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Thrive Episode #93 - How To Create Entrepreneurial Gold With Wendy Jo New Wendy Jo New, owner of Wendy Jo New Metal Designs, is a goldsmith who produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs. After a long term career as an educational policy analyst and consultant in Washington DC, Wendy moved to the Boston area where she gradually shifted her career to being a goldsmith and has built a successful business selling her work throughout the country in galleries, shows, and to private clients.   In addition to teaching metalsmithing courses which has allowed her to continue with a focus on education, Wendy also recently accepted a board position of the International Women’s Jewelry Association. However, designing and fabricating engagement and wedding rings and other custom pieces is particularly meaningful to her and her clients. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - How did Wendy go from being an educational analyst in Washington DC to becoming a goldsmith? 09:30 - How did Wendy know that being a goldsmith is what she’s going to do next? 10:30 - Wendy’s advice to people who want to start something else 11:30 - How did Wendy know that she has talent in being a goldsmith? 13:00 - When did Wendy know that she was drawn to goldsmithing? 16:00 - How did Wendy transition to making custom jewelry? 21:00 - How did Wendy achieve sustainable success? 22:30 - Wendy’s tips on outsourcing 24:00 - How does being part of a community help you in business? 26:00 - Can you make money in the art field? 28:30 - What did Wendy do as an educational policy analyst? What did she learn from it? 34:30 -  WHat does it mean for Wendy to Thrive?   Instagram and Facebook - WendyJoNewMetalDesigns Wendy’s website - wjnmetaldesigns.com

Thrive Episode #93 - How To Create Entrepreneurial Gold With Wendy Jo New Wendy Jo New, owner of Wendy Jo New Metal Designs, is a goldsmith who produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs. After a long term career as an educational policy analyst and consultant in Washington DC, Wendy moved to the Boston area where she gradually shifted her career to being a goldsmith and has built a successful business selling her work throughout the country in galleries, shows, and to private clients.   In addition to teaching metalsmithing courses which has allowed her to continue with a focus on education, Wendy also recently accepted a board position of the International Women’s Jewelry Association. However, designing and fabricating engagement and wedding rings and other custom pieces is particularly meaningful to her and her clients. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - How did Wendy go from being an educational analyst in Washington DC to becoming a goldsmith? 09:30 - How did Wendy know that being a goldsmith is what she’s going to do next? 10:30 - Wendy’s advice to people who want to start something else 11:30 - How did Wendy know that she has talent in being a goldsmith? 13:00 - When did Wendy know that she was drawn to goldsmithing? 16:00 - How did Wendy transition to making custom jewelry? 21:00 - How did Wendy achieve sustainable success? 22:30 - Wendy’s tips on outsourcing 24:00 - How does being part of a community help you in business? 26:00 - Can you make money in the art field? 28:30 - What did Wendy do as an educational policy analyst? What did she learn from it? 34:30 -  WHat does it mean for Wendy to Thrive?   Instagram and Facebook - WendyJoNewMetalDesigns Wendy’s website - wjnmetaldesigns.com

Steph Palermo is an influencer, coach, podcast talk show host, international speaker and author of the book, The Only Way Is Up. Steph has spoken across the globe to health organizations about the impact of rare disorders on patients and families. She is also a highly sensitive intuitive who taps into her gifts and uses her words, either written or spoken to help people remember who they are in order to live their best life. Steph believes that by aligning with your true purpose, recognizing your amazingness and changing your choices, you can alter your entire world. Steph is available for Feel Groovy Coaching, Workshops, and Keynote Speaking. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 – How did Steph become an intuitive and what does that mean? 09:20 – Does everyone have intuitive gifts? 11:30 – What does an intuitive “hit” feel like? 12:30 – How did Steph become a love expert? 17:20 – What is Steph’s message to the world about living with a rare disorder, especially about kids living with rare disorders? 19:20 – What’s Steph’s advice for parents who have a child with a rare disorder? 21:30 – What is the most respectful way to talk to someone about their disorder? 25:00 – How is Steph helping women to step-up into their power by embracing the “old ways” in Italy? 27:50 – Where did the term “gravy” come from for spaghetti sauce? 29:30 – What is Steph’s special connection to Boston’s historic Italian North End? 32:00 – How can you get your FREE copy of Steph’s book, “The Only Way Is Up”? 35:00 – What does it mean to Steph to Thrive?   To find out more about Step and her book, The Only Way Is Up, check out her website at – https://juststeph.com/ If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, show up as the best version of yourself, make a bigger impact, carve a unique groove in your industry and MAKE MORE MONEY, I would love to hear from you. My Celebrity Brand Platform Builder Program may be a perfect fit. Learn how to craft a powerful and compelling message, position yourself as an authentic leader, show up visually so you have a “wow” factor, and perform like a professional online, in the media and onstage.If you’re ready to step into the spotlight with confidence, click the link to apply for your a Brand Star Consultation=>bit.ly/brandstarconsultation

Steph Palermo is an influencer, coach, podcast talk show host, international speaker and author of the book, The Only Way Is Up. Steph has spoken across the globe to health organizations about the impact of rare disorders on patients and families. She is also a highly sensitive intuitive who taps into her gifts and uses her words, either written or spoken to help people remember who they are in order to live their best life. Steph believes that by aligning with your true purpose, recognizing your amazingness and changing your choices, you can alter your entire world. Steph is available for Feel Groovy Coaching, Workshops, and Keynote Speaking. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 – How did Steph become an intuitive and what does that mean? 09:20 – Does everyone have intuitive gifts? 11:30 – What does an intuitive “hit” feel like? 12:30 – How did Steph become a love expert? 17:20 – What is Steph’s message to the world about living with a rare disorder, especially about kids living with rare disorders? 19:20 – What’s Steph’s advice for parents who have a child with a rare disorder? 21:30 – What is the most respectful way to talk to someone about their disorder? 25:00 – How is Steph helping women to step-up into their power by embracing the “old ways” in Italy? 27:50 – Where did the term “gravy” come from for spaghetti sauce? 29:30 – What is Steph’s special connection to Boston’s historic Italian North End? 32:00 – How can you get your FREE copy of Steph’s book, “The Only Way Is Up”? 35:00 – What does it mean to Steph to Thrive?   To find out more about Step and her book, The Only Way Is Up, check out her website at – https://juststeph.com/ If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, show up as the best version of yourself, make a bigger impact, carve a unique groove in your industry and MAKE MORE MONEY, I would love to hear from you. My Celebrity Brand Platform Builder Program may be a perfect fit. Learn how to craft a powerful and compelling message, position yourself as an authentic leader, show up visually so you have a “wow” factor, and perform like a professional online, in the media and onstage.If you’re ready to step into the spotlight with confidence, click the link to apply for your a Brand Star Consultation=>bit.ly/brandstarconsultation

