Tales She Told Me

In this podcast episode, I interview Jen Drummond, a businesswoman and mountaineer who shares her transformative journey from surviving a car accident to climbing mountains. Jen discusses how the accident changed her outlook on life, instilling gratitude and resilience. She transitioned to mountaineering, seeking purpose and challenge, and learned the importance of mental strength and positive aff...

I'm a big goal setter. But, 2024 is different. In this solo episode of "Tales She Told Me," I delve into my struggle with making 2024 goals and why it's sometimes ok to let life lead.  Farrah Haidar: IG @farrahhaidar FB: farrahhaidar www.farrahhaidar.com Music by FASSounds from Pixabay .

In this podcast episode, Farrah Haider interviews Farah, a woman of Parsi origin who shares her journey of self-discovery and finding comfort in her own skin. Farah discusses her diverse background and the influence of her mother's spirituality and faith in shaping her belief that we choose our lives for the lessons they bring. She also talks about her book, which is a tribute to her mother a...

In this podcast episode, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, an intuitive business coach, shares her journey of overcoming a life-threatening illness and finding peace and joy in her life. Lynita discusses the common prescription for success that led her to ignore her deteriorating health and the turning point that made her realize something needed to change. She emphasizes that many women find themselves...

In this podcast episode, I talk with Jassy Jackson, a Reiki master practitioner with extensive experience in helping people through their spiritual awakening. Jassy shares her journey from the tech industry to becoming a spiritual leader, discussing the challenges she faced along the way. We explore topics such as conforming to societal expectations, listening to one's inner self, and being a...

In this podcast episode, I interview Tess Waresmith, a financial coach and founder of Wealth with Tess. Tess shares her personal journey of losing $80,000 in bad investments in her 20s and how she turned things around to build her net worth to a million as a single woman. She discusses the importance of understanding one's emotions when making financial decisions, the need for basic financial...

Or made it significantly better.  This episode sprouted out of a conversation from the lovely Heidi Rew. We touched on marriage and I told her about the one question I had learned to ask that made me appreciate my marriage more. In this episode, I go over that question in detail. Farrah Haidar: IG @farrahhaidar FB: farrahhaidar www.farrahhaidar.com Music by FASSounds from Pixabay .

In this podcast episode, I interview voiceover talent and actress Heidi Rew. We discuss Heidi's career journey in the voiceover industry and her experiences as a business owner. Heidi shares how she got started in voiceover and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about the motivation behind starting Atlanta Voiceover Studio and the importance of supporting others in the ind...

In this podcast episode, I interview Gellyahnah Aakhen, a soul contract practitioner. Gellyahnah \shares her journey from leading a conventional life to becoming interested in soul contracts. After experiencing personal and business divorces, Gellyahnah embarked on a healing journey where she discovered soul contract work. She explains how she decodes soul contracts using birth names to uncover a...

In this podcast episode of "She Told Me," I interview Corrie LoGuidice, a fourth-generation entrepreneur who shares her journey of overcoming trauma and finding purpose. Corrie discusses her experience working in her family's business, the turning point that led her to start her own coaching company, and her passion for helping women and underrepresented communities. We also explore...

I stumbled across a video asking - are kids worth it? Here's the answer that went viral.  Farrah Haidar: IG @farrahhaidar FB: farrahhaidar www.farrahhaidar.com Music by FASSounds from Pixabay .

Tales She Told Me is 1 year old! In this compilation episode, I pulled some of the best quotes and moments in the show. It's a short but sweet episode that gives a great overview. Farrah Haidar: IG @farrahhaidar FB: farrahhaidar www.farrahhaidar.com Music by FASSounds from Pixabay .

In this podcast episode, I interview Tanya Gioia about her experience with addiction and its impact on her family. Tanya shares her story of ending up alone on a vast farm after her husband got sober and they faced a temporary restraining order. She discusses the role of family in addiction and the importance of seeking help and community support. Tanya reflects on her own personality traits and c...

