Start with a little humor, add a huge dose of struggles, add a lot more humor, then pour on the faith and that is the recipe to get a big-hearted woman like Kris Belcher. Conquering cancer twice that left her blind for the lsat 13 years, Kris has found humor and faith in her journey. It is not without anger and frustration along the way, but she is willing to help any woman in any way she can. You are going to love this episode, especially the day after Christmas!
Upbeat, fun, adorable, and super talented would be the first words I use to describe Calee. Followed ever so quickly by firmly grounded. Through life experiences, she has found herself rooted to her faith and is now sharing that with others through her beautiful, inspirational music. Don’t forget to check out her video, “She Put the Music in Me” about her amazing mother and enjoy today’s episode!
BOOM! Cindy was most definitely a kindred spirit. We had similar beliefs, goals and I am so pleased she has coined this change in the universe to be called The Pro-Age Movement. To not just embrace our beautiful age, but to CELEBRATE it! I am a huge fan of her BOOM! by Cindy Joseph products and once you hear her story you will be too. Enjoy this feel-good episode!
Profit Boss Radio is my new go-to for financial wisdom specifically geared towards women. This episode is chock full of amazing information, but it also has a “sucking lemons” moment (more like years) for Hilary that makes her not only human, but a kick ass financial planner for those of us that need to change our money mindset and get out of our own way when it comes to our finances. Listen, be a sponge, take lots of notes, enjoy today’s episode!
Petal Power! Jill is a women’s advocate for cycling and has taken her passion within the industry to entrepreneurship in her company, Petal Power. It is a plant-based, all natural Joy Ride System that was created for women by a woman. I’ve tried it out, loved it, won’t use anything else on my hoo-hoo, girly-bits, cooch, petals, tweeny…you get the idea when riding my bicycle or running. Get 10% off your first purchase with the code within the podcast. Enjoy this amazing visionary!
Journaling is not only a passion of Laurie’s, but after this interview I realized it was also a passion of mine! (Maybe it’s something in the name Lauri…:) Realizing that I already had more of a habit in journaling than I ever knew, Laurie makes it easy to make this a life-long habit or just do it for FUN by taking one of her online courses. She offers 100 FREE journal prompts on her website and you won’t want to wait to visit with her because she is simply a pleasure and delight. Enjoy this journaling journey with Laurie Blackwell!
Famous Amos Cookies founder, Wally Amos turned 80 years old this year! Why did I allow a guy on the show? Cause it’s Wally Amos! This awesome man is a positivity icon that I look up to with deep respect. He’s got humor, he’s got a positive attitude and he believes that the only thing that can get in our way is ourselves. He also believes that we are the only ones that get in the way of our own success. Have a listen and enjoy this lovely episode!
Disrupt Yourself! Whitney is a wealth of information packed into a caring soul. She is just on a mission to help others become their best selves. You will definitely want to grab a pen and paper before sitting down to this episode as there are valuable nuggets throughout. This episode will give you insights and tools you can use immediately to start disrupting your life and dreaming big! For more of Whitney, check her out on Amazon, iTunes, and her website: whitneyjohnson.com. Happy disrupting!
Fun! Fun! Fun! Yes, that is how I would describe my interview with Stephenie. Not only were we kindred spirits and found ourselves speaking more with our hands and facial expressions (wish you could have seen that!), but we just had a blast recording this interview. You will fall in love with Stephenie’s enthusiasm, but you will follow her through hell if she asked you to because like all of us, she has lived through some deep dark trauma that has shaken her to her core and had her building roots to stand the test of life. Listen to it, learn about it, apply the lessons in your own life where necessary. Enjoy the show!
Ashlee Birk had every reason to lay over and play dead. Her world was shattered in a moment, but through these amazing trials she has learned to create new moments to stand for what she believes in. Through much prompting she then decided that others need to hear her story so that she can help others to stand as well. This is a true story of taking a seriously sucking lemons moment and finding the joy of how to make sweet lemonade.
Sharon McRae will steal your heart and then give it back to you significantly healthier! She is available for coaching all across the United States and abroad. She is fun, full of life and abounding in tips to change your diet that will have you leaving the top killers of disease in the dust. Helpful hint? Check out her recipes on her website: eatwell-staywell.com!
No idea that Kelly Long would be so down to earth and full of energy and just plain fun until she agreed to be on this podcast. Not only does she have my vote in the upcoming election for County Supervisor, but she has my vote on how action leads to change. Learn more about his fun-loving, action-moving, full of persistence and grit personality and lay claim to some of it yourself by enjoying today’s episode!
Susan is a Warrior fighting for nothing short of world domination. Following her tribe in the Bright Line Eating community promises you three things: Happiness, Thinness, and Freedom. You are going to LOVE what she has to offer by way of being Happy, Thin, and Free, but you’re also going to just LOVE Susan. Nothing short of a miracle in surviving her own journey, she has lost 60 pounds (and kept it off for over 13 years!) and conquered drug addiction, and has a plan to share how she did it with the world. Join this journey!
