My Secrets to Stamina

Welcome Back & Happy Summer! Tune in with just me today kicking things off on all things - my new book - My Secret to Stamina! Many of you have already read it and I'm thrilled at the huge response and love it has received. This is my 2nd book and has been a labor of love as I continue to be on the road making an impact in any way I can.  (Side note: if you never read my 1st book - Living...

Welcome back! In this inspiring and honest conversation, Carole Yammine sits down with Cindy Novotny to explore the realities of balancing ambition, motherhood, and leadership in today’s world, particularly through the lens of growing up and building a career in the Middle East. From childhood influences and cultural expectations to navigating “mom guilt,” evolving priorities, and redefining succe...

Welcome back - we're so excited to have you here! During this episode I sit down with a my dear friend, Blake Danner who is an inspiring operations and sales professional and a crafter of iconic brands.  His leadership has been instrumental in creating award-winning contemporary brands in the lifestyle hospitality space. Over his 25+ year career, he has worked with some of the world’s leading...

So excited to be back with another incredible guest this week! I welcome Sonya LaGrange, a small town entrepreneur in Swisher, Iowa where my husband grew up and where our farm is located. Sonya spent 20 years in real estate before stepping into entrepreneurship, now owning a bar, boutique, Airbnb, and a newly renovated commercial building with event and tenant space. Her passion lies in creating w...

Welcome back to the pod! Really excited for this episode and to introduce you all to Michael Coldwell, CEO & Co-Founder of Braintrust.  A former professional stand‐up comic, a three-time published novelist, and former executive director of corporate communications for Caesars Palace, he brings more than 20 years of experience to the world of marketing. Michael speaks at many global seminars an...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and Happy New Year! To kick off the year, I’m welcoming a new friend I was introduced to by a dear friend, Cathy Schwartz-Shino, Founder of Edit Accordingly.  Edit Accordingly is The Style Clinic for Fashion and Cathy is an image strategist & certified personal stylist devoted to helping individuals reimagine their wardrobes, confidence & style identit...

Welcome back to my Secrets to Stamina! It's the LAST EPISODE of the year!  So hard to believe!  A big thanks to all of you for listening in each month and supporting this podcast. Big news!  My newest book will be out in early 2026 titled: My Secret to Stamina!  More to come on that. For this episode, I'm joined by Mona Perschon who has truly one of the most incredible stories I've...

Happy November! Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina —the show where we uncover what it really takes to thrive in high-performance careers without losing your spark. Today’s guest is someone who defines global luxury, leadership, and lasting impact— Christina Deeny .  Christina has been a friend and client for many years and has so much insight to share with us all today. Christina has led brand,...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! I'm thrilled to have a dear friend and client join the pod this week, Molly Rasmussen.  She is celebrating 10 years of being in business with her company, POP Parties out of Dallas! With nearly two decades of experience, Molly is known for producing unforgettable, high-touch events. After earning her degree in Hospitality Management from the University o...

Welcome back everyone!   Always thrilled to bring you a powerhouse guest and for this episode, that is Nina Sossamon-Pogue.  Nina is a speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host. She will share her extraordinary journey through Elite Athletics, Television News, and Corporate America, that defies the ordinary.  Leaving home at age 13 to train, Nina made the USA Gymnastics team, and gra...

Hello July and welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina!   Today, I welcome one of our longest friends and business partners, who is incredibly smart and talented and has a wealth of insights to share with us today – Mr. Wayne Beaubian.  Wayne has years of experience in hospitality and related technology development.  Prior to founding the company eDestinACCESS, Wayne was District President at Robert...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! I can't believe we're over halfway through 2025 - I am still on the road and grinding every day! Thought it would be great to pop in a SOLO episode as I haven't done one for a while and give you my latest thoughts on my stamina and work/life in general. Tune in to get motivated, inspired and always stay in that driven mindset! Cheers! Contact &...

