Your Voice; Your Power with Anika

Strengths are measurable constructs that are often overlooked and minimized by challenges. Today, we discuss ways to identify, nurture and implement strength-based strategies to Lean In To The Best Version of You!

Meet our panelists:

Strengths are measurable constructs that are often overlooked and minimized by challenges. Today, we discuss ways to identify, nurture and implement strength based strategies to Lean In To The Best Version of You!

Meet our panelists:

Times are calling for a change in every industry. Let's start with your mindset, to identify the most valuable skills, gifts, and talents. As entrepreneurs, professionals and educators, we strive to impact others through knowledge sharing, support, and resources attainment. Our guest panelists are here to share tips and tools to enhance your leadership skills through the translation of "What'cha Workin With?

Believe it or not, many of us struggle to answer this question when asked to describe our gifts, experience, and expertise. Professional paths are no longer straight and narrow. They are zig zagish and complete with adversity, tragedy, and triumph. So I ask the question again? 

What'cha Workin With?

2022 is here and we are ready to break through the taboo topics plaguing women striving for excellence. Women have fought long and hard for equal rights since the 1940s. Women are now leading in the boardroom, the household, and in business. Despite the appearance of women in male dominating industries, equality, compensation, and respect are still lacking. Social scientists have explored the concept of the "Glass-Ceiling" for two decades yet it is definitely NOT shattered. It's simply cracked.

Join Anika and her panelists for an in-depth roundtable discussion regarding "Glass- Breaking Women" : 

Resilient leadership is all about bouncing back from adversity and applying your lived experiences to help others advance. This discussion is prompted by the recent events around the world wreaking havoc on individuals, families, communities, organizations, and more. Change is inevitable, so is adversity. However, there are ways to navigate adversity and still come out on top!

Our Expert Panelists

Transferable Skills are classified as portable skills that transfer from one job to another. As entrepreneurs, we often minimize our skills and abilities shortchanging our impact on others. This podcast will expose skills that you can promote to your target market, strategic partners and clients to properly communicate your products and services to those in need. Our guest panelists are entrepreneurs (coaches) committed to advancing the knowledge base and impact of entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, authors and small business owners to accelerate success.

Lisa Peranzo is the CEO and Founder of A Healthful Life offering healthy living solutions tailored towards the individual and their specific goals. She strives to make health accessible to everyone on a global scale through her fitness coaching and amazing Instagram LIVE's featuring daily workouts for Busy Moms so they can find health again.

Lisa is also an active duty military spouse, mom and is just the example of a Successful Holistic Baddy!

She is a favorite of YVYP we are always delighted to have her as a guest. She's family. 

"I just want people to be inspired to never give up, to know that "slow progress, is still progress," and that life is messy... for all of us! I hope that through telling my story and getting to know me, that the audience will feel that.

She enjoys having conversations about life, motherhood, limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, going to grad school later in life, media, social media, and her new podcast - The Communication Podcast.

"If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough"-Janine Hernandez

Janine Hernandez is a Serial Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Single-mother and founder of the Book Publishing Academy. After working in corporate Human Resources for 13 years, she endorsed her vision and pursued a full-time life shift into building her empire. In this episode, Janine shares her journey from corporate to building a thriving business through storytelling. She shares her passion for writing, coaching and service through mentorship. As a child, she aspired to be an author. She began writing poetry, songs and children's books with the ultimate goal of self-publishing her own stories. 17 years later, she has authored 5 best selling books and will launch her sixth book on October 15, 2021. 

Janine is a single mother of a 13 year old son. She shares her heart, her growth and her healing journey with the world on social media where her grace, poise and passion for people is displayed for the world to see. She is a pioneer in her own right.

Tune in and listen to Janine's story, her upcoming projects and her upcoming appearance at the ImfluaXion Chicago Conference in October 2021.

Callie Teegardin is Your Journey Guide, a serial entrepreneur that started her first business in 2006 after leaving corporate. In 2009, she started her second business to gain control of her time, energy and resources. She strives to help others Find Joy In The journey through relationship marketing. She speaks about Business Networking, Leadership, Customer Service and Personal Development while maintaining her social media campaign on Finding Joy. 

