The Carry-On Crew is your go-to podcast for all things travel! Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or planning your first big trip, join us for a light-hearted, fun journey through the world of travel tips, must-know advice, unforgettable horror stories, and the latest travel trends. Every episode is packed with "news you can use" to make your travel planning easier and your adventures even better. We’ll also feature expert guests from the travel industry who will share their insider tips ...
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Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management
Meghan Dwyer - Financial Planner, Money Mindset Coach, Boy Mom
Feel Confident and Secure in your Relationship With Money Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed whenever you open you bank account? Do you want to learn to spend money with intention instead of emotion? Do you want to stop staying small and have more confidence in your financial decisions? In this podcast, you will find actionable steps and emotional support to free yourself from shame and help you find peace around money. My mission is to remove the cultural stigma around money, so that you f ...
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Fallen Angel is a documentary podcast about Victoria's Secret...and its many, many secrets. The series investigates the origin story of one of the world’s most iconic brands and its effect on American culture for nearly 40 years, all told by women who witnessed what really happened behind the curtain. Fallen Angel goes back to the beginning of the lingerie megabrand to confront the many ways the brand influenced how a generation of women think about sex, desire, and beauty. The series also e ...
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Join host Matt Sonnen and a panel of COOs, as they share an open discussion about operational and technology best practices for the RIA industry, and shed a light on the tremendously important work COOs perform on a day-to-day basis.
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Hear ye, hear ye! We're Royally Obsessed, the podcast for all things royal! Hosts Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito chat about the latest news from Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Montecito and beyond. From exciting guests—like Princess Diana's former private secretary Patrick Jephson, Tina Brown, Andrew Morton and more—to detailed dissections of royal fashion, it's like gabbing with your Kate Middleton-obsessed friends every week over a cocktail. New episodes air every Thursday. Follow ...
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The Power in Heels podcast is an interview series about powerful women in diverse fields sharing their secrets to navigating the rocky terrain to the top. Each interview describes the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. You will not only get to hear practical career advice but also valuable wisdom you can apply to your own journey as you become the powerful woman you want to be.
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Why Not Spending Money Feels So Weird—The Science of Withdrawal
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10:59This week, I'm sharing some science-backed reasons why we often feel withdrawal from not spending. I also provide some real-life examples so that we can begin to notice these feelings and behaviors when they come up in our own lives and encourage positive behavior changes. Do you have a personal story around spending withdrawal? I'd love to hear it…
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She’s Going Places: Smart Solo Female Travel Tips
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31:10In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, Meghan and Victoria dive into the world of solo female travel, unpacking everything from top destinations to safety strategies and smart tech. With solo trips booming among women seeking freedom, confidence, and personal growth, we’re breaking down how to travel solo wisely and confidently – without sacrificing…
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How To Talk to Your Parents About Money with Etinosa Agbonlahor
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41:29This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Behavioral Economics and Author, Etinosa Agbonlahor. Etinosa is the author of the book “How to Talk to Your Parents About Money”, a guide to having important financial conversations. Passionate about helping people improve their financial wellbeing, Etinosa works with organizations to understand the psych…
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Life Is Long: The Power of a Long-Term Perspective
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14:31In today's episode, I explore the power of embracing a long-term perspective in life, money, and personal growth. Challenging my own hard-wired beliefs, I am discovering why thinking long-term isn’t just about patience—it’s about building resilience, making more intentional decisions, and ultimately creating a more meaningful, empowered life. -----…
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In our second installment of our Frequent Flyer series, we’re heading to the Mile High City - Denver! Victoria shares the ultimate insider scoop on her home base, from the vibrant energy of RiNo and the stunning mountain views to quirky local eats like green chile and Rocky Mountain oysters (you’ve been warned). We break down the best times to visi…
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How To Manage Your Time For a Happier Life with Cassie Holmes
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58:40This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with award-winning teacher, researcher and best-selling author, Cassie Holmes. Cassie Mogilner Holmes is a chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Ex…
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We are excited to return to our traditional interview format for Episode 76, but this time with a twist! For the first time, we are interviewing an RIA who is actively searching for a Chief Operating Officer. In this episode, we delve into the responsibilities they envision for their new COO, once hired. Sage Mountain Advisors, founded in 2018 out …
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This week on the show, I'm sharing my thoughts on the uncomfortable space between what we want and what we can afford to do right now - or, the Messy Middle. Listen in as I bring some insight and practical tips from my own experience living in this space and provide some encouragement if you're here as well. ----------------------------------------…
