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As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Tif loves to bring a smile to the faces of those she meets. She brings tools, tips, and a little bit of magic, to inspire people to enjoy the greatest gift of the present moment, with fun and flair, and she loves to wear a flower in her hair *:)

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I Left My Comfortable Life Behind… Here’s What Happened

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this episode of The Awakening Woman On The Rise, Wendy speaks with Lisa Bewley about courage, transformation, and what it means to truly live your life rather than simply watch it pass by. After uprooting her comfortable life in Vancouver and relocating temporarily to Arizona, Lisa shares the challenges, uncertainty, unexpected connections, and personal growth that have come with starting over in a new place. Their conversation explores embracing discomfort, trusting yourself through change, building new community, and recognizing that transformation is often messy before it becomes meaningful.

At the heart of the episode is a powerful reminder: you don’t have to stop being afraid before you make a change. You can be brave and afraid at the same time — and choose to step into the arena anyway.

Highlights:

Lisa emphasizes that fear and courage can exist at the same time, and that meaningful change often requires moving forward despite uncertainty.

Embracing major life changes
Starting over and building a new community
Growth often comes through discomfort
Being brave doesn’t mean being fearless
Choosing to actively live your life

About the Guest:

Lisa is a lifelong learner, seeker, and adventurer who is passionate about growth, wellness, and becoming her best self. She holds a Master of Education degree and has specialized in ESL and literacy, alongside qualifications as a Chartered Herbalist, Life Coach, and Holistic Nutrition practitioner. Her journey has taken her through education, holistic health, personal development, and continual self-discovery. Lisa loves exploring new ideas, trying new things, and stepping outside her comfort zone. She believes life is an ongoing journey of learning, looking inward, evolving, and discovering what is possible when we remain curious, open, and willing to grow.

Connect with Lisa Bewley:

Website: https://theinwardwanderer.com

Instagram: @theinwardwanderer

7 things I Learned About Podcasting | S3E001

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Danielle kicks off a new season of industry insights by sharing seven lessons she learned while launching a podcast network and helping new hosts get started. From setting firm deadlines and ditching the script to choosing practical audio equipment, creating flexible content and embracing imperfection, she explores what actually helps podcasters and online speakers connect with their audience.

It’s a practical, candid look at why authenticity, personality, and getting started matter more than polished perfection.

Highlights:

Natural speech includes mistakes, unfinished sentences and unexpected moments. Rather than editing all of that humanity out, let your personality come through. The episode’s central message is that connection and authenticity matter more than sounding polished or robotic.

Set firm deadlines and stop waiting until you feel ready
Your audience can always tell when you’re reading
You don’t need expensive podcast equipment to sound good
Create content with flexibility rather than chasing one perfect take
Imperfection is part of what makes people worth listening to

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Finding Yourself Again After a Major Life Change

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:02:00 -0400

What happens when the life you planned takes an unexpected turn?

Wendy talks with author and speaker Patti Bevilacqua about resilience, identity, and learning to move forward after change. Patti shares how living with multiple sclerosis reshaped her understanding of healing, mindset, and transformation, and why progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to matter.

A thoughtful conversation about letting go of who you thought you had to be, giving yourself grace, and taking the next step forward.

Highlights:

The episode emphasizes that growth does not come from insight alone; it requires doing something differently. Even very small steps can shift what feels possible.

Resilience through unexpected change
Letting go of your old identity
The power of mindset
Giving yourself grace
Keep moving forward, even in small steps

About Patti Bevilacqua:

Patti Bevilacqua was 23 and five months into her dream career as a high school Physical Education teacher when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She thought the biggest thing MS had taken from her was her career. It wasn’t. The biggest loss was not knowing who she was anymore. Today, Patti uses 35+ years of lived experience to open honest conversations about diagnosis, identity, major life change, and the questions we rarely ask when the life we expected is no longer the life we are living. Her message is simple: your life isn’t over. It’s different.

Connect with Patti Bevilacqua:

Website-https://patti-bevilacqua.com

LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-bevilacqua

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/fearlesswithms

YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@pattibevilacqua-official

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About the Host:

Loving to learn, grow, and share what she learns, Wendy most values opportunities life consistently presents for authentic, richer, more fulfilled living. Trained and practiced in New Thought principles and various studies for well over two decades, Wendy believes we are powerful beyond what many have been raised to believe, that we are born with our own affinities of talent and ability for the purpose of not only our own life fulfillment, but to help others. In this, Wendy provides support through speaking, teaching & coaching, ever validating and supporting the power of choice to create greater good for all.

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Coping With Grief: How to Give Yourself Permission to Feel Featuring Danielle Benzon

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this deeply personal episode of Positively Yours, Tif opens up about the sudden loss of her brother and the reality of living with grief.

Together with Danielle Benzon, she explores the importance of giving ourselves permission to feel, why well-intentioned words can sometimes do more harm than good, and how compassion, presence, and genuine connection can better support someone who is grieving.

It’s an honest conversation about loss, love, emotional honesty, and learning to move forward on a path that may never look quite the same.

Highlights:

The episode explores the idea that being fully alive means making room for the whole emotional spectrum. Life after loss may be permanently different, but joy, love, and meaningful connection can still exist alongside grief

Give yourself permission to grieve.
There is no “right” way to experience loss.
What we say to grieving people matters.
Presence is often more powerful than advice.
Grief, love, sorrow, and joy are deeply connected.

About The Guest:

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What Is Risky Play? Why It Matters for Your Child’s Development

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:04:00 -0400

What happens when we stop trying to eliminate every risk from childhood? In this episode, Tammy and Shannon explore the important role of risky play in helping children build confidence, resilience, body awareness, problem-solving skills, and independence as they embrace challenges. From climbing and rough-and-tumble play to using real tools, they discuss the difference between healthy risk and genuine hazards, and how parents can create safer opportunities for children to stretch their abilities without letting their own fears take over.

Highlights:

The episode encourages parents to examine their own tolerance for risk and avoid automatically transferring their fear to their children. Sometimes the most helpful thing a parent can do is step back and allow the child to explore, learn, and build confidence.

Risky play is different from hazardous play.
Appropriate risk supports development.
Reasonable risk can help children be safer.
Risky play helps build perseverance and resilience.
Parents need to manage hazards without removing every challenge.
Parents’ reactions matter.

We’d love to hear from you! Submit your parenting questions to info@guidingmindset.com and we’ll share our perspective in an upcoming episode

About the Hosts:

In addition to being Mom to four kids in a blended family and a “Gammy,” Tammy Ulrich, MA has always been passionate about making a difference for children and families. For more than 40 years, it has been her life's work—as founder and administrator of a Montessori preschool for 24 years, a college instructor in Child & Family Studies, and now through The Guiding Mindset. Tammy helps parents truly see and understand the unique little human before them. Through practical principles and tools, she supports parents as they nurture and guide their child while navigating their parenting journey with greater confidence and ease.

Shannon Achilles is Tammy’s daughter and the original guinea pig for the Guiding Mindset. Shannon’s a working mom with an exciting job as a grant analyst and is a 20+ year military spouse. She is attempting to train for a sprint triathlon, loves reading and building LEGOs.

Shannon is parenting her own son with the Guiding Mindset framework. She is well versed in the challenges facing parents in our ever-changing world. Shannon is excited to share The Guiding Mindset with other parents and families so we can all add more ease and joy to the adventure that is parenthood.

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Intentional Parenting: How to Raise Confident, Emotionally Healthy Kids | S2008

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Danielle sits down with mother-daughter duo Tammy and Shannon, co-hosts of The Guiding Parent Podcast, to explore a more conscious, connected approach to parenting.

They discuss breaking inherited patterns, supporting emotional regulation, repairing after mistakes, and guiding children toward becoming fully themselves. Tammy brings decades of experience as a Montessori educator, while Shannon shares what it was like to be raised with these principles and now use them with her own child.

Highlights:

Tammy and Shannon explain the Guiding Parent mindset: focusing less on controlling behaviour in the moment and more on supporting a child’s long-term development, emotional regulation, and sense of self.

