June 6, 2019
Thrive Episode #93 – “How To Create Entrepreneurial Gold” with Wendy Jo New Wendy Jo New, owner of Wendy Jo New Metal Designs, is a goldsmith who produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs. After a long term career as an educational policy analyst and consultant in Washington DC, Wendy moved to the Boston area where she gradually shifted her career to being a goldsmith and has built a successful business selling her work throughout the country in galleries, shows, and to private clients. In addition to teaching metalsmithing courses which has allowed her to continue with a focus on education, Wendy also recently accepted a board position of the International Women’s Jewelry Association. However, designing and fabricating engagement and wedding rings and other custom pieces is particularly meaningful to her and her clients. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 – How did Wendy Jo go from being an educational analyst in Washington DC to becoming a successful goldsmith? 09:30 – When did Wendy Jo know that becoming a goldsmith was her next move? 10:30 – What should people who are considering making the leap from a traditional job to entrepreneurship in the arts? 11:30 – How did […]
May 23, 2019
Thrive Episode #92 – “The Power Of Feeling Groovy” with Steph Palermo Steph Palermo is an influencer, coach, podcast talk show host, international speaker and author of the book, The Only Way Is Up. Steph has spoken across the globe to health organizations about the impact of rare disorders on patients and families. She is also a highly sensitive intuitive who taps into her gifts and uses her words, either written or spoken to help people remember who they are in order to live their best life. Steph believes that by aligning with your true purpose, recognizing your amazingness and changing your choices, you can alter your entire world. Steph is available for Feel Groovy Coaching, Workshops, and Keynote Speaking. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 – How did Steph become an intuitive and what does that mean? 09:20 – Does everyone have intuitive gifts? 11:30 – What does an intuitive “hit” feel like? 12:30 – How did Steph become a love expert? 17:20 – What is Steph’s message to the world about living with a rare disorder, especially about kids living with rare disorders? 19:20 – What’s Steph’s advice for parents who have a child with a rare […]
May 7, 2019
Thrive Episode #91 – “The Power Of Connection” with Daniel Levin Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace. He’s studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue.He is the author of the book, The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It’s a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words. Daniel is a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. In this episode, we talk about: 08:00 – How did Daniel go from hitchhiking around the world to becoming the Director of Business Development for Hay House? 09:40 – What should people do who think money is hard to come by? 13:30 – How do you find your life purpose if you don’t know where to start? 15:25 – Can your purpose change throughout your […]
April 24, 2019
Thrive Episode #90 – The Beauty Of Entrepreneurship With Dr. Gretchen Frieling Dr. Gretchen Frieling, MD is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. She is a board-certified Dermatopathologist. Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City. She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, ‘show-stopping’ results. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns and will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation. Dr. Frieling has trained with some of the best in the industry, notably Dr. Arthur Swift. GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, founded on the core principles of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, individuality, and philanthropy. Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments such as Kybella, AquaGold Fine Touch microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more. In this episode, we talk about: 01:30 – What is a dermatopathologist? 03:00 – How and why did […]
April 16, 2019
Thrive Episode #89 – How To Create Better Karma In Your Business And Life With Leila Laura Leila is a mind-blowing gifted energy healer. After experiencing a traumatic and difficult life in her early years, Leila believed that there was another level of success and healing available to her, so at the age of 30, Leila invested in karma healing and awakened her Soul Self (our Soul untouched by woundings from this and/or other lives). Leila’s Soul Self is a rare combination of transformational Healer and Seer (with the ability to see past, present, and future, and that which can’t be seen by the eye). Since awakening to her Soul Self, Leila has advised, coached and healed countless others to help them find love by differentiating between trauma, drama, or karma, ego vs. soul self, disempowered living vs. empowered living. In this episode, we talk about: 06:00 – What is karma? 08:30 – Why do people try to control their wounds? What does that mean? 15:00 – How did Leila discover her talent as a healer and when did she decide to make it into a business? 19:00 – What does Leila’s do in her business as a love karma […]
April 1, 2019
Thrive Episode #88 – Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept – “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style. Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina’s designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe. Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence. In this episode, we talk about: 06:30 – How did Melina become an international […]
March 9, 2019
Thrive Episode #88 – How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business is to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures. Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ,” and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns. Simply put, Jacklyn is passionate about getting people talking. In this episode, we talk about: 02:30 – How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else seen on the scene? 04:30-Why is Jaclyn so passion about helping people behind the scenes get noticed? 06:30-How and why did Jaclyn start her own magazine, NextOnScene? 08:30 – What are the advantages of being featured in a magazine versus only online? 09:30 – As someone who helped place actors and singers in Broadway shows, Jaclyn tells us how you identify the “it” […]
February 22, 2019
