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| Aaron Knipp | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:25:45 | |
By the time he was 19, Aaron Knipp weighed over 300 pounds and felt trapped in a cycle he thought he could never break. But a defining moment in college became the catalyst for an incredible transformation. Determined to rewrite his story, Aaron pushed himself to discover a method that allowed him to shed 140 pounds and redefine his life. In this episode, Aaron opens up about his journey—from struggles with weight, identity, and self-worth to finding the focus and motivation to change. He shares: | |||
| Erica Anderson Rooney | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:25:42 | |
In a world where women are told they can “have it all,” Erica Anderson Rooney knows first-hand the experience of chasing success. For years, while raising two children, she climbed up the corporate ladder getting to the C-suite only to crash against a glass ceiling and deal with imposter syndrome. It was then that she confronted her obstacles head on. In her book, “Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors,” Erica is sharing her four-steps to uncovering infinite possibilities and discusses the concept of “sticky floors” as the unseen barriers—such as imposter syndrome—that keep individuals, particularly women, from reaching their full potential. “That sticky floor is going to rear her ugly head again real quick. But if you address it and you start asking yourself, ‘Why am I thinking this way? What's going on?’ Then you can start to get a little bit more clear…” Learn more about Erica Anderson Rooney on her website: EricaAndersonRooney.com | |||
| Sophie Grégoire Trudeau | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:27:47 | |
Whether through her roles as a TV reporter or the former unofficial first lady of Canada, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has met kings and queens, presidents, first ladies, major celebrities, all of whom, she says, have inspired her to become a passionate advocate for mental health. As a teenager, Sophie suffered from a serious eating disorder and it was only after she went public with her private battle that everything changed. “...When I talked about my eating disorders, it was 20 years ago, and nobody was talking about it. But in the past 5 years, I think there's been an exponential growth curve, and how we talk about mental health, and also massive investments in mental health, because people are realizing that it's a true crisis…” To learn about Sophie and her new book, Closer Together, Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, go to her website, SophieGregoireTrudeau.com Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:
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| Catherine “Cat” Wood | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:20:37 | |
Catherine Wood’s mission to find herself took her abroad and back—and through several jobs—before, in a breakthrough, she found coaching. Branching out as an entrepreneur, Cat became a certified life coach, where she now works to help people overcome their inner critic, find joy, create impact in their lives and in the lives of others.
https://unbounded-potential.com/
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| Sherry Deutschmann | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:21:18 | |
A single mother with little money and no higher education, Sherry Deutschmann started a business in her basement. It grew into a 40 million dollar business before she sold it in 2016. To help other female entrepreneurs achieve success, as she did, Sherry founded BrainTrust in 2019. Sherry believes that the secret to maximizing revenue is investing in your employees, and she’s living proof. #liveyourbestlife lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com. | |||
| John Tesh | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:29:22 | |
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? For my guest today, that dream was to be a musician. But his father had other intentions. And yet, through all of life’s challenges, including surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis, he found his way back to his passion. Today, John Tesh is not only an award winning radio & tv personality, he’s an award winning musician and composer who’s sold millions of records around the world. #liveyourbestlife lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com. | |||
| Judy Balloff | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:21:22 | |
Judy Balloff is no stranger to life's trials – from open heart surgery, to repeated strokes and then, after recovery, to job loss. Through it all, Judy has persevered. Judy is also no stranger to life’s blessings and, to name just one, her faith. Through personal and professional successes, it is just in the last year that Judy has found true peace through her connection with God and her daily motivational book she published to help others create and strengthen the same connection.
Tune in for a taste of peace, gratitude and inspiration.
Learn more at judyballoff.com.
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| Michelle Sorro | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:23:27 | |
Meet Michelle Sorro, who left TV to launch her own business – a story sounds much like my own! Michelle calls herself a spiritual entrepreneur and believes that, to grow, we need to be humble enough to do something poorly until we learn to do it better.
Michelle’s time in TV taught her exactly how to capture an audience and sell a product and, building on that knowledge, she runs a successful online coaching business, is a best-selling author, and a podcaster. Listen in and hear how Michelle made her transition to her next chapter. It will inspire you.
