The Human Beauty Movement Podcast

Learn how to attract the people, things, and opportunities you want by fine-tuning your vibration. Katie Fink is a Frequency Strategist who works with her clients to intuitively tap into their quantum abilities. In this episode, we talk about how we can become influenced by the vibration of others, why it's important to find space to meditate and reach a state of empty presence, and how even the practice of labeling your drinking water with positive affirmations can help create shifts in your life.

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Representation matters. For those of us who grew up not seeing ourselves reflected favorably on screens, it's refreshing to see things changing. Here to talk about her own experience as a South Asian Muslim actor is Farah Merani. Farah is a classically trained actor and creator, based between LA and Toronto who has performed on stage and on screen across North America, Europe, and Russia. She has appeared in AppleTV’s “SEE” and NBC-TV’s “Quantum Leap,” Shadowhunters, and Nikita. Farah has lived in 6 different countries on three continents, speaks 4 languages, and is dedicated to sharing the stories of her family, community, and ancestors. In this episode, we talk about how Farah followed her heart (against her family's desire) to become an actor, fitting in and feeling othered, her evolving perception of her own beauty, her view of diversity and inclusivity in the media, and how she brings her full cultural identity to the roles she plays.

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When life takes a turn, how do you turn things around? Jennifer Norman sits down with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes, medical professional and life coach, to talk about the power of positive intelligence and resilience training. In this episode, Leonaura discusses the state of mental health, how suffering is optional, the difference between building resilience versus putting up with toxic situations, and the seven contributors to thriving in positivity. Check out Leonaura's books, including Beyond Soccer Mom and Life By Design.

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When life gets rough, it's very common to use coping mechanisms to help get through it, when what we truly need is to HEAL. Steve Bacon once found himself on the path to prison and death. He experienced so much pain and suffering in his early years of life — 14 schools, 2 marriages, crack houses, abuse, molestation, anger issues, alcohol troubles, and attempted suicide — all before he was 20 years old. It took a long time for him to see it but all of his trauma was a gift. After a profound reckoning, he began a journey toward healing. By uprooting harmful beliefs and choosing to look at his past through a new lens, he now experiences a life that gives him joy and purpose. Today, Steve is a Master Life Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author of Start Here: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life. He founded Belief Theory, a program that works to break the stigma of mental health in communities of color to create thriving families and compassionate leaders. Through this work with Belief Theory, people transform their self-image, discover their true purpose, and learn to build healthy, lasting relationships.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of drug use and attempted suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

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When career transition happens, it can take a toll on our self-esteem. Self-limiting beliefs can make us think that we're not wanted, not talented, or not as capable as we truly are. Our podcast guest David Petrovay is an employment strategist who helps people manage their careers, navigating through the challenges they face, especially during lapses of work. David's latest book, Life between Jobs: Out of Work...Not Out of WORTH, is available now. In this episode, David talks about the emotional aspects of getting fired or laid off, what a self-limiting belief is, why someone would want to work with a career coach, and the value of positive daily reflections.

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Sometimes traumatic experiences can shift our consciousness to a different dimension. That's what happened to award-winning author, speaker, and educator, Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro. Marni spent 35 years as a high school special education teacher and 12 years as a university adjunct graduate school professor. She received a doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard. Then, Marni was hit with life-changing trauma, which caused her to experience numerous spiritual encounters. She wrote several books inspired by her life transformation, including the spiritual fiction novel, God Came to My Garage Sale. In this episode, we talk about Marni's post-traumatic visions, miracles, and visitations. We also discuss Marni's early work with special needs children and the healing power of nature.

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Interested in becoming a model? Then this episode is a *must* for you to listen to. Jennifer Norman sits down for a beautifully human conversation with Katie Willcox, the founder of Natural Model Management and author of Healthy Is the New Skinny, Your Guide to Self-Love in A Picture-Perfect World. Katie has been a top-plus model for 15 years. All too often, Katie saw ‘the ugly side of beauty’, and she wanted to change things for the better. Her mission is to promote health and happiness within the modeling industry and to help everyone recognize the beauty of their own natural body shape and size. In this episode, Jenn and Katie discuss the damage of beauty standards on mental health, the evolution of the modeling industry, marketing tactics, and the future of modeling. Be sure to subscribe to The Human Beauty Movement Podcast, then rate and review this episode.

