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In this episode, Anna Marie sits down with performance coach Angie Wisdom to unpack why success often feels like it's shrinking your capacity instead of expanding it. Angie breaks down the three keys to reclaiming your mental bandwidth, protect, direct, and expand, and explains how emotional leaks, overthinking, and the drive to "get it right" are silently taxing your brain's resources. From the neuroscience of the prefrontal cortex to the body's physical warning signs, this conversation is a wake-up call for high achievers running on empty. Hear more about: Why success can actually shrink your capacity The "open tabs" metaphor for mental overload What What Got You Here Won't Get You There has to do with capacity The iPhone low-battery analogy for a maxed-out brain Protecting capacity from emotional and mental leaks Why frustration, worry, and self-doubt are capacity thieves Choosing whether to "allocate capacity" to a feeling Directing capacity with intentionality and the money analogy Expanding capacity through automation and habit How identity and belief systems free up mental bandwidth The default mode network and where your best ideas come from Why wins stop feeling good when you're maxed out (dopamine vs. cortisol) How the need to "get it right" steals joy and creativity Physical signs your nervous system is under capacity stress The "capacity tax", and going duty-free Why even a billion-dollar CEO might have more capacity than a solopreneur Angie's upcoming free event on the freedoms of success (link in her Instagram bio) About Angie Wisdom: Angie Wisdom is an executive leadership strategist, keynote speaker, sitting CFO, and bestselling author known as The Capacity Creator. With more than two decades of experience coaching executives, advisors, and Fortune 500 teams, she helps leaders protect and direct the capacity behind focus, judgment, and resilience. From starting her banking career at 16 to building a seven-figure business before 30 and becoming CFO of a global alternative investment firm, Angie brings firsthand experience to high-pressure leadership. She is the author of The Non-Negotiable You, creator of The Capacity Advantage methodology, host of the Sharing Wisdom podcast, and a trusted advisor to organizations including Abbott, Verizon, Chase, Morgan Stanley, Hyatt, and Cision. Links for Angie's book and journal: https://angiewisdom.com/product/start-with-you-100-day-morning-mindset-journal/ https://a.co/d/0dto1Dy3 Where to find more from Angie: Website: www.angiewisdom.com IG: @angiewisdom_ Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
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Dr.She joins the Happy Whole You podcast to break down NAD, why this critical coenzyme declines as we age, how it drives everything from fatigue to heart health, and why IV NAD infusions fail to raise levels (and may even be dangerous). The conversation covers the science of NAD precursors, the importance of testing before and after supplementation, and how proper dosing with oral NMN can genuinely optimize your NAD levels. Hear more about: What NAD is and why it's a "central node of life" When NAD levels start declining (earlier than you'd think) Top health issues linked to low NAD — fatigue, brain fog, sleep, inflammation, heart failure, and infertility Why IV NAD infusions don't work — molecule size, rapid degradation, and insufficient dosing The fatal risks associated with NAD IV therapy Why anxiety and unease can be triggered by NAD IV How most oral NAD supplements are under-dosed The importance of testing NAD levels before and after any intervention Optimal NAD range (55–80 µM) and what levels bring noticeable benefits High-dose niacin's hidden link to insomnia and toxic NAD levels The NAD + SinoAid combo for allergy relief Dr. Shi's NAD Optimization Essentials bundle and membership program Get 15% off - Use code DrFrank at checkout! Use link: https://www.jinfiniti.com/sp/partner-nad-membership-special-offer/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=10&affid=110 Learn more about Dr.She: https://www.jinfiniti.com/about-us/ Connect with Dr. Jin-Xiong She: Dr. Jin-Xiong She received his college education in China and earned his PhD in France. After a brief postdoctoral stint at the University of Florida, he advanced rapidly to Full and Endowed Professor, Division Chief of Experimental Pathology, and Director of Research at UF's Diabetes Center. In 2002, he became the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Genomic Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, founding the Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine and directing multiple core research facilities. Dr.She has authored over 400 peer-reviewed papers (H-index 76, 19,000+ citations), secured over $100 million in research grants, and mentored numerous students and faculty. Ranked among Georgia's top 20 medical researchers, he has served as President of both the Chinese Geneticists in America and the ADA council on Immunology, Transplantation, and Immunogenetics. A serial entrepreneur, he founded or co-founded multiple companies in the US and China, and currently leads Jinfiniti Precision Medicine to optimize healthspan through biomarker testing and precision nutraceuticals. More details can be found on his LinkedIn and Google Scholar profiles. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
In this episode, Trent Bell sits down with Lee Schneider to explore the role storytelling plays in creativity, architecture, and the way we understand the places around us. They discuss imposter syndrome and creative confidence, why stories help communicate complex ideas, and how architects and designers can use narrative to make their work more meaningful and engaging. The conversation expands into city branding, the identity of place, and even the ways architecture can communicate ideas about culture and gender. At its core, it's a conversation about how stories shape not only the things we create, but how we experience the world around us.About Lee: Lee Schneider draws on a multi-decade career in media-making, and education to help architects and design professionals use storytelling to transform complex concepts into projects that get funded. For more than 10 years, he has taught a popular graduate-level media-making class at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture. He has taught workshops at the University of Minnesota College of Design and at Public Architecture. As the founder of Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production agency, Lee has developed a storytelling masterclass called the Storyline Sessions. The award-winning author of novels, screenplays, teleplays, stage plays, and audio drama podcasts, Lee has written for Good Morning America and been a producer for Dateline NBC. He has created hit TV shows, and produced, directed, edited, and written documentaries for the History Channel, the Learning Channel, CourtTV, Discovery Health, the Food Network, and ReelzTV. Website: https://www.redcupagency.com/Personal Website: https://leeschneiderbooks.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docuguyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeschneiderbooksYouTube: @leeschneiderpodcasts
To give to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: https://behindgreatness.org. As a charity, tax receipts are issued to donors Thanks for joining us again in Behind Greatness. We are with Aníbal Bueno today, who joins us from his home in Spain. Aníbal has travelled to more countries than most people could imagine visiting. He is an educated engineer, a Biologist, a business owner, photographer and documentarian. He is fascinated with disappearing cultures and has dedicated his life in learning about them, documenting them and creating a bridge of understanding with the developed world. We learn about many of his adventures – 70 countries in 39 consecutive months, getting shot at, jailed with no food, walking in on a Taliban girl-school and the accidental murder of one of his fellow tour guide colleagues. And that is only the surface. He brings us through his first-hand learning of ancient cultures: their rituals and medicinal practices, their social fabric and the acceleration of their ultimate disappearance. We discuss beliefs, the link with biology and culture, the meaning of things, the importance of our "libraries – and his stress on the need of a true cosmovision. A thank you to our friend Joan Riera, ep 228. Other visitors to Antarctica: Massimiliano Catricala' – ep 6 Natalie Sudman – ep 97 Br. Guy Consolmagno – ep 133 Aníbal, Personal Website - https://anibalbueno.com/ Travel Company - https://lastplaces.com/en/ IG: @anibal_bueno X: @Anibal_Bueno_ YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnibalBueno TikTok: @anibal_bueno_ Books: https://anibalbueno.com/libros/
