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If you know there’s a mountain of potential inside you but aren’t sure what steps to take to make your goals happen then today’s podcast is for you.  Today’s guest is Yanyn San Luis, business strategist, author and founder of the Building Badassery Movement. She’s sharing what she’s learned from consulting fortune 500 companies and how those same principles apply to entrepreneurs scaling businesses.    In this episode we discuss:  How to own your badassery even in a pandemic  How to see your value when others don’t  How to take shame out of sales and negotiations The importance of exercising your strengths on a daily basis  Balancing business priorities and creating boundaries  Yanyn "Yany" San Luis is an epic expert in sales and negotiation and has helped fortune 500 companies like Microsoft and Hyatt increase their bottom line by hundreds of thousands of dollars and coach their sales teams in leveling up their daily performance. As an adjunct professor, she has taught her fail-proof negotiation framework to hundreds of sales/marketing students at Florida International University. Through her tried and true methodology, she has secured millions in individual and corporate philanthropy for South Florida non-profit organizations. She is passionate about helping individuals leverage their strengths, demystify the negotiation process, and ensure they walk away with what they are worth. Yanyn’s book “Building Badassery: A guide for stepping into your badassery and staying there”  Need a supportive space to write and unlock your creative potential? Podcast listeners can join the Writing Alchemy Lab for half off during a special pre-launch this month. Learn more here.

If you’ve ever tried to manifest your desires, only to feel guilty when negative emotions come up then today’s episode is for you.   Caitlin Matanle is calling out the good vibes crowd and explaining why toxic positivity is a harmful byproduct of the spiritual and personal development world.   Toxic positivity is defined as any type of excessive pressure to maintain a happy, optimistic state that results in the denial or minimization of authentic emotions and experiences. And this year we all know that staying positive has been harder than ever.   What would it feel like to take the pressure off and allow yourself to feel the ups and downs of life instead of forcing yourself to only have good vibes or raise your frequency?   By honoring your feelings and allowing yourself to be where you are, it’s even more possible to come into alignment with what you want to create.   Meet Caitlin Caitlin Matanle is a business coach for niche businesses who desire to create social impact with their work, while turning their inherent spiritual gifts into their biggest business assets. As "The Business Coach for Witches", she is passionate about helping modern witches + revolutionaries create real businesses on big missions.   Caitlin's podcast, Work Like a Witch, draws from her 12 years of entrepreneurship in niche industries and interviews top spiritual teachers, personal development writers, astrologers and more who are creating change - and cash! - through their work.   Follow her on Instagram The Moody AF Manifestation Workshop     Need a supportive space to write and unlock your creative potential? Podcast listeners can join the Writing Alchemy Lab for half off during a special pre-launch this month. Learn more here.

Are fear and anxiety a constant companion in your pursuit of living an authentic life? If so, you aren’t alone. Today author, healer and coach Janelle Klander is on the podcast to share her story of how she found the courage to face the darkest parts of herself and stop living a life based on the expectations of others. Janelle’s journey is documented in her new book “Courage to Find Purpose” and she openly shares her own transformation of leaving a conventional job in Minneapolis at age 22 and traveling abroad. Determined to heal the anxiety that dominated her life, Janelle immersed herself into the world of healing and meditation which led her to finding her own gifts as a creator, coach and healer.  About JanelleJanelle is an author, coach, healer, and podcast host who has followed her curiosity and intuition away from mainstream advice on anxiety while simultaneously becoming determined with finding purpose. She now uses her effective approach to guide seekers to overcome stuckness and become aligned with their truest self. Her new book “Courage to Find Purpose: Stories of feeling lost, overcoming anxiety and discovering inner wisdom” is available on Amazon For complete shownotes visit laceyelizabeth.com/blog

Can you love the darkest parts of yourself? On today’s episode mindset coach Mio Santana discusses why it’s so important to shadow work to cultivate a deeper love for yourself and heal. If you’re new to shadow work, you’ll learn the steps to start cultivating a deeper relationship with yourself and overcome the beliefs that hold you back. About Mio Mio Santana is the Founder of Divine Journey and a certified Transformational Trainer. Her soul’s purpose is the healing and empowerment of the Feminine and Masculine energies so that we may live in harmony as a species on Earth. She believes that the Divine Feminine is in resurgence and the wounded Masculine is ready for healing. Mio specializes in the process of developing a healthy relationship with the masculine and feminine energies to transform patterns of behavior that block harmonious relationships with the self and others. She utilizes her Divine Journey Philosophy and Transformational Coaching Program to remove mental and emotional blocks that reinforce limiting belief systems to increase self-esteem and access higher levels of potential. Mio Santana currently lives in Miami, FL where she delivers virtual workshops, monthly circles for men and women online and coaching programs for groups and individuals. Visit Mio’s website Mio on Instagram  From the episode: Dr. Carolyne “Isis” Fuqua Attend the Women’s Writing Circle on October 24

Do you consider yourself a healer? What if you are a service provider that is transitioning into the healing space? How do you step into your power and market yourself? On today’s podcast episode healer and coach Eric Aumen provides transformational life guidance for healers who want to move away from being only a service providers and into the role of a guide. Eric’s own journey as a filmmaker, healer and marketing expert is a testament to the magic that happens when we honor our soul calling and trust the path. Learn more about Eric Join the next Writing Alchemy course   

In 2017 I had a profound healing experience with psilocybin, the psychedelic compound produced in magic mushrooms.   Due to my own fears about taboos and judgement I have not publicly shared this experience until now. I decided to use this modality in a controlled setting with experienced healers with the clear intention of healing feelings of unworthiness that resulted from decades of body shaming.   To share my journey of healing without acknowledging the power of plant medicine falls short of telling the entire story.   I wrote a story about my experience that was published in  The Selkie Literary Magazine. On today’s podcast I am reading this short story that was published.   Read “Naked and Unafraid” here Join the Women’s Writing Circle on Sept. 19 Join Writing Alchemy on Sept. 29 1:1 Sessions with Lacey

When it comes to a vaccine for COVID-19, there is no shortage of challenges. On today's podcast cellular biologist and vaccine researcher Dr. Roselyn Martin discusses what life might look like for the next year for most of us and why a vaccine may not be the linchpin for ending the pandemic.  Dr. Roselyn Lemus-Martin holds a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of Oxford and is currently involved in different international research initiatives to find new treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 and cancer. She has worked previously in the pharmaceutical industry as director of research and development to develop new medications with a genomic component. She also has a small consultancy where she does big data analysis and Artificial Intelligence research ( also in the context of COVID-19)   Find her on Twitter at @roslemusmartin  