Welcome back, everyone!  So excited to have this guest join me today! Joe Fijol is a visionary thought leader with an unparalleled attention to detail, reshaping the landscape of event management. Hailing from Florida, Joe is the Founder and Principal of ETHOS Event Collective, boasting over three decades of experience in the DMC  industry. His journey began on cruise ships, where he crafted unfor...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina!   So excited for you to listen to my next guest, Ms. Gabi Hughes.   In a tale as old as time, Gabi planned her own wedding and promptly fell in love. Over the last decade, she's worked in catering, corporate, and hotels, working her way up from a summer event intern to launching her own business as a wedding planner. Working in wedding venues and hotels...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and Hello 2025!  We’re kicking off another season with incredible guests, so please continue to tune in! This week, I have Kristin Cronin Boone joining me.  Kristin is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, speaker, and adjunct professor at Antioch University Seattle. Kristin's current passion is teaching people to harness the power of their ne...

How can it be?!  The last episode of 2024! I am so excited for one of my dear friends and industry icons to join me on the podcast.  Beth Lindsay Chapman is a veteran of the fashion industry and is known for her work as a bridal boutique owner, stylist, mentor, author, and wedding fashion consultant.   After her tenure as a Vice President of Merchandising for Ann Taylor, her love of bridal fashion...

HELLO DECEMBER and Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina! I’m really excited for my guest this week, Ms. Elizabeth Solaru.   Elizabeth is a renowned luxury expert with over 20 years of experience catering to global celebrities, Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and royalty. As a celebrity cake designer, she has honed her skills in understanding and meeting the exacting standards of the world's...

Welcome Back! I’m really excited for my guest this week, Mr. Roger Igo! Since 1990, Roger has been responsible for thousands of successful events, large and small, for more than 30 years and responsible for $100 million in event sales. He is a council cabinet member of the World Affairs Council of Houston , has served on the board of the International Live Events Association, is a current member o...

Hello everyone and welcome back! I’m so excited to have my new friend, Lauren Pronger, join me on today’s episode!   Lauren Pronger, founder of Well Inspired Travels and a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, is a Luxury Wellness Consultant dedicated to elevating lives through holistic wellbeing. Her career was inspired by personal experiences with thyroid health challenges and her...

Welcome back and hello O C T O B E R! I’m so excited to finally have this bossbabe on my podcast!   She has been a longtime friend, styled my daughter’s wedding and is a true trailblazer.  Julie Sabatino, the original — and most sought-after —bridal stylist in the world, Julie is the founder of The Stylish Bride and the go-to for some of the most discerning brides in the world. In the 20-plus year...

Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!   I know you all love a SOLO episode, so on today’s podcast, I am going to share answers to my Frequently Asked Questions!   Most ask how I do it, how I make it all happen, how I keep up my stamina and so much more so today, I hope this will provide inspiration on how I live with no balance and love it and always have!   ENJOY!  Contact & Follow Cindy! Fo...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and HELLO SEPTEMBER! During this episode, I welcome a dear friend of ours from our happy place in Northern Michigan, Mr. Dennis Campbell.   Dennis is the epitome of an entrepreneur and sales guru!   Starting out with the Ford Motor Company, he took on every opportunity to build businesses that would grow and be profitable.  From building and selling mobile hom...

WELCOME BACK! I can't believe we're approaching the end of summer already!  I hope you're ready to make the rest of this year your very best! I'm joined on this episode by a friend and colleague, who adds Team MCA to her resume, Ms. Ann Kerian!   Ann is an internationally sought after speaker, coach, facilitator and author.  She is an award-winning journalist and has been worki...

During this next episode, I welcome, Jayne Edison, someone who thinks just like me, she is like a soul sister!   I met Jayne through my dear friend and client, Emily Snyder and we hit it off instantly.  Jayne is the Principal and Owner of Office Furniture Innovations in Houston, TX.   She has been a pioneer in this business and been successful for over 30 years.  Jayne’s reputation is based on her...

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina!   I am so excited to bring on a wonderful friend, someone I’ve known and worked with for many years – Mr. Frank Robinson.   Frank Robinson is an entrepreneur with an intrinsic passion for celebrating life’s successes. A passion he has cultivated into a lifestyle and leveraged to create two successful companies, Island Events and Ulu Creative. Both companies a...