Boost Power Podcast: Recent Episodes
Betsy Wiersma
Today is the first day of the rest of your life...Find motivation in these stories shared by incredible women. This space was designed with a busy women's life in mind. We want to provide you with connections and inspirations, all on a timetable that suits your needs. Jump around episodes as you please. Here is where you'll find ideas for your business and personal life, how you can make an impact, and how to juggle it all. Our guests share the truths about their paths, their progress, and especially their challenges. Host, Betsy Wiersma, founder of the CampExperience Network and the Global Sisterhood Network, interviews women with passion and purpose. New episodes released bi-weekly.
One of my favorite adopted daughters is Katrina Dorow. Her mom Carol Calkins has been part of the CampExperience Network for all 18 years. And the story of Katrina and miracles goes way back. In the process of a rich and gooey life, Katrina has has the opportunity to not only experience the world, but to also know the need for deep healing. In her own journey she found the power of horses. Now she is trained to translate that magic to heal others and make a difference in the world. Enjoy this deep dive with Katrina Dorow. Find Katrina: kedorow@hotmail.com https://katrinadorow.com
What can I say about one of the most talented people I have ever met? Christy Belz has dedicated her life to GOOD: Good friends (lucky me), good times (many), good works in charitable causes across the community, good energy as a remarkable healer and now good reads with her new book. Christy and I have spent our lifetime in collaboration on many projects, in many time zones and both enjoy investing our time and talents in others. As a workshop leader, Christy teaches her UPROOT curriculum which shifted the way I think about my own upbringing. Now she has poured all of her work and her best TEDx talk stories into a fantastic book that is a must-read for a happy and joy-filled life. Can you tell I am a BIG FAN!? Find Christy Belz: christy@empowermentco.com
M.E. Ster-Molnar is a fantastic artist, entrepreneur, mom, retreat leader and now a friend. I first me M.E. and started collecting her art 3 years ago and now have spent 3 wonderful days in her London studio participating in her Street Art to Sketchbook workshop. And my bonus was a day of creating a collaboration piece of art Be Here Now. M.E. began with education in the US and had her own retail shops on the East and West coasts before moving to London with her husband and daughter. She is part of the hip London street art community and is active in bringing art to the world everywhere! We now have a collaboration for Art on Purpose clothing https://www.legaleriste.com/en/betsy.wiersma and products https://www.etsy.com/shop/WiersmaArtonPurpose, Find M.E. Ster-Molnar me@meandblue.com
I fell in love with Lou Shaw at first site inside the most darling antique shop in Perth, Scotland. I had to have just a few things even though I was traveling in carry on luggage! I could see by the curation of so many precious antiquities that Lou had heart and style. And her interview at her most wonderful Scotland flat confirmed all of the above! Enjoy Lou's journey of passion and purpose as she lives her life to the fullest with fun, friends and antiques! Find Lou Shaw Loushaw64@yahoo.com
How do you have the courage to be your true self and live abroad? What is a nice girl from Denver, Colorado doing in London? This episode of Boost is part of my Global Sisterhood Podcast Network world tour and features the darling kathy Conover. Katy has been on an exciting adventure not only to find her true self but to find the people, places and opportunities to express her many passions. Hear from Katy her journey and find your own inspiration for your next adventures! Find Katy Conover kaconover@gmail.com
I have never met such a talented ball of positive energy as Lucinda Sieger in London. What a story from her decades of performing and serving! She began with a gift for me of postcards of her character Harriett which is her "other self" and has been her muse for many years. Harriett and Lucinda responded to the lockdown with pure creativity, producing not only art shows but also an online "café" Lucinda's Lockdown Lounge. Lucinda has been in US television and has even had a hit record! You will LOVE her and enjoy her journey. Find Lucinda Sieger lucinda@lucindasieger.com