Thrive Episode #86 – How To Go From Rookie to Expert with Lissette Carter Nobody thought that Lissette Carter would amount to anything when she dropped out of college with no degree. Did she prove them wrong! Lissette went on to train entrepreneurs all over the United States and Puerto Rico, co-owned a real estate investment company, and found a personal development company. Lissette is the author of the popular book, Rookie Mommy and he newest book, Rookie Wifey. Today, her mission is to equip women to get victory over their thoughts so they can win at life and at business. On this episode: 05:00 – How did Lissette begin her entrepreneurial journey while still in college? 06:00 – How did Lissette become a trainer for entrepreneurs all across the U.S. and Puerto Rico? 10:30 – How do you find the right resources, books and mentors to take your personal growth to the next level? 11:30 – What are the books Lissette is reading now and how are they helping her? 13:00 – Why did Lissette think it was important to write a book for new moms and how it hers different from most new parent books? 18:00 – What are some of […]
February 14, 2019
Thrive Episode #85 – How To Be A Successful Singing Entrepreneur with Jennifer Truesdale Jennifer Truesdale is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach in the Boston area. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and a 30 year veteran of the music industry, she has written, produced and performed on recordings for major network television shows including: All My Children, Soul Food, Melrose Place, Sunset Beach, One Life To Live and The Young and the Restless. Jennifer is the Director of the non-profit organization Chick Singer Night Boston, a nationally recognized performance series for women that showcases up and coming female performers while helping to support music programs in local schools and community organizations. She is also the author of the book “Get Paid to Sing: The Singer’s Guide to Making a Living Making Music” and will be releasing a brand new album of original music in spring of 2019. On this episode: 06:00 – What is the biggest misconception about having a career in the music industry? 07:30 – How did Jennifer learn to make money as a musician? 09:30 – What are some things that musicians don’t know about the music industry that gets in the way […]
February 8, 2019
Thrive Episode #84 – How To Heal Your Life With Sound with Michelle Marie Sawtell Michelle Marie Sawtell, founding member of Sound Goddess Healing, is a master sound & energy healer, a singer-songwriting recording artist and a jewelry designer. Michelle has been singing and performing since the age of two and now combines the power of energy healing, alchemy crystal singing bowls and soulful vocals to create transformative and transcendent healing experiences for people who want more peace, health and happiness in their lives. Whether she is performing for a large group of people, working with children or working with animals, Michelle will raise ones vibration and consciousness to new levels. On this episode, we talk about: 06:25 – What is sound energy healing? 07:30 – Why is it important for vibrations to happen at the cellular level? 11:30 – What does it mean to infuse jewelry with energy? 14:00 – What gems or stones are best for hitting high notes? 15:00 – What does the chakra system has to do with music? 19:00 – Why are Earth’s vibrations important to humanity? 21:00 – How did Michelle launch her performing career at the age of two? 24:00 – How did […]
January 30, 2019
Thrive Episode #83 – How To Rock Entrepreneurship with Lauren Bateman As a childhood cancer survivor, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Lauren Bateman knows the importance of living in the moment. At the of age 27, Lauren quit her “cushy” job as a research scientist to pursue a career in music. That decision changed her life forever! She went on to launch the Lauren Bateman School of Music with two locations in the Boston area. Plans for a third school are now in the works which will put Lauren well on her way to becoming a 7-figure business owner. These schools help students ages 5 and up find joy and happiness through music education. In this episode, we talk about: 06:45 – How did Lauren find her true calling? 09:00 – How did Lauren become a successful musical artist? 10:50 – Why is the drive to hustle so crucial for success in music and business? 14:00 – How can you break through plateaus that keep you stuck? 15:00 – Why is it important to find a sense of purpose that’s bigger than your own internal drive? 17:30 – How did Lauren’s brush with cancer impact her outlook on life? 19:00 – […]
January 23, 2019
Thrive Episode # 82 – Developing Your Voice As An Artist With Guest Paula Plum Paula Plum, is an accomplished, celebrated and award-winning professional actress who has appeared onstage, in film and on television for over 25 years. Ms. Plum has graced some of the most well-known stages in New England including The Lyric Stage, The American Repertory Theater and The Huntington Theater just to name a few. She has also appeared in major films such as Mermaids with Cher, Malice, Next Stop Wonderland and was even directed by the genius Woody Allen. Ms. Plum is a four-time winner of the prestigious Elliot Norton Award including one for Sustained Excellence. Past recipients of this award include Ian McEllen and Julie Harris. Paula was also one of only 5 actors nationwide to receive the Fox Actor’s Fellowship in association with the SpeakEasy Stage. She is a founding member of the Actor’s Shakespeare project and played roles from Cleopatra to Lady MacBeth. Paula has trained with some of the best the acting mentors in the world both in Europe at the London Academy of music & Dramatic Art, The Dell’Arte Institute of Paris and right here in Boston as a graduate of Boston University. […]
January 17, 2019
Thrive Episode # 81 – Cultivating Artistic Success With Guest Lisa Tamagini Welcome to the second season of Thrive! We are back and so excited about the lineup of guests we have for you. One of our goals for season two is to bring more artists, creative entrepreneurs and musicians on the show to explore the intersection between entrepreneurship, success, and creativity. We are super excited to kick off this series of “Art and Entrepreneurship” with our guest Lisa Tamagini. Lisa Tamagini is a New York City based teaching singer whose students can be heard on Broadway stages and in Opera Houses throughout the US and Europe. Ms. Tamagini has also trained singers who later appeared on American Idol and the Voice. After attending the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Ms. Tamagini went on to have her own successful stage career that has spanned over twenty years. She has appeared in leading roles in major opera houses and concert halls including, Houston Grand Opera, New York City Opera, Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Currently Ms. Tamagini is in Boston running the Summer Institute of Vocal Arts which […]
May 1, 2018
