Who Cares About My Story?

In this special episode of Who Cares About My Story?, I bring you with me to meet the host, the speakers and attendees of the Costa Women's Annual Conference 2026. I asked all of them these main questions:  - Why is the work you do important to you? - How is it connected to your own personal journey? I'm so grateful to everyone who generously participated in this special episode! 🌻 Big...

Have you ever felt the pull to do something different, but doubted your inner voice? What if finding your wings starts by truly listening inside? Today's guest is Adriana Caliri, a leadership coach who has spent the last five years supporting leaders around the world to reconnect with their evolution, fulfillment, and joy. She is a former corporate executive with 25 years of experience leadin...

Have you ever downplayed your real story because it didn’t “fit” your career path? Today’s guest is Laura Vegh, a freelance writer and strategist with a fascinating path from a PhD in cybersecurity to the rare combination of creative storytelling with technical expertise. She works with B2B SaaS companies and health & wellness brands, blending deep technical know-how with heartfelt, human-cent...

Have you ever felt like life forced you to stop, only to guide you toward something more meaningful? Today’s guest is Michelle Martinez, a Life Systems Strategist who helps overwhelmed women simplify their lives with humor, heart, and zero BS. Her work is rooted in real-life experience, and in this conversation, she shares the deeply personal journey that inspired her mission. Michelle opens up ab...

Have you ever felt torn between your different passions and unsure how to bring them all together under one story? Today’s guest is Sarika Sake, a former UN official turned award-winning entrepreneur with a mission to spread joy and preserve the 2000-year-old craft of Japanese Sake. She’s the founder of Sarika International and the Sake Beauty Balm, a natural cosmetics brand infused with sake and...

Have you ever looked “successful” on the outside, but felt stuck inside? What if the story you’re afraid to tell is the one that could set you (and your business) free? Today’s guest is Tracy Irwin, a bestselling author, business mentor, and the founder of an award-winning accounting practice in the UK, which she now leads from the Spanish mountainside.  With a lot of openness and honesty, Tracy t...

Today’s guest is Gina Onativia, founder and CEO of the Course Creation Boutique. Gina helps experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs get their online courses and programs done and out to the world, and she has built programs and content for Tony Robbins, Amy Porterfield, Bo Eason, IBM, and Special Olympics. Gina shares how she went from working behind-the-scenes to becoming the face of her own busines...

Have you ever been afraid to show up as your true self on camera? What if embracing your 'weird' could be the key to attracting your perfect audience?  Today’s guest is Andrea Stenberg, a video marketing strategist who helps coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs explode their visibility, show off their expertise and get new clients using video. Andrea started her business before...

Today’s guest is Krystal Proffitt, a Podcast Coach, Content Strategist, and host of the award-winning show The Proffitt Podcast. She specializes in helping content creators create with confidence, and she recently hit the milestone of publishing the 500th episode of her own podcast! In this episode, we cover how sharing your own story can help your business progress in unexpected ways. Krystal sha...

Today’s guest is Rebeca Hazelnut, a personal brand guide and business mentor, specialized in brand identity and strategy. She has a really unique background as an Arctic guide, so we talked about the transition into personal branding work, and how she eventually started using the power of storytelling to make her business stand out. Rebeca, like me, is a Spanish speaker, but we recorded this conve...

Today’s guest is Jennifer Chipa, a mental health, well-being and resilience coach for immigrants and refugees. With certifications and experience in mental health coaching, she uses evidence-based techniques to address stress, anxiety, and trauma, and build emotional resilience to help them achieve their goals. Aside from her coaching work, Jennifer also contributes to mental health projects, and...

Today’s guest is Deanna Seymour, a color-loving graphic designer and host of The Playhouse, a community for creative solopreneurs who want to grow their business through the power of collaboration. Deanna is all about being your unique self in your business. She shares her story of how she went from being an art teacher to starting her online business, and how she looked to all the business mentor...

