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Jennifer Ginty is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions. Jen has faced obstacles in her healing journey - from becoming a mother without a healthy parental model of her own to overcoming her inner saboteur while coping with the symptoms of CPTSD and Depression. She has spent the last 4 years developing My Moody Monster - a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to  talk about emotions and communication. Jen believes by sharing her own story she can help others to know they are not alone.  Her YouTube channel features her Moody Talks focusing on an emotion each month and teaching coping skills that have helped her with her own mental health. Find out more on Healthy Habits with Dori DeCarlo. Connect with Jennifer at My

After being thrown out of a Las Vegas hotel in a drunken haze, jeopardizing his career and relationships, Nick Klingensmith had to make a change. A 4-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic, recovering alcoholic with herniated discs, nerve damage and sleep apnea, he defies it all when he finds Obstacle Course Racing. Refusing to accept his limitations, he’s completed over 100 Spartan Races, 6 Major Marathons, several Ultras and scores of other obstacle and endurance events.  Enjoy The Village Vision Podcast and connect with Nick at StrideMotivation.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Dr. Crystal Morrison is a highly regarded executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, tech entrepreneur dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.  She create the Village Vision podcast to celebrate their stories and ignite action. Follow at TheVillageVision.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedI

This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes documentary filmmaker Amanda McBaine to the podcast. McBaine directed and produced the 2024 film Girls State with her partner, Jesse Moss. Streaming on Apple TV+, the film takes its name from the Girls State program, organized by American Legion Auxiliary departments across the U.S. Sessions are designed to educate and empower U.S. high school students who have completed their junior year and focus on exploring the mechanics of American government and politics. The Girls State documentary features a compelling array of young women from different backgrounds and their participation in Missouri's 2022 Girls State. It underscores the significance of civic engagement, the intricacies of democracy, and the influence of female voices in political leadership. Amanda McBaine is an American film director and producer. She has co-directed and produced Girls State (2024), Boys State (2020), and The Mission (2023) with Jesse Moss. She has additionally pro

Lauren Gaggioli is an digital entrepreneur who loves building online businesses and supporting her fellow solopreneurs as they share their gifts with the world. A big believer in intentional living, Lauren created her online course about purpose - Big Why Life  - to help folks from all walks of life create their personal mission statement and support healthy habits to support living a life of purpose. Lauren is an organic content marketing expert, having leveraged SEO and organic marketing to grow and sell her first business. She now supports her fellow online entrepreneurs with organic strategy consulting services, the Organic Marketing Ecosystem course, and through her virtual mastermind for online entrepreneurs. When she's not working, you can find her training for her next runDisney half marathon or channeling serious Molly Weasley vibes knitting up a new sweater, puttering in her garden, homebrewing beer with her husband, or making a delicious mess of the kitchen with her kids in their home just outside

Shirley B Novack is a first-generation daughter of Polish and Russian immigrants. She originally graduated from Fisher College in Boston with a degree in Laboratory Science. Still, after marrying and having three children, she returned to school and graduated from Newbury College with a degree in Interior Design. She has had a successful interior design practice since 1985, but her passion for writing was never far from the surface. It was in February of 2022 that her dream of being a published author came true. Her book, The Story Of... , is loosely based on the life of her father. Although some of it is non-fiction, most of it is fictional. Shirley, who is currently working on her next book, resides in Framingham, MA. with her husband Barry, and their precious Havanese, Stevie Nicks Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley anytime. Connect with Shirley at snovackandassociates.com and on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org and their mission. We thank Smith Sisters and t

Dr Whitney Chew is a board certified internal medicine physician who is passionate about helping people realize their fullest potential through entrepreneurship.  She is also a performance coach who helps multi-passionate, high-achieving creatorpreneurs tap into deep focus and peak performance to do more, be more, and make more money in less time. Join Dr. Crystal Morrison on The Village Vision Podcast. Connect with Dr. Chew at LetsCoach.co on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Dr. Crystal Morrison is a highly regarded executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, tech entrepreneur, and is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.  She create the Village Vision podcast to celebrate their stories and ignite action. Follow at TheVillageVision.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Dr. Crystal Morrison along with Jeannette Paxia, bring you “SUPERHEROES on the Spectrum.” This groundbreaking book tran

This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Dr. Aviva Dove-Viebahn. Viebahn is an Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies at Arizona State University, a public scholar, a Contributing Editor to Ms. magazine for their Scholars Writing Program, and a screenwriter (with co-author Brittany K. Fonte).  Viebahn was previously the Society for Cinema and Media Studies' web content manager and an ex-officio member of its Board of Directors. She has a PhD in Visual and Cultural Studies from the University of Rochester and an MA in Art History from the University of Virginia. She is the author of There She Goes Again: Gender, Power, and Knowledge in Contemporary Film and Television Franchises. Visit Aviva Dove-Viebahn’s Ms. online author page and on her website avivadoveviebahn.com. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019. The site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. To support the par

