Podcast appearances and mentions of meg nocero

It's All Part of the Dance: Tania Kazi on Healing, Yoga & Joy

Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary PeopleSeason 8, Episode 142 | Guest: Kendra RinaldiAs Long As You Are Alive, You Might As WellYear of Staying in Joy Season 8, Episode 3 – Theme: Finding Joy in GriefIn this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Meg Nocero welcomes Kendra Rinaldi, intuitive grief guide and host of the Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between Podcast. Together, they dive into a transformative conversation about how to find joy after loss, why grief and gratitude can coexist, and how you can reclaim your power—even in your most vulnerable moments.Celebrating the 5th anniversary of her impactful podcast, Kendra reflects on lessons from over 200 interviews with people navigating grief and transformation. Her journey of honoring her mother's legacy, reframing pain, and trusting the process will deeply inspire anyone walking through uncertainty or heartache.Whether you're healing from loss, seeking a new outlook on life, or simply ready to stay in joy no matter what, this episode is your invitation to reconnect with hope and purpose.Episode Highlights & TimestampsEpisode Highlights & Timestamps⏳ 00:01:16| Season 8 Theme – Stay in Joy⏳00:01:38 | Episode Title – As Long As You Are Alive, You Might As Well…⏳00:01:49 | Meet Kendra Rinaldi – Grief Guide & Podcast Host⏳ 00:02:27|How Can You Find Joy in the Midst of Grief?⏳00:04:56 | Celebrating 5 Years of Grief, Gratitude & The Gray In Between⏳00:06:57 | Top Lessons from 200+ Grief Conversations⏳00:07:34 | Kendra's Healing Journey After Loss⏳ 00:12:13| Quote of the Day – Your Life Is Happening For You⏳ 00:15:27| Do the Best You Can with What You've Got⏳00:16:40 | Reframing Pain Into Purpose⏳00:17:59 | Kendra's Go-To Inspirational Quotes⏳00:24:39| Honoring Her Mother's Legacy⏳ 00:27:12| Magical Guide to Bliss Insight & Intention⏳00:28:35 | Something Great Awaits You – A Message of Hope⏳00:29:55| Trust the Process – Even When It's Hard⏳00:31:46 | Intention of the Day – Call Someone by Their Name⏳00:33:55 | What Is an Intuitive Grief Guide?⏳00:35:57 | How to Contact Kendra⏳ 00:38:20| Kendra's Final Inspiration⏳00:39:58 | A Closing Message of Love & Encouragement⸻Connect with Kendra RinaldiInstagram: @griefgratitudepodcast (  / griefgratitudepodcast  )Website: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayin...⸻Connect with Meg Nocero & Manifesting with MegInstagram: @megnocero (  / megnocero  )Website: https://www.megnocero.comBook: The Magical Guide to Bliss – Grab your copy here (https://www.megnocero.com/book)YouTube: Watch the full episode (   / @megnocero  )If this episode touched your heart, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us in the journey to manifest joy—one conversation at a time.Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray in Between Podcast on all major platforms.SEASON 8: Stay in Joy - Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube video and podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It guides the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Subscribe for more episodes: @megnoceronetwork • Follow me on Instagram: @megnocero • Get my book The Magical Guide to Bliss: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=meg+nocero...AND LEAVE A REVIEW!Subscribe to my YouTube channel. Sign up for my newsletter: www.megnocero.com Stay connected with me on YouTube, social media, and my website—let's continue manifesting together!Until next time, stay in joy, dream big, and keep shining!”#Manifestation #Mindset #SelfGrowth #Motivation #PersonalDevelopment#StayInJoy #JoyfulLiving #ManifestingWithMeg #HappinessCoach #Flourish#ManifestingWithMeg #TheMagicalGuideToBliss #StayInJoy #ShineWithMeg#SEASON8 #PODCASTS Want inspiration? Get your copy of the Butterfly & Bliss Trilogy today: The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine & Butterfly Awakens

Welcome to Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People—where inspiration meets transformation! I'm your host, Meg Nocero, award-winning author, happiness coach, and your guide on this journey to unlock the magic within.This season, we embrace the theme Stay in Joy—because when we align with joy, we unlock limitless possibilities! Get ready for empowering conversations with extraordinary people who will spark your dreams, ignite your purpose, and remind you that the universe is packed with possibility and bliss!So take a deep breath, open your heart, and get ready to manifest the life you desire. The magic begins now!”Lisa McCourt writes books about joy and love that have sold over 9 million copies. She teaches “practical spirituality” and its application to our day-to-day lives through her online Joy School at LisaMcCourt.com and at live events. She loves collaborating with fellow spiritual entrepreneurs, having ghostwritten many books for spiritual thought leaders and hosting them on her Joy Zone podcast. A popular podcast guest as well, she won the honor of “Best Expert Guest” in the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards. Above all, Lisa strives to be an effective member of the team that's elevating consciousness in the world. Show Notes:⏳ 00:01:06 | Episode Theme – The Magic & Power of Dreaming! (How big dreams shape your reality!)⏳ 00:1:30 | Season 8: Stay in Joy – Why Joy is the Key to Growth⏳ 00:02:07 | Meet Lisa McCourt – Joy Teacher & Bestselling Author⏳ 00:03:21 | Lisa's Journey – How She Found Her Path to Joy⏳ 00:05:00 | What Does Joy Really Mean? (A Deeper Dive!)⏳ 00:06:31 | Writing as a Superpower – Transforming Lives with Words⏳ 00:07:45 | Inside The Joy School – Creating a Life of Happiness⏳ 00:09:51| Quote of the Day – Today's Inspiration!⏳ 00:11:33 | Joy Tools for Tough Times – Overcoming Life's Struggles⏳ 00:12:58 | Manifestation Tips – How to Attract More Joy & Success⏳ 00:15:49 | Triggers as Healing Opportunities – Change Your Perspective!⏳ 00:18:08 | Lisa's Intention for the Episode – A Personal Message⏳ 00:18:39 | Like a Rubik's Cube – How Life's Puzzles Lead to Growth⏳ 00:19:17 | Lisa's Favorite Inspirational Quotes⏳ 00:29:04 | What is Sustainable Happiness? (How to Make Joy Last!)⏳ 00:32:23 | Lisa's Inspiration – The People & Moments That Shaped Her⏳ 00:33:47 | Join Joy School – How to Connect with Lisa McCourt⏳ 00:34:59 | Life's Lessons – What Lisa Wants You to Remember⏳ 00:36:13 | AHA Moments – Powerful Insights from the Episode⏳ 00:37:09 | What is Your Dharma? (Finding Your Life's Purpose)⏳ 00:38:44 | Lisa's Final Message of Love & Encouragement⏳ 00:39:41 | MGTB Insight – Be Grateful for the Challenges!⏳ 00:40:45 | We Need Each Other – Holding the Light TogetherContact Lisawww.lisamccourt.comIG @lisamccourtauthorSEASON 8: Stay in Joy - Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube video and podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It guides the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Subscribe for more episodes: @megnoceronetwork • Follow me on Instagram: @megnocero • Get my book The Magical Guide to Bliss: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=meg+nocero+magical+guide+to+bliss&crid=D417LH9FLI0Z&sprefix=meg+nocero%2Caps%2C230&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_10AND LEAVE A REVIEW! Sign up for my newsletter: www.megnocero.com If today's episode inspired you, please subscribe, like, and share this message of joy and possibility with the world. Let's build a community where dreams are realized and purpose shines!#Manifestation #Mindset #SelfGrowth #Motivation #PersonalDevelopment#StayInJoy #JoyfulLiving #ManifestingWithMeg #HappinessCoach #Flourish#ManifestingWithMeg #TheMagicalGuideToBliss #StayInJoy #ShineWithMeg#SEASON8 #PODCASTS Want inspiration? Get your copy of the Butterfly & Bliss Trilogy today: The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine & Butterfly Awakens.

In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac has a heartfelt conversation with Meg Nocero, a former federal prosecutor turned empowerment coach. They discuss Meg's journey from law to personal development, the importance of storytelling, and the transformative power of loss. What we're talking about The importance of storytelling in all aspects of life The transformative power of loss and grief The role of personal development in career transition The importance of storytelling in all aspects of life  Meg shares her experiences as a federal prosecutor, where she learned the significance of storytelling, particularly in the courtroom. She emphasizes the impact a compelling narrative can have, which she now applies to her career as a personal development coach and author. The transformative power of loss and grief  Meg opens up about her mother's passing and how it served as a wake-up call. Her mother's advice to "do what you love now" deeply resonated with her and led her to reconsider her life's trajectory. This experience also inspired her to write "The Magical Guide to Bliss," a book that helped her navigate through her grief. The role of personal development in career transition  Meg illustrates how her interest in personal development played a significant role in her career transition. As a legal intern coordinator, she had the opportunity to mentor young minds, which she found to be an exciting experience. Meg's career transition shows that shifting from a traditional career path to following one's passion is possible.   LINKS MENTIONED Meg Nocero's Website http://www.megnocero.com/

