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Random conversations from the randomness of life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsofadiva/support
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Three Latina/o professors discuss topics and interview guests central to Latina/Latino/Latinx Studies today.
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Your career can expand beyond your job or your title. It can be a platform for you to reach others by becoming a catalyst for change in your corner of the world. "Extraordinary Work: Conversations about Creating Change" explores the idea that in any role or industry, you have the opportunity to realize your greater purpose. I’m Terry Yoffe, certified executive, career and business coach; and, I believe one story or one person can create a ripple effect that makes a difference. These heartfel ...
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Are you living the life and dreams that others had for you, such as your parents or your teachers? Or are you living the life that you wanted? Since 1992, Cynthia Loy Darst has been a passionate pioneer in the world of coaching. During her career, she has trained many, many coaches. And as the author of “Meet Your Inside Team,” Cynthia guides peopl…
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Ep. 65 - On a Mission to Create Happiness Through the Power of Positivity with Phil Januszewski
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Do you put others first and forget about yourself, leaving your gas tank on empty and feeling unfulfilled? Meet Phil Januszewski, a high energy human that has two passions. By day he is an extraordinary and caring Chem/Physics teacher, building professional relationships with his students to support their academic growth and personal development. B…
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Cynthia Kleinbaum is a transformative leader in female empowerment and in marketing. In 2023, armed with her empowerment mindset, she launched the podcast “A LA LATINA: The Playbook to Succeed Being Your Authentic Self,” aimed at increasing Latina representation in Corporate America’s C-Suite. By interviewing top CEO trailblazers, Cynthia is hoping…
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How many of us look to the outside world to define our self-worth instead of looking inside to discover our own value? My next guest is mollypositivepants, also known as Molly Smith, because of her approach to life with grit and positivity. Her struggles with overeating, alcohol and always being in the funk, led her on a path to transformation. Tod…
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What do you think our future generation of young people are missing in their educational learning? Meet Renee Vee, a dedicated speech-language pathologist that worked in the public education system for many years. Realizing that kids and teens aren’t getting the life tools they need, Renee is creating change with Mighty Minds Academy, an online pow…
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Do you fall into the "money trap" believing that money can buy us everything - love, happiness, prestige and our own sense of value and worthiness? David Meltzer, needs no introduction. He is a legendary sports executive and the previous CEO of a renowned entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is an entrepre…
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Meet Cindy Witteman, who grew up in poverty from the back roads of Tennessee and took her underwear to school to wash as she had no running water. She understands what it was like not to take action and, therefore, kept finding herself in the same situation. Until one day, she changed course and started making different choices. Today, Cindy is a p…
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Meet Dylan Smith, a young, extraordinary human being, who lived in a Russian orphanage until an American family adopted him, was misdiagnosed with ADHD for many years until they found out he actually had Dyslexia. Then, defying all odds, Dylan overcame his dyslexia by doing whatever it took to get to where he wanted to go. He strongly believes, “Yo…
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Have you worked for a toxic leader? Probably - more of us than not, myself included. Do you remember what that felt like, how your self-esteem and confidence plummeted so, when you thought about changing jobs, you were too afraid - thinking these feelings you have had are really true? Also very important, all leaders should listen to see if they qu…
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Have a listen to this inspirational and emotionally charged episode as Daniel Gomez offers insightful advice on ways to unlock your untapped potential in business and in life. His passion is to elevate businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their true potential, and he believes successful people are resourceful and don’t make excuses, and instead …
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Did you know that communication skills are one of the key factors used in being hired by a company or, for that matter, in any interaction, whether personally or professionally? My guest, Meredith Bell, Co-Founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders, which publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships in work and i…
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could leave your past behind and move forward with a clean slate? Tzachi Ozeri, author of the book Fyp: Fuck Your Past, unveils to us the keys to setting yourself free to become the person you aspire to be by overcoming your inner barriers. If you are ready to move forward and genuinely say, "fuck the past," have a liste…
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Rebecca Zung is considered one of the top high-conflict expert negotiators in dealing with narcissists. She is one of the top 1% attorneys in the country - a master negotiator and 3X author. Her most recent book, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win, outlines the 4 steps necessary on how to set the stage for winning the war wi…
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Meet Nadine Karp Mchugh, an iconic and outstanding media and marketing executive that has spent her entire career making a difference by providing impact and value to companies and to the teams she developed encouraging them to become better leaders and realize their potential. Her passion and purpose come down to believing “We are all born to Crea…
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Most of my podcasts are about personal development - how can someone learn something to include in their lives or walk away with ideas on how they can improve upon their lives. Today’s guest, Stephen Clarke, is one man on a mission to help stave off hunger for so many children in this country. He and his company, RTG Group, a Global Social Enterpri…
