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Episode #208 with Lena Elkins- Being a Millennial Go-Getter Are you constantly feeling stuck and wondering if you should make the 9-5 leap into entrepreneurship? Join Lena Elkins as she dives into why Millenials are breaking off the traditional ways we establish our career, secrets to personal branding and how to make your dream clients want to buy from YOU and how to end the cycle of being broke and attract more money.  About Our Guest: Lena Elkins is the Founder & CEO of Lena Elkins Coaching, an award-winning consultancy for client-based entrepreneurs internationally. A sought-after speaker, influencer, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and Host of the Facebook group, Millennial Go-Getters, Lena has been featured in over 100 media outlets worldwide including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Success Magazine, MindBodyGreen, and Foundr. Recently listed under Top Marketers to Follow in 2018 next to Neil Patel and Grant Cardone, Lena takes a no-BS approach to help her clients reach accelerated results in their busi

Episode Topic:  Best Life Ever co-founders Kimi Morton + Pua Pakele and Cabot were drawn together by a calling – a burning desire to help people fall in love with their businesses and their lives! These fitness trainers turned corporate productivity coaches turned business coaches believe are too many entrepreneurs with BIG DREAMS to serve the world in badass, amazing ways, that end up feeling like it would be easier to just quit and go back to a “real job”. Best Life Ever is more than a business, it's a radical movement to empower people to follow their dreams and expand the way they think, work, and live in today’s modern world. Kimi + Pua support entrepreneurs with their free Best Life. About Our Guest: These fitness trainers turned corporate productivity coaches turned business coaches believe are too many entrepreneurs with BIG DREAMS to serve the world in badass, amazing ways, that end up feeling like it would be easier to just quit and go back to a “real job”. What started as a fun side hustle,

In this episode, we will cover: Getting healthy and it at any age! We discuss with Mimi that it is never too late to transform your life, 100% commitment to ourselves is CRITICAL for success and sustainability of any change, we must believe we are worthy, have a positive self of self and that small consistent changes CAN lead to huge transformation. Tune in and learn from Mimi Secor! About Our Guest: Dr. Mimi Secor, Nurse Practitioner- is a National Speaker/ Educator, a #1 International Best-selling Author, and a Health and Fitness Advocate. Her current passion is helping NPs become healthy and fit. She has worked for 41 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women's Health. In 2015, at the age of 61, Dr. Secor earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. The following year, in 2016, she was in her 1st bodybuilding competition, making her “Debut at Age 62” and June 16th she was in her 3 rd competition in New Haven,

Episode #205 with Joanna Intara- How to Be A Soul Fulfilled Woman Episode Topic:  How to Be A Soul Fulfilled Woman with Joanna Intara. In this interview, Joanna will ignite listeners into a new dialogue about soul fulfillment and how to experience it.  She will offer heartfelt guidance and tangible practices to support you in becoming more intimate with your soul so you can experience the fulfillment you deserve in love, sex, purpose, and sisterhood. Main Message - Make The Sacred Shift  1. Regard every experience as sacred 2. Start to ground the experience of the sacred in your body 3. Let the actions you most need to take come from this place. 4. Find out what feels most fulfilling on a sacred level. About Our Guest: Joanna Intara, L.M.F.T. is a Medicine Woman for the Soul -igniting and supporting successful women luminaries, visionaries, entrepreneurs and their partnerships to Be Soul Fulfilled - in love, work/purpose, sisterhood, and legacy. STAY CONNECTED:  Freebie: http://joannaintarazim.com/awaken

Episode Topic:  Are you constantly trying new ways to increase your online presence and get your message out there? Having trouble generating leads for your start-up or long-running online business? The trends are changing fast so we know how important it is to have proper systems in place that can help your audience grow and generate leads and loyal costumers. Scaling Your Business with an Optimized Funnel System If this resonates with you Episode #204 with Mikael Dia- Scaling Your Business with an Optimized Funnel System, is perfect for you to enjoy. Mikael is going to break down how to efficiently begin your funnel system and how to build a waitlist before you launch your product! About Our Guest: Mikael Dia is a digital marketing expert and founder of Funnelytics, a software company helping entrepreneurs and marketers convert traffic into more profit. Passionate about helping entrepreneurs scale their business in a faster and more efficient way, Mikael developed a simple, visual tool for entrepreneur