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| Whitney Johnson | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:21:38 | |
“We’re wired to grow,” says Whitney Johnson, CEO of talent development company, Disruption Advisors and best-selling author. Whitney believes that disruptions over the courses of our careers, whether self-created or not, allow us to reset our goals and to grow.
Whitney is living proof. She went from being a secretary on Wall Street, to award winning analyst, to running her own company. This episode will leave you with a new view of your career journey. Tune in!
whitneyjohnson.com
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| Kara Goldin | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:21:27 | |
Wanting to improve her overall health, Kara Goldin set out to cut diet sodas out of her diet. Seeking an unsweetened flavored water to help her along the way, Kara found nothing in stores and, facing a challenge head on, she decided to make her own. Kara became an “accidental entrepreneur” when Hint Water took off and is now, it is one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time. Hint Water can be found in major retailers around the United States. Of entrepreneurs, Kara says that “the thread that really ties all of us together is one of perseverance.” Tune in to hear Kara’s undaunting story of overcoming doubts and doubters. #liveyourbestlife lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com. | |||
| David Neagle | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:28:54 | |
From high-school dropout and forklift driver to best-selling author and success coach – meet David Neagle, whose brush with death at the age of 23 fueled life changes he never could have imagined. David credits his remarkable life transformation to a change in attitude that led him toward a path of continuous learning and understanding of human potential. Tune in!
davidneagle.com
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| Larissa Maloney | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:18:53 | |
When the pandemic began, Larissa Maloney, like many of us, was faced with the challenge of shifting work to a virtual format. However, when your work is teaching physical education to kids, that pivot is a bigger hurdle. How do you make virtual PE fun and engaging? Well, Larissa solved the puzzle, and, in so doing, founded her own company, offering a wide range of virtual physical education for kids and corporations alike. Tune in to hear her story. #liveyourbestlife lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com. | |||
| Laura Gassner Otting | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:27:14 | |
“The magic happens in the mess.”
Meet Laura Gassner Otting, who, happening upon Bill Clinton's presidential campaign office in Gainesville, Florida, decided she could help solve problems, too. Clinton’s campaign led Laura to the White House and then on to executive search firms, including the launch of her own business.
Now a motivational speaker, author and coach, Laura believes that “...if you are guided by what matters to you, then you do your best work.”
https://lauragassnerotting.com
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| Mike Lee | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:23:29 | |
Mike Lee built an international basketball brand from his college apartment, working with elite players like Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, all while battling anxiety and depression. Today, instead of building basketball players, he's building leaders by sharing high performance leadership lessons from the hearts and minds of the NBA’s elite players. “...The present moment is the only thing that actually exists. It's the only place where we have the ability to take action in order to influence our future, to influence an outcome…I'm using the word ‘influence’ and not ‘control’…there’s this mental place where we have to be able to be fully in the moment to do the work, and at the same time be completely detached from the outcomes.” To learn more of the new rules for the future of leadership from Mike’s book, his coaching and keynotes, go to mindshiftlabs.com. Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:
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| Ming Tsai | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:35:02 | |
Meet award winning Chef Ming Tsai, restaurateur, Food Network star, and cook. Over the course of his career, including restaurants, TV shows and much more to come, Ming has held true to a goal to teach others about food, and about being kind. If “…the kindness curve of us humans can be steeper than the COVID curve,” Ming says, “then we got this.” He’s also created an entirely new vegan food line called “Mings Bings.” A healthy plant powered pocket with a 21st century spin on a traditional Chinese Bing. #liveyourbestlife lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com. | |||
| Nikki Barua | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:24:43 | |
As a young girl growing up in India, our next guest was determined to make a powerful difference in the world. To do that, she broke with tradition, moved away from home, and followed a path to success. Meet Nikki Barua, who believes that “the only superpower anyone can have is the skill of learning.”
Together with her partner, Nikki founded Beyond Barriers, an organization that she likens to “peloton for professional development,” which is dedicated to accelerating women in leadership.
Tune in to hear Nikki’s journey to finding herself.