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Destination Unknown: Surprise Travel with Pack Up + Go
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34:20In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, Meghan and Victoria chat with Lillian Rafson, founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go, the travel company that’s turning the idea of vacation planning on its head. Lillian shares how her hostel encounter in Latvia sparked the creation of a surprise travel service that’s since sent over 45,000 people on unforgettable U.…
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How To Elevate Your Status and Get the Success You Deserve with Alison Fragale
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50:33This week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with Alison Fragale. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker and author, Alison provides actionable advice in the areas of status, power, negotiation and influence. Alison and I discuss status - why it matters and how to get it, strategies to help us find …
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Nervous System Regulation and other tools for Emotional Healing with Beatriz Victoria Albina
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56:33This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Beatriz Victoria Albina. Bea is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, a Master Somatic Life Coach, a Certified Breathwork Meditation Practitioner, and the host of the podcast, Feminist Wellness. Bea has a passion for helping humans socialized as women reconnect with their bodies and minds so they can …
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In this episode we go behind the scenes with one of the most renowned names in Canadian financial journalism— Amber Kanwar. Well known for her role as a host on the Canadian financial news channel BNN Bloomberg and now as the host of her very own podcast 'In The Money', we'll learn about how she built her career from intern to on air personality, w…
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Infamous: From Conned to Cupid tells the story of Kami Verne, a woman who thought she’d married the man of her dreams—an entrepreneur with a big heart and even bigger personality. But when investors start asking questions about his latest business ventures, Kami comes to realize that their life together might be built on lies. A story about love, b…
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Thrifty Travel and Tales with Nomadic Matt
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28:49In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, Meghan and Victoria chat with budget travel legend Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes), who shares his top tips for seeing the world without draining your wallet. From using points and miles to hack flight costs, to finding affordable accommodations and activities, Matt explains how flexibility, self-awareness, and …
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Staying Hopeful During a Difficult Financial Period
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15:30This week, I'm sharing some my experience going through a difficult financial period and provide thoughts and perspectives on how we can move through it, and stay hopeful. Take a breath. Take your Time. Take care of yourself. 💛 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interest…
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Episode 75: Why AI Is Not Your Top Tech Priority
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26:41In the midst of volatile markets and a bustling tax season, Matt faced a unique challenge for Episode 75: he was unable to secure guests for the show. Rather than skipping an episode, he opted for a second monologue in a row, a format he typically reserves for special occasions. While he prefers to spotlight those leading operations at their firms,…
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Building Emotional Resilience—Navigating Fear and Reclaiming Your Calm
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10:47This week, I'm checking in. This year has been a wild ride so far, emotionally and mentally. I'm sharing my thoughts on emotional resilience, what it means and tools and strategies on how to do it in the moment, when we're feeling our most anxious. Take a breath. Take your Time. Take care of yourself. 💛 ---------------------------------------------…
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In the first installment of our Frequent Flyer series, we’re heading to the Ocean State – Rhode Island! Meghan gives the ultimate insider scoop on her home turf, from the charm of Narragansett and the Gilded Age glam of Newport to quirky local eats like hot wieners and party pizza (it's cold and cheeseless). We break down when to visit for peak bea…
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Unplugging, Self-Parenting and Finding Balance with Hannah Brencher
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38:55This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Hannah Brencher. Hannah is a author, writer, and online educator who focuses her work on helping people to build more intentional and present lives. Hannah gives us all permission to question our own relationship with technology and dig beneath the surface to see what else might be going on. Hannah founde…
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This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with author Ellen Hendriksen and we talk all things perfectionism. Ellen helps us to understand our perfectionistic tendencies more and shift our perspectives from rigid rules to living in alignment with our values. Ellen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your…
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Part II - Sky-High Secrets: Flight Attendant Tales & Travel Tips
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26:23In Part II of our chat with flight attendant Brittany Flowers, we explore the small but impactful ways passengers can make or break a flight. From trash hand-offs during boarding to headphone etiquette during drink service, Brittany shares what flight attendants really wish travelers knew. With stories that are equal parts funny and eye-opening (ye…
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Sky-High Secrets: Flight Attendant Tales & Travel Tips
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22:27In Part I (yes, there will be a Part II!) of our conversation with flight attendant Brittany Flowers, we explore her unexpected path from TV host to the skies, the intense hiring process, and the surprising realities of life as a flight attendant – including why vomit is, unfortunately, part of the job. Brittany gives us a peek behind the curtain a…