Welcome Meg Nocero to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. This powerful and deep conversation with Meg is worth its weight in gold! Meg and I talked about using this time of year to set the intention for what you want to create and why, so as you move forward, you're making empowered choices. We also went into detail what she looks for in guests on her podcasts and speakers for her live events, so if adding speaking engagements or podcasts are on your strategic plan, then let Meg's insights support your efforts. Margaret (Meg) Nocero (she/her) was a federal immigration prosecutor and legal intern coordinator/mentor for over 20 years. Now, as an expert in happiness studies, she is a TEDx speaker, an empowerment coach, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. She founded Butterflies & Bliss L.L.C. and the award-winning S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She holds a B.A. in Spanish/Italian from Boston College, an M.A. in International Affairs from the University of Miami, a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law, and a Certificate in Happiness Studies with the Happiness Studies Academy. She is also a Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor, a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador, and a Happiness Studies Mentor. She has appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and online media, such as ThriveGlobal, MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, AILA National Well-Being Panel, and Chicago Tribune. She is the Chair of AILA South Florida's Wellness Committee and hosts two YouTube/podcasts called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. She is currently working on a novel, The Sunrise of My Italian Bliss. Visit http://www.megnocero.com Book purchase links: The Magical Guide to Bliss Sparkle & Shine Butterfly Awakens

Summary:What a beautiful analogy it might be to consider our grief as a chrysalis surrounding us, in some ways isolating, in others protecting us as we heal. Then, at some point, we break through the layers in a type of rebirth, having redefined ourselves and our lives. Listen in as Meg Nocero shares her personal story as told in her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief.Notes:Meg Nocero, is a former trial attorney turned TEDx inspirational speaker, empowerment coach, and award-winning author of three books: The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Nocero appeared on stage in Miami with Oprah in 2014, on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and an IG Live called Amazing Authors. She also founded the award-wining S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that host uplifting networking events and provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She is currently working on a screenplay for Butterfly Awakens and a novel, The Sunrise of a Soul's Bliss.Contact:www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.comFacebook:  As I Live and GrieveInstagram:  @asiliveandgrieveContact Meg:Website:  www.megnocero.comCredits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Meg Nocero is the award-winning author of the Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy: The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss is the book of insights that empowered and paved the way for her inspirational journey in Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Her book of affirmations Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way keeps the reader moving forward on their own hero's journey through a meditative mantra practice to further come alive to the beauty of their life. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to create a life more closely aligned to her dream to inspire others to follow their bliss. She has since resigned from her career as a federal immigration prosecutor and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. S.H.I.N.E. was just recognized as a winner in the Education, Arts & Culture, Networking, and Community Organization category of the Inaugural Anthem Awards—a national awards program that celebrates purpose and mission-driven work. In addition to writing, Nocero is a TEDx inspirational speaker and a certified happiness coach. She has appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and an IG Live called Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American who lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties and children. Visit www.megnocero.com. The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #author #writing #bookcoach #developmenteditor #editor #penguin #redpenguin #publisher #TVhost #lawyer #bliss #inspiration #happiness #coach #SHINE #butterflies #transformation #nonprofit #charity #joy. The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

Meg Nocero is the award-winning author of the Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy: The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss is the book of insights that empowered and paved the way for her inspirational journey in Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Her book of affirmations Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way keeps the reader moving forward on their own hero's journey through a meditative mantra practice to further come alive to the beauty of their life. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to create a life more closely aligned to her dream to inspire others to follow their bliss. She has since resigned from her career as a federal immigration prosecutor and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. S.H.I.N.E. was just recognized as a winner in the Education, Arts & Culture, Networking, and Community Organization category of the Inaugural Anthem Awards—a national awards program that celebrates purpose and mission-driven work. In addition to writing, Nocero is a TEDx inspirational speaker and a certified happiness coach. She has appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and an IG Live called Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American who lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties and children. Visit www.megnocero.com. The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #author #writing #bookcoach #developmenteditor #editor #penguin #redpenguin #publisher #TVhost #lawyer #bliss #inspiration #happiness #coach #SHINE #butterflies #transformation #nonprofit #charity #joy. The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

Meg Nocero is a queen of manifesting. Not only is she an attorney (former federal prosecutor), but has transitioned her career to TEDx inspirational speaker of “Wake Up!”, certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer and award winning author The Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy -consists of The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine, 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief. Founder of The Meg Nocero Network, she runs Butterflies & Bliss, LLC, a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders, and is a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. She hosts two YouTube/podcast shows -Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. https://megnocero.com/

Carlyn Montes De Oca is an animal advocate, international speaker, and the #1 Amazon bestselling and award-winning author of Dog as My Doctor, Cat as my Nurse. Carlyn has been featured on ABC, CBS, and The San Francisco Chronicle and gave a TEDx talk—The Life-Changing Power of the Animal-Human Health Connection. A long-time resident of Northern California, she now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband, Ken Fischer, an award-winning sound editor, and their beloved rescue dog, Grace. Her upcoming book, Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances, is available. www.animalhumanhealth.com Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she created a life more closely aligned with her dream and inspired others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, podcasts, and online media such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Visit www.megnocero.com. Please subscribe to my channel today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who believes when you share your gifts and message, you bring joy to others and show what's possible for them. Tapping into your full potential means that joy, purpose, and possibility are coming together through you. Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned with her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, podcasts, and online media such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Visit www.megnocero.com. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Manifesting with Meg & Zibby Owens: Ep 102 The Surrender Makes You Strong! Zibby Owens is an author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and mother of four. Zibby is the founder of Zibby Owens Media, a privately-held media company designed to help busy people live their best lives by connecting to books and each other. The three divisions include Zibby Books, a publishing house for fiction and memoir; Zcast, a podcast network powered by Acast, including Zibby's award-winning podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books; and Moms Don't Have Time To, a new content and community site including Zibby's Virtual Book Club, events, and the former Moms Don't Have Time to Write. She is a regular columnist for Good Morning America and a frequent guest on morning news shows recommending books. Editor of two anthologies (Moms Don't Have Time to Have Kids and Moms Don't Have Time To A Quarantine Anthology), a children's book Princess Charming, and now a memoir, Bookends. go to zibbymag.com Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations. Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned with her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, podcasts, and online media such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Visit www.megnocero.com. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a quote from author Meg Nocero (@megnocero) encouraging you to take time to think through life's endless possibilities for you.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares encouraging words from author Meg Nocero (@megnocero) encouraging dispense with your past and move forward with life.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

Sulávon (aka "La renaissance Dollie" or "Dollie") has been active on and off in the Modelling and Entertainment Industries since 2007 in S & S.E. Asia, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. When active as a talent, she has won recognition for her work as a pioneering Petite Fashion Model in the American Market and served as the title holder for Miss Fashion Week Petite Los Angeles, California 2017. When her respective title ended, she returned to serve as an Honorary Talent Judge for Miss Fashion Week 2018. She is currently the host of Sulavon's SheShed on WWTVN-WOTV with a global OTT TV audience of 50M. She has worked as a "Production Coordinator" in the Entertainment Industry and "Project Coordinator" in Real Estate Development. www.sulavon.com Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, a certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned to her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Visit www.megnocero.com. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Jocelyn Jones has been an acting teacher for over thirty years. From A-list movie stars to hand-picked beginners, Ms. Jones is known for offering insights and techniques that enhance her clients' confidence; provide consistent, inspirational results; and guide them to their own unique perspectives. Her memoir is a blueprint for awakening and connecting to the spirit within—the Artist, capable of manifesting anything. Ms. Jones is also known for the critically acclaimed documentary series In Class with Jocelyn Jones, A Celebration of Actors & Acting, featuring sixteen studio members as they demonstrate the range of work taught in her Master Class. Learn more at JocelynJonesStudio.com. Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, a certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned to her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Visit www.megnocero.com. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Welcome Meg Nocero to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. One of the big themes I've heard as a podcast host and developmental editor is dealing with blocks. Whether it's a closed door or overcoming imposter syndrome to find and use your voice, so you can trust yourself to align to your purpose and write the story you want - or need - to tell. And this powerful conversation with Meg tackles this very theme. Meg shares how she leveraged her legal background as the transitions her career and life have taken to help her write, not one, not two, but three books, and one of which is her memoir. If you are feeling blocked along your writing/author journey, then be sure to listen to what Meg offers in this episode. Meg Nocero, is an attorney, TEDx inspirational speaker, a certified happiness coach, and award-winning author of three books: The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. Meg appeared on stage in Miami with Oprah, on CNN Español, and BookCon live. She hosts a Youtube/podcast show called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and an IG Live called Amazing Authors. Since she resigned from her career as a federal immigration prosecutor, she founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. S.H.I.N.E. was just recognized as a winner in the Education, Arts & Culture, Networking, and Community Organization category of the Inaugural Anthem Awards—a national awards program that celebrates purpose and mission-driven work. Visit - www.megnocero.com Book purchase links: Butterfly Awakens The Magical Guide to Bliss Sparkle & Shine

Starting at the age of 19, Cesar was a stand-up comedian and actor featured on Comedy Central and in Hollywood films. But after more than a decade of laughs, he realized he wanted to connect on a deeper level with his audience. He found that nothing gave him greater joy than helping others get to the stage of their dreams. Now, as a public speaking coach, he helps people deliver their message on the TEDx stage, at work, or at big events. You can watch all three of his TEDx talks featured on the TED platform. Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations from January and Carpe Diem- Seize the Day to December, Awe-inspiring Magic and Miracles. Contact Cesar at https://www.facebook.com/groups/speaktedx Conversations with Extraordinary People is a YouTube/podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. It takes the listener through the year with empowering conversations from January and Carpe Diem- Seize the Day to December, Awe-inspiring Magic and Miracles. Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, a certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned to her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children and is honored to be a "Friend of the Miami Book Fair." Visit www.megnocero.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