Thrive Episode # 80 – How To Build Your Brand With Books with Guest Dan Janal Our guest Dan Janal is the founder and CEO of PR Leads Expert Resource Network where he helps experts and authors build their brands with books. Dan himself has written over 12 books, with his newest work called “Write Your Book In A Flash” where he teaches how ambitious entrepreneurs can get their book written quickly so they can start leveraging their brands and interviews. As a PR expert, Dan has helped over ten thousand experts and authors expand their brand. USA TODAY called Dan Janal “a true Internet pioneer.” He was on the PR team that launched America Online. He also handled PR assignments for IBM, Reader’s Digest, American Express, AT&T and more than 100 other high-tech companies, including many startups. Dan was a wealth of knowledge. You’re not going to want to miss this episode if you are thinking about writing a book to build your brand! In this episode, we talk about: 05:42 – Dan tells us about his story and how he went from journalist to best-selling author to PR guru to thousands of experts. 08:15 – How do you know what book […]
April 14, 2018
Thrive Episode # 79 – “Look Good, Feel Good, Make More” with Guest Trish Carey Trish Carey is a founding stylist and Senior Partner at Peach, a new, premium fashion brand offering athletically inspired, contemporary clothing for gym, work and play. Trish is one of the founding stylists at Peach and has grown her sales team to over 150 stylist across the country. Trish has been #1 in personal sales and team building across the US for three years. She is also a board member of Fashion Group International Boston. Today on Thrive, we talk about how Peach is changing the way women shop, how they are empowering other female entrepreneurs and how to upgrade your image while STILL feeling comfortable! In this episode, we talk about: 02:30 – Trish talks about Peach’s unique and progressive business model that empowers women. 04:00 – How has shopping changed in the past few years and how has Peach created innovated way to serve it’s clients? 07:00 – How is Peach supporting other female entrepreneurs? 11:00 – What was it like for Trish to go from stay-at-home mom to running a 150 person team? 13:00 – How can working with a stylist make your […]
April 8, 2018
Thrive Episode # 78 – Why It’s Good To Be Narrow-Minded What really differentiates a superstar personal brand from a mediocre one? Stars do one thing most other entrepreneurs hesitate to do…they narrow their niche in the most effective and attractive way. Today on Thrive, find out how stars niche themselves to stand out as leaders and what YOU must do to rise above the noise. Want to know more about how YOU can become a powerful leader in your industry? Apply for a complimentary Brand Star Strategy Session with Heather where she will get you specific strategies on your brand to go from good to great. To apply, CLICK HERE=>BrandStarStrategySession
March 24, 2018
Thrive Episode # 77 – Get A New Perspective Do you ever feel like you’re out of options? We all feel stuck sometimes, but often we are not seeing the whole picture. Today on Thrive, I talk about how changing your perspective can open up a whole new world of possibilities. And why when we are inside our own heads, we can’t SEE all the options available to us. If you are feeling like you’re missing something, you may be right! Watch today’s episode to learn how to zoom out and get a whole new lens on life. Want to know more about how YOU can become a powerful leader in your industry? Apply for a complimentary Brand Star Strategy Session with Heather where she will get you specific strategies on your brand to go from good to great. To apply, CLICK HERE=>BrandStarStrategySession
March 16, 2018
Thrive Episode # 76 – How To Achieve More By Doing Less With Guest Lisa Danforth Our guest, Lisa Danforth is a business strategist and a serial entrepreneur who has been in business successfully for over 20 years. She has had several of her own businesses with teams and sold her business at a profit – 35x her original investment based on the ROI. Lisa specializes in helping established entrepreneurs scale their businesses and get out of overwhelm. This interview is so great for learning tips and tricks for entrepreneurs who have been in business for a while, and have successful businesses but have hit a wall. In this episode, we talk about: 06:30 – Lisa tells how she’s been a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years. 09:30 – What is the The Law Of Linkage and why is it important for your business? 12:30 – Where do most people get off track in their business? 15:50 – Why is it important to sometimes stop in the moment and think? 17:00 – Why do people have a hard time creating a vision for their business? Why can’t they identify what they want? 20:00 – What is failing forward? 22:00 – […]
March 9, 2018
Thrive Episode # 75 – Why You Shouldn’t Always Believe Yourself Do you ever find yourself spiraling in a loop of negative thinking? One day you’re on top of the world and the next, you feel stuck? Today’s episode is all about mind control. It’s important to be able to understand how your mind works and how to break the patterns that keep us from fulfilling our potential. On this podcast, you will learn: -How does the cycle of negativity work? -How can you counteract your negative thought patterns? -How can “I am” statements help? -The most important question to ask yourself when your mind is telling you ‘You can’t.” -What you must do to take your power back from negative thinking. Want to know more about how YOU can become a powerful leader in your industry? Apply for a complimentary Brand Star Strategy Session with Heather where she will get you specific strategies on your brand to go from good to great. To apply, CLICK HERE=>BrandStarStrategySession
February 24, 2018
Thrive Episode # 74 – The Power Of Performance How comfortable do you feel speaking onstage? Did you know, no matter what industry you are in, you need to be a great performer? When you know how to connect with people in a way that engages them and motivates them to action, you can dramatically increase your influence AND income. Today I’m going to be talking about the power of performance and sharing what YOU need to do to go from good to great. In this podcast, you will learn: – The five key elements of learning how to become a great performer. – Why great performers are powerful influencers. – Where most entrepreneurs fall down on their presentation skills. -And finally, the number one most powerful commitment you must make to take you performance to the next level. If you really want to improve you presentation skills, I invite you to check out my upcoming speaker training here in Boston this April. We will be in a real theater and you will get hands-on performance training and learn tips from my many years as a professional operatic soprano. To learn more about, CLICK HERE=>Stage Ready Masterclass
