Michelle shares her own lessons from living and leading with grief and loss. We talk about how life’s reality is that it is hard. To live a full life, we must appreciate how sadness and beauty are both part of our shared experiences. 

We talk about Michelle’s philosophy on healing from trauma which includes:

• Acknowledging that life is really hard. 
• Accepting that life is a journey. 
• Recognizing that no is coming to save you. You are the only one that will save you. 
• Each of us can figure out how to survive and thrive after trauma.
• Allow creativity to pave your way. 
• Give yourself a moment to take in the beauty of life
• It’s important to sit in hard moments. 

Finally , we explore embracing the notion that we are all a mess. That we all have moments of not feeling good enough. Moments where we are battling imposter syndrome. And the power of finding grace in all of the ups and downs of our shared experiences. 

As the Executive Director of PCFLV, Michelle's passion for this cause, along with her business acumen, has helped her grow PCFLV into an award-winning organization and one of the Lehigh Valley's most well-respected non-profits. PCFLV helps over 300 families in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. In addition, she received the Lehigh Valley Business’ Women of Influence award in 2022. 

Her vision for PCFLV is to bring a compassionate network of resources and services to families during the most challenging time in their lives, while collaborating with Lehigh Valley businesses, organizations, and community partners. PCFLV works closely with Lehigh Valley Health Network to provide their pediatric oncology patients with programming and services and access to help with bills through the Family Assistance Fund. 

In her personal life, Michelle is blessed to be mom to three kids: Cole (a pediatric cancer survivor), Aidan, and Makenna. She is a Reiki Master, a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, and enjoys yoga, art, writing, hiking and travel with her kids and husband, Eric Rounds.

Learn more about Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at: https://www.pcflv.org/

Since our last recording,  Kat has been on a major journey  towards becoming the best version of herself.  Kat has completed her certification as an iPEC coach.  She is also an Amazon bestselling author, contributing a chapter in the collaborative book “Step Into Your Brave.” 

Our conversation today focuses on pivoting towards alignment…or what we call the “Katvolution.” 

In today’s conversation, we talk about how when you challenge yourself, you challenge the box that you’ve put yourself in. You lose the weight of expectations and show up in a place of choice. Kat shares the power of being brave enough to take responsibility for what we move towards. And, how our thoughts create our reality.

We also talk about:

• The power of coaching
• Women supporting other women 
• The importance of daily mindset work 
• Breaking cultural and family expectations
• The continuum of courage
• Creating the space for growth

Kat is a Certified Professional Coach and also has her SHRM Certification. As a coach, Kat empowers young professionals and leaders of various experience levels to leave the box of expectations, limiting beliefs and comfort behind. She is 

To learn more about Kat, visit www.leaveyourboxwithkat.com

“Mindset is a practice. Just because you make a step forward doesn’t mean that you cleaned up all the triggers…."

Today, I welcome Vicki Grossman Capps. Vicki is trained as a therapist and is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed addiction counselor, a nationally certified therapist, an approved clinical supervisor and an EMDRIA certified trauma therapist.  She has worked for nearly 19 years at a program within the District Attorney’s office that offers first time juvenile and adult offenders an alternative to formal court filing by going through a therapeutic counseling program and restorative justice process.

At the heart of this episode is the story of one woman’s journey of survivorship. Vicki shares how being swept off her feet as a young professional in New York City set the stage for a marriage that looked promising to her (in all of the bright shiny ways that we can all relate to) and almost more importantly, to others. She talks about the emotional blackmailing that happens in abusive relationships and the final words that put her in a place of action.

Vicki’s storytelling is powerful and courageous. She talks about trusting her gut. She also shares a very real internal questioning that happens with the brain of  survivors…does my experience qualify as abuse? Was it “real”? And how this mindset contributes to not sharing our stories for fear of not being believed.

By sharing her story, Vicki hopes to shine a light on issues of domestic violence with others. She also hopes that she can model the way for her teenage daughters as she owns and steps into her own think courageously moment.

For more information on Vicki, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickilcapps

This episode of the Think Courageously podcast is brought to you by The Pivot Project…my signature group coaching program. 

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In today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Natalie shares her stories of redefining success, leaning towards pivots and living a courageous life. From her days of being a University student to walking away from a corporate gig while on maternity leave to the launch of her business (@SickandSuccessful) , Natalie provides us powerful insight into thinking courageously. And, what I’m calling Pivot Pops…those moments when you trust your intuition enough and make a quick pivot. 

As the owner of Sick and Successful, Natalie leads a company that has  redefined our traditional stories about work and chronic illness. In today’s show, we explore the challenges of holding boundaries and modeling the way for other women. 

We also explore:

• Creating businesses that align with our values
• The difference between thinking courageously and living courageously
• The secret life of those dealing with chronic pain
• Keeping joy front and center in life
• Glass balls and rubber balls

This inspiring interview is filled with nuggets around the stories that limit us and those stories that we chose to set ourselves free. 

For more information about Natalie, visit:

https://www.sandscreative.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/s-and-s-creative-media
https://www.facebook.com/sandscreativemediaa/
https://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative
https://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

Beth is one of the contributors for “Step Into Your Brave”, another collection of powerful stories brought to you by April Adams Pertuis and Lanette Pottle, my publishers!

Beth describes herself as a survivor. For 45 years she lived behind a wall that she built to protect herself from trauma and perpetual abuse.

In this interview Beth shares her personal pivot…the choice to move towards healing., Beth shares the moment when she knew she could no longer live behind the walls that she had spent years constructing. Through a transformational hypnotherapy session, Beth was able to see how the disjointed pieces of her life were holding her back from unconditional love.  We talk about the impact of severe emotional neglect. Today, Beth gives herself permission to thrive…not just survive.

We also talk about 

·   the power of survivorship

·   the importance of finding your tribe and getting connected

·   the continuum of courage and the readiness for a pivot 

“Through the healing journey that I've been on for the last two years. I'm discovering who I am, why I'm here on earth and what I will do to help people. It's been very difficult at times and that has required courage to push through. But it's like I'm on autopilot driving through, despite the pain sometimes.  I’m stepping into my brave to heal. And now to take my personal experience to others to help where I can.”

“Breakdown the Walls”, Beth’s chapter in “Step Into Your Brave” is a powerful story of self-discovery. She tells her story of hope to inspire others to heal and to tell fellow survivors that they, too, can heal and find love.

To learn more, you can contact Beth at scorpiorising1070@gmail.com 
https://www.facebook.com/scorpiorising1070

Hilda Manyo Dickson is based in Nigeria. She has been a finance professional for over two decades and is a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach. She is passionate about financial management and harnesses her experience as a chartered accountant to educate other women about their finances and help them multiply their streams of income so they can stand on their own.

While living through unimaginable personal challenges of her own, she was inspired to write about her experience in order to help others stay hopeful amid their storms.

At 21 months, Hilda’s daughter was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Hilda also learned at this time that she was pregnant with her second child. She began writing little notes of hope and  inspiration during these days.This is where Hilda’s passion around the power of a positive mindset emerged.

In our conversation, Hilda shares her writing journey. It took her a year to write five chapters, but she persisted. 

We talk about her three tips for facing life’s challenges…

1. Accept your reality.
2. Do a mindset reset around fears. Surround yourself with positive messages and positive people. 
3. Intentionally see the end of any challenge as good.

In this episode, we also chat about:

• Holding boundaries
• Finding good in everything
• Manifesting the positive outcome of her daughter’s cancer treatment

Hilda believes that a positive mindset cannot be separated from any goal she wishes to achieve and doubles as a Personal Finance and Mindset strategist /coach.

Learn more about Hilda at: 

https://www.facebook.com/hilda.m.dickson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilda-manyo-dickson-a58593213/
https://www.instagram.com/glidewithhmd/
https://www.instagram.com/hilda_manyo_dickson/

In today’s episode of The Think Courageously podcast we talk about Sara’s journey to reclaim her voice. 

As a survivor of sexual assault, Sara learned early how to shut down her voice in times of intense shame. Sara became a master of  pleasing and  perfectionism. Doing all that she could to maintain a sense of safety. 

When she discovered the magic of music, everything changed for Sara. 

We talk about how unblocking the voice starts and ends with inner child healing. And the power of speaking your story. The work of building confidence in your voice starts at a very deep level and helps clear the channel for your bold, whole self-expression to come through. Along with this greater capacity for authentic self-expression, women naturally increase their visibility, success, and ability to make pivots aligned with their potential.

Courage is a lifelong exploration. Power/sensation in my body. Powerful core. Accessing the imagery with a tiger. (Retreat) When I sense the power I can also feel the fear. 

Sara and I explore:

• Creating and stepping out onto the “stage” of your own life. 
• The role of your nervous system in the journey to think courageously
• Anticipatory pleasing
• How women can heal vocal blocks and build confidence in their voices

Learn more about Sara at:
https://saragiita.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/saragiita
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSqWJYtuXF0waFTFna2GrQ

In our conversation, we discuss how Monica dealt with years of unexplained infertility, failed IVF's & survived several miscarriages before becoming an IVF mom & getting pregnant naturally  even though the doctors said there was nothing she could do to improve her situation.

Monica also shares:

• The concept of embryo quality
• The role of mental health and fertility
• Why fertility is run by your gut and other systems
• How desperation feeds the situation
• Why infertility is 98% physical and emotional
• The role of intuition

We also discussed my favorite topic… how to take a crappy situation and turn into an opportunity to work on the things they need to work on. And, finally how we can change the limiting beliefs are the word to infertility to becoming a fertility warrior!

Monica is the  author of the best-selling journal "Boost Your Embryos" and host of the highly popular podcast Finding Fertility, Monica is dedicated to inspiring women to look beyond their infertility diagnosis and take control of their health. Her signature online program, The Fertility Formula,  & personal Fertility Focused Coaching, has helped women increase their chances of creating the family of their dreams.

For more info on Monica and the work she is doing visit:
https://www.findingfertility.co
https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/
https://www.tiktok.com/@findingfertility
https://www.facebook.com/FindingFertility

As a certified coach, speaker, author, and founder of Wild Femmepreneur, Charlie's unique Science meets Spirit approach helps women  free themselves from all the pleasing, performing, and perfecting that's been holding them back so they can own their power, step into their confidence and build their legacy.