Grace is an entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and author. She has started and managed two for-profit and two not-for-profit companies, and she has traveled to 35 states and 8 foreign countries. Recognized in “Who's Who in Education” and “Who's Who in Literature,” Grace is utilizing skills built up over decades as she re-invents herself with her award-winning fourth book and debut novel - The Eves - as well as with a return to one of her early loves, radio. The Eves is an intergenerational story about lives lived well and lives in transition. It is a novel that challenges each of us to ask who we want to be in the world, regardless of our age. Grace brings that quest for a good story, and a drive to keep contributing, to her radio show, “The Storytellers.” Broadcast on Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, each episode captures the stories of authors and others who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Grace is the founder of Author Talk Network, a member of the Women's Fiction Writers' Association (WFWA), Women's National Book Association (WNBA), and she is the Director of Membership for one of the fastest-growing FaceBook groups “Bookish Road Trip.” She is currently working on several anthologies, sketching out her next novel, preparing to launch her collaborative ebook, “Sharp Tips for Exceptional Writing,” and preparing for her newest venture “LAUNCH PAD” the radio show and podcast that celebrates new book releases and the authors that create them. Grace grew up on Long Island, NY, and spent most of her life in the Washington, DC area. She currently lives on Florida's west coast with her husband and a small herd of imaginary llamas. You can reach Grace via email at grace@gracesammon.net. Evidenced by her many transformations, Meg Nocero understands the power of awareness and intentions while manifesting her greatest dreams. In addition to a successful career as an attorney (former federal immigration prosecutor), she has transitioned her calling to award-winning author, a certified empowerment coach and happiness trainer, adjunct professor, and inspirational speaker. In May 2021, she presented a TEDx inspirational talk called "Wake Up!" And in September 2021, she completed her inspirational "Butterflies & Bliss Trilogy." Beginning with The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, followed by Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and finished with Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After being brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she decided to create a life more closely aligned to her dream and inspire others to follow their bliss. Founder of "The Meg Nocero Network," she runs her company Butterflies & Bliss, L.L.C., a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders. She is also a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In 2021, S.H.I.N.E. received an Inaugural Anthem Award in the Education, Arts & Culture – Networking and Community Organization category. Nocero appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and podcasts and online media, such as M.S.N.B.C., C.B.S., Boston Herald, and Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube/Podcast channel where she broadcasts Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People and Amazing Authors. Nocero is a proud Italian-American whose love of language had her master English, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. She lives in Miami, Fl. with her husband, shelties, and two children. Visit www.megnocero.com. Conversations with Extraordinary People is YouTube/Podcast based on The Magical Guide to Bliss. Thank you for tuning in please subscribe to my podcast today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero/support

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a mission statement from author Meg Nocero (@megnocero) encouraging you to use quitting to your advantage.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares a thought from author Meg Nocero (@megnocero) encouraging you know how to give into change.   For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

This episode of the Networking Rx Minute with Frank Agin (http://frankagin.com) shares an insight from author Meg Nocero (@megnocero) encouraging you to embrace the notion that despite the past, opportunity awaits you.    For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com    

For some, life happens to them. For others, they manifest their life experiences. Where do you fall in this? Maybe a little bit of both? https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMzDwYBG9KlIycBhK0BUbRf5_HkKfXExpE (Meg Nocero, Esq.), former federal prosecutor and now "Queen of Manifesting" aka. Founder of https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterflies-bliss-llc/ (Butterflies & Bliss LLC), joins The MIC is Listening! to share her insights and experiences on creating a fulfilling life. There is no question that life has its ups and downs. Meg is offering a way to ride the waves like a pro. Kindly Like, Subscribe and JOIN the discussion! We're a hoot!

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Meg Nocero, exploring her work as a Homeland Security Attorney and her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief._____LINKSFollow Meg Nocero onMegNocero • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram_____Meg Nocero, a magical manifester, is a former federal immigration prosecutor, an inspirational speaker, a transformational coach, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss and Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She holds a BA in Spanish from Boston College, an MA in International Affairs from the University of Miami, a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law, and a Certificate in Happiness Studies with the Happiness Studies Academy. She is also a Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor/Mentor and a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In addition to being named Miz CEO Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, Nocero appeared on CNN Español with Ismael Cala, BookCon live, and on other notable national, international podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She has delivered a TEDx talk entitled "Wake Up! How to Create a Better Story for a Happier Village” and has participated on the “Improve Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Even Your Wallet” panel at BookConline 2020. She hosts her own You Tube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787_____Support the show

