
The Thriving In Chaos Project
By Paulette Rigo
Paulette is joined by some of the most experienced and compelling experts in ALL Things Divorce and Transformation.
Listen to prepare and thrive through the toughest chapters revealed through hardships, celebrate lessons learned to clearly see the future with encouragement, hope and joy.
Leave feeling empowered and prepared to approach life and maintain dignity no matter what.

The Thriving In Chaos ProjectMay 25, 2023

Ep. 153 Insightful Ways to overcome complexities: Mitigating adverse impact in high-conflict divorces
Join Jackie in her latest podcast as she invites Paulette, a seasoned divorce coach, to shed light on the complex world of high-conflict divorces. Together, they explore the challenges faced by individuals dealing with high-conflict partners, delve into the healing process, and share strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of divorcing a high-conflict partner.

Ep. 152 Lauren Tanksley and Mike Bean of Divorce Sense, LLC join Paulette to discuss what a CDFA does to help create the financial outcome your NEED.
Paulette knows firsthand the difference having a CDFA on your team and your settlement success.
Now, not all need one...but if you have been married a good bit of time, have children and significant assets and debt...listen up!!
She has successfully worked with both Mike Bean and Lauren Tanksley on many cases and KNOWS the difference they have made for her client's financial security and peace of mind.
At Divorce Sense, LLC, our mission is to demystify the financial aspects of divorce. We provide each of our clients with personalized and comprehensive financial guidance and representation throughout the divorce process to positively impact your financial well-being, confidence, and sustainability. Our goal is to assist you in the following ways:
Educate you on all financial requirements of your divorce Provide potential settlement scenarios including child support, alimony, and asset division Explain all tax impacts of dividing your assets Project what your financial future and cash flow will look like post-divorce Understand that every divorce is uniqueDeliver creative solutions that empower you to take control of your divorce

Ep. 151 Joy Rosenthal: Can An Attorney Teach You How To Land On Your Feet?
About Joy Rosenthal
Compassionate Attorney. Divorce Mediator. Family Law Educator.
Joy S. Rosenthal, Esq. founded Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006 to serve New York City families via divorce mediation and collaborative law. She teaches family law at the City University of New York School of Law, and developed Landing On Your Feet – A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to Divorce, for people who are experiencing divorce.
Joy has been recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer and is respected by her colleagues. The child support and maintenance calculator on this website, developed by Andrew Boehmke, is used widely by New York State family law attorneys and court personnel.
Before opening her own practice, Joy spent ten years representing children, youth and parents in New York City’s Family Courts through her work with the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice on the trial and appellate levels. She has supervised law students throughout her career and spent a year as a fellow at NYU School of Law’s Family Defense Clinic. She has extensive experience doing second-parent adoptions and doing Guardian Ad Litem work in the Surrogates’ Court. Joy spent 10 years as the Trustee of the William J. (Count) Basie Trust and has served as an Article 17A guardian. Joy has trained colleagues and students in diversity and inclusion as well as all aspects of family law.
Joy received her BA in Women’s Studies the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and obtained her law degree from the City University of New York School of Law. She also attended Smith College, New York University (NYU) and Harvard Divinity School. She is a past president of the Family & Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York and served on its Board of Directors from 2007-2014.
Joy is a member of the following professional organizations:
Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York International Academy of Collaborative Professionals New York State Council on Divorce MediationJoy’s vision is to live in a world where people know how to voice their feelings and perspectives and to treat each other with dignity. Joy’s goals are to help people get through divorce peaceably and honorably and to inspire her students to do the same. Joy’s values are to honor the dignity and self-worth in each of her clients and her students.
https://courses.joyrosenthal.com/landing-on-your-feet

