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Welcome to Step into the Pivot where your hosts Ivana and Theresa talk to people just like you. We will have honest conversations with our guests about issues they have faced, how they had to pivot to address them and lessons learned that you can apply to your life.
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Theresa Conti, Reconnecting2You. Inspirational Podcasts for Personal Development and Healing
Theresa Conti, Reconnecting2You
Personal and Spiritual Development I am a Certified Life Coach, Energy Healing Practitioner, Workshop Leader and Author. I believe that pursuing our dreams, whether personal or professional, allows us to live with greater joy, harmony and ease. My podcasts provide tips, tools, and inspiration to help my listeners awaken to their own inner wisdom and light. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-conti/support
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Mickie Murphy: Reclaiming Optimism Post Trauma - Part 1
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Prepare to be inspired as Mickie explores a life-changing car accident that tested her resilience and highlighted the power of support systems. After enduring a leg amputation, Mickie chose humor and positivity over despair, teaching us the importance of a lighthearted perspective in tough times. Her anecdotes, from naming her "residual leg" to sha…
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Elizabeth Grill: Story of Strength and Renewal
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What happens when life throws you a curveball? In today's episode of "Step Into the Pivot," we are joined by the inspiring Dr. Elizabeth Grill, a health psychologist and medical researcher who shares her journey through the tumultuous waters of divorce and family court battles. Dr. Grill opens up about the survival mode mindset that took over durin…
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Ami Hindia, faced a breast cancer diagnosis at 42, shortly after her third daughter's birth. Join us on this heartwarming episode of Step Into the Pivot where Ami bravely recounts her journey through solitary medical tests during the pandemic, the relief of a successful lumpectomy, and the vital importance of early detection. Her story is a powerfu…
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We are honored to welcome back Nadine Youssef! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. We explore how balancing worry with proactive steps and maintaining a hopeful attitude can make a world of difference. The emotional rollercoaster of waiting for test results is another topic we tackle, offering insights on …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time of reflection and advocacy, and we're thrilled to welcome back Andrea Nitta to "Step Into the Pivot." Celebrating Andrea's two years post-diagnosis, we emphasize the ongoing journey of self-care and management. Andrea's advocacy work, including her involvement in events like the More Than Pink Walk and her po…
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What if the key to saving your life lies in the power of early detection and the stories of those who've walked this path before you? Join us as we embark on a poignant journey through the evolution of breast cancer awareness with Host Theresa, who brings both statistical insights and personal reflections on her own experience of breast cancer. The…
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Michael Muirhead: Generations in Motion and Empty-Nester Changes
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Join us as Michael Muirhead opens up about the profound impact of his son's recent move to Japan, exploring themes of flexibility, personal growth, and the intricate dance of supporting a loved one's dreams. Michael's candid reflections provide a touching and insightful look into the emotional and philosophical challenges of this significant life p…
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Scott Kelley: Navigating Grief and Professional Life
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This episode covers sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. What happens when personal tragedy collides with professional life? Join us as we sit down with Scott Kelley, a leading figure in the retirement plan industry, who opens up about the heart-wrenching moment he learned of his broth…
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What if you could transform your outlook on fatherhood through the lens of resilience and love? In this poignant episode of "Step Into the Pivot," we sit down with Steve Bush, a dedicated attorney whose life story is a testament to the enduring power of family bonds. From the moment his mother faced an unexpected pregnancy at 19 to the influential …
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Sheri Fitts: Resilient Love in the Grip of Addiction
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This episode covers sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. In our latest heartfelt episode, recorded live at Sway Live, we sit down with Sheri Fitts, a single mother who opens up about the profound struggles and triumphs of her son Garrett's battle with heroin addiction. Sheri's candid r…
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Dawn Mabery Chestnut: Illuminating Financial Literacy
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What happens when life throws you a curveball, and you find your true calling in the most unexpected place? Dawn Mabery Chestnut, experienced a life-altering layoff from her political career only to discover her passion for financial literacy. Join us as Dawn shares her transformative journey of becoming a financial planner and what it means to ali…
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Carolyn Marsh: Transformative Storytelling
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Can storytelling transform your life? Carolyn Marsh, a seasoned finance writer who stepped into the world of personal storytelling, certainly believes so. Encouraged by a friend, Carolyn took on the challenge of performing at The Moth, an NPR-affiliated storytelling event, with a theme centered on public transportation. This episode highlights the …
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Jyoti Patel: Self-Care Through Health Challenges
