Episodes

What if everything was possible? That is the interesting question one LA based artist, textile designer, author, podcast host and business coach has asked herself over and over again. Tune in to this episode to hear Marisa Cummings share her story of how she not only created a successful career for herself, but how she's been creative in designing her success too! Marisa Anne Cummings is an L.A. based artist, designer and founder of Creative Thursday. A small intention to be more creative one d...

I've had the pleasure of showcasing the work of different talented artists in recent episodes. And today I continue that pattern with textile artist Kate Ward. I was immediately connected to Kate and all of her life wisdom. Tune in to hear us cover many different topics, including how to use your time well, how to change your habits to reduce your stress, and even how practicing stitching can be a source of wonderful meditation and pain management. Kate Ward is a textile artist with a love of t...

If you are a procrastinator or if you frequently use procrastination as a coping mechanism, then this episode was made for you with love. If you are ready to get your time back, simplify your mindset and get to where you really want to be, tune in as I help reflect on the process of procrastination, discover what it involves, and as I offer 12 essential steps to overcome procrastination and transform your process of working and being. Timestamps: •[2:25] “ We really complicate things and we get...

If you're curious how to develop true confidence and show up for yourself in your work and in your business, this episode is going to be super helpful for you! Stay tuned as The Inspiration Place podcast host, artist and author, Miriam Schulman talks about her new book through HarperCollins Leadership called Artpreneuer which provides steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business. Miriam Schulman is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousand...

In this episode, I invited business coach and artist Bonny Snowdon on the show to talk with me about how to avoid the perfectionism trap in art, work and life. Tune in to hear this fascinating, real talk about Bonny’s philosophy, how she rediscovered her passion for art, how she uses art as a mindfulness tool to destress and develop herself as a person and how she utilizes it to help others to change their mindset. Bonny is a colored pencil artist and artist's mentor who found her love of creat...

My special guest, Diana Castro, is a complete, visionary thinker who helps thought leaders and mission driven entrepreneurs amplify their reach and impact by packaging their magic in video content, online programs and branded videos. Tune in as she shares her work and guides us through the beauty of showing up, the beauty of having a mission and a message, and the beauty of creating a legacy that will have a significant impact in the world. Diana believes that visibility and influence are the n...

I do a deep dive into the power of positive thinking in this episode and explain the importance of learning how to combat our negative self-talk which can creep in unexpectedly and somewhat frequently. Stick around! I also conducted an experiment using the power of AI with the tool that we all now have at our disposal - ChatGPT! This online AI chatbot has been trained on a massive amount of text data from the internet and can generate human-like text responses to a given prompt. I used this fasc...

Struggling with procrastination or limiting beliefs and decisions? You’re going to learn so much from this episode! Stay tuned as holistic health coach Megan Blacksmith discusses how our subconscious beliefs influence us as well as how those beliefs can impact our health and affect our habits. Listen in as she shares what we can do to rewire those limiting beliefs and decisions to see lasting improvements and change. Megan Blacksmith is a holistic health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition P...

In this episode, special guest Nicole Tsong joined me to share stories of the events and experiences in her life which helped her make the transition from being motivated by external reinforcement to being in true alignment with her internal world, her inner self, and her inner voice. Listen in as we discuss boundaries and explain the different boundary tendencies: the encroacher, the pleaser, the breaker, and the brat… so you can recognize your own patterns and make an alignment shift for yours...

As we've all heard in so many of my past guest interviews on this podcast, success is not a solo journey. I'd love for you to join me and Dr. Zerri Gross in this episode as we discuss the importance of seeking help from others and intentionally investing in yourself to find the personal and professional success that you deserve. Dr. Zerri (Dr.Z) Gross is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who holds a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Z is a retired Veteran, trauma-inf...

If you are tired of setting goals and not achieving them, you are not alone! Tune in to this podcast episode to hear me share several amazing tips for overcoming hurdles that might be in your way and to introduce you to something called WOOP; A method created to help you outline your goals in a logical and effective way so that you make progress towards your objectives and achieve the success that you deserve. Timestamps: •[3:24] Dr. Li explains the WOOP method as a “visualization exercise to h...

If you're curious about how to improve your health status and your energy level, I suggest you tune in to this episode with Michele Spring. Listen in as we discuss the physical symptoms of autoimmune disease, how stress and the foods we digest can cause inflammation in our bodies and how understanding what is going on in your body as well as your options for diet and lifestyle can help you get relief from your symptoms, feel great, and thrive. Michele Spring is an autoimmune health coach who he...

