This week, Amanda speaks with Lisa Tahir, licensed social worker, healer, author, and podcaster. Lisa's new book, The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy and Self-Forgiveness, approaches healing through the unique lens of Chiron, a complex and little understood astrological symbol. Her book is the first-ever written by a therapist to empower individuals and practitioners to identify twelve main areas of core wounding, relating to the placement of Chiron in their...

This week, Amanda interviews Malika Williams, Founder and CEO of The Center for Women's Voice. Malika helps professional women communicate without apologizing or overanalyzing, and helps them speak with authority and be heard in male-dominated industries through practical tools and emotional support. 

This week, Amanda interviews writer, coach, and entrepreneur, Lauren Marie Fleming. Lauren grew up on a farm, where she learned valuable lessons about living life with seasons of hard work and seasons of rest. When she decided to become a professional writer, she did the obvious thing and went...to law school. During that period, she got paid to write a sex blog about her sex life for a well-known publication. Before she knew it, she was a daring professional writer with a vast knowledge of...

Amanda speaks to speaker, coach, author, and podcaster Susan Burrell about recognizing that we always have a choice. Susan shares about letting go of resentment, what becoming consciously aware looks like, and the highs and lows of being an empath.  Susan works closely with her clients to support them as they look inward, reminding them that all of the wisdom and confidence they are working towards already exists within them.

Amanda speaks with Master Encourager, Executive Director, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Facilitator, Michael Arterberry. Michael opens up about his childhood - living with an abusive alcoholic father, channeling his drive into his athleticism and learning to rely on his coaches and teammates for support and encouragement. 

Amanda talks to Tracie Arlington, the Founder and Lead Instructor of Play It Safe Defense, Inc. For over twenty years, Tracie has taught self-defense to kids and adults of all ages and backgrounds. She and her team of trained experts use powerful and unique approaches to teach little kids all the way up to adults how to effectively use defense skills and techniques, should they even need them. Tracie uses humor, games, and creativity to make the tools and techniques accessible, doable, and...

Amanda interviews Dimitrous Chattman, an Executive Consultant, Organizer, and Change Agent, who is earning his doctoral degree at the UC Davis School of Education. Dimitrous talks about his childhood in beautiful San Diego and how a football coach saw and encouraged his potential, which led him to be the first in his family to go to college. He also shares his outlook on the importance of having imagination and a strong relationship with oneself. 

In this episode, Amanda talks with Jennifer Adams, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in trauma healing. Amanda and Jennifer dive deep into the topics of trauma healing, how trauma is stored in the body, creating boundaries, and self-love. No matter what kind of trauma we are healing, it is imperative to recognize how we are doing and seek out the right kind of support. 

Amanda speaks to Sherry Shine, a fiber artist, who specializes in hand-cut, stitched, fused, and hand-painted quilts. Sherry's use of vibrant color caught Amanda's eye immediately, which led to a powerful conversation about color, artistic process, social justice, and storytelling through art, and Sherry's amazing drive and passion.

Amanda interviews speaker, professional coach, and best-selling author of Soulbattical, Shelley Paxton. Shelley spent twenty-six years as a sought-after marketing and advertising executive for major companies like Harley-Davidson, Visa, McDonald's, and AOL. In 2016, she left it all behind and started on a new journey to nurture her soul and find her purpose. She called the journey her Soulbattical, and she has been helping people forge their own soulbattical paths ever since. 

Amanda interviews her long-time friend and award-winning actor, Tony Hale. Tony has appeared on numerous films and TV shows, including Veep; Arrested Development; Love, Simon; Toy Story 4; and most recently, he voices the sweet and funny chicken Archibald on Netflix's Archibald's Next Big Thing. Amanda and Tony discuss adapting to life in quarantine, embracing uncomfortable conversations, facing fears and anxieties, the power of a support network, and sports metaphors. 

This week, Amanda interviews Diana Muturia, Founder and CEO of Clyn, a mobile app that connects you with the top cleaners and home service providers in your area. The app builds community through features like accolades and badges for anyone who hires "Clyners", and ensures safe, thorough, and fun experiences. It will first launch in Phoenix, AZ, and then will launch in other US communities and also in Kenya. 

