The Heidi B Show

Grab your hairbrush and makeup kit, today's episode is a pretty epic one where we are speaking with Abibat Durosimi. Abibat is the founder and owner of Bloom Beauty Collective, and has over 15 years of experience as a Natural Hair Stylist & Celebrity Makeup Artist (including working with celebs such as Prince, Misty Copeland, Lalah Hathaway, Nicole Scherzinger, Esperanza Spalding, and Liv Warfield). She jumped into entrepreneurship at the tender age of 26, and followed her dream to do what she loves (hairstyling and make-up!), and she saw that expand and evolve into various other ventures over the years, while listening closely to what her heart desired.  Abibat quickly fast-tracked to touring with big names, and found the value in supporting others, who in turn, supported her on her own journey, while staying true to her values and beliefs. In 2017, wanting to share her skills, create community, and give back, Abibat built the Bloom Beauty Collective (BBC), a production company that creates a safe space for groups of creative entrepreneurs to curate events, pop-ups, and workshops in the fashion and beauty industry.  If you want the inside scoop on how Abibat both grew her own businesses, while traveling the world, yet staying grounded to who she is, this is the episode for you!   Listen in for the following:   How being prepared when opportunity arises is the best combination for following your dreams! The significance of collaboration over competition. The silver linings of Covid and having to pivot, which led to finding new passion and purpose, all in the name of helping to create a better world for all.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Abi below: IG: @abithebelovedone YouTube: The New Norm in Fashion

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we will be speaking about self-harm, depression, and suicide. Please listen with care.   In today's episode, we are chatting with Christina Kwan, a life-coach and survivor of clinical depression and suicidal ideation, who is now dedicated to helping other high-functioning women who are struggling with the same things. In a very important conversation for so many, Christina speaks about her journey in the corporate finance world while living with depression. She wants everyone to know that depression isn't always what we usually think of, where you are trapped in your room with the blinds pulled, unable to get out of bed. Rather, depression comes in many forms, and for a lot of people this is “high-functioning depression”, which can mean that you are out and operating in the world, and while you are not really wanting to die, you are not really wanting to live, either - an in-between that can cause much despair and paralysis.   Christina also talks about her jump to entrepreneurship, after realizing that the corporate world wasn't helping her live the life she really wanted. While scary to make the leap, she realized that she was capable of so much if she just trusted herself. Once established as a coach, Christina knew she had found her niche and her purpose, helping others bring awareness to their depression and start the work to change their lives, by truly loving themselves, which means truly loving all parts of themselves.    Listen in for the following:   What it means to be a high functioning depressive and giving yourself permission to realize that depression doesn't look like the same thing for everyone.  Some of the top self-help resources that Christina has utilized during her own healing journey. How one of the greatest steps in a self-healing journey is learning how to communicate your needs and ask for assistance.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Christina below: Website: https://theroaduncovered.com/  Podcast: How to Be Good Enough IG: @theroaduncovered  Email: christina@theroaduncovered.com 

It's official! Today we are chatting with verified land-mermaid, nature lover, connector of humans, and podcaster extraordinaire, Jennifer Dragonette! On a passionate mission to create a tsunami of self-love in the world, Jennifer is helping women rediscover their magic, tell their stories, and light up the whole, damn, planet. Something we can all get behind!    In today's episode, we chat about the bravery one has to find to take a leap of faith with no net. Specifically, for Jenn, this meant leaping from the world of finance to entrepreneurship. Jenn's wake-up call came when she experienced jealousy when witnessing close friends and family suffer a devastating loss, losing everything to a fire. Jenn realized she was in a place where she didn't necessarily want to lose everything, but she wanted to burn it all down, as nothing was serving her in the way that filled up her soul. Jenn took the leap, no net, and is now working with women to go inward, reconnecting with their true selves, as that's how we begin to make the small changes that lead to the larger ones. In a conversation spanning growth, self-love, rejection, podcasting tips and tricks, take a minute for these nuggets of gold:   Listen in for the following:   How the word NO is a complete sentence, and how to realize when the body is telling you to pass on something. How we can start to reject the hustle mindset (which is a predominantly masculine mindset), and begin to embrace the divine feminine.  Learn how to disconnect, to see if what you are emotionally feeling is really “yours” or if it belongs to someone else or some other experience.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Jennifer below: Website: https://jdragonette.com/  IG: @j.dragonette FB: https://www.facebook.com/j.dragonette Podcast: Feed Your Business With Love

This week I'm talking about what it takes to choose the path of least resistance.  If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come find me on IG @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

Buckle up, everyone! Today's conversation is one for the books and you won't want to miss it! Today we are chatting with life and business coach, Kristen King. Kristen is helping women to not only give fewer fucks, but reclaim their fucks to prioritize what really matters to them in life. Kristen, like so many of us, spent years in a corporate job with the constant life “to-do” list, always running from one thing to the next, caring deeply about everything, and never really getting done the things that were calling to her soul. So, she decided to give fewer fucks. And no, she didn't stop caring for everyone and everything, but she learned how to get curious about why she was saying yes to some things (those things she really didn't want to do), and no to others.   In a fascinating and extremely honest conversation, Kristen guides us through some of the signs that you are ready to give fewer fucks: a constant nagging sense that there is more out there but you can't get to it, resentment, emptiness, feeling trapped, wanting to run away, etc. And then she speaks about how to start getting in alignment, so you are showing up for yourself and what brings you joy, while releasing the pressure to assess yourself everyday and somehow finding yourself lacking or not hitting your own personal level of perfectionism hell.    Listen in for the following:   How Kristen gave up the delusion that she will someday have it all figured out. And the relief she felt when she realized that she wouldn't. How people pleasing is actually a form of manipulation, and one that not only harms you, but others. How to release the idea that the “next season” of our life will be better and your life can truly begin, at that time.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Kristen below: IG: @kristenskoveking FB: kristenskoveking Website: www.kristenking.com 

In a deeply important conversation, this week we are chatting with Suzi Freeman, a suicide prevention specialist, working primarily with police and military mom's. Suzi helps moms to become knowledgable and aware of signs of depression and anxiety in their kids, that could lead to suicide ideation and occurence. I wanted to provide a trigger warning in these show notes that we discuss a wide range of topics in this conversation, including suicide, anxiety, and despression. Powerfully, Suzi is on a mission to provide education, tools, resources, support, and so much more for the families and the individuals in the armed services. The Founder of Badass Warrior Moms and the Suicide Prevention Project, as well as being cerftied and trained in Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and EFT Tapping, Suzi is living her life “at cause”, looking to prevent problems and issues before they start.   With 1 of her 5 children in the armed forces, and another as a police officer, Suzi began her journey when she started to realize the levels of depression and anxiety in the communities surrounding her sons in the military and police. Suzi didn't want to start this type of mission because she had to, she wanted to be proactive in helping others realize that suicide should not be considered as an option. And her purpose and mission are fueling every step of her journey, knowing that quitting this path isn't an option, because she can't quit on those who need her. It's a moving and informative conversation, and Suzi welcomes anyone who is listening and would like to chat further, to reach out - see her Community phone number below.    Listen in for the following:   Introduction to the SAD Reduction Method and some of Suzi's top tips for reducing stress and anxiety. When speaking with someone who is contemplating suicide, Suzi provides in-depth knowledge to her QPR method: Question, Persuade, Refer. If you are a military momma, Suzi speaks about how to “cut the cord” with your child in the military, and not dump your emotions onto them whenever you connect.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Suzi below:   Website: www.suzifreeman.com  Community Phone Number: 480 - 530 - 7059   Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Preventione Lifeline: 988 (3-digit dialing code that will route callers to this lifeline, beginning mid-July 2022)

When everything is going to sh*t, how do I detach with love?  That's what I'm talking about today.    If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come find me on Instagram @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

In today's episode, we are chatting with marketing coach, podcast host, soon-to-be author, and motivational speaker, Hayley Luckadoo! Hayley's number one tip for marketing yourself, your messaging, and your content? Own your weird. You will find your people, your community, and those you can serve best by showing up as yourself, fully and truly. And those quirks, your energy, your oddballness is what will set you apart. Don't be afraid, but rather, be unapologetic about being you!   Hayley never meant to be an entrepreneur (like so many!), but finding herself in her early 20's suddenly without a fiancee, a university degree, and no concrete idea of what to do next, she launched herself forward into the wedding planning business and has massively evolved into a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with what seems like dozens of hats in the air. She talks powerfully about building and growing community, and the critical importance of building an authentic community of people. Hayley also speaks about embracing your “yet”, meaning embracing today, recognizing the growth you have made and realizing that just because you haven't achieved everything you want right now, it's just not here yet.   Listen in for the following:   The value of investing in yourself, and finding great mentors and coaches to help you along your way! How to market your energy to find your authentic audience, and the benefits that both you and your community will reap from this type of relationship. Learning about how choosing the path of least resistance to get you to your dreams is usually the best way forward.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Hayley below:   Website: https://hayleyluckadoo.com/  IG: @hayleyluckadoo FB: https://www.facebook.com/hayleyluckadoo  Podcast: https://hayleyluckadoo.com/femalesonfire 

If you have ever felt the call towards entrepreneurship or the side job or gig, but think you have to go “all-in” right away or you can't do it, this episode is for you. Today we are chatting with Loraine, “Lo”, Bellamy, a lawyer who in the last 4 years has successfully launched her own coaching business, helping women grow their own businesses alongside their 9-5's. Lo is still lawyering full time but by keeping things simple and real, has seen huge additional income growth from her side gig.   Lo realized at 30 years old that she had pretty much checked everything off her “to-do” list and was suddenly bored and feeling a bit of a void. Always feeling called to help others, she set out on a journey to not only fill her void, while still keeping her day job, but sparking new interests and desires. Lo helps women to realize that you can grow the side business while keeping your day job if you want to - you don't have to dive 1000% into entrepreneurship and forgo all else. Lo is on a journey to know herself well, remapping and reframing the mindset, manifesting the life she wants to live, and helping others to create their true and desired reality.    Listen in for the following:   How to embody “messy action” and letting go of high-achieving standards and perfection. How to have a healthy and enjoyable working environment as an entrepreneur, which is your brain and mental state, the place you predominately live when working for yourself! Realizing you don't have to do it all, right away. Learn to embrace the “slow burn” of entrepreneurship and how simple and streamlined can create great success.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Loraine below: Website: https://www.lorainemartinez.com/ IG: @loly_love  FB: https://www.facebook.com/loraine.martinez.5 

This week, I'm talking about old behaviors and what it really means to change 'em.   Picking up what I'm putting down; come follow me on IG at @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

This week, I'm talking about a concept that changed my life; that I don't have to change at the speed of pain.  If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come hangout with me on Instagram @heidibcoaching

For all the mommas and momma's to be out there, this heart-centered conversation is for you! Today we are speaking with Doula birth educator, Kelly Brusch, and we cover a vast variety of topics. Kelly tells us about her journey to becoming a doula, starting when she was a youngster, finding a passion in high school as a health educator, working with her peers to become knowledgeable and aware of birth control and public health resources. From there, she went on to get a Master's degree in counseling and while Kelly spent a number of years in the more traditional career workspace, she always felt a calling towards the entrepreneurship path. Like so many, Kelly navigated a circuitous route to her current career, but with all the past parts of her journey leading her to exactly where she was meant to me.    In our conversation, we deep dive into what it means to be a birth doula, and what it means to have a birth doula, including helping parents navigate hospital policies and regulations (you can fire your OBGYN!), being there at all points of the prenatal journey and birthing process, and why having a birth plan is critical. Kelly also stresses how to be a B+ student during pregnancy, working to release the search for perfectionism and A+ status, otherwise burnout will be a constant companion.  Listen in for the following:   If you have ever been curious about what a Doula is and what they do! What's in a Doula's bag of tricks!  What is a birth plan, and what does it mean to have birth options and preferences for your birth?   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Kelly below:   Website: https://www.kelly-rae.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/doulakellyrae/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doulakellyrae  Birth Plan Template: https://www.kelly-rae.com/birthplantemplate  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFtCYZzYY7qRFEKT8BgyUg 

This week's solo episode is a quick look at how you can maximize your bandwidth! I'm talking about identifying your most prodcutive hours and then scheduling the work that will move the needle in your business during those hours. This one is quick, but she's good!   If you're picking up what I'm putting down, follow me on Instagram @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

As we head towards the middle of 2022, we all know the digital world has exploded for content creators and entrepreneurs, especially within the last 2 years and with so many people moving their businesses online. That said, today we are chatting with Deanna Dorman, Pilates instructor and fitness guru and influencer who is one of the OG's to offer digital workouts for a global audience, her YouTube channel launching way back in 2014. Yup. And we are here for it as Deanna has built huge followings across multiple platforms, providing everything from fitness programs and classes, nutrition advice, her fitness app, coaching containers, and more.    In a hugely motivating conversation, Deanna speaks about her beginning as a young gym rat, working in her mom's gym, teaching classes at 16, and going to college for dance. Fitness is her passion, and she quickly realized it was a passion she wanted to pursue outside the traditional working norms. We also chat about releasing perfectionism, especially when looking at your fitness, workout, and nutrition goals. Too often, Deanna sees clients and women, in particular, derailed by their efforts if they have one off-day. Instead, Deanna works with clients not only on their physical health, but their mental and emotional health as well, retraining and shifting mindsets and perspectives. While Deanna is deep into her entrepreneurial path, she fully admits to days where she wants to chuck it all, or where she still struggles with perfectionism herself. It's not an episode to miss! Head around the block for a walk and take a listen to the following insights:   Building content for multiple platforms with huge audiences! How do you keep up and hear what your audiences want?!   Redefining the old stories we tell ourselves (all of us) that fitness has to look a certain way (e.g.: 30 minutes on a cardio machine and 30 minutes of weight lifting). Fitness looks entirely different now!   Releasing the constant mantra that you have to be perfect in everything you do to succeed, both in nutrition and fitness, and that's simply not true.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Deanna below:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/livefitgirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thelivefitgirls/featured The Live Fit Girls App: https://thelivefitgirls.com/fitness-collective-app/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLiveFitGirl  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thelivefitgirl/_created/  Blog: https://thelivefitgirls.com/blog/ 

In this episode, I'm talking about the power of neutrality.  Neutrality is a gift that I never thought I'd receive.  And it has changed my freakin' life.     If you're picking up what I'm putting down, follow me on Instagram @heidibcoaching.