A more conscious approach to parenting
How our own childhood shapes the way we parent
Why repair matters more than perfection
The positive impact of healthy parenting across generations
Creating a village for parents

About Tammy & Shannon:

Connect with Tammy & Shannon:

Website: https://www.theguidingmindset.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ulrich-43604028/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguidingmindset

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGuidingMindset/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theguidingmindset-tdu

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheGuidingMindset

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The Power of Surrender: How to Let Go and Move Forward featuring Danielle Benzon

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this final Wisdom Wednesdays with Wendy conversation, Wendy and Danielle explore what it really means to surrender — not as giving up, but as releasing control, accepting reality, and becoming more present to what is.

They reflect on perfectionism, high expectations, consistency, shame, and the temptation to hide when life doesn’t go according to plan. Together, they discuss the value of allowing progress to happen in stages, celebrating small wins, continuing to show up imperfectly, and letting each new moment become an opportunity to choose again.

As this season comes to a close, the conversation offers a powerful reminder: when we surrender what was, accept our humanity, and stop fighting where we are, we create space for growth, change, and whatever comes next.

Highlights:

Danielle and Wendy reflect on moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and learning to allow success to happen in stages instead of expecting everything to be perfect immediately.

Surrender is not the same as giving up.
Presence requires letting go of expectations.
Perfectionism can make progress harder.
Small steps and consistency matter.
Showing up imperfectly builds trust.

About The Guest:

Connect with Danielle:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vault

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

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About the Host:

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunity

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How to Find Your People and Build a Supportive Community Featuring Danielle Benzon

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Positively Yours, Tif Loeffler is joined by Danielle Benzon for a conversation about consciously curating your community.

They explore why the people around you matter, how to recognize relationships and communities that support your wellbeing, and why quality of connection often matters more than quantity. They also discuss boundaries, outgrowing relationships, finding your people online and offline, and building communities that bring more support, honesty, joy, and meaning into your life and business.

Highlights:

A meaningful community does not have to be large. A few supportive, genuine relationships can be far more valuable than being surrounded by many people

Consciously curate your community
Quality matters more than quantity
It is okay to outgrow people and communities
Healthy communities need honesty, boundaries, and mutual support
Your community can exist both online and offline

About The Guest:

Connect with Danielle Benzon:

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About the Host:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Tif loves to bring a smile to the faces of those she meets.

She brings tools, tips, and a little bit of magic, to inspire people to enjoy the greatest gift of the present moment, with fun and flair, and she loves to wear a flower in her hair *:)

Connect with Tiff:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tifloeffler

Website: www.tifloeffler.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCH6d7-thJvTzq4gUQtjoprw/

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How to Let Go of Expectations That Were Never Yours featuring Elle Jaye

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad speaks with holistic alignment strategist Elle Jaye, host of Evolving With Elle: When Capable Women Carry Too Much, about questioning the “shoulds,” “musts,” and inherited expectations that can quietly shape our lives. Drawing from her own experiences with grief, divorce, parenting, career changes, and personal reinvention, Elle Jaye shares how curiosity, emotional expression, and conscious choice helped her reconnect with herself.

Together, Kristine & Elle explore how to harmonize the many roles we play, make decisions from a vision of who we want to become, and gently stretch beyond what feels familiar by asking a powerful question: What else is possible?

Highlights:

Elle Jaye talks about how women can take on roles—daughter, mother, partner, employee, business owner—and unconsciously absorb expectations about how they are “supposed” to behave.

Questioning the expectations attached to our roles
Life disruptions can reveal where we are out of alignment
Your vision for the future influences the choices you make today
Growth requires stretching beyond your comfort zone
Curiosity and emotional expression can create space for change

About The Guest:

Elle Jaye is a professional woman, speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur, & host of Evolving with Elle: When Capable Women Carry Too Much. Drawing from lived transformation, professional leadership, entrepreneurship, & continued study, she partners with capable, heart-centered women who appear successful yet feel overwhelmed, second-guess themselves, or are tired of living by expectations they did not choose. A Holistic Alignment Strategist, Elle uses honest reflection, elevating conversations, & her mirror, map, and method approach to support women in reclaiming their inner authority, honoring their capacity, & creating lives rooted in their values. She believes evolution is personal, but it does not have to be solitary.

Connect with Elle Jaye:

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Elle’s gift for you: (max 50 words)

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A practical reflective tool to support high-capacity, heart-centered working-women with teens. Identify what you are carrying, what belongs to your role, what expectations you may have added, and where a different decision could protect your capacity as you become the person you are meant to be.

2. Weekly Elevating Conversations

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About the Host:

Kristine Goad is endlessly curious about the moment when “I could never” becomes “What if I tried?” As the Surfing Your Edge Coach, she helps people transform their relationship with fear, trust themselves more deeply, and create lives that feel bigger, bolder, and more fully their own. Her approach blends coaching, adventure, experimentation, and wonder—shaped by experiences that include participating in the largest cross-country bicycle event in U.S. history, writing a memoir, building a business, and taking surf lessons to face her fear of open water in her late 40s. She is less interested in fearless living than in what becomes possible when we get curious about the things that scare us.

Connect with Kristine:

Join me for a Possibility Party: https://calendar.app.google/DsMvD6Atvdprf49U9

Surf Your Edge: From Fear to Freedom

Kristine’s gift for you:

This complete chapter from Confident You: The Raw Conversations traces two adventures, twenty years apart, and explores fear, identity, and why the real work of a life-changing experience begins after you come home.

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How to Stay Positive Without Ignoring Your Real Feelings featuring Tif Loeffler

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if having a great day isn’t about everything going right, but about how you choose to respond?

Elle is joined by Tif Loeffler, host of Positively Yours, for a conversation about authentic positivity, celebration, connection, and staying present. Tif shares her simple Pause, Feel, Action (PFA) approach to help you reconnect with yourself, shift your focus, and move through the day with more intention.

A warm, practical reminder that even when you can’t control what happens around you, you can still choose how you meet the moment.

Highlights:

Tif and Elle emphasize that positivity doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. Grief, anger, frustration, and other emotions can be acknowledged, felt, expressed, and moved through.

You can intentionally choose how you meet your day.
Pause, Feel, Action (PFA) can help you reset.
Simple grounding practices bring you back to the present.
Authentic positivity makes room for difficult emotions.
Celebration, connection, and play matter.

About The Tif:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, & a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, & choose a great day, right now.

Tif loves to bring a smile to the faces of those she meets.

She brings tools, tips, and a little bit of magic, to inspire people to enjoy the greatest gift of the present moment, with fun & flair, and she loves to wear a flower in her hair.

Connect with Tif Loeffler:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler/

https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vault

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyYours_with_Tif

Check out Tif’s Podcast: Positively Yours for uplifting conversations, practical tools, and simple mindset shifts.

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About the Host:

Elle Jaye is a professional woman, speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur, and host of “Evolving with Elle: When Capable Women Carry Too Much”. Drawing from lived transformation, professional leadership, entrepreneurship, and continued study, she partners with capable, heart-centered women who appear successful yet feel overwhelmed, second-guess themselves, or are tired of living by expectations they did not choose. As a Holistic Alignment Strategist, Elle uses honest reflection, elevating conversations, and her mirror, map, and method approach to support women in reclaiming their inner authority, honoring their capacity, and creating lives rooted in their values. She believes evolution is personal, but it does not have to be solitary.

Connect with Elle:

Elle’s gift for you:

Elle invites you to join her weekly Elevating Conversations While Multitasking call on zoom

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How Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck: Start Before You Feel Ready, Featuring Kristine Goad |S2007

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this episode of the Inspired Speaker Podcast, Danielle Benzon sits down with Kristine Goad to explore what happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking action. They talk about fear as a guide rather than a stop sign, moving beyond perfectionism, finding rhythms that work for you, and learning to trust yourself through experimentation. Kristine also shares her approach to “Surfing Your Edge,” building consistency without self-punishment, and stepping more fully into your agency, authenticity, and courage.

