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Kyla Martin is a Career Coach and Dream Strategist who helps women and caregivers move closer to the "life they imagined." This usually includes adding more purpose, peace, and freedom. She knows something about this topic because Martin spent 25 years in corporate America's top companies, unknowingly helping others uncover their destiny -- before finally realizing her own.  She owns Kyla Martin Coaching & Consulting, where she supports women in uncovering and activating their innate "whispers," which pave the way to their dream life. Martin is a certified Life & Mindset Coach, encourager -- and sometimes called a "possibility psychic." She loves teaching her clients how to use everything they already possess to "live the life they imagined." Learn more about Martin and her work at kylamartinconsulting.com and follow Martin on YouTube. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019 to support the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation

Kathryn Leary is an acclaimed writer, yoga and meditation instructor with over 15 years of experience, and has trained extensively in meditation in the US and India. Kathryn is also a prominent celebrant, officiating weddings and other events. Kathryn co-founded OneFirelight in 2022 alongside her daughter, Diana Leary, and friend, Janet Montag. OneFirelight is a comprehensive fitness and wellness platform offering a wide range of video-on-demand classes and content along with tailored yoga and meditation programs for individuals with diverse challenges, including physical disabilities, cancer, autism, ADD, and anxiety. Every class on OneFirelight is accompanied by the soul-nurturing music of the legendary Bob Marley, with whom Kathryn developed a personal connection in the 70s before his music career took off.  Join us for The Mompreneur Model with Dori DeCarlo anytime and connect with Kathryn and OneFirelight.com on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and shop at their new store! Thanks to our sponsors a

Ryan Thoresen Carson is New York Public Interest Research Group's Campaign Coordinator on issues of solid waste. Through NYPIRG, he coordinates the Bottle Bill 40 Coalition, an alliance of over 300 organizations working to modernize the state's successful bottle deposit program. He lives in Brooklyn and is a published poet. Join us on B~Our Planets Solution anytime and connect with Ryan at NYPIRG.org and on Instagram @ryantcarson.  Host Tonia Torrellas is an advocate for giving back to others and a serial problem-solver, and she steps up to the roles of nurse, mompreneur, creator and inventor every day. On a mission to eliminate plastic waste - Tonia, developed It’s My Bag.  When she’s not working on It’s My Bag reusables; you can find her creating her very special Aunt Toni’s Yummy Crummy Crumb Cakes, a family staple that is close to her heart. Follow B-Our Planets Solution on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Go to ItsMyBag.com and follow aunt_tonis_yummygrummy on Instagram Please support UnsilencedVoice

Felicia Bennett is a tour manager, manager, and founder with over seven years of experience in the live side of the music business working for companies like Sony ATV, Sarm Studios, Live Nation, and now Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Arts Society.  Bennett is an Atlanta native turned Los Angeles resident, who is a passionate advocate for artists and women of color in the live music scene. She founded Get A Room Productions to expose more people especially, women of color to tour management and help them become successful in the entertainment industry. Join us for the Girls That Create podcast anytime and learn more about Bennett and Get A Room Productions at getaroomproductions.com. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to www.girlsthatcreate.com for parenting tips, women empowerment, and everything in between. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Y

Marilyn Morales is a Board Certified Holistic Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field. Marilyn has launched her book “When the Answer is No…Finding purpose through Pain” in January 2023. This journey takes you through her experience with PTSD after her experience in 9/11 in Ny and her grief after losing her daughter Isabella to a rare Leukemia.  Marilyn is the President of the Non Profit organization, Izzy’s Legacy Inc. IzzysLegacy.com is dedicated to increasing diversity and  representation on the National Bone Marrow Registry through education, in addition to providing financial support to individuals on a cancer Journey. Find out more on Ordinary People/Extraordinary Lives in podcast anytime. Show host Jeannette Paxia is a #TransformationalSpeaker and Coach, and aims to do whatever she can to help others live life to their fullest.Connect with Jeannette at InnerSuperHero.org. Grab her free guide, How to create open communication with children at www.innersuperhero.me  P

Telaina Eriksen is the author of the Amazon bestseller "Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child," which won the 2017 Bisexual Book Award for Nonfiction. Eriksen's poems, essays, and stories have appeared in many online and in-print publications, and she received her MFA in creative writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. She is the proud mom of two adult children, one of whom identifies as gay. Learn more about Eriksen and her work at telaina.com. You can also follow her on Instagram. This episode of The Girls That Create Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.AudibleTrial.com/girlsthatcreate. There are thousands of titles to choose from, including Eriksen’s book and other writers who’ve appeared on our podcast.  Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to www.girlsthatcr