If you have been hearing (or ignoring) that voice in the back of your head and heart, tugging at you for weeks, months, years, which says you might want to be doing something different - this week's episode is for you! Today we are chatting with Purpose Coach and Strategist, Megan Accardo. Megan has had multiple career paths (family therapist, 15 years in the corporate world producing events for high-profile and celebrity clients), and through the course of her career, she began to realize that her real love was in having transformational conversations and mentoring, and eventually took the leap to start her own coaching business. To make this scary, big shift? She felt her core values starting to shift within, and she recoginzed that a change needed to happen.    Core values shifting. Connecting with your higher purpose and self. Asking yourself what brings you joy and abundance. Awareness around these thoughts aren't often talked about as we walk the career path and definitely should be. It takes giving yourself permission to change your mind, looking within yourself about what really makes you happy, and feeling aligned in what you are doing to chart a new course. And that's exactly what we dive into this week, along with Megan's top 5 tips about recognizing your core values and finding your purpose, her key happiness habits, and simplifying to amplify! Listen in for the following:   It's not an easy decision to make the big pivots (or leave the golden handcuffs and the stable job), but it's always worth it in the end.    Success on its own is not the completely fulfilling “be-all, end-all” we think it's going to be. And it's a bit of a shock to the system when we realize this. Fullfillment comes more from net growth, not net worth.   Real purpose comes from connecting with your core values. How can you recognize what those are and maybe they aren't what you think! Financial security or freedom of time and schedule!   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Megan below:   Website: https://www.meganaccardo.com/  IG: @meganaccardo  Power Your Purpose Podcast: ​​https://www.meganaccardo.com/poweryourpurpose 

Developing a consistent meditation practice has been critical to maintaining my sanity in my recovery and my business.  This week, I'm giving you three of my go-to mantras for meditation.  In this episode, I refer to the book Twelve Steps to a Spiritual Awakening by Herb K. You can find that here.  If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come find me!   Instagram @heidibcoaching Web: www.heidibcoaching.com      

Find a quiet place for the next hour and take a deep breath because today's episode with Mindset Coach for Mom-preneurs, Carina Groombridge, covers a wide variety of inspirational topics!  Most importantly, we dive deep into how your thoughts and feelings create your results. Yes. Read that again. Your thoughts and feelings create your results and instead of forcing an action over and over again without the results you want to achieve, you'll actually get there by shifting your mindset instead.  Coming from the corporate world, Carina never really imagined herself as an entrepreneur, but while raising her family, she realized that she wasn't loving what she was doing AND she wasn't finding the freedom and flexibility that she was craving. It was time to make a change and now Carina is living the life she had been dreaming of, helping moms create and find business success. Some of her sound advice: Do what you love. End of story. If you are doing what you love, you can build what you enjoy. Carina works to achieve this by being deliberate in how she speaks to herself and the conversations she has in her brain, which are the most critical actions one can take. Curious to learn more?   Listen in for the following:   Concrete strategies for creating content, and also - do what is fun and makes you feel good! Knowing what your resistance points are in the work you do, and how you can approach them differently so they become pleasure points rather than pain points. Make it easy for yourself. What are your dreams, and what's the easiest way for you to get there!? Don't worry about the “shoulds”!    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Carina below:   Website: https://www.carinagroombridge.com/  IG: @carinagroombridgecoaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.mompreneur.movement.with.carina.groombridge 

This week, I'm talking about moving through fear, fearfully.  A lot of times we don't feel ready or prepared and yet, in order to make any progress, we've got to move ahead despite our feelings of ineptitude.  I'm a firm believer that fear kills more dreams than failure ever could.   If you're picking up what I'm putting down, come hangout with me on Instagram @heidibcoaching or on my website www.heidibcoaching.com

Calling all new mom's and those thinking about stepping into parenthood! Today's episode is a fascinating one as we are chatting with Avery Young, an international board certified lactation consultant and the founder of Nourished Young, “Feed Better. Feel Better”. Avery is on a passionate mission to help mothers and parents “do” parenting from an empowered position, confident in their desicion making. Parenting can be incredibly daunting and when working with a provider or OBGYN, parents need to know it's okay to make their own decisions for their own baby. Additionally, Avery is creating a platform and a community to work with parents on how the work of infancy is movement and how the brain affects an infant's ability to organize and coordinate the feeding process. Also significant, our shared lived experiences as parents and how community can benefit all of us while on the parenting journey.   From spending the first part of her career as a biology and chemistry teacher, Avery has been working 1:1 with moms and new parents on latching, feeding, and other challenges when becoming responsible for another human life. With a deep dive into everything from the plasticity of the brain, to the neurology of children, to the mistakes we make as parents, this episode is full of amazing information for parents and non-parents alike!   Find your notebook, grab your favorite drink, and listen in for the following topics that we dive into today:   Feeding your baby will change your life, in many ways. And while sometimes it's not always a positive experience, Avery champions how to make choices from a place of empowerment, and what feels good to you as a parent. There are no right or wrong choices as a parent, there is simply the path you are on. The quality of being a parent aren't the mistakes made, but what we do with that information. What does one foundational piece of empowered decision making mean? It means that however you want to feed your baby is the right way.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Avery below: IG: @nourishedyoung Website: https://nourishedyoung.com/ 

What does integrity mean to you?   It took me a long time to come to terms with integrity and to define it for myself.  I decided integrity refers to the alignment of my words and actions.   Picking up what I'm putting down? Come find me on Instagram @heidibcoaching or online at www.heidibcoaching.com

In today's episode, we have a powerful conversation with Dr. Adrian Fletcher, both about her personal journey, and her professional one, which are closely intertwined. A licensed psychologist, EMDR certified therapist, EMDRIA consultant, speaker, and writer, Dr. Fletcher has been working 1:1 with clients for close to two decades, and is now turning her focus to a larger, global audience. A passionate mental health warrior, she is looking to break the myths and stigmas around mental health challenges, and enable individuals and the community at large, to live their best lives, empowered with the tools and resources to do so.   Dr. Fletcher is a child sex trafficking and abuse survivor, and her journey to be in service started young, stemming from her innate empathy and compassion (and especially the influence of one very speical teacher in her life) for other people. She speaks openly about her lived experience with dissociative identity disorder (DID), and is on a mission to offer a different narrative about those living with DID. Utilizing self-care, self-compassion, and a solid support system as anchor points, Dr. Fletcher shares her amazing story about her own ongoing healing journey and what she hopes to bring to communities around the world. She also shares her incredible non-negotiables for her every day, and why she loves working for herself!   Head out for a walk in some sunshine, feel the wind on your face, take a deep breath, and listen in for the following:   How to better identify, implement, and stick to setting boundaries. No matter how difficult or sticky it may seem. The challenging concept of how we can show love and compassion for others, but the struggle we all have when we try to show love and compassion for ourselves.  Learning that we are only responsible for how we act and what we say, and not how others receive or respond to those actions.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!  **** The information shared in this post and on this podcast are not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health or medical care. It also does not constitute a doctor/patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided by Dr. Fletcher is for educational and inspirational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.***** You can find Dr. Fletcher below: IG: @drafletcher Website: https://www.drfletch.com/  Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/keeping-it-real-and-resilient 

This week's episode is one that's close to my heart.  I have always struggled with putting people in my life on pedestals and the disappointment that comes with the discovery that they are, in fact, human.  Just like me.   If you're picking up what I'm putting down over here, you can find me on Instagram @heidibcoaching

We are pretty sure that almost everyone has the dream of being involved with food in some major way. And not just the joy of eating it. We are talking about food photography. Cooking shows. Recipe testing and getting paid for it. Living in the French countryside and eating cheese all day, while strolling among the vineyards. Yes and yes. Well, get ready for a serious treat because in today's episode, we are chatting with food influencer Neva LaRue. Neva talks with us about her journey from spending 13 years as a high school culinary teacher (she can definitely tell you which meal your high school student should absolutely know how to make!) to being a food influencer, content creator, photographer for all things food-related, and the host of a forth-coming t.v. show (with a few shows already underneath her belt)! The best part? Her kiddos in school told her to “get on the Gram” and share what she loves, and her path now looks completely different!   In the past year, Neva has been working full-time as a food influencer, trying out as many restaurants as possible, offering food choices for her audience, while making food and eating a joyful and delightful experience. And if you are curious to hear about the life of a foodie content-creator, this is the episode for you. Also, serious questions are discussed, such as savory vs sweet. Hummus vs spinach dip. Cake vs pie. Which appliance can't Neva live without? And her dream collab? Chrissy Teagan. We feel you on that!   Grab your chocolate chip cookie of choice and settle in to hear more about the following:   A day in the life of a content creator, focused on all things food! Hint, every day is different and naps are critical! How when working as an entrepreneur, you must have the audacity to ask for what you want! Send it out into the world, you don't know who might respond. Some of the roller-coaster ups and downs of entrepreneurship life. It definitely has its challenges, but some incredible highs!   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Neva below: IG: @nevafindsfood

Sometimes we think we know how things will play out or what the future holds.  But the universe works in mysterious ways and so we gotta remember to leave a lil room for the magic.   IG: @heidibcoaching WEB: www.heidibcoaching.com

When today's podcast guest, Sarah Magnoni, found herself exhausted, burnt out, and suddenly faced with a life-changing diagnosis for her daughter, she realized that she could no longer move forward in the same way. But she wasn't sure where to begin - all she knew was that the path she was on wasn't the one she imagined for her life. In a candid and honest conversation, in today's episode we learn more about Sarah's choices that led her to receive transformational coaching support and advice, where she could not only prioritize and take care of herself, but also her daughter. Making monumental changes for her mental health and that of her family, Sarah is now coaching other women who struggle with fatigue, job or career dissatisfaction, mental health challenges, guilt, generational programming, and that voice in the back of their head that repeats over and over that this isn't exactly the life they had hoped for.   In addition to being a life-coach, Sarah is also a medium and intuitive, offering healing sessions and readings. Combining these two gifts, Sarah is working with women to help clarify what it is they want to do in life, while offering support and foundational growth to achieve their personal and professional dreams, and to do so with confidence in themselves in every situation. Listen in for more episode gems:   A few of the common blocks that many women struggle with and how to first, have awareness of those blocks, and second, take initial steps forward to overcoming them. Some tips for getting started on tapping back into yourself (“get curious” everyone). The power of the mother-daughter dynamic and how years of pre-programming might need to be addressed when starting to walk a new path for oneself.     If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Sarah below: IG: @sarahmariemedium Website: https://www.sarahmagnoni.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitiveafpodcast  Book: “Not Alone: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Mental Illness”

In this solo episode, I'm sharing my experience with the 4th Step inventory process and how it taught me that done is better than perfect. If you're picking up what I'm putting down, leave a review and then come find me on IG at @heidibcoaching

