To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP

With a 30-year legacy in Big Tech and over 10 career reinventions, Colleen doesn't just understand the climb - she knows how to find your true purpose and master the art of evolving to live it. She is now a dedicated speaker, author and trusted mentor focused on guiding high-achieving individuals toward their next chapter. Colleen shares proven, practical strategies to gain crystal-clear visio...

Victor Acquista, M.D. is a physician, contemplative, and speaker. His "Writing to Raise Consciousness" includes fiction and nonfiction. Dr. Acquista's thought-provoking books explore health, unconditional love, and our shared humanity. His recent work, "Feed Your Hungry Soul: Awaken Your Loving Heart," received multiple awards. He is a member of IBPA and the Author's Gu...

Diane N. Solomon, PhD is an award-winning essayist and wellness writer for Psychology Today. She is a women's mental health expert and a seasoned behavior health provider. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-narrative-nurse-practitioner https://www.instagram.com/drdianesolomon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-n-solomon-phd-7776a6166/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Diane-Solomon-PhD-Psyc...

Tiffany Prestipino is a midlife fitness and wellness coach and creator of the Midlife Movement™, a sustainable approach that helps women over 40 stop burning out, starting over, and blaming themselves—so they can finally feel strong, energized, and confident again. After experiencing firsthand how doing “all the right things” stopped working in her 40s, Tiffany realized the issue wasn’t discipline...

Diane Woodford is  a published author of two books "Clearly Ready" and "After-Care" Podcast Host; Love Drops. Diane is a retired critical care nurse, motivational coach and speaker working with various women nonprofit organizations around the world. Diane’s podcast "Love Drops" carries the message of "One Love". As One Love Ambassadors, they spread love through action, serving humanity wherever th...

Meghan Waldron, Ed. D is the owner and founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring, and Director of Women in Change. In this powerful episode, Dr. Waldron shares with us her NICU story, the power of writing, and learning in the 21st century. Learn more: www.smartsolutionsva.com https://www.womeninchange.co.uk/events  

Rachel Radway is an executive coach and award winning author. Rachel coaches highly perceptive leaders, entrepreneurs/founders, and business owners who are wired a little differently, and help them harness their superpowers, prioritize themselves, and redesign or realign their lives and work to shift from striving to thriving. Learn more and connect with Rachel: https://www.rercoaching.com/ https:...

Mark Fister was an "award-winning, patent-holding, self-absorbed software leader when, in 2014, he began to change. Over the next few years and forever ongoing, he remains in the transition from interrupter to listener; idea focused to people focused; duty-driven to service-driven; Inward Mindset to Outward Mindset; Fixed Mindset to Growth Mindset." Learn more about Mark as well as his perspective...

Dr. Anne Paonessa is an experienced educator, consultant, and speaker with over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, including 10 years as an administrator. She holds a Ph. D. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership and has dedicated her career to improving student engagement, fostering inclusivity, and supporting the professional development of educators. Dr. Paonessa is the co-author of  E...

Dr. Rita Renee is a TEDx Speaker, international keynote speaker, author, and mentor who empowers women to come off mute and step into bold leadership with their voice, story, and influence. With over 34 years of experience in nursing and corporate healthcare leadership, she has led high-performing teams, shaped culture, and advanced excellence across clinical, corporate, ministry, and entrepreneur...

Christina Podraza is the co-owner of Bubbly Nights Out, a women’s social community reimagining how women connect — bringing them together through curated experiences and unforgettable meals at standout restaurants across Chicago’s western suburbs. Christina met her business partner and close friend, Nicole Robertson, while teaching fifth grade in Lisle, Illinois. Bonding over their shared love of...

Erin Walsh, LCSW is a mom of three with a background in social work and trained as a full spectrum doula. She is the founder of Bloom Bright Postpartum Doula services and Bloom Bright Books. She empowers families through compassionate care and provides emotional and hands on support for mothers as well as evidence-based guidelines. Learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/bloombright_postpartumdou...

James Kellock is the Founder of All We Can Foundation and Ripple Core. James scales kindness into measurable social impact for businesses, communities, and schools worldwide. Connect with James and learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-kellock/   https://www.allwecan.co/ https://www.ripplecore.co.uk/    

Jennifer Hill is CEO and Co-Founder of OptiMatch. Jennifer empowers clients to unlock their potential and transform accidental adversarial relationships into harmonious connections. Her journey has taken her to hundreds of stages worldwide, including speaking in front of 100,000 people in India and sharing platforms with luminaries like Deepak Chopra. Tune into this episode to learn more about Jen...

Tommy Swanson is an award-winning and prolific national and international flutist. He received a Bachelor's in Music Performance from the University of Central Florida and received a degree in Music Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Tommy is a AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique,  a 3-year 1600-hour training. He currently works in the Chicagoland area for special educati...

Ed Brenegar is a leadership thought leader, writer, podcaster, and social catalyst. He writes The Future of Leadership on Substack and hosts The Eddy Network Podcast on YouTube. He is the author of eight books. His current book under development is Generational Memory: Restoring Community in the Continuity of Time. He is the father of three grown children and a grandson. You can learn more about E...

Nadia Love is an alumni of the University of Alabama and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from my undergraduate alma mater Bradley University. Her clinical experience includes sports/orthopedics, acute care, pediatrics, and pelvic health. As a former athlete, she was always interested in movement science, but has recently geared her focus to the world of Pelvic Health. She is passionate...

Jan Yuhas, M.A., MFT and Jillian Yuhas, MA, MFT are Relationship Consultants and Conflict Resolution Experts. Jan and Jillian help entrepreneurs and executives achieve optimal fulfillment, establish healthy boundaries, and confidently communicate their values to create meaningful relationships in every facet of their lifestyle while achieving personal freedom. Learn more about them and their book...

Paula Rosales, PhD is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), board-certified as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP-PC), with over 17 years of experience caring for children. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and a PhD in Nursing Science from University of California,...

Abbey Bigi-Prow brings over two decades of experience working with young children, having been a coach, nanny, and, for the past 15 years, a photographer specializing in newborn and family portraits. After welcoming twin boys in 2019, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, finding traditional childcare options unappealing due to her entrepreneurial lifestyle. When the opportunity to join Le...

Lynn Eads is a certified postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant who supports women through motherhood and life transitions. She is a published author, course creator, retreat host, and frequent speaker for local libraries, mom groups, and community organizations. With over 30 years of combined experience in caregiving, mentorship, and leadership including 10+ years as a professional nanny...

Calvin Arsenault is a strategic operations leader, leadership development creative, coach, and former Team Canada hurdler dedicated to elevating the human experience within teams, systems, and organizations. He has led cross-functional initiatives across healthcare, academic, and executive development settings, with a focus on aligning action with purpose. Drawing from his education in health and...

Yarona Boster is a certified speaker coach, TEDx and international speaker, 2X best-selling author, and podcast host. In this powerful episode, Yarona discusses with us the power of communication during stressful situations as well as what she has learned through trauma. Learn more: https://yaronaboster.com/ and connect with Yarona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarona-boster/    

Jolene Rader although originally from Belize, Jolene has lived and worked in multiple countries and describes herself as a lover of all things “international.” She earned her undergraduate degree in Communications, with a concentration in Print Journalism, at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York in 2006 and interned at the Caribbean School of Media and Communication in Kingston, Jamaica shortly a...

Henrietta Szutorisz, PhD is a biomedical scientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in healthcare research and innovation. Her work has appeared in top journals, earned prestigious awards, and received broad media attention. She is currently the founder and CEO of Objective Recovery, a startup applying neuroscience and technology to develop personalized solutions for...