What do the women who raised us leave behind in us?

In this episode of Raised by Women, I sit down with Chantal Kur, a divorce and family law mediator from South Africa, for a thoughtful conversation about grief, independence, resilience, and the values passed through generations of women.

Chantal shares what it meant to be raised by a strong mother and grandmother, how losing her mother changed the course of her life, and why that loss deepened her commitment to helping others through some of life’s hardest transitions.

We talk about self-reliance, intuition, family legacy, emotional strength, and the kind of wisdom that isn’t learned in textbooks—but through life itself.

This episode is for anyone navigating change, carrying the influence of the women before them, or learning how pain can become purpose.

Sometimes the greatest inheritance is not money or status. It’s strength, values, and the ability to keep going.

To connect with Chantal, visit her following sites:

• Website: https://divorcemediations.co.za/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/DivorceMediations
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/divorcemediations/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalkur

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What happens when the women who raise us become the very people who help save us?

In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Women, I sit down with Cherry Fargo to talk about surviving childhood abuse, the grandmother who changed the course of her life, and the long journey of healing that followed.

Cherry shares what it was like to live in silence and fear as a child, how her grandmother stepped in to protect her, and how years later she had to face the deeper emotional wounds trauma left behind.

We also talk about:

• the strength of women across generations
• the impact of childhood trauma on identity
• grief, faith, and loss
• breaking family cycles
• healing shame and fear
• turning pain into purpose

Cheri also opens up about losing multiple loved ones, navigating grief while rebuilding her own life, and how her personal healing journey eventually led her to help other women walk toward hope and restoration.

This is a conversation about resilience, legacy, and what it means to become the safe place you once needed.

🎧 Listen / watch for a deeply honest conversation about healing, family, and the women who carry us forward.

To connect with Cherry, visit

• Website: https://beingremade.org
• Book a 20 minute discovery call: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/184458
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/beingremade/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeingRemade/

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What happens when life pushes you into an experience you can’t explain and no one around you understands?

In this episode, Taylor shares her powerful story of spiritual awakening that began during a deeply vulnerable time in her life. After struggling with trauma, low self-confidence, and feeling misunderstood by traditional systems, she began a journey of healing that led her to mentorship, nervous system work, intuitive development, and a deeper understanding of ancestral patterns.

We explore how pain can become purpose, the importance of safe community, and why many women today are being called to reclaim their voice, their energy, and their connection to something greater.

This conversation is a reflection on courage, healing, and the quiet ways our lineage and lived experiences shape how we live and lead.

If you are navigating change, seeking meaning, or learning to trust yourself again, this episode is for you.

To connect with Taylor

• Website: https://www.tayloralagna.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetaylored_spirit/
• Feelings and needs inquiry - Gift: https://www.tayloralagna.com/gift

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She stopped pleasing everyone and found joy again

What happens when you stop living to meet expectations and start living to feel alive?

In this heartfelt conversation, Tina shares her journey from people-pleasing and cultural pressure to rediscovering joy, playfulness, and personal freedom. Raised in a Vietnamese immigrant family shaped by survival and sacrifice, she reflects on how generational patterns influenced her relationships, self-worth, and leadership style.

After a pivotal breakup just before the pandemic, Tina began a gradual process of self-reclamation. Through journaling, emotional awareness, and courageous daily choices, she shifted from feeling disconnected from her life to genuinely loving the person she is becoming.

Together, we explore the deeper leadership lessons hidden inside healing work how reclaiming joy can change how we lead, how we relate to others, and how we shape the legacy we carry forward.

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like small acts of play, choosing yourself, and giving permission to live more freely.

Listen if you are navigating identity shifts, life transitions, or the quiet work of becoming.

To connect with Tina:

• Websites: https://linktr.ee/tinaohoang
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/playfully.unrestricted/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091289967922

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What happens when you realize the beliefs, patterns, and survival instincts that shaped your life were never truly yours to begin with?

In this episode, I’m joined by Luna, writer and author of Meet Me at the Ruins, for a powerful conversation about growing up in a high-control religious environment, the long road of unconditioning, and what it means to rebuild identity after trauma.

