TMI Today: Recent Episodes
Rita Boccuzzi and Jen Lee
This podcast is one you don't want to miss! We cover life -- from parenting to finances and everything in between! Listen in for an honest view of today's obstacles -- even if it is TMI!
In this podcast episode, the Jen and Rita introduce us to Lisa Smith, a habit change specialist and resilience coach. Lisa shares her journey of self-development and how she became an expert in resilience coaching.
The conversation then focuses on burnout and boundaries, particularly for entrepreneurs, attorneys, physicians, and mothers who need guidance in maintaining their well-being. Lisa emphasizes the importance of being aware of boundaries to prevent burnout. She explains that burnout is different from stress and involves feeling empty, detached, and experiencing extreme fatigue, helplessness, and hopelessness.
Lisa describes the techniques she uses to help people make changes, including hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), emotional freedom techniques (EFT), and positive intelligence. She dispels myths about hypnosis, stating that it is a tool for personal development and self-hypnosis, where individuals engage in the process themselves.
The discussion continues to highlight the significance of recognizing signs of stress and burnout and setting boundaries as a preventive measure. Lisa acknowledges that seeking expert help is crucial when dealing with burnout, as it can be difficult to overcome alone. The conversation concludes with a focus on the burnout experienced by attorneys and the importance of addressing mental well-being in the profession.
Overall, the episode explores the role of habit change and resilience coaching in preventing and managing burnout, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and seeking professional assistance when needed.
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---------About Lisa Smith------------
ABOUT LISA & LIFE BY DESIGN, LLC
Lisa Smith, MHt, NLP, CPQC, EFT-1 is Certified as a Master Hypnotherapist, Wellness Coach, Positive Intelligence Coach, Neuro-Linguistics Practitioner, and Level 1 EFT Practitioner serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. She is also Ordained as a Minister of Spiritual Healing.
As a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (and 2008 Chaplain for the Virginia Jaycees), the Virginia Jaycees Life Member Association (Chaplain 2009-2010, 2014-2015) and the JCI Senate (First Timers Chair 2013-present) and past member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Toastmasters International (Advanced Toastmaster Bronze) and Director of the Public Speakers Association of Hampton Roads, she is committed to service and continuing education.
Lisa was a senior staff hypnotist and trainer with the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake centers of Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers for nearly 8 years.
With over 26 years of education and commitment to helping people improve their health and well-being, she has conducted well over 15,000 hypnosis and coaching sessions, and maintains a following of satisfied clients (see Testimonials page).
It was a party before it even started. Rita and Jen must be the life of the party because Liz was so excited to get to chat with them and be on the podcast. Rita points out a really cool reminder that life can and should be fun! How are we focusing on not allowing the red wine spill to ruin our days and really leaning into the joys of the life we live?
Liz has a story that we can all find familiarity in. From feeling miserable at her 9-5 to unhappy with her personal life there are threads each of us can resonate with and find compassion towards her because it feels so familiar. The conversation around how she used those frustrations as fuel for her fire for change is where we start to learn who Liz is and what she provides through Warrior Women; her company.
Who knew that radical personal responsibility, admitting you are not happy, and expanding ourselves could lead to a top 1% podcast and a 6-figure business? Let's talk about the how and why... Radical personal responsibility was the first step. How do we see that all of our struggles stem from ourselves? If we continue to think that all our issues stem from outside sources, we lose the ability to make change. When we stop hiding behind excuses and really learn that we are the issue, we also learn the beautiful truth that we are also the solution.
Rita asks the question about vulnerability and how we are that and a warrior at the same time. Liz really shines a light on how being willing to connect, be vulnerable and share the way we are being radically responsible we are actually the true warriors we are designed to be. Being in our heads, thinking we are alone in our struggles, or judging ourselves are a few key things stopping us from living our best lives.
There are some major truth bombs and conversation truths being dropped in this vibrant conversation. You just have to listen for yourself.
