In the Groove with Todd and Jackie

What if sharing your story could help someone else find hope?In this heartfelt episode of In the Groove with Todd & Jackie, Jackie Bailey sits down with Kimberly Diaz, RN, Senior Care & Dementia Expert, for a compassionate conversation about caregiving, aging, dementia, and the courage to share our experiences so others know they are not alone.Drawing from more than 26 years as a registered nurse and her work supporting seniors and their families, Kimberly shares practical guidance for navigating some of life's most challenging transitions with confidence, dignity, and compassion.In this episode, we discuss:💙 Why your story has the power to encourage and comfort others🧠 Understanding dementia with greater compassion and confidence🏡 Navigating senior care and aging transitions with clarity🤝 Supporting caregivers while honoring the dignity of loved ones🌱 Practical strategies to help families feel more prepared and less aloneWhether you're caring for an aging parent, supporting a loved one living with dementia, working in healthcare, or simply preparing for the future, this conversation offers meaningful insights, hope, and practical guidance.If this episode encourages you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help us continue sharing conversations that educate, inspire, and make a difference.Guest: Kimberly Diaz, RNSenior Care & Dementia Expert🌐 https://kimberlydiazrn.com/Listen & Follow In the Groove with Todd & Jackie:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🎧 Amazon Music🎧 iHeartRadio🌐 Learn more about The Speak Feed Lead Project: https://speakfeedlead.org#InTheGroovePodcast #KimberlyDiaz #SeniorCare #DementiaCare #Caregiving #HealthyAging #FamilyCaregiver #Podcast #TheSpeakFeedLeadProject

Why Great Speakers Are Trained—Not Born | Donna Riccardo on In the Groove with Todd & JackieWhat does it really take to become a confident, authentic speaker?In this episode of In the Groove with Todd & Jackie, we're joined by Donna Riccardo, Founder of Red Stiletto – Get to the Point!™, public speaking trainer, speaker, and best-selling author. With more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals communicate with confidence, Donna shares practical strategies that empower people to find their voice and speak with purpose.Together, Todd, Jackie, and Donna explore:✨ Why great speakers are trained—not born🎤 How public speaking builds confidence, credibility, and business growth💡 The importance of discovering your authentic voice🚀 Practical techniques to overcome fear and communicate with clarity🌟 How speaking with purpose creates meaningful opportunities in business and lifeWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring speaker, leader, or someone looking to communicate more effectively, this conversation is filled with practical insights and encouragement you can begin applying right away.If this episode inspires you, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help us continue sharing conversations that empower people to grow, lead, and make a difference.About Donna RiccardoDonna Riccardo is the Founder of Red Stiletto – Get to the Point!™, where she helps professionals craft compelling presentations, develop signature talks, and become confident, authentic communicators who inspire action and build lasting connections.#InTheGroovePodcast #ToddAndJackie #DonnaRiccardo #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Confidence #AuthenticSpeaking #Storytelling #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpeakWithConfidence #Podcast

What does it take to create a workplace where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered to do their best work? In this insightful episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we welcome Todd Krause, Founder and Principal Consultant of Silver Sun Consulting, for a conversation about leadership, workplace culture, and the human side of organizational success. Drawing from years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and build thriving workplace cultures, Todd shares practical strategies leaders can implement to create environments where both people and businesses flourish.✨ In this conversation, you'll discover:✔️ What it takes to build healthy, high-performing workplace cultures✔️ Why leadership starts with people, not processes✔️ How organizations can create environments where employees thrive and contribute their best work✔️ The connection between purpose, engagement, and long-term business success✔️ Practical strategies leaders can use to strengthen teams, improve communication, and navigate change effectively✔️ Why investing in people is one of the most powerful drivers of organizational growth Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about leadership and personal development, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately.Todd's message is a powerful reminder that successful organizations aren't built solely on systems and strategies—they're built by people who feel seen, supported, and inspired to contribute their best.🌟 If this conversation resonates with you:👍 Like this video💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👤 About Todd Krause Founder & Principal Consultant Silver Sun Consulting Todd helps organizations create stronger workplace cultures, develop effective leaders, and build environments where people and businesses can thrive together.🌐 Website: silversunconsulting.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ About In the Groove with Todd and Jackie Where good vibes meet great conversations—and changemakers take center stage. Each week, Todd and Jackie bring you inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and practical wisdom from leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, speakers, and everyday people making a difference in the world.🌐 Website: [www.toddandjackie.com](http://www.toddandjackie.com)📺 Subscribe: @inthegroovewithtoddandjackie#InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #ToddKrause #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalDevelopment #TeamBuilding #Communication #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #Podcast