VISIT: iambeyondbarriers.com READ: Beyond Barriers
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| Jenn Racioppi | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:16:52 | |
After a childhood touched by medical hardship, Jenn turned to astrology to better understand and live with the fates that life had bestowed upon her. Jenn decided to leave her top level corporate job, take her talent in business, combine it with her love of astrology to launch her own coaching business to help women achieve success in their careers and lives.
Astrology, she says, is like a blueprint to our lives and is “about understanding how we can work with our fate.” Listen in.
Read: Cosmic Health
https://jenniferracioppi.com
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| Crystal Robinson | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:19:37 | |
Faced with immense hardship, basketball was her salvation. Meet Crystal Robinson, former WNBA player & coach, who found she could control the court and, as a result, her destiny.
Since leaving basketball, Crystal has partnered with incredible organizations, including Code Red and GoalFriends, to help others take control of their circumstances.
“...holding yourself accountable keeps you from making the same mistakes over and over again. ...things don't happen to me, I allow things to happen to me when I make choices and decisions to do things.” Listen in for Crystal's powerful message.
Read: Finding Myself by Crystal Robinson
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| Amelia Rose Earhart | 11 Oct 2021 | ||
Meet Amelia Rose Earhart, who, inspired by her namesake—and growing up believing she was related to the American hero—recreated her flight path, flying a single-engined plane around the world, but it was not without its turbulence.
“The only plane that never experiences turbulence is the one that stays locked up in a hangar,” Amelia says. “And that's not what planes were built to do. All this engineering…It was built so that we could take flight. ...I feel the same way about people. We were built to stretch far beyond the limits that we've set for ourselves.” Amelia shares her story of rising above the turbulence to inspire others to pursue their dreams.
https://www.eaglestalent.com/amelia-rose-earhart/
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| Steve Schlafman | 04 Oct 2021 | ||
“I’m a recovering VC,” says Steve Schlafman. Branching off from his career as an investor, Steve entered the coaching world. Focused primarily on helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals, Steve found himself energized and made the leap to full-time coaching.
“I love working with entrepreneurs because… I believe that entrepreneurship is arguably the fastest path to having a big impact on the world,” says Steve.
Listen in to hear Steve’s story.
Highoutput.co | schlaf.me
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| Darlene Whitehurst | 28 Sep 2021 | ||
“Your dreams live at the end of your goals.”
Darlene Whitehurst is the founder of GoalFriends, an international community designed to “inspire and encourage women to come together to support each other…”
When she found herself facing duel tragedies that shook her world, Darlene found support in the GoalFriends network that she had cultivated.
So, do you have goals? Learn more about how GoalFriends and its sister foundation in this episode of Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner.
goalfriends.com
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| Kari Warberg Block | 20 Sep 2021 | ||
A bottle of shampoo and a mouse launched this show’s guest onto her path and purpose. Meet Kari Warberg Block, a lifelong entrepreneur, who has overcome life's challenges and business failures to ultimately find great success. Without compromising her deep value for nature, Kari built a $20 million dollar all-natural pest control company. Kari says that, through it all, she has learned to see a challenge as a gift, and takes the opportunity to learn from it.
Learn more about Kari: earthkind.com | Kari’s book: Gathering Around The Table
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| Alexa Carlin | 13 Sep 2021 | ||
One percent! That’s the chance she had to live after going into septic shock. But, Alexa Carlin is a go-getter.
Starting her first business at the age of 17, Alexa has since pursued a passion to inspire others to grow in confidence and to follow their dreams. Defying the odds, Alexa recovered from her near-death experience. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who believes in the power of one. Be in the 1%— you are one person, one connection, one decision away from transforming your life. Alexa has done it for herself, and invites others to develop new perspectives and to overcome setbacks.
alexacarlin.com
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| Michelle Eades | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:24:59 | |
How does exploring a past life help us to live our lives today? Meet Michelle Eades, who has spent much of her life discovering pieces of herself – a collection from all of her lives. Connecting to your past lives, she says, can help you find peace and understanding in the present day.
“Everybody can access their own past lives,” Michelle says. “A lot of it is just practice.” Listen in to hear Michelle’s story and how you can begin to delve deeper into your own history.
