Interviews
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 – […]