Grow Your Voice, Overcome Your Fears

Sometimes the most unlikely person IS the person, the expert. So, it is with guest Pat "Packman" Buttitta who shares how he came out of his comfort zone to find that anything and everything is possible when you put your trust in what God has planned for you.   Guest: Pat "Packman" Buttitta is a dog behavior and rehabilitation specialist in New Jersey, and founder of Packman to the Rescue, K9 Solut...

Our mind can play tricks on us. Compound that with trauma and abuse can be a deadly combination. And, it almost was for today's guest.  Had it not been for a walk to contemplate suicide, we might never have known how to get healed from the inside out.   Guest: Paula Bohland is an award-winning motivational speaker, author, and master business and mindset coach. She is known as the 'Million Dollar...

There are times when we all get lost for words but what do you do when you have a fear of speaking in public?  What do you do when you muster up the courage to try only to face ridicule, embarrassment, and more pain?  Today's guest has been there and overcome and wants to share tips that you might use to reduce, if not eliminate, that fear.   Guest: Izolda Trakhtenberg believes innovation isn't ju...

Today's guest shares how her early years flipped her life upside down.  A relatable experience except she shares how she learned to deal with her demons and take charge because, as she discovered, there is always hope and possibility as choices you can make.   Guest: Amber Brewer is a veterinary tech and mom of 3 turned social media business woman.  As an Instagram engagement strategist, Amber hel...

Today's guest suffered relentlessly until something unexpected happened.  This 'something' turned her life around and can turn yours around too so that you can start to enjoy family, friends, and life in general.  Tune in as Mary Held shares her journey to unfreeze her trauma and become an advocate for others.   Guest: Mary Held lived through various traumas as a child but buried them within herse...

Today's guest is the epitome of confidence although she wasn't always that way. Overtime though, she recognized the women were harder on themselves then men. She found the courage to take that leap to develop habits that grew her confidence and motivated her to tackle her dreams. And, best of all, you can too.   Guest: Julie helps entrepreneurs increase confidence and transform lives. She is passi...

What would you do if your sense of calm was rattled…you felt stressed and anxious all the time…were depressed??? It might shock you what today's guest did but listened carefully as she outlines the process that she took to F ace E verything A nd R ise!   Guest: Rebecca Hansen is an Ideation Coach. That is, she helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and supports them in developing solutions...

It happened!  You got that potentially fatal "C" word.  You survive the many doses of chemotherapy and possibly much more but now what?  Today's guest will share what has worked for him and thousands of others who chose to eat and live a healthier lifestyle.   Guest: Gregory Halpen is the recipe creator, cook, photographer and writer behind "Eating After Chemo" , a food blog geared towards teachin...

Are you like many people who have already failed to keep New Year's resolutions year in and year out?  Tired and what to change?  It's time for a New approach so how about trying some self-coaching techniques to help you work on you in 2022!   Guest: Sandra is a self-proclaimed unintentional coach… that is, she never intended to become one, it wasn't even on her radar. However, from the time she f...

Have you ever felt stuck, not knowing which way to turn, where to go?  It happens to the best of us; it happened to me.  I share how I got stuck and how I got unstuck which a technique you can use on yourself at any time, any place.  Rise above whatever storm you may be facing and flip the script!   Guest: Sandra is a self-proclaimed unintentional coach… that is, she never intended to become one,...

Remember the days when you were little, and you wanted to do something?  You were either encouraged or discouraged right?  Fast forward to now.  How does that resonate with you?  Raising children comes with challenges and there is no one size fits all.  There is though, a way to empower children and adults so that they can have a meaningful life if we 'let love win'.   Guest: Kathryn spent the fir...

As a parent, what do you do when you know something is not 'right' with your child and no one seems to listen to you?  Being a mom can be challenging and made even more so with the constant moves a military family has to make.  However, find out what Austin Carrigg and how she finally was heard and has become an advocate for exceptional needs and exceptional children.   Guest: Austin Carrigg is th...

