Explore every episode of the podcast Shift Happens: From Pain to Purpose
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| What Happens When You Stop Asking for Permission to Be Seen with Katelyn Rhoades | 18 août 2026 | 00:47:52 | |
Katelyn spent much of her life trying to stay quiet, unseen, and out of the way. At 22 years old, she was selling her clothes to just to afford groceries. Today, she’s built a seven-figure personal brand from the ground up—using social media to create opportunities that changed the trajectory of her life. She’s worked with brands like Meta and Adobe, been featured in Forbes, and built a life she once couldn’t even imagine. Katelyn didn’t just change her circumstances—she changed the story she believed about herself. Not because she suddenly became confident not because She learned that confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build every time you stop hiding. this conversation isn’t about followers, brand deals, or business strategies. It’s about what happens when you stop letting your circumstances write your story. It’s about healing the parts of yourself that learned to stay small. It’s about becoming visible after a lifetime of hiding. This is Katelyn’s story. @thekatelynrhoades @callhercreator RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Why High-Achieving Women End Up Burnt Out with Laura Higgins | 11 août 2026 | 01:03:27 | |
Today’s guest is Laura Higgins—entrepreneur, branding expert, and business owner who built a multi-million dollar company helping women grow their visibility, content, and personal brands online. From the outside, Laura had every marker of success: the business, the ambition, and the image of someone who had figured it all out. But behind the scenes, the constant pressure to achieve, perform, and keep pushing eventually caught up with her In this episode, we’re talking about burnout—but not just the trendy version we see online. We’re talking about the deeper layers underneath it: the identity built around overworking, the fear of slowing down, the pressure high-achieving women place on themselves to hold everything together, and the childhood patterns that can quietly shape our relationship with success. Laura opens up about what burnout actually looked like in real time, the moment she realized the life she built was no longer sustainable, and how she’s had to redefine ambition, leadership, and worth outside of productivity. This is Laura’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Why Grieving a Relationship Doesn't Mean You Should've Stayed with Natalia Benson | 04 août 2026 | 01:04:52 | |
Today’s guest is Natalia Benson—podcast host, and coach helping women step into abundance, financial empowerment, and deeper alignment within themselves. Through her work in astrology, spirituality, Natalia has built a platform centered around self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation.
But behind the wisdom she shares online is also a woman who has had to navigate profound change in her own life. In this episode, we’re talking about divorce—not from the lens of bitterness, but from the complicated reality of grief, identity loss, self-trust, and choosing yourself even when it hurts.
Because sometimes the hardest thing isn’t leaving. It’s accepting that you can deeply love someone, grieve them, and still know the relationship was no longer aligned for who you were becoming. Natalia opens up about the identity death that can happen after heartbreak, the patterns from childhood that quietly follow us into adult relationships, and the fear of self-abandonment many women experience in dating and love.
We also talk about what it feels like to navigate pain publicly. The pressure to appear healed online. The temptation to hide the messy parts. And what happens when you choose to be seen while you’re still in the middle of becoming. This conversation is soft, honest, wise, and deeply human. And if you’ve ever questioned whether choosing yourself was worth the loss… I think this episode is going to meet you exactly where you are. This is Natalia’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How to Trust God's Timing When You're Tired of Waiting with Lida Benites | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:55:30 | |
Today’s guest lida was born into physical adversity—before she even had the language to understand it. Surgeries, comparison, and learning how to navigate a body that didn’t move like everyone else shaped her early years in ways most people never see. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| From $19 to CEO: When Losing Everything Changes Everything with Samantha Harper | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:45:20 | |
At just 16 years old, Samantha Harper was living on her own—no safety net, no roadmap—just figuring out how to survive. Before she was a speaker… and Before she was a CEO She was a girl trying to understand what love, stability, and her future looked like. In this episode, we talk about What survival actually felt like… The beliefs she formed about herself… How those stories showed up in her marriage and the moment she was left with just $19 to her name during her divorce; forced to rebuild from nothing. I ask if she ever wrestled with God in her pain asking why her story looked the way it did. But this isn’t just about what she went through— it’s about what she built from it. From trauma counselor… to CEO… to helping others heal through her app Sensry. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve had to figure life out on your own… this one’s for you. This is Samantha's story. @sam_e_peace @sensry.app RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Hidden to Seen: Why We Hide and How We Heal with Margot Miller | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:42:16 | |
My guest today is Margot Miller, and her story is one of those stories. From a young age, Margot faced things that forced her to wrestle with identity and pain in ways most people never have to. That path eventually led her into addiction at a young age, and later into a devastating neurological condition that left her bedridden for nearly a decade. For ten years, life as she knew it stopped. But what’s incredible about Margot isn’t just what she’s walked through—it’s what she’s done with it. Today she’s living a life she once could only dream about and helping others see that their past, their pain, and even their darkest chapters can become the very thing that shapes their purpose. Margot often says, “The more darkness you’ve walked through, the more light you can hold.” And today we’re talking about what that actually looks like. This is Margot's Story. @margotelisemiller RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How to Know When Resistance Means To Press On Or If It’s a Warning Signal with Beatrice Rosu | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:46:37 | |
