Speaking From The Heart

For over 197 episodes, our podcast covered a wide range of topics that have involved monologues and guests. Providing a wide range of different perspectives, advice, and opportunities to gain personal, professional, and business-related topics, so much has been gained. There is, however, the individual component to all of this that allows for the ultimate growth in all of these realms to combine. In today’s final monologue episode before Episode #200, the hidden door that is the potential we all seek is discussed, and how this applies to all these realms that we have covered since the very beginning.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The way that we can harness our creative energies to accomplish our goals is unlimited. How we can focus our attention to help others can be even more sustainable with the skills & abilities we can harness to generate unlimited potential in others. With the right support & encouragement from all walks of our lives, nothing is impossible. Today's guest, Laura Westman, shares her incredible journey overcoming what was once "impossible" but with the help of a coach, turning it into a passion to help coach others and create sustainable opportunities for others to explore their gifts that they have inside themselves. By harvesting the path that she once was and applying it towards a new path, her story shares the radical transformation that we can all be on through the opportunities that bind us together by seeing what kinds of "magic" lie dormant inside ourselves.Guest BioLaura Westman is a credentialed coach (PCC), ontological leadership trainer, a musician and songwriter, an improviser, an author, co-host of West of Wonderland Podcast, host of The Creativity Broadcast on YouTube. She's a total fiend for all things magical that feel like they are "off-limits" in adulthood. She believes that for many of us, they actually crack the code to adulthood. She's infinitely curious about who you have to become to let your dreams become reality. She believes everyone deserves to feel a passionate sense of creative joy and magic. Her philosophy is that creativity is how we connect with ourselves, the deepest kind of magic of all. @westygrammed on InstagramWebsite: https://www.laurawestman.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreativityBroadcastUncover Your Creative Magic (https://www.laurawestman.com/uncover) - The free 8-step guide that was discussed by Laura in today's episode can be found here!How To Be Creative in the Age of Digital Noise: Clear Out the Clutter and Get Into Your Flow for a Fulfilling, Passionate Life (https://amzn.to/3ExJukI) - Laura's book which discusses how to get into utilizing your creative juices is available on Amazon at this link!Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In the United States, the ever-growing awareness of mental health is helping to bring more conversations, support, and resources on a variety of different fronts. Not all know, however, how to help those that deal with prolonged feelings, thoughts, & emotions that create loneliness, a common root of many types of mental illness. Today’s episode explores two different angles: the personal and professional, of how to help others cope with this condition and address some “taboo-filled” aspects attached to it.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Joy is a sensation that can have multiple applications in our well being. Whether it is for physical or mental purposes and/or refinements, joy can be the epiphany of why we perform the activities that we tend to do. The path towards finding joy can be riddled with many different obstacles, both in our personal lives and even for our career calling. Today's guest, Andrea Fung, shares her transformational journey from being a lawyer to become a healer through another means. The life that we are dictated to lead can provide no joy, but when we have the "breadcrumbs" that lead us to a greater calling, there is no denying the healing potential it can have not only on yourself, but on others as well.Guest BioAndea Fung is former lawyer turned Transformational Coach and Energy Healer for corporate professionals and soulful entrepreneurs based in Australia and Malaysia. With 6 years of experience in the legal sector she has intimate encounters with the wide spectrum of challenges faced by high achieving professionals and is now dedicated towards helping these ambitious business professionals achieve fulfillment and find purpose in their lives. As a certified NLP practitioner and Thetahealer, Andrea adopts a holistic approach in empowering her clients to unearth the wellspring of happiness within themselves.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Andi.FWL@Theandiventures on InstagramWebsite: https://www.andreafung.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever been tested by someone, whether it is someone in your life or at your job/business, who did not give you the credibility that you deserve? Has your self worth and feeling of worthiness been put into question as a result of being challenged/misunderstood? Today’s episode focuses on not only the reaction that we, as humans, can possibly experience when we are put into question, but how the conversation can turn around using the “determination” value to prove to others, even though it is unnecessary, that we are worthy.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Journeys in our lives are made up of different paths that we take throughout the interactions that we have. Whether they are with people that we trust, people that we have met for the first time, or with those that are required to perform the duties and tasks that we are assigned personally and professionally, the ways in which we engage with life means exploring opportunities that we are normally comfortable with, but also not comfortable with. When it comes to the outdoors, nature can be a fearful experience to some. However, today's guest, Mike Martin, has not only walked on various paths in his life, but has used the power of "Mother Earth" to help combat many of the things that he has achieved. Through his impressive podcast experience and powerful storytelling that helps others, learn how his insights about life fundamentally changed not only his path in his life, but how he has helped other explore theirs using the power of nature along the way. This story will not only impact how you can make a difference in your own life, but in someone else's.Guest BioAs a certified meditation guide, wilderness first responder, and survival skills trainer, Mike has the expertise to lead transformative outdoor experiences. He shares his knowledge through his popular podcasts, Project Mindfully Outdoors, and The Wilderness Experience.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/qn7BJsuk2eSuDLxJ/?mibextid=LQQJ4dFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/oLzyv6Vpqxt2Z8Ld/?mibextid=K35XfP@projectmindfullyoutdoors_pc on InstagramYouTube: https://youtube.com/@projectmikemartin?si=4le4St0DUpY9UxRpWebsite: https://www.projectmindfullyoutdoors.coVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

We each have a voice to share so much in this ever-changing world. The message that we have, however, can be simply “lost in translation”, especially with the number of different messages as a whole that we are faced with on average (325 emails, text messages, & ads combined!) How do we stand out from this overwhelming amount of information? Today’s episode takes us back to basics: knowing your purpose. Learning how to communicate to a smaller group first that can propel your message forwards can help your message excel its wildest potential.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