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Hear how to rethink your life's journey and find your purpose Meg Nocero has several books that reflect her own journey from grief to a meaningful life. Her latest book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief, takes you through her story which could easily be your own. How many of you are doing a job you thought was your purpose in life, only to realize that you are bored, frustrated, unfulfilled, and searching for something more meaningful? What do you do, deal with it or reach for another pathway? In our conversation today, Meg shares her own discovery about how she could do something that mattered more to her. She needed a crisis in her life, the loss of her mother, to be that catalytic moment propelling her forward. Maybe you are going through something similar? Have a listen. Watch and listen to our conversation here Are you living a life you really love? If not, there's a way to change it. You might not want to travel the same pathway that Meg Nocero has done. But you will learn a great deal about how to take better care of yourself. And, you will begin to rethink your own life's journey to make sure it is the one you really want. As you are thinking about where you are today and where you really want to be, you might want to check out a webinar about our program, Rethink your Journey with Andi Simon and see if our online self-directed program or our in-person coaching might be right for you. It could just change your life! About Meg Nocero Meg is a former federal immigration prosecutor, TEDx and inspirational speaker, leadership coach and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way, and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After appearing with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. Meg has appeared on CNN Español, BookCon live, and numerous podcasts and online media outlets. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. You can connect with Meg on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and her website. You can also email her at egnocero@mac.com. Ready to find a life that's more fulfilling? Here's a place to start Blog: Is It Time To Rethink Where You Are And Where You Are Going? Blog: 5 Ways You Can Find Happiness And Joy In These Turbulent Times Podcast: Lisa McLeod—If You Want To Succeed, You Must Find Your Noble Purpose Additional resources for you My best-selling new book: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business My award-winning first book: On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Simon Associates Management Consultants website   Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink. Hi, I'm Andi Simon. And as you know, I'm your host and your guide. My job is to get you off the brink by bringing to you some interesting people who can help you see, feel and think in new ways so that you can begin to change what you're doing and become the best that you can be. So I have Meg Nocero with me today. You're going to enjoy this conversation as you do all of ours. There's something in her journey that you're going to relate to. Well, as we know, the journey is our life. But it's never a straight line. It's a path or a maze full of hurdles and obstacles. You know, I clearly found that in my book Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business. But even in my first book On the Brink, every one of the stories I share is about people who get stuck or stalled and have to pause, step back a little. They need to think like an anthropologist, which I am, and begin to think about how to do this differently. So let me tell you about Meg's new book, Butterfly Awakening. It's a story that you're going to enjoy reading. But let me tell you about her so you know why I'm so excited. Meg Nocaro is a former federal immigration prosecutor. And you can read a lot more about that in Butterfly Awakening, with all of its twists and turns. First, her desire to get there and then, oh my gosh, what am I doing here? It's a really interesting story. She's a TEDx speaker, an inspirational speaker, a leadership coach, and the award winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit and Inner Bliss. A great book you might want to buy and read. And Sparkle and Shine: 108 Mantras to Brighten Your Day Lighten your Way. And her new book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. And that's the one that we'll talk about today. But the others are equally important. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest a life of her dreams and founded Butterflies and Bliss, and Shine, a networking group, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. Meg has appeared on CNN Espanol. And her podcasts are on online media, such as MSNBC, CBS Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune. She hosts a YouTube channel and a podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations With Extraordinary People. I bet you now know why this is going to be such a wonderful conversation. Thank you for joining.  Meg Nocero: I'm so grateful for the opportunity, Andi. You're such a powerhouse and what you're doing for women in this world I think is just amazing, inspiring and empowering as well. So I appreciate the opportunity to speak to your audience.  Andi Simon: But I'm delighted that we finally met and have a chance to share. My first question always is, who is Meg and what's your journey been? And I know I read about it in Butterfly Awakening, but there are enough lessons learned through a life's journey to share with our listeners so they too can begin to see their lives as evolving like a butterfly. Share with the listeners or the audience, please. That would be terrific.  Meg Nocero: You know, it's interesting because I think we're all becoming who we want to be. And we always are going back in time to the beginning of when we came into this world and all the big dreams we had as little children and what we wanted to see unfold and the beauty of our lives. But, we really just wanted to experience it. That curiosity that peeking of that curiosity was foremost and paramount in our lives and we didn't know any better. So that is basically where we start. And you know, one of the things that I really cherish about my life experience, my journey, my adventure, is that I'm adventurous. I love to go out and be curious and meet the people who crossed my path and get to know them and truly experience that profound relationship on a different level. Now back to who I've become. I would have to say I have been impacted by so many that I take all the beauty that I learn from others, that wisdom, and I'm able to take it along with me on my journey of life, which I think is just the biggest gift we can give to each other. I think that is beyond amazing. So you know, as far as my educational journey, I speak four languages. I went to college to learn more Romance languages. I speak Spanish and Italian, then French and sometimes English. And then I decided I was going to go into the Foreign Service. So I went into the School of International Studies in Miami and ended up in Miami. That's how I started down here, that's how I got down here and I have not looked back. I love Miami, it's a vibrant city of many incredible cultures coming together, where, you know, sometimes it's not so great, but I always like to look at the beauty of the passion of it and I love Miami. I've loved it since the day I moved down here and then I decided to go to law school after getting my master's. So the educational component was setting those foundational tools that we get to show up as. And then after that I went back to my creative side after 20 years of a prosecuting attorney with DHS. I was like, I want to start playing in the creative realm a lot more. And I think that we don't have to do one or the other. Certainly one of my favorite things is bringing them both together. That balance of the left and the right brain. And, that's really where I'm trying to play right now, using all of those, the logical skills, the articulation, the actual listening skills, and then taking that together with the whole creative side that I get to write. I get to experience these conversations and inspire other people through a more playful, creative side. So that's where I am today. Who knows what's gonna happen tomorrow, but like we said at the outset in the greenroom, take a deep breath and be present in the moment and just try to enjoy where you are and bask in whatever accomplishments or lessons you've learned. So you can turn around and enjoy what's right in front of you.  Andi Simon: So with all of this balancing, you're an attorney on one side and an author on the other. The books that you wrote, your early books were lessons learned, but also listing bliss, ways of doing things that were emotional. Remember, people buy and decide with their emotions. So talk about the first books, what were they about? And how did they come about?  Meg Nocero: Well, I will say that the writing journey started as I looked for a healing tool to get me through a grieving process when I lost my mother in 2011. So I always love to journal and I always found a lot of solace going into my journal, like hoping no one ever read those thoughts ever, but being able to just divulge on the page, those feelings, emotions, etc. When I lost my mother, it was really a true cutting off of a conversation that I was having with her on a daily basis where I started my day with the inspiration of her. And then made it through by virtue of just getting that endorphin hit in the morning because I loved her. It was a source of unconditional love and conversation with my mother. She was brilliant. Talk about a real professional powerhouse, she had three masters. She was always in the whole discernment process, always wanting to learn more, always wanting to educate herself greater and read constantly. So the conversations we had, I felt like I was with a college professor every day. I mean, I remember those college days, and I miss them so much, just sitting outside of your dorm room having those incredible, mind blowing conversations. We look back now, you're probably like we were, just such babies then, but really just those conversations where you just need to expand your perspective and by learning through the eyes of great professors, great literature, your colleagues, your friends, your people who are playing in that realm with you. So for me, it was like this ongoing conversation with my mother. So when she died, it was really painful because I was yearning for that. And one of my incredible friends, who's also a therapist, said to me, “Just because they're not present here, doesn't mean that you can't have a connection with that person.” She said, “Figure out a way that you can meet her.” And I found her on the written page. And what I would do is in kind of a meditative experience, I would ask her what do I need to hear today. I would pull a book that may speak to me, and then I just channeled whatever she would tell me for the wisdom of the day. And it ended up as 366 insights in my Magical Guide to Bliss. So basically, what I came up with was a guide to pull me through the grieving process. In turn, it really set me on a path, a life path that I really was excited about again. I found myself at the time she told me before she passed away, stress will kill you, and have no regrets. And I was like, Oh my God, if this were my final week of life, I would not be happy. I was like, there's no way this has to be the end of my dash, like this experience where I'm sitting. We all have that experience where we recreate, perhaps you know, the direction we want to see our lives walk in. And like I said at the beginning, going back to what made us come to life as children, maybe taking some of those seeds that were already in us, and start watering them a little bit more. So writing for me was that watering process. And then I started sharing my insights with other people in email fashion. And then the coolest thing was that after I was on stage with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, where she said, “Live the life you want,” and I was like, I better start figuring out what that is. And I decided, I'm gonna publish my first book, which is a Magical Guide to Bliss. And I went ahead. Attorneys don't necessarily have the information you need to publish a book, so I had to learn all of that. I had to learn that, I didn't see it. And I was excited, I wasn't tired, right? And that's how you know you're going in the right path. The right direction is when you get excited by something. And yes, it's gonna take a lot of work, but it's not draining me. It's not sucking the life force out of me. So I started looking in those avenues. And then also Andrea, people started showing up with the information too which is another God wink that you're going in the right direction. So that was my first book. And then actually after I published it, I started following it. I actually read every day from January Carpe Diem to the end of December on spy magic and miracles and I followed my own guide. And this is where I am, which is kind of amazing. So I'm very grateful. I wrote my own guide, and then I shared it with whoever it may resonate with. If you're looking for inspiration, I always say the synchronicity, the college synchronicity, when you open up to a certain page, set your intention and ask what do I need to hear today, and there's something wonderful that might just pop up and just give you what you need to hear to move forward.  Andi Simon: Meg, there are two sides to you that I want to make sure you share with the listeners. The first is that you have a family?  Meg Nocero: Yes, I do.  Andi Simon: And the second is the, I'll call it an aha moment when you had enough with your professional career as an attorney. Because I think that for many of our audience or listeners, those are relevant for them as well. And we talked about work-life balance, but I think it's a blend. I think that what we are are all those things: we're mothers, and we're lovers, and we have our creators and if we spend time on all of them, it's rich. But how do you do that? And then your career was exactly what you wanted, and nothing you wanted? I mean, it sort of went through its own journey. Can you talk a little bit about both of those?  Meg Nocero: Wow, you know, the career right. The identity becomes people's identity, their purpose and what they associate their life force with after a while. So after 20 years as a practicing attorney, and then stepping away from that, I was kind of lost again. I was like, Who am I? Who do I want to be? A lot of people will look back on their lives and say, when they retire, some people just kind of give up because they're like, What am I going to do? What am I going to be a service to? I think that for me is really important because when I grew up, that was a component that was really reinforced in all three of us, my sisters and I, that we are of service using the talents that we've been given in this world. I had a program when I was at the Department of Homeland Security, I was the lead intern coordinator. So I would recruit students, and I had done it for nearly 17 years. So I was interviewing people who were interested in working with us, or with the DHS, and looking at the different personalities and having different kinds of interview styles to try to figure out the people that are most likely to be successful in this capacity kind of vetting out....you know, those who are just there to put it on the résumé and not really show up and do the work and then people who are really eager to learn and take advantage of the opportunity. So it was volunteer, we didn't pay, unfortunately, and that was something. But the opportunity to actually litigate in front of immigration court was huge, if you get that apprenticeship, which that's not necessarily in the world as much anymore. And that was really very proud for me to have that opportunity to teach these really impressionable minds to have to show up professionally proud of what they're doing and also you can't bifurcate your presence in work. Your personal life is different from your professional life. I was like, You can't do that. You got to show up who you are and know full well. We tell them all the time that your reputation is so important, because that's how you're going to be able to even navigate well or poorly in this world. So that was really something that I was proud about. So going into a coaching capacity as a leadership coach was very seamless for me. I've been doing this for so long, at least the venue. It was just changing the venue, and maybe in a small way, a bigger classroom, I could expand my efforts because we're so many different roles: wife, mother, everything that you know. You don't really have a lot of wiggle room to offer your skills to the world at large because you're so tired sometimes. Lawyers are very judgmental. It's a demanding career profession. We have to pass the bar. We want to see people show up with credentials as to what they're capable of doing. We don't want to just believe that you put up a sign and say I am who I am. We want to see that you went through the rigorous training for that. So for me, it was really important that I go through a coaching program, and then get certified through The International Coaching Federation because I just wanted to make sure and continue to make sure that I was serving people in the best possible way by using my magic as well. Bringing that in, my experience, the wisdom, as you know, that you have and you share with so many. So that really scary leap of faith to, okay, I see a picture coming into focus and I'm getting a more of a good vibe around where I'm going. Then, like I said before, a lot of the doors open, they start to open and you're like, Okay, I'm going in the right direction. This feels right, paying attention to your intuition, knowing that you've got a lot of experience that kind of bolsters, that you're not moving in this world completely with uncertainty around preparation, you know, or not preparation. But, it's been quite a journey. And I will say it was really challenging and I still have moments of that. I love your book Rethink. You always have to step back and rethink perhaps where you're going just to make sure. And I love this. Stephen Covey says not to put the ladder on the wrong wall so that you climb all the way up to the top, and you have to feel like yeah, gotta go back down again, because you didn't really think it out before you started going.  Andi Simon: So what made you then start your memoir, because Butterfly Awakening is a memoir. And that's very different from your other books. What propelled you then to start on this book?  Meg Nocero: So, I think that there was something in me when I was going through the grieving process initially, and I think this is really the reason that was: Don't you dare give up hope because your story has to have some purpose. There has to be a reason why I'm falling apart right now. There's going to be someone out there. That audience of me that Meg is looking for something to hold onto, and not give up hope. As long as you keep moving forward and find, or I mean really ask for help that you might need to help you, navigate some really challenging times, then as long as you keep walking this path, trusting the process, then you're going to be okay. And I think it's always too early to quit your life. I think I hear over and over a lot of people feeling so helpless or hopeless and I wanted to send a message that life is filled with ups and downs. Unfortunately, sometimes the downs kind of are a little too much. Then when they're too much, go to the people who've been through what you're going through to help walk you through to the end. And I love one of the things that I was told over and over during that process from my beautiful friend, Janet, was, We're here to walk each other home. And if home is the end and I have no regrets, then this was a great life. That's kind of where I'm going. That's kind of what I'm looking to do. So inspire someone who might be in a really dark place to know that it's going to be hard and okay. You might need to sit in your closet and cry for a couple days, months, who knows? But at the end of the day, I'm here to grab your hand and say it's time to move on because your life really is special. Your talents are really unique and we need everyone to be a part of this process.  Andi Simon: I went to some of the quotes because I think it captures the beauty of the books and perhaps of yourself. This one I love: “Perhaps a butterfly. Remember, this is a butterfly awakening, perhaps a butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness, yet become something beautiful.” And that was from Bode Kaplan, an American writer. That's what I love. And then this is Oprah: “The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person who you were intended to be. Sometimes we don't know what that is. There's a path.” Then there was one more: Robin Williams: “You're only given one little spark of madness, you mustn't lose it.” You reach a point in life where I've achieved a great deal, you have as well. My family has grown and I have wonderful grandkids, they're all very healthy and happy, and I'm blessed. My husband and I have been together for most of our lives. And so now we have this ability to give. What's my purpose? What's our passion? What can we take from our life experience, your journey and mine, and help somebody else through their hurdles, mazes, ways? Remember, life is really a past, a very simple, sophisticated means where you don't know what's here. So what I've learned, and then you can tell me what you've learned, is that serendipity really is part of life. You just show up and someone will say something and if you keep your mind open, you'll go, That's a big idea. Yeah, I love serendipity. So keep showing up. And the second thing I learned is to test things you never know. Some will work, some won't. So what, move on. I learned that a long time ago. Remember, I'm an anthropologist who helps companies change. I am always in this vacuum where there's nothing happening. And when I work with companies who don't know what it is, then it's an important time for us to figure out something there. And then the third one is talking to people. And you know, the science of well-being has taught us that acts of kindness, gratitude, and talking to people can make your day beautiful. Whether it's written or it's not, your mother gave you that oxytocin and serotonin and made you feel that there was a connection, and you belong. So she gave you that. We're almost ready for us to wrap up. Tell me and the audience two or three things that you hope they haven't forgotten as they finish up listening to you today. What are the things that you want them to walk away with inspired in some fashion? Any thoughts? Meg Nocero: You know, I love what you said. Thank you so much. I'm going to take that with me as well. I'd like to leave people perhaps with the idea that there is something in each of us that is so incredibly special. And it's where we demand that you embrace that beauty. Because each one is here to bring something really incredible to the world by virtue of your presence alone, imagine that just being present. So with that, I would pray that everyone starts every morning with a belief in self. I think confidence is an amazing, amazing, amazing word. It means in Latin with faith. That confidence, having that faith in yourself that you're here on purpose for a great purpose, is life changing. It changes perspective, it changes how we see ourselves in the mirror, and it changes other people. Because when you start to evolve with this incredible belief in yourself, it gives permission for other people to do the same. That is number one. And the other thing I want people to take away is, it's always too early to quit on yourself. You never have to give up because every day is a new opportunity to get to be alive. So if you have that opportunity, if you have that gift, I really want you to look at it from a perspective of how I can serve others by virtue of my presence in this world. That is also something positive. Positive psychology dictates when we serve others from a place of love, then we receive it 5, 10, 20 fold because you never know what that input of love will do as a ripple effect beyond your wildest imagination. You might not get it from the person you're serving, but you definitely will receive it and it'll come back to you. And it's that wonderful karmic circle of life. And especially in this time, the season of seeing more bright lights in this world, I beg everyone just to start seeing themselves that way and somehow figure out a way to turn your light on. Share it and be bright as you can be.  Andi Simon: Now, it's beautiful to listen to you. We know that your well-being is intimately connected to acts of kindness, to say thank you, to being grateful. Do a little of that and you'll find yourself waking with a smile every day. You won't even know where it comes from. That's awesome. But I do have one question: Did you do this on your own or was there someone along the way who lent a hand? People are looking for mentors, and they're looking for sponsors. I was my own mentor, my own sponsor, except for my husband who was my big teammate. But by and large, women are just realizing the power of collaboration, conversation, the network. But up until now, I was the only SVP in a bank, the only VP in the bank who was a woman. I was the only woman on boards and after a while you become lonely. How about yourself? Was there anyone in your life? Or are you also a soloist here?  Meg Nocero: You know, I will say this. I definitely have been impacted by a lot of strong women in my life. And starting with my family, we're talking about how incredibly grateful I am to have the example of strong women in my Italian American family going from my grandmothers and my mother and my aunt. I am beyond grateful for the examples that were set for me because I think that has a lot to do with legacy. And it would have been much harder had I not had them walking before me. I have a grandmother who was like four foot nothing and she was always out there and she would say, “Get in the room. You're just as good as everybody else." She would push me forward.  Andi Simon: What's interesting is that I almost wrote this book and called it What I Learned At My Grandmother's Knee. I loved it. And that's a book that should come because she was a matriarchal novelist, family firm, that I was supposed to move into and take on. By the time I was able to stand, I watched her and I learned from her and learned from my mother who was deeply involved in there. And in some ways, I became who I am with them as my role models. But they were interesting, because when I told them I was going to be an anthropologist, they sort of rolled their eyes and said, Whatever you do, you're on your own. Here you go. And then I said, Don't worry. Never did I look back. So we had the joy. I'm going to say goodbye so that our listeners can wrap up and go on their beautiful day and thank our listeners for coming. It's truly a pleasure to share Meg Nocero with you. Butterfly Awakening is a marvelous book. I do think that you will all get inspired to blossom like a butterfly does and realize that things are challenging, but there's tomorrow and don't waste it. There's a little quote I have here from The Shawshank Redemption: "It's time to get busy living or get busy dying.” Love that little quote because today's a good day to start. For all of you who come, thank you for sending us emails, they're terrific. Just to emphasize, On the Brink with Andi Simon is now ranked in the top 5% of all the podcasts globally thanks to all of our audience and listeners. And I'm glad to enjoy the audio and the video. Share it. It's great fun. I'll say goodbye. Thank you, Meg, it's been a pleasure.

