EPISODES

Do you want to live a more CREATIVE life? On this episode, I talk with Chair Whimsy founder Wendy Conklin. She is a designer, an artisan, an educator and an entreprenista. A visionary thought leader, Wendy is leading a MOVEMENT to live more creatively. Her brand includes custom chairs, online courses, business retreats and more. Wendy's new book is entitled Life Whimsy: How to Think, Play and Work more Creatively. WENDY'S BIO Many people dream about making their passion project their career but...

“ I couldn't believe it...you could get paid for visiting people.” Reena Philpot is an accomplished business owner and expert salesperson. She loves connecting with people and, after hearing her story, you will too. Reena' s approach to sales is all about helping others. I just wanted everybody to fall in love with helping other people. Reena (pronounced Re-nay) went from her telemarketing&nbs...

Geoff Girvitz is a father, a business founder, and the host of the Dad Strength Podcast. He has learned to work with his Unique Strengths to build an intentional, meaningful life. Geoff is the owner of Toronto-based Bang Fitness. He's also a Tiny Habits Certified Coach. Geoff built Dad Strength as a community for purpose-driven dads who want to have regular conversations about the stuff that matters—as fathers and as men. During our conversation, we talk about the important role Dads play in th...

Happy New Year - I want to share a quick preview of some of my upcoming episodes. Geoff Girvitz is host of the Dad Strength Podcast. He's creating community with and for Dads. Geoff is an entrepreneur, Tiny Habits Coach and owner of Bang Personal Training in Toronto. Reena Philpot - Sales Mentor and Consultant. Check out the Selling with Charm Podcast. Boston-based Corrie Legge is a Mom, voice over artist and filmmaker. We talk about creativity, motherhood and the freelance lifestyle. ...

Are you on a JOURNEY? What's your relationship between your body, your mind and food? Are you working through challenges related to food, health and body image? Society and social media send mixed messages that can impact our mindset and behavior. JULIE BOUCHE has traveled this journey. and now helps others. JULIE is an Intuitive Eating Coach and Tiny Habits Certified Coach. She helps people interested in transforming their mind, body and relationship with fo...

JUNI FELIX was born into a whirlwind of trauma, abuse and poverty. Her mother was adopted from Tokyo when she was 4 years old. Juni says her mother never healed from her adoption abandonment wound. She watched her Mom struggle with loss her entire life. Juni spent her entire childhood on suicide watch over her mother. Today, Juni Felix is an advocate and champion for mental health, helping others begin their own healing journey. JUNI calls trauma 'bad code in the brain." During our interview, J...

Yolanda J Nagy is the founder of Eatin' and Sippin' Locally LLC. She's a Farmers Market Consultant and Social Media Manager. A native Austinite, Yolanda showcases the best Texas markets, vendors and helps them build their business. She also writes for Edible Austin, a magazine dedicated to the Austin local scene. Yolanda helps Farmers Markets and vendors connect with their customers through social media. Her podcast, Eatin' and Sippin' Locally, features local ...

Mother's Day Spotlight On this episode, I'm super excited to share this interview with my MOM - Joan (pronounced Jo Ann). She talks about what it was like to be a woman in the 1950's. During our conversation, Mom and I discuss the importance of family, travel, love and the power of choice. Resilient My folks were from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and met in high school. They started out with little money, worked hard and had to start over again in their 60's. &n...

Mom, Fitness Expert, Tiny Habits Coach Brittany Power is a powerful woman. She is a mom of six ---3 sons from a previous marriage, 2 stepdaughters & a toddler. Throughout her life, Brittany has used her struggles as life lessons. A Leukemia cancer survivor, she experienced the life changing loss of her younger brother and watched her Dad disintegrate from Alzheimer’s. Brittany knows life is tough but women are tougher. Her success started with a rock bottom moment that was transformed becaus...

Do you struggle with sugar? Are you on a journey to live a healthier life? This is the interview for you. On this episode I talk with Certified Tiny Habits Coaches Andrea Spyros and Juni Felix. Juni Felix is a bestselling author of You are Worth the Work – Moving Forward from Trauma to Faith. She's a member of Dr. BJ Fogg’s Stanford University Behavior Design Teaching Team, a C.S. Lewis Institute Fellow, and a radio and podcast host. Learn more about Juni at junifelix.com. Behavior Design ex...

Maci Wescott is a digital marketer and messaging strategist who brings words and solutions together like magic. She works with clients on their copy, brand and launch planning. I've experienced Maci's expertise first hand. Maci dives deep to get to know her client and their business. But that's not where she started. Listen in and you'll hear how Maci took an unpaid internship that changed her career. Since taking that leap, Maci has worked on more than 200 launches, some resulting in multiple ...

Listen in as three good friends meet over margaritas and talk about family and the meaning of friendship. I've wanted to do an interview with my two friends - Wendy Conklin and Grace Capwell - for some time. Wendy is the founder of Chair Whimsy. Grace Capwell is a strategic communications leader. Over the years we've shared our experiences as women......moms, wives, daughters, aunts and sisters. We're all different ages and in various stages of our lives. We met when our children were young and...

