A creative block is when you feel you have a barrier to inspiration. You sit down to plan content for your business but you have no idea what to write. That's a creative block. Creative blocks can come on suddenly and knowing what triggers affect them can help you overcome creative blocks faster. When you’re in a space of creation, what does that look like? When you’re in a space of self-doubt and imposter syndrome, what does that look like? I experienced a creative block trying to figure out wh...
Apr 21, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Take the first step towards your goal. I know that's easy to say but not as easy to do. You most likely know how to reach your goal. It's the breaking down of that goal into steps and not getting caught up in your thoughts that's keeping you stuck. The key to reaching your goal is to set milestones for yourself along the way. Then break down each milestone of your goal into smaller attainable steps to not be overwhelmed. You can apply this type of planning in all parts of your life. As a coach, ...
Apr 14, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Your thinking controls your behaviors and your behaviors determine your results. When you are faced with challenges, how do you react? Do you run away telling yourself you’ve failed or do you embrace challenges with open arms? What we tell ourselves has a direct impact on how we live our lives. I know firsthand how having a growth mindset can impact your day when challenges arise. Today, I’m telling you how my most prized business could be gone forever, my reaction, and why having a growth minds...
Apr 07, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Breathing is something that comes naturally to us. How do you know that you're breathing right now? What physical sensations in your body inform you of your breath? Breath flows without any will or effort on your part. From the air around you into your body and then back out. Taking the time to understand how our breathing is affected by stress, our emotions, other people and even physical activity. When are you breathing rapidly? When are you in a relaxed state and your breathing is slow and st...
Mar 31, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 76
What is gaslighting? Do you internalize stories that we or other people create? When we do, it makes us second guess our intuition. Are these stories holding you this back from reaching your full potential? Are we limiting ourselves because of what other people say or do? Take a step back and look at the possibilities before limiting yourself. A simple question to ask yourself may not stop your beliefs right away but questioning why you are holding yourself back is a continual practice. Being ab...
Mar 24, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 75
What happens when we feel stuck in the decision process? Are you over thinking the process because you think everything has to be perfect? Analysis paralysis is when you get stuck in the decision making process. It can happen when we don't make our next step a small manageable one, or we fear that our idea is not right. We can even think that if we muddle over our problem a little longer, a better idea will come along. In this episode, Thea talks about: What is analysis paralysis? How perfection...
Mar 17, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Are you caught up in the day to day monotony, checking off the items on our way to our goals? Are you in constant motion with no time to rest? Have you thought about adding meditation to your daily, weekly, or monthly routine? Meditation is a natural state of rest while you're still awake and alert. There are many different ways to meditate. Explore the possibilities and find one that works for you. In this meditation, you will be called to remember some of your favorite experiences. Those times...
Mar 10, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Do you take time to be with yourself? When you do take that time, what are you doing? Is there a certain activity? Is it a feeling or do you have to be in a special location? The importance of taking time to self reflect, and learning to be comfortable with yourself is a huge part of the healing process. The pandemic shut down the world and gave everyone time to look within themselves and look at the world from a different perspective. Rediscovering yourself, your likes and dislikes, is the best...
Mar 03, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others. Our last Black History Month spotlight is Activist, Marsha P. Johnson. Marsha was born Michael Malcolm James Jr. in New Jersey on August 24 1945. She began wearing dresses at the age of five but stopped after being harassed by neighborhood boys. After graduating high school, Marsha moved to New York City and after meeting gay people in the city she realized it was possible to b...
Feb 24, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others. Our next Black History Month spotlight is American Artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1960. Early in his life, it was evident that Jean-Michel was gifted. He learned to read and write by the age of four, and by the age of 11, he was fluent in French, Spa...
Feb 17, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others. Our next Black History Month spotlight is American Composer, William Grant Still. William Grant Hill was an American composer who composed more than 150 works, including five symphonies and eight operas. William was known as the Dean of African American classical composers, as well as one of America's foremost composers. He was born on May 11 1895 in Woodville, Mississippi. His...
Feb 10, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Episode 68: Unbought and Unbossed - Shirley Chisholm In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential black Americans that paved the way for others. Our first spotlight is the first African American candidate for a major party's nomination for president of the United States, Shirley Chisholm. Shirley was born on November 30, 1924. She was a politician, educator, author, and the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. Shirley's family immigrated from Barba...
Feb 03, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 68
This past year has caused the entire world to shift. All at once. And without warning. How do you handle pivoting when it’s forced upon you? How do you find the resilience to keep moving forward? Safiya Robinson is an author and blogger with a passion for storytelling and listening to the stories of others. She believes that all stories are important and should be told, and there is no wrong way to tell your story! Safiya is the owner of the 39 and counting blog, a project she started not long b...
Jan 27, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Do you unconsciously hold biases against any group? When did you realize that you can make a choice to change and widen your worldview? My guest today is Becky Curran Kekula. Becky is no stranger to facing her share of obstacles in her life. Becky is a public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale. Becky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she started to gain a passion for influencing change behind the scenes in the entertainment ...
Jan 20, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Are you evolving? Are you seeking to discover new things about yourself? How have past experiences helped you with future goals? My guest today, Margo Lovett told me that, “Age is a valuable tool when factored into reinventing yourself.” If you could reinvent yourself, who would you be? After ending 26 years of employment, Margo launched her first show in October 2017 and 2 years on the Vercay Network secured over 1 million downloads. Margo did this at age 61. This best-selling author (Her Busin...
