Follow Your Joy Podcast by Marla Diann

Happy New Year. 2023. Can you believe it? I am still wrapping my head around that. Join me feeling gratitude for 2022 and its ups and downs we experienced. Without that we have no polarity in life and it is in those challenges, we evolve, if we allow it.  As I say, find the gift in the challenge. In this episode, I share behind the scenes of my life from 2022, the importance of adding more fun and...

Brianne Cohen, owner of Brianne Cohen Wine & Events, humbly says, "Between 2019-2021 my wine education and event production business QUADRUPLED in size due to following my gut and intuition during the pandemic to bring my sommelier expertise online. That's how my Virtual Vino events were born."    Today she hosts corporate audiences like Delta, Pinterest, TikTok, Marriott, Dell, Hotels.com, Google...

It's a holiday in full-mode this week! My next guest is a perfect fit for the festivities, food, artistry, and glitter of the season. Rico Mandel, creator and CEO of Miz En Place, an abundant artisan gastronomic online marketplace, designed his site to tantalize you with all the decadent culinary photos, stories, videos and product pages! You can even enroll in cooking classes, culinary adventures...

Fun new connection in the South Bay area where I live! Join me and Fitness expert, Danielle Spangler, owner of Beach Life Fitness Boutique in Redondo Beach, as we deep dive into her journey as she built her fitness boutique the last four years and why her signature Coremom Fitness Method is her passion and a popular, much talked about approach to wellness.   She is the creator of COREmom fitness,...

As a bilingual School Psychologist in the public school system, Viviana has been working with bilingual and culturally diverse children and families for seventeen years. She is passionate about helping elementary school children build self-confidence by teaching them strategies and tools to manage anxiety. She is an advocate of using mindfulness to support their social and emotional needs and opti...

So, do you love Italy as much as I do? It's been a few decades that I have had this natural love and attraction to Italy's culture, people, food, products, architecture, art, history and quality lifestyle. I mean, who doesn't love the romance of Italy? It's truly a magical country that comes with personal transformation when you visit, right? Today's guest comes from the heart of all that. I know...

I know you've heard of the buzz word, Zone of Genius. It's everywhere. And, for good reason. It's a thing. The genius zone. There are six worthy benefits for you, the entrepreneur, by working in your genius zone most of the time. In this episode, I give you those as you will come to understand that working in your zone of genius becomes your proper leverage strategy and path to highest revenues wi...

You are in for a treat. My dear longtime friend, Jon Lawrence Rivera, has been in the live theater world as an Artistic Director for over 30 years. What sustains him that long? I'll give you a hint: the endless possibilities of creating something magical, which theater is known for. He's always been interested in theater, but didn't think it was a sustainable path when he was younger. Getting conn...

All you who are passionate about the environment (or care to learn more) and are discerning about the soil you use in your own yard and garden, will find this intelligent, inspiring conversation fascinating as well as very educational. My thought leader client and friend, Kathy Kellogg Johnson, is Chairman of the Board and Corporate Secretary for Kellogg Garden Products – an all-organic garden pro...

It is Lisette Thierry's creative intuitive process and materials that sets this three-decade long jewelry artist apart from the usual gemstone artist. She gets her inspiration from art experiences, cultures and movements from the craftsmanship of the Scythians, nomadic people who roamed the Russian Steppes from 900 B.C. to 200 B.C. to Rene' Lalique's Art Nouveau movement and beyond. Her 30 years o...

"T RUST, TRUST, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS especially when it seems illogical. Meditate, go inside, listen, set your intentions, and then take that leap of faith even when others say you are crazy," explains Ivanna Mann Thrower Anderson, my delightful guest on today's episode. The owner of Myluminaryinsights.com and success coach, Ivanna launched her new coaching business in 2021. But she comes with an...

Sheila Speer, owner of Sheila on Sunset, an upscale fashion boutique in West Hollywood, has lived by her intuition so much that she never takes an action without listening and feeling her intuition first. This wisdom has led her to a colorful, exciting and fulfilling 30 years styling women helping them feel confident in their new clothing.    Ask Sheila how Tango dancing has changed her life and s...