"Finding your calling" is not an easy task when you boil it all down. It means going through many different trials in life and experiencing hardships that others may not necessarily endure that you have the "unfortunate opportunity" to go through. However, what if those "trials" were setting you up for something far greater in terms of your purpose in life? Today's episode features Dr. Danielle Angela, a medical practitioner that has helped thousands of individuals achieve their self worth, but navigate through a variety of complex situations that have attuned her own ability to be self-sufficient. As a single parent, learn how Danielle has been able to not only find balance in her personal endeavors, but how it has been amplified to give purpose & direction to countless others in the medical field, and how that calling has defined her success in her high-ranking business. Your calling is only finding not only the right people to surround you, but those who have been able to overcome challenges already to help steer you in the right direction!Guest BioDr. Danielle Angela is a profit strategist, money coach, chiropractor, hypnotherapist and neurosomatic release practitioner. Since 2015, Dr. Danielle has offered life and business coaching for female health and wellness entrepreneurs and has helped 1000s of business owners achieve greater work-life balance and profitability, achieving the top 3% of revenue-generating female entrepreneurs in 2022. She is best known for helping service providers overcome fears about money, charge their worth, and build highly profitable freedom-based businesses utilizing both business strategies and somatic healing modalities from 20 years in holistic health and wellness. As the host of her own podcast, and a new one called “Wellness + Worth” starting in Fall 2024, Dr. Danielle has produced over 300 podcast episodes in the last 8 years, and is a sought-after speaker featured at notable chiropractic events since 2018. Danielle’s greatest achievement, though, is raising three daughters as a single mom.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drdanielleangela@drdanielleangela on InstagramWebsite: https://www.drdanielleangela.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever wished that someone would tell you the truth about a situation that took place, and that the feedback that you wished you could receive was more genuine, especially when you know it’s not complete with information? Stunting personal & professional growth by not giving constructive feedback can be tremendously damaging if it is not shared, but can also suffer the same consequences if the way that it is delivered is carefully considered. In today’s episode about a contemporary take on “honesty is the best policy”, we dive into how to handle these conversations with constructive feedback, attention to non-verbal cues, and the integrity each of us have in sharing important information that can fundamentally change the trajectory of someone’s life.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

When we are being led to our calling, it may be a message or a series of actions that "come out of nowhere" to nudge you in the direction you are destined to be in. Whether that is coming from a person, a place, or a thing that keeps occurring, or if it is a message that is scrawled to your attention, knowing how to be in the right place & right time can foreshadow what you are ultimately able to accomplish. Today's guest, Colleen Lindberg, shares how a calling to move from Canada to Costa Rica was a build up from years of not directly serving her purpose to now supporting others in becoming "Light Warriors" in using their energies for purposes to align with what they were meant do. Through her business, CLC Consulting, explore how she has been able to turn her passion into purpose through means of alignment & developing her authentic self by her "just do it" attitude, creating an infinite number of possibilities for herself & others being guided by the light that they (& we all) have within ourselves.Guest BioColleen Lindberg is a Soul Mission Activator and Spiritual Guide. Her mission on Earth is to dismantle the conformity infrastructures holding us back, so people can fully embody their potency and power. 
She believes that each soul mission’s is a unique rhythm that is meant to ripple through the world. Her programs, teachings and channeling abilities guide Light Warriors into more embodiment into their light, owning their unique tools and vibration so they can make their massive impact in the world. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/clindbergconsultingFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualwarriorsrevolution@thecolleenlindberg on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColleenLindbergWebsite: https://linktr.ee/lightpreneursVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Kicking off the New Year means trying to experiment with new habits & ways that you aren’t normally used to. Many can easily fall off the bandwagon of change during these crucial times. How do we “hold on for dear life”, but also ensure that continual growth is developed to achieve these types of activities? Today’s episode explores how to create better habit-forming ways that will not only achieve the goals we have for the short term, but how the power of accountability can be in our corner for the long-term.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The goal of life is to be able to define in a way that not only works for you, but surrounds you with supportive people. However, what if those experiences that you are supposed to have which will enrich your ability to be successful AND be able to have relationships with others was violated to the point that it took over several decades to come to terms with your own healing, and being able to share your story to the world? Many guests that have been on our show have deeply shared their reasons for wanting to become better versions of themselves, but today's guest, the author of two books, Journey of Josephine & Treasures of My Heart, Bambi Lynn, shares her passionate mission of wanting to build community. Living the examples of what it means to have authentic conversations, Bambi explores deep facets that not only shake our podcast host's core, but exemplifies that the mission that we are on does not only start with ourselves, but how we can make that impact on others from listening & hearing each other's stories. Today's story will not only move you, but will share important lessons of how we can help each other in the darkness that we may go through to see light.Guest BioBambi is a single mom of six adult children and thirteen grandchildren, in which one passed away hours after he was born. She is a two-time published author, a transplant from Buffalo, NY to The Golden Isles of GA, and works for a data company where every day she has the privilege going to people's homes and hearing their stories. She is living the next chapter of her life as an empty nester and enjoying the next chapter of becoming the best version of herself through the story that she has to tell others.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bambi.lynn.3?mibextid=JRoKGiFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/632798755547898/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: https://healingthroughstories.com/The Treasures Of My Heart - Amazon Book (https://a.co/d/3RNxWr0) - One of the two books that was discussed in today's episode. This link will take you directly to the purchase of this book.Journey of Josephine - Amazon Book (https://a.co/d/i2Voz7s) - One of the two books that was discussed in today's episode. This link will take you directly to the purchase of this book.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The journey has been a long one for 2024. Today’s episode reflects on what we have accomplished on the podcast, what we have been able to achieve as part of Your Speaking Voice LLC, and what the future holds for both in 2025. Much is in store for this exciting year ahead, and how it involves you, the listener, will leave you with a pleasant surprise that you can listen to in this episode to find out.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In the first month of every New Year, an average of 43% of people fail at least one of their New Years resolutions in the first month. This startling statistic, coupled with the fact that weight loss is normally one of the top resolutions that someone makes, can create hesitancy in wanting to start something that may not "pan out." Today's guest, however, shares their version of a protein-type lifestyle that has not only shown massive success, but has provided results in the form of a set of books that equip readers (and those wanting to take on a new diet) to a whole new level. Today's guest, Joshua D. Noland, not only shares how this diet has fundamentally changed him physically, but how the mental health benefits have deepened his relationships with others and made him more focus and calm in approaching his daily life. Author of the Protein Lifestyle series of books, he breaks down practical tips that we can all use in our lives, regardless of our experiences with dieting & exercise, that will make us more healthy from the inside out.Guest BioJoshua D. Noland, acclaimed author of the Protein Lifestyle series, including Living the Protein Lifestyle, The Protein Lifestyle Workbook, and The Protein Lifestyle Cookbook, is on a mission to help others by improving their health by developing healthy habits. He advocates for a whole food diet, an active lifestyle, and emphasizes the significance of mental well-being. He was able to overcome food addiction and depression by taking control of his health and found lasting success. Outside of his writing Joshua is an avid outdoorsman and a devoted dog father, continually inspired by nature and his loyal canine companions.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuadnoland/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingtheproteinlifestyle@joshdnoland on Instagram@joshdnoland on XYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshdNolandWebsite: https://joshnoland.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever sat near a fire, either in the comfort of your own home in the winter or outside during a crisp, fall night, and think about what life has done in the past, present, or future? What kinds of thoughts, feelings, and emotions run through you? How do you conjure those same thoughts in the busyness of life and manifest the existence of that fire, smoke and embers, into yourself? Today’s episode allows you to experience that sensation, and so much more in how to stoke the fire inside of you, literally!Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

