Bold Beginnings with Sheida

In this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention. Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the t...

Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instruct...

Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instruct...

Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instruct...

Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also...

Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also...

Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also...

Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30...

Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30...

Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30...

Alan Lazaros is a Peak Performance Business Coach, CEO, founder, and co-host of Next Level University, a globally recognized podcast focused on holistic self-improvement. With a unique blend of technical expertise and deep emotional intelligence, Alan helps businesses and individuals maximize their growth, impact, and profitability through a heart-driven, action-oriented strategy to success. After...

Alan Lazaros is a Peak Performance Business Coach, CEO, founder, and co-host of Next Level University, a globally recognized podcast focused on holistic self-improvement. With a unique blend of technical expertise and deep emotional intelligence, Alan helps businesses and individuals maximize their growth, impact, and profitability through a heart-driven, action-oriented strategy to success. After...

Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence. She’s...

Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence. She’s...

Lori and Llance Kezner, the thoughtful duo behind Millie’s Sipping Broth, a calming cup of innovation designed for the modern world. Named in honor of Lori’s mom, Millie, this broth-in-a-teabag was born not from tradition, but from a bold desire to reinvent comfort food for everyday life.​They’re not just entrepreneurs, they’re solution seekers, crafting accessible, soul-soothing answers to stress...

Lori and Llance Kezner, the thoughtful duo behind Millie’s Sipping Broth, a calming cup of innovation designed for the modern world. Named in honor of Lori’s mom, Millie, this broth-in-a-teabag was born not from tradition, but from a bold desire to reinvent comfort food for everyday life.​They’re not just entrepreneurs, they’re solution seekers, crafting accessible, soul-soothing answers to stress...

Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former...

Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former...

Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former...

Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhatta...

Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhatta...

Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhatta...

Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances,...

Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances,...

Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances,...