Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose: Recent Episodes
Michelle Valenzuela Wolf
Welcome to Opportunity Knocks with Michelle Wolf of EmpowHer Purpose! Every Thursday, I feature a new guest female entrepreneur. These episodes are here to give you insight into how to take, make, create and evaluate opportunities. So listen in, knock knock, and open the door!
Hiya! Happy Friday people have been loving these mini pods because they’re bite-size information on brilliant topics! Your host, Michelle Valenzuela Wolf, here with a new mini-episode reflecting upon the importance of connection, especially in midlife. So let’s dive in!
The kids are dropped off at school and you are finding yourself looking in now what?
Last week I published a New blog post entitled “Empower Yourself: Midlife Reflection on Connection,” on this very topic amd one of my favorites C-O-N-N-E-C-T-I-O-N and today’s mini-side gives you more nuggets!
I recently returned from a bucket list trip to the South of France with dear friends of 15+ years. It was such a magical time, not only because of the incredible setting, but truly we had the gift of time. Time to listen, receive and be present with one another. To listen to one another dreams and goals for our lives.
It was also a pivotal experience personally, an opportunity to connect with myself as well. I am one of those rare people who love long airplane rides, I do my best thinking and writing. I took a leap and then did it again.
Listen to learn:
🛝The importance of play
👯♀️ Why women are happier in midlife
3️⃣ ways to expand in midlife
Listen to my latest mini-episode, “Reflections on Mid-life Connection” and let me know if it resonates with you! Remember, community and connection are core and keys to success.
Do you believe money is energy? 💰Do you have a healthy relationship with money - whether that be earning, spending, saving or accruing more financial success? 🤔
One thing we know for sure is that money buys us FREEDOM and access. 💯 It doesn’t buy us happiness. This topic has been a consistent theme in my coaching practice over the last 4 years.
My guest on Episode 109 of Opportunity Knocks “Financial Freedom for Women,” Heather Pulier, Founder of Outset Financial, found herself divorcing and in debt of $12 million. She’s come out the other side and is now empowering women and their finances. 👩🏻🏫💰💪
Heather built a successful career in talent at the world-famous CAA before deciding to leave the workforce and become a stay at home mom. As she headed the household, she gradually became less involved in the finances.
After her divorce, she set out to make a change for herself and others. Not only did she become a therapist, she became a financial wellness expert, helping women heal their relationships with money and make choices that will improve their lives.
Money and love are complicated. For women, both are even more complicated by generational and societal norms. Our money stories are deeply rooted. I loved getting into all of this with Heather.
Our conversation touches on:
👩🏻🏫 Financial education for women
🤝 Marriage as a business agreement
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Generational impact of money and gender roles
🫣 Financial infidelity
🤔 Psychological relationship with money
📗 Money story and beliefs
❤️🩹Financial self-forgiveness
This episode is a must-listen for every woman who cares about her relationships and finances—so all of us! Enjoy Episode 109 of Opportunity Knocks, “Financial Freedom for Women,” ft. Heather Pulier! 🎙️🎧
I’m back with the second mini solo episode of Opportunity Knocks! The first, “Embracing Fear and Finding Freedom” was so well received that we have our second one coming out! Mini Pod ✌️lots of good quick nuggets.
Episode 108 “Empowering Your Leader Within: Leading with Confidence” is all about tapping into the leader we all have inside.👏🙌👑
In this 10-minute episode, you will learn:
🛠️ The tools it requires to be a great leader 🤗 How to embrace your inner leader
👂Why listening is key to leading
🤓 How learning is tied to leading
🪞 The importance of reflection
When I was younger, I wanted to be a backup singer — not the lead singer 🎤 As the youngest of three girls, I was used to following my sisters’ lead and didn’t see myself as a a leader.
As I grew, evolved and gained confidence, I realized there was always a leader inside me—she just needed more nurturing and experience to grow into the role of leadership.Im grateful I own it and see it!🙏👀
Throughout my career at Disney, Mattel and so
Many more cos of course as a mom and in entrepreneurship— all of these roles require me to show up as a leader. What are the roles in your life? Are you leading — or being led?👯♀️🤩🤷♀️
ATTENTION Calling fellow curious non-conformists! Kodi Kitchen Berg, Founder of Equipt, owner of Ojai Ice Cream and the former Dr. Maggie on General Hospital, is my guest for Episode 107 of Opportunity Knocks “Leading with Curiosity.”
As Kodi transitioned into motherhood, she stepped out of the lime light of entertainment and into the world of entrepreneurship. She knew she had a brilliant idea that needed to be brought to life! Plus, she was destined to find a bit of balance between career and mommy-hood.👏🙌✨
Passionate about fitness and design, Kodi created the Equipt Uwraps and Ubar to serve as both functional and fashionable pieces. This cool & catchy gear can be incorporated into your daily routine with as much time as you have or in many studios across the US.
She’s an entrepreneur at heart; curious, gritty, self-possessed and deeply driven. Our chat covers so many topics that you will resonate with, including:
✨The importance of community as an entrepreneur
⚪️ Making space to create
💪 Harnessing discipline
💄Lipstick as a superpower
💯 Authenticity, especially in relationships
📈 Entrepreneurship vs scaling
Make no mistake—this is an episode you do not wasn’t to miss! Kodi’s beautiful spirit is a testament to true authenticity!
Enjoy Opportunity Knocks Episode 107: “Leading with Curiosity” featuring Kodi Berg and move your body today, my friends! 💃🏼
Get ready to step into a fashion and entrepreneurial journey with my dear friend and guest for today’s Opportunity Knocks Episode 106, Elaine Kim.
“Embody Sustainable Success” defines Elaine and the way she makes women feel, as well as the brands she’s built.
Founder of Elaine Kim Collection, Elaine is a designer and serial entrepreneur that cares deeply about quality, sustainability and the collaboration between her and her customers. Her clothes are absolutely divine and I always get stopped when I’m wearing her pieces!
An immigrant from South Korea. Elaine moved to the U.S. at age 7 and began her fashion career in LA in the 80s. She was a pioneer in bringing brands major European labels like John Galliano to Los Angeles.
She designs with sustainability as a core value; from material to the design, they are created for longevity.
Listen now to hear our conversation around:
✨ Evolving to serve your customers
✨ Her mission of sustainability
✨ Clothing as a tool
✨ Leadership and learning as entrepreneurs and mothers
✨ Respect and discipline
…. and so much more
Enjoy the episode and live fashionably and sustainably, my friends! Leave a review or a comment and let us know what you think!
Today on Opportunity Knocks, we have a special solo episode with me, Michelle Valenzuela Wolf, on one of my favorite topics: fear.
I love fear because it’s truly a catalyst. If you ask yourself “what’s the worst that can happen?” and dig into what could happen—most of the time, it’s not that bad.
Women are especially prone to letting their fears dictate whether or not they move forward— and the truth is that we are so much more capable than we allow ourselves to believe.
On the other side of embracing fear is FREEDOM! When you move forward knowing when fear is present, you are choosing power. You are choosing courage. You are choosing vulnerability. And regardless of the outcome, you stood strong in the face of fear.
We can do hard things. The greatest tools are already within you. Enjoy this mini-solo podcast, I can’t wait to hear what you think!
I’m so excited to share this extremely soul-centered conversation! Today on Opportunity Knocks, Ep. 104 “From Feat to Faith,” I’m excited to welcome Leah Zaccaria, yoga entrepreneur and Founder and Owner of Shefayoga.
My dear friend and yoga instructor Shayna Hiller introduced me to Shefayoga years back and it’s my favorite studio in Los Angeles. It’s a spiritual studio that really I go to become aligned. 🙏✨
With a masters in taxation, Leah began her career in the corporate world and quickly climbed the ladder, establishing herself as a powerhouse. But her soul knew this wasn’t her purpose, leading her down a path of personal discovery and growth.
By tapping into her intuition and leaving fear and the “should” behind by stepping into courage, Leah created a life and business she loves.
Listen to hear how Leah:
🧘🏼♀️ Broke through cultural and societal norms to find your personal definition of success
🧘🏽♂️ Found her true calling in yoga and life
🧘🏻♀️ Embodies courage and moves away from fear
🧘🏾♀️ Lives her truth, the ultimate freedom
From the second our conversation began, Leah was sharing relatable and inspiring insight that I know you’re going to love.
Enjoy Episode 104 of Opportunity Knocks ft. Leah Zaccaria!
We’ve had some incredible downloads for Opportunity Knocks 🎙️ Episode 102 - Uncover Your Life’s Purpose with the ancient wisdom of palm leaves Part ☝️- TODAY it’s time to release Part ✌️ of my conversation with my friend Dr. Q Moayad, the Founder of the Indian Palm Leaf Institute. I know this weekend when I posted a video of this experience on my stories I received a lot of great mayores keep the questions coming as you step into more curiosity with Part 2 - it’s a pretty incredible experience.🌿✨
This episode highlights:
🌿 How they find and identify your palm leaf - the process
📚 How the reader proceeds once your leaf is found
🗺️ How the reading provides a map of your life moving forward by age bracket
🤩 Insight into my first palm leaf reading experience 🤯
Palm leaf readings provide a road map for your life. Just because you have the map doesn’t mean you’ll magically end up at your destination; YOU have to be the driver and get yourself there! We all exercise free will and let’s face it there is divine timing. 🗺️🚙💪
My palm leaf reading truly blew my mind and is something that I will continue to think about and put practice into for years to come. 💯🥳
Listen to Part II of Uncover Your Life’s Purpose with Dr. Q Moayad now. 🎧🎙️
Communication and relationships are KEY for Episode 101 of Opportunity Knocks! I’m thrilled to chat with POWERHOUSE Communications exec Jennifer Acree, Founder and CEO of JSA+partners.
You know I always tout that connection is 🔑 and my first introduction to Jen at the bar 😂it was an immediate connection at the Los Angeles B2B Women’s Awards, where she was being honored and I didn’t know I knew I had to have her on and share her wisdom with you. Of course we then found out we had so many common connections. Win=Win. Life or mine for sure.😂🥰
Jen and her team work with high-profile clients like Yahoo! and The Sphere in the technology space to develop communications programs tailored to get results based on clear business objectives. She is also on the USC Annenberg School of Communications Board of Advisors.
A key piece of her success over the years has been keeping relationships at the forefront of all she does. Even our meeting and this episode prove that you never know who you’re going to meet and what that relationship might bring into your life.
Our chat dives into:
✨ How she started her business after one door closed
✨ Why relationships are the most important part of business and life
✨ How communication can either make or break your business
✨ Balance as an entrepreneur
And so much more! I loved this chat with my FUN fellow Trojan, female entrepreneur, mom and relationship junkie. We are all wired for connection, in and outside of the boardroom.
🎉 EPISODE 100 🎉 it is just important for me to celebrate myself as it is to share this incredible milestone with all of you.🙏 Thank you for listening, your feedback, and your delight and joy in engaging with our journey of the Opportunity Knocks podcast for almost 3️⃣ years. Without you there would be no podcast! Gratitude!🙏✨🫶🏼
My decision to start this podcast started like every journey—it started with the decision to say YES. And almost equally important take action.🏃🏃🏻♀️
💯episodes were born from my strong drive, obsession and determination to hear and tell stories and reflect on the through stories from talented successful entrepreneurs. The one thing they all shared in common? Embracing the unknown, transitions and transformation and so much more - read the blog dropping today to find out more Give Me Another 100!💪
We are so proud to share this milestone with a very special guest and friend of course referred to me by dear friend @tanyamemmeofficial , Carlos Duran, Healer and Plant Medicine Guide. He is a light and a lover of life and truth.🌱❤️🩹
After growing up in hardship in NYC, Carlos found transformation through plant medicine and spiritual guidance. ✨ From the streets of NYC to the jungles of Colombia, he studied under renowned shamans, shaping him into a beacon of authenticity and empowerment. 💪
Carlos shares his perspective on:
✨ True wealth and holistic abundance
✨ Inspiring others to break free from societal norms
✨ Embracing your true self
✨ Paths of plant medicine
Plant medicine has become ever popular with people seeking ways to connect to themselves and heal from trauma. 🌱🍄 Every single one of us stores our experiences and trauma in our cells. I wanted to provide a perspective and information to our listeners with a trusted resource that can educate our community. 📚✨
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Carlos Duran, Healer and Plant Medicine Guide, as we celebrate our 100th episode milestone. 💯🫶
We are tipping into the 100th Episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast with our release of Episode 99: Mindfulness - Stand in Your Power with Kalika Yap. Kalika is a beacon of innovation and empowerment. 🌟
Kalika Yap, a powerhouse entrepreneur, inventor, author, and certified coach shares her insights on mindfulness, keys to success and so much more. Her journey, from founding Citrus Studios to leading Orange & Bergamot and successful ventures like Luxe Link and the Waxing Co. most certainly offers such great guidance for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
We dive deep into the world of mindfulness, rituals, and the impact they have on every aspect of our lives. Ultimately it helps on our path to success.✨
This episode is a must listen, we focus important nuggets like -
✨Understanding the importance of empathy and connection in building meaningful relationships.
✨ Gift of mindfulness - finding balance through the Yin and Yang, and discovering the power in peace through surrendering and letting go.
✨Key Insight - Why ruminating doesn't serve us.
✨ Embracing communication - leads to personal and professional growth.
✨ Wisdom in Branding- Dive into her book, "The Little Brand Book," published by Harper Collins, where she shares a wealth of branding and marketing wisdom. 📚
This episode, "Mindfulness - Stand in Your Power," reflects the essence of our discussion—empowering ourselves through mindfulness to stand strong in our authenticity and truth.
🎙️Tune in to discover the wisdom and practices that can help you navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience.
💪Join us as we uncover the secrets to mindfulness, success, the power of branding, and the entrepreneurship with Kalika Yap on Opportunity Knocks. 🔊
🌟 Join us for Episode 98 of Opportunity Knocks Podcast as we celebrate Black History Month and delve into a profound conversation with Karim Webb, a trailblazer in his own right.
As we near our milestone 100th episode, Karim's story not only embodies the essence of resilience and determination but also underscores his significant contributions to the Black community.
In this episode, discover:
1️⃣ Karim's firsthand experiences navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, offering invaluable lessons on perseverance and adaptation.
2️⃣ Deep dive discussions on the power of failure and its transformative impact on personal growth and development.
3️⃣ Insights into Karim's mission to ignite positive change within the Black community, from advocating for economic empowerment to fostering social cohesion and inclusivity.
4️⃣ Practical strategies and actionable advice for unlocking your full potential, while honoring the legacy of Black history and paving the way for future generations.
As we commemorate Black History Month and anticipate our upcoming milestone, don't miss this enlightening conversation that celebrates Karim's journey and his enduring commitment to creating positive change.
Tune in to listen on all platforms and be inspired! 🎙️
🎙️ Unlocking Identity with Laticia Rolle: A Journey of Self-Acceptance.
I am thrilled to release Opportunity Knocks Podcast Episode 97. I had the pleasure of hosting my friend and remarkable entrepreneur Laticia Rolle, Actress, Model and Founder of Tress For Us a hat company that provided a solution to the curly haired community. That’s not all, this multi-talented woman is also the empowering podcast host of "Girl We Got This".
🌟 Laticia graced our show with her inspiring story of self-discovery, identity, acceptance, and the power of positivity.
As a multi-cultural woman of diverse backgrounds, Laticia shared candidly about her personal journey of embracing her unique identity.
🌍 From navigating the complexities of cultural diversity to finding strength in self-acceptance, her insights resonated deeply with our audience.
Laticia radiated positivity and shed light on -
💖 The importance of appreciating and loving people for who they truly are
💖 An uplifting perspective on embracing differences and fostering inclusivity
💗In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate Laticia's significant contributions to amplifying voices and promoting diversity and inclusion
This episode is powerful as all people will resonate with her empowering message to love oneself without judgement and truly meet yourself and greet yourself for who you are.🙏🎉
🌈 Tune into Episode 97 to hear her powerful words firsthand and be inspired to embrace your own journey of self-discovery. 🎧 Don't miss out on this transformative conversation!
🎙️ EXCITING NEWS - FIRST OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS PODCAST RELEASE FOR 2024🎙️We're thrilled to kick off our new 2024 season and celebrate Black History Month with one of the most surprising gifts and guests thus far, the remarkable Kiana Webb. This IS one of my favorite episodes. I am honored to have connected so deeply with her and now call her my friend.🌟
Coming from a background as CEO of Webb Enterprises, motivational speaker, and philanthropist, Kiana's journey is one of inspiration and self-discovery. 💼 Learning of Kiana’s journey in corporate America owning and selling a significant number of McDonalds franchises was awe-inspiring. Through her transformative experiences, she's tapped into her true essence and emerged as a powerful advocate for personal growth and societal impact.
✨ In this episode, Kiana shares her profound insights on the journey to authenticity, navigating spiritual awakening, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.
🧘🏿Learning to connect to her spiritual self and making meaningful contributions to society, Kiana's story is a testament to the power of embracing one's true calling.
🌍 As we delve into Kiana's narrative, we're not only celebrating her achievements but also honoring Black History Month—a time to recognize and amplify the voices and contributions of Black leaders like Kiana.
🖤 Join us in commemorating this special occasion and listening to Kiana's powerful narrative of resilience, purpose, and impact.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to tune in and immerse yourself in this enriching conversation with Kiana Webb. Let's spread the love and inspiration together! 👏👑✨
Exciting News! As they say, SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST and THIS IS THE LAST release and 95th episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast for 2023! ✨
Do you feel like you are ENOUGH? We all have had experiences in our lifetime where we were not only told we are not ENOUGH but we also don’t feel as if we fit in certain communities whether it be cultural, color, gender, race etc👨🏿👨🏾👨🏼 And let’s just say that some people feel this more than others to their core. I was blessed to meet Christopher Rivas at the Latino Hive IConnexcion a community of Latino/as that are disruptors in their industries and the world.