Luna shares how discovering the public history of the group she was raised in changed the way she understood her childhood, her family, and herself. We talk about consent, agency, boundaries, parenting after harm, and the layered work of deciding what parts of you are rooted in truth and what parts were formed through fear, control, or survival.

This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and deeply human. It explores what healing can look like when there are no simple answers, no neat endings, and no perfect way to parent, recover, or move forward. It is also a conversation about legacy: how we choose not to pass certain patterns on, how we repair in real time, and how we learn to live with more integrity in our bodies, relationships, and homes.

If you’ve ever had to question the systems that raised you, untangle inherited beliefs, or choose a different path for the next generation, this episode will stay with you.

In this episode, we explore:

• growing up in a high-control religious environment
• family estrangement and the cost of naming harm
• parenting with consent and gentle boundaries
• healing through research, writing, and reflection
• body autonomy, identity, and inherited patterns
• what it means to build a different legacy

To connect with Luna:

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/lunawestish
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/lunawestish/
• TikTok: **Luna Westish (@lunawestish)**
• Luna’s Book: https://bookshop.org/a/115025/9798986371665
• Recommended book: The body is not an apology https://bookshop.org/a/115025/9781523090990
• Suggested books on cults: https://bookshop.org/shop/lunawestish

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What happens when the life you built no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?

In this episode of Raised by Women, I sit down with Steve, a former corporate project leader who spent decades managing large teams and high-stakes systems  until divorce, empty nesting, and organizational restructuring forced him to pause.

What followed wasn’t a breakdown. It was an awakening.

We explore how subconscious fears formed in childhood — scarcity, survival, anxiety quietly shape our adult decisions, from work habits to confidence to relationships. Steve shares how discovering Psych-K shifted his understanding of fear, belief patterns, and personal agency.

We talk about:

• How inherited fear influences adult behavior
• Why awareness alone isn’t enough for change
• Work identity vs. authentic self
• Imposter syndrome in leadership
• The cost of workaholism
• What “self-sovereignty” really means

This conversation isn’t about abandoning your career. It’s about leading yourself differently inside it or beyond it.

If you’ve ever felt the quiet nudge that something deeper is calling you, this episode will meet you there.

 To connect with Steve 

• Special Discount for listeners: RBW_001
• https://www.self-sovereignty.com/offers
• Check-out Steves EBook   
• www.self-sovereignty.com

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Some stories don’t begin with a plan they begin with a moment that quietly changes everything.

In this episode, Mazna shares her journey from being born prematurely in Pakistan to building a life shaped by endurance, resilience, and personal transformation. After witnessing her mother survive a stroke and major brain surgery, Mazna experienced a deep shift in how she viewed her own health, energy, and future.

What started as a simple decision to begin running became a life changing pathway that eventually led her to complete marathons and trek some of the world’s most challenging mountain landscapes including K2 Basecamp, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, and Mount Kilimanjaro.

But this conversation goes far beyond physical accomplishment. Mazna reflects on emotional inheritance, cultural expectations, aging, and how resilience is often shaped by the women who came before us. She shares how witnessing her mother’s strength and sacrifice influenced her own ability to endure hardship, adapt to change, and continue showing up even during life’s unexpected disruptions.

Together, we explore how endurance experiences shape identity, why growth often happens organically, and the truth that many people carry invisible mountains while navigating everyday life.

This episode is a reflection on becoming and the ways our stories, our bodies, and our lineage shape who we grow into over time.

To connect with Muza

• E-mail: muznaamin78@gmail.com
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/muzna.amin
• IG: muzrocksandruns

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Behind every life story is a network of people who quietly shape who we become.

In this episode, Tom shares his journey growing up in a close-knit Italian immigrant family built on sacrifice, work ethic, and deep family loyalty. From watching his parents build a life from nothing, to working in high-intensity law enforcement environments, Tom reflects on how resilience, service, and strength became part of his identity.

