The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy Mandour

We're diving into a theme that resonates with every high achiever out there—why it's never too late to go after your dreams. Get ready for some practical and actionable ways to befriend your dreams, all while sprinkling in some inspirational stories of those who proved age is just a number. This is a short and sweet solo episode that I hope jump-starts your 2024 with go get 'em passion...

As we step into the new year, are you feeling that inner nudge to dance to the beat of your own drum instead of getting lost in the noise around you? Well, get ready for an episode that's the spark you've been waiting for. Today, I'm hanging out with the incredible Michelle Rios – entrepreneur, executive coach, and the host of The Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. We're wrappin...

In this short and sweet solo episode, I'm going to be sharing with you two practical exercises to support you in strengthening your receiving muscles through gratitude practices. It can be tricky to receive, especially when you pride yourself on being a giver. I share a reframe, too, that may help you be a bit more willing to receive this holiday season and beyond. Happy Listening! Grab my Get...

In this solo episode, I dive into three strategies to support you in continuing to pursue your dreams and goals without having your ego take you down. WE COVER: Understanding the Ego Uncover the science behind the ego's resistance to change. Explore the role of the amygdala in responding to fear. Setting the stage for a healthier relationship with the ego. Exercise 1 - Mindful Awareness Dive i...

Have you been wanting to run a retreat but not sure where to start? Maybe you start designing the retreat and get stuck on how to price it. Then this episode is for you! In this episode, I sit down with retreat curator Heidi Low as she shares the courageous story that led her to the work that she does today. Heidi offers insight and expert advice that will leave you feeling more confident and clea...

In this episode, we're turning the tables and I'm being interviewed by my dear friend, Kaysie Seitz Brown for the concluding episode of the "Create Like a Mother" special series as part of her doctorate in Dance Education at Columbia University. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Explore the roots of Sow to Speak and discover the journey that brought it to life. Uncover the powerful role of crea...

“What we’re always trying to do in Kundalini yoga and in life, even with our breath, our dancing... is find that rhythm. Find the rhythm in life, our bodies, our speech, our breath.” In this episode, we delve into various ways to access your creativity and connect with the Divine Feminine. Our guest, Gina Rossi, is a Kundalini yoga and meditation instructor, as well as the recently established fou...

In this small yet mighty solo episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful questions that I've recently come across to help you connect to your future self in a whole new way. Have a listen and be sure to let me know what you think by DMing me on IG , Linkedin , or good ol' email. ** Grab my ten-minute guided emotional intelligence exercise here to support you in getting out of your h...

"There's a longing, y'know. It becomes a question of 'What would it look like to live the full expression of who I am?' And I think it takes a lot of support to explore those questions because I don’t think that anybody can figure that out on their own.” Do you ever find yourself pondering, "What would it look like to live the full expression of who I am?" It's a...

Life is a constant balancing act, especially for us heart-centered high achievers and overthinkers. We often find ourselves on the path of relentless striving and self-improvement, which can lead to burnout and a sense of never truly being satisfied. In this episode, I want to help you understand the difference between contentment and complacency and provide you with strategies to notice and pract...

"People feel that in order to love their home or the spaces they spend time in, that means their home needs an expensive full overhaul. I try to encourage people to focus on one little corner at a time. Find something you love that makes you happy when you look at it, or enjoy it and just begin there. Don't worry about what it will match etc. Shortly, you will begin loving a lot of little...

In this solo episode, I expand on my conversation from this past Sunday's episode with therapist and author Katherine Morgan Schafler. Katherine's book, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, completely reframed not only how I look at perfectionism as a whole but as an asset when embraced adaptively. I dedicate this episode to my kids as I continue to learn how to lean into being...

On today's episode, we're diving straight into the messy waters of perfectionism. As a whole, we have a very stereotypical societal view of perfectionism and what it looks like... until now. Thank the lord for Katherine Morgan Schafler. Katherine is a therapist and author of the tour de force, The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power. This book needs to be required re...