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Selling Self-Worth and the Cost of Beauty
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13:32In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on how the pandemic has changed women's perception of themselves, our relationship with aging and diving into the numbers around how much we really spend to feel good about ourselves as we get older. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- …
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On this episode of Power in Heels, we are joined by the inspiring Emily O'Brien, the founder and CEO of Comeback Snacks. Emily’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and purpose. As a first-time offender, Emily found herself in prison, but instead of allowing her circumstances to define her, she saw an opportunity for growth and change, a simp…
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The Relationship Between Money and Loneliness
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16:21Today, I'm talking about the connection between loneliness and money. I talk about the impact that loneliness has on us, why we feel this way and what we can do about it. The opposite of loneliness is connection and I talk about the different types of connection - with others, with ourselves and with the world around us - as strategies to empower u…
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Cruising is booming, and whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, there's always something new to learn! In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, we sit down with Gene Sloan, the cruise expert from The Points Guy, to uncover the best strategies for booking, saving, and making the most of your next voyage. From choosing the right cruis…
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Finding Joy, Honoring Rest and Healing Our Relationship with Money with Kara Stevens
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1:03:04This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Kara Stevens. Kara is author of the book, Heal Your Relationship with Money and founder of the Frugal Feminista, a community focused on black women's financial empowerment and personal development. Kara believes that every woman is a revolution unto herself. Her self-help books have inspired thousands of …
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Feel Good Finance: Untangling Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans
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46:03This week on the show, I'm joined by Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor, financial therapist and author of Feel Good Finance - Untangling Your Relationship with Money. Aja talks all things financial therapy, including emotions, shame, self-worth and coping strategies - and we're here for it! Aja Evans is a board-certified therapist, spea…
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Turbulence Tales - Their Travel Nightmares for Your Entertainment
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31:02From lost IDs to last-minute reroutes, this episode is all about travel nightmares that test your patience. Meghan and Victoria share wild "Turbulence Tales," including Victoria’s Disney Dilemma, a violinist’s battle with strict airline rules, a mysteriously vanished flight, and a honeymoon filled with delays and detours. Whether you've faced a tra…
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Episode 74: The Importance of Client Segmentation
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33:45In Episode 74, Matt steps away from our usual interview format to share a vital message that could reshape how you approach your business. Drawing insights from his recent article in RIABiz, titled, How Fiduciary Duty Is Causing Confused Advisors to Run Bad Businesses, he dives deep into the crucial themes of firm capacity and RIA scalability. The …
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Understanding Jealousy: What It Reveals & How to Grow from It
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12:44This week, I'm sharing my thoughts on jealousy. Hot off a recent vacation, I find myself struggling to talk about the trip for fear that others will get jealous and/or feel bad about themselves. Today, I dig into what these feelings are, why we experience them and what we can do with those feelings to get closer to our truest and most whole version…
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You Don’t Need A Budget with Dana Miranda
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54:08This week on the pod, I'm sharing my conversation with the incredible Dana Miranda. Dana is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF), an author and a personal finance journalist. In her recent book, You Don’t Need A Budget -Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease", she writes about how capitalism impacts the…
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From chaotic boarding lines to seat-switching drama, we're diving into the unspoken rules of air travel. In this episode, Meghan and Victoria break down the dos and don’ts of plane etiquette - covering everything from overhead bin hogging and reclining seat debates to noise control and the ever-controversial barefoot flyers. Whether you’re a rule-f…
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Redefining Failure in Mompreneurship with Jenna Rykiel
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45:38This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jenna Rykiel. Jenna is a Business and Mindset Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs. She helps moms transition out of corporate and into entrepreneurship in a way that honors their dream to create more flexibility and balance for themselves and their family. Jenna's here to support women on their uni…
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A Lazy Genius Approach to Life with Kendra Adachi
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51:21This week on the podcast, I'm talking with Kendra Adachi, AKA The Lazy Genius. Kendra is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and expert on compassionate time management. Her most recent book, The Plan, provides a refreshing take on compassionate time management. Kendra and I talk about intention, viewing life less linearly an…
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On this episode of Power in Heels, we are taking a deep dive into the event industry! We are thrilled to welcome Monica Gomez, founder of The Concierge Club, a premium event and experiential marketing agency known for creating unforgettable experiences. Listen in as Monica shares the behind-the-scenes of her journey—how she built her business, her …