February 16, 2018
Thrive Episode # 73 – How To Mingle To Millions With Guest Cami Baker Cami Baker is an international speaker and the founder of the WorldWide NetWeb. She is also the author of her newest book Mingle to Millions: The Art & Science of Building Business Relationships and Mastering Referrals. Cami has worked with companies such as Berkshire Hathaway, Ronald McDonald and hundreds of other groups assisting their people in the art & science building resources, relationships and revenues that rock. She has given over 1,000 presentations to audiences of over 30,000 people and was even featured a judge on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice and now she graces us with presence here on Thrive. Today Cami shares how you can network in a way that cultivates sharing and growing your businesses without coming across as pushy or leaving you feeling uncomfortable. It’s a win-win-win! On this episode: 05:00 – How did Cami Baker become such a rockstar? 08:00 – What is netwebbing and how can it help you grow a powerful network? 09:00 – Why is it important to be like a spider when you network and what does that mean? 10:50 – Why do we often feel icky when we network […]
February 10, 2018
Thrive Episode # 72 – The Creative Path To Success With Guest Maryellen Conway Maryellen Conway is an award-winning professional artist, teacher and entrepreneur who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She was one of the countries premiere creators of Jucaic art. And her Soho-style loft studio was featured by Boston Magazine as the number one destination for classes and lessons. MaryEllen has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. She now runs a mobile art studio to help people access their creativity in the privacy of their own homes and offices. On this episode: 05:00 – What is creativity? Do we all have it? 08:30 – How do we generate creativity in this time of technology? 09:40 – How does play and free-flowing translate into more success? 14:00 – How does creativity help in keeping you healthy? 16:30 – How did Maryellen become a professional artist? 18:00 – Maryellen’s advice for people who want to turn their art into a successful profession. 20:00 – Is it possible to have it all, successful artistic career and family? 25:00 – How do you get your creativity back when you feel like your […]
February 1, 2018
Thrive Episode # 71 – “How To Move Mountains In 15 Minutes Per Day Or Less” With Guest Michelle Demers Michelle Demers is the Founder and CEO of CoworkingClubs.com, online communities where people work together and take daily action to achieve their goals and dreams. She is also the Creator of “The Sustainable Success System: Move Mountains in 15 Minutes per Day or Less,” teaching people how to be more successful and productive in their work and lives. Michelle holds an MBA and has been a business coach, consultant, and strategist for the last 18 years. In this episode, Michelle shares how consistent small steps make big results. In fact, one of her clients landed over $200k in contracts in just 90 days using this system! We hear that story and also many great tips you can use to start building you network and you net worth on today’s show. On this episode: 05:00 – What is a co-working club and why is it useful to create dramatic results? 06:30 – Why do people often choose the wrong goals and how do you choose goals that will lead to success? 11:00 – Where do most people get stuck with sales […]
January 26, 2018
Thrive Episode # 70 – How Creating A Powerful Personal Brand Can Help You Lose Weight Today we’re going to talk about weight loss and personal branding. I have some insights and thoughts that are personal to me, that I’ve experienced and I wanted to share that because it’s something a lot of entrepreneurs struggle with. As a young kid, I struggle with my weight and I got in shape as I got older, and I really worked on it. As a singer, it’s so important to look good when you’re on stage. When I started my entrepreneurial business, I started to gain weight because I was stressed. I know that a lot of entrepreneurs out there are stressed, and it’s hard not to be because you have so many responsibilities. In this podcast, I share 3 ways that honing in on your personal brand can help you lose and maintain weight, and live a more balanced and healthy lifestyle, without dieting and going to the gym. To find out more about Heather you can visit her website at www.heatherpoduska.com or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter all under HeatherPoduska. If you’d like to learn how to […]
January 20, 2018
Thrive Episode # 69 – “How To Create Sustainable Success” With Guest Chris Salem Chris Salem is an international speaker, an award winning author, a life an business strategist and an advocate for wellness. He is the originator of the term Prosperneur™—an individual whose health and wealth are in alignment in a way that leads to true prosperity. His book “Master Your Inner Critic / Resolve the Root Cause – Create Prosperity” addresses this and went international best seller in November 2016. Chris also co-authored the recent edition to “Mastering the Art of Success” with Jack Canfield and has his own radio show Sustainable Success is part of the Voice America Influencer Channel. Chris’s mission is to help career professionals and entrepreneurs learn how to create true, sustainable prosperity and success, and maintain their wellness. This was such a great conversation because so many times, entrepreneurs and high achievers, push and drive and hustle, and they burn out. On the show, Chris shares what principles, disciplines and habits are needed to create the foundation for balance, joy, and success that will keep going on and on. On this episode… 06:00 – How did Chris overcome serious struggles to achieve a healthy, successful life […]
January 12, 2018
Thrive Episode # 68 – “How To Succeed In Business: Entrepreneurs Roundtable Discussion” with guests, Chris Salem, Wendy Sabin, Michelle Demers & Karla Driskill Today we have special entrepreneurial round-table with four amazing guests all bringing you their unique expertise to help you create the most successful year possible. We have a wealth leadership expert, an accountability and community-building expert, a personal leadership expert and a life, health and business strategist. Of course, I bring my branding chops to the table as well! We have: Wendy Sabin – Business Finance & Wealth Leadership Expert Karla Driskill – Executive Director of the Hollister Institute, Leadership & Communications Expert Chris Salem – International Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, and Life & Business Strategist. Michelle Demers – CEO & Founder of CoWorkingClubs.Com, Success and Productivity Expert. We cover everything from to wealth-building strategies, to what to focus on in your business to make the biggest profits, how to be a leader in a complicated environment, the most important elements to personal success and how to stay accountable to your goals in 2018. Wow! It was so much fun and action-packed. I hope you enjoy the show! On this episode… 09:29 – What is […]
