Art is more than a creative outlet or something to study in art history. Art is a catalyst for self-improvement, a tool for understanding the human spirit, and a way to find your path. Through reflections, art conversations, and in-depth explorations of artworks, this podcast might just change your life. Join your host, Cindy Ingram—the founder of Art Class Curator, the Curated Connections Library, and the Art and Self Connection Circle—as she explores the life connections waiting to be disc ...
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13X Award Winning show featuring the world’s most impressive emerging and established Wickedly Smart Women, this is the show where we interview women who have left high power corporate jobs or exited their companies because they felt a stronger calling. We love to share the journey of transformation and elevate, celebrate & spotlight the Wickedly Smart Women who are making a massive difference in the world! Listeners who are Wickedly Smart Women "in the making" tune IN to be well fed with dy ...
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The WILD EDGES of Being Human: growth, transformation, emotional agility, and the skills of SELF-Trust in life and business. Hosted by Allison Crow, with 20+ years of leadership, coaching, educational psychology, and lived experience with amazing humans, honors the journeys of connected living and leadership. Internal Family Systems Coaching, Compassionate Inquiry, Small Business, Creativity, SELF-Leadership, Somatic IFS, ADHD, AuDHD, Neurodivergence, Relationships, and more.
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on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox
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In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman. Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importan…
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The Power of Art in Your Path to Wholeness—with Cindy Ingram- EP273
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What can we learn from art? Whether we’re making art ourselves or observing it, Cindy Ingram believes that art helps us connect with each other and grow as humans. So, how can art be part of your path to wholeness? Cindy is a writer, artist, poet, podcaster, educator and entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to bringing the magic of art connectio…
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Business Writing to Build Your Brand Identity—with Venchele Saint Dic- EP276
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Does your business writing convey your brand identity? The right content expands and deepens your connection with your audience. But how do you write in a way that resonates with potential clients? Venchele Saint Dic is the freelance writer, author and editor behind Pathway Coach Writing, a platform that helps aspiring authors and businesses find t…
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Finding the Confidence to Be the Headliner in Your Own Life—with Lisa Andria- EP275
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Are you so much of a people pleaser that you’ve lost yourself? Too many women wake up one day and realize we’ve been so busy helping other people accomplish their dreams that we’ve forgotten our own. So, how do we rediscover who we are? How do we find the courage to go after what we want? How do we cast ourselves as the leading lady in our own live…
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From Hustle Culture to Sustainable Business Growth—featuring Jessica Lackey- EP274
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In the West, we embrace hustle culture and judge success by the bottom line alone. But this approach comes at the expense of the people involved. So, how do you build a business that’s strong and sustainable for the long term? Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor on a mission to disrupt mainstream business culture and create sustaina…
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exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre's painting
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In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Links: Watch this episode on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artandselfcindy/videos/765619205553447 Watch this episode on…
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Connecting with Clients on Social Media Live Stream—with Rose Caiazzo- EP272
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With the rise of AI, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what isn’t on the web. But if you’re an entrepreneur, you may need social media marketing to reach potential clients. So, what can you do to prove that you’re a real person, make authentic connections and build an audience online? Rose Caiazzo, also known as Jackson Hole Rose, said goodbye to t…
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Building Wealth to Fund Your Next Chapter—with Barbara Spitzer- EP271
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What do you want to do after you stop working full time? You may feel like you have more to give and want to continue to contribute to the world by starting a business, serving on a board or launching a nonprofit. You may also want to travel, pursue a hobby or learn something new. And once you’ve got a plan, it’s time to start building wealth to fu…
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Marketing Your Business Through Quality Delivery—with Joanna Lindenbaum- EP270
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Are you spending more time than you’d like marketing your business? As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get caught up in learning the latest marketing strategies and lose sight of why we started our venture in the first place. But if your clients aren’t re-signing or sending referrals your way, your marketing efforts are unsustainable. Joanna Lindenbaum…
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Build Better Relationships with Unshakable Boundaries—with Stephanie Jordan- EP269
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Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Stephanie Jordan likens boundaries to building a backyard fence around your heart. And you get to choose who has access and at what level. So, how do you establish healthy boundaries and communicate them to the people in your life? Stephanie is a teacher, speaker and author of Believing in Boundaries and The …