In a wonderfully vulnerable, honest, and loving conversation, today we are chatting with Amanda Kingsely, who is an After Abortion Life Coach. Amanda is helping women feel empowered and confident about their choice to have an abortion while also providing support while navigating the spectrum of emotions that accompany that decision. Abortion is much more complex than pro-choice vs pro-life, but this topic has the tendency to be put in those fairly limiting structures. Amanda is working to further break down the stigma surrounding abortion, shining a light on this issue to face what many fear or don't understand.    With experience previously as a doula and a mom herself, Amanda shares the journey of her abortion story, becoming pregnant later on in life, and realizing that this experience showed her the deepest, most vulnerable, and raw parts of herself. Through this transformative pain however, she could better see who she really was, observe true emotional growth, and allow for both the grief and the relief of what she was going through. Her journey motivated her to become a coach for other women experiencing the same thing, and to not only help them process the experience, but help them to more clearly see and love themselves.  Listen in for the following ways to be compassionate with yourself while navigating an abortion journey:   The decision to have an abortion is yours alone, and one of the best ways to make this decision is to decide with your body and your intuition, not your mind. Sit in stillness and your body will let you know the path it wants to walk. How to have your own back during this journey, as you will meet yourself more deeply than ever before. Letting yourself feel all emotions, grief and relief, shame and power. And recognizing that you don't need to be avoiding any of these emotions in an effort to stay in control or put on a good face. You need to honor all of them. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Amanda below: Email: amandastarkingsley@gmail.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaStarKingsley/?pnref=lhc IG: https://www.instagram.com/amandastarkingsley/   Website: https://www.amandastarkingsley.com/  Podcast: https://speaking-light-into-abortion.simplecast.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N1ZH5ZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_567BW90A35HD0QD3S1KH?geniuslink=true 

This week, I'm talking about resilience, in an episode I'm calling "Keep Coming Back".   "Keep Coming Back" is a phrase that's really common in the recovery community.  And it basically means this; we don't always get it right on the first try.  And that the discomfort of that first try - the embarassment, shame, guilt, or fear - shouldn't deter us rom tyring again. This has been such a powerful lesson for me to learn in recovery and it's given me the permission I needed in my business to experiment, to try, to create, and to just keep coming back to it no matter what.   Get at me on IG @heidibcoaching and let me know what you think of the episode!

It's one of the most difficult topics to talk about, especially as entrepreneurs and doubly so as women. Money. A relationship that can take years to have in a healthy place, and not without tears, panic attacks, and anxiety. But working to improve and transform your relationship with money is possible, so you can thrive and find joy with your money mindset and money reality. Today we are speaking with Money Coach, Tamara Lee, who had first-hand experience in her mid-20's with bankruptcy and had to ask herself to make significant changes to get comfortable with herself, and her financial situation. From bankruptcy to now working as a money coach (having spent multiple years working with others facing bankruptcy), Tamara is on a mission to help others re-own their life around money.    And this isn't about giving out financial advice and doing “this” to achieve “that”. Nope! This is about becoming in tune with who you are, extremely comfortable with yourself and comfortable in your body, and recognizing when the body feels good (or bad) about something, versus what your mind is telling you. It's a deep dive into the consciousness of the body, in relation to money!   Listen in the for the following and begin your path to an abundance mindset now:   The top three blocks that people generally face when confronted with their relationship with money The top three tips for starting on the path towards a better relationship with money How becoming embodied and understanding your relationship first to yourself, is the start of the journey of healing and acceptance  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Tamara below:   IG: @tamaraleecoaching FB: tamaraleecoaching

This is the first in a series of solo episodes where I'm giving you all the lessons I've learned in sobriety that serve me in the entrepreneurship space, too!   This week I'm talking about the lesson I learned in trying to be someone I wasn't.  And I'm asking you, "Where are you hiding?" "How can you turn your pain into purpose?" "How can you step into your fullest, brightest self?"   Get at me on IG @heidibcoaching and let me know what you think of the episode.

One of the greatest obstacles we all face? Getting started. And showing up. There are so many ways to distract ourselves, put things off, not create actual and tangible goals, or simply dismiss what we want, in favor of what others may want of us. And frankly, we are all fairly tired of that same old song and dance. If you are, this episode is for you! Today we are chatting with health strategist and coach, Yaa Astar. Yaa speaks honestly and openly about reaching what she thought was the end of her life after a series of tragic events in just one year, and made a promise that if she woke up the next day, she would make a change. And Yaa did just that, though the road didn't immediately become easier or more gentle. In fact, Yaa had to start showing up for herself in every way, even when it was incredibly challenging and difficult. Her refuge became the gym and moving her body, where she began to build physical strength which in turn, built her mental strength. Setting goals, reshaping her perspective, accepting challenges, and knowing what was best for her and her alone, Yaa stepped into a new life path and now coaches and helps people with the strategy around their health. And it starts with making the decision to show up for yourself, despite any obstacles or self-defeating thoughts.   Take a stroll around the block and listen in for the following:   When looking to achieve a goal, you actually need to set one. And then put strategies in place to get you there. You can't simply state “I want to lose weight” and not create the pathway to making that goal attainable.  The importance of “willingness” in everything you do, and especially when you are making a change in your life. Recognizing a change in your journey starts from within, and making the choice to say yes to yourself, before you say yes to anyone else.    If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Yaa below: @yaa_astar https://yaaastar.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/yaa.astar2020  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaaastar/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHbJw3ZbwEr8f0kFhhedT6w 

Your passion shows where your energy flows, with Madison Ciccone If you've ever spent months, years, decades (?) feeling like you just aren't hitting the mark with what you want to be doing with your life, this is the episode for you! Today we are chatting with Madison Ciccone, a SoulCycle instructor extraordinaire, and lifestyle expert and coach whose path to now wasn't straightforward.   Spending years in LA and the marketing and creative industries (even landing an internship with the Ellen Degeneres Show!), Madison kept finding herself out of jobs and frustrated with what she was doing. But what she loved doing? Going to the gym before work. And going to the gym after work. And immersing herself in the fitness and health world as much as possible. And luckily, she came to realize that when you pay attention to where your energy (your time, commitment, availability) flows, that's usually where your passion lives.   And a new path for Madison was born. She became part of the SoulCycle family and an instructor, and in her continual evolution of self, she is also the creator of Wicked Fearless, an 8 week coaching program (and podcast!) to help the masses elevate their mindset and live their best, and most fearless, life! You won't want to miss this episode, so hop on the bike and take a spin around the neighborhood to hear about the following: The life of a SoulCycle instructor and the amount of energy and time each instructor delivers every day to those who ride with them. How to set the “bumpers” of your life and in the world of entrepreneurship. Boundaries, everybody. Super critical. The beautiful evolution of online therapy and coaching, an option that wasn't available in the very recent past, and now offers a platform for so many to find support and community.     If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Madison below: @MaddzTaddz https://www.maddztaddz.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wicked-fearless/id1488372974 

Being a Grateful Human, with Jess Johnson   Do you ever look back on your life and see the path that twisted and turned and had some major “what is going on right now” moments, and realize that it all happened exactly as it was supposed to? That's our podcast guest today, Jess Johnson, who is a stylist at Anthropologie, and 5 years in sober recovery. Her path to where she is now wasn't straightforward and with a number of bumps along the way, but Jess is so grateful to be exactly where she is supposed to be, at this moment in time – the bonus round of her life, as she calls it.   In a conversation of duality, we dive deep today with Jess on her road to now, working as a stylist, connecting people to their clothes and embracing what really works for them, and also have real talk about what 5 years of sobriety looks like, and feels like. Gratitude, staying humble, being able to ask for help, choosing herself over and over, and eating a damn good breakfast are Jess's non-negotiables, and help to keep her centered and grounded as she continues on her journey of self evolution and growth.  Grab your breakfast item of choice, and dig into today's episode to learn about the following: How connecting with your clothes and how they make you feel is the most important thing when dressing yourself. Not size or even color, but connection.  Discover the top trends of 2022, and what you really, really should stay away from! When you finally realize you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and decide to make a change. And while not easy, completely worth the effort.    You can find Jess below: Instagram:@jessjohnsonstyle Facebook: jessjohnsonstyle In person: Anthropologie Kierland Commons, Scottsdale, AZ

Stepping Into Your Power with Dannielle LeCointe Dannielle LeCointe is an award-winning choreographer and movement specialist who is using her life-long passion and fuel for dance, music, and the creative arts to work with female entrepreneurs around the world. Dannielle helps women to step into their power and stop hiding themselves behind what may be comfortable or familiar. Unshakeable in her belief, over the years Danielle honed her personal ethos to chase her dreams, despite the fact she didn't fit the traditional dance body, instead knowing that where she was going was going to feel better than the moment she was in. And she has crushed every single goal along the way. In a defining moment a number of years ago, she realized that she once more needed to step into her power, leave her familiar dance life and the team she was responsible for, to more fully embrace her gifts of helping others to take the leap, and give their gifts to the world.  Now a podcast host (still a choreographer!), author, and empowerment coach, Dannielle is helping others to rise and go after their dreams, while building a community of women who support, celebrate, and cheer each other along the journey of entrepreneurship.    Pump the music and dance it out while listening to the full episode and these gorgeous take-aways:   One of the cornerstones of entrepreneurship is you have to show up as YOU, and be who you are. You can't really hide away, but instead, have to bring every part of yourself to the journey. Get ready! Your gifts are here to be used. And sometimes, the gifts you see in others need to be broken open, both the ugly and the beautiful.  Content creation as an entrepreneur should come from a place of passion and joy, not  to be forced or lost in the “shoulds”. Sometimes we get stuck and when that happens, return to what brings you joy. Pause. Reflect. And then the brain re-engages into the magical flow.    You can find Dannielle below and check out the resources mentioned in the episode:   Resources: Website: https://www.impowerher.co.uk/  Instagram:@thisdannielle  Tik Tok: @thisdannielle  Podcast: https://www.impowerment.co.uk/podcast 

A self-proclaimed “curiosity expert”, Anjene is an educator with over 20 years in the public school system but is living a passionate life, pursuing multiple areas of interest with vulnerability and authenticity. In an inspiring and empowering conversation, Anjene gives us a glimpse of what it is like to follow a traditional career path, but also follow the inspiration of the heart, truly striving for a life well lived and enjoyed. From educator, foodie, blogger, and skincare obsessed, to working hard to destigmatize mental health in the black community, Anjene is tapping into what she loves doing and figuring out how to enfold those things into her every day. Some of her key non-negotiables that help her to live this way? Recognizing the critical value of relationships and people in your life that serve as your community. Realizing that no is a complete sentence. No commas, buts, or ands are necessary. And finding space in her day for prayer, speaking dreams and desires, wounds and hurts to the higher power, and feeling heard.  Grab your facemask, glass of wine, and charcuterie board and listen to the full episode to hear more about these gems:   How to see what other people are doing, (potentially what you would like to do), and have it be motivating, not defeating. Success for one is really success for all. The journey of therapy, which is like building a skill, and learning how it's a safe space to be authentically yourself.  The return to self after a scary medical crisis, one in which lipstick was needed immediately after surgery to step back into feminine power.    You can find Anjene below and check out the resources mentioned in the episode:   Resources:  My Daily Prayer App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daily-prayer-app/id1437016829 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjene.bryant Website: https://apatricelifestyle.com Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the episode, or pass it along to friends! It really helps us, the #podsquad, share these incredible conversations with a wider audience!

