Succeed Against The Odds: Recent Episodes
Francesca Anastasi aka Sabeya
Get a boost of inspiration with practical advice and tips. Enjoy intimate conversations and interviews with influential guests and experts. Gain insights and information ranging from mindset and personal development, to business growth. Hosted by Francesca Anastasi, the Succeed Against the Odds podcast gives you the information and strategies to help you unleash and ignite your passion, to live a fulfilling life... both on a personal level as well as in business. Francesca Anastasi is a successful entrepreneur who has made it her mission to inspire you to live a life of freedom using your full potential... to create a new set of un-limiting beliefs. Learn more at http://www.FrancescaAnastasi.com
These tried-and-true strategies are designed to help you uncover the deeper "why" behind your goals, stay motivated, and create a personalized plan that works for you. FrancescaAnastasi.com
Discover the power of connecting the dots in your journey, celebrate your wins (big and small) and uncover lessons from life’s challenges. FrancescaAnastasi.com
Ever felt torn between prioritizing yourself and worrying you might come across as selfish? In this episode of Succeed Against the Odds, I unpack the crucial differences between selfishness and self-care, helping you navigate the fine line with clarity and confidence. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
We’ve all been sold the fairy tale, right? The happily ever after, the belief that once you find "the one," everything magically falls into place. From Disney movies to rom-coms, we’ve been conditioned to think that love is easy, that once you’re in a relationship, it’s smooth sailing. But life doesn’t work like that, does it?
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In this episode, I had a chat with my good friend and counselor, Tina D'Amelio, to dig into the real and raw impact of anxiety, fear, and trauma. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
In this candid and heartfelt episode, Francesca invites Tanya Vasallo to discuss the untold challenges of motherhood. Together, they dive into the raw realities of postpartum struggles, including miscarriage, societal pressures, and the strain that childbirth can place on relationships. Tanya opens up about her personal journey to motherhood later in life, the emotional toll of miscarriages, and her experience with borderline postpartum depression. Through their conversation, they shed light on the importance of discussing postpartum mental health, embracing vulnerability, and finding support in the face of societal expectations.
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Episode guest: Tania Vasallo
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Another episode of the series "Is it love or...?" with Francesca Anastasi and Charmaine DeSouza on the topic of domestic violence. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Francesca Anastasi and Charmaine DeSouza discuss how to deal with flying monkeys when a narcissistic abuser is set on creating a smear campaign.
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Francesca Anastasi and Charmaine DeSouza have a conversation about trauma bonding. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
What is narcissistic hoovering and how to deal with it. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Stuck in an abusive relationships? here some insights.
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This conversation covers what it is and how to use the gray rock method.
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Ever wondered if you were the abuser in the relationship?
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Often gaslighting and projection overlap but there is a distinct difference between the two. Blam shifting can stand alone as well as combined.
This episode we look a little deeper at what these terms describe.
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How does a loving, seemingly perfect, relationship become abusive?
This episode spotlights the red flags that are there in the transition.
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Love bombing is a manipulative tactic used deliberately during the dating phase to lure a person into a relationship. It can feel wonderful while it lasts but there is a dark side to it. Listen in my conversation with Charmaine De Souza. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Emotional abuse in relationships at times is difficult to recognize. Emotional Abuse Signs Awareness is important in order to prevent it from happening to you.
Abuse has no gender. Nearly 50% of relationships experience some form of domestic violence. In this episode, Neil shares his story of being victim or narcissistic abuse.
As a registered dietician she has discovered why the western culture around food does not work, especially for high achieving women professionals over 50 yrs old. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Kristie Carlsons wants you to learn how to detect manipulative tactics that people and organizations use to control you. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Chris “Mercer” Mercer, co-founder of MeasurementMarketing.io, is a sought after measurement marketing expert. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Colleen Biggs is an Elite Business Consultant that supports women to move from surviving in their business to thriving. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Laxmi Dady is a passionate advocate for personal transformation supporting and creating massive societal transformation. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
"Don't say that you can't. Once you do that, you can't move forward." - Debbie Pitochelli.
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The goal of this amazing mother-daughter team is to teach people of all ages the importance of having a crystal-clear vision and creating a legacy they wish to carry out. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Celeste Barclay is a passionate historical romance novelist. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Clemence Famen, aka Miss Fafah, is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, creator and visionary. Her passion is to empower and inspire women to break free from fear, complacency and expectations in order to make their dreams a reality.