Michelleeades.com
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| Caroline Ceniza-Levine | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:26:06 | |
I have had a few career pivots in my adult life, but Caroline Ceniza-Levine may have me beat! She’s a pro at it, successfully pivoting her career multiple times, long before the pandemic. She’s worked in financial services, management consulting, media, HR, and is also an entrepreneur. “...sometimes it's personal where something has changed in your life circumstances, or your interests and passions make you want to make a change. But sometimes that change is going to happen to you…so even if you absolutely 100% love what you're doing, things will change around you, and you might have to change with that.” Today, Caroline is an executive coach who specializes in career change, helping people make a great living doing work they love at CenizaLevine.com. Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:
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| Andrea Joy Wenburg | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:21:25 | |
Andrea Joy Wenburg was not taught to speak up. She sought credibility, empowerment. She attended seminary, hoping to find the best way to live, but left with more questions than answers.
But, with time, Andrea found empowerment. She found credibility. She found her voice.
Andrea has dedicated herself to helping other people to find their voices as well through her company, and podcast by the same name, Voice of Influence.
“If I help other people who are specialists find their voice and be able to use it, then I am affecting climate change, then I am affecting gender equality in the world, then I am affecting all these other things. And it's not because I have a specialization in those things. It's because I'm just supporting those who are doing the work.”
Learn more about Andrea at voiceofinfluence.net and read her book, Unfrozen.
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| Patty Aubery | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:24:23 | |
Why is it so hard for us to give ourselves permission?
“I think it’s in our DNA,” says Patty Aubery. And to begin to make a change is “learning how to be more present in the moment and doing it with intention. And, I always say, grace.”
Patty is President of the Jack Canfield Training Group and helped develop the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, but it would be years before she gave herself permission to publish her own books.
She believes in the importance of sharing goals and vision with others, because you never know who will help you to achieve them.
Be sure to check out Patty’s latest book, Permission Granted. You can also learn more about Patty at pattyaubery.com.
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| Mary McManus | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:29:00 | |
Despite vaccination, at the age of five, Mary McManus was diagnosed with Polio and was paralized from the neck down. Over time, Mary was able to regain movement, succeed in school, and pull herself above an abusive home life, only to be struck down again many years later with post-polio syndrome.
“I've got to choose,” says Mary. “Am I going to be in pain on the side of just withering away for the rest of my life? Or am I going to feel pain on the side of healing? I chose to feel pain on the side of healing.”
Facing the impossible, Mary set a lofty goal. She wanted to run the Boston Marathon. And, through passion and determination, she succeeded.
Mary has written five books, including her most recent book of poems, Hope is a Garden. You can learn more at marymcmanus.com.
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| Jack Canfield | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:36:20 | |
Jack Canfield cut one hour of TV time out of his day - adding up to an extra 365 hours each year. He used that time to write and build his coaching programs. Now, an international best-selling author of many books, Jack may be best known for his extensive “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. He’s also written “The Success Principles.”
“I truly believe from my experience of working with hundreds of thousands of people live and millions online that you're never given a dream without the capacity to make it come true.”
Jack is offering listeners special free access to his 10 Day Transformation Guide. Access your copy here.
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| Robb Hiller | 17 May 2021 | 00:20:58 | |
In a shocking and life-altering experience, Robb Hiller was diagnosed with three cancers at once. Over many treatments, he was fortunate to beat them all. Now the CEO of Performance SolutionsMN and the author of several books, Robb uses his background in talent acquisition, team development and leadership, as well as his own experience in conquering life's challenges. Listen in to hear Robb’s inspiring story and his take on conquering challenges and developing leadership skills in your work and in your life.
Robbhiller.com #liveyourbestlife
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| Tiffany Dowd | 10 May 2021 | 00:25:04 | |
Dreaming of your next vacation? Meet Tiffany Dowd, global luxury hotel expert and social media influencer. A former luxury hotel inspector, Tiffany entered the social media realm and launched her own business, managing social media for luxury hotel brands. Her goal is to inspire peoples travel.
