In today’s episode of The Think Courageously podcast, I’m welcoming back one of our most popular guests, Coach Kofi Williams! Kofi Williams, CPC, ELI-MP, is a certified Empowerment & Leadership Coach and founder of the Next Chapter Academy, a transformative personal and professional development group coaching experience for women who want the clarity, confidence, and power to transform their lives from the inside out. Her work focuses on bringing women back to themselves. Our conversation fo...
Apr 29, 2022•36 min
Meet Kelly Falardeau. Burn survivor since the age of 2 of 75% of her body. Kelly has spent her life thinking courageously…turning her challenges into powerful pivots. She found a way to go from a near death to success, from the ugly scar-faced girl to the TEDX stage…twice! During our conversation we talk about the power of controlling your own narrative. Kelly is passionate about clarifying your values and finding ways to serve others. She knew that at the heart of her transformation journey was...
Apr 22, 2022•36 min
Anyssa Lucena is a rock climbing and hiking guide in New York. She is the owner and founder of Genuine Climbing and the Confident Climbers Club. In today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Anyssa and I explore the courage it took her to build the life of her dreams. Like many of us, Anyssa was on the trajectory for traditional success. She had the corporate gig, the nice home, the husband and three kids. But there was something missing. And she was open to finding out what it was. Anys...
Apr 15, 2022•42 min
Meet Stephanie Talia. Stephanie learned at an early age what it was like to be different and to rise above it all to become successful in her career and business. She has been on a quest to love the skin she is in, figuratively and literally. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie shares her story of courage and persistence around finding natural and transformational solutions to find comfort and power in her own skin. We talk about her powerful belief in alternative solutions. She has been o...
Apr 08, 2022•37 min
On today’s episode of the Think Courageously Podcast, I’m taking a deep dive into the rollercoaster ride of becoming an author. Three weeks after my major spinal surgery in July, I said "yes" to the opportunity to contribute a chapter to the book "Elevate Your Voice". Writing my chapter (Living and Grieving with Courage) and seeing it through the editing and publication process has been a big deal for me and an amazing journey. It has been nine months in the making, and the official launch date ...
Apr 01, 2022•23 min
Meet Charity Majors. Author, inspirational speaker, soulful mindset coach and savvy business coach. A few fun facts…Charity is a self-proclaimed recovering plant killer and total book-nerd! In this episode of The Think Courageously podcast, Charity shares insights into her remarkable growth journey. Charity has a powerful story around redefining courage and success. And of course we talk pivots…or as Charity calls them…ZIGS and ZAGS. Charity provides us with transformational language around our ...
Mar 25, 2022•39 min
In this episode of the “Think Courageously” podcast, I have a very special treat in store for you. This courageous conversation features some of the contributing authors of the book, "Elevate Your Voice." Unforgettable women. Unforgettable stories Gain a unique perspective on the process of writing your story with this inspiring conversation with some of the #bookmamas of the storytelling anthology. We’ll explore how #thinkingcourageously was part of our process in writing Elevate Your Voice: Co...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr
The remarkable Dr. Brittany Clayborne joins us today on this very special episode of The Think Courageously podcast🦁 In another author spotlight of our collaborative book "Elevate Your Voice", Brittany shares her unforgettable life changing journey. At age 26, Brittany Clayborne found herself propelled into her destiny after unexpected heart failure and a battle with stage 4 cancer. Dr. Brittany gives new meaning to thinking and living courageously. During this interview we discuss: -Making the...
Mar 11, 2022•40 min
On today’s podcast, I welcome Julia Buck Barton, a fellow author in the “Elevate Your Voice” book (which you can purchase on April 6th on Amazon). The seeds of Julia Barton's life mission were planted when she earned her Reiki I certification at the age of eight. A born intuitive and empath, young Julia used Reiki to make herself feel safe and protected. Despite growing up in a holistic household, adulthood found her unsure of how to best use her gifts. That all changed when she started a family...
Mar 04, 2022•40 min
Have you ever been in the presence of a unicorn? I have… This week on the podcast, I got to connect with the delightful Liz Wilcox… a self-proclaimed 90s pop culture encyclopedia. Our conversation started with a Will Smith story and ended with a tribute to Harriet Tubman. During our conversation, we talked about Liz’s untraditional upbringing and her unique and on-poin life philosophies. And of course, we covered redefining success, cultivating courage and BIG pivots. Over three years, Liz found...
