What a year…….I took a break one year ago from podcasting and it feels SO good to be back! Ten lessons I learned recording more than 100 episodes and 150,000 downloads!! Plus, five goals! It’s ok to take a rest (JUST DO NOT QUIT). Done beats perfect. You choose your reality. Back to basics. You can’t schedule inspiration, but you can intentionally create it Not everything worthwhile feels good DURING, but it might after. It’s not about you! Invest in yourself. No such thing as failure, only feed...
May 16, 2021•18 min
If 2020 showed us anything, it was that uncertainty is a certainty. Today’s guest, Natalie Holstlaw, is an international mindset, safety + awareness strategist that has helped thousands of people all over the world to be mentally stronger and more prepared. In today’s episode, she’ll teach us why safety is ALWAYS our responsibility, the difference between preparation and paranoia and so much more. You’ll take away simple tips (that many of us are not aware of) to keep our families and ourselves ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Although we may find ourselves in places all over the world, we are connected by one common thread. The shared experience that was 2020. Today’s episode looks back on the challenges + gifts that 2020 brought. Grab your calendar, and a pen and get ready to review the year in a way that will let you really move forward with gratitude and clarity. Then, armed with an understanding of what you’re ready to let go of and what you’re going to optimize, we’ll create our personal reopening plan for our h...
May 09, 2021•14 min
The phrase “wearing all the hats” completely describes designer, stylist, speaker, author, illustrator and creative goddess, Amanda Perna! I met Amanda in March of 2020. A two time Project Runway participant and the founder and creative behind the fashion brands House of Perna and Neon Bohemians, Amanda sprinkles glitter and incredible fashion wherever she goes. I had the honor of walking in her fashion show at Alt Summit in Palm Springs and fell in love with her positivity, ability to empower a...
May 05, 2021•58 min
I gave myself permission......to stop SO much of what I was doing. I stopped podcasting, I paused brand camp and even my network marketing business.....and I got REALLY still. I realized the world within me was SO much bigger.....and something began to happen. I got quiet. I got curious. And without the noise of all the normal buzz of the distractions that I was used to, I started to be able to REALLY hear my inner voice. I follow the direction. I got more clear. I got into action, and that acti...
May 02, 2021•10 min
How many times have you had an idea that would make your life easier? Jennifer Zuklie did, and gave that idea life, resulting in saving parents time, money and doing their part to save the earth! She is an entrepreneur, mother, and the founder and CEO of The Swoondle Society, an online member marketplace for trading children’s clothing and accessories. A veteran of the ecommerce industry, Jennifer realized the need for The Swoondle Society between having her daughter and her son. With an abundan...
Apr 19, 2021•58 min
This time of slow living, of being inside, of having many of aspects of our previous “normal life” no longer available to us, has led to causing us to look inward. And in that inward focus, it’s revealing the truth behind so many of the stories we’ve told ourselves. In this episode, I focus on stories, or lies, I’ve been telling myself that have affected my life. For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero ! Want a chance to win a $50 ...
Apr 15, 2021•23 min
Today’s episode is going to be one you’ll wish you could share with the teenage you! You’re going to be blown away (and maybe a bit mad) when you find out that PMS is NOT normal (though it’s common) and that you can actually change not only how you feel, but learn to tap into your hormonal super powers and stop being hostage to birth control and mood swings! Jenn Cino is a women’s period and PMS expert, certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and international fitness personality. She’s help...
Apr 10, 2021•54 min
Anyone else feeling frustrated? Unhappy? Stressed? Our ability to be flexible is directly related to our happiness! Happiness = reality - expectations It starts with the questions we ask ourselves, and in changing those WHY questions into WHAT. Eliminate the Why…. Why isn’t this working? Why me? Why does this always happen? Try instead…..What….. if this teaches me what I need? tools or resources do I need? could I do here? For more info on the host, visit, www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebec...
Apr 08, 2020•17 min
What does the future you want? In this episode, we’ll dive deep into creating a life and business that future you are excited to live! If you’re unsure of what you should be doing in business, how you should be structuring your services or how you can have a full-time income with part time hours, this is the episode for you! Kelsey Kerslake is the CEO and Creative Director at Pinegate Road — a full-service creative agency for building your personal brand. Kelsey has been helping entrepreneurs an...