-------About Liz Svatek-------
I help women let go of old programming and embrace the woman who they are BECOMING. The becoming process is a journey back to YOURSELF. One of the most important pieces of that puzzle is healing our trauma. We all have trauma, and through my 12 week program and masterminds, we collectively explore what is stopping us from boldly showing up and moving forward. We begin the process of healing and soon the invisible prison we have been living in starts to fall away. We stop trying to outrun our feelings with "busyness" and breathe into a slower, easier, more peaceful life.
I believe in the power of women coming together in a group setting, holding space for each other, connecting deeply and learning from each other's wealth of experience. Before engaging in the process I now teach, I had tried every program, read every book, and researched how to change. I have studied personal growth for the last 30 years and I could never make the sustainable change in my life I was looking for. I would always falter, snap back, lose the ground I gained and then beat myself up for it. Then I found MIND MAGIC, tangible tools to make change and the science behind all the personal growth hype.
https://www.lizsvatek.com/
Rita and Jen welcome Clarissa to the show to talk about her journey to becoming the visionary that leads budding entrepreneurs on the journey to tuning into their vision and helping it blossom. Rita and Clarissa met in another women’s entrepreneur group and immediately connected through conversation about money, leaving the 9-5 and embarking on their own journey.
Clarissa gets personal and shares her own vision for leaving the corporate 9-5, safety of the 6-figure income and retirement. Sometimes the naysayer in our own brains is just as loud if not louder than the opinions and judgment from others. We focus on having to stay the course and staying in alignment with what we want and not letting the opinions of others deter us.
Dreams to Destiny. But what is the in-between? Clarissa lives and preaches this model for her own life and clients. She coaches through a small taste of a journal prompt, mindset activity and conversation about what the how, when and why needs to happen to go from Dreams to Destiny.
Imagination, visualization, meditation, journaling; do those make you uncomfortable? Have you sat with your eyes closed while being led through these and wondered if anyone else was just sitting there or if they were all getting it and you were the only one? YOU ARE NOT ALONE…. It is so normal and even Rita has experienced this herself. Clarissa dives in to shine light around just how normal this is. The misconceptions and judgment we hold with these tools. She reminds us how easily sometimes we overcomplicate things.
Clarissa has some amazing tools that Rita and Jen fell in love with. The practical, tangle and accessible tools to have you reach whatever your goals are are HERE and if you want to know more, you must listen!
About Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
Career Life
Like many 20-somethings out of college in my time, I didn’t have a clear sense of direction for work. I took whatever job I could take to make money. I had a short-lived career in retail management. I learned hospitality and how to interact with customers, provide excellent service, while making sales goals. Those were things I felt naturally good at. In my mid-twenties I decided to pursue something new and get closer to an art career. I went back to school for graphic design. It took awhile to get employed in that field. My in between days were spent in different positions at different companies, but in the end I did it. I had a creative career for just under 10 years as a graphic designer. And I got back to my art. During my graphic design years, I got back into painting and invested in myself to go to artist retreats and get immersed with other artists. What I wished as a child was coming back, and it felt good.
One thing I also noticed throughout all my various jobs was organization dysfunction. I was the person people came to vent and ask for advice. “How do I deal with this person? I don’t know if I’m in the right place.” I got the itch again to reinvent myself and explore the “people” side to business. I went back to school and finished my doctorate in psychology with a focus on organizational development. I took a keen interest in coaching right away. While I was working on my doctorate I also finished a coaching program through CTI (Coaches Training Institute). I found my home in the healthcare industry working with clinicians and teams. I got back to one of the things I love the most, connecting with people and helping them with their goals. Over the years, I have had the opportunity and privilege to support hundreds of individuals and teams with topics like conflict, communication, leadership development, team performance, and self-care.
Rita and Jen meet with Carol Feely. A high performance coach who takes your ordinary and turns it into extraordinary.
Carol jumps in the conversation from the start with excitement around sharing her story. Carol credits finding her courage through the instruction of Toastmasters. She expanded that courage into vision thus creating her company!
