Today’s guest is Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, an abstract artist, transformational coach for creatives, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist whose mission is all about helping creatives design a life on their terms. Her expertise lies at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness.

During our conversation, we delved into Dr. Clarissa's framework which empowers individuals to 'paint their path.' Through her various events like Employee to Creative Entrepreneur and The Creative Abundant Leadership Summit, she has guided countless aspiring creative entrepreneurs in experiencing their own breakthroughs, supporting them in their journey to design their next chapter outside the corporate world.

In this episode, Dr. Clarissa and I talked about:

• How she unlocked her creativity that led her to a more fulfilling and purposeful life
• How intuition played a part in her business and writing a book
• Practical tips for embracing creativity and breaking...

As I was getting ready to embark on a long-awaited trip to Ireland and Scotland, I thought it would be fun to check out the top travel destinations recommended for women over 50.

I came up with a few international locations and several more that are within the United States since I know there are many places in my own country I have yet to see and was curious what would be on the list.

So if you have the itch to get out and go on an adventure, like I’m doing right this very minute (since I recorded this episode about an hour before I left on my trip), then let this be a sign that IT’S TIME!

What’s a place you’ve been dreaming about? What’s a place that pops into your head when you hear someone talk about visiting there? Is there a place on your vision board? Is there a dream destination on your “bucket list?” Did one of the places I mention give you a little twinge of excitement?

Don’t waste another minute saying “One day”...

Today’s guest is Elaine Ambrose, a true embodiment of resilience. First off, Elaine is a bestselling author and has authored an impressive collection of 12 books, 14 eBooks, and 4 audiobooks, and her writing has been recognized with prestigious national awards in humor, memoir, and children’s literature.

But what’s even more impressive is what Elaine has been able to accomplish in the past 9 months after her life took an unexpected turn when she experienced a heart attack while out of the country at a speaking event. Unable to continue her webinars and speaking engagements due to shortness of breath after her health crisis, she found an innovative way to share her message with the world through ventriloquism.

In this episode, Elaine and I talked about:

• How a health crisis impacted her livelihood overnight.
• How she came upon ventriloquism to fend off boredom as she was recuperating.
• How her newly acquired skill has provided a new way to share her message.
• The...

We all want certainty! We are human. Certainty gives us comfort. Uncertainty is scary because it's outside of our comfort zone!

But if you want to live the most magical life, you have to take chances and plod into a world of being ok with not knowing a particular outcome.

And that is what this episode is all about!

I share examples of things that happened in my life that I most likely would not have done had I known the outcome and why I am so glad I didn't know and did them anyway.

I also share a funny story from my college days and something a roommate did that ensured she knew a particular outcome and how I tried it and it totally backfired. And I tell you what knowing an outcome will "steal" from you.

Maybe, after listening to this episode, you'll become aware of an action or a goal you've been stalling on because you're afraid you won't get the outcome you desire... and maybe, you'll be inspired to take the plunge anyway, trusting that you'll end up with an outcome that's even...

Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an inspirational author, speaker and podcast host. In her forthcoming memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can," she shares her remarkable journey of pursuing dreams despite facing numerous obstacles.

Not only is Debbie an accomplished author, but she is also a multifaceted entrepreneur. She successfully manages an insurance agency and runs her online store, "A Sprinkle of Hearts." Additionally, Debbie hosts her own podcast called "Maybe I Can," where she also inspires and motivates others. 

In this episode, Debbie and I talked about:

• The story behind the title of her book.
• How a girl’s getaway changed the trajectory of her life.
• Her lifelong struggle with weight. 
• How the people around her played into her victim story.

During our conversation, we dove deep into Debbie's personal journey, exploring the challenges she faced and the strategies she used to overcome them. She emphasizes the power of changing one's mindset,...

Do you procrastinate? Or worse, do you identify as a Procrastinator?

If that's you, I'm here to tell you, you are NORMAL! We all procrastinate!!! So stop making it part of your identity and start being aware of when and what things you are procrastinating.

The problem is that we walk around unconscious most of the time. Our eyes are open but our mind is running on autopilot. And when this autopilot senses danger, a fear lurking deep inside, you will avoid it like the plague. That is just human nature. A form of self protection that is innate in all of us.

I do it too and I have the perfect example of something HUGE I was procrastinating on and guess what, it's something I REALLY WANTED! In fact, it's been on my vision board for 4+ years. But I was avoiding taking any action on it!!!

Fortunately I've now taken action, but recently I realized I'd been avoiding taking any steps on it because I was AFRAID. I was procrastinating one of my big dreams! Isn't that crazy?!

So I decided to...

Today’s guest is Merle Saferstein, a remarkable individual who has dedicated her life to preserving and passing along the Legacy of Remembrance of Holocaust survivors. As the former director of educational outreach at a Holocaust Center for over two decades, Merle worked closely with hundreds of survivors, helping them share their stories with students and teachers. 

Following her retirement, she embarked on a new path, developing a course called Living and Leaving Your Legacy®, through which she teaches and speaks to audiences across the globe. Merle also engages in sacred legacy work with patients at the end of their lives, guiding them through the process of reflecting on their lives and leaving a lasting impact.

In this episode, Merle and I talked about:

• Why she’s always followed her heart vs. logic when it comes to her work.
• How her desire to preserve her memories led to preserving memories for others.
• The impact of journaling and the added value that...

Did you know that within 7 seconds of hearing you talk, the person's subconscious who is listening to you decides whether to tune you out or lean in to hear more?! Pretty remarkable, eh?

This and so much more is what I've been learning over the past 10 weeks from a voice coaching program I'm taking. It's such high-value training that everyone would benefit from, but most will never receive.

We all talk. We all use our voice to communicate a message in some way. But we have no idea the people we are talking to are judging us subconsciously based more on HOW we are USING our words vs. WHAT the words are.

This means your limiting beliefs and whatever basic human need you are seeking most is evident in the way you USE YOUR VOICE!!! 

It's pretty incredible when you have a voice savant notice something very subtle in the way you said a sentence that you had no idea was an issue!!! The clues are everywhere!

Listen in as I share 4 voice mistakes I've been making that indicate my...

Today’s guest is Jane L. Rosen, a multi-talented writer, novelist, and Huffington Post contributor. Jane has an impressive collection of four novels, Nine Women One Dress, Eliza Starts a Rumor, A Shoes story, and On Fire Island.

Jane's has a unique ability to craft compelling narratives filled with rich characters and intricate plotlines shines, but what many might find even more compelling is that Jane’s first novel wasn’t published until she entered her second half at age 50. And she’s had a busy second half because in just 7 years, she’s published a total of 4 novels!

In this episode, Jane and I talked about:

• Her lifelong passion of writing.
• Her transition from screen writer to novelist and how these two types of writing are very different.
• The unlikely curveball life threw at her which kickstarted her unrealized dream of writing a novel.

Jane is mom to three grown daughters and resides, with her husband, in the vibrant city of New York and...

Today's episode was inspired by a question one of my students asked me this past week and the feedback I gave her because what she is experiencing is very common and may help you.

She struggles with overthinking so if you are guilty of this too, then listen up, because what I told her gave her a much greater understanding of why she does this as well as how to stop this unnecessary and unhelpful behavior the next time she catches herself doing it. 

Before I gave her feedback, I asked her questions to get more specific information about what it is she overthinks about and the circumstances and her behavior around the overthinking. The more specific you get, the clearer the problem becomes.

By the way, you can do this with yourself. Questions lead to answers, even if the answers don't come in the immediate moment, your brain will continue to look for them and provide you with insight if you are patient.

In her case, her overthinking, which is the cause of most overthinking, was...