Interviews
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 […]