The Kristen Weardon Show

For Tony Mansolillo, food and friends have always been his passions. What started as sharing meals with friends has turned into cooking & delivering hundreds of meals daily to those in need. Tony is the Founder & President of Feed Thy Neighbor, a  501(c)(3) nonprofit. Hear how to turn your passions into a nonprofit organization, heartwarming stories from Tony's work, how to help more people, how t...

Jamie Winterstern set out to tell the stories of the seashell-obsessed community on Sanibel Island. Six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian changed everything. Jamie is the Writer & Director of Sanibel and the Co-Founder & CEO of SwipeMarket. Sanibel won the Best Florida Film Award at the 2024 Naples International Film Festival. Hear how to start a career in film, why editors make the best directors...

Lena Palmier always strives to connect people and empower women, and is passionate about extraordinary charity events and giving back to the community. She's Mrs. USA Globe 2024 and Director of ONE Foundation. Hear how the different countries she's lived in have shaped her life, how we can do more together, how to balance global & local charity work, the behind-the-scenes from the Mrs. USA Globe c...

Gaylene Salomons knows how to tell a good story. She's the Senior Editor of Naples Illustrated and Editor of Naples Charity Register. Hear how to follow what you love, the power of print magazines & compelling visuals, her writing process & editing process, how to get better as a writer & editor, and the perks of being a logophile (lover of words). Connect with Gaylene at NaplesIllustrated.com and...

Colonel Jim Bloom knows a thing or two about protecting each other and investing in our youth. He's worked for the Collier County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years and currently serves as the Undersheriff. Hear what he learned growing up in a military family & on his grandparents' dairy farm, how he got his start in corrections, how to manage a big team, how to give back to the kids in your commu...

Jonathan Sigg is the epitome of perseverance & innovation. He & his wife April opened The Laser Lounge Spa during the Great Recession, using smart money moves and calculated risks to get their business off the ground. Hear how to identify a niche that will always have demand, The Home Depot credit card story, how to expand your business to multiple locations, how to focus on quality of service, an...

Todd Clevenger took his 1st mission trip to Ecuador in 2001. It made him realize he should focus on helping others for the rest of his life. Todd is the Founder & Executive Director of Barnabas Charities, and Founder of Kids Against Hunger - Florida. Hear his most memorable mission trips, how to surprise & delight your team, his personal journey with Diabetes, how business and charity work complem...

Dani Taverna developed her passion for art and fashion while studying in Florence, Italy, and her talent for makeup artistry followed. She's the Founder and Owner of DMA Cosmetics and Duality Artistry, staying on the cutting edge of makeup and fashion. Hear what she learned in Florence, how she fell in love with makeup, how she's won jobs like New York Fashion Week (NYFW) while being based in Flor...

Paul Lodato was the youngest General Manager in the history of the CTN family of TV stations (Christian Television Network). It taught him to be a servant leader and value your team. Today, he practices those same skills as the Executive Director of CTN Studios. Hear how he transitioned from singing to TV, whether college is worth it, passion vs. purpose, how to lead by example, and how to success...

Mark Russell grew up in many places around the world, as his father was in the Air Force. It gave Mark the confidence to continue traveling the world - and the confidence to make decisions, no matter what. Today, he's the Chief Executive Officer of LINSTOL, providing the travel industry with innovative, sustainable, and stylish product solutions. Hear how to be self-reliant, why he decided not to...

Hanya Kizemchuk knows how to be strong and take things seriously - and how in turn, people will take you seriously. She's a model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who was born in Toronto and whose parents are from Ukraine. Hear how to build your confidence, how she got into modeling and then back into modeling, how to balance your family with your career, what we can learn from the most difficult...

Jennifer knows the struggle of juggling business growth, personal branding, and a life you love. She's the Founder of True Fashionistas, Bestselling Author of Grace & Grit, Professional Speaker, Small Business Coach, and Host of The Confident Entrepreneur With Jennifer Ann Johnson. Hear how to be intentional with your entrepreneurship journey, know your core values, discover why you do what you do...

