The Power-UP Universe Podcast

In this episode, children's author Allie Davis shares her journey from childhood writing passion to publishing her own series inspired by her family's ranch. She discusses the importance of confidence-building stories for kids, the process of creating engaging books, and effective marketing strategies for authors.

In this episode, Elvhyne Sarmiento shares her diverse experiences from healthcare, military youth programs, and entrepreneurship. She discusses the impact of parental deployment on children, social media effects on youth, and the importance of modeling healthy behaviors. Plus, insights on cultural adjustments and fostering confidence in kids.

In this inspiring interview, Margie Malik shares her journey from a 37-year teaching career to leading the Kids for Peace and Kindness Certified Company movement. Discover how kindness initiatives are transforming schools and businesses worldwide, fostering safe environments, and empowering young people to create peace and kindness in their communities.

Dr. Jim Price talks all about how his book series: Harold from the Hood helps kids from K all the way through fifth grade with creative ways to handle challenging social/emotional situations. Great topic, great books, great guy!

In this episode, the amazing Mary Asaro shares how she came to write Shelly and Friends, She shares the messages inside which also come with some fun activities. Check it out!

Matthew and I have a shared love for surfing and we both knew what a great confidence booster it can be but...first you have to be able to get over your fears to get in the water. Matthew explains his amazing thoughts and process.

In this episode David Rhodehamel talks about the importance of FUN in youth activities and sports. Jump Start Sports trains, kids, coaches, and franchisees with a great value system.

In this episode, John O'Sullivan talks to us about his Changing the Game Project. He gives us powerful ways to communicate with our children athletes. John shares the "I love watching you play" message which is a powerful way to communicate and connect

John Erlandson of Youth Athletes Worldwide shows us, with lots of energy and passion how his program helps young kids build confidence through fun first in his amazing programs.

In this episode, Kate (creator and operator) and Rebecca (instructor and franchisee) share how the yoga, dance, movement program they developed and run for kids helps build up confidence in a fun, unique way. What a fun talk-check it out!

Mario Signorello has been in the baseball world for over 30 years. The last 5, amongst other things, Mario has been running The Africa Baseball project. Listen to his passion as he speaks about this amazing mission.

Dan Debacco: Dad, Coach, Entrepreneur-In this episode Dan shares why he moved his family to west coast, what he saw that had him create EnciVibes, and how Dax to the MAX (my book) has helped his son with confidence on and off the baseball field.

Margaret shares with us how she and her coaches at Maitera Martial Arts help elementary aged kids boost executive function, better handle emotions, and build confidence. Margaret has a Masters in child/family psychology as well as a long history of studying martial arts which gives her a wealth of knowledge. Check it out!

Dr. Alice kindly shares her expertise as an elite performance strategist on how to help kids love their sports, not specialize too early, and how important it is to not make your child's sports an investment strategy (very few get BIG scholarships). Great talk with lots of amazing tips for parents.

Ailsa comes to us from the UK on World Dance Day and her birthday. She shares how dance helped her get past tough times and now, everywhere she goes, she dances. Ailsa is highly energetic, tons of fun, and very inspirational.

Nicole shares with us her ways of helping both parents of neurodivergent kids and the kids themselves through "Calm Parenting" She mentions connection before correction and talks about how her 4 books make it easy for kids to understand their BIG feelings.

In this episode Scott talks with Josh Delozier about his new business Tactical Ethos. Josh talks about how mentorship from a basketball coach when he was a senior in high school helped change the trajectory of his life. Josh created Tactical Ethos to bridge the gap between desire and action and acts a team member to the family to help engage and re-connect their son. Josh also speaks about how eac...

Rory talks about how "live" martial arts really helps kids build confidence. It is much more than the belts, it's what they do on the mat that really matters. Rory and I also discuss his motto "One tribe, One vibe" which is where everyone, no matter their goals or reasons for walking into the studio is supported the same way.

Valene shares the inspiration for her children's book The Little Inventor and then gives great tips to really get what you want through first: Imagination then Action. It's a very cool unique take on how to live, love, and grow.

In this episode, Scott shares some real ways you can immediately help your kids get past fear, doubt, and worry with Power Thinking. With proven methods from his award-winning book: Dax to the MAX and Beat the Blobs Challenge, kids and parents will be able to shift negative self-talk (Stinking Thinking) to Power Talk (Power Thinking) and never let fear stop them again. Check it out!

Host Scott Feld shares his own breakthroughs using the personal development education he studied for years with you. From not feeling ever good enough, feeling like he would mess up, get in trouble, and not be loved if he wasn’t perfect which came from his own upraising to feeling confident and connected. Scott broke the cycle by seeing the shadow that was torturing him. He learned to change his v...

In this first episode, Host Scott Feld welcomes all to the Power-UP Universe and shares how we will use this platform to help kids build confidence in many different ways with guest that include: teachers, counselors, therapists, authors, parents, and kids themselves. Thanks for joining as we dive deep, make a BIG difference and have some fun.