“Work harder on yourself than your job. That is when life gets better!”-Jim Rohn
Jen wastes no time by pointing out the misconceptions about coaching. We touch on the thoughts of “I do not need coaching”. “How does your specialty help the people you help?” There is a big emphasis on our self image and the small daily habits and how they affect our life. Coaching is not a huge undertaking that requires more than small awareness and habits that start in our head first.
Following the theme of courage, it takes courage to understand that we are not in competition with each other. We focus on what we specialize in and come alongside each other to support. Carol has taken her ten years of knowledge from Toastmasters to help people find that courage and voice through presenting and speaking.
Who doesn’t love tips? Carol shares some of her main tips which are directed towards; Attitude, fixed habits and conscious mind vs subconscious mindsets. Listen to this quick down and dirty look into high level coaching with Carol to hear the depths of these tips and how to be aware and implement them in your life.
About Carol Feeley
The most significant gift I give to the world is my smile and laughter. I received this gift as I watched my Mom demonstrate her laughter and love for people. She loved to talk to everyone.
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Like Mom, I have become a people person. I am at my happiest when I am engaging with others. My enthusiasm for life has grabbed the attention of others, especially children! It is this enthusiasm that birthed a career in child development. As a teacher, I enjoyed seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces as they engaged in story-time.
I became known as the cheerleader of the school for the children and staff. It was very natural for me to motivate others.
I taught Pre-Kindergarten for 14 years. During my twelfth year of
teaching, I joined a public speaking and leadership course
called Toastmasters. It was a perfect fit because I had already been taking personal development courses.
After a decade of personal development, I felt compelled to take a turn in my life and reinvented myself. Today, I am an Empowerment Coach.
Throughout my journey, I discovered most people hold back on
themselves, and it doesn’t have to be that way. There is nothing more rewarding than to see my clients empowered to achieve their best life.
My mission in life is for others to say Yes, to a BIGGER life. My unique coaching style enables my clients to gain insight into their biggest passions in life. Come and enjoy the journey. I will lead you to your more significant life.
https://carolfeeleyempowerment.com/
Rita and Jen welcome Tanya Newbould, a resilient woman that has lived through and survived postpartum depression. She shares her story on this episode and how it led her on a life-changing journey to help and support other women experiencing the same thing.
You don't want to miss this episode!
------About Tanya Newbould------
Tanya is an expert at resilience from being adopted in the U.K., growing up with an alcoholic parent, surviving PPD to go on to co-produce the award winning “When the Bough Breaks-a documentary about Postpartum Depression”.
Growing up, Tanya was under the impression that you had to choose ONE profession growing up or you would be “Jack of all trades, master of none”. For years, Tanya believed that to be true, but was never satisfied with only going after one thing.
Cumulatively, Tanya realized that her life experience from being adopted in England, growing up with one alcoholic parent and one who suffered from manic depression only fueled her move to California from Michigan at 21 in pursuit of acting. After making many mistakes, there came a point where she was not able to eat for a week because she had run out of money.
Determined to survive, it created a strength and determination to expand in many areas of life. Majoring in Speech Communications with a minor in Theater from C.S.U.L.B., Tanya moved to L.A. and began her work in over 18 feature films, T.V. and commercials.
By the time Tanya was 30, she met and married her soulmate but felt she lived by her past story which made her feel she couldn’t truly achieve her dreams. Not wanting to accept that, Tanya embarked on a journey of self reflection, growth and knowledge. Her first foundation has always been her faith in God, but after having her beautiful daughter and suffering from horrific PPD, Tanya was determined to help others and had the forethought for a documentary about PPD. She partnered with two amazing women to co-produce “When The Bough Breaks-a documentary about Postpartum depression”, Executive Produced and narrated by Brooke Shields. Now available in 70 countries and six languages, this film has helped many women and families. This launched her public speaking career and more recently Coaching as a motivational, spiritual life coach life coach.
Learn more at https://www.tanyanewbould.com/.
Trigger warning.
This is a message that is vitally important. So many women are suffering from this and it isn't talked about enough. The topic on today's episode is postpartum depression.
Rita's own daughter-in-law Rebecca joins Rita and Jen today to really dive into postpartum depression.