What if the first place you went to during a crisis was gratitude? Gratitude may seem like the furthest thing from our minds when we are in pain, but Women’s Business Coach & Consultant Luly B.’s journey of navigating personal transformation with gratitude  will give you a reframe for whatever you may be going through in life. On Today’s podcast Luly shares the lessons she learned about navigating divorce, staying strong when both her parents were hospitalized with COVID-19 and pivoting her business during the pandemic.     About Luly B. After looking high and low for the illusive “work/life balance” everyone kept telling her about, Luly declared war on the term and made it her mission to share the hard truth…it doesn’t exist! She is a family-first speaker, consultant and author of Amazon best-seller “Balance is Bull$h!t” who helps women determine their own definition of success. A believer that everyone was born with a responsibility to share their gifts with this world, she empowers women and business owners to unwrap their gifts so they experience joy. By sharing her own expertise, challenges and experiences, Luly empowers women to create the lives they want through inspirational events, personalized coaching, workshops and mastermind groups. Her message of leadership, empowerment, purpose and confidence has reached thousands of women and clients including Macy’s, GE, Marriott, Procter & Gamble and Dell.   Discussed in this episode: Luly B.’s Boost Community Balance is Bullshit: How Being a Mom, Wife and Entrepreneur Taught Me That Balance is a Myth Watch Luly’s Father leave the ICU Attend Writing Alchemy on August 4

What if instead of seeing life’s setbacks as failures, you knew you were being trained for something much bigger?    In today’s podcast episode Caroline de Posada shares how she re-designed her life to honor her vocation as a writer. When the book she set out to write hit an unexpected roadblock, a series of synchronicities took place that paved the way a different story that would become her debut book “Looking Over the Edge,” an inspiring and uplifting journey about her family’s near-death experience that served as a lesson in overcoming adversity.    In this episode we discuss:  Why attaching monetary value to your new creative endeavors could be a recipe for failure.  How to stop making your creative work a low priority. How to develop trust in yourself when you face writer’s block.  How to delay gratification and develop emotional resilience.    How to take risks that pay off + prioritize your expenses based on your values.  How the comparison trap can blind you from support available to you right now.  How an unexpected family trip gave birth to Caroline’s debut book.  Why life is always training you for something bigger  Why surrender is necessary to create the work you were meant to do    Also mentioned in this episode:  The War of Art by Steven Pressfield  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  Attend Writing Alchemy on August 4    About Caroline:    Caroline de Posada is an inspirational speaker, life coach & author of Looking Over the Edge: A True Story of Facing Fear, Finding Your Way, and all the Lessons in Between. Her mission is to inspire men and women to live meaningful, fulfilling and successful lives based on their own terms.   From an early age, Caroline witnessed the power of human transformation while attending her father’s, global speaker and best-selling author Dr. Joachim de Posada, seminars, speeches, and courses. Caroline and her dad developed a movement called, Be There Even When You’re Not, inspiring busy professionals to create meaningful relationships despite distance, divorce, and even death.   Although Caroline spent the first 13 years of her professional life practicing law, after her father died in 2015, she vowed to continue his legacy of inspiring humans to live better. She now focuses most of her time leading wellness challenges, writing, and speaking.   You can connect with Caro at www.carolinedeposada.com and on social media (@carolinedeposada) to receive your dose of perspective and wisdom.  

In today’s episode Werdamouth CEO Ryan White breaks down the bigger meaning of current events and gives his predictions for what else might be in store for the rest 2020. How our inner conflict is manifesting in the world around us. Why America’s individualism is creating so much conflict over the pandemic. How to plan the future when the future feels uncertain How to create effective change when the world doesn’t make sense How to operate inside a system while dismantling it  About Ryan:  Ryan White is the founder and CEO of Werdamouth, a groundbreaking new technology platform that creates an easy and efficient process for busy professionals to send and receive word-of-mouth referrals. During his career as a sales executive in the insurance industry, White built a large network through his natural approach to relationship building. But when it came to giving and receiving referrals, he struggled to find a solution for easily managing and categorizing his contacts. Tired of spending hours searching through stacks of business cards, White was inspired to create Werdamouth. Werdamouth is the first app for business owners and service providers to easily capture, categorize and send referrals from one platform. A Jamaican-American who grew up in Jamaica and moved to New York in 2007, White believes in the importance of building relationships and creating opportunities for others to thrive. After moving to Jersey City in 2008, White began a decade-long career as a sales executive at Verisk Analytics where he managed accounts to provide data solutions for insurance, healthcare and risk management providers. White’s success as a sales executive was a direct result of his ability to network effectively and create referral partners. After moving to Miami, Florida, in 2017 in search of new opportunities White decided to leap into entrepreneurship and created Werdamouth. White assembled a team of developers to build the platform and conducted extensive research to implement feedback and process innovation. As founder, White is responsible for the daily operations of the business including marketing, innovation product development and raising capital. For show notes, visit laceyelizabeth.com   

In today’s episode Shante Haymore Kearney shares her insights for taking our spiritual practices off the yoga mat and into the community.  In this episode, we discuss the meaning of modern day spirituality vs. religion, the importance of creating inclusive spiritual spaces, connecting with your intuition and the interaction of spirituality and racial justice.  About Shante:  Shanté Haymore-Kearney is a warm-hearted nonprofit and trauma-informed wellness professional, and community do-gooder in her home city, Miami, FL. Shanté believes that there is a spark inside of everyone that was meant to be lit and set ablaze. Shanté has been a certified yoga and meditation teacher since 2011 and for the past 10 years, she has guided and taught thousands of people how to connect with their inner peace and personal power through yoga, meditation, mindfulness, vision boards, and prayer.  She is an empowering speaker and also facilitates meaningful workshops, retreats, private and corporate wellness sessions, and online courses.  As the Founder of Brown Goddess Collective, a wellness community for brown/black women, Shanté is passionate about creating a space of sisterhood, wellness, empowerment, and healing for women of 'all shades of brown' through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.    For more:  Visit the Brown Goddess Collective’s website  Follow Shante on Instagram Writing Alchemy - July 21

Artists have always played an important role during times of change but if you find it difficult to create in the midst of a pandemic and injustice movement you aren’t alone.  In this podcast episode Karen Kinney, author of “The Reluctant Artist: Navigating and Sustaining a Creating Path” shares advice for awakening your inner artist even in turbulent times. Creativity can be a tool for processing emotions and bringing beauty and light into the world. That’s why honoring your own creative process and your voice is more important now than ever.  In today’s episode we discuss:  How to give yourself permission to step away and come back to your art  How to plan a personal artist retreat to reconnect with your Dharma  Transitioning from part-time artist to making it your main source of income  How to take the pressure off your work and create from a place of joy  How to navigate your emotions and using creativity to heal  Understanding the difference between procrastination and emotional overload   About Karen:  Karen Kinney is a professional artist and author whose work has been in numerous exhibitions, nationally and internationally. She has designed installation work for the Los Angeles International Airport and painted murals in the US and Mexico. Her art resides in private collections across the country, including those of Stanford University, actor Bob Odenkirk, and NPR's Guy Raz. Karen has a passion and gift for supporting others in their creative work and fostering self-expression. She discusses the creative process in depth in her book "The Reluctant Artist: Navigating and Sustaining a Creative Path." She has taught about nurturing creative freedom at the University of Hong Kong, the San Miguel de Allende International Writers' Conference, and at workshops for artists and writers in the States. Follow her at @karen_e_kinney and learn more at karenkinney.com For full show notes, visit laceyelizabeth.com