In this conversation we talk about Charlie’s journey to courage, success and pivots. 

I love Charlie’s concept of "culturescaping " which gives us insight into the time we were born into and how that impacts our “who” and our personal definitions of feminism and how we should “be” as women. 

This insight enables us to boldly and bravely look at the culture scape. 

Here are some of the insights we can have when we deploy this tool:

• Acknowledging how culturescape informs our beliefs.
• Reprogramming our brains and identifying our inner super villain.
• Form a deep loving relationship with our subconscious. 
• Reframing confidence

For more on Charlie, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/wildwomaninternational/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcharliemac/
https://www.facebook.com/wildwomaninternational/
https://wildwomaninternational.com
https://wildfemmepreneur.com

On today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Christine and I explore how she made a powerful mid-life pivot. One that gave her permission to overcome the shame and low self-confidence associated with a life-long birth defect. 

During our conversation, we talk about the power of community in the transformative process. When Christine found a Cleft Lip and Palate Facebook page at the age of 48, she also found the courage to share her story. Ultimately, being part of this community gave Christine the confidence to push through her fears and to redefine her purpose. 

Christine shares the courage she found in applying to be a TEDX speaker three times. And how getting vulnerable after a trip to Kenya made all the difference in sharing her story. 

Finally, we talk about Christine’s work with  SMILE Train, a global nonporift partners with local healthcare workers to provide cleft treatments 365 days a year on five continents.

As a certified confidence and transformation coach, Christine helps adults with facial anomalies gain self-acceptance and self-esteem.  A TEDx speaker, she shared her experiences growing up with a cleft lip and palate.  Christine holds a PhD in business administration and accounting and has been a college professor for more than 12 years.  She owns multiple businesses and advocates for the cleft lip and palate community. 

Learn more about Christine at:
https://www.christineerrico.com
https://www.facebook.com/coachchristineerrico
https://www.instagram.com/christine_errico/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sasDGtJTT3M 

Janet  loves sharing her passion for living a happy, healthy  and alcohol-free lifestyle. Her story includes a surviving a long term abusive marriage. A bout with cancer, struggles with self-esteem/body issues and grief.

During this conversation, Janet shares her unique story of living beyond the buzz. We talk about the importance of alignment in all areas of our lives. Janet shares her PRECANS habits as a tangible way to track success.

We talk about:

• Redefining optimal health
• The importance of movement in our lives
• Shattering our limited beliefs

Janet has lost 50 pounds, has quit drinking and is  learning to be happy with herself ....despite her imperfections. Today she empowers people  to be the best version of themselves.

For more information visit:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5KV7C9Q
https://m.facebook.com/blissbeyondthebuzz
https://www.instagram.com/blissbeyondthebuzz
https://blissbeyondthebuzz.com 

Both of us share our "what's your score" experience of waking up each morning thinking about the score we would give our pain. We talk about the freedom of letting go that morning question and the power of giving up your pain story.

We explore Fran's pivot from being defined by Fibromyalgia to supporting others on their journey to live pain free.

We also explore: 

-The frustration of the pain journey

-Gut health, mindset work, forgiveness work, and shifting limiting beliefs around movement. 

-The physiology of pain and how it tells your body how it hurts.

-And finally, we explore the mindset of pain. And how we can ask the tough questions around how pain is serving you. 

When she's not coaching, Fran enjoys volunteering with donkeys, playing with kittens, cross-stitching and having dance parties. Meet Fran + get ready to end your pain forever.

Learn more about Fran at:
https://frangartoncoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/frangartonpaincoach/
https://www.facebook.com/fran.garton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-garton-4976a048/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgxbhYO43_1B6y77ysx8wQ
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLmUsH6G/
https://twitter.com/frangartoncoach

She is the host of the Yoke and Abundance Wise Women weekly podcast. Alisha spent 11 years as an award-winning internal wholesaler in the life insurance industry.  

Feeling like something was out of alignment, Alisha took herself on a solo retreat. During this time, she arrived at some huge “aha’s” around her higher  purpose. “If my dream job isn’t out there, I have to just make it.”

In today’s conversation we talk about:

• The connection between Alisha’s book, “Little Failures” and Thinking Courageously
• The power of identifying your core values and pivots
• The practice of daily writing
• Permission to get things done, even if they are not perfectly done

We explore many of the lessons uncovered in “Little Failures”. Alisha shares insights into why  “failure is the best kept success secret.” Our conversation covers everything from processing and acknowledging failure to why regret is even more painful than failing. Alisha shares her well researched framework around leaning into our failures. 

Alisha is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and certified Positive Psychology Practitioner.  Alisha was named one of the Triad Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2020 and is the author of Little Failures: Learning to build resilience through everyday setbacks, challenges, and obstacles. Alisha is an avid creator, writer, and speaker who enjoys working with anyone who has a propensity to take action towards their dreams. 

To learn more about Alisha, visit: 
www.yokeandabundance.com
https://www.facebook.com/yokeandabundance
https://www.instagram.com/yokeandabundance/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-wielfaert-a3b43610/

In this show, we take a deep-dive into her remarkable life. 

Growing up in poverty,  Lanette became a mom at 17. In a story filled with multiple challenges, Lanette shares her stories of thinking courageously. From abusive relationships to toxic marriages, Lanette’s story is full of remarkable nuggets about just “doing the next thing”. 

Her life was forever changed after reading “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield, a book recommended to her by her son. Her mindset shift happened when she accepted 100% responsibility for her life. And realized that she wanted to be of service to others. 

In this episode we also learn about the birth of “Positivity Lady Press”. Lanette shares how we can begin thinking about writing our stories and offers listeners a special resource, the Book Idea Selection Tool. 

Her stories of finding the gifts of the universe and  finding “tiny little runaways” for pivots' is an exceptional story of thinking courageously. 

To learn more about Lanette visit:
www.lanettepottle.com
https://www.facebook.com/Lanette.Diffin.Pottle
https://www.instagram.com/lanettepottle/
lanette@lanetttepottle.com 

This show is an intimate conversation between mother and daughter. The kind of conversation that is happening at kitchen tables across our country. 

• We talk politics
• Reproductive health care
• Abortion Rights
• Generational feminism 
• Turning  anger into activism

We talk about how being difference makers looks to both of us. Whether it is through volunteering, financial support or advocacy, listeners will get a glimpse into how there are multiple pathways for impacting our world

Alli also shares her personal commitment to the Brigid Alliance. The Brigid Alliance is a referral-based service that provides people seeking abortions with travel, food, lodging, child care and other logistical support

Alli Hoff Kosik is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and content manager based in Philadelphia, and the host and producer of the nostalgic, book-focused, feminist-y podcast The SSR Podcast. She has an MFA in Fiction from Temple University. When she's not writing or reading, she's working out, watching embarrassing TV, or hanging out with her golden retriever, Irv. 

You can support the Brigid Alliance by https://mailchi.mp/f38edcef6032/ssrfu

For more on Alli, visit:
SSR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssrpodcastcommunity/
Alli IG: https://www.instagram.com/ssrpod/

 In 2020, like many of us, she faced having to redefine success. During that process, she learned how to decondition her worthiness around money.

In this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast, Franceska shares her story of personal transformation. We talk about her pivot which she defines as working in alignment with what your soul wants to do versus who you were told to be. 

We explore other topics including:

• The concept of Human Design.
• Investing in oneself and how scary that journey can be!
• Intuition, empowerment and calling upon your higher self
• Redefining what we measure

Finally, we discuss the concept of being radically responsible. A concept that resonates with me in the work that I do around building a leadership mindset. 

Franceska now specializes in supporting women seeking to reclaim their power by breaking the cycle of abuse, trauma and poverty via entrepreneurship, energetics and Human Design. She focuses on leading women to become their million dollar versions of themselves. 

Learn more about Franceska at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceska-mccaughan-8325b532/
https://www.instagram.com/franceska.mccaughan
https://www.facebook.com/franceskamccaughan

What I loved about this episode is our common commitment to living courageously.

Alara’s journey to uncover her healing gifts started when working with horses. In the process of being a physical therapist for horses, she learned to listen to the universe in new ways. She took that knowledge and then  began working with animals as an animal communicator. Finally, she decided that she needed to conquer her own fears and start using her gifts in healing people. 

During our conversation, we did a deep dive into the power of fear in our lives. We talk about the continuum of being paralyzed by fear and being fearless. 

I love Alara’s notion that fear is a magnificent portal into becoming the best next version of ourselves. 

“Fear is the next version of me ready to blossom”. 

Moving towards fear gives us the opportunity to know ourselves better. 

Alara and I also connect the concepts of fear and courage…one of my favorite topics.  

We explore:

• Taking steps towards the fear
• How courage comes in tiny steps (remember…we can only eat an elephant one bite at a time)
• Not feeling we have to try to figure it all out
• Connecting women to their raw power

Alara provides us with some very practical techniques for dealing with the feelings that naturally come with fear. She suggests we start with mindful breathing to facilitate rest and relaxation and to support letting go.

We also have a powerful discussion around truly using and elevating our voices. Alara shares how we can powerfully speak what we desire into existence. She believes that all of this starts with how we speak to ourselves. What are we saying to ourselves regularly? How can we find clarity in our voices?

To learn more about Alara, visit:
https://www.alarasage.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/alarasage
https://www.instagram.com/alarasage

In today’s episode, I chat with Ellen about her journey to sobriety and motherhood. And the radical honesty it took her to get there. 

Ellen shares her powerful journey of finding “love and drugs” in her late teens. Like many women, Ellen felt that the only way to be loved was to morph into the wants and needs of a partner. She did this by learning how to use drugs to please her partner. 

After breaking free from this relationship, Ellen swapped drugs for alcohol as a way of healing from pain. 

She also found herself in a loving relationship. And with a strong desire to have a family she found the courage to get sober. 