Ep. 150 15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Ask For a Divorce!
Thank you Nadia Rose for the gracious invitation to be a special guest speaker in Wellness Summit 2023 Take a listen and gain a deeper insight to know if divorce is or is not in your future.
Paulette Rigo is an experienced ADR mediator, Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Certified Amicable Divorce Professional who has served as a neutral in all types of conflict surrounding family court and divorce. She trained for two years with experienced trial attorney and nationally prominent mediator, arbitrator, ADR trainer Patricia A. Siuta.
It is Paulette’s personal 8.5 year litigated and appellant experience and expertise that makes her so skilled in allowing her clients to stay in control, try to stay out of court, maintain their dignity, create the right team of professionals from the early stage of contemplation to the necessary final steps of healing using practical tools, inspiration and proven models. Successfully managed their work load commitment, maintained their career and in many cases received promotions due to their ability finding meaning and purpose in their chosen field.
EXPERIENCE Better Divorce Academy, PGR Solutions LLC, Worldwide. 2016-present Holistically supporting the divorce journey with education, strategy, preparation, resolution, healing and transformation * • CDC Certified Divorce Coach® NADP Certified Divorce Specialist * CADP Certified Amicable Divorce Professional with ADN * • Credentialed Civil, Divorce and Family Mediator: Henning Mediation LLC * • Mediator, Divorce Coach and Career Consultant: Prime Financial LLC * • Corporate HR Divorce and Mediation Consultant: NOLO * • Director of Divorce Coaching and Management: Divorce Right LLC. * • Administer online group and individual 1:1 coaching support programs * • Creator of immersive Divorce Preparation and Recovery Best Life Ever Retreats * • Host, The Thriving in Chaos Project: The Podcast * • Author; Better Divorce Blueprint Book and Workbook, No Matter What Card Deck * • Co-Creator The How To Divorce A Narcissist Method
In addition, Paulette is the Director of Coaching and Case Management for www.divorcerightinc.com We are the pioneers of transforming the impact divorce has on business culture and bottom line through divorce sensitivity and awareness training and private expert coaching that decreases the loss of revenue and maintains a positive employee culture. She didn't find this work... it found her. She personally supports, expertly guides, fiercely coaches clients from the very early stages of contemplation, planning, approaching, researching, managing, surviving, thriving and healing during and after the entire divorce process. Paulette founded www.betterdivorceacademy.com, authored: Better Divorce Blueprint Book and Workbook, The How To Divorce A Narcissist Method www.divorceyournarc.com, No Matter What card deck to broaden my ability to reach and support more people struggling with ALL things divorce. Paulette also hosts private and small group retreats in Belize for women in all stages of the divorce process.
Book LINK https://www.amazon.com/Better-Divorce-Blueprint-smoother-easier-ebook/dp/B094HN62ZF/
Workbook LINK https://www.amazon.com/Better-Divorce-Blueprint-Workbook/dp/1925638723/
How to Divorce A Narcissist online course https://divorceyournarc.com/htdan https://betterdivorceacademy.com/
As the host of The Thriving In Chaos Project podcast she brings experts in their fields in deep mastermind conversations to educate, inspire and share valuable resources. When life throws us off course we all need a direct path, clear vision and expertise to get to the other side.
Creating the solutions and outcomes you desire sets you up for the life you deserve. Divorce is a catalyst for change, not a failure. What life do you deserve and desire? Let's make it happen now.

Ep. 149 Top Divorce Mistakes #12
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless.
#12 Ruining their health and wellbeing as a result of mismanaging stress, anger, fear, sadness and overwhelm
Practicing the art of extreme self care begins the moment you embark on any divorce journey. Now is the only time that matters. Your future wellness and happiness depend on it

Ep. #151 Paulette and Tierra discuss Just What The MD Ordered After Divorce (A Healing Retreat IN BELIZE)
Do NOT miss this Exclusive Private Opportunity for a Healing Wellness Retreat in BELIZE
6 NIGHTS, 7 DAYS • MAY 4 - 10, 2024
https://www.belizeretreats.com/healing-wellness-retreat
Calling all women who have been through a breakup, divorce or life pivot and desperately need a safe space to heal, laugh and play…An all-inclusive retreat for inner healing, reconnecting and rebuilding!
For 7 days you’ll be surrounded by friendly, like-minded women who welcome you with open arms. Just like you, they are here to take a breather, regroup and heal their souls.
In addition to daily powerful mini workshops designed to quantum leap you into a pleasure-filled life, you’ll also have an opportunity to explore the lush jungle landscape and beach along the turquoise Caribbean Sea learning about Belizean culture, art and traditions and feasting on the most sumptuous food Belize has to offer.
Does any of this hit home?
You've been stuck in a cycle of uncertainty about your future
You're ready to take back the parts of yourself you've lost over the years
It’s time to create a healthier, more beautiful, more fulfilling life
You need a change of scenery and support from like-minded women
During our journey together, you will…
· Gain a clear sense of your unique purpose, core values, Dharma Code and Human Design.
· Align your priorities with your desires so you can start living the life of your dreams
· Find a new sense of resilience and fearlessness so you can step into your next chapter with confidence
· Establish practices to help you overcome internal triggers and external obstacles
· Rebuild your self-worth, self-acceptance, self-respect and self-love
· Create a plan to start living your most prosperous and fulfilling life ever!
Tierra Womack and Paulette Rigo will personally guide, coach, and inspire you to reawaken the parts of yourself you’ve lost so that you can begin living a life that feels like a breath of fresh air! Join us for this exciting, transformational and renewing retreat in Belize!
Either Over-Water Bungalow or Oceanfront Cabana accommodations/King and Double
Queen Jungle Suites
Yin, Vinyasa and Sunrise yoga sessions
Late afternoon restorative practices with meditation on the open-air overwater yoga deck
Daily workshops, mediation and personal growth in an open-air, over-water shala
Domestic flight from Belize City to Punta Gorda
Domestic flights between Dangriga to Belize City airport
Shuttle transportation between the two resorts
Roundtrip boat transfer between Dangriga Airport and Thatch Caye
Yoga equipment included Yoga Mats and Yoga Blocks
Exclusive use of Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Snorkel Gear, Fishing Poles, hiking trails, and other non-motorized toys
Taxes & Gratuities
Marine fees
*Excludes international airfare. Please be sure that your international flight arrives at Belize City (BZE) no later than 3:45pm. Not included: International airfare. Please arrive to BZE before 3:45pm.
Not included: International airfare. Please arrive to BZE before 3:45pm.
Shared Room (Double): $3,475/Person
Private Room: $ 4,600/Person
Early bird discount: $100 off until June 1st, 2023
Room categories are to sign up, first choice of room and all rooms are the same cost.
INCLUDES:PRICING PER PERSON:

