She’s baaaack! Top rated podcast host and best-selling author Allie Casazza is back for a record 3rd time today! Declutter Like A Mother launches today and if you haven’t already, you need to run out to Target and buy it. I promise that when you read Allie’s book, a fire will be lit inside of you. I felt inspired to take action in my home and to enjoy the space I am spending 99% of my day in. This isn’t about simply cleaning the house, getting rid of junk or becoming a minimalist. What Allie sha...
Sep 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 101
Cue the confetti and pop the champagne because we’ve made it to episode 100!!!! First, a big thank you for listening and all of your support! Today the tables are turned and my friend and fitness trainer, Lisa Herrington is interviewing me! For the past year I’ve been on a health journey but haven’t shared much about it, but Lisa knows the behind the scenes because she’s been by my virtual side for a year now. I had no idea what questions Lisa was going to ask me but I knew she was excited for t...
Aug 31, 2021•39 min•Ep. 100
When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer is NO! I’m sharing why you should never pay for media placements and why you SHOULD rely on earned media features and interviews. Find out what’s behind the Yahoo Top 10 lists, how much money some podcasts are charging for an interview and how you can better spend your time and your money. Focusing on earned media is what will make you stand out as...
Aug 24, 2021•11 min•Ep. 99
Today I have two very special guests joining me and we are talking all about the power of affirmations. I recently started making positive affirmations part of my morning and have introduced the practice to my kids. We were having some trouble falling asleep, which prompted the start of saying affirmations and it’s simply grown. I asked my sidekicks if they’d like to join me for an episode on how affirmations work for them and why they use them, so you get to hear the exact ones we say, some new...
Aug 17, 2021•15 min•Ep. 98
Transparency is a word whose definition seems to be not so transparent. Online we see people being “transparent” about their 5 figure months, all of their wins, how they barely work and make money in their sleep. How much truth is actually behind these claims? Today, I’m being honest with you about a recent mistake I made in my business. It was a substantial one, but I learned from it and I want you to learn from it too. I’m also taking a look at the people we follow online, such as Rachel Holli...
Aug 10, 2021•13 min•Ep. 97
Have you ever thought about how a color could have the power to change your mood? Color plays a big role in our lives and helps control how we feel...often, we don’t realize the power it has! Mehnaz Khan is a color psychology specialist and helps people select colors in their homes, clothes and brands that elicit certain emotions. There's a reason why we gravitate to certain colors and why we feel the need to change paint colors our homes on a whim. We are discussing how colors can help alleviat...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 96
Do you ever wonder about what you are meant to do in life? I certainly do! Kelsey Abbott is a human design reader and certified professional coach. By using the day, time and location of where you were born, Kelsey can then give you insight into the type of person you are, why you operate the way you do, how you can actually succeed when it comes to working with others, and so much more. Before our interview, I gave Kelsey my info and she goes in depth as to what my human design chart means and ...
Jul 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 95
One of my dreams is to write a book. When we think about what goes into writing a book, we think of the obvious key players, the author, editor, publisher, agent, publicist, sometimes a ghostwriter, but have you heard of a book coach? I’m so excited to introduce you to the original book coach, Jennie Nash. She's a 10 time author, creator of the Author Accelerator Program, and a book coach who has helped authors land big publishing deals and write the books of their dreams. We are discussing what...
Jul 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 94
What’s the point at which you slow down in your job if you are stressed and feeling burnt out? Would you slow down if you suddenly landed in the ER and lost your motor skills? Elizabeth Rosenberg was the global head of communications for one of the largest ad and marketing agencies and she was in charge of the largest account...in the world when she literally collapsed. Finding that her life needed to change, Elizabeth launched her own business, The Good Advice Company and has been on a journey ...
Jul 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 93
This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I grow up, the life I want to live and also fell in love with myself along the way. I dealt with the shame and guilt I felt from my childhood and demanded acknowledgement. I found my voice and instead of simply having my beliefs, I’m speaking about them. The past 10 years was a time for growth and I grew a lot. Michelle Talks About From Corporate Layof...
