Your Story Matters

Welcome to the Ending Series! My best friend Cam is back on the show! Cam is a singer, songwriter, and voice teacher from Pittsburgh. He graduated with a degree in theatre from Kent State. During COVID, he released his debut single and musical “Better Now” which received over 10,000 views within its first several weeks. He’s currently in the process of releasing his EP and has plans to perform liv...

Welcome to the Ending Series! I am stoked to introduce you to Jess Massey on today's episode. Jess Massey hosts The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses her framework The Hustle Sanely Planning System™ to teach ambitious women how to live peacefully productive lives by creating harmony between their well-being,...

Welcome to the Ending Series! In this episode, I talk about: embracing change the impact of change in our life strategies + insights for coping with change Article | How to Get Better When Coping with Change Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Free Consult | Instagram | Website

Welcome to the Ending Series! I am excited to introduce you to Elyse Regier on today's episode.  Elyse Regier is an Enneagram coach and cat lady living in Northwest Indiana. She helps people find their Enneagram type and then use it to improve their careers, families, and spiritual journeys—her podcast, Towards Eden, launched in September 2024. We talk about: The impact of the Enneagram on Persona...

Welcome to the Ending Series! I am excited to introduce you to Ellie West on today's episode.  Ellie West, a Purser Flight Attendant with a distinguished 44-year career, has consistently showcased her exceptional gifts in hospitality. Her recent journey into Personal Development, marked by the acquisition of 11 certifications, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to personal growth and...

Welcome to the Endings part of the show! In this episode, I share: the invitation of endings the endings impact our life the importance of well-rounded endings the power of endings shaping our lives How to Walk Into a Room by Emily P. Freeman Connect with Michaela Check-In Page | Newsletter | Instagram | Website

In this episode, I recap the Middle section of the podcast; what stood out to me, and more. I can't wait to share the Endings part coming this September! Connect with Michaela: Check-In Pages | Newsletter | Instagram | Website

There's a FREEBIE mentioned in this show that you can get here ! Seeing the Hero + Villain Parts of Your Personality --- a guide to understanding each Enneagram Types' hero + villain traits. Want an easy journaling page with only 4 questions a month!? Click here to get your free check-in page In this episode, I talk about: The 5 Secrets for Authors from an article from TheWritePlace.com ca...

Today I'll be sharing the life-saving hacks that are helping me right now in a difficult season --- no matter where you are, you're not alone! Also, I share an easy journaling page I've created called Monthly Check-In Pages where through this 4-question guide you can become a better journaler with this simple practice. Get your FREE Monthly Check-In Page here ! Connect with Michaela: N...

Welcome to the Middle Series! I am excited to introduce you to Kiri Mohan, Freelance Coach + Founder of Corporate2Contract, on today's episode. Kiri Mohan helps women freelancers with a corporate background take their contractor business from surviving to thriving. Her Corporate2Contract Core and Collective programs guide women in growing their freelance businesses to set them up for success,...

Welcome to the Middle Series! I am excited to introduce you to Haley Kluge on today's episode.  Based in Los Angeles, Haley Kluge is an award-winning creative director spearheading creative endeavors at Variety magazine. She is the youngest and first female creative director in its 118-year history. She has previously worked at Netflix, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping. In 2023...

Welcome to the Middle Series! I'm so excited to welcome back Amanda (Type 8) + welcome her husband Greg (Type 3). You might remember Amanda from episode #11: you can listen to it here . Greg and Amanda approach each season of their life together with a spirit of adventure, choosing to be open to all opportunities that became available. They have been married for almost 30 years with one daught...

Welcome to the Middle Series! I am excited to re-introduce you to Ro Elliott (Type 2) on today's episode. Ro was a guest on Don't Worry You're Enough + you can listen to that episode ⁠ here ⁠! Ro + her husband have been married for 43 years + have 5 children + 9 children. When her youngest turned 18, Ro found herself feeling lost. She went on an incredible journey to rediscover her ide...

Welcome to the Middle Series! I am excited to re-introduce you to Amy Nabors (Type 1) on today's episode. Amy was a guest on Don't Worry You're Enough + you can listen to that episode here ! Amy is an Enneagram coach & facilitator for The 6 Types of Working Genius. She helps teams & leaders overcome the challenges that keep them overwhelmed, stressed out, & burned out so th...

In this episode, I recap the Beginnings part of the podcast; what stood out to me, and more. I can't wait to share the Middle part coming next episode! Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

Adam is a passionate person. His many interests include tennis, piano, dancing, chess, and the Rubik’s Cube. His technical abilities in math led him to major in Statistics at Michigan State University and start an analytics career. However, he’s realized that he is more driven by harnessing his creativity and working with others. He is in a period of "new beginnings" as an enneagram coac...

In this episode, I share the secret I alluded to in the last episode... what I started using at the beginning of the year that has changed me. Writing in pencil: 1. Has done a lot for my soul—and given me a perspective I wasn’t looking for. 2. Has not made me miss color. 3. Helped me be open to change. Articles mentioned: Who Invented the Pencil? Pen Writing Implement Connect with Michaela: Newsle...

Do you ever feel like you’re in the middle of a beginning? Or when does an ending feel like the end? Those are great questions... but sometimes it feels like we wait forever for the answers. In this episode, I share thoughts on the circle of life regarding beginnings, middles, and ends. Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

In this episode, I talk about the 4 things that are easy to start personally. What do you have an easy time starting? Books TV Shows Journals Coaching *My podcast episode with Leah | Listen Here Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Erica Taft. She is a holistic nutritionist driven by a fervent passion to empower individuals facing diseases to embrace natural healing with the guidance of God, nutrition, and other holistic modalities. Erica shares her health journey as it relates to being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases, receiving a prognosis, and ultimately hea...

In this episode, I share some thoughts about beginnings, what they look like, + how I'm challenged to stop believing I need to be an expert in everything and start where I am. Beginnings... 1. are hard 2. bring up a lot of anxiety 3. bring up feelings of failure 4. can be unexpected Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

We're halfway through January + already it has been a month... I share about how this year hasn't started quite like I thought it would, why a support system matters, and a 4-question guide to help you navigate a beginning in your life to see it with more clarity + to help organize your thoughts. Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

Happy New Year! In this episode, I talk all about beginnings + how we can approach this year with a better mindset. And as a fun little addition, I sprinkle the beginning parts of some of my favorite books! I am so excited for 2024 + am so glad to have you on this journey with me. Click the link below to join my Newsletter! Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website

In this episode, I review the first year of Your Story Matters + hint at a few things for 2024! A HUGE thank you to all my listeners, this show isn't possible without you. Click HERE if you want to download the Book List I mentioned. Connect with Michaela: Instagram | Website

This is the final episode of the Fall Enneagram Series for this year. I am excited to introduce you to Felisha Caldeira (Type 3). Felisha is a devoted follower of Jesus. She is married to a pastor and blessed with three amazing sons. She is the proud founder of Honestly You, Enneagram Coaching. Learning her type (Type 3!) was exciting and uncomfortable, but it has changed her life for the better....