He opens up about the women who anchored his life his mother, aunts, cousin, and grandmothers whose unwavering support and selflessness shaped how he shows up in the world today.

Tom also shares his deeply personal experience surviving stage four cancer, describing how faith, family, and mental resilience helped him endure one of life’s most difficult seasons. Now pursuing law school and authoring a memoir based on his career in policing, he reflects on reinvention, purpose, and the lessons he hopes to pass forward.

This conversation explores how family influence, adversity, and personal faith shape identity, leadership, and the stories we carry into the next generation.

Connect with Thomas

• Website: https://www.lifeenforcement.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/A-Life-In-Law-Enforcement-A-Police-Memoir-The-Good-The-Bad-The-Corrupt-61566561005998/?locale=lv_LV
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-carchidi-653345331/

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Catalina’s story is one of survival, awakening, and learning how to live beyond inherited pain.

Born into instability and abuse, Catalina entered the foster care system at a young age, navigating trauma, abandonment, and identity loss throughout her childhood and early adulthood. For years, survival shaped her decisions, relationships, and sense of self.

In this deeply honest conversation, Catalina shares how a life altering relationship ending became the turning point that forced her to confront patterns of self-abandonment and begin rebuilding her life with intention.

Through healing practices, reconnecting with creativity, and learning to be present, Catalina discovered her voice and purpose. Today, she uses her lived experience to advocate for trauma-informed foster care reform and support others in rediscovering their identity beyond survival.

This episode explores how generational patterns influence identity, why presence is a powerful form of healing, and how reclaiming your voice can transform pain into leadership and service.

If you have ever felt defined by your past, struggled with abandonment, or wondered how healing shapes who you become, this conversation offers both perspective and hope.

To connect with Catalina:

• Websites: https://catalinarising.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/catalinarises/

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What we inherit isn’t just tradition it’s how we care for ourselves, how we nourish others, and how we understand wellness.

In this episode of Raised by Women, Tess shares her journey growing up in Hong Kong in a household shaped by strong, nurturing women. Raised by her mother and sisters, she learned early that food was more than sustenance it was love, connection, and culture.

Her life shifted when she was diagnosed with hypoglycemia in her thirties, forcing her to examine long-held habits shaped by family tradition. What began as a personal health wake-up call became a global journey spanning London, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami ultimately leading Tess to build a career in nutrition and holistic wellness coaching.

Together, we explore:

• How cultural traditions influence health and identity
• The hidden wisdom passed through mothers and family rituals
• The power of female support systems during major life transitions
• Why strength and softness are not opposites but complements
• How small, sustainable changes create lasting transformation

This conversation is a reminder that wellness is deeply personal, culturally rooted, and often shaped long before we realize it.

If you’ve ever questioned the habits you inherited or felt called to redefine wellness on your own terms, this episode invites you into that reflection.

To connect with Tess, visit the following sites:

• Websites:https://glowithtess.com
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/glowithtess/?hl=en
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/Glowithtess/
• Book: https://confidentyoubook.com/ 

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In this episode, Shelby shares the deeply personal story of what happens when a marriage, faith, and long-held life plans begin to unravel. Several years into her marriage, Shelby’s husband experienced a profound shift in belief and mental health setting her on a decade-long journey of uncertainty, caregiving, grief, and self-abandonment.

We talk about what it means to grieve the children you never had, the quiet toll of living in survival mode, and the moment when the body and soul finally ask for space to heal. Shelby reflects on the women who held her through it, the ancestral presence of her grandmother, and how lineage can guide us when clarity feels out of reach.

This conversation explores resilience without bypassing pain and the power of listening to intuition when life no longer fits the blueprint you were given.

To connect with Dr. James, visit her following sites:

• Websites: 
  • https://www.shelbyeloria.com/
  • https://www.allsetstyle.com/
• IG: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/shelbyeloria/?hl=en
  • https://www.instagram.com/allset.style/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyeloria/

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What happens when you’ve done everything right… and your body still breaks?

