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Chats from the Blog Cabin

Come join Melissa and her guests on the Chats from the Blog Cabin Podcast! From North Carolina, this podcast will have you feeling like you've known these folks for years. Listen in as they chat about life, culture, current events, and more - all with a special Southern flair! Curl up with your favorite beverage and get ready to be entertained. Tune in now for a unique experience that's fun and insightful!
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Episodes

118: Chatting with Ann Bernard About the Power of New Experiences and First Times

It was after a series of failures as an entrepreneur that Ann found herself on a journey of first times and new experiences where her relationship and outlook on life completely changed. When the time came to reclaim the title entrepreneur, it made perfect sense to share all that she had experienced and learned with others and help them start their journeys of first times and new experiences. Also, she shares how she rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Marine Corps. #365FirstsChallenge Check ...

Mar 13, 202158 minSeason 3Ep. 118

117: Chatting with Pet Trainer Sarah-Anne Reed

Experts warn that pandemic lockdowns will make this winter even more challenging for anyone who suffers from seasonal depression. Interestingly enough, humans are not the only ones to get the winter blues. Join me as I chat with pet trainer Sarah- Anne Reed as shares tips on how we can help our furbabies get through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Mar 12, 202151 minSeason 3Ep. 117

116: Chatting with Hog Farmer Marlowe Ivey

There are so many misconceptions floating around farming these days. Join me as I chat with Marlowe from Feed the Dialogue about being a woman farmer as well as some of the misleading information we find on our grocery store shelves. https://feedthedialoguenc.com/

Mar 11, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 116

115: Chatting With Fatima C. Oliver

Fatima is a wife, mother, author, and extreme lover of chocolate. She also has a passion for helping others. Using what she calls, a "Baby Step" approached, Fatima has been able to embrace the work necessary to heal from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and abuse. Much of her life's journey is shared in her book. Listen in on this chat with a regular chick with an amazing story. Check out her website www.Fatimac.com Grab Fatima's book The Prescription is in The Dirt https://amzn.to/3u26HFc {affilia...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 115

114: Chatting with Futurist and Sociobiologist Rebecca Costa

Join me as I chat with Rebecca about women in science as well as the effects this pandemic will have on our society long term. This will be an interesting conversation. Quote of the Day " I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." ~ Estee Lauder Acclaimed technology & science futurist, Rebecca Costa. Costa’s landmark work has been heralded by global thought, innovation, and business leaders Richard Branson, John Sculley, E.O Wilson, Alan Dershowitz, Jim Lehrer, George Mitchell, Trudie ...

Mar 09, 202159 minSeason 3Ep. 114

113: Chatting with Riana Milne

Riana Milne is a certified Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach. She is a bestselling author and host of a podcast called Lessons in Life and Love. Join in as I chat with her about self-sabotaging, and adverse childhood events. Grab her books LOVE beyond Your Dreams https://amzn.to/2NSl8eB { affiliate links} and LIVE Beyond Your Dreams https://amzn.to/3ba00tg { Affiliate links} Grab her Free Ebook How to Have the Love You Deserve https://dating.rianamilne.com/ebook-shocking-truth?r_done=1 ...

Mar 08, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 113

112: Chatting with Natalie Hibberd

Happy Women's History Month. Kicking off the month of Lives with an author. Natalie is the author of Young Adult fiction. She has had to overcome a lot to get where she is at including physical disability and mental illness. Join in the conversation. Grab Inside Out https://amzn.to/3q6kgzS Visit her website https://www.nataliehibberdauthor.co.uk/

Mar 07, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 112

111: Chatting With Women Entrepreneur Tracy Lamourie

Tracy Lamourie,a high profile international award-winning publicist, is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media Inc. a Universal Women's Network 2020 Woman of Inspiration Winner for the Women In Media award and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations. She is a well-known long-time advocate on a myriad of important worldwide issues and an award-winning international publicist working across industries from major entertain...

Mar 06, 202148 minSeason 3Ep. 111

110: Chatting with Travel Agent Cara Gaskill

Is COVID keeping you from your dream vacation? Or have you ever wanted to be a Travel Agent or even have questions about booking a Vacation join me as I chat with Travel Agent Cara Gaskill about this and more? Contact on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/travelagentcara Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelagentcara/ Sponsored Segment https://ifundwomen.com/projects/nestl-handwashing-stations-schools-need

Mar 05, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 110

109: Chatting with Christian Business Growth Strategist and Clarity Coach Deneen Troupe-Buitrago

Do you need clarity in your life? Not sure where God is leading you? Join me as I chat with Christian Business Growth Strategist and Clarity Coach Deneen Troupe-Buitrago about all this and more. Buy her book Clarify https://amzn.to/3ctmDtG Sign up for her free masterclass https://www.subscribepage.com/calling Check out her website https://deneentb.com/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growfromyouroverflow Check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clarity.deneentb/ Follow on Li...