In this episode, Callie shares her journey from darkness to light as she found joy in her business venture with Send Out Cards/Greener Still where she has rised to the ranks of Senior Executive & Affiliate. Callie has endorsed her call to inspire others through Finding Joy In the Journey Even In Moments of Sorrow.

Vladamir Adonis is a Micro-Commitment Strategist dedicated to the development of lead generation.

Vladamir shares his story of failure from his first business venture costing him $80,000 leading him to his passion of marketing. Marketing is a broad field yet he manages to provide entrepreneurs with the tips, tools, strategies and systems to successful marketing that converts.

It all started with a dream and asking that question how else can success be define? About 15 years ago I started working in higher education for an online university. I started off helping that department collect documents in order to help complete student file. Because of determination and my work ethic I worked my way up to an executive level position. About 5 years into my executive position I know that it wasn’t something I wanted to be doing for the rest of my life…

About the Man behind the strategy:
So I ask myself the question if this isn’t it what else can I do
Something inside of me told me I should start my own business. Through research I knew i wanted the business to meet a few criteria. I wanted to start a business that is in demand and would be around regardless of what is happening in the world. At that time the online dating industry was very popular and it met the criteria that I was looking for in business.
I found and hired a programmer to build me a dating/dance type website in order that I would be able to launch my first business as an entrepreneur.
Fast forward a year later the site was launched. But to my surprise I had a hard time getting members to join.
I had paid close to 30K for this project so I wasn’t going to just put my hand up and say oh well I tried…
I went on a mission to learn how to do lead generation, marketing, membership growth, facebook ads in order that I can learn the skills needed to make this project work
Fast forward about 7 months later I was learning and my dating site started to gain some momentum
Shortly after gaining some momentum I learned that I was in violation of copyright laws. The dating site had a dance component which allowed members the ability to update videos of them dancing. Since i didn’t have the right to any of that content I had to close down the site to avoid legal ramification…
I felt defeated because this appeared to be the end of my entrepreneurial journey…
Than I decided to take what I had learned about lead generation and about marketing and started to host workshops in my area…
I started to host these workshops for two reasons. First I wanted to see if the skill I had learned could benefit other businesses. Second I thought maybe one day I can use that knowledge to turn it into a business
After hosting over 60 local marketing workshops and helping other businesses dial in their marketing I felt comfortable with my craft
At which point I decided to leave my employer and start my business full time. Today I specialize in lead generation and in marketing helping businesses generate leads and make more sales. I recently started a facebook group called black creators connect. The goal of that group is to support other entrepreneurs and provide a space to connect and gain the knowledge and skills for a better life and a better business

We all deserve joy, despite our pasts, present and future experiences. This episode features the world renowned "Joy Junkie" Amy Smith, a life coach and hypnotherapist. She is dedicated to helping women believe that they are worthy, deserving and valuable despite their false perception of lack. She motivates women to live, act and thrive as the force they are created to be.

Amy is highly educated and trained in multiple disciplines. She is certified through the International coaching Federation (ICF). She also has a bachelors in business management, she is certified and credentialed in Hypnotherapy from the Nationally Accredited College of Hypnotherapy. 

Her integration of education, expertise and experiences optimizes potential in her clients, audiences and individuals graced by her presence.

What You Will Gain From This Interview:

• You will learn more about Emotional freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping
• You will gain clarity on the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome
• You will gain knowledge about Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
• Learn how to use your childhood to propel you forward 

Melissa Conkling is a Certified Hypnotist currently pursuing her NLP Practitioner and Life Coaching certification. She works with the subconscious mind to make changes on a deeper level to release blocks, overcome limiting beliefs and build confidence. Her passion is to help women transform creating powerful changes in their lives by uncovering limiting beliefs, building confidence, joy and authenticity. Her goal is to empower women to become the best versions of themselves, building a better, sustainable life full of confidence, joy through purpose and passion. She was recently named the 10 Bet hypnotists by Natural Nutmeg magazine, and was featured on the Work Smart Hypnosis podcast. 

