Happy New Years! Happy Goal Setting Day! I hope you’ve been thinking about your one word and your goals for the new year. Why choose a one word for the year? And how is that different than making New Year’s resolutions or setting goals for the new year? Here I talk through the difference between the One-Word and your Resolutions. Let’s make 2025 the year you achieve ALL of your dreams!!
In this episode, Michelle is joined by special guest Rebecca Silvestri to discuss tips for making every day your Best Day Ever. Rebecca gives practical tips for handling the morning routines, getting the kids up and out, and chasing gratitude every day. She will tell you her favorite mantra and help you shift your mindset when you think your day can’t get any worse. She will even lead us in her Best Day Ever cheer! This is an absolute don’t-miss episode – one you will return to every time you ha...
In this episode, Michelle shares tales of her mother teaching her the lesson not to follow the crowd simply for the purpose of going along with the crowd. Her mother cautioned, “Don’t be cattle” or you risk following the tail of the cow in front of you all the way to the hamburger factory where you will find yourself next to lettuce and tomato on a sesame seed bun.
In this episode, Michelle shares her mother’s timeless wisdom that most problems are like Mickey Mouse cartoons – not as big and scary when put in perspective of the things that really matter in the grand scheme of things. Michelle’s mother wore a Mickey Mouse watch as a reminder that to keep things in perspective.
Attorney Melanie Bragg brings her special brand of heart-centered authenticity to the podcast, teaching us what it means to embrace vulnerability, lead with compassion, and live with intention. She demonstrates the difference between a typical hug and a heart-centered hug to connect with the other person’s heart for a deeper connection. Learn from Melanie how to show up as your most genuine, empowered self to live authentically to give the world your best light.
In this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares a lesson from her mother’s story about the “40 Chicken Alligator” to highlight how small commitments can grow into overwhelming responsibilities. She explains that, like a baby alligator, these obligations may seem manageable at first but can quickly spiral out of control if not kept in check. Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, ensuring you can give your best to the commitments that truly matter.
In this episode, management consultant and author Jill Johnson shares key insights from her book Compounding Your Confidence on how to steadily build and strengthen confidence. Jill discusses her own journey from modest beginnings to becoming a widely acclaimed consultant, offering practical strategies for anyone looking to grow their self-belief. She explains how small, bold actions can have a compounding effect, leading to transformative opportunities and success.
In this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares three simple yet effective strategies for working a room and making meaningful connections at any event. She offers tips on adapting your approach based on whether you aim to make a wide range of contacts or focus on building deeper relationships. The episode also includes suggestions on memorable follow-up techniques to solidify those new connections for lasting impact.
In this episode, KJ Johnson, Executive Director of Dress for Success, discusses the powerful connection between appearance and confidence for women re-entering the workforce after divorce. She shares how a well-chosen outfit can uplift self-esteem and help women feel prepared for job interviews. KJ also highlights the broader mission of Dress for Success in providing both professional attire and the confidence needed to succeed.
In this episode, the host outlines three practical steps for changing how the world perceives you after divorce. First, she explains how to clearly define the person you want to become and align that with how others see you. Then, she emphasizes the importance of being consistent in your presentation, both online and in person, and maintaining visibility so others notice your transformation over time.
In this episode, Debbie Murray shares her powerful journey of overcoming personal devastation and finding a new purpose. She opens up about losing her father to suicide and facing divorce just months later but reminds listeners that life can still offer blessings even in the darkest moments. Debbie emphasizes the importance of regaining your power, especially by taking control of your finances and recognizing that domestic violence isn’t always physical. She highlights the necessity of prioritiz...
The most powerful scene in the Barbie movie speaks to all of us about positive self-thoughts and improving our self-image. Michelle shares 5 ways to exercise your positivity muscle and improve your own self-image.
Jeanette Chivvis serves as a therapist in Rockwall, Texas where she helps clients increase their self-awareness. Jeanette previously worked in Hollywood as a stylist to the stars. She especially enjoys combining her love of fashion with how clothes make a person feel on the inside with her summer camps for teenage girls on body acceptance. In this episode Jeanette talks about how to get to know who you are and learn to love yourself as you are.
Michelle talks to us about how internal and external gratitude changes our attitude toward the world around us. She defines 5 parts of our lives for which we can show internal and external gratitude to improve our well-being.
Relationship coach Joey Natale is on a mission to inspire and empower people to foster their own path to self-acceptance through building confidence and fostering meaningful relationships. Here he talks about to take action to work through the tough times of a break up to gain in self-confidence and be ready to move on in life. He also offers a free workbook he developed for self-acceptance, available at the end of the program.
Remember when you were afraid of the scary but imaginary monsters under the bed as a child? Many fears as a grown up can be the same. Here we talk through how overcoming fear can be one of the biggest challenges we face in life, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Michelle outlines seven actionable steps to help each of us identify the things we are afraid of, reframe our mindset, and take action toward a more confident life.
Guy Rodgers is a certified financial planner in private practice. As an advocate and financial coach for single women, he helps clients achieve clarity, confidence, and creativity by addressing critical wealth management concepts. He helps people look at their financial overview, develop a spending plan, and invest what’s left for the future.
Girlfriends are the ones who are consistently there for you through the ups and downs of life. They are the ones who call you out when you are not living up to your potential, pick you up when life disappoints you, and throw the shower for your kids when the wedding or baby comes in whatever order that may be. Most importantly, girlfriends are the ones who have the staying power through your life through the dating, honeymoon, marriage, divorce, and remarriage phases of life. The reality is that...
Rita Oliver is a financial coach who helps women after divorce make a plan and implement their plan so they don’t retire broke. She also helps couples have the difficult conversations even before they get married to disclose their financial situations to prepare for the business of the marriage, not just the emotional parts. Her book and companion workbook Disclose Before Your Disrobe lays out the plan for couple premarriage. Rita’s plan for our Divorced to Dynamite ladies involves the acronym T...
Divorce hits women harder particularly with their financial stability and career prospects. Women generally earn less than men for the same work and this disparity persists after divorce. With the loss of partner income post-divorce, single women struggle to cover all of the expenses of the household. Also, the pay gap causes single women to have less savings and retirement and fewer resources to accumulate future resources for such investments. Statistics show that women after divorce face grea...
Michelle O’Neil has been a champion for divorced women throughout the span of her entire 30+ year as a divorce litigation attorney. In this episode, she tells the story of how her passion for advocating for women after divorce has its roots in the experiences her mother had in an abusive marriage. Not unlike many, many other women, Michelle’s mother experience great trauma, including a number of miscarriages, at the hands of her abusive first husband and only found peace when she met Michelle’s ...