If money is a stress inducing topic for you in normal times, there's a good chance those feelings are only being amplified in a pandemic. But don't worry, there's good news! This is actually fertile ground to work on your money mindset and start operating from a place of abundance. Today, money mindset mentor and accountant Michelle Jreige is on the podcast sharing her advice for how you can shift from lack and fear around money to abundance. In today's episode, we discuss:    Tools for developing a healthy money mindset Why the topic of money is so taboo and shame inducing The type of money stories we adopt early and how to rewrite them Tips for creating a budget that feels empowering instead of limiting. How to heal financial trauma and stop operating from a place of lack. How to have a positive mindset around money even if you are experiencing loss of income, job loss or other stressors during the pandemic.  About Michelle:  Michelle Jreige empower business owners to achieve financial success as they build and scale their ventures. As the president of Jreige Management Group, she creates personalized strategies for high-net-worth individuals and business owners to manage their accounting and tax needs. With more than a decade of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, she brings an in-depth knowledge of tax and accounting law, complex business transactions, and up-to-date accounting systems and procedures. By providing customized financial solutions and accounting strategies, she offers her clients the tools and data to make critical business decisions and balance profit and loss. She also empower business owners to achieve financial clarity and overcome limiting beliefs that hold them back from achieving financial prosperity. Follow @michellejreige on IG or learn more about her Money Mindset Intensive here.  

If you’re single and living alone, this pandemic has likely given you the opportunity to make peace with solitude. So how can we can navigate solitude without feeling lonely? Women’s Leadership Coach Dr. Adrienne Partridge answers this question on today’s podcast. In this episode we discuss: What it’s like being in another country and away from our families How to deal with uncertainty A new approach to self-love Managing Expectations vs. reality Why self compassion is the key to resilience  Re-evaluating how we fill our time How to cultivate pleasure in everyday life What it’s like to do a 3-day silent meditation retreat during quarantine More about Adrienne Adrienne Partridge, Ph.D. specializes in developing high-potential female leaders, their teams, and organizations. She coaches leaders to harness their greatest strengths and take purposeful actions to refine, shift, or change the status quo and lead more effectively. Dr. Partridge’s work has been featured in several media outlets, such as U.S. News & World Report, Fox31 TV, and Inc. Magazine. She is based out of Mexico City. Visit Adrienne’s site http://adriennepartridge.com/ or follow her on IG @dr.adriennepartridge  

What can we do to take personal responsibility for our health in the time of Corona?  That’s the question I posed this week to Dr. Shivani Gupta, a health expert who bridges an eastern and western approach to medicine. I’ve gotten to know Shivani closely over the last year as a client and friend. She’s the person I go to anytime I want to have a better understanding of my own health.  In this week’s episode, we discuss:  Why washing our hands and staying inside isn’t enough to support our immune systems. What stress actually does to the body and how to manage it.  How to prevent chronic diseases so we have a better immune response for threats now and in the future.  What inflammation is and how it slows the body’s response to fighting viruses and disease.  Why diet plays a big role in inflammation and what foods to eat right now.  Why gut health is key to immune system response and how to cultivate more good bacteria. Environmental factors that could be impacting your immune health.  What’s in Turmeric that makes it so potent for fighting inflammation.  About Dr. Shivani:  Dr. Shivani Gupta is unapologetic about helping women reclaim their vitality by integrating simple and effective Ayurvedic principles into everyday life. With a Masters and Doctoral Degree in Ayurvedic Studies, Shivani was driven by the desire to root out the alarming rates of disease and illness that plagues millions of Americans. She brings her expansive knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine to teach audiences how to prioritize self-care and intentional living. Shivani vowed to make her health a priority after witnessing her parents and grandparents battle diabetes and other health issues that were exacerbated by lifestyle choices. She has spent decades exploring the connection of mind, body, and spirit and studying alongside gurus of the 5,000-year-old philosophy of Ayurveda. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, a line of supplements based on turmeric and Ayurveda, helping people reduce inflammation, support the immune system, and reduce pain.  Visit Fusionary Formulas here Sign up for “Balance Your Doshas: A Yoga + Ayurvedic Series with Shivani on May 11 here.   

Do you ever find yourself getting lost in the rabbit hole of social media but have trouble disconnecting? During this time of isolation, social media has become a form of connection for many of us. But our addiction to social media can make it difficult to be present or sit with discomfort. In this podcast episode, meditation teacher Michael Burkhardt shares mindfulness practices for getting off social media so we can become our own best friends. An entrepreneur himself who has practiced more than 400 hours of meditation, Michael shares the techniques and habits he uses for higher focus, better prioritization, and more joyfulness. In addition, he talks about the power of meditation to get to know yourself better, which will not only advance you as an entrepreneur but as a human. Michael is the founder of the International Meditation Community and head of partnerships and marketing at Omedena, A global platform where AI engineers and enthusiasts from junior to senior level boost their skills in the most effective way by working on some of the grandest challenges on the planet. Join his meditation community on Facebook here. 