And while I knew that Christopher was an actor, it wasn’t until I heard him speak about his book "Brown Enough" that it truly hit home for me. Why you ask? Well, as a Germa-Mex Latina I never truly knew where I fit in. I wasn’t brown enough and I wasn’t white enough ever. People constantly mistake me for a typical “white” girl when I am so much more than my cover. His conversations in his book Brown Enough around love, violence, race, familia and immigrant parents really impacted me. They left me with thoughts around self worth and allowed me to rethink some of my foundational thoughts about what is enough.
Friends, this week we have the amazingly talented story teller, actor, author Christopher Rivas.✨🎧🎙️ He is the author of “Brown Enough” and a podcaster of Sirius XM’s stitcher and as an actor he is known for his work on the Fox series "Call me Kat." ✨ Our Episode 95th “BROWN ENOUGH” is available on all platforms. ✨ Transparently, I could not have guessed this episode would go to the depths that it did chatting on deep subjects like consciousness, silent retreats and personal growth! It was truly an honor to sit with him and learn about his journey! We also talk about the cultural barriers we face as well as the first-hand experiences and personal challenges around the thought of loving ourselves and accepting ourselves as enough!!
Tune in to hear more about -
😇Tapping into unconscious self
😇Understanding your life’s purpose
😇 Transformation journey of oneself
😇 Understanding your calling and tapping into truest potential
😇 Leaning into and exploring peaceful moments & how meditation changes your thoughts, perceptions & life🫶
👉This episode is for you if you are also looking onto hopping on your transformation journey this 2024 and achieving goals♠️💯 Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🎙️🥂
Ooh la la! This week on Episode 94 of Opportunity Knocks Podcast I was in awe 😘 of the fabulous Jen Principe who is a soul stylist with a sole purpose; to help transform lives from the outside in. Jen is a personal and celebrity stylist whose empowering work in fashion has been featured on Hallmark’s Home & Family, the Associated Press, and Inside Edition.
Her debut book, A Common Thread, is a fashion for the soul book 📕 filled with inspirational stories about the two constants in her life; faith and fashion. In it, she uses the latest scannable QR technology that leads the reader 👓 to companion tutorials on how to build the ideal wardrobe from the ground up, ultimately providing an affordable styling platform that anyone can afford 💵!
As the Founder of The Phoenix Effect Non-Profit Jen provides personalized photoshoot experiences for those suffering from life-debilitating diseases and trauma. Jen and her team help survivors reignite parts of their identity lost during the process of healing ❤️🩹 through the power of wardrobe 👚, hair 💇♀️, and make-up💋
This episode is all about listening 👂 to your inner voice & using that as a GPS to move forward. We talk so much about following your gut, aligning with your values, beliefs and really tapping into God 🙏 and his signals to pave the way towards life✨
During our AMAZING conversation Jen shares some valuable insight:
👗Don’t judge a book 📗 by its cover
👗Doing the work and integrating in your life
👗Healing your trauma & being the light for people through your experience
👗Understanding your life’s purpose
👗Expressing yourself through your passion & giving back
👉 If you are someone who is having difficulties understanding your purpose & moving past your unhealed version then this episode is for you!👌💕
PS don’t forget to drop a heart if you love this episode ❤️ Now go to your favorite platform Apple, Spotify, IHeart - we’re on them all to listen! Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🎙️🥂
Ready for the holidays??? Ha!🤣 Me neither! 🤝 This is one really good reason why we can't wait for you to listen to Episode 93, launching tomorrow 'Bring Your A-Game- Show Up!!🎙️
With the holidays upon us this episode with Nancy Hopkins, the master of food, entertaining and production from Eat with Nancy Productions is sure to educate us with her experience and long successful career at the leading publication Better Homes and Gardens. Nancy is here to talk all about it.✨🎧
In this 93rd episode, me and @nancyhopkins go through incredible conversations surrounding how to find your people, bringing your A-game with integrity and the experiences we have had in our journey.✨ This episode is so full of value especially if you are looking to dream start your career in any industry.👌👏
Opportunity Knocks is so close to celebrating its 💯 Episodes and it gets better!🥳✨ This week we release Episode 92 with the inspiring Victoria Jenn Rodriguez, fellow Latina and one of the Top Business and Mindset Coaches who helps women #securethebigbag & get unstuck in life💰Her podcast @bankingoncultura where she celebrates the complexity , vibrance of Latino culture and everything in between. Hispanic heritage month just completed last week and there couldn’t have been a better time for us to celebrate our culture with this amazing friend and woman. We were blessed 🙏 to meet through @latinohive, an amazing organization Founded by @funkrar where Latinos from all walks of life to come in community to disrupt the norm.
This episode is both REAL life and raw as @iamvictoriajenn and I discuss being a woman in business, Entrepreneurship, life, taking risks, our culture and so much more… Plus…
🔸Reinventing ourselves and taking No-Bs from anyone
🔸Engraining her latina values into her business
🔸Starting her business with 0 experience after living the corporate dream and staying in green
🔸Making the ask of whatever she wants and really tapping into her true potential
🔸Understanding that there’s room for all and the power of being your authentic self.
👉 If you are just starting out and have all these ideas that are waiting to come to life then this episode is perfect for you because of the gems 💎 Victoria provides us of really tapping into our own-self and knowing when to reinvent ourselves and take the pivot in life.
PS don’t forget to drop a heart if you love this episode ❤️ Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🥂
I am excited to share Episode 91 of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 and my second release of myself being the interviewee! Join me for a heart-to-heart conversation with Dr. James Owens, Founder of The World Is Just A Book Away, Professor at USC, and TED Coach. This episode is extra special because it's not just about business; it's about celebrating our multi-dimensional friendship that's spanned decades and witnessed our many career evolutions.
Our conversation lead to many additional topics including:
🔍 Identifying and transforming patterns
✨ Energy investment
🙅♀️ The power of boundaries
💕 Building meaningful connections
🌱 Navigating personal growth
🙏 Exploring spirituality
❤️ Celebrating our differences
As I reflect on this birthday podcast, it's a testament to over 20 years of collaboration with James, from my corporate world transition to academia and coaching. I've also proudly served on the board of his nonprofit, The World Is Just A Book Away, playing a part in expanding its mission, from branding to launching libraries in Indonesia and Mexico, and organizing inspiring 5K events 🏃♀️ at the University of Southern California. 📚✨
Tune in and celebrate with us as we explore the depths of our friendship and shared journey. 🎙
One of my 2023 goals was to reach my 100th episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙. As I share this 90th episode with you, I'm filled with gratitude for the incredible people I've had the privilege to interview.🙏 This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sharon Roemmel, Founder of Practically Enlightened You, Yogini,🧘♀️ Coach, Intuitive and spiritual teacher. This recording is from some time ago, as I was introduced to Sharon by my Akashic Records teacher Laura Coe. Her recommendations always come at a very high value and with great learning. At this point, I was deeply studying not only the Akashic Records but also Yin vs Yang ☯️ energies, and how they related to my own behavior patterns. Sound interesting?!? It is...and your awareness is key.🙌
Part of our conversation revolved around the significance of introspection and staying aligned with our soul's purpose. Sometimes, it's in those quiet moments of reflection 🧘♀️ and listening that we are truly able to discern our proper path.
In this episode, we dove further into some of my favorite topics:
🙏 Spirituality
✨ Akashic Records
☯️ Balancing Yin and Yang energies
🔎 The quest for clarity
👂 The art of listening
I always ask my guests about their core values, and Sharon's include connection, wellness, creativity, playfulness, and fun. It's no wonder that I attract guests who share similar core values with me. 💕✨
Experts like Sharon are the types of guests those in my MembHership get to learn from. Our Expert Call once a month to educate our members on different subjects - looking to sit into your Yin, more your divine feminine? Curious to understand what that means? Come join us in the MembHership for an affordable price point you too can get on track and build community with an on-line and in-person format that caters to your needs.
I invite you to listen to this inspiring episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast🎙. If you would like to learn more about Sharon head to her website: https://practicallyenlightenedyou.com/
Who’s ready for a deep dive into the power of communication?
This 89th episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 holds a special place in my heart. One thing that I have learned is that my podcast audience loves to learn more about me and how I make choices in my own life. This year I had the privilege and honor of being interviewed by a former client and now cherished friend Josh Borris. They say your vibe attracts your tribe and I couldn’t agree more. Our connection began way back during the preschool drop-offs with our then-young kids when our vibes just clicked! Josh is the Founder of Core Development Group. He is an architect, designer, builder and real estate broker, acquisition and sales in commercial and residential projects. His work isn't just about constructing physical spaces; it's about creating environments that resonate with purpose and harmony.
As a coach, connecting with people and fostering meaningful relationships is at the core of what I do. That’s why encouraging good communication and having sometimes hard conversations lead to deeper partnerships just like in my case with Josh. We have the opportunity to be the designers and architects to build our own lives! Our way!
Josh digs deep with me in this episode, as we explore:
💕 All parts of me & background
🗣 My coaching style
💡 Importance of knowing our core values
❤️ The value of community
🙌 The path to personal growth
⚡️ Energetic exchange
💪 The power of your word
I am thrilled to share this episode with you, and I hope you find it as inspiring and insightful as I did! Josh is a great interviewer who keeps this squirrel on track.
As we head toward my birthday, stay tuned for more upcoming episodes I have curated where I continue to be the interviewee - learn with me!
When was the last time you truly checked in on your gut health? 🤔 We often focus on maintaining our mental well-being, but did you know that the two are intricately connected? Get ready for a mind-and-body revelation in this week's electric episode of The Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙.
Join me as I dive into an eye-opening conversation with the incredible Olivia June co-founder of PYM and the genius behind Hey, VINA! Olivia's journey has been a quest to understand her own body, illuminating how women often become distant from the very essence that powers us.
At the heart of this episode lies PYM, a company Olivia co-founded, driven by the mission to provide accessible, natural, and effective solutions that replenish your mind's essential nutrients and cultivate balanced neurotransmitter function.
We dove into many fascinating topics including:
🫂 Discover the vital role of building a strong community
🧠 Unearth the profound link between gut health and mental well-being
💊 Explore the world of cognitive-boosting supplements
🧘♀️ Learn the art of stress management
💪 Embrace the equal significance of physical and mental fitness
💕 Delve into entrepreneurial self-care secrets
Olivia's journey and insights will shift your perspective on holistic well-being. Join me on this illuminating episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙. Embrace the wisdom that nurtures your gut to empower your mind. 🌟
Have you ever wondered about the true purpose of your soul? It's a question that often leaves many of us searching for answers. As someone deeply passionate about helping others uncover their purpose, I've found a profound connection to this quest. 🌟
In my latest episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙, I had the privilege of delving into the incredible world of Akashic record reading with none other than Laura Coe, the Founder of The Little Soul School, Akashic Record Reader, Author, and Podcast Host. Laura's journey into the mystic is powerful! 💪
It is thanks to Laura that I learned about accessing the Akashic Records and I am so thankful to be on this journey alongside her. Her journey from the corporate world to becoming an Akashic record reader, author and podcast host is fascinating to uncover.
We talked about many magical ✨topics including:
💕 Nurturing the Soul Connection
✨ Unveiling those remarkable moments that unite us
🔥🔥 The captivating concept of Twin Flames
🙏 The profound journey that led Laura to the Akashic Records
🧘♀️ Tapping into the wisdom of your highest self
🙌 The magic of embracing the present moment
🎁 Receiving the transformative gift of Now
This episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 is a treasure trove of insight into the Akashic records and the life-altering impact that having a reading can bring. I strongly encourage you to tune in and discover how unlocking your soul's purpose through an Akashic reading can be an awe-inspiring journey of self-discovery.
Yesterday I also released a blog post, check out the link in my bio, that shares more about my journey with the Akashic Records and how we can work together on this transformative and enlightening endeavor.
Do you love soccer or as they say fútbol?⚽️ This next new guest couldn’t have been better timed ⏰ to release the latest episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast! 🎙️ Especially given the exciting times watching the @uswnt during World Cup! Talk about inspiring, innovation, ingenuity, equality, commitment and community this fantastic guest taps into them ALL!👏💪🤩🤗
I had a motivating jaw-dropping interview with Julie Uhrman, the awe-inspiring cofounder and president of Angel City FC , the FIRST EVER women-owned female professional soccer club right here in LA! 🏆
We explored the world 🌎 of soccer and entrepreneurship diving into:
🌟 Building a diverse and inclusive team culture
💡 Leading with a clear sense of purpose
🌈 Staying true to core values, on and off the field
🏅 Seizing opportunities at the perfect moment
🔥 Carving a unique niche in a competitive market
💼 The powerful impact of female leadership
💰 Championing pay equity in sports and business
I always say this with clarity you truly NEVER know where and when an opportunity surfaces, how lucky am I to work out with Julie Uhrman and her twin sister at PLATEFIT - through soccer, community and our daughters we connected. Life!
The successful docuseries Angel City is a must-watch, it goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch with this groundbreaking team.
Don’t miss out next Angel City FC home game on August 27th they are some of the most FUN nights with the family! You must tune in to cheer 📣for the US in the round of 1️⃣6️⃣ vs Sweden Sunday, August 6, 5am 🇺🇸
This captivating episode is packed with inspiration and insights for soccer enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs alike! 🎧🙌 It will motivate you to do better and be better in this world now to get inspired by Julie's incredible story and discover the magic of Angel City FC!
We are excited to be back and ready to release so many new episodes of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast. 🎙 This week we are kicking it off with another powerhouse woman who has had so many exciting transitions in her life The multi-faceted Tanya Memme, TV Host, Speaker, & Former Miss World shared her fascinating journey with us.
Some key take-aways:
💕 The beauty that comes from losing and finding ourselves
💪 Trials we face in life & how they make you stronger
😀 Showing up authentically
🧐 Diving into curiosity & why that important
☀️ Her Ayahuasca journeys & plant medicine
Tanya's journey of coming apart led her to a new level of self-awareness and to her next area of opportunity she is stepping into a somatic healing coach, podcast, her course to come soon on speaking, using plant medicine as a means to help with healing trauma, which has been her new passion of hers over the past 4 years.
One of the gold nugget takeaways from this episode was how we ALL have to be willing to take that first step and show up as ourselves. Pure authenticity, no matter how messy it might be, just start. It is ok if you fail, if it is a disaster, it gets you started on your journey.
Stay tuned there are so many more great takeaways coming up from Tanya Memme you definitely don't want to miss this episode.
I am excited to announce a new format for sharing my podcast. We will be highlighting several different gold nuggets that are dropped in each episode.
Continuing with our sleep theme this week is our latest episode of Opportunity Knocks Podcast! I am thrilled to welcome back the incredible @elissagoodman as our guest. 🎙️ She is not only an amazing person and a fantastic nutritionist, but also one of my dear friends. If you missed her last appearance, (Episode 41) look for the link in my bio, where she shared about her transformative guided Psilocybin healing journey. This time, our conversation centered around the topic of sleep and longevity.
Elissa's journey is a testament to the transformative power of alternative healing and the profound impact of nourishing our bodies with love and compassion. Her core values of authenticity, love, and compassion shine through her work.
During our conversation, we delved into several fascinating topics, including:
🌱 The personal challenges that led her to become an Integrative Holistic Nutritionist.
💤 The crucial role of sleep in detoxing and restoring our bodies.
❤️ Practical tips on making the time to live life optimally.
💧 The importance of hydration for our overall well-being.
One of Elissa's notable contributions to the wellness world is her renowned cleanses, such as the EG Kitchen Cleanse and the digital 7-Day RESET cleanse. These programs serve as a powerful tool for embracing a mindful, nourishing lifestyle. Every aspect, from ingredient selection to food preparation, is infused with love and care. Even the food is Reiki-infused to ensure positive energy and vibrant nourishment. 🌱✨
During our conversation, Elissa also shared some fantastic recommendations, including the Aura Ring for sleep tracking, the Eat Sleep mattress for enhanced rest, and the Ultima Replenisher and AG1 greens powder for nourishing hydration.
Be sure to tune in to this episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast (link in bio) as Elissa imparts her wisdom and insights on longevity, self-care, and holistic well-being. You won't want to miss it! 🎧💫
When was the last time you said YES to a bold question and had a big gain⁉️ I would guess for many not lately! This week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast 🎧, I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented and FUN Kara Wang, an accomplished Asian American actress who brings the groundbreaking character of Sumi Liu to life in the show Good Trouble on Hulu for the past 5 seasons! 😍
During our conversation, Kara shared her journey in the entertainment industry, from making bold choices in her youth that lead to her success, to navigating the stark differences between her career experiences in Asia and America. It's remarkable to hear how she has carved her own path, breaking free from the limitations of cultural identity and the challenges posed by the model minority stereotype.🙌 She emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the power of storytelling to reshape narratives.
As we close out Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (since I am an honorary Asian) Kara has made it her conscious mission to amplify AAPI voices and champion female representation through her platforms. This interview comes at the perfect time. We discussed the significance of embracing our roots, expressing gratitude for our journeys, and recognizing the value of the diverse perspectives we bring to the table.❤️
Make sure to tune in to Good Trouble and follow Kara at @therealkarawang. You don't want to miss her Sommelier Sundays, 🍷 where she shares her latest and greatest wine finds. How cool is it that she is also a sommelier?