Highlights:

Two coaches share their challenges, observations, and vulnerabilities as they discuss how to get things done and grow into your dreams without ever feeling “ready” or “perfect” or eve “together”.

Take action before you feel ready.
Fear can be a guide, not a stop sign.
Consistency does not have to mean perfection.
Experiment with your life instead of trying to get everything right.
Personal agency, authenticity, and community can create wider change.

About the Guest:

Connect with Kristine Goad:

https://calendar.app.google/DsMvD6Atvdprf49U9

Kristine’s gift for you:

Join me for a Possibility Party!

~ Reimagining what’s possible~

The What’s Next? Conversation (Not a sales call)

A thoughtful and honest conversation about your life and how you want to show up in the world.

You don’t have to figure out your whole life in one hour — we can just figure out the next two steps.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What to Do When Everything Feels Like Too Much, with co-host Danielle Benzon

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this episode of The Awakening Woman On The Rise, Wendy Yacboski and Danielle Benzon explore overwhelm, overcommitment, and the pressure to keep saying yes long after something has stopped serving us. They discuss practical ways to work with limited time and energy, the freedom to change your mind, and how curiosity and self-compassion can help you release old habits and beliefs.

The conversation is an invitation to notice what you may be holding onto—and begin experimenting with a new way forward, one step at a time..

Highlights:

It can be difficult to step away from something after saying yes, but how changing your mind doesn’t necessarily mean you’re unreliable—it can be part of growth and changing priorities.

Overwhelm is easier to manage one step at a time
Productivity needs to account for your actual time and energy
It’s okay to change your mind and reconsider old commitments
Awareness should lead to curiosity, not self-judgment
Old patterns can be released when they stop serving you

About The Guest:

Connect with Danielle Benzon:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunity

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Busy or Productive? Time Management Habits That Reveal Where Your Time Goes, Feat Danielle Benzon

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Positively Yours, Tif Loeffler and Danielle Benzon explore how to manage your time with more intention, flexibility, and self-awareness. They discuss timers, time tracking, scheduling around your natural rhythms, and making space for rest, spontaneity, and self-care. Discover how the right amount of structure can create more freedom—and why rest is an investment in your well-being and productivity, not a reward for exhaustion.

Resources mentioned in the conversation:

Mike Vardy https://www.youtube.com/c/Productivityist

Gnome Anne Comic https://xkcd.com/1704/

Highlights:

Productivity does not have to mean scheduling every minute. Some people thrive with detailed structure, while others work better with flexible blocks, themes, and room for spontaneity.

Track where your time is actually going
Use timers and schedules to create more intention
Build a schedule that fits your personality and energy
Protect time for yourself, rest, and relationships
Structure can create freedom

About the Guest:

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As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Tif loves to bring a smile to the faces of those she meets.

She brings tools, tips, and a little bit of magic, to inspire people to enjoy the greatest gift of the present moment, with fun and flair, and she loves to wear a flower in her hair *:)

Connect with Tiff:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tifloeffler

Website: www.tifloeffler.com

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCH6d7-thJvTzq4gUQtjoprw/

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Bringing Your Whole Self: Rethinking Professionalism Neurodivergence & Midlife Feat Gretchen Wegner

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad talks with Gretchen Wegner, founder of the Anti-Boring Learning Lab, about what it means to bring your whole self into your work and your life. They explore authenticity, vulnerability, neurodivergence, changing needs in midlife, and the freedom that comes from questioning traditional ideas of professionalism.

Gretchen shares her evolving understanding of ADHD, her willingness to learn in public, and the personal experiments she is embracing as she asks a powerful midlife question: Do I want the rest of my life to look the way it looks right now? From business and identity to relationships and belonging, this conversation is an honest look at what it means to keep growing, experimenting, and surfing your edge.

Highlights:

This episode explores late-life ADHD awareness, executive function challenges, rejection sensitivity, and how hormonal and life changes can make old coping strategies less effective.

Bringing your whole self to work
Neurodivergence and ADHD in midlife
Learning and experimenting in public
Questioning the life you’ve built
Vulnerability in relationships and new possibilities

About the Guest:

Gretchen Wegner is a former teacher turned academic coach…and is now the founder of the Anti-Boring Learning Lab, an online community for coaches, tutors, and other educators who obsess about student success. Gretchen’s most known for her Anti-Boring Toolkit, an evidence-based collection of creative learning strategies based in brain science, executive function, and self-regulation to make learning more engaging and equitable for all kinds of brains. Gretchen’s fancy credentials include being a Fulbright Fellow and having a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, but more importantly, she is a proponent of “playful rigor” which she infuses into both her professional and personal pursuits. She is also an improviser, dancer, bungee fitness enthusiast, and proud resident of Oakland, CA.

Connect with Gretchen Wegner:

Website: https://antiboringlearninglab.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-wegner/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AntiBoringLab

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2626897

Gretchen’s Gift for you: Anti-Boring Learning Lab Free Resource Library

The Anti-Boring Learning Lab’s free Visitor’s Center gives educators and coaches practical tools to help neurodiverse students study, stay motivated, and manage cognitive overload. It also includes free live Office Hours with Gretchen and guidance for building a coaching practice you love.

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Interview with Zakiyyah Cordell: Fruit of the Spirit & Healthy Boundaries - Being Kind vs. Being Nice

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle sits down with author Zakiyyah Cordell for a heartfelt conversation about faith, self-awareness, emotional honesty, and the power of living out the Fruit of the Spirit in everyday life. This is a conversation between two Christian women who have their own faith, shared from their authentic heartfelt perspective, not a religious argument or an attempt to make anyone feel excluded. Zakiyyah shares how surviving a stroke became a turning point that pushed her to finally write the book she had carried within her for years.

Together, they explore the difference between being kind and simply being nice, setting healthy boundaries, expressing emotions instead of suppressing them, questioning unexamined expectations, and bringing your authentic self into every role you carry. They also discuss how love, joy, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-discipline can become practical tools for stronger relationships, healthier leadership, deeper connection, and personal growth.

Highlights:

Recognizing that being kind belongs to all humans no matter their faith and that true kindness includes honesty, boundaries, and difficult conversations, rather than simply trying to keep everyone happy.

Living out the Fruit of the Spirit in everyday life
Kindness versus niceness
The importance of emotional honesty
Examining expectations and limiting beliefs
Connection, presence, and healthy support

About the Guest:

Zakiyyah Cordell writes children’s literature from her experience as a seasoned educator. Cordell designs books to go beyond traditional storytime. Included within the books are easy to follow curriculum that encourages adults to actively engage young readers through reenactment, discussion, and interactive learning. By combining storytelling with hands-on activities, the curriculum helps reinforce biblical values while capturing the imagination and attention of children in a developmentally appropriate way.

Zakiyyah enjoys nature, urban hiking, attending live concerts, local theatre, and collecting antique jewelry. Her greatest motivation is being a wife, mother, and reflecting God’s love in daily life.

Connect with Zakiyyah Cordell:

Website: ZakiyyahCordellAuthor.com

LinkedIn: Zakiyyah Cordell

Instagram: @hummingbird169

Facebook: Zakiyyah Cordell

Youtube: @unlockthespectrum

Book Purchase Link: Fruit of the Spirit for kids

Zakiyyah’s Gift for you: Fruit of the Spirit in practice (pdf)

Put the good fruit into practice in your life. No matter where you are on your journey with the Creator, use this 10- page extended activity book to practice, document, and reflect on your experiences as you live out your purpose.

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How to Choose Authentic Joy instead of Toxic Positivity | S2006

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Inspired Speaker Podcast, Danielle Benzon sits down with Tif Loeffler, host of Positively Yours, to explore what it really means to choose a great day—without ignoring grief, stress, difficult emotions, or the realities of life.

Tif shares her journey from years of wanting to start a podcast to finally making it happen, along with powerful lessons about stepping outside your comfort zone with the right support, building emotional fortitude, staying present, and rejecting toxic positivity.