What do you do when the unthinkable happens?  You pull yourself together for a most important battle. At least, that is what today's guest did. Listen as Kerry L. Brooks shares his journey as a special dad working to protect, provide strength and opportunity to a special son.  His success story is a must-hear that can be replicated via strategies he is willing to share.   Guest: Kerry L. Brooks ha...

Life or death?  Which would YOU choose?   Our guest chose live and made changes IMMEDIATELY.  No doctor, no special diet just her faith, determination and diligence.  Hear her share how in 6 months, she lost 65 pounds and 5 dress sizes.  Hear her share her simple formula of moving from an unhealthy lifestyle full of unhealthy habits to a more healthy one. Anna Faith Smith is on a mission to assist...

What do some people do when they have lemons?  They make lemonade and the glass is not half empty, it's full.  That is what today's guest did when faced with government bureaucracy, trying to find answers to critical issues.  And she doesn't want others to re-create so she shares not just her knowledge but also her answers with others.  It's not perfect but she has learned to hunker down, acknowle...

I can't make this stuff up!   Talk about having all the odds stacked against you from Day 1 of your life to being on top of the world!  Precious Williams has a purpose.  She has a voice, a powerful one that she uses in such a manner that causes people to definitely listen.  What would YOU do if one day, you woke up and found you had lost everything?  Follow the mesmerizing life story of Precious W...

There are eating disorders and then there is disordered eating.  What's the difference?  Who is impacted?  Get the facts to help you notice clues that disordered eating might be occurring within your own household.  Get the 4-1-1 on insurance issues, what will likely occur at the doctors' office, especially from the perspective of a parent, and much more. Listen as Dr. Samantha Hill shares vital l...

Just because things look rosy on the outside doesn't mean it is.  You might not understand this statement, but Dr. Kesha Reed makes it plain as she shares her journey from depression, suicidal thoughts and more to her present state of being an extremely confident woman of faith who learned how to reach higher in live and love.   Guest: Dr. Kesha Reed is a strategic, innovative, collaborative and c...

Take a journey, no, an adventure that will be like no other.  It's a journey about life.  Your attitude and mindset have everything to do with how you will get there.  Where is there?  Wherever GOD happens to lead you.   Guest: Kris Castro is a change agent for others and now, herself.  She has been supporting senior leaders to help them achieve their visions and long-Term goals.  Kris is an Execu...

Did you know that many current and former incarcerated individuals struggle silently with a mental health issue?  Many aren't even aware they have an issue and those that are aware, don't seek treatment because of the stigma attached.  Psychological speaking though, the incarcerated individual is not the only one impacted.  Family and communities are also impacted.  Sheila Bruno gives voice to the...

Overview: Have you ever had a vision yet faced all kinds of obstacles?  Today's guest has had many impactful visions but this one is different. Listen as "The Teaching Coach" shares invaluable information that you can begin using today. Guest: A New Jersey native, Kellye Jones received a BA from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill and was an undergraduate Teacher's Assistant for Speech....

Overview: Just as 2020 has been a year of challenges, so has the life of Marina Nunez who shares the impact that growing up in two different cultures had to her personally and professionally. Guest: Putting the advice of her grandmother into practice, Marina Nunez gives her all and keeps her word in all that she does no matter how difficult the journey might be.  From her stories and passion to gi...

As travel has started to increase after a COVID-induced lull, you might be wondering how to safely travel for work or leisure.  Or you might be waiting for a post-COVID time to travel and are planning now and looking for some tips.  Find out how to make travel less stressful for work or play as well as how my guest got the name – Globetrotting Mama. Guest: Heather Greenwood Davis is a Contributing...

Live today can be is chaotic. There are so many distractions and not having a handle on things can cause you to feel stressed, overwhelmed and anxious.  This podcast will provide insights on how you can return to the driver's seat and gain your life back. Guest: Productivity expert, author and keynote speaker Helene Segura helps entrepreneurs, educators and professionals-on-the-go regain control o...

As a youth in Canada, Joshua Pelland was a typical rebellious child who didn't seem to fit in. He found himself through the many adventures he had.  His most challenging is one he still works to conquer today – embracing the adversity and building the resilience necessary to not only survive but thrive after a spinal cord injury almost cut his life short. Listen how he shares his experiences, what...