Real Talk with Grace Redman

“It’s not who you are that holds you back; it’s who you think you’re not.” - Elise Bigley   This Real Talk covers integral aspects of the Entrepreneur’s journey, how assessing fear can motivate you, and the best fuel for optimism.   I loved chatting with Elise Bigley - Professional Makeup Artist and Hairstylist specializing in commercial, film, portrait and bridal artistry.   Elise...

“Enchantment isn’t just found in castles and in nature; it is everywhere that we go and choose to visit.” - Melissa Kim Corter   This Real Talk is magical from start to finish, and goes over hustle culture, burnout, and how Enchantment can be therapeutic and help us manifest realities beyond our wildest dreams!   It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Melissa Kim Corter - Best-selling...

“You keep reminding people that whatever they’re doing - it’s for them, and nobody else.” - Kelly Green This Real Talk is filled to the brim with wisdom pertaining to self-image, grit, and embracing your unique personal journey. I had the pleasure of hosting Kelly Green again on the podcast! Kelly is the Owner and Principal Instructor of KG Fitness Studio in San Mateo, as well as an Eating Disorde...

“Our energy source for our brotherhood is love for one another.” - Patrick Walsh This Real Talk features lessons on leadership, community and purpose fueled by active love for the people you link arms with. Coach Patrick Walsh joined me on this episode, and I was inspired by his insight and training philosophy as Head Coach of the Junipero Serra High School football team. As Head Coach, Coach Wals...

“It got to a point where it was too uncomfortable not to be who I was meant to be.” - Kris Groth This Real Talk is a love letter to the creative spirit in all of us; it’s packed to the brim with hope, inspiration, and profound wisdom about following through on the dreams that have captured your heart. I had an amazing time chatting with the lovely Kris Groth - Best-Selling Author, Spiritual Teache...

“The fixed mindset will have you believe that you’re an a-hole for life. But I believe in the growth mindset; where you can change everything by tomorrow.” - Harold Atkins This Real Talk highlights the critical need and transformational benefits of preparation, the importance of level-headed perspective, and the immeasurable impact of being intentionally present. On this episode, I had the privile...

“That desire to be perfect, is a way for you to be in constant judgment of yourself. And judgment is the opposite of love.” - Rebecca Wiener McGregor This Real Talk is chock-full of wisdom relating to perfectionism, how to cope with fear, and the beauty of working on yourself first. It was a joy chatting with Rebecca Wiener McGregor - Author, Transformational Hypnotist, and Money Mindset Coac...

“No one’s going to pay you what you're worth; only what they think you're worth.” - Chellie Phillips   This Real Talk features a tactical chat around ways to shift your mindset, develop your own personal brand, and the importance of keeping a running tally of your wins!   I was joined by Chellie Phillips - Coach, Corporate Trainer, Motivational Speaker and Award-winning Author - and I’m...

“You’re not saying no to french fries; you’re saying yes to the body and health you want.” - Michelle Petties  This Real Talk presents a generous serving of food for thought around how we view food, why we eat what we eat, and our underlying food stories that dictate our food habits and behavior.   I had the immense pleasure of chatting with Michelle Petties - Author of “Leaving Large: T...

“Small things build momentum, and momentum over time compounds exponentially. You have to do the little things day in and day out.”  - Agi Keramidas   This Real Talk integral aspects of personal development mastery, and the power of consistent, incremental movement toward your goals.   I had a wonderful time chatting with Agi Keramidas, host of the Personal Development Mastery podca...

“So much of what we go through in life - our hardships; the adversity we overcome - is because we’re meant to share our experiences with others who are on a similar journey” - Shanda Trofe   This Real Talk spotlights the world of creative writing, publishing, and entrepreneurship.   I had the privilege of chatting with Shanda Trofe: Writer, Publisher, and Founder and CEO of Transcendent...

“Sometimes you have to hit a wall to say “okay, I need to do things differently.” - Dr. Lena Fernandez  This Real Talk features a breadth of knowledge that spans naturopathy, hormonal balance, stress and fatigue, and taking control of your health journey.   In this conversation, Dr. Lena Fernandez brings a wealth of scientific insight that has real life applications. She made the topic o...