Thrive Episode #91 - The Power Of Connection With Daniel Levin I'm very excited to have my special guest here today Daniel Levin. Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace. He's studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue. He is the author of the book The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It's a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words. He's a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is Daniel’s goal for you in this podcast? 08:00 - What is Daniel’s story? How did he go from somebody who was in a seminary to running a million dollar company? 09:30 - Are you looking for money and find it hard to find? Here’s why 12:00 - Daniel tells us about his journey 13:00 - What does Daniel say to people who don’t know their purpose? 15:30 - Your life journey and purpose unfolds 17:20 - Listening to what the world is saying to us 19:00 - Daniel talks about how small the internet really is 21:00 - How do you prepare yourself to the changes that will happen in the future? 23:50 - What helped Daniel be open and vulnerable? 25:00 - What will Daniel say to someone who has a similar story as him? 29:00 - What if we could get the human mind to operate as one collective mind? 35:00 - What is the first step towards creating a new paradigm? 37:30 - How do you shift and start a new paradigm without crisis? 43:00 - Making the shift from seeing the person to seeing the belief 45:50 - On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being what you want your kids to be and 1 with being what you don’t want your kids to be, where would you put the word ordinary? How about extraordinary? 49:00 - How does the story end for all of us? 50:00 - What is our most important job and our 1st job? 59:00 - What does it mean for Daniel to Thrive?   Daniel’s book - The Mosaic Daniel’s website - themosaiconline.com

Thrive Episode #91 - The Power Of Connection With Daniel Levin I'm very excited to have my special guest here today Daniel Levin. Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace. He's studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue. He is the author of the book The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It's a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words. He's a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is Daniel’s goal for you in this podcast? 08:00 - What is Daniel’s story? How did he go from somebody who was in a seminary to running a million dollar company? 09:30 - Are you looking for money and find it hard to find? Here’s why 12:00 - Daniel tells us about his journey 13:00 - What does Daniel say to people who don’t know their purpose? 15:30 - Your life journey and purpose unfolds 17:20 - Listening to what the world is saying to us 19:00 - Daniel talks about how small the internet really is 21:00 - How do you prepare yourself to the changes that will happen in the future? 23:50 - What helped Daniel be open and vulnerable? 25:00 - What will Daniel say to someone who has a similar story as him? 29:00 - What if we could get the human mind to operate as one collective mind? 35:00 - What is the first step towards creating a new paradigm? 37:30 - How do you shift and start a new paradigm without crisis? 43:00 - Making the shift from seeing the person to seeing the belief 45:50 - On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being what you want your kids to be and 1 with being what you don’t want your kids to be, where would you put the word ordinary? How about extraordinary? 49:00 - How does the story end for all of us? 50:00 - What is our most important job and our 1st job?   Daniel’s book - The Mosaic Daniel’s website - themosaiconline.com

Dr. Gretchen Frieling, MD is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. She is a board certified Dermatopathologist.   Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City.  She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, 'show-stopping' results.   When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns and will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation.  Dr. Frieling has trained with some of the best in the industry, notably Dr. Arthur Swift. GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, founded on the core principles of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, individuality, and philanthropy. Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments such as Kybella, AquaGold Fine Touch microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is a dermatopathologist and how did Gretchen become one? 08:30 - When did Gretchen decide to stop doing ballet? 09:00 - Why did Gretchen study “skin”? 12:00 - Why is it important to always ask questions if you don’t know something? 16:00 - What was the magic sauce that helped Gretchen have her business a “line out the door?” 20:00 - How does Gretchen handle people who go to her for the first time? 25:00 - Are there any differences in what people want to look like in other places? 28:00 - What if you are in one career and you feel like you are meant for something else? 34:00 - WHat does it mean for Gretchen to Thrive?   You can visit Gretchen’s website at https://gfacemd.com/.. Instagram - @gfacemd

Thrive Episode #90 - The Beauty Of Entrepreneurship With Gretchen Frieling Dr. Gretchen Frieling, MD is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. She is board-certified by the American Board of Pathology and The American Board of Dermatology as a Dermatopathologist.   Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City.  She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, 'show-stopping' results.   When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns and will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation.  Dr. Frieling has trained with some of the best in the industry, notably Dr. Arthur Swift. GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, founded on the core principles of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, individuality, and philanthropy. Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments such as Kybella, AquaGold Fine Touch microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is a dermatopathologist and how did Gretchen become one? 08:30 - When did Gretchen decide to stop doing ballet? 09:00 - Why did Gretchen study “skin”? 12:00 - Why is it important to always ask questions if you don’t know something? 16:00 - What was the magic sauce that helped Gretchen have her business a “line out the door?” 20:00 - How does Gretchen handle people who go to her for the first time? 25:00 - Are there any differences in what people want to look like in other places? 28:00 - What if you are in one career and you feel like you are meant for something else? 34:00 - WHat does it mean for Gretchen to Thrive?   You can visit Gretchen’s website at https://gfacemd.com/.. Instagram - @gfacemd

Thrive Episode #89 - How To Create Better Karma In Your Business And Life with Leila Laura Leila is a mind-blowing gifted energy healer. After experiencing a traumatic and difficult life in her early years, Leila believed that there was another level of success and healing available to her, so at the age of 30, Leila invested in karma healing and awakened her Soul Self (our Soul untouched by woundings from this and/or other lives). Leila’s Soul Self is a rare combination of transformational Healer and Seer (with the ability to see past, present, and future, and that which can’t be seen by the eye). Since awakening to her Soul Self, Leila has advised, coached and healed countless others to help them find love by differentiating between trauma, drama, or karma, ego vs. soul self, disempowered living vs. empowered living. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is Karma? 08:30 - How would you control a wounding? What is it? 15:00 - How did Leila dicover her talent and when did she decide to make it into a business? 19:00 - What is Leila’s business? How did she grow it? 21:00 - This is the advice you need to hear when you want to start or are working on your business 23:00 - Why are some people not successful in what they are doing? Is it because of Karma? How do you fix it? 25:00 - What if you don’t believe in Karma? 27:00 - Who are Leila’s clients? Why do they come to her? 30:00 - What does it mean to “clear the energy”? 32:00 - How do you connect with Leila?   You can visit Leila’s website at https://www.leilalaura.com/. Instagram and Facebook - Love Karma Expert

Leila is a mind-blowing gifted energy healer. After experiencing a traumatic and difficult life in her early years, Leila believed that there was another level of success and healing available to her, so at the age of 30, Leila invested in karma healing and awakened her Soul Self (our Soul untouched by woundings from this and/or other lives). Leila’s Soul Self is a rare combination of transformational Healer and Seer (with the ability to see past, present, and future, and that which can’t be seen by the eye). Since awakening to her Soul Self, Leila has advised, coached and healed countless others to help them find love by differentiating between trauma, drama, or karma, ego vs. soul self, disempowered living vs. empowered living. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is Karma? 08:30 - How would you control a wounding? What is it? 15:00 - How did Leila dicover her talent and when did she decide to make it into a business? 19:00 - What is Leila’s business? How did she grow it? 21:00 - This is the advice you need to hear when you want to start or are working on your business 23:00 - Why are some people not successful in what they are doing? Is it because of Karma? How do you fix it? 25:00 - What if you don’t believe in Karma? 27:00 - Who are Leila’s clients? Why do they come to her? 30:00 - What does it mean to “clear the energy”? 32:00 - How do you connect with Leila?   You can visit Leila’s website at https://www.leilalaura.com/. Instagram and Facebook - Love Karma Expert

Thrive Episode 88 - Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept - “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style. Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina's designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe. Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence. In this episode: 06:30 – How did Melina become an authentic designer? 09:00 – How do you achieve a dream that might be too far away for you? 14:00 – How does Melina get inspiration for her designs? 16:00 – Does Melina bring her heritage into her designs? 17:00 – What is Melina’s process in creating her collections? 19:30 – How does Melina source her fabrics? 20:30 – How do you develop your own set of style? 22:30 – What is Melina’s brand vision? 25:00 – How can you find out about designers in the industry? 27:00 – What is the process if you want to get a custom-made outfit? 29:00 – What is the most powerful thing for Melina’s brand? 30:00 – Who is Melina’s ideal client?   You can get a hold of Melina at lallabee.com and at Instagram @lalla.bee.