People can teach us a lot about ourselves, even those that may be leading a sinful life. The ways in which we can live life can also be impacted by those other individuals, but only if we are willing to take lessons from their experiences and put them into practice for ourselves. This requires not only a level of trust, but commitment and dedication to the process that they are undergoing to become better than they once was. Today's guest, Joseph Descans, author of the book "HOSEA: The Prophet Who Married a Prostitute", shares his experiences with writing this book, originally starting out as a movie script concept, and how it has helped him to launch into other projects that was given by God's calling. Through his experiences, learn how you can adapt a deeper appreciation for not only hard work, but dedicating yourself to a particular purpose, "higher" or not, to show how you are able to conquer anything that you set your mind to.Guest BioJoseph was born in Indiana and moved to San Diego, California at 7 years of age with his mom and sister. At the age of 12, he became a surfer and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in the class of 1982, and graduated in 2000 from Point Loma Nazarene University. In addition to being a surfer, Joseph is an arborist, contractor, author, speaker, coach, snowboarder, and fisherman. His first book called "HOSEA: The Prophet Who Married A Prostitute", describes a wealthy contemporary Hosea, by the direction of God, marries a prostitute and starts a family.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.descans/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stokedentrepreneurs@Treecatrescuer on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twocatrescuers5067Website: https://www.josephdescans.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding your passion in the New Year is starting yet again! Are you ready for what you can bring? What is holding you back from becoming the best version this year, unlike other years in the past? Today starts a set of great opportunities, and this episode aligns with how you will be able to achieve greatness from past advice and renewed conviction. You will be left with ways that will leave the excuses behind.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In life, failure is the greatest deterrent in wanting to move forward with a person, living in a place, or doing something that we thought would be enriching to us. This failure often can make us question whether we want to move forward with anything in our lives, whether from a general or specific way. Taking the lessons of these failures, however, can turn into successes that can impact so many different individuals, including kids as it is in today's episode. Megan Murphy, a host of the popular YouTube TV show she has created called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, shares her unique story of Broadway, theatre, and starring in multiple TV shows and movies in various capacities, and how it has manifested into a passion to teach kids valuable life skills for growth & development. Through her story, learning how to turn rejection into success is not only possible, but how it can inspire us to become more engaged to take our knowledge, skills & abilities to new heights we never thought possible.Guest BioMegan Claire Murphy is a professional actress in her thirties, currently living in southeastern Alabama. She also lived in New York City for six years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Troy University in 2008, and after graduating, she worked at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre near Detroit and then she worked at the Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina. She then moved to New York City, and while living there, she worked in television, film, and off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theatre. In 2023, Megan created her own YouTube show called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, which is a variety show for kids that includes songs, stories, jokes, educational content, and more, which she’s been working on these days. Megan’s hobbies and interests include science fiction, fashion, reading, and traveling. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megan.murphy.52035?mibextid=LQQJ4dYouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@mmurphy47208Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

There is no question that going through persistent change in our lives is difficult to begin with in many individual’s lives. Adding a numerical +1 to the overall total of years can set some individuals over the edge, often pondering, “What have I been able to do over the past year to make change in my life, if any?” Today's episode focuses on not just the way we can reframe our perceptions of the New Year, but to also "change our tune" as we are whisked into what is ahead for moving forward. It's easy to say, "Let's set some goals!", or, "You are being too hard on yourself!", but we must find new ways to reframe the way we handle this all-important switch of the year.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