Feb 25, 2022•38 min
If you are a listener of the Think Courageously podcast, I know you have heard me RAVE about The Co-Co. The Co-Co is a collaborative co-working and co-learning community. It is a women-led business with female-forward content, community, and design. Co-Co members are energized to join the movement to support and inspire women at all stages of life and career. Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Suzanne Willian, a co-founder of The Co-Co. After graduating from Purdue University with a BS in Ci...
Feb 18, 2022•35 min
“Being courageous grows our self-love.” -Katrina Summers Meet Katrina, Founder + CEO of Katrina Summers Brand. KSB empowers business leaders and teams to think outside the box by leaning into their bold, authentic and powerful selves. She is on a mission to help leaders find their purpose and live a fulfilling life. And she means it! This is a story that so resonates with me and lives at the heart of Think Courageously. In today’s conversation, we explore: The Power of Leaving a Leadership Legac...
Feb 11, 2022•36 min
“Let me start out by saying that I am Laura and I am an alcoholic.” In this episode, Laura Waits, shares her powerful story of a life filled with substance abuse and her journey to sobriety. Laura is not really sure the exact day of her last drink or drug. What she does know is that she was 42 years old, in her parent’s care, and entered a treatment facility on July 3rd of 2012. She spent most of my life under the influence of mind altering substances and functioned for a long time in that state...
Feb 04, 2022•40 min
Today, I’m catching up with a very special friend, Dr. Petra Frese. Petra is a scientist turned spiritual healer. She is an expert in brain health science and peak mental performance. After her multiple near death experiences, which dramatically widened her views on life, she integrated her spiritual insights into her Science based coaching practice. She became a healer and has dedicated her life to assisting others to heal from trauma, accessing their full-mind and Brain power. During this epis...
Jan 28, 2022•47 min
Today on the podcast, I chat with Darlene Hawley. Darlene is a speaker, personal branding and online business coach who shows ambitious, heart-centered service-based entrepreneurs how to create a profitable online business while making space for themselves and their families. Prior to starting her own business, she worked her way up in big box retail operations management, as a mortgage loan officer, and as a financial coach. During our conversation, we talk about: The power of saying YES The co...
Jan 21, 2022•40 min
I’m not going to lie…this episode will blow you away. Today Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O’Connor join me to share their powerful stories about their journey to a substance-free life. And equally as important the joy found on the other side of their courageous journeys. Leaders in the national movement to change the faces and stigmas of recovery, this conversation focuses on women’s empowerment. We also explore: Adrienne started using alcohol and other drugs to cope with childhood trauma, sever...
Jan 14, 2022•47 min
Today, I welcome Sheryl Morley on the podcast! Sheryl teaches other women how to achieve financial independence and time freedom. She began her career in direct sales in 1997 when she joined a new company, Youngevity International. After getting married and having her twin boys, Sheryl took 8 years off from the business. Upon returning, she had to make some pretty big pivots! We discuss the changes Sheryl's business went through during those 8 years, and how she had to redefine her definition of...
Jan 07, 2022•39 min
Today on the podcast, Julia Becker Collins and I discuss the power of problem solving...and redefining success. Julia recently faced what she calls... the perfect storm. She was forced to pivot her business due to COVID. And received a thyroid cancer diagnosis simulateously. Julia is the Chief Operating Officer at Vision Advertising, a women-owned marketing agency located in Massachusetts. She has a long history of working with nonprofits and co-founded the MetroWest Women's Network. Recently re...
Dec 17, 2021•41 min
Tessa Kidd describes herself as “just a mom” who’s worked on redefining her “who”. In this episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Tessa, an avid traveler, shares how her journey to Rwanda to meet the children she and husband sponsored, was life changing. We also talk about the power of journaling. Tessa has a robust journaling process. A process she developed after reading “The Artist's Way”. A process that allows for self-expression and the gift of writing for oneself. Tessa is a fellow aut...