In this episode, we talk about the worst day of Ellen’s life…the day she came face to face with her addiction. After showing up at work drunk and calling her husband for a ride , she shares the story of the intervention that changed her life. And how a life of self-loathing became a life of self-love

With sobriety came the opportunity to pursue a pregnancy. Ellen also shares her story of infertility and IVF. She also shares the joy she is now experiencing as the mother of twins. 

Ellen’s story of courage and transformation is inspiring. She is proud to ​​represent women who are dealing with the struggle and the shame that comes from feelings of inadequacy; not only feeling like they can't quit drinking but also not being able to bring a child into the world. She wants to inspire people to define who they want to be and to help people transform their demons into dreams through radical honesty.

Ellen has been featured in podcasts such as Sober as a Mother, Recovery Happy Hour, Infertility & Me, & InfertileAF.

She lives with her family of 5 (dog included!) in Colorado Springs, CO.  She loves speaking French or playing the flute and enjoy being a wellness influencer to anyone struggling with addiction, infertility, or parenting.

Learn more about Ellen at:

www.itsellenelizabeth.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsellenelizabeth
https://www.instagram.com/itsellenelizabeth/

Kara  is also the author of “Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds”, which is being made into a movie with “This Is Us'' actress Chrissy Metz producing and starring as her.

For years, Kara received stunning travel catalogs in the mail. But as a plus size woman, she continually pushed off joy because of her limiting beliefs around her weight. The story she told herself was that she would become a legitimate hiker girl when she lost the weight. 

Today, we take listeners on a journey of courage and small pivots. She candidly shares her life-long challenges with binge eating and the inner work she has done to love herself just as she is. 

This book is so much more than a travel memoir. Kara actually made three trips up Mount Kilimanjaro. Each trip led her closer down the path of self-acceptance and self-love. The book is the story of her personal transformation.

By having the courage to face her challenges, Kara has found a bigger purpose in her life…to advocate for size-inclusion with major brands. 

Kara  is a contributor to Backpacker and Outside Business Journal. She has helped brands such as L.L. Bean, KEEN and Discover Puerto Rico connect with plus-size audiences. She has presented for companies around the globe including Columbia Sportswear, Google, Pfizer, Smuckers Co. Uber, Dartmouth and Purdue. She has been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores and more.

You can learn more about Kara at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-richardson-whitely-a891b58/
https://www.instagram.com/kararichardsonwhitely/
www.kararichardsonwhitely.com
kararichardsonwhitely@gmail.com

Linda pivoted and changed nearly everything in her external life; she switched careers and started her coaching business, met her husband, moved from Los Angeles to Austin, made new friends, and started new hobbies.

On today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Linda and I take a deep look into her journey of breaking out of the cage. 

We explore the concepts of wild feminine energy. How do we move away from the Tyrant King and our Good Girl patterns into reclaiming our relationships with ourselves. What do we need to let go of to bring our whole selves to the table? 

Linda shares her story of dismantling the cage she was trapped in and her ongoing journey to live an authentic life. And how she learned to dismantle the one cage that she couldn’t escape; the cage that existed within. 

We explore other topics including:

• The playfulness of curiosity
• Holding space for our journey of self-discovery
• Connecting the head and the heart
• And, the very special practice of Qoya. A movement practice that encourages women to reconnect with their wise, wild and free spirit. 

Learn more about Linda at:
www.singingbirdcoaching.com
www.instagram.com/singingbirdcoaching
www.facebook.com/singingbirdhealth

Today on The Think Courageously Podcast, Mayda shares her powerful story. 

Mayda's journey to think courageously began when she was just a child. When her family moved from Syria to Paris, she experienced xenophobia firsthand. Despite the challenges she faced, Mayda learned to become a high adapter. This courage and resilience would serve her well in the years to come.

Mayda's courage was put to the test when she began working on Wall Street. Like many finance professionals, Mayda was living in a high-pressure world where the grit and grind were rewarded. 

For two years, Mayda didn’t feel well but she was working too hard to trust her intuition. 

But her world changed in an instant when she collapsed on the streets of New York. Mayda was diagnosed with cancer, and she was forced to surrender to the situation.

During our conversation we talk about:

• Following the universes bread crumbs
• The “pause”
• Trusting the Process
• The difference between achieving and producing
• Challenging limited beliefs around success and achievement. 
• The curiosity mindset

Mayda’s powerful message is that yes, we will have obstacles. And, we  are always evolving on this journey called life.. Courage is found in showing up for yourself

“Courage requires curiosity, humility, honesty and authenticity. Courage is operating from the Soul and co-creating the life we want from a place of genuine and mature desire.”

As your typical overachiever, Mayda holds multiple certifications and accreditations: Life Coaching, Career and Corporate, as well as a Health coach.  A Certified Hypnotist, Mayda also uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming as well as Emotional Freedom Technique. She is a life and career coach for executives in high paced industries.

 Mayda speaks 4 languages, having spent part of her childhood in Syria then in France.  She now resides in New York City with her hubby.

For more information about Mayda, visit:

https://www.maydapoccoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maydapoc/
https://www.instagram.com/maydapoc/
https://www.facebook.com/maydapoccoaching/

Allyson  is a Certified Executive Coach with over 20 years in corporate Human Resources and a dual career as an actress, composer, writer, and recording artist. 

She is passionate about empowering women to follow their dreams and to not blend in.

In this episode, we talk about Allyson’s BIG pivot…moving out of corporate HR into a life more aligned with her creative calling. What she calls her mid-life creative crisis.

We talk about everything from the comparison game to balancing motherhood and career to redefining self-care.  

Allyson shares the story behind her newly released book, Ballad of Dreams. Inspired by a true story, Ballad of Dreams sings of the power of friendship and dances through different eras of society from the 1930s to early 2000s. It combines the richness of storytelling and flare of musical theater by seamlessly weaving musical lyrics with the narrative.

She is the founder of AH Coaching Group, and when not writing, singing or coaching leaders and creatives, she's a proud soccer mom.

To learn more about Allyson, visit:

https://www.allysonhernandez.net
https://www.instagram.com/allysonhernandez_extra/
https://www.facebook.com/allysonhernandezextra
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyson-hernandez/

After almost a decade of experience in design and marketing, Mandy decided one month before the pandemic hit that she was going to pivot her business and leave her corporate job. 

With the support of her husband and clarity around her personal values and vision, she went from crying under the Christmas tree to building her own design studio. 

In today’s episode, we talk about:

• The seamless nature of work life and personal life when you are passionate about what you do
• The comparison game
• Recovering from perfectionism
• The law of attraction
• Living a purposeful life

And of course, we discuss courage, compassion, success and pivots. 

Mandy has worked in-house and freelanced for dozens of businesses, has been part of an award-winning website team, and has had her own work published in leading industry publications.

Her coworkers are two big goofy dogs who snore during client calls (apologies in advance). You can find her drinking iced coffee just about every morning - even during the subzero Chicago winters!

To learn more about Hopp Creative, visit:
https://www.hoppcreative.com
https://www.instagram.com/hoppcreative/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandykhopp/

Today I welcome Latrice Cole, a certified image consultant and stylist for men and women, to the show.

In this episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, , Latrice and I talk about her personal pivot journey. With  ten years of experience working as a senior human resources professional, Latrice gave up the corporate gig to turn her passion into a reality. 

Latrice shares her own struggles around imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs and finding alignment. 

Latrice’s work is so important to all of us who think courageously. Why? Because once you’ve done all the work of clarifying who you are on the inside, it can be challenging to translate that into your unique personal brand.

Personal brands are important regardless of the work you do because they are the first thing people see when they are learning about you and building connection. 

In this episode, we also explore:

• Imposter syndrome
• Giving yourself permission to think courageously even when others aren’t always in your corner
• The power of trusting your intuition in making pivots
• The “one thing” that everyone can do, even on a budget” to show up as the best version of themselves.  

More about  Latrice…

www.instagram.com/lmoniqueconsulting/ 
www.latricemonique.net
www.linkedin.com/in/lmconsulting/

Her work focuses on bringing women back to themselves. 

Our conversation focuses on creating and re-defining mid-life relationships. 

We share our personal story of building an unexpected friendship through compassion, listening and deep understanding. We talk about how our relationship unfolded and our shared commitment to building a powerful friendship.

We also explore:

• Letting go of toxic relationships
• How self-awareness lives at the root of all healthy relationships
• How COVID has given us an opportunity to build powerful virtual friendships
• Radical acceptance of each other’s gifts
• Standing strong in our values as we find healthy relationships

Learn more about Coach Kofi at: 

www.myidealcompanion.com
coachkofi.com
www.facebook.com/coachkofi
www.instagram.com/coachkofi

During our conversation we talk about the power of controlling your own narrative. Kelly is passionate about clarifying your values and finding ways to serve others. She knew that at the heart of her transformation journey was a strong desire to help others. To choose your story and leave a powerful legacy. 

In today’s episode, we also discuss:

• Giving up the comparison game
• How Kelly has redefined UGLY
• The power of just doing it
• Overcoming limited beliefs
• Redefining success

Kelly is a remarkable force of nature that is a 7X international bestselling author, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and a YWCA Woman of Distinction. 

She is also featured in the documentary “Still Beautiful”. 

Learn more about Kelly at: 

www.facebook.com/kellywoodhousefalardeau
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau
Clubhouse: @kellyfarlardeau @authorclub

In today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Anyssa and I explore the courage it took her to build the life of her dreams. 

Like many of us, Anyssa was on the trajectory for traditional success. She had the corporate gig, the nice home, the husband and three kids. But there was something missing. And she was open to finding out what it was. 

Anyssa had the strong belief that there was something more for her and that’s when she reignited her love affair with the great outdoors. Anyssa’s pivot was gradual. It was an unhappiness that was festering. In trusting the universe, she found her way back to her true self through nature.  

Anyssa has always loved the outdoors and fell instantly in love with climbing in 1995 during a kayaking trip in Maine that included a day of rock climbing.  She tapped back into this passion while redefining her pivot. She grew physically stronger and more curious about what it was about climbing that reignited her purpose. 