Thrive Episode 88 - Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept - “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style. Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina's designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe. Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence. In this episode: 06:30 – How did Melina become an authentic designer? 09:00 – How do you achieve a dream that might be too far away for you? 14:00 – How does Melina get inspiration for her designs? 16:00 – Does Melina bring her heritage into her designs? 17:00 – What is Melina’s process in creating her collections? 19:30 – How does Melina source her fabrics? 20:30 – How do you develop your own set of style? 22:30 – What is Melina’s brand vision? 25:00 – How can you find out about designers in the industry? 27:00 – What is the process if you want to get a custom-made outfit? 29:00 – What is the most powerful thing for Melina’s brand? 30:00 – Who is Melina’s ideal client?   You can get a hold of Melina at lallabee.com and at Instagram @lalla.bee.

Thrive Episode #88 - How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures. Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ ”, and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns. Simply put, JZ is passionate about getting people talking. When she’s not busy enabling new trends JZ takes time out with her husband, works out, and hangs with her right hand pup, Hershey. In this episode, we talk about: 05:00 - How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else on scene? 06:30 - Who are Jaclyn’s typical clients? 08:30 - What is Jaclyn’s magazine about? Who is in there? How did she start it? 10:00 - Why did Jaclyn choose to publish her own magazine? 13:00 - How can you maximize your chances of getting a good write up? 15:00 - What brought Jaclyn to Boston and how did she start carving her niche there? 17:00 - How did Jaclyn know that she will be in the promotional business? 18:00 - A tip for putting yourself out there 21:00 - How did Jaclyn start and what does she do now? 23:00 - What is the next level for Jaclyn? 24:00 - Social media tips you can use right now 28:00 - WHat does it mean for Jaclyn to Thrive? You can visit Lissette’s website at nextonscene.com. Instagram and Facebook - Jackie Zuk

Thrive Episode #88 - How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures. Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ ”, and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns. Simply put, JZ is passionate about getting people talking. When she’s not busy enabling new trends JZ takes time out with her husband, works out, and hangs with her right hand pup, Hershey. In this episode, we talk about: 05:00 - How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else on scene? 06:30 - Who are Jaclyn’s typical clients? 08:30 - What is Jaclyn’s magazine about? Who is in there? How did she start it? 10:00 - Why did Jaclyn choose to publish her own magazine? 13:00 - How can you maximize your chances of getting a good write up? 15:00 - What brought Jaclyn to Boston and how did she start carving her niche there? 17:00 - How did Jaclyn know that she will be in the promotional business? 18:00 - A tip for putting yourself out there 21:00 - How did Jaclyn start and what does she do now? 23:00 - What is the next level for Jaclyn? 24:00 - Social media tips you can use right now 28:00 - WHat does it mean for Jaclyn to Thrive? You can visit Lissette’s website at nextonscene.com. Instagram and Facebook - Jackie Zuk

Maryellen Conway is an award-winning professional artist, teacher and entrepreneur who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She was one of the countries premiere creators of Jucaic art. And her Soho-style loft studio was featured by Boston Magazine as the number one destination for classes and lessons.  MaryEllen has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. She now runs a mobile art studio to help people access their creativity in the privacy of their own homes and offices.  On this episode: 05:00 – What is creativity? Do we all have it? 08:30 – How do we generate creativity in this time of technology? 09:40 – How does play and free-flowing translate into more success? 14:00 – How does creativity help in keeping you healthy? 16:30 – How did Maryellen become a professional artist? 18:00 – Maryellen’s advice for people who want to turn their art into a successful profession. 20:00 – Is it possible to have it all, successful artistic career and family?  25:00 – How do you get your creativity back when you feel like your well has run dry? 28:00 – What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity? 31:00 – Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity. Find out more about Maryellen here – in2shades.com.

Maryellen Conway is an award-winning professional artist, teacher and entrepreneur who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She was one of the countries premiere creators of Jucaic art. And her Soho-style loft studio was featured by Boston Magazine as the number one destination for classes and lessons.  MaryEllen has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. She now runs a mobile art studio to help people access their creativity in the privacy of their own homes and offices.  On this episode: 05:00 – What is creativity? Do we all have it? 08:30 – How do we generate creativity in this time of technology? 09:40 – How does play and free-flowing translate into more success? 14:00 – How does creativity help in keeping you healthy? 16:30 – How did Maryellen become a professional artist? 18:00 – Maryellen’s advice for people who want to turn their art into a successful profession. 20:00 – Is it possible to have it all, successful artistic career and family?  25:00 – How do you get your creativity back when you feel like your well has run dry? 28:00 – What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity? 31:00 – Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity. Find out more about Maryellen here – in2shades.com.

Thrive Episode #86 - How To Go From Rookie to Expert with Lissette Carter Nobody thought that Lissette Carter would amount to anything when she dropped out of college with no degree. Did she prove them wrong! Lissette went on to train entrepreneurs all over the United States and Puerto Rico, co-owned a real estate investment company, and found a personal development company. Lissette is the author of the popular book, Rookie Mommy and he newest book, Rookie Wifey. Today, her mission is to equip women to get victory over their thoughts so they can win at life and at business. In this episode, we talk about: 05:00 - How did Lissette start being an entrepreneur? 06:00 - What kind of training does Lissette provide for entrepreneurs, and how did she start it? 10:30 - How do you find the right books and mentors? 11:30 - What are the books Lissette is reading now? 13:00 - How did Lissette start writing her book, Rookie Wifey? 18:00 - How did Lissette shift from Rookie Mommy to Rookie WIfey? 20:00 - What is it like to own businesses with your partner? 22:00 - How do you know what you should focus on first? 25:00 - How can you find out more about Lissette? 26:30 - What does it mean for Lissette to Thrive? You can visit Lissette’s website at Lissettecarter.com. Instagram - @theLissettecarter Facebook - authorLissettecarter

Thrive Episode #86 - How To Go From Rookie to Expert with Lissette Carter Nobody thought that Lissette Carter would amount to anything when she dropped out of college with no degree. Did she prove them wrong! Lissette went on to train entrepreneurs all over the United States and Puerto Rico, co-owned a real estate investment company, and found a personal development company. Lissette is the author of the popular book, Rookie Mommy and he newest book, Rookie Wifey. Today, her mission is to equip women to get victory over their thoughts so they can win at life and at business. In this episode, we talk about: 05:00 - How did Lissette start being an entrepreneur? 06:00 - What kind of training does Lissette provide for entrepreneurs, and how did she start it? 10:30 - How do you find the right books and mentors? 11:30 - What are the books Lissette is reading now? 13:00 - How did Lissette start writing her book, Rookie Wifey? 18:00 - How did Lissette shift from Rookie Mommy to Rookie WIfey? 20:00 - What is it like to own businesses with your partner? 22:00 - How do you know what you should focus on first? 25:00 - How can you find out more about Lissette? 26:30 - What does it mean for Lissette to Thrive? You can visit Lissette’s website at Lissettecarter.com. Instagram - @theLissettecarter Facebook - authorLissettecarter