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Meet Stephanie Jameson! Stephanie is an intuitive coach and author who helps empaths heal from inner child wounding, karmic patterns, and conditioned beliefs that can hold them back. Her books, The Happy Empath's Workbook and The Happy Empath's Little Book of Affirmations are published by Simon & Schuster and are available now. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be an empath, the differences between empowered and disempowered empaths, and the specific challenges empaths face. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Susan Bennett Fisher and Martin Fisher! Susan and Martin are the co-founders of Body of 9, an innovative, body-based personality assessment different from enneagram, Myers Briggs, and Jungian personality tests. According to Susan and Martin, each of us has our own Natural Number, from 1 to 9, which is the key to who we are, and how we think, react, act, and interact. In this episode, they reveal the origins of the Body of 9 system, share how the Body of 9 method works, provide a summary of the 9 Natural Numbers, and describe how by knowing your Natural Number (and those of the people around you), you can have more awareness of yourself, your relationships, your life, and how you communicate to bridge deeper and more meaningful connections. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Lisa Hennessy! Lisa is a Creative Director and Designer from Berlin, Germany, now living in Kauai, Hawaii. For over 16 years, Lisa lived a fast-paced life, working in the world’s top ad agencies. But over time, she began to believe that the ad industry didn't align with her values. She recognized exploitive, fear-based practices that caused people to feel unworthy. So she started her own creative studio, focusing on love as a business model. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Chris Hutchinson! Chris is the founder of Trebuchet Group, a Certified B Corporation that helps bring out the best in organizations and people. Chris helps coach and mentor people on building effective leadership skills and great teams. In this episode, we talk about how leadership impacts an organization, what makes a great leader, how curiosity builds real understanding, and founding an organization upon deeper meaning for the greater good. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Tim Brown! Tim is the CEO of Tradewater, a mission-driven company that works to reduce the world’s carbon footprint. Tradewater finds and destroys the most potent greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases (like refrigerants, halons, and methane) before they are released into the atmosphere. The company is a Certified B Corp dedicated to preventing at least 22 million tons of CO2 equivalent from being released into the atmosphere by 2027. In this episode, we talk about Tim's environmental work, his company's commitment to addressing catastrophic climate change, and how everyone - from individuals to large corporations, can work to calculate and offset their carbon footprint. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Greg Hemmings! Greg is the founder and executive producer of Hemmings House Pictures, an award-winning production company that uses film to create social change. Greg’s mission is to improve the world one story at a time. In this episode, we talk about Greg's early days, the incident that galvanized his professional values, why his company became a Certified B Corporation, and the types of media he produces. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Dr. Susan Landers! Susan is an author, speaker, mom of three, and Neonatologist with over 34 years of experience in neonatal intensive care medicine. Susan suffered through a difficult midlife period that caused burnout after the birth of her third child, and this propelled her to make new life choices including a career change. She recently released her book, So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood. In this episode, we talk about the difference between being stressed out and burned out, what it means to be a 'good enough mom,' signs of postpartum depression, and what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet John Tarnoff! John is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers. He is the author of the best-selling Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50. In this episode, we talk about the dilemma people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s face when making a career change and valuable tips on how to transition your career successfully at mid-life. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Rach Wilson, founder of Divine Relating and a relationship coach for couples with autistic and/or special needs kids. Rach is a mum of 4. Her two youngest are both autistic and non-verbal, with diet limitations and sensory challenges. Rach’s own life experience has inspired her to focus on supporting couples who have the highest breakup rate – couples with special needs kids. In this episode, we talk about being a special needs parent, what self-care looks like when things get rough, and the types of support Rach offers her clients. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Alfredo Borowdowski! Alfredo is also known as “The Bipolar Rabbi.” In June 2013, Rabbi Alfredo was arrested for impersonating a police officer. Shortly after that, he was fired from his job and ridiculed in the press as “the Road Rage Rabbi.” It took some time, but things eventually turned around when Rabbi Alfredo discovered the power of Positive Psychology. In his upcoming interactive book, “The Wisdom of Mental Illness: Finding strength in your struggles,” Rabbi Alfredo teaches us all how we can move mental illness from stigma to dignity. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet John David Latta! John is an author, teacher, and successful founder & CEO of a multimillion-dollar consumer products company. He recently wrote a book called The Synchronicity of Love, which reveals the radical transformation he underwent when he discovered unconditional love. John coaches others on leadership, healing, transformation, and waking up to expand the human experience. In this episode, we talk about John's own personal awakening, how to interpret dreams, what kundalini energy is, and why every man should get in touch with the divine feminine. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Sarah Todd Hammer! Sarah Todd is a 21 years old three-time published author, dancer, and speaker. In 2010, she acquired Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), which left her paralyzed from the neck down. She regained the ability to walk but has paralysis in her arms and hands. Now, a junior in college, she is studying Psychology and Communication Studies, and she’s built a remarkable presence on social media with over 115,000 followers by educating others on disability and advocating for accessibility. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet RJ Jackson! RJ is an International Speaker, Executive Coach, and Breakthrough Strategist. She has lived life to the extremes, from a near-fatal dog bite as a child, to being diagnosed with lupus, as well as two near-death car accidents, she knows that the experiences that intended to break her made her a more courageous person. In this episode, we talk about finding the courage to let go of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs so you can prosper beyond your problems. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Chamiah Dewey! Chamiah is the CEO and founder of Chamiah Dewey Fashion, the UK’s first clothing brand for people of short stature, under 4’10”. She started the line in 2021 when she was only 22 as a Student at the London College of Fashion. Given that Chamiah is a woman of average height,  she tends to get questions as to why she would be interested in starting a fashion line for little people, so that's what this episode is all about. We discuss Chamiah's inspiration for her clothing line, what it was like to show at London Fashion Week in September 22, why she's so passionate about ethical manufacturing and using sustainable fabrics, and who her fashion icons are. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Kelsea Koenreich! Kelsea is a business mentor for impact-driven female CEOs and entrepreneurs. She rose from the darkness of nightly binge drinking, three arrests, and a jail cell to become the thriving business owner, author, speaker, wife, and mother of three she is today. In this episode, we talk about waking up to the internal strength to overcome any setback. You don't have to hit rock bottom to bounce back and create the life you want and deserve. You can harness your own personal power to show up authentically in any room and achieve incredible success. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Perle Noire! Perle is THE Black Burlesque Queen. Known as Mama Perle in the burlesque community, she is a paragon of glitz and glamour who advocates for people to reclaim their bodies and their sensuality. She created a program called Healing Through Seduction that teaches you how to honor your desires with no shame and no guilt. In this episode, Perle pays homage to Josephine Baker, discusses what burlesque is, shares how glamour is the birthright of black women, and reveals ways to get comfortable with your body. Enjoy the listen!