Ray Higdon has gone through many transitions in his life - and he thanks his faith for fueling more success than he thought possible. He's the CEO of the Higdon Group, where he shows network marketers how to grow their team, skills, and profits with simple, faith-driven strategies. Hear the most common misconceptions about network marketing, the fellow speakers who blew him away, why he got more i...

Adam Corcoran got over his fear and finally launched the business he loves. He's the President of Elevation Marketing, a full-service graphic design, printing, and promotional product company. Hear how to turn your hobby into a business, create a great company culture, achieve work-life balance, believe in yourself, and understand your target audience. Connect with Adam at ElevationMktg.com , on L...

Nathan Holmes believes relationships can always get better. He's the Director of Operations at WhyReboot and has decades of leadership experience in the technology and gadgets space. In this Part 2, hear what he's learned about relationships throughout his life, how to embrace who you are, the accident and health incidents that have shaped his life, how to focus on positivity and recovery, and why...

Nathan Holmes believes you can always keep improving. He's the Director of Operations at WhyReboot and has decades of leadership experience in the technology and gadgets space. In this Part 1, hear what he learned from the challenges in his childhood, how to accept what happened and get over guilt, how to find your voice in life, how to keep your focus, and life lessons from fencing. Connect with...

Zahra Antaramian grew up in one of the most prominent real estate development families in Florida. It fueled her passion - and further inspired her to carve her own path in real estate and construction. She's the Principal and Field Operations Director at ADG4, a full-service Naples-based residential and commercial real estate management and development company. Hear the lessons she learned from h...

Tracy Duhaney knows what it takes for women to unlock their full potential and rise to leadership positions in business and life. She's a Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist, Keynote Speaker, and Author of Discovering Your Inner C.E.O.: A Guided Journal . Hear why she loves working with people, her take on work-life balance, what she attributes the success of her consulting firm t...

Tatiana Britz is living proof of the American Dream. She left her imminent law degree behind in Moldova and came to the US, not knowing what to expect. TB lashes.brows.beauty is now Naples, Florida's luxury lash and brow experience. Hear Tatiana's experience first arriving in the US, what inspired her to take the leap, challenges starting your own business, how to prioritize your future, and how c...

Jillian Young is President and Broker at Premiere Plus Realty, Southwest Florida's Real Estate Leader. She fosters a servant leadership culture that places the success of their agents and their customers first. Hear how to instill clear communication throughout your organization, how to build a high-achieving culture, how to make it a priority to give back, her top leadership tips, and how to find...

Sarah LaMont is the Founder and Lead Personal Stylist of Why Style. They're a personal styling service for men and women, helping their clients gain purpose and confidence in their appearance. Hear why she switched from graphic design to fashion, her favorite and least favorite parts of the fashion industry, how to find the key elements to express yourself with, the difference between stylish vs....

Christopher Paraldi is the Owner of Mattress By Appointment. He's an experienced General Manager with success in the professional training and coaching industry. Hear how important college is today, how to handle the ups and downs as an entrepreneur, how to reinvent yourself, how to maintain a healthy relationship with your ex, and why you shouldn't be afraid to ask others for help. Connect with C...

Erica Current is the Owner of The Skin Room, Florida's premier skincare destination. She's a Licensed Medical Aesthetician with a certification in Laser & Electrolysis. Hear where her passion for skincare came from, how she started her business, how to develop a highly-customized service, the perks of hiring an assistant, and how to continue to innovate. Connect with Erica at TheSkinRoom.com and o...

Jessica Higdon is a Luxury Family Real Estate Expert and the Bestselling Author of Time, Money, Freedom. She's owned a marketing company with her husband, Ray, for over 12 years. Hear how to support your partner through it all, listen to your inner voice, why social media is free advertising, how to decide the next steps for your career, and the pros and cons of getting into real estate. Connect w...

Welcome to The Kristen Weardon Show! In this pilot episode, Kristen was fortunate to interview Former Miss USA Noelia Voigt before she gave up her title. Hear her thoughts on her reign, immigration, and swimsuit pageantry, how she became interested in pageants, how to build your confidence, how to prepare for your big event, her advice to other women, and the keys to knocking your performance out...