Today’s guest is Aleksandra Badea, a certified online business manager and systems strategist who helps business owners streamline, organize and automate their operations.  Aleksandra shares her story of how she went from working in the corporate world, where her frustration with the way things were done led her to discover her passion for systems optimization. From there the next step was startin...

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about serious health conditions, including brain tumors and strokes, which some listeners may find distressing.   Today’s guest is Courtney Robinson, a personal stylist, author and speaker, with a background in both science and business. Courtney believes that style is more than just wearing cute clothes, it's about mindset, authenticity, and...

Today’s guest is Michelle Buonfiglio, also known as Sober Virgo Woman, a sobriety coach who helps women navigate moderating drinking or getting to sobriety.  In this episode, she opens up about her own journey, from struggling with her relationship with alcohol to discovering the freedom of a sober life.  Michelle talks about the powerful moments that changed everything and led her to become a sob...

Our guest today is Seandra Pope, the founder and CEO of Rooted Consulting Group, a strategic advisory consulting firm that works with organizations to help them reach consensus about how they want to address racial equity and diversity.    In our conversation, Seandra explains how her diverse family background and her journey have given her a unique perspective that empowers her work in facilitati...

Our guest today is Hannah Dixon, a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer Coach, recruiter, and the founder of Digital Nomad Kit.  Hannah has trained over 30,000 people to start and thrive their online businesses. Fun fact: I was one of them! As a recruiter, she’s really good at connecting great global talent with great opportunities.  In this episode, Hannah talks about her journey from the most divers...

Have you ever let the fear of rejection hold you back from sharing more about yourself in your business? Then today's episode is a must-listen for you. Our guest is Kim Gross, a life coach and motivational speaker who hosts the podcast 'Masks Off For People-Pleasers and Perfectionists'. Kim helps people find out exactly who they are behind their masks and teaches them how to undo pa...

Our guest today is Vittoria Daelli, a funnel marketer who specializes in launch management. She turns offers into unforgettable experiences and transforms her clients' ideas into powerful launches.   She is also a disability advocate who uses her story and her work to educate others on how to treat people with disabilities.    She has a speech impairment, which means she has difficulty with c...

Today's guest is Tara McEwen, an award-winning producer (The Marilyn Denis Show), speaker, and founder of McEwen Media.   Tara has had an incredible journey from working in TV production for over 20 years to creating her own company where she helps solopreneurs and thought leaders elevate their brands.   In this episode, Tara shares her transition from behind the scenes in television to the f...

Today’s guest is Tamay Shannon, a Digital Marketing Strategist with over a decade of experience. At W2S Marketing, she specializes in using social media to boost business success.   In this episode, she explains how sharing her story has been a way to make her business reflect who she is while allowing people to see if they are a good match. She also uses her narrative to remind herself that her j...

Our guest today is Linnet Nyawara, a breakup and divorce coach, a devoted mother and a certified life coach with a passion for guiding individuals through life's challenges. As a mentor, speaker and facilitator, she also collaborates with organizations like Gamblhers where she advocates for mental health and recovery. And the This Girl community, where she inspires growth and empowerment. Dur...

Today’s guest is Ilaria Sambi, a ThriveCart specialist who creates systems, funnels & automations to help introvert business owners sell more without being loud or being online all the time. During our conversation, she recalls some bold moves like relocating to a new country and pivoting her career multiple times. She moved from Italy to the UK for what was initially a six-month contract and...

Today’s guest is Sarah Jane Burt, a Content Strategist and Copywriter with more than 12 years of experience working with big and small brands.    From multi-billion-dollar tech companies like IBM to executive leadership coaches and even an international churro franchise, she has written content for over 300 businesses.    She uses ethical marketing to help people tell their stories and make money...

Today’s guest is Faith Lee, an online business coach and the owner of FaithsBizAcademy.com. Through her courses, she has taught more than 12,000 aspiring online entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business selling easy-to-create digital products. She shares with us her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur while maintaining her role as the primary caregiver for her three children. Duri...