You & Me in the Trees with Amoris Walker Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Be inspired by how Amoris passion for the environment and storytelling led her to work in multimedia production and becoming a writer.   Hear about how Amoris grew up touring with her family band. Discover important tips and tricks for executing a successful Kickstarter. Resources: My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now! Subscribe to my mailing list on my website. Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs. Visit Amoris at her    website┃Instagram┃Facebook Get Amoris' book You and Me In The Trees by pre ordering at your local bookstore or  website┃Amazon   Episode Highlights Introducing the Earth Walkers! Amoris grew up touring schools across the country playing music with her family and presenting on environmental issues and teaching about nature. She played many instruments but was mostly, in her words, “the cute little kid that played the tambourine and sticks.”  “I played the autoharp, harp, harmonica, the fiddle, flute, Finally, I picked up the guitar and found that it was the most manageable.” One of her greatest talents was that she loved being on stage and performing.    Public School FOMO  “When I was 8-13 year old I thought I was missing out on being a cheerleader, playing sports, making friends, kissing boys…  I thought that that was where it was at…” When she stopped touring and went on to public middle school, she realized she was very wrong and valued her experience and learning on the road with her family. While she was touring, it was hard and busy work.  But as she looked back and compared it to her middle school experience, she remembers how special it was to connect with her peers in the way she and her family had.   How to Be a Nature Parent Model the activity.  If you want the kids to go outside, you have to go outside. Sometimes it's just turning off the TV and going outside for 10 mins. Have books, maps, and field guides around that are about hiking, camping, the plants and animals that grow or live nearby, etc.   Nurture your own understanding and connection with nature and the environment.   Plan or make a list of hikes to do together.   Find good outdoor gear and get it for a good price or free.  There are online groups like on Facebook, buy/sell/trade apps, and local used outdoor gear shops that are great places to find steals and even free gear.  Also, forget what IG says hiking or being outdoors is supposed to look like.  It's often not a breezy aunt in a sundress, but if you have the right gear and are prepared, it can be fun and comfortable. The Ins and Outs of Doing a Kickstarter “It's a ton of work… I simplified mine and it was still a ton of work.” It's a meaningful way to get a project done.  Everyone is helping each other and pitching in means people are invested in you and what you love, too. Have a very clear vision of what will happen to the money that is raised. Start with the goal amount and add more, there are so many unforeseen expenses that come up. Keep the rewards simple and carve out time to process them after the Kickstarter closes.   “YOU HAVE TO MARKET YOURSELF.  You have to be on social media and tell people what you are doing!”  Tell your friends before the first day of launch.   If you don't make your goal in 30 days, you lose the funds.  You can have some of your own money set aside to help you get to the goal in the last days if you're really close.  Next Steps “I'm in a phase where I'm a mom and I want to work on projects that I can share with my baby and husband who is also an avid outdoorsman.” Amoris has many more ideas for future books and a project in the works with the same illustrator of You and Me In the Trees.  “If I want to write another book, I'll just need to go out into nature more and find inspiration.” Amoris observes her daughter connecting with nature and says that whole books can come from a single moment of connection.   Amoris' Daily Non Negotiables She is on day 6 of her 30 days of yoga challenge to herself.  Amoris likes to switch things up and creates 30 day challenges drawn from a variety of practices. A kiss from her daughter and a kiss from her husband. A chat on the phone with her mom. Coffee or tea. Not checking the phone first thing in the morning. Go outside.  Even if it's just to stand on the porch to look at the sky and get some vitamin D and a breath of fresh air. Meditation. Amoris asks Heidi for Heidi's Non Negotiables Three minutes of meditation repeating “Redirect my energy, guide my thoughts and my actions.” Walk the dogs in the morning. Coffee. Something from her many movement practices.   About Amoris Amoris lives with her husband and daughter in the beautiful state of Oregon where they enjoy and explore the awe and wonder of the Pacific Northwest together.   She grew up touring with her family giving presentations about nature and environmental issues to schools across the country.  Amoris began producing videos at 13 and later became interested in sharing important stories through documentary film.  She worked in video production for iHeartMedia in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, and went on to produce social media marketing and content creation for the largest broadcast company in the world.  She founded her video production and social media marketing company in 2015 called Hot Tea Media.  In 2020, Amoris started her journey in self publishing her children's book, You and Me In the Trees, and it is finally hitting the online shelves this month! Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.  Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To pursuing our passions and building our businesses, Heidi B

It's so important and incredible that we are having these conversations around toxicity and abuse.  We continue to learn how to identify the red flags and their effects.  However, finding clarity, support, and solutions around what to do and how to rebuild after can be a painful challenge in a time of deep uncertainty.  Sarah K. Ramsey shares her journey, triumph, and powerful strategies for turning maddening thought cycles and pain into a life that can be peaceful, connected, and beautiful. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Be inspired by Sarah's story of hitting bottom as an extreme people pleaser and putting everyone else first to triumph in a life and work that energizes her. Listen to how Sarah began this work after a hometown tragedy. Learn the telltale signs of a toxic person.   Resources: My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now! Subscribe to my mailing list on my website. Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs. Visit Sarah at her    website┃Instagram Get Sarah's book Becoming Toxic Person Proof: Clear the Confusion and Learn to Trust Yourself      Amazon Listen to Sarah's Toxic Person Proof Podcast  Join Sarah's Facebook Group Finding Love and Success After a Toxic Relationship   Episode Highlights “If I Was Good, The World Would Be Good Back To Me” Sarah was the daughter of a pastor and always did the right thing. She describes herself as the ultimate people pleaser. She looked to others to make decisions. Under all the people pleasing stress, Sarah finally had her wake up call when she blacked out while driving. Living For Others or Loving Others In her heart, Sarah loved people. Sarah's challenge was loving herself by having boundaries and speaking up for herself.  Though, it was easy to stick up for others and help and protect them.   Turning Tragedy and Service into Triumph A teen was was tragically killed by her boyfriend in her hometown. Sarah saw the glaring need to support the young people in her hometown. She started a mental health program and positive behavioral initiative for high school students.   The program gained national attention and Sarah made helping people who are stuck in painful cycles and relationships her life's work. Identifying A Toxic Person In a healthy relationship, we ‘take turns' just like in kindergarten.  In a toxic relationship, it's always the toxic person's turn. The toxic person is making, enforcing, breaking, and changing the rules. The toxic person is benefitting from the relationship the most.  “It's pretty obvious who is getting the better end of the deal.” What to Do If You're In A Toxic Relationship Keep a calendar that tracks how happy or miserable you are.  Rate your day with a number from 1-10.   Identifying if we are in a  ‘flip-flopping' cycle.  We are head over heels one day and ready to walk out the door the next.   Look at the rest of our life.  Are we in a season of hardship all around, or is it just with this person. With extreme clarity, identify the problem that needs to be solved.   Toxic Kids and Teens This is a huge issue that needs attention right now. There is hope, kids can change, we do need to give more grace, and the bottom line is that they, too, need boundaries and consequences. “I've never heard or read or found anywhere that letting a teen be as bad as they wanted ever fixed the problem.” Writing Her First Book: Becoming Toxic Person Proof, Clear the Confusion and Learn to Trust Yourself (2021) Sarah's most successful choice in self-publishing was having a 30-person test reader group give her open and feedback.  “I got all my bad reviews out of the way in the beginning from my test group… they hated how I started my book… It was hard to hear, but I changed it.” The book is a best-seller in several categories. Sarah is working on her second that will provide a framework for problem solving and decision making.  These processes can be incredibly challenging after leaving a toxic relationship. Toxic Person Proof Podcast Sarah loves the podcast platform that allows her to meet experts in a variety of fields, have big and difficult conversations, and draws on her love for the art of conversation and that anything can happen…and, it's all recorded! We are all looking for that life-giving and energizing work and Sarah found it in podcasting and entrepreneurship. “It's a bit of a HIGH for me.” “I love that there are always new puzzles to solve and put together” About Sarah Sarah K Ramsey is a Toxic Relationship Specialist, Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner who helps amazing women remember how amazing they are after enduring the pain of a toxic partner or parent. Sarah works with women who have experienced toxic relationships and who remain stuck in a cycle of pain and confusion to transform their minds and lives by taking back their power, recreating a life they are excited about living and bringing renewed energy, clarity, and excellence into establishing careers and relationships they love.  She is a wife, mother, speaker, coach, writer, community leader, and a yoga addict! Sarah's work has been featured in the Emotional Abuse Recovery and Resilience Summit, Healing Narcissistic Trauma Conference, Medium, Thrive Global, The Elephant Journal and The Courageous Woman Summit.  Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.  Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To pursuing our passions and building our businesses, Heidi B

Healing From Cancer with Clarita Escalante The day all her fears were confirmed was the beginning of a healing journey she never imagined.  Though Clarita quickly had her surgery, the long period of darkness and despair that followed brought her to knees.  In the end, the despair gave rise to Clarita's need to understand her body and how it functions so that she would never be in that position again.  She went back to school to study nutrition and became a Certified Transformational Nutrition Health Coach …but it wasn't enough for her.  As she healed her physical body, deep awarenesses surfaced from within and she began her transformational inner work.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Be inspired by how Clarita turned her cancer scare into a new life and lifestyle that she shares with others. Listen to Clarita's experience from her abnormal mammogram screening to her surgery and recovery. Discover the massive impact that journaling can have on our self awareness and well being. Resources: My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now! Subscribe to my mailing list on my website. Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs. Visit Clarita at her website┃Instagram┃Facebook Grab Clarita's gorgeous Wellness Journal on her website ┃Amazon Listen to The Clarita Escalante Show podcast. Add yourself to the waiting list for Clarita's LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE RETREAT in breathtaking Sedona, AZ, February 11-13, 2022 Subscribe to Clarita's  newsletter.   Episode Highlights Life Changing Diagnosis Four years ago Clarita was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.  She went in for her annual screening and after an abnormal reading and several follow up tests, she was told she had breast cancer. She was given her diagnosis on Friday and was scheduled for surgery the following Monday. Clarita was in shock and wanted more time to process.  Her doctor told her, “(In a month) the cancer might progress to a more serious stage.  …you are in a position in which you can have the surgery and move on with your life.” Sitting in Victim Mode For almost year Clarita blamed herself, was in disbelief, and asked herself over and over why this happened to her.  She felt the world was against her. She felt the negative thoughts affecting her physically with headaches and discomfort in her body. Clarita had an impactful moment of clarity on a run.  She pleaded with the Universe to get her out of this state. Soon after, she went back to school and studied nutrition. Nutrition is Vital But Not Enough “I ate healthy and exercised and yet was still at war within myself.  I needed to heal myself from within.” Clarita started her inner healing process with childhood trauma work and therapy. She went on to do many other modalities. “I did a little bit of everything to be honest.  And, I believe that's the best way to do it.  You'll be surprised by what really speaks to you or really makes a difference for you.” Inner child work, meditation, and journaling have been the most impactful for Clarita.  Offerings Clarita offers a motivational and inspirational text every Monday. On Fridays, she offers a newsletter filled with tools that focus on holistic health and nutrition.  Throughout the week she posts recipes, updates and offerings, and motivation on her social media. Most recently Clarita published her Wellness Journal.  “I couldn't talk about a healthy lifestyle without talking about the journal.  This is the most powerful tool that made and continues to make the biggest difference in my life.” Sometimes We Have The Best Intentions… Clarita noticed that most of her clients and community members truly wanted to make changes and new and healthy habits.  The challenge is actually understanding that we need to intentionally create space for it.   The journey of holistic health begins with dedicating time and space for it instead of waking up and letting the day take you wherever the needs of others and work are.  The journal has a planner to help carve out time for ourselves, set intentions, commit to our goals and dreams, and stick to them. “There is a magic that happens when you really put our thoughts into paper.  There's a connection that happens within yourself. I started writing and sharing my journey with myself and really looking into my thoughts. I realized that even though I was working on my health journey on the outside, my inner thoughts were so toxic.” “We live busy lives and thoughts just come in. We make decisions every single day based on those thoughts. Sometimes our thoughts are not the reality of who we are.” The Wellness Journal is a tool to have awareness of our thoughts.   I Rise, You Rise In the process of publishing her journal, Clarita reached out to them to ask other women who had published books and journals.  She was overwhelmed by their willingness to share every bit of their process. After she published, many women who were inspired by her work asked her how she did it.  Clarita was able to pay it forward and share her process with them. In her podcast, Clarita shares her journey and knowledge. She also interviews other amazing women who share their journeys and knowledge.    “(They) show us, inspire us, motivate us to continue on our journey. I have learned so much from these women.” 1% Better Everyday Clarita was inspired by the book Atomic Habits “We overestimate what we can do in a day and underestimate what we can do in a year.”  Everyday, her goal is to be 1% better than before.  She makes this happen by making space everyday to journal, acknowledge this intention, and recommit to it daily. About Clarita Clarita Escalante lives in Arizona with her husband and she has two daughters in college.  She works full time in the mortgage industry while hosting her podcast The Clarita Escalante Show, coaching clients on their health and goals journey, publishing a weekly newsletter and weekly text, and launching her first holistic healing retreat.  In 2018, Clarita received a diagnosis for breast cancer and has been sharing her journey since.  She had her surgery three days after her diagnosis and screenings every  3 months thereafter.  Most recently, she has been cleared to have screenings every 6 months!  Clarita attributes her healing to healthy and holistic habits in nutrition, mindfulness, holistic therapies, inner child work, and journaling.  The biggest step for her was making her time and needs a priority everyday.     Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.  Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To pursuing our passions and building our businesses, Heidi B