Join me as I take you on a fun journey through Italy from my 2-week trip, the beauty and the bloopers of international travel, and how I have been using travel to elevate my brand and business since 2017. I want this for you,too! No more hustle and grind. I give you details of how to integrate travel into your brand and how it becomes an inspiration for your communities. I reveal the challenge I h...

Laura's life has been one major life lesson after another. Today she is filled with abundant wisdom which she shares generously, beautifully and articulately. She spent 30+ years with her late husband running a flourishing wedding photography and make-up artistry business living in her visual arts genius zone.  Just when she thought after several decades of evolving, spiritual work, being faithful...

Josef had an unusually clear intuitive vision years ago of a lush garden while he was in his long-standing NYC Broadway theater career. He had no idea what it meant except for maybe he needed to plant a garden. He let it go until it was time to take action on his next chapter.  In his story, you'll hear what became of that vision and why. He's a passionate creative who has always been very loyal t...

My guest is a unicorn in the music industry – a woman DJ who has been doing this gig for over 20 years when the industry was not very populated with women DJs. She is a visionary leader in this space and a beautiful spiritual woman who loves life, travel, dogs, and fun! And a love of shiny sparkly Disco balls and funky sneakers!   DJ Dayna (stage name) is a National DJ + Event Host serving major b...

Ever wonder how someone opened doors to the world of Reality TV development early on before the craze exploded in the 90s? Tune into this week's episode for an up close and personal story from  my guest.     Following his passions for television and theater arts as a young boy and then as a college bound student, Scott built a 30+ year robust, highly respected career in Reality television as an Em...

I am back for episode 13 – The Ripple Effect – it's like a love letter to humanity. I know we could all use some extra love as we finish up the summer and begin to dive into fall time. First we chat about a few things going on behind the scenes regarding my birthday trip to Italy and how to define your own E-N-T-E-L-E-C-H-Y which is the secret to your life purpose. I give you three important quest...

From an athletic soccer career cut short to a flourishing entertainment career as a Master DJ for events, weddings, Disneyland, California Disney Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, and dance clubs all over southern California, how do you connect the dots in all that? At 27, when Juan Castro was deciding which route to take at college graduation with a business degree, he listened very carefully to his...

Another accidental DJ career that follows being in the right place at the right time is a recipe for life change when you listen to what brings you joy while in your creative zone. My guest, Robert Arthur, owner of Invisible Touch Events based in Orange County, Ca, started out wanting a professional drumming career. He loved music and playing drums. But, one night in a club back in 1985, he filled...

By following his instincts, never having a plan, Bob Pranga, Dr. Christmas, created a long-standing Hollywood Christmas design brand with celebrity clientele dating back to the 80s fast-forward to John Legend's living room.    In this episode, his lively personality matches his entertaining stories filled with wit, wisdom and inspiration. Listen to how his joy and curiosity began in NYC with decor...

I craved learning feminine leadership and living more in the feminine arts for many years. I was so stuck in masculine energy for decades from being influenced by society and excellent, well-intended mentors. In 2017, I attracted the right coach to show me the way to a more joyful, pleasurable and intuitive way of life.    I take you through how her influence and teachings helped me transform and...

JoAnn is a great storyteller. So much so that she turned many of the behind the scenes funny and hard to believe experiences as a 20-year luxury wedding planner into a book, "Laughing All The Way to the Altar." As you will hear in the episode, the journey to get there was filled with life lessons, but this smart, dynamic, driven woman allowed nothing to get in her way of living her dream life as a...

We have a duo on the podcast with us! Tony London, Owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of DJ Maestro based in Denver Co & Los Angeles, CA and Shayn Herndon, his West Coast Manager . I am delighted to share them with you because, in my experience knowing them and coaching them since January 2020, they are what I call the gentlemen's gentlemen – they are genuine, caring, class acts, very talented, a...

This episode is sponsored by THE ZEN OF ABUNDANCE & PROSPERITY 90-Day Experience. For the high-value, spiritual woman entrepreneur ready to manifest her desires in a shorter time frame using intuition, go to https://marladiann.com/work-with-me/zen/# for details to apply. Application deadline is July 8.    My guest, Dr. Robin Owens, founder & CEO of MASTERFUL Course Creations, LLC is a speaker, aut...