The Sparkle Hour

Michelle & Nicole thank their listeners and share their thoughts behind the decision to end the podcast after 10 seasons and what happens next for The Sparkle Hour.

As our 10th season comes to a close, The Sparkle Hour is going on an extended spring break! Michelle & Nicole share some tidbits of what's coming next season including options for membership, sponsorship, and IRL retreats.

This week: Michelle Lewis tells us about her Transformational Positivity Summit. A series of interviews with experts in the field of positivity from all walks of life. 

This week: Dr Michelle Mazur is a speech coach and helps people deliver their message. She works with business owners and speakers to help them stand out. She talks with us about her "3 Word Rebellion" 

Michelle & Nicole talk with special guest Ali Shapiro of the Insatiable podcast and founder of Truce with Food®about navigating the maze of holistic health & nutrition from the intersections of medicine, diet culture, and body positivity.

Rebecca Teaff, owner and chief creative officer of Redstart Creative, joins us to talk about the power of sharing your story.  She shares a bit of her own story and how powerful of a tool story is when it comes to marketing. 

January can be a challenging month.  As we move out of January, into February, we take a bit of time to reflect on the lessons we are already learning from our words of the year.  Nicole's word of the year is “tend”. Michelle's word of the year is “positivity”.

Krysti Turznik joins us today to talk about the importance of mindset!  She shares the story of how adjusting her mindset after finishing a shower many years ago changed the course of her life.  Krysti gives some insights on what it takes to write meditations and also recounts a story of seeing the transformation in someone else who changed their mindset.Find links and show notes at our website TheSparkleHour.com

Nikki Brown, The Coochie Coach, is a mompreneur on a mission to transform women's conversations around sex & intimacy. Nikki is candid, authentic, & healing. We are unfiltered in this conversation around the female anatomy, sexuality, and we talk about some tough stuff in this episode that may be triggering for people who have suffered sexual violence so feel free to stop listening and take a self-care break if it becomes too much for you.  You are not alone.

Elaine Wellman, professional event planner and coach, returns to The Sparkle Hour to share some insights and information about retreat planning! She shares that one of the keys to a successful retreat is DOWNTIME and recounts a time where she was moved at a retreat by observing one of the participants. 

On this episode, we discuss the impact of choosing a word of the year to guide us, instead of setting ourselves up for failure with a futiile New Year's Resolution.  We encourage you to choose a word for this year and share it with us in The Sparkle Hour Facebook Group

Dianne Bondy, yoga entrepreneur, returns to the Sparkle Hour for this Happy Holiday Minisode! Dianne encourages us to spend a little time in nature and gives us permission to "eat the damn cookie".

For WomanKind founder Julie Purcell has sent along some special recipes for creative desserts made with CEREAL!  #CerealAsDessert #DessertAsCereal

Tina Falk, Feng Shui Expert, joins us to reflect on how Chinese Astrology affects our attitudes toward the holidays. We need to embrace our own energy and take ownership of who we are during the holidays.

Dr. Terrlyn Curry-Avery, creator of Pastology (Pastoring + Psychology), joins us to talk about the power of choice when it comes to family gatherings at the holidays.  Although she doesn't cook, she does have a favorite holiday dish, cornbread dressing!  We are so blessed to have her back on The Sparkle Hour!

Elaine Wellman, Event & Retreat Strategist & Coach, joins us as we continue our journey through the crazy holiday season.  Elaine reminds us that we don't have to keep doing things the way they've always been done!  She shares a fun story of how she changed things up in her family to take care of herself.

As the Happy Holiday minisodes continue, Michelle reflects on how the atmosphere of her Thanksgiving celebration has changed over the years. Whereas it was once a fearful, traumatic experience, it is now a fun and enjoyable time.  We share some sparkly shit and also remind you that it is okay to reach out for help to get through the challenging times. 

As the holidays quickly approach, Nicole gives us permission to redefine the way we experience the holidays. Maybe it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate what you are doing and why you are doing it. Maybe it's time for a change.  

The holiday season is upon us!  Because the summer minisodes were so popular, we decided to offer some holiday minisodes to help you get through this often challenging time of year.  Each week, from the beginning of November through the end of December, we'll be bringing you bite-sized nuggets of goodness to enhance your day.

This episode comes with a HSA - Heavy Sh*t Advisory. As Season 8 draws to a close, we reflect on current events which may have triggered many women out there. It's okay to get help. It's okay to cry. It's not your fault. There are little things you can do each day to help you keep going. PLUS - a little sidetrack about a neighbor dog. 

Inspirational speaker, philosopher, seeker, waymaker, coach,  and award-winning, best-selling author: Bryna Haynes is the creator of CHOOSE YOUR EVOLUTION. She empowers entrepreneurs, leaders, change-makers and influencers to harness their inner power and potential so they can create their ideal reality while serving their communities and the world. She believes that everyone is capable of living in their genius through conscious choice, inspired action—and, most importantly, knowing how to ask the right questions. 

Michelle and Nicole reflect a bit on where they've been, where they are headed, and the role Sparkle Skills has played along the way. They dig into the concept of “having-ness” and how we can appreciate and sparkle through having.