If you’ve experienced emotional triggers lately or found yourself in conflict with others during quarantine, you aren’t alone. This is a time in which there is a wide range of opinions, emotions and unresolved trauma coming to the surface for so many of us.  The good news: This is a great opportunity to heal old wounds and rewriting limiting beliefs and stories.  The bad news: Experiencing conflict within ourselves and others is often painful.  Luckily spiritual life coach Monica Reyes came on the podcast this week to provide her perspective on how we learn to lean into these difficult emotions and resolve conflict in ourselves so that we can create more harmony in our lives. On this podcast, she provides actionable tools and practices for coming back to ourselves and facing conflict from a place of calm centeredness.  On this podcast we discuss:  Why so much conflict is arising collectively at this particular point in time. (13:00) What we must accept in order to surrender. (14:10)  How to find the real source of your anger instead of projecting. (17:00) How you are creating your own reality and what conflict mirrors in your life. (22:00) Why conspiracy theories are triggering so many of us. (32:00)  What you can do to replace labeling and judging with compassion. (24:00) The most important thing you can ask yourself the moment you are triggered. (29:00)  How to see conflict as something that’s happening for you. (31:00) How to be with the discomfort of your emotions and not let them own you. (33:00) How to understand the reactions of others with compassion. (35:00) How to use awareness as a tool for evolution. (35:46)  How to use visualization exercises to resolve conflict and have difficult conversations. (44:30)  How to approach information from a place of curiosity instead of defensiveness. (48:00) Using intuition to guide you when you don’t have all the answers. (50:00)  The biggest priority right now to focus on (hint, it’s not productivity). (56:08)    Monica Reyes is a dynamic speaker, and activist for compassion, guiding and empowering leaders towards self- awareness, spiritual awareness and purpose. She bridges ancient spiritual principles with the latest in science and braids it into easily digestible and practical ideas. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, a Psychosynthesis life coach and an attorney who left her fruitful law practice to answer her soul’s call for more. Her background allows her to easily integrate her teachings into the corporate and athletic setting. She is a TEDx Speaker and has spoken in front of audiences ranging from small venues to tens of thousands in all demographics and purposes with her message. She is the proud mom of Natalia (7 years old) and Nikolas 2 year old) and wife of Ian Welsch, founder of the innovative arts-based youth development agency, The Motivational Edge and one of her inspirations to follow her passion. Connect with Monica:  Facebook: @IAMMonicaReyes Instagram: @monicaereyes Youtube: https://youtu.be/A6jfvWnYsWM  

There’s a quote that comes to mind whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed or in despair: “When you feel helpless, help someone” (said by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi)   Altruism can be a tool to connect with others and create more purpose and meaning in our lives, even in the toughest times. But when we are in a crisis situation, it can be difficult to think beyond our own immediate needs. But by shifting out of that state we can adopt a gratitude mindset, which diminishes fear and anxiety.    I’m inspired by people who take initiative to help others in a big way. Recently I connected with Marco Franco, a holistic practitioner in Playa Del Carmen Mexico, who recently started a project to deliver free meals to more than 100 seniors here each day so that they can stay and home and have their basic needs met. Playa Del Carmen is a popular tourism destination in Mexico and the Coronavirus Pandemic has put thousands out of work. Hunger is a real threat here in Mexico as well as many other parts of the world.    In this episode we discuss:  How to find opportunities to help even if you feel helpless  How Marco saw an opportunity and quickly mobilized an entire community of volunteers and donors to help.  How to balance your personal needs with helping others.  How to help even if you can’t leave your house.  How to safeguard your own health and boost your immune system during the pandemic.  About Marco:  Marco Franco is a medical doctor who said goodbye to the western medical system, looking for answers to improve health in other modalities of medicine. He currently practices traditional Chinese medicine and other alternative therapies at his studio Santulan Garden. Before arriving in Playa del Carmen, more than 6 years ago, he taught at the medical school of the National Polytechnic Institute and other universities. He has a master's degree in occupational medicine and a diploma in administration in health services. Want to help?  Online workshop - fundraiser for Playa Cares  On Friday, April 17, Lacey McLaughlin will be hosting an online bio and resume writing workshop In lieu of buying a ticket to attend the workshop please donate to a food bank of your choice or Playa Cares. Get more information here.  Supporting Playa Cares  Playa Cares is currently accepting food donations, monetary donations and is in need of volunteers for meal delivery. Donations can be made via paypal here:  https://www.paypal.me/santulangarden (USD preferred)   Food donations:  If you are located in Playa del Carmen, food drop-offs can be made at :  - La Jarochita - Monday to Saturday 8 am to 4 pm Get more information here   For more information contact:  Dr. Marco Polo Franco and Friends Telephone and WhatsApp: 9841290441 WhatsApp: 9841467097 Email: dr.franco@gmail.com  

It's difficult to put into words how the Coronavirus Pandemic has impacted our lives. If you're like me, you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions as you process this change and grief.  On today's podcast Modern Mystic Marlene Menendez helps us understand how our bodies are processing these emotions and best practices for managing our energy so we can stay calm, centered and grounded.  In this episode we discuss:  Why you are exhausted emotionally and energetically  How to stay present in the midst of uncertainty The new self-care + honoring your intuition  Developing a practice for moving stagnant and stuck energy in your body  The astrological meaning of recent events  Signs you might be having a spiritual awakening (and not going crazy!)  How to invite play back into your life when you feel like going back to bed  What to do about the collective suffering and how to best serve others  About Marlene: Marlene is a modern mystic, chakra energy healer, Reiki master and yoga instructor in Miami who helps women work through blocks so they can follow the desires their hearts long for. At the age of 29, Marlene was a struggling single mother who often felt disconnected from her true self and inner voice. Her desire to bring more creativity, playfulness, and fulfillment in her life led her on a journey to explore a variety of healing modalities from yoga to breathwork. What began as a step into the unknown opened up to a new path that led her to shamanism. For four years she devoted herself to studying ancient healing traditions rooted in the earth and altered states of consciousness at the Lynn Andrew Center for Sacred Art and Training. She now leads women through the process of learning to trust the call of the unknown. She currently offers virtual tarot card readings, energy healings and yoga classes, which can be booked through her website https://www.marlenemenendez.com/

As entrepreneurs, running a business can require us to push ourselves to the point of burnout. There is so much pressure around running a business that we don’t always realize how hard we are pushing ourselves until it’s too late.  In 2017, I attended a women’s empowerment retreat in Costa Rica with Tish Steenkamp in Costa Rica that had a profound effect on my life an entrepreneurial journey. After working with Tish I lost 40 pounds and learned to prioritize my health and happiness.  This spring as I went through some transitions in my life and business, I decided to return to Costa Rica and attend a private retreat Tish where I underwent a digital detox, cleanse and energy work so that I could recover from burnout. The main culprit: adrenal fatigue.  In this episode we discuss:  How a juice and water cleanse gives your digestive systems a rest and boosts your energy.  Why sleeping is a powerful form of self-care.  Why we get addicted to stress and how to break the cycle.  How to create space for healing even as part of your daily life  How to connect with your moon cycle and get into flow Signs you might be experiencing burnout  Why travel and retreats aide your healing and rewire your brain. 

