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Raise your hand if you've ever felt stuck in your life. Believe it or not, getting unstuck from a bad day is closer than you think. Lu Ann Cahn , eight time Emmy award winner, two time cancer survivor, first time grandmother, Director of Career Services for the Klein College of Media & Communication is my guest today. In her book, "I Dare Me" Lu Ann tried something new for 365 days to get her...

Brad Aronson is the author of Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time and while he is local to the Philadelphia area, his book has touched people nationwide. His book speaks to kindness over and over again and is an accumulation of stories of people who have performed kind acts. When you lift others you have the chance to lift yourself, creating a circular motion of happiness. Their...

Joe Dalton shares ways on how we can build ourselves up and keep our mindset in a good place. Joe is a business consultant, coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and chairman of Dublin south FM radio show , which has helped him shape and understand his life and build his curiosity for it. Joe's messages are universal, which is why it's really cool that wherever you are in the world, damaging self-talk has...

Gerry Lantz tells stories with his company, Stories That Work , a branding and marketing communications consultancy and he believes that story tools and techniques drive messaging unlike any other. And, as is par for the course, Gerry shares a story with us today; his story. A story that changed his life and one that allows us to consider removing stress from our lives. To continue the conversatio...

How many times have you met someone whether virtually or in person and struggled to remember their name? Better yet, how can we support our personal brand when we're introducing ourselves so that we're memorable to others? Today's guest, Liz Findlay and I discuss how she went from working in corporate to entrepreneurship and creating a memorable brand on her own. Liz provides multi-faceted healing...

Cheryl Rice is a leadership coach, author, and TEDx speaker who works with women who want to be leaders in their own lives. She's also a social entrepreneur who started a global kindness and connection movement in 2016 called the "YOU MATTER Marathon: No Running Required." It's the best marathon you’ll ever run. She never imagined she was going to start a movement and yet, it’s the most essential...

Did you ever stop to think about why people come into your life a second time? I often wonder about this as people reappear in my life. Is there a life lesson that I missed the first time? Or, is it just a really great coincidence and we can help each other. Cheryl Rice is one of those people and am thrilled that she's back in my life. She has so much to offer the world that I split my time with h...

Henry G. is back on the show and he is a master of positivity; don't take my word for it -- take the rest of the world's opinion: Henry G . is ranked #9 in the USA and #6 in the UK chart in "Top Education" category for his podcast "The Posi t ive Mindset." Henry reminds us that positivity is a practice and how especially important it is to remember this when things get harder than we want. Check o...

Jaclyn Gallo life coach, author and TEDx speaker is passionate about helping people create lives that they genuinely love. She firmly believes that we all deserve to feel excited when we wake up in the morning. Hear Jaclyn's story of resilience and how she turned her reflections to support the lives and career paths of others. To continue the conversation with Jaclyn, check out her website , her I...

Today's episode is about going against something we were taught as kids and talking with strangers. Putting our cell phones down, looking up, and taking an interest in someone else, either virtually or in person. Craig Loundas , Associate Vice President Penn Medicine Experience at Penn Medicine , shares how he found happiness while walking his dog and making small talk with a neighbor. To continue...

​ John Murray, Positive Self-Image Educator and Headshot Photographer, is today's podcast guest. Sharing stages with people like Deepak Chopra, Marshall Goldsmith & Kingsley Aikins, John travels the world and shows how we have a "gap" between how we think we look and what we think the rest of the world expects us to look like. The aim of John's work is to close this "gap." He shares his person...

Jessica Harrington is a stress management and self-love coach and she speaks to us today about coffee. Yes, coffee. Well, not just about coffee but how coffee fits right in with how to better manage our stress. It's just a matter of paying attention. This takes practice, my friends, and being able to practice awareness is the best practice we get at taking better care of ourselves. You don't want...

