This Girl Podcast

In this insightful comeback episode, Daisy reconnects with her audience and welcomes empowerment coach Jennifer Warren to discuss how we can all reconnect with our inner selves. Together, they dive deep into the wellness-based, transformative program Ignite the Light Within, co-founded by Jennifer Warren  and Dr. Laura Alfonso. The conversation touches on life transitions, personal growth, the five pillars of transformation, and the power of community. This episode is a heart-forward invitation to reflect, grow, and reignite your spark. [00:00] Welcome back! Daisy reintroduces the podcast with a renewed mission to inspire deeper connection and to pause and be present. [02:15] The spark of friendship: how Daisy met Jennifer Warren at a lacrosse game and their full-circle moment today. [04:30] Jennifer shares her journey into empowerment coaching and the origin of "Ignite the Light Within." [07:40] Why the answers we seek are within us—not outside of us. [10:20] Reflecting on Covid as a global invitation to "be" rather than "do." [12:00] Daisy discusses how stillness shaped her personal growth and podcast pause. [14:05] The difference between being forced and being invited to pause—and reclaiming our power. [17:10] Introducing the Ignite the Light Within program and why it was created now. [19:30] Common struggles: loneliness, anxiety, and the power of choosing your mindset. [22:00] The importance of community and the ripple effect of personal development. [24:10] Overview of the four programs: Masterclass, Pillar Workshops, Ignite Sessions, and Growth Forums. [26:30] Deep dive into the 5 Pillars of Transformation: Mindset Intentional Awareness Adaptability Personal Power Community [35:00] Why adaptability and flexibility are teachable superpowers. [37:40] The power of learning and self-awareness: "The more you learn, the more you see." [39:45] Personal Power: How we stand in our truth and stop people-pleasing. [42:15] Understanding the role of community in mental and emotional well-being. [44:20] The societal shift post-Covid and the renewed hunger for connection. [47:10] How community lowers stress and boosts longevity (Daisy's dream to become a centennial!) [50:00] Explaining each program format and the flexibility they offer. [56:30] The power of combining a coach and therapist for total transformation. [01:00:15] Defining "somatic work" and why it's essential for emotional regulation. [01:04:30] Who is this program for? Spoiler: Everyone in transition or looking to grow! [01:07:00] Daisy invites listeners to a special Ignite Session happening at the end of April in Miami. [01:09:15] Listener gift: Download Jennifer's "3 A's of Change" handout (DM @pocketfulofdaisy for access) Resources & Links: Visit: https://ignitethelightwithin.me Follow Jennifer on IG: @ignitethelightwithin.me Follow Daisy: @pocketfulofdaisy Private Coaching with Jen: https://jenseekingempowerment.com If this episode sparked something within you, don't keep it to yourself! Share it with a friend, tag us in your stories, and DM Daisy to learn more about the upcoming Ignite Session in Miami. Let's bloom together. #ThisGirlPodcast #IgniteTheLightWithin #WomensEmpowerment #WellnessJourney #TheMoreYouLearnTheMoreYouSee #DoesofDaisy #DaisyDownloads

It is the beginning of the year, and as you create your goals for the year, most people are seeking ways to grow their wealth towards financial freedom; and women need to be in these conversations! While there are many women as real estate agents, there are relatively few females as real estate investors, and Daisy wants to change that! This Girl, Daisy brings you some very interesting insight into the vast opportunities women have in real estate investments.  In episode 66, Daisy has an informative conversation with Natasha Falconi, Founder & President of Falconi Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in multi-family real estate. With over 20 years of experience as an investor, property manager, Chair of a bank and most recently Founder of her own real estate company, Natasha is in a position to empower women to participate as investors in real estate.  Natasha is on a mission to get more women to invest in real estate, given that only 3% of women currently invest in commercial real estate, so much room for growth!  She highly recommends that woman need to simply get informed and get started; and the mulit-family investments is an easy way to begin diversifying your portfolio. Best advice: Just get started.  Get her free download at https://www.falconi-capital.comor just pick up the phone and call her. Natasha is offering a FREE download to get you started:  An Insider's Look at Multifamily Real Estate Investment: A 5-Step Plan to Minimize Risk and Maximize Return Girls we all need to start investing in real estate! When investing in real estate Natasha reminds us: Do not WAIT to invest in Real Estate, Invest in Real Estate and then wait! If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard or check out her "Dose of Daisy" on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy   

Do you feel like you are all over the place with an endless to do list? Or are you frustrated that your child leaves things at school and you have to remind him to do his work 100 times?  Then this episode is for you… This Girl podcast host Daisy has a REAL informative conversation with Nicole Santamaria, Founder, OT for Real Life about what is Executive Functioning (EF) and how-to best to approach this in order to get things done! Nicole has more than 20 year's experience with a no nonsense – straightforward approach helping parents, kids and teachers providing them the “real life” strategies and right intervention – since she is a true believer that we can all DEVELOP these skills!  Daisy and Nicole have a very candid conversation since Daisy very vulnerably shares her personal struggles with EF, so their conversation hit home.  Nicole offers unique approach to finding EF solutions since she believes in looking for the strengths before the weakness. Nicole suggests a strengths-based approach that helps identify the individual's natural talents vs. depicting all their faults. In this episode, Nicole summarizes 3 ways you can begin to improve Executive Function in your life or your child's.  She discusses the first step is to know your EF profile and provides a FREE cheat sheet - find out your EF strengths with this EF Guide https://learn.nicolesantamaria.com/ef Nicole's resources are fun and user friendly, log on today: EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING HELPS YOU LAUNCH TO INDEPENDNCE Hop over to my website: All the tips, tricks, and strategies to guide you through your child's developmental journey.  Follow me on YouTube:  Weekly video content with interviews, inside scoops, and helpful actionable and easy-to-follow tips.  Check out the Organization Strategies Workshop:If you want to hit the EASY button on this executive functioning skill, so that your child can get things done, save time and chill out!  Follow Nicole for updates: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/miamihandwri... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/OTforRealLife Or

In this episode, Daisy invites you to tap into your spirit and join a movement of sacred sisterhood that will promise to awaken the goddess within.  Daisy hosts Maria Marshall, CEO & Founder of Gaia Goddess Lifestyle.  Daisy and Maria share an intuitive conversation reminding women the importance of self-care and nourishing their spirit. Besides Maria being a Reiki Master and holistic healer, she is a conscious creative who utilizes social entrepreneurism, storytelling, and community building to inspire, heal and empower women.  Her spiritual journey has led her to the launch of Gaia Goddess Lifestyle, a movement where women can come together to nourish their souls.  Gaia Goddess Lifestyle is built on 4 pillars: education, healing, community, and empowerment.  This spirited led movement invites women to let go of ancestral narratives and paradigms in order to release the past, and elevate their souls.  Maria shares with Daisy that her spiritual journey was not without pain, in fact, she says… “you got to feel it to heal it!”  They both give insight into hard times in their lives where it was spiritual awakenings and community that were the elixirs to healing.  She shares that during this process of healing, one of the modalities that she really found effective was Barbara Carrellas' guided meditation, breath and energy orgasm. (spoiler alert! not sexual but spiritual release) https://barbaracarrellas.com/breath-and-energy-orgasms-meditation/ Daisy reminds us that your “vibe attracts your tribe”, and invites you to join Gaia Goddess movement. For a limited time, FREE MEMBERSHIP, sign up today to elevate your spirit: https://gaiagoddesslifestyle.com/pages/memberships Gaia Goddess membership is designed to sustain lasting connections and provide on-going support. Join the Gaia Goddess ever evolving sacred Sisterhood community. You will enjoy access to our free library featuring a wide array of exclusive online content: https://gaiagoddesslifestyle.com Instagram @gaiagoddesslifestyleyou will enjoy access to our free library featuring a wide array of exclusive online content. If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard or check out her Dose of Daisy on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy  

In this episode, Daisy welcomes once again, Caroline De Posada, life coach & motivational speaker focused on all things wellness, mindset and relationships.  They engage in lively conversation about fasting and the importance that this “reset” can have on your body, mind and spirit.  With the holiday season upon us and the temptations increasing, both Caroline aka “Caro” and Daisy want to equip you with the right mindset.  Caro explains what is fasting? Why fasting is beneficial and the different types of fasting.  In particular, Caroline takes a deep dive into “Rejuvafast” a 5-day fast which is a whole-body approach that incorporates the latest scientific research on fasting and anti-aging, fundamental lifestyle principles; along with a supportive community to improve your health and wellness.  Caroline shares the story how she partnered with Dr. Virgilio Sanchez, Board certified Family physician with a deep passion for natural and integrative medicine.  Together they developed a 5-day fast challenge that they administer quarterly throughout the year.  Rejuvafast was created to scientifically activate autophagy in your cells, rejuvenate internal system and reset healthy habits. Caroline outlines the offerings of Rejuvafast: o   5-day fast scientifically designed to renew cells  o   Live access to experts - Personal Development Life Coach & Integrative Medicine Doctor o   Grocery List o   Supplements o   Bonus: RejuvaHacks Masterclass on how to protect yourself from junky foods. This Masterclass will teach participants how to minimize indulgences and stay super intentional through the holidays and beyond. Caro will be offering the final Rejuvafast of 2022 – Oct. 23- 28 Sign up - https://rejuvafast.com Looking for a life coach, wellness community or motivational speaker – Get to know Caro:  https://carolinedeposada.com If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, Daisy makes sure you add more "tools" in your branding toolbox as she invites branding expert and communications strategist, Katie Cabanas to not only “talk shop” since communications are both their “jam” and expertise; but more important to inspire other women and entrepreneurs to invest in themselves in order to make a greater impact with the POWER of their words and messaging. With more than 25 years of branding and communication experience, Founder & CEO, Cabanas Consulting, Katie Cabanas, share her tips and outlines her easy to implement communications framework to master your message. Daisy and Katie have a straight-to-the-point but insightful conversation about guiding you on some simple steps to improving your messaging and communicating your brand.  In today's digital era and constant instant gratification, you only have a few minutes or seconds to send a message… so it is critical that you know how best what to say and how to say it! Tune in and hear all about Katie's top 3 C's in communicating your brand: Clarity - clarify the goal and or the issue at hand Craft - the strategy based on your target audience Connect - brand strategy is all about connecting with your community  Daisy has no doubt you are going to want MORE, so Katie generously offered for the first listener that DMs her, that she would gift a consulting session.  Katie is one of Daisy's favorite “Girls” since Katie also believes in #womencollaboratingwithwoman! Both Daisy and Katie want you to SHINE at your next interview, podcast or presentation, therefore, visit her at her website to get FREE worksheet on how to master your message, visit:https://www.cabanas-consulting.com/gift Katie will also be hosting a FREE webinar on October 19th at 1PM (Est): Be a "WOW-WORTHY” presenter: 5 keys to prepare your next powerful panle, podcast or presentation  Follow Katie on her instagram: @cabanasconsullting Stay connected, informed and inspired – Rate & review  If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or new website: https://www.daisyblanchard.com