In today's mid-week booster episode, I'm diving into the power of awe and why it's essential to keep our sense of connection to ourselves and each other as strong as ever. I share the benefits of awe along with ways that you can create a sense of awe in your life more often to support your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Happy Listening! When you're done listening, be sure...

Life throws us curveballs when we least expect them, from personal challenges to global crises. But it's precisely in these moments that finding joy can be a lifeline. It's not about denying your pain or struggles but rather about finding a glimmer of light in the darkness. The first and most crucial point is that joy is a powerful emotional resource. Amid adversity, joy can provide a much...

In this episode, I continue the special series Create Like a Mother with entrepreneur (of Bear's Cup and Loda Bolton in Bolton Landing, NY), singer, and mama Danielle DeSantis. Danielle is a fiery, light force who brings passion, honesty, and joy to our conversation. We dive right into the importance of following your passions, having the right people in your corner to encourage you to follow...

In this solo episode within the special series, Create Like a Mother, I'll be expanding on one of the key points that this past Sunday's guest, Drea Bendewald, shared on what makes women's circles so unique: active listening. We have all heard this term before, and you may even have given it a run. Still, it can be very difficult to maintain. The hope in today's episode is that you...

In this episode, the lovely Andréa Bendewald, founder of The Art of Circling, joins me to continue the conversation on how to Create Like a Mother. Drea is an actor you may know from such hits as Seinfeld, Ellen, Friends, and Entourage, to name a few. She is also a private acting coach and teaches UCLA's Acting for the Camera. Above all else, Drea's self-proclaimed purpose in life is as a...

In this solo episode, I expand on my conversation with this past Sunday's guest, Alli Ryan, artist and creator of Kindful Art. Alli and I discussed many topics, including how she listened to her inner nudge, which led her to create Kindful Art. Today, I share my FAVORITE exercises to strengthen your relationship with your intuition. Whether you're a newbie with listening to your intuitive...

In this episode, I'm kicking off the first conversation of the special series Create Like a Mother. I'm jumping into the conversation with the artist and creator of Kindful Art, Alli Ryan, who inspired the series. Alli shares her story of where her love of merging art and nature started, along with how she navigated being a mom to three kiddos while choosing to listen to her inner nudge. A...

In this solo episode, I share info on Create Like a Mother , the upcoming special podcst series kicking off this Sunday, October 1st. This unique series is focused on how creative care is THE essential self-care for all of us mamas out there to feel peace, JOY, and stability when we can quickly lose ourselves in the swampy land of over-functioning. Each week, I'll sit down with a guest who sha...

In today's episode, I'm sharing what's coming up for you both with a course offering and a special series within the podcast. I end with a fun visual exercise to shift your energy from scattered to aligned in flow. Enroll in Get Ahead of Your Head, my eight-week online course for high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders starting October 2nd. Big focus on mindset, emotional intelligence...

In this solo mid-week booster, I share the anchoring three steps of noticing, neutralizing, and normalizing your emotions. These three steps clearly build on each other, no matter how intense your emotions may feel. I share a few different ways to neutralize (counterbalance) after noticing so you don't feel like you're stranded in the oftentimes panicked open water feeling of...well, your...

In this episode, I share two of my offerings launching in October. The way I create anything is by asking myself, "Would I want to consume this?" I keep honing and chipping at it until the answer is "Hell yes!". These offers fall into that category, and I'm SO excited to share them with you. First up is my signature eight-week online course, Get Ahead of Your Head. This cou...

In this mid-week episode, I'll be expanding on the topic of self-acceptance that I had with this past Sunday's guest, Jen Liss. I share the difference between acceptance and its lower vibe riders, resignation, and tolerance. You'll learn how acceptance is much more enticing than you think and, more importantly, how it feels. I share a few foundational emotional intelligence strategies...