*Mature content - listener/viewer discretion is advised

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Meet Noah Scott! Noah is deeply motivated by the human experience and has spent over a decade mastering the art of connection. After a breakup and an Eat, Pray Love mecca to Japan, Noah leaned into his creativity and desire to live a more fulfilling life of wonder and adventure. He founded The Big Possible to create powerfully immersive experiences and retreats connecting high-profile entrepreneurs and speakers around the world. In this episode, we talk about being human, taking risks, the art of listening, and making meaningful connections with others no matter where you are in the world. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Ilsa Fay! Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Ilsa is an award-winning filmmaker, creative director, and Founder of the Erotica Film Festival. She is also the host of the Sex, Money & Power podcast and a business coach who works with female entrepreneurs on reinventing their relationship with money, business, and visibility.  In this episode, Ilsa drops a ton of gems about the difference between erotica and porn, how the body feels consent, integrating sensuality with power, balancing the feminine with the masculine, and reclaiming your inner MILF. Enjoy the listen!

*21 and over, please*

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Meet Joshua Rodriguez, known as Master Joshua in the BDSM/Leather community. Joshua founded People Before Kink to help guide and support people toward healthier BDSM lifestyles. Drawing upon his own unique, hard-earned transformative experiences, he has developed personalized methods of Non-Traditional Sexual Behavior counseling, geared particularly towards catalyzing self-actualization. Over the past 12 years, he has helped many people rid themselves of shame so they can embrace their identities and live richer, more fulfilling lives. Enjoy the listen!

OVER 21 PLEASE

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Meet Liv Stone! Liv is a surfer, model, disability advocate, and 4x USA Para Surf Gold Medalist. Having been born with a congenital limb difference, Liv has shorter arms with two fingers on each arm. But despite her differences, Liv has been able to maintain an optimistic view on life. Her success reflects her faith. She knows that happiness is not based on our circumstances, it comes from within and overflows throughout. In this episode, Liv shares how life was back in the early days, how she got into surfing, the items she uses today to make life more accessible, her favorite Bible verse, and how she stays so positive. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Dr. Paige Yang! Dr. Yang is a a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) who specializes in women’s health, fertility, facial rejuvenation and acupuncture. Practicing out of Oahu, Hawaii, Dr. Yang utilizes modalities such as acupuncture, herbalism, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, and Qigong to help her patients nurture their emotional well-being so they can look and feel their best. In this episode, we touch on the rich heritage of Traditional Chinese Medicine, some amazing truths about acupuncture, the contrast between Eastern and Western medicine, the history of gua sha, the symbolism of Jade, and womens' rejuvenation from inside out. A key takeaway from this conversation is that TCM, when practiced with integrity, is highly unique to each patient, so there are no 'one size fits all' tips or suggestions to offer. After all, energies and conditions are specific to each individual. Listen to learn more!

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Meet Tim Mason! Tim is an amazing human who was born with no legs and one arm. He was adopted into a loving family, which he feels was an incredible gift. Tim has an amazing sense of humor, our favorite quote of his being "I may be half-baked but I'm still delicious!" He shatters myths and defies all the stereotypes about living with one limb. In fact, Tim is thriving in his independence as an openly gay disabled man, because he’s learned to focus on self-love. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Cherry West! By day, Cherry is Sam Carlin, a fifteen year old boy from Edinburgh Scotland. Sam became enamoured with drag after watching RuPaul's Drag Race and then seeing a live drag show with his family. He decided to take drag more seriously in 2021. Today as Cherry West, this teenage sweetheart is gaining headlines all over as one of the world’s brightest up-and-coming young drag artists. Cherry is thriving, because she has the support of her entire family. Dad helps with costumes and rides to gigs, and sisters help with makeup. Cherry and her whole family are role models, because they cast aside fear and control to embrace love and joy.  Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Becca Lee, aka @BeccaLee Beauty! Becca was once self-conscious about the port-wine stain and blue nevus birthmarks on her face. She started using makeup as a cover up, feeling insecure about showing off her real skin. Her obsession with makeup took her to esthetic school and she would become a professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician. One day, Becca mustered up the confidence to post a picture of her naked face on social media, deciding to accept and embrace all the uniqueness of her true skin, and her whole life changed. Today, Becca is a top beauty influencer with hundreds of thousands of supporters across her TikTok and Instagram channels. In this episode, we talk about Becca's heartfelt story, which includes adoption, her unique skin, and finding love on Tinder. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Matthew Mackey, otherwise known as Carbie The Dragtivist! Matthew is running for office as a candidate for New York State Assembly District 101. If Matthew is elected, xe would be the first Non-Binary State Legislator in New York State, and the second in the country. From a young age, Matthew has been an advocate for people. From advocating for accessibility resources for xis two deaf parents to helping stop the deportation of a same-sex bi-national couple, Matthew knows how the power of collective action can create real change for people. 