Rebecca's pregnancy journey was smooth-sailing. She felt great, was minimally uncomfortable (until the end), and overall the pregnancy was ideal. On her due date, she elected to be induced. She opted for an epidural and unfortunately labor stalled.
Her doctors recommended a c-section which was completely against what she intended. She was scared. She was nervous. She was exhausted from laboring all night. But she did what she had to do.
When she heard the cry, she felt she couldn't enjoy that moment. She told her husband to stay with the baby, but felt abandoned and scared being left in the operating room with no one.
What happened next was shocking. The full extent of the trauma hit once they went home. In any moment she was alone, she felt scared and abandoned. She couldn't leave the baby. She couldn't sleep. There was no napping. She quite literally entered a state of mind that wouldn't allow her to rest when she needed to rest out of fear and anxiety.
It was so hard and so bad that at one point she describes how she felt as a, "shell of a person."
While those that loved her noticed, it took a lot of effort to help her. Those experiencing postpartum depression may not have the courage or strength or willingness to ask for help when they desperately need it. There is a mindset that as a new parent we should be able to handle it so why can't I, and that keeps your loved one from asking for help.
In this second half of this episode, Rita and Jen talk about how to prepare for postpartum. There are strategies to mentally prepare prior to birth so that if you find yourself in the same situation, you can have a plan in place.
For help, please call or text the Postpartum Support International Help Line at 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)#1 En Español or #2 English
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Rita and Jen welcome Luba Milgram to the table to discuss tax strategies! Her specialty is for women in entrepreneurial businesses so if that is you, listen up!
Luba starts by breaking down tax preparers vs. tax planners. Preparers are reporting history. Planners are prepping for the future. Strategists or advisors are informed of the law in so much detail that they are able to look at the paperwork from tax preparers and formulate a plan.
There is actually a known phobia for those that are terrified of taxes. The American people are so scared of the IRS and making a mistake. And this fear can manifest as a phobia known as Forosophobia.
Legally, tax evasion is illegal. Tax avoidance is legal. And you can do this in so many ways with how you structure your business!
Listen for all of the details!
About Luba Milgram
As President and Co-Founder of Starlite Tax Solutions Inc. in Thousand Oaks, California, Luba Milgram specializes in tax planning for small business owners that provide a high return on investment. As a Certified Tax Planner, she offers concierge tax and accounting services to assist clients with anything from income shifting strategies to managing a family business.
Luba began her career at the major tax preparation company in 2002. Her years of experience and on-going tax education enable her to help thousands of individuals, families, and small businesses navigate the Tax Code and solve the most complex tax issues and disputes. Luba has been an Income Tax Course Instructor and presenter on tax issues. She always makes a point to get to know the clients personally, so she really understands their business, help them maximize cash flow and minimize their tax liabilities.
Luba credentials include IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Tax Coach (CTC), Certified Tax Planner (CTP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow and Concierge CPA graduate.
Luba is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, National Association of Tax Professionals, American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Luba has helped low income individuals through Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program and served as a Treasurer for the local Hadassah group.
https://www.starlitetax.com
In this episode, Rita and Jen speak with well-known author Lois Frankel. One of her books is "Nice Girls Don't Get Rich." Lois is currently working on a 20th edition of "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office." All of her books list common mistakes women make...and the solutions!
Lois dives into the impact of her upbringing and how her mindset changed growing up. For example, if you are always thinking about money, you are not thinking about wealth. In her 30s she decided a change needed to happen so she could think bigger, act bigger, and be bigger!
Now, Lois only works with Fortune 500 companies other than pro bono clients on an individual basis. And this is because she wanted to work with companies that didn't look at the checkbook when making a purchasing decision.
Find out more incredible nuggets from Lois Frankel in this episode.
