"Learned it from an 80's Song"

In the 1990s when D.r Janki Shah began her medical training, only about 3 percent of women were cardiologists. Despite all of the challenges she faced along the way, she accomplished her dream and is now living in her true purpose. With heart disease being the number 1 cause of death for women, she has dedicated her career to bringing awareness and prevention to her patients at UCLA and to the com...

Deirdra Donahue is the Vice President of Equity and Inclusion for Leo Burnett Group Agencies. Living in San Francisco and attending UC Berkeley, she was the on the front lines pushing against the systems of inequity and helped spark the international movement that ended apartheid in South Africa. Her path has led her to this moment in time, living her true purpose and doing her life’s work. In thi...

Dr. Tiffany Slater, the CEO and Sr. Human Resources Consultant for HR Tailor Made, took a leap of faith when she left her very stable and successful career. She became aware that her fast-paced life was taking a toll on her health and overall happiness. Through prayer, familial support and self-reflection, Tiffany was able to create her dream job and have the work/life balance she yearned for. In...

Dr, Erica Martinez is a rapid response nurse on the front lines of California’s COVID-19 hot spot. She is there to help her patients and also provides support & education for her fellow nursing team. While the virus has been devastating, her love of learning and finding new pathways to help the patients has given her hope. Erica is able to see the ways she makes an impact on a daily basis. In...

Shellee Dyne shares her heroic story from managing her despair when her infant son was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, through to the determination and dedication to fight for this cause every day. Within weeks of Jake’s diagnosis, she established Jake’s Ladder for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and raised 40K. Seventeen years later she has raised 2 million dollars for the CFF. DONATE: https://eve...

Anthony Roman was at the pinnacle of his success with his architecture, his gut instinct told him something was not right. With all his accolades he still felt nothing. He takes a trip alone which inspired his self-discovery and initiated a major life shift. This became a catalyst for his creativity driving him to produce his first Web Series, “Good Luck”. In this episode you will learn these “tot...

Moving during the pandemic can be stressful and these transitions can lead to feelings of loss. Geoffrey Friberg (age11) shares his story of how connecting with friends helped him through this obstacle. In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips: How leaning into friendship can help during tough times How knowing your strengths (at any age) can help you through challenges. How being k...

Your host and coach, Patricia Friberg, offers a reflection and a retrospective on life during 2020. After countless hours doing “research” through listening to 80s music, she believes she has found the best anthem to close out 2020 and Ring in 2021. Listen and find out how this song, story, and podcast inspires hope. In This episode, you will learn these “totally rad” tips How connecting with frie...

Aerrol, actor, writer, and director, shares an experience that nearly took his father’s life. It was in that same moment that Aerrol’s life would be changed forever. He was inspired to reach out and ask for forgiveness from all of those he was unkind to throughout his life. Today Aerrol is using his passion to help the greater good by fighting for larger causes through Short Films for Public Servi...

Gretchen Zelek spent the early part of her career as a successful money market trader on Wall Street. She had one conversation with her father which created a shift inspiring her business, Donuts & Pie Fitness. The business mission is to help people age enthusiastically, discover their next chapters, and live life with purpose. In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips: How raisi...

Yoga Therapist for the US Government and Best Selling author of “Chronic pain…WTF”, Samantha, shares her story of courage and curiosity. At a young age she left a religious cult to blaze her own trail, eventually becoming a pioneer in the yoga therapy world. She was the first Chief Yoga Therapist for the Department of Defense and has built a career on serving those who serve our country. In t...

Nancy Hays, singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and choreographer, was set to star in “Judy & Liza: The London Palladium Show, A Tribute”, in Chicago when the pandemic hit. With public performing arts coming to a screeching halt, she was able to pivot towards bringing “Dance with Nancy” dance instruction to people's own homes. With the holidays upon us, Nancy and her talented children now bring...

In January, Ronna was feeling optimistic and excited about 2020, when out of the blue, the rug was pulled out from under her. Her husband of 20 years walked out on her. Devastated, she managed to pick up the pieces of her broken family and implemented self-care so she could best support her children through the sudden change. Her perseverance allowed her to not only help her family, but to also tu...

