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Aug. 16, 2022

Episode 157: Krystal Jakosky on Owning Your Self-Care

Krystal Jakosky is an author and writer who lives in the incredible state of Colorado. She feels joy and happiness and takes on each day with intention. She has learned to take in every experience with a "yes, and" - …

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Aug. 9, 2022

Episode 155: Jen Nash Shares the Link Between Connection and Personal…

Jen Nash is an executive coach, speaker and author, who enjoys talking about building small connections to gain incredible outcomes. Jen calls herself a Connector In Chief, and shares many of the ideas from her book - an Amaz...

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June 28, 2022

Episode 148: Caramel Lucas- Growing from Shy to Improv

Caramel Lucas' story is great. She was a shy young girl, but grew up to really love the skin she is in and face her fears. She attributes the love of her family for this, and the confidence and love …

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June 21, 2022

Episode 147: Allison Raskin Opens Up About Dating While Navigating He…

OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast Jus...

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June 14, 2022

Episode 146: Cheryl Ilov: Barely Coping With Trauma and PTSD to Full-…

Cheryl Ilov is an incredible woman. I am so thrilled that I had the opportunity to speak with her. She shares her story with vibrance, grace and a zeal for life. In this episode she shares how a traumatic experience …

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May 24, 2022

Episode 143: Aunia Kahn Uses Art to Heal Others and Herself and Trauma

Aunia Kahn's work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program. Art and trauma-related work first came together as a passion and purpose with her ...

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May 10, 2022

Episode 141: Doug Lawrence and the Gift of Mentorship

“You need a mentor!” Perhaps you have heard these words somewhere along your career path as well. But, what makes a good mentor? Most people would describe a mentor as someone who “has been there and done that,” and now …

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April 12, 2022

Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Writ…

April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not …

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March 29, 2022

Episode 136: Alison Katschkowsky from CU Fitness on Self Care and Hea…

Alison has been in the fitness industry for most of her life--a former athlete and competitor! She has also been an entrepreneur for over 20 years with a Masters' degree (ECU). She has worked in corporate fitness, educatio...

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Dec. 21, 2021

Episode 122: Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka

Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka from Style Your Selfie shares her story on this episode. "We are all born to influence!" Keke Olisemeka has a great deal of energy. She is a social influence strategist, entrepreneur...

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Dec. 14, 2021

Episode 121! Armando Lucas Carrea- Author, Editor-In-Chief and Father…

Armando Lucas Correa is a Cuban writer, journalist and editor who resides in New York. His first novel, The German Girl (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster), is an international bestseller that has been translated to fourteen lang...

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Nov. 30, 2021

Episode 119! Lisa Santiago: The Coaches Coach and Author

Lisa Santiago McNeill has overcome childhood abuse and molestation, being a runaway at 13, dropping out of school at 16, using drugs and being used for her body to go on to a 20 year career at IBM, starting after-school …

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Nov. 23, 2021

Episode 118: Samantha Durbin- Enraptured with the Rave Scene to Estee…

There is a song about how things were easier in the 90s... But, were they really? Samantha Durbin grew up in a "supportive" home in Oakland, California and found something to entertain herself. Raves. Samantha noted each rave...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Episode 117: Wendy Sanford, Author of These Walls Between Us

Wendy Sanford the author of These Walls Between Us agreed to speak with me about her experience with race and class. She describes her own upbringing, and how she was as much a product of her circumstance as anyone else. …

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Nov. 12, 2021

Episode 115: Sasha Laghonh Uses Her Business and Spiritual Gifts to H…

Per her website : "Sasha Laghonh believes passionately that every individual, team, and organization possesses the tools they need to thrive when they’re given the right direction." And after having a conversation with her, ...

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