Impactful Leadership with Beth Hocking  As entrepreneurs, we set the tone and pace of our business and brand.  When we add a team it can be tricky to know how to manage, motivate, and delegate with integrity and sticking to what is true for us.  Beth Hocking shares her experience and skill in coaching teams in the corporate world to empower her clients who are new to leadership.  She shares great strategies and tips on how to raise our game and be a successful and impactful leader in our businesses and our lives.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Beth's passion for coaching clients who have been newly appointed leadership roles in the corporate world.  Empowerment is her game!  Learn the four clear steps to resolving conflict successfully.  Beth dissects the anatomy of conflict and shares how and when to speak up with confidence and compassion.    Find out Beth's absolute favorite go-to fragrance.  She's traveled the world as a sales director and global accounts manager.  She knows what she's talking about in fragrance and leadership!  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Beth at her  website  Beth is offering Heidi B listeners a high value workbook for FREE: From Conflict to Confidence  Check out Beth's beautiful and inspiring  Instagram  Episode Highlights  Life Isn't A Rehearsal  “Creating a life I love has been a massive learning curve.”  New to her 40s, Beth became less tolerant with things she didn't want in her life anymore.  40 really is the new 25.  In our 40s we know who we are, taking bolder steps feels more natural, we've made BIG mistakes and survived, and care less of what others think.  At 40, and with our resources and experience, we stand at the precipice of opportunity.  Now the doors are really wide open.  “Life isn't a rehearsal and we get one shot. If you're not happy anymore and need to pivot or change…Or, believe there's something out there that might be better for me… At that point, life is worth exploring.”  When we do what we love, is it really working?  If it's not then retiring doesn't mean the same thing as it might have in our parents' time.   What is Executive Leadership?  It is for clients who are newly in the corporate world or newly promoted to a managerial role or as a team leader.  In entering leadership roles, we may be new to making decisions, having certain conversations, setting expectations, etc.   Common Blocks for New Executives  When we are new to leadership positions we often struggle with the confidence to speak up in front of top managerial teams.  Knowing how and when to delegate.  We are suddenly in charge of getting something done, but it doesn't necessarily need to be done by us.    Communicate expectations of what you're looking for from your team.  Often we are communicating with people who were our peers before our promotion.    Leading with Integrity  Often when we are new to leadership positions we can be distracted by focussing on the next level of success.  This leads to people pleasing and looking for whom we need to impress to be promoted next.  “How do I reach the next level of success while retaining a level of integrity and keeping what's true and important at the forefront.”  How to Make Executive Decisions  Decision making can be linked to personality types.  The data collector type, the waffling type, the gut reacting type, and others.  It's important to have the self awareness around how we make our decisions.    Regardless of personality type, it's important to gather just the right amount of facts.  We take our personal needs out of the decision making, and think for the greater good of the team or unit.  Stay open and teachable and be prepared to pivot if a better choice arises.    Contrary to what our pride tells us, raising our hand and being accountable or ready to pivot is a POWER move.  Four Steps to Successful Conflict Resolution-- W.I.N.N.  Who-- Look at self first.  Impact (vs. Intention)-- Sometimes we have a good intention but the outcome or impact isn't what you wanted to achieve.  Be clear with intention and what you want to achieve.  Narrate-- Have the difficult conversation with confidence, authenticity, and strong communication skills.  Nurture-- Monitor the situation you previously had conflict with.    Beth's Daily Non Negotiables  She wakes up at 5:30 and has 30 minutes to herself with her cup of English tea and journal.  She creates an intention about how she wants to show up in the day. Beth considers who needs her best today and how she can be in service.  She may do this by visioning or positive affirmations.  Beth is almost as evangelical about weight lifting as she is about her coaching.  She needs movement and loves peloton and weight lifting and needs to do it daily.    Beth ends her day the same as she started, with journaling and reflection.  About Beth  Beth currently lives in London and started her coaching business during COVID.  She had been in high level corporate sales in the fragrance industry for 20 years and has a talent for relationship management and finding creative ways of working.  Beth loves to travel and her corporate leadership roles for the biggest fragrance and beauty care brands took her to projects in Paris, Singapore, New York, and London.  Beth has always been devoted to developing, mentoring, and coaching her teams and brings that passion, experience, and success to her business.   Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

Healing and Talking with Karen Owens  One of the most important functions of stories is to remind us we are not alone.  We can hear a person's story, feel the emotions that come up, identify with it or feel compassion, and heal together.  Karen is using the power of sharing our stories to do just that.  In her work at GiGi's Playhouse, she gives a voice and platform to a community to bring people together for support and learning. In her new podcast, she is sharing her own story and inviting others to share theirs for the purpose of healing as a community and talk about those things that can make us feel alone.      Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Karen's work with GiGi's Playhouse at Hoffman Estates, serving individuals with Down syndrome, their families and community.  Her mission is to empower them with a platform and voice to celebrate and share their lives.  Hear how she followed her passion to serve the Down syndrome community and became a social media manager.  Listen to Karen's skillful storytelling and how she uses stories of transformation to offer healing to her community.    Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Karen on Instagram  Listen to Karen's NEW podcast, Talking and Healing  AnchorFM┃Spotify  Check out Gigi's Playhouse, Hoffman Estates   Instagram┃website  Episode Highlights  12 Year Old Entrepreneur  Karen sold cookies, lemonade, and offered babysitting services.  Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to meeting a child with Down syndrome and his family that loved him unconditionally.  Her babysitting experience was a blessing and changed her heart and life.  “without [what those children gave me] in my life, I wouldn't be the person that I am”.  Later in her life she worked as a teacher for children with special education needs.     GiGi's Playhouse  Karen's heart for children with Down syndrome led her to the non-profit organization, GiGi's Playhouse.   They serve individuals with Down syndrome, their parents and community.    Their mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.   As with most non-profit organizations, everyone often wears many hats.  Karen's talent for visual teaching and graphics made her the obvious choice for social media management.  Honoring Our Heart's Desire  Ten years ago, Karen and her friend Val were trying to launch their work in building community around storytelling.  Divorce, working three jobs, and other life struggles made them press pause on their dream.  Ten years later, they are picking up where they left off and last month, Karen and Val launched their first podcast called Talking and Healing.  Turning Our Struggles into A Community of Healing and Growing  Karen's childhood was riddled with unpredictability, instability, and lack of safety as she grew up with a father who suffered from schizophrenia.  Trauma response and coping mechanisms have served her at times and hurt her in others.    Karen's growth and continued healing has inspired her to create a space and community for healing.  Inspiration and Motivation  Karen is a member of the Powerhouse Women where she is a part of the inspiration and community that she seeks to build and pass on.  When there is self-doubt or things get hard “Heidi and all the Powerhouse Women keep me going… it's about watching all the stories and seeing all the bigger picture and possibilities”.  “My mom's struggles inspire me.  She was so beat down when I was young… she didn't think she was good enough”.  Saving the World Before 5:30 a.m.  Karen's morning routine starts as soon as her eyes pop open and she jumps out of bed.  She makes her bed, clears the kitchen, and goes into her quiet and peaceful office.  Karen schedules everything including working out.  By 8 am, Karen has done more than most!  About Karen  Karen lives in Illinois with her three dogs and husband.  She has three adult children and two step daughters that are always on her heart.  Karen has a background in teaching special education and special needs children and is now the social media manager of the Hoffman Estates location of GiGi's Playhouse.  There she uses social media to share the joy, beauty, and success of individuals with Down syndrome.  If that's not enough, last month, she and her dear friend Val launched their first episode in her new podcast called Talking and Healing!  Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

The Red Flag Collectors with Danielle Hare    “Your life should be a reality show!”  But, until a television network like Bravo comes banging down her door, Danielle is sharing her real life comedy and chaos on her podcast, The Red Flag Collectors.  Her wild and unfiltered approach to red flags, friendship, dating, and relationships hits home because it's relatable and what some of us may have experienced but too shy to share.  Danielle adds different perspectives and education to mix with a range of guests that shed light on the sometimes puzzling behaviors around dating and relationships.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Danielle's determination to stay true to her voice and style and how podcasting has given her confidence to be more and more herself.  Learn how Danielle found her mentor and the impact it makes on her business and life.  Hear the challenge of keeping her business professional when her business is sharing her actual personal life.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.      Episode Highlights  My Accent Piece is a Framed MGK Setlist  Danielle is just moving into her new and beautiful home!   “I'm NEVER moving again until I buy house or get rich and famous!”  Building an Empire on My Terrible Luck With Dating  “My good friend kept saying to me ‘your life should be a reality show'”  Danielle started with the idea of writing a book and pivoted to podcasting.  She is an avid follower of Barstool Sports and is inspired by their style and business values.    Danielle's Moment of Clarity  Danielle heard a Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, talking about the kind of people he looks for in podcasting and posted an email address for audition submissions.  She went for it.  “I hate my job, I'm miserable, it's corona, I'm going to do this.”  The name, The Red Flag Collectors, came to her on a walk.  One Year Anniversary of The Red Flag Collectors!  Danielle is sponsored and has a 10K following!  Her show has evolved to add new perspectives and education around dating, relationship, psychology, sex experts, and so much more. She doesn't want it to be about shock value, but about real stories and what we can take away from them.  Part of her success is her genuine relatability and courage to stay true to herself by being more and more open and honest.    She continues to push herself to find more and different ways of growing her business.  She is now vlogging at concerts and events like Machine Gun Kelly and the Electric Zoo Festival.  Danielle's Biggest Fear  Danielle shares that in the beginning she was mostly consumed with what people would think and how they would make fun of her.  Her mindset shifted to knowing that if people are making fun of her or downloaded her because they were outraged… that's attention and a download!  “Let me live rent-free in your head.  I don't care.”    Another byproduct of walking through the fear is that Danielle's self-confidence has grown and her people-pleasing behaviors have diminished.  She is unapologetically herself and UNBOTHERED, as her popular merchandise spells out.  Guest Scouting and Boundaries  Finding guests she vibes with and aligns with the energy of the podcast is a challenge.   When personal friends want to be on the show they need to pitch her, too.  She's keeping the personal and professional separate.    “I spend a lot of money and time on this… sometimes [friends] don't realize it's serious”  Goals and Inspiration  From the beginning, being on Barstool Sports has been the goal.  She is an active follower of the Barstool Sports CEO, Erika Nardini.  Danielle reaches out to Erika Nardini for guidance and advice. “She takes no shit and that's what I aspire to be”.  Danielle is drawn to the genuine qualities and values of Barstool Sports, Chicks In the Office, and Erika Nardini.    Most recently, she was inspired by someone she deeply admires that “the grind is worth it!”  Danielle works in marketing and knows firsthand the massive potential in the business of being an influencer.  About Danielle  Danielle Hare is growing her 10K following and producing her podcast with her dream team in Boston, Massachusetts.  She works a corporate marketing job while building The Red Flag Collectors through her podcast, vlog, and website!    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B       

The Health and Healing Journey with Lily Gyamfi-Kumanini Schumaker  After visiting doctors across the globe and doing all she could to advocate for her health, Lily Schumaker was suffering and could not find answers to her health issues.  Her condition made it necessary for her husband to accompany her to treatments and health visits. Finally, she dipped her toe into alternative treatments and felt the first positive shifts in her health and wellbeing.  Her husband, an engineer by trade, witnessed the sometimes instantaneous breakthroughs with his own eyes, and they were both compelled to seek out the world of energy healing.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Lily's healing journey and her desire to serve and support others.     Hear how Lily discovered energy healing through reiki and how it led her to the powerful world of alternative healing and medicine.  Learn about new strategies to find and become a part of a community; a fundamental part of growth and success.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Lily on Instagram┃Facebook  Check out the How She Reigns Community on Instagram   Listen to Lily's podcast How She Reigns    Episode Highlights  Breakthrough  Reiki played a massive role in Lily's healing.  So much so that she became a practitioner in order to pass the healing on to others.  Lily shares that, along with reiki, sessions with a shaman and a powerful aura reading were the greatest early influences in her health journey.  She knew she finally found something that worked for her.    How She Reigns  Lily's digital community for women is a space where women share their struggles, power, and passions to empower other women.  Lily followed her curiosity around the journeys of other women in the entrepreneurial space.    “My why is wanting to other people's why's… and the how's--how can we do this together, how can we share as a community…”  Health and Wellness Pop-ups  Lily is passionate about sharing products that heal.    Of course, education is a big part of it which includes the science and details of the products.  At a pop-up, she can also use her intuitive skills by exploring people's stories to get the bigger picture of their health and well-being needs.  The multitude of health products can be overwhelming, and Lily is passionate about creating a comforting and safe environment in which they feel cared for and heard.  While she absolutely loves the products, as she attunes the person's needs, she can discover if consultation, nutrition counseling, or life coaching may be of greater benefit.    Being Part of a Community  Lily is inspired by the deeply meaningful impact of being a part of the West African community in her Canadian neighborhood while she was growing up.  As an adult, it continues to root for her.  Lily's sense of belonging to that community fills her with a sense of pride as she finds success on her journey.  When Lily and her husband moved from Canada to the Bahamas for 15 years to build their business, she experienced the importance and power of finding community.  “It takes a good 3 years… we were there for 15 years so I guess we figured it out.”  How to Find Community  “You gotta try something new! That thing you see online that you're not sure about… try it!”  Lily's first instinct when she noticed the communities she is now a part of was, “that's not my thing all…share my stuff on Facebook? …that's not me!” She did it anyway and found the support and friends she knows she will know she will know for life.   “And, why not?… Just plug in… and, if you don't like it, try something else.”    In the End, It's the Freedom!  Lily loves being with people, working with people, sharing things with people, and doing things together.  Yet, she chose the entrepreneurial journey, which still baffles her.  In the end, Lily shares that it's the freedom to pick and choose what to do and when and how to do it that keeps her on the entrepreneurial journey.  She loves that her family can watch her journey and be inspired to act on ideas.  “I think this is my way of giving back… these things live inside of me for a reason…and so why not!”    About Lily  Lily lives with her 3 children and husband just outside of Toronto, Canada.  She is the founder and creator of How She Reigns which is a community and podcast for women who are stepping into their power. She is a reiki practitioner, an actress, a storyteller, is an owner of a healing business, and an expert on health and wellness.  Lily also offers consultations, nutrition counseling, and life coaching.    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B