Thrive Episode #85 - How To Be A Successful Singing Entrepreneur with Jennifer Truesdale Jennifer Truesdale is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach in the Boston area. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and a 30 year veteran of the music industry, she has written, produced and performed on recordings for major network television shows including: All My Children, Soul Food, Melrose Place, Sunset Beach, One Life To Live and The Young and the Restless. Jennifer is the Director of the non-profit organization Chick Singer Night Boston, a nationally recognized performance series for women that showcases up and coming female performers while helping to support music programs in local schools and community organizations. She is the author of the book “Get Paid to Sing: The Singer’s Guide to Making. Living Making Music” and will be releasing a brand new CD of original and newly arranged songs in January. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is a huge misconception in the music industry that we don’t talk about that often? 07:30 - Was Jennifer always making money as a musician? How did she figure it out? 09:30 - What are some things that musicians don’t know about the music industry that gets in the way of making money? 13:00 - Who did Jennifer make her album for? What is it about? 17:00 - How does Jennifer start with writing her songs? 20:00 - How did Jennifer know that she wanted to be a musician? 21:30 - What is Jennifer’s advice to people who want to be musicians? 25:00 - How can you stand out as a musician? 27:00 - How do you figure out who your audience is? 28:00 - What kind of album is Jennifer’s latest one? 29:00 - What is the process of recording an album? 34:30 - What does it mean for Jennifer to Thrive? You can visit Jennifer’s website at JenniferTruesdale.com. Jennifer’s book - Get paid to sing.

Thrive Episode #85 - How To Be A Successful Singing Entrepreneur with Jennifer Truesdale Jennifer Truesdale is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach in the Boston area. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and a 30 year veteran of the music industry, she has written, produced and performed on recordings for major network television shows including: All My Children, Soul Food, Melrose Place, Sunset Beach, One Life To Live and The Young and the Restless. Jennifer is the Director of the non-profit organization Chick Singer Night Boston, a nationally recognized performance series for women that showcases up and coming female performers while helping to support music programs in local schools and community organizations. She is the author of the book “Get Paid to Sing: The Singer’s Guide to Making. Living Making Music” and will be releasing a brand new CD of original and newly arranged songs in January. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 - What is a huge misconception in the music industry that we don’t talk about that often? 07:30 - Was Jennifer always making money as a musician? How did she figure it out? 09:30 - What are some things that musicians don’t know about the music industry that gets in the way of making money? 13:00 - Who did Jennifer make her album for? What is it about? 17:00 - How does Jennifer start with writing her songs? 20:00 - How did Jennifer know that she wanted to be a musician? 21:30 - What is Jennifer’s advice to people who want to be musicians? 25:00 - How can you stand out as a musician? 27:00 - How do you figure out who your audience is? 28:00 - What kind of album is Jennifer’s latest one? 29:00 - What is the process of recording an album? 34:30 - What does it mean for Jennifer to Thrive? You can visit Jennifer’s website at JenniferTruesdale.com. Jennifer’s book - Get paid to sing.

Michelle Marie Sawtell is a Master Sound & Energy Healer, a Singer-Songwriting recording artists is the Founding Member of Sound Goddess Healing. A born natural, Michelle has been singing and performing since the age of two and she now combines the power of Energy Healing, Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls and Powerful Vocals to create a transformative and transcendent healing experiences for people who want more peace, health and happiness in their lives. Whether she is performing for a large group of people, working with children or working with animals, Michelle will raise ones vibration and consciousness to new levels. In this episode, we talk about: 06:25 - What does music healing mean? 07:30 - Why is it important for vibrations to happen at the cellular level? 11:30 - What does it mean to infuse jewelry with energy? 14:00 - Does Michelle have crystals for hitting high notes? 15:00 - What is chakra? 19:00 - Why are Earth’s vibrations important? 21:00 - Learn about Michelle’s musical journey. 24:00 - How did Michelle’s life change starting 2014? How did she start her new career? 25:00 - How did Michelle handle having a new career in the middle of her life? 28:00 - What helped Michelle create a sustainable business? 34:30 - What does it mean for Michelle to Thrive? You can visit Michelle’s website at soundgoddesshealing.com.

Michelle Marie Sawtell is a Master Sound & Energy Healer, a Singer-Songwriting recording artists is the Founding Member of Sound Goddess Healing. A born natural, Michelle has been singing and performing since the age of two and she now combines the power of Energy Healing, Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls and Powerful Vocals to create a transformative and transcendent healing experiences for people who want more peace, health and happiness in their lives. Whether she is performing for a large group of people, working with children or working with animals, Michelle will raise ones vibration and consciousness to new levels. In this episode, we talk about: 06:25 - What does music healing mean? 07:30 - Why is it important for vibrations to happen at the cellular level? 11:30 - What does it mean to infuse jewelry with energy? 14:00 - Does Michelle have crystals for hitting high notes? 15:00 - What is chakra? 19:00 - Why are Earth’s vibrations important? 21:00 - Learn about Michelle’s musical journey. 24:00 - How did Michelle’s life change starting 2014? How did she start her new career? 25:00 - How did Michelle handle having a new career in the middle of her life? 28:00 - What helped Michelle create a sustainable business? 34:30 - What does it mean for Michelle to Thrive? You can visit Michelle’s website at soundgoddesshealing.com.