Since This Girl podcast always searches for stories that nourish the soul, Daisy knew she had to share one of favorite self-care outlets which is going to her Videosync hip-hop dance class – but it is so much more than a dance class! Honoring J.Marcos, Creator of Videosync, in this episode, Daisy spotlights one of her passions for dance, and brings you Dr. Andrea Assantes which is an “Angel on earth”, driven by her passions as Head Pediatrician and Medical Director at University of Miami by day and Videosync Dance Captain, aka Dr. Drea on weekends at Body & Soul fitness studio. Daisy & Andrea share an inspirational and bit emotional conversation about how Videosync started, and how they are paying tribute to the J. Marcos, creator of Videosync.  This Girl, Dr. Drea, tells her personal journey of how her passion for dance became her purpose when unexpectedly in 2017, J. Marcos passed away; and she along with four other Videosync “Angels” answered to a calling to keep the Videosync's legacy alive. The fitness dance class is led by 4 “Angels” each with their particular vibe and style: Captain, @dr_drea_a, @Crissy_vs, @Mariawuerl, @Addibelvedere . Andrea so beautifully explains how Videosync is a well-being concept where creator, J. Marcos, wanted to incorporate music video choreography with high intensity cardio designed to get an athletic workout that would be entertaining, leaving you with a feeling to want more.  At Videosync, everyone feels like a ROCKSTAR!  You burn hundreds of calories in a 60-minute high-energy, high-intensity, easy-to-follow- choreographed cardio-dance class that is guaranteed to leave you sweating.  Every class welcomes all ages and it surpasses everyone's music jam since it plays Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B, Island tunes, Latin, Reggaetón and even a little country.  The playlist is meticulously curated for every class depending on the season and the vibe. With lots of booty shaking and disco light spinning (check out her IG: @@dr_drea_a) Andrea welcomes all and explains that you do not have to be an experienced dancer, all you need to have is a need to move your body and get to dance like no one is watching!  She further explains, that this class is almost considered “dance church” where you will find community and it has created a Videosync dance family. Andrea and Daisy both extend invitation to join "the party" Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9am for Annual Tribute to J. Marcos, Creator, Videosync:  Special 90 minute Master Class Sunday – Oct 2, 2022 @ Body&Soul fitness Studio Buy tickets at http://bodyandsoulmiami.com Live DJ Raffle |Offering Classes and Gym membership Collectible Limited-edition tribute merchandise Proceeds will benefit the Breakthrough Miami https://breakthroughmiami.org Breakthrough Miami provides an academic enrichment program that uses a student-teaching-students model to ensure that motivated, under-resourced 5th – 12th grade students have access to excellent educational opportunities, graduate from high school on time, and attend college. If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchardon Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Marking a historical day, This Girl podcast host, Daisy pays tribute to Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II by sharing a BONUS episode highlighting the power of obituaries (obits).  Contrary to what most might believe that obits are about death, obituaries happen to be all about a life well lived. In fact, the obit is a story depicting the person's life providing the individual an opportunity to live once more.   Since you all know that Daisy does not believe in coincidences, a few years ago on several occasions she was exposed to the topic of obituaries by being recommended to see the HBO documentary "If you're not in the obit, eat breakfast" hosted by Carl Reiner - a must see.  Then in the same week, she stumbled across the movie with Shirley MacLaine, "The Last Word", which illustrated the significance of this section in a newspaper.  This peeked her interest even more and she went down the rabbit hole on the impact of obits.  Daisy spent a few weeks exploring this topic. In particular, she researched how people make it into the New York Times obit pages.  As life should have it,  there is actually a documentary dedicated to the New York Times obit section department since it happens to be a dying art, "The Obit: The Last Deadline".  Daisy's inspiration is an invitation to her listeners to take the time to write their obit, since you still have time to change or add to your story! What would it say?  

Are you ready for Season 4, everyone loves a comeback and this season promises to deliver stories of transformation and inspiration.  This season brings a central theme of  “Where are you now?”, the world took a pause in 2020 and there has been much change and renewal.  This Girl Daisy continues to show up and bring you STORIES that will inspire, educate and at the very least SPARK CONVERSATION!  In this episode, This Girl Daisy welcomes back Dr. Betsy Guerra, licensed psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience; author of Hurt 2 Hope: Healing the Pain of Loss, Grief, and Adversity, and Founder & CEO of Better with Betsy and the BWB Coaching Academy.  With Betsy you never know where the story will go because she is a woman of Faith and Divine inspiration is always present. Get ready for some insightful storytelling and lots of practical tools that Dr. Betsy Guerra AKA “Better with Betsy” shares with Daisy about transforming pain into purpose.  Daisy and Betsy can talk for hours, but they intentionally shared with you the importance of listening to your intuition and calling. In a time where many people are reinventing themselves or looking for purpose, Daisy is so excited to announce Betsy's life coaching academy – BWB Life Coaching Academy. The BWB Coaching Academy certifies service-oriented leaders using psychology, spirituality, and experiential tools to elevate humanity, while creating a life and business of significance. Unlike traditional coaches, the BWB Coaching Academy has a strong spiritual component and is based on 3 pillars: Clinical Competence. Spirituality. Embodiment. Nothing motivates more than a deadline – Apply today! BWB Life Coaching Begins August 17, 2022 https://bwbcoaching.com/application/ https://bwbcoaching.com/certification/ Follow Betsy on her Instagram, and visit her website and social media: https://betterwithbetsy.com https://www.instagram.com/betterwithbetsy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOp5gCdGy3qQ_lIfjwAy21g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxkemBqbg8 https://www.instagram.com/betterwithbetsy If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you – write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that's how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that most matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, Daisy brings you Beth Nydick a published author, national speaker, and a magnetic business mentor whose manta is “making potential possible”!  Beth is a big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward. She shows her clients how to strategically prepare their business and to use collaboration to establish instant credibility to get their life-changing messages through publicity reaching massive audiences. Daisy and Beth share their passion for communications and the importance on leveraging your potential and creating long lasting relationships.  Beth discusses her personal journey and current reinvention from becoming a certified health nutritional coach, and founder of Blue Barn Kitchen where she secured national media coverage on Dr. Oz show, The Chew and The Tonight Show; to now having her own podcast Behind the Spotlight and cresting her online entrepreneur consultant business.  Today, Beth helps entrepreneurs to strategically prepare their business and gain exposure through publicity so they can establish credibility and grow their bottom line. After Beth’s cookbook debuted, “Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist”, she was asked to speak at events and conferences about how she was able to get published without social proof. She found herself counseling colleagues about business and helping them understand and activate their maximum potential. Beth discovered she has a 6th sense for business and publicity strategy. A big believer in the power of publicity she has recently launched a no nonsense, get right to business intensive publicity strategy session where the focus is – be visible, get press & rock your business. Not sure if your brand is ready for Oprah? Beth announces her new VIP INTENSIVE Strategy Session for you!  The session includes a complete business assessment: 1. Website  2. Audience Flow  3. Systems and Packaging  4. Social Media  5. Consistency in Message 6. One Sentence Introduction  7. Easy Publicity Opportunities During their insightful conversation, this Jersey Girl wasted no time to offer some insight (free advice) for moms and woman entrepreneurs, she shares some very powerful nuggets of wisdom for any woman looking to turn her passion into a business: Know What You Want: Be steadfast in knowing your goals be it in business or in life. Too many people are out there to tell you NO, that what you want isn't possible. Stay the course and continue to ask. Tell Everyone: A good idea needs to be nurtured and shared, you never know where a conversation could lead. Many entrepreneurs are afraid that if they share their ideas then someone will steal them. Someone could try to "copy" you but no one in the world will create what you can. Ask the Right People: I firmly believe that plainly asking for "it" is the most important. Simply know what you want and go for it. Once you know what you want and you tell the right people your idea, now it's time for the ask. You are not asking for a favor. You are enrolling someone in the belief that this is a possibility and you are going to make it happen. Beth has a proven track record and wants to collaborate and believes in #womensupportingwomen - if you are looking to grow your business visit Beth at her website: Follow Beth on her instagram, and visit her website and social media: http://www.bethnydick.com  http://www.instagram.com/bethnydick  http://www.facebook.com/bethnydick  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethnydick/ If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that’s how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or new website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, This Girl Daisy, unveils another one of her “creative pockets” as a Realtor, and “talks shop” with one of South Florida’s top multi-million luxury Real Estate producers Saddy Abaunza.   Saddy’s professional sales record speaks volumes, yet it may be her personal qualities - her engaging nature, generous smile and the ease with which she connects with people - that open so many doors.  In partnership with ONE Sotheby's International Realty, Saddy has cultivated a well-heeled domestic and international clientele, many of whom she counts as friends. Among South Florida residents who have relied on Saddy for their expertise are Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Sylvester Stallone and Dwyane Wade. Saddy and Daisy both radiate a  joie de vivre  that is shared in their lively and insightful conversation not only about the business of real estate in changing times, the role of women in the business but also about the importance of following your passion. Saddy shares “legit” stories and unapologetic anecdotes how she has amassed more than half-a- billion dollars in gross sales over three decades of specializing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate built on relationships.  Saddy discusses the reinvention of her brand; that after having an established brand based on her own identity, she decided to reinvent herself and her business as  abaunza.group. As a seasoned professional in a very competitive business, Saddy shares her honest advice with regards to the role of women in real estate, as well as identifying opportunities that are available for women learning how to expand their wealth in real estate.  She states that during this pandemic we are living in a seller’s market and encourages families to consider selling.  This pandemic has asked us to stay home and has made many people realize they have different needs and now their homes have evolved to becoming also a workspace and in some cases a school space too. I really believe wholeheartedly that “Home is where the heart is” since selling homes has been my passion and one of my life’s loves! – Saddy Abaunza If this podcast knocked on your curiosity to buy or sell your home, feel free to contact us at https://www.abaunza.group Love beautiful homes and extraordinary properties, follow Saddy Abaunza, her instagram@saddyabauza or visit her website https://www.abaunza.group This podcast aims to inspire and enlightened  you – please leave a 5-star REVIEW so that This Girl Daisy can become top picks!  That’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Fall brings change, we see it in the leaves, we fill it in the air and it invites us to fortify our health since it is flu season too! This Girl Daisy brings you certified Nutritionist, Chef, and Wellness Coach, Alexandra Golovac to educate us on how to prevent being susceptible to the flu by eating healthy.  Daisy was excited to welcome back Alexandra, in Season 3, offering new insightful tips on how food and increasing vitamin intake can boost your immune system. This year more than ever since we are faced with COVID-19 and the flu, Alexandra explains how the right nutrients are all very effective at strengthening the body's ability to fend off viruses.  Daisy & Alexandra have lively conversation, that will inspire you - whether you get a flu shot or not - to bolster your immune system and encourage you to have better eating habits.  Some quick tips are: Be sure to eat a whole FRESH food diet , get exercise, and get enough sleep. Practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, visualization, or meditation. Avoid refined sugars and saturated fats Take a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement such as vitamin D, B complex, C and zinc, and probiotic In this episode, Alexandra’s approach for busy women and moms is that your relationship with FOOD needs to be easy and simple!  She offers customized programs for individuals or families to live healthier lives.  Everything from cleaning your pantry, in home cooking with hands on experience or  3 month wellness program including meal plans and shopping lists.  Alexnadra’s mission is to help individuals live healther and happier!   She reminds us that our biggest wealth is our health! So invest in healthy eating habits. Follow Alexandra on her instagram @atasteofwellbeing, watch we do live cooking demonstrations with easy recipes, and visit her website https://atasteofwellbeing.com Schedule 1:1 Free consolation call – to see which program is good for you! If This Girl podcast enlightened you – subscribe today & write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast grows and makes greater impact! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or don’t miss a “Dose of Daisy” at  http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Are you ready to get out of the quarantine funk but you feel stuck or unmotivated?  This girl Daisy invites business coach, motivational speaker, and magnet for awesomeness, Luly B to shed some light about her annual empowering women event, SPARK to be held October 20, 2020. We can all agree... woman need a break these days and deserve a day with girlfriends to get inspired about pursuing their dreams.  In this episode, Daisy and Luly B both radiate positivity and encourage woman to take time for them selves.   As only Luly B knows how to show up, she pushed the envelope and used her awesomeness to deliver a safe event outdoors with a vision to gather more than 400 women at the drive in. Yes, the #305drive in where she will be on stage accompanied by amazing woman sharing their transformative stories. The SPARK experience is being elevated this year and you will not what to miss it if you need that SAPRK to get you to move into action!  SPARK has always been a day dedicated to fun, perspective, kindness and connection. It's been about giving women the tools and testimonials on turning challenges into growth and to transform your pain into purpose. In short, Luly B will deliver on her promise at SPARK to empower women to share their gifts in order to EXPERIENCE more JOY in their lives and give you the tools to make it happen! New to SPARK, this year there will be two show times:    Morning SPARK :9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Afternoon SPARK :3:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Same agenda, different speakers, same awesomeness and connection!  You can attend with up to 4 guests per vehicle – so grab your besties! In fact, you'll get a special deal for a car of FOUR! Each car will have a designated outdoor viewing spot so bring your beach chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket of goodies. Same agenda, same featured guests, different speakers and panelists, same awesomeness and connection! BUY TICKETS TODAY! www.SPARKwithLulyB.com SPARK is happening October 20, 2020 at #DriveIn305 Tamiami Fairgrounds | 10901 SW 24th St. Miami, FL 33165 Visit Luly B to learn more about all her awesome services and follow her on social media @lulyb If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  be motivated to send Daisy a 5-star review to grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is  simple and that’s how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or new website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com    