January 5, 2018
Thrive Episode # 67 – “What It Takes To Have A Breakout Year” Are you ready to have your best year yet? The kind of year that quantum leaps your success? Today on Thrive, I’ll be sharing how you can have a breakout year. Why have another year where you just muddle along? Twelve months from now, I want you to wake up with a big, fat smile on your face knowing you created something truly special. Knowing you did something that propelled your success to the next level. Listen and learn how to make 2018 YOU breakout year! On this episode… 04:08 – What does it take to have a breakout year? 04:30 – What is it that you really want? 08:00 – What do you need to make what you want happen? 11:09 – Creating the plan. 11:30 – Are you asking for the right help? 12:40 – What has to happen to reach your goal. To find out more about Heather you can visit her website at www.heatherpoduska.com or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter all under HeatherPoduska. If you’d like to learn how to become a leader in your industry, to really stand out […]
December 28, 2017
Thrive Episode # 66 – “How To Create Your Star Brand And Lead In Your Industry” with Guest Heather Poduska Today’s show is all about how to create a successful personal brand that is both authentic and sets you apart as a leader. What is personal branding? Why is it so important to your success to manage your brand? What are some of the common mistakes people make that can damage their brand? As a special treat, Heather invites professional host and emcee, Kim Miles of Miles In Heels Productions, to turn the tables and interview her. Kim asks Heather how she shifted from pursuing a career as a professional opera singer to becoming a Star Maker, helping entrepreneurs create personal brands so they can attract high-paying clients and stand out as industry leaders. Heather Poduska has over 20 years of professional performance experience on stage as an operatic soprano, as a speaker and as the host of the popular podcast and television show, “Thrive.” She combines her unique performance skills with her expertise as a personal brand strategist, image consultant and business coach to teach driven entrepreneurs how to become highly profitable, dynamic presenters and rise to celebrity […]
December 23, 2017
Thrive Episode # 65 – “How to Develop Relentless Focus” with Guest Kassandra Vaughn Kassandra Vaughn is a teacher, entrepreneur, author and the host of her own podcast, “She Runs The Show,” whose mission is to help people understand how to develop the art and science of focus so they can achieve their dreams and align their life and business. Kassandra has mastered the skill of relentless focus herself to pen over 10 books! She now teaches others how to write and publish their own e-book in just 7 days. However, the path to success was not a straight line for Kassandra. As an extremely high-achieving woman, she found herself drained and distracted. She knew something had to give before she gave out. She decided to shift gears and focus her energy to create a life of more joy and fulfillment. Hear how she went from burned out to blossoming and how YOU can develop relentless focus to create what you want too on today’s show. On this episode… 5:45 – Why is Kassandra’s mission to help people focus and why is it so important to her? 10:11 – Why do you need to set boundaries so you can do deep […]
December 9, 2017
Thrive Episode # 64 – “How to Find Your Inner Power Source” with Guest Marge Piccini Named the “Queen of Quantum Leaps” by her clients. Marge Piccini specializes in helping high achieving women entrepreneurs, who feel that they have lost their luster in their careers, rediscover a sense of purpose so they can create the kind of impact and legacy that they want. Formerly Marge was an award winning sales professional for a Fortune 100 services company where she sold over a billion dollars worth of financial services. But she found herself in Provence in France, and she realized she needed to make a change in her life. On this episode… 5:22 – How did Marge get the title “Queen of Quantum Leaps” and what does that mean? 7:06 – What is Marge’s system of helping high-achieving women create balance in their lives? 10:38 – How does Marge help her clients stay out of overwhelm? 11:40 – How and did Marge shift from a high-powered, high-stress career create a more fulfilling life? 14:47 – Learn the changes Marge made to make the shift to a more authentic path? 17:31 – How does divine intervention show up in our lives? […]
December 1, 2017
Thrive Episode # 63 – “The Power Of Authenticity” In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s so important to be authentic with your brand. Authenticity is showing up as your true self within your brand. Authenticity is a hot buzzword right now in the coaching industry and a lot of different industries. At times, it is something people throw out when they don’t really mean it. We see this a lot in politics when people tend to portray one side and on the other side there’s something completely different. This is not authenticity. Authenticity is not a convenient thing, either, like when you’re trying to get something and manipulate your audience. Know more about authenticity by listening to or watching this podcast and see how it can help you attract your ideal clients. If you are an entrepreneur, if you are in corporate, if you are an artist or an athlete, if you are anyone who has a dream, or a goal, or a vision, this message is for you. If you’d like to learn how to become a leader in your industry, to really stand out and position yourself as the go to expert, you can grab my […]
November 16, 2017
Thrive Episode #62 – ”Protecting Your Dreams” Today on Thrive, I will be talking about protecting our dreams and our goals, and why it’s so important and critical to do that. Sometimes we get waylaid, we get off-track by outside forces and voices. I’m sharing with you today why it’s so important to protect yourself, how to protect yourself, and what it really means to nurture your dream to fruition. This is something that we all need to be reminded about. If you are an entrepreneur, if you are in corporate, if you are an artist or an athlete, if you are anyone who has a dream, or a goal, or a vision, this message is for you. If you’d like to learn how to become a leader in your industry, to really stand out and position yourself as the go to expert, you can grab my free gift to you by clicking here. You’ll get the “Seven Steps To Become An Industry Star.”