If you're ready to get measured results for both personally and professionally, schedule an appointment with Jahmaal Pastor Aaron Graham joins me to talk about his new book, Unshakeable Faith, and why writing it required him to confront his own fear of conflict. Aaron is the founder and lead pastor of The District Church, a multicultural congregation in Washington, DC, representing more than 80 nations. He has spent over 15 years pastoring in the nation's capital and holds a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. Our conversation centers on what happens when grief, fear, and disappointment go unprocessed. We talk about the doubts that can emerge after a painful loss, the church's response to racial injustice, and the pressure to choose a political side rather than remain grounded in your convictions. Aaron also shares why justice requires more than spare change, how online outrage affects our interior lives, and what it looks like to hold onto both conviction and compassion in a deeply divided world. Episode Highlights:0:00 - Meet Pastor Aaron Graham4:02 - Why Aaron wrote Unshakeable Faith8:12 - The deeper emotion underneath fear10:40 - Faith, doubt, and life-changing loss12:34 - How unprocessed grief can become anxiety19:22 - Deconstruction, racial justice, and the church27:19 - Why justice requires more than spare change30:21 - Connecting personal grief with meaningful action38:21 - Cancel culture and divisive online voices40:41 - Maintaining relationships across differences47:36 - The courage to be fully known and loved CONNECT WITH JAHMAAL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/ Website: https://listenthenspeak.com/ BUY ME A Coffee - with this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/listenthenspeak?new=1 Interested in learning more about Aaron Graham? Book: Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies. Personal Website: aarongrahamdc.com Church Website: districtchurch.org instagram.com/DistrictChurch https://www.aarongrahamdc.com/difficultconversations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home RockStar Podcast, Tim sits down with Benas Leonavicius, founder of the personal branding agency Avium, to talk about the long game of freelancing. Benas started out writing for pocket money in university, spent years earning average income while sticking with it, and then found a new growth path in the last three to four years that led him to launch his own agency. Benas also opens up about one of his biggest setbacks — getting fired from a marketing agency job for trying to change how things were done — and how that moment, which felt like the end of the world at the time, turned out to be one of the best things that happened to him. From there, the conversation moves into building a home office that actually supports productivity, the self-care habits (sleep, gym, nutrition, walks) that keep his energy up as a business owner, and why he believes personal branding across a website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasts is becoming essential in an AI-driven world. Tim and Benas wrap up talking about building a lean team instead of a big company, and why people follow people before they follow brands. Who is Benas Leonavicius? Benas is the founder of Avium, a personal branding agency that builds online visibility infrastructure for keynote speakers, book authors, and founders. He spent over a decade building a lean solo SEO business to more than $120k a year with strong profit margins, no office, and no outside funding, starting with SEO articles written for pocket money and briefly trying corporate work before walking away to build something of his own. That foundation became Avium, built to solve a specific problem: highly credible people whose real-world authority outpaces their online visibility. His clients include Dr. David Burkus, Jay Baer, and Susan David, among 36+ clients total, with a model that's intentionally kept small rather than scaled into a large agency. In the interview, Benas shared that he's been freelancing for over 10 years, only unlocking real growth in the last three to four years, and that he hired his first team member at the end of last year, followed by two more in recent months as he works to document his processes and build something less dependent on himself. Connect with Benas Leonavicius Website: https://avium.vip/ Personal Website: https://benasleo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benasleo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benasleo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benasleo/ Substack: https://benasleo.substack.com/ Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:35 Freelancing Success Story 02:54 Growth Mindset and Resilience 05:38 Biggest Setback Getting Fired 09:49 Home Office Setup 11:31 Productivity Upgrades at Home 15:25 Self Care for Entrepreneurs 20:38 Building a Lean Team 22:10 Personal Branding to Get Fans 25:13 Brand Platforms That Work Together 27:57 Agency Growth and Systems 31:10 Where to Find Benas 31:56 Favorite Band and Wrap Up Disclaimers Personal Opinions, Not Professional Advice The views shared by our guest are based on personal experience and opinion, not professional, financial, or legal advice. Always do your own research before making business decisions. Individual Results May Vary Any income figures or client outcomes mentioned about our guest are self-reported and have not been independently verified by Work at Home RockStar.
Christine, host of the Girl Out of Order podcast, joins The Happy Whole You podcast for a candid five-question conversation about what happens when the version of you that built your success no longer fits. They explore shedding old identities, the Wheel of Life as a diagnostic tool, the freedom of stopping the argument with reality, how to curate the roles and labels you carry, and how to tell a hard season apart from an identity you've genuinely outgrown. Christine also shares her own story of navigating infidelity in her marriage, growing up in a dysfunctional home, and signing a new book deal. Hear more about: Shedding the "good girl" identity from childhood The Wheel of Life tool for finding what's missing Stopping the argument with reality, "now what?" Choosing who you bring to hard situations "Who am I now?" and dancing with your roles Ripping off labels that no longer fit Fixed values vs. seasonal values (Tony Robbins' Date With Destiny) Life rules: family first, always tell the truth, become the friend you want Christine's new book deal announcement The True Legacy Collective mastermind group Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
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Sara Banta returns to the Happy Whole You podcast to break down why so many high achievers are running on empty despite coffee, peptides, and willpower. The root cause isn't a lack of effort, it's depleted mitochondria. Sara explains how everyday toxins, chronic stress, and post-pandemic spike protein damage are crushing cellular energy, and why foundational supplements like iodine and methylene blue can take ATP production from 2 to 36, no shortcut required. Hear more about: Why 96% of Americans are iodine deficient and what it does to your cells The "parking spot" analogy for how halogens replace iodine How iodine turns the P53 gene back on post-pandemic Methylene blue's role in ATP and brain function Why copper deficiency blocks the final step of energy production The thyroid–liver connection you can't ignore Why caffeine is a "credit card" for energy What GLP-1 weight loss is really doing to your body Free body-temperature test for thyroid function Sara's son's cancer recovery story through cell health Connect with Sara Banta: https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/Happy Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
Send us a message.madebyalex.onlineLast episode of "season" 3! We start with a Squarespace redesign that's been sitting untouched for over a year and end up on the case for building a site from scratch. Alex walks through his history with web design, from MySpace CSS to Adobe Portfolio to a few hundred dollars a year for templates that never did what he wanted, and what changed once LLMs made a custom build possible for someone who isn't a developer.From there we get into the IndieWeb, Neocities, owning your distribution, and the thousand-true-fans idea. We talk about deleting Facebook, Reddit, and Twitter, why Instagram and YouTube stay on as the only two funnels for now, and what happens to your creative range when everything you encounter comes through a recommendation engine. That turns into effective creative entropy, a term Alex coins mid-conversation, and a deck-of-cards argument about the odds of getting to an original idea.We finish on what's actually being built: print layouts for every story and essay, marginalia, contact sheets, a guest-curated gallery that rotates every couple of weeks, postcards and a newspaper at cost. Also what's left out on purpose. No SEO, no paid ads, no Google Analytics, no Google-hosted fonts, no metadata on the photos, and AI crawlers blocked. The site is a place to visit and leave, not a place to get stuck. -AiSupport the show If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We appreciate and try to read all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG
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Are you measuring the right numbers in your cabinet shop or just staying busy? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with business coach and entrepreneur Adam Sylvester to discuss the key performance indicators that separate profitable cabinet shops from those constantly struggling with cash flow. You'll learn why tracking more numbers isn't the answer, how revenue per employee can transform your hiring decisions, why your close rate may be telling you you're underpriced, and how focusing on the right KPI can improve every area of your business. In this episode: • The one KPI every profitable business tracks • Why most owners focus on the wrong numbers • Revenue per employee explained • How pricing impacts long-term profitability • Why winning too many jobs can actually hurt your business • Building a business that's profitable not just busy • Leadership lessons that improve company culture Whether you own a cabinet shop, remodeling company, or trades business, these insights will help you make smarter decisions and build a stronger company.
