THRIVE PODCAST

What happens when they take away your safety net? You fly. Today on THRIVE, I’m talking with my hairstylist and friend, Mary Tomassetti - a 22-year-old prodigy who was forced to fly when a career move unexpectedly went south. Mary gets real on everything from what it was like being fired and starting her own thriving business 24 hours later, to following your heart no matter what others think.   C...

How do you function when you know you can’t afford to fail? And how do you thrive while helping others literally survive? Today on THRIVE, we’re having a heart-to-heart conversation (pun intended) with top heart transplant surgeon, associate professor of surgery, and new author, Dr. Brian Lima. Brian breaks down some serious walls that we build as self-imposed limits and shares ways that we uninte...

We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with two special episode of THRIVE with a new guest - Erica’s husband, Jamie! Listen in on their conversation from the kitchen table, as they A some personal Q’s on thriving in singleness and making the most of ANY relationship status.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble   FOL...

Beth Geddio is just a regular gal who believes that you really can be everything you were born to be and then some. In today’s episode of Thrive, Beth shares her heart for helping women become the best versions of themselves, and how two “normal” losses helped propel her towards her own destiny, which she has embraced with faith and fire so that others can have the courage to do the same.   CONNEC...

Life, love, and the pursuit of happiness - can we truly have it all? In today's episode of THRIVE, we're having a conversation with Stanford-trained clinical psychologist, Dr. Wendy O'Connor, who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to treat stress management, anxiety and depression. Wendy is also a Life Strategist and Coach, and she's giving us her best tactical tips and tric...

It’s important to acknowledge + accept where we’ve been before we can plan where we’re going, so that’s what we’re doing now. Besides reflecting on my own 2019, I wanted to share a few questions that I ask myself in doing my own “annual review” of sorts, so that you can do an annual review on your own to evaluate your year as holistically + comprehensively as possible. There are about six “categor...

As a survivor of pediatric cancer, lifestyle blogger Chelsie Carr has already been through a lot. After suffering a miscarriage last year, she’s now in the midst of an infertility journey. Chelsie’s perspective is admirable, her strength is enviable - and she’s sharing her tips for getting through the toughest of times, especially around the holidays.   CONNECT WITH CHELSIE: Chelsie's IG Hey There...

Today on THRIVE we’re talking ALL about the art of the negotiation. And to celebrate it being the 12th episode of the Thrive podcast, we’ve got 12 tactical tips ahead that you can use in your next negotiation, whether that’s in a month, a day, or in the next 20 minutes. Let’s chat negotiation tips for success, so you feel fully confident in how to THRIVE in your next negotiation like the badass th...

Magi Kernan is no stranger to having a lot on her plate; from a globally renowned photography business to a law school degree, she's been a multi-passionate person for years. We talk with Magdalena about choosing between passions, re-defining success, and learning discipline to time manage your ideal life.   CONNECT WITH MAGI: Magdalena Studios IG Magdalena Studios Website Magi's IG Magi's Website...

This week marked a not-so-happy day for our family. A year ago, Olivia had been transferred from a level 3 to a level 4 NICU because the doctor's could no longer "handle her." It was terrifying, confusing, frustrating, and challenged our faith. In this episode, we walk through how I was still able to trust that God is good despite all the challenges we faced during those 73 days (and after).   SHO...

From teaching to a corporate position to creating a blog, co-founding an online community, and becoming an interior designer AND a podcast creator, we talk with Annie about her journey and the struggles that ensued. We delve into how Annie redirected and reframed her mindset to find success and happiness.   CONNECT WITH ANNIE: Style Collective Style Collective IG Annie's IG Annie's Website   SHOP...

In this week's episode, we dive through each part of Rachel Hollis' Five to thrive; what they consist of, how to tackle them, and how to apply them to YOUR life.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble   FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Instagram Facebook Learn more about you...

Join THRIVE as we chat with Dana Donofree, founder + CEO of AnaOno, discussing her journey with breast cancer. From her debilitating diagnosis days before her wedding through to the founding of AnaOno, an intimate apparel company catering to those who’ve had breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, and other conditions.   CONNECT WITH DANA: AnaOno Dana's IG   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION...

If there was ONE word that you could eliminate from your vocabulary to make yourself feel more confident today, would you? We dive in to discuss what that simple word is + how using it downplays our potential. Take your life of being “just” anything to “just right” or “just enough” for whatever season you are in. Put these 3 simple tricks to use to get down to the root cause of feeling small + you...

Listen along as we discuss career struggles with my assistant, Katie. She talks about her initial career plans, the changes that occurred along the way, her mental breakdown, + finally finding happiness in the unconventional. We discuss how to deal with adversity, nay-sayers, + backlash from family + friends.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MA...

Making friends can be HARD especially as an adult. In this week's episode, we explore where to find new friends, how to approach + connect, + the keys to KEEPING that friendship going strong + genuine.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble   FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's...

Choice exhaustion (or decision fatigue) is a THING. In this episode, we discuss owning our choices, letting go of past choices, + making choices for a BETTER, happier YOU.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble   FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Instagram Facebook Learn more...

This week on THRIVE we discuss morning hacks for a more productive day + more productive life. We walk you through eliminating excuses, creating a routine, + committing to it 100% to make time for YOU to SLAY your goals or make time to RELAX.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble   FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses...

Welcome to THRIVE PODCAST, where every week, we dive into a practical, tactical tip to bring you from a life of simply surviving, to thriving. It’s personal development for the everyday girl who is DONE with coasting through her days, done with feeling like she’s missing out on the deeper meaning of her own life, and done with mediocrity once and for all.   SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE   GET...