Thrive Episode #83 - How To Rock Entrepreneurship With Lauren Bateman As a childhood cancer survivor, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Lauren Bateman knows the importance of living in the moment. At the of age 27, Lauren quit her “cushy” job as a research scientist to pursue a career in music. That decision changed her life forever! She went on to launch the Lauren Bateman School of Music with two locations in the Boston area. Plans for a third school are now in the works which will put Lauren well on her way to becoming a 7-figure business owner. These schools help students ages 5 and up find joy and happiness through music education. Today on the show, we talk about what it takes to scale a business. We talk about teams, what the motivating factors are and the one thing that if you are an entrepreneur, trying to scale a business with a team, the most important thing, you as a leader must do, or you’re going to drown. In this episode, we talk about: 06:45 - How did Lauren find her calling in music? 09:00 - What did Lauren’s life as a performer look like? 10:50 - How did Lauren find the drive to hustle with music? 14:00 - How does Lauren get out of the plateau points? 15:00 - Did Lauren have a sense of purpose that was bigger than her own internal drive? 17:30 - How was Lauren’s experience with her illness before? How did it affect her? 19:00 - How can you wake up to embrace your life now? 20:30 - Does Lauren have a vision for her music schools? How does she make decisions for it? 24:00 - What is Lauren’s secret to having a successful music school? 27:00 - What is Lauren’s hiring process? How do they hire people? 29:30 - What does it mean for Lauren to Thrive? You can visit Lauren’s website here: https://www.laurenbateman.com/. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Thrive Episode #83 - How To Rock Entrepreneurship with Lauren Bateman As a childhood cancer survivor, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Lauren Bateman knows the importance of living in the moment. At the of age 27, Lauren quit her “cushy” job as a research scientist to pursue a career in music. That decision changed her life forever! She went on to launch the Lauren Bateman School of Music with two locations in the Boston area. Plans for a third school are now in the works which will put Lauren well on her way to becoming a 7-figure business owner. These schools help students ages 5 and up find joy and happiness through music education. Today on the show, we talk about what it takes to scale a business. We talk about teams, what the motivating factors are and the one thing that if you are an entrepreneur, trying to scale a business with a team, the most important thing, you as a leader must do, or you’re going to drown. In this episode, we talk about: 06:45 - How did Lauren find her calling in music? 09:00 - What did Lauren’s life as a performer look like? 10:50 - How did Lauren find the drive to hustle with music? 14:00 - How does Lauren get out of the plateau points? 15:00 - Did Lauren have a sense of purpose that was bigger than her own internal drive? 17:30 - How was Lauren’s experience with her illness before? How did it affect her? 19:00 - How can you wake up to embrace your life now? 20:30 - Does Lauren have a vision for her music schools? How does she make decisions for it? 24:00 - What is Lauren’s secret to having a successful music school? 27:00 - What is Lauren’s hiring process? How do they hire people? 29:30 - What does it mean for Lauren to Thrive? You can visit Lauren’s website here: https://www.laurenbateman.com/. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Thrive Episode # 82 - Developing Your Voice As An Artist With Guest Pula Plum In today’s show, we talk about why it’s important to have that vision of your success. To have that really clear focus so that all of your activities, that portfolio of things that you may do in your business and in your art are all under the umbrella of that main dream. Our special guest today, Paula Plum, is an accomplished, celebrated and award-winning professional actress who has appeared onstage, in film and on television for over 25 years. Ms. Plum has graced some of the most well-known stages in New England including The Lyric Stage, The American Repertory Theater and The Huntington Theater just to name a few. She has also appeared in major films such as Mermaids with Cher, Malice, Next Stop Wonderland and was even directed by the genius Woody Allen. Ms. Plum is a four-time winner of the prestigious Elliot Norton Award including one for Sustained Excellence. Past recipients of this award include Ian McEllen and Julie Harris. Paula was also one of only 5 actors nationwide to receive the Fox Actor’s Fellowship in association with the SpeakEasy Stage. Ms. Plum is a founding member of the Actor’s Shakespeare project and played roles from Cleopatra to Lady MacBeth. She has trained with some of the best the acting mentors in the world both in Europe at the London Academy of music & Dramatic Art, The Dell’Arte Institute of Paris and right here in Boston as a graduate of Boston University. Paula has also been my acting coach. In this episode, we talk about: 08:00 - How did Paula become a successful actress? 09:50 - Heather and Paula talk about why it’s important to have a vision of what you want to be. 10:50 - How do you decide which tasks to focus on at the right time? 13:00 - Heather and Paula talk about needing a vision and also keeping your senses aware of what you really want to do. 14:00 - How did Paula determine that she wanted to be an actress? What was her turning point? 15:00 - How does Paula feel about having a voice as a participant in our society? 20:00 - Paula and Heather talk about being clear and feeding your energy. 25:00 - What were Paula’s favorite roles? 29:00 - Paula talks about going to clown school and what was the most important lesson she learned from it. 32:30 - What does it mean for Paula to Thrive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Thrive Episode # 82 - Developing Your Voice As An Artist With Guest Pula Plum   In today’s show, we talk about why it’s important to have that vision of your success. To have that really clear focus so that all of your activities, that portfolio of things that you may do in your business and in your art are all under the umbrella of that main dream. Our special guest today, Paula Plum, is an accomplished, celebrated and award-winning professional actress who has appeared onstage, in film and on television for over 25 years. Ms. Plum has graced some of the most well-known stages in New England including The Lyric Stage, The American Repertory Theater and The Huntington Theater just to name a few. She has also appeared in major films such as Mermaids with Cher, Malice, Next Stop Wonderland and was even directed by the genius Woody Allen. Ms. Plum is a four-time winner of the prestigious Elliot Norton Award including one for Sustained Excellence. Past recipients of this award include Ian McEllen and Julie Harris. Paula was also one of only 5 actors nationwide to receive the Fox Actor’s Fellowship in association with the SpeakEasy Stage. Ms. Plum is a founding member of the Actor’s Shakespeare project and played roles from Cleopatra to Lady MacBeth. She has trained with some of the best the acting mentors in the world both in Europe at the London Academy of music & Dramatic Art, The Dell’Arte Institute of Paris and right here in Boston as a graduate of Boston University. Paula has also been my acting coach. In this episode, we talk about: 08:00 - How did Paula become a successful actress? 09:50 - Heather and Paula talk about why it’s important to have a vision of what you want to be. 10:50 - How do you decide which tasks to focus on at the right time? 13:00 - Heather and Paula talk about needing a vision and also keeping your senses aware of what you really want to do. 14:00 - How did Paula determine that she wanted to be an actress? What was her turning point? 15:00 - How does Paula feel about having a voice as a participant in our society? 20:00 - Paula and Heather talk about being clear and feeding your energy. 25:00 - What were Paula’s favorite roles? 29:00 - Paula talks about going to clown school and what was the most important lesson she learned from it. 32:30 - What does it mean for Paula to Thrive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Welcome to the second season of Thrive! We took a break but we are back and we are so excited about the lineup of guests we have for this season. One of our goals for season two is to bring in more creativity, more artistry, more music, and see where the intersection lies between entrepreneurship, success, and creativity. Because as someone who is an operatic singer, who came up to carve out a career on stage, and then pivoting into entrepreneurship and branding, a lot of what I bring to my business and what makes me unique and successful as a brand strategist comes directly from my expertise and my experience on stage and being an artist. Today, we are super excited to kick off this series in art and entrepreneurship with our guest Lisa Tamagini. Lisa is a singing teacher and an operatic soprano in New York city. She teaches students who have gone on to be on Broadway, who have graced operatic stages in the United States and in Europe. Some of her students have also gone on to appear on The Voice and American Idol. She is the real deal and a true artist. In this episode, we talk about: 09:00 - How did Lisa become an Opera singer? 14:00 - Heather and Lisa talk about how to be superior at what you do to become a star in your industry. 17:00 - How do you know if someone has a potential to be a star? 19:00 - Lisa talks about maintaining and growing your career, and in being an artist. 22:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about why lessons and trainings are important for performers. 25:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about the “One thing.” 28: 00 - Why is targeting so important? 29:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about SIVA (Summer Institute for the Vocal Arts). 35:00 - What does it mean for Lisa to Thrive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

Welcome to the second season of Thrive! We took a break but we are back and we are so excited about the lineup of guests we have for this season. One of our goals for season two is to bring in more creativity, more artistry, more music, and see where the intersection lies between entrepreneurship, success, and creativity. Because as someone who is an operatic singer, who came up to carve out a career on stage, and then pivoting into entrepreneurship and branding, a lot of what I bring to my business and what makes me unique and successful as a brand strategist comes directly from my expertise and my experience on stage and being an artist. Today, we are super excited to kick off this series in art and entrepreneurship with our guest Lisa Tamagini. Lisa is a singing teacher and an operatic soprano in New York city. She teaches students who have gone on to be on Broadway, who have graced operatic stages in the United States and in Europe. Some of her students have also gone on to appear on The Voice and American Idol. She is the real deal and a true artist.   In this episode, we talk about: 09:00 - How did Lisa become an Opera singer? 14:00 - Heather and Lisa talk about how to be superior at what you do to become a star in your industry. 17:00 - How do you know if someone has a potential to be a star? 19:00 - Lisa talks about maintaining and growing your career, and in being an artist. 22:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about why lessons and trainings are important for performers. 25:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about the “One thing.” 28: 00 - Why is targeting so important? 29:00 - Lisa and Heather talk about SIVA (Summer Institute for the Vocal Arts). 35:00 - What does it mean for Lisa to Thrive?   If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, if you want to show up as the best version of yourself, if you want people to know who you are so you can make a bigger impact, and carve a unique groove in your industry that only you can fill so that you feel completely, authentically expressed at the highest level, I would love to hear from you. My program on creating a celebrity brand status would be perfect for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to craft your message, how to position yourself as an authentic leader, how to show up visually so that you have that wow factor, and how to perform like a rock star, like a professional performer online, in the media, in front of the camera, on stage, then this program is for you. Go to this link to know more about  it - bit.ly/brandstarconsultation and schedule a consult with me.