Our interview explores the true meaning, direction and capabilities of hypnosis through raised awareness of where you are, where you want to be and how to get there. Melissa discusses her ability to help you rewire, reposition and imagine where you are trying to go, while letting go of the blocks, barriers and limiting beliefs preventing you for achievement and ultimate success.

Linda Shively is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, neuroscience and mindset expert. She has presented across the country at places like the Harvard Club of Boston, the New York City Bar Association, Walmart, and Carnegie Hall.

Linda has been a multiple-time guest and a host on cable television, featured in a feature-film with Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels, and even performed at the Rose Bowl for over 90,000 people.

After healing from an abusive marriage, and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her 3-year-old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim her joy in life. Today she helps successful women defeat the dragons in their life and elevate their joy to new levels.

Linda has studied brain and mind function for over 30 years, earning a psychobiology degree from UCLA, is a certified Master Life and Executive Coach, a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Master Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.

Linda dives into her education, and escape from her abusive marriage. Linda shares how the untimely death of her beloved Jessica motivated her to help others find joy, stop sabotaging and find ultimate success. 

Anika and Linda explore more about the many seasons of life. How to navigate them, find joy, stop overthinking and be the you, you deserve to be.

About Heather:

I'm dedicated to helping high-integrity coaches & healers create ways of selling and marketing that feel genuine and honest while effectively helping them to sign more clients.

I'm all about creating a better vibe for the personal/spiritual/business growth community.

I don't hold to one particular system and force my clients into a cookie cutter program. I help them look at what"s working and what's not, then collaborate with them to craft strategies that they are comfortable with so that it's easier for them to show up consistently and confidently sign more clients.

I specialize in helping entrepreneurs in niches where monetary ROI is tricky to calculate to understand and easily convey the high-ticket value to prospects.

Get Personal:

I walk my talk.

I'm an avid student of personal/spiritual growth who has overcome so much in life to be successful. If i can do it, anyone can.

I've taken 5 big group business courses with big name gurus so I have a wide variety of teachings to draw from to help my clients.

My big mission is to be a Light in the world and a role model for having a life and business based solely on my own values. standards, and desires.

I worked in the sex industry as an Escort for over a decade. I like showing people that just because you've lived life on the fringe doesn't mean you can't become a useful member of mainstream society.

I'm fun and well-spoken. I love give value.

Munira Zahabi, The Niche Navigator, is an author, speaker, influencer and entrepreneur from Chicago, IL. Through her business, she has influenced many people to navigate to their niche. She firmly believes that all people have a niche but are afraid to explore the deep dark waters within themselves and take a voyage through the raging waters within to find it. Munira’s mission is to integrate the concept of nicheology, businessology and confidienceology. 

Munira Zahabi is a woman of many talents, beyond her talents, her experience and expertise help entrepreneurs narrow their niches to align with their skills and passion providing clarity where they need it most. 

During our interview, we had the pleasure of discussing the many roles that women play in our lifetimes, cultural differences and pursuing our passions. We laugh about life, how we view it, what we do with what happens to us and how to best represent who you want to be.

Munira's experience in corporate, ethnic background bring a perspective to life that allows one to think outside the box.

At YVYP, we don't like boxes. 

Daisy Vogt helps moms of special needs kids regain their energy, positivity and motivation. Each life and family is distinct but there is always room for positive change and when mom is happy, the whole family is happier.

About Daisy: Im Daisy V., Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Biohacker, Domestic Engineer and step mom of two amazing kids - one with a degenerative disease called MPS VI.

For years I was struggling to find a way to help my special needs step son get healthier but also keep my own health and mind under control. My family warned me that life with a special needs child would be difficult, yet I chose this life because I love my husband and his kids. After a lot of trial and error I realized that there are too few resources to help caretakers of special kids get everything under control and so I decided to focus on helping other families in similar situations. 

What makes me different is that I understand their struggle, the isolation, the psychological pain they go through, the commitment difficulties - yet I know that life can be better and this is what I help them achieve.