VIVIENNE AUSTIN FASHION FORWARD LEADERSHIP What fun to have Boost Power Podcast on the road in London and meet the amazing Vivienne Austin! I loved her life stories of adventure in America and in England plus her leadership of the fashion industry around the world! At the podcast she was wearing part of her new clothing and accessory line called Cherchez La Femme full of my favorite bright colors and patterns. Vivienne is one of a kind and you can enjoy her sage wisdom and wild adventures throughout her story. Find Vivienne Austin vivienne.austin@gmail.com
Sunny Gault Podcast Mamma Sunny is the founder of the Independent Podcast network IPN and I call her Podcast Mamma! She has a years of experience in television media as a reporter in multiple markets. Upon settling in California and starting her family, she notices the need for moms to connect and share best practices, advise and support. With the podcast industry just starting, she was in early creating a podcast network or content important to moms. Sunny just keeps on innovating and has dedicated her career to helping new independent podcasts get started and grow. She is co-fonder of GSPN the Global Sisterhood Podcast Network and has a new podcast…about podcasting! Find Sunny Gault: sunny@independentpodcast.network
I LOVE how a BIG GOD works and the connections that happen on purpose. Lori read my August 2021 article in Where Women Create and actually acted on my invitation to connect. She had me at hello with her project Ashes to Art in which she used charcoal form the Colorado wildfires to distribute to artists for them to make ART! She then auctioned this art and donated to the local fire departments….twice! Now she is writing and dreaming and enjoying thriving in life over 50! You will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Lori! Find Lori: Lori@LoriJoseph.com
Lindsay Andreotti had been there, done that and has the T-shirt! Originally from the Seattle area, she has been a lifelong innovator and builder of companies and dreams. She reflects that issue of abandonment as a youth translated into her energized independence. After years as a start-up coach, community organizer, creator of curriculum, and innovator of her own brands, Lindsay is “living the dream” and moved to Daytona Beach, Florida to embrace a lifestyle of fun and adventures. Her new “Living the Dream with Lindsay” podcast is part of our GSPN: Global Sisterhood Podcast Network where she is a founding member. Find Lindsay: lindsay@imaginalventures.org
Stefanie Knight is a force for good! From her heart for all people as a child she has found ways to serve others in many communities and even “scary” places like the gangland of LA. She is bold and beautiful, a women leader with a spirit-led philosophy and a journey to admire. Hear the life and times of Stephanie Knight and about her current role as ED for The Senior Hub here in Colorado. Find Stephanie: sknight@seniorhub.org
Sha Sparks had me at “hello” when I experiences her bright light and magnetic personality. Little did I know the amazing story of her trauma to treasure spanning from teenage alcoholism to abuse and neglect. These deep wounds and experiences are a catalyst to a magical mix of service to the world under her brand Sparks of Fire International where she serves as the Chief Excitement Officer. Sha is a fellow podcaster and is joining us in forming GSPN: Global Sisterhood Podcast Network. Get yourself some Sha and some sparks for your journey! Find Sha: heysha@shasparks.com
What a fun conversation with Nancy Reese and her multi-adventure life! WOWOWOW Nancy has fit so many careers into her adventures spanning from being a doctor, accountant and then with a big live choice change she became an interior designer and NLP Coach. What I loved is her “choice point” to do something totally NEW and to give herself permission to start over and use the right side of her brain. Wait there’s more….in retirement her love for dogs supports Cobbled Streets and foster youth. Enjoy this podcast with Nancy Reese. Find Nancy: nancy.reese@hotmail.com
Sometimes you meet a soul sister and love her on the first hello! That is what happened when I met Cindy Tyler, founder of Vervante. Cindy came from corporate America and had a better idea. She wanted to support authors with "print on demand" for their books and this was years ago.....way before the technology was mainstream. Cindy and Vervante publishing have supported thousand of authors, coaches, speakers and creatives to take their ideas to the world...come hear some wisdom and have some fun with Betsy and Cindy.