As the owner of Genuine Climbing, Anyssa now introduces the lessons of success, pivots and courage to other women through the outdoors and rock-climbing.  

Anyssa has climbed in New York, New Hampshire, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Canadian Rockies, Kentucky, California, and Chamonix.  She is also allured by the challenge of the alpine world and has summited peaks including the Eiger and the Matterhorn.  She is a firm believer that nature is the perfect way to learn.

To find more on Anyssa:
www.genuineclimbing.com
www.instagram.com/genuineclimbing
www.facebook.com/GenuineClimbing

She has been on a quest to love the skin she is in, figuratively and literally. 

In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie shares her story of courage and persistence around finding natural and transformational solutions to find comfort and power in her own skin.

We talk about her powerful belief in alternative solutions. She has been on a relentless journey to vet products and solutions. From structured water, mud, minerals, salt and botanicals, Stephanie is driven by her belief that people can feel better in the skin they are in.  

Stephanie shares her long battle around redefining success and thinking courageously. We also talk about her pivot into becoming a H.O.P.E giver, educator, advocate and supporter for others who suffer because of skin problems. 

Stephanie also shares her story in the newly released book, “Elevate Your Voice”. 

“I could have quit. I could have hid in the shadows. I could have been miserable. I chose not to be. In choosing not to be I had to be courageous and over come a lot. Ultimately being courageous lead to many, many successes in my life...big and small."

You can learn more about Stephanie at www.stephaniesmindfulsolutions.com or follow @stephaniesmindfulsolutions on Facebook and Instagram.

Finally, I share the powerful lessons  that came from writing my chapter including: 

• The not so subtle reminder  that we can do hard things. 
• How writing gave me the closure I needed to work through the most painful experience of my life. 
• The importance of my message in supporting others who are also on a grief journey. 
• The unexpected feeling of really creating a legacy piece for my family and their families for the future
• And of course the power of finishing what you start. 

Please purchase your book on April 6th on Amazon. Be sure to leave a review and share the book with others. 

And, I would love for you to send me an email at deb@thinkgoodcompany.com about the book and my chapter. I can’t wait to hear from you!

• Limiting beliefs
• Imposter syndrome
• Divine Miracles
• The difference between knowing and doing
• Leaving the expert at the door

And, we even sprinkle in a little poetry in today’s show. Link to the poem HERE!

To learn more about Charity visit:

www.instagram.com/CharityMajors

Unforgettable women. Unforgettable stories

Gain a unique perspective on the process of writing your story with this inspiring conversation with some of the #bookmamas of the storytelling anthology. 

We’ll explore how #thinkingcourageously was part of our process in writing Elevate Your Voice: Courageous Stories to Inspire Strength, Perseverance and Hope.

Be a part of the excitement on April 6th as the book launches!

Follow our FB page for more info on the book: www.facebook.com/thethinkgoodcompany

The seeds of Julia Barton's life mission were planted when she earned her Reiki I certification at the age of eight. A born intuitive and empath, young Julia used Reiki to make herself feel safe and protected. 

Despite growing up in a holistic household, adulthood found her unsure of how to best use her gifts. 

That all changed when she started a family. Her isolating experience with postpartum depression cultivated a desire to support and nurture others. She became a Postpartum Doula and Reiki Master to offer love, warmth, and support to help new moms trust their intuition and find joy throughout their postpartum journey. 

During our conversation, we talk about the courage it took Julia to rebloom. We explore:

• Overcoming perfectionism
• The importance of community in healing
• Trusting your intuition
• Returning to your true source
• Finding your life’s purpose

 Finally, Julia shares how her desire to help women bloom into their fullest selves became a business, Olive & Bloom Holistic Care and Healing.

 Learn more at:
www.oliveandbloom.net

We also explored:

• The self-edit
• Building a business where you belong
• Blooming where you are planed
• Being in continuous action
• And staying connected to your core values

I loved Liz’s insight into “Five Seconds of Bravery” and living in a place of possibility. This is a woman who embodies what it means to live courageously.

Liz currently resides in Florida, loves to run (no, seriously) and is a walking 90s pop culture encyclopedia. (Yes, seriously). 

Learn more about Liz at: 
https://lizwilcox.com/

 Meet Katrina,  Founder + CEO of Katrina Summers Brand. KSB  empowers business leaders and teams to think outside the box by leaning into their bold, authentic and powerful selves. She is on a mission to help leaders find their purpose and live a fulfilling life. And she means it!

This is a story that so resonates with me and lives at the heart of Think Courageously. 

In today’s conversation, we explore:

• The Power of Leaving a Leadership Legacy
• Evolving into your new definition of success
• Katrina’s powerful act of courage during COVID as a leader
• Leading by intent vs. default

I love Katrina’s definition of courage…”being brave, strong and showing up like the badass you are, doing exactly what you want to make the world a better place.”

Katrina’s previous experience includes 10 years of corporate sales leadership, overseeing $80 million+ in revenue. 

Her drive of excellence comes from her  support system and plenty of coffee (seriously, her  dream is to own a boutique coffee shop). She married the love of my life and have a beautiful family together, including three wild kiddos and their puppy, Sophie!

For more information about Katrina, visit: 
https://ksbagency.co
www.instagram.com/ksbagency/
www.facebook.com/katrinasummersbrand
www.linkedin.com/in/kksummers/

• Trusting Yourself
• Courage and Connection
• Finding a healthy passion
• Limiting beliefs
• Recovery capital
• Turning your story into something powerful through service

“I have come to understand that this life of mine is in fact a miracle. It is a gift that I will not take for granted and want to be completely present for it. All of it. Everything.”

Learn more about Laura at: 

lwaits@syncrecovery.com
https://syncrecovery.org
www.facebook.com/syncrecovery/
www.linkedin.com/in/laura-waits-b9907047

She became a healer and has dedicated her life to assisting others to heal from trauma, accessing their full-mind and Brain power. 

 During this episode, we explore: 

•  The insights gleaned from her multiple near death experiences
• Curiosity 
• Intuition and Spirit
• What is our purpose? 
• The power of mentorship
• Living life in alignment
• Releasing and letting go of what no longer serves us
• Having the courage to live and not just exist

Petra is the founder of Peak Mind Academy and Lehigh Valley Hypnosis LLC Serving clients around the globe. She is the award winning author of two bestselling books and earned the Excellence in Hypnosis Award 2020.

Born in Germany, influenced by her time living in Switzerland where she founded her first company and also served as a firefighter, Petra is a passionate mother and wife living in Pennsylvania, USA.

Her motto: “Science plus Wisdom is LOVE.”

Learn more about Petra at:
www.petrafrese.com
www.instagram.com/dr.petrafrese/
www.facebook.com/petra.frese.92
www.linkedin.com/in/petra-frese

Darlene is a speaker, personal branding and online business coach who shows ambitious, heart-centered service-based entrepreneurs how to create a profitable online business while making space for themselves and their families.

Prior to starting her own business, she worked her way up in big box retail operations management, as a mortgage loan officer, and as a financial coach. 

During our conversation, we talk about:

• The power of saying YES
• The comparison game
• Mom guilt
• Intuition vs. impulse
• And the art of slowing things down…

As the host of the Attract & Stand Out Podcast, Darlene has been featured on podcasts, in articles, and on stages such as the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, Elephant Journal, Salvation Army, Pechanga Casino, UNLV, MACC Project, and San Diego Gas & Electric.

Darlene is the SCORE Inland Empire Workshop Chapter Chair and the former president of the International Coach Federation of Nevada.

She is a mom of four, and a wife, connector, storyteller, and dream builder based in Temecula, California.

You can connect with Darlene and learn more about her speaking and coaching at darlenehawley.com.

You can learn more about Darlene at: https://www.darlenehawley.com/attractandstandoutonline

Grab my free roadmap to create a successful business with less hustle and more ease: https://mailchi.mp/e779e4dd3f2e/6stepstoattractstandoutonline

Grab a Chai & Let's Connect:

Website: https://www.darlenehawley.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenehawley

Blog: https://www.darlenehawley.com/blog

Attract & Stand Out Podcast: https://www.darlenehawley.com/podcast

Leaders in the national movement to change the faces and stigmas of recovery, this conversation focuses on women’s empowerment. 

We also explore:  

Adrienne started using alcohol and other drugs to cope with childhood trauma, severe stress, and lifelong mental health challenges at the age of 14. She spent the next 16 years drug-hopping and at 30 years old, found herself divorced, failing out of college, and severely dependent on alcohol and marijuana. Finally recognizing that her drug use had changed from being the solution to all her problems to becoming a problem itself, she joined Women for Sobriety (WFS) in 2009. After some initial false starts, she has been living a substance-free life since 2010. 

In recovery, Adrienne rediscovered the joy of volunteerism through Seattle Area Support Groups (SASG – now Peer Seattle). She served as a peer support group facilitator for both SASG and WFS before becoming a Peer Recovery Coach. She returned to university and received her BA in Psychology, then went on to receive additional education in chemical dependency counseling. 

Adrienne was invited to serve on the Board of Directors of WFS and SASG and has served as Vice President for both organizations. She was appointed President/CEO of Women for Sobriety in 2018 and has dedicated herself to empowering the women that use the New Life Program to help run the organization and expand its reach, bringing WFS back into the national recovery conversation.

Adrienne has used her New Life confidence in public speaking, including giving the Keynote Address at the 2013 Seattle AIDS Walk to thousands of rain-soaked walkers. She has appeared on multiple podcasts on behalf of WFS, including the Beyond Addiction Show, Soberful, and SoberSoul Recovery. Adrienne appeared on Mental Health Mondays by She Recovers has presented multiple webinars through the Cigna Behavioral Awareness Series: Coping with Substance Use Disorders.

For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). 

Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.

By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has accrued 27 years of sobriety. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.

Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation. She speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery.

In 2020, Mary Beth published two opinion pieces about substance use disorder and recovery in major national publications.

She has published memoir pieces and completed a book-length memoir.  

Professionally, 6 years into recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm in Silicon Valley, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, Mary Beth was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she retired in 2020.