“Time is your greatest luxury,” Tiffany says, adding that luxury is also “about the details and the emotions and the connections that you have, anticipating your needs.”
Listen in and follow Tiffany on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn: @LuxeTiffany.
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| Jenny Blake | 03 May 2021 | 00:26:09 | |
Proving to us again that you can go from burned out to pursuing a career that brings your life joy and balance is Jenny Blake. Jenny left the hustle of a high level job at Google to pursue her own creative business ideas and, now 10 years later, has continued to grow, pivot, and succeed.
“One of my greatest joys is tinkering in my business behind the scenes, and really figuring out how do we streamline our work and how we work to free up our time. So instead of being proud to work more hours, we're proud to work less because of how well we're working together as a team and how much we can focus on really what matters most.”
Listen in to hear more of Jenny’s journey and her take on finding balance in career and life.
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| Mark Herschberg | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:18:04 | |
From tracking criminals online and launching startups to academia and ballroom dancing, Mark Herschberg is living his best life, having created his path from many arenas. During his time with MIT, Mark helped to create the university’s “career success accelerator,” giving students the skills they need to succeed and move upwards in their careers. Want to learn to manage your manager? To network? To navigate workplace politics? Start by tuning in.
careertoolkitbook.com. #liveyourbestlife
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| Lisa Gable | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:22:43 | |
“Turnaround Mastermind.” Just one of the many titles Lisa Gable holds. For 30-years, she has been saving companies from ruin by solving their most complex problems that others hadn't, or couldn't, solve.
Lisa’s interests and career path have taken her from visiting battlefields with her dad, to being the youngest appointee in the Reagan administration, to having a front row seat at significant inflection points in recent history. She is also an avid mentor to women entrepreneurs.
Listen and be inspired by how some of Lisa’s greatest stumbling blocks have offered her the biggest opportunities.
Lisa’s book, “Turn Around” offers powerful insights and tools to turn any company around. Pre-order her book here.
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| Dan Brule | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:18:57 | |
What’s more important than brushing your teeth, shining your shoes or even combing your hair? Life coach and author Dan Brule says it’s the breath. Brule is a world renowned expert in the art and science of breathing. So much so, he’s been called the Yoda, the Bruce Lee and even the Godfather of breathing.
Brule’s career path from x-ray technician in New England to Navy Deep Sea Diver on Special Ops to healer has taken him all over the world helping Olympic athletes to medical experts, even working with celebrities like Tony Robbins. breathmastery.com
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| Light Watkins | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:31:08 | |
Light Watkins has taken what he calls “a series of hops” that have all serendipitously led him from advertising to modeling to being a highly sought after yoga instructor to meditation teacher to enlightened thought-leader. He’s also the author of four best-selling books with hundreds of thousands of followers around the world. He is a spiritual minimalist, helping people cultivate fulfillment on the inside in order to experience peace on the outside, “...I believe that we all have callings or internal hunches or urges to do things that are inconvenient, uncomfortable, but ultimately, fulfilling and spiritually rewarding. And it could be something like running a marathon, it could be writing a book, it could be starting a podcast, could be starting a nonprofit…but we so easily talk ourselves out of it thinking that we have all these other options and these other things that we need to be doing. When really that thought that internal urge, it doesn’t go away. It just kind of lingers. And if we ignore it too long, then it starts creating this internal friction where we start to feel like we’re living a purposeless life…” Light is living his best life by helping others find their purpose through his books, courses, podcast and talks at lightwatkins.com Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:
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| Toi Sweeney | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:21:09 | |
Your wardrobe is a “business strategy” and it's in your control. That’s the philosophy of Toi Sweeney, an award winning fashion stylist for both men and women, a brand strategist and author of “Secrets of a Well Dressed Brand.”
Toi says “when you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you are confident. When you are confident, the world is yours.”
In this episode of “Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner,” you’ll hear from Toi about her humble beginnings, defying three near death experiences, to life as the Style Director at QVC for 16-years before going out on her own.
Learn more about Toi and order her book; “Secrets of a Well Dressed Brand.”