Meg Nocero, a magical manifester, is a former federal prosecutor, a TEDx inspirational speaker, a transformational coach, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss and Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. After she was brought...

Meg Nocero, Esq., is a former federal prosecutor, inspirational speaker, certified empowerment coach, and award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit, and Inner Bliss and a book of affirmations called Sparkle & Shine, 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. She holds a BA in Spanish with a concentration in Italian from Boston College, an MA in International Affairs from the University of Miami, and a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. She is a member of the Florida Bar and serves on the Wellness Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She holds certifications from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the DHS/ICE Mentoring Program, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, the International Coaching Federation, The Happiness Studies Academy, Yale's The Science of Well-Being, David Allen's Getting Things Done—the Art of Stress-Free Productivity, and Stephen Covey's FOCUS: Your Highest Priorities on Time Management. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC as well as S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders and is a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. She appeared on CNN Español with Ismael Cala and hosts a YouTube podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. She has delivered a TEDx talk on how to wake up to your dreams and has been interviewed for online media including MSNBC, CBS, the Boston Herald, and the Chicago Tribune. She also participated on the “Improve Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Even Your Wallet” panel at BookConline 2020. Meg is also a contributing author for Amy Butler's Blossom: Create Love—Express Beauty—Be Kind, for Thrive Girl Thrive, A Woman's Guide for Abundant Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing, and The Price of Greatness: Powerful Stories of Overcoming Tests, Trials & Adversity in the Pursuit of a Dream. She was named a finalist in the Inspirational Nonfiction Category for both the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the eleventh Annual National Indie Excellence Awards; she won the 2019 Independent Press Award for Motivational Books; and she was named a Notable Top 100 Indie Authors in the Shelf Unbound Best Indie Books, a Gold Level-One Recipient for the Mom's Choice Award in 2020, a 2021 finalist in the Book Excellence Awards and a Quarterfinalist in the 2021 Book Life Prize Nonfiction Contest.   Follow Meg: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/megnocero YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5iQ Websites: https://megnocero.com/   Follow Carl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlbuccellatoofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlBuccellatoAuthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-buccellato-60234139 Website: https://toeverypageaturning.com   Produced by Social Chameleon: https://socialchameleon.us/

Welcome to episode 64.  We have an incredible expert that will transform your life.  She is known as a magical manifester – but before that, her day job was as a Homeland Security Attorney.  Now --- she is a Happiness Coach and Inspirational speaker. Meg Nocero is the author of Butterfly Awakens:  A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. She shares the loss of her beloved mother's breast cancer battle as well as her grieving process and personal metamorphosis.

