Coming From The Heart

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are so proud to share this special episode with you, made possible thanks to our collaboration with Cor-a ( @walkwithdignity ), a nonprofit organization started by the collegiate women of Penn State who challenge the sexual assault crisis with courage. We have also partnered with Ines, founder of @wearefig , who will be reciting submitted poetry...

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are so proud to share this special episode with you, made possible thanks to our collaboration with Cor-a ( @walkwithdignity ), a nonprofit organization started by the collegiate women of Penn State who challenge the sexual assault crisis with courage. We have also partnered with Ines, founder of @wearefig , who will be reciting submitted poetry...

Sitting down with local restaurant owner Cookie Till and bake Kim Richmond, we immediately felt a connection to their friendship, passion, and ability to create a business like Ventnor No. 7311, which opened on May 6, 2015 with the concept of offering fresh and innovative baked items paired with fair-trade coffee and organic tea.  Both Kim and Cookie were born and raised on Absecon Island, an...

Feeling alone are two words that may be difficult to define because loneliness, the state of being alone can be something intangible that you can not describe because it hurts too much! Loneliness can be described in different ways, according to a UCLA study which states that people can often feel a lack of companionship and feel left out. Sitting down with Ben Higgins, who was on the 20th season...

A true friendship is about having a mutual interest in one another's experiences and thoughts, as well as a sense of belonging and connection, it includes sympathy, empathy, honesty, affection, altruism, mutual understanding, and enjoyment of one another's company.  Alexandra and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Skeery and Cher of Speaking Volumes Podcast. This dynamic duo are an amazi...

The primary difference between health and wellness is that health is the goal, and wellness is the active process of achieving it! Wellness by definition has a direct influence on physical and mental health, which of course is essential for living a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life. And as Robin said, "It's not mental health, it's all of our health." Meet Robin Stoloff, who has a radio show call...

Happiness is a feeling or state or well-being and contentment. When sitting down with Dan Rhoton, the Executive Director of Hopeworks in Camden, NJ, he said, "I have the best job in the world because I get the opportunity to enhance and change people's lives. I am an extra in an inspirational movie everyday. You could make a movie about any one of these youngsters and it would be a blockbuster!" A...

AJ Sarcione is the creator of "Get Your Shine On" and an international motivational speaker, intentional communications coach and corporate culture consultant, and author. As we spoke with AJ he had this undeniable demeanor of happiness and this innate ability to ignite his spark with a voice of optimism and wisdom, and see the "shine" in others even on the cloudiest of days! Speaking with AJ igni...

Being the creator and being creative takes artistic talent and a lot of courage and stamina! Branding is individualized and quite unique! And at Electric Yoga it is all about women empowerment, and feeling confident and powerful in this incredible activewear brand! We sat down with Stephanie Eisenberg, Creative Director at Electric Yoga, and had an enlightening conversation about life, balance, fa...

We had the pleasure of sitting down with former producer of the Bachelor and Bachelorette, and current TV host and correspondent of E! News, Rotten Tomatoes, the Dodgers, and I Don't Get It Podcast, Naz Perez. Naz is definitely a wonderful human. She has an ability to touch many without really knowing her immense impact! Recovering from her own experience with heartbreak, she founded Heart Broken...

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and sensations. We had the honor to sit down and speak with Sasha Whitney, who is a DMV native, indoor cycling instructor, mindful meditation leader, and podcaster.  Sasha has been vocal about the changes that need to be made to make fitn...

Being a CEO carries an exuberant amount of responsibility, passion, and a great deal of focus! Meet Stephanie Koch, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, BGCAC. Together with Mia Williams, the innovator and creative trainer, they are cultivating the next generation of creators and initiators. Stephanie sees the Club as the scaffolding of Atlantic City, standing tall for families t...

Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. So there’s a mind body connection especially during these insane times. Meet Jake Dylan, who will definitely make you laugh with his whimsical and satirical ski...