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What happens when the demands of a high-pressure career in medicine overshadow your own health? Dr. Jyoti Patel shares her raw and compelling journey from being a dedicated integrative pediatrics and internal medicine doctor to a thyroid cancer survivor who had to learn the hard way about the importance of self-care. At just 29, Jyoti's diagnosis a…
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Jennifer Rayner - Integrating Emotions into Finance
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What if your financial advisor could understand your emotions as well as your accounts? Join us on Step Into the Pivot as we host Jennifer Rayner, a financial advisor turned fintech innovator, who shares her incredible journey through the financial services industry. From caring for her mother with dementia to making the bold decision to purchase a…
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Nadine Youssef: Resilience Through War, Immigration, and Cancer
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Ever wondered how childhood experiences shape our adult lives? Today, we bring you an extraordinary conversation with Nadine Youssef, assistant chief counsel at the Walt Disney Company and adjunct professor at Loyola Law School. Nadine shares her compelling journey from her early years amidst the turmoil of the Lebanese civil war to finding a new h…
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Brandon Shea: Thriving Through Discomfort
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Ever faced a moment where your professional aspirations needed to align with your personal life’s goals? Brandon Shea, a financial services professional, joins us to share his journey from Nashville to Los Angeles and back again. Brandon's story is one of resilience and devotion, navigating the challenging move to LA, and the enriching experiences …
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Ami Hindia: Consistent Authenticity and Leading with Heart
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ami Hindia, a veteran of Fidelity's workplace investing group, as she opens up about her incredible journey of prioritizing health and adopting a servant leadership approach. From overcoming breast cancer to transitioning into leadership and battling imposter syndrome, Ami's story is a testament to the res…
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Teresa Howe: Thriving Through Career Pivots and Self-Advocacy
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This episode is a masterclass in the importance of self-advocacy, especially for women in lower-level management roles. Teresa shares her insights on articulating one's value in the workplace, the psychological aspects of self-worth, and the necessity of flexibility in tough economic times. After experiencing the shock of being laid off after excel…
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Lorie Jones: Unyielding Courage and Its Ripple Effect
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This episode covers sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. Can one person’s courage truly change others lives? Just days before his high school graduation, Lori's son, Josh, was injured during a school shooting. Josh displayed remarkable bravery by helping to disarm one of the shooters, …
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Ever wondered how one can pivot from a life-altering trauma to newfound strength and purpose? Join us for an emotionally charged episode of "Step Into the Pivot" as we welcome Liam Polonijo, who bravely shares his story of resilience following a devastating car accident. This event not only left him with chronic back pain but also threw him into th…
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Bonnie Treichel: Resilience and Innovation in Small Business Leadership
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What does it take to transition from working at a Registered Investment Advisory firm to founding your own consultancy and law practice? From navigating a difficult business partnership to launching her consultancy with a single client during a global pandemic, Bonnie reveals her passion for transforming the retirement plan industry and her determi…
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Theresa and Ivana: Rest as a Path to True Productivity and Renewal
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Can rest be the ultimate productivity hack? This week on "Step Into the Pivot," we confront the exhausting culture of perpetual busyness and advocate for the revolutionary concept of "rest and receive." Teresa opens up about her conference-induced fatigue, setting the stage for a candid discussion with Ivana. Ivana takes us deeper into the necessit…
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Kim Ryan: Embracing Resilience and Independence Through Life's Pivots
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When faced with life's toughest challenges, how do we find the strength to press forward? This week, we're joined by Kim Ryan, a beacon of resilience, whose story of loss and empowerment offers a guiding light. With a career spanning 25 years in the financial services industry, Kim opens up about the seismic shift her life took following her father…
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Kristie Hill: Harmonizing Work and Family without Compromising Success
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Ever wondered how to champion work-life harmony without sacrificing career success? Kristie Hill, a wealth management advisor from Northwestern Mutual, graces us with her compelling narrative of redefining the traditional work schedule to embrace the fullness of family life. Her courageous steps towards establishing a flexible work environment serv…
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Mel Doman: Rewriting the Narrative of Mental Health in the Workplace
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As we wade through the waters of professional evolution and personal growth, Mel Doman joins us with a tale that transforms the way we think about mental health in the workplace. Stepping out from the traditional role of a clinical mental health therapist, Mel charts her foray into the world of organizational psychology—a move born from the convict…
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