The Vicki Kotris Podcast

Let's talk about that nasty little word that keeps us from pursuing our dreams: PERFECTION! It's stops us from feeling 'ready' whatever the heck that means. Let's stop waiting to feel 'ready' and embrace the suck - appreciate the muck in the middle that helps us get to the other side. Thank you again for tuning into another episode of the Vicki Kotris Podcast! I...

yes, it's been a minute! The first trimester has me down for the count but I'm back with this reflection episode on how we all have creative ideas and many times the fear of looking stupid holds us back from pursuing what we really want!  Listen for a strategy that will help you overcome what you're really afraid of!  Thank you again for tuning into another episode of the Vicki Kotr...

Dr Casen DeMaria is a dedicated chiropractor who's not only focused on getting her patients to move better but takes a wholistic view of overall health profiles to help people achieve their wellness goals. We talk about everything from how to better balance hormones and why it's important to maintain liver health. ***Also includes HUGE life update and why it' ok to not feel ok 100%...

I'M BACKKKKK! After a few week sabbatical I'm back baby! This week's episode features Shanice Settle, a former news reporter who got to the top of her career mountain and decided she wanted to create her own mountain topped with the things she loved most. She talks about identifying corporate burnout and ways she learned to rediscover herself and the life she designed. Subscribe to...

Taylor Bodis is her clients' biggest cheerleader when it comes to body positivity and unleashing their sexy power through boudoir photography. We talk everything from having a positive money mindset when growing your business to how to better appreciate our own bodies. **The intro is an update on my own journey of body positivity and body neutrality! I share the top 5 things I've learned...

This weeks intro is a recap of what likely got me fired from Yelp and how I realized it's one of my greatest strengths! This weeks interview is with Pat Stack, an Ohio University alum who founded Sports Biz Camps in Charlotte, a program designed to connect underprivileged and under represented students with professionals in the sports industry. Pat's journey to self discovery helped him...

This week's episode features Kyle Sutter who talks about having an entrepreneurial mindset and why experimenting is at the core of his business design. When we can follow our interests, we can play in the field of potentiality to uncover real, revenue driving opportunities. Most importantly, live the kind of lifestyle we've always dreamed! ✨ ☕️Sign up for the Espresso Newsletter here:...

I give an update on my Ireland trip 🍀 and a recap of what's been going on! This weeks interview features Morgan Scott from The Good Space Collective. What started as a mini retreat initiative has blossomed into a safe space for women in the community to come together and share their stories of entrepreneurship, connection and soul searching! Learn more here: https://www.thegoodspaceco.com/ab...

This week's episode features an interview with Helene Jane Groarke, a Life Coach who specializes in helping people release feelings of self doubt, overcoming feelings of unworthiness and live joy filled lives. Listen to ways that you can invite more self love an gratitude into your life! Connect with Helene here: Website: https://helenejanegcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

I listened to the Rick Rubin interview on the Rich Roll podcast (linked below) and I couldn't stop thinking about what he says kills our spirit and our art. Listen to hear my thoughts today and go forward in your pursuit of living an incredible, joyful, fun, silly life 🖤 Rich Roll podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-rubin-modern-master-of-the-creative-act/id582272991?...

This weeks guest spent almost a decade on Broadway's STOMP, performed for the Cleveland Cavaliers and now travels all over the world performing his own high energy percussion show: The Motivational Musical 💫  We spend the hour talking about how he grew his career over the past 20 years and he shares what helped him most along the way.  Talk with Elec is like being around a ray of sunshine ☀️...

✨Another minisode coming at you✨:  Every January I do some goal planning and scroll through the ole' photo album to reflect back on the good, the bad and the ugly. Tune into the full episode to hear why! See below for the podcast mentioned in the episode: Cathy Heller podcast episode:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dE9mDK8SAjHMTZ2RQkXyc?si=452fbe1f20ec4465  Thank you again for tuning in...

This mini episode is a reminder that New years bring new beginnings and a time to think about what we REALLY want to do. If you're like most of us you get caught up in the how and spend way too much time thinking about the thousand steps it takes to start a business.  Action is so much more powerful than that - as long as you make the first move. The first move is quieting that overwhelming f...