This Girl Daisy has always admired and loved photography, so she was fascinated when she heard about a family photographer, Audrey Blake, pivot her business to get some “quarantine” captures!  In fact, her passion project #allstoopedup went viral when she photographed over 100 families in Essex County, NJ highlighting their family quarantine experience from their front stoop in her #6ftshoot to memorialize this once-in-a-lifetime event.  Her photos received national attention and were showcased on Good Morning America and The Today show. In this episode, Daisy and Audrey have a fun, loving conversation how when faced with adversity creativity can open doors and opportunities not foreseen when comfortable. In March, when the entire world was asked to stay home due to global pandemic; Audrey came up with the idea to capture this moment, in particular in her neighborhood.  She visited her neighbors and offered her professional photography services to capture them on their front door #allstoopedup while shooting the photos 6 feet apart.  What sparked this passion project for Audrey was when she heard in the news that school children where going hungry across the USA since the schools were closed and parents were losing their jobs. So, in lieu of payment Audrey requested donations to the Community Food Bank of NJ, raising thousands of dollars to help those in need. For more than 15 years, Audrey has used her gift to capture real life moments with her camera and charisma to tell family stories.  She is a storyteller with pictures.  Her infectious personality, grace and professionalism while shooting sets her apart from the crowd. If you want to freeze time and capture your children at a certain stage in their life, she's your girl!  Audrey explained to Daisy that she noticed that so many families were stuck at home experiencing beautiful moments and she wanted to help them capture them since they would someday treasure these family memories.  As a photography iphone teacher, she realized that she had the skill set and creative calling to help families around the world to catch these moments on their smart phones or cameras; so she shifted her business once again and offered a new service, Virtual Session Shoots.    Daisy was awe struck to see the quality of the photos created virtually.  You must visit her website and see the blog,  You will want to book a virtual, asap! Daisy truly admires Audrey’s work since it is all about storytelling.  She has created a very distinct portfolio of themes that she specializes in such as Bedtime stories, Legacy sessions dedicated to grandparents interacting with their grandkids and honoring the traditions of the old with the new generation. One of Daisy’s favorite is Fresh 48 which captures the first 48 hours of a newborn.   Audrey announced that she will be moving to Florida and is available for family shoots, although she travels throughout the US. Click here to book your next family shoot - virtually or in person - with Audrey and check out her gallery and blog at Audrey Blake photography: https://www.audreyblakephotography.com and follow her on instragram @audreyblake and @audreyblakephotography Subscribe today and leave Daisy a 5-star review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to move up the charts and continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

It’s back to school time, and parents are not sure what to do? They are questioning and struggling on what scenario would be best for their kids given that most schools are returning to virtual learning. On this episode, This girl Daisy sparks conversation with Marie Fernandez-Abou, momprenuer, and Founder of Educationalpods.com. This is the latest talk around town, educational pods is a new trend that emerged out of the need to enhance and enrich the virtual learning due to the pandemic, and as the saying goes, “Necessity is the MOTHER of inventions!”. This girl Daisy and Marie have informative conversation where Marie shares her passionate desire to help other moms in a time of need. Being a mom of three boys herself, she felt the need to step up and offer a solution to moms that are not equipped to have the kids at home for distant learning. She says that literally a “lightbulb” turned on in her brain in the middle of the night that she could not ignore, and knew she had to bring educational pods to South Florida. From a place of heartfelt support, Marie explains that in just 4 weeks she created educational pods.com and brought together highly experienced educators and experts in safety to offer support and creative solutions to making sure children can continue to learn with the support of teachers and peers. Tune in to episode 53 and learn the about the different educational pods options which are all built to enrich children’s learning with a multi-sensory approach including qualified educator at hand. The different programs include either one on one, home based approach, destination based or a boost for after school. During the conversation, Marie reminds moms that safety for the children and being able to support families is what has driven her to create this new business venture. She further explains that there is no perfect solution to our current educational scenarios but with educational pods it can temporarily bridge the gap for children to able to offer a sense of normalcy during this pandemic. She is also developing a sponsorship program where corporations or individuals can consider sponsoring a child where the current circumstances are hindering a child’s learning. Marie is currently open for enrollment and actively seeking teachers, if this is resource that can enhance your family and child, visit her website at: https://www.educationalpods.com Follow educaitonalpods.com on facebook or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationalpods/ Daisy want to hear from you! If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to climb up the charts, and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, Daisy has intuitive conversation with Crystal worker, Artist, Jewelry and Home Designer, Joanne Stone to spread good vibrations to all Moms which are in great need of clearing the negativity in our lives and transforming it into positivity. Daisy asks Joanne to share her story how she went from being a high powered luxury costume jewelry designer for celebrities such as Beyonce, Madaona, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, traveling the world from London to Paris to Miami; to being featured in Vogue and sold in top stores like Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, and Fred Segal yet she was missing something.  She recalls feeling as if she was in a hamster wheel, and her work had lost its soul. Joanne explains on how she deliberatly chose to take a pause in her life to recalibrate and traveled to Bali to surround herself with nature. On her journey, she discovered that she needed to create a business that had soul and connect her customers with Mother Nature’s healing powers. We might not be able to go to Bali, but Daisy and Joanne share with us the importance of having a morning ritual practice to bring more purpose and clarity into your daily life.  Joanne explains that by setting aside 5 – 15 minutes to do some breath work, set a intention, and mediate or pray for a few minutes every morning, can be life changing.  She reminds us Moms that we wash our teeth everyday, we wash our clothes, but when so we wash our minds? Clearing the mind with deep breathing opens space in our heart to welcome peace. Right now given the current situation, Daisy wanted to provide a resource to all by giving you some tips on bringing a higher positive vibration into yourself and your home.  Joanne suggests two stones that are a must to remove the negative and bring in the positive: 1) Clear Quartz  - The Mother healer. Clear quartz is heals all energies in the body.  Since it is clear it is open to the entire spectrum of light. Clear quartz energizes and clears all blockages. 2) Black tourmaline – Helps to get rid of all negativity.  It is a grounding crystal, that helps neutralize electromagnetic radiation. A stone of protection and purification ~ it absorbs negative energy and creates a protective energy shield around your home. To learn more about Joanne Stone's enchanting creations filled with Nature’s healing powers, follow Joanne @joannestoneesign or visit website https://www.joannestonedesign.com If this podcast was helpful to you – please leave a 5-star review so DAISY can make it to NEW & NOTEWORTHY!  That’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com UNIVERSE HAS YOUR BACK!!!