Send us a message.We spend this one disagreeing about what a computer is going to be in ten years. One of us thinks the mouse and keyboard have run their course, and that whoever ships a voice-first operating system with screens spread through the house does to personal computing what the iPhone did to phones. The other thinks the appetite for that shift is gone, that people are worn out from being sold the next thing, and that whatever arrives will be software every company can copy rather than hardware anyone can corner.Getting there, we cover the steps OpenAI puts between you and your own exported memory, why switching costs keep collapsing, what it means that someone's $20,000-a-month dashboard shows up as a power bill in somebody else's house, and the Seinfeld episode where George gets the department store security guard a chair. The chair turns out to be the argument underneath everything else. Every fix introduces the next problem, the simple version of a product exists to prove its value, and the complicated version is where the money is. -AiSupport the show If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We appreciate and try to read all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG
Send us Fan MailYour value grows when you learn how to combine AI with what only you can do as a human.Nikki Barua, author, speaker and CEO & Co-Founder of FlipWork joined me on Get Ready Before Before Life Happens to talk about how AI is transforming how we work, earn, and create value.Nikki shares how individuals and advisors can stay relevant by reinventing themselves, developing AI fluency and focusing on the skills that remain distinctly human. From empathy and judgment to action and accountability, this conversation explores how to thrive in an AI-driven world.Key Takeaways
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In this episode, Miss Janice Wright shares her journey as a multifaceted businesswoman, focusing on real estate, grant writing, and entrepreneurship. She discusses overcoming challenges as a black woman in a male-dominated industry, her strategies for success, and her vision for empowering other women. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
This episode features a live panel conversation with Dr. Monique Rogers, Courtney McDermott, and Dr. Anna Marie Frank, recorded at a women's community event in Bakersfield benefiting Casa Esperanza. The evening blends personal storytelling, practical wisdom, and raw honesty as three dynamic women unpack what it truly means to reclaim clarity, trust, and freedom. Topics range from the ego's role in protecting versus connecting, the neuroscience of the mind versus the brain, the art of asking unapologetically, navigating power dynamics in negotiations, healing from trauma, and the danger of competing instead of collaborating. The conversation is grounded in lived experience and offers both provocative insights and actionable tools for women ready to stop conforming and start leading with their soul. "A desire ignored is a demon born. By not asking for what we need, we're creating our own internal chaos, and denying someone else the joy of giving." — Dr. Monique Rogers Hear More About: Ego as protector vs. soul as connector What a dominatrix taught Dr. Monique about asking and receiving Courtney's TEDx: the moment she tried to buy the TED stage Why most people have no picture of their own mind One question that instantly reclaims your agency in any room Competition vs. collaboration — and how to rewire it The micro-to-macro philosophy for inner and outer change Happy Whole You: the wellness space that didn't exist 20 years ago Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
Daniel Zavrel is a Conscious Scan developer, HeartMath coach, mindfulness teacher, and former business economist who helps people optimize health through quantum biofeedback, personalized wellness strategies, and heart-centered living.After leaving the corporate world, he shifted his focus to human performance and well-being. Drawing on decades of experience in mindfulness, yoga, HeartMath, and advanced biofeedback, he blends modern technology with holistic principles to identify energetic imbalances, refine nutrition, and support the body's natural healing. His approach has been used by elite athletes, executives, and individuals seeking more personalized wellness.In This Episode You'll Learn:How Conscious Scan uses quantum biofeedback to detect energetic imbalancesWhy stress, emotions, and unresolved trauma can affect physical healthThe link between HeartMath, heart coherence, and emotional resilienceHow biofeedback generates personalized nutrition recommendationsThe role of frequency, energy, and lifestyle in long-term wellnessHow emotional healing, forgiveness, and mindfulness support overall healthGuest LinksOfficial Website:https://consciouz.com/Book a Conscious Scan Session:https://checkout.consciouz.com/Personal Website:https://www.danielzavrel.nl/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielzavrel/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/consciouszListen to the Episodehttps://wholebodydetoxshow.com/ Subscribe to The Whole Body Detox Show, share with your friends and family, and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with leading experts in natural health, detoxification, and whole-body wellness.Hosted by David DeHaas, founder of Living Waters Wellness Center, The Whole Body Detox Show explores natural approaches to health, detoxification, nutrition, and healing to help you restore your body from the inside out.Support the showReady for your healing journey?Visit our website: www.LivingWatersCleanse.com Or give us a call at: (208) 378-9911Stem Cell Activation Patches:www.StemCellPatch.netGet your Supplements and Natural Body Products Here:www.livingwaterscleanse.com/supplementsQI-Shield EMF Devices:Protect your whole home or office with a touric shield from EMF's. 1. QI Shield Covers 16'x16'2. QI Home Covers 50' x 50'3. QI Max Covers 250'x250'Click on link and enter Livingwaters in discount code section during checkoutMagnesium Soaks:Follow us on our socials: Living Waters Wellness CenterBitChute: www.bitchute.com/livingwaterswellnessRumble: www.rumble.com/living...
In Part 2 of this conversation with host Lindsay, Dr. Genevieve Erker Caffrey unpacks the final three components of her P.O.W.E.R. Framework for justice-oriented social studies instruction: Wisdom & Wit, Entanglements & Empowerment, and Relevance & Responsibility. Together, these dimensions help educators move beyond teaching about history to creating meaningful learning experiences that cultivate critical thinking, civic engagement, and student agency. You'll hear practical examples for elementary and secondary classrooms, recommendations for using children's literature, strategies for facilitating nuanced classroom discussions, and ideas for helping students move from inquiry to informed action. If you're looking for ways to teach complex histories while honoring joy, diverse ways of knowing, and authentic civic participation, this episode is packed with actionable ideas. In this episode, we discuss: What Wisdom & Wit means in the P.O.W.E.R. Framework and why joy is only one part of the equation. How music, storytelling, art, humor, oral traditions, and multiple languages can deepen social studies instruction. Using children's literature to center historically marginalized voices and cultivate student genius. Why teachers should embrace complexity instead of oversimplifying historical events. The meaning of Entanglements & Empowerment and how students can explore multiple perspectives within historical movements. Teaching the complexity of progress through coalition building, disagreement, and civic organizing. Preparing students for authentic civic action before asking them to solve community problems. Why Relevance & Responsibility should be embedded throughout the curriculum—not just at the end of a unit. Practical examples of student civic action, including letter writing, awareness campaigns, service learning, and partnerships with community organizations. A simple curriculum audit teachers can use to evaluate whether their lessons include every dimension of the P.O.W.E.R. Framework. Why the framework is intentionally called P.O.W.E.R. and how each dimension helps students analyze and understand power dynamics through a critical lens. Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/269 Listen to part 1 here: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/268 Connect with guest Dr. Genevieve Erker Caffrey Schema Curriculum: https://schemacurriculum.com Personal Website: https://genevievecaffrey.com
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For this episode we welcomed Professor Douglas Haynes into the studio at WDRT in Viroqua to discuss his beautiful new book Teaching Toward Slow Hope: Place-Based Learning in College and Beyond, published this spring by Johns Hopkins University Press. Douglas teaches English at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and also hosts the Monday sessions of "A Public Affair" on Madison's community radio station, WORT-FM.Teaching Toward Slow Hope traces how students and educators across the Upper Midwest are remaking college into a place for connection, meaning, and collective resilience. In the book, Douglas talks about his own teaching experiences at a regional public university and also shares four inspiring examples of place-based education at different colleges and universities in Wisconsin and Michigan, three of them public institutions. These stories and Douglas' reflections about the role of higher education in the lives of young people today make this book both moving and highly practical for anyone working on the revitalization of higher education, whether they are inside an existing organization or starting something new.Douglas Haynes is a nonfiction writer, poet, and teacher. In addition to Teaching Towards Slow Hope, his 2017 nonfiction book Every Day We Live Is the Future: Surviving in a City of Disasters is a cautionary tale of urban inequality and the climate crisis that recounts two Nicaraguan families' quests to reinvent their lives in Managua, one of the world's most disaster-prone cities. Douglas's essays and journalism have appeared in Orion, Longreads, Michigan Quarterly Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Progressive, Civil Eats, Boston Review, North American Review and dozens of other publications.Douglas grew up in Iowa and Illinois and studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He went on to study literature and languages in Germany, Ireland, and Guatemala while working as a dishwasher, farmhand, freelance writer, and English teacher. He returned to WI to teach English at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, as well as creative writing and environmental humanities.Teaching Toward Slow Hope - https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53868/teaching-toward-slow-hope"A Public Affair" on WORT-FM - https://www.wortfm.org/tag/douglas-haynes/Douglas' Personal Website - https://www.douglas-haynes.com/Jacob Hundt & Grace Greenwald about microcolleges on WORT - https://rss.com/podcasts/thoreaucollege/2599918/Driftless Field School on WORT - https://www.wortfm.org/teaching-eco-literacy-in-the-driftless-bioregion/Northland Collaborative - https://northlandcollaborative.org/
Jennifer Ann Johnson knows what it's like to lose everything and start again. After rebuilding from the ground up, she created True Fashionistas into a $50 million resale business while discovering that confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. In this conversation with Salena Knight, Jennifer shares the lessons she's learned about resilience, leadership, business growth, personal branding, and creating long-term success without losing yourself in the process. We discuss: Jennifer's journey from model and actress to entrepreneur Losing everything and rebuilding from scratch Growing True Fashionistas into a $50 million business Why confidence is built through action The importance of personal branding Leadership lessons for growing retailers Building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it Practical advice for entrepreneurs navigating setbacks Connect with Jennifer Ann Johnson Website: https://www.truefashionistas.com Personal Website: https://www.jenniferannjohnson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truefashionistasresale Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truefashionistasresale Resources Grace & Grit: Becoming a Confident Entrepreneur The Confident Entrepreneur Podcast Ready to grow your retail business? Register for Salena Knight's Q3 Webinar Series Masterclass here.