Trigger Warning: This episode includes an extremely personal coming-out story, which includes verbal rejection and thoughts of suicide. If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and need help of any kind, remember you are not alone. Contact the Trevor Project now to speak to a trained counselor and find a world of beautiful humans who care:

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Meet Michael Thornhill! Michael is the founder of Casa Galactica, a Multi-dimensional Center for Healing & Evolution in Peru. Michael is a professional channeler, a plant spirit conduit, and a trauma-informed healer. He and his team work with ayahuasca, Amazonian plant medicines, and alternative healing modalities to awaken your innate connection with spirit to help you evolve and heal back to your true self. In this episode, we talk about how trauma shows up somatically in the body, the deep wisdom of plants including ayahuasca, how to enhance your natural intuition, and the importance of trauma-informed professional care. Enjoy the listen! 

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Meet Kaelynn Partlow! As a woman living with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, Kaelynn is lighting up the world with massive awareness for life on the spectrum and learning disabilities. Kaelynn is a Registered Behavior Technician with Project Hope Foundation where she works with autistic individuals teaching communication, social and self-advocacy skills. She also starred in the Netflix series Love On The Spectrum U.S. where she tried her hand at speed dating. Her Facebook page Kaelynn's Autistic Angle serves as an informational community for over fifty thousand parents, professionals, and autistic people. And Kaelynn's TikTok account has amassed over two hundred thousand followers. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Kanya Sesser! Kanya is a skater, surfer, skier, activist, motivational speaker, model and actress! Born without legs in Thailand, Kanya was found at 3 months old and brought to a local hospital where she lived until entering foster care in Bangkok. She was adopted through Holt International Children's Services at the age of five and brought to the United States. With the motto ‘No legs, no limits, anything is possible,’ Kanya tries everything and does anything she sets her mind and body to. In this episode, we talk about her adoption story, her interest in sports, her views on self-love and inclusivity, being an athlete, model, and actress, and what she has coming up next. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Tahverlee Anglen! Tahverlee Anglen is a spiritual coach, a social impact entrepreneur, a Tik Tok star, a modern feminist icon, and a ‘real-life’ witch who helps people create their own realities and reclaim their sovereignty by pushing the edge of society’s assumptions. As a witchcraft educator, she shows women how to take control of their innate spiritual gifts, re-connect to their bodies and re-establish connections to Mother Nature.

Meet Lolo Spencer! Lolo is an actress who currently stars as Jocelyn in HBO Max’s Sex Lives of College Girls executive-produced by Mindy Kaling, and has a YouTube channel called Lolo Sitting Pretty where she showcases her lifestyle as a wheelchair user. Lolo was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – a rare neurological disease that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. But despite her disability, this is a fearless gal who lives her life, does it with vibrant sass and style, and shares a ton of inspiration to others. In this episode, we talk about Lolo's early days, why she started a YouTube channel, her latest acting roles, her favorite accessible designers, and the current state of inclusivity in entertainment. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Karey Spransy! Karey is a trauma-informed life coach who is a living example of resilience. She teaches us how we can use the crappy things that happen to us as fuel to propel us to our dreams. Karey’s experiences as a single teen mother, losing two loved ones to suicide, going through two divorces, and battling stage 4 colon cancer taught her how to use setbacks as springboards and turn failure into fuel. Enjoy the listen! 

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Meet Avigail Gimpel! Neurodivergence is so common among families and sometimes the condition can feel overwhelming to yourself and your loved ones. Avigail has immersed herself in studying and developing treatment options for ADHD for her own six kids and others. She developed a hands-on parent training program and teacher’s training program that can help. She works in private practice, training parents to become ADHD coaches to their children, and spouses to learn a new love language to communicate with their partners with respect. Her book “HyperHealing” is available now. Enjoy the listen! 

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Meet Clarissa Burt! Clarissa is passionate about helping YOU build your self esteem, and she's written a book, The Self-Esteem Regime, to help you do it. Clarissa is the Founder and CEO of In the Limelight Media. She is a media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker, former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show. This interview is chock-full of great ways you can look deep within to reveal the essence of your greatness. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet David Meltzer! David’s motto is “MAKE A LOT OF MONEY, HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE, HAVE A LOT OF FUN!” and his life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy. David is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing. He formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He is also the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. In this episode, we get down to business to talk about leadership, happiness, and how to attract more money. To get a copy of David's 5 Daily Practices for free, email him at david@dmeltzer.com.  

