A multigenerational podcast to elevate your lives and dreams one seed of sunshine at a time. A mother/daughter podcast filled with joy, love, and wisdom to help you live your best lives while bridging the generational gaps and learning from one another through an interactive, inspiring, and motivational podcast with top experts in various fields, such as writers, entrepreneurs, athletes, public figures, etc. Our guests will be invited together with their children, parents, or grandparents, a ...
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Marathon and Life Lessons with Amanda Furrer, Runner’s World Test Editor
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35:31Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give…
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Life Lessons Learned Riding Across the US on a Tandem Bicycle with Award-Winning Author Teri Brown
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30:46Season Three, Episode 114 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Teri Brown and her husband Bruce’s ride on their tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon, to Washington, DC. They both learned valuable lessons. Born in Athens, Greece, as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imaginat…
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Opting for Optimism with Best-selling Author Zander Sprague
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33:23Season Three, Episode 113 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about optimism with best-selling author Zander Sprague. Zander Sprague is a compelling storyteller and an expert in personal empowerment, self-help, and overcoming adversity. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and best-selling author, he is a sought-after v…
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The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread with Mother of Three and Environmental Scientist Leigh Patterson
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25:46Season Three, Episode 112 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about the art and science of sourdough bread making and how to balance motherhood with running, hiking, and environmental sciences from our guest, Leigh Patterson. Leigh Patterson is a mom to three children and a Senior Environmental Scientist. She enjoys staying acti…
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How to Seek Authentic Relationships in the Digital Dating Era with British Life Coach Patrycja Karas
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28:47Season Three, Episode 111 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about personal development and how to navigate the challenges of dating in the digital era. Patrycja Karas is a Life and Personal Development Coach. She graduated from the famous Jay Shetty Certification School and now works with young women, helping them increase the…
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How to Spread Joy Despite Down Syndrome One Sock at a Time with John and Mark X Cronin, Father-Son Team
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31:57Season Three, Episode 110 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks and their creative way of conquering Down Syndrome and empowering people with differing abilities. John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bo…
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How to Unleash Your Creativity with Award-Winning Writer and Educator Bonnie Garvin
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39:34Season Three, Episode 109 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about writing, creativity, and making changes in your life with our guest award-winning author and educator, Bonnie Garvin. Bonnie Garvin fell into writing quite literally. She was pushing 30, married, and in therapy, trying to figure out if she wanted to have a baby.…
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How to Develop More Critical Thinking Skills with Jesse Hartman
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30:18Season Three, Episode 108 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about becoming the best student, how to take tests well, and developing more critical thinking with our guest, Jesse Hartman. Jesse Hartman became the co-owner of Hartman Tutoring in 2006 and has over 20 years of tutoring experience. As a student at Emory University, …
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How Footwear Choices Affect Your Health and Mobility With Dr. Roberto De Los Santos
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27:39Season Three, Episode 107 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos, as well as many other tips. Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical sc…
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How to Forgive the Unforgivable with best-selling author Katherine Giovanni
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26:19Season Three, Episode 106 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness. Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker. Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.'…
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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome with Mark Collins
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30:16Season 3, Episode 105 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Mark Collins's encompassing approach to imposter syndrome. Mark Collins is a Business / Life Coach, the founder of Freedom For Life, LLC, and the author of the transformational leadership book LIFE MASTERY: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. He has a singular pa…
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The Three Cs of Success with Author and Coach Esther Avant
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37:06Season 3, Episode 104 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Esther Avant’s holistic approach to fitness and nutrition. Esther Avant spent 20 years in the health industry in various fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles before branching into broader aspects of personal development. She realized that the same tools and …
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How to Use the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Heal with Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether
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41:16Season 3, Episode 103 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Craig Meriwether’s techniques to help people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that might keep them from reaching their full potential. Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programmin…
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Writing Advice For College Admissions With Leigh Shulman
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42:15Season 3, Episode 102 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing. Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women's writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way to Y…
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How to Be Happier With Australian Author Andrew Matthews
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47:45Season 3, Episode 101 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Andrew Matthews how to be happier in your personal and business life by applying his simple, yet powerful strategies. Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, and BOUNCING BACK hav…
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Running, Reading, and Leadership Tips with Two-Time Olympian Kim Conley
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31:18Season 2, Episode 100 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from Kim, two-time Olympian about the two important Rs running and reading in her life, as well as what it means to be a female entrepreneur and coach with Next Best Run, training athletes from all over the world. “Running has given me so much – so many of my best friends, my hu…
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Tuning in Our Emotional Intelligence with Entrepreneur Ashley Vingi
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32:02Season 2, Episode 99 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Ashley Vingi how to stay authentic and succeed as an entrepreneur and human being. Ashley Vingi is an entrepreneur, innovator, and metaphysical creator who has been blazing her own trail for over a decade. With a passion for shaking and awakening the collective, As…
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Three Longevity Tips with UK Fitness Coach Mark Gray
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34:48Season 2, Episode 98 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mark Gray three longevity tips and how to take your fitness to the next level, as well as. Mark Gray is originally from Ireland and lived in London for 8 years where he started working as a personal trainer in 2016. Currently, Mark lives in Barcelona, helping clien…
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Being Intentional to Achieve Success with Coach Rob Tracz
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26:30Season 2, Episode 97 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Rob Tracz how intentionality is the key answer to our being successful in life and business. Rob Tracz, a distinguished international speaker and transformative coach, a pioneer in guiding entrepreneurs from stagnation to "Prime Performance," employs a strategic f…
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Four Steps to Tune into Your Intuition with Czech Energy Healer Misha Sramova
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31:34Season 2, Episode 96 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Misha Sramova about empowering ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns. Misha Sramova is an Energy Coach, Sound Healer, and Mindset Coach with a mission to empower ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns, reclaim their time, and become…
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Embrace Openness and Change with Author/Coach AmiLynne Carroll
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42:42Season 2, Episode 95 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest AmiLynne Carroll how to become more open and embrace change. AmiLynne Carroll, certified Holistic Practitioner & Holistic Life Coach, is a devoted and trusted Travel Partner supporting seekers worldwide, who wish to transcend the roller coaster of the human experie…
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The Why Behind the What - Getting Back to Why You Started with Matthew Sanjari
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17:16Season 2, Episode 94 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Matthew Sanjari about finding your why in life. After a life-altering accident derailed his career and life, Matthew Sanjari spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression, and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figur…
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How to Be Schmaltzy with Coach and Author Tony Schmaltz
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33:08Season 2, Episode 93 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Tony Schmaltz how to be schmaltzy. Tony Schmaltz is a husband, father, author, speaker, trainer, coach, fisherman, and all around Schmaltzy guy. He puts his family first and has for the more than 21 years that he and his wife Anika have been together. His friends a…
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How to Become More Tolerant and Open-Minded with Author/Doctor Zaid Brifkani
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39:35Season 2, Episode 92 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Iraq and the Arabic culture from our guest Zaid Brifkani and his wonderful novel Waters Under Baghdad part of our book club conversation. Dr. Zaid Brifkani is an American physician of Iraqi Kurdish descent. He specializes in dialysis and kidney transplantation with a l…
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Writing and Productivity Tips With 16-year-old Prolific Author Shanti Hershenson
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21:55Season 2, Episode 91 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Shanti Hershenson what it means to be passionate about life, writing, and achieving goals. Ever since Shanti Hershenson could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she created stories. Shanti’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade. Shanti l…
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Three steps to eliminate anger with Dr. Mort Orman
