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Have you ever thought about joining a mastermind or wondered what exactly one is? Nettie Owens, a master networker, entrepreneur, and author, joins Michelle to discuss everything you need to know about masterminds. You’ll learn about pricing, types of masterminds, and what types of people benefit most from them. Michelle also finds out what you should look for to find the most beneficial mastermin...

A recent news article revealed the astonishing prices some podcast hosts are charging their guests for a chance to be on their show. Michelle shares her opinion on this practice and her experience with a host of one of these podcasts. Join Michelle as she also reveals why you shouldn’t pay to be a guest and the difference between advertising and public relations.    Michelle Talks About The Differ...

Last month, Michelle had a health scare that made her realize sometimes you have to advocate hard for your health needs, you don’t really know how many days you have left, and there are many things she had not yet planned for. Join Michelle as she also explains how she’s prioritizing her life a little bit differently now and the hard discussion you should be having with your loved ones.    Michell...

Rebecca Saunders is known as the video ninja and joins Michelle to talk about how she inspires business owners to make an impact on the world through video. Rebecca also shares the moment when she realized that she was asking her clients to be authentic in their work, yet she wasn’t practicing this herself. You’ll hear a fun conversation between two friends who discuss the importance of being a vi...

#145 Resilience, Near Death Experience & Miracles with Shana Pereira   Shana Pereira is nothing short of a miracle and joins Michelle to share her experience of flatlining for two minutes and what led up to that moment. You’ll also hear about the Christmas miracle that allowed Shana to receive both a heart and a kidney transplant. Shana’s story is inspiring and heart touching. You'll leave knowing...

Do you ever wonder if YOU are what's holding you back?⁠ ⁠ Nicola Wilkes is a business coach for style related businesses, but she also radiates beauty inside and out.⁠ ⁠ Michelle met Nicola on Necker Island where Nicola was always dressed up, no matter what the occasion. When someone would compliment her on an outfit or piece of jewelry, she would share which local woman from her city had created...

Michelle and Crista are back and sharing more of their week at Necker Island. You’ll hear how Richard Branson deals with failure and how you should too. They discuss how you don’t have to visit an island to see beauty in your life and how to be present just where you are. You’ll also be inspired and learn how to make an impact using your own personal resources that are unique to you.  Michelle Tal...

Michelle shares how her trip to Necker Island was so much more than marking it off her bucket list. Crista Grasso, from the Lean Out Method, was also on the trip and joins Michelle to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of a week in paradise on Sir Richard Branson’s island during a leadership gathering and their biggest takeaways. You’ll also hear how to implement what you’ve learned from any c...

Kellie Woolf joins Michelle to discuss her new book, Mount Hope , and the story behind it. Mount Hope is a suspense thriller centered around the murder of a gay man and his conversation with Jesus. Michelle and Kellie also discuss acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community and how many struggle with their faith. Kellie’s book will inspire you to appreciate what you have in life and to remember that no mat...

#140 Corrections In Ink with Keri Blankinger   Keri Blankinger is an award-winning journalist, but that’s not where her story begins. Once a competitive figure skater, Keri went from training most weekdays to spending time in prison. Join Michelle as Keri talks about her new book, Corrections In Ink, and why second chances are so important.    Michelle Talks About Public Safety The Prison System S...

Merle Saferstein has journaled for decades and is joining Michelle to share the benefits of journaling and how it can also be a gift that you leave to others. Today is the release of Merle’s book, Living and Leaving My Legacy, vol. 1 . In it is a compilation of her journals where Merle shares experiences of being married for over 50 years, a woman ahead of her time, and a mother. You’ll also hear...

In this episode, Michelle shares her top tips for being a great interviewer. As a podcast host, she has interviewed many people and has found ways to connect with guests so that they feel comfortable opening up to the audience. From simple tips to make an interview even better to how to find out more about your guests before the interview, this episode will give you knowledge on how to have engagi...

