Episodes
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Neda Hovaizi, a soul driven serial entrepreneur whose talents for dentistry, aesthetic medicine, and loving leadership have changed the face of modern clinical practice. In addition to being a trailblazing clinician, Neda has found her larger purpose in being a champion for the limitless power of women. Through her movement, ‘Fab Fierce Females’, where she inspires women to celebrate who they are while becoming w...
Published 11/05/24
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, Meghan is joined by Shira Lazar to discuss setting boundaries, finding purpose in your journey, and leaning into supportive self-talk to sustain well-being!Shira Lazar is the Emmy-nominated CEO of innovative web-first news brand, 'What's Trending'. For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2. She was named one of Fast Company's Most I...
Published 10/29/24
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I chat with Tiffany Marie! Tiffany Marie is a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, Soul Coach, Intuitive, Master Manifestor, and the founder of Spirit + Soul Studio. She is dedicated to guiding others through profound spiritual healing, she empowers her clients to heal their inner shadows and embrace life with intention and purpose. Through her studio, Tiffany offers modern, soulful teachings that nurture personal growth and support every individual's spiritu...
Published 10/22/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by the fabulous Kat Cynewski. Kat is an International Business Coach, Founder of Be Well Events and host of the Wealthy & Well Woman Podcast. After climbing the corporate ladder she had a wake-up call on a yoga retreat and in 2018 leaped into full-time entrepreneurship. Now she helps other ambitious wellness leaders to gain clarity, own their power, package their expertise, and build their dream life + business with freedom a...
Published 10/01/24
Welcome back friends, to the Pivot with Purpose Podcast! On this episode, I am thrilled to welcome my fitness bestie and woman-in-business baddie Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli who is sharing her pivot with purpose story of an inspiring journey with a major career shift!Alexandra is the owner of Petaloúda Salon and a Master Stylist. With over two decades of experience in the salon industry, Alexandra took the leap last year and accomplished her lifelong goal of opening her own salon,...
Published 09/24/24
Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose Podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited to welcome Jessy Klein Fofana! Jessy launched, built and sold her first company before turning thirty. In 2008, after directing breakout PR and marketing initiatives for some of the most recognized brands in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, Jessy founded LaRue, an agency trailblazing a new kind of PR strategy th...
Published 09/17/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by Sam Pantazopoulos, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vizer! Vizer is the premier retail marketing intelligence platform revolutionizing how consumer brands drive online shoppers in-store. Sam is a trailblazer in the retail marketing space, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table as an accomplished speaker, writer, and advisor. Her company, Vizer, is transforming the retail marketing landscape with its cutting-edge p...
Published 09/10/24
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I am joined by one of my favorite people and the queen of community building Kristina Bartold-Sorgota! Kristina is the co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet, an agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their online communities through the power of social media and podcasting. With nearly a decade of experience in social media—what started as a side hustle eventually became her true calling. Kristina has masterfully paired he...
Published 09/03/24
Hey Pivot With Purpose fam! I am so excited to have Camille Cook on the podcast today! Camille is the host of the (Un)Fulfilled podcast, a show that’s all about finding meaning and joy in our daily lives while navigating the raw and real emotions that come with personal growth. Camille's journey has been far from conventional. By day, she navigates the fast-paced world of finance, bringing a unique blend of analytical thinking and heart-centered mindfulness to her work. And when she’s not cru...
Published 08/27/24
In today’s episode of the Pivot With Purpose Podcast I am so pumped to be joined by Arivee Vargas, a certified executive coach and the Founder and CEO of Humble Rising LLC. Humble Rising LLC empowers high-achieving women leaders and lawyers to create lives and careers with less stress and overwhelm, and more fulfillment, purpose, personal alignment and joy! Arivee is also the author of Your Time to Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, andUnleash Your Truest Self, is slated for p...
Published 08/20/24
Welcome to the latest episode of Pivot with Purpose! Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Nick Foxer. Nick is a solo piano musical entertainer, born and raised in the vineyards of Sebastopol, CA. After venturing out to the Midwest for music school and spending many years in the LA and Nashville music scenes, he returned home to the wine country to perform full-time at wineries, hotels and private events. With a degree in songwriting and experience touring the world as a backup keyboardist f...
Published 08/13/24
Hey everyone! I am thrilled to have Patty Arvielo join us today on Pivot With Purpose. Patty Arvielo is the Co-Founder & CEO of New American Funding and is a trailblazer who redefined the mortgage game with her signature blend of passion, hustle, and heart. Launching 2003, New American Funding is now the largest privately-owned AND woman-owned mortgage company in the United States. They employ over 4,000 Employees (53% Women) and have over 260 locations across the country! Patty is on a m...