Ep. 148 Top Divorce Mistakes #11
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless.
#11 Thinking Social Media is harmless fun
Social media is only second to texting!!
85% of divorce evidence comes from social media... and never in s good way.
When in doubt delete all of your social media accounts and rise above the temptation to sneak a peak or stalk others

Ep. 147 Top Divorce Mistakes #10
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.Yes, you both want the divorce to be fast, efficient and painless.
#10 Chances are it won't be.
Revisiting persistence, patience and perseverance will be your best friend.
Throwing in the towel on any outcome just to be done with it

Ep. 146 Sarah Armstrong: Can a Mom Have A Good Divorce?
About Sarah:
Sarah Madden Armstrong never expected to write a book. She has a degree in marketing and played volleyball on scholarship at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, Sarah has worked in global marketing where she is viewed as an industry leader in her area of expertise. She loves traveling the world... managing the juggling act of being a working mom... while raising her daughter, Grace.
A summary of the episode:
In an ideal world, couples who get married...happily stay together for a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and these days divorce is more common than ever.
This podcast is meant to prepare you for the discussions you need to have and the decisions you need to make, while keeping your children as the focus...and prioritizing yourself too. Ultimately, the goal is for you to be able to put your experience in the category of a "good divorce".

Ep. 145 Top Divorce Mistakes #9
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#9 Lowering themselves to argue, yell, name call or engage in text warfare
It is easy to fall into the trap of retaliation while being criticized, lied to, disregarded and manipulated.
Let it go with grace and find the courage snd strength to rise about reacting.
Texting is Satan.

Ep. 144 Top Divorce Mistakes #8
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#8 Sharing any details or spousal attacks with the children
Never take the bait and share facts, details or rumors about your spouse, your divorce proceedings and your agreement/settlement. Spare the children the drama by simply reassuring them the divorce is not their fault, they are safe and both parents love them.

Ep. 143 Top Divorce Mistakes #7
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#7 Getting involved in a new relationship too soon
Dating may sound like a fresh start and it can be but not before both spouses have come to terms with the marriage dissolving and the children are aware of and somewhat accepting of the next chapter for their parents. Slow is smooth... smooth is fast.

Ep. 142 Top Divorce Mistakes #6
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#6. Being in the dark of their marital finances (assets and liabilities)
They say ignorance is bliss but never in the case of financial ignorance.
Always read every financial document and be certain you have access to all marital tax returns, Real Estate titles, statements, pensions, investments, annuities and 401k.

Ep. 141 Top Divorce Mistakes #5
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can.
I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#5. Downplay or accept the 7 types of abuse
Physically and sexual abuse leave behind bruises, scratches and broken bones... but financial, mental, emotional, psychological and spirit abuse can also linger deep in the recesses of the mind, body and soul and take years to rise to a level of consciousness.
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Ep. 140 MD Thomas Jordan: Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life
Dr. Thomas Jordan is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and love life researcher in private practice in New York City.
He is on the faculty of New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis,
author of Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life and founder of LoveLifeLearningCenter.com.
Dr. Jordan specializes in the psychological treatment of the unhealthy love life and has been studying them for over 30 years.