In this episode, Michelle shares the turning point that changed her life from growing up on a farm with real food and homegrown meals, to city living and processed convenience, to eventually landing in San Francisco at the start of the modern food movement. But the real shift came when her health collapsed.

After 10 years of severe bleeding and anemia, repeated ER visits and procedures, injuries, infections, and a season of depression that left her feeling stuck, Michelle finally hit a breaking point with the medical merry-go-round. That’s when she began rebuilding her health from the ground up starting with fermented foods, the microbiome, and the ancestral practices we’ve largely forgotten.

Michelle explains:

• Why fermented foods can support gut health, mood, and resilience
• How “sterilized” modern food systems affect our bodies (and why diversity matters)
• What she learned hosting off-grid events where people reset—physically and emotionally
• How she created her two-week “Gutsy Reset” framework (7 simple steps added to your current diet)
• Why monitoring digestion (yes… poop) is real data your body is giving you
• The wisdom she inherited from her grandfather: Who did you help? What did you create? What did you learn?

This conversation is part wellness, part legacy, part truth-telling: get back to basics, stop outsourcing your health, and start listening to your body again.

Michelles Links & Resources

Visit The Guts of Fermentation and download the free Gutsy Two-Week Reset.

• Website: https://thegutsoffermentation.com/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheGutsofFermentation
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsoffermentatio
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heberling/

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What happens when you grow up in a system that never taught you freedom then spend your life reclaiming it?

In this episode, Dr. James shares her journey from a post communist childhood in Europe to becoming a U.S. citizen, scholar, mother, and advocate for women healing from narcissistic abuse. After living in six countries and navigating generational trauma, rigid parenting, and coercive relationships, she reflects on identity, forgiveness, and the power of repair.

We talk about:

• Growing up without emotional safety and how that shaped resilience
• Generational trauma without blame or shame
• Leaving academia to turn pain into purpose
• Parenting with intention after trauma
• Faith as relationship, not religion
• Why you are not your job, your past, or one single identity

This is a conversation about freedom, narcissist abuse, self-authorship, and choosing a different legacy for yourself and the next generation.

To connect with Dr. James, visit her following sites:

• Website: https://echonomorecoaching.org/home
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579623976158
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/echonomorecoachingllc
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/echo-no-more-coaching

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In this episode of Raised by Women, Doug reflects on the frustration of doing the books, listening to the podcasts, and doing the “work”only to find the same patterns repeating.

A pivotal moment led him to examine belief-based filters formed in childhood, and how they shape what feels possible, how we show up in relationships, and what we quietly expect will end. As Doug begins to untangle stories like “I don’t matter” and “people leave,” a new path starts to open personally and professionally.

We also talk about his parents relationship and the legacy of his mother a Gold Star mom and lifelong community leader whose courage and service stand worthy of respect regardless of political viewpoints, including introducing Barack Obama at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and whose influence is woven into Doug’s life and work. 

Watch his mom’s speech here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThvYYuvHvA

If you’d like to connect with Doug you can find him via the following:

• FB: forgingtruthllc
• IG: forging_truth
• LinkedIn: forging-truth-llc
• Website: https://forgingtruth.com/

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If your life didn’t follow a straight line and you’re in a season of making sense of it, you’re in the right place. Raised by Women reflects a name change that brings clearer language to the same heart exploring emotional inheritance and the experiences that quietly shape how we lead, decide, and carry responsibility.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willijahdawson/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@willijahdawson 

Ever felt like everything would fall apart if you didn’t hold it all together? In this episode, I share my personal experience with martyr syndrome the silent burnout of being the one everyone counts on. The truth? People don’t need you as much as you think they do. 

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it means to lead, inspire, and create impact even when no one acknowledges you. If you’ve ever felt overlooked while others mimic your moves or take inspiration without credit, this one's for you.

When you’re aligned, your presence shifts things. Whether they admit it or not, your work is working.

What if your future self is already shaping who you are today?

In this solo episode, Be a Woman to Remember unpacks the quantum concept of retrocausality—the idea that the future can influence the past—and explores how this connects to intuitive leadership, burnout recovery, and energetic healing.

