The Small Victories Podcast

What if grief isn't something you have to "get over," but something you can learn to carry with hope? In this deeply moving episode of The Small Victories Podcast, Pauline Victoria sits down with Marcia Earhart, a certified life, trauma, grief, brain, and mental health coach whose life was forever changed by the loss of two sons—one in a tragic accident and another through an act of...

What if one of the most overlooked solutions to addiction recovery was also one of the most meaningful ways to build a purpose-driven business? In this episode of The Small Victories Podcast , Pauline Victoria sits down with Jim Boad , co-founder of Group Home Accelerator , to explore the powerful intersection of impact and entrepreneurship through sober living homes. Jim shares how growing up aro...

What if the popular mantra “I am enough” is actually setting the bar too low? In this powerful conversation, Pauline Victoria sits down with Clarissa Burt, internationally recognized media personality and author of The Self-Esteem Regime, to unpack what real self-esteem actually requires — and why it’s built through daily choices, not feel-good slogans. Clarissa shares why comparison is one of the...

What if the only permission you’ve been waiting for… is your own? In this empowering episode of The Small Victories Podcast, Pauline Victoria sits down with Patty Aubery — powerhouse coach, best-selling author, speaker, and the visionary behind helping thousands of women stop playing small and start showing up boldly. From helping build the billion-dollar Chicken Soup for the Soul brand to creatin...

In this episode of Small Victories , host Pauline Victoria sits down with Angie Lion , author of Emerge: Rise From the Depths, Realign Your Soul, Reclaim What Matters , to explore how we can meet life’s transitions with strength, wisdom, and grace. Angie pulls from her own journey—raised amidst trauma, walking through deep loss, divorce, and the unraveling of identity—to show us what it looks like...

What if you didn’t have to convince people to buy from you—because your clients already did it for you? In this episode of The Small Victories Podcast, Pauline Victoria sits down with Tommi Murshed-Parish, founder of Conversions for Coaches, to explore how genuine video testimonials can become one of the most powerful—and ethical—growth tools in a coach’s business. Tommi shares why authenticity al...

What happens when an ordinary working mom says yes to extraordinary challenges? In this inspiring conversation, Felicity Ashley—Atlantic rower, cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and author of Stronger Than the Storm —shares how resilience, mindset, and a powerful “why” can carry us through life’s toughest storms. From rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to navigating a stage-three cancer d...

In this episode of Small Victories, Pauline Victoria sits down with author and speaker Daryl Dittmer to uncover how a life once defined by hardship and addiction transformed into one rooted in meaning, influence, and hope. Daryl opens up about confronting inner battles, learning to surrender control, and stepping into vulnerability and humility as the foundation for real change. Key Takeaways  Man...

Have you ever achieved success on paper, only to feel a quiet ache for something more ? In this thought-provoking episode of the Small Victories Podcast , Pauline Victoria sits down with James Robbins —international keynote speaker, leadership author, and creator of The Call to Climb —to explore what it means to live in alignment with your soul's calling. Through personal story and powerful me...

What if starting over isn’t failure — but an invitation to rise wiser? In this raw, hilarious, and powerfully honest conversation, I sit down with Jessica Danel—author of Bucket List from a Redneck Girl and host of the Jess Saying podcast. Jess shares her rollercoaster story of resilience: from being the "Popeye Girl" and surviving a school shooting, to building a million-dollar preschoo...

What if success in business didn’t come at the expense of people or the planet—but because of how you treat them? In this inspiring episode of The Small Victories Podcast, host Pauline Victoria sits down with Dr. Bruno Cignacco—international business consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business—to reimagine what it means to thrive in business today. Bruno shares how co...

In this episode of The Small Victories Podcast, host Pauline Victoria sits down with Sam Mitchell—autistic advocate, speaker, and the voice behind the Autism Rocks and Rolls podcast. Sam shares his journey of navigating the world as an autistic individual, debunking the myths that surround autism, and advocating for a world where people are treated with respect, not pity. With honesty, humor, and...

Have you ever felt the pull to be more visible… but hesitated anyway? In this special panel episode of The Small Victories Podcast , host Pauline Victoria brings together a group of speakers, coaches, and authors who are all clients inside the Step Into the Spotlight Visibility Mastermind . Though they come from different industries and backgrounds, they share one thing in common: the courage to b...