About Lois Frankel
Lois is the author of numerous bestselling books, including the business bible for women, Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Her latest book, Ageless Women, Timeless Wisdom: Witty, Wicked, and Wise Reflections on Well-Lived Lives, is a heartwarming and hilarious look at the insights of women seventy years old and better. After a career making a living as a consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker and writing books, she now applies the wit and wisdom she garnered during own well-lived life to projects that make a difference in the lives of women and girls. Although she continues to write and speak to women’s groups around the world, Lois spends more time helping to grow Bloom Again Foundation, the nonprofit she started with colleagues and friends, coaching young women via telephone and e-mail how to achieve their career goals, and building the Crafty Sisters Collection, a place for women artists to sell their handmade work. A native New Yorker, she currently enjoys living in Southern California where she can garden year round and take her rescue dog, Maddie, on long walks just about 365 days a year. To contact or learn more about Lois visit one of her websites:
www.drloisfrankel.com
www.craftysisterscollection.com
Rita and Jen welcome Rosetta Henderson on TMI Today about philanthropic efforts in your community.
The biggest message in this podcast is about helping someone else shine other than yourself. Rosetta grew up in a big family (8 siblings). Her humble upbringing of hand-me-down clothes only, sharing a bedroom, sharing one bathroom, and growing up in a small town lays the foundation for her understanding that while we all start at different places, we all want the same things. And the best part of life is helping others achieve the same dreams that we all have.
The best way to find ourselves is not to look inside of ourselves, but to act outside of us.
Rosetta is the president of Bloom Again which helps women who have had any type of medical challenge in their lives. She has the opportunity to help women rise. When you look at people that have a medical challenge and are the responsible/head of household, they cannot heal and recover because they are carrying the weight of rent, bills, etc. on their shoulders.
https://bloomagain.org/
Rita and Jen have special guest Dr. Doreen Downing on the show today!
Dr. Doreen Downing has her own podcast called "Find Your Voice, Change Your Life." It quickly became a true passion for her. She loves meeting people, hearing people's stories, and finding the inspiration in their life! The whole point of this podcast is to give people an opportunity to conquer their fears of public speaking and assisting them with finding their voice!
If you struggle with public speaking, this episode is for you. Dr. Doreen Downing dives into how to identify your anxiety around public speaking and how to approach it from a different perspective. Change your life today!
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About Dr. Doreen Downing
I’m Doreen Downing, PhD, Psychologist, Founder of Essential Speaking, and Training Director of Speaking Circles® International with over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Earlier in my career, as I was helping others overcome their fears, I carried a hidden terror of my own. I was afraid to speak in public.
I have discovered that the key to confident speaking is being fully present and connected to my Essential Self.
After earning a degree in Sociology in the 1960’s my life path led to Malaysia as a Peace Corps volunteer. I realized that at the core of social problems were communication and relationship issues. I returned to get a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and began my private practice in the 1980’s.
I believe my calling is to facilitate personal and professional transformation and to help people recover their vibrant inner spirit and speak without fear.
I now teach others how to dissolve stage fright forever through Private Coaching with Doreen Downing, PhD, Speaking Circles®, Fearless Speaking Workshops, and Self-Guided E-Courses. As Training Director of Speaking Circles® International, an organization dedicated to helping people speak more naturally and powerfully, I lead authentic communication seminars worldwide. I also co-lead the Speaking Circle® Facilitator Certification Program and have trained Facilitators who now practice in Canada, Europe, India, and Asia.
For more information about Essential Speaking with Doreen Downing, PhD.
We have to bend the mindset around money. Money does not equal our worth. What is the perception around money?
What is the first word you think about when you hear the word "money?" You'd be surprised what people come back with!
Words are our world. What we believe in our minds is our reality.
So how does this translate to business? Well, many of us believe they have to offer a free consult before asking for money. But why? In a free consult, are they not receiving value and using your time? Your wealth is in your worth and you need to decide today that you share your worth with people during a free consult!
If you struggle with charging people in your business or offering free consults, today is the day to change that! Listen to this podcast and start reshaping your mindset!
Jen and Rita dive right into the myths around money!
**What is the number 1 myth out there today?
You have to risk your money to make money!**There are so many options when it comes to having your money work for you. And each option has pros and cons. The higher-risk accounts may have a higher yield and the safer accounts may have a lower yield. The best approach is to diversify and have investments/savings across the spectrum.