What role does our brain and programming have in our efforts to change our habits and patterns and how do we train our minds into consistent, effective action? Today's guest, Rita Black, is here to share how to stop the yo-yo dieting experiences. Although our topic of focus in this conversation is weight loss and weight management, it is relevant for anyone who is interested in mastering their mind and their behavior. Rita Black is an author, speaker, and the director of Shift Hypnosis in Los A...

Do you want to maximize your performance at home, at work, in your social life or even with just everyday decision making? My special guest, Jennifer Finley, is an expert in guiding others to do just this type of excellent mental performance work. Tune in to the episode to hear how to develop your intuition, use it to guide you, and how we can shift and mold our reality based on our emotions, our thoughts, our focus, and our intent. Jennifer Finley is trained in multiple coaching methodologies ...

If you want to shorten the time between your intentions and reaching your goals and hear suggestions on how to eliminate self criticism and shame, this episode is a must listen! My previous special guest, Monica Little, invited me to be on her Product Biz Podcast and the interview was so full of great information about procrastination that I decided to share it with you here on my own show. Tune in to hear what procrastination is, why we do it, the difference between procrastination and self sab...

On this weekly podcast, you hear about people's journeys and the twists and turns that often come when these individuals are trying to find their purpose. In this episode with Sophie Byfield, you are going to hear her journey of trying to find herself first as a woman in the working world and then as a woman wishing to become pregnant. Sophie is a fertility expert and Doula who believes in the power of creating the healthiest version of yourself so that you can finally see those two pink lines. ...

If you are curious about what it will take to help calm your mind or your tongue before you speak in public, you will learn a lot in this episode from our special guest, TV host and media expert, Rich Bontrager. Listen in as Rich shares how he learned how to overcome his own anxieties around speaking so he could fulfill his childhood dream of being a public speaker who made a great impact in the world. Rich “Trigger” Bontrager is the creator and host of How To Rock the Stage Show, airing live e...

Do you need a midlife movement and metabolism boost? This episode is packed with great tips to work with your body and not against it as you make your way through your midlife years. Tune in as special guest, Cam Oyler, shares how you can enhance your midlife experience through regulating hormones, movement, strength-training, proper sleep and nutrition so all the stronger parts of yourself can emerge. Cam Oyler, a former CrossFit athlete and coach, is an Integrated Nutrition Health and Fitness...

If you're struggling with maintaining or creating new habits, you are not alone! Habits are a complicated affair that involve a lot of energy shifts and dynamics which we need to understand in order to properly manage starting a new practice or routine and stay consistent with it. In the episode, I am sharing everything you need to know about creating new and lasting habits, the mistakes you might be making, and how to set yourself up for success! Timestamps: • [2:29] “We are not being specific...

Are you on the up and down weight fluctuation and diet roller coaster? If you are curious and ready to successfully change your habits, this episode with Amy Lang has all your answers! Tune in as we discuss the power of thinking and belief systems, the fundamentals for lasting weight loss, overcoming resistance and making sense of our goals. Amy Lang, host of the Happy & Healthy with Amy Lang podcast and founder of Moxie Club, coaches women in STEM on how to achieve lasting weight loss and crea...

Are you currently feeling overwhelmed by your daily to do list? Are you also longing to start doing more of what really lights you up? My special guest today, Tanya Dalton, has got you covered! She is enthusiastic, wise and spunky! While I interviewed her I realized one of her special talents is bringing the reality of everyday life and merging it with the possibility that exists within us to build a meaningful future. I hope you will tune in. She has got so much to offer us all! Tanya Dalton (...

In this podcast episode, my special guest, Monica Little, is here to talk to us about showing up as your best self -- a skill that has helped her in business, her career and life in general. Monica is an expert at many things, including selling online and getting out of her own way to be successful. She's straightforward and has a real knack for seeing things clearly. Listen in as we discuss purposeful intention, embracing your personal power and the journey no matter how scary, and the importan...

There are many people in the world who don't feel we can affect our reality. I beg to differ. I believe the way we perceive things, the way we experience things, the way we allow things to be in our lives makes a difference. There's an energy exchange when we are intentional, even when we are sitting still, even when we're not making decisions, even when we're not acting. In this episode, I'm going to discuss all my thoughts about the topic of luck, positive thinking and creative magic. Timesta...

If you've ever had the desire to see what else is out there for you in the world, or if you've ever felt like you're interested in making a pivot in your work or your life to fully explore your talents, then you will resonate with today’s guest. Jessica DeRose is filled with stories that you're going to enjoy, including those of when she was a celebrity personal trainer, and a former elementary school teacher, who turned her once cute side hustle into a multimillion dollar business in just 18 mo...