I was honored when Youth Life Skills Coach founders Suzy Martinek and Heather LaMontagne approached me to translate my MOVE Ideas Into Action course for youth! They saw for the youth and young adults that they mentor the opportunity to use art and creativity to unlock the right brain and get excited about their own dreams and ideas. The adventure of collaboration and refocusing began in 2021 and launched in March 2022. Enjoy meeting these women committed to family and to the leaders of tomorrow. Hear their vision as "youth coaches" not counselors. And consider who you know that has ideas that need to move from their head and hearts into the world.....Maybe you and your favorite youth? Find MOVE Ideas Into Action for Youth https://www.betsywiersma.com/move-ideas-into-action-for-youth.
I think I met someone who has more energy than me! Enjoy this rousing interview with the amazing Summer Watson. She is herself an accomplished podcaster, event organizer, media hostess and innovator of programs to support women. Summer has used her experiences from all over the globe to build her strategy to uplift and inspire. She has been a military spouse for over 20 years and shares my love for storytelling! She has even done my biggest dream of making documentary films with women. Can you see why I have a girl crush on my new Sister friend Summer Watson? Find her at www.korewomen.com
Kate Eckman is a bright light in this world! I so enjoyed this spirited conversation with a global media personality, author, coach, speaker and innovator of all things to support our journey. Kate had her "ah ha" moment in the streets of New York City and from her experiences has created her book "The Full Spirit Workout." She shares in the amazing book and in our heart-filled conversation her gifts to share with us all. And her path just keeps innovating and growing! Enjoy my new chosen Sister Kate Eckman and find her at www.kateeckman.tv.
How do you get from here to there not only in your physical life but in your wildest dreams? Lindy Royer has live a full life of experiences and has learned how to MOVE us forward in health, wellness and our dreams. She is a Pilates expert, a movement and pain management coach and a leader who spends her freetime on the ski slope. Enjoyed this spirited conversation about life, our powerful thoughts and lessons from Lindy's journey for you.
How do you live your best dreams? What power do you have to "take back your life" from any circumstance and create your own future? Come enjoy my podcast with Vialet Rayne a successful entrepreneur, mom, partner, innovator and healer just to mention a few! She has done it all and now is living her wildest dreams in Littleton, Colorad at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts. Vialet has some thought you don't want to miss!
Janine Davidson, Ph.D., has served as president of Metropolitan State University of Denver since 2017. She is a national thought leader in higher education and on topics such as public service, U.S. foreign policy and national security. In September 2017, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., laid out her vision for MSU Denver: to become the model urban university for opportunity, diversity, excellence and transformation. Davidson identified five focus areas through which the University could achieve that goal: strengthen student success, address shrinking resources, invest in people, deliver on the promise, and lead inclusively and with intention. All this has led to Dr. Davidson being named one of the city’s Most Admired CEOs.
The MSU Denver Dance Program’s mission is to prepare students to be leaders in the dance profession and other realms through experiential learning, creative and scholarly research, community engagement, entrepreneurship, collaborative exchange, and diverse artistic experiences. The program aims to be inclusive and help all students develop the skills necessary to meet their individual career goals, to experience physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and to positively impact society through purposeful work and study in the dance field and beyond. The Dance Program is distinctive in its versatility and its partnership with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD). CPRD is recognized worldwide for its dynamic cross-cultural curriculum, community engagement, innovative choreography, and promotion of American dance heritage. In this exciting program, CPRD’s mission of social transformation through dance and MSU Denver’s academic rigor and focus on real world experience converge.
People Featured Students from Dance Entrepreneurship Course Brianna Stephens Cornelia Moore Hanna Dotson Hannah Slate Holly Schlotterback Katy Gallagher Kelsey Kiernan Shawnee DeChristopher Tyra Swenson-Bell Valeria Saucedo
Tasha Jones is a brand strategist, public speaker, community leader and consummate connector who now serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Mile High United Way in Denver, Colorado.