Schools should be teaching finances in school.Hello. You are trying to pass the blame. Here is the thing, you are placing your trust in the hands of someone else to teach your kids the fundamentals in money. If you aren't sure where to start, get a book! Educate yourself. There are countless books on how to be a millionaire or how to grow wealth. Break the generational habits. We only grow from what we know.
Whether you realize it or not, you are modeling your financial habits to them. If you always say, "I can't afford it," then you may be teaching them to say the same thing. Your spending habits, savings habits, and management are all observed by your kid! It's about teaching them the right habits now vs. the wrong habits you have already done.
I grow wealth by leveraging debt.Yes, but no. Building wealth is like building a house. You need to build a foundation of safe money before you start building the walls. Wealthy people always try to mitigate risk before taking on new investments. If you can't handle that debt (meaning you can't handle paying it back) then you aren't ready for that investment. Instead, do what you can at the place you are at right now. Build the foundation and have fun with it later.
You have to pay off all of your debt before you can start saving.You should always be saving. Always! If you are at a point where you do not have any money left over to save after paying your debts then you have a debt, income, or budget problem. Savings should be a habit and treated like a bill. Plus, if you don't have any savings for emergencies or growth, you will end up out of debt on a very temporary basis because life happens.
TMI Today brings today's motivational insights with special guest Mina Martinez. Mina is reviewing such a hot topic today video etiquette! And believe it or not, it all starts with the manners that your family instilled in you. Mina brings some amazing tips around etiquette and branding yourself. From the first moment you meet someone (your smile) through the entire social interaction.
Learn how to present the best version of yourself with this podcast!
About Mina Martinez
Prestige Protocol began in 2012 as a Woman-Owned Small Business entrepreneurial LLC venture by its Founder and Principal Consultant, Mina Martinez. As a Lifetime Member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), she conducts business and dining etiquette workshops to various schools of engineering, conferences, organizations, and an array of industries. She offers the proper combination of an experienced trainer and consultant and takes pride in our loyal following of clients.
Prestige Protocol is dedicated to teaching valuable life skills through the implementation of workshops and educational programs emphasizing proper usage of Manners, Etiquette, Civility, professional presence, competency, and social and dining etiquette as well as diplomacy in all professional and social settings.
Our programs have reached over 12,000 individuals providing increased confidence and global leadership skills in addition to awareness of principles based upon respect, trust and honesty to prepare our clients for success. Our mission is to provide beneficial skills and personal development programs that enhance lifelong learning and success. Our training motivates and empowers both adults and youth. Adolescents will be better prepared to succeed in high school, college, vocational career paths, and relationships.
No one plans on having a child with special needs, but it happens. So what changes in your estate planning when you have a special needs member?
Here are a few things that you need to plan ahead for depending on the level of special needs that the dependent has:
-replacement of care from parents such as a care facility
-care costs for necessary therapies
What happens when there is no plan?
If you haven't done enough planning, you may pass away and there is no support for your child. The flip side is having the money without a plan and who decides how the money is spent for that child.
Planning is key. Listen to this episode for everything you need to think about in order to prepare them for their life ahead--with or without you.
Today's Motivational Insights with Jen and Rita have a special guest Tanya Patterson. Tanya is a Real-Estate Broker-Advisor and has a focus in real estate investing.
When she was working for the tech industry she decided she wanted to take control of her life and how much she was going to bring in financially. With that realization, she started in real estate about 25 years ago to take charge of her life. This includes not only her income but also the use of her time!
If you are interested in commercial or personal real estate investment, you need to hear this episode. Tanya dives into how to get started, what to look for, how to add value and so much more!
Join Jen and Rita today to talk about, "Legacy," and what that means.
When does your legacy actually start? It...starts...now!
You legacy started in the past. We all need a reality check sometimes to realize we can change our legacy from what it was before or what it is today.
So, what is legacy? To some that means money or what you have to leave behind once you pass. To others, it may be the memories or energy that are left in your wake after death.
