I'm flying S O L O & bringing you an episode full of all things LEADERSHIP. This is something that I see lacking so much these days and I wanted to talk full scope of successful leadership practices. In addition, I will share with you the leaders I’ve been fortunate enough to have in my life that really left their mark on who I am as a leader today. This episode may prompt you as a leader to look at yourself in the mirror and see how you can improve. For our future leaders, this episode will...
Sep 21, 2023•24 min
Welcome Back! Summertime is slowly fading away and we are entering that last phase of 2023...yes - already! I have so much in store for the remainder of the year and we are prepping for a kickass 2024 season. During this episode, I'm thrilled to bring you one of my faves and someone who always puts a huge smile on my face, my dear friend and the ultimate photographer, Mr. Dennis Kwan. Dennis is loved by everyone - really! I met him years ago through of course, engage! and have grown to adore him...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min
Welcome Back! I’m ready to kick things in gear as we close out summer and enter into a very busy season! During this episode, I bring you a friend and colleague that has so much good to share with the world! Mary Wright Shah, founder of Diamond Affairs in Dallas, TX is dedicated to providing the highest level of service, detailed perfection & flawless execution in all that she does. With a hospitality and consulting background, Mary produces some of the most exclusive luxury weddings & e...
Aug 17, 2023•34 min
WELCOME BACK! I’m bringing you another SOLO episode this week surrounding the topic of ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Being an entrepreneur as many of you know is not an easy task – it takes real hard work, grit and grind. This is all about great leadership, building a successful personal brand & no matter what the industry, you must be a master in sales! Few highlights: What does being an entrepreneur mean to me and my perspective on why can it be so difficult. Advice for someone who is new to entrepren...
Jul 06, 2023•26 min
Welcome back and Happy Summer! I am so excited to welcome my guest this week who happens to be another person I have never met but was introduced to and is totally in alignment with my world! 2x author, presentation coach & consultant - Greta Muller. Greta has an extensive background in supporting individuals from a variety of industries in being authentic, founded through intention & integrity as it relates to presenting, writing and more. I am so thrilled to have her join me and share ...
Jun 22, 2023•33 min
Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! During this episode, I am so excited to welcome a dear friend of mine who is a master of hospitality greatness in meetings & events with a wicked sense of humor 😊 JEREMY SHAW WRIGHT. From his humble beginnings in East Texas - Jeremy has an incredible story and will share his perspective on all things sales, leadership and how certain negative things in life gave him a better appreciation overall. I am thrilled to have him join me to share his story, hi...
Jun 08, 2023•22 min
Don't bother tuning in to a Netflix documentary this week. I've got a jaw-dropping, raw, different kind of podcast that you don't want to miss. You are going to get all the feels in this episode - perhaps some of it resonates with you personally or someone you know and can help. There are times where this platform allows for people to tell their story and sometimes that story can be very difficult to share because the circumstances are so uncomfortable. So for this episode, I'm allowing someone ...
May 25, 2023•23 min
This episode is FIRE! I am thrilled to bring you someone who simply followed her purpose. Isn't that so refreshing?! I welcome, Gina Leingang. Mom, wife, entrepreneur and inspiration. Gina was a Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a very large hospitality management company, she had reached her goal she set for herself in her mid-20s! That position gave her the opportunity to see the world and travel. When her daughter, who has bilateral hip dysplasia needed surgery in Baltimore, she pac...
May 11, 2023•35 min
Hello my friends & welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! During this episode, I am so excited to welcome a new friend of mine and true bossbabe, Ms. Jen Caison. I met Jen recently while working with the Salamander Collection and she is one of the brightest stars who happens to be a Millennial that I’ve met. Jen is a business owner & entrepreneur and runs Caison Consulting Social Media Management Firm. She is a career driven woman like me and also a women’s confidence and dating coach! J...
Apr 27, 2023•30 min
Welcome back! This episode has all of the insight on digital marketing, SEO, social selling, social media, branding, you name it! I am so excited to welcome a friend of mine and expert in her field, Ms. Myrna Daramy. Myrna is a guru in marketing, branding and digital optimization and has so much amazing information to share with us & help you! We will learn more about Myrna’s background and story and how she makes it all happen in her life. Don't miss this episode & tune in 2 weeks from ...