There’s no doubt about it, taking creative risks can be downright scary—especially when your livelihood depends on it. In this week’s episode Miami-based singer and songwriter Keba Williams shares how she built a profitable career in the performing arts and the shifts she made along the way to align with her purpose. In this episode we discuss: What goes on behind the scenes of building a full-time creative career Not being afraid to say no to others and yes to yourself Gigging for exposure vs. owning your value How undercharging hurts your clients and overall performance Charging enough to thrive, not just to survive. Creating space in your business for high-level creative work Choosing side hustles that grow you

Do you find yourself answering e-mails before you even step foot out of bed? Or if you can't go a few minutes without checking your Instagram feed, it might be time to consider going on a digital detox. In this episode, Lacey McLaughlin shares her experience going on a 5-day digital detox in Costa Rica and tips for how you can do the same to reset and shift your priorities.  In this episode, Lacey shares:  What to do when realignment feels like failure  How to get off the hustle hamster wheel  How to give yourself time + space to step into a new chapter  How to take time off and shut off your phone  How social media takes up brain space and cuts us off from our intuition  The importance of cleansing and detoxing from caffeine, sugar and processed foods 

If you’re struggling to make money with your creative business, personal development can be a game changer for getting unstuck. In today’s episode, Michelle Ivette Gomez dispells the myth that artists have to struggle financially to do what they love. By learning to value herself, set boundaries and accept failure as feedback, Michelle now helps women artists turn into artpreneurs so they too can do what they love. As the Founder & Creative Director of Creative Unions Event Design LLC, the first event planning company dedicated to integrating contemporary art into life’s celebrations, Michelle views marriage celebrations as specially curated art exhibitions that bring people together to celebrate and express unique love stories. After having founded her own successful art business, she serves as a Launch Strategist for Womxn identifying Artists wanting to launch their own art businesses by coaching her clients on business strategy and emotional intelligence so they too can do what they love (and get paid for it). On Today’s episode we are discussing: Why Failure is Feedback for the Next Step Course correcting vs. giving up How to level-up relationships & find support How to go all in when it feels scary Why alignment often takes several iterations Honoring your boundaries in work and life How to get results by being consistent How to tap into your creativity by scheduling a weekly date with yourself How to be heart-driven instead of ego-driven

Sometimes success can create blind spots that ultimately pave the way toward failure. Whether it’s red flags in a business partnership or some kinks we haven’t quite worked out in our business model, sometimes failure is inevitable even when all signs point toward success. On today’s podcast, Thomas Luginbill shares how his first venture, a solar panel installation company, ended with a failed partnership and lawsuit after years of rapid growth. As the Director of Entrepreneur & Innovation at the College of Southern Maryland, Thomas now shares what he’s learned throughout his entrepreneur journey so that his students can avoid similar mistakes. In today’s episode, we’re covering: Why it’s easy to overlook problems when you're making money The pitfalls of growing too big too fast What to do when a business partnership ends in dispute How life after failure can be liberating Why not asking for help is a form of arrogance

The experiences that shape us often serve as the catalyst for taking big steps in our lives and finding our purpose. But what do you do when those experiences are difficult to share? On today’s episode Jason Demchok, a modern-day Tibetan Buddhism lama who works with busy professionals, shares how his desire to find a solution for his crippling panic attacks and depression led him on a quest around the world to transform his health. He has dedicated two decades of his life to studying Buddhist philosophy, positive psychology, and holistic health. As an authorized teacher of Tibetan Buddhism Jason now helps busy professionals and leaders stay relaxed and focused so they can achieve their career and life goals.  As a result of turning his life around, Jason serves as a guide for individuals to achieve an optimal level of focus, balance and peace in their lives. In addition to using time-tested mindfulness, concentration, and contemplation techniques, he also uses his vast understanding of exercise, foods and herbs, to support his clients in restoring their body to a healthy place. In today’s episode, we are discussing: The importance of breathing How to calm your mind when nothing else is working What to do when following your bliss doesn’t work out like you thought How to find more fulfillment in your everyday life

If you’ve ever been caught in a comparison trap and aren’t sure how to create an authentic brand, this episode is for you. Today I’m speaking with Wave Wyld, a Toronto-based personal brand photographer on how she reinvented herself and built a business that reflects her core values. Wave operated a wedding photography business and after 10 years experienced creative and business burnout that led to her going back to school to complete a degree in kinesiology. After she completed her degree, she enrolled in a yoga teacher training program, which helped to transform her life. She became a dedicated yoga teacher and picked up her camera to take photos of other yogis. Her passion for photography got reawakened and in fall 2018 relaunched her photography business with a focus on creating personal brand imagery. In this episode, we discuss: What to do when making money feels for hard for you but easy for everyone else How to stay in an abundance mindset even when times are tough How to quickly bounce back from rejection How to cultivate self trust to make better business decisions How to stop being weird about money and own your prices How to pivot at any stage in your business or life How to shed what’s no longer working and manifest your deepest desires

In those moments when your back is up against the wall, every entrepreneur has a choice: to keep going or give up. Sometimes just the decision to keep going can lead to unexpected paths even if it’s a destination you didn’t intend on. Last year Karissa Littlejohn quit her day job to produce luxury destination retreats and personal development programs for high-achieving women that combine self-care with unique travel experiences. Since launching She Flies Solo in 2016, Karissa has produced dozens of successful retreats, brunches, workshops and events to build community among professional women. Making her business profitable though required several pivots along the way and leaps of faith. When Karissa saw an unmet need in the travel industry to create experiences for busy healthcare professionals to make time for self-care to avoid burnout, she launched The Nurses Travel Network, quickly selling out two Nurses Week destination retreats in Bali and Nurses Takeover Thailand. Through her partnerships with influencers and industry partners, Karissa is now expanding the Nurses Travel Network to include year-round events and retreats to bring nurses together around the world.   In this episode we discuss: When to take a leap of faith and when to stay grounded How to leverage debt to invest in your growth Listening to your gut + knowing when to take financial risks How to find the sweet spot in your business to increase cash flow How to build relationships with influencers + grow your brand Why running out of money is good for clarity How to find a new niche when your niche is saturated    

When Tyler Wagner dropped out of college he was $80,000 in debt and he didn’t exactly have a plan for how he’d recover financially.  But he knew he wanted to be a speaker and author so he sought out opportunities to grow his network by reaching out to conference organizers and volunteering. What resulted was key relationships with high-level entrepreneurs and writing “Conference Crushing,” a book that has helped thousands of people maximize their time at networking events.  In today’s episode we discuss how Tyler paid off his debt in 2 years and the business failure that paved the way for Authors Unite where he now helps people write, publish, and market their first profitable book. Since starting Authors Unite, Tyler has helped 250+ people become profitable, bestselling authors.  In this episode we are talking about: How not to let debt define you or hold you back How to build a network with high-level entrepreneurs when you’re just starting out How to bounce back when business partnerships fail How to get out of a mindset rut after a failure How to identify and leverage your core genius to start over    

What happens after your make a big transformation in your life? Feminine Infusion and Idea Dinners Founder explores that question in this season finale of the Who You Know Podcast. Taking active steps to change your life can put you on a new path and create momentum for doing even bigger things. But even when you reach a goal or hit a milestone, there can still be setbacks and challenges along the way.  In this episode Lacey reflects on the changes she's made in her life and where she is in this moment. She also reflects on her takeaway from all the guests who have been featured on the podcast this season and advice for taking action in your own life. You'll also get a sneak preview of Season 3 of the podcast that will launch early next year. 