Screen writing definitely takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and often the audience pays no attention to how and why the flow of that scene or dialogue has been created, whether it’s on TV or in the movies. As the script reader, your job is to polish the script and to embellish it with a lot of sparkle and glow!  Meet Vanessa Pegram, the founder and owner of Script Rx Consultancy i...

Thank you next, 2020! But it wasn’t all bad, Helene and Alexandra started this podcast and were able to connect to all of you!    We recap the highlights of 2020, our favorite podcasts (can you guess what they are?), and why we started Coming From the Heart. The dark tunnel of 2020 seemed like a long road, but we made it through and came into the light. You are not alone and will never b...

Kindness and being warmhearted are innate characteristics that Kiara McHugh definitely embodies! As a spiritual nurse she has the capacity to utilize her impeccable training and integrate that with her ability to touch and heal. Kiara understands that having self-love is a continuum of self-exploration and understanding oneself. Her understanding of human design, a tool based upon ancient and mode...

Being extraordinary and  courageous are attributes that need to be celebrated with much dignity and worthiness! Meet Novi Beerens, the artist behind Bold by Beerens. She was born in Indonesia, and in the summer of 2017 experienced a traumatic event that ended up bringing her into the world of painting. Art has now become her therapy and platform to cope with her trauma, and Bold by Beerens wa...

Trusting your instincts and pursuing your passion can be transformational and self defining. Decorated interior designer Brett Helsham has been featured in Foyer Magazine, Metropolis Magazine, PaintZen, Houzz, and was an NYC & G Finalist in 2019. With an eclectic modern style influenced by her mom and global travels, she will inspire you to clean out your space & have a fresh start. Thank...

Women who empower one another to live stronger and more independent lives are undoubtedly connected by their strength and integrity! Meet Queen Aiz'sha Hanna, CEO of Yoni and Beyond, who we admire for being a leading light in her community and having the intuition and entrepreneurship to start her own business. Her dedication to her work, her love for her three children, and being a frontline work...

An aspiration can be a goal or an achievement. Beginning a new project may be terrifying; however, you will never achieve unless you're willing and able to try! Six months ago, Coming From the Heart was a concept and today it is a podcast! Say hello to Helene and Alexandra , the voices behind CFTH, as they share their 25th episode with some reflection, the promising news of a COVID vaccine, and po...

Kinesthetic personality is to innately touch and feel others emotions and feelings. Meet Kim Kay Adams, who is a wizard, bonus mom, author, and manifestor of magic in her own life, and has the ability to disseminate that in yours! Thank you Kim for being on the episode! You can find her on Instagram @manifestwithkim and on her website thecorporatehippie.co . Thank you to our partners: Play Out App...

Speaking the truth, and living by it, may not initially put you on that "yellow brick road" to Hollywood. However, it will define your inner core of self exploration and growth, and place you in a position of opportunity and empowerment. Artistic talent and vibrancy comes in many shades of color, not your basic black and white. Keep in mind that evolving is a process, never a race. Lights, camera,...

Kindness and sincerity only takes moments to convey and the lasting effects are for a lifetime! Genuineness is quite magical, you should give it a whirl and see the lasting effects. Meet Dr. Veeral Vyas, who wasn't your ordinary community pharmacist. His compassion and passion for others in his community are remarkable and admirable. With his extensive science training and strong sense of self, he...

Passion is a burning desire to advance forward with little regret. Many of us may become inhibited to take the plunge due to fear, which is often the unknown. Meet Laura Ferguson, who had a successful 13 year career in the London music industry. Laura decided to pursue her heart and soul and become a certified life coach and hypnotherapist working with LGBTQ+ youth. Clearly, she is now living the...

Unfortunately, in many cultures were expected to innately have a plan,  and often overlook the evolving piece of ourselves. Life may not be a road map or that GPS. It has many twists and turns, that eventually you can and will find your happiness!  Meet Ray Chen of Scienjoy Inc. who defines himself as a person who has a vast amount of experience in the entertainment industry,  and h...