Apr 05, 2020•37 min
Every business starts with a thought or an idea. Most never are given a chance. They are thought about, or forgotten, or discussed but no action is taken. Our thoughts are our eggs…..they are a representation of ultimate potential. How many are actually given the opportunity to be BIRTHED? Doesn’t matter where you are in your business…..if you don’t have a business, think of this as the dreams that call out to you. The dream to spend more time on the thing that lights you up, that friends tell y...
Apr 01, 2020•15 min
Ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of change? Want to transition to a more holistic lifestyle but unsure where to begin? Sisters and healthcare professionals Kari Coody + Julie Davey went from traditional Western medicine education to immersing themselves in the world of holistic health through food, movement and essential oils. With their health community, A Natural Shift, they support women in detoxing their homes, bodies and lives with incredible resources that make change simple and attainabl...
Mar 29, 2020•39 min
“The whole world is a series of miracles, but we are so used to them, we call them ordinary things”. - Hans Christian Andersen Across the globe, life has changed drastically in the past few weeks. So many of the things we often took for granted are no longer available to us, whether it be schools, nail salons, eating out at a restaurant, playing on a playground or hugging someone. Those little ordinary things are now being seen as the miracles that they are. For more info on the host, visit, www...
Mar 25, 2020•10 min
If you are feeling anxiety about your financial future or you know someone who is struggling, this episode is going to give you SO many resources to take more control over your finances, spending and savings. And if you are being affected RIGHT NOW financially by the coronavirus, listen in to resources to help you today. Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized money-saving expert, writer, speaker and frequent on-air contributor who is passionate about helping American families find simple ways ...
Mar 23, 2020•36 min
If you are feeling anxiety about your financial future or you know someone who is struggling, this episode is going to give you SO many resources to take more control over your finances, spending and savings. And if you are being affected RIGHT NOW financially by the coronavirus, listen in to resources to help you today. Andrea Woroch is a nationally-recognized money-saving expert, writer, speaker and frequent on-air contributor who is passionate about helping American families find simple ways ...
Mar 22, 2020•38 min
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a chiropractor by training but she found her true calling empowering parents to teach their little ones to sleep when her first child just would not sleep. With 8 years of health education training, Sarah was shocked that she didn’t know how to get her son to sleep in an easy and sustainable manner. So she did her research and ended up finding her passion as a sleep consultant. Over the years of working with hundreds of parents, Dr. Sarah has realized that there is a discon...
Mar 15, 2020•53 min
Feeling a bit of cabin fever? Ready to pull your hair out trying to balance work, your living situation and cohabiting in close quarters? As much as things can feel out of control right now, there are so many ways we can improve our mental state! In the notes below, I’m providing you links and resources to some of my favorite podcast episodes where you can dig in deeper to solutions for staying mentally healthy and keeping positive! Maybe it is all about you….or at least, it starts with you! Sel...
Mar 12, 2020•10 min
Do you always feel you need to know the end goal before you get into action? Ever consider having your end goal be happiness, and enjoy pivoting along the way to ensure that’s what you experience? In this interview with Kait Fontenot, we’ll explore living in the sweet spot of where you add value and how success comes from meeting a need. And in this time of stress and uncertainty, her attitude of being where you’re at now and learning what you can, as well as the importance of taking care of you...
Mar 08, 2020•36 min
Unless you’re a work from home entrepreneur, the reality of working from home may be feeling VERY different from what you see entrepreneurs post on the gram! In fact, you may be missing the traffic, your commute and even your grumpy co-worker right now! In five years of working from home, four of them with kids and the first one with NO help while running three businesses, I had to fail forward often to figure out the tips I’m going to share with you! At work, you get distracted in the lunch roo...
Mar 05, 2020•9 min
Joanna Meisles is a true entrepreneur, seeing the opportunity wherever there’s a need. In the early 90’s, she founded Snip-It’s, the fastest growing franchise of childrens hair salons in the US. After decades as a successful franchise owner, mentor and consultant within the franchise space, she brought her passions for health, wellness and entrepreneurship together with a new venture, Turbo 26. Turbo 26 offers fast-flow heated yoga in 26-minute stackable classes. Voted best fitness + yoga studio...