Tracy Goodwin has been coaching the voices of celebrities, entrepreneurs and business leaders around the globe for over 28 years. Tracy joins us to talk about how our voices can be used to reveal and heal trauma. One phrase used to silence us at some point in our lives can affect the way we use our voices in the long-term. Our subconscious wants to protect us and our hearts, but we need to teach it to let go and let ourselves speak. Tracy helps people overcome this and find their true voices.Captivate the Room

Tanya Geisler – certified Life and Business Coach (CPCC), TEDxWomen speaker, and writer – teaches women and women-identified people, how to step into their starring roles, own their authority, and overcome the Impostor Complex in their life, in their work, and in their life's work. We are so blessed to have her join us on the Sparkle Hour! Tanya shares with us her insights and experiences with Impostor Complete and sheds light on how to manage it.

On this episode, Nicole and Michelle reflect on how your support system can change as you up-level yourself. Not everyone can appreciate and understand where you have come from and where you want to go. It's important to manage your support expectations and seek out new support when necessary. If you aren't sure where to find new connections, seek out folks in common interest groups, using Google if necessary! Remember to spend time with nature...even if it's just a houseplant to talk to.

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Sparkle Hour featuring Samantha Parker & Kathy Ramussen of Badassery Magazine! We considered turning this episode into a “drinking game” around the words “Badass” or “Badassery”, then reflected that we would be so plastered by the end, we decided not to roll with that. Samantha & Kathy share the “origin story” of Badassery Magazine. How they met, how the clicked and how they grew into what they are today. They reflect on their relationship and how their complementary skills make the business work. They reflect on the magazines they enjoyed growing up and how those publications inspired them…even if it was just from teenage heartthrob posters. The ladies describe how the magazine works: how they find articles and distribute them. They address why they chose a magazine format over a blog format. Most importantly, they share what is REALLY mean to be a badass and how we all can get there...without tattoos and motorcycles. BadasseryMag.com

Nicole and Michelle are back from summer break and will be resuming the longer episode format. In July, the ladies attended Podcast Movement in Philly. After attempting to share their vision with other conference attendees, they realized “We gotta get our shit together and tell people what we do here!” The experience made the ladies start asking themselves, “What are we doing here? What is our purpose? What is the thing we want to be known for?” The answer? “We help people heal and transform their trauma through the use of humor, storytelling, and Sparkle Skills.” “We're not here to label anybody, including ourselves. What we do want to do is to help normalize conversation about trauma, so that it doesn't feel like such a stigma that you can't talk about. That you can't actually share…. Know that you are not alone. Know that there is a huge community around you just waiting for you to see it.” In Season 8, you will be introduced to some really great guests who will blow you away!!! You'll hear from guests doing trauma work the “traditional” way and some not-so-traditional! Remember to tap in to the FREE resources available to sharpen your Sparkle Skills in the Sparkle School “We are really committed to sharing these skills and tools with you” Join our Free Facebook Group Sponsorship Opportunities available There is no resistance to receiving! Share, Like, Review, Sponsor -- Join the Community!

In this bonus episode Nicole and Michelle explain why they were late for their own party! We'll tell you how the VP of the US made us late for our own party and how Mercury Retrograde lit a small fire in us. Why we were in Philly and why we have to shout out to the amazing women we met. We share our thought process on the direction the podcast is taking.

Ah, Summer! Hot and Sunny and Humid and Hyponotic and Wild and Dreamy, Adventurous and Magical and oh-so-Steamy. School's out and people go on vacation, maybe fall in love, take it easy or try to cross something off from their "bucket list" in these long, wonderfully warm summer days. We love it! Even as the earthly season is winding down, so does this mini-season of The Sparkle Hour come to an end. Join us as Michelle and Nicole riff on some of their favorite moments of the summer so far, share some insight on the bad & the beautiful, and offer hope through a dear friend's metta prayer.

Summer 2018 is begging us to have some FUN, and we are happy to oblige. We are continuing our Summer Sparkler Mini-sodes Series with boss pal & shero, Kathleen Shannon of Being Boss and Braid Creative. You've heard us chat with Kathleen on the show a couple of times and we've loved having her on the show. This time, however, Nicole and Michelle weren't able to chat live with her but instead read an email from Kathleen on what she finds FUN.

This double mini-sode features fun memories and tips from The Sparkle Hour girls, Michelle Lewis and Nicole Lewis-Keeber.

Melissa Burgio talks to Angels, and when she's not doing holistic energy healing work she is into bicycle rides, barefoot walks, and some Frose with her girlfriends. Count us IN!

Our favorite Cultural Historian, Angela Todd, is back on The Sparkle Hour for this summer sparkler mini-sode with a neat little trip down Memory Lane. Her version of Summer Fun as an adult now includes some family bonding over a board game that she never thought she'd play, let alone get totally into (hint: she's a Paladin).

Content Writer & Marketing Strategist Deb Coman shares what she does to shake things up and add some FUN to work & life.

