Be Amazing

IN THIS EPISODE :Cel and Leah discuss a question they received from a listener about accountability. They discuss some tips they found from a recent Forbes article and talk about these based on their experiences with so many different women.*Think twice before choosing a friend*Give permission to push you*Create a plan*Review progress*Be honest Connect with Cel & Leah: @cpmethod   @itscelsmart...

This week Cel chats with JoBrent Austin-Diehl a native North Carolinian and graduate of East Carolina University. JoBrent started her career as an environmental lobbyist before finding her true passion as a Medical Spa Entrepreneur. In 2016 she co-founded Infinity Medspa & Wellness, Charlotte’s premier MedSpa located in the heart of SouthPark. JoBrent created Infinity by assembling an elite te...

This week Cel chats with Kerry Barr O’Connor, Executive Director Dress for Success Charlotte.  A former newscaster, Kerry changed career directions after becoming involved with the AmeriCorp VISTA program. She has since worked with non-profit organizations in New York, Ohio and North Carolina developing nationally recognized initiatives. Kerry was named Executive Director for Dress for Success Cha...

This week Cel chats with her sister Juliana. Juliana Ditmyer is an actor/director/choreographer turned Sales professional. Passionate about coaching conversations and inspiring sales talent, her expertise is building rockstar Sales Development teams within the SaaS industry. Juliana resides in St. Petersburg, FL with her husband, Joe, and their hilarious cat, Tig. Follow and Connect with Juliana o...

This week Cel chats with her friend Lindsay Messina Bergman. Lindsay is a wife, mom of 2 girls, health coach, personal trainer, and business woman. She has a decade of experience as a cover model for magazines including Oxygen Magazine, Natural Muscle, Muscle and Fitness HERS, The Challenge, Status Magazine, and Fit & Firm Magazine. Lindsay has won 20 titles in fitness and bikini competitions....

This week on the Be Amazing Podcast Cel chats with guest Bess Kercher.  Bess indulged her love of stories at Davidson College, where she majored in English and dabbled in creative writing.  She later graduated with an M.A. in Organizational Communication from Queens University of Charlotte, and began freelance writing shortly thereafter. She contributed to charlotteobserver.com from 2013-2017 on t...

It’s tough to get any more inspirational than this week’s episode of the Be Amazing Podcast w/ Coach Jena.  Jena spent more than twenty years in the cosmetic dentistry industry before following a calling to become a fitness trainer.  While Jena very much looks the part of a fitness trainer, you’ll be surprised as I to learn that she is a grandmother of two and she doesn’t even really love working...

Let’s discuss control. Does it drive you to the point you can’t ever let your guard down and relax? https://everydaypower.com/learning-to-let-go-and-trust/ “What we don’t always realize is that control – and the need to control – is about fear.” Tips on Learning To Let Go and Trust Scripture • When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.  Psalm 56:3 CONNECT WITH US: @cpmethod   @itscelsmart   @leaheli...

Erica Davis, CEO & Founder of Imperfect Mommers, LLC, a women’s workout apparel and athleisure brand. Erica is a Charleston, SC native who resides in Charlotte, NC. She started Imperfect Mommers in 2018 because she found the need to provide women with great quality workout apparel at affordable prices. In addition to apparel, Imperfect Mommers also offer the SnapBack Box. A starter workout kit...

Meet Bekah Eljoundi is an ACE certified personal trainer and RRCA run coach.  She previously served as the Regional Fitness Director and Master Educator at Orangetheory Fitness.  Bekah has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry having taught Spin, Core/Balance, Bootcamp, Contact/Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, Orangetheory Fitness, and Strength Training.  She has also privately trained and tau...

Weight gain during the holidays is something we would all like to have a stronger grip on.  We want to enjoy ourselves with friends and family, but, what are the ways we can do that while minimizing the ill-effects it may have on our health and fitness goals? IN THIS EPISODE : We offer you 3 practical tips you can use this holiday season to ensure you both enjoy yourself AND you take better care o...

We are reminding you that the only way to build your confidence is to challenge yourself and keep those promises you made. Can you trust yourself to show up or do you need work in this area? Can you look back at your past week, month, year and notice where maybe you haven’t shown up for yourself? You haven’t done the things that you said you were going to do? IN THIS EPISODE: -We recap the 1 year...

