In this episode of Life Intended, host Kelly Berry welcomes Dr. Margie Serrato , an accomplished social justice advocate, cultural anthropologist, and coach. Dr. Margie shares her own journey of self-discovery and the importance of giving oneself permission to do what feels right. She emphasizes the need to get out of our heads and connect with our inner truth, which often gets suppressed by societal expectations. Margie also discusses the process of uncovering one's purpose and the role of a co...
Jul 16, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of Life Intended, host Kelly Berry sits down with travel expert Charlee Tom , also known as Travel Charlee, to explore the concept of intentional travel. They discuss how planning and purpose can transform travel into enriching, meaningful experiences. Traveling intentionally offers numerous benefits, including stress reduction, enhanced creativity, improved cognitive flexibility, and strengthened relationships. Charlee explains how stepping out of daily routines and immersing on...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this solo episode, host Kelly Berry pays tribute to her best friend Lori, who passed away exactly one year ago today on July 3rd 2023. Kelly shares stories about their friendship, their adventures in running and racing, and the impact Lori had on her life. Kelly also discusses her experience of grief and the importance of showing up for others who are grieving. She recommends the book ' Option B ' by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant as a resource for understanding and supporting grief. Kelly re...
Jul 03, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Host Kelly Berry talks with Lisa Rigoli , a leadership and HR expert, about her journey of starting her own business and the challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of taking small steps and leveraging existing relationships to build a successful business. In this conversation, Lisa discusses the challenges and rewards of working for herself, the importance of authenticity and trust in leadership, and the role of the Enneagram in understanding oneself and others. She...
Jul 02, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this solo episode, host Kelly Berry introduces her Life Intended Journal and Planner and explains why she believes it is such a valuable tool for intentional living. She shares her personal journey of creating the journal and how it is based on a system she has used personally for over eight years. Kelly emphasizes the importance of values, passions, goal setting, reflection, and evaluating your relationships in living an intentional life. She walks through the different sections of the journ...
Jun 27, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, host Kelly Berry talks with Meg George , a philanthropy consultant and author. They discuss Meg's work as a philanthropy consultant, her children's book on philanthropy, and her advocacy for food allergy awareness. Meg shares her experiences and the challenges she's faced in her journey. They also touch on parenting and raising good humans. In this conversation, Meg George discusses the importance of taking action and trusting one's instincts in various aspects of life, includin...
Jun 25, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Life Intended, host Kelly Berry talks to Anita Tomecki , a human behavior expert, about the impact of self-talk and judgment on our behavior and relationships. Anita explains the transformative power of managing your inner voice and highlights the need to change our internal dialogue rather than seeking external solutions. She shares her expertise on recognizing and reshaping mental programs to help us live without judgment and achieve a more peaceful life. This insightful dis...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Kelly Berry interviews Matt Diggity , an authority on search engine optimization (SEO), about his personal growth journey. Matt shares how he woke up in the middle of the night with an epiphany that he was in the 2nd half of his life and done chasing money and success. As a result of this realization, Matt made the decision to step back from working solely for money and focus on finding meaning and enjoyment in his work. He discusses the concept of the "money distraction" and ho...
Jun 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, host Kelly Berry sits down with Debbie Oster to explore her remarkable journey from experiencing profound personal losses to establishing a thriving business as a fractional CMO. Debbie shares her story of resilience, personal growth, and the transformative power of finding purpose after tragedy. Listeners will gain insights into how Debbie navigated through her grief and turned it into a driving force for her entrepreneurial success. Additionally, Debbie talks about the shift i...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nick Berry is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor, author, and most importantly - Kelly's husband. In this episode, host Kelly Berry interviews Nick about his entrepreneurial journey and approach to leadership and personal growth. Nick shares valuable experiences from starting and growing multiple businesses as well as his personal strategy for his development as a leader. They discuss the concept of agency, highlighting the need for individuals to take control of their circumstances and be accountable...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Keri Durkin Caune, an accomplished C-level leader and mentor, shares her journey of becoming an Unchained Executive and living with greater intentionality. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, reflection, and aligning decisions with values and purpose. Keri's "Why" is her family, and she cherishes the love and bond shared with them. As a mother, she instilled the value of kindness in her children and emphasizes the importance of education and goal setting. Keri also dis...
May 21, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join host Kelly Berry as she sits down with Christine Cosentino, commercial property manager and reality TV personality from "Farmer Wants a Wife." In this heartfelt episode of Life Intended, Christine talks about the transformative power of building a strong support system, her commitment to listening to her intuition, and the profound journey she has had overcoming some significant health challenges. Kelly and Christine also touch on the value of patience, embracing the present moment, and cho...
May 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, host Kelly Berry interviews Tony Frezza, author of 'The Spectrum Mindset.' Tony shares his personal journey of raising a son on the autism spectrum and running a gym simultaneously. He discusses the 10 elements of the Spectrum Mindset, including growth, intention, acceptance, love, patience, presence, curiosity, abundance, adaptability, and persistence. Tony emphasizes the importance of setting intentions, being patient, and cultivating curiosity in order to navigate challenges ...
May 07, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Sadie Wackett shares her personal growth journey and the tools she has used to cultivate self-awareness and make positive changes in her life. She emphasizes the importance of calming the nervous system and practicing mindfulness to access creative and inspired thinking. Sadie also discusses the significance of exploring beliefs and assumptions, recognizing triggers, and understanding the dynamics of the systems we operate in. She encourages women to cultivate agency and make small changes every...
Apr 30, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, host Kelly Berry is joined by Lindsay Vastola, a corporate manager turned entrepreneur, to discuss personal growth, self-discovery, and living an authentic life. They explore topics such as work-life balance, decision-making, and the importance of challenging oneself. Lindsay shares her journey from a corporate career to starting her own business and emphasizes the need to listen to your gut and take action. They also discuss the misconceptions around manifestation and the impor...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Do you ever feel like your life is just passing you by? Are you living on auto-pilot? That you have goals and dreams but most of the time, in reality, they all just feel unattainable or like they just aren’t meant to be? Are you caught in the comparison trap? I’m here to tell you, you’re not alone. Welcome to Life Intended, the podcast that explores what it means to be true to yourself and live an authentic and purposeful life. I’m your host, Kelly Berry, and I am a strategic business leader, co...
Apr 20, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1