How To Build Your Brand With Books with Guest Dan Janal   Our guest Dan Janal is the founder and CEO of PR Leads Expert Resource Network where he helps experts and authors build their brands with books.   Dan himself has written over 12 books, with his newest work called Write Your Book In A Flash. He’s also a PR expert and has helped over ten thousand experts and authors expand their brand.   He was a wealth of knowledge. You’re not going to want to miss this episode if you are thinking about writing a book you are going to want to stay tuned.   In this episode, we talk about:   05:42 - Dan tells us about his story and how he amassed his accomplishments   08:15 - How do you know what book to write first?   10:00 - How can you have a story that relates to your brand?   11:30 - What is “bridging” in PR?   12:30 - How do you make money from your stories?   15:00 - Dan shares with us a formula on how you can start writing your book and how to finish it fast   25:00 - Dan talks about ebooks and paperback books   28:30 - Dan tells us about his interview with former First Lady Barbara Bush   30:00 - Dan shares about how you can be on point for your brand when you do interviews or write your book   You can find out more about Dan by visiting writeyourbookinaflash.com.

How To Build Your Brand With Books with Guest Dan Janal   Our guest Dan Janal is the founder and CEO of PR Leads Expert Resource Network where he helps experts and authors build their brands with books.   Dan himself has written over 12 books, with his newest work called Write Your Book In A Flash. He’s also a PR expert and has helped over ten thousand experts and authors expand their brand.   He was a wealth of knowledge. You’re not going to want to miss this episode if you are thinking about writing a book you are going to want to stay tuned.   In this episode, we talk about:   05:42 - Dan tells us about his story and how he amassed his accomplishments   08:15 - How do you know what book to write first?   10:00 - How can you have a story that relates to your brand?   11:30 - What is “bridging” in PR?   12:30 - How do you make money from your stories?   15:00 - Dan shares with us a formula on how you can start writing your book and how to finish it fast   25:00 - Dan talks about ebooks and paperback books   28:30 - Dan tells us about his interview with former First Lady Barbara Bush   30:00 - Dan shares about how you can be on point for your brand when you do interviews or write your book   You can find out more about Dan by visiting writeyourbookinaflash.com.

Look Good, Feel Good, Make More with Guest Trish Carey   Our guest today is Trish Cary.   rish Carey is a founding stylist and Senior Partner at Peach, a new, premium fashion brand offering athletically inspired, contemporary clothing for gym, work and play.   Trish joined Peach in 2015 as a founding stylist and had now grown her team to over 150 stylist across the country. Trish has been #1 in personal sales and team building across the US for three years. She is also a board member of Fashion Group International Boston. Peach was founded on the simple idea that a lifestyle brand could help women elevate their everyday.   Fashion and how you work on your image is a huge part of your brand. Learn why and how you can improve it in this episode of Thrive!   In this episode, we talk about:   02:30 - Trish tells us more about Peach and why she’s so passionate about the company   04:00 - How has shopping changed in the past few years and where is Peach headed to now?   07:00 - Trish talks about how they grow their peach and how they build partnerships   11:00 - Trish tells us about her story. What was her journey like?   13:00 - What can a stylist help you with?   15:00 - What is the secret sauce to being a great salesperson?   20:00 - Trish’s tips to you if you’re planning on scaling and building your team   22:00 - How can stories grow your brand?   26:00 - Trish tells us the three key pieces you need to have so you are presentable when you go out   30:00 - Why is it important for you to look on-point and be comfortable at the same time? If you want to find out more about Trish and Peach, you can go to discoverpeach.com/s/trishc

Look Good, Feel Good, Make More with Guest Trish Carey   Our guest today is Trish Cary.   rish Carey is a founding stylist and Senior Partner at Peach, a new, premium fashion brand offering athletically inspired, contemporary clothing for gym, work and play.   Trish joined Peach in 2015 as a founding stylist and had now grown her team to over 150 stylist across the country. Trish has been #1 in personal sales and team building across the US for three years. She is also a board member of Fashion Group International Boston. Peach was founded on the simple idea that a lifestyle brand could help women elevate their everyday.   Fashion and how you work on your image is a huge part of your brand. Learn why and how you can improve it in this episode of Thrive!   In this episode, we talk about:   02:30 - Trish tells us more about Peach and why she’s so passionate about the company   04:00 - How has shopping changed in the past few years and where is Peach headed to now?   07:00 - Trish talks about how they grow their peach and how they build partnerships   11:00 - Trish tells us about her story. What was her journey like?   13:00 - What can a stylist help you with?   15:00 - What is the secret sauce to being a great salesperson?   20:00 - Trish’s tips to you if you’re planning on scaling and building your team   22:00 - How can stories grow your brand?   26:00 - Trish tells us the three key pieces you need to have so you are presentable when you go out   30:00 - Why is it important for you to look on-point and be comfortable at the same time? If you want to find out more about Trish and Peach, you can go to discoverpeach.com/s/trishc

Why It’s Good To Be Narrow Minded   Are you having problems in getting clear and narrow in your niche?   If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes you have probably been thinking about your niche.   In this episode, find out how you can niche yourself to be a superstar. Because in Thrive, we’re not creating mediocre brand people but brand stars!

Why It’s Good To Be Narrow Minded   Are you having problems in getting clear and narrow in your niche?   If you’ve been in business for more than five minutes you have probably been thinking about your niche.   In this episode, find out how you can niche yourself to be a superstar. Because in Thrive, we’re not creating mediocre brand people but brand stars!

Get A New Perspective   I live in the Boston Area and almost my entire family lives in the Midwest and I get lonely for my family.   I wanted to have my mom a little bit closer to me for a while this year so I rented an AirBnb and had her come out to Boston so she could spend some time with me. And I wanted everything to be perfect when she got there so I went in and stocked the fridge, I got new sheets and pillows for the bed, and when she came in, I wanted to make sure that she knows how everything works in the apartment and we figured everything out except for the TV remote.   The AirBnb guy came by and he showed us how to navigate the remotes and he clicks something that took him to a screen that he couldn’t get out of. It wasn’t just mom and me who were having difficulties. The Airbnb guy was also like, “Uh oh. I can’t get out of this screen.”   He then remembered that he wanted to see the font better and the screen was zoomed in. So he zoomed the screen out and got out of that page.   So many of us do that in our lives and in our businesses.   We are so focused on what’s immediately in front of us and we can only see what we think are limited options. Neither of which is what we really want to do.   And were obstructing this whole abundance that’s available to use because were so hyper-focused. And sometimes it’s because we just don’t have the awareness yet.   That’s why coaching is so important to have someone who has an outside perspective to help you see a different possibility.

