire.Jacquelyn is a speaker, works 1-on-1 with clients, and facilitates experiential, transformational workshops and retreats. She loves the beach, quantum physics and traveling the world.Find out more at www.jacquelyngioertz.comAlso check out her unique membership program Wildly Magical Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Becoming Legendary by Choice with Tommy Breedlove

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 28:30


    Tommy founded the Choose Goodness movement to help individuals, leaders and organizations increase their positive impact on the world while gaining meaning and attaining financial success.Tommy Chose to leave a lucrative international financial consulting career to create the Choose Goodness movement. At the time, he had achieved financial success and gained business notoriety and prestige. However, Tommy felt unfulfilled and had lost meaning and hope in his life. For 36 years, he felt he did not have permission to Choose, and the Choices he made were out of fear and the judgements of others instead of Goodness.Therefore, Tommy Chose Goodness for himself and walked away at the top of his professional career. Rather than have a complete meltdown, he regained control of his life and set a benchmark for his approach to decision making. In all actions he asked, "Have I Chosen Goodness for myself, those around me, my community and my planet?"His dream is to use his vast personal and professional experiences (both the tragedies and triumphs) to help individuals, leaders and businesses:Discover their brillianceAchieve meaningEnsure financial successFind out more at tommybreedlove.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Grown-Up Business Conversation with Amanda Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 22:56


    Amanda Davis has guided countless creative, educational, tech and non-profit organizations towards financial clarity. She understands what it takes to help reduce the business uncertainty common in growing companies.Amanda and her team pride themselves on personally helping people succeed on their off-the-beaten business path. In fact, they love to engage on a personal level with all of their clients to construct a solution that addresses the needs of a unique business.Find out more at www.businesssolutionsbydesign.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What if You Were Truly Yourself? with Sophia Wise One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 25:46


    Sophia is known for her profound facilitation and impactful coaching. She has been practicing bodywork for 20 years, is a certified Holistic Care Provider and Reiki Master. She was a child mystic and Shamanic practitioner. She is the creator and author of the skill building “I LOVE MY LIFE: Card Game and Oracle Deck.She helps people move through pain, blocks, trauma, stagnation and difficult transitions to find healing, creative renewal, and true embodiment.Always asking, “Who would you be if you were truly yourself?”Listen to Sophia's podcast, Vagina Talks : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vagina-talks/id1322253649?mt=2Find out more at www.sophiawiseone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finding Your Bliss (and an Amazing Side Hustle?) with Moneeka Sawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 25:39


    What can you do with 5 hours a month? Moneeka runs her multi-million dollar side hustle - yes, really! Tune into this episode for a fascinating conversation about finding your bliss and building your life around it.Moneeka Sawyer is the blissful millionaire and teach professionals and entrepreneurs how to build a foundation of wealth that allows them to focus on doing the things they love most. She believe we should experience bliss in all areas of our lives, including in our businesses and our lives.Find out more at blissfulinvestor.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Align with Your Soul's Purpose with Lea Bayles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 43:33


    Lea Bayles has been called “a voice for healing, empowerment and love with a capital L” and “a marvelous magician who helps us transform into our most glorious and loving selves.”She is a transformational speaker, author and coach, host of the We Are More Radio Show and founder of the The Miracle Maker's Pathway.Recovering from a serious immune system crash in her early 30's woke Lea up to the extraordinary healing power within each of us. This led to a 20 year career in holistic wellness which included positions as mind-body therapist, employee wellness coordinator for a large hospital system, program director for an international yoga therapy program and facilitator of group patient visits at Samaritan Internal Medicine.Now Lea uses her expertise in psychology, mind-body healing, energy medicine, yoga, chi kung and joyful living to empower big hearted, high achievers to activate their extraordinary, natural powers to create more joy, impact and soul- satisfying success.FREE Gift: The Miracle Maker's Chi Power Quick Shift Formula: Get out of the Push More- Power Through Mode and Activate Your Chi-Power! $97.00 Value >> http://www.LeaBayles.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Loneliness in a 24/7 Connected World with Maggie Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 35:08


    Who are you? Who do you want to be? Who do you choose to be? What's your purpose here?The answers to some of life's toughest questions are found in the uncomfortable space of silence.Listen in as Maggie and Michelle discuss how to find your center, draw much-needed boundaries and more in a world that's connected and "on" 24/7.Not long after her chronically ill son was born, Maggie Kelly became disillusioned, heartbroken and aimless. She found herself questioning what her life's purpose is and set out to change her mindset and begin to live a life illuminated! With the question “Is this all there is?” always on her mind, Maggie left a lucrative career in marketing at one of the country's most prestigious media companies and set out to find the answer to that question. Maggie began meditating and studying under Deepak Chopra over eleven years ago and is now a Spiritual Teacher, Life and Meditation Coach and owns the beautiful Satsang House Meditation Community in the north county San Diego area. Maggie Kelly is also the host of the inspirational and one of a kind Life Illuminated podcast where she challenges her guests to dig deeply to implement the shifts and changes in their lives to catapult them into living a life they envision now. Maggie is also a public speaker and can be booked for speaking engagements, podcast interviews, school instruction, conventions or to inspire your workforce. Maggie also offers a nine-week coaching program to Reignite Your Life, private coaching sessions, silent retreats, workshops and books study. Maggie Kelly is a Chopra Center Certified Meditation Instructor, the mother of two teenagers and two dogs and lives in Del Mar, CA. She is the founder and Director of Wellness at the stunningly beautiful Satsang House meditation community located in the San Diego area. Listen to Life Illuminated Podcast on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-illuminated/id1386597844?mt=2 Satsang House Meditation Community website: satsanghouse.net Find out more at www.maggiekelly.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Day You Were Born with Jessica Schiller Silverman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 36:27


