Do you choose a Word for the year? This is something both Phylis and I have done for a while so we decided to share how we choose a word and why it’s so important to have a Word for the year! We hope that this episode will encourage and inspire you to choose your Word for the year! Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn9JmEgFeO/?igshid=11hr7qyxumcew https://www.fa...
Jan 25, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Emotional Intelligence is something that we have been learning about and we wanted to share how understanding this can help you navigate through life circumstances. Jeff has been a pastor his entire adult life; with students, a non-profit, campus lead pastor for a multi site church, and now as a life coach and pastoral counselor. In 2012 he enrolled in a leadership program with Christian psychologist Dr. John Townsend where he began to learn the importance of emotional intelligence. The experien...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 30
We have been on a break for a few weeks but over the holidays Rhonda got a chance to have a conversation with her little brother Jeff about the truth in being transparent! We often have a hard time sharing our stories with others but we never know how our story can impact someone else! We know you will enjoy Jeffs story and this bonus episode! Sparkle on! ✨ Follow our host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www...
Jan 11, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We know this year has been full of challenges and lots of ups and downs, in this weeks episode Phylis and Rhonda discuss the Top 5 things they learned during 2020. We hope that this will encourage you as you reflect on what 2020 has also taught you! Sparkle on friends! https://www.phylismantelli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage www.rhondavelez.com https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.velez https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn9JmEgFeO/?igshid=...
Dec 20, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Page Geske is the author of Milepost 95, From Wreckage to Redemption. She shared her story of redemption with us this week. She has a BA in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. She currently works as a sales professional in the advertising industry. Page has intentionally pursued living out loud according to God’s original design. She enjoys hiking, road biking, kayaking and snowshoeing. She is the proud mother of three adult sons. Page makes her home in...
Dec 14, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 27
We had a great opportunity to talk to Toni Julian from “ Toni Talks, Humanity Matters Podcast” We talked about switching our mindset and our experiences through this very tough year. It was an insightful conversation and we were so honored to be a part of her podcast! We hope that this episode helps you reset your mindset and encourages you! Sparkle on Friends! Follow our host on social media! https://www.phylismantelli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phyl...
Dec 07, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This is an episode that Rhonda was interviewed on about the Mindset by Talk show host of You Can't Stop Step Up, Nneoma and guest Brian Penso. Mindset is so powerful and this conversation is about how important it is to guard our mind and stay the course even when we are in a situation that seems to want to take us down the spiral of uncertainty We know that especially in this season that this episode will inspire and encourage you ! Sparkle on! Follow our host Phylis Mantelli https://www.facebo...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We had a amazing conversation with Peggy Sue Wells this week! “Eminently quotable, PeggySue Wells is a tonic — warm like your favorite blanket, bracing like a stiff drink.” History buff, and tropical island votary, PeggySue Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Writing from the 100-Acre wood in Indiana, PeggySue is the bestselling author of 29 books, translated into eight languages, including The Slave Across the Street, Slavery in the L...
Nov 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We had a fabulous interview with Sarah Nuse this week. She is an entrepreneur, wife and mother of three. She has successfully run a thriving business for nearly 20 years with Tippi Toes franchises across the country. She is an author, speaker, shoe designer and creator of four children's music albums. She is passionate about helping women successfully run their business while balancing her family. She also shares her story of being on Shark Tank, its a story you will enjoy hearing! We hope you e...
Nov 16, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Do you know what the enneagram is? Have your tried to understand it but just can't quite get why it's important to know what your number is? We enjoyed a conversation about the enneagram with Hillarie Kay, she is a small business coach and expert on the enneagram. We talk about why the enneagram can help you build better relationships with people both personally and professionally. We hope you enjoy this episode! Sparkle on friend!
Nov 09, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It’s that time again! Generational Conversation with Nina and Dominique. This time they are discussing the journey to becoming an entrepreneur. We discuss the struggles of finding your way after college and how to take steps to pursue your passion. Often you need to try things out in order to find your passion and they discuss very candid and practical ways to walk through that process. This episode will inspire you to pursue your dreams and passions! Follow our host on social media IG and Faceb...
Nov 01, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week we are going to talk about worship and how important it is to our faith! We wanted to share our perspectives on what worship means to us. Worship is an act of surrender and allows our hearts to be prepared to speak to us. We hope that this episode inspires you to dig deeper in your faith. You can follow our host Phylis Mantelli- Instagram @phylismantelli https://www.facebook.com/phylisMantelli www.phylismantelli.com Rhonda Velez- Instagram @realityoflife02 https://www.facebook.com/rhon...
Oct 26, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Debbie Boyd, by her own account was living a happy married and blessed life as an accomplished Supply Chain Sourcing Director for a major Silicon Valley technology company and Mother to two beautiful daughters. In October 2005, Debbie’s life dramatically changed when her 27 year old daughter Christie disappeared without a trace from a casino in Placer County CA. In 2006 the man that abducted Christie was convicted of her murder and sentenced to 59 years to life in prison, but refused to disclose...
Oct 18, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 19
We had the privilege of interviewing Leah Luong this week, Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Leah and her husband, Tommy, made the move to Los Angeles, CA, in January of 2017. They have been married now for 4 years. Leah is the founder of the Zara Eleanor Foundation, which honors her daughter Zara who was stillborn in August of 2019. This organization helps families financially and emotionally who have faced the loss of a child through a 12 month program of professional counseling, one ...
Oct 11, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This month is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness and we wanted to honor this month so we invited Linda to share her beautiful story of how she is impacting may families with her ministry He Knows my Name. Linda’s impact in Indiana and beyond has included providing funerals and headstones for babies and children. These gifts are given to babies who are abandoned and to serve under resourced families. Linda has claimed 28 babies in several states and has dedicated over 120 headstones in 8 states....