Mar 04, 202151 minSeason 3Ep. 109

108: Chatting about the importance of Journaling with Christine Bergsma

The world is facing a pandemic and with emotions and uncertainty running high, we bring you a playlist from people all over the world from all walks of life. As we navigate this time in history together, we return to the basics - human connection, authenticity, and a reintroduction to ourselves. Change is happening really fast and the ebbs and flow of the loss we feel about our previous normal can become overwhelming. Through journaling and other inward practices, we empower ourselves. We've bee...

Mar 03, 202152 minSeason 3Ep. 108

107 : Connecting Through Humor with Lisa David Olson

Join me as I chat with Lisa David Olson. She is a humorist speaker and icebreaker queen. She escaped a traumatic childhood through humor. This later became her business. Improvisation is a superbly useful tool that she teaches others for their businesses, projects, and goals. Author, speaker, podcast host, and embarrassing mom . . . she adores pranks and sharing creative tips to help others get unstuck with projects and energize team dynamics. Grab her book Laughs on Wry: An Improviser's Memoir ...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 107

106: Chatting about Feeding Your Family with Marie Fiebach

Join me as I chat with Marie from Feeding your Family about helping busy families plan and execute weeknight dinner even when life is crazy. Between busy schedules, after-school activities, and work it can be challenging to make dinner every night. She teaches families how to make weeknight dinner work for them. It isn’t a one size fits all solution. Website: FeedYourFamilyTonight.com Instagram: @ MarieFiebach Facebook: Facebook.com/feedyourfamilytonight Podcast: Feed Your Family Tonight Free We...

Mar 01, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 106

105: Chatting with Allen Klein about the power of Humor

For many people, 2020 was not a great year. One little thing can make 2021 better... becoming more aware of the awe, wonder, and magic moments that surround you every day. With awesome stories and practical advice, Allen Klein's latest book, The Awe Factor: How A Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life, will show you how to have a great new year by regarding your sense of awe and wonder. Klein is an award-winning speaker and best selling author of the Healing Power of Humor a...

Feb 26, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 105

104: Chatting with Danny Coleman about Music

Faced with having to reinvent himself after several difficult life events including an unexpected back injury, Danny returned to the one constant in his life music. Listen in as Danny and I chat about how he overcame so much and what lead him to his dream job of hosting his own radio show on Sunday nights. Listen to Danny every Sun at 7 pm on www.coaradio.com Read Danny's column on www.NewJerseyStage.Com

Feb 24, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 104

103: Chatting With Chris Mitchell about Overcoming Challenges

Chris was born with complications from Rubella which included a constricted aorta and cataracts that left him legally blind. As he grew up he encountered other challenges including a speech impediment and ADHD which got him expelled from many schools. Out on his own and engaged to as he writes "His Dream Girl" Chris survived a stroke that damaged his spinal cord which robbed him of his ability to stand, walk, or run. Despite these challenges, Chis was able to overcome them and taught himself to ...

Feb 22, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 103

102: Chatting with Reneé Rodriguez

Join me as I chat with Reneé Rodriguez. She helps women in a custody battle against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. These women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company, Best Foot Forward, has been around for 2.5 years and 2020 was the year she pivoted her business plan and got results. What's remarkab...

Feb 19, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 102

101: Chatting with Susan De Lorenzo

Join me as I chat with the Author of the Upcoming Book Pulling the Gems from Adversity, Life Coach Susan De Lorenzo is a survivor of invasive breast cancer whose marriage fell apart directly following her year of treatment. She is an expert in helping women coming out of life-altering adversities identify the "gems" that brought insight, experience, and self-knowledge to them. Working with them to use what they know to design and create their lives in alignment with what evokes deep satisfaction...