Dec 10, 2021•37 min
For 18 years, Ashley Reed helped shape marketing and branding initiatives for leading global brands, including Amazon, iHeartMedia, Audi, Johnson & Johnson, and the NBA. Although she built a successful career as a Marketing Executive, she felt like she was constantly pulled between two sides of herself. In this powerful conversation, we talk about Ashley's purposeful pause. We discuss: -What It felt like to have different characters inside of her head trying to lead at the same time, and the...
Dec 03, 2021•43 min
Sabrina Magnan is a Holistic Health, Mindset and Habit coach. In today’s episode of the podcast, we explore what it takes to have the courage to say goodbye to an old friend…dieting. Sabrina helps chronic dieters find freedom with food, feel confident in their body again and improve their health & happiness through the balanced eating. She supports women in developing a healthy lifestyle that is built on sustainable habits. Her approach uses research driven methods to reach their health goal...
Nov 19, 2021•41 min
How can we let go of our old stories? How do we find new meaning when life unexpectedly changes? Today on the podcast, I talk with Katie Rossler, author of the book "New Face of Grief. Katie is a transformative grief guide and licensed counselor with 13 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. During our conversation, we dig deep to explore: How old models of grief have evolved. The importance of finding meaning in life after loss The power of AND How to support others on ...
Nov 12, 2021•41 min
On today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I am joined by The Travel Shifter, Cali O’Connor. Cali is a Career Break and Remote Work Coach who helps professionals break free of burn out by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose. Cali shares her journey from the male-dominated world of Oil and Gas Engineer to world explorer and life adventurer. We talk about Misconceptions around hard work Redefining success. More than once... Giving yourself permission to ...
Nov 05, 2021•39 min
There are times in our lives when our wishes change. In today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, Tricia Roos shares her story of courage. Tricia made the difficult decision to continue with a pregnancy that ended in the loss of her daughter Annabelle when she was only six days old. During this conversation we talk about the grief journey. And how to pivot from overwhelming loss to a purposeful life. We discuss: Tricia’s professional pivot The power of community in processing grief Lean...
Oct 29, 2021•36 min
In this very special episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I welcome Melinda Kunst to the show. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This event was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Over the past 30+ years, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and to create and updat...
Oct 22, 2021•46 min
In today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I am reflecting back to the messages I might have told now to my 56 year old self. And, having a little chat with my future self. This is a technique that I am getting more comfortable with the help of my coach, Alexandra Taketa, and her powerful Meditation Method package. Imagining Your Future Self allows you to Think Big. And to attract some massive results into your life. In this context, I’m also sharing some of the incredible “AHA”’s I t...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min
Ready to get courageous with a couple of mid-life entrepreneurs? On today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I am interviewing Becky Burroughs. As a fellow iPEC coach, Becky and I share a powerful conversation about our later in life experiences around personal transformation. During our conversation, we talk about: Our shared grief journey The difference between courage and bravery How fear lives in the corners of our comfort zone How to get over being Adventure Deprived And the meani...
Oct 08, 2021•43 min
How can we think abundantly when burnout has bubbled up to the surface for so many women. In today’s episode, I’m talking with my coach, mentor and friend, Alexandra Taketa about our money mindset. During our conversation, we talk about: How downshifting your career could get actually get you more of what you want in life Why being laser focused on what we do is a game changer. Why moving from an either or mindset to an AND mindset matters in thinking courageously The mindset reset around money ...
Oct 01, 2021•42 min
In today’s Listener’s Choice episode, I’m sharing my professional journey around pivots. I’ve always been a high-risk taker when it comes to career opportunities. In this show, I’m giving listeners a peak into pivots from a #thinkcourageously lens. I’ll give you insight into the choices I have made of my career journey and how they have lead me to where I am today. Exactly where I am supposed to be! I share: How to have a clear personal compass based on your values is critical to career pivots. ...
Sep 24, 2021•29 min
On episode 76 of the Think Courageously Podcast, Amanda Buss joins me! At the young age of 28, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer. 4 years later, her breast cancer had metastasized leaving her with an estimated 6 months to live. But Amanda was a competitor, and she refused to let cancer get her down! Amanda's diagnosis led her and her daughter to the Kids Support Program at the Cancer Support Community. Shortly after, Amanda became a volunteer and an ambassador! Her volunteer gig turned int...
Sep 17, 2021•55 min
