Read The Damn Book

When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer is NO! I’m sharing why you should never pay for media placements and why you SHOULD rely on earned media features and interviews. Find out what’s behind the Yahoo Top 10 lists, how much money some podcasts are charging for an interview and how you ca...

Today I have two very special guests joining me and we are talking all about the power of affirmations. I recently started making positive affirmations part of my morning and have introduced the practice to my kids. We were having some trouble falling asleep, which prompted the start of saying affirmations and it’s simply grown. I asked my sidekicks if they’d like to join me for an episode on how...

Transparency is a word whose definition seems to be not so transparent. Online we see people being “transparent” about their 5 figure months, all of their wins, how they barely work and make money in their sleep. How much truth is actually behind these claims? Today, I’m being honest with you about a recent mistake I made in my business. It was a substantial one, but I learned from it and I want y...

Have you ever thought about how a color could have the power to change your mood? Color plays a big role in our lives and helps control how we feel...often, we don’t realize the power it has! Mehnaz Khan is a color psychology specialist and helps people select colors in their homes, clothes and brands that elicit certain emotions. There's a reason why we gravitate to certain colors and why we feel...

Do you ever wonder about what you are meant to do in life? I certainly do! Kelsey Abbott is a human design reader and certified professional coach. By using the day, time and location of where you were born, Kelsey can then give you insight into the type of person you are, why you operate the way you do, how you can actually succeed when it comes to working with others, and so much more. Before ou...

One of my dreams is to write a book. When we think about what goes into writing a book, we think of the obvious key players, the author, editor, publisher, agent, publicist, sometimes a ghostwriter, but have you heard of a book coach? I’m so excited to introduce you to the original book coach, Jennie Nash. She's a 10 time author, creator of the Author Accelerator Program, and a book coach who has...

What’s the point at which you slow down in your job if you are stressed and feeling burnt out? Would you slow down if you suddenly landed in the ER and lost your motor skills? Elizabeth Rosenberg was the global head of communications for one of the largest ad and marketing agencies and she was in charge of the largest account...in the world when she literally collapsed. Finding that her life neede...

This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I grow up, the life I want to live and also fell in love with myself along the way. I dealt with the shame and guilt I felt from my childhood and demanded acknowledgement. I found my voice and instead of simply having my beliefs, I’m speaking about them....

There’s a certain taboo when it comes to talking about giving up your child for adoption or being sexually abused by your parent...these are things we don’t talk about. Tedx Speaker, author, and Change Instigator Stacy Bernal IS talking about these things and so much more! Stacy is someone who has realized the importance of owning your past and not being ashamed of it, to recognize your worth and...

Erica Courdae is a DEI consultant who was already embracing inclusivity in her business before making it her career. She is also the mother of 2 bi-racial children and shares some very personal stories of what her children have experienced already in their young lives. As adults we often deal with things we shouldn’t have to, but when it comes to children, I feel very strongly that they should be...

Positivity and happiness creates a ripple effect in your life and the lives of others. Author and Woman’s Day Editor-In-Chief Meaghan B Murphy is sharing with the world how she has created a fully charged life and is saying YAY! on a daily basis. Meaghan is an orange beacon of light and puts a smile on your face when you see her or talk to her. She’s on a mission to spread her positivity everywher...

Gun reform is a topic that usually has only two sides to it...those for it and those against. Child advocate, author and publicist, Tonya McKenzie is tackling this topic from the perspective of how guns are affecting our children. This conversation is open and honest and presents what is lacking when gun reform is usually the topic - common sense. It’s not about taking guns away from everyone. It’...

School is just about out and summer is here! As a business owner, how do you create a relaxed summer with your family while still creating content for 3 months? I’m sharing my process of how I plan content for my podcast and social media in order to take every weekday afternoon off. This episode isn’t just for business owners, moms, I’m sharing tips on other ways I plan in order to alleviate stres...

Public relations is the business of relationships, but what exactly is PR? What is podcast pitching? In this episode you’ll learn about what PR and podcast pitching is and how both can help increase your visibility and grow your brand and business. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it looks like to work with me, from onboarding to landing interviews and features. I’m also sharing what the diffe...

Last week I moderated a panel for The State of Women on Mompreneurs - women who are business owners and moms. We shared stories of why we became entrepreneurs and left the corporate world, our experiences, and our best advice. We also agreed that the word “mompreneur” is one that shouldn’t be used and why.  Michelle Talks About Mompreneur - Let’s Stop Using That Word Work Life Balance For Working...

Social media can take a toll on your mental health if you let it. When it comes to our children, oftentimes their emotions and minds aren’t ready to handle the effects of social media. Their lives are on display, there’s competition and seeing who’s doing what. They need likes in order to feel liked and it’s not healthy. Today I’m chatting with Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming o...

As moms, we are always looking for ways we can raise our children to be better and do better. Figuring out how to ensure we raise them as anti-racist is probably one of the biggest tasks we have as mothers. I’m sharing the secret to how you can raise anti-racist children….it starts with YOU being anti-racist. You don’t have to be a perfect mother, I certainly am not, but you do have to be clear on...

You can be the most powerful woman in the room. Take it from THE most powerful woman in the room, the Michael Jordan of the auction world, a woman who shares the stage with a-list celebrities and helps charities raise more money than they could imagine, Lydia Fenet. She’s a mom of 3 who works full-time during the day, manages to spend quality time with her kids and does benefit auctions at night....

We need to have a deep heart to heart conversation about what’s going on in our country right before our eyes. If you’re a white mom, then I feel that we need to start not only paying attention but speaking up, speaking out and  protecting all of our children, no matter what color they are. We are the mothers of these police officers that are killing black men and boys. We are mothers of sons and...

I'm looking back on the past 13 months and what I've learned from this pandemic. I've taken time to fully focus on myself even without time to myself. This week I'll receive my 2nd COVID vaccine shot and life is looking like some normalcy will return to it. My kids have proven to be extremely resilient and adaptable and I couldn't be more proud of them. I'm sharing what I've learned about myself t...

You are in charge of what your future looks like, regardless of your past or present. Senior Director of Memberships and Partnerships for REFORM Alliance, Louis L. Reed is the absolute living example of that. After spending 14 years in federal prison, Louis is now working towards criminal justice and legal reform. He recognized that he wanted to create a legacy of purpose for himself and is on the...

Do you have a dream career but feel stuck where you’re currently at? I want that to change for you, starting today. Pauleanna Reid is a celebrity ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and doers turn their personal stories into powerful brand assets. She’s a senior contributor for Forbes and Business Insider and she paved her own way to success by creating her career while working full-time as...

My goals in life are to make a difference in the world and to the future for myself, my family and for all of my listeners. One major way to do this is to start listening to others and hearing their stories. It’s not every day that you meet someone who is the pure definition of changing the world, but Rachel Lauren is doing exactly that. Rachel is a DEI department head, and co-founder of Diversifi...

As a mom and stepmom, I want to raise children who become adults and know they are capable of getting through hard times. I experienced the death of my father to cancer at 7 and my stepchildren have experienced divorce. These are big moments in life no matter what age you are, but learning how to cope with them at a young age is even tougher. Sara Olsher is the founder of Mighty and Bright and aut...

Stress is a word that we hear A LOT and even more so since last year we had a major election and are still in the midst of a pandemic. What exactly is stress and what are the best ways to combat it? Founder of the Stress Less Company Carlee Myers is teaching female professionals how to manage stress and overwhelm in order to find more joy at work, home and beyond. Carlee shares how her childhood l...