How we show up for each other to learn and grow has been a consistent them on this podcast. However, when we introduce "mamas" that can make a significant impact in our lives through the nuturing process, and it is combined with the power of business, the possibilities become endless of their growing demand of knowledge, skillsets, and abilities. Today's guest, Regina Cachuela, owner of the Soul Biz Broadcast and helping to mentor Virtual Assistants (VAs) comprised of a large number of "mamas", shares her career change from a very successful set of projects featuring well-known movies & animation series to breaking into a larger impact. Learn how her passion to help others has expanded to an influence that is driven by one unique goal that all parents can unite under, and how she is helping to pave the way for future generations to be part of this movement she is creating.Guest BioRegina was in the visual effects (VFX) and animation industry before burning out and becoming a digital nomad for 3 years. She then went to become an IT facilitator at a tech academy that has well being wrapped around programs for youth and tertiary students. She now combines all her knowledge to provide two frameworks with a well-being wrap around for "mama entrepreneurs" and aspiring Virtual Assistants. She empowers busy moms to build thriving businesses with content that truly connects and helps them ditch being overwhelmed with content creation and create a life that balances passion and purpose. For mamas in the Philippines, she offers specialized training to become successful virtual assistants so they can leverage their skills to support other entrepreneurs and build fulfilling careers from home.Facebook Page: https://www.reginapaula.com/fbFacebook Group: https://www.reginapaula.com/fbgroup@regina_connects on Instagram@regina_connects on TwitterYouTube: https://www.reginapaula.com/startWebsite: https://www.reginapaula.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is not easy to deal with individuals that, by age, should be acting as adults, but in reality, they are still in adolescent development. The challenges of working with such people directly can vastly wreck havoc on our approach to a variety of circumstances, regardless of what purpose that we can possibly contemplate. Today’s episode examines a few types of individuals that you could face (the denier of anything is wrong, the resister of change, and the plausible denier of anything happening at all), and how these personas should not hold us back from achieving what we have already done and will continue to do in our lives. Being “the parent” is not necessarily your responsibility, but guiding these individuals positively can be a first step to changing our mindsets in addressing these types of people.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Allowing your message to flow freely means that you have to be willing to share with yourself the ability to use your voice. Regardless of whether you try to record a video, write a letter, or use the spoken word to communicate thoughts, ideas, or expressions, being able to master one of these techniques (amongst many others) can help you in your success. Finding your passion, however, is another key ingredient in being able to achieve that kind of greatness. Today's guest, Aeoliana Elliott, the founder/owner of Top Shelf Virtual Services, shares her secrets of success with connecting within the podcast industry, but more importantly, gets to the fundamental core of what it means to authentically tell your story. By being able to express yourself, you will find more than just money & fame, but success in sharing yourself with others that want to hear what you have to say at the right time.Guest BioAeoliana is a wife, hockey mom, paralegal and podcast launch strategist. She loves helping people start their own podcasts with confidence. Using her BCAME framework—Balance, Communication, Authenticity, Mindset Mastery, and Empowerment—she guides clients through finding your podcast idea, making your content great, and creating a solid plan. She can also help you understand how your thoughts shape your decisions and actions, so that you can launch your own podcast confidently and make a real impact.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089882582085&mibextid=ZbWKwLFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3700872426901830/@aeoliana.elliott on InstagramWebsite: https://www.topshelfvirtualservices.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Sometimes in life, the perfect type of opportunity presents itself when we least expect it. The perfect dream job…the perfect soulmate…the perfect house could all be examples of these kinds of opportunities. When we are a little short on resources (money, support, confidence) to fully accept what we have been presented with, it can be not only frustrating, but very challenging, to accept that this reality has been achieved. Today’s episode focuses on the “unbelievable” becoming “believable”, and how we can devise plans, and change our thought patterns, to become better prepared for life’s unexpected curveballs, which in turn, will provide dividends on our return for such amazing fortune. Showcasing our achievements should be a blessing, and not shown as a curse, to others!Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Starting over is never easy in any type of context. Whether it is with a personal relationship, a business, or going through a messy situation at work, dealing with numerous different variables can be challenging if you are not prepared to address these situations in an adequate, efficient way. Imagine the difficulties of trying to take on all of these different situations at once, which can impact your physical and mental well being. Today's guest, Senthil Kumar, Founder & Owner of SEO with Senthil, challenges the stereotypical approaches of overcoming obstacles when it comes to the business realm after experiencing much hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding his renewed purpose to help business owners be discovered online. Through lessons that he shares, his remarkable story serves as a reminder that it is never too late to start over at any stage to find purpose in what you do to help others become their very best.Guest BioSenthilkumar is "kind of" an obsessed entrepreneur who has been running his own businesses for the past 10 years. While running his t-shirt printing company and art studio business (which he scaled to over a million dollars in revenue using SEO), it almost ruined his health in the name of “hustle” and “temporary sacrifices”. He emptied his entire bank account when the art studio crashed during the COVID-19 pandemic and had to pay off over $100,000 in business debt as a solo founder when his team left. Today, he sold the art studio business, came out of the mess that he created, and discovered his passion of serving other purpose driven business owners who are looking to grow their business with SEO.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/senthil.kumar.96387/@seowithsenthil on InstagramWebsite: https://www.seowithsenthil.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Being seen in this very busy world of social media, constant tasks and meetings, along with prioritizing “me” time means that we have to squeeze time in for all the important hobbies, activities, and adventures that we wish to expand upon. Time management can only carry us so far…and yet, yearning for the potential to be seen is vastly challenging in today’s world. What we do to change that is truly important, and what we do behind the scenes is just as important as what we do in front of others to be seen. Today’s episode does not just repeat a bunch of “coaching jargon”, or “recognition of what you are” as is often heard. We explore what it means to be consistent, while also “checking in” with the people who may not have seen you yet to realize & discover not only who you are, but in the process, who you are as well.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The behaviors that we learn and adapt growing up come from a variety of different sources. Whether they are from our family, friends, or others that we hold close to in our lives, their influences can dictate a number of outcomes in whether we wish to take risks, engage in challenges that we have in our lives, and so much more. When the stakes are incredibly high and you are uncertain about moving past these fears because of not experiencing what "the other side" would look like, would you be courageous enough to seek a possibility of freedom? The owner of Freedom with Valerie LLC, Valerie Rubin, joins us to discuss how to break free from the limitations that we may experience and how to create opportunities when you take charge as the chief executive officer of our lives. Through practical tips she shares, embracing the realm of possibilities that we can experience is not only attainable, but through overcoming stereotypes, can be an achievement that allows anyone to enjoy the freedom that we already have inside ourselves to become better versions of ourselves.Guest BioValerie helps her clients heal from an anxious attachment style so they can become a match for healthy, secure love. Owner of Freedom With Valerie LLC, she works with clients on situations that include relationships that are narcissistic and emotionally unavailable, chronic anxiety, and panic attacks, which for her personally, have manifested in physical symptoms such as join pain, adrenal fatigue, and acne. Through her Anxious To Secure Method, Valerie works to address the root cause of any anxiety issue and release (not manage) it in a twelve-week process.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/valerie.rubin.39/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423037886087059@healwithval on InstagramYouTube: https://youtu.be/rhL3xn2QRwo?si=mRSNZcnADA2EJiRmWebsite: https://www.healmyanxiousattachment.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Starting over, especially when you have not chosen to, can be very difficult without strong assistance and help. The “voice” that we often think that we have in the process of change is overextended, feels strained, and more than likely, is not the kind of situation which we want to be involved in. Today’s episode explores the enduring question of how we can start over, but from the perspective of having a new beginning. Moving forward is normally the immediate answer that comes to mind, but it is not that simple for many different types of situation. Finding your beginning means not only your purpose, but expanding what creativity lies inside of you to expand your infinite world of possibilities.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Having an open-minded perspective that expands your horizons can shift mindsets, give different perspectives, and create vast opportunities that would of otherwise not been thought about or considered. Staying in the same geographical environment to perform the "daily grind" can be exhausting, putting us into a never-ending, vicious cycle of repetitiveness that does not fulfill or create sustainable pleasure from daily activities. However, what if you were able to take your lifestyle and become a nomad, exploring the world with vast opportunities to work from anywhere, and helping to see the world in a new perspective that challenges your beliefs and create long-lasting friendships and engagements to live, work, and play? Today's guest, Monica Mangelson, shares her digital nomad lifestyle and how it has fueled positively, scientific results, and a thirst-quenching lifestyle for freedom to work from anywhere. Through this interview, learn how to build sustaining opportunities to grow into new perspectives and lifestyles that would have otherwise been not attainable.Guest BioMonica is a certified life-purpose coach, full-time world traveler, adventure junkie, and a total foodie. She is on a mission to help people live more intentionally and have more fun in the process.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/monica.pattillo.3/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalnomadstartupcircle@austinandmonica on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUg_xD2FtNZ7YQbaq3OV-4AWebsite: https://coachingbymonica.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Often, your podcast host is asked why he is so open and vulnerable when sharing his story, and why it has been second nature to share it in various ways to deliver meaningful value. The biggest secret to ever opening up about your story is not just about being comfortable with your own story, but knowing that it deserves to be heard by others, regardless of the reaction that is received. Today’s episode is all about exploring how to get started on the path of not only feeling more comfortable being transparent, but why you can make a difference, even in one person’s life, because of sharing it.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The creative side of our brains allow us to discover and explore possibilities that our analytical sides may not always be able to rationalize. Through this creativity, we are unlocking paths that are not explored through traditional means, and provides us with a clarity and direction that we can replicate in ways that make us explore new paths to freedom. The owner of Blossom Piano Studio & author of two anthologies, Catherine Sipher, shares her journey from difficult pain points in her life and "rebecoming" herself through the music that she teaches with her students all across the world. Through this exploration, learn how she has been able to invest not only of students of all ages, but how this has given her the value that we all seek in life. Regardless of what you may feel about your self-worth, today's story exemplifies the pursuit of giving yourself opportunities to discover them through the creative juices that we have flowing inside of ourselves, and permission to explore them at the same time.Guest BioCatherine Sipher wears two creative hats: a writer, poet, and the founder of Blossom Piano Studio, a platform for remote piano instruction. Through her poetry collection, "Barely a Whisper: Poetry from the Heart of A Woman Re-becoming," Catherine empowers women on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Her poems give voice to their struggles, celebrate their strength, and ignite their belief in their worth. As a piano teacher with over 20 years of experience, Catherine's mission is to help adult musicians of all ages and abilities find joy and fulfillment in their musical practice through her remote private lessons and practice journal “Notes to Self: A Guided Mindful Practice Journal.” Outside of her creative pursuits, Catherine can be found in nature, practicing yoga, and spending time with her 6 children.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blossompianostudioma/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/notestoselfmusicalcommunity@blossompianostudioma on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blossompianostudiomaWebsite: https://www.blossompianostudio.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Rejection is a staple of life that we must become accustomed to. By holding onto countless attempts of failure, we will never see the true versions of ourselves. How we deal with rejection, instead of dreading on it, may be easier than it seems. Today’s episode reinforces the importance of walking along the path, even if you are creating it yourself, to allow for opportunities to grow and reduce your percentage chance of rejection from occurring. It’s perfectly fine to feel dejected, but it is no longer acceptable to stay in the space of rejection forever.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The energy that we all exude is based on a number of different factors. One of the most important contributions is what we endure through life in order to bring presence, direction, and clarity as to what we are able to do to achieve our aspirations. What if those direction changes includes going through a life changing diagnosis that fundamentally changes the direction you are heading towards in life, making you pivot in a direction that is even more fulfilling? Today's guest, Darlene Sochin, owner of Indigo Healings & Mentoring, shares her story of triumph through an incredible medical diagnosis, and how she continued her Reiki journey to help others be mentored through purpose & direction with the energies they bring. Through Darlene's story, learn how to create a lasting change that starts with not only your thought process, but how you can influence tomorrow's generation with the choices, decisions, and attitude that can manifest a new reality for your life.Guest BioDarlene is a teacher, speaker, intuitive guide, and an expert parent and child empath facilitator. Nineteen years ago, she and her husband picked up and moved from Boston to Portland, Oregon. On the day they arrived, she received a phone call that confirmed she had cancer. Once the shock dissipated, she was guided by her first angelic encounter to Reiki energy healing. During her first Reiki session, she realized that her life purpose was to help others heal. Today, she is a Reiki Master and Intuitive Mentor for healers and empaths seeking deeper connection to their soul and educate others with low self-esteem who doubt their beautiful gifts. She loves to facilitate those who desire to find their truth, their path, their happiness by co-creating an individualized program for their journey.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/darlene.sochin@darlene_energy_detective on InstagramWebsite: https://indigohealingspdx.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Regardless of whatever may ever happen in your life, no matter what may happen, being able to unlock the potential in your heart means seeing things that may not be otherwise seen to the common curiosity about what may happen. Today’s episode explores what it means to connect with your belief in yourself, and what the highs & the lows can help to empower inside of you to become the best version of yourself. We can believe if we do one important thing to ensure that we gain clarity and confidence.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Finding your purpose to accomplish what we are set out to do in our lives may be easier for some over others. Through hard work, proper education, and direction that is granted from the mentors, friends, and family, we are able to define our purpose easily. However, form some, the ways in which this direction manifests comes from unexpected twists and turns that allow us to flourish in ways that we originally thought were not possible. Today's guest, Rebecca Williamson, discusses her "career shift" from postmaster to owner of the Cambre House, which transformed her way of doing business to earn a living, but has enriched her life (& family) in many surprising ways. Her "spooky" ghost tours and offerings as a wedding venue are a tip of the iceberg to this incredible story of transformation through grief and pain, and turning it into something that was not originally the purpose she set out in life. Through careful assistance & determination, learn how this growth journey for her has helped others to push open weighted doors and give opportunities to create long-lasting memories for others, even during this Halloween season.Guest BioRebecca owns a haunted wedding venue. She talks about the history of the farm, ghosts, and the challenges of starting a business with people telling you how to do it who don't actually own a business. Rebecca went from mail carrier to business owner with a very unconventional business that had a big learning experience!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/[email protected] on InstagramWebsite: http://www.cambrehouse.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