Anne Cocquyt, author of Dare to Launch, joins Michelle and shares some of the tools you need to launch your business. Anne is also the founder of The Guild and explains exactly what angel investing is and how you can invest in new start-ups. If you’re thinking of starting a business or are just getting started, you won’t want to miss this episode. Michelle Talks About Angel Investing Launching A B...

Are you on Twitter? If not, this episode will give you lots of reasons to join in on the tweeting. Michelle Garrett, a public relations consultant and writer, joins Michelle to answer questions you might have about Twitter. Join both Michelle’s as they also discuss the community within Twitter and how to handle any of the negativities of any social media platform.    Michelle Talks About The Benef...

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? In this week’s episode, Angela Engel, of Collective Book Studio, joins Michelle to explain what hybrid publishing is and what kind of investment it takes to collaborate with your publisher. You’ll also hear about what the publishing industry looks like and all of the changes that are occuring. If you’re thinking of writing a book, this episode is for you. ...

How do you celebrate your wins? As entrepreneurs, we sometimes forget to celebrate when we reach our goals, even the small ones. On this week’s episode, Michelle discusses her struggles with celebrating her wins even when she’s reached the stage of achieving her big goals. Join Michelle as she shares with you the first step towards celebrating your own accomplishments. You’ll be surprised at how s...

Do you know what to expect when you hire someone to book you on podcasts? Do you know how to choose the right person to represent you? In this episode, Michelle takes you behind the scenes of what a podcast booking agency should do for you as a client and what to look for when searching for one. You’ll hear about all the benefits of hiring one and the best practices to look for. Michelle uses her...

Have you wondered how you can grow your audience and reach more people? Becky Robinson supports authors and thought leaders as they build their presence in the digital world. Becky joins Michelle on the launch day of her new book, Reach, and shares tips and strategies on how you can grow your audience. Learn how to be more memorable to your audience and how to attract them through sharing personal...

As a financial therapist and licensed psychotherapist, Nicole lacovoni helps women understand their relationship with money and heal any baggage they carry surrounding it. She then teaches them how to manage it responsibly and grow their profits strategically so they feel comfortable having an active role in their financial lives. Join Michelle and Nicole as they discuss all of these things and in...

There has been a lot of talk about the Metaverse lately in the news and media, but do you really know what it is? Nathan Phillips joins Michelle in this week’s episode to break down and simplify what exactly is the Metaverse and why it's important. You’ll be surprised to hear that it’s not exactly what you thought it was and it already plays a major role in your everyday life. Nathan is a co-found...

In this episode, Michelle opens up about the change of her business mindset going from a corporate career to a successful entrepreneur. She also shares how she stays positive when things may seem like it’s going a few steps backwards in her business. You’ll also learn the key to being successful in your business, and it involves who you surround yourself with. Michelle Talks About Business Mindset...

Robyn Graham helps female entrepreneurs with personal branding and coaches them with her experience as a brand strategist. Today, she joins Michelle on launch day of her new book, You, Me, & Anxiety . In her book, Robyn shares her experience with anxiety and helps teen girls, and their parents, with ways to overcome the challenges of anxiety. Michelle also discusses her experience using some of Ro...

Today, March 8th is International Women's Day...a day in which we celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. This is a day that has been celebrated for over 100 years and this year's theme is #BreakTheBias.   Today is a day to celebrate women and lift up equality, diminish discrimination and take action. As women, we are already changing the world, so...

Jackie Bebenroth is the founder of Muse Headquarters, a marketing agency focused on change. Jackie explains how her company helps businesses understand the process that their customers go through when change is a factor for their marketing. Michelle and Jackie discuss what happens when you stop being afraid to change. You’ll also hear that when you start seeing the possibilities of change, it moti...

When Diann Wingert closed her successful therapist office, little did she know that her online coaching business would empower her and so many women that she motivates. The combination of her expertise as a coach and therapist help women live their best life through Diann’s coaching program. Michelle and Diann discuss how successful women become aware of their struggles when making business or lif...