To learn more about Mary Beth and Adrienne and the organizations they work with check out: 

www.womenforsobriety.org
https://wfsonline.org
www.facebook.com/WomenForSobriety/
www.instagram.com/womenforsobriety/
https://twitter.com/wfs4c
contact@womenforsobriety.org

Mary Beth's website: www.junkietojudge.com
LifeRing: www.lifering.org
She Recovers Foundation: www.sherecovers.org

-Figuring out what you really want in life
-Redefining your "why"
-Not playing small in life
-Making pivots until you reach the goal
-Choosing persistence even when things get difficult

Today, Sheryl is the Co-Founder of The Institute of Wholistic Health that trains and certifies health coaches. Her passion is to promote optimal wellness through nutritional supplementation and healthy lifestyle choices. 

To learn more about Sheryl:
https://www.facebook.com/sheryl.morley.33
https://linktr.ee/sherylmorley

Julia is the Chief Operating Officer at Vision Advertising, a women-owned marketing agency located in Massachusetts. She has a long history of working with nonprofits and co-founded the MetroWest Women's Network. 

Recently returning from medical leave,  Julia has plunged back into business while continuing treatment. 

In this episode, she shares lessons learned as a business leader.

We discuss:

• Leadership for life
• Failing fast
• Redefining boundaries
• Creating your own “new normal”
• Battling perfectionism
• Getting resourceful! Asking for help when you need

Outside of work, Julia is an avid marathoner and trail runner. 

To learn more about Julia visit:  

www.instagram.com/visionadvertisingrocks
www.facebook.com/visionadvertising
www.twitter.com/visionrockstars
www.linkedin.com/company/vision-advertising

In this episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Tessa, an avid traveler, shares how her journey to Rwanda to meet the children she and husband sponsored, was life changing. 

We also talk about the power of journaling. Tessa has a robust journaling process. A process she developed after reading “The Artist's Way”. A process that allows for self-expression and the gift of writing for oneself. 

Tessa is a fellow author in the soon to be released book, Elevate Your Voice. 

As part of our courageous conversation, we talk about:

-Limiting beliefs around being “just a mom”
-Travelling alone
-The role of abundance and generosity in our lives
-Redefining our “WHO”

To learn more about Tessa:
www.instagram.com/joymusterer/

Although she built a successful career as a Marketing Executive, she felt like she was constantly pulled between two sides of herself.

In this powerful conversation, we talk about Ashley's purposeful pause.

We discuss:

-What It felt like to have different characters inside of her head trying to lead at the same time, and the exhaustion it caused.
-Her 2019, pivotal pause for purpose and internal rebalancing and awakening
-The journey back to her true self.
-The power of #ThePing
-Her work as a Transformational Teacher and Guide.

Ashley now helps other high performers re-find internal balance, and in turn, find the true freedom they've been searching for.

To learn more about Ashley, visit her at:

www.ashleyreed.com
www.instagram.com/ashleyreedofficial
www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymariereed

Sabrina helps chronic dieters find freedom with food, feel confident in their body again and improve their health & happiness through the balanced eating. She supports women in developing a healthy lifestyle that is built on sustainable habits. Her approach uses research driven methods to reach their health goals and transform their life without ever having to diet. 

We discuss: 

• Moving to self-care vs. negative self-talk
• How to be honest about our health goals
• The “if” of perfectionism
• Intuitive eating
• Strategies for getting Healthy by Habit

To learn more about Sabrina, visit:
www.sabrinamagnan.com
info@sabrinamagnan.com
www.facebook.com/sabrina.magnan.health
www.instagram.com/sabrina.magnan.health

Here is the link for the Sabrina's Free Audit: www.sabrinamagnan.com/audit 

Want to begin the journey towards reconnecting to your inner intuitive eater and healing your relationship with food & your body? Sabrina's free 7-Day Mindful Eating challenge is a truly great place to start. Find it here: sabrinamagnan.com/Free-Mindful-Eating-Challenge

To learn more about Katie, visit:

www.katierossler.com
www.instagram.com/katie.rossler
www.thenewfaceofgrief.com
email: info@katierossler.com

Cali shares her journey from the male-dominated world of Oil and Gas Engineer to world explorer and life adventurer. 

We talk about

• Misconceptions around hard work 
• Redefining success. More than once... 
• Giving yourself permission to fail fast
• Saying Yes!
• And staying aligned with your values

Learn more about Cali at: 

www.travelshifters.com
www.instagram.com/thetravelshifters
www.facebook.com/groups/thetravelshifters
www.clubhouse.com/@travelshifters

During this conversation we talk about the grief journey. And how to pivot from overwhelming loss to a purposeful life. 

We discuss:

• Tricia’s professional pivot 
• The power of community in processing grief
• Leaning into discomfort and trusting your intuition
• Redefining success by trusting that you leave everything you can on the table
• Turning grief into a purpose driven life

To learn more about Tricia and her book “When Wishes Change” go to: www.whenwisheschange.com

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This event was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Over the past 30+ years, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and to create and update legislation to further those goals. 

Melinda and I share something very powerful...we are both survivors of Domestic Violence. 

This is not a story anyone tells. And for clarification, my story involves a man that I was briefly married to and is now deceased. 

It’s a story that I don’t talk about much because there is so much shame and self-judgement for those of us who have experienced this issue. 

Having a coffee with a treasured friend who has also experienced domestic violence felt right. And Melinda shares her powerful story with us. And, she share information about the community she has built https://www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone. 

Together, we talk about:

• Trusting our intuition
• Bargaining
• The power of fear
• And the importance of self-care

You can learn more about Melinda at: https://linktr.ee/melindakunst

I encourage you to also check out Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. This is an incredible organization that I have supported as a Board member and donor. https://www.turningpointlv.org

#WeAreResilient 

This is a technique that I am getting more comfortable with the help of my coach, Alexandra Taketa, and her powerful Meditation Method package. Imagining Your Future Self allows you to Think Big. And to attract some massive results into your life. 

In this context, I’m also sharing some of the incredible “AHA”’s I took away from our recent Think Courageously Retreat including: 

• The Power of the Tribe
• Creating a Synergistic Space and how that connects with Energy Leadership. 
• How showing fully up and eager to learn changes everything for my clients
• What happens when 27 women show up in a room together and simply trust the process
• Recognizing the constant challenge to break free of limited thinking
• My role as a guide in the facilitation process
• And, what it felt like to be back in the presence of joy

To learn more about upcoming Think Courageously events visit our website at www.thethinkgoodcompany. Follow us on Facebook at Think Courageously. 

And, to learn more about Alexandra’s Meditation Methods, visit https://www.alexandrataketa.com/meditate

During our conversation, we talk about:

• Our shared grief journey
• The difference between courage and bravery
• How fear lives in the corners of our comfort zone
• How to get over being Adventure Deprived
• And the meaning of a powerful Danish word...Hygge

Becky shares some great tips on

• Intentionally practicing gratitude
• Celebrating everything
• And changing our narratives on limiting beliefs

We also chat about our experience as new authors in the “Elevating Women’s Voices” book that will be released in April. 

To learn more about Becky visit: 

www.facebook.com/beckyburroughscoaching
www.instagram.com/becky_burroughs_coaching
beckyburroughscoaching@gmail.com

In today’s episode, I’m talking with my coach, mentor and friend, Alexandra Taketa about our money mindset. 

During our conversation, we talk about:

• How downshifting your career could get actually get you more of what you want in life
• Why being laser focused on what we do is a game changer.
• Why moving from an either or mindset to an AND mindset matters in thinking courageously
• The mindset reset around money and abundance

Alexandra shares her wisdom on moving towards an abundance mindset with the following strategies:

1. Getting clarity
2. Emotionally connecting to what you deserve
3. Making decisions that allow you to feel abundance
4. Taking action…or as we say getting the courage to redefine success and make that pivot!

Interested in learning more about Alexandra? Check out what she’s up to at:

Money Mastery Academy: www.alexandrataketa.com/moneymastery
Money Breakthrough Workshop: www.alexandrataketa.com/3day-workshop
The Meditation Method: www.alexandrataketa.com/meditate

Interested in learning more about my work as a Pivot Coach?

• Check out my LinkTree bio at linker.we/DebCummins Stellato
• Sign-up for my newsletter at www.thethinkgoodcompany.com
• Leave a review about the show on your favorite podcast player!

I share:

• How to have a clear personal compass based on your values is critical to career pivots.
• How following your intuition plays an important role in making career pivots.
• Why relationships always rule in leaning fully into a pivot. 

Interested in learning more about my work as a Pivot Coach?

• Check out my LinkTree bio at linker.we/DebCummins Stellato
• Sign-up for my newsletter at www.thethinkgoodcompany.com
• Leave a review about the show on your favorite podcast player!

Amanda's diagnosis led her and her daughter to the Kids Support Program at the Cancer Support Community. Shortly after, Amanda became a volunteer and an ambassador! Her volunteer gig turned into an Executive Director role with the Greater Lehigh Valley! 

Amanda shares about her competitive time playing college basketball. It was during this time that she learned to have tough skin and to get back up! Those same skills were ones she has embraced throughout her cancer journey!

On this heartfelt episode, Amanda and I discuss:

-being the best version of yourself
-serving others
-embracing a positive mindset
-finding your fulfillment
-choosing gratitude
-comforting your suffering friends

You can find out more about Amanda at the links below:
www.cancersupportcommunity.org/location/cancer-support-community-greater-lehigh-valley

This successful Australian women's career path has been far from linear! Andrea was climbing the proverbial corporate ladder when her bite sized pivots started. 

A growing family and a traditional corporate path led Andrea to redefine success. In pursuit of this, she tarted Boomerang BitesTM in 2018! An artisanal bakery that specializes in bite-sized sweet baked Australian goods. Their mission: Be Good. Do Good, where they donate 20% of their profits to charities focusing in the education sector. 

During my time with Andrea we discuss:

-bite sized pivots
-redefining joy
-the identity struggle
-judgement from others
-leaning into discomfort
-permission to fail

Andrea says, 

"The reality is that the giving back is actually what brings joy. That's why I called it Boomerang Bites because you send out goodness and it comes right back. Too often we get wrapped up in the giving back because it's the right thing to do rather than giving back because it's the joyful thing to do."