Jul 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 92
There’s a certain taboo when it comes to talking about giving up your child for adoption or being sexually abused by your parent...these are things we don’t talk about. Tedx Speaker, author, and Change Instigator Stacy Bernal IS talking about these things and so much more! Stacy is someone who has realized the importance of owning your past and not being ashamed of it, to recognize your worth and to also acknowledge that the mistakes of others are not your fault. We discuss Stacy’s journey, how ...
Jun 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 91
Erica Courdae is a DEI consultant who was already embracing inclusivity in her business before making it her career. She is also the mother of 2 bi-racial children and shares some very personal stories of what her children have experienced already in their young lives. As adults we often deal with things we shouldn’t have to, but when it comes to children, I feel very strongly that they should be protected. Our children shouldn’t be called out for their skin color or made to feel inferior by any...
Jun 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 90
Positivity and happiness creates a ripple effect in your life and the lives of others. Author and Woman’s Day Editor-In-Chief Meaghan B Murphy is sharing with the world how she has created a fully charged life and is saying YAY! on a daily basis. Meaghan is an orange beacon of light and puts a smile on your face when you see her or talk to her. She’s on a mission to spread her positivity everywhere and she’s definitely succeeding. Meaghan is reminding us how we can focus more on the positives an...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 89
Gun reform is a topic that usually has only two sides to it...those for it and those against. Child advocate, author and publicist, Tonya McKenzie is tackling this topic from the perspective of how guns are affecting our children. This conversation is open and honest and presents what is lacking when gun reform is usually the topic - common sense. It’s not about taking guns away from everyone. It’s about instilling laws that address the responsibility of who should be able to own a gun, how we n...
Jun 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 88
School is just about out and summer is here! As a business owner, how do you create a relaxed summer with your family while still creating content for 3 months? I’m sharing my process of how I plan content for my podcast and social media in order to take every weekday afternoon off. This episode isn’t just for business owners, moms, I’m sharing tips on other ways I plan in order to alleviate stress and enable myself to enjoy life a bit more. It’s time we start to plan and conquer! Michelle Talks...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 87
Public relations is the business of relationships, but what exactly is PR? What is podcast pitching? In this episode you’ll learn about what PR and podcast pitching is and how both can help increase your visibility and grow your brand and business. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it looks like to work with me, from onboarding to landing interviews and features. I’m also sharing what the difference is between PR and podcast pitching and sharing examples of a good pitch and bad pitch. Are you...
May 25, 2021•15 min•Ep. 86
Last week I moderated a panel for The State of Women on Mompreneurs - women who are business owners and moms. We shared stories of why we became entrepreneurs and left the corporate world, our experiences, and our best advice. We also agreed that the word “mompreneur” is one that shouldn’t be used and why. Michelle Talks About Mompreneur - Let’s Stop Using That Word Work Life Balance For Working Moms What Is Self-Care For Women Business Owners Women Supporting Women Where To Find Support In Your...
May 18, 2021•12 min•Ep. 85
Social media can take a toll on your mental health if you let it. When it comes to our children, oftentimes their emotions and minds aren’t ready to handle the effects of social media. Their lives are on display, there’s competition and seeing who’s doing what. They need likes in order to feel liked and it’s not healthy. Today I’m chatting with Lauren Ellman, author of BRB: A Memoir About Coming of Age In the Digital Age and we are discussing the impact social media has had on the millennial gen...
May 11, 2021•34 min•Ep. 84
As moms, we are always looking for ways we can raise our children to be better and do better. Figuring out how to ensure we raise them as anti-racist is probably one of the biggest tasks we have as mothers. I’m sharing the secret to how you can raise anti-racist children….it starts with YOU being anti-racist. You don’t have to be a perfect mother, I certainly am not, but you do have to be clear on your values and beliefs. In order to raise anti-racist children, we as moms (and dads) need to put ...
May 04, 2021•17 min•Ep. 83
You can be the most powerful woman in the room. Take it from THE most powerful woman in the room, the Michael Jordan of the auction world, a woman who shares the stage with a-list celebrities and helps charities raise more money than they could imagine, Lydia Fenet. She’s a mom of 3 who works full-time during the day, manages to spend quality time with her kids and does benefit auctions at night. We are talking about the lessons we’ve both learned from corporate life in our 20s, what changed whe...