In this episode of What is a Good Life, host Mark McCartney sits down with Lior Steinberg, a Rotterdam-based urban planner and co-founder of Humankind, a multidisciplinary team working toward urban happiness for all. Lior is also the author of the children's book The Car That Wanted to Be a Bike. Together they unpack why so many cities remain trapped in car-centric design decades after urbanist Jane Jacobs first warned against it.They talk about the "sidewalk ballet," how children's toys teach us to want cars, the surprising parallel between car culture and cigarette smoking, Barcelona's superblocks, and why trees are the best climate technology we already have. This is a thought-provoking conversation on how often change feels impossible until it is here.For more of Lior Steinberg's work:Humankind: https://www.humankind.city/Personal Website: https://steinberg.nu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorsteinberg/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @whatisagoodlife3875
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You didn't leave the corporate world to build a different cage. In this episode of The Fulfillionaire, Austin Netzley, author, investor, and entrepreneur behind Operations.com, breaks down exactly how to scale your revenue, protect your cash flow, and build a business that thrives without you. Most businesses are running at 40% to 60% waste. Austin's first move with every CEO is always the same: simplify ruthlessly, nail the strategy, then build systems that live outside anyone's head. If your business slows or stops the moment you step away, you don't own a business. You own a job. Stage four is a business that runs, grows, and thrives without you. That is when you stop managing and start building real enterprise value and real freedom. Stop building a business that owns you. Tune in now to How Accountability Turns Failure Into Unstoppable Success with Austin Netzley. When you are ready to align your work, wealth, and life around the freedom you actually want, visit fulfillionaire.com. Austin Netzley is an author, investor, and entrepreneur who helps service-based business owners scale predictably and profitably without the chaos that typically comes with growth. As the founder of 2X, a back-to-back Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, he has built a coaching methodology that has generated over $310 million in client results. His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs between $500K and $5M in revenue reclaim their time, gain clarity, and transform their business into a system that runs without them. He has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and the Washington Post, among others. Personal Website: https://austinnetzley.com/ Company's Website: https://operations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/netzley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scale2x/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austingnetzley/ JP Newman is the founder of Fulfillionaire and CEO of Thrive FP, known for helping high-achievers align financial success with deeper human connection and purpose. With over $2 billion in real estate transactions and hundreds of investors coached, he brings a powerful blend of strategy, psychology, and emotional intelligence to the world of investing and negotiation. JP teaches that the best deals are built by understanding people, energy, and intention. Through his Fulfillionaire™ movement, he helps leaders stop operating from fear and start making decisions rooted in clarity and alignment. His approach redefines negotiation as a human-centered skill that turns insight into influence and lasting success. IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/
→ ENERGYbits: Use code DRG for 20% off your order. https://energybits.com/discount/DRG?rfsn=7969418.1fab15&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7969418.1fab15 Episode Description There is a food that has been on Earth for 4 billion years, is backed by over 100,000 scientific studies, is used by NASA, endorsed by the United Nations, and fuels Olympic and NFL athletes. And almost nobody is talking about it. Catharine Arnston is the founder of Energy Bits, a PhD holder, and the world's leading voice on spirulina and chlorella — the two algae she calls your nutritional and health insurance. She found this world trying to help her sister recover from breast cancer, spent 17 years going deeper into science than anyone else has, and is now nearly 70 years old with more energy, clarity, and vitality than most people half her age. The proof is in everything she says. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why spirulina's amino acid profile is almost identical to mother's breast milk — and how it protects the mitochondria, clears brain fog, and rebuilds energy at a cellular level without stimulants or crashes • What chlorella actually does inside the body: pulling out heavy metals, toxins, and excess iron while triggering serotonin production, improving mood, and getting your gut moving • Why most algae on the market has had its most critical nutrients deactivated — and what to look for to make sure you're getting the real thing Aging is natural. Declining is not. Find Catharine: Website: https://energybits.com Personal Website: https://catharinearnston.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energybits Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catharinearnston Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Meet Catherine Arnson: Nearly 70, More Energy Than Most 30-Year-Olds 3:50 - Rapid Fire: Exhaustion, Coffee Dependency & Why Algae Is a Food Not a Supplement 7:12 - Catherine's Origin Story: How a Sister's Breast Cancer Led to 100,000 Studies 10:18 - Why the Science on Spirulina and Chlorella Has Been Sitting in a Vault for Decades 12:40 - The Blue Pigment in Spirulina That Has Been Shown to Kill Cancer Cells 15:20 - Real Results: The 85-Year-Old Who Cleaned Her Garage After Starting Algae 18:00 - Why Women Over 40 Feel Like They Fell Off a Cliff (And What's Actually Happening) 22:10 - Chlorella's Highest Tryptophan Content in the World and What It Does for Mood 25:30 - Why Not All Algae Is Created Equal (And Why Most Brands Are Destroying the Nutrients) 29:45 - Spirulina vs. Chlorella: What Each One Does and Why You Need Both 34:00 - Spirulina Is the Second Most Nutritionally Complete Food After Breast Milk 37:10 - Skin, Hair, Nails & Brain Fog: What Spirulina Does Specifically for Women 42:00 - The Golf Umbrella Analogy: How SOD Protects Your Mitochondria 45:30 - Telomeres, Fertility & Heart Health: More of What These Algae Protect 50:15 - Why Men Die Earlier (The Iron Oxidation Connection) 54:20 - How to Take It, How Much, and When You'll Start Feeling a Difference 58:00 - Working With NHL, NFL & Olympic Athletes for Over a Decade 1:02:00 - Where to Find Energy Bits and What Sets Theirs Apart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giovanni Vaccaro is the co-founder of GlamSquad, the beauty services platform that has delivered nearly two million services and built a network of more than 2,000 beauty professionals across the United States. Starting as a hairstylist with a passion for helping people build confidence, Giovanni transformed his expertise into a category-defining business. Today, he also coaches founders, executives, and high performers through his company Peak Mode, helping them overcome self-imposed limitations, develop stronger leadership identities, and unlock their next level of growth. On this episode we talk about: How Giovanni went from working in his family's pizza business to becoming a successful hairstylist and entrepreneur Why fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt often prevent people from pursuing bigger opportunities The mindset shift that turns fear of failure into fear of regret Building GlamSquad from an idea into a nationally recognized beauty platform How to find the right business partners, investors, and relationships for long-term success Top 3 Takeaways The biggest risk is often not taking a risk at all. What feels safe today can quickly become obsolete in a rapidly changing world. When facing a major decision, imagine the regret you'll feel years from now if you never take action—it can be a more powerful motivator than fear. Successful partnerships are built on complementary skill sets, aligned values, trust, and a shared vision for the future. Notable Quotes "The worst possible scenario never happens 93% of the time." "Safety and security are just an illusion." "The fear of regret is ten times more powerful than the fear of actually doing the thing." Connect with Giovanni Vaccaro: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giovannivaccaro Personal Website: https://www.giovaccaro.com/ Business: https://glamsquad.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and leaders who share actionable insights to help you make more money and create more freedom in your life. Check out the sponsor links in the episode description to learn more and support the companies that support the show. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rev. Jocelyn Jones, of Faith on the Journey, a national Christian trauma healing company that helps individuals and women leaders experience deep healing so they can step boldly into their God given purpose.Through healing groups, certifications, counseling, and high level coaching, Jocelyn equips churches and entrepreneurs with the tools and business frameworks needed to build sustainable, purpose driven impact.Now, Jocelyn's journey from Executive Director of a church youth center to leading a six figure faith based company demonstrates what it looks like to build ministry in the marketplace while navigating real world pressure, downsizing a team, and learning to lead from wholeness.And while helping thousands become trauma informed and step into their calling, she is also redefining what healthy, profitable, purpose driven leadership truly looks like.Here's where to find more:https://sisterstartyourministry.com/Personal Website: revjocelyn.comTrauma Healing Website: faithonthejourney.orgYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@RevJocelynLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revjocelyn________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... Why Your Nonprofit Can't Afford to Outsource Its Own Capacity There is a moment that arrives in almost every mission-driven organization. You build something that works. A program, a platform, a process. It depends on one person, one vendor, one funder, one system that only one set of hands understands. And for a while, that works just fine. Then that one thing disappears. The developer leaves. The funder pulls out. The grant ends. The person who knew how everything fit together walks out the door. And suddenly the thing you built is not just struggling. It is locked. You cannot get in. You cannot fix it. You cannot move. This is not a story about bad luck. When an organization's capacity lives entirely outside its own walls, a single disruption becomes an existential threat. That is a question of nonprofit technology capacity, and it is structural. When the systems your mission depends on are owned by someone else, you are not running an organization. You are renting one. The Source of This Thinking I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I recently had a conversation about exactly this with Chris Conlee, and it sharpened how I think about what actually creates staying power in nonprofits. Not because the ideas were new, but because they explained why certain approaches hold up over time. Outsourced Capacity Is a Structural Vulnerability Here is the pattern I keep seeing. A heart-first leader has a real idea. They do not have the technical skill to build it, so they hire it out. They find a vendor, sign a contract, and hand over the keys. The thing gets built. It even works. What they have actually done is create a dependency they cannot see. The code, the logins, the design files, the institutional knowledge of how it all connects, all of it lives somewhere else. As long as the relationship holds, nobody notices the risk. The risk is invisible right up until the moment it is the only thing that matters. This framing adds risk because it hides the cost. You feel like you saved money by not building in-house. What you actually did was move the most fragile part of your organization outside your own control and hope nothing ever happened to it. When the disruption comes, and it always comes eventually, the bill arrives all at once. You are locked out of your own work. You have already spent more than you raised. And you are facing a choice between starting over and shutting down. Heart-First Is Not the Problem Let me say something clearly, because heart-first leaders carry too much shame about this already. The nonprofit sector is full of people who led with their hearts and figured out the systems later. Very few of them woke up one day and decided to become a nonprofit CEO and then went to school for it. They saw a need. They moved toward it. The leadership skills and the systems came second. There is nothing wrong with that order. The mission should come first. The trouble is what happens when the heart builds something real and then never circles back to build the foundation underneath it. You cannot run a complex business model on heart alone forever. At some point the moving parts multiply, the dependencies stack up, and the gap between what you care about and what you can actually control becomes the thing that breaks you. The answer is not to care less. It is to build the plumbing first, so the thing you care about has something solid to stand on. The Single Point of Failure Is Always a Design Choice When you rely on one developer, one platform, one funder, you have made a design choice, whether you meant to or not. You have decided that the survival of your organization rests on something you do not control. Most leaders never decide this consciously. It happens by default. You build the fastest way you can with the resources you have, and the fastest way almost always means leaning hard on a single source. Speed feels like progress. The hidden cost is concentration. The same logic shows up in budgets, which is why I think of underfunding as a design choice rather than an accident. The work of leadership is to look around the corner before the corner arrives. Where is your organization dangerously concentrated right now? One major donor who covers half your budget. One staff member who is the only one who knows how payroll runs. One vendor who holds the keys to the system your whole program depends on. These are the questions that separate organizations that last from organizations that get one bad season and disappear. The Mechanism, Named Plainly One line from that conversation has stayed with me: "It's not that you need to use AI to stay ahead, because it's now sort of expected. If you're not using AI, you're just by default behind." What I appreciate about this framing is that it explains the mechanism. The ground has shifted. The tools that used to require a hired specialist and a five-figure budget are now within reach of a determined leader with the right guardrails. The barrier that justified outsourcing your capacity is mostly gone. When you keep outsourcing anyway, you are paying the old price for a problem that no longer requires it. Owning Your Capacity Changes What You Can Survive When Chris rebuilt his organization's app himself, the thing that changed was not the app. It was the relationship between the organization and its own infrastructure. A user reports a bug. He opens the logs. He fixes it in minutes, in-house, without waiting on anyone twelve time zones away. That is what owning your capacity buys you. Not perfection. Things still break. Owning your capacity means that when something breaks, you can fix it. The difference between an organization that survives disruption and one that does not is rarely the size of the disruption. It is whether the organization can respond without being locked out of its own work. This is true far beyond app development. The same logic applies to your donor data, your financial systems, your program delivery, your knowledge of how the whole thing runs. Wherever a single external dependency holds your mission hostage, you have found the place that will break you first. What This Makes Possible When a leader sees this clearly, the relationship to technology stops being a source of dread. The fear of the system breaking, of the vendor disappearing, of being locked out, that fear comes from not owning the thing your mission depends on. Build the capacity inside the organization and that weight lifts. What you are left with is an organization that can absorb a bad season without collapsing. One that fixes its own problems instead of waiting on someone else to find the time. One that can take the expertise it already holds and put it in front of the people who need it, at a scale that actually moves the needle. That is what staying power looks like. It is built, not hoped for. Closing This isn't about doing more. It's about owning what your mission depends on. Nonprofits can control their own systems. They can fix their own problems. They can scale the expertise they already have. Not by hiring it all out and hoping it holds, but by building the capacity to stand on their own. About the Guest Chris Conlee is my guest for this episode. Chris is an Army veteran and a long-time Hollywood film editor who traded the red carpet for the server room to build something that matters. After a series of "perfect storm" disasters—including a total industry shutdown and losing our lead developer—I spent six months teaching myself to code with AI to rebuild PIFster from the ground up. My wife Shashana and I now run this community of micro-donors, where we prove every day that a bunch of people giving just $1 a month can collectively change the life of an "underdog" charity. When I'm not in the code, I'm likely at our home in East LA, which we've turned into a bit of a sanctuary for local street rescues. Connect with Chris: Website: ChrisConlee.com (Personal) Website: imdb.com (Other) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-conlee-editor Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.