Ep. 139 Top Divorce Mistakes #4
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can. I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
# 4 Pray, hope, wish and wait for their spouse to change
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Ep. 138 Top Divorce Mistakes #3
Yes! You do want to avoid making as many mistakes as you can. I mean, why would you want to make a mistake that you can't undo??
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#3 Hiring the Wrong Attorney
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Be sure to take advantage and book a call NOW.

Ep. 137 Top Divorce Mistakes #2
Let me help you now.
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#2 Confiding in the wrong people
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Ep. 136 Top Divorce Mistakes #1
Take a short listen and learn to the top 12 divorce mistakes people make.
#1 They Trust Their Spouse To Do The Right Thing
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Ep. 135 Vickie Lynn: Are you a Survivor (Center)?
Welcome to 2023!! Free in 23 that is.
https://www.transformationintuscany.com/
Introducing Vicky Lynn to the show!
Vickie Lynn is a freedom fighter and overcomer, rising out of the ashes from 25 years of narcissistic abuse.
Through her company, the Survivor Center, she’s a faith-based, high conflict co-parenting and divorce coach
reaching back into the fire to help other single mommas sharing custody with an abuser.
Vickie empowers women to find their voice, create strong boundaries and
empower their children to do the same despite ongoing post-separation abuse.
She helps moms gain confidence, clarity, and tap into their own power
to end abuse in their lineage and change the course of their legacy forever!
For help check out...
https://thesurvivorcenter.com/blog

Ep. 134 Attorney and CDFA Lisa Zeiderman let's us in on how to have realistic and successful expectations.
Join Paulette and Lisa for this conversation about the legal and financial aspects of divorce and gain the insight you need to secure just the right match.
Lisa Zeiderman is a high-energy, zealous and relentless advocate for her divorce and family law clients in New York City, Westchester and beyond.
You can rely on her to protect your legal interests, your finances and your children.
Ms. Zeiderman, a Managing Partner, is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Litigator, known for her work on complex litigation regarding financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements in New York City and Westchester County.
She is also very active in her community and civic organizations and has an ongoing media and LinkedIn presence which enables her to put together an interdisciplinary team to ensure each client has access to the top professionals in each discipline they might need as they embark on a divorce. Ms. Zeiderman’s recent accolades and activities include:
Awards and peer/client recognitions Crain’s New York Business Notable Woman Lawyer for 2022
Crain’s New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022
Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022 2021
Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law
Attorneys Super Lawyer in Family Law for 2020, 2021 and 2022
Maintains a 10 rating on Avvo Client Champion for 2019, 2020
Thought leader and author Authors well-read blog for Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody” Regularly published in The New York Law Journal and Financial Advisor Magazine on topics ranging from changes in New York State law that affect family law, complex litigation, tax issues and child custody.
Is a frequent guest on podcasts discussing divorce, family law, financial matters, and financial empowerment for women.
As a Certified Financial Litigator and founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators, Ms. Zeiderman also brings particular experience in complex financial matters, including issues involving complex executive compensation, deferred compensation, restricted stock units (RSU) as well as retirement assets.
Her approach to matrimonial and family law often includes enlisting an interdisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, financial advisors, career counselors and real estate advisors.
This enables her to create an integrated approach for clients and their families going through a divorce that doesn’t begin and end with negotiating the settlement agreement.
She also works with cases that involve mental health issues including narcissism and borderline personality, and she regularly consults with mental health professionals on these matters.
https://lisazeiderman.com/

