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Season 2

Self-Love Inspirational Stories Overcoming Health Challenges

Episode 176 | An Inspiring Story of Survival: Susannah Cahalan's Battle with Autoimmune Encephalitis

In 2009, Susannah Cahalan was only the 217th person diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Susannah went through an long month of numbness, seizures, headaches and into the depth of madness. Through her story, she highlig...

Connecting With Spirit Self-Improvement Self-Love

Episode 175 | Maja Miller-Graduate of Institute of Integrative Nutrition Helps Others Gain Vitality and Energy

We've all been there: we're juggling too many tasks, we're exhausted, and we feel highly stressed. This stress is causing us to be unhealthy, and being unhealthy is only making us more stressed. It's a never-ending cycle. Acc...

Mentorship And Coaching Self-Love Inspirational Stories

Episode 174| Love Your Amazing Self- Words of Inspiration and Truth by Ofusu Jones-Quartery

Love Your Amazing Self! Truth! In this season of gift-giving, thanksgiving and joy, it is also important to remember that we should give thanks to the one person that we tend to forget. Ourselves! Learning to appreciate what ...

Self-Improvement Inspirational Stories

Episode 172 | Michaell Magrutsche Discusses the Importance of Art and Creativity as Superpowers

I invite you to listen to Michaell Magrutsche's conversation with me on the Importance of Art and Creativity. Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian multimedia Artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, podcas...

Creating Financial Foundations Growing Your Career Business Growth

Episode 171| Dr. Vic Manzo on Empowering Your Reality- Starting Now

Dr. Vic Manzo is a dynamic author, speaker, podcaster and business coach. He is also a chiropractor who is specialized in pediatrics. He opened his own business and continued to expand his reach, but found a great love in hel...

Cancer Support Self-Love Inspirational Stories Overcoming Health Challenges

Episode 170: Susan DeLorenzo, Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Talks Courage and Gratitude

My guest today is Susan DeLorenzo is a 16 year breast cancer survivor. In our conversation today, she shares her experience from diagnosis, treatment and recovery and how her support system was structured. She shares how she...

Mentorship And Coaching Self-Improvement Business Growth

Episode 169| Jessica Johnson of Buzzworthy Content Shares Her Journey to Entrepreneurship

Jessica Johnson is a lighthearted and humble woman who shares her frustrations and initial fears starting her own business. She shares how she has always loved the use of words and how she combines left and right-brained acti...

Self-Improvement Inspirational Stories

Episode 168| Author Philippa Gregory onThe Art of Being, Importance of Sisterhood, and Loving What You Do

Philippa Gregory is an author of several historical fiction books, including The Other Boleyn Girl . This book was converted into a movie by the same name starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johannson. Philippa graduated f...

Health Self-Improvement Overcoming Health Challenges

Episode 167| Dr. Steve Hetts Describes How to Create Better Outcomes After Stroke

Dr. Steven Hetts is Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology at the UCSF Mission Bay Hospitals. He founded the Interventional Neuroradiology services at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Hetts describes how to create better...

Mentorship And Coaching Self-Improvement Business Growth Inspirational Stories

Episode 166| Justin Skinner on Changing the Perspective of Failure and Success

Does Life always give you lemons? Is the idea of making lemonade a good one? What would be possible if we change our perspective of what failure is and what it means to one of a lesson? My guest today is Justin Skinner, and h...

Inspirational Stories

Episode 165| When the Canary that Speaks of Danger- Bullying by Kayla Taylor

Have you been bullied? Has someone you love been bullied? Kayla Taylor shares the story of her children going through such situations at school and how friends and family responded to it. Kayla put a great deal of research a...

Self-Improvement Inspirational Stories

Episode 164| Chancellor Jackson- from 14 Days in a Beijing Jail to Author and Coach

Chancellor Jackson played football for several years, including while in college. Chancellor shares how his life faced some "stops," but he looked forward to living abroad in China. He has fallen in love with writing and now ...

Relationships Self-Improvement

Episode 163| Anthony Poponi Focuses on the 40% of Happiness You Control Now

I enjoyed my conversation with Anthony Poponi. Anthony uses humor and science to share the importance of being happy RIGHT NOW, and not just when you achieve goals. Learn More about Anthony here. I invite you to listen! If yo...

Business Growth Inspirational Stories

Episode 162| EA Csolkovits Shares How "Givers" Create More Fulfilled Lives

EA Csolcovits is such an interesting guest to have on a show. He has energy and he has the most wonderful stories. And those stories are full of conviction, passion and curiousity! EA, has he is often referred to as, is a cur...

Connecting With Spirit

Episode 161| Laura K Chung- How to Manifest Your Dream Life in 40 Days

Have you ever wondered what the whole "Law of Attraction" chatter is all about? Have you heard that we are supposed to manifest our lives, and you look around and wonder how you are supposed to do this? My guest today is Lau...

Self-Improvement Self-Love Inspirational Stories

Episode 160 | Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman Build Connection and Awareness through their Book

Two women, Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman collaborate on a book, The Thread Collectors, a mix of historical fiction, love and connection. Shaunna Edwards received her BA in literature from Harvard College and a JD from NY...

Episode 159 | Corbie Mitleid Shares Her Gifts on Cleansing Emotions

Are you the black sheep in your family? Are you enjoying something in life and your family just can't accept it? My guest today is Corbie Mitleid, a psychic and author. She has given thousands of readings per year, and yet, s...

