The Celebration

Most of you know that 2020 is my “Year of Adventure” and in honor of my upcoming adventure, I’d like to give you some tools to allow you to have this year be your most wonderful year yet. I invite you to cast aside any preconceptions you might have about what an adventure is or has to look like. I’ve brought together 3 amazing people from different industries and took them through a 7-day workshop...

Most of you know that 2020 is my “Year of Adventure” and in honor of my upcoming adventure, I’d like to give you some tools to allow you to have this year be your most wonderful year yet. I invite you to cast aside any preconceptions you might have about what an adventure is or has to look like. I’ve brought together 3 amazing people from different industries and took them through a 7-day workshop...

Did you know fatphobia bias is the top implicit bias of Americans? This week, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Jeannine Gailey, who specializes in gender and deviance. Her research and teaching interests include sociology of the body, fat or critical weight studies, sexualities, gender, and organizational deviance. We talked about the history of fat bias and being fat and the effect that bo...

If you’re a long time listener you’ll know that I rarely share replay episodes but this was one episode I had to share as a replay. In 2017, I sat down with social justice activist and lawyer, Dermot Givens. We dug deep on current topics, his life journey, and shared a phenomenal dialogue about issues that are prevalent in society today. Dermot has been an activist his whole life and is also a mem...

In this week's episode, there were multiple goosebump moments of pure awesomeness. I talked with Crysta Tyus who is an online marketing consultant who helps service-based businesses get clients from social media, master sales without being salesy and build multiple 6-figure businesses. Crysta shared her incredible story of experiencing homelessness and living out of her office building with her 2...

On this week’s podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Timothy Mays, an educator, artist and published author. In our talk, we delved into what it means to experience love and relationships and to feel a sense of community. We peeled back the layers and expectations of what being a man means - in whatever variant identities you may have. Timothy shared his experiences growing up and how he h...

On this week's episode, I talk to Melissa Denizard, a native of Haiti, who is a 20-year-old activist, documentarian, and senior at Babson College. She shares the challenges of being an activist and an organizer and we talk about vulnerability and feeling comfort in discomfort as well as the loneliness epidemic that is facing so many young people. As an activist, Melissa uses her many talents, incl...

In this week's episode, I have the honor of talking with Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia. We talk about how immigration policy has changed in the time of Trump and we also talk about why people on both sides of the aisle should care about immigration. Dr. Shoba is the Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and Clinic Professor of Law at Penn State Law in University Park. Her research focuses on the role o...

On this day, Jan 20th, we celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. King and today on the podcast, I talk to Wally B., an ordained minister, spoken word artist, and the Founder and Executive Director of the Heard Em Say Youth Arts Collective. In this episode, Wally shares his reflections on MLK and the influence Dr. King had on his life. We dig deep into Wally's journey of transitioning from bein...

Niki Kelly is the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Bay County and is someone whom I respect and admire so much. Our talk together was a great opportunity to learn from a professional who has been on every side of the nonprofit world - from direct service, fundraising, leadership to the Executive Director role. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the challenges facing nonprofit leaders and...

Each year I set an intention for what my “year of” will be. In past years, I’ve manifested My Year of Expression, My Year of Balance, My Year of Courage and most recently, My Year of Grace. This episode introduces what this year will be - My Year of Adventure! To introduce the theme, I take a group of my friends through a writing workshop exploring what adventures this next year will bring. If you...

On this week's episode, I reflect upon my year of grace. This is the last episode of 2019, therefore the last episode of the year of grace. Throughout this year, I've had the opportunity to ask some phenomenal people what grace means to them. Not only that, but I also got to hear responses from you sharing what you thought of when you heard my guests reflect upon what grace is. All throughout it,...

This episode is one of the most powerful stories of the year and listening to this incredible story is a great way for you to wrap up 2019. This week I talked with Orlando Deral Wilson, who shared his extraordinary story of experiencing homelessness and living in his car and his journey of how he created stability in his life as well as in his mind and in his heart. He opens up about how he discov...