Mar 01, 2020•45 min
How often do you stay up late to catch up on housework or emails or to get ahead of the long to do list? Then wake up tired, feeling like just a little more sleep is needed? And suddenly, you’re already behind for the day and week? So you skip the workout, or the walk or hurry to grab something quick instead of preparing yourself something nourishing? I know I do that ALL the time. While I eat healthy and can tell you 100 reasons to meditate, when my own life gets hectic, which is ALL OF THE TIM...
Feb 26, 2020•13 min
Trained as a pastry chef, Kara Beckmann dreamed of opening a bakery. After her dream shifted, she used her savings for the bakery to pivot, purchasing her first investment property and dove in to learning the profession of real estate investing and renovation. She’ll break down how to fund your side hustle with your day job, where you’re wasting mental energy, why it’s ok to fail, the importance of going all in and why consistent action always wins! Links: Website | Instagram For more info on th...
Feb 23, 2020•39 min
How many of you consider yourself a positive person? You can always find the light in every situation. Or, you know someone who is ALWAYS looking for the negative. How does that contrast make you feel? When things go poorly, how do we focus on the positive side while still being aware of the other side? If we can say good, it means we’re breathing. We are living. We are learning. If you don’t like the side of the coin that comes up, just flip it over. You have that choice. For more info on the h...
Feb 19, 2020•11 min
Brianna K is a lifestyle and cleaning YouTuber with nearly 300k subscribers and millions of views!!! But a few short years ago, she was in education, figuring out how to be present for her family. She combined her love of organization and helping others with her background in journalism to turn her passion into her occupation! She loves sharing tips, hacks, recipes and decor ideas in her videos! Link to How To Start A Youtube Channel course: https://bitsofbri.mykajabi.com Links: Youtube | Instag...
Feb 16, 2020•46 min
It’s synchronistic that this episode, my first BE moment since turning 40 this past Saturday, is episode 80, my year of birth! Ever since turning 39, I’ve been so looking forward to 40. My 20’s were all about working hard and learning HARD lessons about what didn’t fulfill me. My 30’s were about the journey of self discovery in what would fuel me in love, relationships and my profession. It was really about becoming me! In reflecting over the last decade, there were four major gifts that stood o...
Feb 12, 2020•10 min
Lindsay is obsessed with helping women ditch the diets and feel confident in their clothes! With a degree in the science of nursing and an extreme passion for fitness and nutrition, she’s called the Carb Cycling Nurse! She founded the Fitt Cycle and launched her own app last year! The FITT Cycle (which stands for Fasting, Intervals, and Target Training) is so much more than an app, it’s a one stop shop, with nutrition tracking, carb cycling, daily workouts for both home and gym, a intermittent f...
Feb 12, 2020•49 min
I sit down at my computer with a goal in mind and it happens. Write a list down. You need to meditate! You didn’t return that email! Thank your friend for the wonderful gift! Have you checked your dm’s? Don’t forget to order what’s needed for Luca’s valentine box at school. Have you drank enough water today? Why hasn’t she called you back? How did I just end up on social media on my phone when I sat down at my computer? In this age of extreme connection, we are more disconnected than ever. The p...
Feb 09, 2020•10 min
Our second #Shoptalks episode, part of our ongoing Shop Talks series with Stanford Shopping Center here in Palo Alto to highlight female business leaders and entrepreneurs. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Caroline Krogh-Jensen moved to the United States after graduating from McGill University. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she spent 10 years practicing law in the United States and Dubai. In May 2008, she left the fast-paced jet set lifestyle in Dubai and embarked on her own venture. Recentl...
Feb 05, 2020•43 min
It’s been called a miracle drug, the Mother Nature’s medicine, the brain balancer, the best way to lose 5 lbs. What is this ? Sleep. And for my entire adult life (and most of my childhood), I’ve done everything to avoid it. Why? Because as a child, I used to have difficulty falling asleep. My brain would race and I’d be unable to shut down. I’d lay there for hours. And when I finally fell asleep, I would often have horrible nightmares. Once I learned to read, I’d sneak a flashlight under the cov...
Feb 02, 2020•12 min
Joy Harrington is the founder of Level Up Babe - a social media coaching company where she helps women level up their businesses, mindset and presence to go big online. In her words, she helps entrepreneurs “not suck at online presence and sales”. She is the host of the Level Up Babe podcast - a show dedicated to helping others learn how to use their rock bottom as a catalyst to something even better by sharing her own story of rock bottom when addiction and infidelity hit her marriage 4 years a...
Jan 29, 2020•54 min