Oct 04, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Patsy shares her life changing injury and how she overcame the challenges that proceeded it. This is an episode you won’t want to miss, she really puts life challenges into perspectives. We know you will enjoy this episode of resilience and overcoming challenges we don't expect. Follow our host on IG and their websites @phylismantelli www.phylismantelli.com @realityoflife02 www.rhondavelez.com You can also follow our Facebook Group 24 Carat Conversations Podcast with Phylis and Rhonda Follow our...
Sep 28, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we had a great interview with Sloane Ketcham, she shares her personal story of transformation. Sloane is an author and speaker and shares her story of being a teen mom and how God took her journey and brought beauty out of it. We hope you enjoy this episode this week and make sure to check out her book Beautiful Girl You Can Do Hard things. Follow our host on IG and their websites @phylismantelli www.phylismantelli.com @realityoflife02 www.rhondavelez.com You can also follow our Facebo...
Sep 21, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 15
It is that time again.. Generational Conversations with Nina and Dominique!.. This week we are talking about relationships in COVID We get honest about how we are all dealing with relationships and how we are navigating through it and we all know friends it hasn't been easy! We hope you enjoy this episode.. share it with your friends and don't forget to give us a review! Follow our host on IG and our websites @phylismantelli www.phylismantelli.com @realityoflife02 www.rhondavelez.com Our Generat...
Sep 14, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We chat with Crystal about the organization Faith Wife Hero. She has a desire to help Peace Officer families by bringing encouragement, support and mental health awareness. She mentors and encourages the spouses of first responders both personally and through her organization. She uses her training and years of experience in mentoring to advocate for healthy marriage and family relationships in the Law Enforcement community. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can follow our host on IG @phylisma...
Sep 07, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week we are talking to Darla Salas, she is an author and speaker. She talks about Living a Faith-Full Life, and how having faith in the midst of our storms. She has a passion to help women discover our faith and encourages us to put our faith into action. She wants us to know Gods voice and allow him to speak into our heart and minds. You will be encouraged and inspired by this conversation! You can follow Darla on IG @darla.lynne.salas Her books are available www.darlalynnesalas.com You ca...
Aug 31, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We all go through many season in life.. not sure what season you may be in right now but we wanted to have an honest conversation about how to press forward during tough seasons. We hope that you will enjoy this episode and it will give you hope and encourage you today! Galatians 6:9 " Let us not become weary in doing good, for in the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" Show Notes- Follow our host on Instagram @phylismantelli @realityoflife02 www.phylismantelli.com www.rhond...
Aug 24, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It is so hard to be kind to ourself and creating safe spaces for our emotions, in this interview with Kaitlyn she talks about how we can control emotions even in the midst of chaos. She walks us through a breathing and grounding exercise. Its the perfect way to start your day! So grab a cup of tea or coffee and find a quiet place and enjoy this amazing episode! You can keep up with our host on instagram at @realityoflife02 and @phylismantelli Facebook Group 24 Carat Conversations Podcast Group w...
Aug 17, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this weeks episode we chatted with Cheri Gregory, we talk about the highly sensitive person. You may not even realize to are a highly sensitive person or maybe your child or significant other is a highly sensitive , but Cheri breaks down what that can look like and how to manage it in our everyday lives. Cheri is a Certified Personality Trainer through CLASS Seminars, Cheri has been teaching The Personalities to parents, teachers, and teens for more than two decades. She has written numerous ...
Aug 10, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We decided that we need a bit of a laugh and wanted to also share some of our hair care tips! In this episode we chat about the hair products we use and also share a few funny stories about the crazy things we have done to our hair! This episode is lighthearted and will make you smile! Enjoy friends and sparkle on!
Aug 03, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This interview with Jessica was so beautiful, she shared her story of physical pain and challenges us to have joy in the midst of our circumstances! This is such a encouraging episode and we know you are going to love Jessica! She is such a light to many! Sparkle on Friends!
Jul 26, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We were able to have an amazing conversation with Dr. Brittany Maschal she is the Founder of Strategy Girl. Strategy Girl is an organization working to advance young women and change the conversation around leadership, ambition, and community-building. SG's vision is a world where ambitious girls lift each other up in order to all rise. We love collaboration and in this conversation we have an amazing talk about teaching our younger generation how to support and lift each other up! We know you w...
Jul 20, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We enjoy talking to our younger generation about what they are going through and how they are dealing with everyday struggles. In this episode Nina spills the tea on going through college, building a business and dealing with anxiety. You will enjoy this transparent conversation with Nina! Sparkle On 24 Carat Tribe
Jul 13, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Our guest this week is a spoken word poet, author and artist. Her mind shifting creativity inspires inner healing and racial reconciliation. A perspective on how America can heal and unify as a nation. She was such a joy to have on the show and her powerful poem she shares with us called "Grateful" brought tears to our eyes. We know you will enjoy this episode! Sparkle on www.aliceadavis.com
Jul 06, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We are so excited to have this conversation with Karen Hagan, she is a speaker, writer, mentor, and coach, not to mention wife, mother, grandma, and friend. Her passion is to help people discover the value, identity and purpose that God has for them. We so enjoyed chatting with her and we are excited to have you listen to her story! Sparkle On Friends!
Jun 29, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We love to hear perspectives of different generations, we are calling it Generation Perspectives.. In this episode we talk to Dominique and she shares her perspective on being a younger woman in her mid 20's and how she has navigated life situations, how her move to NY shaped her and the growth that it brought in her life.
Jun 22, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
