Friends from Wild Places

Have you ever wondered how you could make a global impact from your living room? Join us as Patricia opens up about the inspiring world of Kiva, a non-profit that allows you to help underprivileged communities worldwide. Pleasure your ears with Patricia's engaging experiences of supporting budding entrepreneurs and farmers from various corners of the globe and learn how you too can make a dif...

Strap in for an enlightening journey into the complex world of cybersecurity with our expert guest, Patricia. Ever wondered how to shield your digital life from the prying eyes of cybercriminals? Patricia walks us through pragmatic steps to keep cyber threats at bay - from dodging suspicious links to the potency of unique passwords, and even the multi-faceted power of Buzz Sprout for podcasting en...

Ready to armor up in the face of cyber threats? Join us as we learn from Patricia Espinosa , an IT and Cyber Security consultant who's mastering cyber defense through MIT's online program. Patricia's expertise is not only in the digital realm but also extends to the tangible world of small businesses, where she shares invaluable insights on protecting their assets from cyber attacks...

As we exchanged stories about our week, an inspiring guest, Allison McComb , joined us to share her unique insights and experiences. We grappled with the realities of the ongoing power crisis in South Africa, exploring how to manage anger and frustration in the face of such challenges. From there, Allison, a strategic writer, exposed us to the world of specialization, shedding light on the importa...

Do you ever see yourself contemplating your mortality in the face of a tragic event? This sentiment is shared by many, and in this enlightening journey, we dive deep into the emotional resonance of two devastating disasters: the submersible Titan implosion and the Challenger explosion. Hear us unravel the complex layers of emotions tied to these tragedies and their striking parallels, reminding us...

How can you be a voice for the voiceless and help prevent domestic violence? Join us as we welcome our new co-host, Tanya Scotece , to discuss her inspiring mission and work in the Funeral Service Education Program. Together, we'll unravel the complexities of domestic violence, the importance of self-esteem, and the power of a strong support system. Tanya Scotece Email: tanya8828@aol.com  Lin...

“True generosity is an offering. Given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations” – Suze Orman Do you choose generosity at a time when the cost of living continues to rise? Luis Sosa expresses how whether it's a recession or not, that does not impact his decision to answer someone's need wherever he is given the opportunity to do so. Luis Sosa is the founder of Lo...

Forgiveness is for you! “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” – Mahatma Ghandi “There is no revenge as complete as forgiveness” – Josh Billings What do you do when you are treated unfairly? Do you think of revenge or choose forgiveness? Will Hinshaw joins us and chats about how he deals with people who don't treat him correctly and his journey thus far. He speaks further a...

Change Starts With You! “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama What does it mean to change? Michele Adler is a Life Coach and Well-being Expert. Michele educates me on a few of the different types of coaching. If you are a business owner starting out or even a well-establishe...

Spread Love Every Day!! “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” – C.S Lewis What does it mean to do the right thing? Matt Wadlington joins the show. He is a contractor and owns how own business called Avila & Wadlington Contractors Inc in the bay area, California. Matt goes deep with us about some of his biggest struggles with growing his business successfully but th...

Happy Holidays! “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein What value do you bring to the people and your surroundings? Today's session we meet Chris Davis . He is a mortgage lender and owns a boba shop in San Anselmo, California. Chris shares his 22 years of experience as a lender and how knowledge seeps out of his pores with confidence. This comes with time....

"I learned that beliefs are just repeated thoughts. If you want to believe something new, you just have to repeat a new thought. Singing helps you naturally repeat the thought we want to believe." - Neal Samudre How many of us are singing songs we love out loud in a car? In a shower? What are you singing about? In this episode, Professor Tanya Scotece, shares the importance of placing se...

"Busyness is a deception and a curse. It steals from you the life that you should be living." - Joyce Meyer In this spooky episode, we chat with Alexandra Cowley,  who is a luxury real estate agent with Vanguard Properties, about the benefits of being a part of a brokerage and the lessons she's learnt on her journey as a real estate agent. We chat about how she prioritizes the impor...

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Herman Cain Join me as I chat with Ameer Saib about the different businesses he has run and the lessons he has learned along the way. Ameer Saib is the owner of Clearly Presented which is a video editing business he runs from anywhere in the world and is curre...

"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm" - Winston Churchill Come and listen to Rick Copley as he shares the ebbs and flows of his life as an entrepreneur. Rick and his wife run their own food prepping business in Florida, USA called The Fit Life Meals and he gives us some good pointers on ways to be successful at opening your own businesses. His goa...

Join us for this episode with Jenn Watkins from Projects Within Reach as she educates us on things we need to know before renovating our kitchens and bathrooms. Jenn is all about making sure our renovating projects are within reach. Jenn shares more about her background and what to look out for when it comes to functionality in those areas. Jenn Watkins Email: jenn@projectswithinreach.com Website:...

In this episode, Shelby, from Shelby De Leon Insurance Agency, shares with us the importance of making sure your house and car are covered. We talk about Shelby's vision and second chances and how everyone deserves one. Remember, if anything, the pandemic taught us that tomorrow is not guaranteed, so make sure you are insured! Shelby De Leon Email: shelby@sdeleoninsurance.com Website: https:/...

Today, Todd Lyon from Lyon Wealth Management joins us today and as a fiduciary, he explains the difference between a financial advisor and a fiduciary. He also gives us an insight into his background and why he does what he does.  Todd Lyon Email: tlyon@hightoweradvisors.com Website: https://lyon.hightoweradvisors.com/ Tel: +1415-250-8071 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddlyon/ I'm al...

In this episode we speak to two ladies and hear about their journeys of how they got to where they are today. Tanya Scotece and Michelle Shirley.  Michelle and Be Strong International is our Non-profit for the episode. We're all taking our own journeys in this life, and this is a space to share that journey and to inspire others to keep going in their businesses and careers. Go support Be str...