Start with thinking about, "what does your life mean?"
Listen for more on this incredible conversation between Rita and Jen!
Michele Molitor takes a deep dive into imposter syndrome with hosts Rita Boccuzzi and Jen Lee. We've all heard of imposter syndrome, but in case you haven't, it is a way that self-doubt manifests within us. You may harbor feelings of not being good enough around a certain topic when in actuality you are very well-versed on said topic. But not all of us feel or react to imposter syndrome the same way.
Over time, Michele has identified certain avatars for each person and how they personify their feelings of imposter syndrome: the procrastinator, the shapeshifter, the reluctant resister, the anxious avoider, and the fearful follower. What do all of these have in common? Fear. And possessing fear changes the energy in our bodies! Once you identify that, it allows you to dissipate the fear and focus on positive energy.
To find out the first steps to changing your mindset around how amazing you really are, listen to this episode! Michele gives usable tasks to build and change your energy with empowering beliefs.
-----About Michele Molitor-----
As the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., and coauthor of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing.” Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success.
Michele’s unique Rapid RewiringTM approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy. She helps catalyze shifts in thinking and eliminate mental/emotional blocks to rapidly rewire your brain for greater confidence and success. Enhancing your capacity as a leader to build high performing teams and exponentially increasing bottom line results.
She has provided executive coaching, training, leadership development, organizational development and Rapid Transformational Therapy globally to individuals and entire organizations in a variety of industries verticals: Aviation, Public Utilities, Insurance, Law, Engineering, Education, Marketing, High Tech, Finance, and Real Estate in both the public and private sectors. Helping organizations revitalize their teams, enhance emotional intelligence, create strong cultures of positive communication while infusing them with clarity, purpose and greater productivity.
Michele received her coach training and certification (CPCC) from The Coaches Training Institute. She has also received her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation. Michele is also a Certified Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner (RTT) and Certified Hypnotherapist (C-Hyp). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in Advertising, with a minor in psychology, has studied French linguistics at the La Sorbonne, University of Paris, France and has a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Atlanta. Michele is also a licensed Action Plan Marketing Consultant, a Certified Talent Dynamics Consultant and a Certified TruScore Assessment partner.
As a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, organizational development consultant, trainer, hypnotherapist and writer, Michele’s passion for helping you amplify your natural talents and expand your leadership is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.
She has co-authored 3 books, “Breakthrough Healing,” “A Guide to Getting It: A Clear, Compelling Vision,” and “Bite Size Tips For The New Entrepreneur” and has variety of published articles on CNN, SelfGrowth, Lifehack and The Mogul Mom. She has spoken at various leadership conferences nationwide such as IEEE Leadership Conference, SHRM Leadership Development Forum, NCCEP, and SSATB.
Find out more about Michele at https://michelemolitor.com/
Sunk Cost Fallacy! Our hosts love this topic and are ready to share some insights.
It is our human nature’s tendency to follow through on something because we have already invested time, money, etc. despite there being no benefit of continuing. This happens in all aspects of our life! From relationships to business, from timeshares to jobs.
But we rationalize our first decision to avoid the numbers. The numbers don’t lie! For example, if you own a timeshare that you pay $2000 for every year, but then you don’t have money to actually use the timeshare or the vacations would only be $500 without the timeshare, where is the benefit?
Here is another example. If you have been in a job for 10 years and you aren’t terribly happy with it, why do you stay? Have you heard yourself explain things like, “I have four weeks paid vacation,” or, “once I hit 10 years, I’ll have extra retirement benefits,” to convince yourself it is still where you belong?
There are emotional connections to every decision we make. We want to be right. We want to know that we didn’t make a mistake. But, by not acknowledging the mistake, you are continuously making the same mistake every day!
From day one, we are taught as kids to finish what we start. Do you remember being told to clear your plate before you are allowed to leave the table? Guess what? You are being trained that not finishing equals failure. We are laying the groundwork for mindset issues in the future!
So what happens if you are in this situation? Listen to the episode to find out!