Kara's commitment to facilitating meaningful conversations and rebuilding cultural narratives through authentic storytelling is inspiring. ✨ She embodies core values such as family, community, honesty, and boldness. By supporting artists like Kara, we contribute to the continued growth of AAPI representation in media and entertainment, paving the way for a more inclusive and vibrant industry. 🌟
Who here has joined the pickleball craze?Well if you are one of the 36.5 million people that LOVE pickle ball we have a BIG treat for you! Plus a solution to the court shortage and I LOVE solutions!This week's brand new episode of Opportunity Knocks features friend Shawna Wilson Founder of SBW Tennis Academy, a lifelong competitive tennis enthusiast and coach and the Head of Tennis & Pickle at Swimply
After a successful career as a top-ranked junior player and collegiate athlete, Shawna realized her true passion for the sport was in teaching others. She has had such an interesting trajectory in her career journey, and it is more than fascinating to listen to! A journey of love, loss, growth and reality check.
Struggling with her own obstacles around locating open courts in the Los Angeles area, Shawna quickly saw an opportunity to pursue a never been done before idea to seek out open courts by private households and rent them out to private individuals. Who isn’t looking for open courts these days? Basic supply and demand providing an easy booking app alternative for people! Thank God!
With over 14 years of experience coaching players of all levels, Shawna has helped numerous juniors receive college scholarships and has worked with top high school players and beginning juniors, as well as adults. Her energy and love for the game is unmatched and comes through in every lesson she teaches. I am fortunate enough to have had Shawna coach all 3 of my girls and her passion for the sport is contagious. Plus, she has also coached me. Lucky her!
In this interview, we discuss:
🙋♀️ Being a woman in the workplace
✅ Providing solutions
🤝 Closing gaps in the marketplace
❤️ The power of persistence and determination
⚡️ People being energetically connected
🏓 People who play Pickleball don't like you calling their paddle a racket 😂
Follow Shawna for 🎾 and pickleball tips and inspiration to take your game to the next level. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she continues to accomplish on her journey.
Another chance to listen to the Opportunity Knocks podcast! So download it and subscribe NOW‼️
Do you seek balance in your day to day life? ⚖️ Do you struggle to stay organized and on track? 💁♀️ Well, this is the interview for you!
I’m super excited for this week's Opportunity Knocks podcast featuring Michelle Beyo, CEO and founder of FINAVATOR, an award-winning Payments and Future of Finance consultancy. 💰💵 Michelle and I became fast friends at Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in NY at the United Nations this past November. She was one of the featured speakers and is a leader in the Fintech industry. I love to continue to learn and found myself truly engrossed in the Fintech space, clearly an area that’s more than expanding.💲
Michelle Beyo has won multiple awards including the “Top 30 Best CEOs in 2021” by the Silicon Valley Review, “Women in Fintech Global Powerlist” 2021, and “Most Influential Leader in FinTech Consulting 2020 - Canada” by Corporate Vision. With over 20 years of extensive industry experience, Michelle started FINAVATOR as she is passionate about payments and financial inclusion. She has helped to drive innovation across the retail payments space, and supported the growth industry leaders across North America. 🛍️📈
In this interview, we discuss -
💰Criteria for success 🏅
💰Giving back to the world 🌎
💰Striving for balance ⚖️
💰Commitment to yourself 💪
💰Setting boundaries 🚧
💰Life lessons as an entrepreneur & CEO 👩💼
Michelle, I’m grateful for you! 💖 Your calm approach to life shines through on this podcast and I know our guests will learn from your positivity. 😌 I love to celebrate entrepreneurs like you on Opportunity Knocks and thank you for sharing your expertise. Can't wait to host you in LA in the future!🤞Check out Michelle’s story and follow her on LinkedIn. www.michellebeyo.com or www.finavator.com
The Opportunity Knocks podcast is back this week with an incredibly delicious guest, Tara Bench! 🙂 Tara has created thousands of original recipes that inspire people to spend more time in the kitchen, and enjoy food with friends and family. She has over 20 years of experience working as a Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living and Ladies’ Home Journal magazines. Tara is the author of Live Life Deliciously: Recipes For Busy Weeknights And Leisurely Weekends, and Delicious Gatherings: Recipes To Celebrate Together. She creates recipes and beautiful food styling for magazines, books, television, and food brands and has appeared on the Today Show, the Martha Stewart show, Fox and Friends, KSL Studio 5, the Food Network, and other video series, and shares recipes and cooking tips with others on her blog - TaraTeaspoon.com.
Tara is a genuinely good person and it comes across in the many secrets to success she shares with us including:
🍰 why starting from the bottom is the best path to success
🍰 why kindness was a key ingredient to her rise to the top
🍰 why she emphasizes continuous learning if you want to achieve great things
🍰 why staying on top of trends is important and can set you apart from competition
🍰 the difference between being open to opportunity and seeking it out
And some delicious stuff like,
🍰 who is her favorite chef or one she really looks up to
🍰 how to keep your own recipes new and exciting
🍪 and of course, her favorite recipe she ever created!
Tara, the world needs more people like you. You light up every room just as you did this podcast and I know my guests are happy just listening to you, excited to practice your tips for success, and checking out tarateaspoon.com for all of your delicious recipes. You're exactly the type of entrepreneur we celebrate on Opportunity Knocks and I want to thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Can't wait to gather with you in the near future!
Follow Tara's journey and get access to some amazing recipes and so much more at @tarateaspoon on Instagram!
Happy Thursday! And welcome back to a truly fun and enlightening episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast. 🤗 My guest this week is the renowned actress, Sally Pressman, best known for her roles in Army Wives, Younger, Grey's Anatomy, and Good Girls (amongst many other incredible roles - too many to list them all). 🎬 Believe it or not, Sally is the first actress on the Opportunity Knocks podcast and as the first, she's made it really hard to top! 🍿
Our discussion was both fascinating and enlightening both in terms of her work in Hollywood and also regarding her views on life, family, success, and especially control - a topic that I released a blog on yesterday (good timing) and one that we dug into deeply during our chat. 🙌 She will open your eyes to so much and this episode will truly have you living a more fulfilling life.
Big shoutout to Lauran Parrish Walker, the Founder of ParrishLA & Chief Product Officer of Rachel Zoe, Inc., who introduced me to this INCREDIBLE woman. Sally, you are such a beautiful soul and light in my life, and someone I am so grateful to now call my friend. I could have spent forever talking to you and probably will in the future. 🙂
Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss one of my amazing guests! 💝
Can you believe it's already February?! We're starting off the 2nd month of the year with a POWERHOUSE female entrepreneur, a good friend of mine, and someone who has an endless amount of advice and inspiring stories for my fellow entrepreneurs! This week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with Heather Turner, the CEO and Co-founder of Tamarack Capital Partners. Heather is a self-made rockstar who has taken a non-linear path to the success she's achieved which is one of the reasons her story is so valuable.
Heather has been involved in several billion dollars of real estate transactions throughout her career and has worked for some of the most storied companies in the world including The Walt Disney Company, Goldman Sachs, and even the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In her current role as the head of Tamarack, she oversees the acquisition, development, and management of hospitality real estate assets. The firm is currently invested in and manages assets valued at approximately $1 billion. She serves on a number of boards, both professional and philanthropic, and is a guest lecturer on real estate investments. Simply put, she's very accomplished, so gracious with her knowledge, and loves to help others seek out the best versions of themselves.
During our chat, Heather provides a lot of actionable advice including:
🔸 how to negotiate successfully
🔸 how small acts are what really lead to large impact
🔸 how women can be successful in male-dominated industries
🔸 when to take on partners in business and how to choose them wisely
🔸 and even some thoughts on how to invest in real estate 🤑
And that's just a sample of this conversation and all the value Heather brought to our amazing audience. It's not often that we get this level of access to someone who has achieved so much in life so trust me when I say, save this episode and listen to it often as you go out and work on your own ventures.
Thank you again to Heather for being so open with us. Don't forget that you can find Heather on LinkedIn and share this episode with your friends so they too can tap into all of this knowledge!
Carpe diem!
Happy Thursday! I'm back this week with a celebrity from California (even if you haven't heard of her yet) and a powerhouse on the national food scene. 🥪 Ellen Chen is the Co-founder of one of the most popular and successful restaurants in Los Angeles - Mendocino Farms, which has now expanded all over California and into Texas and Washington. 📈 She's living the American dream and her story will have you ready to live yours! 🙌
After graduating with a degree in economics from UCSD, Ellen became a consultant for Accenture Consulting firm where she facilitated the growth initiatives and improvements for top Fortune 100 companies. She then honed her business acumen at the marketing firm of Suissa Miller and a dot-com start-up called Target Marketing Interactive. After being part of the internet success of the 1990s, Ellen met Mario Del Pero and invested in his restaurant, Skew’s Teriyaki, which was one of the first fast-casual Asian concepts. Together, they grew Skew’s to three units in Los Angeles before selling the company in 2001.
Determined to lead through empowerment and build a thriving business, they created Mendocino Farms and opened their first unit on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles in 2005. Since then, Mendocino Farms has grown rapidly, taking its place as one of the most-loved and highest-grossing sales-per-square-foot restaurants in the neighborhoods they serve. Ellen and Mario set out to build a welcoming gathering place where happiness is always an order away with a focus on healthy and responsibly sourced ingredients - and they definitely accomplished their goal.
Ellen continues to offer the restaurant group a big business perspective with an entrepreneur’s passion. She's been named to Nation’s Restaurant News annual Power List, which recognizes the top 50 leaders who have changed the restaurant industry and she's a top advisor to various associations, boards, and charities, impacting the industry in a positive way.
Ellen covers a lot during this chat which you will definitely find helpful and inspiring. She touches on:
🔸 uncovering opportunities that may be hidden or overlooked
🔸 engraining her values into her business
🔸 how you can sell happy (you'll want to take notes on this)
🔸 the methodical steps needed to create repetitive success
🔸 the higher purpose of being able to change someone's day
🔸 aka some really powerful stuff!
If you're an entrepreneur or want to just make the world a better place, you need to listen to this episode and get to know Ellen better. She's definitely mastering both and has so much to teach us all. I'm so happy this interview finally happened! It more than lived up to expectations. Thank you Ellen for this time and for your incredible contributions to the hospitality industry and really, the world. Love you! 💖 Enjoy everyone!
How much do you know about mediums and psychics? Have you ever worked with one or witnessed one in action? Well, this week's guest on the Opportunity Knocks podcast is one of the most well-known, and for good reason.
Debbie Johnson is a Psychic/Medium with a special connection to the Angelic Realm and has been working with clients all over the world for 20+ years. She brings messages from your Angels to you. These messages include information about your future, your health, and any other subject where guidance is needed.
She began to see spirits as a small child, but when she spoke up about it, she was told to stop making up stories because no one saw what she saw. She re-discovered her gift in her 20s via music, which grew stronger when she studied Reiki. During Reiki sessions, Debbie not only saw and heard human spirits, but she also witnessed the magnificence of the Archangels and their abilities to help others. She would not have believed it, had she not seen it with her own eyes.
Debbie not only delivers messages, but she is also able to see into the spirit and physical body if needed and channel powerful healing energy that clears blockages and entities that can sometimes be the cause of physical and mental illness.
In addition to the readings, Debbie is a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher who has been practicing Reiki for 20+ years. Combining her connection to the Angels along with her Reiki training, she can produce healing music and guided meditations to aid both the spirit and body in maintaining health and happiness.
This conversation was SO POWERFUL. We cover topics including:
🔹 the difference between a psychic and a medium and how their gift works
🔹 how to address and overcome fear
🔹 how to protect your energy
🔹 what is angel time?
🔹 and so much more!
There's a reason Debbie and I connected and it was so special to have this chat and bring her to you. This topic may be new and interesting for many of you so message us with questions if you have any! Thank you so much, Debbie! It was truly an honor. 🙏
Want to work with Debbie? She's available for Readings via phone and Zoom, as well as in person. Get in touch via angelicmessages.com!
What role does food play in your life? Is it a net positive or a negative? And how does it impact things outside of your physical health? Did you know it's as important to your brain as it is to the rest of your body?
My guest this week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast has answers to these questions and so much more. Chef Anne Thornton is a classically trained chef known for creating delicious, nutrient-dense, plant-based food to help people heal themselves. She's extremely knowledgeable about nutrition, sustainability, and the impact our food choices and habits have on our health, as well as on the health of the planet. She works with top nutritionists and doctors to create food to help her customers eat their way to their happiest, healthiest, most aligned lives.
You may have had chef Anne’s plant-based creations at Little Pine in LA; while Anne was Executive Chef it was named Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year. Or maybe you’ve eaten some of her delicious baked goods at The Waverly Inn in NYC. Or you’ve seen chef Anne cooking up a storm on TV, either as a guest on one of the national talk shows or on her own Food Network show Dessert First with Anne Thornton. Or via Áine Organics, a project based on her vow to only create healing, whole-ingredient, sustainable, plant-based food.
Tune in to learn SO MUCH about food, health, and life as we touch on things like:
🔸 How she transitioned from a renowned pastry chef to a plant-based chef focused on upending the detrimental impact the conventional food system has on our health and the health of the environment.
🔸 Why your EQ is more important than your IQ.
🔸 Why rituals are such a large part of her life.
🔸 What women actually talk about (it's not what's portrayed in the media).
🔸 Why she only surrounds herself with people who lift her up and hold her accountable.
🔸 Why meditation is such a big part of her life.
This conversation was so enlighting and I'm so happy to have Anne as a new friend. You can have her celebrated plant-based food delivered to your door in LA, Oakland, Orange County, and San Francisco through CookUnity (more cities coming). You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram @chefannethornton for simple + delicious vegan recipes that you can make anywhere in the world. Enjoy!
Today's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast is mystical. 💫 Because my guest is truly a spiritual mystic. Ele Keats is the founder of Ele Keats Jewelry - a company and a brand born of a spiritual assignment and the mother of invention.
Guided by a dear mentor and friend to wear an emerald close to her heart every day, Ele set out on the treasure hunt of a lifetime. When she couldn't find exactly what resonated with her, she designed it herself. It became her signature "Divinity". And that's how Ele Keats Jewelry came to be. It has now grown into a global brand known for shepherding the finest gemstones and crystals from all over the world. And while the brand is incredible the person behind it is even more so.
A Crystal Shepherd, Ele is a natural treasure hunter of the earth. 🌍 She follows her inner guidance when choosing crystals and is always grateful to unite the crystals with their human companions.
Ele focuses on the healing and supportive aspects of each gem. After many years of working with crystals and gems, she is attuned to the stones. She considers her pieces gem medicine. ⚕️
With a deep understanding of the intimacy of jewelry, her intention is twofold: to make each piece beautiful, bearing in mind the healing properties of the stone.
During our conversation, she teaches us about this and so much more (she's filled with knowledge 🤯) including:
💎 the power of / following your intuition
💎 why she considers her brand a community service business
💎 what is an erotic creature
💎 how she created all of this with a high school degree and no other formal education
💎 running an intuition-based business
💎 crystals, reiki, mediums, channeling, pendulums, ghost encounters, and so much more!
AND don't miss our very first full-on dance session on Opportunity Knocks! 💃🥰
A huge thank you to Ele for such a raw, intense, fun, loving, and educational chat. And go check out Ele Keats Jewelry. The perfect holiday gift awaits and these gifts are literal life changers in such a positive way!
I love you and I'm so grateful for the start of this incredible friendship. 🤗
OK, this story is wild! 😲 My guest on this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast is Natasha Sizlo, the author of All Signs Point to Paris - A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Destiny. Quick summary: A surprising astrology reading sends Natasha Sizlo—divorced, broke, freshly heartbroken, and reeling from her father’s death—on an unexpected but magical journey to France, in pursuit of a man born on a particular date in a particular place: November 2, 1968, in Paris. 🗼
Sound wild? Sound fascinating? It is! Beyond fascinating. And it's all based on the real events that Natasha lived during an unexpected, rollercoaster time in her life. 🎢
This is one of the most riveting episodes of this podcast to date 🤯 and that's saying a lot given the guests I've had on here. 💯 You will find yourself laughing, on the verge of tears, feeling hopeful, feeling inspired, and believing you can do anything (maybe even talk to an astrologer 🔮).
Natasha is an INCREDIBLE storyteller. 📖 Her life's story is simply, wow!! 👀 And needless to say, her book is an absolute must-read! In fact, this is the perfect gift for yourself and all your friends this holiday season! 🎁👉https://amzn.to/3Uix6dz
This episode is going to open your mind and your world up in ways you never thought possible. It's that powerful. 🙌 I don't want to give any more away than that. You'll be on the edge of your seat wanting more the whole time.
Natasha, you're amazing. Your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing it and so much of you with me and my audience. We are grateful and look forward to following you as your story continues.
Go get her book!! I endorse it without hesitation.
Happy Thursday everyone. 🤗 Enjoy!
Black Friday is coming earlier this year! 🙀 And I'm giving my biggest discount of the year! 😍 Intrigued? 👀
Well, this week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast I'm sitting down with my amazing friend, Scott Chalk to give everyone some FREE coaching advice, just as I would my paying clients. If that's not a Black Friday deal, what is?!?! 🥳
Seriously though, this interview is a favorite of mine. 🤗 As I do from time to time, I had Scott flip the mic and ask me some questions. 🎙️
He did so from the perspective of a good friend but also by putting himself in the shoes of a client. And Scott is uniquely qualified to do so. He's an Emmy award-winning Creative Director with in-depth industry knowledge in:
🎬 directing complex 360-degree content programs
🎬 developing engaging content
🎬 leading high-performance teams to drive initiatives through produced content...