Like the clarity fades, the momentum slows, and you’re left wondering— Today’s conversation is real-time. I’m sitting down with my friend Beatrice— We both started in creative fields, pivoted into coaching, started podcasts… But we’re also in the middle of the questions. So today, we’re talking about resistance— No perfect answers. If you’ve been feeling stuck between pressing forward and pulling back— RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How The Way You Dress is a Tool to Increase Confidence and Income with Stylist Chellie Carlson | 30 juin 2026 | 00:43:11 | |
Today’s guest, Chellie Carlson, is an LA-based stylist and creative entrepreneur who has built her brand around one powerful belief: when a woman feels confident and magnetic in how she presents herself, everything in her life begins to shift—including her income. But Chellie’s path wasn’t conventional. She started her business at 40 years old with less than $10,000—proving that it’s never too late to build something powerful from the ground up. What began as a personal realization quickly turned into a mission: helping women understand that style isn’t superficial—it’s strategic. The way you dress communicates before you ever speak, shaping how you’re perceived, how you’re treated, and ultimately, the opportunities you attract. Through her work, Chellie has helped women move from playing small and dressing “safe” to showing up with intention, confidence, and presence—becoming magnetic in both their personal and professional lives. In this episode, we dive into her journey of starting over, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why so many women resist investing in how they show up. If you’ve ever underestimated the power of your presence—or questioned whether style really matters—this conversation might just change the way you see yourself. How to know when resistance means to press on or if it’s a warning signal. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Why High-Achieving Women Still Struggle with Belonging | 23 juin 2026 | 00:53:23 | |
If you answered yes to any of those questions today’s conversation is for you. On this episode of Shift Happens, I’m sitting down with Maeva — founder of Flying Cat Marketing, and a third culture kid who spent 15 years living abroad, and a woman navigating who she is as her business changes and as she prepares to be a mom. We talk about what it means to grow up between cultures and how that shapes your sense of self. How homeschooling influenced her independence. What it’s like to move “home” and realize it doesn’t feel like home anymore. This episode is about identity. Belonging. Letting go. And learning to meet yourself honestly in seasons of transition. This is Maeva's story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How Sobriety Gave Her the Life Addiction Could Never with Haelie Queen | 16 juin 2026 | 00:57:10 | |
Today, Haelie Queen is taking us inside her story. Growing up without her biological father, she met him at 18, only to face abuse. @haeliequeen RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| From Childhood Trauma to Dating After Divorce with Lauren | 09 juin 2026 | 00:54:41 | |
From being bullied by the same group of girls from middle school through high school… to surviving third-degree burns as a young child… Lauren knows what it feels like to walk through pain early in life and carry the weight of those experiences. And like so many women, life didn’t stop throwing curveballs. In this conversation, we talk about how those early wounds shape confidence, what it really takes to rebuild your identity after hardship, and how to move forward when your life doesn’t look the way you once imagined—including what it’s like navigating the dating world after divorce. Because the truth is, owning your story isn’t always clean or polished. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable. But sometimes the very things we want to hide… are the things that end up setting us free. This is Lauren’s story.
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| How to Stop Tying Your Worth to Productivity with Rich Wife co founder Kaylyn Noonan | 02 juin 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
So many of us have learned to measure our worth by how much we produce, how much we achieve, how much we can hold together. From the outside, it can look like everything is working. But internally… there’s a quiet tension. A lack of peace. A feeling that something is missing. Today’s conversation is for the woman who’s doing everything “right”— I’m sitting down with Kaylyn, co-founder of Richwife, a lifestyle brand built around redefining what it truly means to be “rich.” But this isn’t just a conversation about business—this is about identity. We talk about what happens when your worth becomes tied to productivity… If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving, achieving, checking all the boxes… but still not fully at peace—this episode is going to meet you right where you are. This is Kaylyn’s story. FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| What Perfectionism Taught Me About Marketing with Savannah | 26 mai 2026 | 00:47:30 | |
On today’s episode of Shift Happens I sit down with Savannah — a pastor’s kid, the oldest daughter, and someone who learned early that being “good” often meant being exceptional. Excellence wasn’t just encouraged in her world — it was expected. And over time, that striving didn’t just shape who she was personally… it shaped how she showed up professionally. That same drive for precision, performance, and getting it right helped her rise quickly in the marketing world — building a reputation for clarity, strategy, and results, and helping businesses communicate in a way that actually connects and converts. But behind the success is a deeper tension we unpack today: how her upbringing wired her for perfection, how that fueled both her growth and her burnout, and what she’s learned about showing up differently — not just in life, but in business. This is Savannahs story. FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| From Immigrant Pressure to Creative Freedom with Ada | 19 mai 2026 | 00:44:58 | |
Ada moved to America from China at just seven years old. She entered the second grade without speaking English and grew up in an immigrant household where success meant stability — a secure job, a predictable path, something safe. Creativity wasn’t part of the plan. She was doing everything right but still felt felt completely disconnected from herself. So, she took a risk. Bought a camera. And built a business. This conversation is about redefining success, choosing courage over comparison, and building a creative life in the very place she once felt behind. This is Ada’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| When the Life Online Isn't the Life You're Living with Briana Williams | 12 mai 2026 | 01:09:02 | |
What happens when your highlight reel doesn’t match your real life? And somewhere along the way… you start to lose who you are? RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How Success Can Hide Unhealed Trauma with Amber Richards | 05 mai 2026 | 00:45:17 | |
What happens when the girl who holds everything together on the outside finally realizes she’s falling apart inside? By nineteen Amber Richards had already sold her first home. By adulthood she had climbed to Vice President of Sales and Marketing in the homebuilding industry. But success has a way of hiding pain ; not healing it. At twenty-three, eight months pregnant, my friend lost her father suddenly, and the grief she never had space to process began shaping her life in ways she didn’t fully understand at the time. She grappled with not feeling good enough in childhood, which began a theme that would keep showing up in her relationships as she felt the need to prove herself. She questioned, if people knew the real her - the imperfect version - would thy still accept her? Love her? Today we talk about what happens when the life you built to protect yourself stops working and you’re finally forced to face the patterns underneath it. This is Amber’s story RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW
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| Why the Hardest Parts of Autism Need to Be Talked About with Tiffany Sumner | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:42:00 | |
What do you do when your perfectly healthy two-year-old stops responding as they typically do? Today on Shift Happens, we’re talking about the kind of shift that no mother prepares for. How do you learn how to do life with a child with profound autism? How do you grieve what you thought life would look like — while still fighting for the child right in front of you?Today, you’re going to hear from a mother who didn’t just survive that reality — she transformed it. Tiffany Sumner found herself navigating being a single mom to a child with profound autism, and the crushing loneliness that so many caregivers silently carry. But instead of staying silent, she went public. What began as survival became advocacy. What felt like devastation became purpose.This conversation is about grief and grit. It’s about a mother who never gets to clock out.And about what happens when the hardest chapter of your life becomes the reason someone else feels less alone. This is Tiffany’s story. FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Why Survivors Stay Silent — and What It Takes to Finally Speak | Cindy Arevalo | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:43:23 | |
What does abuse actually look like — especially when it doesn’t feel like abuse at first? How does someone so young begin carrying shame that was never theirs to hold? And why do so many survivors spend years in silence? Today’s conversation is with Cindy Arevalo — and her story asks us to sit with some uncomfortable but necessary questions about power, trust, grooming, and the quiet psychological weight of secrecy. Because the truth is, abuse rarely begins with fear. Often, it begins with attention. With trust. With what feels safe — until it isn’t. And for many survivors, what follows isn’t just trauma, but years of confusion, self-blame, and silence that shapes how they see themselves, their worth, and their voice. In this episode, Cindy shares what it looked like to carry that silence, how her abuse showed up in her adulthood — and what it took to finally confront the past, break the secrecy, and refuse the shame that was never hers. This is Cindy’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| How Faith and Manifestation Actually Work Together with Jordan Cheyenne | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:45:31 | |
What does the word manifestation stir up in you? On today’s episode of Shift Happen the way you think might be challenged. If you are a person of faith , the word manifestation can feel… complicated. For some, it sounds empowering. For others, it sounds like we’re trying to play God. And for many of us, it just raises questions. So today, we’re having an honest conversation about what manifestation actually means, how it intersects with Christianity, and I challenge if prayer might be more connected than we think. I’m joined by Jordan Cheyenne — manifestation and mindset mentor, keynote speaker, founder of The Manifestation Academy, and host of Eat Pray Manifest. Known for blending neuroscience and identity reprogramming with practical tools for growth, Jordan teaches ambitious men and women how to release limiting beliefs, rewire their thinking, and step into aligned success — without burnout, hustle, or self-sacrifice. Through her programs, live events, and mentorship, she’s helped over 8,000 students worldwide break through financial ceilings, shift their relationship with money, and build lives rooted in confidence, clarity, and self-trust. But beyond the titles, I’m most interested in her heart — her faith journey, and how manifestation has actually played out in her own life. This is Jordan’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story
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| How to Steward Wealth Without Worshiping It with Mario and Franny Arrizon | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:52:04 | |
How do you build wealth without worshiping it? How do you lead at a high level without losing humility? And how do you stay deeply connected in your marriage while building something that constantly demands more of you? We don’t talk enough about the tension between faith and success.We celebrate the blessing, but we wrestle quietly with the weight of it. On this episode of Shift Happens I sit down with Mario and Franny Arrizon — a couple who met in high school, started their journey in the financial industry at just 18 and 19 years old, and built a life and business side by side from the ground up. Today, they lead a firm of more than 8,000 agents nationwide, have helped tens of thousands of families pursue financial independence, and continue to lead from a foundation rooted in faith, humility, and legacy.As children of immigrants raised by parents from Mexico, their story isn’t just about growth — it’s about stewardship, resilience, and learning how to hold abundance with open hands. This is Mario and Franny's story.