November 11, 2017
Thrive Episode # 61 – “Does Your Audience Really Know You?” Today I want to talk about one of my favorite things and that is branding. It’s one of the core pieces of my business. I’m a personal brand strategist and I’m not just a business coach who learned it along the way. This really is the heart and soul of what I do and even though I talk about being a powerful, profitable speaker, you can’t get on stage, you can’t get on the media, you can’t go on a livestream and give a powerful talk, if you don’t know what your brand is. If you don’t know what your story is, if you don’t know what your mission is, if you don’t know how to communicate your value. Branding is the key foundational piece before anything else goes. Watch or listen to this podcast to learn more about the importance of branding and to learn about an exercise you can do to know, create and improve your brand. If you’d like to learn how to become a leader in your industry, to really stand out and position yourself as the go to expert, you can grab my free […]
November 3, 2017
Thrive Episode #60 – Is Your Brand Aligned? This is the inspired video series where I bring you inspiration to help you be the best in life and in business. Today I want to talk to you about the importance of alignment. You need to have alignment with your brand and that means having cohesiveness from top to bottom in your messaging. What is it that you stand for? When you do that, you create a powerful trunk to your brand tree, to your business, that’s the foundation, from which you can grow these branches that build your empire and your profits. On this Episode: 01:51 – The most common mistake people do with building their brand and business 2:30 – How and why you need to create a sweet spot in your marketplace 3:00 – How to build a signature program or product that is uniquely branded 04:00 – How do you create a powerful brand in your industry If you’d like to learn how to become a leader in your industry, to really stand out and position yourself as the go to expert, you can grab my free gift to you by clicking here. You’ll get the […]
October 26, 2017
Thrive Ep# 59 – “Understanding Your Secret Mission” with Carlos Carrera Known as “The Tony Robbins of Mexico” Carlos Carrera is Mexico’s Top Transformational Mentor, an International Award-Winning Speaker and Multi-Time #1 Best-Selling Author who’s books include Instant Business and More Sales, Less Work. Carlos has empowered more than 1,000,000 people throughout USA, Spain, Colombia, and Mexico with his audio, videos, technology platforms and life training programs. Carlos has had TV appearances with FOX, NBC, TELEVISA, TV AZTECA, TELEFORMULA. He is the founder of the Transformational Academy and the Transformational Secret Forest, the Disneyworld of the Three-Dimensional Transformation. Founder of NEGOCIO INSTANTANEO (Instant Business) a proven solution for customer engagement and content Marketing with Platform Solutions to drive Traffic, Leads, and Sales to grow their business. On this episode… 06:33 – Carlos tells how he became an internationally acclaimed transformational coach for thousands of people. 09:54 – What is the difference between a teacher and a mentor and why is it so important to understand which to choose? 12:50 – How do you discover YOUR secret mission in life? 15:40 – Why you never get what you think you deserve in life and what you get instead. 18:50 – Is […]
October 19, 2017
Thrive Ep#58 – “Moving Beyond The Best Seller” Part 2 with Guest Tamara Patzer Tamara Patzer is an executive producer, publisher and the owner of Blue Ocean Authority where she helps women entrepreneurs and professionals get their message out on a major scale by helping them become best-selling authors, making them hosts of their own radio shows and by showing them how to get booked and leverage big media appearances on outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CW. Tami currently has over 64 authors who have written through her system to become best-sellers. Tami herself is a multi-time best-seller with her most recent book series, Women Innovators and she is currently doing a national TV appearance tour from California to Florida educating audiences about social media. On this episode… 06:07 – Where does the real money lie in becoming an author? 07:00 – What makes an author a super-star stand out to media? 10:48 – Why should you always think about your community when you write? 15:55 – How did the universe help Tamara become who she was meant to be? 17:30 – How do you take one book and leverage it into hundreds of thousands of […]
October 12, 2017
Thrive Ep#57 – “Moving Beyond The Best Seller” Part I with Guest Tamara Patzer Tamara Patzer is an executive producer, publisher and the owner of Blue Ocean Authority where she helps women entrepreneurs and professionals get their message out on a major scale by helping them become best-selling authors, making them hosts of their own radio shows and by showing them how to get booked and leverage big media appearances on outlets such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CW. Tami currently has over 64 authors who have written through her system to become best-sellers. Tami herself is a multi-time best-seller with her most recent book series, Women Innovators and she is currently doing a national TV appearance tour from California to Florida educating audiences about social media. On this episode… 05:18 – How did Tamara become an expert on creating visibility for people? 09:06 – What should you do with your “best-selling author” title to make money from it? 09:15 – How do you turn your book into profits? 16:01 – How do you know what book to write? 21:00 – How do you start writing your book? You can find Tamara Patzer on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tamarapatzer?ref=br_rs and at http://tamipatzer.com/.
October 5, 2017
Thrive Ep#56 – “How to Thrive After 55” with Guest Judy Basso Judy Bass is a “Thrive After 55 Expert” and an award winning Event Planner who has planned and overseen spectacular, high profile and intimate events for over 28 years. She is known for her fine attention to detail, creativity and her ability to create magic in all of her events. Now Judy is taking on the next exciting phase of her career and life helping other women like her make similar transitions She is creating a movement to help professional women in their mid fifties and on, who have been in careers they love, but feel a strong yearning to take on something new, something that helps them harvest all of their wisdom and abilities to make a difference in the world and feel fulfilled again. She helps them to get clear on what this looks like and how to move forward to next exciting phase of their lives. On this episode… 05:00 – What is a “Thrive After 55 and Onwards Expert”? 08:34 – Why did Judy fell out of love with her dream job of event planning after 28 years? 11:30 – What’s important to Judy now […]
September 28, 2017
Thrive Ep #55 – “The Inspired Diva Sings” Heather shares an impromptu concert featuring “Only On My Own” from Les Miserables by Claude-Michel Schönberg and “Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix” from the opera “Samson et Dalila” by Camille Saint-Saëns.