Jane Birch and her book Discovering The Word of Wisdom has been an inspiration for my Facebook page called VeganMormon. More than that, and before that, she was simply an inspiration for me in following my journey of a Whole Food, Plant-Based nutrition lifestyle. in this episode we get down and dirty about our food practice, religious practice and our belief in God. Hold on tight as we, as two women, connect, consult, and embrace this way of life. Jane’s journey is amazing and brave, enjoy this amazing episode!
Brenda Davis, RD went vegan when vegan wasn’t popular in society or in her field of practice. There was fear involved in remaining a registered dietitian, but because she overcame her fear she is now looked up to in her field winning awards, speaking, publishing books and creating change in the Marshall Islands, you can’t help but be caught up to action in your part of the world. Become part of the grass roots efforts to be kind to yourself, others, and animals in this inspiring episode!
Female Entrepreneurs! You need to hear this interview! Stephanie MacKenzie’s interview was done while I was vacationing in Oregon! Love that I can take this business anywhere! While there is definitely a few glitches, you do not want to miss this incredible interview about taking your ideas and passions and turning them into income for you and your family. Stephanie is living proof that it can be done! Take the leap and join the movement!
Linda Middlesworth is a force to be reckoned with. She will convince you to try a vegan diet with the utmost compassion and concern not only for the animals, but truly for you. She has seen the worst of what the Standard American Diet (SAD) can do to you having personally experienced it. She is 72 years old, voted Sexiest Vegan in the World by PETA in 2015, created V-Dog with her late husband, and teaches numerous fitness classes daily along with being a Food for Life Instructor through the PCRM. Remember I told you she was a force to be reckoned with? Check out this podcast and see what you can do to find your voice with purpose and passion!
Rachel Call cannot be shocked by anything she hears which means she is the least judgmental person I know. She would never admit it, but she is truly a gift to the hearts and spirits of those she touches in their lives. Embrace this powerful, passionate podcast and reach out to her if you would like to have her touch your life as she as touched mine. Don’t forget to check out the two books she recommends in Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten and Happiness is a Choice by Frank Minirth MD and Dr. Paul Meier. For more on Happiness, check out Podcast #006 with Kristi Ling, author of Operation Happiness.
The respect you’ll find for Rhonda Waidmann lies at the other end of this podcast interview. Sometimes you think you know someone from the outside looking in, but then you delve deeper and find a hero. Heroes are found in everyday life and in everyday circumstances. Rhonda has endured much, but has also fought for much and is still fighting to help others to this day. Enjoy this down to earth interview and get inspired to create positive change with a smile in your neck of the woods!
Get your 3-Step Guide to accomplishing your next goal with Incredible Passion! I tell you about my high school diploma quest as an adult after age 40 and the empowerment that brought about in me. I also tell you why I was motivated to start this podcast specifically for women over 40. Wishing you crazy, incredible passion to make your dreams come true!
GEOCACHING! Irene Thomas is a kindred spirit that cares about others, animals, and this planet. She is an incredible freelance writer who recently wrote an article about Geocaching for The Costco Connection and I thought, “people should learn how to do this!” It’s fun, it’s easy to get started and something you can do by yourself or with your family or even small groups. Check out this episode and let me know your “geonick” once you’re signed up!
Eddy is famous now for his journey of “Eddy’s 60 Days of Sunshine” which you can download for free at laurislemonadestand.com just by subscribing to our bi-monthly emails. Know anyone who could use some love and support, and SUNSHINE? This is the answer! Listen to Ed Mackey’s journey of depression and learn how you can help someone who may be down what Eddy calls a “rabbit hole”.
Elizabeth Johnston is warm, fun, encouraging, patient and beyond that…totally willing to help you find your creativity through writing! Want to write a screenplay? Want to write your Life Story? Want to write poetry? Want to learn how to be consistent in keeping a daily journal? Elizabeth is your gal! Test-drive this podcast, but buy into her talent and skills at OwnYourCreativity.com!
Jenny Oaks Baker has the sweetest smile and the steeliest determination when it comes to not wasting time! Prayer and Practice are her motto and she is passing this wisdom on to her dear family of four. Dubbed “America’s Violinist” with her Grammy nomination and 14 albums under her belt, you will soon not be wasting your time as you listen to her inspiration and her funny moments behind the camera of filming her videos. See what’s in store next with Jenny Oaks Baker!
Danielle Omar is definitely a kindred spirit! I love her stories of becoming a registered dietitian and creating foodconfidence.com. You simply must check out her 21-day Nourish Program with the next one coming in Fall 2016 that she offers only three times per year. Danielle is upbeat, motivated, and confident as she helps you create your own confidence in and around food. Enjoy this incredible episode with Danielle!