What a journey, Wanda Brown, Speaker and Coach, has had! She has gone from “pain to power” in beating cancer twice in 5 years! Wanda has a different take on “REST” and teaches women to own their journeys, reduce fears, and realized the life of their dreams. Her encouraging and empowering words are “You are magic!”

Adapting to changing circumstances, continuously learning, and having a positive mindset are the resiliency factors Nelson Tepfer, Founder of ProCFO Partners, shares during our conversation. Nelson emphasizes the importance of self-care and letting go of the past. He also talks about how his father was a mentor - pushing him to always do his best!

It is always uplifting to speak with my business school classmate and dynamic entrepreneur, Jeanne McPhillips, Founder of SuperGirlls, speaker, best-selling author, and digital commerce and entrepreneurship professor! Jeanne is on a mission to empower college women to successfully launch their careers. She talks about the importance of women supporting other women, defining one's own success, and the "superpowers" we havewithin ourselves to succeed.

Originally hailing from Kansas, Scott Mason, Principal of Scott Mason, LLC, and Motivational and Keynote Speaker, journeyed to New York City to attend Columbia Law School.  This was the first of several pivots that Scott has made.  Hear how Scott went onto work in public policy and then onto the silkscreen printing business, and is now working as an entrepreneur mentoring and guiding other business owners on their strategy, operations, and growth.  Scott's energy and enthusiasm are infectious - in a good way!

His journey from a Russian orphanage to supporting people in living the life they have always dreamed of is captivating!  Oleg Lougheed, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Founder of Overcoming Odds, shares his powerful story of how he took control of his life at a young age and has created a life that is in alignment with his beliefs and what brings him joy! Through all the transitions that he's made, he talks about the importance of having a support system, inner strength, perseverance, and the power of choice.

It was so inspiring to speak with Lee Miller, Speaker, Trainer, C-Level Executive Consultant & Executive Coach! Hear how Lee started his career as a lawyer and then went on to become a human resources executive and then an author, consultant, speaker, and professor. Lee has "reimagined" his career several times and talks about having a positive attitude as the key to resiliency. He is very passionate about teaching negotiation because influencing and negotiating have been shown to be a major factor in one's professional success.

Curiosity, creative writing skills, and filling a gap in the marketplace are the ingredients that led to Tamara Warren to founding Le Car, a personalized car buying concierge and content platform. Tamara shares that the problem solving skills that she learned as part of her creative arts background has been an important part of her success. Also hear about Tamara's experience of test driving some fun cars!

It was so motivating to speak with Leslie Tayne, Esq., Founder & Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. Leslie shares how she built her law firm based on an employee's perspective and created opportunities by being creative and flexible. She guides her clients through challenging times through her clear and direct communications and by being available to answer questions and provide educational resources. In addition to running her business and a busy household, Leslie fosters puppies!

What an amazing and fun conversation with Jane Hanson, Emmy-Award Winning Journalist and Coach! Hear about Jane's journey growing up in a small town in Minnesota to having a fantastic journalism career in New York City! Jane shares the importance of having a clear and succinct message as well as being relatable.

What a journey in discovering the importance of self-care! Julia Arndt, Founder of the Peak Performance Method, was on a fast track with her career at Google, until stress and burn out set in. She took time off and brave steps of looking inside herself to learn that her negative thoughts were getting in her way. Learn how she took control and became an entrepreneur.

Starting a business as a positive outlet after 9/11 and going from crisis to crisis, Robert Herzog, Founder and CEO of ZogCulture and ZogSports, has led his team through many difficult times. Being transparent, authentic, and intentional are core values that have helped Robert be successful in business. While the majority of his operations have ceased due to the pandemic, he focuses on what he can control and how he can make a difference in these challenging times.

Advocacy with action is a descriptor that comes to mind for my guest, Rebecca Sanin, President/CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. Hear how Rebecca inspires and empowers others through reimagining and having individuals own their power! She also educates us on the importance of completing the Census 2020 - to be visible and to obtain our share of dollars to support the communities where we live.

Being grounded in her purpose is key for Winnie Benjamin, Founder & Chief Operations Officer of Stewardship Masters International, Inc. Hear how Winnie empowers her clients to reach their highest potential and how she encourages them to learn from their mistakes and "fail forward." She inspires business leaders to be fully aware of their natural talents and use them to serve others. This show is dedicated to my friend, Sharon Kornspan, who recently lost her battle with cancer. Like Winnie, Sharon was bright and bubbly and always had a positive outlook no matter the circumstances.

What a fun conversation with Valentina Janek & Gregg Cajuste, Co-Hosts of the Long Island Breakfast Club Show! Hear about how they met and in spite of the many challenges that each of them have faced throughout their lives, they remain positive. They talk about doing things in life that they love and making an impact!

How does an intensely shy person go to the media and entertainment industry and from there become an expert in consulting and teaching leadership? Meet Todd Cherches, Author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging
the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life, and CEO & Co-Founder of BigBlueGumball. Hear how he stays positive and how he is committed to making the world a better place, one leader at a time.

Making an impact with a great team is so important to Karen Tenenbaum, Founder of Tenenbaum Law, P.C. Not only is Karen expert at assisting her clients with tax issues, she has been active in setting up programs to
educate children on financial literacy and empower them around their finances. Hear about Walther the Vault, her life lessons she has passed down to her children, and a new project she is working on - a visual cookbook. I am so inspired by Karen's energy!

Educating others on the importance of self-care is a core value to Michelina DiSibio, Certified Holistic Health Coach. Hear how her personal circumstances have shaped her journey to being focused on nutrition
and holistic health care. Her advice about transformation happening to anyone is so motivating!

What a journey Susan Montanaro has had! She has taken her experience as a former media executive and applies the lessons she has learned with the training she has had in clinical social work and holistic health to
uplift others! Hear Susan's powerful words about having an open heart and mind and believing in oneself to overcome adversity.

Persistence and "grit" are what helped Leah Frankel thrive in a 30-year career in the cosmetics industry. She is now applying all the lessons she has learned in supporting her clients in mapping out a successful path for their retirement. Hear how Leah is mentoring others and being mentored by others - always learning and growing! She is such an inspiration, especially in these challenging times!

Serving has always been a core value for Dakshayani Saxena, Co-Founder of AT Lit Law, a commercial litigation and dispute resolution law firm in India. She gives back to her community and is dedicated to nurturing relationships and mentoring others. Dakshayani inspires us to do a little bit every day to achieve our goals!