From the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives, we're bringing back a captivating conversation about wine, sustainability, and the journey of starting over in France. From buying a vineyard in liquidation to transforming it into a sustainable and award-winning estate, Caro Feely's story is extraordinary. Join us on this episode of Wine Beyond the Scenes as Caro shares her amazing story of passion, perseverance, and the magic of organic winemaking in the heart of France. Stay tuned to discover the hidden gems of their vineyard, the challenges of climate change, and the surprises that led to the creation of a unique wine experience. In this episode you will be able to learn about: Caro Feely's wild and wonderful adventure of moving from South Africa to France to buy a vineyard in Bordeaux The Feely family's journey from liquidation to success in the wine industry Organic and biodynamic farming practices, leading to high-quality wines and commercial success Caro's beautifully written Vineyard Series books that offer insights into their journey and philosophy An exciting new fiction series, Earth Chorus, that is in the works Caro Feely, originally from South Africa with Irish roots, set out on an extraordinary adventure to make their dream of wine farming a reality, accompanied by her husband Sean. After moving from South Africa to Ireland and then to France, they purchased a vineyard and winery in Bordeaux, where they have been living for almost 20 years. Caro and Sean's commitment to organic farming and natural winemaking has led to the production of high-quality wines, including classic Bordeaux varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon. Caro's passion for wine and sustainability is evident in their vineyard practices, which focus on biodiversity and organic farming methods. Alongside managing the vineyard, Caro also offers yoga retreats at their estate and has authored several books, including the Vineyard Series and the upcoming Earth Chorus series. Caro and Sean have created a sustainable and thriving vineyard in the heart of Bordeaux through their dedication to environmental practices and producing exceptional wines. Contact Caro Feely here: Personal Website: https://carofeely.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@carofeely1142 X: https://x.com/carofeely Work Website: https://chateaufeely.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caro.feely.wines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carofeely/
In this conversation, Dr. Anna Marie and high-performance coach James Laughlin explore the shift from hustle culture to sustainable, habits-based high performance. They unpack how chasing external validation and constant achievement leads to burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and emptiness, and contrast that with a life built on clarity, boundaries, and aligned habits. James shares practical tools like micro "exposure therapy" to rest, leverage-based boundaries, and a simple daily journaling framework to help high achievers protect their health, redefine success from the inside out, and create impact without sacrificing well-being. "If you don't make time for health, you'd better make time for sickness." – James Laughlin Key Points: Hustle feels great until it doesn't. External validation (status, money, fame) is not sustainable fuel. High performance = results and healthy relationships + well-being. Signs of burnout: constant fatigue, flat mood, withdrawal, no joy. Reducing work triggers fear; the brain reads "rest" as "danger." Use small "exposures" to time off (e.g., 2 hours, then 4, then a full day). Boundaries with yourself are harder than boundaries with others. Leverage (painful consequence) helps you keep your own commitments. Simple daily journaling: gratitude, what went well, what you learned, 1% better. Top performers are radically clear on what success looks like for them. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
In this episode of the Happy Whole You Podcast, Dr. Robert Melillo returns to explore ADHD, brain development, and why so many modern mental health challenges may stem from brain imbalances rather than fixed "chemical defects." Looking through an evolutionary and developmental lens, he explains how reduced movement, increased technology use, and left-brain–heavy lifestyles are reshaping our brains. Together with host Dr. Anna Marie Frank, they unpack left vs. right brain dominance, ADHD subtypes, postpartum depression, and why focusing on our weaknesses, not just our strengths, may be the key to long-term brain and mental health. "You're not broken. If anything, you are exceptional at something, and that gift is also what can leave you vulnerable." – Dr. Robert Melillo Key points: Movement is the foundation of brain development Modern life (tech, sitting, toxins) is driving brain imbalances Many issues (ADHD, autism, OCD, anxiety, depression) are developmental, not fixed defects Our culture and schools overtrain the left brain and neglect the right brain Right brain: social skills, emotional regulation, attachment, big-picture thinking Left brain: data, goals, tech, ego, short-term focused attention ADHD has different subtypes with different left/right brain patterns True healing means strengthening weaknesses, not just doubling down on strengths Medication can help short term, but long-term solutions focus on brain balance The brain is highly plastic and can change at any age About Dr. Robert Melillo: Dr. Robert Melillo is a leading expert in developmental neurological conditions such as ADHD, autism, OCD, tics, dyslexia, anxiety, and depression in both children and adults. With extensive knowledge of brain function, he has perfected a noninvasive, multi-modal method to significantly improve and correct many neurological disorders. His expertise in functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology is unparalleled, backed by 30 years as a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and bestselling author. His book Disconnected Kids, soon to release its 3rd edition, is a cornerstone in its genre, translated into 16 languages. Co-founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and developer of the Melillo Method®, he also runs the Melillo Center for Developing Minds in NY. Dr. Melillo directs the National Institute for Brain and Rehabilitation Sciences and co-hosts the web series Disconnected Kids Reconnected Families with his wife Carolyn, boasting over 3 million views. He also hosts The Melillo Method Podcast, Everything Brain. Connect with Dr. Robert: Email: drm@DrRobertMelillo.com Website: DrRobertMelillo.com Phone: (516) 398-3454 LinkedIn: Robert Melillo X: @DrRobMelillo Facebook: Dr Robert Melillo Instagram: @DrRobertMelillo Youtube: Dr Robert Melillo Podcast: MelilloMethodPodcast,Everything Brain Book: DisconnectedKids Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
Want more peace, presence + intuition in your life? Click here to download 6 Free Guided Meditations from The Miracle of You: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/miracleofyou-richard ==== What if just 5 minutes a day could change your brain, body + life? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Richard Davidson, a Harvard-trained psychologist + meditation researcher, to explore the science of meditation, neuroplasticity + what it really means to flourish. Richard shares why meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts, how even small daily practices can create measurable change + why flourishing is a skill we can cultivate through awareness, connection, insight + purpose. We also explore what long-term meditators reveal about the brain, how emotions can move through us without becoming who we are + the fascinating research around Tibetan monks, death + consciousness. If you've ever felt like your mind is too busy to meditate, or wondered whether meditation is actually working, this episode offers a grounded, science-backed path back to presence. ==== Guest Bio: Davidson received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University in 1976. His research is broadly focused on the neural bases of emotion, emotional style, and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published over 600 papers, numerous chapters and reviews, and has edited more than 20 books. Davidson released his newest book, Born to Flourish, with Cortland Dahl in March 2026. Together, they bring neuroscience and contemplative science to the exploration of well-being and meaning amid the growing challenges of modern life. The book focuses on small, evidence-based practices while also examining the broader societal conditions shaping attention, emotion, and human connection. Davidson is also the author, with Sharon Begley, of The Emotional Life of Your Brain (2012), and co-author, with Daniel Goleman, of Altered Traits (2017). He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2006, elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2017, and appointed to the Governing Board of UNESCO's Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) in 2018. In 2014, Davidson founded Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations), a global nonprofit with a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action. Guest Links: Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison: https://centerhealthyminds.org/ Humin: https://www.humin.org/ Personal Website: https://www.richardjdavidson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-davidson/ Born to Flourish with Cortland Dahl: https://flourishingbook.com/ Instagram: @drrichiedavidson Twitter/x: @RichieJDavidson Substack: @richarddavidson393706 ==== Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495 ==== Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved.