This Girl Daisy created this podcast as a digital “family room” to provide moms with a much needed self care PAUSE in their day offering tips, tools, and resources to become a better mom, better wife, and simply a better YOU!   This year one of the premier parenting resources reached out to Daisy to become a Miami Moms Blog contributor.  She was honored to have been selected, but since she always loves a good story and also loves sharing a good resource, she invited founder and owner, Cierra Bragan, to make big announcement about their 2 year VIRTUAL birthday bash...where all you Moms are invited! In this episode, Daisy and Cierra have an uplifting conversation about the importance of moms coming together since we know motherhood is “hard but it does not have to be lonely”, says Cierra.  Cierra shares with Daisy that out of her own personal need while expecting her second baby, she “birthed” the Miami Moms Blog as a business.  Not being native to Miami, and becoming a new mom in an unfamilair city can be daunting. She realized there was a need to have a trusted source that moms could turn to for everything dealing with parenting (since babies don’t come with a manual).  Therefore, Cierra brought “Miami Moms Blog” part of the City Moms Blog Network Sister Site to Miami. She explained that there are nearly 90 sites across the country dedicated to connecting local moms.  The Miami Moms Blog provides resource guides from finding the right preschool to family friendly hotels & restaurants, to photographers to party planners and so much more For now two years, Cierra has been living up to her goal to encourage, equip and empower Moms in Miami with relevant content and a meaningful community, online and offline.  So in showing her gratitude to this wonderful community of moms, Miami Mom Blogs is planning a Virtual Birthday Bash on Tuesday, July 21st – 8 – 10pm.  Visit their site for tickets.  It will be a fun night for Moms to virtually connect and have some fun.  The team at Miami Moms Blog got creative and will have a DJ, giveaways, cocktail demonstrations and much more.  Daisy and Cierra invite all Moms to give the kids to Dad for one night and get ready to dance in your living room. Stay Informed with the best mommy resource in town.  Visit Miami Mom blog website https://miami.citymomsblog.com or Follow Miami Moms Blog on Instagram, and Facebook  Let’s get this sisterhood of motherhood growing!  Subscribe today and leave Daisy a 5-star review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to move up the charts and continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl Daisy said she wanted to turn 50 looking and feeling her best! And in episode 50, she feels so inspired to share with you her latest wellness challenge that has motivated her to start better habits by being part of CAROS CORE CHALLENGE! Are you ready to transform your mindset?  In this episode, Daisy doesn’t not just talk the talk but she literally walks the walk…This Girl Daisy invites Caroline de Posada, author, motivational speaker and “coach” to inspire us once again! In an answer to woman wanting to live healthier lives, Caroline de Posada shares with us why she created this wellness challenge or better said a mindset challenge based on four CORE principles.  Caro’s 28-day CORE challenge focuses on 4 key principles that help you live your best life: Communications, Organization, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence.  During this Universal shift that we are experiencing, Caro’s CORE challenge is a perfect invitation to grow in mind, body and spirit!   This challenge was created as part of Caro’s mission to help others live more meaningful and fulfilled lives, and Daisy shares first hand how this challenge has made her shift some bad habits and embrace new habits thanks to the 28-day CORE challenge.  In their candid and informative conversation, you listen to how living a healthier life has the domino effect and how her husband also stepped up to the challenge since a few men saw their wives beginning to transform and wanted to also invest in themselves.  So Caro shares about her husband’s personal transformation and how this month he led a men’s challenge, and willing to do it again if he gets a good response. This quarantine time has brought to light the importance of living a healthier life.  There is no better time to recharge you body, mind and spirit, Caro’s CORE challenge guides you with Caro’s personal development videos on C.O.R.E to help you define success and achieve your goals, daily affirmations, weekly group coaching call, a plethora of online resources and so much more.  Caro invites to YOU to lead by example and become the “legacy” builder in your family.  Caro is very strict about registration, so if you are seeking to improve your life and transform your mindset, registration is open now until July 23rd and the next Caro’s 28-day challenge begins July 27th This girl Daisy is completing her 28-days and highly recommends that you invest in yourself, remember that is health is wealth!  If you are living a healthier lifestyle and filling your mind, body and spirit personal accounts the abundance of happiness will follow. Below please find information on how to join Caro’s Core 28-day challenge: Schedule a FREE call with Car to see if this challenge is right for you!   Registration is open now and closes July 23rd , the 28-day challenge begins starts July  27th https://carolinedeposada.com/wellness-challenge-1/ For daily motivation, follow Caroline de Posada on her instagram, and visit her website www.carolinedeposada.com See Caro in action: https://youtube/He7UxUkT0kU  Caro’s Inspirational gift comes in many ways: Weekly Blog:  https://carolinedeposada.com/blog/ Check out her new book: Looking Over the Edge;  https://carolinedeposada.com/looking-over-the-edge/ On this Girl podcast, Caroline has been a repeat special guest always bringing her thought provoking wisdom and inspiration – Daisy loves having Caroline on her podcast since hey both are aligned in wanting to help Moms reach their highest potential in living their best lives! Get inspired by Caroline on Ep. 35 & Ep. 35: Episode 34 to learn about Caro's Postcard Promise: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-034-be-there-even-when-you-are-not-guest-caroline/id1342748302?i=1000455887068 Episode 35 to learn more about delayed gratification and leaning about the principle “Don’t Eat the Marshmallow, Yet”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-035-delayed-gratification-guest-caroline-posada/id1342748302?i=1000457122073 For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how I continue to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

This Girl Daisy, is always seeking resources and helpful insights to enlighten moms about raising children, since we were not given a handbook or road map.  Daisy in fact created This Girl podcast with the intention and purpose to create a sisterhood of motherhood in order to share lesson learned, and not feel alone especially when parenting gets messy.  In this episode, Daisy introduces to you Lina Acosta Sandaal, psychotherapist, child & adolescent development expert, parent and founder of STOP PARENTING ALONE! Daisy and Lina have fun and informative conversation on how best to understand your tweens and teens now that you are stuck at home with them.  Lina’s approach focuses on information and interpersonal neuro-biology, child-parent psychotherapy and real life parenting experiences. She inspires us mom’s to parent awake and alert, and her expertise is mainly to hold us parents in order for us to be able to hold our children. Lina is passionate about helping parents since she knows that this is an as area where everyone wants to do well. She offers online parenting support, private parenting consultation as well as school consultations. Her private practice is now mainly virtual and accessible to everyone around the world (these are the blessing of digital platforms) Stop Parenting Alone was founded on the idea that with the right information, parents can always make the right choices for their children.   Lina’s STOP PARENTING ALONE Mission: For all parents to fall in love with their parenting journey! During Quaratine, check out her FREE WEDNESDAY WISDOM LUNCH TIME ZOOM at 12:30pm – Each Wednesday was dedicated by teens (15-18), tweens (12-14), school age (6-11) and the littles (0-5) Follow Lina Acosta Sandaal on her social media outlets on facebook, instagram and website https://stopparentingalone.com  If you want to connect with Lina, she offers a FREE 7 day trial of our monthly subscription to parenting support, help and tips. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and go up the charts!

Are you ready to feel the LOVE?  On this episode, This girl Daisy has a genuine "love fest" with Alina Villasante, Founder, Creator and Designer of Peace Love World.  Peace Love World is more than just a lifestyle brand it is a movement in which some of the most influential celebrities sport her attire often such as Oprah, Kardashians, Jlo and Pharrell – just to mention a few.  It is not solely about the fashion but more about the feeling her brand projects! In this very inspirational conversation, Daisy soulfully speaks with Alina on how she started her business from simply having “love parties” with her friends as a passion project; and tuned it into a thriving business.  In fact, currently Peace Love World is featured as one of the top brands on QVC.  The conversation also goes into the importance of being a mom and she shares motivational tips on how not to give up on your dreams. In their candid conversation, Daisy also asks Alina how she stays motivated and healthy?  Alina voices her personal well being routine, which happens to coincide with the very anticipated launch of her new workout collection – Mind, Body Love. She calls herself a “love junkie” and with this new collection she invites all of us to get healthy and “sweat LOVE” Alina exudes love in everything she does and says, in fact her mantra is “LOVE is not something you look for… LOVE is something you become!   Peace, Love World’s soulful mission is to spread peace, love & happiness through affirmations in fashion & philanthropy.  For inspiration and daily affirmations that elevate the soul, follow Alina @peaceloveworld or @peavelovealina.  You can also shop for her collections at her website   If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com  

After 3 months in Quarantine, the world is getting ready to head back and return slowly with a new way, new restrictions and new regulations.  But are you ready to reset?  What have you learned during quarantine?  On this episode, This girl Daisy invites mindful quarantine buddy Gabriela “Gaby” Martinez-Fonts, mindfulness ambassador and founder of Mindful Wisdom Mom to reflect on lessons learned during this global pandemic.  Together they discuss what realizations and adjustments they are both willing to take before hitting the reset button. Daisy and Gaby have an intuitive conversation about the positives and negatives that surfaced while being quarantined.   They share reflection exercises, which they both have done with their families in order to come back from this Universal pause with more purpose and intention to becoming better. Putting her mindfulness expertise into practice with her own family, Gaby shares how she and her family held an intentional conversation and did a reflection exercise, where she posed three questions to her family (where all three 3 kids participated – ages 8, 10 and 12): What did you like about quarantine? What did you not like about quarantine? What do you want to keep in our family that we learned during quarantine? Daisy also approached this quarantine time as an opportunity to refocus and reflect, before hitting the reset button.  She focused on a holistic approach, and did a personal inventory where she is with her body, mind and spirit.  She created a RESET report card for herself, and family to review.  This RESET report card serves to hold each other accountable in the areas where each needs to take action in becoming better.  Daisy and Gaby would be disheartened to see the world return as if nothing happened;  so tune in to their invitation on how best to reflect before you reset! The day we recorded, one of our favorite resources, the Greater Good Science Center Magazine, was in sync with our thoughts and actions and published an article asking you to list your lessons learned. If you are interested in mindfulness workshops with Gaby, visit her website at www.mindfulwisdomnow.com or follow her on instagram for inspirations @mindfulwisdomnow For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let Daisy know what you’d like to hear next... that’s how this podcast continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

On episode 46, Daisy continues to bring light into this “Quarantine time” by bringing you stories that inspire and can be a resource for you to make the best out of this Universal shift.  Daisy invites Suzanne Michael, premiere event planner and caterer, to have an insightful conversation on how to get creative in the kitchen when struck by a pandemic. Suzanne and Daisy get real on how in March her thriving business was unexpectedly brought to a complete stop since weddings, sporting events and big celebrations were all cancelled due to COVID-19.  Suzanne speaks her mind (and heart) between laughs and tears on how she had no choice but to use her creativity to pivot her business to serve others.  She began offering special holiday menus for Mother’s day, Cinch de Mayo (which sold out in 24 hours) then began offering catering services direct to homes; such as at home private chef services and group cooking classes with pre-meal kits.  Tune in and see how Suzanne can cater to you needs! Moms if you need a break in the kitchen, or getting ready to celebrate a special event, contact Suzanne on her instagram @suzannemichaelevents If this podcast was helpful to you... Daisy would love to hear from you.   Rate & Review This Girl podcast, so that it continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter most to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