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37:24Season 2, Episode 90 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. Mort Orman what it takes to eliminate anger and stress from your lives. Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician and a 40-year anger elimination and stress elimination expert. He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without us…
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How to Overcome Conflict with Relationship Expert Dr. John De Oca
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29:25Season 2, Episode 89 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. John De Oca how to become a relationship expert. Dr. John De Oca is a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Coach residing in New Jersey. He offers more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry with his ultimate passion being in relationships…
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Beating Cancer and Imposter Syndrome with Sacramento Author Gloria Galloway
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25:24Season 2, Episode 88 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Gloria Galloway why she wrote a YA novel about neuroblastoma cancer and why it’s important to strongly advocate for finding a cure for childhood cancer. Gloria Galloway is an author and a member of the Authors Guild and the Sacramento chapter of the California Writ…
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How to Reprogram Our Minds Towards Success with Coach Leigh Woolard
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20:56Season 2, Episode 87 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Leigh Woolard why progress is better than perfection and how we can reprogram our minds toward success. Leigh Woolard lives in the UK and has been a business owner since 2006 working with global brands, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them transform thei…
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Grounded in Grit with Award-winning author Lizbeth Meredith
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38:02Season 2, Episode 86 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lizbeth Meredith how to use the power of stories to affect change. Lizbeth Meredith is an award-winning author, speaker, and online teacher and coach living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her memoir, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a Lifetime telev…
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Clearing Life’s Obstacles with Author/Coach Lara Buelow
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22:54Season 2, Episode 85 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lara Buelow how to plan your life with more clarity and more productivity. As a certified coach and professional life designer, Lara Buelow is a catalyst for transformation. She specializes in guiding professional women through powerful career transitions, empoweri…
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Going Above and Beyond with Author/Coach David Bush
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40:38Season 2, Episode 84 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest David Bush how to plan your life and position for success. DAVID BUSH Author, Speaker, and Extraordinary Results Coach Through his coaching and motivational speaking, David inspires entrepreneurial leaders to design and live extraordinary lives. His passion for dev…
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Looking Inwards with Constantin Morun, a Romanian American Living in Canada
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34:16Season 2, Episode 83 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Constantin Morun how to deepen our relationship with ourselves by looking inwards. Constantin is a passionate advocate of personal growth, self-discovery, and professional development with over 15 years of experience. Through his journey from a fear-ridden man hidi…
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Dare to Fly With Aviation Pioneer and Author Mary Bush Shipko
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23:38Season 2, Episode 82 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mary Bush Shipko what it took to become the first woman Airline pilot for Hughes Air West in 1976. Aviation Pioneer and author Mary Bush Shipko was one of the first women airline pilots in the country. She began her flying career in 1964 in South Florida. Mary play…
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Building Bridges of Understanding with Venchele Saint Dic
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28:18Season 2, Episode 81 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Venchele Saint Dic about writing, reflection, and cultural sensitivity. Venchele Saint Dic is the author of Journey to Redemption and Faith in the Amazon best-selling book Passport to Self-Discovery Volume 2, who is also pursuing a doctorate in Public Health Leader…
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Dress to Impress with Intuitive Personal Stylist and Author Susan Padron
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36:41Season 2, Episode 80 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Susan Padron about how the right clothes/wardrobe can help you manifest the life you want. Susan Padron is an intuitive personal stylist. After giving birth to her son and losing her sense of self, she rediscovered herself through healing and authentic personal sty…
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Consistency Conquers with Former Professional Track Athlete and Coach Taylor Ros
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29:45Season 2, Episode 79 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to discover how to do things consistently with former professional track athlete and coach Taylor Ros. Taylor is a former professional track athlete who is now a gym owner and online coach. He pursued a professional track career after graduating with his Masters degree in Kinesiology and …
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Kathleen Donnelly Israel’s Spiritual Journey and Lessons on the Camino