Are you tired of letting doubt run the show? If so, today's episode is all about how to open yourself up to creative possibilities and bring your dreams into fruition. Manifesting isn't always as easy as just changing your thoughts and today's guest Shauna Altes, founder of Maple Box Kids, shares how she's manifested more than $14,000 for a Kickstarter campaign to launch her business, investment to scale her business and her dream home.  In 2011 Shauna began her career in the wedding industry, owning her own wedding planning company . In 2013 she expanded and founded a floral company and built the business to create events for multiple weddings a weekend all over central Florida. In the midst of weddings every weekend her two little boys were growing fast and she craved time with them. She was overwhelmed with the amount of clutter that caused stress in her home. She wanted to simplify and dig deep instead of wide.She made it her mission to remove the clutter from her life and to keep only the things that brought deep joy and satisfaction, and she designed toys, stories and experiences that made quality time with her boys easier and impact on the environment minimal so she could focus on the joy of spending time together.This is why she created Maple Box Kids and The Radiant.org to help bring clarity and connection into others lives.  

Slowing down and taking time to create beautiful meals that tell a story is a passion Sabrina Dora-Lopez has brought to life as a personal chef in Miami. Her unique approach and incredible knowledge of herbs and foods with healing powers is what we are focusing on today! By transforming our relationships with food we have the power to make authentic choices and eat with intention. Not only are we discussing our mutual love for food but we’ll also be talking about: The power of alignment and how to stay the path when facing challenges How shifts in life can lead to innovation in your business How to create connections and community through storytelling Why getting creative with food could help lead to your next big breakthrough Connect with Sabrina here or @vestafoods on Instagram

There’s no doubt about it, having kids can change everything. As women it can be complex to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood while giving ourselves permission to live authentically, follow our desires and create an identity outside of our role as parents. On today’s podcast Jaime Nolan, life coach and mother of three, gives the real deal on her own transformation as a mother. In this episode we are discussing: Why making the decision to have kids isn’t always black & white How to surrender your plans while being intentional about your time and energy Why mom guilt never goes away but how you can make peace with it Why you can’t have it all but you can create space for your own pursuits and work How to avoid the parent obligation trap so you can have more time what truly matters How to define your own identity outside motherhood How to slowly build a successful business as a new mom Connect with Jaime here or @jaimenolan on Instagram!

Today I’m bringing you a special episode from Kathmandu, Nepal where I am embarking on a 13-day Women’s Empowerment Trek to Everest Base Camp. Before I head out on my trek I’ve come to visit Eva Holmberg Tedert, founder of Society for Street Children in Nepal, who manages an orphanage for young girls just outside Kathmandu in Gokana and has spent decades helping build schools and creating educational and economical opportunities for young Nepalse girls to build a bridge out of poverty and escape the sex trafficking industry. It is estimated that 12,000 children each year are taken across the border and sold into brothels in India. Eva is someone who followed her calling several decades ago after hearing a Buddhist lecture that inspired her to give more of herself and turn compassion into action. She began volunteer with organizations in Nepal to feed street children and since then has helped address social and economical barriers that prevent women and girls from obtaining education and escaping poverty. In this episode we are discussing why education is key for building a bridge out of poverty, how to be a humanitarian when world issues seem complex and distant, how travel can be a political act and why the sex trafficking industry is such a big problem in Nepal and India and what we can do to put an end to it. 

Obstacles in life can turn into opportunities for starting over and reinventing yourself. When Candis Hickman moved to the U.S. from Australia in 2011, she gained a life partner but the move also mean professional sacrifices and the loss of her credentials as an occupational therapist. Through determination and belief in herself Candis set out to find her voice and forge a new career path in the spotlight. Now as a personal branding and digital marketing coach in Miami, Candis helps women define their unique stories and become known. In today’s episode we are discussing: How setbacks and failures can be the springboard for a new beginning How to let go of who you were to become the person you want to be How to dream bigger instead of settling for “just enough.” Why you should quickly respond to inspiration and intuitive ideas What you gain from failing and how to turn it into a new opportunity Why spirit matters more than strategy What to do when manifesting only gets you halfway to your dreams Candis Hickman believes that becoming known is every woman’s birthright, and that each of us has the potential to make an unforgettable impression on the world. But to become known in a noisy, judgemental world takes authenticity, courage and a distinct sense of style. This is why Candis teaches spirit-led female entrepreneurs how to create their stand-out brand with a unique blend of creativity and soul. Born and raised in Australia, Candis started her career as an Occupational Therapist. When a move to the United States in 2011 resulted in the loss of her professional credentials, she was forced to reinvent herself. Working a minimum wage job at the mall by day and posing as a socialite by night, Candis set out to find her voice and forge a new career path in the spotlight.With zero on-camera experience, she landed a role as the host for WJYS’ Urban Access TV. From notable interviews with music icons Ice-Cube, Twista & Sway Calloway, to George Kotsiopoulos of E!’s Fashion Police & Nazr Mohammed of the Chicago Bulls, Candis slowly established her personal brand in the local market, proving that good branding can triumph over formal business training.In early 2017 Candis relocated to Miami, Florida where she launched her online coaching business teaching female entrepreneurs how to build their profitable personal brand. Her work has been featured in Time Out Miami magazine, Fete Lifestyle Magazine, Voyage MIA Magazine, The Gifters podcast, and the popular Chicago-based video magazine Glossed & Found, to name a few. She is also the founder of The Miami Girl; a growing community of over 600 creative business-women in the South Florida area.  