As a very proud #momofboys, This Girl Daisy is stoked about bringing you an extraordinary mom of four boys, all the way from Hawaii, that has dedicated the past 10 years writing and advocating about being a “BOY MOM”!  Daisy is ecstatic about introducing Monica Swanson a wife, mom, author, blogger, and podcast host passionate about encouraging moms who are raising boys in today's world. In this episode, Daisy and Monica share a heartfelt burning desire to help and enlightened moms about the trials and rewards on raising boys into noble men.  Monica shares with us her journey on how her blog post “What a teenage boys needs most from his mom” went viral, and led her to write the book “Boy Mom” and the creation of “Boy Mom” podcast dedicated to talking about all things boys: puberty, video games, family, middle school, son’s college application journey, and so much more. Monica shares her wisdom to raise boys to become honrable men you need to emphasize these 4 main pillars: Love, respect, trust and grace!  During this month of May, both Daisy and Monica celebrate moms and asks that they give themselves lots of grace!  There is not a perfect formula but love, respect and trust will prevail with a sprinkle of faith! As part of Daisy’s Mother’s day celebration for #momofboys, she invites you all to join her in reading Monica’s book, “Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You” where you will find practical advice and faith based truths to help moms equip their boys in twelve areas she's found they most need guidance to grow up well.  Subscribe, write a review, and you have a chance to win a copy of "BOY MOM" as a gift from Daisy to you! Buy your BOY MOM book today: https://monicaswanson.com/boymombook/ For this Girl podcast listeners, Monica has offered a free companion resource to share with your listeners, if you’d like to do that. It’s “7 weekly habits to build deeper connections with your kids” and includes a printable weekly chart to help moms stay on track. https://monicaswanson.com/7habits/ If you are seeking honest conversations and fun loving boy-mom moments and wisdom, visit Monica Swanson at www. monicaswanson.com on her instagram, website, and tune in to her  https://monicaswanson.com  The Boy Mom Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boy-mom-podcast-with-monica-swanson-and-friends/id1468061855   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/ For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to up the charts!

This Girl Daisy continues to shed light with an optimistic approach to this Universal Shift that the world is currently experiencing .  In the mist of the suffering; we are also witnessing the beauty of humanKIND, rising up to spread kindness all over the world (in fact, Daisy wishes the news would cover more of those stories).   Therefore, This girl was captivated to introduce to you Marly Q. Casanova an inspirational speaker, award-winning event creator, non-profit coach and philanthropist on a mission to inspire people to PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness) worldwide. At the early age of 10, Marly Q discovered she had the “superpower” of kindness. Marly Q shares her personal story (once featured on the TEDx platform) about how a teacher inspired her and since then she has been on a lifelong mission to inspire others to spread Kindness.  In a very fun and candid conversation, Daisy and Marly Q discuss how we all have a superpower but it sometimes takes the leap of faith, courage and lots of hard work to follow your purpose and passion.  But once you do follow your passion, it is a game changer that can change your life and make a big difference in the world. Marly Q is know for her acronyms, it is no coincidence that her non-profit PARK project stands for Perform Acts of Random Kindness.  Her mission is to be the spark that motivates people to spread kindness.  She also recently launched her own podcast, TIME to be Kind (and yes, there is an acronym – Time stands for - This Is My Experience!).  In her podcast, she interviews people that are performing “random” acts of kindness and making a difference in our world. Her superpower is contagious and I highly recommend if you are looking for a way to give back and get involved to share your kindness, become a member of her Qrew and be a PARKer. I invite you to visit her at www.MarlyQ.com and on her instagram @MarlyQ Marly Q's Vision: a World where Everyone Performs Acts of Random Kindness - share the hashtags every time you spread kindness - #wePARK If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This month we find ourselves in a UNIVERSAL PAUSE! A pause that This Girl, Daisy, has been encouraging moms to find since motherhood brings the daily non-stop hustle & bustle….however, a very special place where Daisy constantly recharges is The Sacred Space Miami.  Divine timing took place with this episode, when visionary, creative genius, owner & CEO of The Scared Space Miami, Karla Dascal agreed to share her transformational story with us. For over 20 years, Daisy has followed Karla's career track in total admiration of her undeniable success, passion to detail and vision in all the businesses she has transformed throughout the years.  In episode 43, Daisy has an enlightened conversation with Karla not only about the extraordinary evolution of her businesses – The Scared Space, Plant restaurant, Flow shop and Paradise Farms; but the life altering journey that saved her life! In this very inspirational and candid conversation, Karla shares with Daisy about her personal struggles with weight and depression to being awakened and finding a state of peace through a 15 year journey of full immersion in education, nutrition and spiritual growth.  She shares that it all started with a yoga class and a algae-green juice that woke up the feeling of wellness within.   Her journey took her around the globe and meeting some the great enlightened leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and many other Yoga Gurus. Karla adopted a mantra that really resonates for all of us today which is live with the mantra “LOVE OVER FEAR.”  In fact, at the entrance of The Sacred Space Miami, she has an art installation with this mantra bolted to the main wall. To learn more about all the extraordinary vibrational living programs that Sacred Space Miami offers, follow Karla @karladascal and @sacredspacemiami or visit website https://sacredspacemiami.com She generously offered Moon & Jai home kits for the first 10 listeners that write a review for This Girl podcast & DM Daisy @pocketfulofdaisy with your email; to help stimulate our vibrational living and create our own sacred spaces at home. The Moon & Jai kits (valued at $49) include: Infuse the air with negative ions from the sacred herbs and resins. Use the anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungal Copal and Palo Santo to improve air quality in your home.  Protect and enliven your home with crystals and bring in the energy of luck, prosperity, abundance, grounding and love. ~ Selenite is the pale white crystal. It neutralizes negative energy, helps us stay in the “flow of life” and let go of resistance. Place at the entrance to your home, or on your altar. ~ Palo Santo is the wooden stick. It comes from a Sacred Tree that has been used for thousands of years to bring blessings and cleanse the energetic body (the aura). Moon and Jai Palo Santo is sustainably harvested. Palo Santo has a citrusy woodsy scent, and uplifts the energy in your home. ~ Copal is the incense of natural resin used to energetically purify your aura and space, get rid of any dense and stagnant energy. It has a pleasant slightly musky scent. It is used to burn away any negativity, and support in making positive changes. ~ Black Tourmaline is a grounding crystal, and connects us deeper to our roots, and to the Earth. Helps neutralize electromagnetic radiation. A stone of purification ~ it absorbs negative energy and creates a protective energy shield around your home. ~ Rose quartz is a soothing and comforting stone of love. Perfect for your bedroom! It reminds you to be gentle with yourself, restores harmony, and assists in building self-love. ~ Tiger's Eye is a stone of good luck and prosperity! Perfect for your work area or living room! healing properties come from Sun and Earth elements, giving it both grounding and inspiring vibrations. It’s optimistic and stabilizing energy helps you see any situation in a positive light. ~ Moon and Jai matches - light the fire of manifestation! ~ Feather represents the element of air and Spirit and supports us in the clearing process. ~ Ritual guidance ~ thorough guide on performing your ritual. If you are interested in exploring all the offerings at The Sacred Space Miami which is home to Plant Miami, Flow Curated Wellness, Plant Culinary, and the Container Space. The Sacred Space Miami delivers a modern approach to sensory experiences designed for awakening the highest potential and radiant vibration for all check it out at  https://sacredspacemiami.com If this podcast was helpful to you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl Daisy is inspired more than ever to serve her listeners with beneficial information that can best serve you during this extraordinary SHIFT we are all experiencing while in Quarantine and battling COVID-19. In this episode, Carolina Marrelli, One of Miami's Premier Holistic Health Coaches who specializes in helping women to get more energy and clear up digestive discomforts, joins Daisy for a lively conversation on how to keep you and your family healthy by BOOSTING your immune system. Carolina’s holistic approach to staying healthy is very practical and realistic for all of us to put into practice daily.  She educates us on how the immune system works so that we can better understand the importance of practicing the basic health habits (taking a bath, washing your hands, eating a balanced diet).  However, there is more you can do while at home to BOOST your immune system.   Carolina reiterates, what we all have been hearing in the news about being militant (even if you are home) about washing your hands, staying home and living the social distancing; but in lieu of COVID-19, she arms us with tips and tools on how best to BOOST our immune system which is the best way to protect ourselves and our family from this virus. The tips may seem basic for some such as catch up on your sleep!  However, the average American only sleeps 5 to 6 hours, when the recommend amount of sleep is least 8 hours a day.  Sleep can be a total game changer becoming healthier.  Tune in and get a quick coaching on how you can live a healthier lifestyle during unimaginable times.  She looks at this shift in time, similar to a life changing experience in her life as “a GIFT that just came to us in really ugly wrapping paper!" If you are interested in more details on how to BOOST your health, she has a great blog at https://www.equibalancehealth.com/blog/coronavirusor Also check out this rock star on Instagram @CarolinaRMarrelli If you have been yearning to work on YOUR HEALTH, start today! Now in April, Carolina has created a virtual group coaching to help woman transform their health.  Starts Wednesday, April 1 – Class will be virtual at 8pm. Topics covered will be: gut health, mindset, personal private session, e-book and so much more!  Book your spot today at https://www.equibalancehealth.com/shop/group-coaching If this podcast was helpful to you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, your host Daisy continues to offer support with hopes to becoming a mommy resource with this newfound reality that parents are having to adjust to virtual classrooms at home.  Daisy teams up with Nicole Santamaria, a seasoned occupational therapist (OT) that approaches learning holistically.  Nicole discusses with Daisy that right now the focus should not be solely academics, but more attention needs to be given to the social emotional aspect of virtual learning.  Nicole offers expert advice on creating schedules, the importance of learning through play and how to create sensory centers at home.  Daisy along with Nicole emphasize that parents as well as teachers all have a learning curve right now and that we all need to practice a little more compassion and grace during these new uncharted territory for many.  This informative conversation between Daisy & Nicole mainly supports the parents working with the lower grades since they do require more parental guidance. Nicole Santamaria is owner and founder of Miami Handwriting, where she offers consulting, instruction and OT therapy to educators, schools, parents and children.  Currently, she is reaching out to parents wanting to learn more on how to support their child’s development through workshops and hands on training. Nicole firmly believes with the right support and information shared between both parents and teachers they can then best support their children to reach their maximum potential. At the present moment, Nicole is promoting a Kindergarten bootcamp, If you are interested DM Nicole on instagram @Miamihandwriting or visit we website at https://miamihandwriting.com This Girl podcast was created with the main intention for busy woman and Moms to take a PAUSE, and to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

As we are all aware, the unprecedented is happening around the globe, and last week due to the Coronavirus-19 all schools in the United States were closed and children have been instructed to go home, and that school will resume online. Since This Girl podcast was created to educate and spark conversation, host Daisy has invited special guest Suzette Martinez to guide us on how best to prepare ourselves, as parents, and our children for virtual learning.  Dedicated teacher for over 30 years, and Online teacher for the past 8 years, Suzette Martinez, sheds light on the current situation and brings us important tips, and suggestions on how to best prepare for a virtual classroom in your home.   With sudden change comes discomfort, but Daisy and Suzette have a friendly conversation with hopes to bring calm and useful how-to steps on preparing your online classroom inside your home.  Suzette sheds light on the virtual learning situation, and explains that what might seem like a disconnect between teacher and students is quite the contrary, and that students as well as parents are actually more connected since they are all visually together on the same “screen” page.  Tune in and learn how to best set up your virtual classroom at home.  If you are interested in additional one-on-one training or tutoring, Suzette Martinez, she is available for parent and student training.  You can DM host, Daisy Blanchard @pocketfulofdaisy. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let Daisy know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU!