Episode 158: JP McLean Shares Her Story for Designing Stories for Up & Coming Authors

JP McLean is a dynamic speak and engaging author. She began writing as a past-time, in an effort to write about an image that she had in her mind. She was once fearful that she would run out of ideas to write and diligently k...

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" - Yes this...

Episode 156: Guy Windsor on Asking the Right Questions and Following the Answers

Guy Windsor is an instructor and researcher of renaissance martial arts. He was awarded a PhD by Edinburgh University for his research in historical combat systems. Guy shares his personal story of listening to his "inner v...

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

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...

Episode 153 | Jamal Jivanjee-Creating a Living of Living the Life You Desire

"Life isn't easy!" How often have we said this in our day-to-day life? Is life difficult because of circumstances, or is it difficult because we are not choosing to see the joy and blessings in our life? I know that may sound...

Episode 152: David Edwards Shares How All Great Lives are Based on Enduring Principles

Per David Edwards "Surprising foundations to get more done, feel more connected, and stay balanced in a rapidly changing world. " Mr. Edwards shares his view of what challenges most people have to generate the personal drive ...

Episode 151: Navigating Negative Self-Talk-Confidence Coach Kate Heartsong Weighs In

Kate Heartsong is the empowering and life-enhancing author of two books, Humanity’s Cry for Change and Deeply We Are One. She is also the “Confidence Coach”, a workshop facilitator, coauthor, public speaker and Reiki Master/...

Episode 150: How is Money Trauma Affecting Your Personal Relationships?

What do a lay a layoff, a medial emergency, a global pandemic and even a broken appliance have in common? Each of these scenarios has the potential to upend your personal finances. Alyssa Davis, the found of the Mixed Up Mone...

Episode 149 | Pharmacist to Coach: Jerry Fu on Addressing Conflict Resolution for Leaders

Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution therapist… and a Pharmacist and Salsa dancer. He has a dynamic background and has created a focus on how to address conflict. Jerry describes how he had been handling conflict within his fa...

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 that she received. Caramel...

Episode 147: Allison Raskin Opens Up About Dating While Navigating Her Own Mental Health Struggles

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...

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 ...

Episode 142: Paulette Perhach- Victim Mentality to Published Author in The New York Times

Are you even a writer? I have asked this question so many times… as has (probably) every writer. Paulette Perhach's life started with financial disaster and the accidental death of her father when she was 17, she started sta...

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 is sh...

Episode 140: Kelli Calabrese- Helping Women Grow after Divorce

Want to be intentionally fabulous? Have you struggled through a divorce, and want to rebuild your life? My guest today is Kelli Calabrese and she has walked this walk. Kelli has been a Life Coach for most of her career, and ...

Episode 139: Amanda Love Shares Her Story and Inspiration for those with Fibromyalgia

Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Ama...

Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Written Word

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 ...

Episode 137: This is How Your Marriage Ends- Matthew Fray Shares Habits that Erode Marriages

Many people want to have fulfilling long-lasting relationships. Many people get married each year. Many people get divorced each year as well. This is a sad fact, and yet, we continue to look for "the one." But, what if "the ...

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

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...

Episode 131: Rea Frey Shares the Business and Fun of Becoming an Author!

Interested in becoming a first-time published author? Curious about the next steps? Well, my guest today, IS the resource to speak to on this subject. In today's podcast she shares the details about her latest book, and also...

Episode 130: How Gazing at the Night Sky Brings Peace- Astronomical Mindfulness with Chrisopher De Pree

Did you know by simply looking up at the stars, you could improve your personal growth? Astronomical Mindfulness offers fascinating insights while providing: · A new way to observe and understand our amazing skies · ...

Episode 129: The Art Building of Feminine Entrepreneurship with Julie Foucht

Feminine Energy is something we all have. It is about building connection with the flow of life and building creativity. Julie Foucht from Julie Foucht Coaching , has a weekly Podcast - The Art of Feminine Business Podcast i...

Episode 128: Elizabeth Batalla Talks about Achievement and Success

Excellence is not Perfection It is knowing who you are knowing what is important to you being clear on your values understanding your goals Elizabeth has worked for a multitude of global companies of various sizes and special...

Episode 127: Money is a Metaphor for Life: Virgina Baker-Woolf Money Coach Gives Power to Your Story.

" We all need more money in the hands of women so that women can properly advocate for themselves and because when women have more money a heap of collaborative work takes place. " Virginia's Website: The Money Project The Mo...

Episode 126: Mark Herschberg and Uncovering the Career Toolkit

Wonder how to create a successful career? Education Experience More Education and Experience Networking- .... ummm....what? Mark Herschberg has spent a great deal of his career teaching at MIT- about dynamic career strategy, ...

Episode 124: Krystal Holm Shares How Our Home Is a Reflection of Our Mental and Emotional States

Krystal is an award-winning interior designer, feng shui master, and entrepreneur. She uses Feng Shui’s thousands of years of application as the foundation of her business, and her personal experiences to help clients change ...

Episode 50: Pink Tax-- How does this tax translate into how we walk into relationships?

Pink Tax?! Some people believe that this a myth, while others are putting legislation into effect to reduce gender-based price discrimination with regard to purchasing items. Or is this really a Pink Discount, because women t...