In today's episode, I talk to Laura Ferretti, a seasoned fundraising professional and family advisor, with particular expertise in social change organizations. We talked about the business side of nonprofits and the tactical ways that non-profit owners can secure resources for their organizations. Laura provides a rare glimpse into the economics of fundraising, philanthropy and explains the role o...

In this week's episode, we begin the process of closing out this decade with grace. We do that by talking about how you can release blame, how you can regain control of your life through taking personal responsibility, and how you can release some of the disempowering superstitions that are holding you back - the superstitious thoughts may not be what you think! Join me in this solo episode where...

On this week's episode, I talk to Jodi-Kay Edwards, the founder of Alignment Is The New Hustle, a business strategy and personal development brand helping entrepreneurs build wildly profitable businesses in a flow state. She is a firm believer that when your inner work meets your outer work you’re on your way to creating magic. Jodi takes us on a deep dive into how she sees alignment and the key d...

In this week’s episode, I host a special Q&A session with some of my awesome friends for an intimate and engaging opportunity. I allow my friends to ask any questions they like - including questions around politics, privilege in the coaching space, how to grow an audience as a musician, advice for creatives about how to get over the feeling of vulnerability when you’re putting out new work, how to...

Today I talk to Dr. Jenn Earl Foss, a passionate public school educator with a strong background in advocating for ALL students. Working in the field of education since 1995, Dr. Earl’s career spans across multiple states and school districts, but she has always served Title I communities. Dr. Jenn Earl Foss is also my sister! After completing her doctorate at Arizona State University, Jennifer be...

Today I talk to Tania, who is a creative content maker, crafts tutor, and maker from the UK. She has been crafting almost all of her life and she produces creative content for magazines and craft manufacturers and teaches at independent stores, craft shows and for local charities. This episode is for anyone who has been told that you can’t make money from your passion, especially for you artists a...

On this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of logistics and time management. As artists and entrepreneurs, we need to strengthen this skill set so that we can get our gifts out into the world smoothly and seamlessly. We’ll be discussing how you can set yourself up for success with tips on developing a growth mindset and how having a handle on the logistics required for business and daily...

Known as “that funny therapist”, our guest this week, Mikah Miller is an experienced licensed professional counselor that has developed a creative approach to therapy. She has provided treatment to those struggling with depression, anxiety, behavior modification transition, and PTSD. Mikah has been able to inject humor into her sessions to help strengthen communication and her client’s commitment...

Catherine B. Roy is the CEO and Founder of LHM Academia and LHM Media. She is an internationally recognized Personal Growth and Business Coach, Bestselling Author, as well as a Human Potential Thought Leader. Today she shares her inspiring journey with us. Catherine has faced a number of struggles with her health and lived through a civil war in the former Yugoslavia. She used the challenges that...

Kyle Dendy, at 21 years old, is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The Purpose Playbook. He is wise beyond his years and has reached millions with his message of finding and following God’s purpose for your life. His educational platform The Academy of Purpose has helped countless people become all God created them to be. Kyle discusses in this episode how he began speaking and the growth he’s...

Today’s guest is Dr. Lydiana Garcia, who is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles. She is also the Founder, and Owner of The Beyond Resilience Life. She is an expert in dealing with trauma in teens and young adults. As the host of her own Bilingual (English/ Spanish) podcast, The Beyond Resilience Life, she brings cutting edge information integrating, psychology, epigenetics, quantum physics, and...

Today’s guest is Kendra Reed of the "Kenny Hearts Life" brand. She’s an ambassador for happiness, self-care, and teaching others to "Heart" their life: all of which we talk about. We also talk about movement, blogging, and the courage it takes to break out of being ‘stuck’ (Kendra shares some personal experiences that she has with this). Two and a half years ago, she started her journey of self di...