Jan 13, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Have you had the odds stacked against you? Have you let other people deter you from your dreams? Did you use other people’s skepticism as a way to drive you? What inspires you to keep pushing toward your dreams? Our guest today is no stranger to a childhood full of tragedies. Naomi Mamiye got married young just to have a home. She did not have parents to guide or have her back. Because of her foolishness of youth, years later she found herself divorced with 4 kids- no income or family to lean on...
Jan 06, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 64
What can you do to boost your sense of self? Are you letting time stop you from achieving your goals and passion projects? By taking one step at a time, you are letting that step snowball into you becoming the person you want to be. What steps can you take today to get closer to reaching your goals? My guest today is Ekiuwa Aire. Ekiuwa is previously a full time Finance Manager turned IT Data Engineer turned Photographer and recently turned Self Published Children's Author of books on African Hi...
Dec 30, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 63
How often do you choose yourself? Can your story inspire someone’s pivotal moment? If you were to share a memoir, what lesson could someone learn from you? Today, my guest is Mytrea Meliana. Mytrae (pronounced “My-thray-yee”) is a women's empowerment and spiritual teacher, holistic psychotherapist, trauma expert, speaker, and author. She leads workshops and programs for women that empower them to heal from trauma, liberate themselves from patriarchy, and claim their truth, power, heart, and soul...
Dec 23, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroad? Which direction would you choose? When you find yourself at a crossroad, the best thing to do is live in it and be present. When you sit in it, you are allowing yourself to pause and evaluate where you want to go. You are able to talk about the pros and cons of each path. You are able to talk about which way you want to go that will help you achieve the goals you have in your life. Today, my guest is Lolita E. Walker. Lolita is a Certified Life & ...
Dec 16, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Are you waiting for the right time to make a change? Is fear holding you back from making a change? What would happen if you woke up one day and said to yourself, today is the day. Today is the day you’re getting what you want. Today is the day you put your needs first. You’re going to take action on the business idea you’ve had for years, sign up for that coaching program, quit your 9-5, tell your partner you need more support around the house. Here’s the thing, you can do anything you put your...
Dec 09, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 60
How can you inspire others by sharing your story? What nugget of inspiration would you want someone to take away from your story? In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Stephanie James. I was struck by how she found her voice and decided to use it to inspire others by simply sharing her own experiences. Stephanie Michelle James, also known as “Just A Vessel,” is a poet, vocalist, and speaker. She is a Digital Nomad who has traveled to 38 states and 38 countries. She spends 1-2 months in each coun...
Dec 02, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Welcome to season 2 of the Push or Pivot podcast! Wow! I can’t believe I wrapped up season 1 of the podcast with 57 episodes under my belt. This journey has been amazing. I interviewed some amazing people who weren’t afraid of telling their story and inspiring others along the way. We talked about their crossroads. You know those moments in life where you have to make a choice. Are you going to continue going the way you've been? Or are you going to stop, reassess, and pivot? Thank you to everyo...
Nov 25, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Sharna Southan experienced pregnancy loss and took what she learned to help other women as a coach. Sharna shares her crossroads around her miscarriage and how she decided to be the best version of herself. https://www.sharnasouthan.com/
Sep 18, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami has spent her entire life releasing her inner Wonder Woman, beginning with her 100 pound weight loss as a young college student and most recently as a marathon runner. Her passion as a speaker and health coach is to facilitate body bliss for every woman. A member of the National Weight Control Registry, her 100 pound weight loss story has been featured on Women’s Health, Prevention, Reader’s Digest, First for Women magazine, and Fox. You can find Jenn presenting wellness se...
Sep 16, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Tannya Bernadette is a Master Stylist and Founder of The Closet Edit. She talks about her crossroads when starting her successful business with an empty office and a dream. www.myclosetedit.com
Sep 11, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Nubia Younge decided to sell her belongings to set out on a journey to see the world and find herself. Nubia helps travelers and expats explore life abroad through coaching and her acclaimed podcast, “Chronicles Abroad”. https://chroniclesabroad.com/
Sep 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Jasmyn Camille also known as J. Camille is the host of The Shift podcast shares about her transition to a new career in new city and how creating a social network and finding mentors helped her through her transition. https://www.instagram.com/the.shift.podcast/
Sep 04, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Jessica Robles is a married mother of two, the Founder of the Stories & Films, Co., an independent media company, and an independent features journalist. She shares her professional crossroads of not feeling fulfilled in her job and her personal crossroads of being a first-time mother caring for a child with profound special needs. https://storiesandfilms.com/
Sep 02, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Eric Slivoskey left his day job as a professor/collegiate sports coach to pursue the freelance life and career that he always wanted. He is a blogger, a personal development coach with a niche in clarity and resilience, performs stand-up comedy, a proud husband and father of 3 great kids. Eric shares how he pushed comparison aside and became a multi-passionate entrepreneur. https://ericslivoskey.com/
Aug 28, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Barbera Schouten is a Transformation coach that helps her clients be their authentic self, find their unique voice, and connect with their soul’s mission. She shares how she lost everything, ended up in burnout, how that led to finding her true authentic self. https://hspcoachbarbera.com/
Aug 26, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 50
