Time to Elevate Podcast

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ―  Howard Thurman 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 Ever wondered what it’s like to live a life painted with every color of the rainbow? 🎨✨ My latest guest does just that! 🌈 Join me on the newest episode of Time to Elevate and dive into the vibrant world of Miche...

🌟Sound check surprise! 🌟 Lorenzo Beronilla Part 2 – Post Heart Transplant! Sit back, relax, and be inspired by his resilience and strength. 🎧💫 Welcome to a very different episode of Time to Elevate! I’m Ann Lucente, your host and I have my guest here and it is Lorenzo Beronilla, who you may have heard his story previously and if not, there’s an episode in here you want to listen to. He was in...

Welcome I’m Ann Lucente! And Welcome Back to another special episode of Time to Elevate! If you have been here with me before, you’ve definitely heard me talk about my guest today. I met her when I was just a baby podcaster. Although she currently lives in California in the Bay area, she got her start in life in my neck of the woods - New York! which could explain our immediate connection! You can...

"Love God. Love People." It's that simple. "Our Daily Bread" Motto Welcome to a very special celebration episode of Time to Elevate! 🌟 I’m celebrating today for a couple of wonderful reasons – First, Time to Elevate podcast is celebrating a one-year anniversary since launching on May 5, 2023, (I cannot believe it) It began with myself and co-host Janice Butcher. I want to...

"“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”" ~ Anaïs Nin Hey I'm Ann Lucente! Welcome to Time to Elevate! I’m excited to share my guest with you today – We met in the early 2000’s over some lipstick and skin care products. I was a Mary Kay beauty consultant and at the time I was working towards becoming a sales director and she happened to be a guest at one of my p...

"Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain" ~ Vivian Green Welcome back! I am super excited to introduce you to my special guest today. We have a little bit of history together – in 2012 we met online – and I mean physically standing online, a very long audition line! … we were there so long, that we had no choice but to become friends! (I’m...

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart" She is a talented singer, songwriter, actor – and she just happens to be my beautiful daughter! It’s no surprise to me that she has followed her passion for singing and songwriting.  Growing up she would sing from morning to night filling the house with music and song. Quite Loudly! I have original songs that she wrote for me on different occasio...

"Coincidences are God's way of whispering, 'I'm here, and I've got this." ~ author unknown We all have those moments when unexplainable things line up or happen in our lives. Are these merely a coincidence? Or could it be a God-incidence? This episode we share not only our personal stories, but also stories shared by a few of our listeners! Welcome! It's Time to Eleva...

“Being kind does not mean having no boundaries.  There is a big difference between holding the door and being the doormat.” ~Pamela Storch Everyone has a right to set boundaries. It's important that boundaries are clear, specific, and especially kind. Let's talk about it! Welcome! It's Time to Elevate!! 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TimeToElevatePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ ⁠...

Unlike new year resolutions, picking a Word of the Year at the beginning of the year helps to give clarity and focus to your life. Have you picked your word for 2024? Welcome! It's Time to Elevate!! 🦋 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TimeToElevatePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ann Lucente⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janice Butcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Janice’s Dream:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JBe...

“The edge of my next blessing will often be the place of my greatest frustration” ~ Steven Furtick Are you facing closed doors? Sometimes that's a good thing. You might not be ready for what's on the other side. Welcome! It's Time to Elevate!! 🦋 Let's talk about what closed doors may mean and how to handle them. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TimeToElevatePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“Passion whispers to you through your feelings, beckoning you toward your highest good.  Pay attention to what makes you feel energized, connected, and stimulated.  Follow your intuition, do what you love, and you will do more than succeed.” ~ Oprah Winfrey Thank you to Annie Craig for this special request episode! Sometimes we confuse our purpose with our identity. Let's talk about the age-ol...

“Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of things brought together” ~ Van Gogh Bringing someone a cup of coffee in the morning, a hug, or just a warm smile..... it's the little things that matter most in life. Don't miss those moments. Welcome! It's Time to Elevate!! ~Ann & Janice  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TimeToElevatePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ann Lucen...

“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Chinese Proverb Life can get overwhelming at times. The road ahead looks scary and our goals look unattainable. But you can do anything you set your mind to - all you have to do is take that one tiny step everyday! Welcome Back! It's Time to Elevate!! ~Ann & Janice  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TimeToElevateP...

"Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life."   Jackie Chan How do you feel when you hear the words "constructive criticism"? Those two words just don't feel like they go together, right?! Let's talk about it! Welcome Back! It's our Lucky 13th Episode!! It's Time to Elevate!! ~Ann & Janice  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠...

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” ~ Christopher Reeve Last episode we talked about being restored! This episode is about setting your dreams in motion and filling up your toolbox with things to inspire you and make you happy as you work towards your dreams. There are many nuggets in life that...

“Don’t be pushed around by the fear in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” ~Roy T. Bennett Last episode we talked about being overwhelmed. This episode is about a refreshing and happy topic – Restoration! What does restoration mean? Verb: To restore - return to life; get or give new life or energy. How do you restore yourself? Let's talk about how to "Restore, Don't Ignore...

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~Dr. Wayne Dyer Ever get overwhelmed??! That's a silly question, right? We all do at one time or another. We are all different. What overwhelms me may not overwhelm you. We also all react differently and need different things to help us when we are overwhelmed. What do you do to help yourself during these times?...

"We can't always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it!"   ~unknown  Did you realize that everything in life is a relationship? This episode is all about those relationships: The obvious- relationship with the people in your life. The not so obvious - the relationship you have with yourself, with money, and with your business! Let’s talk about this...

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts ." ~Winston S. Churchill  Have you ever felt the excitement of a brand new dream? It's exhilarating, right?? But dreams take time. There are many steps in between the creation in our minds and the tangible dream. What happens during that time? Does it begin to feel further away. Does it begin to wi...

"The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness." ~ Henry David Thoreau Welcome Back!! Are you ready to move mountains? Let’s do it together! ~Ann & Janice   To listen to Denzel Washington’s speech that we refer to in this episode, search “Put God First - Denzel Washington” on any platform. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ TimeToElevatePodcast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ann Luce...

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” ~ Michael Altshuler Welcome Back!! Thank you for being on this journey with us! Time - One of those things we just can't get ahold of. Just when we think we've got plenty of it, it slips away! But sometimes, the timing is perfect - maybe not exactly when we planned or how we planned it, but perfect! Let's talk! ~Ann &...

"When you're down there's always an up, when you're up there's a down - that's life! " - Carol Burnett Welcome Back!! Thank you for being on this journey with us! There's always a time when we may feel like quitting- is there a time that we should really quit?? 😒 What will help us to think clearly and make the best choice? Let's talk! ~Ann & Janice Follow...

"Doubt Kills More Dreams Than Failure Ever Will.” - Suzy Kassem Hello!! Thank you for being on this journey with us! Doubt- we all have it 😒 It can be hard to admit when we are doubting ourselves or our dreams. Can sharing our doubt actually help us find the answers? What will help us to not let doubt take the driver's seat? Let's talk! ~Ann & Janice Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

"No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” - Maya Anjelou Welcome Back!! We love that you are on this journey with us! Sometimes we get so caught up in the pursuit of our dreams that we forget to ask ourselves a very important question - "What do I want my life to look like?" Let's talk about that! ~Ann & Janice Foll...