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When was the last time you thought about tapping into your own creativity? You know it’s there but maybe not in the forefront. Creativity comes in many different forms and today’s guest, Gina Farrar, lets us in on how she inspires others to say “What If” and go for it. Gina Farrar is a multi-passionate creative individual with many different career…
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Craig Siegel is the founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony (CLS) and the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling author of The Reinvention Formula. Craig went from Wall Street to the Street of purpose and passion, inspiring and helping millions of people worldwide overcome their limiting beliefs and embrace their true authentic self and purpo…
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In Kelly’s words: trauma isn’t what happens to us and doesn't need to be physical or severe; it's what is stored in our bodies and can affect everything we do. Kelly Campbell is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established visionaries who know they are meant for more, yet can’t get out of their own way to reach these successes. Wh…
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Ep. 48 - Did You Know Optimizing Your Health at the Cellular Level Can Be Key to Feeling Better with Dr. Tyler Panzner
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How much do you know about your genetic makeup and how your health at a cellular level impacts your overall wellbeing? Meet Dr. Tyler Panzner, a PHD scientist trained in pharmacology, cancer, neuroscience and inflammation research. Tyler has a passion for holistic genetic health optimization, and works with individuals to use their own genetic data…
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Terry Yoffe is the Founder of TRY Coaching, and is a certified executive, career, business and communications coach for over 20 years. Terry helps her clients remove the obstacles that keep them from achieving their desired successes by working with them to meet their challenges head on, pushing them to their limits so that they can uncover the bar…
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Ep. 46 - Are You Aware That the Secrets You Keep Can Be Holding You Back with Jillian Riddell
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Do you have a secret that you never shared with anyone? How did it feel to harbor that secret so that no one ever noticed that you were hiding something? Meet Jillian Riddell, a young woman who grew up actually being a “secret,” and with this secret came her loneliness and disconnection from the world around her. Jillian’s personal journey has insp…
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Please note that the format of this podcast is different. I asked very few questions because of the intense nature of the discussion. Meet Michelle Rios, born to teen parents, she thought she had to be the trail blazer in her family for becoming a success, which led her to pushing through at all costs. At age 26, Michelle’s world came crashing down…
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There’s always one person in the crowd who's not afraid to stand up and say NO/WAIT A MINUTE to the norm. That person is Carl Shawn Watkins, lawyer extraordinaire who calls himself - Mr. Vulnerability. Carl is speaking up and out in the legal industry. His mission, passion and purpose is to create a new breed of lawyers that believe true leadership…
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Nick Hutchison believes books, from self-help to fiction to non-fiction, change lives and goes even further to say “that the right book at the right time can change your life forever.” How many agree with Nick’s philosophy? Because of his strong dedication, this young visionary was the force behind BookThinkers, a media and PR company dedicated to …
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The one person you can always count on is yourself, RIGHT? My next guest, Mitzi Campbell, a former university professor with a Masters in psychology, is now a personal development and educational entrepreneur and the host of the Podcast Blessons. Mitzi, a strong proponent of the positive power of your past, believes that our life stories and past e…
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Ep. 41 - Did You Know Your Nervous System is an Underutilized Leadership Tool with Carolyn Swora
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Carolyn Swora, trauma-informed leadership consultant, coach and author of Evolve: The Path to Trauma-Informed Leadership shares with us how workplace trauma affects everyone. Trauma is stored in our body and impacts everything we do, think say or believe. Carolyn talks with us about how she is creating change in the business world by working with l…
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How can a ditch digger, construction worker, and someone who never went to college become a world-renowned best-selling author of Blue-Collar Cash? He is an entrepreneur with multiple business and revenue streams and is creating change by mentoring and coaching hundreds of young people in areas such as goal-setting. Ken Rusk, believes that no degre…
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No matter what profession you are in, incorporating high performance habits like self-motivation and personal growth applies to all of us. Shawn French, author, keynote speaker, and host of The Determined Society Podcast, shares how he has shifted his focus from helping individuals in the business world achieve success through personal development …
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Andy Mai, a 24 year old GEN Zer that started from nothing and built a 7-figure business by age 23. Andy talks to us about how he is teaching people who want to have more free time, own their own business, be passionate about something to build 6-figure online ecommerce businesses From scratch and he has changed the lives of nearly 50+ people global…
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My guest is Brielle Wohlenhaus, who at 22 years old, is creating change and making a difference by being a voice for her generation, GEN Z. Brielle talks about how she is empowering young individuals to unlock their full potential by making wise decisions, rising above peer pressure, creating goals and forging through obstacles. Please visit my web…
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What would life be like if you woke up one day and found out that you were diagnosed with Alopecia and within a very short time you lost all the hair on your body? This is Mckenna Reitz’s story and how she decided not to allow her Alopecia to define her and instead decided to define it. McKenna turned her diagnosis into a gift of vulnerability and …
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We all have or had some level of pain and hurt in our lives, right?? We can’t avoid pain or hurt; however, we can control how we deal with it and how quickly we get back up, learn and move forward – a better person than before. Kelly Siegel knows all about pain and hurt, as he describes in his bestselling book and memoir, Harder Than Life and today…
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Samantha Tradelius, a successful commercial property insurance broker, talks to us about her mission and passion in life, which is to support and uplift women with her Sparkle Foundation and its resource arm, Sparkle Biz. Samantha is all about providing financial aid for enrichment programs and microloans for female-owned businesses and why celebra…
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Have you ever felt excluded both personally and professionally? I am sure most of us have faced this uncomfortable feeling, whether as children or as adults. We all want to belong where we can thrive, feel confident with peers and know that we are part of the bigger picture. In her latest TEDx talk, Sejal Thakkar, former employment law attorney, 2X…
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Aaron Wexler, athlete, coach and author of the bestselling book, "The Inspired Athlete," believes that lessons learned in sports can help us develop other areas of our lives including creativity, business and relationships. He talks with us about tapping into the concept of becoming the inspired athlete, a metaphor for becoming the best version of …
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Do you believe that you can rewrite your story – reinvent yourself and become more than you ever thought? Whatever your answer: Craig Siegel, Founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony (CLS), lets us in on his journey from Wall Street to the Street of Purpose and Passion and how he reinvented himself by realizing he wanted to help people reach their ful…
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Are your investments designed for the life you want to live? Beth Blecker, Financial Life Planning, CEO of Eastern Planning and Author – believes it’s not just money, it’s life. And her goal is to help clients, depending on their needs and challenges, plan with confidence so they can enjoy their lives and be worry free. Please visit my website at h…
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We all long for change in some area of our lives and one element to making those changes is --- developing a relationship with CHANGE itself. We have relationships with people and things that we design -- why not consider designing a relationship with CHANGE? Rick Tamlyn, bestselling author of Play Your Bigger Game, shares his insights on how we ca…
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Feeling off track with your New Year’s resolutions of working out and “hitting the gym”? Paul Hanton is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and owner of Hydra Fitness. Paul let’s us in on how you can get back on track with 3 things you can do today that are simple, easy and manageable. Please visit my website at https://trycoaching.com/ Ple…
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Does your relationship with food mirror a love/hate relationship with a loved one? Food occupies a good part of our daily thinking, especially at the beginning of a New Year, keeping us from becoming that better version of ourselves. Philip Pape, Certified Nutrition Coach and Body Composition Expert believes it is possible to maintain a healthy rel…
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Was finding enough time for yourself this past year a struggle and as hard as you tried, it just didn’t happen? If the answer is a resounding YES, Jacklyn Osborne, podcast host of "52 Weeks of Me" takes us on her journey as a full time executive and mother of 3, desperately struggling with work/life balance and realizing you can have it all – BUT y…
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Christina Flach, celebrity makeup artist and Founder and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, talks about how she is helping to create change with millions of women that she empowers to be the best versions of themselves by giving them the courage and confidence to embrace their inner selves through fashion, make up, health and positivity. Please visit my we…
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Terry Yoffe poses the question: 2023 How Can You Create a Better Version of You? Over the next few months, Terry will be talking about how you can shift your mindset and become that better version of yourself as she has conversations with experts that will offer up answers to this question. Please visit my website at https://trycoaching.com/ Please…
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True to Latina Renee fashion, we kind of went all over the place with this. I promise to get better over time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsofadiva/support
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Rachel Beck, Author, Speaker, Influencer and Woman Extraordinaire takes us on her compelling journey from Indian orphan to being adopted by a Jewish family in America and having to navigate finding her own way when life’s challenges and upsets change direction and she finds herself zigging instead of zagging to survive. Please visit my website at h…
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Michelle Kuei, International Speaker, coach and author talks about being permanently disabled in a car accident at age 11 and how her life’s transformational journey helped her become the champion that empowers new, entrepreneurial women coaches to get to the top of their mountain, one courageous step at a time. Please visit my website at https://t…
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Abby Auerbach is the Executive VP and Chief Communications Officer at TVB, a trade association representing the Local Broadcast Television industry. Early in her career, Abby learned how to navigate the mostly male business landscape and has proven that women can become strong advocates for themselves. In 2020, she founded TVB’s NEXT Women program …
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Calling all Men (And Women) -- Ken Mossman, Founder of Cirrus Coaching and Leadership, talks with us about how high achieving men/women who have done everything “right” -- right schools, right jobs, right family (in other words, followed their “male/female” scripts) -- yet never found the happiness that was promised to them. Please visit my website…
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With 75% of all mental health illnesses beginning between the ages of 11-14, Janique Svedberg, President of the International Recovery Specialists Institute, Recovery Coach and Trauma Informed Mental Health and Addiction specialist talks to us about her success in helping to create change in those struggling with substance and alcohol use in both a…
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Todd Cherches, CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball and author of the groundbreaking book VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership, believes the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” still applies and we can forever change the way we think and communicate by leveraging the power of visual imagery, metaphors a…
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