Today's guest is Meg Nocero. We get real about well...getting real! We dive into some of the amazing benefits of our journeys on trail and how that can completely alter our perspective off trail. Meg's story is a great example of the "why" behind hiking and pushing ourselves past our perceived limitations. Meg Nocero, is an attorney (former federal prosecutor) inspirational speaker, certified empowerment coach and award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss. She holds a BA in Spanish, with a concentration in Italian from Boston College; a MA in International Affairs from the University of Miami; and a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. She received a certificate in the Science of Wellbeing from Yale University and a Certificate in Happiness Studies through the Happiness Studies Academy. Ms. Nocero is the owner of Butterflies & Bliss, LLC, founded a non-profit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders, and is a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador.   If you'd like to connect with Meg, clink on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/ and her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/meg.nocero Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone who would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas at https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ If you enjoy my Unfiltered banter, you will love the conversations I have with my son Jacob (plus his candid take on the world). Check out my book: Jacob Talks: Precocious Wit and Wisdom From A Preschooler https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Talks-Precocious-Wisdom-Pre-Schooler/dp/B096TLBPN6

Meg Nocero, a former Federal Immigration Attorney for Homeland Security, is a magical manifester, an inspirational speaker, a transformational coach, and an award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. Along with online magazines, she appeared on CNN Español, Book Conline and hosts her own You Tube/podcast called Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. She just delivered a TEDx entitled, Wake Up! How to Create A Better Story for a Happier Village! In this episode, Meg discusses how Oprah telling her and 15,000 others it was time to live the life they wanted changed her life. Connect with Meg: https://www.facebook.com/meggiebliss (https://www.facebook.com/meggiebliss) https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/ (https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/) https://twitter.com/megnocero (https://twitter.com/megnocero) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5iQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5iQ)

I am excited to have you all listen to today's episode as we talk to an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, certified happiness trainer, host, and attorney, Meg Nocero, Esq. We talked about her books, how she was able to work around the word "bliss", her experience as an attorney, and how she became who she is today. There's so much greatness in today's episode, so make sure you tune in.With professional success teaching/mentoring over 300 law students, Meg spearheaded the DHS-Miami Office of Chief Counsel's Legal Intern Program for over 17 years as an adjunct for local and national law schools. After resigning from federal service in 2017, She is a Speaker, Coach, Author, and legal consultant. In addition to being the CEO and founder of Butterflies & Bliss, LLC, she also founded a nonprofit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative creatives in our community. After working for the federal government as an Assistant Chief Counsel for nearly 20 years, she took a leap of faith in my author's dream and now am an award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss. She also published her second book Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten your Way and Butterfly and Bliss affirmation card sets in October 2020. Her memoir Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief will be published by She Writes Press on September 7, 2021. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Writing, Publishing, Government, Team Building, and Public Speaking. Get a copy of her books and reach out to Meg on the following platforms:Web: http://www.megnocero.com/Email: megnocero@mac.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/IG: https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/Show notes:[2:51] How'd it happen for Meg Nocero?[11:15] Was being a lawyer something that was on Meg's mind?[22:10] Feeling worn out litigating cases [32:40] On paying to signs and intuition[39:20] Meg's writing journey, process, and experience[48:08] Exploring "Bliss" and Meg's second book[58:18] Outro Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/meg-nocero-esq-creating-your-heros-journey-with-bliss-220/ If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you

I am excited to have you all listen to today's episode as we talk to an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, certified happiness trainer, host, and attorney, Meg Nocero, Esq. We talked about her books, how she was able to work around the word "bliss", her experience as an attorney, and how she became who she is today. There's so much greatness in today's episode, so make sure you tune in.With professional success teaching/mentoring over 300 law students, Meg spearheaded the DHS-Miami Office of Chief Counsel's Legal Intern Program for over 17 years as an adjunct for local and national law schools. After resigning from federal service in 2017, She is a Speaker, Coach, Author, and legal consultant. In addition to being the CEO and founder of Butterflies & Bliss, LLC, she also founded a nonprofit called S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc. that provides educational scholarships to young innovative creatives in our community. After working for the federal government as an Assistant Chief Counsel for nearly 20 years, she took a leap of faith in my author's dream and now am an award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss. She also published her second book Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten your Way and Butterfly and Bliss affirmation card sets in October 2020. Her memoir Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief will be published by She Writes Press on September 7, 2021. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Writing, Publishing, Government, Team Building, and Public Speaking. Get a copy of her books and reach out to Meg on the following platforms:Web: http://www.megnocero.com/Email: megnocero@mac.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/IG: https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/Show notes:[2:51] How'd it happen for Meg Nocero?[11:15] Was being a lawyer something that was on Meg's mind?[22:10] Feeling worn out litigating cases [32:40] On paying to signs and intuition[39:20] Meg's writing journey, process, and experience[48:08] Exploring "Bliss" and Meg's second book[58:18] Outro Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/meg-nocero-esq-creating-your-heros-journey-with-bliss-220/ If you like this episode and want to be the first to know when new ones are released? Make sure you subscribe! Also, a review will be much appreciated, so make sure you give us a 5-star (or whatever one makes the most sense to you

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In today's episode, Janice is joined by award-winning author and former federal prosecutor, Meg Nocero. Tune for a conversation about navigating grief, following your purpose, and more!  Connect with Meg on her https://megnocero.com (Website) Follow Janice on https://www.facebook.com/janice.alpert (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/jjalpert/ (Instagram) Email Janice: stopdiets@aol.com Janice's Website: http://stopdiets.com/ (http://stopdiets.com) If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Lisa interviews her delightful friend -- inspirational speaker, coach, and author Meg Nocero. Karl Jung has famously said: "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." Lisa and Meg share tips for disarming the personal kryptonite that keeps us from this practice and embracing the power of PLAY in this high-vibe episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, difficulties and loss can reshape who we are and nudge us into growing. Just like a caterpillar sheds its skin and spins itself a silky chrysalis, what results is a breathtakingly beautiful creature we could never imagine, the butterfly. Meg Nocero's story is not so different as she depicts her extraordinary transformation in Butterfly Awakens. As a forty-something Italian-American immigration attorney, Meg moves through unimaginable grief and sadness watching her beloved mother lost her battle to breast cancer. Questioning her life choices and opening herself up to her soul's calling, Nocero brings readers along on her journey through a dark night of the soul. We experience with her the grieving process, a toxic work environment, and intense stress that results in depression and anxiety, along with a somatic nervous disorder called tinnitus. Meg never gives up and– instead– looks for the help she needs to start to heal and find her light. In the end, like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, her story is a beautiful love letter honoring her mother's legacy while detailing the awakening of her own. Among the many stories about breast cancer and grief, none are quite like this one. After resigning from her career as a federal prosecutor due to a toxic administration, she searches for the lighthouse she saw in a vision when her mother died. Embarking on an inspiring spiritual pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain to get to the lighthouse at Cap Finisterre, she sets out to wake up and live again. The butterfly connection and stark honesty of her writing offer readers important lessons learned from moving through grief so that each person can shine their light again. Meg Nocero is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, success coach, and attorney for justice. Nocero is an avid learner who holds a BA in Spanish, with a concentration in Italian from Boston College; an MA in international affairs from the University of Miami; and a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. She is a member of the Florida Bar, serves on the Wellness Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and holds certifications as a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instructor, as a Professional Coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and as an Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation. She has a Certificate in Happiness Studies through Harvard Professor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar's Happiness Studies Academy and a Certificate for the Science of Well-Being from Yale University. Helpful Links Grab Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief https://amzn.to/3n46M9X {affiliate link} Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5i Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero Facebook: www.facebook.com/meggiebliss Twitter: https://twitter.com/megnocero @megnocero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/ @megnocero Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715 Website: www.megnocero.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support

Author, speaker, success coach Meg Nocero empowers you to not just comeback from that low point but also find bliss. Learn about the founder of Butterflies & Bliss, her programs and her books at https://megnocero.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

This week on  the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson speaks with Meg Nocero, who is a magical manifester, a former federal immigration prosecutor, an inspirational speaker, a transformational coach, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams as well as the author of Spirit & Inner Bliss and Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way and the Newly Released “Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief.” After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community, and she is a TEDx Speaker!  Connect with Meg by going to the following pages:  Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5iQ Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/meg-nocero Website: www.megnocero.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meggiebliss Twitter: https://twitter.com/megnocero  @megnocero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megnocero/ @megnocero Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715 You can also purchase her book, “Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief” on Amazon: Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief: Nocero, Meg, Sami, Dr. Sherry, Sadeghi, Dr. Habib: 9781647421755: Amazon.com: Books Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com

Im honoured to begin Novemeber, National Gratitude Month with Meg!

Today's special guest, Meg Nocero, is a tiara wearing self-proclaimed dreamer seeking to inspire others. Her mantra is, "Magical work for magical pay, magical service every magical day." On a constant basis she lives life expecting magic and miracles. When her mother, who had always been her support person, died in 2011, Meg lost her way. Navigating the grieving process, she turned to writing daily as a healing tool. This routine led her to complete her first book, a self-help guide that empowered readers to step into the unknown and wake up to a universe packed with possibility, which is exactly what happened to her. as she wrote it. She realized, that even though we face a lot of obstacles in life, we never really lose the dream inside. Today, Meg looks to other dreamers in her world to guide her journey;those who are seeking to follow their own bliss so she can learn the wisdom from them that is so readily available to all of us. We only need to reach out our hands to ask. She "looks for magical unicorns among herds of goats," and never gives up. She looks for things that will lift her soul, knowing that there is always something wonderful waiting for her. Meg Nocero, former Department of Homeland Security attorney, is the queen of magical manifestation, an award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss, Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit and Inner Bliss an her newest book, the memoir Butterfly Awakens. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and coach. Inspired when she stood on stage with Oprah Winfrey in front of 15,000 people in Miami encouraged to live the life she always wanted, she left the security of a nearly 20-year career as an experienced federal attorney to follow her dream in a “bigger classroom” sharing expertise and experience to help frustrated creatives align with purpose, realize their dream and get results.