We have all faced it. How we handle challenging circumstances from various situations means understanding not only the dynamics of the situations that we potentially face, but also achieving consensus on the issues we have. Once those decisions are made, how can we not be stuck in the “after effects” we typically feel? Today’s episode discussed the feelings AFTERWARDS that you may experience. This discussion is what you may not see when discussing how to resolve problems in the moment, and this frank subject will leave you more prepared for the challenging moments ahead.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The energies that we share amongst others are ultimately how we bond with others. Finding ways to make that connection is a transfer of this energy between two (or more) people and has careful interactions/considerations when it comes to what your needs and wants are. However, what does it mean to connect with others to form not only better relationships, but to work on this? Today's episode features Certified Wellness Practitioner Michelle Wolfe, a Wild Heart Empowerment Coach, sharing how our "witchy, scientific, data-driven" minds can be of assistance with the ways that we interact with the various opportunities that exist in the world. By using the latent powers that we have in our quests to become better versions of ourselves, we can also help others to connect with others in deeper, more meaningful ways.(NOTE: To see our podcast host's interview on "All The Things With Michelle Wolfe", visit the following website: https://www.michellewolfe.me/allthethingspodcast/episode/7be3f0cf/ep4-speaking-from-the-heart-w-josh-smith.)Guest BioMichelle Wolfe is a Certified Wellness Practitioner with a MS in Psychology specializing in depth psychology and metaphysics. A Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, and highly intuitive medium and witchy woman, Michelle specializes in bridging the psycho-spiritual gap with a non-traditional approach to mental health and mind-body-spirit connection. She utilizes various holistic healing modalities to address trauma, attachment disorders, nervous system dysregulation, psychosomatic symptoms, and relationship dysfunction. Her focus is personal empowerment through increased self-awareness and identity investigation rooted in self-inquiry, playful curiosity, mind-body connection, archetypical exploration, and radical acceptance.Website: https://michellewolfe.me Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/[email protected] on InstagramVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Following what was stated in Episode #159, it’s time to yet again talk about New Year’s Resolutions for 2025. Vision boards, setting goals, and even planning for accountability are all on the table, again! We have already talked about these concepts last year in a whole series of episodes. What else could possibly be added to remind us of what we can do to move forward in what our personal, professional, or business development this time? Today’s episode challenges the status quo of what we have at our disposal, and examines what we can achieve using a non-traditional method you may have never heard about before.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Accomplishing your goals sometimes takes great persistence and learning from mistakes over and over again. Even if it means that you have keep going back and trying to figure out what occurred and diagnosing the issues, sometimes that does not mean that the problem will be solved right away. Finding your grit and determination to "see it through" can often be difficult when it has so many moving parts, and often incomplete information at your disposal. Today's guest, Kelly Wilburn, shares her story of her attempt to become a first generation law school graduate, and the enduring outcomes that she had achieved, particularly with the number of times it took to become a licensed attorney. Through her experiences, learn how you can channel your inner tenacity to achieve amazing things, even if they take a while to do, and reap the ultimate rewards that come from it.Guest BioKelly is 37 years old and is from Jacksonville, North Carolina. She is the product of 2 Marine parents, and the youngest of 5. She was the first to graduate from college in her family; go Wolfpack Class of 2008. She is also a first-generation law graduate, having graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2012. By day, she is a practicing attorney. By night, she can be found at home cuddling with her cat, Smalls, dog, Duke, and hanging out with her boyfriend Josh. She enjoys being a member of Toastmasters International, focusing on communication and leadership skills development, and also playing the violin. Toastmasters International -Home (https://www.toastmasters.org) - Toastmasters is an international organization that has allowed your podcast host to go through personal and professional connection, combining all kinds of different types of communication and leadership development. Learn more about this organization at the link provided, plus check out the "Find A Club" option where you can locate an in-person or virtual club closest to you and your likings!Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Have you ever had something on your mind that desperately needed to be said, but every time that you start to formulate the response to someone that you are meeting with…the words escape you? How can we be able to communicate more effectively, especially if what we have to say always slips from our mind, lips and/or fingers? Today’s episode shares not only important tips to consider with ensuring that you are able to keep your composure, but when the conversation is extremely challenging, how you can overcome the challenges to work on the best versions of both parties in mind. It’s time to be heard, and a few moments can effectively change any set of additional, minutes, hours, days, months, or years that are not wasted any longer!Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