What if the key to transforming your health, relationships, leadership, and overall well-being starts with one thing: your mindset? In this empowering episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we sit down with Nichole McLeod—Transformational Speaker, Mindset Mentor, Certified Fitness Coach, Founder of Nichole McLeod Coaching, and Host of The Comeback Season Podcast. With more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and teams build confidence, resilience, and consistency, Nichole shares powerful insights on what it truly takes to create meaningful and lasting change.✨ In this conversation, you'll discover: ✔️ Why mindset is the foundation for growth and success in every area of life ✔️ How resilience is developed through challenges—not perfect circumstances ✔️ The powerful connection between self-trust, discipline, and personal transformation ✔️ Practical strategies to overcome burnout and break limiting patterns ✔️ How taking ownership of your mindset can positively impact your health, leadership, relationships, and daily life ✔️ Why lasting change begins from within Whether you're navigating a difficult season, pursuing personal goals, leading others, or simply looking for inspiration to move forward with confidence, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement you can apply immediately. Nichole's message is a powerful reminder that growth doesn't happen by accident—it happens through intentional choices, consistent action, and the willingness to believe in what's possible. 🌟 If this conversation inspires you, please: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode 👤 About Nichole McLeod Transformational Speaker | Mindset Mentor | Certified Fitness Coach Host, The Comeback Season Podcast Founder, Nichole McLeod Coaching 🌐 Website: https://nicholemcleod.com 🎙️About In the Groove with Todd and Jackie Where good vibes meet great conversations—and changemakers take center stage. Each week, Todd and Jackie bring you inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and practical wisdom from leaders, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, speakers, and everyday people making a difference in the world. 🌐 Website: https://www.toddandjackie.com 📺 Subscribe: @inthegroovewithtoddandjackie #InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #NicholeMcLeod #MindsetMatters #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #SelfDevelopment #MentalStrength #Confidence #Transformation #Wellness #Motivation #Podcast

What if you had more influence over your happiness than you realize? In this thought-provoking episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, hosts Todd Cudaback and Jackie Bailey welcome Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay, and bestselling author of Habits of a Happy Brain. Together, they explore the fascinating connection between human emotions, brain chemistry, and the mammalian instincts that shape our everyday experiences. Loretta explains the natural role of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin, and cortisol, revealing how these powerful brain chemicals influence motivation, relationships, stress, happiness, and decision-making. She also shares practical strategies for building new neural pathways that support healthier habits, greater emotional resilience, and lasting personal growth. ✨ In This Episode, You'll Discover: • How dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin influence emotions and behavior • Why happiness is not designed to be constant—and what that means for daily life • How the mammalian brain shapes habits, motivation, and decision-making • Practical ways to create new neural pathways and healthier emotional patterns • The role of cortisol and stress in the human experience • How understanding brain chemistry can help you build a more fulfilling life This conversation is filled with practical insights, fascinating science, and empowering perspectives that can help you better understand yourself and the emotions we all experience as human beings. 🎙️ Guest: Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD Founder, Inner Mammal Institute Author of Habits of a Happy Brain Learn more about Loretta and her work: https://innermammalinstitute.org/ 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations about confidence, leadership, communication, personal growth, and living with purpose. 📺 Watch and listen to In the Groove with Todd and Jackie on YouTube and all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, and iHeartRadio. #InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #LorettaBreuning #HabitsOfAHappyBrain #InnerMammalInstitute #HappyBrainChemicals #Neuroscience #BrainChemistry #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellBeing #MentalHealth #SelfDevelopment #Dopamine #Serotonin #Oxytocin #Endorphins