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Meet Tammy Haddad! Tammy lives life at the intersection of seemingly contrasting worlds. She is a proud member of the Navajo Nation and also a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She’s a modern-day, third-generation elementary school educator who is a true role model for her students. They feel comfortable enough to be themselves around her, confiding about their gender identities even before their parents. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Joe Templin! Joe is the ultimate human Swiss Army Knife…he’s a startup founder, author, physicist, financial planner, autodidactic polymath, ultramarathoner, special needs father of boys with autism, and martial artist. Diagnosed with severe asthma and ADHD, Joe actually flatlined at 10 years old and was rescusitated back to life. Since then, he has harnessed his energetic superpowers to helping others reach their full potential. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Sherisse Bisram! Sherisse is a professional dancer, dance teacher, empowerment mentor, and public speaker. Growing up in Kent, England, her early life was marked with parental substance addiction and racism. Fortunately, she was able to find escape through her love of street dance. During the pandemic, Sherisse dove inward to unpack the lessons of her childhood and discover her true purpose. In this podcast, she shares how she was able to break molds of childhood trauma and discrimination by being true to herself and expressing her spirit through dance. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Allera Dawn! After working almost 20 years in investment banking, Allera is now a modern-day high priestess, a spiritual wellness expert, a multi-dimensional energy healer, and a business coach. Her unconventional perspective makes her uniquely qualified to coach business leaders and high achievers, helping them heal from past trauma, awaken their soul potential, rewrite their script, and amplify wealth. In this episode, Allera shares how she came to realize her intuitive capabilities, why she left a lavish lifestyle and lucrative career to persue spiritual coaching, why people of all backgrounds have difficulty atttracting and keeping money, and why the heck the world seems so crazy right now. She offers a new free program called The Abundance Blueprint Upgrade available in the link below. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Nitika Chopra! After living with severely debilitating psoriasis that covered her entire body and painful psoriatic arthritis, Nitika found wellness and the life-changing power of support to help her on her own self-love journey. Now, she is doing the same for thousands of others. Nitika is the founder and CEO of Chronicon, an inclusive conference and community focused on uplifting people who are living with chronic illness. Chronicon features inspiration, advocacy, and empowerment for chronically ill folks across the globe to connect. This is an incredible interview with an absolutely beautiful human. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Enid Hwang! Enid was one of the first employees and first female hired at Pinterest, landing that job from a cold email to the company's founder Ben Silbermann. Her persistence and passion for creative community building helped fuel Pinterest's success, going from startup to stardom in 10 years with an IPO and a market cap worth over $12B. Today, Enid is the Head of Community & Marketing at SuperGreat, a beauty product review app that's taking social media by storm with its unfiltered approach to sharing content and its dedication to user well-being. In this interview, she shares what it was like in the early days at Pinterest, how SuperGreat is conscientiously creating a positive community experience, and what it's like to bash in that bamboo ceiling. 🎋💥🤺 Enjoy!

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Meet Jennifer Cassetta! Jenn is a success coach, a speaker, an author, and a self-defense expert. Equipped with her third-degree black belt in hapkido, a master’s degree in nutrition, health coaching and NLP certifications, Jenn travels the world empowering people to stay strong, safe and more confident...from the streets to the boardroom. Jenn believes that no matter your height, your weight, your gender, race or background, everyone should have the ability to feel strong, safe and powerful. And now Jenn's latest book is available for pre-order – it’s called The Art of Badassery, Unleash Your Mojo With The Wisdom of The Dojo. So much wisdom packed in one short episode. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Andrea Thomas! Andrea is an exquisite representation of beauty with her gorgeous curves and unique skin. She has a rare skin type called vitiligo which creates gorgeous variations in tone on her face and body. In this episode, Andrea shares what it was like growing up with this visible autoimmune disorder and her journey toward self-acceptance. Today, Andrea is a beauty and fashion model, paving the path in the beauty industry for curvy women with vitiligo. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Logan Alcosiba! 