Chris Shelton, the author of “Qigong for Self-Refinement” and Teacher of Qigong and Chinese medicine, experienced the power of healing after a traumatic injury left him unable to walk. With the martial arts discipline, Qigong practices, and Chinese medicine, Chris regained his strength becoming a martial arts champion and a world-renowned healer. He and his wife, Parisa Shelton, founded Morning Cr...

Michael Keeney, an award-winning fitness expert, manager and educator, living in NYC during the peak of the pandemic received a call from his mother that his dad had fallen ill. Michael’s gut told him something did not seem right, he packed up, put on his protective gear, and boarded the next plane out to South Texas. In just a couple short weeks his father was diagnosed with cancer and passed awa...

Zahra Abdullah, an executive coach, global speaker, senior marketing and transformation consultant, shares her inspiring story of overcoming bullying. She has mastered the ability to avoid self-doubt and continues to educate her clients on how to become authentic and self-assured leaders. She shares the science behind developing self-confidence and how we change our brain to improve our outlook an...

Samantha Clayton, an Olympic Sprinter and mother of 4, took a 2 week fitness gig and made it a 10 year executive career where she serves as the Vice President for Herbalife. She takes her experience with the “team” mentality into her leadership by focusing on collaboration, connection and collectivism. In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips: • How to show up in life challenges as...

At age the young age of 44, Allison was living the life of a hectic Mom raising twins, of a PTA president, and of a fundraiser for the local ballet theater. Her life came to a screeching halt when she was given life-altering news from her doctor. “What? Cancer? DCIS? I just don’t have time to be sick”. Allison shares her incredible journey from diagnosis through treatment and how she was able to k...

Linda John shares her story of grit while working in the corn fields at the age of 15. This perseverance landed her a dream job at Disney which ultimately paved the way for successful 30 year career as an Executive in the tourism industry. Her leadership resulted in record setting tourism for Wisconsin. Now as an Executive Coach for “The Self Aware Leader” podcast and Linda John Consulting LLC she...

Dr. Michele Halyard, a Radiation Oncologist, Dean of Mayo Clinic AZ Medical School, and Co-founder of Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) shares a childhood experience which ultimately inspired her career path. Through education and her research, she has made significant progress improving outcomes of breast cancer patients within the black community. Mieko Vernon, is a thriving breas...

Jeffrey Bornman shares his story of finding love for himself despite the painful messages he received as a youngster for “being different”. Jeffrey had the strength to swim upstream against the current of judgement & hatred as he came out during the peak of the AIDS crisis and learned the ability to practice forgiveness. Today Jeffrey helps his coaching clients embrace their unique gifts, iden...

Adam Johansson shares his story about how stepping out of his comfort zone ultimately changed his life.  Through his bravery, perseverance and tenacity, he landed his dream job.  He was awarded “Group Fitness Instructor of the Year” by Equinox Fitness Clubs for his dedication, talent, and hard work.  Adam has a 30 year career as a skin care specialist and make-up artist He will help...

Lisa Pezik’s life had flashed before her eyes, thrusting her into making a shift, and learning to set clear boundaries to ultimately choose herself. As a best selling author, nurse, coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, Lisa shares her powerful story of how shedding external expectations and a major relationship allowed her to live her true purpose. Learn these totally rad tips: How sayin...

In the first 90 days of the pandemic lock down, Crystal created & implemented virtual global events to support & inspire ten thousand young women of color who want to change the world. She shares her incredible knowledge on leadership, networking, and social justice. Crystal Khalil is the first African-American Executive for Porsche. She is an international best selling author of "Hard Wor...

Hooray For Hollywood!  Second City's , Leslie Seiler, shares the challenges of her transition from her successful acting career in Toronto to try Los Angeles market.  Feeling completely down and out wondering if she had done the right thing, she takes a trip to Vegas where everything changed. While others go there to lose themselves, Leslie found herself her Vegas.   Here are some "...