FINE is a 4-Letter Word

Are you ready to hear from one of the most inspiring women I've ever met? I am so excited to introduce you to Dorothy Wisnewski. Dorothy is a copywriter and brand messaging strategist who uses her incredible gift of empathy and word alchemy to help inclusive brands do good things and create opportunity and revenue. But that's not all: Dorothy is also a fierce defender of the Oxford comma, and she...

Are you looking for a new way to recharge and reset your mind and body? If so, you don't want to miss my latest episode of "Fine is a 4-Letter Word" featuring Leland Holgate Sr., founder of The Willful Warrior. Leland is a former quadriplegic who turned to breathwork and meditation to heal his body and mind, and now he's sharing his unique approach with others. During our conversation, Leland expl...

Do you feel like you're just going through the motions in life? In this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, I’m speaking with Shelley Paxton, former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson and author of the bestselling book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Shelley shares her personal journey of feeling success-EMPTY rather than success-FULL  — despite achi...

Are you feeling stuck in your job or relationship? In this episode we speak with Maria T. Finch, a life coach who specializes in helping high achievers find greater fulfillment in all aspects of life. Maria's coaching practice, "Silence the Mindcluck," is all about combating the daily battle we all face with mental chatter that can make even the best moments harder. By silencing the mindcluck, you...

Dawn Mullarney is a business owner, entrepreneur, and an all-around amazing human being. Dawn worked hard in wealth management for 8 years and became a mother. She wanted to set a good example for her son but was sacrificing time with him to build her career. She became a "yes" girl, taking on a lot of work and building her network — even at the expense of her health. After a health scare, she dec...

On this episode of 'Fine is a Four Letter Word', we have Mike Fister with us to talk about how he and his family have navigated through the difficult time of having two miscarriages within a short period of time and the power of presence and being open with kids about emotional experiences.. Mike and his wife were expecting their fourth child in June 2022 but sadly experienced a miscarriage. A few...

Dr. Amy Baker is a former pharmacist and healthcare administrator, who left her job as a Director of Pharmacy to follow her true passion. She’s now an empowerment activist and Human(e) Health™️ mentor, and she’s determined to turn our concept of health on its head — one nervous system at a time. Dr. Baker has a message for everyone who’s been told they weren't enough or too much and who is stuck i...

We're joined by Brigitte Baker, a professional Animal Communicator. Brigitte shares how she uses her intuitive abilities to strengthen the bond between humans and their companion animals. Her journey to embracing her gift was not without its challenges, as being around animals and their pain was initially too much for her to handle. After years of societal pressure and feeling like she didn't fit...

Meet Elaine Blais, a certified life coach who specializes in empowering women to reclaim their personal power through the art of self-approval. Elaine has a unique perspective on life, having spent much of her own journey pleasing others and trying not to be difficult. Through her own experiences, she has come to understand the power of embracing all aspects of oneself, even those that may be perc...

Joe Kelley is a self-proclaimed life hacker and head honcho at Obtaining Mastery, a company dedicated to helping people reach their potential and achieve true mastery in life. He's a lifelong learner who loves to explore the world and uncover life's secrets. Joe has dedicated his life to helping others unlock their potential and unlock their greatness. His passion for learning and teaching has led...

Ileana is a master of transformation and a free spirit, world traveler, and pillar of light. With her background in psychology and human resource management, she uses her many challenging life experiences to help others find fulfillment and inner peace. She is an adventurous, loving, passionate speaker, lightworker, and inspiring role model who loves nature and animals. Her greatest joy is helping...

Dave Houser calls himself “The Finance Nomad,” and he helps people create a life of fulfillment on their terms. He’s a proponent of taking time away from work, also known as sabbaticals. We discuss how stepping away from work and focusing less on business can actually attract more business opportunities, finding purpose in the things you do every day, and finding the clarity you need to figure out...

Thanks for listening to the show in 2022! As we head into a new year, I'm sharing 5 ways to prepare yourself better than setting outdated resolutions. Because resolutions feel like ultimatums, which aren't welcomed by anyone. Consider WHO you'd like to be, instead of what you'd like to accomplish. What are the values you'd prefer to live into? Get the list of values I mentioned HERE . Eliminate th...