Ep. 133 AJ Grossman Teaches Us How To Leap Into A Better Divorce Experience.
Join Paulette and AJ as they share their tips on how to have a better divorce experience!!
A.J. Grossman graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in business administration and at the top of his Florida law school class. He immediately went on to achieve his Master of Laws degree in Dispute Resolution from The Straus Institute at Pepperdine University Law School in California, which is the #1 ranked Dispute Resolution program in the country.
As the son of a Navy Officer and the founder of several businesses, he learned quickly about service to others. A.J.’s goal is to help people solve problems, plain and simple. Being in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time, for a person (or couple of people) in need, drives A.J. to continue growing his legal practice. He focuses his efforts on providing solutions that protect the interests of those who seek amicable resolutions in their lives.
Protecting your rights and providing solid legal counsel through one of life’s most difficult and stressful situations.
A.J. Grossman III is the only experienced, practicing family law attorney in Florida who holds a Master of Laws degree from the #1-ranked dispute resolution program in the United States, The Straus Institute at Pepperdine School of Law.
Mr. Grossman has served on the board of directors for the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida and currently sits on the board of directors for the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Committee. He also dedicates a portion of his time to serving on committees dedicated to establishing certification for collaborative professionals and delivering webinar education for legal professionals.
When people experience a divorce or other stressful family law matter, it is not uncommon for their lives to be thrown into turmoil. Mr. Grossman’s passion is to help people through family law related traumatic/stressful experiences to maximize a settlement or a court decision. He helps his clients to understand their legal rights and the Florida legal process, and negotiate settlements that protect their rights and the rights of their children.
Mr. Grossman understands that every client and/or family is unique, and no single approach is the right one for all clients or all families. Therefore, Mr. Grossman has been trained in traditional trial litigation and advocacy, as well as alternative dispute resolution options such as collaborative divorce, mediation, and arbitration.
You can find AJ here: https://www.leapfrogdivorce.com/

Ep. 132 Lisa Ann Landry: What To Do When Your Health Insurance Is Not A Given? (and free mammograms)
Lisa Ann Landry MSM - ✪ Licensed USHEALTH Advisor✪ Senior Health Insurance Agent✪ Joins Paulette for this informative and true tale about Health Insurance. Lisa is a vetted member of Amicable Divorce Network and understands the needs of people managing divorce.
Lisa provide's proven health insurance solutions that are customized to every client’s needs and budget. She is a licensed health insurance agent in 32 states. She has a passion for empowering, educating, and equipping individuals, families, and entrepreneurs to understand the health insurance landscape. This enables people to make informed decisions about health insurance options and find affordable PPO plans.
No matter what type of health insurance plan you have, she bets you simply want healthcare that is affordable with low or no deductible and includes 24/7 coverage on and off the job. When you work with Lisa, she takes you through a process that is time-tested, proven, and guaranteed to achieve that goal.
As a US Health Advisor, she will:
✔ Assess your needs
✔ Research the health care and supplemental coverage options in your state
✔ Generate comparative quotes
✔ Review the options with you
✔ Use screen share technology to explain how the plan you select works
✔ Take your application for a private plan and submit it for approval
✔ Be your concierge health insurance agent for the life of your policy
If you're ready for the peace of mind that comes with affordable 24/7 health insurance coverage, contact her at ☎602-793-9071 for a complimentary Strategy Session and receive a customized quote!
Did you know that OCTOBER is Women's Health Month and you can get a FREE Mammogram! Reach out to Lisa for details.
SPECIALTIES
Families, Self Employed, Small Businesses ♦Sickness and Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Health Insurance
★★★
PLEASE CONTACT her using my email address or call
✉ LISA.LANDRY@USHAdvisors.com
https://www.ushagent.com/Lisalandry
☎ 602-793-9071
★★★

Ep. 131 Donna Bollinger: Break That Grip! Lessons From The Ocean Of Life.
Meet the vivacious Donna Bollinger!
Donna Bollinger is a mother of four, an athlete, a coach, an announcer, a Basic Life Support Instructor, an ocean safety expert, and a singer-songwriter. As she energizes and inspires people, she also teaches the importance of life- saving skills.
Two-time national record holder for swimming. Swimmer at The University of North Carolina, ACC Champions.
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications. National level cyclist and triathlete.
City Team Ministries youth outreach coordinator in San Jose, Ca.
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and Basic Life Support Instructor.
Police Athletic League ocean safety and CPR support. Announcer and Emcee who also performs The National Anthem.
Singer and Songwriter
Author of the best-selling book Break That Grip... Lessons From the Ocean of Life
Her Mission
To develop future leaders with character, by helping individuals break the grip of anxiety, and practice being excellent responders. Comparing life to the ocean makes my presentation thrilling and memorable. They'll learn how to save themselves and others if caught in a rip current and also how to save a life if someone needs CPR.
Donna Bollinger immediately captivates the attention of youth with her high-energy and mesmerizing stories. After her life and the lives of her loved ones were threatened by a rip current, Donna Bollinger went on a quest to learn how to manage the power of the ocean and teach others how to do the same. She became a lifeguard in order to train junior lifeguards and organized Ocean Safety Days to teach people of all ages and races how to escape these deadly currents. When Donna had to face challenging circumstances in her life, she began to realize that learning how to manage the ocean was similar to learning how to manage her mindset. Being a mother of four, an inspirational speaker, and a creative composer, she entertains students while instilling valuable life lessons. Donna loves to tell stories with happy endings and she encourages others to do the same.
Testimonials
“Thank you for coming into our 5th period Peer Remediation class to teach us CPR. I loved your enthusiasm when explaining and it kept my attention! I know what to do now when someone needs CPR! I know how much teaching this to kids meant to you and it showed. Keep doing what you do and thanks again!”
—Abi J
“Many thanks for your wonderful presentation. I especially admire how well you were able to keep the whole class engaged—between funny jokes and a powerful message. I hope you can visit us with another inspiring word soon!” —Cameron K
"Donna Bollinger is a powerhouse speaker with a compelling and relevant message for our youth. As a former Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and Basic Life Support Instructor, she takes her real-life experiences on the beach and transforms them into dynamic life lessons. Her passion for equipping young people as they navigate the strong currents of life is unmatched. "
- Clay Banks, CBSI, Burbank, California Empowerment Center for Creative Studies
www.donnabollinger.com