Season Six Finale

In today's episode, Nicole and Michelle will describe their best tools for handling fear and uncertainty. The truth is that fear does not have to be your enemy. Sometimes, it is your ally and your teacher. When you gain clarity over where your fear is coming from, you can use it in a healthy, empowering way! We can't wait to share what we've learned about fear as a teacher with you.

TRIGGER WARNING: We know our community, and we want to take care of you! That being said, there might be a few topics in this episode that could be triggering. Take a moment and take care of yourself! On the show today, we have an amazingly talented lady whose superpower is truth-telling. Kelly McNelis of Women for One is on a mission to help you embrace who you are, mess and all.

We sing the praises of speaking your truth, but what happens after you speak up? Oftentimes, our truth is not perceived the way we want it to be, or someone else's truth is rubbing up against our own. Michelle and Nicole understand just how fraught these situations can be. So how is it possible to speak up for yourself when you are triggered or upset? How can we respond in a healthy, loving way when we are hurt by our circumstances? Sparkle Skills are always growing and changing. Today, Nicole and Michelle want to pull out a few life lessons from some recent encounters they have had. The end result is always to gain a deeper understanding of self. If you want to stay in the Sparkle Zone, you are going to need to always be learning how to speak your truth. The ladies will help you be prepared for what happens after the fact!

The Sparkle Zone is not a magical land where everything is perfect, it is a state of mind that anchors you to your truest self. Michelle and Nicole are on a mission to help you better understand the Sparkle Zone so that you can recognize when you've stepped away or if there are cracks in your foundation. The Sparkle Zone is not a magical land where everything is perfect, it is a state of mind that anchors you to your truest self. Michelle and Nicole are on a mission to help you better understand the Sparkle Zone so that you can recognize when you've stepped away or if there are cracks in your foundation.

Dr. Carolyn Elliot is changing the way we think about magic and witchcraft. Rather than being confined to a convention, Carolyn runs a six-figure online business equipping people all over the world in practical magic.

Nicole and Michelle spend some time sharing about what is currently dreamy in their lives and daydreaming about what's coming up for The Sparkle Hour.

Michelle & Nicole get a chance to sit down with Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon, the dynamic powerhouse duo who created the wildly popular podcast, BEING BOSS, to discuss the making of their new book.

That's a wrap on Season 5! Nicole and Michelle have had so many formative experiences this season as they have given birth to Sparkle School. This season really was a bit like Freshman Year of high school, and the Sparkle lessons will just keep coming next season. Today, Michelle and Nicole are here to remind you that you don't have to have it all figured out to give something a try. When they launched Sparkle School, they were still learning throughout the whole process! You can be a learner and an expert at the same time. That is what is so beautiful about Sparkle Skills. There is always more to learn and experience.

Sparkle School is back in session, and Michelle and Nicole are ready to hit the ground running and have a little fun. What is not so fun is that we all have thought patterns and behaviors that have been coloring our perspective since childhood. Many times, these behavioral patterns are damaging, and they prevent us from entering the Sparkle Zone. Today, the ladies are going to discuss how our brains make these neural pathways, and how we can overcome them on our road to healing.

Religion is a loaded word. The topic is so heavy and brings up such strong emotion for many of us, so it is often easier just to avoid the conversation. Today, we are taking a huge breath and engaging the conversation with open hearts and a willingness to be healed. We both have had some traumatic experiences with religion, but have found healing and hope in spirituality. We couldn't think of anyone better to lead us to a deeper understanding of the sacred than Dr Terrlyn Curry Avery. Terrlyn loves to ask the Big Questions, and all of that questioning has led her to a deep relationship with the Sacred. Today, you are going to hear all about how our deepest wounds caused by religion can be healed through an authentic interaction with the Sacred.

Sh*t Happens, and it happens to all of us. Some sh*t is obvious, and easier to avoid stepping in (or living in!). Michelle & Nicole teach you how to recognize what sh*t is for you, so that you can make more empowered choices moving forward.

Life in The Sparkle Zone is not some mystical far-off fantasy land, it's closer to you than you may think. Michelle & Nicole share what it looks like for them, what it might look like for you, and how to know when you're in it.

"Sparkling That Sh*t Out" is a healing process. Michelle & Nicole outline the 5 Phases of Sparkling Sh*t Out with a brief description of each step.

Michelle & Nicole have big plans a'brewing for Season 5 as we introduce Sparkle School- a resource for living life in The Sparkle Zone. Exciting things are happening, so here is your official invitation to get in on what's about to go down. We are on a mission to sparkle shit out and create a ripple of healing wherever we go. Now is the time to pull back the veil and tell you exactly how that is going to happen. Together, we can amplify our voices and change the world!

Season 4 finale. Nicole & Michelle wrap up the 4th season and first year of The Sparkle Hour podcast.

Life can either get you down, or you can teach life a thing or two. This is the spirit that our guest, Tanya Markul, a.k.a. Thug Unicorn, carries around with her in all that she does. Her message to the darkness? “Eat. My. Stardust.” Tanya is no stranger to pain and trauma. Time after time, life handed her almost too much to handle. Most people would crumble under the weight. Not this Unicorn! Instead of letting her life's tragedies defeat her, she used the pain to propel her towards the light.