Travel - Just do it Talking with Lea Lane is like having coffee or a glass of wine with a dear friend. Interesting, educational and just plain fun. Over the years, Lea's been to more than 100 countries. During the pandemic she started her award-winning podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane. Lea Lane has written more than a thousand travel pieces and columns, and contributed to Fodor’s guidebooks and Unofficial Guides. She’s authored eight books, including award-winners Solo Traveler, Trave...

I'm honored to share this interview with my former Texas State University colleague Dr. Cassandra LeClair. She's an author, professor, communication consultant, and motivational speaker. Dr. LeClair's story is powerful. For many years as a child, Cassandra was the victim of sexual abuse. For decades, she never told a soul. She shares the heartbreaking story of her abuse in her book Being Whole: Healing from Trauma and Reclaiming My Voice. Cassandra's mission is to educate ...

Pivot (verb) to make a significant change in position, strategy, or process On this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Personal and Professional Development Coach Pam Danyluk from her office in Canada. Pam Danyluk is an engineer-turned-coach, with a life story full of pivots. Her personal experience with CliftonStrengths shifted the way she approaches not only her career, but the rest of her life as well. In addition to coaching individuals and t...

Improve your public speaking skills In this episode, you'll learn 5 simple tips to help you become a more effective communicator. Andrea Spyros, Behavior Design expert and Tiny Habits Certified Coach, shows leaders and their teams a simple, science-based system to solve challenges with ease. Her keynotes and workshops help organizations break through the Myth of Motivation to see real results in all areas of operation. Andy talked about her entrepreneurial journey and how she bui...

Adoption, Culture and Family On this episode I was honored to interview Natalie Pappas. She was adopted from the Hunan Province of China when she was two years old. I was there on that September day. My husband and I adopted our oldest daughter from the same orphanage. A life changing event. Natalie Pappas created the online project Tiger Lily Stories to provide a space and a platform for adoptee voices and stories. During our conversation, we talk about race...

Andrea Spyros, Behavior Design expert and Tiny Habits Certified Coach, shows leaders and their teams a simple, science-based system to solve challenges with ease. Her keynotes and workshops help organizations break through the Myth of Motivation to see real results in all areas of operation. Spyros admits that she never really 'fit the mold.' She says her journey was messy. You'll love her honesty and humor. I think that's what makes her an effective, authentic communicator. For Andy, communit...

On this episode you'll hear my interview with entrepreneur, author and fitness enthusiast Jack Lowe. I reached out to Jack after reading an article on the Ageist media site. I'm fascinated by his successful business career and what Jack calls his "end of career story. " At almost 80 years old, he's on a mission to change the idea of aging. Early this year, Jack Lowe released his new book Get Fit for Life: My Journey with Fitness, Health and Aging. You can find ...

On this episode, I talk with Anna Orenstein-Cardona. She's a London-based financial coach and an FEC certified financial educator. Anna is on a mission to close the gap in financial literacy. You'll hear about her fascinating journey and why she started her business, Wear Your Money Crown. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Key Takeaways For well being, we all need mental, spiritual, physical and financial health.Understand your financial behaviors.Financial freedom means having the choice t...

1000 Day Streak - September 24, 2021 Athlete Sandra Mikulic is an inspiration. She's been running or walking 5 kms EVERY DAY since January 1, 2019. Sandra keeps MOVING and encourages us to do the same. "I don't fear showing up. I don't fear being seen." Sandra Mikulic is a mother of 4, a Plus-size Athlete, full-time banker and advocate for all size athletes. She wants all size athletes to be "fairly represented in media to change the stereotype that on...

Many people search for their purpose. For Mindy Henderson, purpose found her. She gave her first speech at the age of 4. Mindy was the Texas representative for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon. I was honored to talk with speaker, author and coach Mindy Henderson about change, determination and life as an entrepreneur. She was recently recognized by Austin Woman Magazine as a Woman to Watch. About Mindy: Mindy Henderson is a Motivational Speaker, Writer, Coach, Host...

Augusto Valverde is the creative force behind Global Child TV, the new generation world travel show that blends luxury, adventure and life lessons. He is also the founder of the BIG Foundation, a non-profit organization that brings together Christians, Jews and Muslims to help people in need, regardless of their faith or beliefs. Augusto Valverde grew in Mexico City and moved to Canada at the age of 19. He returned to Miami where he launched SWAY Magazine and worked as it's Chief Editor. August...

I've been moved by recent violence and racism against our Asian American communities. Years ago my husband and I adopted two daughters from China. Our family is a blend of culture and color. I found a thoughtful Facebook post by Asian adoptee Anna Rochelle Rangel. I contacted Anna and interviewed her on Zoom. Anna describes herself as Phenomenally Asian & Proud Adoptee. Here's part of her Facebook post: The Asian American Experience to me is: ...