Is hell freezing over? After 30 years of talking about it, my college friend Steve and I have finally gotten into a studio together and recorded a show. In the premiere of this new segment, which we'll likely name "And That's What Happened," we get Steve's equipment unboxed, meet Cal the cat, and hear about his adventure at Bass Pro Shops. We're also talking World Cup and what it has to do with ho...

Why hasn’t there been a new episode in so long? Great question! The real, answer is I got a little burned out on putting it all together every week. I got to the last interview of Season 2 and kept telling myself I had to record this last wrap-up episode and then let a whole bunch of other things get in the way. In Season 1, all the interviews were with very cool women. You got to hear all their v...

My guest on today’s show is badass business owner Keri Sicard. For several years, Keri commuted 4 to 7 hours A DAY to her job, where she struggled to fit into a toxic work environment. For most of that time, she thought SHE was the problem. Then she realized the business model was broken. So she set up her own practice and created a healthier, more sustainable atmosphere. In this episode, we’re ta...

From the moment I met Billy Lahr, I knew he would be someone I’d want to stay in touch with. I wish he lived locally so we could hang out together because he is inspiring, smart, and hilarious. I’m so happy to have him as a guest on today’s show. He was home in the States when we recorded this, but as you’ll hear, he’s gone back to live in Korea again this month. In this one, we’re talking about f...

Today’s guest is Joe Bravo. As with many of the fantastic people in my network, Joe and I met through LinkedIn. I’m telling you, it’s not just an online resume place where people pitchslap you all the time. You can make valuable connections there! Joe and I are talking about living through and learning from traumatic situations, how pain is a great communication tool, and the role complaining has...

My guest on today’s show grew up in a hostile, abusive environment. So it’s no surprise Jennifer Ramirez developed anger and self-worth issues. She became a single mom in her early twenties and survived domestic, emotionally, and financial abuse as an adult. Then she was introduced to personal development and counseling, which she credits for helping her transform her life. By the time she was 30,...

There's a funny story behind the recording of this episode and a lesson in persistence. Tune in to hear what it is. It’s not everyday you meet someone who’s lived on a glacier in Patagonia. Chris Schembra has done that and a whole lot more on his rollercoaster hero’s journey. He’s been a kayak tour guide, he’s run a theater company, he’s created a pasta sauce. He’s won accolades and awards for his...

Energized is seemingly Karen Oeser’s natural state, as you will hear. A big part of Karen’s story is about turning trauma into triumph. It’s pretty cool to hear a revelation she gets in real time, as we’re talking, about a past incident. I love when this happens on the show! Karen’s also sharing her journey through several serious health conditions that she’s managed through alternative modalities...

A special treat for you today with guest Brian Muka. Over the past couple of years, Brian and I have had a number of deep, thought-provoking conversations. We finally decided to record one so you can learn his wisdom and experience too. We’re discussing fear, self-worth, and self-sabotage. We’re talking about manifesting the exact situations, circumstances and people you need on your journey. And...

Today you get to hear from Ashley Harmon about the time in her life - after a series of miscarriages - when she was doing ok enough to fool everyone around her, but really, barely keeping her head above water. And then how she pulled herself out of that dark place. And when I say pulled herself out, it wasn’t something she did alone. Plus we’re talking about lying to yourself, re-finding your moti...

Today’s awesome guest is Sedruola Maruska. She brings such an amazing energy to this conversation – and to her life overall. We’re talking about questioning the rules of your upbringing and growing into your own person. Being intentional with your time and what happens when you say NO to people who just want to be nice to you. Sedruola Maruska is a social justice, equity, inclusion and diversity c...

My guest on this episode is Mike Sackmary. And as you’ll hear, he has a great sense of humor. He calls himself a recovering rocket engineer. So it makes sense we’re talking about building rockets. Turns out you can incorporate what he learned when doing that, into your everyday life. Want to motivate people better? He’s got some ideas for you. And hear how he smartly and intentionally created the...