Sometimes, difficulties and loss can reshape who we are and nudge us into growing. Just like a caterpillar sheds its skin and spins itself a silky chrysalis, what results is a breathtakingly beautiful creature we could never imagine, the butterfly. Meg Nocero's story is not so different as she depicts her extraordinary transformation in Butterfly Awakens. As a forty-something Italian-American immigration attorney, Meg moves through unimaginable grief and sadness watching her beloved mother lose her battle to breast cancer. Questioning her life choices and opening herself up to her soul's calling, Nocero brings readers along on her journey through a dark night of the soul. We experience with her the grieving process, a toxic work environment, and intense stress that results in depression and anxiety, along with a somatic nervous disorder called tinnitus. Meg never gives up and– instead– looks for the help she needs to start to heal and find her light. In the end, like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, her story is a beautiful love letter honoring her mother's legacy while detailing the awakening of her own. Among the many stories about breast cancer and grief, none are quite like this one. After resigning from her career as a federal prosecutor due to a toxic administration, she searches for the lighthouse she saw in a vision when her mother died. Embarking on an inspiring spiritual pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain to get to the lighthouse at Cap Finisterre, she sets out to wake up and live again. The butterfly connection and stark honesty of her writing offers readers important lessons learned from moving through grief so that each person can shine their light again.

In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Meg Nocero, who shares the personal transformation she experienced after losing her mother in 2011. She explains how the pain of grief can lead to a beautiful metamorphosis, as told through the metaphor of the butterfly. Resources used for today's podcast can be found here: Alli Gerkamn speech: https://youtu.be/y0QqqCoTb74 Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief: https://amzn.to/3mLhl1I Connect with Meg: https://megnocero.com/ Today's podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/r/MQ9J6XIQ You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You'll be glad you did. Thank you for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Life Lessons, Gin and Sheri talk with Meg Nocero, who shares the personal transformation she experienced after losing her mother in 2011. She explains how the pain of grief can lead to a beautiful metamorphosis, as told through the metaphor of the butterfly. Resources used for today's podcast can be found here: Alli Gerkamn speech: https://youtu.be/y0QqqCoTb74 Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation through Grief: https://amzn.to/3mLhl1I Connect with Meg: https://megnocero.com/ Today's podcast was made possible through our affiliation with the following companies. When you shop with us, you help us bring you further Life Lessons Hungryroot: https://www.hungryroot.com/r/MQ9J6XIQ You can also visit https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/shop-with-us.html and shop with us at any time. Or you can make a donation directly through paypal.com using our email address: connect@lifelessonscommunity.com. Do you have a good news story, a listener-led lesson, or special quote to share? Email us at connect@lifelessonscommunity.com and listen each week to see if we share your submission. Join our Facebook community! Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLessonsWithGinAndSheri and become a member today. You'll be glad you did. Thank you for listening!

Are you at peace with you who are and who you're becoming? Award-winning author, speaker, and coach Meg Nocero says in order to find this peace, we need to be confidently and consistently be growing into our best self. Sharing her story on what she did to cope with the pain she felt after loosing her mom to cancer, she realized that in order to heal, she needed to look at loss as something that she could truly grow from. Now on her third book, she uses her transformation to inspire others to come alive and find peace in their purpose by sharing with the world the importance of constantly leveling up to be a source of good, even when things are at their worst.

We begin with a look at the breaking news over the weekend that Canada's “Two Michaels” have been released, and have returned home after being detained in China for almost three years. We get details on their return from Rachel Gilmore, Political Correspondent for Global News Ottawa. Next, it's our weekly catch-up with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call family physician”. Dr. J brings us the story of a Canadian COVID-19 study – that turned out wrong. How the study has fueled the cause of “anti-vaxxers” and what's being done now to combat the misinformation. It's one of Calgary's “best kept secrets”. We learn all about the “Calgary Career Hub”...The resources they provide and how their programs work. We speak with Jane Crowshaw, Workshop Facilitator with the “Calgary Career Hub”. Finally, it's our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your ‘best life'. This week on “Motivational Monday” we meet Meg Nocero, a former Lawyer turned “Inspirational Speaker”. We hear how adversity led Meg to challenge herself, both physically and spiritually. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Musical Guest, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Peter Chung on The LIFE CHANGE Show Ep650 Titled, “Being the Lighthouse in an Ocean of Grief,” With Guest, Speaker, Coach, Award-Winning Author and Founder of Butterflies and Bliss, Meg Nocero

As a forty-something Italian-American immigration attorney, Meg Nocero moved through unimaginable grief and sadness watching her beloved mother lose her battle to breast cancer. Meg shares her experience with her the grieving process, a toxic work environment, and intense stress that results in depression and anxiety, along with a somatic nervous disorder called tinnitus. Meg never gives up and– instead– looks for the help she needs to start to heal and find her light. In the end, like the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, her story is a beautiful love letter honoring her mother's legacy while detailing the awakening of her own.

We have speaker, coach, and award-winning author Meg Nocero stopping by for a fascinating discussion on embracing the unknown and transformation through grief. Meg left her successful career as a federal prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Securities after her mother’s passing. Meg started to write as a form of healing and has previously published two books. And she's here today to discuss her third book, Butterfly Awakens. In today's episode, you'll hear: Meg’s origin story Being a federal prosecutor (and the lessons from it) What led to her changing careers Oprah calling her to the stage and the new direction this led to Staying mentally sane after leaving her career and beginning a new one Using writing as a tool for healing after losing her mother Grief and moving forward after losing someone close The impetus for writing Butterfly Awakens Why do some people get stuck in the grief cycle (and this applies to careers and weight management as well) And much more Connect with Meg: Website: https://megnocero.com/ Butterfly Awakens: https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Awakens-Memoir-Transformation-Through/dp/1647421756/ Manifesting with Meg: Conversations with Extraordinary People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manifesting-with-meg-conversations-with/id1496285543 Connect with Julian: Join the Superhuman Insider Newsletter: https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/insider/ Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejulianhayes Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayes Coaching — https://theartoffitnessandlife.com/application/

Meg Nocero is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice. After her mother's death to breast cancer, Meg's life changed more than she expected. In her book, Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief (She Writes Press – will be released on September 7, 2021) Nocero takes us through her grieving process and a journey from Miami to the coveted El Camino Trail. Like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, her process shows us how the pain of loss can catapult us into unexpected growth. Contact Meg Nocero and order her book https://prbythebook.com/experts/meg-nocero/ Contact Kendra Rinaldi to be a guest or for coaching: http://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com

Suzanne Simonetti sees herself in each of her characters, but she relates most closely with Krystal in her award-winning novel The Sounds of Wings. Our conversation easily flowed from topic to topic, and it was clear to both of us that the themes from the book are highly relevant in many of our friends' lives, as well as our own. Each of the protagonists is in a very different place in their lives, one in her early 30s, another in her mid 40s, and another in her late 60s. And yet, each is grappling with transition and transformation in their lives, which is what brings them together. Highlights for me: A major theme of the book is silencing our own ghosts from our past. We must be able to tell the stories of our paths without reliving them, to be able to see those stories as lessons to take forward. A theme that resonated strongly with me is the way women grow into relationships with themselves and with (and among) other women. In the book, the three main protagonists forge unlikely friendships, despite their distinct differences. I loved seeing the personal growth each experienced as they learned to trust the other women who happened to show up in their lives. We spoke of Suzanne's mentor, award-winning, NYT Best Selling Author Caroline Leavitt, as well as our mutual friend, Meg Nocero, also an award-winning author, both outstanding women you will be glad you discovered through this podcast. Make sure you follow Suzanne on Instagram, and check out her website to learn more. --- ABOUT SARAH: "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

On this week's episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Meg Nocero. Meg Nocero is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice. She is also the author of the upcoming book Butterfly Awakens, The Magical Guide to Bliss and Beautiful Butterfly, How Grief Enveloped Me, Transformed Me, and Freed Me to Live the Life I Want! We chat about: How to find purpose How to move forward when we are stuck Daily practices to help us move forward --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alissa-carpenter/message

Author Meg Nocero left a career as a federal prosecutor at the Department of Homeland Securities after her mother sucuumbed to breast cancer. By writing insights of the day as she navigated the healing process, she felt pulled to share them with others in her first  two books.Meg's third book, Butterfly Awakens, will be published in September of 2021 by She Writes Press. To learn more about Meg's books or coaching, click here.Connect with Meg on Manifesting with Meg Podcast on Spotify.You will learn:  How writing can help in the healing journey. That walking the Camino de Santiago aided in healing from grief, yet required a great deal of persistence.That looking at life one day at a time is helpful during low points to avoid overwhelm.For show notes, click here.