Natasha is a foster mom who welcomes teens and tweens into her home. She was selected for the national New Leaders Council to advance her work of foster care advocacy through Just As Special and was also selected for House of Pod’s podcast incubator where she won funding for Just As Special’s pilot season. Before launching Just As Special, Natasha founded the digital marketing company, Pulse Perfect Consulting, where she worked with many of Colorado’s movers and shakers including Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver Public Schools, and Colorado Succeeds. Natasha is also a published poet and enjoys running in Colorado’s foothills.
Jo Burns is widely known for her work bringing together professionals from parks, recreation and public health. She is the co-founder of the Public Health/Parks & Recreation Collaborative of Colorado. Over the past several years the collaborative has focused on common interests and mutual impact areas, such as reducing obesity and chronic illness, increasing opportunities for physical activity, improving access to healthy food and beverage choices, and developing walkable, livable communities. Throughout the development and steering of the PHPR Collaborative, she has acquired and utilized many collaborative leadership skills and techniques. She has been bringing people together to create “uncommon connections” across disciplines for 7 years. Jo is a Parks & Recreation professional with 20+ years of experience in community, camp, association and higher ed settings, and continues to be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). With numerous public speaking engagements and critically acclaimed workshops, Jo is a recognized expert in parks and public health arenas.
Amy Schuber is an Energy Healer specializing in releasing inherited trauma, Intuitive Business Strategist and the Podcast Host of Inspired Conversations. For over a decade, Amy Schuber has been successfully coaching, business owners, entrepreneurs & individuals on building, growing and sustaining a prosperous life, career or business while staying grounded and connected. Through her healing work she helps individuals remove inherited blocks that might stifle their growth. Clearing the inherited blocks helps clients find more peace, success, love and financial abundance. She has an innate ability to see people’s true potential and strategies needed to unlock the possibilities and create success in life and business. Over the past 6 years Amy has produced over 500 Inspired Conversations Podcasts with nearly a million downloads. Inspired Conversations with thought leaders focused on conscious business, mindfulness, energy work, spirituality, health and wellbeing in hopes to spark your heart and ignite your soul into a deep dive of self-discovery. Amy’s intuitive gifts, strategic mind, savvy spirituality, curated resources and straight up smarts help her guide her clients to the highest vibration they can be for their best life and business to unfold. She has an innate ability to see people’s true potential and strategies needed to unlock the possibilities and create success in life and business. As the producer and host of the Inspired Conversations Podcast with over 500 episodes, she’s shared insightful conversations with over 475 thought leaders like Dr. Joe Vitale, Jen Sincero, John Lee Dumas, Mariel Hemingway, who are making a meaningful difference on the planet. The show has grown consistently over the past 6 years with a goal to produce thoughtful conversations based on conscious business, mind, body, spirit, and well-being in hopes to spark your heart and ignite your soul into a deep dive of self-discovery. Amy’s achieved close to a million downloads in over 100 countries and was featured in iTunes New & Noteworthy. Amy truly believes, ‘You are the one you’ve been waiting for’.
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, Far East, Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; "She is a force of nature!" quotes the Rocky Mountain News. Hazel has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for the past 30 years. The Hazel Miller Band was formed more than 2 decades ago. HMB performs an eclectic blend of Jazz, R&B, Blues and original music. Hazel Miller Band’s music is designed to make the audience dance and sing along. They play the music that excites and involves the listener.
Pat Jaques's passion is empowering women to live in the truth of their brilliance. Motorcycles were her escape as a kid. After school, she would head off into the freedom of the forest and the woods. To this day, she loves riding my motorcycle in the backcountry! It refreshes, rejuvenates, and invigorates like nothing else.