Mia Tepper is an author of Parenting Pressures & Pleasures which helps parents with communication and helpful tips at every stage of their kids life. This isn't a book for only new parents. This is a book that helps from day one to life as a parent once they are adults!
On this episode, Mia dives into some helpful tips for parents and for marriages. It is all about communication and how to navigate that!
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Robyn Ginney specializes in divorce centered around abuse and bad situations. While her career started off in a different direction, she decided she wanted to devote herself to putting away the people that commit domestic violence.
She dives into "how did I get here?" when dealing with domestic violence cases. Isolation and self-doubt are two early indicators that your relationship may not be in a healthy place. The problem is people rarely have a moment to question the behavior in private so it continues to escalate. And most of the time friends miss it because it is natural to pull away some in new relationships.
Don't miss this podcast for very real look into domestic abuse and how to navigate it.
Jen and Rita welcome Maria MastroDiCasa, author of "You'll Never" which is a book about self-advocacy and how you can control your destiny. She describes her journey onto Wall Street and realizing she was going to struggle in this male-dominated arena. She was told she could never be a broker in this world (especially as a person struggling with dislexia) and she refused to accept that.
Instead, she asked for help by finding a tutor and by age 26 was the number one broker in her department.
Don't miss this podcast for amazing tips on self-advocacy and where it can take you in life!
Welcome back to TMI Today! Rita and Jen dive into another "fun" topic today! We are talking about recessions and how to prepare when the economy fluctuates.
Here is the very simple trick: be holistic. Look at everything. You need to look at it from an elevated view vs. up close. There are some very unique perspectives that can be uncovered by taking a moment to explore.
Money is a tool--a vehicle to work for you!
Find out more in this episode and pave your way to your next money move!
Jen and Rita dive into financial abuse. This is a real problem in marriages and is often misunderstood. Financial abuse can happen by either party. It can involve a lack of access to bank accounts, needing to ask for permission to spend money, or being left off other financial accounts.
Learn about other red flags around financial abuse and what are some steps to remedy the situation.
In 2015, Claire had an eye-opening experience in the wage gap not only between women and men, but specifically the latina community. She realized there was a need to teach women how to negotiate their pay, advocate for themselves, and push for equal pay.
This all started with a monthly slack group of 100 women which is now a group of women that is over 75k with women all around the world!
In this episode, Claire dives into the misconception that many women think "I'm not worthy," when in fact, they are more than worthy. There is a mindset block with their own self-worth. That is where the work starts. You must believe in yourself that you deserve it before you can convince other people of the same truth.
Listen in for a deep dive into the wage gap and why it is such a complex problem beyond a difference in pay for the same position.
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Claire Wasserman, Founder and Author of Ladies Get Paid.
Claire Wasserman is an educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a platform, global community, and book that helps women level up in their careers and achieve financial freedom. She has a Master’s Certificate in Behavioral Finance and Financial Psychology and is also the host of the John Hancock podcast, “Friends Who Talk About Money”.
A highly sought-after expert for Fortune 500 companies working to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. Chosen as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women, she has spoken at places such as Harvard Business School, Facebook, NASA, and the United Nations, and has appeared on Good Morning America and in the New York Times, among others. Claire’s book, Ladies Get Paid, is available at ladiesgetpaid.com/book and wherever books are sold.
Learn more about Claire at clairewasserman.com and follow her on Instagram at @clairegetspaid.
Jen Lee has a true passion for helping people with finances. So many times we compare ourselves to our neighbors, but the truth is, we have no idea how much debt they may be carrying to have that beautiful home or sports car. She has spent her career helping people manage their finances and conquer their debt. Hear more about her story in this episode!
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Rita dives into her history and walks us through why knowledge became such an important part of her story. From a young age, she realized that the world of finance was male-dominated and she needed to make her place in that world!
We have a podcast: TMI Today! Find out what TMI Today actually means and why it is so important in today's world. In this first episode, Rita and Jen dive into what it means to be a woman today, what you can expect from future podcasts, and more!