You can find more out about Andrea and Boomerang Bites below:

www.boomerangbites.com
www.facebook.com/boomerangbites
www.instagram.com/boomerangbites

At a young age, Fabienne struggled with low self- esteem, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. Abusive relationships, financial crisis, avoidance, and a denial of life were her story!

On this thrilling episode, we discuss:

-taking ownership instead of pointing outwards
-doing the hard inner work
-embracing the divine
-pushing the reset button
-refusing to settle

And most importantly: embracing your magnificence! Fabienne says,

"I want you to chase joy, chase fulfillment, chase authentic expression, chase love, chase gratitude, chase exultation!"

Today, Fabienne is the founder of BoldHeart where she mentors thousands of women business owners. Her goal is to help women fight self-doubt, find confidence and create a magnificent life they love! 

You can find out more about Fabienne at the links below:

www.boldheart.com
www.facebook.com/fabienne
www.instagram.com/fabiennefred

In 2010, Jess decided to become a traveling physical therapist. This pivot gave her financial freedom, career opportunities, and the ability to explore!

But that was not her last pivot! In 2016, Jess created her business, WanderlustPTs. Since then, she has mentored thousands of aspiring traveling physical therapists. Her goal is to help them build a career and a life they love!

On this exciting episode, we discuss:

-stepping out of your comfort zone

-making untraditional pivots

-ignoring judgment from others

-finding a like minded community

-owning your vision

And most importantly: traveling the road less traveled. Jess says,

"If somebody has not been where you want to go or does not have the same vision as you, take their advice with a grain of salt."

You can find out more about Jess at the links below:

www.WanderlustPTs.com

www.instagram.com/wanderlustpts

www.facebook.com/WanderlustPTs

Jenga… a game described by Wikipedia as an activity where you remove one block at a time from a tower constructed of 54 blocks. Each block removed is then placed on top of the tower, creating a progressively more unstable structure.

I’ve often referred to my neck as a game of Jenga.

In this episode of the podcast I share my personal story around courage and pain.

On July 7th, I underwent major surgery to get the tower straightened up. Four procedures in one. My doctor told me that this would be a 10 out of 10 surgery in regards to the procedure and the recovery. And it has been…

I’ll share with you how this journey has amplified every lesson that I’ve learned about Thinking Courageously. From practicing gratitude, to receiving support, to the power of community and trusting my intuition, you will hear the good, bad and ugly about this incredible chapter of my life.

I talk about the tools I’m using to move forward with ease and grace while I trust the healing process.

Terri Ann found herself lonely, lost, afraid and confused after the news from her husband. This led her to visit a spiritual counselor where she tapped into the force and energy within. She had discovered her spirit and soul connection! 

On this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast we discuss:

-hearing the voice of your spirit
-overcoming a victim mentality
-unexpected pivots
- the spirit and soul connection
-igniting your spirit's energy 

Terri shares,

"Our soul, our spirit is that infinite part within each of us. That is the divine part of who we are, that state of perfection. And that's kind of where I like to take people to try to understand their own spirit, their own part of who they are. Not what everybody's telling them, not what they think they should be., but that inner part of who they are."

Today, Terri Ann offers Emotional Freedom Techniques and Spiritual Counseling. This includes Reiki and Energy Healings, Akashic Readings, Crystal and Color Therapies, Intuitive Development, and Tarot Readings.  Not only that, Terri wrote a book titled Confessions of a Shower Tapper: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Purpose. 

You can find more out about Terri Ann at the links below:

www.terriannheiman.com
www.naturalforcesstudio.com
www.facebook.com/terri.heiman
www.instagram.com/terriannheiman
www.linkedin.com/in/terri-ann-heiman

Today, I speak with Laurie Herbers who shares her redemptive story. A woman that started with  dreading life but found healing, purpose, and love. 

On this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast we discuss:

-redefining fear and "failures"
-overcoming limiting beliefs
-unleashing the power of journaling
-tapping into your intuition
-committing to the hard work every day
-embracing self compassion

And most importantly, we discuss inhaling and embracing love! 

Laurie shares,

"When you get to that place of love, there is no judgment. There's no fear. There's no pain. There's no hate. There's none of that stuff. And I think finding that place for me is what really catapulted me over."

Today, Laurie is a certified empowerment coach and author. Her most recent book is titled "Second Chances: How I Turned Hate into Love and Found My Purpose". Laurie's goal is to guide individuals into healing their soul wounds. Through the power of zero judgment, full acceptance, and facing their fears. 

You can find more out about Laurie at the links below:

www.facebook.com/SoulLoveLegacy
www.instagram.com/soullovelegacy 
www.soullovelegacy.com

In this episode, we discuss:

-process over product
-pivots during a pandemic
-slowing down to meditate and exist
-the connection between dance pivots and life pivots
-our personal, sometimes "hidden to others" courage
-every day FOMO
-redefining our own personal success

Lisa shares about her courageous move back to Canada during the pandemic. And the relationship between her love of dancing and coaching. Her answer: connection and community! 

Today, Lisa is a certified professional coach with a podcast called "StopTime: Live in the Moment". Lisa's podcast is full of interviews from amazingly talented Broadway performers.

You can find out more about Lisa at the links below:

www.wideopenstages.com

www.facebook.com/coreenergycoach

www.instagram.com/wideopenstages

wideopenstages@gmail.com

Audio Blog: Short 4 minute narrations of my writing.

https://www.wideopenstages.com/reflections

STOPTIME:Live in the Moment Podcast: Deep conversations with well known high performing creative artists about life, purpose and the art of living in the moment.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/

On today's episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I chat with  Cathlyn - a pivot Queen! 

Cathlyn started her career in theatre.  She spent a decade being an actor and artistic director. She also co-founded a children's theater company. 

AND, during her time there she found her love of copywriting.

But, Cathlyn internalized the societal belief that she had no marketable skills.

Enter Imposter Syndrome. Her self-doubt led her to enroll in law school.  (Side note... she was given a full ride scholarship to the number six best law school in the U.S).

Her core values and law school experience didn't align she suffered serious depression. After completing her first year in school, Cathlyn listened to her intuition. She left law school and opened her own business...Right Cat Creative an agency providing copywriting, editing and proofreading services.

"I talk about taking a brave leap sideways off the treadmill, because when you're on the treadmill of life, you can't slow down because you're going to get sucked under and you can't turn it off because there's no off button on life until the end for all of us. And so the only way to get off the treadmill is taking this brave leap sideways."-(Cathlyn Melvin)


Cathlyn story is full of pivots and courage. Join us as explore::

-brave leaps
-understanding your values
-believing in your skills
-defying societal norms
-defeating imposter syndrome
-support from your community (or lack thereof)

Learn more about  Cathlyn at:
www.rightcatcreative.com
hello@rightcatcreative.com
www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/
www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative

Today on The Think Courageously Podcast, Jessica shares her story of childhood sexual abuse by her gymnast coach. And the courage it took to overcome and redefine her story. 

As a survivor of sexual abuse, Jessica now advocates for individuals in elite sports. Her passion, supporting legislative initiatives that protect young victims from sexual abuse.

In today’s episode, we talk about facing shame head on, redefining success, allowing our stories to evolve, having compassion for ourselves, and understanding our complex identities. Basically how to become a badass! 

 And of course, we discuss success…

“I think that trying to achieve a level of contentment, happiness, and success in all aspects of your life- from parenting, to your relationships, to sustaining the friendships that are important to you, to working with your community there’s so much in that, that gives me a level of satisfaction. And so to me, success is less today about the external markers and more about being aligned with my values and working toward things that are satisfying.”

 Jessica and I talk about how sharing your story brings more confidence, courage, and power to it. We discuss Jessica’s passion to protect young victims from sexual abuse and the steps she took to become an advocate for them.  

 Today, Jessica practices law for St. Luke University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Jessica acts as an advocate for athletes pursuing claims with Safesport and with individual athletic governing bodies.

In today’s episode, I speak with Katharina Sturzl about not fitting in with the cultural norms of Germany, her big pivot to move to the United States, and the courageous steps she took to get where she is today. 

In 2016, Katharina applied to various internships abroad to continue her education of cultural studies. She landed a business internship for a manufacturing company and courageously took the big leap to move to America. During this time, Katharina describes finding her own voice and listening to her intuition instead of continually needing to seek advice, support, and opinions from her family and friends. 

During this episode, Katharina and I talk about her journey to courage, breaking out of the box, finding freedom, trusting her voice, and living a judgment-free life. 

And we discuss one of Katharina’s biggest successes, discovering her intuition… 

 “It takes practice to pay attention to your emotion. And it comes from your gut. Some people feel it in their heads. Some people feel it in their chest. Some people in their belly, it all depends on you. But it takes practice to listen to it. "-

Heidi’s idea of success was to be the "typical" stay-at-home mom who loved sewing.  and  lived in the suburbs with her successful husband. 

Her idea of success came down like a wrecking ball when she realized she was in an emotionally unsafe marriage, hated sewing, and was definitely not perfect. Oh yeah…and that she was gay. 

In this episode, Heidi and I talk about trusting your intuition, listening and honoring your voice within. We discuss the harmful results of dismissing your emotions and the importance of embracing your raw feelings with authenticity and courage. 

Heidi and I discuss her journey of acceptance, self-compassion, empathy, depression, people-pleasing, and co-dependency.   

She opens up on the struggle with experiencing and living in shame when she realized she was gay. She explains that her biggest hurdle was accepting that she didn’t know the deepest and intimate parts of herself and the shame that came with it. 

And we explore the Shame Parfait...

 “We are all this parfait and we’re constantly consciously and unconsciously putting layers in. And the hard part is, at some point, it gets really unruly. And the more you accept, you kind of adjust like I accept that, you know I’m going to be a divorced person. All right, I’m going to eat that layer of having that divorce label. And the more you accept, the more that you can kind of enjoy your life.” 

Today, Heidi is building a community called the Mom-Munity where she starts a weekly conversation around a true story, poem, and reflection. Her mission is to assist moms in building self-awareness, joy, and acceptance in their lives. 