Learn more about Daisy including working with Daisy at:

Madhura Sane is a full time working mom of two little ones. She is extremely passionate about spreading joy, positivity and happiness around her. She firmly believes that you can create the life you want by investing a little time in yourself. She wants to help people reach their full potential and follow their dreams.

She is a working software professional for the  last 15 years. She has always had a keen interest in creative writing and public speaking. This year she took a leap of faith and started my podcast. She shares about obtaining life goals by investing time in yourself. Her mission is to help woman balance their work/ life and create the life that they really want. She has a lot of experience in creating harmony in your professional as well as personal life. She is extremely passionate about helping women find their passion. 

Eric Jones, Jr was born with a disability. He was raised with the expectation of being all that he can be despite his disability. He is now the father of a son that faces his own challenges being "different". Eric has created a business, breaking all generational curses, systemic barriers and perceptions of society in his community for his son.

This story of bravery is one of a black man stepping up to change the future for his family and community despite what the world thinks of him.

Learn more about Christian DeJuan here:

Nick Bognar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, California specializing in men's issues and codependency. Nick embraced a late calling to the field of social science after seeking assistance himself to understand his purpose in life. As he sought therapy to uncover the root of his own unexplainable feelings of dissatisfaction in his career, he discovered his passion for family systems theory.  Nick now works with clients to help people learn how to be happier and healthier through boundary setting, and clear communication.  

Nick is also a Podcast host of More Exemplary Podcast 

About Tasha Hunter: 

I specialize in working with caretakers and helping professionals with a history of childhood trauma. I also work with women who have experienced infant loss and infertility. My practice is LGBTQIA affirming. I am a childhood abuse survivor, suicide attempt survivor, Air Force vet, social worker, mental health therapist, and author of the book " What Children Remember ". My goal is to decrease the stigma of mental health within the black community. I also work to help clients find their voice, discover who they are, and realize they can can heal from even the worst experiences.

Stephanie Powell is a woman of multiple skills. She has bachelors in Marketing, a masters in Education and EDD. She spent 13 years an educator, has now pivoted to Brand & Business Strategy.

"I help magical AF entrepreNERDS find the courage to dump imposter syndrome (for good!), get the f*ck unstuck, and make more money in your business by being raw, real, and unapologetically YOU. It's about being RADICALLY authentic and standing out so your people can see, hear, and find you. Because NO ONE can do what you do like you do. And the world needs the badass magic only you can give.

With my clients, I find the magic is in combining the practical WITH the woo. We all know (hopefully) how important mindset and alignment are. But we also have to build our businesses on solid foundations and make sure we've got the right systems and processes in place (and that means what's right for YOU...one size fits all is a lie). And both the practical and the woo should be catalysts for each other.

I adore my clients and support them like nobody's business. But I'm also gonna give it to you straight, no chaser. You've got too many epic things to accomplish for us to tiptoe through the tulips. Let's blow sh*t up instead.

I help my clients achieve their goals and level up in their business through brand + business strategy, mindset work, systems + processes, clarity, and authenticity + alignment.

Everything I do in my personal and professional life is driven by my vision of a world where every single soul is seen, heard, understood, accepted, celebrated, and loved BECAUSE of how they were uniquely created. So why CAN'T you make more money doing what you were BORN to do, serving those you were MEANT to serve, and doing it YOUR way?

We all struggle to establish and maintain healthy relationships. Often times this discussion is limited to romantic relationships yet we take it a step further. We discuss the impact of our past including: generational curses, upbringing, environmental factors and more on our ability to identify, establish and maintain healthy relationships. 

Meet Our Panelists:

Babita Spinelli, LP, JD: CEO/ Owner and Founder of Opening the Doors Psychotherapy

Jennifer Urezzio is a master intuitive, author, teacher and speaker. She founded her own business, Blooming Grove, Soul Language‘s parent company, in 2004 in response to her intuitive senses and ability to help others feel better about themselves both holistically and naturally, working closely with them to generate a feeling of strength and well-being.