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| Candy O’Terry | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:21:38 | |
“Always be ready because you never know when your big moment is going to come.” Candy O’Terry was working at Magic 106.7 when that moment came. The evening disc jockey was laid off and Candy had her first night on air - the start of a 25 year career in radio. She now has three podcasts, a radio network, is a published author, and is an executive communications coach at Brunner Communications. Tune in to hear about Candy’s journey.
“There is great joy in striving, I believe this, when we try, when we work as hard as we can, when we climb that mountain. It’s the journey; it’s not the destination.”
See Candy’s 16 Life Lessons here. www.candyoterry.com #liveyourbestlife
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| Ruthann Bowen | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:22:18 | |
When Ruthann Bowen had her first child, she decided to take a break from her successful career in PR to maximize time with her children when they were young. However, a lot changed in the PR world over 15 years, leaving her looking at a foreign landscape when she was ready to return.
Evidence to us all that it is possible to reinvent yourself, Ruthann happened into the world of web design and has since launched a successful business. She believes that with flexibility and resilience, one can do anything!
“As an entrepreneur, nothing’s guaranteed… Yes, I do struggle with that idea of failure, but at the same time I always think, “What’s the worst that could possibly happen?” So I’ll just pick myself up and start over. Look, I’ve already done it one time.”
For inspiration, whether you’re looking for a change in career or looking to return to the business world after time away, listen in.
You can find Ruthann’s book, The Female Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Website in a Weekend, here.
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| Mark Divine | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:29:51 | |
“You can’t live your best life, I don’t think, if you’re not in alignment with your calling. If you don’t take the time to investigate, to listen for your soul ... as well as just how you’re meant to serve, then you could spend a long, long time heading down the wrong path.”
Meet Mark Divine, Navy SEAL, founder of SEALFIT, and author, whose leadership focuses not just on the physical, but on the mental and emotional.
Breath in. Breath out. Tune in to this episode as we discuss life in the SEALs, meditation, mental fitness and more.
Be sure to check out Mark’s books, Unbeatable Mind, Staring Down the Wolf, and more. unbeatablemind.com
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| Lia Valencia | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:22:01 | |
“Lia, you are shining. You are sparkling. I see it,” said her mother as she gave her a pair of earrings. “...These earrings will represent the beautiful light and sparkle and greatness inside of you.”
Lia Valencia grew up in poverty, but worked from a young age to build a new path for herself. Attending college against all odds, she earned a Masters degree in education and obtained a job as a teacher, while also working behind the scenes at QVC.
Drawn to her longtime love of sketching jewelry, Lia started her own jewelry business, which was highlighted in a feature on QVC and, subsequently, by Oprah. Lia hopes that wearers of her pieces will unlock their love, light and joy. Tune in for this inspiring episode!
Visit valenciakey.com to shop Lia’s jewelry.
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| Ta’u Pupu’a | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:26:30 | |
When an injury ended his professional football career, Ta'u Pupu'a committed to pursuing his love of music. Moving to New York without a firm plan, Ta’u formed a connection with renowned opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa that led him to Julliard and a career that has taken him around the world. The hardest part of his journey, recreating his life and career, he says, was “Letting one go. Because in order to accept the other one, you have to let it go, so your hands could be open to receive the other one.”
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| Pooja Goel | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:17:23 | |
“How do you know you’re good enough to do the thing that you are desiring?” Dr. Pooja Goel asked. She was told that “if there’s even the tiniest voice inside telling you to do it, just know that that voice, it won’t lead you astray, and to start to listen to it, nourish it.”
Even as competing interests called to her, Pooja Goel stuck to her long sought “expected” plan to become a doctor. However, she felt a tug toward change that continued to grow. In March 2020, Pooja began work on her own clean beauty business, which is designed around culture and inclusivity. Pooja sees clean beauty as a continued tie to “preventative medicine” in a way - helping people and making a difference.
Listen in to hear more about her career transformation and visit haracleanbeauty.com.