Apr 13, 2023•23 min
Welcome my friends! I'm so excited to welcome a true friend of mine, who began as a client and turned into a friend who is like family to us. Mr. Rob Hawthorn is a driven entrepreneur, a true leader and someone who I never stop laughing with! I'm looking forward to him sharing his story & background, his leadership style and of course, his secrets to stamina. He is a lover of Las Vegas and one of my favorite brits who loves the USA as much as we do. You will have a 'feel good' moment when yo...
Mar 23, 2023•31 min
Welcome back! During this episode, I am taking things solo and speaking on a topic that gets asked of me all the time... How do you get it all done? How do you do it? The travel, the balance, family, stress, etc. Well, my friends, I am here to share some of my best tips with you so you feel like you can take 2023 by storm! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at cindynovotny@masterconnection.com...
Mar 09, 2023•22 min
There is nothing like finding true friendship that will last a lifetime. That is what I found in Pam Jordan, and I am thrilled to have this wonderful and courageous woman join me during this episode. She is one of my best friends in the world, she was my day 1 when I landed in California! Pam is family and has a wonderful & refreshing story. We are going to talk about it all – How Pam is still able to find happiness and joy through loss at a later stage in life. Pam is full of zest and an in...
Feb 24, 2023•32 min
We are kicking off the first episode of February with a dear friend of mine who has an incredible story – Ms. JoAnn Gregoli. I met JoAnn, as I’ve met so many wonderful friends at the engage! events over the years. I really wanted her to join us to share her story, how she made it all happen being a single mom of 6, the prices she’s had to pay along the way and of course, her secrets to stamina. This isn't just about being a mom. This isn't just about being an event planner. This is a story of pe...
Feb 09, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
I am so excited for you to join me for my next episode with the best boss babes in the world – Debi & Lauren Kovacs are lifelong friends, neighbors and top real estate agents in the nation here in Southern California. It’s a mother and daughter duo, our original Coto girls – they are hysterical, have so much insight to share, working mom’s & grandma’s and like me, have learned how to make it all happen with the stamina to do it all! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cind...
Jan 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Welcome back & Hello 2023! We are so excited for another year of My Secrets to Stamina! We have so many amazing guests lined up and know you will get so much out of each & every one of them. During this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a dear friend of mine with one of the biggest hearts – Ms. Beth Chapman. Fashion runs in her blood, she is a veteran of the fashion & weddings industry, holding roles such as VP of Merchandising for Ann Taylor. In 2024, she opened up ...
Jan 12, 2023•34 min
The last episode of the year! What a year it has been and thank you so much for tuning into each episode - we have a full 2023 planned for you - so stay tuned in January. Today, I have a start-up, mastermind joining me, Mr. Adam Rosen - again someone I've never met – but his tenacity and grit made me want to interview him and share his thoughts with us. Our thought process is so in alignment and the takeaways he shares on his stamina and being a kickass entrepreneur is something you don’t want t...
Dec 15, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 39
During this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Lili Tzikas who works for American Express. She is not doing the episode on behalf of ALEX, but as a consumer and bossbabe entrepreneur that is going to share some amazing insight with us today. we’re calling this episode, ‘The Points Sisters’! Lili shares all of the tips about membership rewards benefits that most of us are probably not even aware of. we will talk about being an entrepreneur and her secrets to stamina! Contact & Follow C...
Dec 01, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
THIS ONE IS FOR THE BOYS! 😊 OK, NOT REALLY – BUT IT IS GREAT TO GET A WORKING DAD PERSPECTIVE ONCE IN A WHILE! THIS EPISODE IS PURE GOLD. WE ENTER THE WORLD OF CANNABIS, AND I WELCOME A DEAR FRIEND AND FELLOW LEADER & ENTREPRENEUR, MR. MARK AINSWORTH. MARK IS THE CEO OF LOWELL FARMS. WE TALK ABOUT IT ALL, HIS WORK/LIFE BALANCE & BEING A WORKING FATHER, WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRULY EXTRAORDINARY LEADER IN TODAY’S WORLD, ALL THINGS BEING IN THE CANNABIS BUSINESS, HIS SECRETS TO STAMINA, BE...
Nov 10, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This episode really warms my heart. I welcome a friend of mine from the events industry, Ms. Isabelle Kline. Many of you may know her from her exquisite event design company based out of Colorado. During this episode, we will not only talk all things events these days and how to make it all happen in this crazy environment, but we are going to take things a bit deeper. Isabelle recently lost her dear brother at the young age of 47. He was a successful restauranteur and Isabelle really wants to b...