This episode is part 3 of my conversation with Meg Nocero, an inspirational speaker, leadership coach, mentor, and counselor at law with a demonstrated history of working in the federal government. She is an award-winning author of the Magical Guide to Bliss, skilled in nonprofit organizations, team building, and public speaking.  Join us in part three of this interview as Meg shares her inspiring life story and the journey of her career shift. [00:01 – 08:20] The Magical Guide to Bliss Life choices You get to choose, so choose something that brings you happiness. Look at everything as a gift rather than a curse; there is bliss. Celebrate the little things in your life. You get to choose how you move forward today Meg shares about her wake-up call to slow down. [08:21 – 24:04] Closing Segment What are you working on now, and what are your year-long goals? Publish her memoir in September. Have me and many others on her podcast. Ted Ex. To see how we can all restate how we are as a people together. What would the new you say to the old you? Stop being so defensive and laugh a little bit more because you will be okay. You have enough in yourself to know that you do not need external approval for your worth. You don't have to show up to every fight you are invited to. What is something that you would recommend to get someone through a tough situation? It is never the time to give up on yourself. Know how incredibly unique, special, wonderful, and divinely inspired you are. The universe thought that you are a good idea. Stacey book recommendation https://www.amazon.com/Game-Life-How-Play/dp/1614270791 (The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn) https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 (Atomic Habits by James Clear) https://www.amazon.com/Power-Awareness-Neville-Goddard/dp/1603865047 (The Power of Awareness by Neville Goddard) https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416 (The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho) Connect with Meg online!  See the links below. Final words from me. Tweetable Quotes: “Look at everything as a gift rather than a curse; there is the bliss.” - Meg Nocero. “2021 is going to be the best rollercoaster ride that you will never forget” - Meg Nocero. “You get to choose how you move forward today.” -  Meg Nocero. Find out more and connect with Meg on https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/ (Linkedin.) https://twitter.com/megnocero?lang=en (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/megnocero (Instagram, )and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCati3jiHnBi5ym6z8Pcu5iQ (Youtube) Or visit her website at https://megnocero.com (megnocero.com).  Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (  https://knightprotectionllc.com/). For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/)

This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Meg Nocero, an inspirational speaker, leadership coach, mentor, and counselor at law with a demonstrated history of working in the federal government. She is an award-winning author of the Magical Guide to Bliss, skilled in nonprofit organizations, team building, and public speaking.  Join us in part two of this interview as Meg shares her inspiring life story and the journey of her career shift. [00:01 – 07:10] Live The Life That You Want Meg shares how she started her writing journey Start wherever you are right now. It is time to live the life you want. She shares her experience on stage with Oprah. Sometimes you just have to have someone to permit you so that you can permit yourself. Listen to your passion and take a chance on yourself. Share your story so that other people can hear it and their life can be better. Meg shares her process of letting go of her old career and identity as a lawyer. Find evidence that supports your strength. [07:11 – 13:33] The Emotional Grief of Letting Go Stress coping mechanism to went through the grief of letting go. Emotions are meant to move through you. Look at yourself in the mirror and be appreciative of the beauty that is you. The emotional up-leveling chart. Congratulate yourself and validate the fact that you embraced the sucks part of life. If you stay, nothing will change, but if you go, the world will open up for you. Sometimes you need to jump and take the leap of faith or be pushed. Trust yourself that there is something better than this.  [13:34 – 24:47] Butterfly and Bliss Meg talks about the process of wiring her first book. The means to re-connect to her mother. Walk through your experience to be able to help someone else. She wrote herself a guide in 366 days and 12 chapter  The darkness will be over once you start to see the light in the darkness. Meg talks about her published books and her upcoming memoir. Affirmation junkie. Meg shares her daily mantra. It's always too soon to give up on your life. Instead of cursing to the darkness, light your candle and light someone else's candle. Meg talks about her coaching company ‘Butterfly and Bliss LLC.' Embrace and learn through joy. Tweetable Quotes: “When you show up to the universe differently, the opportunities will start to appear.” - Meg Nocero. “Look at yourself in the mirror and be appreciative of the beauty that is you.” - Meg Nocero. “The darkness will be over once you start to see the light in the darkness.” -  Meg Nocero. Find out more and connect with Meg on https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/ (Linkedin.) Or visit her website at https://megnocero.com (megnocero.com).  Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (  https://knightprotectionllc.com/). For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/)

Meg Nocero is an inspirational speaker, leadership coach, mentor, and counselor at law with a demonstrated history of working in the federal government. She is an award-winning author of the Magical Guide to Bliss, skilled in nonprofit organizations, team building, and also public speaking. She holds a BA in Spanish, a MA in international affairs from the University of Miami, and a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. Join us in part one of this interview as Meg shares her inspiring life story and the journey of her career shift. [00:01 – 09:25] Opening Segment I introduce the guest, Meg Nocero. The magical manifestor. Helping people to come alive to the beauty of their dream. Meg shares about her life between the ages of 13-18. She talks about her family. Her affinity for language  She got bullied when she was in high school. A certain sense of confidence when she was 16 She talks about her college life [09:40 – 15:39] Rebellion and Stubbornness  Meg talks about being rebellious and stubborn Rebellious is a good thing because you know what you don't like, and the stubbornness is standing in line with that. The shift from language to law. Forced to spend a gap year after college. She took MA in international affairs from the University of Miami. She went to Law school after finishing her graduate program. Her journey as a federal immigration prosecutor for 20 years [15:40 – 25:18] Being A Magical Storyteller Meg shares a poem called ‘Instructions for living a life.' Being a magical storyteller. Everybody is telling the story of their lives. When you start to feel the confidence, it changes you, and you will start to stand taller. Are you walking in consciousness or numbness? When you're walking in consciousness, you will start to pay attention to things you start to see the opportunities where they weren't before. Forward momentum Really pay attention to what you feel, because by that, you knew you were not in the right place. Meg shares about her shift from a legal career to a career as an author. Getting permission from her parents  The fear of disappointing your tribe. Meg talks about the thought process behind her career shift. The coping mechanism of facing the loss of her mother.   Tweetable Quotes: “Rebellious is a good thing because you know what you don't like, and the stubbornness is standing in line with that.” - Meg Nocero. “When you start to feel the confidence, it changes you, and you will start to stand taller.” - Meg Nocero. “Really pay attention to what you feel, because by that, you knew you were not in the right place, and you need to move forward.” -  Meg Nocero. Find out more and connect with Meg on https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-nocero-esq-686b8715/ (Linkedin.) Or visit her website at https://megnocero.com (megnocero.com)  Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (  https://knightprotectionllc.com/). For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/)

What a lovely conversation with Meg.  We enjoyed hearing about how the passing her of mother from cancer moved her to write letters, then to blog, and then to write books.We chatted about angels, about her books, and a bit about her time as a Federal Prosecutor.Meg managed to bring a tear to LaurieAnn's eyes when she spoke about her father writing the foreword to her book Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief coming out September 7, 2021.  It was very compelling.We know you will enjoy this light hearted, full of smiles and stories Podcast with Meg.You can find Meg online at https://www.megnocero.com, and search Meg Nocero for Social Media links.More about Meg Nocero:Meg Nocero, a magical manifester, is a former federal prosecutor, an inspirational speaker, a transformational coach, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss and Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. Her third book Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief  will be published by She Writes Press on September 7, 2021. After she was brought on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey in 2014, she was inspired to manifest the life of her dreams and founded Butterflies & Bliss LLC and S.H.I.N.E. Networking Inc., a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to young innovative leaders in her community. She holds a BA in Spanish from Boston College, an MA in International Affairs from the University of Miami, a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law, and a Happiness Certificate with the Happiness Studies Academy. She is also a Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor/Mentor and a Love Button Global Movement Ambassador. In addition to being named Miz CEO Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, Nocero appeared on CNN Español with Ismael Cala, BookCon live, and on other notable national, international podcasts and online media, such as MSNBC, CBS, Boston Herald, Chicago Tribune, and many more. She hosts her own You Tube channel and a podcast called on stage in Miami with Oprah Winfrey: Conversations with Extraordinary People.#entrepreneurmind #succeeding #entrepreneurspirit #successminded #inspiration #change #education #lifelessons #buzzsprout #podcast #podcasting #Spotify #GooglePodcast #TuneIn #stitcher #ApplePodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #PodcastAddict #Podchaser #Deezer #Listennotes #Overcast #Pocketcast #Castro #CastPost #iamthatgal #liftyourstory #liftyourstorypodcast #thatgalwiththatguy #butterflyawakens #megnocero #butterfliesandblissSupport the show (https://paypal.me/iamthatgal)Free Book with any $20+ Podcast Support Make Up Not Required - How to Brand the TRUE You by LaurieAnn & Contribution by Roy MillerBE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free! PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Sometimes life shakes us up to our core foundation to deliver change that we had no idea we needed. I think 2020 is perfect example of a year that is shaking everyone...creating change for us all. Unfortunately, sometimes that desperately needed life change is brought on by the loss of a loved one. MEG NOCERO is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice. Think about that for a moment...resigned a 19 year career as an attorney to start something completely new! The Magical Guide to Bliss is her first book, one that she began writing to help her navigate through the grieving process after the devastating passing of her mother from breast cancer in April of 2011. Choosing to move out of the darkness, Nocero embraced a journey with this guide that has led her to rediscover her inner light and awareness that affirms daily how interconnected we all are to one another. Her memoir called Beautiful Butterfly, How Grief Enveloped Me, Transformed Me, and Freed Me to Live the Life I Want! will be published by She Writes Press in August 2021. In addition, she is finishing a mantra/affirmation book called Sparkle & Shine, 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and Lighten Your Way. You can connect with Meg at www.megnocero.com. Please join Shawn and Jen as they sit down with Meg to learn how she has made peace with the passing of her Mother and created the life that she has always wanted to lead. She is the definition of someone that has created beauty out of the ashes of loss.