Annette Whittenberger is a military spouse and a veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and 4 months as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
On a lifelong campaign against boring training, Nancy Giere uses the power of storytelling and light-hearted humor to create an engaging, fun, and interactive environment. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Get the inside scoop on landing a great job and finding the ideal employees. Peter Heyer shares what works and no longer works to create a great match. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
If you are in debt you are not alone and there is help. My guest this week is Jen Lee is a debt and credit strategy attorney. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
After being diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in 2017, she began a journey to find answers to questions she had struggled with for years. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Diane Forster works with clients privately and helps you clear away mindset blocks and limiting beliefs that can block you from reaching your full potential in business, life and relationships. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
My guest Dawn Taylor is a life coach strategist, trauma specialist, and all-around badass... More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Following multiple accidents and challenges in her home state, she leaned into the impenetrable perseverance of her youth and an unshakable belief that there must be more. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
You are about to hear my guest get raw and real. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Felicia Searcy’s mastery is helping people create a life they love. Her purpose is her passion: to empower you to discover and express your best self as you create the life that you love. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Sue Clement is a Business Strategist who helps entrepreneurs create the systems to expand their visibility, increase their impact and scale from six to seven figures.
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My guest Nancy Tilton Hand, JD is an author, NLP trainer, coach, and speaker specializing in helping shy achievers create strong and supportive social and professional networks. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
My guest Edita Atteck is a breakthrough strategist helping ambitious, visionary women CEOs to create an identity that matches the goals they want to achieve in life and business. Learn more at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Linda Lauridsen's PIVOT with Style proven Method helps men and women achieve confidence in their appearance in every area of their lives. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Born with a chronic illness that went undiagnosed until her 20's. My guest, Brianna Greenspan, defied the logic of doctors and the temptation to be a victim. Brianna has dedicated her life to healing herself while empowering others to take ownership over their own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Learn from my guest Brandy Agerbeck how to reduce overwhelm and improve communication with visual thinking processes. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
My guest this week is a transformational coach and motivational speaker, Rusty Gaillard of Silicon Valley Dreambuilders, who helps men and women experience more freedom in their lives. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
After years of feeling discouraged, ashamed and hopeless with his body image and confidence Patrick Liu spiralled into rapid weight gain, and uncontrolled late-night snacking... More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
My guest Loubna Zarrou explains the exponential hero, and what sushi and business. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Got multiple business ideas but not sure which one to choose? In this episode I share a three step process that will guide you to a more informed decision.
What can seem a short cut now, can backfire and seriously damage your business in the long run.
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Whether it's the pandemic, job loss, relationships, trauma, etc. that are causing you anxiety, there are simple things you can do to help quiet the mind. Practical tips in this episode.
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Not happy in your relationship? Should you stay or should you leave? More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
"No one should experience the world where you're always hurting."
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My guest this week is Kelly Sullivan Ruta. She helps women elevate into the 1% by disrupting themselves to create a powerful identity that matches the business outcomes they desire. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
From the bedroom to the boardroom to the park bench, Lee-Ann offers potent insights, experiences and knowledge to help you be all that you are and live and love fully. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast/the-intimacy-authority
Tips from Zsófia Banyai on finding time freedom in your business. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Rachel is committed to healing for sexual trauma survivors. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
A story of sexual, physical and emotional abuse by someone in the clergy. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Known as The Intimacy Genius, Joanna helps couples bring back the hot loving they enjoyed as newlyweds. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Believe it or not I care! Check out this incredible movement. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Throughout her career, she regularly authored products sent to the White House and Congress and composed hundreds of personnel appraisals, award nominations, budget justifications, talking points, elevator speeches, and executive memoranda. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Reena Venkatesh brings to the table a wealth of experience having worked with a diverse range of residential and commercial clients and other designers. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
My guest this week is the visionary and pioneer Yasmina Ramzy. She shares her exciting adventures in the Middle East, insights into its culture and the misconceptions of the Middle Eastern art form. Her prolific and highly sought after choreography is best known for its originality, elaborate staging and full range of emotional expression. She has created over 200 ensemble choreographies for 25 dance companies in USA and Canada including Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra, Earthshakers and Bellydance Superstars.