What does it take to create lasting impact, strengthen communities, and build a sustainable future for mission-driven organizations? In this inspiring episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, Todd and Jackie sit down with Jacob Guidi, fundraising strategist, speaker, and founder of Never Ending Fundraiser, to explore how intentional giving, authentic relationships, and purpose-driven leadership can transform organizations and the people they serve. Jacob shares his passion for helping nonprofits, community leaders, and mission-focused organizations move beyond transactional fundraising and create meaningful connections that inspire generosity, trust, and long-term support. Through his experience working with organizations of all sizes, he reveals why fundraising is not simply about asking for donations—it is about building relationships, sharing a vision, and creating opportunities for people to become part of something bigger than themselves. Together, they discuss the power of community, the importance of leadership rooted in service, and practical strategies for creating sustainable growth while staying true to an organization’s mission and values. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The mindset behind successful and sustainable fundraising 💡 Building authentic relationships that inspire generosity and trust 🌱 Creating long-term strategies for nonprofit and organizational growth ❤️ How purpose-driven leadership strengthens communities and impact 👥 Empowering supporters to become active partners in a mission 🌍 The role of generosity in creating meaningful change and lasting transformation Whether you lead a nonprofit, support a mission-driven organization, or simply want to make a greater impact in your community, this conversation offers valuable insights, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone seeking to lead with purpose and create positive change. Guest: Jacob Guidi Website: https://neverendingfundraiser.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobguidi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.guidi.3/ 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy podcasts. #InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #JacobGuidi #Fundraising #NonprofitLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #CommunityImpact #Generosity #MissionDriven #RelationshipBuilding #NonprofitGrowth #NeverEndingFundraiser #PodcastInterview #Leadership #CommunitySupport #GivingBack

Discover the inspiring journey of Cheryl Cuozzo as she shares how personal health challenges became the foundation for a life of purpose, healing, and impact.In this heartfelt episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, Cheryl opens up about her experience navigating chronic illness, the lessons she learned along the way, and how those challenges led her to build a mission-driven business dedicated to helping others live healthier, more balanced lives.Through honesty, resilience, and a passion for serving others, Cheryl demonstrates how difficult seasons can become powerful opportunities for growth, transformation, and meaningful contribution.✨ In this episode, you'll discover:💛 Cheryl's journey from chronic illness to purposeful living🌱 How health challenges can become opportunities for growth and transformation💡 The connection between healing, personal development, and entrepreneurship❤️ The importance of self-care, resilience, and intentional living🚀 How building a purpose-driven business can create lasting impact👥 Practical insights for creating healthier habits and a more balanced lifeWhether you're navigating your own health journey, seeking greater balance, building a business, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation offers encouragement, hope, and practical wisdom for moving forward with purpose.🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations.🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pandora • Spreaker • iHeartRadio🌐 Learn more about Cheryl Cuozzo: https://cuozzohealth.com/🎤 Interested in being a guest on In the Groove with Todd and Jackie? Apply here: https://www.toddandjackie.com/application/#InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #CherylCuozzo #HealthAndWellness #ChronicIllness #HealingJourney #PurposeDrivenBusiness #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #Entrepreneurship #WellnessCoach #Mindset #Resilience #HealthyLiving #PodcastInterview #TransformationStory

What happens when a child is empowered to believe in their ideas, use their voice, and pursue their dreams at an early age? In this inspiring episode of *In the Groove with Todd and Jackie*, hosts Todd and Jackie welcome Leah Ellis, Executive Director of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, for a meaningful conversation about empowering the next generation through entrepreneurship, leadership, and confidence-building. Leah shares the heartfelt story of how her daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit at a very young age became the inspiration behind her mission to help children discover their potential and develop real-world skills that can shape their future. Together, they discuss the importance of encouraging creativity, resilience, financial literacy, and independent thinking in children—and why entrepreneurship is about so much more than business. It’s about helping young people grow into courageous, capable leaders who believe in themselves. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ How Leah’s daughter inspired the Society of Child Entrepreneurs 💡 Why entrepreneurship can build confidence and life skills in children 🌱 The importance of nurturing creativity and leadership from an early age ❤️ How parents and communities can better support the next generation This uplifting conversation is a reminder that when children are encouraged and empowered, their possibilities become endless. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, and iHeartRadio. To learn more about Leah Ellis and the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, visit: https://societyofchildentrepreneurs.org/ Join the community on Facebook: / societyofchildentrepreneurs Connect with their leadership community: https://www.skool.com/socecircle#InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #LeahEllis #SocietyOfChildEntrepreneurs #ChildEntrepreneurs #YouthLeadership #KidsInBusiness #EntrepreneurshipEducation #FinancialLiteracy #LeadershipDevelopment #EmpowerKids #YoungLeaders #Parenting #Education #ConfidenceBuilding #FutureLeaders #PodcastEpisode

✨ What if cooking was about more than just food? In this heartfelt episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, hosts Todd and Jackie Bailey welcome Linda Lederman—a cooking coach, creator, and passionate advocate for connection through the kitchen. Linda shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind Balaboosta’s Secret, revealing how cooking can become a powerful pathway to confidence, creativity, healing, and self-expression. Together, they explore the emotional side of food, the stories carried through culture and tradition, and why letting go of perfection in the kitchen can help us reconnect with ourselves and the people we love. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ How cooking builds confidence and self-trust 🍳 Why perfection doesn’t belong in the kitchen 💬 The connection between food, culture, and identity ❤️ Creating space for joy, healing, and creativity 🌱 Simple ways to reconnect with yourself through cooking Whether you love cooking or simply want to bring more meaning and connection into your daily life, this conversation will leave you inspired and encouraged. 🎧 Watch and listen on YouTube and all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, and iHeartRadio. 📌 Interested in sharing your own story or expertise? Apply to be a guest on the show here: toddandjackie.com/application/ #InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #LindaLederman #BalaboostasSecret #CookingConfidence #FoodAndConnection #PodcastInterview #SelfExpression #HealingThroughFood #KitchenConfidence #CookingCoach

In this deeply meaningful episode of In the Groove with Todd and Jackie, we welcome Kayleigh Robertson for a powerful conversation about mental health, healing, identity, and hope. Kayleigh courageously shares her personal journey—one shaped by struggle, resilience, and transformation. From navigating mental health challenges at a young age to becoming a voice of support and encouragement for others, her story is a moving reminder that healing is possible and that our experiences can become a source of purpose and impact. Together, we explore: ✨ Kayleigh’s personal journey through mental health challenges and recovery 💡 The power of hope and the role it plays in healing and growth 🧠 How social media shapes identity and self-perception 🌱 Turning lived experiences into purpose, service, and meaningful impact Drawing from both her lived experience and academic research, Kayleigh discusses how today’s digital world influences identity—especially for younger generations. She shares insights on how social media can go beyond reflecting who we are and actively shape our sense of self, creating what she describes as a “digital identity” that affects how we think, feel, and connect with others. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply insightful—offering perspective, compassion, and encouragement for anyone navigating difficult seasons in life. Kayleigh’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, healing, and human connection. ✨ Special Announcement: Kayleigh also shares that her father will join In the Groove with Todd and Jackie on May 8th for Part 2 of this important conversation. Together, they will explore the parent’s perspective on mental health, healing, and the signs parents should look for to better support their children. 🎧 Watch and listen to In the Groove with Todd and Jackie on YouTube and all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spreaker, and iHeartRadio. 🌐 Connect with Kayleigh Robertson: Website: kayleighrobertson.comInstagram: @kayleighrobertson LinkedIn: Kayleigh Robertson 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations that empower growth, healing, and authentic connection. ✨ Interested in sharing your story or message on the podcast? Apply to be a guest here: https://www.toddandjackie.com/application/ #InTheGrooveWithToddAndJackie #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #Hope #MentalHealthRecovery #SelfWorth #DigitalIdentity #SocialMediaImpact #PersonalGrowth #PodcastInterview #Resilience #HealingAndHope #Storytelling #MentalHealthSupport #IdentityAndCulture