September 21, 2017
Thrive Ep #54 – “How To Make More Money Online” with guest Lisa Gottlieb Lise Gottlieb is known as “The e-Commerce Queen of Denmark,” and creator of “Power e-com Formula.” In her work as a Marketing Expert, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, Speaker and Coach, Lise shares her proven strategies with self-motivated, disciplined, hard-working people to help them attain a Wholistic Life-Style that includes personal & financial independence. Lise’s 43 Books, 300+ Articles, business coaching, and health & diet products stem from her true-life story. After successful sales careers at Oracle and Deloitte&Touche, she developed a thyroid disease which inspired her to write a self-help book on the topic to help others facing health challenges. Using her keen mastery of the Internet, her simple marketing strategy, and hard, honest work, Lise propelled her personal quest for health and happiness into a successful entrepreneurial coaching career, inspiring other self-motivated, smart, hard-workers to liberate themselves from corporate jobs, create a better lifestyle, and attain more personal freedom & success. On this episode… 05:45 – What is Lise’s secret to being extremely productive? 07:03 – Who can benefit most from using Facebook ads and going online? 08:31 – How does one navigate the barrage […]
September 14, 2017
Thrive Ep #53 – “From Incarceration to Inspiration” with Guest Nilton Serva Nilton Serva is the Co-Founder and CEO of SERVAMEDIA, a digital media company focused on helping small and medium sized businesses integrate and leverage new technologies to grow their revenues. Before becoming the CEO of his own company, Nilton’s path was not easy. At an early age, his father was incarcerated and Nilton’s family struggled. Despite being a bright kid, he started falling behind in school which amplified his presence on the streets getting him into trouble that ultimately led to his own incarceration. However, Nilton was determined to turn his life around. He started reading books about entrepreneurship and personal development and everything changed. Nilton was released, got off probation, went to college and founded his own company. He has gone on to become an avid speaking presented at Stanford University and even has an upcoming TED talk. At just 19 years old, Nilton is on a mission to inspire the next generation of does and problem solvers to change the world. On this episode… 06:20 – Nilton tells us about he became the CEO of his own digital marketing company at the age of 19. […]
September 7, 2017
Thrive Ep #52 – “How To Lead Like A Samurai” with Guest Claudio Toyama Claudio Toyama is an international leadership coach for executives and professionals who want to become top one-percenters in their industry. Claudio has lived, traveled and worked all over the world in places like the UK, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and Japan and he brings his wealth of international cultural knowledge to his coaching clients. He is also the author of the forthcoming book called “The Samurai Samba Vinci Way: How to Improve Your Executive Presence, Increase Trust and Lead Your Team at a World-Class Level” which explains how to become a true leader in an ever-changing global economy. On this episode… 05:55 – What was Claudio’s unique experience traveling the world and becoming a son of many cultures? 07:59 – What is the importance of your presence as a leader and an employee? 10:00 – How do you inspire employees to ensure everybody is living up to the brand so you can deliver a consistent customer experience? 11:55 – What does Claudio advise companies in terms of acquiring people to be good brand ambassadors? 14:13 – What are the differences in leadership styles that Claudio […]
August 31, 2017
Thrive Ep #51 – “How To Embody Confidence” with Guest Nancy Martin Nancy Martin is an abuse prevention expert, an empowerment coach and the international best-selling author of “Dance Your Way to An Empowered Self: 4 Elements to Achieve Shining Confidence.” Nancy learned that fighting physical, mental and sexual abuse towards women can be done with lightness and care, not resentment and anger. She has developed her own technique of embodying confidence through movement and dance and her mission now is to take her personal learning and spread it to as many girls and women as possible and reach them before they become victims. Nancy has been featured on television and is an avid speaker on behalf of women’s empowerment, abuse prevention and the power of empathy to change the world. On this episode… 03:56 – Nancy talks about dancing your way to confidence and using your body to send the RIGHT messages. 07:00 – What does it mean to be an abuse prevention expert and how does that serve young women? 12:15 – How does dance and movement help girls feel empowered? 14:34 – What are simple things that parents can teach kids about having a strong body, and […]
August 24, 2017
Thrive Ep #50 – “From The Streets To The Stage” with guest Mala RamaKrishnan Mala RamaKrishnan is an incredible woman with an amazing story of triumph and perseverance. In 2011, Mala was left by her husband to become a single mother and raise three young children on her own in Singapore. She struggled to survive, holding three separate jobs, living in one room with her kids. She wanted a better life. Her prayers were answered when she discovered iSuccess where she found her mentor Suria Mohd. Now Mala is a business and life coach who runs her own team at iSuccess. She has been featured in Singapore’s national paper, international television, Vasanthm Central and was recently a featured speaker at the Business Experts Forum held at Harvard University. Mala is also co-authored the book “Once a Queen Always A Queen” and her mission it to empower women all over the world to create the lives they want. In this episode, Mala shares her incredible journey of going from cleaning toilets with her children, to making thousands of dollars a month in her business. On this episode… 05:10 – What made Mala come to Boston all the way from Singapore […]
August 17, 2017