Episode Topic:  In a world that is obsessed with food, body image, and calories, more and more women are suffering from eating disorders and body shame not only physically but mentally. General statistics show that at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S., every 62 minutes at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder, and eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Episode #203 with Jenny Berk- Body Shame to Body Bliss is an empowering episode that talks about body image healing, shifting from body-blame to body bliss, intuitive eating techniques and trusting your inner dietician, and how to divorce yourself of morality around food and step into pleasure, awareness, and trust. Please share this with the women in your life!  About Our Guest: In a culture obsessed with food and the "ideal" body image, Jenny offers men and women the chance to experience body love, pleasure with food again, greater self-est

Episode Topic: Are you constantly doubting yourself and ignoring your intuition? This tends to be a problem amongst most of us women! That's why Episode #202 with Deirdre Hade- The Full Feminine Power is one you do not want to miss. Deirdre teaches us how to discover your core value— the energetic inner pillar of your soul purpose and how to easily access intuition, resilience, and clarity of wisdom during uncertainty. This is one episode you're going to want to share! About Our Guest: Deirdre Hade is a born mystic and visionary, a master at shifting the assemblage point, a being who is not afraid to push the edge between the worlds where man and woman’s true freedom can be found. A profound sensitive and mystic, Deirdre’s inner gifts and search for self-discovery brought her under the mentorship of elders and teachers in the mystical Christian tradition, the I Am Presence teachings, the Hindu Vedic tradition and Mussar and Lurianic Kabbalah, which she studied for over 20 years under the tutelage of two es

Episode Topic: The online arena is full of inundated information that it's hard to stand out in the crowd!  If you're a woman that runs her own business you know how hard it can be to have a high converting digital product launch that actually brings you and your audience mutual benefit and value. Episode #202 with Kate Boyd-Conversion with Compassion: A Profitable Online Business dives into how we can use our message to build an audience that trusts us! Kate discusses how to prime your audience + build the relationship, how to add a personal touchpoint, and how to use objections-based education in the conversion process. For all you boss babes, this is one episode you do not want to miss!  About our guest: After raising seven figures in revenue for a non-profit organization through powerful messaging, copywriting and marketing, Kate Boyd started her own business Cobblestone Creative Co. to focus on bringing more creativity and genuine connection to the digital marketing space. In the three years since sh

Episode Topic: Human connection is an essential part of our day to day being. In fact, research has shown that we're happier when we cultivate meaningful relationships. However, due to technology, our thoughts, and more, we have increasingly become less and less engaged and attentive when having conversations and meeting people. Episode #200 with Celeste Headlee-10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation, really dives into how we can connect more authentically and really pay attention to the people we meet. About our guest:  "I am an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter. In my 20-year career in public radio, I have been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Radio and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. My TEDx Talk sharing 10 ways to have a better conversation has over 16 million total views to date. I am an expert in hum

Episode Topic: Studies have shown that over the past fifty years women are becoming less and less happy. Even though we are making strides professionally we are taking steps back when it comes to our self-love as women and happiness. Today's conversation Episode #199 with Katie Phillips- Self-Love as Women talks about the hard times we deal with as women and how we can overcome them even when it seems impossible. Katie talks about her mother's suicide and how she had to overcome her own battles to break the cycle and be there for her child. self-love as women This episode is definitely one to share!  About Our Guest: Katie Phillips founded The School of Self Love. She is an author, personal coach, transformational retreat leader and inspirational speaker. Katie is inspired by other truth seekers – the drive, dedication, and vulnerability of her students light her up and has her feel on purpose. As much as she is the head teacher at The School of Self-Love, she is fully aware that she is learning and grow

Episode Topic: No matter what life events occur, it is never too late to find happiness and be empowered. We all go through struggles and have moments of despair and tragedy. However, now more than ever we as women need to rise above our pain and use it to fuel growth and positivity. Episode #198 with Ashton Saldana- Turn Pain Into Power inspires us to take life's adversities and use them as an opportunity to turn pain into power.  Ashton shares tools to help with personal development, how to be true to your authentic self, and how to have the universe work for you! About Our Guest: Ashton Saldana is a writer and the owner of Soulace Seeker; a blog focused on relationships, travel, spirituality, and women empowerment. Currently, she is undergoing the process of writing her first book. She has endured quite a few extraordinary trials and tribulations throughout her life but has focused on turning the pain into power. Her outlook on her circumstances changed- she started by practicing a more grateful mindset

Laurel Mintz J.D., M.B.A. founded Elevate My Brand, a digital marketing and live events agency, in 2009. Spearheading her team, Laurel works with clients to develop and execute perfectly tailored strategic marketing initiatives to elevate their brands. Throughout her 20+ year career, Laurel has worked with prestigious global brands including Zendesk, Verizon Digital Media Services, PAW Patrol, Sprinklr, Bassett, and Susan G. Komen. From rebranding to product launching, online marketing to developing a social media presence, EMB’s solutions open new markets, expand consumer bases and increase visibility and profitability. Laurel has been awarded for her work with such recent achievements as the 2017 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award, W3 Silver Award for work on the 2016 PAW Patrol Road Patrol Campaign and the Los Angeles Business Journal Women in Business Award, amongst others. She proudly sits on the board of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, UCLA Restaurant Conference Advisory Board and mentors

Award-winning broadcast journalist, speaker, and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy is leading a movement to enjoy the news again. She’s founder and host of the daily news show, theNewsWorthy, where she combines more than a decade of journalism experience with her own voice and style to provide “fast, fair and fun" daily news updates in less than 10 minutes. theNewsWorthy has been featured on multiple platforms, including iTunes “New & Noteworthy” and Salon’s list of “12 Essential Current Events Podcasts.”  As a TV news reporter, Erica was live on the scene during terrorist attacks, wildfires and federal court rulings, to name a few. She’s interviewed politicians, celebrities, industry leaders and everyday people doing extraordinary things. Erica most recently worked for CBS Los Angeles before quitting her job to launch this unique 10-minute daily news show that helps people stay informed in an easy, convenient and less depressing way. Learn more at www.theNewsWorthy.com or wherever you listen to podcasts

Dr. Janet Woods is a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals. She is the founder of The Art of Life Consulting and the director of The Art of Life Institute, where the focus is to inspire people to take action on their vision, dreams, and life-purpose. She empowers people with tools and processes which allow them to stand in their proven power, aligning with their true nature, and embrace life on their terms. Janet is an internationally award-winning speaker and has shared the stage with world-renowned Thought Leaders such as Mark Victor Hanson, Les Brown and Michael Beckwith. She is also the number one best-selling co-author of Are You The Missing Piece? and The Big Idea Book with Vicky Winteron. Janet is also the three-time recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the White House for her community outreach endeavors. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: Episode #194 with Janet Woods- How You Are Affected by Environmental Stimuli 1. Most successful people have been using Feng Shui to get

Lenka Lutonska is one of the leading mindset and business strategists for female entrepreneurs in Europe today. She trains world-class women coaches and helps them to get fully booked with their soul, high-end clients. She’s also a professional speaker, an international trainer of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and a passionate believer in every woman’s right to have the life and business she truly loves. Described by many as a deeply knowledgeable and inspirational trainer and coach, Lenka spurs women to action by helping them to adopt new strategies, mindsets and communication techniques that produce extraordinary results. As a mother of three active boys and a committed family woman, Lenka relishes the challenges her varied working life offers. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: 1. Spirituality- We are bigger than our physical sense. 2. Our personal energy impacts how our clients see us! 3. Each person is defined by 5 things. 4. What we believe, emotions, thoughts, values, and actions. 5. Direct our attent

Jessica Lacy is passionate about people living authentic, abundant, purpose-filled lives. Over the last ten years, she has lived this passion through teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, leadership training, personal training, life coaching, and entrepreneurship.  She currently does individual and group coaching and collaborates with organizations to help people discover their gifts and be empowered to use them. She loves using multiple modalities in her work to creatively find the way forward for each unique person. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: Health and wellness begin with being kind to yourself. Find your middle between your ideal and what you're currently doing. Uncovering your beliefs about your body, food, etc. can help you commit to new beliefs that will support you. Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow

Episode #192 with Jalaja Bonheim- The Magic of Circlework. Jalaja Bonheim, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed speaker, an award-winning author, and one of the world's foremost experts in the use of circle gatherings as a tool for healing and empowering women. She is the founder of the Institute for Circlework and has trained hundreds of Circlework leaders from around the world, including the Middle East, where her circles unite Jewish and Palestinian women. Her new book, The Magic of Circlework: The Practice Women from Around the World Are Using to Heal and Empower Themselves, reveals the concepts and tools that make Circlework such a magical experience. Learn more at www.magicofcirclework.com. TOP POINTS FROM THE EPISODE: The big idea: Today, millions are living in what could be described as a state of spiritual famine. Many are no longer involved in the religious practice or find that religion fails to provide the spiritual nourishment they crave. Spiritual famine usually goes undiagnosed, yet it's no

Episode # 191 with Kathi Sharpe-Ross-Reinventing Your Life. Kathi Sharpe-Ross, president of THE SHARPE ALLIANCE, is a brand and lifestyle marketing guru who’s made a living out of shaping and advising corporations and brands on how to forge their path in the world. Kathi also created The Reinvention Exchange - www.TheReinventionExchange.com - as the hub for all things; life reinvention - inspiration anecdotes, quotes, shared experiences and motivation for folks at all junctures in their lives that need to be reminded that they can do it! She is authoring a book, STOP! I Want to Get Off: The Guide to Reinventing Your Life, developing a TV/Content platform, blogs for the Huffington Post, posts motivational content on social media on a regular basis and has created an inspired community to live life to its fullest. Her day job...owner and founder of THE SHARPE ALLIANCE with over 25 years representing corporate and entertainment brands. With extensive expertise building businesses and brands through marketing,

Episode #190 with Mary Cocharo- The Essentials of Communication with Your Romantic Partner. Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT has been working with couples and families for over 28 years in her private practice in West Los Angeles. She is deeply passionate about helping couples improve their communication skills, deepen their connection resolve conflict and rediscover the joy of being together. She offers weekly sessions, Private and Group Intensives and Workshops for Couples. She is active in preparing engaged couples for marriage through several different formats, including The FOCCUS Premarital Inventory and Start Right, Stay Connected Workshops. Her Ebook entitled, 8 Essential Topics to Discuss Before Saying I Do, is available on her website.   Mary Kay has two Advanced Certifications, in Couples Therapy: Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy. She also has training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.   Mary Kay is happily married in an intimate relationship and

Episode #189 with Lopa van der Mersch- Adapting to Stress. I am a mama to 2 boys, an entrepreneur, and lifelong health-seeker. After my first son was born, my health quest met up with my mothering to birth Rasa Koffee, an adaptogenic coffee alternative that I co-created to help me cope with the stressors of motherhood. Adaptogens are herbs that help your body adapt to stress, and so replacing my morning beverage with Rasa was a natural fit to support my health. I am also obsessed with tea ceremony and love traveling, Ayurveda, and cooking, and am pretty much constantly cracking inappropriate jokes. Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and Youtube @riseupforyou If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and