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Many women are frustrated about not finding love ... they are perceived as intimidating and unapproachable. Kanu helps them change their narrative on how they are perceived into an advantage to find love. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
My guest Kamal Dhillon describes the harrowing details that unfolded – from the moment she married her husband at the age of 18 till his death 15 years later. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast/survivor-to-thriver.
Simple hacks to rewire your brain into positive thinking and action. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/Make-your-brain-your-mentor
Did you know you could be in an abusive relationship and not know it? Do you know what 'hoovering', 'gaslighting' and 'word salad' mean? Listen to my guest's incredible story and learn what you can do if you are in this type of situation. Links at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast/narcissist-abuse-with-tracy-malone
Do you dread networking because it scares you? Check out the tips in this episode. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
"What people need to do to grow their business is to really connect with people more on a heart to heart level".
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Dr. Emi Garzitto shares key tips on how to transform painful information into healthy communication and strong communities.
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Wendy shares her own powerful story and how you too can break the pattern and shift to get unstuck. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast/getting-unstuck
Imagine if your body could just tell you what foods are good for you and eliminate the guesswork. My guest Lana Nelson explains how you can do that.
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Meet my guest Nicole Davidson. No matter how small or big is your company, her company helps businesses thrive in challenging climates through smart, modern HR practices.
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This week's guest is Michael Clogs of Depictions.Media.
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Against a backdrop of personal hardship, deep prejudice and entrenched gender inequality, Kucki Low made aviation history in 1973 when she became South Africa’s first commercial airline pilot.
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Today's guests are Jennifer and Paul Henczel. A remarkable and inspiring story of recovery, support, unconditional love and rising up to make a positive impact in the world. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Khrystel Pigeon is a certified fitness trainer. After a major car accident she found a new passion and focus in helping others be strong and sexy. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Rose manages several real estate properties and is looking for streamlining ideas to keep track of it all. Can you help?
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My guest in this episode is one of my presentation coaches. Enjoy!
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Insights and legal tips with attorney Nicole Cheri Oden to help you protect your online business. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com/podcast
Save yourself money, time and grief. Before you sign any agreements with a coach or consultant, make sure you are clear on what exactly you get out of working together.
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You had an idea, shared it and later you find out someone is now using your idea... now what?
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Sometimes life weighs you down. Here is a simple trick that can help lift your spirits up in a matter of seconds.
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There are six words that are commonly used and continuously hold people back. Which of these do you find using in your everyday conversations?
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Do you procrastinate and then get anxiety, then get anxiety and procrastinate? Check out these tips to help you get out of the loop.
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Empowered by her diagnosis of adult ADHD, Cathy Rashidian has embraced the opportunity to devise and pursue a new strategy life. As a transformation coach, Cathy supports entrepreneurs and business professionals through transitions in life after being diagnosed with ADHD. She continues to enhance her coaching skills and knowledge of ADHD through attending ADD Academy, top International ADHD Coaching Academy.
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This was an interview were i was the guest of Susan Friesen of eVisionmecia.ca in her show. More info check out FrancescaAnastasi.com
Evelyn McKelvie is an expert equine coach and helps individuals and teams discover new ways to improve their personal leadership skills through work with horses. The working memory of our brains can manage a relatively small amount of data at any given time. We rely so much on our conscious brain that we have almost forgotten that much of our processing power is unconscious. Being with horses compels us to let go of this reliance on the logical. Verbal language is of no use when communicating with them: body language, our emotional and energetic state, and our thoughts are critical.
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Founder and CEO of Journeous, Pam Baker, shares how you can find a meaningful career.
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How many times have you heard or applied the word 'Authentic' to how you want to be, or to the name of your programs or even your marketing content? You may not realize it but it makes you come across the opposite. Check in this episode for my perspective on the use of this word. www.FrancescaAnastasi.com
Michelle Tremblay's mission is to focus on shifting the ‘bullying culture’ through educating and inspiring children, youth, adults and seniors to feel confident, valued and responsible in our world today.
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My guest on this episode is Julia Kristina, an expert therapist that helps individuals see their own value. She says “We all think there’s something wrong with us – so either we’re all right, or we’re all wrong. Either way, we’re in this together.” More info at www.FrancescaAnastasi.com
What is it that really holds people back when it comes to sales? Can anyone be a salesperson?
Tune into this episode with sales expert LoriAnne Reeves to get a new perspective on this very topic.
LoriAnne shares the four fears around sales and gives some tips on how to get around that.
If you are tired of not making the sales and not earning what you deserve, you want to hear every word of this episode.
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She left her cushy 9-5 job to make the leap to first-time business owner, and wound up with $700k in debt and declared bankruptcy. It would have been much easier to throw in the towel and say that entrepreneurship was not for her, but she knew that quitting was not an option and began rebuilding again.
Now Jena has a thriving business coaching business that has generated over $1.3 million in sales.
So what made one business a success when the other left her broke?
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Generating sales from speaking with Karen McGregor. More info and details on FrancescaAnastasi.com
Fast growth can hit you by surprise whether you are in a start-up or growth phase in your business. Here a couple lessons learned from unexpected growth. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Do you struggle with keeping losing weight? Have you tried different diets and fitness programs that worked for a while and then found yourself worse off than when you started? There are enough options to drive anyone insane. This week I interviewed health and wellness coach Cindy Legare and she sheds light on the misconceptions of the diet and fitness industry. She gives her advice on Keto, Intermittent fasting, Low carb, and other diets. Cindy shares what is it that actually works long term. For more info FrancescaAnastasi.com
Undefeated by addiction, homelessness and poverty, Joe learned to take responsibility for the countless changes in his life. When Joe was homeless in Vancouver he made a promise if his life was spared, he would pay it forward. He did just that in the form of triumphantly pushing a shopping cart a staggering 9,064 kilometers across Canada in the name of youth homelessness prevention. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Has life taken over and can't seem to stay organized? Or perhaps you can't part from gifts that were given to you but you either don't like or have no use for? Is you kitchen counter a catch all/ or perhaps, the entry way is a messy pile of shoes, bags and coats? And what about that spare room, or the garage? As a professional organizer, my guest this week shares some really good tips on how you too can get it together. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
From victim to powerfully leading visionary women. My guest in this week's episode is Lori DiGuardi, a certified life coach who works with courageous visionary women who are committed and ready to embody freedom in their own lives. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
My guest this week is Candace Plattor. You will be inspired by her story of how she rose above her own addiction to now being an addiction therapist who specializes in working with the families of people who are struggling with addiction.
Candace believes that everyone in the family is affected by addiction and everyone needs to heal.
For more than 28 years, she has been helping both addicts and their loved ones understand their dysfunctional behaviours and make healthier life choices.
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Do you have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? Are you wearing out the snooze button? If you answered 'yes', this episode is for you. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Most people are somewhere between the “Honeymoon Phase” and having problems that need professional intervention to solve them. The help available for those couples is either expensive, or inconvenient, or both. My guests Rnold Smith and Michelle Falcone have found a fun solution to help couples connect better and have stronger relationships one habit at a time. More at FrancescaAnastasi.com
My guest Galit Ventura Rozen, a mindset and performance expert in the commercial real estate industry, explains the importance and difference between the mindset of a CEO and the mindset of an entrepreneur. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Solocast Mini-episode with your host Francesca Anastasi - More and more we hear and read about how being grateful is a key ingredient to happiness. Well, even before I found out that studies started revealing this. Submit your feedback at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Ever wondered what it takes to discover your true authentic self? in this interview my guest Norma Hollis, an authenticity consultant, guides you through the steps that will help you find happiness by living a life that is true to you. Her story and remarkable strength is exemplary. More info at www.FrancescaAnastasi.com
The tables have turned, I get to be the guest in my own show and this time it's personal. I publicly share some things i have never shared before! My colleague Sandra Rechsteiner and I sat down for a reverse interview! She had many questions she always wanted to ask and this week, she finally got to do so. I really enjoyed sitting on the other end of the interview the past few weeks but I am also looking forward to bringing you brand new episodes with new guests for season 2. Let me know in the comments which question stuck out to you the most! Or, if there was something you’re curious about that we didn't’ discuss, let me know!
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In this episode I am going to share 7 things you can do to boost your website ranking on Google so that when potential clients search for your products or services your business is easier to find in the big ocean of the search engines. Whether you are building your own website or hiring someone to do it for you, these are things you want to make sure are being implemented. More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com
Have you ever run into any of these common marketing mistakes? Let me know in the comments below!
You can also catch the video version of this episode on Youtube.com/francescaanastasi