This week, Amanda speaks to Kristie Ferrantella, a woman who grew up on the small island community of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Kristie now serves on the Select Board, which is the governing body of the island and is also the President of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. Driven by a desire to give back, she has dedicated her career and her free time to serving her island community. Kristie shares about what gave her the confidence to run for office and what it has been like to face the...

Amanda interviews Christie Lindor - workplace expert, author, speaker, and Founder and CEO of Tessie Consulting. Christie works closely with clients, advising them on how to create and sustain meaningful, high performing, inclusive workplace cultures. Her expertise in diversity and inclusion, organizational change, and digital transformation allows her to help shape work environments that foster positive change and development. 

Black Lives Matter protests and vigils are taking place around the country and world. Amanda is in full support of these efforts to fight against police brutality and unravel the systemic racism that is embedded in our country. Her intention with this podcast is to help people build their confidence and use their voice to spark positive change in the world. With this in mind, in this episode we revisit an episode that aired in November 2019 with Life & Leadership Coach, Author, and...

Amanda interviews Maria Salazar, founder of Arawayuu, an ethical fashion brand and community, which sells handcrafted bags and accessories made by female artisans of the Wayuu tribe in Colombia. Maria uses her brand to celebrate Colombian culture, artistry, and bring people together. She and Amanda discuss the importance of ethical fashion and branding, how color and vibrance add meaning to our lives, and trusting that even in dark times, good things are headed our way.

Amanda interviews Life Coach, Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Life Purpose Advisor, Angie Swartz. Angie's mission is to empower people to find their life purpose and to make big shifts to live a meaningful, happy life via coaching and personal development classes.

Amanda chats with political consultant, activist, and podcast host Aurea Bolanos Perea about her upbringing in Mexico, her experience adapting to life in the US, and her career in politics. Aurea works with democratic female political candidates and incumbents, working to get them elected in order to improve the lives of their community members. Aurea believes in the positive influence government can hold, and she is passionate about equity and women's rights.

In this special episode, Amanda chats with Jess Villela twice - before & after the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Jess, a Sales Coach, who helps women develop a sales strategy to best fit their business, talks about the ways in which we sell things every day. These days, we may be selling ideas for movies & tv shows to watch, homeschooling ideas, or ways to stay healthy. Jess offers a unique lens through which to see business development now, and discusses how she is handling work,...

Amanda chats with Julia Balto, a certified Health and Wellness Coach and sustainable behavior change expert. Julia shares about the importance of feeling your feelings and accepting and loving yourself, especially in these unprecedented times. In her work as a coach, she helps ambitious women get out of their heads and into their bodies so they can fully step into their purpose.

Amanda chats with Julie Anna Melilli, who is a Certified Emotion Code and Body Code Practitioner as well as a Life Code Matrix Navigator. Julie Anna offers insight into The Emotion Code, an energy healing technique she uses with her clients to help identify and release trapped negative energies.

Amanda speaks to Carmelle Hasan, vegan chef and wellness coach, about her transition from the fashion industry to wellness, her healing journey, and the power of simple, natural ingredients to boost our immune systems. Carmelle discusses the process of getting to know herself better through spirituality and health, and how her confidence was built on a foundation of self-awareness and love. 

Amanda speaks with Jenny Scholl, Impact Consultant, Alignment Specialist, and world traveler. Since she was a little girl, Jenny has traveled to places like Mexico, Cambodia, and Greece, building houses and volunteering with her family and community. She uses the practical skills and social and spiritual values she was taught as a kid to make the world a better place than she found it.

Amanda chats with Whitney Otto, an Executive Performance Coach, trained therapist, and world champion athlete. Whitney shares about the challenges she faced as a competitor, her relationship with her body, and how she shifted from striving to be enough to deeper self-acceptance. Today, Whitney combines her passion for psychology and goal attainment into high-performance coaching rooted in connection, honesty, humor, experimentation, curiosity, and celebration.