Get A New Perspective   I live in the Boston Area and almost my entire family lives in the Midwest and I get lonely for my family.   I wanted to have my mom a little bit closer to me for a while this year so I rented an AirBnb and had her come out to Boston so she could spend some time with me. And I wanted everything to be perfect when she got there so I went in and stocked the fridge, I got new sheets and pillows for the bed, and when she came in, I wanted to make sure that she knows how everything works in the apartment and we figured everything out except for the TV remote.   The AirBnb guy came by and he showed us how to navigate the remotes and he clicks something that took him to a screen that he couldn’t get out of. It wasn’t just mom and me who were having difficulties. The Airbnb guy was also like, “Uh oh. I can’t get out of this screen.”   He then remembered that he wanted to see the font better and the screen was zoomed in. So he zoomed the screen out and got out of that page.   So many of us do that in our lives and in our businesses.   We are so focused on what’s immediately in front of us and we can only see what we think are limited options. Neither of which is what we really want to do.   And were obstructing this whole abundance that’s available to use because were so hyper-focused. And sometimes it’s because we just don’t have the awareness yet.   That’s why coaching is so important to have someone who has an outside perspective to help you see a different possibility.

How To Achieve More By Doing Less With Guest Lisa Danforth   Our guest, Lisa Danforth is a business strategist and a serial entrepreneur who has been in business successfully for over 20 years. She has had several of her own businesses with teams and sold her business at a profit - 35x her original investment based on the ROI.   Lisa specializes in helping established entrepreneurs scale their businesses and get out of overwhelm.   This interview is so great for learning tips and tricks for entrepreneurs who have been in business for a while, and have successful businesses but have hit a wall.   In this episode, we talk about:   06:30 - Lisa tells us about what she does   09:30 - Lisa talks about “The Law Of Linkage”   12:30 - Where do most people get off track in their business?   15:50 - Why is it important to sometimes stop in the moment and think?   17:00 - Why do people have a hard time creating a vision for their business? Why can’t they identify what they want?   20:00 - What is failing forward?   22:00 - What does Lisa think enabled for her to be successful when others were not?   23:30 - What is the biggest lesson that Lisa learned from failing?   26:00 - How does shame hold you back?   30:00 - What does it mean to scale and what are the key components that you need to do it?   32:00 - Who is Lisa’s ideal client? If you want to find out more about Lisa, you can visit her website at lisadanforth.com. She is on Facebook - Play Big Be More, Twitter - lisadanforth1, and LinkedIn - Lisa Danforth.

How To Achieve More By Doing Less With Guest Lisa Danforth   Our guest, Lisa Danforth is a business strategist and a serial entrepreneur who has been in business successfully for over 20 years. She has had several of her own businesses with teams and sold her business at a profit - 35x her original investment based on the ROI.   Lisa specializes in helping established entrepreneurs scale their businesses and get out of overwhelm.   This interview is so great for learning tips and tricks for entrepreneurs who have been in business for a while, and have successful businesses but have hit a wall.   In this episode, we talk about:   06:30 - Lisa tells us about what she does   09:30 - Lisa talks about “The Law Of Linkage”   12:30 - Where do most people get off track in their business?   15:50 - Why is it important to sometimes stop in the moment and think?   17:00 - Why do people have a hard time creating a vision for their business? Why can’t they identify what they want?   20:00 - What is failing forward?   22:00 - What does Lisa think enabled for her to be successful when others were not?   23:30 - What is the biggest lesson that Lisa learned from failing?   26:00 - How does shame hold you back?   30:00 - What does it mean to scale and what are the key components that you need to do it?   32:00 - Who is Lisa’s ideal client? If you want to find out more about Lisa, you can visit her website at lisadanforth.com. She is on Facebook - Play Big Be More, Twitter - lisadanforth1, and LinkedIn - Lisa Danforth.

Why You Shouldn't Always Believe Yourself   Today’s episode is all about mind control.   It’s important to be able to understand how your mind works and how to get out of the loops that keep us stuck.   In this podcast, we talk about: How does the cycle of negativity work? How do you counteract the cycle of negativity? How can “I am” statements help? The right questions to ask yourself to succeed. How does taking action help you succeed?

Why You Shouldn't Always Believe Yourself   Today’s episode is all about mind control.   It’s important to be able to understand how your mind works and how to get out of the loops that keep us stuck.   In this podcast, we talk about: How does the cycle of negativity work? How do you counteract the cycle of negativity? How can “I am” statements help? The right questions to ask yourself to succeed. How does taking action help you succeed?

How To Mingle To Millions With Guest Cami Baker   Today we’re going to be talking about the power of performance.   Why do you need to be a good performer no matter what business you are in?   Becoming a great performer is key to making sales in your business.   In this podcast, we will talk about: What makes a great performer? What elements are needed for a great performance? Why is it important to be a great performer?

How To Mingle To Millions With Guest Cami Baker   Today we’re going to be talking about the power of performance.   Why do you need to be a good performer no matter what business you are in?   Becoming a great performer is key to making sales in your business.   In this podcast, we will talk about: What makes a great performer? What elements are needed for a great performance? Why is it important to be a great performer?

How To Mingle To Millions With Guest Cami Baker   Cami Baker is an international speaker, fiercely entrepreneurial and the author of the book - Mingle To Millions.   Cami is an expert at networking. She is the founder and creator of the worldwide net web which is a revolutionary system of networking to build real relationships.   On this episode, Cami shares her expertise on how to show up as someone people want to book as a speaker and how to network in a way that cultivates sharing and growing businesses together without coming across as - slimy and sleazy pusher of your content and business.   On this episode:   05:00 - How did Cami Baker become such a rockstar?   08:00 - What is netwebbing?   09:00 - What is a spider and how do you become one?   10:50 - Why do we feel icky when we do networking?   13:00 - What does Cami say about the “elevator pitch?”   18:00 - Why should you stop saying, “What do you do?” And what you should say instead?   20:00 - What is cause marketing? How can you use it for your business?   30:00 - How did Cami become a celebrity in big platforms?   You can find Cami at camibaker.com. Send her a message if you want to get a free copy of her book.

How To Mingle To Millions With Guest Cami Baker   Cami Baker is an international speaker, fiercely entrepreneurial and the author of the book - Mingle To Millions.   Cami is an expert at networking. She is the founder and creator of the worldwide net web which is a revolutionary system of networking to build real relationships.   On this episode, Cami shares her expertise on how to show up as someone people want to book as a speaker and how to network in a way that cultivates sharing and growing businesses together without coming across as - slimy and sleazy pusher of your content and business.   On this episode:   05:00 - How did Cami Baker become such a rockstar?   08:00 - What is netwebbing?   09:00 - What is a spider and how do you become one?   10:50 - Why do we feel icky when we do networking?   13:00 - What does Cami say about the “elevator pitch?”   18:00 - Why should you stop saying, “What do you do?” And what you should say instead?   20:00 - What is cause marketing? How can you use it for your business?   30:00 - How did Cami become a celebrity in big platforms?   You find Cami at camibaker.com. Send her a message if you want to get a free copy of her book.