Similarly, Pat found the cleansing release and joy of working with amazing, empowering coaches. The coaches supported her through challenges to heal and discover her authentic self. Through this work, she uncovered that she had been a lifelong coach. She believes healing emotional wounds and trauma releases the past to live an abundant, joyful life in the present. The reward for moving past the fear, challenge and uncertainty of riding off-road motorcycles is confidence and the freedom to live an adventurous life. Pat focuses on how motorcycling and healing support each other by transforming challenges into opportunities, confidence is key, and she knows women develop confidence experientially.
"Women supporting women is powerful and natural. I believe in me. And I believe in you." - Pat Jaques
Maluwa joined Metropolitan State University of Denver in March 2020 and is currently the Executive Director of Industry Partnerships within the Classroom to Career Hub. Maluwa is leading the team on an exciting journey to create innovative approaches to industry, higher education and community partnerships that drive economic and social mobility in Colorado. Prior to MSU Denver, Maluwa was the Vice President of Global Research, Development, and Innovation, for Molson Coors Beverage Company where she was responsible for delivering ~$1B in revenue from innovation over 4 years. Maluwa spent 21 years of her career at Kraft Foods where she lead research and development for over 25 food and beverage brands. Most noteworthy was the renovation of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese where she championed the removal of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. Maluwa holds a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida, is an inventor with 2 granted patents, and was recognized as a Manufacturing Institute STEP Ahead Honoree.
Patricia Ordaz is the Vice President of the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, the official, non-partisan, bicameral congressional staff organization dedicated to advancing Latinx and Hispanic congressional staff on Capitol Hill. Most recently, she served as a legislative assistant in the Office of then-Senator Kamala Harris. In that role, she worked on a facet of issues, including immigration, police reform, and civil rights. Previously, she served as Senator Michael Bennet's legislative aide on immigration and judiciary issues. She graduated with a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver (2015), where she also served as Student Body President (2014-2015).
Christine is CEO and co-founder of therapeasy.co, a platform that matches you to your perfect therapist. She has an MBA in Bioinnovation and Entrepreneurship and has over ten years of experience leading projects and teams across investment operations, IT consulting, healthcare strategy and digital health. She is passionate about eliminating mental health stigma and aspires to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of therapy for everyone. Therapeasy (www.therapeasy.co) matches clients seeking mental health care with compatible therapists. Their matching algorithm accounts for factors beyond location, expertise and availability - matching based upon communication/personality fit and cultural competency. They believe that strong connections lead to better therapeutic outcomes and client retention.
Eve possesses a deep and valuable understanding of human behavior and is a true example of the principles she shares. Eve is an inspirational speaker who specializes in helping people access their inner wisdom, achieve self-mastery and create healthier, more joyful relationships-whether it’s with Spirit, a loved one, or with one’s self in the form of self-esteem. Eve’s charismatic style captivates listeners and ignites people’s enthusiasm and joy for life. She leaves her audiences empowered and with the skills and the tools that will affect positive change in their lives. Eve specializes in Self-Esteem, Personal and Spiritual Growth and Relationship Skills. She also has an expansive amount of experience in entrepreneurial skills, working with kids and teenagers, journal and creative writing processes, problem-solving and decision-making skills based on critical and creative thinking, and spirituality.
Lara's passion for creating memorable experiences for event attendees, coupled with meeting the strategic goals of corporations, brands and non-profit organizations, is at the core of what drives Smedley Events' success. Lara has developed a clientele across Colorado and Texas, working with organizations in the technology and non-profit sectors, the conference and meeting industry, and continuing relationships in the sports & entertainment space. In 2019, Smedley Events launched its first series of purposeful conversation events with the Sunset Dinner Experience. The Sunset Dinner Experience brings together culinary and event experts for a thoughtfully curated evening of connection in a scenic oasis at Sumac Hill Farm in Centennial, Colorado. Guests are treated to a multi-course meal and beverage pairings while enjoying conversation with friends new and old in a Jeffersonian style dining experience.
