The Beauty in the Mess

In this episode Brenden Kumarasamy is sharing his knowledge and wisdom concerning mastering the art of public speaking. Brenden shares some of his own struggles with public speaking. He also mentions that before him there were no free resources online to help. Brenden is very generous in giving tips and tricks to get better at public speaking whether it is for a Facebook or Instagram Live, YouTube...

In this episode John Giordano and I discuss alternative methods of healing.   First, please note John and I are not doctors or nurses. This episode does not offer medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any lifestyle changes or health care decisions.   John grew up in the South Bronx in an almost mafia-style family. His journey unfortunately also includes a lot of his ch...

In this episode Breann Bear is sharing her wisdom of how to truly lose weight and keep it off, once and for all. Breann got tired of her weight being like a yo-yo. She has dealt with disordered eating, anorexia, and bulimia along with addictions. Her lifetime of ups and downs led to many periods of losing and then regaining the weight. At one point she ended up with 120 pounds to lose. Breann got...

This episode is about Clarissa Burt sharing her wisdom of how to truly cultivate a healthy self-esteem. Clarissa learned lack of self-esteem from her mother and grandmother. They were both beautiful women who hadn’t really been taught to value themselves. Her mother hated having her picture taken because she had become what she felt was the black sheep of the family, and her mother, Clarissa’s gra...

This episode is about Kate Hesse sharing her wisdom of how to truly practice self-care and the difference between self-care and self-work. Kate learned the hard way after feeling so much pressure at work that she would have to shut the door, curl up under her desk, and cry at the end of each day. Kate realized that something needed to change. In this episode, Kate discusses how to set healthy boun...

Trigger Warning : In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.    This e...

This episode is about Michele Lutz’s journey. Michele knew that she needed to heal from childhood wounds including moving 34 times and the abuse she was subjected to from a narcissistic partner. She went on a healing journey so that she could fulfill her purpose in life which is helping others heal so they can find their purpose too.   Michele invested in her personal development by becoming...

Trigger Warning : In this episode, we will briefly touch on suicide and/or suicidal thoughts during this discussion. If this may trigger extreme emotional distress for you, you should skip today’s episode. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately, which is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255.    This e...

This episode is about Donna Brown’s Journey. Donna spent a lot of her life saying no to things and sitting on the sidelines watching life pass her by. She was stuck due to feeling unworthiness and not being good enough. One day, after hours of her kids begging her to dive off a cliff, she said yes because she didn’t want to have one more regret in life. She came back out of the water with her fist...

This episode is about John Giordano’s Journey. First, this is not an episode that you should play if young children can hear. There are many topics that are not kid appropriate. John grew up in the South Bronx in an almost mafia-style family. His journey unfortunately includes a lot of his childhood without his dad, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and even sex addiction. He had business...

This episode is about Amy Sander’s Journey. After an unhealthy marriage and subsequent divorce, Amy found herself a broke, single mom. After she hit rock bottom, she made some drastic changes in her life and turned it all around. She now has 9 businesses and is a self-made multimillionaire. Amy’s mission is to help other women find their purpose in life and expose their strengths so that they can...

This episode is about Marie Mosley sharing her experience of surviving a toxic and abusive relationship for 25 years and moving beyond that relationship. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother and is eager to help other women going through similar struggles. Marie talks about setting boundaries, inviting God into your life, forgiveness, among other things. She also mentions the first step in your...

This episode is about Bernadette Boas sharing her experience of having the perfect job, title, income, and even some power, but then, in a twist of fate, losing it all. Bernadette could have chosen to give up, or even try to carry on as a very aggressive and negative leader, but instead she chose to dig deep within herself and face her flaws and her insecurities. She learned how to shift her minds...

This episode is about Jeanine Grayson sharing her wisdom of how even small mindset shifts can lead to big change in your life. Jeanine also talks about how you can get unstuck in life, how to change your beliefs to change your life, how perfectionism can lead to failure, steps to building confidence, overcoming limiting beliefs, and the importance of setting boundaries. One thing she stresses of o...

This episode is about Dr. Nicole Bradford sharing her wisdom of taking one step or one day at a time to achieve what you really want in life. Dr. Bradford discusses how what you say to yourself can either lead you closer to your goals or push you further away. You have the power to change the situation you are in. By taking one step or one day at a time, what you want in life is available to you....

This episode is about Kevin’s Last Walk with his dad, Barry Adkins. Barry’s story is about a father who lost his son from alcohol poisoning and who has been on a journey to find the meaning in that loss and turning that horrible experience into something wonderful or something “good” as Barry would say. Barry carried his 18-year-old son’s ashes in a backpack 1400 miles on foot to lay him in his fi...

This episode is about conquering fear and finding your true identity with Urmi Hossain. Urmi is a Bengali girl who was born and raised in Italy and has since relocated to Canada. She has struggled with identity problems and had to overcome a lot of fears along the way. Have you ever thought about how much fear holds you back from doing what you are meant to do? Is fear a big hurdle in your life? H...

This episode is about living an uncommon and an extraordinary life with Terry Tucker. Maybe you can relate to this? Have you ever asked yourself if there is more to life than this? Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? And maybe even more importantly, have you ever thought, I can’t handle much more? If you have pondered these questions, and even if you haven’t, you should listen to...

Recovering from Eating Disorders with Alana Vandersluys   Today’s episode is dedicated to the recovering from eating disorders. How do you change your mindset? Change your relationship with food and control? I’m joined by Alana Vandersluys who is happy to share her own journey from 3 undiagnosed eating disorders to becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.  She had orthorexia, bin...

Overcoming the Hurdles to Entrepreneurship with Aurora Burkhart   Today’s episode is dedicated to the journey of entrepreneurship. How do you make those first steps and overcome fear and doubts? I’m joined by Aurora Burkhart who is happy to share her journey. When she first started out she limited herself because of not only her fears but other peoples’ doubts that she could make her dreams c...

Sometimes the Biggest Loser is the Biggest Winner with Megan Hoffman   Today’s special guest is Megan Hoffman from the USA’s Biggest Loser. She was the At-Home Winner of the show’s reboot season in 2020. She is a model, Keynote Motivational Speaker, and Author who primarily focuses on Personal Development, Health & Wellness, and Body Positivity. She has been a leader in the Fitness Indust...

Honoring the Life and Promise of Ed Carney with Cheryl Carney   Today’s episode is dedicated to remembering the life journey of Ed Carney, a dedicated follower of Christ and a self-proclaimed “dirty dog sinner saved by grace.” Ed spent much of his life sharing his testimony with others and leading many to Christ, keeping a promise to God that he made long ago in prison. He had told God, while...

Removing the Veil with Stacy Henderson   Unfortunately, many people have come from a place of abuse or neglect in their lives. Stacy, who with God’s help, is now working through and overcoming her past, is now helping others transform their lives. I’m joined by Stacy Henderson, who is a Christian woman who has worked in the healthcare field for the past 20 years. She has 3 children, 2 stepchi...

The Art of Parenting Adult Children with Lori Badry   Many of us have children who are now adults or will be before we know it. There is a difference in how you parent your children when they are minors versus how you parent them as adults. The role you play in their lives, whether we like it or not, changes. It must change. I’m joined by Lori Badry, who is a Christian woman with a wonderful...

Expanding Your Comfort Zone with Stephanie Oden   Many of us are introverts. From a business perspective, the world requires that you put yourself out there as far as social media all other sorts of interactions. I’m joined by Stephanie Oden, who is an entrepreneur, a life and business strategist, an author, an engineer, a Certified Results Coach and a Certified Success Principles Trainer as...