Oksana Kukurudza is a Ukrainian American author, speaker, and management consultant born in Rochester, NY and currently living in New York City. She is a first-generation American, born to Ukrainian immigrant parents. Oksana attended Boston University and Emory’s Gozuieta Business School, earning a BSBA and MBA. Her specialty areas are accounting, finance, and management consulting. Inspired by the events of the Russo-Ukraine War and her own parents’ story of surviving slave camps of the Third Reich during WWII, Oksana is writing a narrative non-fiction called Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break. This will be Oksana’s first major literary work. Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley and connect with Oksana at SunflowersRarelyBreak.com and on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org and their mission. 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 and email us at info.wordofmomradio@g

Samantha Dench, a licensed esthetician since 2003, established Skin Deep Esthetics in 2010. Beyond surface beauty, Samantha is dedicated to enhancing internal health to achieve radiant skin by addressing underlying issues. Recognizing that our skin reflects internal well-being, Samantha is passionate about helping clients take control of their skin.. Her commitment extends to educating and empowering women to understand their skin, streamline their routines, and embrace the reflection in the mirror. As the founder of Zozo Skin, a skincare line for tweens, Samantha was inspired to create safe alternatives after discovering her daughter and friends using harmful products. As a mom and esthetician, Samantha took action to guide the younger generation in making informed skincare choices amid social media influences. In addition to her professional pursuits, Samantha, a single mom of three, cherishes moments with her children and contributes to their school community. She finds joy in indulging in baths, reading

With over 17 years of experience focusing on postpartum women, Dr. Michelle Gerbi has helped thousands of moms overcome the most common and challenging issues that come with motherhood. With a background as a chiropractor, perinatal health coach, functional medicine provider, certified perinatal health coach, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and international board-certified lactation consultant, she’s had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the challenges, questions, and triumphs that come with being a mom, being a mom herself.  Join host Dori DeCarlo on Healthy Habits and connect with Dr. Michelle at DrGerbi.com and on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org and their mission. Take the hassel out of security with StadiumBags.com - they're not just for sports fans! 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 and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info.

As the founder of My Body Couture, a one-on-one private movement studio, Janis Isman is a Trauma Sensitive Movement Specialist focused on providing customized, personalized body-focused services to clients with chronic pain, illness, injuries and other movement limitations.  She is a leader in approaching mental health and wellness from a body-first lens, with trauma credentials that include Gabor Mate Compassionate Inquiry, Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, where she is currently a candidate.   Join us on The Village Vision and connect with Janis at MyBodyCouture.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Host Dr. Crystal G. Morrison is a highly regarded executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, tech entrepreneur, dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.  She create the Village Vision podcast to celebrate their stories. Follow a

Girls That Create welcomes Dr. Afarin Bellisario. The professional trajectory for Bellisario reads like a study in contrasts. At the young age of 14, she embarked on a career in journalism in her native Tehran, contributing to major magazines and covering a variety of topics, including women's issues. Pivoting to a career in engineering she moved to the United States, earning a Ph.D. and MBA from MIT. In her new book, "Silenced Whispers", Bellisario draws from her own upbringing in an Azeri family in Tehran and true stories shared by elders, including her Russian great-grandfather, to transport readers to Iran at the dawn of the 20th century, vividly immersing them in the life of Gohar, an Iranian woman battling for freedom — her own and her country's. Connect with Bellisario at www.afarin.net. About Girls That Create Every month Girls That Create sends out a newsletter with a post round-up, bonus tidbits, and other things worth sharing. Click here to subscribe today. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched

In third grade, Steph Katzovi announced that she was going to be author when she grew up. After graduating law school and serving as a strategic communications consultant at Deloitte, it only took about two decades for Steph to follow through on her “When I Grow Up” essay. Today, Steph is a children’s author focused on sharing the humor that is found in the uniquely tumultuous world of tweens. Steph is best known for her debut novel, HurriCamp. Miscommunicamp!, the second book in the “Camp Hillside” series, will be released in April 2024. The one constant that has endured throughout Steph’s life and career is her desire to connect with others through wit, warmth, and wisdom. When she’s not busy writing at her desk in New York City, Steph is a sports and exercise enthusiast. She also enjoys playing guitar and piano with her two sons, going out on date nights with her husband, and reading. Preferably poolside. Steph loves hearing from readers (of any age). Join host Dori DeCarlo on The Authors Alley. Please

  Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She taught design at the University of Minnesota and the Arts Institute before starting her design business. The Carina Gardner brand has been on dishwater, jewelry, prints, clocks, sewing patterns, and holiday products.  Carina is the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to make money as they learn to design. Her popular Make and Design Podcast teaches aspiring designers how to make the transition from crafter and hobbies to profitable designer. Connect with Carina at CarinaGardnerShop and on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and TikTok. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019. The site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. To support the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts, go to girlsthatcreate.com a

Erica Curry is a former NCAA Division 1 athlete turned licensed therapist.  Erica is now focused on helping other athletes with their mental health and post sport life.  Erica specialize in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. DBT focuses on mindfulness, communication, emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. RO-DBT consists of skills to help the perfectionistic person and/or athlete relax. Find out more on The Village Vision Podcast. Connect with Erica at PsychologyToday.com and on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Crystal G. Morrison is a highly regarded executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, tech entrepreneur, dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.  She create the Village Vision podcast to celebrate their stories and ignite action. Follow at TheVillageVision.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Dr. Crystal Morrison along wi

Meet Andrea Haas - a recovering perfectionist! She's a wife, mother, educator, blogger, and literacy instruction consultant. You'll find her enjoying white wine and bonding with friends when not working or being a mom. Because, let's face it, motherhood deserves a toast, right? Last spring, she ventured into entrepreneurship by starting an online business. At Elm Tree Education, Andrea Haas offers tailored literacy instruction coaching and consulting services to teachers nationwide.  Her goal? To provide K-5 teachers with professional development in literacy instruction. Balancing this new business with shuttling kids to soccer and cheer practice keeps her busy. Join us on The Business Spotlight with Dori DeCarlo. Connect with Andrea at Elmtreeed.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Threads. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org and their mission. 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 and em

Dr. Crystal Morrison welcomes Moaz Hamid.  At his heart, Moaz is a mission-driven technologist and strategist.  He has held previous roles as general manager and partner with Google, Microsoft, HTC, and Palm. In recent years, he’s been working on creating resources for founders of startups focus on accessibility.  In addition, he’s serving on the Dream Council and now Board of Directors for the Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation in south Los Angeles.   Connect with Moaz at mvmt.vc/moaz and on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. Host Dr. Crystal G. Morrison is a highly regarded executive advisor, strategist, leader, scientist, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of Meerkat Village, a software company dedicated to improving outcomes for children with special needs by building collaboration and communication among adults providing care.  Follow at TheVillageVision.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Dr. Crystal Morrison along with Jeannette Paxia, bring you "SUPERHEROES on the Spec

Dr. Erin Zimmerman, an evolutionary biologist turned science writer and botanical illustrator, holds an MSc in fungal population genomics and a PhD in plant molecular systematics, both from the Université de Montréal. She also completed a BSc in Plant Biology and physics at the University of Guelph. She has illustrated a number of scientific research articles, including the description of a newly discovered plant species. Zimmerman’s début book is Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save an Old Science. It is a science memoir about her adventures in natural history research and the experience of mothers in science. To learn more about Zimmerman, visit drerinzimmerman.com and on Twitter @doctorzedd. Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create to support the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. For more information, go to girlsthatcreate.com and follow and connect on Instagram,  Pinterest,  and YouTube.   Please suppor

Jennifer Kok is a local business expert with over 25 years of entrepreneur experience, She started her first business two days before giving birth to her second child, turned it around in the middle of a recession, and then sold the company for a profit after growing it to a national brand. Jennifer is known for being a local business advocate and growth expert with visionary solutions and a results-oriented approach and is the founder of Next Wave Business Coaching Join us on The Coaching Corner with Dori DeCarlo. Connect with Jennifer at NextWaveBusinessCoaching.com, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and enjoy the  Main Street Success Stories Podcast. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org and their mission. 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 and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.      Become a supporter

TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and coach to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas inspires, educates, and equips parents to take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom.  Her mission is to 'flip' the student debt statistic in the U.S.  Denise is a 20-year homeschool veteran having homeschooled her two children from Pre-k through high school. Using her proprietary repeatable strategy, they attended their first-choice college on 17 scholarships exceeding $199,000, walking out of college with cash in hand. They got paid to go to college. "College doesn't have to be a DEBT sentence." Connect with Denise at GetAheadOfTheClass.com, work with Denise, and download her Free 12 Scholarship Secrets PDF Checklist. 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. She works with adults and children to support them in living the life that they want to live, no matt