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In this episode of the HAPPY WHOLE YOU PODCAST, Dr. Anna Marie Frank sits down with leadership and performance coach Sean Patton to explore the real difference between managing and leading, and why so many high achievers still end up feeling unfulfilled. Drawing from his military Special Forces background and his work with top performers, Sean shares how to move from task-focused management to true leadership that expands human capacity, aligns personal and business vision, and prevents leaders from hitting a silent ceiling of boredom and overwhelm. They dive into the inner work, the role of coaching, and the importance of listening to your body and intuition to stay in alignment with your highest, most authentic path. "Leadership is about empowering and inspiring others to become a greater version of themselves than they ever thought was possible." – Sean Patton 5 Key Takeaways True leadership starts with clarity of mission and communication, but in civilian life you must learn to define the mission from within, not just follow one handed to you. Management maximizes the efficiency of existing systems, while leadership expands human capacity beyond what people believe they're capable of. A simple diagnostic is to list your tasks: if you can't clearly see how you're increasing human capacity, you're probably managing more than leading. High-level leaders often hit a hidden ceiling where they feel both overwhelmed and bored, signaling it's time for deeper inner work and a new, more aligned vision. Coaches help uncover blind spots and misaligned goals so you don't have to "hit empty" at the top; early alignment between inner purpose and outer impact prevents midlife crises of success. About Sean Patton: Sean Patton is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Commander turned executive coach, author, and host of the No Limit Leadership podcast. A West Point graduate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Masters World Champion, Sean is an Executive Performance Coach at Novus Global, working with founders and senior leaders committed to becoming the leaders they are capable of becoming. Connect with Sean: Website: https://SeanPatton.me Coaching: https://Novus.Global/seanpatton Book (A Warrior's Mindset: The 6 Keys to Greatness): https://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Mindset-Keys-Greatness/dp/B09HG54YS4 Podcast (No Limit Leadership): https://nolimitleadership.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolimitleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolimitleadership YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLimitLeadership Social handle across all platforms: @NoLimitLeadership Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
You've probably heard about peptides for anti aging, weight loss, and recovery, but oral peptides bring a different angle. Instead of injections, you're looking at a simpler approach that still targets growth hormone support, tissue repair, and overall longevity. The key is not just taking them, but knowing which ones work, like MK-677 and BPC-157, and how they fit into your routine. You also need to think about quality and safety. Sourcing from compliant pharmacies and following proper dosing matters more than hype. Microdosing, working with experienced practitioners, and understanding how your body responds can make the difference between real results and wasted effort. This is not about chasing shortcuts. When you combine smart peptide use with solid habits like nutrition, recovery, and hormone balance, you give your body a better shot at long term performance and healthy aging. In this Episode, You'll Learn: Understanding Oral Peptides Clinical Trials and Peptide Effectiveness Natural Peptide Production and BHRT Anti-Aging and Weight Loss with Peptides Oral vs. Injectable Peptides Microdosing and Peptide Dosage Upcoming Event and Resources About Dr. Nick Delgato: Dr. Nick Delgado, PhD, is a leading anti-aging expert, author, researcher, and clinician whose work centers on longevity, hormone balance, and functional medicine. As the founder of the Delgado Protocol, he champions plant-based nutrition, stress reduction, and precisely targeted supplements to improve health span. With over 45 years in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Delgado has helped countless individuals achieve optimal health and vitality through seminars, webinars, and his expansive media presence. An acclaimed author of 15 books, including Stop Aging Now, he is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to physicians and patients alike, guiding audiences toward longer, stronger, and more purpose-driven lives. Connect with Dr. Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickdelgado/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DelgadoVideo Delgado Protocol for Health Store: https://delgadoprotocol.com/ Forever Young Event Page: https://foreveryoungevent.com/ Estroblock Pro (Our Bestseller): https://www.amazon.com/Estroblock-PRO-TRIPLE-STRENGTH-3-Carbinol/dp/B00O2SZZ56?th=1 His Most Popular Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eNVN4Ui5GQ Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
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Nick agreed to personally set up your Orgo in a 15 min call: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/orgo_ai I sit down with Nick from Orgo to break down exactly how to run a one-person AI agent business that can realistically clear a few million dollars a year. Nick walks through the offer, the verticals worth chasing, the full software stack, and the live setup of an agent that manages other agents. We focus on tactics over theory, with specific tools, pricing, and the playbook for landing customers as a solopreneur. By the end, anyone with solid AI fluency will have a clear path from offer design to fulfillment. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:54 – Designing the AI Agent Business Offer 06:38– Selling an AI Employee, Not an Agent 07:26 – Industries to Target (and Two to Avoid) 14:54 – Content Is Overpowered and How to Get Customers 17:51 – The Customer-Facing Tool Stack 20:49 – Building Agents Stack 25:51 – Model Picks: GPT 5.5, GLM 5.1, Kimmy, Opus 4.7 27:08 – Nick's Stack 28:14 – Why Obsidian Is the Second Brain Layer 30:22 – Live Walkthrough: Spinning Up a Cloud Computer in Orgo 33:53 – Cloud Computers vs. Mac Minis 38:37 – Building Agents and Structuring Workspaces for Customers 43:56 – Watchdogs, Observability, and Reliability 45:28 – Closing Thoughts on the Solopreneur Era Key Points Sell unlimited agents, unlimited usage, and unlimited support to remove friction; most customers actually use one to three agents. Avoid healthcare and finance to start; focus on legacy verticals like marketing, law, insurance, manufacturing, wholesale, and real estate. OpenClaw agents go for around 5K a month; Hermes agents can go for 10K a month. The full stack: Granola, Trello, Loom, Superhuman, Asana, Codex, Hermes, Orgo, Composio, Agent Mail, and Obsidian. GPT 5.5 is the recommended default model for tool calling; GLM 5.1 and Kimmy work for lighter tasks; Opus 4.7 fits long-horizon coding. Use agents to set up other agents — pair Cloud Code or Codex with MCPs like Perplexity, Context7, and X MCP for live docs. The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ The Vibe Marketer - Resources for people into vibe marketing/marketing with AI: https://www.thevibemarketer.com/ FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND NICK ON SOCIAL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickvasiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickvasilescu/ Personal Website: https://www.nickvasilescu.com/
Peptides are getting attention for a reason. These small protein fragments send signals in your body that can support healing, muscle repair, immune function, and hormone balance. But jumping in too early can backfire. You're reminded that a solid foundation matters first—clean nutrition, enough protein, and balanced hormones set the stage before peptides can actually help. You'll get a clear view of how different peptides work and when they make sense. From BPC-157 for injury recovery to thymus alpha-1 for immune support, each one has a specific role. You also learn why proper sourcing, dosing, and cycling are critical to avoid side effects and get real results. This is about using peptides the right way, not chasing shortcuts. When you combine the right tools with strong fundamentals, you give your body what it needs to recover, perform, and stay resilient long term. In this Episode, You'll Learn: Categories and Uses of Peptides Sources and Regulation of Peptides Nutritional Foundations and Protein Intake Choosing the Right Peptides and Brands Blends and Cycling of Peptides Injection Techniques and Safety Long-Term Effects and Side Effects About Dr. Jannine Krause: Dr. Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and host of The Health Fix Podcast who helps athletic women over 40 optimize mental and physical performance. She believes no sport, hobby or bucket list activity is out of the question at any age and is helping clients discover their unique needs to optimize their health. When she's not out on an outdoor adventure with her husband she can be found in her kitchen whipping up new recipes from something she grew in her garden. Connect with Dr. Jannine: Website- doctorjkrausend.com Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
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You might be doing everything right and still feel tired, foggy, or out of balance. One missing piece could be iodine. This conversation brings attention to iodine deficiency, a hidden issue linked to thyroid problems, low energy, brain fog, and poor detoxification. With modern soil depletion and exposure to toxins like fluoride and bromide, most people are not getting enough. You'll learn why iodine plays a key role in metabolism, mental clarity, skin health, and overall wellness. It is not just about adding a supplement. It is about understanding absorption, dosage, and how iodine supports your body in clearing toxins and restoring balance. The bigger picture is simple. Health is not one fix. When you combine proper nutrients, clean habits, and awareness of what your body needs, you start to feel the shift. This is your reminder to look deeper and support your body at the root level. In this Episode, You'll Learn: Sarah's Family Health Challenges The Importance of Iodine Iodine Deficiency and Symptoms Iodine Sources and Absorption Iodine Dosage and Safety Iodine's Role in Detoxification and Energy Iodine's Impact on Skin and Brain Health Iodine's Role in Preventing Disease Where to Find Iodine and Support Connect with Sara Banta: https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/Happy Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
"The word I always come back to when I think of the future of trust and safety is governance. We are no longer just making moderation decisions. We're no longer just banning people or deleting posts or removing accounts. We are ultimately responsible for overseeing the health of the platforms and communities that we've created. Especially in an age of AI, I think there's a huge role for the field of trust and safety in overseeing the decisions that AI makes. In a world where we automate more of our decisions, that doesn't mean that we don't have jobs anymore. It means that our jobs change. And our jobs change to being auditors and overseers of automated decisions. And then when we find problems, we're the people who are now responsible for engineering solutions to them." - Yoel RothFresh out of the studio, Yoel Roth, Senior Vice President and Head of Trust and Safety at Match Group, joins Bernard Leong to trace how trust and safety has evolved from a behind-the-scenes function into a board-level discipline. Drawing on his earlier work in Twitter (now known as X) and his current work across the different portfolio companies under Match Group: Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, Yoel reframes online fraud as an economics problem — why a new face costs scammers more than a new SIM card. He unpacks why anonymity does not cause online abuse, compares the American, European, and Chinese regulatory models, and argues trust and safety belongs alongside customer acquisition cost (CAC) as a growth lever. The future, he closes with what great would look like, is governance — AI shifting practitioners from moderators to auditors.Episode Highlights[00:00] Quote of the Day by Yoel Roth from Match Group[01:13] Introduction: Yoel Roth from Match Group[04:30] Content moderation as governance, not just policy[06:30] A front-row seat to platform governance debates[09:00] Protecting public-facing employees from threats[10:30] First shift in trust and safety: regulation goes global[11:30] Shift: from reactive to proactive[14:30] 98% of Match Group's revenue depends on safety[16:30] Tinder Face Check and the case for friction[18:00] Biggest mistakes in building trust and safety[23:30] Why scammers target dating platforms specifically[26:00] A new face costs more than a new SIM[30:30] AI as decision enablement, not replacement[34:00] Detection plus intervention against AI deepfakes[38:00] Three regulatory regimes shaping the internet[40:00] What regulators misunderstand about dating apps[44:30] Why the future of trust and safety is governance[47:30] Spencer Rascoff and the CAC reframe[49:00] Resilience and mission in trust and safety work[51:30] ClosingProfile: Yoel Roth, Senior Vice President, Trust & Safety, Match GroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoelroth/Personal Website: https://yoyoel.com/Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.