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Stepping Into Your WILD—with Dr. Jenny Nuccio- EP268
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What is your WILD? Are you honoring it? It can be challenging to get out of the boxes the world puts us in, but what if we could? What if we pushed into our WILD and started radiating everything we are meant to be? Dr. Jenny Nuccio is Founder and CEO of Imani Collective, an organization that combines the dual power of a social enterprise with a non…
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Speaking What You Want Into Reality—with Yun Rhee- EP267
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Most of us understand the concept of speaking what we want into reality. But if we don’t take the next steps of believing that it’s possible for us, knowing we deserve it, and embodying our power as conscious creators, the law of attraction simply won’t work. So, how do we embrace the idea that our dreams are within reach and take action to make th…
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Grief Education for the Workplace—with Suzanne Jabour- EP266
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When Suzanne Jabour’s 22-year-old son lost his battle with depression, she became a student of grief. She wanted to understand the process well enough to grieve healthfully herself and support others who were grieving Ben’s loss as well. Suzanne eventually became a certified Grief Educator and Transformational Coach, leveraging her decades of exper…
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The Blueprint for a Happy, Healthy Relationship—with Christina Morelli- EP265
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According to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, there is a strong correlation between healthy relationships and happiness. But what if your current relationships aren’t making you happy? How do you know when a relationship can be repaired and when to walk away? Christina Morelli is the Relationship Communication Coach behind Christina Morelli …
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Why Surrender Is a Superpower for High Achievers—with Jenn Drummond- EP264
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Wicked-smart women tend to be high achievers. But are you achieving out of fear? Or are you making intentional choices about what you want to accomplish and savoring the experience? Jenn Drummond was a top performer driven by fear, until a near-death experience taught her that she could surrender—and still achieve at a high level. She soon became a…
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Creating Safe Schools with Trauma-Sensitive Practices—with Dr. Anne Katona Linn- EP263
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Teachers get minimal training on behavior management before they’re thrown into the field. And few understand how trauma might affect their students’ emotional health. So, how can we help schools identify the kiddos that need support? How can we foster an environment where students and staff feel safe? Dr. Anne Katona Linn is the Educational Coach …
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Allison shares her personal journey of reinventing herself and her business, discussing her struggles, coping mechanisms, and the need for genuine connections. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s needs and cycles, challenging toxic individualism, and finding what works authentically for oneself in business and life. Key Topics and …
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The Transformational Power in Rites of Passage—with Paula Conroy- EP262
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Most of us transition from one stage of life to the next without any kind of ceremony or initiation. But Paula Conroy argues that without rites of passage, we lose the potential for transformation and deep healing that can come with these important milestones. So, what can we do to make healthy rites of passage mainstream again? And what are the co…
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Jumpstart Your Career in Film & Television—with Jennifer Carriere- EP261
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Does a career in film and television seem out of reach? If you’ve dreamed of becoming a screenwriter, director, or maybe even an actor, serving as a script supervisor may be your shortcut to the inner circle. But what is a script supervisor? And where can you go to train for the role? Jennifer Carriere is the creator of Script Supervisor CEO, a pla…
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It’s Road Riff time – Ease from the Inside Out. I’ve had some really interesting, unusual resistance around content creation and I didn’t have an “episode,” but I did have a drive into town Stream of Consciousness with a Purpose and More at Ease I want to be more at ease this year from the inside It’s one of the core goals of how and who I want to …
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Leadership Strategies for Building Influence—with Helen Dayen- EP260
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur or corporate executive, you need to influence the people around you. But how do you get buy-in from investors, the board, your colleagues or the team you’re leading? Especially when those people have different learning styles and personalities? Helen Dayen is the Wall Street veteran turned executive coach behind the D…
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How to Land the Executive Role You Want—with Gina Riley- EP259
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In her work at an executive search firm, Gina Riley noticed common mistakes that executive leaders were making in the interview process. They struggled to articulate their strengths and explain how they showed up in the world uniquely. And many lacked executive presence. In other words, they didn’t convey the trustworthiness and authority it takes …
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Yikes – Is it Procrastination or Parts- I’m jumping back into making podcast episodes for you! I’m just going to allow myself to be imperfect in getting back into the routine I love creating content for y’all I’ve always loved creating content for y’all and I’ve had some procrastination parts come up lately I had all these plans and was taking no a…
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What You Don’t Know About Human Trafficking—with Amanda Blackwood- EP258
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When we think of human trafficking, most of us picture kidnapping and prostitution. But the truth is, most victims are adults who’ve been trafficked by people they trust and forced to work for free. And they may or may not realize that they’re being trafficked. Amanda Blackwood is the Trauma Recovery Mentor behind Growth from Darkness, a platform w…
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Why Making Art is a Spiritual Process—with Amy Zerner - EP257
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Yes, art is beautiful. And it allows us to express ourselves and inspire others. But the process of making art is also a spiritual process. If we’re open to it, the act of creativity gives us access to the divine. Amy Zerner is a multi-disciplinary artist, illustrator and designer whose one-of-a-kind art couture jackets, coats and caftans are sold …
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[BONUS REPLAY] Electing a Spiritual Thought Leader to the Oval Office—with Marianne Williamson - EP248
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Walking a spiritual path starts with internal change. But it cannot stop there. Living a truly spiritual life means acting in love to create an external shift in our circumstances as well. It’s about advocating for what we believe in and changing the systems that cause suffering. Marianne Williamson is a Democratic candidate running for the office …
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Cultivating Self-Care with an Herbal Tea Routine—with Marsha Chin-Glover - EP256
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What is your beverage of choice when it comes to self-care? Do you rely on a glass of wine to help you relax and unwind? Or maybe you fill up on coffee to keep up with the culture of busy? What if there’s a healthier choice that will give you the opportunity to reflect on what matters, share your own story, and build meaningful connections with oth…
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Reclaim Your Sovereignty Through Embodiment—with Jessica Falcon - EP255
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Women have been taught to see our body as an object that exists for the benefit of others. Something we must dominate and control. But in truth, our body is a well of infinite wisdom. And through the body, we can reclaim our power and sovereignty. Jessica Falcon is the Soul Embodiment Guide behind The Path to Sovereignty, a platform that helps wome…
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Integrative Healing for Your Mental Health Issues—with Jana Bartlett Alonso - EP254
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Jana Bartlett Alonzo was diagnosed with an array of mental health conditions at the age of 19. And that’s when she learned about her family legacy of depression. But Jana didn’t want to take anti-depressants for the rest of her life. So, she began a seven-year journey to healing not just her physical body, but also her emotional, spiritual and ener…
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Why Spirituality is Essential to Health & Wellness—with Nicole Kerr - EP253
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As a 19-year-old cadet at the US Air Force Academy, Nicole Kerr had a transformative near-death experience. As she recovered, health became Nicole’s primary focus, inspiring her to explore the overlooked domains of emotional, energetic and spiritual wellbeing. Today, Nicole is an award-winning wellness expert with 30-plus years of experience helpin…
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Take Your Relationship from Good to Great—with Marie Kane - EP252
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Would you like to take your relationships from good to great? The quality of our relationships has a direct impact on our happiness. And yet, most of us hesitate to ask for help in this area of our lives. Marie Kane is the family therapist, corporate consultant and relationship coach behind Relationship Magic for Couples, a platform that helps coup…
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How Effective Leaders Speak to Influence—with Dr. Laura Sicola - EP251
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Aspiring leaders tend to approach communication by considering what we want to say. But if we want our message to influence others, we’ve got to put our audience first: Who are they? What do they need to know? What do we want them to do with the information? Then we can reverse engineer our message to make sure it gets through. Dr. Laura Sicola is …
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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
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In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversa…
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Making Business Decisions with Creative Problem-Solving—with Ellia Harris - EP250
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Change is happening faster than ever. And businesses must innovate to keep up. But most organizations are stuck in habitual thinking. So, how can leaders learn the creative problem-solving skills we need to make better business decisions in this rapidly changing world? Ellia Harris is Chief Innovation Coach at The Potential Center, where she specia…
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Let Go of the SHOULDS & Redefine Success for Yourself—with Tabitha Scott - EP249
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Are you chasing someone else’s definition of success? Doing what you think you should rather than trusting your own instincts? Tabitha Scott is a former executive in three multibillion-dollar companies. She was on the Forbes Business Council and is the award-winning author and speaker behind the bestselling book, Trust Your Animal Instincts: Rechar…
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Electing a Spiritual Thought Leader to the Oval Office—with Marianne Williamson - EP248
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Walking a spiritual path starts with internal change. But it cannot stop there. Living a truly spiritual life means acting in love to create an external shift in our circumstances as well. It’s about advocating for what we believe in and changing the systems that cause suffering. Marianne Williamson is a Democratic candidate running for the office …
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The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
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Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its intricacies, and unraveling the layers that make art truly fascinating. The goal was to n…
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Heal Thyself First, Then Build a Business That Heals Others—with Wren Farris - EP247
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Wren Farris survived two life-threatening car accidents in her late 20s. But her doctors said that her injuries were irreparable, and for three years, Wren couldn’t do so much as lift her head. So, she made a pact with God: If she could heal herself, she would devote her life to sharing the gift of healing with others. That’s what inspired Wren to …
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Hello Hello Humans! I feel like a little kid getting back on a bicycle, It’s been a couple of months since I podcasted. Bug Soup is the time during chrysalis when the caterpillar disintegrates and devolves and physically, materially turns into an gooey mess before it regenerates into the butterflies that bless us all. It’s a metaphor for a stage of…
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A Two Fridas Reading from Art is About Being Whole: A Memoir By Cindy Ingram
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Hello Humans! Thank you for your grace while I took some time and space. For the last four years I have been in writing practice with my publisher and write as a group One of my former clients and now friend and fellow author colleague has released her book with Compassionate Mind Collaborative Publishing. I want you to get her book and let it touc…
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How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
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The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed into what it is now, which is a soulful, poetic, artistic exploration of not only the …
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Creating Heaven on Earth with the Akashic Records—with Amy Robeson - EP246
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What if you could create heaven on earth in this lifetime? Yes, challenging, character-building experiences are part of being human. But we don’t have to suffer. And the Akashic Records are one of the many spiritual tools available to guide us in recognizing future possibilities and manifesting our dreams. Master Akashic Records Teacher Amy Robeson…
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A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole's 'The Two Fridas' Chapter
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I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite chapter of the book as each one took me on such an emotional journey, but my interpretation o…
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The Consequences of Criminalizing Sex Work—with Kaytlin Bailey - EP245
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We criminalize sex work under the guise of protecting people, particularly women and children, from exploitation. But what are the true consequences of law enforcement’s efforts to prevent human trafficking? What if the fastest way to trap someone in a life of prostitution is to arrest them for it? Have you considered the broad spectrum of reasons …
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Leading a Return to Living from the Heart—with Viviane Chauvet - EP244
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Imagine a world where human beings return to living from the heart. Where we ascend to a higher state of evolution, recognize our divine essence and return to our full potential. How extraordinary would it be to clear our primal fear energy and awaken into the next level of consciousness? Viviane Chauvet is the Advanced Arcturian Hybrid Avatar and …
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Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph depicting a woman ascending a staircase inspired a chapter in my upcoming book and it offers a powerful …
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How Fearlessly Exploring Life Can Unlock Your Potential with Omnia Founder, Gina Casazza - EP243
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Don't let fear of a challenging project hold you back from exploring the unknown and taking that first step. Our guest on this episode, understands that trying something new can be difficult, and it's easy to come up with excuses not to start or pursue your dreams. Gina Casazza believes that "every single excuse is valid," but "you only get one lif…
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Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald
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In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and the “shoulds” that help us back from embracing our own art. But what we have found …
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Getting the Financial Information You Need for a Fair Divorce—with Tracy Coenen - EP242
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In a divorce where there’s a lot of money on the line, people hire a forensic accountant to expose any hidden assets that should be considered in the settlement. But what if you don’t have $10,000 to hire a forensic accountant? What can middle class women do to access information about their financial situation and secure the settlement they deserv…
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Use Your Voice as a Competitive Advantage—with Jessica Sato - EP241
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What in the world would change if you said what you wanted to say? What’s stopping you? Jessica Sato is the Business Strategist behind Jessica Sato Consulting, a firm that helps female founders use their voice to express their big idea and use it as their competitive advantage in their business. Jessica is also a TEDx speaker coach, helping entrepr…
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