When Logan was only 15 years old, she bravely shared her truth - that she was a transgender woman.

Fortunately, Logan’s announcement was predominantly met with support. She would go on to become her city’s first openly transgender athlete, ASB President, and Homecoming Queen - one of the first for California. And during high school, Logan was medically transitioning, breaking down barriers in transgender healthcare. She became the first known minor of Kaiser Permanente to be approved for and undergo gender affirmation surgery, allowing future youth similar opportunities.

Today, Logan is a model, represented by agencies in Los Angeles, New York, and London. It is Logan’s mission to achieve better representation for all, including transgender women of color. So that one day, it will no longer be necessary to come out. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Gabe Adams-Wheatley! Gabe is an unstoppable force, despite having been born without arms or legs. Gabe was adopted Into a devout Mormon family as the youngest of 12 kids. His upbringing was filled with tough love and a religion that didn't accept his homosexuality. But Gabe stayed true to himself, finding creative outlets through dance and makeup, eventually winning over acceptance and support from his whole family. Today, Gabe is a makeup artist, singer/songwriter, dancer, social media star, and inspiration to millions around the world. He is happily married to Adam Wheatley who we adore. Gabe and Adam live together in Utah with their sweet new dog who makes a cameo appearance in this interview. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Sara Davenport! Sara is a beautiful human with an inspiring story you absolutely must hear. After working in the fashion industry as a modeling agent for several years, Sara was diagnosed with cancer, not once but twice. Her experience gave her a whole new perspective on life, one where she rises to align her work, her health, and her values. Today, Sara is the Agency Director of Natural Model Management, a radically inclusive modeling agency based in Los Angeles. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Elizabeth Mavros, @elizabethsydney! Elizabeth is a teen who has already garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok for her creative makeup artistry. During high school, Elizabeth was diagnosed with both ADHD and OCD, so makeup became a soothing outlet for expressing how her mental illnesses make her feel. Today, her goal is to help break the stigma surrounding mental disorders to create a more accepting society. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Beth Shaw! Beth is a creative visionary and entrepreneur in health and wellness. She's the founder of YogaFit - the largest yoga training company in the world. An educator, best-selling author, philanthropist, and radio show host, Beth is passionate about sharing her expertise and providing innovative practices for integrated wellness for all. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Giselle Baumet! Giselle is a multi-certified hypnotherapist, intuitive life coach, herbalist, and podcast host. After struggling with anxiety, depression, and lack of self-worth, everything changed for Giselle when she was able to connect her past to her present in the subconscious. Due to her powerful healing discovery, she found her inner magic, and her life began to flourish as she manifested the life that she wanted to live. I name Giselle a true role model because she helps others do the same using ancestral healing, hypnotherapy, and powerful breathwork. Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Dani Candray, @alopeachia! Dani was diagnosed with alopecia areata when she was young, which caused her hair to fall out. By the end of kindergarten, she was wearing wigs regularly to hide her condition. Finding community with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), developing friendship with fellow alopecians around the world, and gaining recognition through Instagram with a viral prom makeover video inspired Dani to toss her wigs and love herself how she, for who she is. Today, Dani is an alopecia advocate and model represented by Natural Model Management. We love Dani for being the body positive Game Changer that she is! Enjoy the listen!

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Meet Ana Melikian, PhD! Ana is an optimist who overcame two bouts with cancer to learn that pursuing happiness is a fallacy. To choose happiness is a much more powerful strategy to tap into our highest human potential. Ana teaches how positive psychology and personal awareness can help us to break through mindset limitations, upgrade our psychological operating system, and achieve more than we thought possible in our work and life. Ana is the Director of Education for Book Yourself Solid®, a Board Certified Coach (BCC), and a proud member of the ICF – International Coach Federation, and the ACEC – Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. Before moving to the U.S., Ana Melikian obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Sunderland, UK, taught at several Universities in Portugal and Spain, and co-authored several articles and book chapters. As a speaker, coach, and consultant, her focus is on applying psychological and social science insights for success and fulfillment to the power of being human.

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