✨What's Your Word of the Year?? ✨ Tune in to learn what mine is too and why you should pick one!  Today's guest is Aimon Ali from Fashion Talks. Aimon is a Serial Entrepreneur as well as an experienced Runway Show Producer, Stylist, and Creative Director from Toronto. With 7+ years of experience in the Canadian Fashion Industry, she has done events in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver....

This quickie episode for the new year is a teaser to welcome you back to CFL podcast in 2023! My crush on Theo James led me to binge Divergent over the holidays and there is so much gold in that movie! Here's a recap: 1.) We are all divergents and can never be put in one box 2.) There is 1 simple trick to remove fear from the equation...tune in to learn how 3.) Imagine a life where fear doesn...

This intro goes deeeeep. I get real vulnerable talking about my healthy journey and how insecurities have held me back. Don't cry for me Argentina though! This weeks interview is with Shannon Vitale, a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Shanon helps clients find a path using nutrition, lifestyle and mindset goals to define the steps to a heal...

Today I rant about why you NEED a side hustle or something outside your 9-to-5! Things happen all the time like corporate restructuring, layoffs, etc. so it's time to really think about the kind of lifestyle you want to live and what you'll do to get it. Today's guest is Anna Konchar, digital advertising expert and business coach. Anna went from a side hustler trying to tackle stude...

Happy Friday! Let's celebrate the weekend and surviving my first hot yoga experience! Stay turned for an update.  This weeks interview features Steve Hout, owner of Five Star Flooring in Cleveland. Steve worked for over a decade in operations before realizing he wanted more freedom and better balance. He talks openly about the challenges and benefits of working for himself along with his more...

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I give an update on my 9-5 job situation and we learn how brand strategist, Maddy Sharp took a leap and left behind her life as a school psychologist to become a photographer and brand strategist. Maddy listened to her intuition and knew she had to make a change to embrace a more creative and thoughtful life. Listen in on how you can too! Connect with Madd...

**Special episode release on Monday this week! I brief everyone on the status of my Taylor Swift tickets and how I spent my weekend watching Stutz on Netflix.  This week's guest features Ashley Rector, founder of Laura Alexandria Marketing which helps small businesses grow organically on social media as well as the owner of Plum Hill Creative Studio in Lakewood.  Ashley talks about the moment...

Happy Wednesday! Tune into hear what I'm celebrating this week and why one 30 sec TikTok caused me to read 40+ books in 7 weeks!  This week's interview is with Amazon best selling author: Amy Daws! Amy's written over 22 books in the past 6 years and talk about how writing helped her cope with personal loss. From writing a memoir to launching 3 successful romance series, Amy's c...

This week I talk about my Mazel of the Week and my obsession with Bravo along with why I think having a co-founder is the way to go!  This week features: JESSICA DiGIOIA and SARA TOMSON from Studio SPRNG!  SPRNG is an online streaming fitness company, providing the best high intensity low impact workout EVER. Most of the workouts are centered around our SPRNG Jump Boots - an amazing addition to an...

I share my mazel of the week with you and share updates on my business! This week's interview features financial expert and business coach: Dora Rankin from Gypsy Soul Consulting!  From the big 6-figure corner office job to a journey of sobriety to finding her life's passion of helping women achieve true economic impact - Dora's story is both inspiring, honest and full of useful tip...

Today I talk about the FOMO of not going to BravoCon while celebrating the joy of slowing things down a little in my professional and personal life!  Today's interview is with Greg Carli, CEO and founder of Play Adventure Parks. Greg's story is one built on a lifetime of helping small businesses thrive despite everyday challenges, Greg's honesty and humor makes this a MUST listen ep...

This week is super exciting and features the lovely Alicia Marie from Hunnideux Cosmetics, a brand with pops of bright colors, metallic hues and major 80s inspiration. Hunnideux was inspired 12 years ago while Alicia pursued a corporate career in HR and cake baker until 2020 when she decided it was time to go full throttle in building her cosmetics brand. Tune in to hear her advice for aspiring en...