On this episode, This Girl... Daisy introduces momprenuer, founder and creative director, Melanie Fernandez, whom created House of Lilac, a flower company and lifestyle brand.  Melanie and Daisy share insightful conversation how this girl, Melanie, took the leap of faith and left her comfortable corporate job as an attorney in order to follow her intuition and passion. Melanie and Daisy have a candid and honest conversation about her entrepreneurial journey.  She shares with us that House of Lilacdid not start of as a flower company, but more as a personal blog that turned into a gifting company then organically transformed into a flower company and lifestyle content brand. With her type A personality and entrepreneurial spirit, Melanie kept on creating more creative content on her instagram, website and blog.  This yearning to share and help woman beautify their homes in very simple manners, led to DIY (do it yourself) workshops, and the creation of a community of woman that wanted to gather and support each other while being in a creative environment. Once again, Melanie responded to her clients’ needs and created the Flower Club.  The Flower Club consists of weekly emails filled with inspirational content from journal prompts to self-care articles (these are free) since she wants to excite woman to step into their POWER in order to fully BLOOM! Melanie confesses that the journey has not been easy but totally worth it.  She has been 100% led by her intuition, and encourages others to trusts their gut.  To learn more, follow Melanie Fernandez @houseoflilac or visit her website for creative inspiration, tips & tricks, motivational DIY videos, unique selection of gifts and floral arrangements: https://www.houseoflilac.com Since we both honor and celebrate woman, this month she offers a 15% discount (code:Daisy15) to all moms listening, visit www.houseoflilac.com. This Girl podcast was created with the main intention to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Love is in the air this month and This Girl… Daisy, reminds you to love yourself and wants to fill your LOVE tank!   With intention, Daisy asks you to take a pause in your day to reflect, preferably write down, what you truly LOVE to do?  She challenges you (that besides loving your hubby and kids that for most of us this in on the top of the list of things we love to do) to be more introspective and search within a little deeper, and really remember at least 5 things that you LOVE to do?  Then ask yourself, when was the last time you did any of the things on that list?  For some, this exercise is not as easy as it sounds since with motherhood, moms have a high tendency to forget about themselves since they are primarily giving to others.  Daisy shares with her listeners some of the top things that she loves to do, and in fact you can probably guess some them (such as dance) since she works hard on making time for her self and intentionally shares her posts on her instagram @pocketfulofdaisy especially on Friday favorites to spark that reminder. She also reviews Gary Chapman’s Love Languages, since she is keen that this can be a game changer in your relationships; not only with your partner but with your children too.  If this is the first time you hear about Love Languages, there are five love languages: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time and physical touch.  Everyone gives and receives in a special language, and if you know which one is your loved ones it truly strengthen your relationships and makes them more meaningful. She invites you to take the quiz available on Gary Chapman’s website, to find out your Love language: https://www.5lovelanguages.com To better serve her mom listeners, our host Daisy along with Gaby Martinez-Fonts from Mindful Wisdom Now, invite you to make a date with yourself & attend their upcoming workshop dedicated to self love.  This is part of their Grit, Grace & Gratitude woman gatherings to be held on Thursday, Febraury 27th in the evening.   At this workshop, they will guide you through an interactive gathering consisting of movement, wisdom and mindfulness. Since there is no instruction manual or road map when you become a mom; the “Grit, Grace & Gratitude” workshops will give you real life shared experiences, tips, tools, and strategies to become a better mom, better wife, and simply a better YOU!  For more details about the workshop visit Daisy’s instagram or Gaby’s insta account @mindfulwisdomnow This Girl podcast was created with the soulful intention to serve woman seeking to make connections, get enlightened, inspired and to spark conversation – one story at a time!  If you enjoyed this podcast, share with a friend and subscribe today -- Rate & review - so that This Girl can continue to bring you topics that interest YOU and climb the charts For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This girl, Daisy Blanchard, is fully illuminated and excited to kick off her third season with clarity and focus especially since she is joined with her soul sister, Gaby Martinez Fonts, mindfulness ambassador and founder of Mindful Wisdom Now.  Together they created a tradition for the past 3 years to create vision boards, and on this episode, they reflect and share their personal growth journey on how the vision boards have been a positive creative tool in manifesting their dreams, one year at a time. Although some might think that vision boards are bogus, for these two inspirational women, it has proved that the power of visualization can really work. Daisy & Gaby both believe in the “law of attraction” and visualizing goals and dreams daily, can send a powerful frequency into the Universe. As they briefly reviewed their vision boards, Gaby explains some mindfulness practice techniques in achieving more clarity while creating your board.  They both agree that the beauty of vision boards is that there are no rules, and you can create what is right for you using images, words of affirmation, pictures, and embellishments like glitter and stickers (our host Daisy is a sucker for sparkle and stickers).  What is most important for them is that your vision board evokes a feeling. The more a vision board focuses on how you want to feel, the more it will come to life. Daisy & Gaby are holding their inaugural woman’s gathering to inspire and bring light to this new decade by hosting a 2020 Vision board workshop on Thursday, January 16.  For more details, visit Daisy’s instagram @ pocketfulofdaisy or Gaby’s @mindfulwisdomnow – they have limited space so if this podcast and creating a 2020 vision resonates with you; DM either of them, and take the first step in creating your vision!  Beverages and supplies included. $20 per person. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let Daisy know what you’d like to hear about next that’s how this podcast continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

This Girl Daisy is so grateful to Dr. Betsy Guerra for opening her heart by sharing her story about how in the darkest moments of her life; she has been able to transform from grief to gratitude.  At a time when many of us are sharing thanks you's with loved ones; it is important to acknowledge that if done with a deeper intention, one can transform words into deeper feelings of gratitude (there is a difference). In this episode, Betsy’s openness about the loss of her daughter is intended to shed light on finding hope and feeling gratitude; especially as we enter the season of joyfulness and thankfulness.  Betsy’s strong faith and unparalleled conviction is admirable, she is a force of pure goodness and after hearing her story you will want to meet her! Dr. Betsy Guerra better known as “Better with Betsy” combines her passion, God given gifts, and expertise to help others by instilling hope when there seems to be none.  Her private practice provides a wide array of services to individuals, couples, and teens. She offers psychotherapy, coaching, workshops, and welcomes opportunities for speaking engagements.  Betsy is a beacon of light! If you want to know more about Dr. Betsy Guerra, follow her on Better with Betsy on facebook, instagram or visit her website at www.betterwithbetsy.com.  For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how I continue to bring you the stories that matter to YOU!

On this episode, as promised, This Girl Daisy invites Caroline de Posada, inspirational speaker, back on the show to talk about a book very dear to her heart “Don’t Eat The Marshmallow Yet!”  This personal development book was written by her father; world-renowned motivational speaker, Joachim de Posada. Both Daisy and Caroline share personal stories about reading the book and sharing the life lesson principle with their children.  You might be thinking, why read a personal development book to a child, however, this book was cleverly written as a parable and explores the importance of delayed gratification.  Mr. De Posada was totally ahead of his time, as we are now living in a world where everything is about instant gratification, this message can not come at a better time. It's a must read! Check out Caroline's blog, especially, Are You Wasting Time? And Are You A VIP? Which talk about delayed gratification.  There is no doubt it will make create great conversation between you are our family. https://carolinedeposada.com/permission-to-live/ Become a member of her tribe:  Visit https://carolinedeposada.com She her in action: https://youtube/He7UxUkT0kU  For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next -that’s how I continue to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

This Girl podcast from the inception was to create a creative space to connect, inspire, educate and spark conversation… and today's episode is all about Inspiration and Connection!  On this girl Daisy's personal growth journey, she periodically attends workshops and seminars filling her heart, mind & soul with inspirations; and recently while attending SPARK by Luly B., a one day woman's retreat, she met Caroline de Posada, motivational speaker.  And as the Universe would have it, their connection was instantaneously! It was an INSTANT SPARK not only because they are both #momof3boys; she was full of joy, and on a journey to inspire others in helping them live more meaningful relationships! On this episode, Daisy invites Caroline De Posada to share "her story"... how she started and inspires others to be part of her movement "Be There Even When You Are Not"!  Caroline in her thought-provoking anecdotes reminds us the POWER of handwritten postcards or letters to loved ones.  When was the last time you sent a letter or postcard to someone you cared about?  Tune in and get inspired.. as well as get ready to take out a paper and pen! Check out Caroline's blog, there is no doubt it will make you stop and think... https://carolinedeposada.com/permission-to-live/ Become a member of her tribe and visit her on instagram or her site https://carolinedeposada.com See her in action: https://youtube/He7UxUkT0kU  For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how I continue to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

In this episode, This Girl invites a mom on a mission, Marta Blanco, founder of Sofia’s Hope. Daisy and Marta have a heartfelt and informative conversation about fighting childhood cancer with HOPE!  Marta shares her personal story of losing her daughter Sofia not to cancer but as a consequence of treatments. She created Sofia’s Hope in her honor. Her organization recognizes that in the fight against childhood cancer there has to be two simultaneous approaches. Research funding which will have a long term impact and the development of patient and family programsthat support those going through the journey! Tune in and JOIN US for the WEEK OF HOPE:October 26th – November 2 - visit Www.sofiashope.org to buy your tickets  1.   Sofiana hope Wine & Cheese - October 25 -  UM Newman Alumni Center – 7-11pm 2.   Reason to Run – Saturday, November 2nd – 7-11am – Deering Estate This girl Daisy wants to give you something to think about:  Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: "expect with confidence" ! Get involved.... go visit  - Sofiashope.org 