Successful Social Media Strategy with Kristine Munro  Kristine Munro was built for this. She is a long-time entrepreneur and a social media strategist who is energized by being social, both online and in-person.  She's figured out how to get clear about our message and utilize the tools of social media to bring businesses recognition and success.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Kristine's fun and creative strategies that give us confidence and consistency in content creation.   Hear how Kristine shifted from her early entrepreneurial experience to her current chapter in which she is even more aligned with her passion and power.  Learn how to see the warning signs long before content creation burnout happens and what to do to prevent it.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Kristine's  website┃Instagram  Check out Kristine's meditation recommendations:  Gabby Bernstein┃Deepak Chopra┃Amanda Francis     Episode Highlights  The Corporate Years  As a child, Kristine spent hours and hours creating all sorts of videos on her family VHS camcorder.  She shared with her parents that she wanted to do something that involved being in front of the camera but they guided her to more practical choices.  Kristine got a business degree and studied finance.  She worked in corporate finance for 9 years.  Kristine founded her real estate and development company in 2008 and her business experienced success for the next 10 years.  Defining Success  In 2016, Kristine lost her father.  The deep impact and loss of her father shifted her perception and she gave herself permission to start afresh.  Though Kristine's business was successful, deep down she felt something was missing.  She made her fresh start by changing careers, moving her family to the U.S. from Canada, and starting a new business.  Kristine was an enthusiastic user and consumer of social media and knew it was full of potential and aligned with her own gifts and talents as a very business savvy and social being.  Jumping into Social Media for Business  Kristine's first business experience on social media was with the network marketing company Beautycounter Cosmetics.  Though she continues to do Beautycounter, she made a huge pivot to focus and grow her social media business to teach other women entrepreneurs to optimize the opportunities of social media for their businesses.  Jacqueline of All Trades  Kristine expresses her mastery of business and social media as a coach, community leader, social media fairy godmother, social retail pro, and so much more.  Not all collaborations are equal.  At this point, Kristine knows what is most successful for her when it comes to working with brands and affiliate marketing.  Kristine is currently focussing on teaching women entrepreneurs how to use social media for business.  She creates online courses, workshops, challenges, and does online coaching, as well.  Content Creation   Kristine confirms that the biggest block is most often content creation.  Narrowing our message and who our audience is allows us to be more confident and therefore more consistent in our content.  Expert Tips for Using Social Media in Business  Consistency--show up so people know and remember us, we are the first thing they think of when they think of our niche.  Grow your email list outside of IG--use and opt-in or lead magnet in your bio.  Be authentic and monetize the passions that you love--if we don't love it, our audience picks up on it.  About Kristine  Kristine Munro is an IG Business strategist, social media expert, and  seasoned entrepreneur.  In her early entrepreneurship, she founded her own real estate and development company where she bought, tore down, and built properties from scratch.  Though she no longer works in real estate, she is currently building a home for her family. Kristine has two littles that keep her on her toes and sticking to her daily rituals of meditation and journaling.  She makes sure to take breaks in order to keep the creativity and energy flowing and successful.    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagramor Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

Beauty Pro to CEO   with Amanda Licano  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Amanda's mindset shift around money and success that set her on her journey in entrepreneurship.  Hear how Amanda's passion for lifting up other women has opened doors to her own success.  Discover Amanda's effective strategy of consistent action and discipline on social media.    Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Amanda's  website┃Instagram┃Facebook┃YouTube  Check out Amanda's program  Beauty Pro to CEO  Episode Highlights  More Money More Problems  Amanda grew up with the mindset that more money meant more problems. At the time, she wanted a simple and joyous life.  Amanda's story around money and success shifted when she became a mother.    She knew she was meant for more and wanted to create a big and bright future for her daughters.  From Beauty School to Network Marketing  Amanda went to beauty school right out of high school in order to earn money to pay for college on her own.  As a hairstylist, she grew her business and marketing skills when network marketing fell in her lap.  Working as a hairstylist was taking a toll on her health and she saw network marketing as a greater opportunity and a healthy choice.   In network marketing, Amanda learned loads of skills and knowledge that continues to open doors for her as an entrepreneur. She learned how to create a community, nurture it, bring it value, and, of course, be consistent.    Common Blocks for Beauty Pros   Creating time and space outside of the work in the salon to build their business.  Making time to build community on social media.  Getting creative around monetizing their skills and knowledge. There are so many opportunities and brainstorming and prioritizing ideas are Amada's passion.  Tips for Beauty Industry Pros to Monetize  Follow Amanda's 4 Pillars:  Identify your brand.  Build your brand. Market and sell your brand.  Teach your brand.    Build an email list.  Create other streams of income: brand affiliate, earn commissions to promote or sell other products, create your own product, etc.  Teach your skills to others.  The Social Media Queen  Amanda's social media presence and content is gorgeous and she admits that she feels like she's just trying to keep up with everyone else.     Her biggest tip is to get good at repurposing your content.    “Don't get overwhelmed--just post, it doesn't have to be perfect.  The most important part is the value you're offering.”  Daily Method of Operation (DMO)  Create a live, reel, and post each day.  Create 5-10 stories.  Respond or react to comments.  Reach out to 10 new people a day.  Reach out to 10 of my followers a day.  Weekly email to her email list.  Film a new YouTube video once a week, even though she posts bi-weekly, it's good to have some ready to go.  Early Struggles and Recent Victories  Time management was a struggle early on.    Amanda's solution was making her business a priority by creating boundaries around dropping everything to help people that didn't value her time or sacrifice.  As a result, she is creating amazing content and products, and watching her business grow!  About Amanda  Amanda lives in Arizona with her two girls and husband.  She grew up loving doing makeup and hair and the feeling of confidence and glow it brought her and the women she served.  Amanda has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2009, which was the same year she met the man that would become her husband.  Amanda has been in the beauty industry for over 12 years and, while she loves doing hair, her current passion is makeup.  She shares that though she loves NARS, Tarte, and Selena Gomez' new line called Rare Beauty, Mary Kay will always be her go-to in skincare.    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B   

Increasing Your Visibility with Florence Andrews  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Discover the powerful practices and mindsets Florence has used to bring her best to the theatres in the West End and the big screen.  Learn how to rewire our brain from fear to our spark and excitement that will give us our edge.  Hear Florence's behind the scenes experience of filming a huge Ridley Scott film in Italy during a COVID lockdown.    Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Florence's  website┃Instagram┃Facebook     Episode Highlights  Born for the Stage  Florence grew up in a lively bohemian household surrounded by actors, artists, and musicians.  She felt called to performance and the arts while her family and community encouraged her.   Her father showed them old MGM classics like The King and Carousel.  Florence performed throughout her years in school and her first professional performance was Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, directed by Trevor Nunn.  Internal Tug of War  As Florence began her professional career in musical theatre, mindset blocks started popping up.  Though she knew what she was capable of and loved the work, self-sabotage in the forms of second guessing and stage fright tug at her.  Florence made the decision to work through her blocks by reading everything she could on mindset work, manifestation, and performance psychology.  Enter the Pandemic   When COVID hit, theatres closed and everyone was sent home to quarantine.  Florence couldn't perform but saw a need that brought together her long experience in the theatre and her passion for mindset work.  Her own personal work and success in mindset and theatre made her uniquely qualified to be a visibility and success coach.  Embrace Our ‘Inner Weirdo'  Instead of hiding behind quotes, memes, and graphics, Florence wanted to support powerful business women by helping them give permission to themselves to be seen, to make themselves visible.  Many of us are subconsciously and automatically driven to ‘dial it down' or dim our lights because we've been shamed in the past for shining out.  We carry that shame and story with us.   However, it's often that very spark or uniqueness that we dim that sets us apart, is a part of our gift or offering, and will lead us to our personal success.    “It is absolutely liberating to reconnect with that spark… and give yourself permission to shine out without shame.  3 Tips for Increasing Visibility  Reframe our fear as excitement.  When we are sitting in fear, instead of trying to calm ourselves and dispel the fear, attach the physical sensations to excitement rather than fear.  We can redefine the knots in our stomach or weak knees as excitement. WHen our brain begins to think of it as excitement, it can stop the sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.  The fear and adrenaline can then turn from sabotage to giving us our edge.  It is helpful to press your thumb and forefinger together when creating the anti-thought.    Dance with fear instead of running from it.  Fear isn't going anywhere, but we can see it as a badge of honor, as a marker of us getting out of our comfort zone and into growth.  Acknowledge that it is trying to be useful, that it can and will be present, but it is not in control.    Remember to turn the light outwards rather than inwards.  Focus the light on the thing we are putting out into the world rather than the inward things we worry about.  People are looking for the value of the thing we are offering and not the mistakes or gaps we may perceive.    BONUS tip:  Draw a vertical line with 0 on the left end 100 on the right end.  Think of the particular thing you are worried about and how much of it, out of 100, that you feel confident about.  Mark that point.  If it's 70%, mark that point on the horizontal line.  Draw a vertical through that mark.  On the left, between 0 and 70, make bullet points of all the things that give you confidence around it.  On the right, between 70 and 100, write all the things that make you feel uncertain or timid.  Cross out the right side and focus on everything on the left.  Make that 70% of the thing, 100% of what you focus on.    House of Gucci  About a year before COVID, Florence had taken a year off to be with her son.  She returned to work but after 3 days back, everyone was told to go home and the theatres closed due to COVID  Florence had been in theatre in the West End for 14 years and in recent years desired to do screen work, too.  It was a challenge to transition to screen as she was so well known for her theatre work.     In January of 2021, she was doing some screen work mostly in ads, and she was told to send in a self taped audition for a Ridley Scott movie.  Florence thought they would likely go with an actor with a bigger name but she sent in her tape which included her singing Italian opera.  It was her first time filming a movie and most everyone's first time filming a movie in Italy during a COVID lockdown with it's many restrictions. Unless the actors were running a scene, all the actors were in their trailers.  They all had very little contact with each other outside of actual filming.    She admired and appreciated Ridley Scott's dynamic and ego-less directing style.  When something wasn't working, he was willing to let go of his original vision and reset.   Florence had a surprising moment in which Ridley Scott asked for an unplanned closeup.  It was a moment that maybe in the past, she would have shrunk a bit from, but she gave herself permission to show off and take up space.  She let herself “be the persons they clearly trusted you to be by giving you the job”.    Daily Non Negotiables… that don't always happen  Have a cut off time in the evening.  “Yes, I could keep going, but it's not worth it.  Rest is part of productivity.  Protecting her energy.  Florence makes boundaries around replying to people.  For example, sometimes she replies for 20 minutes in the morning, then 20 minutes in the afternoon.  If we don't create these types of boundaries, we could spend the whole morning replying or be distracted throughout the day to reply right away.  Journaling.  Florence has been journaling since she was 10 years old.  It is her saving grace, safe space, and the practice that serves her the most. Though she loves writing prompts, she more often starts free flowing the things that are in her mind.  She gets the things that are ricocheting in her mind out onto paper.  When she enters a flow state, she notices that her higher self takes over.  When Florence finds her mind in a space lack or scarcity, jornaling brings her back.    About Florence  Florence Andrews is Hollywood and West End Lead actress whose credits include School of Rock, Miss Atomic Bomb, Once, Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, The Mikado, Annie Get Your Gund, A Little Night Music, and, most recently, Ridley Scott's feature film House of Gucci.      Florence is also a success and visibility mindset coach who lives in London with her two sons and many chickens.  She loves films, chocolate, and anything that has to do with mindset and peak performance psychology.  Florence sees the parallels in her experience as an actor and as entrepreneur, both requiring grit, courage, and being unapologetically visible.     Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