Phyllis has enjoyed a flourishing astrology practice for over 30 years. She blends Astrology with her Master's Degree in Spiritual Counseling to advise clients on their Life's Purpose along with their best ways and times to succeed in love, career, wealth, family and many other important aspects of living life - including loving who we are!
April Lambatos has been gaining experience in the catering/hospitality industry since 1996. She learned the ropes of the business from the bottom up, beginning her catering career washing dishes. After earning a business degree from the University of Florida and learning hospitality from Walt Disney World Resorts, April found her passion in catering. She is the Co-Owner and COO of Footers Catering and they recently opened a new space called Social Capitol. The new go-to destination for events in the North Denver Metro area.
Quote to live by: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dr. Deb Kern fuses her academic background with ancient wisdom to create relatable and practical teachings that have helped women around the world create health, balance, serenity, and joy in their personal and professional lives. She has observed that when we take actions in our healing and become aware of the patterns that disconnect body & mind, miracles can occur in every area of our lives—and she adores inspiring others to experience these miracles. She has conducted original, groundbreaking academic research that revealed that mind/body integrated forms of exercise reduce anxiety more effectively than conventional ones. She has traveled far and wide—off the beaten path—in search of wisdom traditions, studied herbal medicine while living with indigenous women in the Costa Rican rainforest and learned yoga and Ayurveda while living and studying at Satchidananda ashram in the U.S. and with her teachers in Bali and India. Combining these various studies has helped her evolve practices and tools that help people heal physical and emotional wounds to live the life their soul desires to express.
Christy Belz is the president of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting, a leadership development practice helping individuals and organizations focus on maximizing employee engagement to improve overall company performance. Christy guides her clients toward a conscious transformation using a mixture of human behavior motivation techniques, including the Leadership Circle, the Root Cause ™ system, HeartMath, Clarity International: SHIFT Training and Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead methodology.
Born and raised in South Dakota, Dr. Melanie Schwietert grew up dreaming of being a chiropractor. The Schwietert legacy of chiropractic dates back to 1921, making her a 5th generation chiropractor. She’s honored and grateful to be able to continue helping patients find their health and live a passionate, purposeful life. She and Betsy discuss her new role as owner of All Seasons Chiropractic and how she is making a difference in the lives of her patients!
Dr. Annika Sorensen is a Medical Doctor from Sweden, a Stress strategist, Calm Catalyst, Speaker, Author, and Mentor. She joins Betsy to discuss how she changed focus from disease to calm and health promotion, stress management and other business-related issues. She is busy helping Business Leaders find calm, get more done, have more fun and create bigger success! She is an international public speaker with two TEDx talks. She is the author of two books “Take Stress from Chaos to Calm” and “My De-Stress Diary.” In this time her message on how to stay calm in a stressed-out world is more needed than ever.
Gerri Kier is back with Betsy to sit down and talk about the keys to happy thriving & regaining your vitality! Gerri is the founder of Complete Nutrition Alliance, and shares her advice on how to stay healthy in this grab and go world! Gerri's motto is "mobility is the currency of life." Don't miss the expert advice of a certified natural health provider and digestive health specialist!
Shari Shink is the Founder and President Emeritus of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center of Colorado where she spent almost three decades as Executive Director. During this time, she represented thousands of abused and neglected children, developed innovative programs, and raised millions of dollars to pursue the goals of the organization Shari’s work has continued to evolve for four decades, and although her work and the work of many others has brought about important change, so much more needs to be done. Shari's vision for Cobbled Streets is about bold, dramatic change that will help homeless and foster kids move forward.
Tracy Repchuk is an online marketing and social media strategist and speaker. She is an international best-selling author and has helped thousands of clients get their message out around the world. Tracy is an internationally acclaimed speaker and motivator in over 35 countries. She keeps audiences engaged with her ability to break down complex concepts and turn them into formula-based success that’s easy to understand and do. Tracy specializes in online marketing campaigns that build a cohesive corporate or personal brand using an integrated web strategy that helps you attract more leads, get more clients and make more money. Her web-based solutions are done with marketing and results in mind. She joins Betsy on Boost Power Podcast to talk about the ways things have shifted during this pandemic and how you CAN build prosperity through it! Tune in to discover all her secrets and listen to her are her story!