...and he used this experience to ask me about topics I constantly see in my comments and DMs.
You'll hear him ask me questions like, how you coach someone through:
🎙️ getting what they want out of life or their career
🎙️ listening to receive as opposed to responding
🎙️ fostering a healthy relationship with their boss or employees
🎙️ addressing negative people in their life
🎙️ attracting (the right) people into their life
🎙️ listening to and leveraging their intuition
🎙️ and so much more!
So sit back, pretend you're my client for the next 50 minutes, 🥰 and allow me to coach you on some of the hottest and most relevant topics my clients are bringing to me these days. I promise you'll get immense value out of this but you get it all for FREE! Don't be surprised if you're messaging me afterward for your next session. 😉😉
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Scott and me as much as I did. I'm so blessed to have someone like Scott in my life, who has never stopped championing me and supporting me through every endeavor I've taken on. As we enter the Thanksgiving holiday I am definitely thankful for the people like Scott in my life. 🙏
Enjoy everyone and happy Tuesday!
Wow wow wow. Are you in for a treat. 😍 This week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast I'm chatting with Sheila Darcey, the Founder of SketchPoetic and author of Sketch by Sketch. Sheila's story is everything we celebrate on the Opportunity Knocks podcast.
This story begins with a personal commitment to sketch daily, which soon became a catalyst for transformation. It also led to a greater purpose of elevating art as a tool for self-reflection, self-care, and healing.
Art helped Sheila sketch and paint her way through complex emotions and process conscious and unconscious thoughts. The benefits of this practice became evident in her mental and emotional well-being and a therapeutic tool in helping her process anxiety and trauma. As a result, she made it her mission to share this practice with the world and to help others find their own way.
During our AMAZING conversation, Sheila touches on
🔹 How art can actually heal, mentally and physically
🔹 What it means to listen to your body
🔹 Growing up with trauma and overcoming it
🔹 Sketching vs. drawing 😲
🔹 Personal growth and emotional healing
🔹 The theme of presence and being in the moment
🔹 Perception based on output vs how someone feels 🤯
🔹 Doing vs. being
🔹 Balancing and celebrating body, spirit, emotion, and intellect EQUALLY
🔹 and so much more!
Sheila's passion for what she does and more importantly, helping others heal through art, is palpable, even through a podcast! And that's why her work is so powerful. She lives to help and serve others through her endeavors. It's really really amazing.
So,
1️⃣ give this podcast a listen (you will fall in love with Sheila and her story).
2️⃣ Go get her book, Sketch by Sketch. It will change your life in positive, unimaginable ways. AND with the holidays right around the corner, it is THE PERFECT GIFT for your favorite people.
3️⃣ Follow her @sketchpoetic and check out sheiladarcey.com to stay up-to-date with everything she's doing and support her journey!
Two male guests in a row! 🥰 This week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast features a very special guest and a very special cause - Movember!
Did you know that:
🔹 In the US, men die 6 years earlier than women.
🔹 4 out of 5 suicides in the US are men.
🔹 1 in 8 men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
The numbers are pretty staggering and most people, men and women alike, aren't as aware of these things as they should be. So my guest this week, Jason O'Mara has teamed up with the organization to help increase awareness and raise money to fund men's health projects all over the world. And he did it for very personal reasons. During our time together, Jason speaks to the fact that he is so passionate about this work because he likes supporting the idea that men should talk to each other more. Men need to communicate more and be ok with saying they are not ok and need help. If this doesn't align with everything I am and work towards, what does?!?! 🙌🙌🙌
During our discussion, he'll dig into this but also tap into:
🔹 highlights of his career and how acting became his life's journey
🔹 the importance of the arts and creativity
🔹 why it's important to be the first one to make a move
🔹 why play needs to be a centerpiece of life if you want to stay young
🔹 how to make ideas real (get them out of your head!)
🔹 how to stay disciplined
🔹 the importance of showing up!
Jason's story about how he broke into Hollywood and became a sought-after actor is incredible and you'll absolutely find it fascinating, but his insights into life, his core values, and the things we should be prioritizing in our lives are what you'll really find astounding about him. Jason is an incredible human and his story is one that will change you and inspire you. This is definitely an episode you won't want to miss. I had so much fun during this one, which you will see via my numerous laughing breaks. 😂😂
And for those that want to get involved with Movember, it's not too late! You can learn more at Movember.com and/or start with a shave (just your face 🤣) and start on your mustache-growing journey!
Ladies and gentlemen, you are in for a treat! I could not be more excited to bring you this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast featuring someone I now consider my friend, Kurtis Lee Thomas. And the start of adding more male entrepreneurs to the podcast who have had major influences on my life. Kurtis has definitely done that!
I was blessed to meet Kurtis via his Breathwork Detox program and I use the word blessed intentionally because he and his program have changed my life. So when he agreed to chat with me for the podcast and give me the opportunity to share him with all of you, I knew the stars were aligning in a big way.
Kurtis is a renowned keynote speaker and one of the world’s leading Corporate Mindfulness Trainers. He’s spoken at the largest consciousness expositions in the world and has shared the stage with speakers such as Deepak Chopra and top Tony Robbins trainers.
Kurtis has worked with Ivy League colleges and top fortune 500 companies such as Nike, as well as the world’s most prestigious casinos including Foxwoods Resort and MGM Grand Casino.
Kurtis has dedicated his career to awakening the best in people by quantifiably enhancing creativity, productivity, and connection within the workplace. And he's a well-studied and practiced expert boasting titles that include:
🔹Certified Life Coach
🔹Certified Master Breathwork Teacher
🔹Certified in NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner
🔹Certified Hypnotherapist
🔹Certified Energy Healer / Reiki Master
🔹Certified International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) fitness professional
So if you want to learn more about...
🤒 why 60-90% of all doctors visits are stress related
⏩ the dangers of living in a microwave society
😳 ayahuasca
🌬️ how he discovered breathwork and why it's so impactful
🤔 and why breathwork vs. meditation
📆 his 30-day breathwork challenge
...don't miss this episode! Kurtis likes to describe the Breathwork Detox as 20 years of therapy in one session, and this episode will be a small taste of that, without a doubt! Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow Kurtis 👉 @manfromthestars (he's most active on Instagram).
Happy National Coaches Day! I think it is a sign that it falls 1 day prior to my birthday each year. 😉 That can't be a coincidence, right?! We have a very special celebration in store for you. A brand new episode of Opportunity Knocks, in which I'm interviewed by my good friend, Neidda Marshall. Neidda and I have had so many incredible life experiences together and she knows me better than most so she's the perfect person to pull everything out of me that you've been dying to know. In this episode, we focus on all of the changes I've made over the last year, the growth I've achieved across all aspects of my life, and most importantly how you can leverage all of it in your own.
I believe that we should seek advice from those who have achieved success in the things we want to be successful in. And I intend on living that. So as a transformational coach, I always out new ways to help my clients, and then fully immerse myself in them to test them and become an expert in them so I can serve my clients better.
So I get asked a lot about the things I am doing to achieve transformation, better myself, deepen my self-love, and grow professionally. This episode will give you a glimpse of what that looks like for a transformational coach ranked in the top 1% of United States coaches. 🤗
We cover A LOT but for those who know me and Neidda, you know we kept it fun and informative. 🎈 Topics I know you'll enjoy include:
🥰 Ensuring the goal is to always come from love
🧑🤝🧑 Friendship leading to community
Why I believe the word kind is undervalued
💝 How I came to realize it's not about fixing myself, it's about loving myself
😊 The fact that happiness is a presence
⚓ Why you need to be anchored in order for your branches to grow
☯️ Balancing the feminine with the masculine
So join us for this amazing episode and get to know more about me but more importantly about YOU and some things you can incorporate into your life to transform.
Another year down and they just keep getting better. And that's because of a conscious effort to create the life I want to live.
Cheers to a big week of celebrating 🥳🎂 and a year of continued transformation ahead! 🥂
Have you ever been in a seemingly great situation but felt unfulfilled and contemplated leaving to find something more aligned with your purpose? If you answered "yes" or even "maybe" then that's a sign that you NEED to tune in to this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast.
My guest this week is Pamela Salzman, a certified holistic health counselor, full-time cooking instructor and chef, and best-selling author of ✌️ cookbooks. 👩🍳
Early on in Pamela's life, she thought she had arrived. She had graduated with a degree from an Ivy League university, she got her MBA, and she had experience in the beauty and film industry with a promising career ahead. Then she had her first child and left it all. After some reflection, she decided not to jump back into it because she just didn't feel any love for it and felt it was lacking the meaning she was after in her life.
Pamela always had a passion for food and nutrition and wanted to help people grasp the importance of proper nutrition and eating real food. She was participating in cooking groups and ended up being asked to teach a “healthful cooking class” for a group of young mothers. Her passion and opportunity collided! A business grew organically from that first group and she knew she had a message and a new mission in life.
Pamela is now widely known in the food, cooking, and nutrition world and has two best-selling cookbooks focused on healthy meals that don't require a degree from a culinary school. She's also sought after for her cooking classes that teach fairly easy methods using ingredients that can be found in a local supermarket to create dishes that can be served to a whole family.
During our conversation she touches on:
🔹 her journey to becoming an entrepreneur
🔹 why perfection is the enemy of progress (especially when it comes to nutrition)
🔹 real-world examples of how to improve your own diet and relationship with food
🔹 the difference between weight management and wellness
🔹 and of course, the values that drive her
Pamela will give you hope if you're searching for your purpose and a more fulfilling life, and you'll definitely be checking out her website, classes, and social media pages to up your cooking and nutrition game! Enjoy! 💖
This week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast calls for a shot of tequila! My guest this week is Mara Smith, the Founder of Inspiro Tequila - an ultra-premium tequila brand created, run, and made by women, for women (but really everyone will enjoy it 😋).
Mara is a former attorney, corporate strategist, and stay-at-home mom. She began her legal career at Mayer, Brown & Platt in Chicago before joining the corporate strategy team at McDonald’s Corporation. After her twins were born prematurely, she decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family. However, she never stopped thinking about what was next. She always envisioned running her own company and in 2020 set out on her journey to create a tequila brand.
Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit her active lifestyle. She searched for a brand that was additive-free with a look, taste, and aroma that appealed to her. That perfect tequila did not exist so she decided to create it. The goal was not just to create a one-of-a-kind tequila, but to bring another female voice to the spirits industry. Women are involved in every part of Inspiro Tequila’s process - from creating the taste profiles to getting bottles on the shelves.
Additionally, Mara’s mission is to inspire and support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys through financial support and mentoring.
During our discussion, we touched on topics like:
🍹 honing skills as a parent that translate into success in the business world
🍹 why she has women running every part of her business
🍹 the difference between an additive-free brand like Inspiro and other tequilas
🍹 the importance of an advisory board that features diverse areas of expertise
🍹 why she hasn't raised outside capital
🍹 and how her mother and grandmother inspired her entrepreneurial journey
What an inspiration. It was a pleasure to chat with someone doing so much for women in a male-dominated industry. You're going to get a lot out of this episode and be itching to try Mara's tequila! I've tried it since our conversation and it is remarkably smooth.
¡Salud! and enjoy your week everyone!
DID YOU KNOW: Women who leave the workforce for more than 2 years have less than a 50% chance of ever getting a full-time position again...for the rest of their life! My conversation with Samantha Ettus on this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast was very inspiring and uplifting because she's focused on ensuring that this stat is a thing of the past!
We're heading into the long with an episode that will have you totally rethinking the way you see the world and implementing change to achieve the financial independence you deserve.
My guest this week is Samantha Ettus, award-winning author, mother of 3, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Park Place Payments, a women-owned company fundamentally changing the experience businesses have with their payment processor. She's an advocate for women and all underrepresented communities (that's putting it lightly) in the payments and financial industry.
Our conversation covered topics you definitely want to learn more about including:
💳 Reframing the conversation about raising money for your business, especially for women
💳 How she founded Park Place Payments and turned it into a company that gives opportunities to people who traditionally don't get them
💳 Why women need to start talking more about investing
💳 How to achieve financial freedom
💳 How Park Place Payments is winning with industry-leading customer service
💳 Why women need to prioritize their own dreams and why it's important to model that for your children
💳 And so much more!
Samantha is well down the path of creating a billion-dollar company that is changing the financial industry for the better - on top of the thousands of women's lives she impacted through her books and career. She's the advocate we need and it's a pleasure to share her story with you and help spread the word about everything she's doing. So make sure you give this episode a listen today, tomorrow, or over the long weekend and you're enjoying some much-needed R&R or time with friends and family. This one's a life changer!
Happy Thursday!
It's Thursday and wow, are you in for a treat! This week I am chatting with Lauren Parrish Walker, the Founder of ParrishLA & Chief Product Officer of Rachel Zoe, Inc. My conversation with my Libra sister was so raw and I think you're all going to love learning from someone who has worked in some of the most sought-after fashion jobs in the country, including founding her very own brand (more than once)!
With names like James Perse, Ella Moss, Yaya, Brochu Walker, ParrishLA, and Rachel Zoe, Inc. under her belt, Lauren is quickly becoming an icon in the fashion industry and it's easy to see why. She possesses many special gifts including the vision of the greats combined with the toughness of a New Yorker and a loving, vulnerable leadership style you don't see very often.
During our conversation Lauren opened up about:
🤍 living from a place of love
🤍 working part-time vs full-time all while being a great parent
🤍 how family shapes everything she does
🤍 vulnerable leadership and the lack of good leadership training out there
🤍 taming her ego
🤍 the impact of her mom and breast cancer awareness
🤍 coping with and bonding over loss
🤍 and how laser-focus has enabled her to create successful brand after successful brand after successful brand!!!
A big thank you again to Lauren for showing up as her true, vulnerable self and always spreading the love. The essence of you is truly gorgeous. Don't miss this episode. It will change the way you look at the world, your life, and entrepreneurship.
Enjoy and happy Thursday (and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of my amazing guests)!
You know what day it is! 🌈☀️⭐🌙 It's time for our newest episode of Opportunity Knocks and my guest has me feeling blissful and inspired. Aarona Leá is a former yoga teacher and wellness guide of 16 years turned full-time business owner and CEO, writer, facilitator, speaker, and forever seeker. She is the author + co-creator of @the_moondeck, an intuitive oracle deck that has reached tens of thousands globally, as they continue to expand with more products + online trainings. Aarona also facilitates empowering workshops and trainings, leads retreats worldwide, occasionally offers private and group mentorship or coaching, and runs The Moon Deck business full time.
Aarona + The Moon Deck has been profiled in Goop, MindBodyGreen, Hello Giggles, Gaia, Elite Daily, Medium, Thrive Global, Well+Good, Traveler UK, 24Life, The Wellnest, Mantra Magazine, Voyage LA, Free People/BLDG 25, Yoga Journal, Times of India, and others over the years, including several notable podcasts (which now includes the Opportunity Knocks podcast 🙂).
As I said, our conversation left me feeling blissful and inspired as we dug into:
🌙 her career path and how she co-founded The Moon Deck
🌙 the difference between oracle cards and tarot cards
🌙 how to use The Moon Deck
🌙 what entrepreneurial ventures are ahead for her and her company
🌙 her creative process
🌙 crowdfunding and raising capital
🌙 structure and rituals
I can say this episode was really a treat and I hope you love listening. I feel so blessed to have been in this space with Aarona for this episode of Opportunity Knocks and I look forward to continually nurturing this new friendship.
Go check out The Moon Deck & her other products, Aarona's recorded ritual classes, her monthly moon circles, and her world-renowned trainings!
✨And exclusively for listeners of the Opportunity Knocks podcast, use code empowhermoon for a special discount at themoondeck.com 🌟
Get your tissues out. Episode 62 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast will definitely touch your heart in a powerful way. 💝 This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erica Fisher & Melanie Neumann, the Co-founders of PRESENT NOW.
PRESENT NOW was founded by Melanie and Erica in 2013 and is solely focused on addressing the needs of children who are affected by parental abuse. Their Presents Program was created to respond to the growing demand from shelters to provide their resilient children with additional resources that can aid in their emotional recovery and wellbeing. From storing gifts in their garages and having their own children volunteer, Melanie and Erica grew the organization into what it is today - a powerhouse charity organization that has delivered 11,093 presents, impacting 7,030 children and families in 62 shelter locations across the United States.
During our conversation we talked about:
🔹 how Melanie and Erica literally used Google to start PRESENT NOW
🔹 how they decided that children experiencing domestic violence would be their cause
🔹 how not being afraid to ask questions has enabled them to succeed
🔹 how they've raised money and developed corporate partnerships
🔹 how staying true to their mission led to the growth they've experienced
This episode is for you if you want to learn more about what goes into starting a philanthropic venture, but more importantly, if you'd like to learn about ways you can get involved in PRESENT NOW's mission of helping children affected by parental abuse. 92% of the kids involved are showing measurable increases in confidence in school and prior to their involvement, many had never received a gift before in their life. 💔 But PRESENT NOW is changing that and changing lives in such a positive way.
Want to get involved and support PRESENT NOW? On April 22nd they will be holding their 2nd annual Give Love & Be Loved Benefit. All proceeds will go directly towards PRESENT NOW’s mission of providing children in domestic violence shelters with experiences and gifts that bring them joy, comfort, and relief during a time of crisis.
Get your tickets at presentnow.com
And don't forget that they are always looking for adult and child volunteers to help out. So check out presentnow.com to learn more about how you and your kids can give the gift of time and get involved as a volunteer!