The Creative Path To Success With Guest Maryellen Conway Do you consider yourself as a creative person? Or do you want to be more creative? In this episode of Thrive, we talked about creativity, and if we all have it. We also talked about creativity in relationship to branding, and what it means to be a professional artist. You will also learn about the value of creativity in your business and professional life and what it means to have access to it, and how it can extend your life. Maryellen Conway is an exceptional artist, teacher and entrepreneur, who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. Now she runs a mobile art studio to bring art and teaching creativity to people in the privacy of their own homes and offices. On this episode: 05:00 - What is creativity? Do we all have it? 08:30 - How do we generate creativity in this time of technology? 09:40 - How does play and free-flowing translate to more concrete things? 14:00 - How does creativity help in keeping you healthy? 16:30 - How did Maryellen become a professional artist? 18:00 - Maryellen’s advice to people who want to be into the arts too. 20:00 - Maryellen talks about wanting to have it all and having it. 25:00 - How do you get your creativity back? 28:00 - What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity? 31:00 - Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity.   Find out more about Maryellen here - in2shades.com.

The Creative Path To Success With Guest Maryellen Conway Do you consider yourself as a creative person? Or do you want to be more creative? In this episode of Thrive, we talked about creativity, and do we all have it? We also talked about creativity in relationship to branding, and what it means to be a professional artist. You will also learn about the value of creativity in your business and professional life and what it means to have access to it, and how it can extend your life. Maryellen Conway is an exceptional artist, teacher and entrepreneur, who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. Now she runs a mobile art studio to bring art and teaching creativity to people in the privacy of their own homes and offices. On this episode: 05:00 - What is creativity? Do we all have it? 08:30 - How do we generate creativity in this time of technology? 09:40 - How does play and free-flowing translate to more concrete things? 14:00 - How does creativity help in keeping you healthy? 16:30 - How did Maryellen become a professional artist? 18:00 - Maryellen’s advice to people who want to be into the arts too. 20:00 - Maryellen talks about wanting to have it all and having it. 25:00 - How do you get your creativity back? 28:00 - What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity? 31:00 - Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity.   Find out more about Maryellen here - in2shades.com.

"How To Move Mountains In 15 Minutes Per Day Or Less" With Guest Michelle Demers   Michelle Demers is a business consultant and she is the CEO and founder of Coworking Clubs. An organization that helps entrepreneurs and solopreneurs create daily accountability to achieve their goals and be more productive.   She’s also the creator of the sustainable success system - How to move mountains in 15 minutes or less. Michelle works with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs to help them build communities and accountability to achieve their biggest dreams and goals.   This was such a great interview because it reminded me about how consistent small steps make big results.   On this episode: 05:00 - What is a co-working club? Why is it useful? 06:30 - How do people fall away from the right goals and how does Michelle guide them back to pursuing goals that will lead to their success? 11:00 - Michelle talks about sales funnels and where people get stuck with it. 13:00 - How did Michelle and Heather meet through social media? And why is it important? 15:30 - Michelle talks about why meeting face to face is important. 16:30 - How did Michelle get into coaching and why is she doing it? 19:00 - Michelle talks about why she went into business. 22:00 - Michelle tells us a story about ignoring selling and how it does not help your business. 25:30 - Michelle gives tips for people who are afraid of reaching out and making sales. 28:30 - Michelle tells us another story about making it to multiple six-figure months in just 15 minutes a day of action. 31:00 - What kinds of people can join the coworkingclubs.com?   Join the club at - coworkingclubs.com.

"How To Move Mountains In 15 Minutes Per Day Or Less" With Guest Michelle Demers   Michelle Demers is a business consultant and she is the CEO and founder of Coworking Clubs. An organization that helps entrepreneurs and solopreneurs create daily accountability to achieve their goals and be more productive.   She’s also the creator of the sustainable success system - How to move mountains in 15 minutes or less. Michelle works with entrepreneurs and solopreneurs to help them build communities and accountability to achieve their biggest dreams and goals.   This was such a great interview because it reminded me about how consistent small steps make big results.   On this episode:   05:00 - What is a co-working club? Why is it useful?   06:30 - How do people fall away from the right goals and how does Michelle guide them back to pursuing goals that will lead to their success?   11:00 - Michelle talks about sales funnels and where people get stuck with it.   13:00 - How did Michelle and Heather meet through social media? And why is it important?   15:30 - Michelle talks about why meeting face to face is important.   16:30 - How did Michelle get into coaching and why is she doing it?   19:00 - Michelle talks about why she went into business.   22:00 - Michelle tells us a story about ignoring selling and how it does not help your business.   25:30 - Michelle gives tips for people who are afraid of reaching out and making sales.   28:30 - Michelle tells us another story about making it to multiple six-figure months in just 15 minutes a day of action.   31:00 - What kinds of people can join the coworkingclubs.com?   Join the club at - coworkingclubs.com.

How Creating A Powerful Personal Brand Help You Lose Weight Today we’re going to talk about weight loss and personal branding. I have some insights and thoughts that are personal to me, that I’ve experienced and I wanted to share that because it’s something a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with. As a young kid, I struggle with my weight and I got in shape as I got older, and I really worked on it. As a singer, it’s so important to look good when you’re on stage. When I started my entrepreneurial business, I started to gain weight because I was stressed. I know that a lot of entrepreneurs out there are stressed, and it’s hard not to be because you have so many responsibilities. In this podcast, I share 3 ways that honing in on your personal brand can help you lose and maintain weight, and live a more balanced and healthy lifestyle, without dieting and going to the gym.

How Can Creating A Powerful Personal Brand Help You Lose Weight Today we’re going to talk about weight loss and personal branding. I have some insights and thoughts that are personal to me, that I’ve experienced and I wanted to share that because it’s something a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with. As a young kid, I struggle with my weight and I got in shape as I got older, and I really worked on it. As a singer, it’s so important to look good when you’re on stage. When I started my entrepreneurial business, I started to gain weight because I was stressed. I know that a lot of entrepreneurs out there are stressed, and it’s hard not to be because you have so many responsibilities. In this podcast, I share 3 ways that honing in on your personal brand can help you lose and maintain weight, and live a more balanced and healthy lifestyle, without dieting and going to the gym.

Thrive Episode # 69 - "How To Create Sustainable Success" With Guest Chris Salem Chris Salem is an international speaker, an award winning author, a life an business strategist and an advocate for wellness. His mission is to help career professionals and entrepreneurs learn how to create true, sustainable prosperity and success, and maintain their wellness. This was such a great conversation because so many times, entrepreneurs and high achievers, push and drive and hustle, and they burn out. Chris’ mission is to help people understand what principles, disciplines and habits are needed to be put in place to create the kind of foundation that you need to have balance, joy, and sustainable success that will keep going on and on.   On this episode… 06:00 - How did Chris accumulate such an impressive resume? 07:00  - What is the first thing you need to focus on to become a sustainable success? 09:30 - How do mindset and health rituals serve you to achieve sustainable success? 11:40 - Chris talks about digital distractions 12:45 - What should you always consider as your priority? 13:00 - What is the idea behind being a Prospreneur? 14:00 - Where do most people struggle the most? 15:00 - What does mindset mean? What does it look like? 18:00 - Chris talks about the clutter from your past. 21:30 - How do you have accountability to yourself? 22:00 - Chris talks about why he is so passionate in being a Prospreneur. 25:30 - How do you implement personal accountability? How do you keep it for yourself? 27:00 - How do you start to get more clarity in your life? How do you change for the better? 30:00 - Does everybody have a purpose? You can find Chris at christophersalem.com or email him at chris@christophersalem.com.