Joni Inman is the founder and CEO of Joni Inman Consulting, LLC. She leads a small team of business development specialists and researchers and has a team of trusted advisers and strategic partners to ensure the best tactical advice and guidance to clients. She is joining Betsy on Boost Power Podcast to discuss her journey into leadership and how she found her way on an untraditional path. From a hippie lifestyle and different barriers that presented themselves from societal structures, she pushed through and never let other people tell her who she could be and what she could do. Sometimes bucking the system is the best way to go!
Jenny Nuccio is the Founder and CEO of Imani Collective — a non-profit, woman-empowerment program focused on defeating generational poverty through education and employment opportunities in Mombasa, Kenya, and surrounding communities. Most days you can find her laughing with her kiddos, wandering the streets of Mombasa, or simply enjoying a great cup of Kenyan coffee. She loves serving the world by spreading love, hope, and inspiration through all realms of life..today she is sitting down with Betsy to talk about the importance of self-care.
Sunny Gault is passionate about helping professionals achieve their podcasting goals. In 2005, she started her first podcast in her backyard as a way to learn more about this emerging medium. This daily show was discovered by a popular video-sharing site which earned her a job and launched her podcasting career. Since then, Sunny has been involved in every aspect of podcasting- from concept and creation to launching her own podcast networks. Sunny is currently the Founder and CEO of Independent Podcast Network, a community providing independent podcasters with expert tools and resources to stay competitive...We are apart of this awesome network! Betsy and Sunny discuss what the world of podcasting has been like for both of them and how they are carving out a space to share their voices.
Deborah Sandella, PhD & RN, is the author of #1 International Bestseller "Goodbye Hurt & Pain, 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love and Success." She is an award-winning psychotherapist, university professor, and the originator of the groundbreaking RIM Method, a heavily-backed neuroscience tool proven to reduce stress and improve quality of life. She and Betsy delve into how her early life shaped her desire to serve and how chance moments can shift your perspective and set you on the fortuitous path to understanding imagination as a healing tool. "If we follow who we are, it takes us into that which we are here to do."
Let Your Big Ideas Shine! Betsy is joined today by Cindy Tyler, Founder & CEO of Vervante. Consistently ahead of the curve, Cindy launched Vervante in 2001 to put all the best of 30 years as a successful publishing executive directly into the hands of those ready to use self-publishing to increase sales, ignite business growth, and share their message in a creative and unforgettable way. They dig into the ups and downs of building a career and how a serendipitous loss can lead to the best opportunity to create your own business & life.
Peggy Dyer is a loveable, exuberant artist and photographer who has the magical gift of capturing a person's spirit in portrait form. She is joining Boost Power Podcast and sharing her incredible story of how she got to where she is, now in the midst of her Awe-inspiring One Million Faces Project. Plug-in, it's a wild ride that highlights her beginnings in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains and weaves through her ups and downs in Colorado. "Art is my life. My passion for life drives my Art. When I photograph people, something magical happens. I invite people of all ages, sizes, colors, and backgrounds to write their 'message to the world'."
Jayne Evert is your concierge to the world. She joins Betsy to talk about all things travel and how yes, you can get out there safely in 2021 to reconnect with adventure! Jayne has been passionate about travel for most of her life, longing for adventure in the travel brochures she would flip through as a young girl. But things took off when she decided to go on an Antarctica exploration one holiday as a solo trip after some difficult losses and transitions. The people she met and the adventures she had created lasting memories and lifelong friends. Leading her to seek out all the corners of the globe. Bold adventure saved her life. Now she shares her extensive knowledge to help you create the perfect getaway for YOU! She also talks about why she loves solo female travel and how it can be the most rewarding trip you'll ever take!
