A Contagious Smile Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In a patriarchal society that suggests women can’t have it all, Claude Racine-Valinksy is living proof they can. An outspoken advocate for women’s empowerment and wellness, Claude is leveraging her platform as an accomplished dancer, sought-after social media influencer and transformational personal coach to help women around the world harness the power of their own agency and acc...

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Send us Fan Mail At the age of 23 Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”.   Although her body was physically impaired, her spirit was strong & she refused to believe their diagnoses. Her mind was determined to recover…and she did!  She is a...

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Send us Fan Mail Armed with an education background in Law and Public Policy and an extensive career in Communications, Nicole Smith has dedicated her life to shining a light on the darkest parts of the human condition. Not only has she been a human dignity warrior for over a decade domestically, but Nicole has also led the charge in nearly a dozen international campaigns with a direct impact on t...

Send us Fan Mail Overcame an abusive and traumatic childhood (multiple survivor of suicide) to become a world-ranked professional triathlete. Discovered a passion to help others use sport as a tool for self-development and personal growth. Passionate about helping individuals have the energy they need to thrive in all aspects of work, sport, and life. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Annette Copeland, ND is the author of “Dragonfly Into The Light.” After her own journey of recovery from self-neglect and toxic patterns, Annette felt compelled to raise awareness about trauma and emotional abuse. She combines awareness and solutions while encouraging individuals to break harmful cycles and cultivate flourishing lives. She believes it’s essential to practice emoti...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew is a Certified Professional ISM Mind Coach, Published Author, Lifetime Entrepreneur, Certified NLP Practitioner, Sound Therapist, Hypnotherapist & Master Certified Real Leadership Coach and Consciousness Expert. As a consciousness expert, Matt also shows your listeners how to use and enter any one of the 5 states of consciousness at will to achieve high levels of peak...

Send us Fan Mail Debbie Gail Zanes’s life changed forever when she received a telephone call informing her that her twenty-six-year-old son, Alex, had been found dead. Just nine years before, he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and begun using drugs. Throughout his battle with mental illness and addiction, she discovered how to find peace in her life and love him and herself during...

Send us Fan Mail Christian Van Buren is the co-founder of Ripple Effect Fatherhood, a non-profit organization whose focus is to promote, inspire, and encourage the positive presence of fatherhood in the lives of EVERYONE. Christian is a Chicago native and lived in the inner city for the majority of his childhood before moving to Louisiana for college after graduating high school. One of his favori...

Send us Fan Mail Annette helps raise awareness while providing hope and simple tools for people who need it and to prevent continued or new abusive situations from arising.  Annette is an amazing lady with plenty of tips and suggestions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Stop Suffocating on the Stress of Your Success with Personal Capacity Design: Author, Keynote Speaker, Consultant/Coach.  The Typical Advice that Hurts Your Resilience and Makes Life Harder than It Needs to Be Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Lisa's message is about helping women learn to UNDiet their lives and discover their food freedom through her five pillars: Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, HASE® (Health At Every Size), Self-Compassion, and Non-judgemental self-awareness.  Lisa is a fantastic guest with a wealth of knowledge.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lynn is a survivor and a thriver. She has been a teacher and worked her way all the way to the top by becoming a superintendent. Lynn battled a brain tumor while getting right back to work. She helps people in crisis and also helps kids and teens not only understand their emotions but how to cope with them as well.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A CONTAGIOUS SMILE IS ALL ABOUT PAYING IT FORWARD AND WE ARE GOING TO DO JUST THAT BY DONATING ONE OF OUR PUPPIES TO A WELL-DESERVED SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY'S HOME.  PLEASE SEND US YOUR NOMINATIONS BY THE END OF THIS MONTH SO WE CAN CHOOSE THE LUCKY FAMILY.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Former politician turned successful business owner ranging from Realtor to medical offices, politics, podcasting, consulting, and published author.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A child cannot be expected to change their lifestyle habits by themselves.  Children need their parent's and caregivers' help.  And parents need help figuring out first exactly what to do and then how to actually do it.   This is what Dr. Sheila helps parents do.  She helps parents know exactly what to do to improve their child's health by teaching them the tools an...

Send us Fan Mail Collin speaks about a difficult topic with passion. Suicide is not easy to talk about, but it is a discussion everyone needs to have. Collin never thought suicide would be a factor in his life until his granddaughter killed herself. There are two sides to suicide, the person who dies and those left behind to face the pain. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nathaniel A. Turner is a breath of fresh air. As one of the most entertaining and captivating Renaissance people of our day, he's sought after by organizations and individuals worldwide to share the tools, techniques, and strategies to live life in the present with joy on purpose. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Alex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur who is the CEO and founder of PodPros, a software company dedicated exclusively to the podcasting industry. He is also a podcast host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple and a lead podcast educator. He is funny, honest, and refreshing to have on as a guest. Alex provides down-to-earth insight into the world of podcasting and mu...

Send us Fan Mail Shaun Hamilton is a husband, partner of a survivor of sexual violence, and US Navy veteran. He has dedicated his life to supporting survivors and advocating for change in the way we approach sexual violence and its aftermath.   Shaun spent five years researching and writing "When Your Partner Says #MeToo: Your Role and Responsibilities In Their Recovery Process." This bo...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, you are truly blessed to meet someone authentic, genuine, and unconditionally concerned for others. This person came to me as a guest for one of our podcasts, and immediately we became fast friends. This gentleman's spirit and soul are inspiring and deserve so much respect. Shaun has written a book for anyone who has become that supported shoulder, ear, or hand to...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in one's life, you are truly blessed to meet someone who is authentic, genuine, and unconditionally concerned for others. This person came to me as a guest for one of our podcasts, and immediately we became fast friends. This gentleman's spirit and soul are inspiring and deserve so much respect. Shaun has written a book for anyone who has become that supported...

Send us Fan Mail  Angela Myer, CCHT and wellness coach specializes in empowering people all over the globe. For over 20 years, she has worked with people of all ages, backgrounds, religions, and professions. Angela has successfully healed and faced the challenges addressed in The Undetected Narcissist. She loves animals, cooking, gardening, and music. Angela is passionate about connecting the dots...