    Jessica Silverman, a Holistic Wellness + Biz Startup Coach to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking greater clarity + simplicity to live their true life's purpose.Through her coaching, she guides her clients with mind-body empowerment tools to spark the transformation of a physical and spiritual awakening to live + feel her most ALIVE self.At an even deeper level, the core foundation of her teachings unleash a deep understanding of one's energy, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.From the place of energy insight, she can awaken this wisdom towards healing, enlightenment, and a deeper awareness of one's divine purpose.Find out more at www.mozenwellness.com/Find Your Ikigai for Peace and Purpose: bit.ly/myreasonforbeing Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show Up & Be Unstoppable with Carmen Wilde

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 27:40


    “Young lady, phone me back when you're not a “Mickey Mouse” company anymore…”That challenge, after a few days of tears, led Carmen Wilde into a whole new mindset in her business.Hit play and listen in as she shares how to handle those disappointments, how to make bold decisions, and how to show up and be unstoppable.Carmen Wilde is a High-Performance Business Coach and Breakthrough Specialist who gears Entrepreneurs and Executives for Next-Level Success.​​By age 30, Carmen was an executive division head for a multi-billion-dollar organization and a self-made millionaire. She's a successful multinational entrepreneur, brings to the table 20+ years of commercial experience and is a certified Business, Executive and Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach. She also has an honors degree in Clinical Psychology.Armed with exceptional coaching skills, cutting-edge insights and a proven business success toolkit, Carmen's helped hundreds of business leaders unleash hidden potential and achieve breakthrough results… from doubling growth and building 7-figure businesses in less than a year, to shifting from ‘Setback to Success Track' and building Magnetic Confidence.Testament to her motto, “You can have anything you want, Just Decide!” is the feature in DestinyConnect.com on how Carmen became a millionaire as a salaried employee by age 30, and the realization of her teenage dream to live on a tropical island! She lives on the paradise island of Mauritius.Find out more at http://www.wildesuccess.comUnlock your business potential with this FREE guide: 4 Accelerators of Business Success - http://www.wildesuccess.com/4abs Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Breaking through the Fear with Samantha Siffring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 30:16


    What's really holding you back from taking your next leap? Are you finding yourself stuck or frozen when you think about going "all in" to start your dream business or up-leveling from where you're at in business? From Samantha's inspirational story, to practical tips on how to get past your fear, this episode will inspire you to take that leap.Samantha owns Samantha Siffring Coaching where she is a business consultant and coach for moms with online businesses. She started as a coach after struggling to find her identity after becoming a mother and now is very passionate about helping other moms build businesses from home and balance entrepreneurship with motherhood. She is the host of the Badass Mother Podcast, a mom of 3, an over-volunteer-er, and a travel lover – she and her husband met while studying abroad in college and are always taking their kids on epic adventures.Find out more at samanthasiffring.comAnd listen to her podcast at The Badass Mother Podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Disrupting the Traditional College Path by Design with Thomas Leahy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 23:10


    A college coach who says college might not be for everyone?! If you've got high school aged kids, or you're ready to go against the status quo in your industry - don't miss this episode!Thomas is a retired Army officer and recovering financial advisor who has a passion for helping families navigate the debacle of higher education in this country. He became intrigued with the whole higher ed thing almost as soon as he got into financial management. One of the first couples that sat across the table from him asked two questions he couldn't answer: Can you help us figure out how to pay for college, and do you know how to file for financial aid? That started a 23-year journey of becoming an expert on financial aid and developing a process to maximize the higher education experience.Now he coaches families and students on all facets of admissions and financial aid. But he takes a practical approach to college. Today it has to be a value proposition for families.Thomas is Managing Partner of OptimumEd, a Virginia-based higher education and financial aid consulting firm. His undergrad degree is from the University of Florida, and he earned his Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College and the Defense Information School.He is also a member of the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the Higher Education Consultants Association, as well as a member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants.Currently, he is in the process of publishing the 4th addition of his book on Higher Education, “Plan for College, Prepare for Life. The No-Nonsense Guide to Higher Education.” He has also been published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and been featured in other local publications and on local radio and television as an expert on college and financial aid planning.He has delivered seminars for The Governor's School for International Studies, Richmond Community High School for the Gifted and Talented, the Chesterfield County School System's ""Very Informed Parents' Program"" (VIP) as well as other schools, church, civic organizations, and corporations, such as Capital One.With his wife, Thomas also founded Beacon Tree Foundation, dedicated to assisting families with mentally ill children, by providing information, resources, and funding.He has served on the Community Advisory Board for Bon Secours Saint Francis Medical Center, the Virginia Treatment Center for Children's Advisory Council and is a member of the Children's Mental Health Resource Center's program committee. He's also member of the Kiwanis Club of Midlothian-Chesterfield and served as president of the Midlothian Youth Soccer league for the 6 years before their merger with the Richmond Kickers Youth Program.He and his wife, Diana, live in Midlothian, Virginia and have four children and two grandchildren. Find out more at www.optimumedcenter.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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