Katie D'Andrea is a Facilitator, Coach and Digital Marketing Manager at Arlosoul. Katie is on a mission to empower organizations through co-creating breakthrough solutions, cultivating effective leaders and designing culture as THE organizational advantage. She joins Betsy to discuss her story in The STEW Book, The Stories We Tell Ourselves. They discuss what girl power looks like and the continuous journey we take to discover ourselves. Sometimes what we think looks like the perfect life, having a successful job, playing and looking "the part", isn't always what makes us happy. Katie shares how she learned to make her best choices and leave behind what no longer served her. Leading her into a global adventure. "Life is about choices. We can choose how we want to be in the world. We can choose lightness, joy, & happiness, just as we choose suffering. It's a profound realization to come upon."
Sarah is an Experience Architect who has been working in the meetings industry for over 17 years to create dynamic audience experiences. Her vast knowledge of next-generation learning and facilitation skills help design dynamic educational sessions that guarantee more participation, opportunities for networking, and peer-to-peer learning to make content sticky. Sarah is Vice President of Professional Connexity for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, where her team focuses on conference redesign and improvements for global meeting clients. As a CSP, she has keynoted for audiences around the world and author of Perfecting Connecting©, A Guide to Mastering Networking in the Workplace and the e-book, Conference Connexity
Sue shares her journey of founding the Sock It To Em Campaign in 2011 along with her business partner Phillis Shimamoto. They started the grassroots campaign to help aid the millions of Americans who face the harsh realities of living on the streets. With the winter months fast approaching, socks are the number one clothing need of those experiencing homelessness. Socks are the first line of defense a homeless person has in preventing a trip to the emergency room in winter.
Lauren E Miller is Googles #1 stress relief/personal excellence educator. She is the founder of Grab & Go Stress Solutions, and an international award-winning author, speaker, trainer, and coach. Lauren equips thousands of people with effective, results-based skills and systems which produce positive behavioral shifts. Her teachings expand people’s ability to excel in life without stress and anxiety. She how her words can help you today!
Gerri is the founder of Complete Nutrition Alliance, and shares her advice on how to stay healthy in this grab and go world! Gerri's motto is "mobility is the currency of life." Don't miss the expert advice of a certified natural health provider and digestive health specialist!
Gina Schreck is a busy mom and entrepreneur who knows how hard it can be to juggle it all. She loves to help fellow entrepreneurs discover ways to magnify their brand and build their business. For the past 20 years, she has been managing social media marketing for countless organizations, but her new project is leading her on a new adventure. In March of this year she is opening a co-working space that will house her team and other incredible entrepreneurs in Denver, CO. called The Village Workspace.
Dr. Michelle Wendling, owner or All Seasons Chiropractic Sustainable Health Center, shares over 28 years of experience working on the human body and what sustainable health can look like for you. Her passion is always to get you better and show you how to stay better. She has spent the last decade outside of her practice mentoring chiropractors to become more successful in their practice, improve patient education, and streamline practices. Dr. Michelle is dedicated to her patients and is always seeking new ways to look at the body and find simple and effective treatment plans.
Brittani Coury is a member of the US National Team as a Paralympic Snowboarder. In 2018 she competed at the Pyeonchang Paralympic Games and took home her first silver medal for banked slalom. She found her passion for the sport of snowboarding at 13, but her journey was often plagued with obstacles. At a young age, she started to experience injury after injury. Faced with the looming possibility of having to give up what she loved, Brittani decided to amputate her leg below the knee in 2011. She saw only the beginning of a new life. Betsy chats with her about the decision she made and how it led to exciting new adventures.
Attorney Carolyn Pelloux has been a licensed practicing attorney since 1998. Ms. Pelloux specializes in all aspects of divorce, criminal defense, DUI, and juvenile law. She shares her thoughts on how we can all stay ahead of potential problems and frustrations by knowing more about how the system works.