When it comes to transforming our bodies, food can be a prickly topic. If you struggle with calorie-counting or restrictive diets then you know how frustrating it can be to find balance. But what if you could get off the diet train forever and eat what you wanted without guilt or shame?  On today's episode I'm chatting with Eleonora Bastos of The Diet Free Project about how we can heal our relationships with food once and for all. In this episode we are discussing:  Cultural mixed messages that lead to body shame and unhealthy relationships with food.  How body dysmorphia influences our self talk and body image.  The emotional and psychological reasons we over-eat, binge or have hangups about food.  The difference between stress eating and binge eating and why so many of us struggle in this area.  Why you don't need to have an eating disorder to heal your relationship with food and your body.  How stress impacts your nervous system and stifles your weight loss goals.  How to eat for pleasure while staying healthy  How to decide which foods are best for your body  How to cultivate mindful eating habits so you feel satisfied and can avoid cravings.  Eleonora is a certified Integrative Nutrition practitioner who has decided to dedicate her life to helping people with their health, nutrition and personal development after overcoming 8 years of eating disorders and depression.  She opened her practice in Miami in 2014, after completing her education at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. Since then, she has been coaching women all over the world helping them improve their health and permanently lose weight by simply implementing a few diet and lifestyle changes.  After recovering from an 8-year battle with an eating disorder and depression, Eleonora decided to dedicate her life to share what she have discovered with as many people as possible to help them overcome the same struggles she h

Today I'm getting real about my own journey about the last year of my life in which I lost 30 pounds, quit my job, moved to a new city and launched Feminine Infusion. This is an unfiltered verison of my story in which I share:  The root causes of low self-esteem and shame that led to workacholism and weight gain.  Why I left my job before my business was profitable or I had a single client.  Why I decided to focus on my health and happiness for a year instead of work and external achievements.  How I said yes to myself despite financial fears and uncertainty.  Why going to see Tony Robbins created a shift, but didn't change my life.  Why I took a month to face my shadow and work with healers in Costa Rica.  Why my trip to Costa Rica was the inspiration for creating Feminine Infusion. Why moving to Miami answered a calling I had ignored for two decades.  What it's really like to relaunch a business in a new city and start over.  How I used self-love and meditation to lose 30 pounds.  How spirituality helped me deal with financial failures in my business this summer.  How I moved through fear, judgement and anxiety and found confidence and love within myself.  How to believe in unexpected miracles and stay the course, even when everything feels like it's falling apart.   

Finding your own path and staying the course can be challenging in a world with so much noise. If you find yourself torn between what you "should" be doing and how you are spending your time or if fear and uncertainty is holding you back, this episode is for you. Today I am joined by Maggie Gentry for a conversation on how on healing yourself can also heal your business so you can lead from intuition and purpose. Today we are discussing:  How to reconnect to your why daily Morning routines to bring clarity and peace into your work Evolving and changing with your business How to shift out of worse-case scenario mindset how staying present brings creates more opportunities How to release expectations and uncertainty about the future How to show up for yourself on a soul level Maggie Gentry empowers creatives to Own Your Why® so that you can grow your business intentionally using a custom marketing plan built around your core values. Her unique approach blends business coaching, marketing consulting, and loads of compassion, which allows you to grow your business in a way that feels perfectly tailored to you. She is also the co-founder of Mindful Moments ATX, a self-care event series for womxn working to establish their own wellness rituals. 

Today I'm talking to two women who have a deep bond and special friendship. Remember in middle school that best friend you had who believed in you and when you were both together the rest of the world didn't exist? That is the type of friendship Lacey Sites + Sara Wiles embody. Today Lacey and Sara are discussing their own personal transformations over the years and how their friendship has evolved. By deepening their friendship they've also formed a business.  In this episode we are discussing: How to get real so you can form strong, long-lasting friendships. How to talk about depression with the people in your life. Why combining friendship + business is essential How to grow with your friendships as life shifts and takes different directions Sara Wiles + Lacey Sites are the co-founders of Happy Thoughts, where they give women the permission to finally be happy and the tools to do so consistently. They go live on Facebook every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST for the Happy Thoughts Show where they empower other women to create success in the midst of happy and not so happy thoughts through sharing their own journeys and inviting their audience to do the same.  

If you want to fully step into your purpose with confidence, it requires courage and soul work. Doing inner work is key for aligning with your truth and discovering what sets your soul on fire. Miami entrepreneurs Jaime Nolan and Gaby Guzman have walked through the fire of stepping into their purpose now help others realize their full potential. On this episode we are discussing how soul work fuels your personal and professional growth, how to attract soul sisters that support you and how to manifest opportunities that bring you into full alignment with your purpose.  Gaby's passion is to help women uncover their unique talents, and strategize together on how their personal brand will flow into their businesses and come alive every day on social media platforms.Her soul is fueled by helping women see their vision, step up to it, and tell their story proudly. She does this in true sisterhood - through energy work, storytelling, and strategy. Jaime Nolan is a health and life coach who is committed to living a life that was aligned with her desires. That meant saying no to what others expected and saying YES to herself. It meant walking down an unconventional path without a road map. Through her own experiences she has created the Fuck Yeah Life program meant getting others outside their comfort zone and taking bold, scary steps to live their best lives.

Whether you are just starting out in business or launching a new product or service, finding the right clients can be one the biggest challenges. On Today’s episode I’m talking with Shelley Easter and Joy Rudolph who started as friends and progressed into a long-term working relationship. If you struggle to define the line between friend and client, want to build better relationships at networking events or want to create an offer that’s the perfect fit for your audience, this is an episode you don't want to miss. We are also discussing the power of hosting live events for your business and how to build relationships before selling services. Shelley Easter has been building brands and websites for almost a decade. She’s passionate about helping women-owned small businesses connect with their audience and thrive online. She loves connecting with and supporting and fellow creatives through Skype chats and in-person meetups. After years of freelancing, she started her business Shiny Acorn in 2016. It was a total shift in mindset, marketing and profit. Joy provides virtual assisting for visionaries and has over a decade of administrative experience. Since 2014, she's been helping people like you double the hours they have in a day. She'll help you find purpose in the particulars so you're freed you up to execute your big vision.

Joining a mastermind is a great way to build meaningful relationships and friendships, but knowing when to make that investment when building a business can be tricky. Emily Marko and I met in a mastermind last year and our story highlights the support and growth we found through investing in and supporting each other. So how do you know if you are ready to join a mastermind and how can you get the most of your experience? Join us on this episode as we dive into everything you need to know about investing in your own growth and the relationship that can help get you there. Emily Marko is a visual storyteller who helps passionate business owners just like you solve complex problems with pictures. Life and business can get messy! Emily's an expert at using visuals to help you capture ideas, build action plans, share stories, and move from chaos to calm.  She's a mix of strategist, coach, and artist, and has been helping clients get clear and take action for over 15 years.

Thanks to social media, It’s never been easier to connect with fellow solopreneurs from across the world. But taking friendships to that next level and meeting up in real life can feel daunting. But when Jereshia Hawk and Jordan Gill met in a Facebook group, these two entrepreneurs made an effort to connect in person and build a friendship even when it required hopping on planes. As business besties, Jereshia and Jordan have helped each other transform their businesses and mindset by sharing their skills and collaborating on business offerings. On this episode we are discussing how to turn online relationships into deep relationships that can transform your business and life.  With over 4 years of corporate Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial experience, Jereshia has led multi-million dollar projects and started two global online businesses. After 14 months of building her business, she became a #CorporateDropout and crossed the bridge into full-time entrepreneurship. Through online courses, consulting and networking, she teachers everyday side hustlers how to leverage the corporate strategies she’s mastered to build multiple income streams by turning their ideas into income, reclaiming financial flexibility and independence. Operations Consultant, Founder of The Kolada Group, and Host of the Systems Saved Me Podcast, Jordan Gill takes pride in saving hours (even days) around time-sucking technology decisions and an untrained team. She has been on the stages of She's Building Her Empire, Creative CEO Conference, Success Without Sacrifice, Blog Like a Boss Brunch, and Vision Casting while also being featured in Belong Magazine!  