As we get older, we physically and mentally change. There are numerous resources available for new parents as they start to understand the joys (both literally and figuratively) of their newborn, which includes their behaviors. Unfortunately, the prevalence or understanding of aging parents/grandparents/other close relatives and friends is not widely as available, causing misunderstandings of what it means to effectively communicate and engage with them in a healthy manner. Today's guest and owner of the One-Eighty technique, Edla Prevette, discusses her journey of being a mental health counselor and passionately helping her clients to understand the importance of reframing and engaging with these types of conversations and directions in a different way, and filling the gap in this realm that exists. Through today's interview, learn how to become more engaging and constructive, instead of resistant to this phase we all go through, in a more meaningful, productive way.Guest BioEdla is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). For more than 30 years, she has counseled children and adults of all ages, and trained and consulted with parents, teachers and community volunteers. Currently, Edla is working with adults sandwiched between their lives and their aging parents. She offers a group program called One-Eighty: When the Parental Roles Reverse and 1:1 coaching to support adults through this challenging time. Edla lives in North Carolina with her husband and her cat. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and riding her bike.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eprevette/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248174821152877@oneeighty_edlaprevette on InstagramWebsite: https://edlaprevette.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The end of the year is almost here…almost 40 weeks in! Goals that were set 366 days ago may not be the same shape, form, or even mindset, of what they were once formulated. If they are not the same as they used to be, are they still worth fulfilling? This episode covers this important question, but more importantly, examines how to “wind up” to the unlimited possibilities of seeing those goals through to the very end, even if they are not achieving what we once thought.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Throughout time, it has been stereotyped that anyone that has a differing thought about a person, concept, theory, or even the world, was ridiculed and thought of as a "radical thinker." Even inventors, philosophers, and other composers have been heavily criticized for their level of forethought and ability to think of ideas that challenge what the traditional, "conservative" thoughts are that society (or culture) have. However, are they really "radical thinkers?" Have we lost our touch, or ability to rationalize in a way that creates curiosity? Today's impactful, eye-opening episode with the Owner of Dr. Lulu's Coaching & Consulting Lounge, Dr. Lulu, who has been featured on notable programs such as Oprah Daily, CBS This Morning, NBC, and other networks, describes what it means to have challenging thoughts and still be accepted by those around us. If we are willing to challenge the status quo, and be willing to have open conversations that shift perspectives, it can challenge many of the debates that we are having today about society, ourselves, and even the world for that matter.*PLEASE NOTE: Speaking From The Heart, from the very beginning, is accepting of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and perspectives. This episode features discussions of transgender, LGBTQ+ rights, and other related conversations that are openly accepting, and does not discriminate or tolerate hate. We are appreciative of the viewpoints that are always covered on our show, and encourage you to seek out ways in which you can learn from today's episode how to have conversations about these types of subjects with your loved ones.Guest BioDr. Lulu is a multiple award-winning Queer, Nigerian-born pediatrician, LGBTQ+ educator, corporate consultant, CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Coaching & Consulting Lounge and chief host of Moms 4 Trans Kids Podcast. She is a mother of 3, one of whom is a transgender young adult woman. In addition to her family-centered gender-affirming coaching & consulting practice; Dr. Lulu’s PRIDE Corner (which helps families navigate the psychosocial aspects of raising gender-diverse youth), she also helps support employee-parents at the workplace. Her “Allies in White Coats” program trains culturally competent physician-allies to help mitigate health inequities plaguing the LGBTQ + community. @Drlulutalkradio on Instagram@Drlulu69 on TwitterWebsite: https://www.dr-lulu.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is so easy to forget that you have the ultimate power to either succeed or fail. Many famous celebrities, both off & on films, television and other expressive mediums have all struggled with this, whether they are public about this or not. What does it mean to believe in yourself, especially with the world that is ever-changing? How can we keep the faith when it is tougher some days over others? In this powerful episode digging deep into this manifestation, we challenge your beliefs on how to hold on to what you are passionate about.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