“Success is having fun more often than you’re not.” - Ryann Dowdy   This Real Talk is packed with valuable insight on the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of genuine connection in business, and the freedom of pursuing your authentic truth.   On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryann Dowdy - Entrepreneur, Sales Strategist and Community Builder.   Ryann navigat...

“There’s always a higher peak and another trail that is unknown, and I have to trust that if I follow the compass, I’m going to get to where I’m supposed to be. And that’s how I live my life.” - Ghene’t Lee-Yong     This Real Talk highlights the beauty of movement in nature, the need for connection with our Higher Power in today’s fast-paced cooped up world, and how challenges prepare us...

"At some point we can’t keep blaming our reality on the situation; we have to make a choice on how we’re going to handle it to make a reality we want." - Nadeen Shatara This Real Talk highlights the importance of celebrating your wins, and growing in your confidence with the support of those you trust and rely on! I had the pleasure of speaking with Nadeen Shatara, a Palestinian-Syrian American wh...

“ That overwhelming feeling is very real, but you’re safe, and it’s important to remind yourself of where you are and what you’re doing.” - Elicia Raprager This Real Talk features an insightful conversation around mental health and useful tools to combat fear and anxiety. I had the pleasure of speaking with Elicia Raprager - Author, Artist and aspiring Personal Growth Coach.  I’m so grateful...

“Every last one of us came here with a different spark of the divine; there’s nothing to be compared - we all have our own thing.” - Judy James This Real Talk episode features a deeply moving and insightful conversation with the lovely Judy James - Inspirationalist, Reiki Master, and Mind-Body-Spirit Practitioner. Judy is passionate about connection, growth, learning and teaching, and in this epis...

“That’s what I enjoyed about having a business - the people.” - Sam Salem   This Real Talk features a moving conversation around the power of connection with connection-extraordinaire himself - Sam Salem!  Sam has been in client-facing roles all his life, and shares how the most fulfilling aspect of his career and business ventures has always been the profound relationships with people.&...

“It’s not that I’m not afraid anymore; it’s that I’m more excited to walk through the experience than I am scared of my fear.” - Jodie Harvala   Prepare yourself for an anything-goes conversation with my sassy soul sister, Jodie Harvala!  Jodie is a Psychic Teacher, Coach and Founder of the Spirit School, and has been helping people develop their relationship with Spirit for over a decad...

We never stop creating, and we never stop being responsible for the results that we create in our life."  - Victoria Gallagher   This Real Talk episode guest, Victoria, dives in head first by explaining how we can use the law of attraction is a practical manner to create a life we love, even when the world around us is in crisis mode.   Victoria shares no-nonsense tips from her book...

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” - Gabby Villafan  This Real Talk features an inspiring conversation around law, culture, and kinder self-talk with Gabby Villafan, currently a law student at Drexel University!  Gabby was motivated to pursue law school after the powerful experiences she had being represented by pro bono attorneys, and representing clients pro bono as a paralegal.&n...

“Your relationship with your significant other shouldn’t be the most important relationship of your life.” - Nish Menon  In this Real Talk, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nish Menon, Lead Strategist at the ConsultMent Agency, about a variety of valuable topics pertaining to the importance of identity, proper perception of failure, and faith & spirituality.  Nish shares about his...

“There’s some people you just can’t please, and I learned that at a very young age.” - Shadia Hanna  In this episode of Real Talk, I had the privilege of chatting with Shadia about her journey as a first generation Palestinian-American woman who pursued a career in the biomedical field out of an innate desire to help people, and eventually built her own successful bioanalytical business from...

“If you don’t make time for your health right now, you’re going to have to make time for your illnesses later.” - Alejandra Marin   This Real Talk features an enlightening conversation around health, nutrition and mindset with the lovely Alejandra Marin, owner of Alejandra’s Fitness!   Alejandra made her first foray into the fitness realm when 18-year-old her tried on her favorite pair o...

“I’m the type of person who, if I don’t try something, it’s going to eat away at me for years.” - Allison Tsukamoto   On this Real Talk, I had the pleasure of speaking with my close friend, extraordinary colleague, and fellow entrepreneur, Allison Tsukamoto.   Allison shares about how she started her own company, MediYumm, during the pandemic and what motivated her to take the risk to pu...