Published 08/06/24
Hey everyone, welcome back to Pivot with Purpose! In this episode, I chat with Lindsay Nead! Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Parker Management, a digital talent agency managing top-tier social media creators and serving clients including Disney, Amazon Prime, Hyundai, Columbia Sportswear and New Balance. After flourishing in the digital and advertising space at a traditional talent agency for over a decade, Lindsay went out on her own to establish Parker Management in 2017 where she prided ...
Published 07/30/24
Hey Pivot With Purpose family! I’m your host Meghan Houle and I am so excited to be chatting with the incredible Hilary Phelps. Hilary's story is one of incredible resilience and heartfelt transformation. As a speaker, addiction recovery advocate, writer, and holistic wellness coach, she is dedicated to helping other women find their voices and heal from the challenges holding them back. From her early years, she excelled as the nation's fastest swimmer in her age group (and yes, she is...
Published 07/16/24
Today on Pivot With Purpose, I am excited to have Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Best Selling Author and Star of Netflix’s “My Unorthodox Life”, Julia Haart on the show!Julia is a self-made businesswoman with early beginnings stemming from being raised in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. At age 42 she fled, changed her name, and without any formal education or background in fashion launched her career as a designer. Just a few years later, she was named creative director of La Perla and w...
Published 07/09/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! Today I have Matt Marcotte on the show with me and I am so pumped about the wisdom he is going to share with you! Matt is the founder and principal at M2 Collaborative, an executive leadership and high-performance consultancy. He brings 34 years of building, scaling, reinventing, leading and advising some of the most valuable brands in the world. At M2 Collaborative, Matt’s approach to helping clients drive results is grounded in unleashing human potential-...
Published 07/02/24
Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose podcast! I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited for a conversation with Nayline Carrion! Nayline is an entrepreneur, mom, fiance, and influencer, born in Puerto Rico who in her early 20s moved to Boston to pursue college and her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in a busy city. Ten years later, she has evolved into a full-time entrepreneur, business mentor and philanthropist. In addition to managing three businesses, she’s committed to communit...
Published 06/25/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle, and today I have the privilege to hangout with Melisa Valdez for a LIVE episode! Melisa is a Host, Movement Coach, and Actor known for her vibrant energy and captivating presence. In the sports world, Melisa has made her mark as the In-arena host for the Boston Celtics, engaging fans and ensuring unforgettable experiences. Her hosting talents have also been showcased in major events for prestigious brands such as NBA, Red Bull, N...
Published 06/18/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am sitting down with the wonderful Jennifer Desrosiers! Jennifer is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, and public speaker. She has a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, and held executive positions focused on massive revenue generation and growth before shifting her career from “Corporate America” to the wellness industry. Jennifer is notably the founder and CEO of LANEY & LU, an inspired eatery in Exe...
Published 06/11/24
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by Sophie Jones, CEO and Founder of Sophie Jones Sacred Coaching. She is a distinguished business coach and breathwork facilitator, assisting entrepreneurs and professionals in overcoming limiting patterns that hinder personal and professional growth. Sophie faced adversity in her early twenties as a victim of human trafficking and undeterred. After immersing herself in personal development, she obtained her ...
Published 06/04/24
Welcome to Pivot With Purpose, where we dive into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Remarkable Retail and Leaders Leap, Steve Dennis! Steve has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations, and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor, as well as th...
Published 05/28/24
Welcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I get to sit down with Danielle Stead Blanton! Danielle is an attorney and business operations strategist, working with early-stage businesses to provide the strategies, systems, and resources to grow and scale legally compliant, operationally efficient, and financially thriving businesses that create impact in clients' l...
Published 05/21/24
Welcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today, I’m joined by Amy Kapolnek who stands as the visionary Founder & Strategic Advisor behind ‘the fwrd group’! The fwrd group is a boutique strategic consulting firm guiding early-stage, forward-thinking companies in consumer goods and services from concept to capital. With an illustrious career spanning 17 years, ...
Published 05/14/24
Welcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today, I’m joined by Amy Kapolnek who stands as the visionary Founder & Strategic Advisor behind ‘the fwrd group’!  The fwrd group is a boutique strategic consulting firm guiding early-stage, forward-thinking companies in consumer goods and services from concept to capital. With an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Amy...
Published 05/14/24