One year ago today, I hit "publish" on the trailer for my podcast. It's been such a fun ride and I'm so very grateful for all of you and your support. It's no surprise to me that the top three topics relate to mental health, culture, and of course, my personal favorite, stepping into your power. I also talk about my "fake commute" and what brought me to create a podcast of my very own. The top epi...

We don't talk about servant leadership enough; the importance of it all and how lifting others is truly how we lift ourselves. I've had the honor to interview incredible guests this past year and I approached this interview differently. I asked my guest: "What do you see missing in leadership today?" Candida (Toccia) Seasock is a priceless gem and the finest example of selfless leadership. She's c...

How are you seated right now? Are you leaning on your desk or hunched over your phone? Did you know that how you're seated can cause your body to fatigue a lot earlier in the day, essentially decreasing productivity? Efrat Cohen, Owner of ProPostureUs shares why it's important to pay attention to your posture to avoid fatigue, discomfort, and pain. Perhaps you haven't thought about how important y...

Chantelle Fitzgerald, is the Owner of Mindset Strategies, a leadership development firm that focuses on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) and she enlightens us today about the importance of cultural humility. Chantelle shares ways that we can embrace other cultures individually and at the corporate level and it's not as difficult as you may think. It just ta...

If you had spinach in your teeth, would you want someone to tell you? Of course you would. Here's the real question, though: Would you return the favor? Let's take it one step further: If someone was getting the wrong kind of attention at work, would you let them know? You may recognize today's guest -- Joyel Crawford . She was on the show last week and she's back today to share her personal Offic...

Joyel Crawford grows leaders for a living with her company Crawford Leadership Strategies . Joyel embraced her journey with alopecia areata and most recently shared it on the TEDx stage. She paid attention to the fire within and her calling to talk publicly about her private story. By paying attention to her message, she embraced her authenticity, which ultimately led her to feel more confident. I...

Jennifer Lynn Robinson , CEO of Purposeful Networking, is a resilience connoisseur. In 2008, she was involved in a near-death accident and has had to reinvent herself several times. Her TEDx talk speaks to getting back in the ring -- she uses boxing as a metaphor and that's what grounds her. It's a beautiful story of resilience and determination. Time after time after time she was told to try some...

May is mental health awareness month and today's podcast guest, Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a mental health expert. Today's episode is part 2 ( Link to Episode #45, Part 1 ) of my time with Dr. Shahana. She is a master at blending her personal story and the resulting shame, denial, and mental health challenges with her professional background. Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a professional speaker and lead phys...

May is mental health month and today's podcast guest, Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a mental health expert. Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a professional speaker and lead physician at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers. Much of Dr. Shahana's career is focused on those struggling with their mental health. Our conversation was so good that I didn't want it to stop, so I created two episodes. To...

Demetrica Todd's voice is as authoritative as it should be; she's been practicing law for 21 years, has served as a pubic defender, a prosecutor and now serves as a municipal court judge in three municipalities in Southern New Jersey. Hear Demetrica's story of her very first interview, how she was asked to change her appearance, and how she responded. We discuss The Crown Act , which is the law th...

If you've ever wondered about what happens to you when you pass, today's guest, Danny Bader offers a story that just might provide the insight that you need to embrace life a little bit more today. Danny's story is one of resilience and inspiration; one that defines his purpose and helps us to understand ours. To learn more about Danny and his work, check out his website , buy one of his amazing b...

Chris Fleck, is a great friend who, like many other people we know (and perhaps ourselves) gained weight in the past two plus years. He's made up his mind that he's going to lose the weight and feel better about himself. Hear his story and know that it has nothing to do with any fancy weight loss program, food, or shakes, just plain honesty. You don't want to miss this one. To continue the convers...

Kurt Folcher has an incredible intention for helping others succeed first and knows, with absolute certainty, that this is how to make your dreams come true. You see, although Kurt is an investment manager, his true investment is helping others to do well. He is indeed, a "Go-Giver" in every sense of the word. He reminds us in this episode to "...keep grinding, keep showing up, and keep helping pe...