The Balance and Flow of Feng Shui with Kate MacKinnon During the early months of quarantine some of us were suddenly working from home on dining tables, couches, in our bedrooms, corners of the house, garages, and even closets and cars.  We experienced a new relationship with our home environment and how we inhabited it.  Some of us rearranged, repurposed, or completely renovated our spaces to meet our sudden and new needs.  As we looked at our spaces we may have noticed areas we didn't use, enter as much, or may have even avoided.  There may be spaces that feel heavy or off-balance when we are in them.  Now, some of us continue to work from home or some hybrid of in-person and at-home work and could use some guidance around how to harmoniously integrate our needs.  According to Feng Shui principles and expert Kate MacKinnon, there are adjustments we can make to allow balance and flow into our ‘new' spaces to create a harmony of peace, productivity and joy in our homes.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Be inspired by Kate's journey to the highest levels of the corporate world in the earlier years of technology in business.   Hear how Kate balanced her talents and interests in art and design with her corporate career in technology.   Discover the practical power of Feng Shui and how we can make adjustments to our environment to increase abundance and energy externally and internally. Resources: My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now! Subscribe to my mailing list on my website. Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs. Visit Kate's  website┃Instagram┃Facebook┃LinkedIn Watch Kate's TED Talk: Women, Aging and VisibilityVisit Kate's  website┃Instagram┃Facebook┃LinkedIn Get Kate's 9 Free Feng Shui Tips Episode Highlights It Was Clear Early On… Kate was always an artist, did well in school, and had a lot of interests. Her childhood dream was to become an interior designer. At age 7, she daydreamed of rearranging people's homes and buying furniture for her best friend's dollhouse. In her elementary and high school years she was always doing art. Her parents' advice was to pursue ‘a real career and do art on the side'.   The 70s Kate majored in Psychology and minored in Studio Art. Deeply influenced by the feminist movement and the women she admired. She moved to New York City and her first job was at Barnard College where she learned how to operate a word processor the size of a dining room table.  She loved it and likened it to 3-D art as she merged texts and files. “Everything I learned about technology, I learned from that word processor”. “My Life is Filled with People Who Mentored Me” Kate was freelanced as a graphic artist and word processor operator. At a temp job, a woman saw her talent and mentored her.  She gave her opportunities to learn how to fix computers, make decisions, and teach people how to use computers. The company hired Kate as a business systems analyst which is the underlying thread to her entire career in technology. Following Her Intuition Though technology in business was not widespread, Kate followed her intuition and left graphic design to focus on systems. After 6 years at this job, Kate's mentor suggested she look into banking, “banks are hiring people like you…I encourage you to find a job in technology”. Kate acknowledges that her mentor saw an aptitude in her that even she did not fully recognize.   A Corporate Woman in Technology… in the 90s Kate never accepted assistant positions that were offered because she could operate a word processor. She had an MBA and was determined not to settle. In 1999, Chase Bank hired her.  She was promoted along the way and found great success at Chase.  Five years into her work at Chase, she felt unfulfilled in her creative and spiritual self.  At the time she was working in training and development. Leap Into Entrepreneurship Kate had worked with many consultants in her work at Chase.  She thought, “maybe I'll go and be a consultant”. “I was 40, and I thought if I was going to go off and be on my own, now is a good time.  If I fail, I can always come back and get a job.” Kate held the faith that work would come.  Two days after she left her job, she was hired for a 7 month job. There the woman who hired her helped her launch her career in training and development. “Art on the side” She was hired for a big Y2K project by Chase for which she would travel to Hong Kong.  One of her coaches at the time introduced her to Feng Shui.  While working on the project in Hong Kong she took a bus tour and saw Hong Kong through the lens of Feng Shui.  The experience made a massive impact and connection for Kate.   She loved how Feng Shui touched all the different interests and talents she had. When she returned in 2000, she studied Feng Shui under the Holiness Grand Master Professor Lin Yun who brought the BTB Feng Shui school to the west .  As she grew her consulting company, she had a studio to do her work and study Feng Shui. Banker by Day, Feng Shui by Night In 2005, Kate took a job at Chase as she felt the economy changing.  Gratefully, she had a ‘safe' job as the 2008 financial crisis hit. She practiced and consulted on Feng Shui on the side. In both realms of her work, she brings the spiritual to the concrete.  What is Feng Shui? It is an ancient Chinese art and science of placement used to create harmony and the balance and flow of positive energy in your environment. The words literally mean ‘wind water' which are the two most basic elements of life. Feng Shui supports your life energy, or Qi. Five or six thousand years ago, it was originally used to identify land for farms or homes. It was used to find land that had good water, soil, food source, and protection.  How Feng Shui Supports Us Many clients go to Kate when they feel stuck or are unsure of what to do with their environments. Using Feng Shui principles, Kate considers the energy of the person or people and the energy of the space and property. Our homes are a mirror of our inner self.  It's like a map and if things are making us feel uncomfortable or blocked in our environment, when the external is adjusted, the internal is adjusted as well. Tips for Working at Home Don't set up the work space in the bedroom.  Position the desk with your back toward a wall to feel energetically supported. Face yourself toward the door, but not in front of it. Have a good chair.  The support is important. Clutter is the number one offender of Feng Shui.  Start and end your day with a clear desk.  Bring out one thing you're working on at a time.   At the end of a day, close the door to the work space if possible. Kate's Daily Non Negotiables Sleep Gratitude Meditation About Kate Kate MacKinnon is a certified Feng Shui practitioner who has consulted in Feng Shui for businesses and individuals for over 20 years.  Before becoming a Feng Shui expert, she worked in the corporate world as a Vice President for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and founded her management technology consulting company.  Kate taught the first online Feng Shui course for the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a workshop for the Hospital for Special Surgery and Global Real Estate Women's Group at JPMorgan Chase.  She has written articles on Feng Shui and been a guest and interviewed by thought leaders on Speaking, Life Transitions, and Women Empowerment.  Kate's inspiring talk on Women, Aging, and Visibility can be found on TED.com  Kate's mission is to use the power and wisdom of Feng Shui to illuminate and inspire women to step into their power and greatness and live a life of beauty, grace, dignity, and Abundance and make a difference in the world.   Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.  Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To pursuing our passions and building our businesses, Heidi B

Style Your Higher Self with Dulce Badillo  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Be inspired by Dulce's passion to support women who want to reflect their inner power outward through style and energy work.  Hear about Dulce's journey from styling her sisters and mom to working in the fashion industry, to taking the leap into entrepreneurship.  Discover how you can elevate your style with a few easy tips.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Dulce's  Instagram ┃ website  Listen to Dulce's podcast Styling Your Higher Self     Episode Highlights  Obsessed with Guess  As a young person, Dulce was obsessed with fashion and covered her walls the iconic black and white Guess ads from the 90s.  She was the makeup artist and stylist to her three sisters and mother as well as friends and other family members.  Paving Her Own Way  After receiving her degree in Psychology, Dulce followed her passion and worked in retail fashion for 15 years.  She loved the work and all the perks.   She wanted to go to the next level and chose to marry her expertise in psychology and fashion with her own personal work around energy and become an energy and style coach.     “I'm not here to just put a pretty outfit together. I want to make an impact energetically while I'm styling you and while we're working together.”     Style and Energy   Dulce is able to tune into a client's energy and/or the energy they want to step into.  She helps them choose clothes that align with and bring forth that energy.  She also does closet clearing to support clients in clearing the energy that no longer serves them to make space for their next level or new energy.   We can communicate and emanate our energy through the style and clothes we choose.  Our style and clothes can also embolden us to step into our power.    Dulce cherishes the transformative moments of seeing her clients step into a higher version of themselves they may not have found as easily by continuing their old style.       “A lot of them have already stepped into that person but they're still wearing the clothes that they were before they leveled up.”     The big transformation happens when the client shifts into wanting it for themselves.    The Virtual Closet Clearing Experience  During a three hour process, Dulce takes the time to understand her client's energy and how they want to show up in their life, business, social media, etc.  She walks them through their clothing and assesses what they need and don't need while advising and coaching on style and energy throughout.  High Impact Styling  In Dulce's three and six month programs, she walks her clients through the process of moving into their Higher Selves through their fashion.  She helps them build their pieces and outfits to align with their current energy and shed the clothes that may keep them stuck.   The six month program is well-suited for those who own businesses, travel a lot, CEOs, speakers, lawyers, doctors, etc. who need outfits all the time but don't have time   to style themselves.  Everyone Has Style   One of the most common blocks Dulce observes is that we think we don't really have our own personal style.     “Everybody does have style, they just haven't tapped into it, yet, because they get the same things over and over… the same colors and styles… It takes someone coming in with a different set of eyes to see what colors go well, what is best for their body shape, what actually fits them.”  “That's what stylists do, they come in with new eyes and get you out of your comfort zone.”     Expert Style Advice  Accessories go a looooooong way.  They add a little ‘extra', polish, and make an outfit look put together.  Invest in a nice pair of denim.  It is extremely versatile and makes an impact with whatever it's worn with.  Make sure it's up to date and modern.    A suiting and/or leather jacket in your wardrobe is essential.  Style Your Highest Self with Dulce Badillo  Dulce saw the need to have conversations about how we show up in the world, the energy we are in, and to tie the two together.  “Anyone can wear cute clothes, anyone can look good.  But (it's a different level) when you are in a certain energy, owning that energy, and you are clear, focussed and aligned.”     “When people come up to you and compliment you on your outfit, they are also complimenting you on your energy. They are feeling safe enough to come up and say to you ‘oh my gosh I love your outfit' because your energy is on.”     We dissect how we put ourselves together and how we show up in the world.  We talk about owning our energy and letting that come through in our fashion and taking it to the next level.       “I want people to understand that how we show up in our businesses or online really makes an impact”     How Dulce Nurtures Her Highest Self     “I have built really strong boundaries around time with myself.  I promised myself I would not overwork myself and become stressed out in my business”     Styling as many people as she can is not her goal.  Dulce is focussed on making a meaningful impact with those she does style.   Taking time to check in with herself, eat healthy, meditate, work out, etc, are priorities so she can show up 100% for her clients.      “I'm busy but sometimes (that means) I'm busy working on myself.”        About Dulce  Dulce has always expressed herself through fashion and style.  It came naturally to her as she was the stylist and makeup artist to her three sisters and mother.  Dulce was obsessed with fashion and went on to get her psychology degree. After graduating, she spent 15 years in the fashion industry then made the leap to start her own business.  She integrated psychology, fashion, and her own personal energy work to become an energy and style coach and host her podcast, Styling Your Highest Self.  She also styles onset photoshoots and events while offering more personal, one-on-one coaching with closet clearings and three or six month programs.  Dulce continues to style and do make-up for her sisters and mother… and now they pay her!    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagramor Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