You’ll hear:

• What retrocausality really means
• A real story involving NASA and psychic data
• How to lead from your future self now

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Ever felt like everything was unraveling—your body, your job, your sense of self?

In this raw and reflective episode of Being a Woman to Remember, we explore the sacred space between burnout and breakthrough. When life feels like it's falling apart, it might actually be making space for who you're becoming.

You’ll hear:

• What “falling apart” really means on a nervous system + soul level
• The real impact of high-functioning stress and low-grade inflammation
• Why this moment might be the initiation you didn’t know you needed
• A powerful journaling prompt to name what’s dying—and what’s rising
• The story of Maya Angelou’s silence and the power that emerged from it

💌 What is Your Body trying to Tell you?
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This one’s for the woman who’s holding it all… and hearing her soul whisper, Not like this.

What if the key to unstoppable energy, razor-sharp focus, and magnetic presence wasn’t another productivity hack—but healing your body from the inside out?

In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden force sabotaging your success: chronic inflammation. If you’re a high-achieving woman struggling with fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, or stubborn weight gain, it’s not just stress—it’s your body sending you signals.

You’ll learn:
✅ How inflammation secretly drains your energy and blocks your success
✅ Telltale signs your body is inflamed (and what to do about it)
✅ Why inflammation is the first step to becoming a Woman to Remember

If you want to perform at your highest level, lead with confidence, and create a legacy without burnout—this is the episode for you.

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What’s Draining Your Energy? is your go-to episode for uncovering the hidden energy leaks that are sabotaging your performance, focus, and well-being. This episode dives deep into the five biggest energy drains—from blood sugar crashes and mental overload to toxic environments and lack of boundaries.

We’ll also explore the cautionary tale of Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, who burned out before her time, and how her story holds powerful lessons for high-performing women today.

1. Website: https://www.beawomantoremember.com/ 
2. Quiz: Click Here
3. Learn about Metabolic Balance: Click Here
4. Coaching: Click Here 

Learn more about Metabolic Balance Here

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References: 

1. https://beautymatter.com/articles/how-much-do-our-insecurities-cost-us-dove-investigates 
2. https://www.businessinsider.com/harvard-study-unrealistic-beauty-ideals-cost-us-economy-800-billion-2022-10 

Episode Overview:
In today’s episode of Be A Woman to Remember, Willijah dives into why self-love isn’t selfish—in fact, it’s the most selfless thing you can do. Many of us believe that taking time for ourselves means neglecting others, but the opposite is true. Willijah explains how prioritizing your own well-being allows you to show up more fully for the people in your life. When you love and care for yourself, you have more energy, patience, and compassion to give to others. This episode is a powerful reminder that self-love is an investment in the well-being of everyone around you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why self-love is essential for showing up as your best self.
• How neglecting self-care leads to burnout, resentment, and emotional depletion.
• The concept of “filling your own cup” to better serve others.
• Practical tips for setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care without guilt.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s necessary to show up fully for the people who rely on you.
• Taking care of yourself ensures you can give more to your loved ones and community.
• Setting healthy boundaries and nurturing your own well-being makes you a better leader, partner, and friend.

Actionable Challenge:
Today, commit to one act of self-love. Whether it’s taking 15 minutes to rest, saying no to something that drains you, or simply speaking kindly to yourself, start prioritizing your own well-being. Remember, when you fill your own cup, you have more to give to others.

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If you enjoyed this episode, join our Be A Woman to Remember Facebook group for more conversations around self-love, wellness, and building a legacy. Let’s continue supporting each other in the journey toward purposeful living.

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Episode 29:  Mindful Eating: A Tool High-Achieving Women Use for Better Health & Balance

In this episode Willijah dives into the practice of mindful eating and how it can be a transformative tool for busy, high-achieving women seeking better health, balance, and a deeper connection with their bodies. Learn what mindful eating is, its benefits, and practical strategies to incorporate it into your hectic lifestyle. Monique also shares tips on overcoming emotional eating, slowing down, and tuning into your body's natural hunger cues to foster a healthier relationship with food.