Apr 27, 2021•35 min•Ep. 82
We need to have a deep heart to heart conversation about what’s going on in our country right before our eyes. If you’re a white mom, then I feel that we need to start not only paying attention but speaking up, speaking out and protecting all of our children, no matter what color they are. We are the mothers of these police officers that are killing black men and boys. We are mothers of sons and know what it is like to hear them cry out for us for help. We have been raising children and now we n...
Apr 20, 2021•17 min•Ep. 81
I'm looking back on the past 13 months and what I've learned from this pandemic. I've taken time to fully focus on myself even without time to myself. This week I'll receive my 2nd COVID vaccine shot and life is looking like some normalcy will return to it. My kids have proven to be extremely resilient and adaptable and I couldn't be more proud of them. I'm sharing what I've learned about myself this year and how I've ensured time for reflection on myself, my business, and my relationships. Mich...
Apr 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 80
You are in charge of what your future looks like, regardless of your past or present. Senior Director of Memberships and Partnerships for REFORM Alliance, Louis L. Reed is the absolute living example of that. After spending 14 years in federal prison, Louis is now working towards criminal justice and legal reform. He recognized that he wanted to create a legacy of purpose for himself and is on the path to doing exactly that. I don’t have vast knowledge or education on the prison system, but I wa...
Apr 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 79
Do you have a dream career but feel stuck where you’re currently at? I want that to change for you, starting today. Pauleanna Reid is a celebrity ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and doers turn their personal stories into powerful brand assets. She’s a senior contributor for Forbes and Business Insider and she paved her own way to success by creating her career while working full-time as an executive assistant. Discover how Pauleanna juggled a corporate job while launching a 6 figure b...
Mar 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 78
My goals in life are to make a difference in the world and to the future for myself, my family and for all of my listeners. One major way to do this is to start listening to others and hearing their stories. It’s not every day that you meet someone who is the pure definition of changing the world, but Rachel Lauren is doing exactly that. Rachel is a DEI department head, and co-founder of Diversified, a boutique consulting firm. She is a black life activist and a foster and adoption advocate and ...
Mar 23, 2021•29 min•Ep. 77
As a mom and stepmom, I want to raise children who become adults and know they are capable of getting through hard times. I experienced the death of my father to cancer at 7 and my stepchildren have experienced divorce. These are big moments in life no matter what age you are, but learning how to cope with them at a young age is even tougher. Sara Olsher is the founder of Mighty and Bright and author of 6 children’s books that focus on everything from kids experiencing divorce to having a parent...
Mar 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 76
Stress is a word that we hear A LOT and even more so since last year we had a major election and are still in the midst of a pandemic. What exactly is stress and what are the best ways to combat it? Founder of the Stress Less Company Carlee Myers is teaching female professionals how to manage stress and overwhelm in order to find more joy at work, home and beyond. Carlee shares how her childhood led her down this path of helping women with the stress in their lives. Her journey is extraordinaril...
Mar 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 75
Have you ever taken yourself on a business retreat? Not a conference or something with your team, but a day or two just for yourself...the CEO of your business. Freelancer writer and host of the Deliberate Freelancer podcast, Melanie Padgett Powers recently dedicated a podcast episode on her solo business retreat and tweeted about it...that's when I knew I needed to chat with her. We are talking about how we can plan them for ourselves and how you'll be able to create space and time f...
Mar 02, 2021•26 min•Ep. 74
I love nothing more than listening and learning from another female entrepreneur and my guest today is the ultimate international business owner and mom of six kids. Emma Isaacs is the founder of Business Chicks and her book Winging It was recently released in the United States. Emma was made to do big things and is one of the hardest working women I've ever met. She's taking us on her journey of what it was like to become a business owner and go from wearing all the hats to hiring a team who ge...
Feb 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 73
What is a publicist? What is and how does PR help your business? Former publicist and author of How To Be A Media Darling, KJ Blattenbauer is a PR genius. She brings clarity in what you need to do, not only to be ready for PR, but your what your role is when you hire a publicist. It's a publicist's job to land you interviews on podcasts, on TV, online, but it's your job to show up, bring your expertise and have something the audience is going to benefit from. We are breaking down how you not onl...
Feb 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 72