Ep #49 – “How to Build a Community Through Video Production” with Guest Brandy Sales Brandy Sales is a 4-time international award-winning video producer and video marketing expert who owns and operates a video marketing agency that has helped non-profits raise well over $100,000,000. His video marketing team has also helped entrepreneurs across the United States generate thousands of leads and continuously increase their revenues. Brandy has a business coaching program for freelance videographers as well as 5 youth video programs he and his team provide for the City of Boston. These programs use video production to help young people create projects that build their confidence and self-esteem so they can be part of a productive community. In 2016 his youth video programs expanded to include students from Brooklyn, New York. Brandy’s newest program is called, “The Smartphone Video School: Be Seen, Be Paid” which teaches entrepreneurs how to do their own video content using a low-cost set-up to get high quality results to grow their businesses. In this episode, Brandy shares how video saved him from going down the wrong path and how it’s also helping the lives of thousands of entrepreneurs and young people to Thrive! On this episode… […]
August 10, 2017
Thrive Episode Ep #48 – “How To Thrive Living with Less” with Guest Kathy Vines Kathy Vines is a certified professional organizer, productivity specialist, and owner of Clever Girl Organizing. At Clever Girl Organizing, she works with her clients in person and virtually to bring serenity and order into their lives. She helps them untangle their relationship with their stuff so they can live more peacefully in their homes and offices. Kathy is also the author her new book “Clever Girl’s Guide to Living with Less: Break Free From Your Stuff, Even When Your Head and Heart Get in the Way.” Her book talks about 8 ways we get attached to things causing psychological and emotional barriers and how to overcome them by letting go of what no longer serves us. On this episode, Kathy shares how to create more time, money and energy so you can have space for what really matters if life. On this episode… 05:14 – Kathy shares how she took the leap to follow her heart. 07:11 – What does it really mean to be a successful business owner? 08:36 – What is it like to live with less and still THRIVE? 13:44 -What are some […]
August 3, 2017
Thrive Episode Ep #47 – “How To Create a Culture of Success” with Guest Mitch Russo Mitch Russo is a highly accomplished award winning entrepreneur whose Rolodex looks like the who’s who of business consulting. Mitch co-founded the Timeslips Corporation in 1985 which became the largest time-tracking software company in the world. He sold Timeslips in 1994 for 8 figures and went on to become the COO of Sage U.S. a company with a market cap in excess of $100M. Later Mitch joined long-term friend Chet Holmes and Tony Robbins to create Business Breakthroughs International where he was the president & CEO serving thousands of businesses a year with coaching and consulting. Mitch is also the author of “The Invisible Organization” which is a CEO’s guide to transition a traditional brick & mortar company to a fully virtual organization. Today, Mitch helps clients find new and recurring sources of revenue with his propriety certification training. You can also hear more from Mitch on his own podcast “Your First Thousand Clients.” On today’s show, Mitch shares many insights on what it takes to be truly successful and how to come up with something lucrative and impactful to drive massive […]
July 27, 2017
Thrive Episode Ep #46 – “How To Follow The Call of The Wild” with Guest Dyan deNapoli Dyan deNapoli is a penguin expert, TED speaker and the author of the award-winning book, “The Great Penguin Rescue” where she tells the story of rescuing over 40,000 penguins off the coast of South Africa from a massive oil spill. The penguin rescue paved her way to be a TED speaker in 2011 and to become part of Homeward Bound, a 3-week expedition in Antarctica with 75 other women-of-science invitees. This expedition aims to heighten the influence and impact of women in science who are studying global warming in real time. In 2018, Dyan is going to return for the Global Perspectives Guest Speaker Series for the Lindblad Expedition & National Geographic. Dyan currently lectures both locally and globally on penguin conservation and delivers interactive penguin programs to all ages. She also teachers other entrepreneurs how to be successful TED speakers. On today’s show, Dyan shares about the pivotal penguin rescue experience that impacted her journey and how that transformed her entire career. She is one of the few women in the whole world to honor the call of the wild… On […]
July 20, 2017
Thrive Episode Ep #45 – “How To Write Like A Pro & Birth Your Book” with Guest Catherine Storing Catherine Storing is the founder of Confidence Unchained where she helps professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs embrace their authentic voice and self-esteem to write impactful and relevant books and content. Catherine is a two-time best-selling author and has thirteen books to her name including her newest work, A Match Made in Heaven: How To Marry Your Vocation To Your Divine Calling. She is also an accomplished keynote speaker who has graced the stages of TEDx and Boston Inbound and she’s been featured in many publications including the Huffington Post. On today’s show, Catherine shares how she became a confidence and writing coach and shares practical tips on how to write your first book, how to find time to write especially for busy entrepreneurs, and how to follow the impulse to know what to write! . On this episode… 05:37- Catherine tells her journey of transitioning from being a stylist to a confidence coach and finally to a writing coach for entrepreneurs.. 10:13- How did Catherine marry her two passions to create a vocation she loves? 15:11- How she responded to the call […]
July 13, 2017
Thrive Episode Ep #44 – “How To Manage Your Energy For Success” with Guest Dan Holguin Dan Holguin is the founder of Mindset Mastery Blueprint and fitness coach for entrepreneurs whose mission is to help people master their fitness and live a more meaningful, healthy lifestyle. Prior to founding the Mindset Mastery Blueprint, Dan was a former college athlete and had always been into fitness. Along the way however, he went off track due to a serious personal loss causing him to spiral into depression, weight gain and hit rock bottom, On today’s show, Dan tells how he turned his life around, got the mindset of success in place and transformed his body to became an American Ninja Warrior competitor. He shares how fitness not only took him out of his lowest point, but changed his entire outlook and how YOU can too! On this episode… 06:05- Dan tells about his path from being a college athlete and fitness expert to falling into depression and becoming 30 lbs overweight and how he found the courage to change.. 13:10- Learn the steps Dan took to transform his stressed and overwhelmed life. 15:47- What are the benefits of fitness for entrepreneurs […]