Key Takeaways:

1. What mindful eating is and why it matters for your health and well-being.
2. How to practice mindful eating in small, actionable steps.
3. Tips for overcoming emotional eating and being more present during meals.
4. How to incorporate mindful eating into your busy schedule, even with time constraints.
5. Practical ways to slow down, savor each bite, and reconnect with your body.

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to take control of your health and bring more balance into your life, sign up for my Virtual Alignment Audit! In this personalized audit, we’ll evaluate where you stand in your wellness journey and identify actionable steps to help you achieve alignment in both your personal and professional life. Click here to book your session today!

Resources Mentioned:

• www.beawomantoremember.com 
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle:
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
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Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫

Episode 028: Unlocking the Secrets of Vitality and the quest for the Fountain of Youth

Summary of Today’s Episode:

• A brief history of Juan Ponce de Leon’s legendary search for the Fountain of Youth
• Exploring humanity’s ongoing obsession with defying aging
• Overview of the Blue Zone Diet and its impact on longevity
• The rise of biohacking for health and wellness
• The privilege and beauty of growing older
• Practical tips for maintaining vitality as you ageInspired by Juan Ponce de Leon’s quest

Resources Mentioned:

• History Article: Juan De Ponce De Leon 
• Blue Zone Diet: https://www.bluezones.com
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• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle:
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫

Episode 27: Using Numerology as a tool in Entrepreneurship - An interview with Kirsten Foss

Summary of Today’s episode

In this episode, we sit down with Kirsten, a seasoned esthetician, spa owner, numerologist, and entrepreneur, who specializes in guiding wellness and beauty business owners toward success. Kirsten delves into the fascinating world of numerology, exploring its applications in marketing and entrepreneurship. We also discuss the evolving landscape of the beauty industry and how integrating quantum healing practices could shape its future. Join us for an insightful conversation on how these innovative tools and trends can transform your beauty or wellness business.

Learn more about Kirsten

• Cosmic Marketing Strategy FREE Training: https://www.kirstenfoss.com/cosmic-marketing-strategy-workshop
• Website - www.kirstenfoss.com
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KirstenFoss
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirsten_foss
• The Spa Business Mastery Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spa-business-mastery/id1542001835
• The Spa Business Mastery Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/spabusinessmastery

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Thank You again for listening, I look forward to connecting with you  💫 

Exploring Akashic Records, An Interview with Dani Margeaux

Dani Margeaux is an empowerment coach, master Reiki practitioner, and Akashic Records reader. In today’s episode, she delves into the world of Akashic Records and shares her experiences working with a variety of clients, her spiritual journey and things that she does to take care of herself.

I asked her, what do you want to be remembered for and her response was

“I want to be remembered with how I make people feel and I want them to feel loved”

To learn more about Dani and her offerings check out the following sites:

• Website: https://www.iamdanimargeaux.com/
• Dani’s Coaching Program: Dani’s Divine Coaching Container
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdanimargeaux/
• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhnkka4Ta0ayWnj3UoqTvA

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Episode 23: Re-finding your in motherhood - An interview with Kim Muench

Summary of Today’s episode

Kim is a parent, author, and speaker who shares her journey of raising four children and some of her experiences detailed in her book, "Becoming Me While Raising You".

Quote Kim leaves us with at the end: 

"Our children come through us not for us except for the lessons they reflect to us through their journey in an effort to grow us up along the way" Kim 

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Episode 022: Being an empath and why you need to find an energy mgmt practice - Interview with Jazmine

Summary of Today’s episode

• Jazmine’s story with being an Empath
• Self-Awareness & understanding what it means to be an Empath
• Connect with Jazmine:  @jazmine_craig_

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 Episode 021: Writing a Will - The Mind, Body Soul connection & the things that matter

Summary of Today’s episode

• Writing a will & the impact it has on one’s life
• What happens when we die according to neuroscientists
• How the mind and body is connected and how society has lost sight of it
• How you can nurture your mind
• A powerful exercise you can do when you need to be reminded of perspective