Cel gives a dose of inspiration on the topic of confidence. Follow or connect with Cel on IG @ itscelsmart @ beamazingweekend @cpmethod The Be Amazing podcast will give you the fuel you need through motivational pep talks, the fitness tips to be your healthiest self, fortitude to push through hardships, and focus you need to build the skills needed for the next level - no matter what that looks li...

Meet Ebony Williams is a thyroid health coach. She helps women ditch the fatigue due to thyroid/autoimmune issues and gain their energy back through care management, advocacy, building good food habits, establishing sustainable exercise routines and how to live their life with purpose! Ebony believes that it is essential to take a full body approach to wellness and she considers the individual in...

In this episode, Cel interviews Jennifer on the topic of confidence.  She has struggled with self-confidence most of her life.  She shares how some of the challenges she overcame in business and the gym, helped her gain more confidence.  She believes that if you want to take steps in building your confidence,  “just try” something you want to do.   Join us for GLOW on Nov 5th.  Click the link belo...

Our thoughts, actions, feelings and beliefs are the drivers of where we want to be. In this intense, stressful environment that we’ve all been in since 2020, it’s even more important to take care of ourselves and what we can control.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: *Movement: Leah gives a general plan that anyone can start out and progress with.  *Perspective: just a little shift can change your...

CHANGE CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE  Are you spontaneous or a planner? Do you try new things or stay in your comfort zone? Your closest friendships/relationships make a huge impact on who you are and what you become. *Some people are motivated and others aren’t *Understanding how to manage your discipline *There are seasons in life – are you willing to do what it takes to meet your goal?  *Our myth buster...

This week on the Be Amazing Podcast, host Cel chats with Halle Hillman, co-owner of Sweat Method based in Charlotte NC. Halle openly shares about her own personal battle with body image that started at a young age. She competitively danced for over 15 years, but always dealt with having a fluctuating weight. From that, she decided to dive more into health and fitness at 18 years old, resulting in...

IN THIS EPISODE: *Cel and Leah discuss showing up for others and yourself. How the spiritual Law of sowing and reaping (some call it Karma) is something we can’t get away from and it’s always operating around us.  *Our bodies are a product of all we’re taking in, literally and figuratively.  *You only are what you can recover from. The importance of knowing when to push and when to hold back.  *Co...

It’s time to release and let go, focusing on your journey and your voice.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Cel’s 48th birthday! The mindset shift/perspective that has taken place in her life and where she’s at now versus growing up, allowing others to control and manipulate her. This is why she is so passionate about women empowering women.  We share a massive step we both took in order to gain ou...

For a lot of us, chaos and business is a way of life. But what if you’re asked to sit and take out all the noise? Does this make you uncomfortable or is it life giving? There is a balance and often it’s hard to find.  In this episode : Cel and Leah dive head first into the topic of being a woman; hormones, business, just getting started at an older age. Habit stacking and the “all or nothing” ment...

Today on the Be Amazing Podcast, Host, Cel chats with Emily Zimmerman, Founder and CEO of Grace Communications.  She has over 12 years of experience leading marketing, public relations.  Emily shares her story of becoming a competitive runner in high school and college.  After getting seriously injured she had to stop running. This was devastating to her and felt like the loss of her identity.  Em...

Have you been through or going through a battle in life and felt like you have no one to turn to ? We all have struggles. It’s learning to glean and have faith in the midst of it. Finding your people to help encourage and build your faith is key.  In this episode, Cel & Leah talk about:  Fitness, Friendship, Faith, Food, Fun, Family …they touch on it all!  Leah interviews Celia, who is often b...

This week I sat down to chat with Lindsay Hyden, wife, mom, College Professor for UTC Exercise Science Department, and Regional Studio Director for Echelon Fit.  Her love for fitness is also her hobby.  She shares her passion for fitness by teaching and coaching others to lead.  Lindsay knows the challenges in life with balancing family, work, and staying in shape.  She believes that when it comes...

Meet Brittany Canaski, owner of Hello Velocity. As a life coach her focus is on helping others get unstuck and STOP suffering quietly if they feel that something is missing in their life.  Her background in marketing strategy provides her a unique advantage where she can implement strategic planning with clients so they can stay focused on the big-picture goals while planning next steps.  During o...