Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcast

Season Three, Episode 109 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about writing, creativity, and making changes in your life with our guest award-winning author and educator, Bonnie Garvin .   Bonnie Garvin fell into writing quite literally. She was pushing 30, married, and in therapy, trying to figure out if she wanted to have a baby. Her therapist suggested going back to universi...

Season Three, Episode 108 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about becoming the best student, how to take tests well, and developing more critical thinking with our guest, Jesse Hartman.  Jesse Hartman became the co-owner of Hartman Tutoring in 2006 and has over 20 years of tutoring experience.  As a student at Emory University, Jesse worked part-time as an SAT tutor/teacher....

Season Three, Episode 107 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos , as well as many other tips.  Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical school and residency, he took the opportunity to t...

Season Three, Episode 106 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness.  Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker.  Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's journey, from battli...

Season 3, Episode 105 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Mark Collins's encompassing approach to imposter syndrome.   Mark Collins is a Business / Life Coach, the founder of Freedom For Life, LLC, and the author of the transformational leadership book LIFE MASTERY: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. He has a singular passion for seeing people unleashed as the He...

Season 3, Episode 104 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Esther Avant’s holistic approach to fitness and nutrition.   Esther Avant spent 20 years in the health industry in various fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles before branching into broader aspects of personal development. She realized that the same tools and strategies she'd been using to help clients...

Season 3, Episode 103 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Craig Meriwether’s techniques to help people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that might keep them from reaching their full potential.  Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integr...

Season 3, Episode 102 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing.    Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women's writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life helps thousand...

Season 3, Episode 101 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Andrew Matthews how to be happier in your personal and business life by applying his simple, yet powerful strategies. Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY , FOLLOW YOUR HEART , and BOUNCING BACK have sold over 8 million copies in 48 language...

Season 2, Episode 100 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from Kim, two-time Olympian about the two important Rs running and reading in her life, as well as what it means to be a female entrepreneur and coach with Next Best Run , training athletes from all over the world.  “Running has given me so much – so many of my best friends, my husband. It’s taught me about putting in the work...

Season 2, Episode 99 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Ashley Vingi   how to stay authentic and succeed as an entrepreneur and human being.  Ashley Vingi is an entrepreneur, innovator, and metaphysical creator who has been blazing her own trail for over a decade. With a passion for shaking and awakening the collective, Ashley is here to remind us that humanity is far...

Season 2, Episode 98 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mark Gray three longevity tips and how to take your fitness to the next level, as well as.  Mark Gray is originally from Ireland and lived in London for 8 years where he started working as a personal trainer in 2016. Currently, Mark lives in Barcelona, helping clients live a healthier, happier, and higher quality...

Season 2, Episode 97 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Rob Tracz how intentionality is the key answer to our being successful in life and business.  Rob Tracz , a distinguished international speaker and transformative coach, a pioneer in guiding entrepreneurs from stagnation to "Prime ​Performance," employs a strategic fusion of coaching and personal develop...

Season 2, Episode 96 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Misha Sramova about empowering ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns.  Misha Sramova is an Energy Coach, Sound Healer, and Mindset Coach with a mission to empower ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns, reclaim their time, and become the CEOs of their lives. Her role is to assist w...

Season 2, Episode 95 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest AmiLynne Carroll how to become more open and embrace change.  AmiLynne Carroll , certified Holistic Practitioner & Holistic Life Coach, is a devoted and trusted Travel Partner supporting seekers worldwide, who wish to transcend the roller coaster of the human experience to rediscover the divine ebb and flow of...

Season 2, Episode 94 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Matthew Sanjari about finding your why in life. After a life-altering accident derailed his career and life, Matthew Sanjari spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression, and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. As the founder of PRIME C...

Season 2, Episode 93 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Tony Schmaltz how to be schmaltzy.  Tony Schmaltz is a husband, father, author, speaker, trainer, coach, fisherman, and all around Schmaltzy guy. He puts his family first and has for the more than 21 years that he and his wife Anika have been together. His friends and colleagues know him as "Schmaltzy",...

Season 2, Episode 92 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Iraq and the Arabic culture from our guest Zaid Brifkani and his wonderful novel Waters Under Baghdad part of our book club conversation.    Dr. Zaid Brifkani is an American physician of Iraqi Kurdish descent. He specializes in dialysis and kidney transplantation with a lifelong passion for writing. His debut novel &q...

Season 2, Episode 91 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Shanti Hershenson what it means to be passionate about life, writing, and achieving goals.  Ever since Shanti Hershenson could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she created stories. Shanti’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade. Shanti lives in California with her parents, sister, and...

Season 2, Episode 90 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. Mort Orman what it takes to eliminate anger and stress from your lives.    Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician and a 40-year anger elimination and stress elimination expert.   He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises, or other tra...

Season 2, Episode 89 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. John De Oca how to become a relationship expert.  Dr. John De Oca is a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Coach residing in New Jersey. He offers more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry with his ultimate passion being in relationships.  John strongly believes in personal insight and...

Season 2, Episode 88 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Gloria Galloway why she wrote a YA novel about neuroblastoma cancer and why it’s important to strongly advocate for finding a cure for childhood cancer.  Gloria Galloway is an author and a member of the Authors Guild and the Sacramento chapter of the California Writer’s Club. Gloria grew up in Sacramento within dr...

Season 2, Episode 87 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Leigh Woolard why progress is better than perfection and how we can reprogram our minds toward success. Leigh Woolard lives in the UK and has been a business owner since 2006 working with global brands, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them transform their businesses online and themselves as individuals....

Season 2, Episode 86 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lizbeth Meredith how to use the power of stories to affect change.   Lizbeth Meredith is an award-winning author, speaker, and online teacher and coach living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her memoir, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a Lifetime television movie, Stolen By Their Father. Lizbeth pro...

Season 2, Episode 85 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lara Buelow how to plan your life with more clarity and more productivity.    As a certified coach and professional life designer, Lara Buelow is a catalyst for transformation. She specializes in guiding professional women through powerful career transitions, empowering them to become their most effective, fulfill...