Resources Mentioned:

• Article Mentioned: A replay of life: What happens to our brains when we die
• IG Account Mentioned: Gramps_Takes
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Summary of Today’s episode

• A discussion of the current state of world and a look back through history
• The power of kindness and how one small change makes a difference
• Powerful acts of kindness and impact in recent history
• How to practice empathy and kindness & protecting yourself

Resources Mentioned:

• The Starfish Story
• Acts of Kindness that changed the world
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Episode 019: The transformational power of breathwork and how it can be used as an embodiment tool - An interview with Lili

Summary of Today’s episode

Today’s guest, Lili shares her journey to becoming a breath coach and just how powerful the practice is; interestingly enough I was journaling around the importance of embodiment and received an answer to a question I had journaled on through this episode. We talk about it during this interview.. so be sure to listen and drop a comment below if you agree with the points we discussed.

Learn more about Elizabeth

• Instagram: @_lilisgarden_
• Website: www.liligordon.com

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All your trials are gold, a truth about manifestation

Summary of Today’s episode

• The manifestation craze
• A truth about manifestation that is not often talked bout
• What is manifestation
• Ask and you shall receive, my story & experience

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast Episode Mentioned: Kim Constable
• Song Referenced: “Gold” by Crystal Lewis
• Dave Chappell Skit: Click Here
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Summary of Today’s episode

Today’s guest, Elizabeth shares her journey to healing chronic pain and the work she does today to help others on their journey. She is an author and expert on the topics of Chronic Pain, Ancestral Healing, personal transformation and more. There are so many gems in this conversation that you do not want to miss.

Learn more about Elizabeth

• Chronic Pain Management Specialist
• Yoga-Informed and Trauma-Trained Addiction Recovery Coach
• Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner
• Sattva & KRI Yoga & Meditation Teacher (RYT/Yoga Alliance)
• Post Betrayal Transformation Coach, PBT Institute
• Author of The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power
• https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/

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Summary of Today’s episode

• Discussion of the Pina Colada Song
• Why do people fall out of love
• What’s the secret to long lasting relationship
• And what are things you can do to keep you relationship alive

Resources Mentioned:

• Song “Escape - The Pina Colada Song”
• Forbes Article - 5 stages of a Relationship
• Article: Committed Relationship Lifecycle
• Referenced Study:  New vs Long-Term Brain activity
• 4 Couples Share their secrets for 50 + year relationship
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Summary of Today’s episode

• Being connected to Source/God and the encounter with an angel
• A personal story and the remembrance of a favorite passage from my youth
• Do we have a life purpose? Different thoughts/opinions on the topic
• What is your hero journey? This will shape your path and help you identify your purpose

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
  • My Audio Referral Link: https://uppbeat.io/?referral=willijah-lkpqt

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Summary of Today’s episode

• Popular conversation in the Personal Development Community - Being a high valued woman
• A story on my introduction to personal development and how this topic became my north star
• What is the Proverbs 31 woman and how this essentially is the High-valued woman
• The Wheel of Life and its relation to being a high-valued woman
• What it means to be a high-valued woman and it’s benefits
• Steps to becoming a high valued woman

Resources Mentioned:

• Book Referenced:  What to do until love finds you
• YouTube Channel referenced
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• Podcast Jingle: 
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 Summary of Today’s episode

• Stress reduction through the power of running
• How I’ve seen running change lives
• My Stories and experience with running
• Key Benefits of running for overall wellbeing
• Tips I have and recommend on How to get started

Resources Mentioned:

• Website mentioned for Races - Running in the USA
• Apps Mentioned: C25k, Garmin/Apple and Map My Run
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• Podcast Jingle: 
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Summary of Today’s episode

• The quote “The woman who heals herself…..” And my personal journey
• Signs of ancestral/inherited trauma
• Why it’s important to do the work
• Tips/Strategies you can apply on your journey to clearing your lineage

Resources Mentioned:

• Book Referenced: “It doesn’t start with you” by Mark Wolynn
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Summary of Today’s episode