This Girl brings back Dr. Sara Dorison, child neurologist, to give us an urgent update with regards to the vaping epidemic spreading life threatening illnesses and causing deaths.  Daisy asks practical questions to Dr. Dorison about what do you do when you find out your child is vaping?  Dr. Dorison, who specializes in pediatric neurology, states that parents should not be naïve about vaping but encourages them to get informed and be proactive. The e-cigarette was first presented as a “safe alternative” but that has clearly proved otherwise. Vaping is surging among American adolescents. According to one national survey, 3.6 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2018. Dr. Dorison shares astounding facts about the immediacy of the addiction due to its concentration; a juul vaping pod is equivalent to smoking a cigarette box (more than 20 cigarettes)– the high levels of concentrated nicotine makes it highly addictive. Dr. Dorison stresses the importance of keeping your teens safe by having real honest and candid conversations with your kids as early as middle school. Yes! since they are 12 they know about vaping, it is all over the schools and the news. Dr. Dorison’s suggests to work on prevention, to test your kids for high levels of nicotine, and explain to them the real facts and concerns about vaping and addiction.  She reminds us "good kids are making bad decisions!"  Keep in mind that the vaping industry is not being regulated and the rising cases of serious illnesses is bring this industry into serious investigations.  For more information, you can also tune in to Episode 07 - part 1 on the Vaping Epidemic. Some quick facts & resources: FDA is investigating more than 215 cases of life-threatening illnesses The CDC – Center of Disease Control issued WARNING! to stop buying bootleg and street cannabis e-cigarette product The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a useful website onwhat the federal government currently knows about vaping and e-cigarettes. The Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, by researchers at Stanford, has a major unit on vaping and Juuls. It is not just for educators: Frequently updated, it has photos, charts and points of discussion that may help you engage your teenager. Nicotine Test Kit: https://www.amazon.com/PrimeScreen-Pack-Nicotine-Tobacco-WCOT-114/dp/B07CZRMQ6F/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=nicotine+test&qid=1570637595&sr=8-4 This Girl podcast was created with intentions to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl is going to OVARYAct today….. Since September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Daisy brings on Maria Camacho, a Cancer warrior and Survivor wanting to Tell Every Amazing Woman to check their ovaries! Last year, Maria enlightened us on episode 016, on how to BEAT this silent killer. But this year she tells her personal inspiring story how she beat it and wants to encourage women to OVARY ACT!  She wants women to not only to worry about the  “pair but check down there”! Like many amazing things in life that we take for granted, this month This girl Daisy along with Maria Camacho want to make sure that you do not take your ovaries for granted! Maria Camacho is not only a life long friend but she is a licensed dietician that has lived a more than average healthy life, overly educated about the subject of cancer since she lost her sister to breast cancer, so she wants to spread the good news and help woman get an early detection since it can save their lives!  Maria wears the color TEAL proudly not only to create awareness, but more because she wants to: TELL EVERY AMAZING WOMAN!!!! The statistics are alarming with almost 80% of women diagnosed in advanced stages of ovarian cancer, when prognosis is poor.  This horrible disease will take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year.  Here is a great PSA about OVARY action:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb8mCT9y_ZA For more information, you can also listen to Episode 16: Silent killer, where Maria began teaching us what symptoms to look out for and how to BEAT ovarian cancer.  Check out Maria's instagram, @ choice_nutrition, DM if you are OvaryActing!!! This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today – to get the latest episodes and leave me a review! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard @pocketfulofdaisy or check out website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, This Girl... Daisy introduces seasoned Occupational Therapist (OT), Nicole Santamaria, whom specializes in helping parents, children and teachers to see the “handwriting on the wall” when it comes to identifying solutions to help students succeed. With more than 20 years of experience, Nicole shares with Daisy the importance of helping kids improve their fine motor, visual motor and handwriting skills.  Even though we are increasingly moving into a digital world; tune-in to an informative conversation about the importance of handwriting. And as Nicole likes to say... usually the problem, “is not just handwriting.”  You might be thinking, that handwriting is something of the past in the speed that technology is moving; however this girl, Nicole, backs up the debate that the more tools our children have the better they will be.  Having the skills of keyboarding, vocalizing, pen and pencil writing are still ALL key tools for communicating! To learn more, follow Nicole Santamaria @MiamiHandwriting. She is offering a Complimentary conversation and FREE Developmental playbook on her website visit: https://miamihandwriting.com. This Girl podcast was created with the main intention to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Are you ready not only to get back to school… but back to self? Getting back into the grind after spending almost 3 months of summer time is not easy and can be frustrating to say the least.  However, This Girl… Daisy, your host, invites you to take time to get BACK TO SELF!  Although she took a short hiatus herself during summer, she is back and re-energized!  In this episode, Daisy recaps her summer (which happens to be her favorite season) which entailed globetrotting around the world but after sharing her summer adventures; she also encourages moms and woman to not jump into automatic pilot and daily routines but to carve some time to create a “ME time” schedule! Daisy shares her story about the importance of making summer memories creating quality time with family.  She was inspired by a Motherly article, “We only have 18 summers together with our kids” (click on link) https://www.mother.ly/life/we-only-have-18-summers-together-my-baby After reading this article, she made traveling (one of her passions) a summer goal to explore the world with her children. She not only talks the talk, but she walks the walk… and in the past few summers, Daisy has adventured with her family to Europe (2016), Alaska (2017),  Australia, New Zealand, Fiji (2018) and this year they trekked to Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangkok and Phuket.  Although she has traveled across the globe, she reminds you that family time can also be found in the backyard…so tune in for some fun summer reflections as well as inspirations on how to make back to self a priority for you! This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time!  If you enjoyed this podcast, share with a friend and subscribe today -- Rate & review - so that This Girl can continue to bring you topics that interest YOU. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Are you struggling with Spring Cleaning as much as I am? This Girl Daisy invites Professional Organizer, Jessica DeSiato from Thoughtfully Organized to share some insight and tips on how to declutter your home! Personally, I was intrigued with the Marie Kondo method, asking yourself does this time bring me joy? If the answer is NO, be gone with it. This Marie Kondo method is now universal technique where the Japanese organization expert teaches people around the world to rid their homes of clutter.  I read Kondo's best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up  last year, which did motivate me but it was short lived (I have a tendency to accumulate). Moreover, this year Kondo has mainstreamed her method even further when she debuted her new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. I mention this because, last year, Jessica helped me clean my office space however, this is not a one time achievement.  Staying organized takes continuous effort or in my case I need a professional organizer since I suffer from the accumulation syndrome.   In Episode 28, Daisy and Jessica have a refreshing conversation about how to begin organizing your home. Jessica suggests asking yourself 4 basic questions that can help you maintain an organized home:  How long has it been since you have worn this? Does it fit you? Is it in good condition? If this was at the store today would you purchase it? If you want get more organized, check out Thoughtfully Organized visit: www.thoughtfullyorganized.com This girl would like to leave you with a thought…“Don't put things done, put them away!" ” - Jessica DeSiato, Thoughtfully Organized This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard @pocketfulofdaisy and  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In Episode 027, This girl Daisy, welcomes back Ayurvedic expert, Dr. Shivani Gupta, to further enlighten and educate us about finding harmony in our mind, body and spirit through Ayurveda.  Together in an open-minded conversation, Dr. Shivani sheds light on what is Ayurveda and how easily it can improve your health and life by simply practicing a morning ritual.  She explains that Ayurveda encompasses three main modalities that include: nutrition, detoxification and the concept of “doshas” which is all about uncovering your individual body constitution. Since This girl, Daisy, has the main intention to highlight tips for mommy self care; she felt the need to share about the “Mother of all healing.”  Shivani explains that Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine from India that’s over 5,000 years old. Ayurveda actually means “science of life.”  It heavily emphasizes the mind-body-spirit connection and focuses not just on treating illness and disease, but actually preventing them.  Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention and encourages the maintenance of health through close attention to balance in one’s life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle and the use of herbs. Dr. Shivani shares with us 10 Daily MODERN Ayurveda rituals, to living a healthier life: Use a tongue cleaner twice daily to reduce toxins in the body Do Pranayama, meditation, or yoga - daily to balance the body, mind, and spirit Add a daily mindfulness ritual  to cue yourself to calm and re-center yourself: tea time, gratitude journal, gratitude jar, journal about your feelings Take excellent supplements or herbs that support your lifestyle Avoid frozen food, leftovers, using the microwave; instead, eat fresh whole foods as much as possible Eat according to your Dosha, bring your Dosha back into balance Use ghee, butter, and healthy fats in your diet Dry brush, Abhyanga massage (self-body massage), and oil massage to the head can be very beneficial Use natural skincare, beauty care, and cleaning products as much as possible Self Care is key! Add in moments for yourself every day and every week to take care of yourself and indulge yourself; increasing your energy, and vitality, so you can share the most joyous, vibrant, light, happy version of yourself with the world.  To find out your “Dosha” or interest in living more in harmony “Ayurveda” style, log on today to www.fusionaryformulas.com and contact Dr. Shivani for personal consulation.  Mention This Girl podcast, with purchase and receive a 20% discount on your first order. Receive daily tips from Dr. Shivani.  Follow her on instagram @dr.shivanigupta This Girl podcast intention is to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you like what you heard… Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review, to let me know what you’d like to learn about next. For more details about This Girl podcast, follow Daisy Blanchard on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com      

On this episode, This girl...Daisy introduces an Ayurvedic approach to health and wellness with special guest Dr. Shivani Gupta.  Together they explore and educate the importance of knowing the root of many aliments as simple as waking up achy or feeling overwhelmed.  These symptoms that may seem mundane can just be a spark in the system that unless “extinguished” can become a fiery inflammation in the body.  Shivani eloquently explains that inflammation is usually at the root of many diseases.  As a mom, daughter, wife, entrepreneur, Dr. Shivani has made it her personal quest to improve the lives of others with her creation of Fusionary Formulas.  Shivani is both modest and humble about her supplement line, but very passionate and knowledgeable about the preventive nature of her products. Tune in to this episode, to better understand the buzz about Turmeric and all its beneficial qualities.  Daisy and Shivani discuss that living a healthy lifestyle is not a “quick fix” but more of a life long journey of creating a self care ritual and taking action in wanting to feel good inside and out. Shivani is the founder and CEO of Fusionary Formulas, which brings ancient Ayurvedic healing supplements to the modern age. Crafted by physicians, her supplements are all-natural formulas that can alleviate common ailments such as pain and stiffness in a balanced, natural way. Shivani shares with us the lengths she has researched to make sure that her products are the not only made in the USA, but it is owned by a physician, and she has personally chosen really high quality herbs that come from only medical grade suppliers. She ensures you can feel totally confident in the product you’re investing in. To learn more, log on today to www.fusionaryformulas.com  Include This Girl podcast with purchase and receive a 20% discount on your first order. Receive daily tips from Dr. Shivani.  Follow her on instagram @dr.shivanigupta This Girl podcast intention is to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… Follow me on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy

This Girl... Daisy sets the studio on fire in episode 025 with Amazon best-seller author; "Balance is Bull$#*t", magnet for awesomeness and entrepreneur, Luly B.  Together they have a high-spirited conversation about finding that time for you to refill that cup of the things that bring you joy. Together they encourage you to take the time to think of yourself FIRST and regain control of your time by 'blocking' the non-negotiable, and filling that cup once again with what makes you happy. Luly B. shares her personal success and gives you tips on how you to can "refill your cup" and place aside the never ending days, and find that time which will allow you to look forward to the weeks, months and years ahead. If you want learn more about Luly B. and SPARK - interactive day designed to reflect, empower and celebrate glorious women to be held on May 3, 2019 visit: www.SPARKwithLulyB.com This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about the podcast, visit This Girl instagram and  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Finding ways to connect beyond just the physical…is the conversation This Girl explores with Intimacy Alignment expert, Rachael Dunville.  On Episode 24, Daisy and Rachael continue part 2 in an authentic conversation about putting your SELF first, and identifying the tools within YOU to reach a higher level of intimacy. Learn that intimacy is NOT about the physical outcome but much more about understanding and identifying what you want to feel!  Rachael encourages you to stop focusing on what is not happening, but focus on what is happening!  She guides you in a conversation to explore the importance about creative convergence of Source, Soul and Sex. Rachael is celebrating the 10 year Anniversary of Aerosha, a company she created to creatively work with individuals seeking self-discovery and well-being.  She offers remote 1:1 Mentorship Sessions; or her creative movement class addressing intimate alignment.  Log on today to www.aerosha.com/initial to find out more about your “gift call” with Rachael or follow her your instagram @Rachael Dunville  This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about This Girl podcast, follow Daisy Blanchard on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl... Daisy sets the studio on fire in episode 023 with Amazon best-seller author, "Balance is Bull$#*t", magnet for awesomeness and entrepreneur, Luly B.  Together they have an inspirational and high spirited conversation about empowering woman to define their dreams. Luly B. shares with us her personal journey of being true to herself about using her God given gifts to create a business she loves without compromising her family first priority.  Between Luly B's "spark" and Daisy's "sparkle" this episode lights up the fire inside all of us to taking the first step to defining what matter most to you.  Luly B. talks about SPARK, a one day workshop dedicated to fun, perspective, kindness and connection. It's about giving you the tools and introducing you to the people who will allow you to make that permanent shift in your life.  In her passionate and enthusiastic self, she does put out a WARNING! participation in SPARK may lead to moments of unapologetic confidence, seemingly disproportionate displays of happiness and an overwhelming sense of I’m not alone, I am enough and LET’S DO THIS! If you want learn more about Luly B. and SPARK (to be held on May 3, 2019) visit: www.LulyB.com This girl would like to leave you with a thought…“Set Your life on fire! Seek those that FAN your flames!”  - Rumi This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about the podcast, visit This Girl instagram and  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, This girl...Daisy invites Intimacy Alignment expert, Rachael Dunville, to have a candid yet introspective conversation about helping woman find their “mojo” again, especially after having kids.  Together they have a lively conversation about what exactly is “intimacy alignment” or in simpler terms reconnecting with your sensual essence. Rachael is celebrating her 10 year Anniversary of Aerosha, a company she created to creatively work with individuals seeking self discovery and overall well being.  She offers remote 1:1 Mentorship Sessions; or her creative movement class addressing intimate alignment. Tune-in so you can be enlightened about unique ways to approach self-care; since Rachael thrives on helping others to liberate themselves from taboos and self doubts in order to be free and feel good again! Her intuitive guidance for manifesting and finding more pleasure in life and business is something we all need. Aerosha’s Movement Classes gently introduces playful, liberating, sensory expressions of the body, renewing confidence, acceptance, compassion, and emotional release.  While her popular Aerosha Mentorship Sessions, are conducted globally by phone, provide guidance to awaken self-awareness, apply practical perspective shifts, and experience everyday ecstacy.  Log on today to www.aerosha.com to find out more about your “gift call” with Rachael or follow her your instagram @Rachael Dunville  This Girl podcast intends to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about the podcast, visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Happy 2019!  This Girl… Daisy, your host, is filled with inner light and passion to continue her intentions to inspire, educate and spark conversation one story at a time, yet another season.  She is energized to share many arising topics for women and mothers; from mothering teenage years to reminding women the importance of self-care. Setting the tone for Season 2, This Girl presents a brief recap of her 2018 blessings; and alludes to several special guests lined up starting with getting in touch with your inner self to feel good!  Stay tuned for many great stories to come as This Girl explores the trending subjects such as benefits of CBD oils to finding spiritual growth through mindfulness and movement.  This year, Daisy will work on bringing her listeners more "Light" by encouraging you to seek the light, share the light and be the light! If you enjoyed this podcast, share with a friend and subscribe today -- Rate & review - so that This Girl can continue to bring you topics that interest YOU. For More details about the podcast, visit This Girl website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In Episode 020, your host Daisy educates and inspires us about the Art of Collecting! She has passionate conversation with guest Violeta De la Serna, founder of Artcentric House and Art Specialist at Whitley’s Auctioneers and Gallery of Amazing Things about the importance to collecting! Did you know that the impulse to collect is a basic part of the human psyche…Everyone should collect something! Tune in and learn how to begin your art collection. “This girl” Violeta seasoned art advisor and artist manager, shares with us the difference between buying art versus collecting art.  Just in time for the hottest “season” in Miami, and we are not talking about Seasons Greetings!; December kicks off the liveliest art scene in Miami with Miami Art week featuring Art Basel, Art Miami and many, many more artsy off shoots and street art fairs hosted all around the city between now and February!  Together Daisy & Violeta have an energetic conversation about collecting art, buying at auction houses and overall inspiring women to become collectors since it was surprising to hear that the art world is mainly dominated by male collectors…ladies let’s get shopping!  This girl would like to leave you with a thought: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see! – Degas However, Daisy felt the need to “Daisyfy” this thought and for her:  “Art is not what you see, but HOW IT MAKES YOU FEEL!” – Daisy If you are interested in getting some good advice and seek in being part of upcoming auctions, visit Violeta at : https://www.artcentric.house My intention is to educate, inspire and  spark conversation – one story at at time!  Subscribe today -- Rate & review For More details about the podcast, visit This Girl website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, This Girl daisy welcomes back Alexandra Golovac, certified nutritionist, chef instructor & food blogger to educate us on getting ourselves and our kids off to a healthy start!  As well as provide us with practical and easy tips and recipes for healthy snacks with nutritional benefits vs processed and sugary choices - that are so easy to get but so bad for our kids!  Is breakfast really the MOST important meal of the day?  Alexandra and Daisy confirm that for kids, studies have shown that eating a meal first thing in the morning. Notice the name - "Break Fast" - kids need to break the fast from dinner in order to have  a positive influence on cognitive performance in school, especially on task-oriented behaviors—and particularly in students younger than 18. For easy recipes and tips on healthy options for your household: visit www.tasteofwellbeing.com  This girl would like to leave you with this thought: ““Eat breakfast like a QUEEN, lunch like a princess and dinner like a pauper.” -- Adelle Davis (circa 1960) This Girl podcast intends is to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about the podcast, visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This girl Daisy, your host, recounts her story on how and why a PODCAST.  She shares with her listeners her yearning to be creative and her desire to serve others.  But little did she know that her biggest fan, would surprise her on Christmas with a podcast studio to make her dreams come true. Daisy talks about her creative journey, and explains what’s a podcast and how this new digital platform is spreading like wild fire! Listeners will better understand the “magic” that podcasts can bring… turning your idle time, or time that a busy mom may consider a waste of time (in the carpool lane) into “ME” time – simply by subscribing to a podcast.  That much needed quiet time can now be used to get inspired, learn something new or simply get entertained; that is what podcasts can do! In brief, the main reasons Daisy is thrilled to host a podcast are because it’s a creative way to give back and make a positive impact – one story at a time! Her intention is to inspire others with a platform that creates deeper connections, and she hopes to help #momofboys and busy women to feel more efficient by turning idle time into “me” time! Most popular podcasts fall into the categories of either business, news, or self-help, and Daisy shares some of hers and her husband’s favs: Daisy’s current favorite podcasts: The Daily – New York Times – News The Goal Digger with Jenna Kutcher - Businesss Super Soul Conversations – Oprah – Self help My husband’s favorite podcasts: The Adam Carolla Show – News The Way I Heard it with Mike Rowe - Entertainment Art of Charm – Self help This girl would like to leave you with this thought. “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier!” Stay connected, informed and inspired! Subscribe today -- Rate & review - Your reviews keep me #FRESHasadaisy! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, This girl Daisy brings back Certified Integrative, Holistic Health Coach, Carolina Marrelli, to help us pause and realize that….“What we think about, we bring about!” Together they have an inquisitive and insightful conversation about the importance of mindset.  They invite listeners to PAUSE and ask themselves important questions…such as what is mindset?  what type of mindset do you think you have – fixed, growth or benefit? Carolina has facilitated both individual and group classes for a variety of organizations, on a variety of topics – both secular and sacred - for the past 20 years and believes that vibrant healthis the launching pad to success in every other area of life! Tune-in so you can better understand the importance of having positive thoughts, and how this shift or pivot from negative mindset to positive; can liberate you and help you find more joy and peace of mind. Log on today to www.equibalancehealth.com and receive FREE           e-book: "From Barely Surviving To Fiercely Thriving: 7 Simple Habits For Busy Women That Restore Energy, Mood, and Self-Confidence" This girl would like to leave you with this thought: “You can’t live a POSITIVE LIFE, with a negative mindset.”  This Girl podcast intends is to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! Remember to subscribe today -- Rate & Review For More details about the podcast, visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com