Heidi also has a book coming out this summer called Mom’s Sanity, The Wake-Up Call. 

You can find more out about Heidi at the links below:

www.heidiesther.com/

www.heidiesther.com/tricks-treats-and-the-bookshelves/ 

In this episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, we get real about  self identification and the power of showing up as your whole, authentic self. 

Richonda identifies herself as a black woman, a lesbian woman, and a woman of faith living with epilepsy. 

Richonda discusses her experiences of being a black woman and the stereotypes that come with being the “first only and different” (FOD) individual in her professional career and in her personal endeavors. 

Richonda ignites passion when she talks about how we as woman can encourage and show up for individuals who are the “first only and different”.  

We chat about learning from each other, committing to building relationships and trust with others who are different than us.

 “I still need to have all of those pieces of me so that I can show up and truly be my authentic self. I can’t be my authentic self to make someone else feel comfortable because they feel uncomfortable about me having epilepsy or me being black or whatever part of my identity that they feel uncomfortable about that I need to then be flexible because of that.” 

We assess monumental opportunities for pivots and courage when we choose to allow others to give us feedforward, which we can use to grow. 

Richonda sparks a pivotal challenge to us all as we discuss becoming a better version of ourselves every single day. 

One step at a time, one day at a time, choosing courage and making pivots will fan into flame the best version in each of us! 

You can find out more out about Richonda at the links below:

linkedin.com/in/richondapelzer

Sarah tells about her life in a wheelchair, and recalls multiple stories from her childhood where she chose to make pivots to put herself out there and chase her goals. As a young adult though, she struggled with denial regarding her disability. It was difficult for her to come in contact with others with disabilities because it reminded her of her own. More than anything, Sarah wanted to be “normal” and live a “normal” life, but she soon realized her definition of “normal” wasn’t all that accurate.

Sarah tells the story of how she came face to face with her identity and her purpose. She embraced her differences and truly believed she had a story and purpose that was worth sharing. This led her to studying school psychology, where she began identifying and advocating for kids with disabilities. 

We talk about how doctors told Sarah she would not be able to have her own children. Since this was a dream of Sarah and her husband, she chose to defy the wisdom of doctors and instead embrace courage. Sarah defied the odds once again when she brought their dream baby into the world. 

Sarah’s message brings us all hope and a sense of perseverance. She tells me, “If your underlying belief and understanding is that differences are bad, they’re just different. I think that will empower you to take on the hard things that will allow your life to pivot and will allow you to show up courageously and will give you the success that you’re looking for.” 

Today, Sarah has a course called Destination: Tomorrow, which helps people destroy their self-imposed limits and reminds them of what they are capable of. She has another course that’s in the development process called the Purpose Discovery Blueprint which helps others identify their differences and how that should drive their purpose. Not only that, but Sarah is currently publishing a children’s book called Differences are Dynamite. 

You can check out more about Sarah at the links below:

https://sarahmanuel.com/destination-tomorrow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmanuel35/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manuelsarah35 
Clubhouse: @sarahmanuel35

In this episode, Sandra shares her courageous journey to creating her own business. After spending 20+ years in fashion PR and marketing, her time in the corporate world ended on a Friday morning when her company abruptly shut down. The biggest kicker though was that she was nine months pregnant, and went into labor the following Monday.

We talk about how this critical point in Sandra’s life caused her to make many pivots and jump into the most courageous version of herself. Sandra shares about her short time doing consulting before she quickly had her second child. It was during this time that she made the biggest pivot and decided to learn how to code.

Sandra says, “I didn’t think of myself as breaking barriers or anything. I was like, I’m just going to do this.” But she didn’t stop with coding and web development. Sandra devoted her time to understanding all the digital tools and marketing that made a successful online business.

Today, Sandra comes alongside entrepreneurs to help them develop strategies from branding, tech support, social media expertise, website design, content development, and so much more. Sandra shares her passion for the “Long Game” approach to business, which entails the day in and day out work for long-term success.

You can find more out about Sandra at the links below, and be sure to check out her podcast “The Long Game” on your favorite Podcast platform.

www.sandrasky.com/

hello@sandrasky.com

www.facebook.com/sandrascai

www.instagram.com/sandrascai/

www.linkedin.com/in/sandrasky/

Michele shares how her mother committed her whole life to caring about other people, and in the end forgot to care for herself and her dreams. Michele also describes her 20 years as a federal litigator, which led her to a very dark place. And how her mother’s death brought her to make a professional pivot in her life. 

We talk about how Michele redefined her view of success and ended her time as a federal litigator. Today, she is a certified professional coach for lawyers and athletes. Michele's goal is to help others see that physical and professional success starts with nurturing their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Michele is a high-energy individual, a true adrenaline junkie, and a dog lover. Her driving force is helping others reach their full potential, so the life they live matches the life they have always dreamed of. 

Today, Michele is founder and owner of Life from the Summit. You can find out more about Michele below:

Website: www.lifefromthesummit.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelewalter-lifefromthesummit 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeFromTheSummit 

Instagram: @LifeFromTheSummit 

YouTube: Life From The Summit

Molly lives in the Portland, Oregon metro area with her husband Joe, two dogs, and four young men who now only stop by for months at a time during global pandemics. She loves to walk, write, read, drink coffee, and sit in her backyard during the summer.

Learn more about Molly at:
www.mollywatts.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebottlelegacy

• Pivots come in all shapes and sizes
• Find your Tribe
• Be Mindful of who makes the rules in your life
• Invest in working on you
• Practice gratitude
• Pivot towards alignment through action
• Be resourceful
• Authenticity is how you pay courage forward
• Eat an elephant one bite at a time
• Trust Your Intuition

Curious about your own Courage Quotient? Take the Think Courageously Quiz! at http://www.thethinkgoodcompany.com/pivot-quiz

And please join our Facebook Community at Think Courageously...the place to be if you are a woman seeking the courage to make a pivot!

Tal is a social psychologist living in Israel. Her community, Choosing to Connect,  brings practical applications from social psychology and the Science of Connection (also known as The Wisdom of Kabbalah). 

In this episode, we explore what connection look like in the time of COVID. Our focus, exploring what we need to do collectively to rewire connection. Moving from an external focus to an internal consciousness. 

Our conversation ignites Level 7 energy by exploring spiritual topics including: 

• The paradigm of loneliness and over connection.
• How the world has forced us to expose ourselves and show up authentically. 
• The role of empathy in building connection
• The role of social networks in connection
• How the rapid rate of change in technology since the start of the pandemic has affected how we show up at home, at work, and in life. 
• What it means to be in community. And what it means to create the sacred space that allows for us to #thinkcourageously, 
• Letting go of judgment
• The role of nature in our ability to connect with the "big picture" and "big questions" in life

And as always we explore courage, success and pivots. And how to access internal power to create change.

 Learn more about Tal’s “Choosing to Connect Community” at 

https://choosingtoconnect.com/about-tal-mandelbaum-relationship-and-spirituality-tips/

• Why I believe my journey  is important to share with others
• How we can think courageously about current events and thinking differently? 
• How we can learn and listen to the conversations happening around us about issues of race and ethnicity.

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Today's show allows me to connect the dots...reflecting back to two past shows and looking at things through a 2021 lens. ⁠I replay a previous episode-Bursting My own Bubble. And, add insight into what's happened in the past seven months in the world that has fired me up about my own using my own voice in courageous ways. 

In 2007,  she heard 10 words that shook her world and changed everything 

“When you change your thinking, you can change your life.”

In this episode, Kofi shares her powerful journey of self-discovery. From 30 years of clinical depression, being a teenage mom and being on her own and leaving home at the age of 16 to her career in the corporate world and...

Her 2020 Pivot. 

On May 25, when she saw George Floyd, murdered on national television, it changed everything for Kofi.  She clarified her vision.  And now, she proudly says that she boldly serves black women... helping them to find their vision, their value in their voice, so that they live more and suffer less.

We talk about suffering. And the two basic reasons that we suffer in life... because number one, we don't truly understand how life works. And number two, we don't truly understand who we are. We believe that we've been that person that's been conditioned by our family. 

Coach Kofi talks about her own way of protesting by helping black women to live empowered lives. And teaching them what an empowered life looks like. And by providing the opportunity for black women to release some of that old baggage and reframe their thoughts. And in essence, reframe their whole life experience.

We talk about the duality of life. the notion that you cannot have good without bad, up without down left without right. black without white and death without birth. which means there is no place called Happyland.

And of course, we talk about courage and the everyday decisions that we get to make and how we show up. 

Join us as we #thinkcourageously with #CoachKofiUnfiltered. 

Kofi Williams, CPC, ELI-MP, is a certified Empowerment & Leadership Coach and founder of the Next Chapter Academy, a transformative personal and professional development group
coaching experience for women of color who want the clarity, confidence, and power to
transform their lives from the inside out.  

Kofi is also a business strategist for small and emerging women-owned businesses helping them streamline, automate and build efficiencies.  As a coach, Energy of Attraction Master
Practitioner, transformational speaker, and digital course creator, Coach Kofi has helped
hundreds of women break through personal barriers and limitations, create a clear sense of
identity, and unleash their power to set and achieve goals beyond what they thought possible.

Kofi has 30 years of corporate administrative experience and is the mother of two adult sons and four grandchildren.  

For more information visit: www.coachkofi.com

Christine shares her writing journey with us.  From the fleeting idea of writing lists to the disciplined path she took to build her writing habit, this is a realistic glimpse into the rigor of writing. 

Our conversation focuses on our limiting beliefs around asking for help. The struggle of receiving support. The challenge of letting go of control. And the magic that happens when you let others bolster you up. Christine is candid about how the experience of letting others in became an ignitor for serving other women. 

And as always, In this episode, we talk about success, courage, and pivots. 

Exploring the notion of "practical realities", Christine has carefully cultivated a guide-book for others on the cancer journey. The book is available on Amazon. 