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In this uplifting conversation, Suzanne Adams joins the Happy Whole You podcast to share her powerful spiritual awakening story and how it led her to support heart-centered leaders and purpose-driven entrepreneurs. She describes the moment in 2013 when "time froze," catalyzing a journey from numbing and surface-level happiness into deep soul alignment, self-love, and quantum manifestation. Suzanne and Dr. Anna Marie explore playing by two "rule books" in life—the limiting matrix vs. the quantum field of possibility—how to recognize which one you're in, and practical ways to shift into alignment, purpose, and energetic expansion. They also dive into Suzanne's bigger vision: her books reaching millions, Girl Awakened becoming a film, teaching energetics in schools, and leading mass activations in arenas around the world. Key point: Suzanne helps heart-centered leaders and entrepreneurs align with soul and prosperity A 2013 spiritual awakening (the clock "freezing" at 4:59) shifted her from numbing to purpose She moved from surface-level happiness and people-pleasing into deep self-love and healing Discovery of soul work, retreats, and quantum physics transformed her life Feeling stuck often means being trapped in the mind instead of listening to the heart We choose between the rule book of limitation (matrix) and rule book of alignment (quantum field) Your baseline frequency (how you usually feel/live) can be consciously upgraded Emotional "activation" from others is a key manifestation tool and sign of your path Doubt ("Who do you think you are?") is normal turbulence at every new level—keep going Suzanne's vision: her books (Girl Awakened, Quantum Vibes), a film adaptation, big arenas, and teaching energetics in schools Connect with Suzanne Adams: Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzanneadamsinc/ Books: - Quantum Vibes: https://amzn.to/4sFHWfs - Girl Awakened: www.amazon.com/dp/B08GG2DMVQ TEDx Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RuCfTiCDjs&t=14s Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
In this episode of the Happy Whole You podcast, Dr. Anna Marie talks with Cecilia Zapata-Harms, the founder of Women Life and Science, Inc., about how a synchronistic moment turned a simple idea into a podcast, a nonprofit, and an annual conference and retreat for women in science and beyond. Cecilia shares the story of how she went from casually imagining a show for "regular women" to building a growing community, navigating fears, doubts, and logistics along the way, and creating programs that support women from high school through entrepreneurship. Key Points: How a commute-time idea sparked a podcast for "regular women" Perfectly timed, "synchronistic" call inviting Cecilia to host a show Jumping into a 13-week podcast pilot with no prior experience Best friend as the very first guest and early supporter Evolution of the show into Women Life and Science, Inc. Creation of an annual Women Life and Science conference and retreat Continued collaboration with keynote speaker Courtney McDermott Mission to support women across all ages and career stages in science and beyond Elevate Her program vision: STEM support + women entrepreneurs proving ideas Community offerings like the monthly Science Café and yearly retreat in Greenville, SC About Cecilia Zapata-Harms: Cecilia Zapata-Harms, MS, MHA, is a founder, entrepreneur, and executive with over 30 years of experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. She has held leadership roles in strategy, startups, program administration, and mergers and acquisitions, beginning her career at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research under Dr. Robert Day and later working with Dr. Lee Hartwell and Dr. Stephen Friend. She went on to lead strategic development and oversee regional and international clinical research partnerships. In 2017, she founded 3rdEyeBio, LLC, an accelerator for early-stage biotech ventures, and in 2024, she founded and became CEO of Palmetto InnovaSphere, Inc., a life science accelerator in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She also serves as founder and board chair of Women, Life and Science, Inc., and is a board member of the Luskin Family Foundation. Check out the non-profit event on April 30th, 2026: https://wlscience.com/ Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
In this episode of the Happy Whole You Podcast, Dr. Anna Marie and Renée Walker dive into intuition, manifestation, and what it really means to co-create with a higher power. Renée shares her 20+ year journey from living by expectations to reconnecting with her inner knowing, and offers grounded, practical ways to slow down, tune into intuition, and navigate fear as we expand into our next level. Key Points: Renee's journey from "doing what's expected" to spiritual and mindset teaching Intuition as a constant conversation with a higher power/energy Why intuition is easiest to access in the present moment and through the body Practical tools: meditation, breathwork, nature, movement, even mindful dishwashing How to tell intuition from ego: love vs. fear, expansion vs. contraction Intuition as a "muscle" that strengthens with attention and practice Manifestation framed as co-creating with the universe toward soul purpose The role of action, surrender, and becoming—not just "getting the thing" Hitting upper limits: fear, self-sabotage, and expanding your capacity to be seen Desire as a sign "it's meant for you" and an invitation to show up before you feel ready Connect with Renée Walker: Renée Walker is the founder of Renée Walker Wellness, a soul-led wellness and coaching practice devoted to helping women heal their mindset, reconnect with their intuition, and live in deeper alignment with their highest self. She is the host of the Spiritually Wired Podcast and the creator of the Spiritually Wired Membership, a sacred space where women come to deepen their spiritual connection, expand their awareness, and grow with intention. As a certified meditation teacher, NLP practitioner, spiritual life coach, and Reiki Master, Renée blends mindset work, energy healing, and embodied practices to support profound transformation. Through her programs, coaching, and live experiences, she guides women to release what no longer serves them and step fully into their purpose, power, and potential — in life, business, and beyond. Connect with Renée: Website: https://www.reneewalkerwellness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reneewalkerwellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneewalkerwellness Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou
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Miki Agrawal is a visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author known for building disruptive consumer brands that challenge the status quo. She's the founder behind companies like Tushy, Thinks, and Wild, which have collectively generated over $500 million in revenue. Named one of the most creative people by Fast Company and recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Miki is now focused on her latest venture, Hero Diapers, which uses plastic-eating fungi to tackle the global diaper waste crisis. In this episode, Miki shares how questioning everyday norms led her to build multiple groundbreaking companies—and why the future of entrepreneurship is regenerative, not extractive. On this episode we talk about: How Miki's multicultural upbringing shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to challenge norms Lessons learned from launching New York City's first gluten-free farm-to-table pizza restaurant The strategy behind building disruptive brands like Tushy and Thinks Why hiring complementary partners and operators is critical for scaling multiple companies The future of regenerative entrepreneurship and solving global waste problems with innovative products Top 3 Takeaways Question everything. Many successful companies are built by challenging everyday norms and asking, “Is there a better way to do this?” Great businesses solve multiple problems at once. The best products deliver value to customers, the planet, and the bottom line simultaneously. Your team determines your scalability. Building strong partnerships with operators who complement your strengths allows founders to launch and grow multiple ventures. Notable Quotes "There's never just one way to do something—there's always a better way if you're willing to question the status quo." "The trifecta of a great business is a better product for the customer, a better outcome for the planet, and real value for people's wallets." "We don't need more stuff—we need regenerative products that return to the earth and complete the cycle." Connect with Miki Agrawal: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikiagrawal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal Personal Website: https://mikiagrawal.com/ Other: https://hirodiapers.com Other: https://hellotushy.com Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices