Joy Found Here

Can forgiveness and healing coexist after childhood trauma? Cindy Benezra’s inspiring story shows us how. In today's episode , the brave Cindy Benezra and I break the silence around sexual abuse, offer survivors tools to reclaim their voices, and encourage open dialogue on trauma and recovery. Cindy is an Author, Speaker, and Survivor Advocate whose memoir, Under the Orange Blossoms , sheds light...

Ready to take charge of your happiness at work? Beth Stallwood shares her proven strategies for finding joy and balance in your career. In today's episode , the amazing Beth Stallwood  and  I explore how individuals can bring more joy into their work and debunk the myth that work must be a source of gloom. Beth is a Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Consultant, and Author of Work Joy: A Toolk...

Are you ready to follow your joy and trust your inner voice? Lenka Schulze shows how intuition leads the way. In today's episode , you will learn from Lenka Schulze, a Spiritual Guide, Author, and Educator. Lenka Schulze shares her unique journey of growing up in a communist regime, which she believes allowed her to be an “empty vessel” free from religious constraints, leading her to explore spiri...

Do you feel like your happiness is reliant on external circumstances? If you do, don’t miss today’s episode because Katie Farinas ’s story is what you need to hear in order to change that. Katie is a Mom, Seasoned Nurse, Yoga Teacher, Dharma Coach, Spiritual Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Mom On The Verge. After giving birth to her second child, Katie developed a serious case of chronic migrain...

Have you ever felt trapped by old habits or clutter, both physically and mentally? Have you ever wondered what would happen if one day, you decide to simply let go of things? This week , we revisit my conversation with the incredible Alex Sabbag , Best-selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Soulful Alchemist, and the mind behind Soul Dive Yoga, a yoga studio that speaks directly to students' minds...

When was the last time you treated yourself as kindly as you treat others? In today's episode , we welcome back the wonderful Natalia Garcia to talk about the kind of love no one can live without: self-love. Natalia is a Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, Food and Health Coach, Healthy Food Lover, the Owner of Functional Nutrition and Wellness, and a multi-certified nutrition and welln...

Have you ever felt like you and your spouse speak different languages? What if the issue was something more than just miscommunication? In today's episode , the incredible Barbara Grant and I discuss a subject that is often overlooked and way more common than we think: neurodiverse relationships. Barbara is a Certified Neurodiverse Life & Couples Coach, the Founder of Hope for Couples, and a f...

Many people have solid reasons to be mad at God, yet only a few have the wisdom to realize it is not about changing our circumstances, it is about accepting the ones we can't change and working from there. In this episode , we learn a thing or two about resilience, never giving up, and using setbacks as fuel to change the world from the incredible Naomi Riley . Naomi was hit by a distracted driver...

Is it possible to make money doing what you are best at and what gives you joy? Yes. Can anyone become an entrepreneur? Yes. Does everyone begin the entrepreneurship race at the same starting line? Absolutely not. Helping others turn their hobbies into profitable businesses isn't about sharing empty "you can do it" encouraging BS; it is about democratizing access to capital, resources, and knowled...

How long until you decide to stop operating from burnout? Most of us have been programmed to care for everything and everyone before even thinking of caring for ourselves. Even though most women can operate like that for years or decades, there is only one thing waiting for them at the top of that hill: burnout. In today's episode , we debunk the myth that "second parts were never good" with the i...

Is it possible to transform stress-induced existences into conscious and positive ones? In today's episode , I'm excited to chat with another five-star guest, the extraordinary Isabelle Tierney . Isabelle is a sought-after Therapist and celebrated international educator and speaker, a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, and the creator of the groundbreaking Methodology, responsible...

Have you ever been hit so hard by life that you felt compelled to hit the force-quit button? If you have, you can't miss today's episode because Alex Sabbag 's story is what you need to hear to keep going despite all the odds. Alex is a Best-selling Author, business owner times two, and entrepreneur. In 2022, Alex started Soul Dive Yoga, a business that consolidated her as a successful entrepreneu...

Although women have made significant progress in the fight for gender equality, there is still work to be done. As we'll learn from our extraordinary guest, Afarin Bellisario , the key to the broader fight for equality lies in the small acts of defiance. In this episode, we learn about girls' power from the talented Author, Consultant, and Advisor at MIT, Afarin Bellisario . Born and raised in Ira...

What is that thing that makes you feel icky in your life? What is that thing in your life you'd like to distance from? To get rid of the discomfort of the comfort zone, we must take "turtle steps." One tiny step, a pause, and then another one. You don't wake up and sign up for the next Iron Man; you start training and go through the whole preparation process. In this episode, the extraordinary Sue...

Have you ever felt that you were squeezing yourself to fit inside a box not built for or by you? In today's episode , a true badass babe, Betsy Pepine, teaches us how to punch a hole in the boxes that bind us. Betsy is a Serial Entrepreneur and Author on a mission to lead the way into a world where people reveal against the labels that tell them what they are supposed to do with their lives. She o...

What if there was a simple method to survive your suffering and come out of it thriving and energized? What if you could do that by simply putting your headphones on and picking your favorite soundtrack? In this episode, the extraordinary Kathy Harmon-Luber invites us to explore music's almost miraculous healing properties. One morning like any other, Kathy experienced a harrowing lower back pain...

We got used to thinking that life is that thing that happens while we are busy doing other things. We’re totally comfortable prioritizing visits with family, kids, our work, and seldom ourselves. No wonder why most of us experience burnout. In today's episode, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond joins us to share a valuable lesson: Making yourself your #1 priority is not selfish, it is a selfless act. Dr. Nekesh...

"If you have the guts to take the first step, the second step will show itself. You do not have to worry about the second or the third step; you will be on the path." - Johanna Crawford. In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Johanna Crawford. Johanna is the Author of "It Takes A Woman To Empower Women" and the Founder of Web of Benefit (WOB). This non-profit operated from 2004 to 2016 and a...

Not too long after Elise Russell 's "Jerry McGuire moment," she realized she should've prepared herself better before leaving the safety of her corporate job to start her own thing. Ironically, those kinds of rookie mistakes make her such an authentic, relatable, and reliable character: everything she shares comes from valuable lessons learned the hard way. In today's episode, you'll have some ans...

When was the last time you took your inner child to the park? In today's episode, I'm joined by Jonna Watson, School Psychologist, Momma bear of four, Podcaster, and children's book Author. Despite her innate love for crafting stories and participating in countless writing competitions as a child, Jonna sank into the endless to-do lists of adulthood and simply stopped writing. After much self-deve...

One of the things that makes imposter syndrome so tricky is to make you believe you are the only one feeling that way. Even the most accomplished person you know, most likely second-guessed themselves and asked if not hundreds, thousands of times: am I good enough? If you have anything important to say to your imposter syndrome, you better do it today because, after today's episode, you might not...

The perfect moment for a pivotal change in your career exists: it is whenever you are ready for it. In today's episode, Dr. Breese Annable joins us to shed some light on the many changes mid-life women go through that aren't talked about a lot, either considered taboo or simply ignored to "avoid making others uncomfortable:" Dr. Annable is a Licenced Clinical Psychologist, Women's Coach, and Empow...

Have you ever woken up one day wanting just to pack a bag and go to see the world? What is stopping you from doing it? After listening to today's episode, chances are you'll blow the dust from your bags, check if your passport is still valid, and whisper to yourself in a sigh, why not? Meet Heather Wick, Mom of three, the wife of a super cool husband, a Life Coach, and a world traveler. After COVI...

There is a before and after in our lives once we understand we don't "have to" do things, but rather, we "get to." Today, the pod shines with a brighter light thanks to the mesmerizing energy of our guest, Gina Zapanta. Gina is a mom of four, a Life Coach, an Author, a Motivator, the Co-founder and CEO of ZA Lawyers, and the Founder of Empowered with Gina. She is passionate about empowering others...

Does the thought of having only one chance to raise your daughter properly keep you awake at night? What if I told you you don't have one but 6,570 chances to do it? In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Nellie Harden. Nellie is a Wife, a Mom of four beautiful daughters, including a set of twins, a Speaker, and an Author on a mission to change the world, one living room at a t...