To learn more about Christine and her story, visit: 

https://christineshieldscorrigan.com/
Facebook: Christine Shields Corrigan
Twitter: @CPCorrigan2
Instagram: cpcorrigan

LinkedIn: Christine Corrigan

Meet Molly Watson. Molly takes us on the extraordinary journey of her 32-year career. From the midwest to the Big Apple, Molly shares her remarkable story from media planner to Senior Vice-President and COO. 

The glamour and grind of life in the big city feels a bit like Mary Tyler Moore meets Mad Men.

We talk about climbing the corporate ladder, the power of saying “YES” and living a life without regrets.

Molly also shares the unforgettable story of her life as a mother.  And how her lifelong dream of being a mom to three children has challenged her to redefine expectations and think courageously. 

Molly generously shares the story of her 21-year-old daughter Maggie, her SHERO. Maggie was born with a missing chromosome. Maggie can't walk, talk, sit up, or feed herself. She's, non-verbal,  visually impaired and wheelchair-bound. Cognitively, she’s three months old.  

This is a story of unconditional love. A story of realigning expectations when faced with remarkable challenges. And the heart of thinking courageously.

 Today, Molly is the founder and owner of Evolution Engine Consulting.Her work helps people and businesses who may be stuck in getting to the next level of growth through an enterprise perspective. She brings everything she learned in the C-Suite to drive meaningful growth.

Learn more about  Molly at:

linkedin.com/in/mollykuehnwatson/

evolutionengineadvisors.com/about/

mwatson@evolutionengineadvisors.com

April Adams Pertuis is a former journalist, video producer, content creator, and founder of the Lightbeamers Facebook community. 

She is a self-proclaimed storytelling junkie who believes that when we share our stories, we shine a light.

In this episode we talk about:

• The continuum of courage
• Vulnerable storytelling
• The myths of vulnerability
• The process April used to pull the story out of me (it wasn’t easy!)
• How I found the three pillars of the podcast
• Igniting your own light and illuminating the way for others
• Being in service and sharing our stories with others
• Making life pivots and the act of decision making
• Drawing a line in the sand, and then showing up for it.
• The powerful public declaration that she asks each of her new members to share
• The role courage and pivots have played in her business success and her own line in the sand moment

As always, we talk about the courage that we find in sharing our stories.The courage it takes to be open and expose ourselves to things as we navigate life.

Join us as we "thinkcourageously" with #AprilAdamsPertuis

You can find April at:
IG: @lightbeamers community
FB: LIGHTbeamers
Podcast: The Inside Story
Website: lightbeamers.com

In this episode, Anne shares her journey from super-achiever to a super transformer. Through her personal awakening, she has learned how to use her media and personal voice.   

We talk about speaking up, listening deeply, healing what hurts... all in service of unleashing your brightest light.

A self-proclaimed "extraordinary disapappearer and people pleaser",  hiding has been the story of Anne’s life.  Yet, in spite of her conditioning, she found the courage to become exceptionally successful in traditional terms.    

Her past motto of  "how can I help you" has been replaced by "just be."  

 Today, we talk about:

• Courageously redefining success. 
• Living your life in chapters.
• Navigating life’s external experiences, while also processing it internally.
• Unlearning what we've learned
• And the role of the universe and intuition play in our lives as women.

Anne shares three basic principles that she practices daily. Accepting your feelings, knowing your purpose, and doing what needs to be done.  

And, as always, we talk about courage, success, and pivots. The courage found in the everyday decisions we make. And, the courage it takes to be open and exposed ourselves to things as we navigate this thing called life.  

Join us as we “thinkcourageously” with #AnneAlexanderUnleased.

Learn more about Anne at:
https://www.soulcandy.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-alexander-666908/
https://www.facebook.com/SoulCandyFounder
https://www.instagram.com/soulcandyfounder/

• My daily mindset and routine
• My favorite thing...right now
• Getting unstuck
• What's ahead in 2021
• My courageous inspirations
• My superpowers
• Confidence
• And a peak into my wild and crazy blended family (including furbabies!)

Coronavirus. Crazy election season. Homeschooling. Disrupted holiday plans. Zoom fatigue. Our 2020 reality.

Anxious. Angry. Overwhelmed. Depressed. Disconnected. Overworked. Depleted. All words that any of us might use right now to describe our own energy.  How is all of this catabolic energy serving you right now? What can you do to shift your energy?

 Understanding and choosing how you want to show up... in spite of the circumstances is a game-changer. 

I introduce you to the 7 levels of energy.  And I share a bit about my own daily energy dynamic practice. 

You'll also get a sneak-peak into my 5 C strategies for combatting catabolic energy:

• controlling what you can control
• celebrating the small stuff
• creating contemplation time
• community engagement
• and commitment to connections

Think about this show as a shot of Vitamin C for your spirit.

•  getting blunt and honest feedback from your network of friends and families
• getting granular about your skillset
• your personal value proposition...what can an employer get from working with you
• positioning yourself as an expert
• and celebrating your successes

In this episode, we share our mutual admiration for Katie Couric,  the concept of career currency, celebrating small wins, and imposter syndrome.  

This is a great conversation into #thinkingcourageously about your career with a media maven.

Taylor, and her business partner, Mollie Khine,  are the creators of Convers(ate) ...a time-tested method for sparking conversation, rooted in the art of asking thoughtful questions. 

During this episode of the podcast, we talk about the "birth" of the Convers(ate). And what it's like to be an entrepreneur and working mom. 

Convers(ate) has three grounding principles...be present, be curious and be respectful. 

In this conversation, we talk about getting uncomfortable. Especially in the political season of 2020. 

How do we navigate challenging discussions with families and friends? How do we show up in a place of curiosity and growth? How do we move forward with those who have political views that don't align with ours?  What values are at the core of our differences? How do we find common ground?

Bottom line...we talk about the importance of trying first to understand..then be understood " Let's listen and learn before we pitch and persuade..." This episode is about the  power of courageous conversations in our lives. 

I revisit my values reset, insights into the "F" word...feedback. 

And finally, I share a painful personal story about Learning to Rise and owning my story. And why writing my SFD (s**tty first draft) is allowing me to step up during this month of Domestic Violence Awareness. 

Like most women, I felt like I had lost a role model. A #shero. An absolutely fierce lioness who lived a life of courage. And I wanted to honor her by sharing how she lived a life of #thinkingcourageously.

So I called in members of my squad ( and beloved Inkhorn Book Club),  Dr. Nichola Gutgold and Jessica Armstrong. The authors of the children's book, "Growing Up Supremely". 

In their book, the authors share the inspiring, and hardworking lives of the four women justices— Sandra Day O’Connor, Elena Kagan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, & Sonia Sotomayor.

As we do each week, we look at the role of success, pivots and courage. And how these three words weaved into the life of #RBG.  

Nikki and Jessica share some of their favorite stories about the Justice. We talk about work/life balance, marriage, motherhood, unusual friendships, kindness and values.

It's an up-close and personal look into a woman who made us all think differently.

Jessica Armstrong serves as the Associate General Counsel at St. Luke's Health Network. Dr. Nichola Gutgold is a Professor of Communications at Penn State University-Lehigh Valley Campus.

Aa

In this episode, we learn about this pioneer's vision to claim her most prestigious role "COM-Chief of Me". We talk about courage through the lens of divorce, job change and a cancer diagnosis. Christina provides invaluable insight into redefining success on her terms and the pivots she has made to where she is today.

We'll also give you a glimpse into the fabulous life of being #fiftiesandfearless as we coach each other through our entrepreneurial experiences. 

Join us as we #thinkcourageously and learn more about Christina at  Christinalangdon.com

She began teaching literacy and creative writing classes for both children and adults. This work ignited her passion and fueled her to start a non-profit focused on children’s literacy called Kids Research Center (KRC). KRC has been around for 12 years and continues to provide free literacy classes and programs to children. 

During this time, she began working on her own writing - she's written several books, poems, articles. She won the literary fiction award from the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers for a story called “The Return of J Walker.” 

In 2015 she made another pivot and began working on a new business focused on families, children, teaching artists, and technology. In 2016, she launched CuratedCare.com with my business partner, Erin McConaghy. Curated Care is an online marketplace like Etsy or Airbnb where families connect with and book teachers and artists for babysitting sessions, private lessons, online tutoring, and party entertainment. Providers on the site “Kid Experts” and they are inspiring, talented entrepreneurs themselves who enjoy working with and sharing their creative skillset with children. 

In the last 4 years, Curated Care has grown to over 330 Kid Experts in New York City.  The company beta launched in Los Angeles in late 2019 and recently expanded our B2B arm to Miami. 

During this episode, we talk the "real" challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of finding your tribe, building a network of women collaborators, and parenting. 
 

Where to Find Marlene:

Curated Care Website - www.curatedcare.com

Curated Care FB - https://www.facebook.com/curatedcare/

Curated Care Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curatedcare/?hl=e

"Success now is about the present and being happy with today."-Marlene Veloso

From setting a course record in a 340-mile canoe race to shaving her head and solo traveling India, camping anywhere from the remote beaches of the Canary Islands to the rugged bush of Northern Manitoba, Brooke brings an exuberant energy to every day. Through her company Infinite Courage Coaching, Brooke works passionately in her calling by partnering with ambitious people to shift the tendency to get stuck in their head and access their infinite capacity to access deeper fulfillment and wisdom.

In this episode, Deb and Brooke share an intimate conversation about a tough topic...the relationship pivot. 

We also talk about trusting your gut, aligning values with opportunities and the power of synergy. 

Rebecca shares the story of meeting her "SHERO", Oprah and the important lesson she learned from that encounter. 

And, we talk about how important it is for powerful, successful women to show up and support other women. 

Coach to coach, friend to friend, this episode is filled with rich "nuggets" around thinking courageously. 

And the rough part…I’ll share three very personal stories about my own journey. I’ll talk about a few significant mistakes I’ve made that challenged and inspired me. Each of these stories will contain nuggets about what I’ve learned about myself…the good, the bad and the ugly. Hopefully, these stories will connect with listeners who are successful woman looking for the courage to make pivots to live their best life.

Find your courage. Define your spark. Live purposefully and start Thinking Courageously!