We are all designed in various ways. Whether we are wired to be more analytical, more creative, or a combination of both, we all bring different perspectives, knowledge, skills, and abilities to the table. Even with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there are cases to be made of the vast importance of human ingenuity. Humans, however, have limits. Where can we divert our attention to in order to ensure that burnout does not occur? Today's unique guest, owner of River City Virtual Assistants, Katie Santoro, shares her story of burnout from multiple jobs in various careers and how this startup became a way to empower others, not only through her team, but the clients that she serves, to become more focused, energized, and attentive to what their ultimate purpose of their businesses are. Through the help of virtual assistants, a lot can be accomplished, but the mindset of learning and expanding our opportunities also goes along with the same drive and determination that we have to be successful. Diving into what is truly important, this episode will leave you with a sense of fulfilled purpose, knowing that there will always be a team that will "have your back."Guest BioKatie is a burnout survivor on a mission to help others avoid the same by offering virtual assistance to business owners and busy professionals, while simultaneously creating employment for individuals needing flexibility. In 2019, Katie left her corporate job in the insurance industry to run her first business, a yoga studio, after experiencing burnout. When she closed her yoga studio during the pandemic, she began considering a return to corporate life. Knowing she couldn't return without risking another burnout, she used her experiences in the legal and insurance industry, with running a small business, and began assisting clients as a freelancer. As she grew, she recruited from her network of friends who were leaving the workforce due to the struggles of childcare during the pandemic, and River City Virtual Assistants was born. The company is dedicated to providing assistance to clients and is committed to providing meaningful employment to parents and caretakers within the USA.@rivercity_va on InstagramWebsite: https://rivercity-va.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