Happy Thursday! I'm back with an amazing and uplifting episode of Opportunity Knocks that will have you smiling from ear to ear, just like my guest, Susy Markoe Schieffelin. Susy is the founder of The Copper Vessel and The Sound Healers Academy, and our chat was both eye and mind-opening!
Susy is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, reiki master, and spiritual teacher who has led sound baths viewed or attended by millions of people all over the world. She's brought healing to employees at companies such as Google, Pandora, and Nordstrom and has been featured in publications such as WSJ, VOGUE, and Los Angeles Times. And she's known for her light-filled presence and ability to guide people towards radiant and empowered lives characterized by self-love, serenity, abundance, and joy.
The Copper Vessel focuses on deeply restorative crystal alchemy sound bath meditations, monthly moon ceremonies, and transformational group healing programs, in addition to other practices that aim to heal and create positive change.
The Sound Healer's Academy is an innovative Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing and Spiritual Business Mentorship training.
And on top of all this, Susy also leads a 7-week program for radical transformation called The Vessel, she's a self-love advocate for brands, and she's even created custom product lines.
During this episode, we'll definitely dive deep into the power of sound healing because it's so much more than most people realize. And we'll also touch on topics like:
🧘♀️ following the path of least resistance
🧘♀️ the good and bad of social media
🧘♀️ overcoming addiction and anxiety
🧘♀️ finding the unique alchemy for yourself
🧘♀️ "enoughness"
🧘♀️ and even living with alopecia
This is an episode you can't afford to miss. It will get you thinking and re-evaluating life in such a positive way.
Susy, you were a delight, you're such a beautiful soul, and I can't thank you enough for the time we spent together.
Don't forget to subscribe everyone!
From essentially homeless at 16 to unbelievably successful entrepreneur, Wendy Diamond's story will leave you with your jaw on the floor but ready to take on the world!
My next guest on the Opportunity Knocks podcast founded:
🐈 Animal Fair Media, the premiere pet lifestyle media platform bridging celebrity and pop culture to support animal rescue/welfare,
👩💼 LDP Ventures which invests in social impact disruptive technologies and funds making a positive imprint on this world,
👩🏻🤝👩🏽 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), a non-governmental volunteer organization and global initiative celebrated in 144 countries, and universities/ colleges worldwide with the mission to economically empower WOMEN in business to alleviate poverty,
and has her hands in a variety of other world-changing projects.
She's been honored by
🔹 Global Connections for Women as a Global Champion For Women at the Library of Congress in Washington DC
🔹 The United Nations presented her with the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Award in recognition of her lifetime achievements
🔹 Oh, and she's also represented the United States as an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI)...
And she's nowhere near stopping! 💪
Known as a champion of women and animal rescue/welfare, Wendy has a heart of gold and uses all of her talents to actually make the world a better place.
During our chat, we dig into her amazing story...
🔹 her rise from sending out 300 resumes and getting no responses to world-renowned entrepreneur
🔹 her introduction to and work with cryptocurrency
🔹 why teaching is often better than giving (the nuance is important!)
🔹 how she lost a ton when she started investing but used the experience to turn it into her expertise
🔹 why she preaches positivity and finding your purpose
Wendy has her hand in so many ventures that are changing the world for the better and it feels like she's just beginning despite everything she's already accomplished. This is an episode of Opportunity Knocks you don't want to miss.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss one of our inspiring guests.
The Opportunity Knocks podcast is going international again! This time we're headed to Europe to speak with Kate Shapland, the Founder and Creative Director of Legology.
Kate’s been well known in the beauty industry since the 90s when she started her beauty writing career at Harpers Bazaar (then Harpers & Queen), where she worked for fashion and beauty luminaries Hamish Bowles and Leslie Kenton. She subsequently worked for Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire, and national newspapers including the Daily Mail, the Sunday Telegraph, and the Daily Express as a columnist. She has been awarded Best UK Beauty Journalist and National Newspaper Beauty Journalist four times, and received an Achiever’s Award from Cosmetic Executive Women in 2010 for her contribution to the beauty industry as a journalist and entrepreneur. Needless to say, she's known as an expert in the most prestigious beauty circles of Europe. And that enabled her to spot a whole in the industry - 🦵LEGS🦵 So Kate developed Legology, the world’s only dedicated leg care brand.
Legology delivers leg care that makes a real difference to common leg issues and provides a true feel-good experience for the wearer. With an emphasis on lifestyle and the lymph, Legology enhances the body’s own cleansing process to improve leg contours and care.
Listening to her tell the story of transitioning from acclaimed writer to product developer and entrepreneur will have you ready to take on your own major life or career transition. She dives into:
🔸 Building a good team
🔸 Funding her dream
🔸 How intuition is so important for entrepreneurs
🔸 Work/life balance
🔸 And of course, her top 5 core values!
Kate was so open during this podcast and you're guaranteed to learn something today from our chat. And trust me, you must try Legology's products. They are the definition of a game-changer.
✔️ Don't forget to subscribe!
Why do only 1.7% of female founders reach $1 million in annual revenue? 😲 On this week's episode of Opportunity Knocks, we'll dig into this with the founder of The Badass CEO.
Mimi is a mom of 5, an entrepreneur, a Business School Grad, a CPA, and an angel investor. She started her career in Investment Banking at Kidder, Peabody, and went on to obtain a CPA while working at Price Waterhouse in NYC. Retail was a passion of hers, so she then became a buyer at Bloomingdales. She studied Entrepreneurship at Columbia Business School and started several companies along the way, including one of her newest ventures, Baby Barn Organics.
On top of all that, Mimi is an angel investor and has invested in many companies that she believes in, including Beautycounter. She loves working with other entrepreneurial women who have started businesses by mentoring and investing in their companies. She's also a Beautycounter Managing Director and built a successful team of 800 consultants.
What isn't she doing? Not much!! Which is why this conversation is going to be so helpful to a lot of you. If any of you feel like you're juggling a million things, allow Mimi to give you some insights into how she does it, and successfully at that.
Plus ➕ she goes into great detail about:
💸 Why your business should be able to run without you
💸 Raising capital for your business
💸 The power & importance of systems
💸 Angel investing
💸 Outsourcing work based on your hourly rate
💸 The importance of empowering your children
💸 What traits are common amongst successful women
💸 and so much more!
Mimi is a great friend of mine and it was a pleasure to chat with her. I know her very well and I'm still amazed by her story and learning more about how she does it all...and still finds time to lift up, mentor, and invest in so many women around her. This is such a great episode of Opportunity Knocks. You're probably going to want to save it and return to it again and again.
Happy Thursday! 🌞 And make sure to subscribe!
Is there an age at which it makes sense to build a startup or become an entrepreneur? 🤔 Allow my next Opportunity Knocks guest to SMASH 👊 whatever preconceptions you have about starting a business.💸
Talk about a special human being! 🥰 It was so much fun and such a special time for me to sit down with my good friend, Yunnie Kim-Morena, the Founder of Kim-Chi Avocado and someone who is quickly becoming a very prominent digital creator in the food space.
Yunnie's story is fascinating. She originally decided to follow a path in fashion and opened her first boutique at Fred Segal before launching Fred Segal Couture with the iconic Fred Segal Santa Monica. But when Fred Segal sold half of its Santa Monica retail compound in 2012, Yunnie began exploring opportunities outside of fashion.
In 2013, her mother announced that she was ready to hand over the reins of Santa Monica Pier Seafood and Yunnie and her husband (Greg Morena) decided to take the helm of the Pier mainstay. The moment marked a shift for Yunnie who renamed the restaurant The Albright and together with David Alvarez of Studio Alvarez, oversaw a complete revamp of the building and interiors.
Yunnie and her husband now own and operate The Albright under their EST. 1977 Group, a boutique restaurant group specializing in the revitalization of legacy businesses and curated food concepts. Under Yunnie's direction, the group has rapidly expanded.
All of which led to Kim Chi Avocado which launched in late 2019. It's a passion project that combines the California lifestyle with her Korean roots that celebrates food and the ways in which nourishing meals connect people. Do yourself a favor 🛑 stop what you're doing, and go check them out right now. Order one of her grazing boards for your next gathering and you'll understand why this new venture has taken off. 😋
Yunnie is more than an inspiration in the business world, she's an incredible and loving person and her passion will rub off on you as you listen to her insights. You're going to learn a lot and probably want to chase your passion project once this chat is over.
This week's episode of Opportunity Knocks is beyond inspiring and packed will first-hand knowledge and experience from a founder with a VERY successful exit to her name. Shannon Nuques's rise from paralegal to co-founder of GLAMGLOW, one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the world, will blow your mind. 🤯
It all started with a fast-acting skincare treatment and sample jars filled by hand. Nicknamed Hollywood's "Magic Mud" mask, the product snowballed in popularity, landing first in Neiman Marcus and then in Sephora stores around the world.
Ultimately GLAMGLOW was acquired by Estee Lauder, a dream-come-true achievement Shannon attributes to passion, determination, and hard work. A former paralegal, she researched and learned every step of the way, discovering a wealth of creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit she never knew she had.
She could have stopped there, but after welcoming a second daughter, Shannon and her husband Luciano spotted a whitespace opportunity in the baby business. What if they could give children's clothing a fun, artistic twist?
Together, they started exploring what it would take to make eco-friendly apparel and accessories with bold, playful prints - manufactured locally in LA instead of overseas. Gracyn Sky debuted in 2021 with an adorable, artistic aesthetic not seen anywhere else in the baby world.
Yes, I'm thinking what you are...Shannon is simply amazing.
And during our chat, she also gave some insight into:
💡 Bootstrapping/funding a startup
💡 Evaluating risks and rewards
💡 What it's like to have a co-founder
💡 What's most important when starting a business
💡 And the characteristics she believes help drive success.
If you're an entrepreneur or want to be one don't miss my talk with Shannon‼️ CLASS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN and I guarantee you won't want to miss it.
Curious to get inside the mind of a Transformational Coach ranked in the top 1% in the United States (as ranked by Yahoo Finance)? Now is your chance! 🤩 What we've learned from our incredible downloads is that people want to keep learning more about me!
The world-renowned broadcaster now major influencer for women (and my incredibly kind friend) 💫 Lisa Breckenridge 💫 sat down with me to dig deep into my mind and help my listeners learn so much about me! Make sure to tune in if any of these apply to you.👇👇
♦️ You want to explore successful transitions in general and moreover from corporate life to academia to entrepreneurship.
♦️ You're interested in coaching and want to understand what a transformational coach does and how it might help you become the best version of yourself.
♦️ You want to learn more about me on a personal & professional level. 😊
♦️ You curious about the latest at EmpowHer Purpose including our upcoming goal-setting, grounding, and self-confidence events in February!
You're going to learn a lot during this chat (and probably want to work with me and join my workshops 😘). And if you have any questions about the topics we cover, send me a message and let's chat! It may have been a tough start to the year but that doesn't mean I can't help you gain clarity, set goals, discover your purpose, design "YOUR" roadmap, and hold you accountable to create your version of success for 2022!
Lastly, a huge thank you to Lisa for sitting down with me and doing an incredible job of pulling out all these fantastic and interesting nuggets. Clearly her gift! There's definitely a reason she crushed it as a broadcaster and continues to do so via her latest venture, www.happilylisa.com, and as a contributor to "California Live" on NBC! You're an inspiration and I can't wait for our rendezvous at Chez Jay! 😋
Happy Thursday everyone. I hope you enjoy learning more about me and my chat with Lisa! 🤗
My guest this week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast was named by TikTok as one of the Top 100 Women to Watch on the platform (yes, really). 😲 From accidental blogger to an international television reporter, morning show radio personality to corporate marketing executive, she’s now the Founder & CEO of Action-Forward. Plus she is a fellow Trojan! Fight On so you know we USC Alumni always support one another!
Giselle Ugarte is a:
🔹 Top motivational speaker
🔹 Marketing consultant
🔹 Executive coach
known for giving signature Action-Forward strategy and no-bs feedback to forward-facing influencers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who want to use the power of social media to launch new businesses and attract meaningful communities, online and especially off. And she’s been featured in publications like AdWeek and Business Insider. She blew me away with the wisdom she possesses (far beyond her years) and the candid PROVEN approach she takes with her clients. And I especially enjoyed our chat because of how candid she is about how she learned to embrace herself in every form and apply that to her work in helping to transform others into the best versions of themselves.
During our chat, we covered topics that will definitely open your eyes and change the way you think about your life and career - such as:
💠 What if you didn't have to work so hard?
💠 Being busy vs. productive
💠 Delegating more of your life to give you back more time
💠 The importance of minding your own business and avoiding judgment
💠 And what social media success really looks like and how to use it to grow your brand
As Giselle mentions, her DMs are always open so if you're interested in learning more about her social media programming, and if you have the RECEIPTS 🧾 she asked for that prove you're implementing her tips, hit her up. 📲 Your life will never be the same...in such a good way! 🙂
Don't forget, you can also check out this episode (and every other AMAZING episode of Opportunity Knocks on your favorite podcast platform. Happy Thursday everyone!
My 53rd guest on Opportunity Knocks is a SELF-MADE rockstar. 🌟 Get ready to learn how to be open. 👐 Open to loving yourself, 🤗 open to new opportunities, 🆕 open to receiving and giving support to the women around you. 👩🏼🤝👩🏽
Romina is just such an incredible person. She’s a successful entrepreneur and one of the 50 most important digital influencers in Mexico. She's also the author of the best-selling book “Lo sensibles no nos quita lo chingonas," where she shares with other women how to be themselves, create their own life choices, and break all the rules that our
parents, family, and society have created for us. Her most recent projects are "Sensibles y Chingonas," (@sensiblesychingonas on Instagram) a digital movement where her vision, humor, and lifestyle are shared with her community through a podcast and various content on digital platforms and "DOGLOVE Project," a community for everyone who loves dogs.
❇️ Why we shouldn't be afraid of suffering (that's deep so you'll want to hear exactly what she means)
❇️ Learning to give while setting healthy limits
❇️ How therapy changed her life and why she's an ambassador for it
❇️ How she's giving other women a voice
❇️ What feminism means to her
❇️ And which member of the Spice Girls is her favorite 🤣 (guess)
She's a breath of fresh air and a prominent face of the movement to love yourself, be yourself, and celebrate yourself. She has the biggest heart! 💓 Go follow her on Instagram 📲 @rominasacre. She's kind of the (full) Mexican version of me. 🥰 I absolutely adored our conversation, Romina. Can't wait to see you in Mexico City!
When 2021 was coming to a close (just a few weeks ago lol 🤯) I promised you I would return in 2022 with more impressive, outstanding female entrepreneurs filled with tips, tools, and truth to help you kick start your year and beyond with your business ideas or desires for change and growth.
Consider my word delivered! The lineup for the Opportunity Knocks podcast in 2022 is truly awe-inspiring and I'm coming in HOT. ❤️🔥
The first Opportunity Knocks episode of 2022 is simply amazing. 🤩 Your going to finish it feeling inspired, motivated, in awe, and ready to take on the world, learning more about YOU and what might be limiting you from reaching your goals.
Sarah Deane, is the Founder of MEvolution (formerly EMQ). MEvolution is the first diagnostic and development system to accurately identify the mindset and behavioral blockers that drain your capacity, and create a personalized roadmap of the tools, activities, and content needed to relinquish your blockers, restore your energy, and ultimately, redefine your potential. She is highly recognized across the industry, is frequently invited to high profile speaking engagements (think SXSW, America’s Women Leadership Conference, etc.), authored a great book called "The Wellness Formula," and has been featured in a number of well-known publications.
I was gratefully introduced to Sarah through our mutual friend and her business partner Stella McShera who knows I love brain science and learning about peak performance. Hence, the clear necessity and opportunity to connect me to Sarah. It was an immediate match. Her story is incredible and it was such a treat to spend ~40 minutes with her learning about:
💠 Her path to success
💠 Identifying the things that prevent success and how to remove them
💠 How she stays motivated but also how she knows when to pull back and take a breather
💠 Core values and why they're important to unlocking your best self
💠 Her travels around the world and what she learned from them (fascinating)
💠 And so much more!
Every week I release a new Opportunity Knocks podcast I am consistently motivated to do and be more in this world! I am in awe and amazed by the women I am honored to share a seat at the table with on this podcast. Remember when Opportunity Knocks, you open that door! 😉 Sarah, I'm so grateful for you and the amazing wisdom you shared. Thank you for being so candid which is just such a part of who you are (clearly one reason we connect). I look forward to following along as you change the world.
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LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Sarah was kind enough to offer this incredible opportunity EXCLUSIVELY to listeners of Opportunity Knocks.
The first 200 people to sign up using this link (https://effectux.typeform.com/to/jZly6xm5) will get a 🆓 full evaluation and analysis report from MEvolution to assess your energizers, blockers, and opportunities. This is such an incredible opportunity. Trust me, you want to jump on this!
Ladies and Gentleman - Guess What? This amazing episode is the last Opportunity Knocks of 2021 (sad but true - time to take a break sisters), and it's fit for a rockstar 🌟...which is certainly what our guest is (although she didn't bring her guitar, she did bring her strong voice 🙂). In this episode, I sat down with Ashley Lewis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fleur Marché (dubbed the Sephora of CBD 😍). Honestly, I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed learning about her, but Ashely's resume speaks for itself -
🤩 She launched the wellness business vertical at Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop @goop (this is when she first became obsessed with CBD)
🤩 She launched @classpass's Los Angeles business working on partnerships Nike, Reebok, Sweetgreen, Outdoor Voices, and more
🤩 She was a brand manager on the Barbie Global Brand Team @mattel (let's face it most Ex-Mattel people are rocks stars we may have been there together🌟)
🤩 Oh and she has an MBA from Stanford and a BA from Penn
Clearly, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Ashley and I crossed over so many categories of her journey (including the real-life of motherhood and working from home as an entrepreneur) I truly did not want this interview to end. Listen in to find out more about -
✨ Her path from corporate executive to startup builder
✨ Why she wanted to reframe the narrative around cannabis and CBD
✨ How she and her partner built a cannabis-focused company that overcame stigmas and focused on women in ways most other companies weren't
✨ The benefits of CBD and why she's such a proponent
✨ Why simplicity sells and how to talk to a target audience
✨ How to succeed in a partnership with your close friend
✨ And so much more!
Simply put, Ashley is the epitome of the female entrepreneur we champion on Opportunity Knocks and EmpowHer Purpose. 🌟 Her story is incredible. 🌟 You're going to learn a lot from this chat and feel so inspired.😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌
This will be our last NEW podcast for the year but wow, was it the perfect ending to an incredible year. Every interview I leave feeling more educated and elevated than the last! So many amazing women in store for 2022 you will not want to miss out! Thank you Ashley for all that you're doing in the cannabis space and for women around the world. 🌎
Fleur Marché is truly a brand that has become known for its high standards, rigorous vetting process, and impeccable curation when it comes to CBD and plant-powered wellness. So if you want to try the wellness patches or any of their other amazing products (you know I am a sucker for good marketing and Fleur Marche is bomb!) they launched this year 🙋♀️ use code: OK15 for 15% off now through December 15, 2021 at fleurmarche.com. The reviews are in and these things are amazing! 🤗
How does one of the top transformational coaches in the U.S. think about
💸 evaluating opportunities
👩🏻🤝👩🏽 creating communities that integrate business and wellness
⚖️ leaning into values
🙏 and the importance of gratitude?
We made it 50 episodes ✨ and we're celebrating 🍾 by flipping the mic and interviewing...ME 🥳 where I dig into each of these topics and more. If you like seizing opportunity - listen in!
For this special podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with my friend, an Emmy award-winning journalist and incredible podcast host herself, Nina B. Clarke, to flip the script and dig into my own thought process on a variety of topics.
I get a lot of questions about
👉 my methods
👉 how I achieve success with clients
👉 how I practice what I preach
👉 and why the integration of business and wellness is so important
So I thought it was time to open up and get raw with my amazing audience. And Nina has such an incredible way of pulling out the best from the people she interviews. It was an honor to do this with her.
So let's celebrate 50 episodes together! And if you want to learn even more, ask away in the comments or DMs.
The gratitude I have for all of my listeners and guests cannot be overstated. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I have so many more amazing guests coming. Here's to 50+ more! 🥂
“Take that step. So many times people are afraid to take the step because they think they might fail… you’ll never know if you don’t take that step.” 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Sheila Michail Morovati 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her non-profits a follow @howchangers & @crayoncollection 🙏🏼🌍♻️ www.habitsofwaste.org
Sheila Michail Morovati is the President and Founder of two non-profit organizations: Habits of Waste (H.o.W) and Crayon Collection 👏🏼👏🏼 With a Sociology degree from UCLA, she has been successfully growing her non-profits since 2013.
Habits of Waste is focused on finding solutions to shift the harmful habits of waste among mass society. In 2018, Sheila spearheaded the ban of plastic straws, utensils, and stirrers in the City of Malibu! 🙏🏼🌍 More recently, through her #CutOutCutlery campaign she convinced UberEats, Postmates, Grubhub, and DoorDash to change the default setting in their applications (globally) so that no one receives plastic cutlery unless requested 🙌🏼♻️
On the other hand, Crayon Collection has successfully collected over 20 million gently used crayons from restaurant chains nationwide and donated them to underserved schools around the world 💪🤞
Crayon Collection also provides award-winning free art education curriculums to students! In fact, Crayon Collection set a Guinness World Record in August 2018 for the largest crayon donation in history with over 1 million crayons donated to teachers at LAUSD and Head Start Centers in Los Angeles! ✨ WOW!
Sheila lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children and has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, HuffPost, Bloomberg Radio, and various regional broadcasts 💓
Shelia, it was such an honor to have you on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
“I always think fear is trying to tell us something... I just remind myself what's the worst that can happen? Then, I choose again." 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Anne Mahlum 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her a follow @annemahlum @solidcore @backonmyfeet
Anne is the founder and Executive Chairwoman of Solidcore boutique fitness, a DC-based, national business that offers an immersive 50 minute, full-body workout that utilizes slow and controlled movements to break down the muscle fibers and build them back stronger and leaner 👏🏼👏🏼
Prior to founding Solidcore, Anne founded Back On My Feet—the national non-profit that uses running as a vehicle to help those who are homeless create more self-sufficiency in their lives 💓🙌🏼
In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Anne is also a powerful female speaker! With authenticity and raw vulnerability, her inspirational keynotes empower audiences to create real change in their own lives, and in the lives of others 💪🤞 No wonder why she’s well-known throughout the U.S. ✨✨
For those who are interested in trying Solidcore, use coupon code “opportunityknocks15” for 15% off a five-class pack!! Expires 12/31/2021, one use per client.
Anne, it was such an honor to have you on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
https://www.annemahlum.com/
“Embrace the challenging times, embrace the failures, know that those are growth moments." 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Amy K Stanton 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her a follow @amykstanton!
With a background in traditional marketing and deep experience in marketing to and building brands for women, Amy founded Stanton & Company (S&Co) with a passion for promoting and building positive female role models and messaging for women @stantoncompany 👏🏼👏🏼 Since 2006, when the company opened its doors, S&Co has built a roster of philosophy-driven brands, including exceptional athletes, lifestyle experts, and brands in the healthy, active living space 💓🙌🏼
Before founding S&Co, Amy served as the first-ever chief marketing officer (CMO) for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and was the head of marketing and communications for NYC2012, New York's Olympic bid, where she developed and executed both the local and international campaigns for this first-ever endeavor 💪🤞 Amy started her career in account management at advertising agencies including BBDO, JWT, and BBH!
Amy also co-authored The Feminine Revolution with Catherine Connors, challenging the idea that femininity is weak, and encouraging women to redefine and embrace their feminine qualities as sources of power 📚💪🤞@femininerevolutionbook
Amy has received accolades and awards from the Sports Business Journal, Women in Sports and Events (WISE) LA, and BlogHer, and Stanton & Company has been recognized as an industry leader. She speaks about femininity, marketing and representation, women in sports, and women's leadership! ✨✨
Lastly, Amy is a Venice-based health and wellness entrepreneur, dancer, and dog mom 👏🏼💓
Amy, it was such an honor to have you on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
“I really hate the idea of lost potential. I really love for people to be the highest form of themselves in whatever they are doing.” 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Kim Walls 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her a follow @kimwallsla
Kim Walls is a Beauty Industry Pioneer and Advocate with involvement in many different beauty companies!! 💓 Kim is the cofounder of Furtuna Skin (@furtunaskin), Bambini Furtuna (@bambinifurtuna,) kēlsən (@kelsenproducts) and CEO and Founder of BEBorganic (@beborganic)… One word? DAMN💓👏🏼👏🏼
Most notably is Furtuna Skin, whose mission is to transform lives through skincare innovations that make everyone look, feel and live better for an enhanced quality of life 👏🏼
Did I mention that all of Furtuna’s products are sourced out of Italy!? 🇮🇹 On the sunny island of Sicily, nestled between the towering mountains of Monte Barraù and Monte Castro, sits a lush land where they wild-forage our ingredients… Can you say DREAMY!? 😍
In addition to being a master formulator and forward-thinking business leader, Kim brings a lifetime of experience to Furtuna Skin. (Did I mention Kim’s father is also a veteran in the beauty industry!? Psst… He started Epicuren!! 🙌🏼)
Born into the beauty industry, she carries on the family legacy of luxury skincare with a track record of bringing unprecedented advances to the world of skincare and wellness 💪🤞
It was such an honor to have Kim on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
“I wanted to avoid SFSN - Sounds, Fabulous, Signifies, Nothing… made some intentional decisions aligning my time with what I believe will create momentum.“ 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Jess Weiner 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her a follow @imjessweiner
Jess Weiner is a Cultural Expert and Creative who has spent 26 years researching and educating on cultural trends in order to help people feel seen, heard, and understood 💓👏🏼👏🏼
Jess is also a bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker who has connected with audiences from the White House to Wall Street, and studios to schools around the world 🙌🏼
Considered a brand’s secret weapon, Jess is a trusted advisor to companies such as Unilever, Mattel, Warner Brothers, and Nike. She has been a strategic partner in culture-changing moments such as Dove’s campaign for“Real Beauty” and the evolution of Barbie 💪🤞
Through Jess’s consultancy, Talk to Jess, she and her team help Fortune 500 companies to become more inclusive and culturally fluent. She is also an adjunct professor at USC and was recently named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in Business in the areas of Diversity and Education! 🙌🏼
Jess is the producer and creator of online courses called The Good Life, a series focused on personal and professional development. What doesn’t she do!?
It was such an honor to have Jess on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
“If we’re not visible then what are we doing? We were so passionate about changing the paradigm.“💓
Christy Desai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Okay Humans - a new state-of-the-art storefront talk therapy destination backed by the Founders of Dry Bar. Christy is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and acutely understands the stress of start-up businesses and entrepreneurship given her prior ownership of Kidville, an indoor kids play space.💗👏🏼👏🏼
After unsuccessfully trying to outrun the stress of life, Christy Desai finally looked for a therapist in hopes of catching her breath. What started as “3-5 sessions” turned into years of deep inner work. Her own experience turned into a personal mission to help other people feel better, stronger, and more alive 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Christy returned to school to pursue a Masters in clinical psychology as well as become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Being on both sides of therapy, as a client and a therapist, Christy saw how antiquated the process was for people to start therapy 💪🤞
Christy became determined to find a way to eliminate the barriers of entry to seeking therapy which led to the creation of Okay Humans. Okay Humans is a completely fresh approach to face-to-face talk therapy dedicated to modernizing and destigmatizing the entire experience around therapy. AMAZING, and so needed!
It was such an honor to have Christy on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about her incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for the Opportunity Knocks podcast!! 🚪✊🏼 This week's interview was a true mutual OPPORTUNITY. I had the pleasure of interviewing Tahira Rehmatullah the Co-Founder of Commons, a Direct to Consumer CBD company by veterans in the industry and people you trust! 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 Give her and Commons a follow @commons_co and @tahirarehm!
Why is this such an opportunity you ask? Well, it’s mental health awareness month and CBD, as the quote says above, helps with so many things that impact our mental health—sleep, pain, and anxiety to name a few! 👏🏼 How did Tahira and I meet you ask? I had an opportunity to say Yes or No to an introduction and I said "Yes!" This choice has led to so many more opportunities—think about what that might mean to you in your life? Is there an opportunity waiting for you? The answer is YES!
Tahira Rehmatullah is the CEO & Co-Founder of Commons, Partner at Highlands Venture Partners, and member of the board of directors for Akerna Corp., Ceres Acquisition Corp., and Superette… Wow! How does she do it all!? 💓👏🏼
Since entering cannabis in 2014, Tahira has held positions at MTech Acquisition Corp., Hypur Ventures, Marley Natural, and Privateer Holdings, and prior to that, at City First Enterprises, Perry Capital, and Ernst & Young 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Tahira also serves on the board of directors for the Last Prisoner Project and is dedicated to developing female and minority leadership in the industry 💪🤞
Tahira earned her MBA from the Yale School of Management and B.S. in Finance from The Ohio State University. She lives in New York City 💓💓🌆
It was an honor to have Tahira on Opportunity Knocks!! Tune in now to hear more about Tahira’s incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Opportunity Knocks Thursday, my friends!! 🦋✨✨ Today is a good one - IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!! 🥳🥳
We all know everyone wants to know everything about Michelle (aka ME! Founder of EmpowHer Purpose!) 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Well, lucky you - today is all about best friends coming together to celebrate and talk about OPPORTUNITIES! 🙌🏼🦋 Starting now, once a month I will be interviewed by different friends to give more insight on who I am, my journey, and what Empowher Purpose is truly about... What better time to start this new tradition than on my birthday!! 🌟
This episode is the Oprah and Gayle edition where my best friend asks ME questions on life, what’s next, and what opportunities lie ahead 🙌🏼🌟
Happy Thursday, I hope you LOVE this episode! ✨💜🙌🏼
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for a new episode of Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week is special to me as I have experienced, admired, been inspired by this incredible soul. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS welcomes with open arms Elissa Goodman 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 @elissagoodman PS: Her Instagram feed is TO DIE FOR! 😍
Elissa Goodman is a Holistic Nutritionist and Lifestyle Cleanse Expert. After being diagnosed with cancer in her 30s and then losing her husband to his own fight with cancer, Elissa quit her job at Vogue to study holistic nutrition 💓🙌🏼 Fast forward a number of years, Elissa has helped thousands of clients manage their own health issues 👏🏼👏🏼
Elissa has created several successful cleanses, including her own delivered S.O.U.P cleanse in Los Angeles, and her digital 7-Day RESET cleanse. (Psstt… I’m doing her clean right now!!) 💪🤞 Elissa’s Super Seed Bars from the S.O.U.P Cleanse are also sold online nationwide - she collaborates with leading health and wellness partners and is regularly asked to contribute to outlets such as Huffington Post, abc7, NBC LA, E! News, Well & Good, Mind Body Green, and more!! 💓💓
Elissa has also published a best-selling book called “Cancer Hacks,” and is currently working on her second book called Autoimmune Hacks 📚 Elissa Goodman’s mission is to educate and encourage healthy, mindful living, and helping others embrace the concept that we are a product of what we eat and how we treat ourselves!
Tune in now to hear more about Elissa’s incredible journey - you don’t want to miss this one 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 🌈💓🙌🏼
“I really liked the idea of creating something people can rally around. I think we all want a purpose greater than ourselves.” 💓
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the OPPORTUNITY to speak with Brittany Driscoll, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcasts - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 @squeeze @britdrisc
Squeeze is a way better massage experience from the founders of Drybar!! 👏🏼 Brittany also Co-Founded and leads The Feel-Good Company, a service agency supporting a collective of wellness brands dedicated to bettering the mind, body, and soul for good; and serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Okay Humans, a new talk therapy concept.
Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar where she helped take the company from $30M to more than $100M, and prior to that Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising. As a female entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate, Brittany has a strong passion for supporting other women in business and has become a thought leader in her community 🌈💓🙌🏼
Brittany believes in speaking up for what you believe in, empowering people to use their voice, and that we all have the ability to change the world for good! 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the OPPORTUNITY to speak with the amazing Kristine Gardner 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 @kgcaliglow http://kristinegardner.co/
Kristine is on an adventure to inspire, encourage and share tips to make your life easier by finding the latest and greatest when it comes to a healthier and fuller life 👏🏼 Kristine is a Wellness and Goals Coach as well as a Managing Director and a Founding Member at Beautycounter, helping share and educate others about the importance of clean and safer personal care products 💓🙌🏼
An inspirationalist, a go-getter, an educator, a listener, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, and a mom to three spirited boys, Kristine loves all things related to health, beauty, and fitness, and making a life out of what she does! 💪🤞
(When she’s not busy running her own business, you can catch her on her favorite trails in Los Angeles or finding a Kombucha on tap!!)
Tune in now to hear more about Kristine’s journey 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the OPPORTUNITY to speak with the amazing LeeAnn Sauter, Founder of Root Living and the No Ordinary Moments podcast 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 @leeannsauter @noordinarymomentpod
Over the years, LeeAnn has dedicated her time to redefining the luxury retail industry 👏🏼 Thus, ROOT living was born—a curated lifestyle destination with the intention and mission of educating, inspiring, and sparking curiosity through sharing experiences and collaborating with like-minded tastemakers in select fields 💓🙌🏼
It all started in 2008, during the economic downturn and the most unlikely time people are thinking about starting a luxury retail company, LeeAnn was on vacation at a 5-star resort in Hawaii and saw a need for a unique luxury shopping experience 💪🤞 Currently and coincidentally, LeeAnn utilized this unique moment in the world where there is so much uncertainty and unpredictability to jump-start her newest endeavor.
LeeAnn embraces life with vigor and lives every day as if it is #NoOrdinaryMoment.
She is honest and unapologetic, a free thinker and nonconformist, a pioneer and an innovator 🌈💓🙌🏼
Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week, I had the OPPORTUNITY to speak with the BADASS Christina Glickman 🌟🌟 Her episode is now available for you to listen to via podcast - on both Spotify AND Apple podcasts! 😍 @christinaglickman
Christina Glickman is mother, upcoming TEDx speaker, and author of the new best-selling book Xtra: TheArt of Being—a book meant for the person who’s looking for permission and inspiration to be themselves.👏🏼
Christina is also a community builder through her successful membership program created for strong, loving, purpose-driven women that are looking to step into life with unapologetic confidence 💪🤞🌈
Christina speaks to groups across the country on unapologetic confidence and permission to JUST BE. Her powerful message on mindset inspires people to intentionally show up for themselves, every day. Her life’s work is to help other women awaken their Xtra and unleash their best self💓🙌🏼
Christina is based in Chicago and is also an entrepreneur in the clean beauty movement as an advocate for Beautycounter. You can find her most days working hard with her family right next to her. Exactly how she likes it 🌈💓🙌🏼
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Join her community or coaching at https://xtra.mykajabi.com/ or purchase her book, Xtra: The Art of Being on amazon: bit.ly/xtrabook!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Shayna Hiller!! 🌟Tune in now!
Last year, I finished my Yoga Teacher Training and felt so much gratitude and awe as I was able to interview the amazing Miss Shayna (@shaynahiller @theyogacollective) 🌈💓🙌🏼 This interview was done with Shayna just prior to the start of my training!! I merely thought I’d roll the certification into my workshops and practice but now I know it’s so much more...
Shayna Hiller is a 500-hr E-RYT yoga and meditation teacher and Certified Health Coach based in Venice Beach, CA 😍 Shayna is also a business and empowerment coach for yoga teachers. She has been teaching yoga and leading yoga and meditation retreats around the world for over 14 years!! 🌟👏🏼 Originally from New Jersey, Shayna lived and learned in the jungles of Costa Rica for five years of her early adult life. This is where she experienced her most significant healing and personal transformation from a place of deprivation and scarcity to self-love and prosperity.
Shayna hosts yoga and wellness retreats and training around the world... In addition to teaching yoga and coaching, Shayna offers various online training, courses, workshops, and free resources for yoga teachers to help them find their unique voice and grow their wellness business with inspiration, creativity, and balance 🙏🌈 It is both Shayna’s passion and privilege to share her wisdom and methods to remind people of their inherent capacity to bring their deepest desires to life.
Stay tuned and tune in to YOU with Shayna and me! Take the opportunities that come your way! You have a choice to be an active participant in your own life! Through change comes opportunity! Together we can do anything.
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Shayna's journey!! 🙏🌈
@shaynahiller on IG www.shaynahiller.com www.buildyouryogabiz.com 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
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Happy Thursday! It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Shirin Yadegar!! 🌟 Tune in now!
As promised, my friend and the founder of LA Mom Magazine and Moms Matter, Shirin Yadegar (@lamommagazine), joins me today!! 🌈💓🙌🏼
She brings so many thoughts and resources to the table on the subject of success and entrepreneurship. Take a moment and watch us break down leadership and caregiving and how we all make decisions. Such an exciting conversation and so many learning opportunities in this one! TUNE IN TODAY for some positivity!
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Shirin's journey!! 🙏🌈
@lamommagazine www.lamommagazine.com 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
Do you hear it? That’s opportunity knocking once again! This week on Opportunity Knocks we feature a special guest: Lauren Rashap from Lauren Living Healthy! Who doesn’t need more self-care and wellness in their lives RIGHT NOW!!?
Lauren is not only an incredible entrepreneurial woman, she is a truly respected leader in her field of wellness. Her extensive knowledge as a certified nutritionist, yoga teacher, meditation specialist, wellness, and longevity make this conversation extremely timely. Listen in as Lauren shares her experience about taking, making, creating, and evaluating opportunity. Ladies, when the door knocks... leap toward the opportunity offered. I am so excited to share the conversation with you by this much sought-after entrepreneurial woman!
@laurenrashap
“Never, never close an open door. Walk through the door and see what’s on the other side. And so, I did.” ❤️
It’s time for Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Trish Healy!! 🌟Tune in now!
Trish is the incredible and creative CEO and Founder of WonderTent Parties 🙌🏼💪🏼 With over 20,000 followers on Instagram, WonderTent Parties is the original Wow worthy SleepOver, Glamping, dining, picnic, and movie experience. Trish’s company was built from the ground up and offers one of a kind at-home experiences, probably best known for (and featured all over IG!!) their Signature SleepOver and Glamping experiences 😍 Trish has a true talent for bringing luxury level events to people’s homes, creating experiences for them to make lifelong memories with family and friends 💞💓
But the best part is how WonderTents came to be. Years ago, when Trish and her husband met a gorgeous 12-year-old girl, Celia, through a program called Kidsave (which helps connect teenagers in foster care with potential foster parents), their lives changed forever.
Later that year, as Trish’s family shared their first Christmas together, Celia wished for two things – to have her very first sleepover with friends and to be adopted. Trish figured if she was going to give Celia her very first sleepover, she was going to make sure it was one to remember. And in creating that memorable experience for Celia and her friends, WonderTent Parties was born in 2017 🌟👏🏼
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Trish’s journey!! 🙏🌈
@wondertentparties wondertentparties.com 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓🎤🎧
“It really is about being in a growth mindset rather than a fear mindset. Now I feel like any door is open to me.” ❤️
Today we are focusing on a very timely and relevant topic that has become an American epidemic - Anxiety!
Happy Thursday!! It’s time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Wendy Tamis Robbins!! Lawyer by trade and found her life’s purpose through being an Author and Anxiety Coach 🌟 Curious to learn more about what she had to say? Tune in now!
Wendy Tamis Robbins is an author, anxiety coach, corporate attorney, wife, and stepmom of two teens. After living with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and panic disorders for almost 40 years, she is now anxiety-free. Not because she is completely free of anxiety, but because it no longer controls her life 🙌🏼💪🏼
Wendy chronicled her journey to find freedom in her new book, The Box: An Invitation to Freedom from Anxiety, where she talks about destructive perfectionism and body image, divorce, and forgiveness of ourselves and others 💞💓
On her path to recovery and rediscovery, she uncovered a restorative, inner peace and reclaimed her authentic power. Now she is passionate about helping others find the same freedom by sharing her hard-fought lessons, strategies, and story through writing, speaking, and coaching 🌟
Despite her anxiety, Wendy earned a scholarship to Dartmouth College, and after law school found her way into the world of affordable housing and social impact financing, where she’s practiced for over 20 years.
Wendy’s book, The Box was released on May 25th and is available where all books are sold online!! 📚
She also provides 1:1 Coaching and offers programs on Recognizing, Reducing, and Refocusing Your Stress and Anxiety to companies, firms, and trade associates, which you can discuss and book directly with Wendy through her contact page on her website. You can sign up for a FREE 20-Discover Call on her website at
wendytamisrobbins.com 👏🏼
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Wendy’s journey!! 🙏🌈
@wendy_tamis_robbins 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
“Value your time, be flexible, be honest, and believe in yourself.” 🌟🤩
This week I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Jane Stoller🌟🎙️ Meet Jane Stoller, founder of Organized Jane 🌟 Curious to hear more?
It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 Jane Stoller, Swiss-Canadian life-biz organizer, speaker, author, and university instructor, has a passion for decluttering spaces and organizing business processes. Jane wrote her first book in 2016 to help friends get more organized. It ultimately gained international attention, and this allowed Jane to turn her passion into a profitable business, Organized Jane!!
Stoller’s global reach has helped thousands gain clarity and get organized with her critically acclaimed books, Organizing For Your Lifestyle: Adaptable Inspirations from Socks to Suitcases and Decluttering for Dummies 🙏🙏 Additionally, Stoller has created a sought-after Business Booster course that helps business owners cut through the clutter and gain back their time. Stoller sits on the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders, and has been featured on numerous talk shows, podcasts, and magazines 💓💓
Prior to launching her organizing business, Stoller received both a Masters in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire, and an MBA from Vancouver Island University 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Stoller is currently writing her third book, teaching, working with individual and corporate clients, and can be found at various speaking events!
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Jane’s journey!! 🙏🌈
@organizedjane 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
"Since taking my love for fashion to the next level through formal training, I’ve been working carefully and thoughtfully to design quality products that would be functional, fashionable, and durable for those like me who are on the go and looking for a modern, stylish accessory to accompany them." -Rian Katherine, Founder and Creative Director of Rian Katherine 💕💕
This week I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Rian Walker! 🎙🌟 Curious to hear more about my conversation with this creative director and business owner? Tune in now! 🙌🏼
Rian is the founder and Creative Director of Rian Katherine, LLC where she oversees creative direction, including product design and brand strategy, operations, and business development 💪🏼💪🏼
Rian is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of leadership roles under her belt! Most recently, however, Rian served as the Creative Director of DL3 Realty and held a creative leadership position with Children’s Developmental Corporation where she led creative branding, strategy, and operations!! 💪🏼🙏🏼🤞
In addition, Rian has extensive experience managing creative projects, charitable efforts, and business development through her council positions with the Harper Court Art Council, the Apparel Industry Board of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Lab Schools 🏫 💕💕
Rian holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison,a master’s degree in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College, and a certificate at the Schools of the Art Institute in Fashion Design 🤞✨🌟 Seriously, what can’t this badass woman do?!
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Rian’s journey 🌈🙏🏼 @rian.katherine www.riankatherine.com
Don’t forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and to follow us on Spotify!! 🎧🎧💓💓💓🎤
There are few individuals more impressive than Jyoti Sarda expert marketer and now producer!🌟🤩 Curious to learn more about her career as an award-winning producer? I most certainly was and of course, found a new friend! Lol. It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Jyoti Sarda 🎙️ Jyoti brings twenty years as a senior-level global marketing executive with major studios and blue chip brands to developing impact-creating, documentary, and narrative content through her company Nimble Media LLC 🌟
Currently, Jyoti is the producer of the award-winning POV (PBS) documentary series, AND SHE COULD BE NEXT, following the movement led by women of color to transform politics as candidates and organizers 💓💓 She is also Co-Executive Producer of EQUAL MEANS EQUAL, an award-winning documentary feature that is an unflinching examination of the discrimination against women built into the US legal system 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Jyoti is Executive Producer on three other projects currently in development. Until 2016, Jyoti was Vice President of Marketing at Paramount Home Media where she led all facets of global marketing operations for Paramount partner brands while overseeing international acquisitions. Prior to Paramount, she worked at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment 💪🤞
Additionally, Jyoti serves on the advisory board of LAANE, a leading LA-based social justice nonprofit. Her undergrad degree from USC and EMBA from UCLA makes her a rare Bruin/Trojan though she declines to take sides 😉
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Jyoti’s journey and impact!! 🙏🌈
Last week’s Opportunity Knocks focused on featuring a woman in a male-dominated industry… This week, we are SO excited to feature our FIRST MALE GUEST… Brad Walsh!! 🌟🎙️ Brad Walsh of Empowerography Podcast focuses his efforts on raising awareness for female entrepreneurs… Amazing to see a man who is dedicated to supporting women! 🌟🤩 Curious to hear more?
It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 Brad Walsh was introduced to the world of photography at the young age of 17. At this time, there was no such thing as a consumer digital camera!! Brad explains the key that helped him discover himself… A 35mm film camera! From the high school darkroom, Brad admired the magic of seeing his visions come to life on photo paper right before his eyes.
Brad’s boudoir photography allows him to give back to women and to have an impact through his passion and love of photography. As you will hear more about in our interview, Brad says Boudoir helps him show women everywhere that they are beautiful, just the way they are—that the “beauty standard” is about loving oneself more than comparing our bodies to others 💓💓
Additionally, Brad is the creator and host of the Empowerography Podcast. A podcast that enables women’s voices to be heard and to share their stories/journeys and successes in business or life with the hopes of helping other women who may be dealing with or going through similar struggles!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Brad Walsh was raised by two very strong women in his life, his mother and grandmother raised Brad with the values and lessons to respect women ALWAYS. Today, Brad is a father/parent of two beautiful girls and a husband to a beautiful wife. The combination of his wife, mother, and grandmother inspire Brad’s “WHY” 💪🤞
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Brad’s journey!! 🙏🌈
@empowerographypodcast www.empowerographypodcast.com 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
We all know that in today’s world, there are fewer women holding leadership positions - and positions of power in general! This week’s guest, Kristin Kahle, however, goes AGAINST THE GRAIN 💪🤞 It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week’s featured entrepreneur is a testament to women leading even in male-driven industries like manufacturing! I’m blessed for the OPPORTUNITY to speak with Kristin Kahle of Whitehall Manufacturing and Neo-Metro 🌟🎙️
Whitehall Manufacturing manufactures high-quality plumbing products for healthcare markets with special attention to infection prevention and universal design 💪 💪 Kristin has been working with Whitehall amongst a majority of men since 1992 in both the healthcare and rehabilitation markets!! In fact, in 1998, Kristin founded the Neo-Metro division with an emphasis on hospitality, designer-based commercial plumbing products 🤩🙌🏼🙌🏼
Kristin is a seasoned expert in all aspects of design, construction, manufacturing, marketing, and even sales. After three generations of men leading the company, Kristin came to lead the company with fresh perspectives and ways to expand the company for growth opportunities.🙌🙌🙌🌟🌟💓💓
She is an inspiration to all women and reveals to us to go for what you want! hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Kristin’s incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 Be well.
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Carrie Murray is the true embodiment of the phrase “women supporting women” 💪🤞 Her light and business show that we accomplish more when we work together (we were both featured on one another’s podcasts and she’s my new favorite friend FYI!!) Want to know more??
It’s time for a brand new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week’s featured entrepreneur is a testament to women being stronger when they band together! This week, I had the amazing OPPORTUNITY to speak with Carrie Murray, Founder and CEO of BRA Network 🌟🎙️ Carrie is a speaker, podcast host, and CEO and Founder of BRA (Business Relationship Alliance) Network!! 💪 BRA is a network of powerful female entrepreneurs who are devoted to advancing women-owned businesses by providing the community, collaboration, empowerment, and support needed to flourish as an entrepreneur. No wonder why Carrie and I get along so well 🤩 Did I mention we both now have women’s groups as well!?
There’s nothing Carrie hasn’t done it seems!! After earning her Bachelor’s in Social Work and her Master’s in Social Justice, she became a court advocate to help victims understand their rights and navigate the judicial system 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Then, she later became a teacher, an administrator, and a principal!! In 2011, Carrie started Prestique Academy, a school for twice-exceptional kids. Today, we is the badass behind BRA, residing close to me in sunny Los Angeles with her family 🌟💓💓
Interested in upcoming BRA events? Don’t miss BRA’s Cocktails and Conversations event on July 17th - It’s will be a night of female-founded wine and food brands coming together for tastings, inspiration, and conversations 🙏🍷 PLUS, for anyone tuning into the podcast, use promo code “KNOCKS” for 20% off an annual MEMBERSHIP!! Visit http://www.bra-network.com/membership to use your discount now 💓💓
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Carrie’s incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 best of all she is FUN! We laugh A LOT together! Be well.
@bra_network https://www.bra-network.com/ 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's VERY SPECIAL Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week marks our 25th OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS PODCAST EPISODE!! 🎉🎉 What better way to celebrate than with premiere Stylist Gina Lamanna and Founder of Spool Boutique!? (@shop_spool) 🌟
Originally from the east coast, Gina has been a clothing buyer and wardrobe stylist for more than two decades. Her diverse career in fashion began at FIT and FIDM, where she earned a degree in fashion merchandising, emphasizing fabric styling and visual presentation 🤩 Gina worked as a stylist for TV and various commercials before turning her attention to personalized wardrobe styling for women on the go!!
Nestled in a garden in West Los Angeles, Spool provides visitors a unique, personalized shopping experience. Gina’s appointment-only boutique is stocked with a curated collection that includes a compelling mix of local and New York-based designers and hard-to-find European labels 🙌🏼🙌🏼
From high-powered professionals to busy moms, Gina ensures that Spool caters to each client’s individual fashion and lifestyle needs. Gina’s goal is to build the perfect wardrobe with hand-selected pieces while integrating new items into a client’s existing rotation for timeless, effortless style. In addition to private shopping, Spool is available as a charming space for trunk shows, photoshoots, charitable events, and social gatherings 💓💓
In her free time, Gina can be seen with her two young daughters… traveling whenever possible… hosting and entertaining when occasions arise… and enjoying life between carpools!! 🤣
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode as much as I did - tune in now to hear more about Gina’s incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 best of all she is FUN! We laugh A LOT together! Be well.
@shop_spool http://shopspool.com 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the talented and creative Melissa Lee of Cooking Beautifullee (@cookingbeautifullee)!! 🌟
Melissa Lee founded Cooking Beautifulee with a mission to cultivate a community of curious, cross-cultural food folks. She calls herself “Chief Entertainment Officer,” and those of us who have met Melissa know that food and family are just about the only things she’s serious about 🤩
Melissa is 100% MIT (Made in Taiwan), where she worked as a food writer!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 She’s worked alongside renowned chefs like Ming Tsai and Joanne Chang, honing her craft and gathering stories along the way. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food lover, Melissa brings a special blend of experience, skill, and enthusiasm to her work. She blends her Asian background, her new home of New England, and her love of food and culture to bring joy, optimism, and inspiration to food lovers and fun-seekers everywhere. When she’s not working, she’s usually visiting Boston’s hot spots or spending time with her two children 💓💓
Also, don't miss out on Melissa's amazing Zoom workshops!! For more info, visit cookingbeautifullee.com/events and use promo code "empowher15" to receive 15% off her two upcoming Zoom cooking lessons: Ramen with Super Dads (parent-child zoom cooking workshop) and Grill Your Veggies (Zoom cooking workshop) 🍳
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Melissa's incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 Be well.
@cookingbeautifullee http://cookingbeautifullee.com 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the inspiring and ever so entertaining Liz Svatek, Founder of The Warrior Moms Community and podcast host of Conversations With Warrior Women!! 🌟
With nearly 20k followers on Instagram, Liz created The Warrior Moms Community to encourage moms supporting moms!! Her podcast, similarly, pushes every Wednesday!! Liz Svatek is a Warrior Woman and Warrior Mom of 2 who interviews women who are leaping for greatness personally AND professionally 🤩 Liz believes that women are not born warriors, but they become them. The road to becoming a warrior is laden with needy children, headstrong husbands, demanding bosses and if you’re lucky, some amazing girlfriends and mentors 💓🙌🏼
The Conversations with Warrior Women podcast is a place where people come to hear career and life advice from some strong women who have been in the trenches!!💓💓 I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Liz’s incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 Be well.