Mastering Wine with Anne McHale Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1. Be inspired by Anne's journey to reach the pinnacle of mastery in wine.    2. Hear how she found her passion for wine by breaking away from the career counselor's suggestions.    3. Discover new ways to experience and understand wine with Anne's expert advice.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Anne's  website ┃Instagram ┃Twitter   Check out the Vivino wine app.    Here are the Low-No alcohol brands Anne mentioned: Seedlip and Noughty   Episode Highlights  Parlez-vous Français?   Anne grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland in a household that appreciated wine.  After she received her Language degree at University, she was certain she wanted to do anything but what the career office suggested.  She moved to London and applied to the jobs that needed French language skills.  Her first job happened to be at a wine agency that imported French wine.     For the Love of Wine  Though Anne's father shared his love of wine with her when she was young it was as an adult that she found her own fascination in wine.  She enjoyed the industry, people, and lifestyle that shared a love of good living, food, drinking, and camaraderie.    Anne appreciated the multidisciplinary aspect of wine.  It involves geography, biology, chemistry, history, language, culture, and philosophy.  Wine can often tell a story about a time, place, and family.  It can be an intellectual and sometimes spiritual experience.    Becoming a Master  Her job started her with her first WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) wine course and she continued studying wine for the next 10 years until she became a wine master.    Wine master is the highest distinction of professional wine knowledge.  She is one of only 416 wine masters in the world, of which 149 wine masters are women.  The Master of Wine study programme, as well as the advanced qualifications leading to it, is rigorous and demanding including research papers, capstone paper, and several written exams.  The Institute of Masters of Wine, of which Anne is a member, has a Diversity Committee and, in recent years, wine masters are from all over the world and from all walks of life.    The Life of a Wine Master  When consulting with restaurants on their drink menu and pairings, Anne may taste 80-90 wines in a day.  At the end of the day, although she spits out the wine, it is quite exhausting for the palette.  Anne gets to taste the amazing foods and desserts the chefs create to create the perfect drink pairing.  One of her strangest wine pairing experiences was in Australia where she paired a kangaroo dish with Shiraz.  Next month, Anne is exploring the indigenouse Greek grapes of Santorini to pair with the local foods.    Wine Education from a Master  A basic and broad rule for pairing wine is to match the richness of a wine with the richness of the food.  A light salad may be paired with a light and crisp white or a lighter crisp red.  Rich and creamy food like cheese or rich meats may be paired with a wine with a rich body.  Wine is geography.  The warmer the climate in which the grapes grow, the higher the alcohol, fuller the body, and lower the acidity of the wine.  The Chablis wine is produced in the cooler climates of Northern France.  The grape is actually a Chardonnay grape but because it's grown in the cooler region, it's quite crisp with lots of acidity and not too much body or alcohol. A Merlot grape grown in the warmer climate of Napa is going to be rich and full-bodied.  In Anne's cache of wine, the greater majority of her few hundreds of bottles are from France.  Though the rest of her collection are from all over the world.  Her least favorite wines are from a small variety in South Africa called Pinotage.  She personally does not prefer the smokiness that compares to a barbeque.    There is a No-Low alcohol-free movement in the UK and has several respectable brands.  Though spirits, beers, and sparkling wine have made a lot of progress in quality, still wine faces the challenge of achieving the balance and texture that comes from alcohol.  There is a lot of research focussed on making  no-low alcohol options that would be desirable to drink.  More Tips from a Wine Master  Shop at a local wine merchant and develop a relationship with them.  The merchants have gone to great lengths to source their wine and know about each bottle on the shelf.    Use wine apps like Vivino.  Check labels or wine descriptions to learn the words and language that are used to describe wines that you already enjoy.  Use them to communicate to sommeliers and merchants to find similar types so you can explore something different.    About Anne  Anne is based in London where she is a wine communicator, consultant, and educator.  In 2016, she founded her consultancy and education business where her massive experience and expertise led her to craft her direction in life around wine and her passions. She designs wine lists and works as an ambassador for brands and wine regions.  She offers wine education at all levels from her signature program called Diploma Therapy for WSET diploma students to wine series on Instagram.  She is involved with the Institute of Masters of Wine and many other notable wine organizations.  Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

Finding Joy and Well-being with Nicole Bensen  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1.  Be inspired by how Nicole found the common thread in all her work and made that the center of her entrepreneurship.  2.  Hear how she took the daunting leap from a dream job with perks beyond belief at Google to starting her own business.  3.  Discover the uber luxe retreat locations Nicole is planning for.  Resources:  -- My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  -- Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  -- Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  -- Visit Nicole's website ┃Instagram ┃Facebook   -- Watch TED talk, Jia Jiang: What I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection  -- Check out Villa Honegg and Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland  -- Check out happiness researcher Sonja Lyubormirsky  -- Read Are You Busy Or Productive? By Christine Carter    Episode Highlights  The Pinnacle of Corporate Life in Silicon Valley  Nicole started as a recruiter making 80 calls a day and 10 client visits a week.  She was recruited to work at Google in their recruiting program.  She went on to be the program manager of many programs including the Wellbeing Program for Google's Executive Female Leaders.  She worked and lived in Switzerland for part of her time with Google.  At Google she had perks beyond belief and learned how to create luxurious Leadership programs and retreats for the highest positions at Google.    After nearly a decade she found herself as the program manager of 9 demanding programs.  Some Sneaky Burnout Symptoms  Waking up in the night with tightness in the chest, hard to breath.  Shaking hands.  Chipping teeth.  “I'm so busy” is a sign that we are stretched too thin.  If we are stretched too thin, we are missing our opportunity to do things to the best of our ability.  “I'm bored” can be a sign of being so overloaded that we become numb.  Feeling imposter's syndrome.  We will jump to deliver everything so we can keep up.    Headaches.  Sleeping too much or too little.      We Become Resilient by Getting Up After a Fall  Nicole took a leave of absence and did ALL the things (books, conferences, her doctor, work stress coach, couple's therapist, psychiatrist, etc) to get back to a healthier mental place. Near the end of her leave, Nicole decided to choose her wellbeing and follow her dream to start her own business drawing on all of her experience.    Self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience are integral.  Staying in our comfort zone stunts our resilience among so many other things.  Need to practice failing and getting up.  “Focus on what's strong, not what's wrong”  What I LOVE About What I Do  Supporting others in chasing their dreams  Creating experiences for people to learn about themselves so they can pursue their dreams and best selves  Learning and doing research about how our brains work  Studying happiness and wellbeing  Creating courses and quirky exercises to practice the concepts  Tips for Developing Happiness and Joy  If you try a practice or strategy and it doesn't work, even though it works for EVERYONE else, try something else.  Make tiny goals or M.V.E.s (Minimum Viable Experiments).  These create energy and momentum.   Surround yourself with happy people. The friends of your own friends are affected by your happiness (or unhappiness).  Laugh!  Try Laughter Yoga in which you force yourself to laugh.  Its starts off feeling cheesy, but we end up actually feeling happier afterwards.  The Hard Part  Practicing being brave, working on my own resilience, putting myself out there,  Launching a new program after hundreds of hours of creating something with love and tears… and then crickets.  I Don't Do it All… No One Can Do it All  Doing it all is not a healthy goal.  I pick and choose what gets my attention that day or week.  Not feeling bad about not doing it all is a practice.   I want to set boundaries and make wellbeing a priority.  About Nicole  Nicole lives in the Bay Area with her husband, two children, two kitties, and a baby on the way.  Nicole's father was a software engineer and she has lived around Silicon Valley for most of her life.  She started her career as a recruiter for staffing agencies and moved over to Google when a former manager recruited her to Google's recruiting program.  At Google she worked in the recruiting organization then became a program manager in Switzerland.  Nicole was the program manager for the Wellbeing Program for Google's Executive Female Leaders along with 9 other programs.  After nearly a decade at Google and experiencing extreme burnout, Nicole reflected on her work experience and chose to create a company that centered all the things she was passionate about.  She is the Founder and CEO of Tentacles and Tea, a Happiness Ambassador, Positive Psychology Coach, and Creator of Transformational Experiences. Nicole offers one-on-one coaching, group programs, and corporate workshops, and luxurious retreats in the dreamiest locations near and far.      Enjoy the Podcast? If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B 

Freedom in Minimalism with Rose Lounsbury  Most of us have had stints of being motivated enough to purge things from our home, closet, garage, office, or basement.  I even did the minimalism challenge and lasted a few weeks into it.  Every time I did it, it felt great, successful, and freeing.  But, two things always happen, it piles back up and the idea of purging again is overwhelming so we put it way off or do little purging moments to try to get the same feeling.    Rose Lounsbury is a Simplicity Coach and she shares with us the freedom and peace that comes from minimalism and simplifying our lives.  She reveals some of the reasons we have so many things in our environment, why we hold on to them, and how to let go.  Unless minimalism and simplicity is a mindset rather than moments of purging, it's hard to keep up the practice that can open up space in our environment, minds, and life to have the life we want.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Hear how Rose made it to the TEDxDayton stage and how her message got 500K views.    Be inspired to feel the freedom from anxiety and burden of our things.    Learn effective strategies to get a start on simplifying your life beyond just decluttering things.  Resources:  My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible.  Grab your copy now!  Subscribe to my mailing list on my website.  Visit my website to learn about my coaching programs.  Visit Rose's website.  Watch Rose's TEDx talk.  Check out Rose's book Less: Minimalism For Real   Connect with Rose on Instagram.    Join Rose's community in the Facebook group Minimalism is Fun  Episode Highlights  Having Triplets ...and Being a Full-time Teacher  Rose took off a couple of years from teaching to be with her new triplets.  “Having triplets was like learning to fly, I had no special training or skills… being a stay-at-home mom was the hardest job I've ever had to do!”  She returned to classroom to save her sanity.  Three Jobs and Only One of them is a Paid Job  Rose noticed that there were three shifts in a day:  the first was in the classroom for which she was paid, the second was taking care of the family until their bedtime, and the third was picking up all the things after 9pm.  It was exhausting and a never ending cycle.  Rose left the classroom that winter.  The family went on a road trip to visit grandparents for the holidays and returned with a van stuffed with presents from grandparents.  Rose realized she didn't have enough room for the stuff they already had, much less the new stuff.  “I thought I was going to organize my way out it”  A friend introduced Rose to minimalism.  Instead of organizing her way out it, she tried simplifying her way out of it.  After eight months, the house looked different.  The physical change was wonderful, but, more importantly, the emotional change of being released from the burden and anxiety that was life-changing   Simplifying Life   WIthout having to spend time taking care of the things, she had more free time to read a book, have a glass of wine, and so much more.  After shedding and letting go of the physical things, she felt the momentum to continue to declutter less tangible things like finances, expectations of self, and unhealthy behaviors, etc.  The pattern of simplicity is to let go of things that don't serve us so we can make room for the life we want.   We Are So Used to Living This Way  We cling to the cluttered environment, cluttered relationships, cluttered finances, and cluttered health.  We don't realize that the things we cling to are burdensome,keep us down, keep us from what we want, or from feeling good.  “I FEEL So Much Better”  After many clients let go of the physical things in their environment, they all say “I FEEL so much better”.  It's an emotional experience.  Rose is most interested in helping people feel better and more free to have the life they want.    Mindset, Old Stories, Societal Norms Keep Us from Letting Go  We fear we'll need it someday and that we need to be prepared.  But, the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior.  If we haven't been using the thing, it is HIGHLY likely we will not use it in the future.  Of course it's possible, but HIGHLY unlikely  How difficult would it be to replace it?  Someone else could be using this thing today.    Tips to Start Uncluttering  Have a constant donation box.  Don't put it back or hang it back up if it's no longer useful or beautiful to you.  Start with your own things.  This will very likely inspire those around you to do the same.    Start somewhere that is emotionally easy for you, where the emotional attachment is low. You're dealing with your feelings so towels or personal care products are innocuous enough.  To the TEDx Stage  In 2018, Rose's blog readers suggested she apply to become a TEDx speaker.  She submitted an application in June and was one of fifty to be called back to audition.  Based on that audition she was one in eighteen to be called back to do a TEDxDayton talk.    She worked with a coach to craft the presentation for four months and did the TEDx talk in October.    How To Write A Book (with Triplets)  Rose hired a coach with a team that helped her with the writing, marketing, cover design, layout, graphic design, putting it on Amazon called Less: Minimalism For Real.  The financial investment and timeframe kept her motivated.  She hired childcare, wrote in coffee shops, stayed up late, wrote on weekends for five months.  Of course, she could've figured it out on her own and found free offerings on the internet for similar services.  But coaching and making the financial investment increased the probability of having a book in the end.  An Achilles Heel  So much work goes into launching and the outcome is always uncertain.   Even if we've done it before, it's scary and can feel like it's always the first time.  We can plan, plan, plan, take the courses, get coaching but the actual launch can always feel scary.  I Don't Do it All  The idea of women doing it all is misleading.  The message that we can do it all is a trap that makes us set unrealistic expectations that we can never measure up to.  Men aren't asked how they do it all.  “I do what I can, I do what is for me to do, I do the best I can, and at the end of the day there will still be things that are undone.  It's not a failure”    Rose tries her best not to do it all because as a recovering overachiever the instinct to do it all is hard to overcome.  When we do try to do it all it's exhausting and makes us feel like crap.  One daily non-negotiable that Rose is rigid about is 7 hours of sleep.  Nothing is good if we are deprived of sleep.  The only exception is if she has to wake up early for a flight to somewhere fun and beautiful.     About Rose  Rose Lounsbury is a speaker, an Amazon best-selling author, and Simplicity Coach that helps professionals let go of what's holding them back and open up to bigger lives.  She was balancing her middle school teaching career with two year old triplets when she was introduced to minimalism in 2012 that changed her life.  She left the classroom to help women live happier, more fulfilled lives without all the stuff.  Rose spends her days speaking, writing, and coaching clients and online students about the freedom of open spaces.    Rose has shared her message on the TEDx stage and her talk has 500K views.  Her advice has been featured on USA Today, Good Day Columbus, and Good Morning Cincinnati, along with several radio programs.    Enjoy the Podcast?  If you enjoyed today's episode of The Heidi B Show, then hit subscribe, and share it with your friends!  Post a review and share it!  If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review.  You can also share this episode with your womenpreneur family and friends, so they can get closer to owning their power and upgrading their lives.   Have any questions?  You can contact me through email (heidi@heidibcoaching.com) or find me on Instagram or Facebook.  Thanks for listening!  For more updates and episodes, visit my website.  You may also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.  To pursuing our passions and building our businesses,  Heidi B