Joy Found Here

Trigger warning: This episode mentions delicate and triggering topics.  Whether or not we are aware of it, our reactions to trauma reflect how the adults around us reacted to their traumatic experiences.  In this episode , I'm joined by the two-time winner of the Travel Classics Writing Award, the amazing Rachel Dickinson. Rachel is the author of seven books about history, grief, teen su...

What's your reaction when someone or something interrupts your schedule? If you get angry or upset, that might indicate that you don't have space in your life to experience and live in the present moment. In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Elaine Mingus. The realization of the massive debt Elaine and her family of 9 got into after their holidays in Hawaii put things in perspective and push...

Many of the teachings taught to us from a place of love, which in many cases helped us become who we are today, might be outdated or simply powerless to take us to the next level. It's okay to unlearn and replace them with new ones; it is the only way to evolve.  In this episode , I'm very excited to welcome Christina Woods to the show. After a successful career of 30 years in corporate Ameri...

How many brilliant business ideas did you let die in the shower just because "you don't have the time"? A scarcity mindset around time leads to an endless loop; you're unhappy because you don't have any, and you get so frustrated that you can't create it.  In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Marisa Lonic. She is a Speaker, Coach, Author, top-rated Podcast Host, Content Creator, Entre...

Have you ever felt that the traditional path of college, degree, profession, and retirement wasn't a good fit for you? Have you ever had the urge to get in your car and travel through the country from coast to coast, or quit your job and sell everything you have to travel and see the world?  In this episode , I'm very excited to welcome the inspiring Kayla MacArthur and Ryan Crain. Kayla has...

A smile is way more than the universal language of kindness; it can also tell much about people's health and how they feel about themselves.  In this episode , I'm thrilled to welcome the cosmetic and celebrity dentist Dr. Victoria Veytsman, "Dr. V," founder of Cosmetic Dental Studios. Owner of a very creative mind, Dr. V. found the perfect balance between art and science in cosmetic dentistr...

If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you only need to work on three pounds of your body. The ones that reside between your ears, inside your head.  In this episode, I'm excited to welcome the fantastic Tracy Pleschourt, a former advertising executive turned into a Certified Life and Weight Loss coach. She is the founder of Self-MadeU, where she uses life coaching to help people create...

Do you have a life coach? Coaches aren’t just valuable for sports teams and competitions, hiring a coach will help guide you to win in all areas of life.  In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Danny Cobbin. Danny is a Certified Life Coach, podcast host of the DC 360 Podcast, and friend to all. He is passionate about helping others overcome the stress, worries, and everyday anxieties t...

What is your mindset around money? Our thoughts and emotions around finances impact the numbers we see in our bank account more than we realize.  In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Alejandra Rojas. She is a Finance Professional, Coach, and Money Mindset Expert helping entrepreneurs increase their income by applying her highly effective M.E.S.S. method. After experiencing money burn...

Connecting to ourselves, mentally and physically, on a deeper level helps us open ourselves up to giving and receiving more love.  In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Antonia Balazs. After dedicating a season of her life to practicing yoga and focusing on personal growth, Antonia met her husband. She realized that had she not spent the time to connect to herself on a deeper level, she...

Life coaches provide value to anyone, no matter what stage of life you’re in or what you’re going through.   In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Patty Cuevas. After losing her father and navigating other major life events, Patty has become passionate about helping women after going through a major turning point in their life. Through her life coaching and her podcast, The Liste...

No matter how many parenting books are read or parental advice is given, nothing can prepare new parents for how their life will change after having a child.  In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Patricia Grenseman, a certified Postpartum Doula and Sleep Consultant. After Patricia had her first child, she went through a difficult and challenging transition full of overwhelming emotions...

Do you feel disconnected between your spirituality and your sex life? If so, today’s guest will help you along your sexploration to discover how to transform your sex life through spirituality!  In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Ava Ashe. After embarking on a journey to discover how sex fit into the realm of spiritualty, Ava discovered that the two are interconnected. She is a Mul...

Have you or someone you know gone through a divorce? Among the many emotions that come with ending a marriage, handling the finances is one of the trickiest parts to navigate.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Tracy Coenen. Tracy is a Forensic Accountant and the Creator of the Divorce Money Guide. This guide helps people who are wary of their ex-partners financial...

How are you nurturing your relationship with yourself? As mothers, we put in so much effort to maintain and support our children and other relationships in our life that we end up leaving the most important relationship on the backburner, the one we have with ourselves.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the wonderful Sarah Carpenter. After having her four children and becoming...

Clutter is easy to accumulate, in our physical spaces and in our mind. These spaces get their clutter from the energy that we bring into them. Understanding and leveraging our masculine and feminine energy helps us to declutter our physical and non-physical spaces in order to escape burnout and embrace empowerment.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Olivia Heine. Ol...

Every woman’s experience with menopause is unique. However, one commonality for many is the surprising weight gain due to the drastic hormonal changes. Losing these stubborn pounds can be incredibly difficult, and it doesn’t help that unhealthy, sugar-filled foods are advertised everywhere we look.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Laurie Lewis to talk about intermittent fasti...

When was the last time you escaped your comfort zone and challenged yourself? The hardest, most challenging events in our life are often the ones that shape us into the best versions of ourselves. In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Michelle Hill. Seven years ago, Michelle found herself in Nepal climbing to the Everest Base Camp, from what began as a challenge she set for herself but...

What was the last piece of art you saw that resonated with you? Next time you see a piece of art - which is all around us - take a closer look and  think about what the artist may have wanted you to see.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the wonderful Barbara Sbrocca. Born and raised in Italy, Barbara is an incredible artist who has multiple installations in various locat...

Are you easy to forgive someone? Or do you tend to hold grudges for long periods of time?  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Dr. Ronald Ramsey. Dr. Ronald is a licensed marriage and family counselor, forgiveness expert, and author of Forty Days to Forgiveness . After retiring from a 25 year old corporate career as an organization development consultant, Dr. Ronald c...

What alternative education options have sparked your curiosity? Some of the best learning experiences can only happen when we step outside of the conventional classroom.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the captivating Lainie Liberti. Lainie is a best selling author, international speaker, teen mentor, alternative education advocate, and mother to her son Miro. She has chosen...

Are you looking to change your career? This is one of the scariest decisions for most people. That’s because of the uncertainty that comes with being jobless or failing to land a job that is as good as the one you are in. In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Kait Marie, Speaker, Career Pivot Champion, and Recruiting Strategy Consultant. She is a dynamic and engaging professional who is...

Do you want to monetize what you are passionate about? In this internet age, it’s possible to create a thriving business without any business premises or a team of employees. In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Nicole Chenault, founder of Fbombs & Booze. Nicole quit her job after 17 years to start a business that adds unique messages, for different occasions, on drinkware. She’ll...

When was the last time you were intentionally selfish? We are programmed to think that being selfish is always a bad thing, however when we allow ourselves to be selfish when needed, it soon becomes self care.  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Naketa Thigpen. She is the Co-founder and CEO at ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, author of Selfish:...

Are you a parent? If so, how has our world of increasing technology and repercussions of the global pandemic impacted your children?  In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Dr. Ashley Funk, a Licensed Psychologist. She is the Owner and Founder of Paradise Psychology in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Funk specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and helping caregivers manage unwante...