@onefabulousmom @thewarriormoms @warriorwomenpod 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Christy Moody of Soleil Sunwear!! 🌟
Christy is the founder and creator of Soleil Sunwear—a line of super chic, soft, and lightweight sun-protective apparel and accessories for women🤩
Soleil Sunwear launched in Summer 2020 and is designed to unite glamour with outdoor adventurousness so that women can freely enjoy the benefits of nature while safeguarding their health and beauty. Soleil Sunwear is made in Los Angeles and available online at http://soleilsunwear.com 💓🙌🏼
Outside of her business, Christy is a non-profit professional, aspiring philanthropist, and a dog and cat mom 💓💓 I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Christy’s incredible journey!! 🙏🌈 Be well.
@christy_moody @soleilsunwear 💪🤞🌈 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! Stop. Take a breath and subscribe now!🚪✊🏼 Who’s ready for Summer? This episode reminds me we are stepping into Summer soon! This week I had the pleasure and opportunity to speak with the inspiring Courtney Claghorn Founder of SUGARED + BRONZED!! 🌟
SUGARED + BRONZED is the nation's largest sugaring and airbrush tanning destination 🙌🙌 From a young age, Courtney says she always felt her best with a tan!! 🤩 Don’t we all feel better sun-kissed?!?! When Courtney found herself overpaying for spray tans at underwhelming locations, her husband encouraged her at a young age to find a better solution — and thus, SUGARED + BRONZED was born! Word spread quickly as it is a customer-centric experience with great results.
Today, Courtney has accrued over 50,000 followers on the S+B Instagram with locations in Beverly Hills, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, South Bay Hermosa Beach, Studio City, four locations in New York, Philadelphia, and pop-ups in Texas and Arizona!! Talk about a badass female entrepreneur. 💪💪
Courtney's vision of both sugaring and bronzing brought the two popular services side by side and quickly became a uniquely synergetic space for those seeking a little extra pep in their step!!👏💥
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Courtney’s incredible journey to success!! 🙏🌈 Be well. Do well.🥰
@courtneyclaghorn @sugaredandbronzed 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with someone who I consider a friend and wise soul Dr. Daya Alexander Grant!! 🌟👩⚕️
Living in Los Angeles with her husband and their young son, Daya Alexander Grant, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, mental performance consultant, and yoga teacher who specializes in helping elite athletes train their minds using mental skills and meditation techniques!! 🤩
With a background in dance and as a triathlete, Daya empowers athletes to recognize their inner strength and mindfully work the process 💪💪 Her Master’s degree in Kinesiology/Sport Psychology and Doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA has worked to support her accomplishments, including her work on the LoveYourBrain Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with traumatic brain injuries, publications in the Yoga Journal, Yoga Medicine, Stack, and Totum Women, and her courses and guided meditations for Yoga Medicine and Yoga International 🧘🏽♀️🧘🏽♀️
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Daya’s journey!! 🙏🌈 Be well.
@dr.dayagrant 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Rukshan Mistry, Founder TrilogieLA!! 🌟
Rukshan Mistry launched TrilogieLA as a second career after working her entire professional life at Condé Nast in publishing!! TrilogieLA was a huge leap of faith marrying her love of fashion, design, and travel with her passion for helping friends and family accessorize and delight in what they are wearing 🤩🤩 She curates an expansive collection of pieces from local artisans in LA and sources stones and gems from around the world, bringing them home for creation and setting in Los Angeles 💞💓🙌🏼
One of Rukshan's greatest joys is working with clients on one-of-a-kind pieces for milestone events and repurposing family treasures with a modern flair. She has also designed custom engagement and wedding bands, and heirloom pieces for local schools. In addition to TrilogieLA, Rukshan is a blogger and style specialist. She loves to curate and create!! 💪🏼🙌🏼
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Rukshan’s journey!! 🙏🌈
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This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing Nina Bradley Clarke or as we like to call her NBC not to be confused with the network!! 🤣🌟 🤗
Where to start - what DOESN’T Nina do!? And I mean not just do, but do well! Nina is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and now host of the podcast “Nina’s Got Good News” 🤩 In 2008, Nina left TV news after her first child, and never looked back.
We chat about life, entrepreneurship, motherhood, balancing it all and so much more. She is the proud mom of two small hockey-playing kiddos. Oh, and did I mention she just launched her own all-female women's hockey team!
I hope you enjoy this week’s episode - tune in now to hear more about Nina’s amazing journey!! 🙏🌈
And go subscribe to Nina’s Got Good News podcast she’s a veteran in the podcast space and always has amazing guests! Her Instagram is @ninabclarke 💪🤞🌈💓🙌🏼
Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing entrepreneur Lisa Solomon and Founder of The Antheneum Collective!! 🌟
Lisa, a community builder, and pioneer in digital media and advertising has an extensive track record of building and leading successful teams and driving revenue in the digital media industry. Lisa is creative and collaborative - working at some of the top companies in the world, including AOL, Microsoft, NBC Universal, Omaze, and AddThis 🤩
She has dedicated much of her career to educating and providing thought leadership in her passion for online advertising/marketing and brand partnerships!! One of my favorite things about Lisa is that she practices goodwill and enthusiasm on a daily basis 🙏🌈 One of her strengths is her collaborative nature and her ability to recognize each individual’s unique contribution.
The Atheneum Collective is a collaboration of her passion for the world of advertising, her extensive leadership and business skills, and her focus on building communities. 💪🤞
Lisa lives her mantra, “Knowledge is Power and Knowledge Shared is Power Multiplied.” Tune in now to hear more about Lisa’s incredible journey!! 🌟💓
@atheneumcollective @212lisasolomon 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with skin expert, boutique beauty brand and ultra-amazing entrepreneur Heather Bradley!! 🌟
Heather is the owner of Bradley Beauty with an exceptional reputation as The Original Skin Chef and master in the art of Dermaplaning. Heather is well-known as the creator of the face sweeping technique that gives your skin amazing results!🤩 Who doesn’t want to feel more youthful?
Heather has been recently featured in GENLUX Magazine, New Beauty, C Magazine, and others for her amazing techniques and products; including her all natural Buff-N-Stuff facial scrubs and anti-aging facial toner!! 🙏🌈 Details available at bradleybeauty.com 💪🤞
Tune in now to hear more about Heather's incredible journey from modeling to music to skin and beauty brand and more!! 🌟💓
@bradley.beauty 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!! 💓💓💓🎤🎧
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the opportunity to speak with my dear amazingly talented friend and literary agent Jane Hamilton!! 🌟
I know as an entrepreneur I constantly hear about the need for content and a book and so much more...but as we know we all grow at our own pace!🤩 For all of you out there looking to write a book, this is the Opportunity Knocks for YOU!💪🤞🤩🙏🌈 Jane Cowen Hamilton founded and runs a boutique literary agency, Jane Hamilton Literary!! Jane represents authors in fiction, nonfiction, children’s, design, wellness, and pop culture.
She works with first-time authors to develop their vision, using her extensive contacts and experience to effectively position their work to publishers. Previously, Jane edited art and design books for Rizzoli International and consulted with More Zap Productions and Management on bestselling literary properties. Tune in now to hear more about Jane's incredible journey!! 🌟💓
@janevillage 🌈💓🙌🏼 Don't forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify!!
Happy Thursday!! It's time for a new Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼 This week I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Denielle Finkelstein—Co-Founder and President of TOP The Organic Project!! 🌟
Two years ago, after spending 22 years in fashion retail at some of the global leading brands including Ann Taylor, Coach, Kate Spade, and most recently as the Chief Merchant at Talbots, Denielle—in search of her purpose and to be more present for her family—took the biggest risk and walked out of her job.
In this Opportunity Knocks, we speak more on Denielle’s journey of launching TOP the organic project: a women-owned, social impact brand bringing organic, sustainable & plant-based to period products. Tune in now to hear about Denielle’s incredible journey!!
@denfinkelstein @toporganicproject 🌈💓🙌🏼
You know what day it is! 🌟🙌👏🌈 Time for Opportunity Knocks now a “real” podcast 🎙 available on Apple and Spotify! Every week we feature different female entrepreneurs on how they make, take, create and evaluate opportunities!
I am SO excited to introduce Katie Chin: Celebrity Chef, Caterer, Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Food Blogger, and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation!!!
Katie has a passion for Asian food, co-hosted the national PBS cooking series, and has written numerous award-winning cookbooks. (Don't forget to preorder her fifth cookbook, “Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook” - which will be released next month in April 2021!! 🍳 - And to look into “Cooking Along with Chef Katie” - virtual cooking classes via Zoom including ingredient box delivery!!) 💓💗💞
Katie has been featured in many cooking and lifestyle magazines—including Bon Appetit, Elle, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal—and has appeared on The Today Show, The Real, Hallmark Channel, The Daily Buzz, Cooking Channel, and as a guest judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. She recently appeared as a chef contestant on Cutthroat Kitchen and Beat Bobby Flay!!!
All this to say, what a treat!!! Katie and I had so much fun chatting, and we hope you love listening!! She is truly a woman who does it all!🙌🙌🙌 Tune in now to hear more about her journey!! 🌈✨
@chefkatiechin
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Hello, hello!! It's Thursday—time for another Opportunity Knocks!! 🚪✊🏼✊🏼
Today I had the fantastic opportunity to speak with the amazing and resilient Rachael Blumberg: founder of PLATEFIT 💪🏼🙌🏼 Rachael created and founded PLATEFIT—which is now the Premiere Wellness Vibration Training Studio in the world!—after over 12 years of training clients in her private Power Plate studio in West Hollywood. She took the plunge and opened her doors to fulfill her dream inspired by her love of fitness, health, and sports.
After listening to this brilliant conversation, you will see how Rachael's passion lead her to help others in their health and wellness journeys. Rachael is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and knowledgeable Power Plate® instructors in the industry and for that, I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with her!! 💓🌟
You know what day it is! 🌟🙌👏🌈 Time for Opportunity Knocks now a “real” podcast 🎙 available on Apple and Spotify! Every week we feature different female entrepreneurs on how they make, take, create and evaluate opportunities!
Today I’m excited to introduce you to Lisa Breckenridge, @lisabreckenridge one of my favorite storytellers! 👍What better day to say we have an “official” podcast than to feature an expert journalist and television personality for over 30 years! Lisa is a warm, kind, and supportive soul who since I started EmpowHer LA has been nothing less than supportive! Truly women supporting women! 🤝👏👍🙌 In fact, I can remember our early conversations at different exercise studios and events around the city!🤗
Lisa started the “Happily Lisa” blog to bring all things “lifestyle” to our homes and house all the best stories from beauty, to fashion to food and wellness. Hear all about her transitions and life’s journey here today! It was such a pleasure to have Lisa on Opportunity Knocks and hear her inspiring story! 🌈🌟🌈🌟
OMG! It’s time for another amazing episode of Opportunity Knocks! I can’t wait to introduce you to my new BFF and Opportunity creator, Jules Feng, formerly Jules Kim! Anyone who knows me knows I somehow always find a new Asian friend/s!
Jules, a former teacher turned MomBoss for 10 years, reinvented herself with no formal training and launched Jules LA in 2013—a small private clothing line designed by the beach, made in LA. It is high-quality resort-inspired, chic sustainable, hand-cut, and timeless. As her business grew, she expanded into a second line, called J|CULTURE in 2019, tapping into her Korean culture. These pieces are globally-inspired, expertly crafted in Seoul, and include a rich Korean heritage for the modern-day woman.
Both lines live under one umbrella called julesCollective. It has been a wonderful way to merge her Korean heritage and Los Angeles.
What a treat!!! She is truly a woman who manifests and moves forward her way! Tune in to learn more about her journey and what makes Jules so special! She is approachable, kind, and loyal!
It’s Thursday - Who’s ready for Opportunity Knocks? EmpowHer LA’s weekly segment where we feature different female entrepreneurs on how they create, take, make and evaluate opportunities.
Talk about a woman who loves transitions and can do it ALL! As if being a Yale grade, actress, attorney, and mother wasn't enough... Meet Allegra Richdale, Founder of Tessa James Collection. A beautifully curated hand-crafted line that brings me back to when I was a little girl! These high-quality pieces are timeless! Listen in as what makes this interview so special is her purpose for bringing this concept to life! It warms my heart and spirit!
This week’s Opportunity Knocks is super special to me! I’m excited for you to meet Amy Liu, Founder of Tower 28 Beauty!
I have known Amy for over 17 years, dating back to USC’s Marshall School of Business when she was getting her MBA. Fight On! I knew she was not only a hard worker but most definitely special. A woman you knew would do great things in her career! She did just that and more!
With over 15 years of experience as a beauty executive for some of the most prestigious companies, including Smashbox and Kate Somerville, Amy Liu ventured out and started her own clean beauty company, Tower 28, two years ago. She has received several awards and acclaim already and I give her products a ringing endorsement! LOVE her lip glosses - so smooth and great colors!
Amy has been a long time eczema suffer and longed for a cosmetic brand that would work with her skin. Founding Tower 28, allowed her to create the first beauty brand that is 100% clean, vegan, and free of every known skin irritant. Listen in now!
It’s Thursday! Get ready for Opportunity Knocks! Today we have an inspiring interview with Suze Yalof Schwartz, the Founder and CEO of the Unplug Meditation App, and the world's first drop-in secular meditation studio. She is also the author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers. Her discovery of meditation leads her on the journey to make meditation simple, accessible, powerful, and interesting enough so everyone will want to practice and experience the benefits for themselves.
I am here to testify that the Unplug App is more than amazing and super easy to use! We chat about our real-life experiences and her transition from being an executive in fashion to wellness. This interview will allow you to believe that ANYTHING is possible if you believe and have confidence in yourself!
Hooray for Friday! Tune in for my latest episode of Opportunity Knocks with Shannon Buth, creator and owner of House of Shan. What started out as a mom's group, became a community with the mission to LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE. Shannon’s background in fashion was eventually one of the things that inspired her to start The House of Shan clothing and accessory line centered on embracing our imperfections and lifting each other up.
We talk about the symbolism of the imperfect heart that is her signature and the love and passion that brought her dream business to life. This little idea started as a way to give back to a local charity and has grown into so much more. Each piece in her collection is adorned with an imperfect heart stitched over your heart as our daily reminder to 'live your passion, laugh every day, love deeply, and never quit your daydream'. In other words, 'LIVE WHAT YOU LOVE'! $5 from every purchase supports a women’s charity. It can’t get better than that! Tune in now!
Welcome to another edition of Opportunity Knocks! This interview is particularly intriguing as we start to really see the horizon of the end of 2020 and look toward goals of 2021 - this is an amazing opportunity!
Meet Felicia Alexander @feelalaland, master marketer, entrepreneur, community builder, and Co-Founder of BoxUnion @boxunionstudio. Box Union is a leading-edge fitness concept located in Santa Monica, CA. Like many of us, after climbing the corporate ladder Felicia decided to follow her love of fitness and, together with her husband and business partner, made the pivot to a more passionate life, following her dream of empowering her community and the individuals within with the joy of boxing.
Felicia is an inspiration to me and a wonderful example of taking full advantage of the opportunities that came knocking on her door. Check out and listen to our chat! She is amazing!
What do you get when you combine a writer, a nutrition expert, a leadership and empowerment coach, and a 3rd-degree black belt in HapKiDo? Jennifer Cassetta! This week, Jen is our guest on Opportunity Knocks today and I cannot wait for you to hear how this badass grabs opportunities when they knock! Her book Hear Me Roar: How to Defend Your Mind, Body and Heart Against People Who Suck is a must-read, and this chat is a must listen! Tune in now!
Can you believe it’s time for Opportunity Knocks again? I am so pleased to welcome Dolly Klock, MD, and Founder of Adolessons. A doctor of family medicine, Dr. Dolly has taken her expertise into adolescent parenting and during COVID, has also added pandemic parenting groups and talks to her offerings. She works with some of the top schools and institutions and is highly regarded as an expert in this field.
She truly disarms and removes the emotion focusing on the clinical part of development with heavy topics like porn, sex, and drugs from these already difficult stages of growing up. She is a great example of someone who heard opportunity knocking for her own life and opened the door. Now that is a significant opportunity and huge transition in life!
Let’s hear how she approached this and what recommendations she has for all of us. Join us and let’s get to the juicy bits about adolescents and how we negotiate the rough waters of raising our kids during the Coronavirus. We all need the support and help at this time, always nice to have a reputable resource! Tune in now!
HONORED to host Mimi Maclean, seed investor, serial entrepreneur, mother of 4, and the original BadAss from the podcast @badass.ceo to Opportunity Knocks today!! I can’t wait for you to hear this one. Mimi shares her greatest tips and secrets of success with you all. The depth and breadth of this Badass’s experience as an entrepreneur and in the finance and business sectors is unmatched. Spend time with us today I know you will hear opportunity knocking at your door. Are you ready to open and answer the door? Go answer it and be your polite, open, and friendly self!
I am so fortunate to surround myself with AMAZING women! Cha Barefield joins me on Opportunity Knocks today all the way from North Carolina. Cha is an inspirational speaker and talk show host. She is not afraid to speak her truth at full volume. I was so inspired by her words.
Cha creates connection by pushing the needle toward love and believing good will find good. She heard opportunity knock when she discovered some of my words and I am beyond excited to share our conversation about all the other opportunities she has embraced on her journey.