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| How God Sustained A Single Mom Through 570 Days Without Income w/ Deirdre Edwards | 30 mars 2026 | 00:51:30 | |
On this episode of Shift Happens, we’re stepping into the tension between survival and surrender. Deirdre Edwards lost both of her parents by the age of 25. She later found herself in a loveless marriage, raising two kids, and ultimately rebuilding her life from a one-bedroom apartment — only to walk into work one morning and be told her position was eliminated. Ninety days of severance. No savings. No child support. What do you do when you’re almost 50, starting over again, and faith is all you have left? This episode is about grief, identity, hyper-independence, shame, radical provision… and the moment on a beach when she heard God whisper, “It’s all true. I am real.”
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| You Are Not Your Trauma: How to Break Patterns & Reclaim Your Worth w/ Sumaya Cifor | 24 mars 2026 | 01:01:58 | |
Season two is starting with a story that’s not polished, pretty, or wrapped in a bow. It’s raw and real and it’s exactly what many of us need to hear. Today I’m sitting down with Sumaya Cifor. She’s a single mom to her daughter Skylar, a real estate agent in so cal, my own bestie and a woman who has carried parts of her story in silence for years… until now. This conversation is about a little girl whose innocence was stolen… and the woman who spent years trying to make sense of it. It’s about confusing attention for love, sexuality for worth, navigating betrayal inside a marriage, divorce, and what it feels like to trust God when everything is stripped away — and deciding you won’t let trauma be your personality. Because shift happens… but cycles don’t break themselves. This is Sumaya's story. FOLLOW
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| Ep. 35 Why Owning Your Story Changes Everything with Thais Eliasen | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:58:20 | |
If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Does my story even matter?’—this episode is going to remind you that it absolutely does. Today on Shift Happens, I’m joined again by Thais Eliasen. She is someone who deeply understands the power of sharing your story. We’re diving into what happens when you stop hiding behind your pain and start using it as purpose. Because here’s the truth—your story carries healing, not just for you, but for the people who need to hear it. And when you step into that truth, it can also open doors for opportunity, connection, and yes—even profit. In this conversation, we’ll talk about the courage it takes to own your story, how storytelling becomes a pathway to freedom, and why no one else can replicate what you’ve lived through. Thais and I are going to unpack the beauty, the rawness, and the transformation that comes when you finally stop running from your past and start embracing it. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals!
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| Ep. 34 Addiction Destroyed My Life — But I Rebuilt It: Katherine Sorensen on the Road to Recovery | 23 sept. 2025 | 01:13:19 | |
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| Ep. 33 Why Inclusion Starts with What Our Kids Wear — with Benny Bee Founder Elicen Renz | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
As a parent, have you ever looked at your child and wished the world would see them for who they are — especially if they have a disability or delay? Have you ever felt the ache of wanting them to feel fully included, only to realize the simplest things, like clothing, can make them feel different? Imagine a world where every child is celebrated exactly as they are — where even what they wear gives them confidence, dignity, and joy. Today’s guest is building that world. Elicen Renz is the founder of Benny Bee, an adaptive clothing brand designed to empower every kind of child. At Benny Bee, the mission is simple yet powerful: to honor all abilities and remind the world that no one is defined by their difficulties or delays. Elicen’s journey to building this brand is rooted in heart, grit, and a vision for inclusivity that goes far beyond fashion. What started as a response to a need has become a movement thaat’s giving kids confidence and giving parents hope. In this conversation, we’ll dive into Elicen’s personal story, the why behind Benny Bee, the challenges of starting something so unique, and her vision for a future where every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated.
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| Ep. 32 Why Repeating the Same Painful Pattern Isn’t Your Fault—But Breaking It Is Your Responsibility with Raena ONeil. | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:52:18 | |
What happens when life keeps handing you the same painful lesson until you finally decide to stop repeating it? Today’s guest, Raena O’Neil, knows what it means to start over—with nothing but a suitcase and a son to care for. From getting swept into Vegas’ nightlife scene… from becoming a young mom and walking away from multiple toxic relationships… to holding her mother’s hand as she passed, and finally realizing she had her own demons to fight—Ranae’s journey is about more than survival. It’s about healing, self-trust, and radical reinvention. In this conversation, Ranae opens up about how her mother’s addiction shaped her, how co-dependency nearly broke her, and how she used every rock bottom as a reason to rise. We talk about the grief she buried, the weight she carried (physically and emotionally), and how lymphatic drainage transformed not only her body, but her purpose.
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| Ep. 31 When Life Won’t Let Up: Jeremy Swanson’s Fight Through Grief, Loss, and Starting Again | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:59:51 | |
What do you do when your parent is tragically taken from you? How do you keep going after life keeps hitting you again and again? In this gripping episode, Jeremy Swanson shares the story he’s held onto for nearly a decade—starting with the day his father was suddenly and violently taken from him. What followed was a spiral of unimaginable loss, heartbreak, and rock bottom moments that tested every part of who he was: as a son, a husband, a father, and a man of faith. From wrestling with rage and responsibility to rebuilding his life piece by piece—Jeremy’s story is one of raw honesty, pain, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt like life won’t let up, this episode will meet you in the depths and remind you that survival is only the beginning.
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| Ep. 30 - When Pain Becomes a Song: Carol Grando’s Soulful Journey into Music | 26 août 2025 | 00:49:56 | |
What do you do when the person who shaped your world is suddenly gone? In this vulnerable and soul-stirring episode, Brazilian pop artist Carol Grando opens up about the devastating loss of her mother at just 16 years old—and how that grief became the catalyst for her musical journey. She shares how music became more than just an art form—it became her lifeline. Carol talks about what it means to carry deep faith in a world full of noise, rejection, and pressure to quit. Through heartbreak, doubt, and moments of silence where it felt like no one was listening, she kept showing up. Not just for her dreams—but for the younger version of herself who needed to believe it was possible. This is an episode about resilience, identity, and the healing power of expression. Whether you’ve faced unimaginable loss, chased a creative dream, or ever found yourself on the edge of giving up—Carol’s story will meet you there.
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| Ep. 29 - From Prison to Purpose: Turning a 11.5-Year Sentence Into a Life of Impact with Brett Booker | 19 août 2025 | 00:50:30 | |
What would you do if one decision changed the course of your entire life? Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you from a better future? Or wondered if it’s really possible to start over after you’ve hit rock bottom?
At just 20 years old, Brett Booker was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison. But his story isn’t about staying stuck in a system—it’s about defying the odds, reclaiming identity, and using rock bottom as a foundation for growth. In this episode, Brett walks us through his childhood, the choices that led him into drug dealing, and the life-altering moment everything came crashing down.
Now a coach and mentor helping others break free from their own strongholds, Brett shares what it looks like to start over when the world has already labeled you—and how to rewrite your story no matter where you’ve been. If you’ve ever struggled to believe that your past doesn’t define you, this conversation is your wake-up call. Brett doesn’t just talk about second chances—he lives it.
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| Ep. 28 - How to Date Without Settling: The Truth About Standards, Attachment, and Self-Worth with Emily Freeman | 12 août 2025 | 00:54:22 | |
Have you’ve ever wondered, “Am I asking for too much in my relationship?” or “Why do I keep attracting the wrong people?”—if so this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Emily Freeman, a sought-after dating coach who helps women break free from toxic patterns and start dating from a place of alignment and healing, not fear.
In this conversation, Emily shares how her own story led her to this work, what attachment styles reveal about the way we love, and whether an anxious-avoidant relationship can actually work. We talk about high standards vs. unrealistic expectations, the lie that you’re too much, and the power of not settling—even when it feels like everyone else is. Whether you’re single, dating, or healing from heartbreak, Emily’s wisdom will help you feel seen, grounded, and more hopeful about love than ever before. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 26 - How Dr. Laleh Mehrrafiee Created Her Own Opportunities: The Untold Story Beyond the Veneers | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:48:11 | |
What happens when you grow up with little but dream of building a lot? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laleh—cosmetic dentist, business owner, wife, and mother—to unpack how her early experiences of financial instability and her parents’ sacrifices lit a fire to succeed. From finishing dental school before 24 to carving a name for herself in a male-dominated industry, Dr. Laleh shares the behind-the-scenes pressures, the moments she was underestimated, and how she chose to rise anyway. We explore the mindset shifts required to juggle a growing practice and growing family, and why waiting for permission is never the answer. This conversation is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you have the power to create your own opportunities—and redefine what success looks like on your terms. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 25 - Mirco-Shift Business Q&A | 22 juil. 2025 | 00:22:33 | |
Today Alexis speaks with YOU, while answering your burning questions. From how to start a business to pivoting and more she shares all the insights from how she built her company The Shift Creative. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 24 -Why Community Is the Secret to Women Winning in Business—with Autumn Ceniza | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
Have you ever felt like you building a business all by yourself? Or maybe you have felt like no one really understands why you are going after your dreams as hard as you are... From topping the real estate charts in Southern California to launching Coterie, a premier women’s networking community, Autumn Ceniza is on a mission: help women in business succeed without feeling alone. In this episode, Autumn shares her journey balancing a booming career, family life, and building spaces where women connect, collaborate, and rise together. Tune in for insights on the power of networking, the mindset shifts that fuel business growth, and how to create meaningful relationships that propel you forward.
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| Ep. 23 - How Obeying God Leads to True Wealth: A New Vision for Success with Jenna Peterson | 08 juil. 2025 | 00:44:03 | |
How Obeying God Leads to True Wealth: A New Vision for Success with Jenna Peterson
What happens when you treat showing up online like it’s your job—and trust God’s call to move, even when it’s uncomfortable? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jenna Peterson, digital sales educator, multi-millionaire entrepreneur, devoted mom, and woman of faith who retired her husband through scaling her online business.
We dive deep into how Jenna combines practical strategies for growing and monetizing your digital presence with radical obedience to God’s voice. She shares why consistency on social media isn’t optional if you want success, how divine nudges have shaped her biggest business moves, and the lessons she’s learned from following God into unknown territory.
If you’re ready to show up boldly online and build a life of impact and income—with faith at the center—this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped for your own journey. Follow @jennapeterson @alexisnandra @theshiftcreative @shifthappensthepod
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| Ep. 22 - Why Choosing Discomfort is the Doorway to Growth with Jasmine Star | 01 juil. 2025 | 00:56:36 | |
Have you ever wondered what possibilities might unfold if you dared to choose the uncomfortable path? Or why expanding into new chapters of life and business so often comes with tension and fear?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jasmine Star—entrepreneur, international speaker & top podcast host —for a raw and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to pivot with purpose. Together, we explore the inner battles we face when stepping into bigger arenas, and why leaning into discomfort is the true catalyst for transformation.
Jasmine also shares the deeply personal journey of adopting her daughter, Luna, and parts of the process she wishes others knew. She adds how her family dynamic may not be for everyone, but how it works for and her husband, J.D. Her authenticity in sharing reminds us that there is no right or wrong way to have a healthy and thriving family and work relationship.
If you’re standing on the edge of a new season, unsure if you’re ready to leap—this episode will remind you that expansion always comes on the other side of courage.
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| Ep. 21 -Divorced But Not Disqualified: Worthy After It Falls Apart w/ Thais Eliasen | 24 juin 2025 | 01:15:18 | |
Can faith coincide with the decision to divorce?What does life look like as a single mom trying to navigate it all? What if the parts of your story you’re most tempted to hide… are the ones God wants to use the most? On this episode of Shift Happens, I’m joined with Thais Eliasen—founder and CEO of T PR, a powerhouse in the world of public relations, a single mom of four, and a woman whose story challenges what it means to live with both faith and fallout. Thais is a Christian who’s walked through divorce—not once, but twice. And while that alone can carry a lot of weight, especially in faith circles, it’s only part of her story. What makes her powerful is how she’s chosen to rebuild—with courage, with truth, and without pretending to have it all figured out.In this conversation, we talk about what happens when the life you pictured falls apart, and how to keep trusting God in the middle of heartbreak, healing, and even dating again. If you’ve ever felt like your story disqualified you—or that faith and failure couldn’t coexist—this one will remind you: nothing is wasted. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 20 -Gold in the Ashes: How the Bible Redeems Our Pain | 17 juin 2025 | 00:31:25 | |
In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode, I sit down with my right-hand girl Brooklynn to unpack the power of perspective in our pain. Pain is something we all face—it doesn’t discriminate by age, race, background, or bank account. But while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. Together, we reflect on the story of Job—who, despite unimaginable loss and suffering, declared, “When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” We dive into what that really means and how, like gold, we too are refined in the fire. I share parts of my own journey as a burn survivor, the early days of searching for meaning, and how scriptures on light, fire, and scars transformed my understanding of purpose. From mining field trips to biblical metaphors, this episode is an honest reminder that the things meant to break us can actually build us—and that our scars are not just signs of survival, but proof of healing and strength. This episode is an invitation to shift your lens on pain, find hope in the fire, and come forth brighter—like gold. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 19 -Why the Stories We Tell Ourselves Hold Us Back—And How Monica Linda Rewrote Hers | 10 juin 2025 | 00:44:32 | |
In this raw and powerful episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with Monica Linda—founder of Girl Squad Media, a thriving photography and videography company built on creativity, resilience, and heart. Monica opens up about the traumatic events of her childhood and how those experiences, while painful, shaped her into the woman and business owner she is today. We dive into her healing journey, how unresolved pain can quietly influence our careers and relationships, and the intentional work she’s doing to break generational cycles. Monica also shares thoughtful advice for creatives who feel stuck, scared, or unsure of how to start. This episode is for anyone who’s been through hard things but still feels called to rise—and create something beautiful in the process. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 18 - Your Brain is a Filthy Liar: How to Rewire Self-Destruction with Bizzie Gold | 03 juin 2025 | 01:03:58 | |
Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things but still hitting the same walls? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same destructive patterns?
Today on Shift Happens, I’m joined by Bizzie Gold — entrepreneur, thought leader, and founder of BREAK Method. After years of working with high-performing clients and noticing patterns in human behavior, Bizzie set out on a mission to investigate why people stay stuck in destructive cycles, even when they desperately want to change. This search led her deep into the world of brain mapping and emotional rewiring — tools she now uses to help people break free from subconscious programming that’s been running their lives. In today’s conversation, Bizzie breaks down what emotional rewiring actually is, how our brains are often liars feeding us distorted narratives, and why true transformation starts by understanding the subconscious stories we believe. This episode will challenge the way you see yourself, your mind, and your potential.