She teaches individuals to connect deeply to their Soul for Success. 

Historically, we build communities, villages and networks to thrive beyond survival. Nothing is new except our perception of receiving assistance throughout the various seasons of life. Today we discuss the importance of building an Optimal Support Network, A Village or whatever you want to call it. 

Meet Our Power Panel: 

Andreia Dooley: 

At YVYP we strive to provide information to help you build upon your endeavors with the proper tools and support. This power panel discusses the ins and outs of building and maintaining an Authentic Brand for your business. We discuss the best vehicle to drive your authentic message through proper tone, language and emotions to your target audience. We discuss the best use of your time, social media, and more. 

Meet our panel of experts:

Creating and maintaining a sustainable lifestyle means choosing to meet our ecological, societal, economic, and emotional needs through sound decision making. Our panel includes a transformation coach, a speaker, activist, and coach for disabled and disproportionate individuals, a Nigerian visionary, a veteran author, speaker and relationship expert, and psychic strategist, an oracle sharing the journey from chaos, illness, homelessness, and deliverance of sustainment. 

What you need to know about what we do:

We dive deep into the Source of Passion, value systems, and the importance of coaching with Coach Benson Fox.

Benso Fox is an experienced and certified transformation coach and crisis counselor. At 26 years old, he has traveled the world studying Judaism, graduating from Touro College, and currently a doctoral student in Psychology at Adelphi University and therapist extern at Brooklyn College. As an Orthodox Jew, he helps his clients celebrate and integrate their cultural beliefs in their everyday lives. He helps those looking to gain balance, efficiency, and joy in their personal and professional lives.

Synthesizing and integrating vast training education and experience in Judaism, Coaching, and PsyD to offer a uniquely original approach that cuts against the conventional wisdom of many in the self-help and mental health worlds.

He believes that every part of a person is good including their shame, fears, self-doubt, rage, depression, self-hate, judgment, the judgment of their judgment, the shame of their shame, etc.

KC is the CEO of Together CFO. Together CFO sets up complex tax strategies that are permanent compared to 99% who just go through loopholes. KC is also a writer for Forbes Magazine, has been featured in Entrepreneur, ABC News, Fox News, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Buzzfeed, iTunes, and many others. KC shared the proactive strategies of building, maintaining and promoting successful businesses based on efficient tax structures. KC specializes in helping others bridge the gap between the 2% of the financially elite and you.

-Financial Guidance, Accounting, Business Management, Trusts

Contact KC if you pay over 200,00 or more in taxes per year. 

Lisa Peranzo is the President and CEO of A Healthful Life. With over 10 years of experience and multiple certifications in the fitness industry, she offers her clients tailored approaches to getting fitness and nutrition. She avoids the cookie-cutter approach in regards to eating and working out, instead, focusing on meeting her clients where they are, giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals. She offers her clients a well-rounded approach to working out, taking into account all aspects impacting their lives, holding them back from being healthy. She helps them find balance in their health and well-being. She also teaches the skills needed to make healthy living a lifestyle and not a temporary change.

Her services include virtual workouts, recipes, blogs, self-paced coaching programs, youtube channels and more.

Your Voice; Your Power with Anika is a platform designed to encourage and inspire others to pursue their passion despite adversity. This episode focuses on the state of our world during and after COVID-19.  Our guest is the fabulous Cathy McKinnon, a partner of Infinite Women's Network, Keynote of the Chicago ImfluaXion Conference Tour, and woman on the rise.  

About Cathy:  A battle with infertility and a cancer diagnosis in 2008 immersed Cathy in her journey to transform her life with a strategic approach to health and wellness.  She truly believes a healthy, balanced life leads to optimal living and so she knew she had to start sharing her journey as an example of what is possible when you bravely step into your true self. It was that calling that lead her to found Wellness Warrior Coaching.      