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Planning a trip can be overwhelming - but do you really have to do it alone? In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Jacobs, a travel agent with We Do Travel Right, to explore why working with a travel agent can save you time, reduce stress, and even help you find hidden perks! From planning Disney vacations to booking cruises and all-inclusive…
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With Episode 73, Matt welcomes two thoughtful RIA operators to the podcast: Carrie King and Jay Tarno, CFP®. Carrie is Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Trading, and a Wealth Advisor at Ullmann Wealth Partners, located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Ullmann Wealth Partners was founded in 2002 and has grown from approximately $400 mill…
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Finding Balance in a World of Overconsumption
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13:55This week on the show, I share my thoughts on Overconsumption (and how it contrasts with the recent Underconsumption trend). I share my own experiences with overconsumption in my 20s and the impact it has on us, physically and mentally. I provide some thoughts on how we can find a sense of balance in our own lives and break out of the consumerist c…
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The Power of Intentional and Sustainable Spending with Kara Perez
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46:24This week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with the delightful, Kara Perez. Kara is the founder of Bravely Go, an award winning international financial education company and author of Green Money: Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Build a Better Future for All. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial ed…
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In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, hosts Meghan and Victoria dive into the exciting resurgence of cruising post-pandemic and explore the impressive innovations shaping the modern cruise experience. From ships with go-karts and robot bartenders to extravagant entertainment that feels like a floating city, they share their personal cruise stories …
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An Inspiring Look at Money and Happiness with Jeff Golden
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46:38This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jeff Golden. Jeff is an author, a teacher, an activist and has been studying and writing about the topic of money and happiness for over 30 years. Jeff brings so much knowledge and vulnerability to this conversation, while also motivating us to approach life in different ways and maybe reco…
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This week on the podcast, I'm getting real and sharing a story that keeps coming back up for me. I talk about where it stems from and I coach myself through the fear as it presents itself for me. Join me as I get vulnerable and keep peeling back those layers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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The Carry-On Crew podcast has officially landed! In our very first episode, your hosts Meghan and Victoria explore the hottest travel trends taking over the new year. Meghan, a seasoned mom of two, shares her family travel know-how, while Victoria, a proud DINK (dual income, no kids), offers her unique perspective. We’re diving into eco-friendly tr…
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Episode 72: Brittany Manning & Brian Habas
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46:16We welcome Brittany Manning and Brian Habas for Episode 72! Brittany is the Chief Operating Officer at MCF Advisors, with offices in Covington, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky. The firm manages approximately $3.2 billion for both private clients and institutional clients and has 34 employees. Brian joined AlphaCore Wealth Advisory about six mon…
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The Connection Between Visibility and Money with Danielle Cohen
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50:20This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Danielle Cohen. Danielle is a visibility coach, professional photographer, business mentor, and educator with a unique talent for helping others step into and offer their greatest work by becoming more visible, owning their story and their magic, and sharing it with the world. As you'll hear in the episod…
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It all started in a hotel in Orlando… working for her family hotel business learning the ropes from the ground up and today she is Reetu Gupta, Ambassadress of The Gupta Group, speaker, author, advocate, and philanthropist. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in perseverance, leadership, and how a passionate, hands-on approach can s…
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Embracing Imperfection and Finding Joy This Holiday
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11:50Today, I'm sharing a few reminders (that I need myself) to help us actually celebrate the holidays with ease and still salvage some peace and joy in this last week or so of the year. Less is more in so many ways. Be kind to yourselves, take long deep breaths when you need to and give yourself permission to prioritize what makes you a better you. Ha…
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The Skill of Having Money with Life and Money Coach, Germaine Foley
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44:39This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Germaine Foley. Germaine Foley is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make good money but aren't building wealth. She helps them take control of their finances and build wealth without losing the freedom to travel &/or buy nice things. Germaine came to this work because she found…
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Tis the Season - (Replay: Am I really Done with Christmas Shopping?)
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16:10This week on the podcast, I'm re-playing an episode from a few years ago on holiday shopping and what might might really be going on when we feel this pressure to do and have more. I address many of the same themes of intention, managing expectations, scarcity, and self-worth. As you walk down the aisles of Target or throw more things into your Ama…
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