Oct 20, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This next episode is so inspirationally driven - it truly makes me smile! I was thrilled to have a good friend and truly amazing person join me on this episode, Brian Buonassissi – AKA – DJ Brian B! Many of my listeners will know him from the event & wedding space, from engage! summits and more. For those of you who haven't, he is not only a DJ but a true musical mastermind. Brian is the real deal – not only for his own industry but with everyone he meets. He gives back, he mentors, he has m...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This is an episode filled with so many nuggets to take-away. Do you find yourself hustling hard but not getting the fulfilment you feel you need? This one is for you. Megan Miller has done it all but she focuses now on helping professionals live a more fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. I had the pleasure of meeting her earlier this year and she has now become a strategic partner with us at MCA. It’s funny, she’s like me but also so different. Megan is going to share her backgr...
Sep 22, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This is such a fun episode and I'm joined by a true I N N O V A T O R and the creator of Scentex! I think it is so important to listen to entrepreneurs 'outside of your box'. What is Scentex? Tiffany is going to share the story and experience behind it all. Scentex is an event services company that curates custom fragrances for any event and in real-time, manages the scentscape in every experience so it perfectly harmonizes with the environment of the event. We talk about her journey as a kick-a...
Sep 08, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Join me on my next episode as I welcome a fellow BOSS BABE entrepreneur that shares so many similarities and drive with me! Lisa Morton is the CEO and founder of Roland Dransfield, one of the most established communications & PR agencies based out of Manchester, England. For the last 24 years, Lisa has worked to forge meaningful, lasting business relationships that create both business growth and social impact alongside her team of award-winning strategists, journalists, creatives, digital, ...
Aug 25, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This is such a fruitful episode my friends & I know you're going to get so much out of it - no matter what role you play in life. I am joined by my friend of many years and guru in the world of people, culture and travel, Mr. Tim Kirkpatrick. Tim and I talk about it all – life in the hospitality industry, motivating your team, maintaining relationships and his secrets to stamina. He is truly a one of a kind guy – and exudes the best leadership qualities with the vast experience he has in so ...
Aug 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 31
I love bringing people onto my podcast that I've never met but share the same mantra as I do. Andy McDowell is one of those people! Andy and I share the same vision as it relates to generating your value, starting a business, leadership and creativity. Andy is an engineer by trade but a creative by nature. He spent 22 years with Boeing and always felt like more of a life coach than a ‘boss’. In 2002, he began his journey of entrepreneurship within the corporation when he was asked to create an a...
Jul 28, 2022•31 min
I have been so excited about this episode! This woman is my SOUL SISTER! During this episode, I welcome my friend, Andrea Eppolito. Andrea is a force! She is the queen of luxury events in Las Vegas and celebrates life, luxury and above all else, love. Andrea is always giving back with speaking engagements, courses and coaching to help newcomers in the crazy world of wedding & event planning. She dedicates her career to creating extraordinary experiences for people who lead extraordinary live...
Jul 14, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
I welcome you to another special episode that has been a long time coming! This week, I welcome the man behind the success of our restaurant, our partner and lifelong friend, Mr. Dave Hanna. The true namesake of Hanna's Restaurant & Bar and the man that makes it all happen. Dave being busy is an understatement. He singlehandedly makes sure our restaurant is the best in town and one of the top 100 in the country. Dave shares with us his story, what it takes to be successful in business, the u...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 28
I'm back for another SOLO episode and speaking to you about things from my perspective on certain topics that are so top of mind right now. We reached out to our followers and asked some topics that you would like me to speak to – so here you go! That being said, I am always open to more ideas from you all, so send me a note because we’d love to hear from you. During this episode, I talk about uplifting and inspiring others to do their best. This is all about bettering your team, colleagues, fri...
May 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This episode is so special! I sit down and speak to one of my youngest followers yet, Damian Carnero. He is in the 9th grade and sometimes we need to take a step back and listen to our youth for a fresh take and perspective of living in this crazy world. His mother, Janel Carnero is a Luxury Travel Advisor with Embark Beyond. Every morning on her way to take Damian to school they listen to Audio Books or Podcasts. So, Damian has listened to several of my podcasts. He told his Mom that I seem lik...
May 12, 2022•26 min