If you love to travel then you know that the most transformative moments happens when you get outside your comfort zone and explore a new place. For me the relationships I have formed with fellow travelers have been the highlights of any big trip I’ve taken over the last few years. That was the case during my first solo trip abroad to Peru when I met a wonderful group of friends during a five-day trek to Machhu Picchu, among them was Elle Wildermuth a fellow Libra and bubbly Australian who became a life-long friend and travel partner. In today’s episode we are talking about the transformative power of treks and being in nature, how going outside our comfort zone has led to growth and how we are preparing for a 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal this year to celebrate our birthdays.

This season of the Who You Know podcast is all about transformation! Did you know that toxic emotions and thoughts can be stored in our bodies for decades and prevent us from living our fullest potential?  In Today's episode Tish Steenkamp of Follow Your Bliss shares her own journey overcoming body shame and addictive behaviors through healing and inner work. Her transformation was the catalyst to help women rediscover their own power. Tish is an earth doula and womb priestess. A torch bearer, hand holder, and light leader for women and men reawakening to the power of their own bodies. A certified MoonMother®, Tish guides woman to live, grow and work in harmony with authentic femininity, amplifying women's ability to reclaim the sacred and take action in celebration of feminine energy rather than in denial of it. She blends a wealth of healing modalities into empowering and transformative retreat experiences for women worldwide. An awakener of the bliss body and a leader in emerging feminine consciousness she brings her gifts forward to help women transcend blocks, balance energy and activate a healthy mind, body spirit relationship.  

If you want to change your life or reach a BIG goal, then you know that the most important place to start is by working on your mindset. Changing your mindset means having tools to overcome mindblocks and the people you surround yourself with typically have the biggest influence on what you believe is possible for yourself.  On Today’s episode Behavioral Health Therapist and Deejay Danna Alencar (aka DJ Jukebox Bully) shares her story about the importance of creative outlets and community for expanding what’s possible for yourself and growing with likeminded women. In today’s episode we are discussing how to believe in yourself when the odds are stacked against you, thriving under the pressure of entrepreneurship and finding creative outlets to live a happier, more productive life. Danna Alencar has been playing events and weddings around Central Florida for over 6 years. Danna graduated from Flagler college in 2011 majoring in Philosophy and Psychology. She works as a Behavioral Therapist, is a mother of two boys and is on the board of the Brazilian Community of Daytona Beach.  

If you have ever started a business, you know how valuable it is to have entrepreneur friends who are going through similar obstacles and milestones. I met Jenni Craig while working together for a university in marketing. She was opening Copper Bottom Craft Distillery in Holly Hill at the same time I had launched Idea Dinners. Because every good dinner party needs a cocktail hour, Jenni and I formed a friendship that led to many creative event collaborations that helped our own ventures grow. Today we are discussing the importance of having a creative outlet, the value of obstacles for bringing creative solutions to life and giving yourself permission to fail.  Jenni is the Director of Sports Marketing at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and the co-owner & co-founder and CMO at Copper Bottom Craft Distillery in Holly Hill with her husband, Jeremy. She's the mother of two daughters, Carmen and Mason. In 2016 Jenni was awarded the Volusia/Flagler Business Report's Woman in Business winner and the area's 40 under 40.  You can find her at thedistillerswife.com sharing behind the scenes stories about running a distillery with her husband Jeremy. 

 In today's episode Lacey catches up with her long-time friend Matthias Martin, who is a divinity candidate at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Lacey and Matthias met at the age of 14 and have shared similar experiences in finding their paths through the evolution of their own spiritual beliefs and identifies. Today we are talking about finding your own spiritual truth and tapping into a higher power to fulfill a greater purpose. 

When it comes to turning ideas into reality, it often takes a community of supporters who want to see you succeed. And if you can find that one super connector, or linchpin, it can make all the difference. By helping creative ideas get traction, Jack White has been an important force in the Daytona Beach entrepreneurial eco-system and was instrumental in cultivating the guest list for Idea Dinners during its beginning stages. In today’s episode Lacey and Jack discuss how to build a tribe, finding linchpins to success and staying true to your vision no matter how long the road takes to get there.    

When Lacey met Amy Braswell at a conference last summer she instantly felt like she had a new BFF and cheerleader rolled into one. Not only does Amy have a giant heart but she is a total boss who has over six years experience and 15,000 sales through her travel inspired homegoods and gift design shop, Paper Finch Design. Amy's amazing designs have been featured on websites like Wayfair.com and People.com and she is passionate about helping women scale and weather proof their businesses so that they don’t have to close their doors when life gets in the way. Most recently Amy was an expert at Workaway Weekend, a retreat Idea Dinners hosted for female entrepreneurs to work on their big ideas. In today’s episode Amy and Lacey discuss long-term vs. short-term networking goals, the importance of showing up for other women and how to turn challenges into opportunities.

Is there someone in your life who pushes you to do better and puts wind in your sails? In today's episode Lacey catches up with Bob McIntosh who she met on a Tinder date a couple years ago. Bob played an important role in her leap into full-time entreprenuership. Bob also happens to be Lacey's ex boyfriend and while their romantic relationship didn’t work out they've remained each other’s biggest supporters through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. On Today’s episode we are talking about first impressions, risk taking and how to stay friends with your ex.  Bob is a national speaker and entrepreneur having spent over 2,500 hours on stages and helped more than 7,000 people across the US, he’s a #1 Amazon best selling author and has been personally responsible for helping thousands of entrepreneurs generate millions in profits. 

In today's episode Lacey brings on Idea Dinners Creative Director Ciara Ocasio to talk about the value of long-term working relationships in a business. While often rare, those who help you in the beginning can become a valuable part of your team when trust and a shared vision is establish. Two years ago I met Ciara Ocasio through Instagram and she had nothing but pure intentions to lend a helping hand and learn new skills. We’ve worked side by side through the ups and downs of launching a start up and our shared belief in the vision and mission of Idea Dinners has led to a valuable and long-term working relationship. Ciara plays an integral role in designing and organizing Idea Diners events. During this interview we’ll discuss relationships that pivot and evolve, building a strong team and the power of a shared vision for forging relationships.