The sense of panic and fear as you are being summoned into the bosses’ office (or in a virtual meeting) can be intimidating, especially when you know that the deepest, darkest fear that would happen would come true: being told that there is a problem with your performance. Whether it is happening across a vast expanse of a conference room table, or staring at the camera on your screen making eye contact, it can be a very intimidating conversation to address private matters that have public consequences. Today’s episode acknowledges these concerns, and comes up with strategies to turn around these challenging conversations into opportunities for not only growing, but being determined, connected, and resilient in the quest of being a better version of yourself.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

We belong in community! Period. Figuring out what those identities that we align with when finding a community will look different for us, and finding that acceptance will help us to be vulnerable, unleash our true potential, and find ways to navigate obstacles that come through life. Regardless of what that may look like through religion, small groups, book clubs, civic organizations, non-profit volunteering, we all have different languages that align us in being able to find our true purpose. In this vulnerable, raw conversation, True Man Life Coaching Founder/Owner Mike Van Pelt shares his story of finding his religion, but how he specifically aligns with helping men that need help the most in becoming open to change on their own terms. Through his own story of self discovery, you can align with our guest's story today and create your own version of becoming connected with your passion & purpose of doing what you were always meant to become.Guest BioMike Van Pelt is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. He is the founder of True Man Life Coaching and host of the popular men’s podcast, True Man Podcast. Mike’s experience and passion for coaching, guiding, and mentoring men has come from his involvement in leading Christian men’s groups along with his own journey to take his life back and achieve success. In addition, Mike has served in leadership roles for most of his career, bringing over two decades of engagement and expertise in account management, consulting, and leadership development. Mike has authored numerous articles and is a three-time International Best Selling Author. In addition, Mike is completing his first book entitled, True Man True Ways, A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CoachMikeVanPelt/@truemancoaching on Instagram@truemancoaching on TwitterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truemanpodcastWebsite: https://truemanlifecoaching.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

If you have ever played truth or dare (any version of it), the consequences of each choice (and its corresponding answer) can be challenging to decide which choice to make. When others then challenge you to act on the choice you make, even though you may be waffling on that choice…do you still act on it, regardless of what happens, or do you hesitate to carry through? Today’s episode “challenges you” to keep your commitment to the choices that you make, even if you feel unsure if it is the best one, to maximize the results and/or lessons learned. By being able to pursue opportunities that challenge our position and help us to keep pushing forward, there are opportunities that open up that we would otherwise not been able to do before.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

In a world of interconnectivity, finding the right communication medium is truly important to not only help you get your message across effectively, but to help others get to know who you are. The last part, personal connection, is vastly important in the relationships, confidence, and determination that we are building to become huge advocates in our ever-changing, ever-evolving growth, particularly when it comes to the connections that we need to foster. How do we foster them, especially in a variety of challenging situations? Today's guest, author of Text Messages To My Sons, Tammy Cohen, shares how this idea of interconnectivity begins, and how it helped foster a deeper appreciation of not only her family, but with the people she wished to grow with. It is not only about seeking out new ideas and sources of information, but also projecting growth through these activities that foster opportunities for more well-rounded development to occur!Guest BioTammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop personal and professional brands for more than 20 years. Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially. She founded Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul. Tammy also launched the Beyond the Table Podcast, leveraging her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom. In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy is a frequent podcast guest and speaker on topics ranging from branding to leadership. When she is not helping brands or women stand out, Tammy lives in Manhattan, NY with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside. Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Textmessagestomysons/@textmessagestomyson on InstagramWebsite: https://tcbrandconsulting.com/Text Messages to My Sons: Connecting Deeply In a World of Devices - Tammy J Cohen (https://tcbrandconsulting.com/text-messages-to-my-sons-connecting-deeply-in-a-world-of-devices/) - To pick up a copy of Tammy's book featured on today's episode, visit this website.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

How we see the world and whether the goals, aspirations, dreams, and other areas of life that we strive to develop is a process of the old adage, “seeing is believing.” However, being able to speak into existence the opportunities that we are manifesting sometimes seem out of our control, out of reach, and out of the realm of possibility…until it materializes in front of our eyes. In today’s episode, we will discuss how to manifest what you don’t see right now into a visionary opportunity not just through physical manifestation exercises, but putting into practice what you want to achieve in all parts of your life, business, and areas of empowerment.Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

If you ever attended a basic economics class, the old saying, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." rings true in the exchange of value that we have on a daily basis. Putting in a hard day's work is what we often have to create in order to provide opportunities that will become available down the road, even if it is earning a paycheck. However, what if you were able to take that energy and apply it to a passion that not only fulfills the best version of what you are becoming, but also allows you to help others in their dream getaways? Todays guest, co-owner of Wanderful Rentals, Julie Thomas, shares her passion from being a teacher to becoming a successful entrepreneur with her husband with over six rentals located across the western United States, and how consistent hard work paid off into a lucrative adventure that allows them to experience opportunities others dream about. Through their program, learn how turning hard work into reward can be helpful in not only your personal endeavors, but attaining freedom of different kinds to also help others to do the same.Guest BioJulie lives in the Twin Cities of Minnesota with her husband, 3 year old daughter, and a fur baby. She taught 7th grade English/Language Arts for 16 years and saw herself retiring in this amazing profession, but 10 years ago, she, along with her husband, invested in an Airbnb, loved it, invested in 4 more and never looked back. Now, they have both "retired" from their 9-5 jobs and are working full time to expand their business. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wanderfulrentalsco@wanderfulrentals on InstagramYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_4affoNFEgMn4Lc4SbKUgWebsite: https://www.wanderfulfieldguide.com/Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs