Have you ever downplayed your real story because it didn’t “fit” your career path? Today’s guest is Laura Vegh, a freelance writer and strategist with a fascinating path from a PhD in cybersecurity to the rare combination of creative storytelling with technical expertise. She works with B2B SaaS companies and health & wellness brands, blending deep technical know-how with heartfelt, human-centered writing. Laura shares how growing up in post-communist Romania shaped her early career, stee...

Have you ever felt like life forced you to stop, only to guide you toward something more meaningful? Today’s guest is Michelle Martinez, a Life Systems Strategist who helps overwhelmed women simplify their lives with humor, heart, and zero BS. Her work is rooted in real-life experience, and in this conversation, she shares the deeply personal journey that inspired her mission. Michelle opens up about caring for her father during his final months, leaving a toxic job, and navigating a multiple...

Have you ever felt torn between your different passions and unsure how to bring them all together under one story? Today’s guest is Sarika Sake, a former UN official turned award-winning entrepreneur with a mission to spread joy and preserve the 2000-year-old craft of Japanese Sake. She’s the founder of Sarika International and the Sake Beauty Balm, a natural cosmetics brand infused with sake and recognized by the 2024 European Natural Beauty Awards. In this episode, Sarika opens up about nav...

Have you ever looked “successful” on the outside, but felt stuck inside? What if the story you’re afraid to tell is the one that could set you (and your business) free? Today’s guest is Tracy Irwin, a bestselling author, business mentor, and the founder of an award-winning accounting practice in the UK, which she now leads from the Spanish mountainside. With a lot of openness and honesty, Tracy talks about what it really means to design your business around the life you want, not the ot...

Today’s guest is Gina Onativia, founder and CEO of the Course Creation Boutique. Gina helps experts, speakers, and entrepreneurs get their online courses and programs done and out to the world, and she has built programs and content for Tony Robbins, Amy Porterfield, Bo Eason, IBM, and Special Olympics. Gina shares how she went from working behind-the-scenes to becoming the face of her own business, that she runs with her husband, Alex. In this episode, we talk about: Gina’s transition from s...

Have you ever been afraid to show up as your true self on camera? What if embracing your 'weird' could be the key to attracting your perfect audience? Today’s guest is Andrea Stenberg, a video marketing strategist who helps coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs explode their visibility, show off their expertise and get new clients using video. Andrea started her business before online marketing was a thing, so she went from traditional offline marketing to embracing video marke...

Today’s guest is Krystal Proffitt, a Podcast Coach, Content Strategist, and host of the award-winning show The Proffitt Podcast. She specializes in helping content creators create with confidence, and she recently hit the milestone of publishing the 500th episode of her own podcast! In this episode, we cover how sharing your own story can help your business progress in unexpected ways. Krystal shares how her journey from stay-at-home mom to podcasting expert highlights the importance of relat...

Today’s guest is Rebeca Hazelnut, a personal brand guide and business mentor, specialized in brand identity and strategy. She has a really unique background as an Arctic guide, so we talked about the transition into personal branding work, and how she eventually started using the power of storytelling to make her business stand out. Rebeca is a Spanish-speaker, but we recorded together in English. Aside from Spanish and English, Rebeca also learned French and even Russian and Norwegian as a w...

Today’s guest is Jennifer Chipa, a mental health, well-being and resilience coach for immigrants and refugees. With certifications and experience in mental health coaching, she uses evidence-based techniques to address stress, anxiety, and trauma, and build emotional resilience to help them achieve their goals. Aside from her coaching work, Jennifer also contributes to mental health projects, and she is a representative on the Migrant Mental Health Task Force of Europe. Jennifer's journey fro...

Today’s guest is Deanna Seymour, a color-loving graphic designer and host of The Playhouse, a community for creative solopreneurs who want to grow their business through the power of collaboration. Deanna is all about being your unique self in your business. She shares her story of how she went from being an art teacher to starting her online business, and how she looked to all the business mentors for advice until she decided to start breaking the rules and do business her own way. We ...

Today’s guest is Aleksandra Badea, a certified online business manager and systems strategist who helps business owners streamline, organize and automate their operations. Aleksandra shares her story of how she went from working in the corporate world, where her frustration with the way things were done led her to discover her passion for systems optimization. From there the next step was starting her own business, Systems in Place. In this episode, we talk about: The power of systems t...

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about serious health conditions, including brain tumors and strokes, which some listeners may find distressing. Today’s guest is Courtney Robinson, a personal stylist, author and speaker, with a background in both science and business.Courtney believes that style is more than just wearing cute clothes, it's about mindset, authenticity, and connecting with others. Her story is a testament to resilience and transformation, having overcome ...

Today’s guest is Michelle Buonfiglio, also known as Sober Virgo Woman, a sobriety coach who helps women navigate moderating drinking or getting to sobriety. In this episode, she opens up about her own journey, from struggling with her relationship with alcohol to discovering the freedom of a sober life. Michelle talks about the powerful moments that changed everything and led her to become a sobriety coach. She also explains the importance of finding resources that resonate with you...

Our guest today is Seandra Pope, the founder and CEO of Rooted Consulting Group, a strategic advisory consulting firm that works with organizations to help them reach consensus about how they want to address racial equity and diversity. In our conversation, Seandra explains how her diverse family background and her journey have given her a unique perspective that empowers her work in facilitating tough but necessary conversations about race and equity. Seandra wants to change ...

Our guest today is Hannah Dixon, a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer Coach, recruiter, and the founder of Digital Nomad Kit. Hannah has trained over 30,000 people to start and thrive their online businesses. Fun fact: I was one of them!As a recruiter, she’s really good at connecting great global talent with great opportunities. In this episode, Hannah talks about her journey from the most diverse work background (jobs on farms, in fashion, in construction, in bars, in hostels) ...

Have you ever let the fear of rejection hold you back from sharing more about yourself in your business? Then today's episode is a must-listen for you.Our guest is Kim Gross, a life coach and motivational speaker who hosts the podcast 'Masks Off For People-Pleasers and Perfectionists'.Kim helps people find out exactly who they are behind their masks and teaches them how to undo patterns, stop living for others and create the life they desire. In this episode, Kim shares her personal journey t...

Our guest today is Vittoria Daelli, a funnel marketer who specializes in launch management. She turns offers into unforgettable experiences and transforms her clients' ideas into powerful launches. She is also a disability advocate who uses her story and her work to educate others on how to treat people with disabilities. She has a speech impairment, which means she has difficulty with certain words, but with a little patience, you’ll understand her. As with any episode o...

Today's guest is Tara McEwen, an award-winning producer (The Marilyn Denis Show), speaker, and founder of McEwen Media. Tara has had an incredible journey from working in TV production for over 20 years to creating her own company where she helps solopreneurs and thought leaders elevate their brands. In this episode, Tara shares her transition from behind the scenes in television to the forefront of her own business. She explains her path fueled by intuition and the powerful impact ...

Today’s guest is Tamay Shannon, a Digital Marketing Strategist with over a decade of experience. At W2S Marketing, she specializes in using social media to boost business success. In this episode, she explains how sharing her story has been a way to make her business reflect who she is while allowing people to see if they are a good match. She also uses her narrative to remind herself that her journey is valid and she can run her business on her own terms. Tamay talks about th...

Our guest today is Linnet Nyawara, a breakup and divorce coach, a devoted mother and a certified life coach with a passion for guiding individuals through life's challenges.As a mentor, speaker and facilitator, she also collaborates with organizations like Gamblhers where she advocates for mental health and recovery. And the This Girl community, where she inspires growth and empowerment.During our conversation, Linnet explains how she overcame cultural taboos in order to share her story. She ...