• A discussion of how life prepares us for our present mention
• Stories of brave individuals throughout history inventors and way-makers
• How there is no way to get around ambiguities in the work we do
• Tips to move forward and work through the unknowns

Resources Mentioned:

• Song Referenced: “For such a Time as this” "For Such a Time As This" by Crystal Lewis
• Song Referenced: “Meant for this Moment” Carman
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Summary of Today's Episode 

• Talked about the song - “Butterfly Kisses” By Bob Carlisle
• Why our health is important at work and in life and how our health is the foundation of all good opportunities
• Negative consequences of not taking care of ourselves
• 3 things I do to prioritize my health and a recommendation for you

Resources Mentioned:

• Link to the song "Butterfly Kisses“ by Bob Carlisle
• Anand, P., Kunnumakkara, A. B., Sundaram, C., Harikumar, K. B., Tharakan, S. T., Lai, O. S., Sung, B., & Aggarwal, B. B. (2008, September). Cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes
• Podcast Jingle: 
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 Episode 009: Tools to get organized at work and in life

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• Why having a productivity framework is essential in work
• Tools that have helped me to stay organized at work and in life

Resources Mentioned:

• Download Free Guide "Tools to Get Organized at work and in Life"
• Please submit Survey so I can better serve you -  Survey Here
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
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The Power of a Life Compass & its Importance in Leadership

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• A story of running friends in the Adirondack Mountains (Lake Placid Area)
• Fun facts about the Summer Solstice
• Why a purpose and life compass is necessary
• Tips to create your life values/gain clarity on your purpose

Resources Mentioned:

• YouTube Video Mentioned about the hike: Click Here
• YouTube Channel Mentioned: Click Here
• Summer Solstice Fun Facts:  https://awards4u.com/blog/4-fun-facts-summer-solstice
• Movie Mentioned: Long Walk to Freedom
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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The Fools Journey - The Pursuit of Perfection

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• How I burnt out in my first year of my current career
• How the Pursuit of Perfection can be damaging to our career & our health
• The Fool Card
• Learning to embrace imperfections

Resources Mentioned:

• Book mentioned:  The Slight Edge
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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“That’s Not My Job” Why Authentic Leaders Never Say This 

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• What’d I tell an earlier version of myself about setting boundaries at work 
• Why saying “It’s not my job” is perceived as being negative and how it hurts your growth 
• What to say instead of “It’s not my job” 
• Steps to take when you are doing too much at work 

Resources Mentioned:

• Article mentioned: https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/not-my-job
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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Waterfall vs Agile - The battle of Frameworks & My preference

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• The popular buzzword “Agile”
• My story: when my organization made the transformation 
• Difference between Waterfall and Agile
• Pros and Cons of Waterfall vs Agile
• My Preference  

Resources Mentioned:

• Pros & Cons list from Product Plan
• Please submit Survey so I can better serve you -   Survey Here
• Download the Energy & Direction Guide  
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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 Executive Presence and Why It’s Important 

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• What is Executive Presence 
• What is Charismatic Leadership 
• Why is Executive Presence important 
• How to Develop your Executive leadership skills

Resources Mentioned:

• Ben Hur Scene Mentioned - Click Here
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Know Thyself aka Self-Awareness, the No 1 Leadership skill IMO

Today’s episode is focused on: 

1. Why Employees quit bosses not jobs, my story 
2. Why knowing yourself is essential 
3. How to become more self aware 

Resources Mentioned:

• Survey: Please complete so I can better serve you -  Survey Here
• SHRM Study Referenced -  ⁠Click Here
• Find me over on Instagram
• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
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Episode: Kindness for Weakness

Today’s episode is focused on: 

• How your Kindness can be taken as weakness
• The fear of being assertive due to life’s conditionings  
• Why Assertiveness is important as a leader and in our personal lives 
• How to be more assertive 

Resources Mentioned:

• Song Mentioned: Click Here
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• Podcast Jingle: 
  • Intro: Never Stop Believing
  • Outro: Luxurious, Color Parade
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