Feb 17, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 101

100: Chatting with Lora about Infidelity and How She learned to Embrace her Flaws

Join me as I chat with Lora about her journey through infidelity to find happiness. Many successful women reach a point where they realize that although they have built a life they are proud of, they aren’t as happy or fulfilled as they thought they would be. This chat is for everyone out there who is tired of settling for less or striving for more and simply wants to be the full expression of exactly who they are and live life on their own terms with joy and enthusiasm, no matter what happens a...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 101

99: Chatting with Mental Health Advocate Michelle Dickinson

Michelle E. Dickinson, Author, TED Speaker, and advocate, discusses ways to decrease the mental health stigma and shame that prevents people from accessing care, why we should invest in brain health for first responders and within the workplace along with her own personal story of perseverance and triumph. She will also share important tips and strategies to help us all stay mentally empowered during the current uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. Grab her book Breaking into My Life on Amazo...

Feb 12, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 99

98: Chatting with Pastor Aleechea Pitts - Christian Speaker, Mentor, Author and Musician

After being rejected by people and never fitting in, she turned to God & spirituality. Whenever Aleechea felt misunderstood, the Lord spoke to her and said, “It is not meant for people to understand you, know that I understand & have chosen you.” Rev. Pitts currently serves The Millville Police Department as the first Afro-American female Police Chaplain. She is also the Lead Chaplain of Millville Memorial High School & most recently Staff Chaplain (Volunteer) of NJ Department of Cor...

Feb 10, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 98

97: Chatting Father Daughter Writing Team Dr. Bruce Ewing and Vernae Ewing Thompson

When we shift our focus to fulfilling the needs of others, whole new worlds open up. And that’s just one of the valuable lessons hidden within Coming Home, a powerful story of faith, adventure, and sweet romance from father-daughter authors Bruce and Vernae Ewing. Join me as I interview Father / Daughter Writing team Dr. Bruce Ewing and Vernae Ewing Thompson. Visit their website https://thetreasuretreebook.com/ Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/treasuretree_ Follow on Instagram https://www.i...

Feb 08, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 97

96: Chatting with Sarah Bowmar

Imagine being a mom to a 5 1/2 month and a menagerie of furbabies. On top of that, add the juggling multiple businesses not to mention having over a million fans on Instagram. Yes sounds like a lot but my guest Sarah Bowmar from Bowmar Nutrition takes it all in stride. Join me as we chat about the many hats she wears as well as how she gives back to her community. Also you budding entrepreneurs might want to check out her book Zero To A Million: (Without Showing Your Butthole) https://amzn.to/3r...

Feb 05, 202149 minSeason 2Ep. 96

95: Chatting with John Vuong about SEO ( Search Engine Optimization)

The fourth child of Vietnamese Immigrants to Canada, John is very familiar with hard work. He worked from a young age to help his family while also having some pocket money to have fun. He started Local SEO Search to help give small businesses a leg up so they can compete with more established companies. This is going to be a great conversation if you want to learn more about ranking on google. Check out John's podcast https://www.localseotoday.ca/podcast/ Check out their Website https://www.loc...

Feb 03, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 95

94: Chatting about Public Speaking Brenden

Chatting with Brenden from Mastertalk about the art of Public Speaking Check out his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KJVYCokY9M&t=0s

Feb 01, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 94

93: Chatting with Artist Aunia Kahn

Aunia is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited figurative artist, photographer, graphic/web designer at Auxilium Haus Design, a published author, as well as a teacher and an inspirational speaker. Check out her website https://auniakahn.com/ Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/auniakahn Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/auniakahn Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/auniakahn/ Here are the episodes I mention in the intro E...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 93

92: Chatting with Lane Kawaoka About Investing

Ever wonder how so many people are able to invest in rental properties and so much more? Listen in while I chat with Lane Kawaoka about his program Simple Passive Cashflow

Jan 27, 202150 minSeason 2Ep. 92

91: Chatting with Rob from Million Dollar Collar

After 20+ years in sales in multiple industries, a real estate investor, a 50-TON Master Captain, and now co-founder of his third start-up, Rob and I chat about what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today's world.

Jan 25, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 91

90: Chatting with Sabrina Osso

Sabrina Osso is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel Safe Where You Live, Work, and Play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Domestic Violence Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence. Combining education and technology, clients can save lives and bottom lines. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allow her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employers, landlords, tenants, stud...

Jan 20, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 90

89: Chatting with Psychic Nancy Mello

This is a fun chat. Join me as I chat with Psychic Nancy Mello. We discuss what she does and how it all works. Check out Nancy's website https://nancymello.com/ Follow Nancy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nancymellopsychicmedium/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nancy.mello.psychic.medium/ Follow on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Kty6aXHIUCyx0pJwk38xA

Jan 18, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 89
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