In this deeply moving episode of The Small Victories Podcast , host Pauline Victoria sits down with Ella Coonen and David Kaye to explore The Sound of a Bucket List — a documentary capturing Ella’s intentional journey to hear 16 meaningful sounds before her hearing fades completely. At just 17, Ella was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) , a genetic condition that will eventually take all...

In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Les Brown joins The Small Victories Podcast for a masterclass on belief, resilience, purpose, and legacy. More than a motivational interview, this episode is a reminder that your life is not defined by what happened to you—but by what you decide to do next. Les shares raw stories from his life, reflections from nearly eight decades of living, and ti...

What if your insomnia, anxiety, or unhappiness aren’t personal flaws—but signals that you're living out of alignment with your divine design? In this enlightening episode of The Small Victories Podcast , Raj Khedun, transformation coach and founder of the 3:3 Insomnia Hack, shares how a chance encounter with a divine avatar at age 18 sparked a spiritual awakening that reshaped his life—and his...

Have you ever tried to fit in, only to realize you were dimming your light? In this episode of The Small Victories Podcast , refugee-turned-artist-turned-brand strategist Christian Ray Flores shows why standing out isn’t just an option—it’s a calling. His journey from refugee to political upheaval to global stages is a masterclass in transforming adversity into identity and building a personal bra...

In this powerful episode of The Small Victories Podcast , Pauline Victoria sits down with Ingrid Dahl—artist, speaker, coach, and author of Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly . Together, they explore what it means to choose your truth, love without conditions, and boldly take up space in a world that often tries to make you feel like you don't belong. Th...

In this uplifting and laughter-filled conversation, Pauline sits down with keynote speaker, author, and joy evangelist Lisa Even , to explore what it really means to happen to the world instead of letting life just happen to you. With stories, practical tools, and mindset shifts, Lisa invites us to live life as a lab—where experimentation is encouraged, joy is tracked like a bank account, and even...

What if grief wasn’t something to “get over” but the very force that opens the door to your next becoming? In this soul-stirring episode of The Small Victories Podcast , Pauline Victoria sits down with Cyndee Dhalai —author, poet, medical miracle, and self-described “walking enigma.” With authenticity and clarity, Cyndee shares how her life—shaped by rejection, illness, widowhood, and the loss of...

 What if creativity isn’t something you do , but something you are ? In this episode of The Small Victories Podcast , host Pauline Victoria is joined by Pia Leichter—founder of Kollektiv Studio and author of Welcome to the Creative Club —for a deeply energizing conversation about reclaiming your creative power, especially during times of transition, grief, or reinvention. Pia shares how hitting ro...

What if your greatest superpower wasn’t certainty or control, but choice —especially in the unknown? In this deep and soul-stirring conversation, Pauline Victoria sits down with entrepreneur, philosopher, and author Hussein Hallak to explore the Dark Art of Life Mastery and the transformative power of choosing again and again, even when the outcome is unclear. Drawing from his childhood in Syria u...

What if your greatest heartbreak became your greatest teacher? In this moving conversation, writer–boxer Mark Connor (Boxers & Writers Magazine; author of It’s About Time ) shares how losing his father reshaped his life, craft, and faith. We talk discipline in (and beyond) the ring, how grief can open a door to gratitude, and why perfection is a trap that keeps purpose on pause. If you’ve ever...

What if the life you were meant to live isn’t the one you were told to follow, but the one you’ve been quietly dreaming of all along? In this powerful and passionate episode, actor, musician, and reinvention coach Adam LaSalle joins host Pauline Victoria to challenge everything we’ve been conditioned to believe about success, identity, creativity, and purpose. From walking away from a “safe” teach...

What if the invisible weight holding you back isn’t laziness or lack of motivation — but an emotional block lodged deep in your subconscious? In this eye-opening episode of The Small Victories Podcast , host Pauline Victoria welcomes Dr. Lise Janelle — Performance and Results Expert, acclaimed author, and the creator of the Heart Freedom Method . With a 22-year career blending chiropractic care an...