In this podcast episode, I discuss personal breakthroughs, alternative healthcare options, and taking responsibility for one's own health with Dr. Lynn Carey. Lynn shares a story about a woman who chose a holistic approach to treat her back pain instead of surgery, and experienced a breakthrough after six weeks. She emphasizes the importance of being an educated consumer and exploring alterna...

In this episode, I discuss marriage, specifically what 20 years of marriage has taught me.  Some key lessons like:  - Marriage isn't about happiness, it's about growth - Marriage is about becoming a team - not one unit - What most people get wrong about compatibility - You always think of leaving - Who you marry is the single most important decision  you will ever make Farrah Haidar: IG...

In this podcast episode, host Farrah Haidar welcomes Tina Davidson, a highly regarded American composer and author of a memoir about her adoption journey and discovering her birth mother. Tina shares her experience of being adopted and later finding out that her birth mother was the one who had adopted her. She discusses the profound trauma she experienced when she was separated from her foster fa...

In this episode, I talk to Karen Cleveland. Finding herself divorced, broke, stuck in a payday cycle, and with an adult son with cancer, Karen had to battle her way back to a better future – not just a livable one, a better one.    Connect with Us Karen Cleveland Website: www.revkarencleveland.com Podcast: The Connectedness Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevKarenCleveland Instagram: ht...

In this episode, I talk to Susan Gold. Growing up in a home rattled by addiction, alcoholism, and mental illness, Susan left to New York City right after high school graduation. Matching celebrities to brands, longer before it was chic, her work in New York eventually led her to Los Angleles where she produced celebrity focused interviews and segments for AMC, BRAVO and The Sundance Channel. Wanti...

In this episode, I reflect on an article about Rebecca Walker, daughter of feminist author Alice Walker, who believed that motherhood enslaved women. Does it enslave women? What would I have wanted my younger self to know?  Farrah Haidar: IG @farrahhaidar FB: farrahhaidar www.farrahhaidar.com Music by FASSounds from Pixabay .

In this episode, I talk with Emma Kinsey. Emma started out her life in an abusive home, which translated, as it often does, into an abusive relationship. Deciding she no longer wanted to be a victim, Emma embarked on a bold and humorous journey of breaking bad habits that had her living and working on five different continents until she reached her ultimate destination – true freedom.   Connect wi...

In this episode, I talk to Sherry Shaban. At 16, Sherry was hit by a car and nearly left paralyzed. She would have her first back surgery before she was 17. Despite this setback, she was committed to fitness and later became a gym owner, only to find herself in the hospital undergoing another back surgery. Unable to demonstrate a single squat, she was frustrated with herself, disappointed and angr...

Leah lost both of her parents by the time she was 21. Not wanting to be alone, she would go through two divorces by the time she was 36. We discuss how she rebuilt her confidence and her life. She is now a certified Divorce Recovery Coach for women and founder of Mindfully Ready, LLC. She specializes in helping women navigate the mental & emotional side of divorce so they can heal faster and m...

This  episode is actually a follow-up to a previous one I did – my episode on clarity. After running that episode, a friend reached out and said “But how? How do you get clarity?” I share techniques I've gathered from hours of delving deep into topics like this. Full disclaimer – none of these techniques are my own. But I have tested them and found that they have worked for me. So, maybe, the...

Today, we meet Stacy DiStefano, CEO of Consulting for Human Services. This is one of the most joyful conversations about grief that I have ever had. In 2008, Stacy lost her daughter to brain cancer. Following that, she lost both her parents in quick succession. Shortly after, her son would struggle with a serious drug addiction and would go missing for a few months. Stacy and I talk about grief an...

Janice Goldmintz guided both of her parents through Alzheimers. In this episode, she talks about the emotional challenges of dealing with aging parents, what she wished she knew, and how she hopes to help others. She is a published author and presenter on aging and generational transition challenges. After navigating both her parents through Alzeihmer’s disease, she created Talk About Aging, a com...