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| Ep. 17 -From Shelter to Selling the OC: Kayla Cardona’s Story of Redemption and Faith | 27 mai 2025 | 00:56:48 | |
What do you do when life feels like it’s stacked against you? How do you rebuild when you’re a single mom with no clear path forward? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kayla Cardona, of Netflix’s Selling the OC, to talk about her incredible transformation—from a rough childhood and struggling as a young single mom, to working multiple jobs just to survive, and ultimately being thrust into the spotlight and having life as she knew it changed forever. Kayla opens up about the lowest moments of her life, the relentless hustle it took to keep going, and the radical encounter that changed everything: giving her life to Jesus. She shares how her relationship with God reshaped her identity, her priorities, and the way she sees success today. Whether you're in a season of survival or searching for deeper meaning, Kayla’s journey reminds us that no one is too far gone for a comeback—and that purpose often begins in the most unexpected places. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 16 - Embracing Cancer: Learning to Live Not Just Survive with Laura Stewart | 20 mai 2025 | 00:50:16 | |
What do you do when your life changes with a single diagnosis? How do you explain cancer to your children—when you're still processing it yourself? What happens to your creativity, your identity, your faith, when everything is stripped down to survival? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with artist and creative force Laura Stewart of Unseen Forces Creative to explore the raw, transformative journey she’s walked since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. We talk about the early days of her diagnosis, the moment she chose to shave her head, and the impact it had on her family. She shares how she chose to embrace cancer and fully LIVE. Laura shares how her artistic life evolved through the pain and what she held onto when everything felt uncertain. We also reflect on our creative collaborations and how she finds meaning and alignment in the projects she chooses. Whether you’re navigating your own diagnosis or supporting someone through theirs, Laura’s wisdom offers comfort, clarity, and hope. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 15 - When Life Feels Like Too Much: A Conversation About Suicide, Mental Health, & Healing with Ashley Dirksen | 13 mai 2025 | 01:00:57 | |
Have you ever felt like life was too much to carry? Do you or someone you love struggle with suicidal thoughts or self harm? How do you keep going when the weight of grief or depression feels unbearable? In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with Ashley Dirksen - someone I have had the honor of pouring into and walking alongside through some stormy seasons. She opens up about her journey through self harm, suicidal ideation, and the loss of her brother to suicide. She answers the questions 'what signs should family/friends be looking for if a loved one is struggling with mental health?' and 'how can we effectively show up for them?' With vulnerability, she shares how her pain became a catalyst for purpose through her faith, therapy, and the support of a loving community. Ashley is now the founder off Too Much Apparel, a screen printing company that creates feel-good clothing designed to spark joy and conversation. We dive into the tools that have helped her stay grounded, and she offers advice for those supporting loved ones battling suicidal thoughts. This episode is a moving reminder that even in the darkest places, hope and healing are possible. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 14 - Addiction, Earning Love & Breaking Generational Cycles with Rilee Acrey | 06 mai 2025 | 00:42:22 | |
Have you or a close family member struggled with addiction? Have you seen first hand the effects it has on the people closest to you? Perhaps, it has created in yourself the desire to earn love or be "good enough" so that person will quite their addictive behavior. If you can resonate- this is for you.
In this raw and heartfelt episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with my friend Rilee, the powerhouse behind Balloonworks. While many know her for the stunning balloon installations and collaborations with top brands, there’s a deeper story behind her success. Rilee opens up about growing up with divorced parents, navigating a complicated relationship with her mom who battled addiction, and the emotional weight of reconciling after four years of no contact. We dive into her close bond with her dad, her protectiveness over him, and if there is hope for reconciliation for him and her mom. Rilee also shares her struggles in toxic relationships, her desire for true love, and her renewed exploration of faith. This episode is a testament to doing the hard inner work, rising from pain, and showing younger girls that no matter your childhood, you can build something beautiful and meaningful. RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 13 -When Infertility Alters the Path to Parenthood: Cristina O’Connell on Miscarriages, Grief, & Family Beyond Biology | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:39:18 | |
2x author Cristina O’Connell is immersed in the dance world owning 2 dance studios, and most recently led her dance team in Disneyland parade. But not everything can be as magical as a day at Disney. Despite her many achievements, her personal life has been marked by tragedy. Cristina shares her raw and powerful story of navigating infertility, enduring multiple miscarriages, and grappling with grief while balancing the demands of life and business. She opens up about the silent suffering that so many women face, the fear of sharing her struggles, and the pivotal moments that led her toward healing and renewed faith. Cristina’s vulnerability reminds us that even in our darkest seasons, there is still hope, purpose, and the possibility of restoration. Whether you’ve walked a similar path or love someone who has, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and strengthened. FOLLOW RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW | |||
| Ep. 12- How to Balance Motherhood and Ambition Without Losing Yourself with Lindye Galloway | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:55:17 | |
Do you find it difficult to balance work and family life? Are you passionate about building your dreams AND investing in your marriage, relationships, and faith but doing it all seems... impossible? In this episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with renowned luxury interior designer Lindye Galloway—founder of Lindye Galloway Studio and LeMaé Home to discuss the reality of owning a successful business. Known for her elevated aesthetic and trend-setting designs featured in Architectural Digest, Forbes, and Restoration Hardware, Lindye opens up about the layers beneath the polished surface. We dive into the challenges of being a working mom—balancing ambition with motherhood, the guilt and sacrifice that come with striving to build something meaningful, and how those very sacrifices can shape children’s perception of strength, resilience, and purpose. Lindye shares how she hopes her kids see her not just as a mom, but as a woman who showed up fully in both business and life. We also explore the complexities of working alongside a spouse—navigating different personalities, communication styles, and the intentional work it takes to protect both the business and the marriage. And of course, we talk about the ever-evolving world of interior design—how to stay ahead of trends without losing your creative identity, and what it means to lead in a visually saturated industry. This conversation is a beautiful blend of business, family and the permission to define success on your own terms. FOLLOW: RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals!
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| Ep. 11 - Why Not Settling Is One of The Hardest (and Holiest) Things You Can Do with Beatrice Rosu | 15 avr. 2025 | 00:53:03 | |
Are you in a season of waiting? Have you struggled with waiting on God's timing especially when it comes to romantic relationships? In this thought-provoking episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with my dear friend Beatrice to explore her story of faith, culture, and courage. She opens up about the cultural expectations she faced around dating and relationships as a Romanian—and why she chose a different path. We dive into what it means to trust God with your love life, especially when His timing doesn’t match yours, and how she holds onto hope while waiting for the right person. Beatrice also shares the inspiration behind starting her own podcast, what she’s learned through heartbreak, and how her experiences have shaped her views on identity, purpose, and pivoting in both life and work. This episode is full of raw honesty, wisdom, and encouragement for anyone navigating the tension between cultural norms and personal convictions. Whether you’re single, in a season of waiting, or needing a reminder that God’s plan is worth trusting, this conversation will speak to your heart. FOLLOW: RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals!
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| Ep. 10 - From Foster Care to Ph.D - How Dr. Danisha Keating Turned Her Pain into Purpose | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:59:58 | |
From surviving a childhood filled with trauma, neglect, and emotional abandonment, to stepping into foster care only to find more instability and heartbreak—Dr. Danisha Keating’s story is one of unrelenting resilience. She was living in a small apartment, raising her siblings, juggling multiple jobs, and barely surviving. But survival wasn't her final destination. In this powerful episode, Danisha shares how the system meant to protect her ultimately failed her—and how she used her voice, her pain, and her story to rewrite her future. Now holding a Ph.D., she speaks boldly about the foster care crisis, generational trauma, and the power of storytelling to transform not just her life, but the lives of others. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt voiceless, forgotten, or like their past defined their future. Her story will shake you, inspire you, and leave you asking: What story am I not telling that could set me free? HIGHLIGHTS - The power of manipulation to make you believe you are the problem as a child - The impact of a chaotic home life and abuse - Foster care and the system that's supposed to help - Surviving life and raising siblings as a young adult - From Survival to Ph.D; a true testament to using your pain for purpose - Learn the power of being a voice for those who feel voiceless - Why storytelling is a superpower RESOURCES Are you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so I can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW
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| Ep. 9 - How to Live Life to the Fullest in the Midst of Grief and Beyond with Ceative Entrepreneur Jesi Haack | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
Have you ever walked alongside a loved one battling a terminal illness? Have you faced the unbearable grief of losing someone close to you? Or maybe you’re trying to figure out how to keep moving forward—finding joy, building a business, and truly living—even in the midst of deep sorrow.
In this episode, I sit down with Jesi Haack to talk about the raw realities of grief, from navigating the diagnosis of a loved one to coping with their passing. We dive into what it means to live life to the fullest—not just after grief, but during it.
Professionally, Jesi shares the lessons she’s learned as a creative turned business owner, and what it’s like to build something alongside a friend. We also discuss the role of a supportive spouse and why having the right people around you can make all the difference.
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| Ep. 8 - From Hollywood’s Spotlight to Life’s Fires: How Faith Led Michelle McCoy Through Rising Fame, Marriage, and Trials | 25 mars 2025 | 00:52:52 | |
Can you really be a Christian in Hollywood? What if you thought you married for all the wrong reasons? How does a marriage survive when both people have different goals? I sit down with actress, model, and devoted follower of Jesus, Michelle McCoy, to dive into her incredible story of faith, healing, and perseverance. Michelle opens up about her upbringing, her journey in the entertainment industry as a Christian, and navigating social media while staying true to her beliefs. But perhaps the most vulnerable part of our conversation is when Michelle shares her harrowing experience of suffering a facial burn from a tabletop fire accident- an event that tested her confidence and faith in ways she never expected. As a fellow burn survivor, I deeply relate to her emotions, and together, we unpack the mental, emotional, and spiritual healing process that comes with trauma. Michelle’s story is one of unshakable faith, resilience, and using pain as a platform for purpose. Whether you’re facing your own battles or searching for inspiration, this episode will leave you with a renewed perspective on overcoming adversity and trusting God in the midst of trials. FOLLOW
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| BONUS! These 4 Steps Will Help YOU Boldly Tell Your Story, Find Healing, Be Seen + Inspire Others To Share Their Own | 20 mars 2025 | 00:12:18 | |
Do you have a story that you know should be shared, but have kept it hidden? Do you struggle with wanting to be known, but parts of your story hold you back from being fully YOU? This mini-shift explores what it means to have the responsibility of using your story and the weight you feel when you stay silent! I go over 4 ways to powerfully own your story so you can be released from strongholds of shame, begin to heal, be seen for who you are, and ultimately be a catalyst for others to share their own story! Share your story with someone today, because your story may just change someone else's.
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