Kailan Carr is a former teacher and has her master's degree in Literacy. Her business Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between makes it easy for parents, grandparents, and teachers to use screen-free activities and more play daily. She has quiet book page kits, templates, and printable activities in her Inner Circle membership. Carr is also a speaker, author of five books (including the upcoming children's book Screens Away, Time to Play), and mom to two kids. She lives in Bakersfield, California, where she loves to get lost in books and road trips to new places. Learn more about Carr and Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between on her website QuietBookQueen.com. You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to girlsthatcreate.com for parenting tips, women empowerment, and everything in between. Follow us

Karlyn Ankrom, CEO of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, revolutionizes social media for business owners “seeking an escape to Tahiti” rather than facing the daunting task of content creation. With over a decade of experience helping “socially allergic” enterprises, Karlyn has crafted this user-friendly system that empowers biz owners to achieve social success in just one hour per week. Say goodbye to intimidation and techno babble and hello to the fast track of social media dominance. Join us in podcast on The Mompreneur Model and reach out to Karlyn at OhSnapSocial.com, find resources here and follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Thanks to our sponsors Dannique Skin Care. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. We shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You". Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. WordofMomRadio.co

Nicky Cuesta is a passionate individual who has defied expectations and made a profound impact as a mother, wife, and professional. After over two decades in corporate America, she shattered the glass ceiling and embraced her true purpose in 2020. Taking a leap of faith, Nicky became a notary, which sparked the creation of her first coaching program within 48 hours in 2022. With a mission to Build Leaders Globally, Nicky Cuesta's passion and dedication have transformed lives, inspiring individuals to embrace their potential and create positive change. Her remarkable journey serves as a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and living with purpose. Enjoy Ordinary People/Extraordinary Lives in podcast anytime and follow Nicky at BuildingaLeadershipMindset.com. Show host Jeannette Paxia is a Transformational Speaker and Coach, and aims to do whatever she can to help others live life to their fullest. Through her companies, Pax Coaching and Living Mindfully, she works with clients to achieve their goals

Kennedy Caughell stars as Katie White in SuperYou. Kennedy is a Broadway performer and voice over artist, who is based out of New York City. She got her BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. She's performed across the nation and abroad as Heather in American Idiot. Kennedy then traveled the country by broomstick in the National tour of Wicked, covering the role of Elphaba. On Broadway in The Great Comet with Josh Groban and was most recently seen playing Carole King in the Broadway and National Touring production of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical before the shut-down.  Catch her on TV in “Law & Order: SVU,” “Parked For Love,” and “The Outlier.” Follow SuperYou Musical and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok. Connect with Kennedy at KennedyCaughell.com and on Instagram,  Facebook and Twitter. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org.  WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women.  Become a supporter of this podcast

Christine Horstman is a life and career coach and a professional development instructor. Her specialty is emotional intelligence and communication skills. She is an expert in the DISC model of human behavior and personality strengths. "Deal With It, Doll! Coaching Yourself Through Crisis" is Horstman's first book and was born from the advice she shared with family and friends during the pandemic and the lessons she learned about how to hang on to hope and keep fighting for herself during times of unwanted change and challenges. Find out more about Horstman and her work at paperdollcommunication.com. You can also follow her on Instagram and Facebook.  Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to www.girlsthatcreate.com for parenting tips, women empowerment, and everything in between. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. Please support Unsil

Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, a Certified Master Coach with close to 5 million viewers on YouTube, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One’ to 'Find the One’ which ‘Keeps the One.' Join us on The Coaching Corner in podcast and connect with Allana at AllanaPratt.com and on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. We shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You". Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.

As part of our on-going series on SuperYou, Dori had a chance to chat with another of the amazing performers bringing this musical to life at the Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee as part of World Premier Wisconsin. Wren Rivera (Jo Jo/Rise) is an Asian-Latinx non-binary performer who has stepped into the shoes of Lourds Lane who wrote the book, music and lyric to SuperYou and originated the characters that Wren plays in this production. Originally from Chicago, Wren has been seen on Broadway with The Jonas Brothers and in Jagged Little Pill, on the screen with Dylan Mulvaney's Day 365 and Apple TV's WeCrashed. Wren is thrilled to transition from fan of SuperYou to now performing in SuperYou! Be sure to follow along on Instagram @w.t.rivera Follow SuperYou Musical and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. We shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday

An immigrant from Moldova, Volta Voloshin-Smith celebrates food with art and animation. She is the founder of Color Snack, and her mission to watercolor the world can be seen in the various projects such as custom illustrations and animated Gifs, brand activations, and workshops that she leads for notable brands like Dallas Mavericks, Home Depot, Michaels Stores and others. Volosean-Smith is also the co-author of "Art+Affirmations," a creativity journal with prompts to explore and live a creative life.  Learn more about Voloshin-Smith’s company Color Snack and see her work at colorsnack.com. You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and visit her YouTube Channel.   Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to girlsthatcreate.com for parenting tips, women empowerment, and everything in between. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Yo

As we continue to share SuperYou we bring you two more fabulous performers. Jenna Rubaii and Shelby Griswold join host Dori DeCarlo and share what it has been like creating the amazing characters they bring to life on the stage at the Skylight Music Theatre for World Premier Wisconsin. Jenny plays Ash/Blast and recently toured the US playing Mary Magdalene in the 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and is involved in a new immersive musical, Avalona. Connect with her on Instagram @jrubaii. Shelby Griswold has been seen as Jane Seymour in Six the Musical, Bruska in Once and Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Connect with Shelby on Instagram @shelby_griswold. Follow SuperYou Musical and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok. Thanks to our sponsors at Dannique Skin Care. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org.  We shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You". Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, In

SuperYou is part of World Premier Wisconsin and Melissa Anderson and Serena Parrish share their journey as the Mother and Young Katie/Lightning Girl in this amazing rock musical, written by Lourdes Lane. Melissa is a native of Milwaukee and has performed as a soloist and principle roles from the Milwaukee Ballet to the Icelandic National Ballet. Currently she teaches Ballet at the University of Wisconsin. Serena is in her first year at the Institute of American Musical Theatre and has performed Off-Broadway, in Regional productions, and on TV and in Films! Connect with her on Instagram @Serena_Parrish Follow SuperYou Musical and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org.   Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-of-mom-radio

Martin Naro was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Since early high school Martin was passionate about entrepreneurship and sustainability. Martin graduated from the University of Rhode Island early in order to pursue his goal of building a successful recycling technology company. After six years of industry experience and bootstrapping Recycletek’s technology, Martin’s team was able to raise over $2M through grants and private capital. Today Recycletek provides the fastest and most accurate deposit container buyback technology, with aspirations for the technology to be globally available before the end of 2024. Join us for B~Our Planets Solution in podcast and connect with Martin at Recycletek.co and on Facebook and LinkedIn. Tonia's journey began with a reusable dry cleaner bag that is: Environmentally, Consumer & Business Friendly!! It's Easy To "B" Green! Follow B-Our Planets Solution on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Go to ItsMyBag.com and follow aunt_tonis_yummygrummy on Instagram Thanks to o

JoAnn M Hunter started her career as a Broadway dancer/actor/singer. JoAnn says "collaboration is key, and when it works it is golden." Her work as is known from Broadway to the West End, Australia and Asia. Her most recent choreography was seen in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella. JoAnn joins us today as the Director/Choreographer of SuperYou, a brand new musical that debuted in Milwalkee as part of World Premier Wisconsin. The reviews have been stellar and the show has had standing ovation finishes night after night. SuperYou will be one day be seen on Broadway and JoAnn is going to take the Great White Way by storm. Find out more about JoAnn at JoAnnMHunter.com. Follow SuperYou Musical and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org.  We thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You". Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. WordofMomRadio.

Brea Schmidt is a sought-after keynote speaker, Iris-Award-nominated writer, and social media professional who creates space for raw conversation about our approach to self-care and mental health while we navigate the various roles we play in our personal, parenting, and professional lives.  In 2016 Brea launched The Thinking Branch social media platform to find and create connection on the real and raw things we endure in life and motherhood. Today, she's become known for the vulnerable storytelling about life's less-than-perfect moments that have created an online community of over 150,000 combined followers and reached thousands at corporate events and conferences nationwide.  Find out more about Schmidt's work and The Thinking Branch at thethinkingbranch.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019, a site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. Go to w

Traci Timmons Founded Thespian Arts Program to help all people explore their creativity and emotions in a safe environment, regardless of experience. A graduate of the NW Actors Studio Conservatory, she has been a professional actor, singer, teacher, director, producer and administrator for years. She toured with TALK and Seattle Public Theatre, directed and held admin positions with The Family Repertory, Runaway Theatre, and Darknight Productions and was Producer and Co-host for Word of Mom Radio..  In November 2021 Traci obtained her NYS Real Estate License, helping people find their dream homes.  Thespian Arts Program teaches theatrical, vocal and physical techniques in a fun, nurturing environment; which fosters a respect for the arts and a positive, professional attitude, helping them not only as performers, but in every aspect of life. Join us on Arts and Entertainment in podcast and connect with Traci at ThespianArtsProgram.org and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Thanks to our