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27:50Season 2, Episode 78 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Kathleen Donnelly Israel’s spiritual journey on the Camino. Her wisdom and reflections might inspire you to do this journey one day, too. During the 17 years that Kathleen took care of her disabled husband, she studied online with many enlightened thought leaders and healer…
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Multi-generational Writing Advice from Award-Winning Author and Publisher Karl Beckstrand
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26:26Season 2, Episode 77 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how you can improve your writing and how to self-publish your books by following our award-winning author guest Karl Beckstrand's advice. Karl Beckstrand is a college media instructor, as well as the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books…
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To Buy or Not to Buy? 2024 Real estate Market Predictions with Carmen Micsa, Broker/CEO
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21:18Season 2, Episode 76 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about 2024 real estate market trends and how to build wealth. Carmen Micsa is the Broker/CEO of her own company Dynamic Real Estate. She is a creative nonfiction writer and poet who has earned both her BA and MA degrees in English from Sacramento State University. Micsa has publi…
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Rhythms of Connections with Coach and Author Matt Barrios
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34:47Season 2, Episode 75 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Matt Barrios and his ideas about the importance of a foundational level at home for people to have a good quality of life. Matt Barrios is a researcher, writer, and transformational coach based in San Francisco, CA. He has over 10 years of experience helping 1000+ people gr…
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Top 10 Seeds of Sunshine with Big Fan of the Podcast Daniel Tancredi, PhD
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30:52Season 2, Episode 74 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Daniel Tancredi, our statistician guest’s top five seeds of sunshine for 2023. Daniel Tancredi is a Professor in Residence of Pediatrics at UC Davis, where he contributes his experience and training as a statistician to teams in a variety of research areas, including autism…
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Energized with Michael Spremulli, Vibrational Astrologist
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33:16Season 2, Episode 73 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn more about vibrational astrology with Michael Spremulli. Michael Spremulli is a data-driven workplace personality expert who is a professional astrologer with almost 30 years of interpreting astrology charts. Michael Spremulli's approach to astrology is both unique and practical…
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From Doubt to Confidence with Author/Book Coach Leigh Shulman
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33:51Season 2, Episode 72 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing. Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way To Your…
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Three College Skills to Help Students Succeed in the Workforce with Author Rahul Sharma, MBA
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35:47Season 2, Episode 71 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Rahul Karan Sharma, who believes that anything is possible with grit, determination, and perseverance. With over 20 years of experience in Corporate America, he has proven that his transformational abilities are unparalleled. Rahul Karan Sharma is a dynamic leade…
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Being Perfectly Imperfect with Nanci Reed, Author of Happily Ever Now
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31:28Season 2, Episode 70 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about why being happy now with author Nanci Reed will change your life. Nanci Reed is the author of Happily Ever Now, as well as a Sacred Embodiment Coach, Intuition Amplifier, Pilates Instructor, and longtime Student/Teacher/ Facilitator of ‘A Course In Miracles’. She suppo…
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How to Cook Delicious Homemade Meals with Michelin-star Chef Rafael and His Wife Toni
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40:13Season 2, Episode 69 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn more about cooking right in time for Thanksgiving with our guests Chef Rafael and his wife Toni Gonzalez. With three decades of professional culinary experience, Rafael Gonzalez has graced the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, five-star resorts, and privat…
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Three Ways to Become a Conversation Master with Leadership Coach Beth Wonson
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35:12Season 2, Episode 68 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Beth Wonson, who is a conversational guru and will teach you to become one as well! Beth Wonson developed the Navigating Challenging Dialogue® process out of a desire to help herself become a better manager, leader, parent, and friend. As she began working with t…
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How Epigenetics Can Transform Your Health with Dr. Laura Hughes
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34:01Season 2, Episode 67 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Dr. Laura Hughes. She believes in getting to the root of the problem through naturopathic medicine, as well as taking a different approach than a Western-trained medical doctor. Dr. Laura Hughes is an award-winning PhD researcher and Naturopathic Doctor, but she …
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Three Time Management Tips from Jamie Zielinski, CEO of Master Your 24
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25:46Season 2, Episode 66 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Jamie Zielinski, who has practical time management tips for all of us. Jamie Zielinski has been the CEO of Master Your 24 since 2002 Time management guru helping hundreds of people reach their goals. She is a master at making the chaos become calm through time ma…
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