As a Transformation Strategist, Cathy helps women step into their POWER, releasing burnout and finding the joy, confidence and energy they are so WORTHY of!      It is time for you to become the healthiest, happiest, most inspired version of yourself!     In April 2020, LasVegas Entrepreneur Magazine named Cathy “ Wellness Influencer of 2020”     Cathy is a 3x #1 International Best-Selling author with her chapters in “Silent Grief, Healing and Hope”, “Oh My Health there is Hope” and “Joy- Recipes for Abundance” where she bravely shares her journey through infertility and path to Joy!  The books include stories that will inspire and touch hearts everywhere!   

Cathy Wellness Warrior Coaching 

We are battling multiple epidemics all over the world. We must raise awareness and change the circumstances for those suffering from Domestic Violence around the world. More importantly, we must help those perpetrating their pain on others, encouraging them to seek help for themselves and their partners. Let's fight the stigma by sharing our truths. 

Learn what domestic violence is and how you can help!

Angela Brand is a Personal Branding Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and woman on the rise. She has over ten years of training experience and empowering women through courses, coaching and mentoring. She has a unique gift of empowering women to reach for more and take action. Her gift is to teach women how to turn their mess into a message to allow their gift to make room for them.

After Angela reinvented herself, the journey of discovering her true purpose and finding inner healing needed to begin, for this next level of her life. She then realized that other women needed to hear how her mess that became her message and they needed someone to help them get over their mess and get their message to the world.  She quickly begin to use her corporate experience to train women as life coaches and motivational speakers to empower others with their stories through AB Coaching Academy. With the message of "Take Ownership" of who you are, where you are, where you been, and where you are going, it has been her privilege to coach women into a greater awareness of their divine calling.

Candace Stuart-Findlay is an Intuitive Empath, Metaphysicist, Life Transformation Coach and Core Issue Release Coach, Transformational Speaker, Published Author, Host of The EWB TV YouTube channel, and founder of Empowered Whole Being Foundation and the Empowered Whole Being Press, a hybrid boutique visionary author self-publishing press. She began her reawakening journey in 1987, which led her to extensively explore Quantum Biology and Quantum Physics in relationship to Metaphysics and spirituality, guiding her to develop the Spiritual Transformation Simplified™ ~ The Six Fundamentals for Life Mastery guidebook and program. Candace has successfully facilitated breakthrough transformation and self-empowerment for countless clients around the world, her focus being transformation facilitation for Empaths, also known as Highly Sensitive People. Her mentored clients are able to effectively transcend self-sabotaging blocks, clarify what their source of true happiness is, and then bring their own best life to fruition using the Spiritual Transformation Simplified™ tools and techniques!

More about Candace:

Founder/Life Transformation Coach/Core Issue Release Counselor

Riana Milne wears 3 hats of a Cert. Global Life & Love Coach for Singles & Couples, Psychotherapist in private practice 20 years, and as a Cert Clinical Trauma Professional who worked with both Children and Adults - using various educational methods to treat a client's past Trauma Experiences and Emotional Triggers Holistically - changing Mindset, Body and sense of Spirit to go from Unconscious Pain to Conscious Awareness in all Life areas; including Love Relationships. She specializes in Helping Adults who have had past Childhood or Love Relationship Trauma and find the Emotional Triggers are presently impacting them in Life & Love - to Heal and Create the Life they Desire and Attract & Keep the Love They Deserve. 

Victoria Johnson is a Spiritual Teacher and best selling author that has been in the entrepreneurial realm for over 30 years. Her wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise propels her clients forward as she combines spiritual and business techniques to help clients reach their goals. She specializes in helping writers become best selling authors. 

Learn more about Victoria's journey and follow her here:

Amanda's Value: I shift the way entrepreneurs approach business, by creating a holistic framework for success: Wealth Consciousness & Money management, Mindset & Manifestation, and Business Strategy. Combing these 3 pillars I teach entrepreneurs to not only build booming businesses but how to create true financial freedom and create a life teeming with happiness and joy.  About Amanda: I'm the founder & director of The Infinite Power of You Inc., a multi-published multi-genre author, business, wealth, & mindset coach, actor, motivational speaker, and online course creator. I've been a sales expert for over a decade, ranging from retail to door-to-door sales, to live in-store pitching, and online sales and marketing.