Ep. 130 Cherie Morris: Owning Our Role In Any Conflict Is Crucial To Shifting It To A Satisfying Solution
Cherie Morris is a lawyer, mother, author and speaker who works with individuals and couples in any stage of conflict or divorce who need better tools to manage. Cherie is a conflict resolution expert who knows being attached to a particular outcome AND staying hooked to your ex will not serve to produce a successful resolution.
She focuses upon conflict that interferes with a successful marriage, divorce or co-parenting relationship.
AND just like Paulette…Cherie is a Yoga Teacher!!
Her own divorce informed the work she does now and she's happily part of a blended family too.
You can learn more about Cherie and her practice in the Washington DC Area:
www.DearDivorceCoach.com

Ep. 129 Lora Cheadle: Learn from Life Choreography and FLAUNT method creator as you Recover From Betrayal with attorney, TEDx speaker, author and betrayal recovery coach
Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt Biography
An attorney, TEDx speaker, and betrayal recovery coach, Lora Cheadle helps women overcome the devastation of betrayal and confidently engage in life again. After being shattered by her husband’s fifteen years of infidelity, she uses her experience to help others reclaim their identity, self-worth, agency, and enthusiasm for life after betrayal, whether that betrayal is from their body, life, or someone that they love.
Lora is the creator of the Life Choreography® betrayal-recovery process and leads both FLAUNT! and Step into Your Moxie® workshops and training that help participants reclaim their identity, own their worth, and speak up for what they want.
She is the author of the bestselling book, "FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy and Spiritual Self" and has written for Elephant Journal, Om Yoga Journal, Yoga Magazine, Thrive Global, Aspire Magazine, and The Girlfriend.
Named an Exceptional Woman of Excellence by the Women Economic Forum in India in 2019, she was the plenary speaker on "Reclaiming Voice With Validation" as well as a breakout workshop leader and presenter. She has spoken at DisruptHR, for Alexia Vernon Empowerment, SecondAct Woman, American Association of Healers, Optimist and Rotary International. She is the host of the top-rated radio show and podcast, “FLAUNT! Find Your Sparkle and Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal.”
Download “The Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide” at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com

Ep. 128 Jaimie Sherling: You Do You! Despite all that life throws at you. (Divorce and Cancer included)
Jaimie Sherling is a joy seeker, drag ambassador, and the founder/designer of YDY, Sweets—a clothing line created for her sister breast cancer survivors. She lives in Wisconsin with her two kids. When she’s not working at her day job or trying on piles of clothes at thrift stores, you can find her screaming YAASSSS surrounded by a bunch of queens.
https://www.instagram.com/jaimiesherling/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimie-sherling/
https://www.facebook.com/jaimie.hollenback.9
https://twitter.com/JaimieSherling
and you must get her book~ From Queens to Queens!
Reach for your tissues and prepare to belly laugh as Jaimie Sherling takes you on her wild adventure through breast cancer and divorce, love and triumph, dancing and falling, in her breakout memoir, From Queens to Queens: How the Madison Drag community saved my life. Meet the Queens who helped her keep it all together from the dark days to the sunshine.
"Life is a roller coaster. The highs don't last forever, and you can't escape the lows. That's why it's important to learn to embrace the ride. Things will bottom out when you least expect it. Celebrate the heck out of the ups and lean on those who love you during the downs. You know-the people who hold your hair back when you puke." - Jaimie Sherling
Buckle up, stock up on some chocolate, pour yourself a drink, as you dive into her story. If she didn't get thrown off the coaster, there's hope for all of us.