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| Emily Groden | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:20:27 | |
Armed with degrees from two prestigious universities, Emily Groden was ready to take on the corporate legal world, just as she’d always dreamed. But in the midst of mergers and acquisitions, another interest filled her downtime – food. Always the cautious lawyer, Emily took small steps toward her dream, before going all in and launching her own frozen waffle company just as the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Listen in for a taste of transformation and visit eatevergreen.com to try Emily’s frozen waffles today!
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| Cedric King | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:32:33 | |
“Just take one step. Just one step. That’s all you need to do” says Retired Master Sergeant Cedric King. He’s used that philosophy to finish five Boston Marathons, two New York City Marathons, several half-Ironman triathlons, and many other challenges… all as a double amputee. King lost his legs in 2012 after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. That could have been his breaking point, but, he says, he made the choice to make it his “making point.”
This decorated Army veteran’s courage, determination and resiliency will inspire you. His story will make you think long and hard about what you think you can and can’t do with your life.
Click this link to get your copy of King’s book, “The Making Point,” and learn how to turn your breaking point into your making point.
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| Stephanie Carter | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:22:24 | |
She turned 50 – “halftime” as Stephanie Carter likes to think of it – and a turning point in her life. Stephanie left a successful 25 year career in private growth equity to launch a startup. The Verse Media brought her back to the basics, learning the systems upon which her business would thrive. Now at its one year anniversary, The Verse Media provides content tailored to others in their “next half,” helping them to seize opportunities and to never stop exploring.
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| Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer: Entreprensita | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:27:53 | |
The word "impossible" is simply not a part of Stephanie Cartin or Courtney Spritzer's vocabulary. With a "sky's the limit" mentality, these entrepreneurs walked away from their comfy corporate jobs, amid much skepticism from friends and family, and turned their side hustle into an award-winning business to find solutions to problems for other entrepreneurs. “...I remember being so scared to quit, to say those words. I didn't want to answer any questions about where I was going because…I felt so, I don't know, embarrassed to be 24 and say to my boss, ‘I'm quitting to start my own company and…I don't know if it's gonna work. We're self funding it…” I got through that whole process, but I remember at the time feeling really scared to have the conversation.…” Stephanie and Courtney are helping others chart a new course, through digital marketing, influencing, and by telling their story of re-creation to help others make the leap at Socialfly and Entreprenista. Be the first to know of new episodes by subscribing to this show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And, if you enjoy this episode or any previous episodes, be sure to give us a star rating and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Have a guest idea or want to learn more about Brunner Communications? Contact us at info@LizBrunner.com For more:
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| Liz Walker | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:26:41 | |
From Boston news anchor to ordained minister, Reverend Liz Walker has followed “the breadcrumbs of the universe,” as she puts it, which have led her through the chapters of her life. Drawn to humanitarianism while traveling with an aid group in Sudan, Liz attended the Harvard Divinity School, choosing to become a minister.
Joining the COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group in Boston at the request of Governor Baker, Liz reflects that “I can think of nothing, nothing more rewarding, than being a part of rebuilding our country after this devastating pandemic that has hit us all.”
You can hear Rev. Liz Walker preach at RoxburyPresbyterianChurch.org.
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| Kim Gedney | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:17:04 | |
The phone rang and rang. The same number was calling again! Finally, Kim answered and that call not only saved her life, but set her on an unexpected path. Meet Kim Gedney, psychic medium, who believes that we all have something to give to the world.
“Spirit often reminds me,” Kim says, “that two halves make a whole. Unless we have felt sadness and grief and sorrow and pain, we wouldn't experience happiness and joy and love.” Tune in to hear her journey to discovering her psychic gift and for her insight into what we all need going into 2021.
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| Jon Dorenbos | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:26:05 | |
“Don’t listen to yourself; talk to yourself,” says Jon Dorenbos, who believes that what you tell yourself makes a difference.
Faced with unimaginable tragedy at the age of 12, Jon found a freedom in magic that has stayed with him, through 14 seasons in the NFL and to the speaking career beyond that.“I’m proud to stand on that stage and talk to my 12-year-old self and make it cool. Make being nice cool. Make learning cool. Make self-discovery cool. Make emotion cool…”
Listen in to hear more of this inspiring story of shutting down self doubt and choosing happiness on Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner.
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