Together, Danielle and Tif discuss grief, joy, humor, self-care, authenticity, and the small daily practices that help us navigate difficult moments while still making room for connection, play, and genuine happiness.

Highlights:

Having a great day doesn’t require everything to be good—it can mean allowing yourself to experience meaningful or joyful moments alongside pain.

Getting out of your comfort zone works best with support.
There’s a big difference between authentic positivity and toxic positivity.
Small daily practices can build emotional resilience and fortitude.
Joy and grief can exist at the same time.
There is no single “right” way to live, grow, or express yourself.

About Tif Loeffler:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Connect with Tif:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler/

https://inspiredspeakernetwork.com/podcast/positively-yours-mindset-positive-thinking-tools-for-a-great-day

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyYours_with_Tif

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

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How to Question Your Assumptions Without Judging Yourself

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this episode, Wendy and Danielle explore how hidden assumptions can shape our relationships, group experiences, and even the way we judge ourselves. Through personal stories about vulnerability, expectations, perfectionism, and obligation, they discuss the importance of clear communication, intentional choices, and recognizing that other people may experience the same situation very differently.

Ultimately, the conversation is an invitation to replace judgment with curiosity, question the stories we tell ourselves, and compassionately examine our assumptions as we create lives that feel more authentic, intentional, and aligned.

Highlights:

Recognize when something is no longer serving its original purpose and give yourself permission to either recommit intentionally or walk away.

We show up differently depending on the role we’re in.
Our assumptions about other people can create unnecessary discomfort and conflict.
Clear communication and shared expectations prevent misunderstandings.
We can choose where we invest our time instead of living from obligation.
Self-awareness works best when it is paired with curiosity rather than judgment.

About Danielle Benzon:

Connect with Danielle:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

https://inspiredspeakernetwork.com/podcast/surfing-your-edge-where-fear-and-possibility-meet

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunity

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Less No, More Yes: Building Cooperation without the Battle

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:04:00 -0400

In this episode of The Guiding Parent Podcast, Tammy and Shannon explore the power of turning an automatic “no” into a thoughtful “yes, when” or “yes, after.” They discuss how this simple shift can reduce power struggles while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

Kids need opportunities to make choices, negotiate, develop independence, and work toward what they want—but they also need to learn that sometimes the answer really is no.

In today’s episode we look at why explaining the reason behind a limit matters, how children learn to handle disappointment, and why giving kids appropriate opportunities to say “no” themselves helps build autonomy, critical thinking, resilience, and the confidence to stand up for themselves.

Highlights:

Parents can hold the boundary while supporting children through the difficult emotions that follow.

Turning “no” into “yes, when” or “yes, after.”
Understanding why you’re saying no.
Explain the reason behind boundaries.
Children need both autonomy and the ability to handle disappointment.
Children also need to learn how to say “no.”

About the Hosts:

Connect with Tammy & Shannon:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-time-well-being-through-compassionate-self-care/id1896495056?l=zh-Hans-CN

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVeKtu-X37BwzRqSzaSTxg

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Making the Time: Finding Purpose and Well Being Through Compassionate Self-Care

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad sits down with retired educator, coach, and creator Pam to explore what it means to keep growing, experimenting, and creating at every stage of life. Pam shares how her experiences with teaching, coaching, self-compassion, podcasting, and entrepreneurship have unfolded one small step at a time — often without a clear roadmap.

Together, they talk about the courage to try new things, the challenge of putting your work into the world when no one seems to be responding, and why self-care is an active expression of self-compassion. Pam also reflects on curiosity, aging, finding purpose beyond retirement, and the importance of making the most of the moment you’re in.

Highlights:

Pam encourages people to explore what they love, what they wonder about, and what they are good at, while remembering to appreciate the moment they are in.

Growth doesn’t stop with age or retirement
Big changes often happen one small step at a time
Self-care is an expression of self-compassion
Curiosity and presence can help guide your next chapter
Creating and sharing your work requires persistence

About Pam Van Nest:

Pam Van Nest, a Self-Care Coach with PVN Coaching, helps women over 40 face the inner voices of perfectionism, self-doubt and second guessing to reconnect with what matters and make meaningful choices about their next chapter. With 38 years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach across Maine, Honduras, and Ontario, she is a certified CTI and ICF coach. She created the oracle card deck Making The Time and hosts the Making the Time podcast. Creative moments find her sewing, kayaking, sketching, painting, and biking.

She respectfully acknowledges that she lives on the territory of the Michi Saagiig, and the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg and the traditional territory covered by the Williams' Treaties. She is aware of the privileges of being a cis gender, able bodied, white woman and continues to work to decolonize her practice, staying open to new learning, and sharing her gifts.

Connect with Pamela Van Nest:

Website: https://www.pvncoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelavannestempowermentcoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pvncoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamela.vannest/

Pamela’s Gift for you:

Heart Meditation: 3 minutes to relax your body, quiet your mind, and expand your heart any time you need a reset.

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How to Find Yourself Again: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone & Trust Yourself

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What happens when you stop trying to have the whole path figured out and simply take the next right step?

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle Jaye is joined by Kristine Goad, host of Surfing Your Edge, for a conversation about fear, possibility, identity, expectations, and expanding your comfort zone. Together, they explore how women can become so wrapped up in roles and responsibilities that they lose touch with what they actually want — and how small, courageous experiments can help us reconnect with who we are.

Kristine shares why growth happens at the place where fear and possibility meet, why fear doesn’t always need to disappear before we move forward, and how questioning inherited expectations can create space for a fuller expression of ourselves.

Because sometimes you don’t discover your path by planning it. You discover it by walking it.

Highlights:

The conversation explores learning to respect fear, understand where it comes from, and move alongside it rather than trying to force it away.

Growth happens at the edge of your comfort zone.
Fear doesn’t always need to disappear before you move forward.
Unexamined expectations can shape how we live
You are more than the roles you perform.
You don’t need the whole path mapped out.

About Kristine Goad:

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How to Stop Seeking Validation and Build Real Self-Worth | S2005

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this heartfelt conversation, Danielle sits down with non-denominational minister, coach, speaker, and podcast host Wendy Yacboski to explore what it means to live, connect, and contribute from a place of authenticity.

Wendy shares how her work supporting people through life’s most meaningful moments has shaped her compassionate approach to spiritual care, personal growth, and human connection. Together, Danielle and Wendy discuss the importance of looking within for validation, rediscovering dreams we may have set aside, and learning to trust the value of who we already are. They also explore the power of showing up consistently — not just for others, but for ourselves — and why safe, honest conversations and supportive communities can create meaningful change.

This episode is a gentle invitation to question what you believe about yourself, reconnect with your inner truth, and move toward a more authentic life — bit by bit.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Looking within for validation and self-worth
Living more authentically
Dreams can be rediscovered and reignited
Showing up for yourself as consistently as you show up for others
The power of safe, supportive community and deeper conversations

They discuss the value of creating spaces where people can be vulnerable, ask questions, connect authentically, and talk about what is really happening beneath the surface. Rather than leaving people isolated behind superficial conversation, safe communities can create belonging, compassion, and meaningful personal change.

About Wendy Yacboski:

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacredceremoniescommunity

Why Do We Need to Be in Control? Fear, Safety & Letting Go

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:02:00 -0400

What does it really mean to be “in control” of your life?

In this Wisdom Wednesday conversation, Wendy and Danielle explore how control can be tied to fear, safety, vulnerability, and the desire to manage outcomes. They unpack the difference between “I can’t” and “I won’t,” the power of owning our choices, and the freedom that comes from accepting what we cannot control.

This episode is an invitation to move from rigid control toward greater self-awareness, self-compassion, autonomy, and possibility.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Control is often rooted in fear and the desire for safety.
We can’t control other people or external outcomes.
Owning our choices gives us back our power.
Staying safe can also keep us stuck.
Self-compassion creates more room for change.

Rather than judging our need for control, Wendy and Danielle encourage greater acceptance, self-compassion, and curiosity about what might be possible when we loosen our grip.

About The Guest:

Connect with Danielle Benzon:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

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Opening the Next Door: Saying Yes to Possibility, Intuition, and Flow

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect plan and simply say yes to the next opportunity that sparks your curiosity?

In this episode, Kristine shares three unexpected experiences from her own “summer of yes”; returning to rowing after nearly four decades, joining a flash mob just for fun, and launching a podcast before she felt completely ready. Through each story, she explores how small decisions can open doors to new experiences, relationships, confidence, and possibilities we could never have planned in advance.

This episode is an invitation to trust your curiosity and intuition, make room for fun, and remember that you don’t have to commit to the entire journey. Sometimes, you only need to say yes to the next step and see where it leads.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

You don’t need the whole plan before you begin
Small yeses can lead to unexpected opportunities
Fun is valuable in its own right
Growth often requires acting before you feel ready
Trusting your intuition becomes easier with practice

You don’t have to commit to an entire journey when something sparks your curiosity. Opening the next door gives you information, experience, and possibilities. You can always decide later whether to continue, change direction, or choose something else.

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Kristine Goad is endlessly curious about the moment when “I could never” becomes “What if I tried?” As the Surfing Your Edge Coach, her work centers on transforming our relationship with fear, trusting ourselves more deeply, and creating lives that feel bigger, bolder, and more fully our own. Her approach blends coaching, mental fitness, adventure, experimentation, and wonder—shaped by a life that has included bicycling across America, writing a memoir, building a business, and taking surf lessons to overcome her fear of open water in her late 40s. She is less interested in fearless living than in what becomes possible when we get curious about the things that scare us.

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The Hidden Cost of High Functioning

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving with Elle, Elle is joined by emotional wellness coach Madhuri for a practical conversation about emotional regulation and the mind-body connection.

They explore how our thoughts and interpretations influence our emotions, physical responses, and actions, and how greater awareness can help us respond more intentionally. Madhuri also introduces the PAUSE Framework for identifying triggers, acknowledging emotions, interrupting unhelpful patterns, and creating space for healthier choices.

For capable women carrying too much, this episode is a reminder that emotional regulation isn’t about suppressing feelings; it’s about understanding them, tending to yourself, and choosing how you want to respond.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The mind-body connection
Awareness comes before emotional regulation
Using the PAUSE framework
Recognizing what is within your control
The hidden cost of being “high functioning”

Emotional regulation starts by noticing and naming what you are feeling rather than trying to immediately control or suppress it.

About Madhuri Garigipati:

Madhuri Garigipati is the founder of Path2Courage and an Emotional Wellness Coach specializing in adults, parents, and teens. Drawing from her personal journey, coaching experience, and more than two decades of leadership in the technology industry, she helps people understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behavior. Madhuri teaches practical frameworks for emotional regulation, conscious communication, and healthier parent-teen relationships. Through individual coaching, workshops, and community education, she helps people move from automatic reactions toward greater awareness, calm, connection, and intentional action.

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Website: https://www.path2courage.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgarigipati/

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Interview with Elle Jaye: How to Find Yourself within the Roles You Play | S2004

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this inspiring conversation, Danielle sits down with Elle Jaye, host of Evolving With Elle: When Capable Women Carry Too Much and Founding member of the Inspired Speaker Network, to explore what happens when we stop defining ourselves by our roles, responsibilities, and other people’s expectations.

Elle shares how major life changes led her to rediscover her authentic voice and learn to harmonize the many roles she carries without losing herself in them. Together, they explore releasing inherited expectations, honoring difficult emotions, finding strength in community, and becoming the “conductor” of your own life.

They also challenge the idea that growth requires being pushed outside your comfort zone, exploring how safety, compassion, and self-trust can give us the freedom to challenge ourselves and grow on our own terms.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

You Are More Than Your Roles
Harmony Instead of Balance
Responsibilities vs. Expectations
Finding and Using Your Authentic Voice
Growth Doesn’t Have to Be Forced

Stepping outside your comfort zone doesn’t have to mean being thrown into the deep end. Safety, compassion, and self-trust can create an environment where we willingly challenge ourselves and grow.

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How to Stop Negative Self-Talk, Learn about Yourself, and Change Your Inner Voice

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this thoughtful conversation, Wendy Yacboski and Danielle Benzon explore how self-talk shapes our beliefs, identity, and choices. They discuss the power of questioning negative thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment and recognizing the deeper beliefs that may be influencing our inner dialogue.

Together, they explore healthy boundaries, self-trust, and the power of presence;the place where we can move beyond judgment and simply be. This episode is an invitation to listen more closely to your inner voice and cultivate a more compassionate, trusting relationship with yourself.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Self-talk shapes our identity
Question your thoughts with curiosity
Bringing negative self-talk into the open can weaken its power
Self-trust supports healthy boundaries
Presence can interrupt self-judgment

When we are truly present, there is less room for the self-consciousness, overthinking, and judgment that fuel negative self-talk. Sometimes the goal isn't better self-talk, but moving toward the simplicity of “I am.”

About The Guest:

Connect with Danielle Benzon:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

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Back-to-School Tips: Easier Mornings & Smooth Transitions

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:04:00 -0400

Back-to-school season is exciting but can also bring big emotions and big changes for both kids and parents. In this episode, Tammy and Shannon share practical ways to make the transitions smoother — from creating supportive routines and easing difficult drop-offs to navigating after-school schedules and encouraging independence.

Discover how empathy, connection, and realistic expectations can help your child build resilience, regulate their emotions, and transition into the new school year with excitement and confidence.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Managing Your Own Emotions First
Supporting Big Feelings Through Change
Creating Predictable Routines
Making Drop-Offs & Goodbyes Easier

Giving Kids Time to Decompress After School

How to Find Your Agency When Life Feels Out of Your Control

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine explores what it really means to step into your agency; not by pretending you have unlimited control, but by getting curious about the possibilities available to you.

Whether you’re navigating a career change, approaching retirement, adjusting to a new season of life, or feeling constrained by circumstances beyond your control, Kristine challenges you to question what you’ve accepted as inevitable. She shares how small, meaningful actions can strengthen your sense of agency, open doors to new opportunities, and move you toward a bigger, bolder, badassier life.

Because agency isn’t just about creating the life you want, it’s also about choosing how you show up, the impact you have on others, and the legacy you want to leave behind.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Agency is about recognizing your choices, not having unlimited control.
Curiosity helps you uncover possibilities.
Agency means choosing your next move.
Small actions strengthen your sense of agency.
Using your agency can create an impact beyond your own life.

As you make courageous choices and become a fuller expression of yourself, you can inspire others, contribute to the world around you, and begin building the legacy you want to leave.

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Website: kristinegoad.com

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How to Resolve Inner Conflict, Set Boundaries, Build Trust & Heal Your Relationships

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle Jaye sits down with conflict and communication coach LaQuencia Nichols to explore internal conflict, trust, boundaries, and personal evolution.

Together, they discuss how past experiences can leave us guarded, why growth can change our relationships, and what it takes to let go of old identities and expectations. Laquencia also shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship and the courage it took to choose a path that felt more aligned with who she had become.

The tension between who you were taught to be, who you are now, and who you’re becoming—and the courage required to choose what feels aligned.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Trust, Guardedness & Connection
Communicating Healthy Boundaries
Growth Can Change Your Relationships
Navigating Internal Conflict & Change
Leaving the Comfort Zone & Choosing Yourself

About the LaQuincia “Q” Nichols:

LaQuincia “Q” Nichols is a Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategist, speaker, and founder of Experience Coaching. She equips ambitious women, leaders, entrepreneurs, and families to navigate the conversations they have been avoiding—so that they can protect revenue, strengthen relationships, uphold their standards, and move forward with self-respect. Through her S.P.A.R.K. framework, Q brings practical language and grounded strategy to real-life moments of tension, from client and team conversations to family dynamics. Her work proves that clear communication is not just a soft skill—it is a pathway to stronger leadership, healthier relationships, and sustainable growth

Connect with LaQuencia:

Website: https://experience-coaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquincia-nichols-741833b/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincie_experience_coaching/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@experience-coaching

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Interview with Earl Thomas: What AI Can’t Replace - The Power of Human Connection

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Danielle is joined by professional voiceover artist Earl Thomas, who shares his journey from an early fascination with radio to building a career in voiceover and podcasting. Earl and Danielle explore how AI is changing the voiceover industry—and why passion, authenticity, and genuine human connection still matter. They also discuss speaking with confidence, creating engaging interviews, overcoming challenges, and turning a love of podcasting into paid opportunities.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Earl Thomas’s journey into voiceover and broadcasting
AI and the future of voiceover
The importance of authenticity, passion, and human connection
Building confidence as a speaker and interviewer
Earl explains how he turned podcasting into a business

About the Guest:

Earl Thomas is a professional voice-over artist, host of VOICE POWER, and owner of Earl Thomas “The VOICE.” He helps business owners build awareness through engaging podcast interviews while specializing in promotional videos, sports announcing, business messaging, and other voice-over projects. His portfolio includes 51 promotional videos with more than 278,000 views, backed by numerous recommendations from satisfied clients.

Connect with Earl Thomas

Website: https://voicepower.buzzsprout.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlthomasthevoice/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarlThomasTheVoice

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc220Tn66BHkbE9Uy1AwoLA

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Conversation With Danielle Benzon Stop Giving Your Power Away: Forgiveness, Boundaries & Letting Go

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:02:00 -0400

Forgiveness isn’t about excusing what happened - it’s about freeing yourself from the pain of the past. In this week’s episode, Wendy and Danielle explore forgiveness, letting go, emotional healing, self-compassion, and reclaiming your personal power. Discover how accepting your emotions and practicing self-forgiveness can help you move forward without denying what you’ve experienced.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Forgiveness is about freedom, not excusing the behavior.
Letting go helps you reclaim your personal power.
Feel your emotions instead of suppressing them.
Self-forgiveness and self-compassion are essential.

Acceptance doesn’t eliminate boundaries or consequences. You can let go with compassion while still acknowledging that something was wrong, maintaining healthy boundaries, and allowing people to experience the consequences of their actions.

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The Messy Middle of Reinvention: When Your Life Still Works—but No Longer Feels Right

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad sits down with award-winning author, coach, and entrepreneur Jennifer J. Britton to explore reinvention in a rapidly changing world. Together, they discuss navigating the messy middle of change and knowing when it's time to shed what no longer fits who you're becoming. Jennifer invites us to focus on the pull rather than the push - reconnecting with what brings us joy and trusting where it may lead, even when the path ahead isn't clear.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Reinvention during times of change
Navigating the messy middle
Staying grounded through uncertainty
Small, consistent action creates momentum

Instead of forcing change, Jennifer encourages reconnecting with your vision, noticing what brings you joy and makes you feel alive, and trusting what is pulling you forward - even when you can’t see exactly where it will lead.

About the Guest:

Jennifer Britton, is an award-winning and best selling author, coach, educator, and founder of Potentials Realized, celebrating more than 20 years of supporting leaders, coaches, teams, and entrepreneurs. A pioneer in group and team coaching, Jennifer is the author of eight books, including Effective Group Coaching and the forthcoming Flow Flex Scale™: 9 Catalysts for Thriving as a Solopreneur. Her work explores the future of work, human connection, capacity, and sustainable business growth. Drawing on leadership experience with the United Nations and decades of entrepreneurial experience, Jennifer brings a practical, human-centred lens to navigating change, building capacity, and creating meaningful impact. She’s also a podcast host – you can find her at the Coaching Many Podcast, The Remote Pathways podcast and her latest Flow Flex Scale podcast for solopreneurs

Connect with Jennifer Britton:

Website: https://www.potentialsrealized.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjbritton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingbizbuilder/

TikTok: https:///www.tiktok.com/@groupcoach

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPsADyOi3qZ4&si=AwvuCnP8OnJOnfCW

Substack: https://flowflexscale.substack.com/

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30 Days of Momentum Moves: Surfing Your Edge

What edge are you surfing right now in your work, business or life? This 30 Days of Momentum Moves Calendar provides a practical invitation to experiment, take action and notice what creates momentum. Drawing on the principles of Flow Flex Scale™, the calendar includes daily ideas to help you focus on what matters, strengthen connections, build visibility, move important projects forward and explore what might be possible. You don't need to do everything—or follow the activities in order. Choose what is most relevant for you right now, follow your curiosity, and see where 30 days of consistent action takes you.

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You Accomplished It. So Why Can’t You Celebrate It?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Elle explores why capable women often move from one responsibility to the next without taking time to celebrate what they've accomplished. She invites you to reflect on an achievement you're proud of, notice how it feels to acknowledge it, and recognize the qualities within you that made it possible. Sometimes looking back at what you've accomplished can reveal just how much you've been carrying within you all along.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Celebrate your accomplishments before moving on
Notice your discomfort with celebrating yourself
Pay attention to your body's response
Look beneath the accomplishment to see who you were being

The strengths you demonstrate as an employee, leader, mother, partner, or in another role don't disappear when your circumstances change; they're part of who you are.

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Interview with Carolyn Cooper: Stop Performing and Embrace Your Authentic Self

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this heartfelt conversation, Danielle sits down with Carolyn Cooper of Inspired Connection and the Love Inspired Leadership Podcast to explore what it really means to come home to yourself. They discuss the exhaustion of performing, perfectionism, and making yourself smaller - and the freedom that comes from letting go of those expectations and embracing who you truly are.

Carolyn shares her own journey toward authenticity and self-trust, while Danielle connects those lessons to speaking: releasing the script, quieting the inner critic, and trusting yourself enough to speak from a place that is real rather than performed. Together, they explore self-acceptance, vulnerability, emotional honesty, self-compassion, and the power of allowing yourself to be imperfect.

Ultimately, this episode is an invitation to stop trying to get everything right and start showing up more fully - as a speaker, a leader, and a human being. Because when you release perfectionism and trust yourself, you create more space for connection, confidence, joy, and a life that feels genuinely aligned with who you are.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Authenticity Means Coming Home to Yourself
Self-Trust Allows You to Let Go of Perfectionism
Being Fully Expressive Takes Less Energy Than Making Yourself Smaller
Self-Acceptance, Compassion, and Vulnerability Create Real Connection
How You Show Up in Speaking Reflects How You Show Up in Life

About the Guest:

Carolyn Cooper is the woman high‑capacity women in business call when life looks impressive but their soul knows something is off. She works with soul‑centered, love‑inspired leaders who are done performing success and ready for results that feel true and aligned. As host of the Love Inspired Leadership Podcast, creator of the AIM High Method, and founder of the AIM High Sanctuary, she offers a potent, grace‑filled space where women tell the truth, regulate their energy, and clean up their boundaries. In this Sanctuary, they connect with deeply aligned partners, watch their businesses soar, and experience deeper joy, clarity, tangible growth, and sustainable prosperity, all from their authentic identity.

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carolyn@theinspiredconnection.ca

https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/

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Leave with more than inspiration. Leave with a renewed sense of direction, deeper confidence in yourself, fresh perspective on your challenges, and a community that sees, supports, and celebrates who you're becoming.

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Interview with Danielle Benzon: How Connection, Community & Coaching Help Us Grow

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this season finale of Positively Yours, Tiff sits down with speaking coach Danielle Benzon to explore the power of connection, community, and saying yes to new opportunities. They reflect on their coaching journey, launching the Inspired Speaker Network, and how embracing support, experimentation, and imperfection can help us grow. Ultimately, this episode is a reminder that great days can be intentionally created by surrounding ourselves with people who encourage, challenge, and believe in us.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The power of saying yes to the right opportunities
Choosing the right people to support your growth
Growth doesn’t require perfection
Making challenges fun and playful

Community and connection help create great days - Intentionally surrounding yourself with supportive people gives you somewhere to turn when things are difficult and people to celebrate with when things go well.

Original intro/outro music “Positively Yours Podcast Theme” by Sean Nordholt

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Connect with Danielle Benzon:

Website: https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-benzon

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

Book A Call: https://book.daniellebenzon.com

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Family Vacations with Kids: 3 Tips for Less Stress & More Fun

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:04:00 -0400

This episode of The Guiding Parent Podcast explores how families can make vacations and other changes in routine smoother, more enjoyable, and less stressful for both parents and children.

Drawing from their own family travel experiences, Tammy and Shannon discuss the importance of preparing children for what to expect, maintaining key routines, balancing everyone’s needs, and setting realistic expectations. They also explore how understanding a child’s developmental stage—and recognizing when they may be hungry, tired, overstimulated, or simply out of their normal rhythm—can help parents respond to challenging behavior with greater patience and empathy.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Prepare children for changes in routine
Create an itinerary that works for the whole family
Protect important routines and basic needs
Keep expectations realistic

Waiting their turn, experiencing boredom, doing an activity chosen by someone else, and coping with disappointment all help children develop important life skills. One practical strategy discussed is the “Story of Tomorrow”—talking children through the next day at bedtime so they know what to expect and feel more prepared for what’s ahead.

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Your Life, Your Truth: Reclaim Your Personal Power And Trust What’s Calling You

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this season finale of The Awakening Woman on the Rise, Wendy Yacboski explores how fear and self-doubt can make us believe that other people are standing in the way of what we truly want. Through a powerful coaching story, she shows how reconnecting with our desires and taking small, intentional steps can help us reclaim our confidence and personal agency.

Wendy invites you to listen within, trust what matters to you, and ask yourself: What is the next small step toward the life I truly want?

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Fear can disguise itself as an external obstacle
Reclaiming your personal agency
Validate your own desires
Small steps build confidence

Listen within and live authentically – Wendy encourages listeners to get quiet, reconnect with their inner truth, and ask what is theirs to do next so they can live with greater meaning, passion, and purpose.

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What Happened In Panama: The Adventure That Changed Who I Am-Part 2

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In Part 2 of the story behind Surfing Your Edge, Kristine takes us to Panama, where she created the first Surfing Your Edge experience while confronting her own lifelong fear of open water. What unfolded taught her that she didn’t have to be fearless—or have everything figured out—to lead others into meaningful transformation. She discovered that surfing your edge isn’t really about surfing. It’s about giving yourself permission to pursue the adventures and possibilities calling you forward—and bringing what you discover back into your everyday life.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The Origins of Surfing Your Edge
Becoming the Person Who Can Lead Your Vision
Leading Through Vulnerability
Fear doesn’t have to disappear before you move toward what matters

Surfing Your Edge isn’t really about surfing. It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone and giving yourself permission to pursue something meaningful. The adventure shows you what’s possible; the transformation happens when you come home and use what you discovered to change how you live.

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A Path Is Made by Walking: How I Stopped Waiting to Feel Ready-Part 1

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad shares the personal journey that led her to become the Surfing Your Edge Coach. From searching for clarity and waiting to feel “ready” to confronting her fear of open water, she explores how learning to move forward without having the whole path figured out can open the door to unexpected possibilities.

Her story ultimately leads to the adventure that inspired Surfing Your Edge—and a powerful approach to stepping beyond your comfort zone and creating a bigger, bolder life.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

You don’t need the whole path before you begin
You may not feel ready until after you begin
Keeping commitments to yourself matters
Growth comes from moving toward what challenges you

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How to Reclaim Your Identity Beyond Your Roles & Responsibilities

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle explores how the many roles women carry can become heavy when they’re tangled with rigid expectations. She encourages listeners to separate who they are from the roles they fulfill, release expectations that no longer serve them, and approach their responsibilities with greater choice, freedom, and authenticity.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

You are more than the roles you fulfill
Roles can become burdens when we carry them
Responsibilities can be viewed as privileges
Separate responsibilities from rigid expectations

Elle encourages listeners to examine expectations, make conscious choices, and allow room for possibility, individuality, and authentic connection.

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We Built a Podcast Network in Just 5 Weeks | S2E001

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

This episode marks the beginning of Season 2 of the Inspired Speaker Podcast and celebrates the launch of the brand-new Inspired Speaker Network—a community created to amplify voices that inspire positive change.

Danielle is joined by the founding podcast hosts as they introduce their shows and share the courage, vulnerability, and unexpected growth that came from launching their podcasts together in just a few short weeks. They explore what it means to stop doing everything alone, embrace imperfection, move through fear, and trust your voice enough to put it into the world.

More than a network launch, this conversation is about the power of community, authentic self-expression, and using our individual voices to create meaningful change. It’s an invitation to show up as your full, messy, courageous human self—and discover what becomes possible when we choose connection over perfection.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The Launch of the Inspired Speaker Network
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Courage Means Moving Forward With Fear
Connection and Authenticity Over Perfection
Using Your Voice to Create Positive Change

About the Host:

Connect with Danielle:

https://www.theinspiredspeakeracademy.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredspeakeracademy

book.daniellebenzon.com

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How to Choose Joy and Have a Great Day

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What does it really mean to have a great day—and how can those individual days add up to a great life?

In this episode, Tif explores the power of being present, recognizing the small moments that bring joy, and choosing to actively participate in creating the life you want. She introduces the idea of “selfing”—caring for yourself with intention, respect, and love—not as selfishness, but as a foundation for showing up more fully for yourself and others.

From celebrating everyday wins to embracing kindness, connection, rest, and self-care, Tif reminds us that having a great day doesn’t require more time, more money, or perfect circumstances. It begins with recognizing your own power, staying present through both the highs and lows, and making conscious choices that bring more joy, connection, and possibility into your life—one day at a time.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

A Great Life Is Built One Day at a Time
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s “Selfing”
Notice and Celebrate the Small Wins
You Have the Power to Choose How You Show Up
Joy, Kindness and Connection Create a Better World

About the Host:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Tif loves to bring a smile to the faces of those she meets.

She brings tools, tips, and a little bit of magic, to inspire people to enjoy the greatest gift of the present moment, with fun and flair, and she loves wearing a flower in her hair *:)

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tifloeffler

Website: www.tifloeffler.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyYours_with_Tif

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How to Listen Within, Align and Become Your Authentic Self

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this episode of The Awakening Woman on the Rise, Wendy explores what becomes possible when we question the beliefs and limitations we’ve accepted as truth.

She invites listeners to pause, become still, and look within for answers that feel genuinely aligned, rather than living according to expectations inherited from family, society, or past experiences. Drawing from her own journey, Wendy shares how questioning what she once believed was possible opened the door to dreams she had previously dismissed.

This episode is an invitation to reconnect with your intuition, embrace change, and recognize the possibilities beyond what currently feels realistic. Wendy reminds women of the power of their voices, compassion, courage, and authentic selves—and the important role they can play in creating a better world for everyone.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Question the beliefs that are keeping you small
Pause, become still, and listen within
Be willing to imagine new possibilities
Embrace your authentic voice and feminine power
Your growth contributes to a better world

How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Into Growth

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine explores what becomes possible when we stop treating fear as a stop sign and start seeing it as a guide toward growth. She challenges us to question the limitations we’ve accepted, stop “reality-sizing” our dreams, and create a bigger, bolder vision for our future.

But this journey isn’t only about creating a more fulfilling life for ourselves. Kristine shares her vision for a community of movement makers—people willing to take meaningful action on the things they care about. You don’t have to solve the world’s biggest problems alone; you simply have to start where you are, use what you have, and take the next step toward something that matters.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Fear Is a Guide, Not a Stop Sign
Stop “Reality-Sizing” Your Dreams
Your Vision of the Future Shapes Your Choices Today
Personal Growth Can Create Wider Change
Start Where You Are and Become a Movement Maker

You don’t need to solve every problem or have everything figured out. Choose something you genuinely care about and take a few meaningful steps toward it. When many people do what they can, with what they have, those individual actions can collectively create significant change.

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Website: kristinegoad.com

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How to Be Your Authentic Self Without Feeling Selfish

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What would change if we stopped living according to other people’s expectations and started leading from the heart of who we truly are?

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle explores what it means to live from your Cor essence and bring your genuine self into every role and relationship. She examines how judgment, people-pleasing, comparison, and rigid expectations can disconnect us from ourselves and one another.

Through reflections on parenting, boundaries, belonging, self-care, and accountability, Elle invites us to look inward, honor what we truly need, and give ourselves permission to live authentically- creating space for others, and the next generation, to do the same.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Living from your Cor essence
Letting go of expectations and judgment
Creating space for others to be fully themselves
Setting boundaries and prioritizing yourself
The power of compassionate accountability

Trusted relationships can help us see both our strengths and the areas where we need to grow. While accountability isn't always comfortable, honest feedback delivered with compassion can reconnect us with ourselves and help us evolve.

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What's Really Holding You Back? How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Stuck

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:34:00 -0400

What if the biggest obstacles standing between you and the life you're meant to live aren't really time, money, or risk—but the beliefs you've attached to them? In this thought-provoking episode, Wendy Yacboski explores how the stories we tell ourselves can keep us feeling stuck, disconnected, and afraid to pursue what truly matters.

Through personal experiences and practical wisdom, Wendy invites you to question the beliefs that have shaped your decisions and discover how small, consistent steps can create meaningful change. She shares why confidence grows through action, how asking for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness, and why finding a supportive community is essential to living authentically.

If you've ever felt that life keeps getting in the way of your dreams, this episode will encourage you to reframe your obstacles, trust your inner calling, and move forward—one courageous step at a time.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Challenge the Beliefs That Keep You Stuck
Small Steps Create Big Momentum
Confidence Comes After Action, Not Before
You Don't Have to Do It Alone
Ignoring Your Inner Calling Has a Cost

Wendy reminds us that lasting transformation begins by challenging the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck, taking small but consistent steps forward, embracing the support of others, and trusting our inner wisdom. As we learn to honor our inner voice and believe in our purpose, we begin to move beyond life's obstacles and create a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and deeply aligned with who we truly are—one courageous step at a time.

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What To Do When Life Gets Hard

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:30:00 -0400

What does it really mean to CHOOSE to have a great day- Even after life changes forever?

In this deeply personal episode, Tiff opens up about the devastating loss of her younger brother and how grief transformed her understanding of positivity. Rather than promoting "toxic positivity," she shares a more authentic approach: embracing life's hardships while choosing, moment by moment, how to respond.

Through powerful stories, practical mindset shifts, and simple daily habits, Tiff explores how celebrating small wins, staying present, and recognizing your own inner power can help you navigate even the most difficult seasons. She reminds us that joy isn't about pretending everything is perfect—it's about making intentional choices that honor both our struggles and our resilience.

If you've been feeling weighed down by life's challenges or simply want to bring more purpose, gratitude, and joy into your days, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready to embrace the present moment.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Why authentic positivity is different from toxic positivity
How grief can reshape your perspective without taking away your joy
Simple morning mindset practices to start your day with intention
The importance of celebrating life's everyday moments
How checking in with yourself throughout the day can shift your mindset
Why the present moment is where your greatest power truly lives

About the Host:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

Connect with Tif Loeffler:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tif-loeffler/

https://network.inspiredspeakernetwork.com/vault

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyYours_with_Tif

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What Keeps You Stuck in the Shallows (And How to Break Free)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:28:00 -0400

What happens when life, other people, and the expectations around you make it harder to pursue the life you want?

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine explores the external pressures that can keep us stuck in the shallows—from “reality-sizing” our dreams and following society’s expectations to navigating the well-meaning fears of the people who love us most.

You’ll discover why growth can feel uncomfortable, how to recognize the voices encouraging you to stay safe, and why it matters to question the rules and assumptions shaping your choices. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you’ve always been and who you’re becoming, this episode will encourage you to keep surfing your edge, navigate uncertainty, and seek out people who believe in what is possible for you.

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The Shift Beneath the Words:

Life and society encourage us to "play it safe."
Growth often happens at the edge of your comfort zone.
Other people can unintentionally limit what feels possible.
Question the rules and expectations around you.
Find people who support your growth.

Moving through life’s obstacles isn’t about avoiding discomfort. It’s about learning which voices and expectations deserve your attention—and continuing to choose growth even when the people and world around you don’t fully understand where you’re going.

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Website: kristinegoad.com

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Your Child Doesn't Need a Perfect Parent

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:36:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you're failing because you can't be the "perfect" parent?

In this episode, Tammy and Shannon explore why the goal of perfect parenting may actually be getting in the way of the connected, joyful relationship you want with your child. Through honest stories from their own family, they share how repairing after difficult moments, understanding what behaviour is really communicating, and responding to your child's unique needs can transform the way you parent.

You'll discover why kids don't need perfect parents—they need real ones. Learn how to recognize your child's triggers before meltdowns happen, why connection matters more than perfection, and how a simple "do-over" can strengthen trust and resilience in your family.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Kids don't need perfect parents—they need real parents.
Connection matters more than perfection.
Behaviour is communication—for children and parents.
Understanding your child's unique triggers makes parenting easier.
Give yourself grace and embrace the "do-over."

Parenting mistakes are inevitable. Instead of dwelling on guilt, parents are encouraged to check in with themselves, reframe the situation, repair the relationship, and simply ask for a "do-over." Children learn that they don't have to be perfect either. That we all make mistakes, and how to learn from them. This models resilience, accountability, and healthy conflict resolution.

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Connect with Tammy & Shannon:

Linktree (has links to everything): https://linktr.ee/TheGuidingMindset

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGuidingMindset/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguidingmindset

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ulrich-43604028/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVeKtu-X37BwzRqSzaSTxg

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How to Find Your Voice, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Live Authentically

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:24:00 -0400

What keeps you from choosing yourself? In this heartfelt episode, Wendy explores the emotional blocks that cause so many women to hide their voice, question their worth, and shrink away from their true power. She shares her own experiences with fear, self-doubt, and the longing to live authentically, reminding listeners that vulnerability is not a weakness—it's often the doorway to the life they're meant to live.

Through stories, reflections, and gentle encouragement, you'll discover why speaking up, trusting yourself, and taking even one small step toward your truth can create profound change. If you've ever felt like you're "not enough" or worried that your voice doesn't matter, this episode will remind you that you don't have to walk this journey alone. Your authentic self is needed, your voice deserves to be heard, and choosing yourself is the first step toward living the life your soul is calling you to.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The fear of being fully seen keeps us from choosing ourselves.
Finding and using your voice is an act of self-empowerment.
Choosing yourself starts with small, courageous actions.
You don't have to walk the journey alone.

Wendy reminds listeners that vulnerability is part of the journey, not a sign to stop. While not everyone will understand or connect with your authentic self, the people who are meant to be in your life and support your mission will. By choosing authenticity over approval, you naturally attract "your people."

About the Host:

Connect with Wendy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-yacboski

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Why You Feel Stuck: Overcoming the Beliefs That Hold You Back

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:20:00 -0400

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine explores the invisible emotional barriers that keep us from choosing ourselves and creating the life we truly want. From believing you're "not ready" or "too late," to waiting for the perfect plan or the perfect time, she unpacks the limiting beliefs that quietly keep us stuck. Kristine shares why overwhelm is often a form of self-protection, how societal expectations shape our decisions, and why growth requires embracing uncertainty rather than avoiding it. If you've been waiting for permission to pursue what's calling you, this episode will inspire you to take the next small step and trust that your path is created by walking it.

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Internal narratives can keep us stuck.
Growth often happens at the edge of your comfort zone
Question the beliefs you've inherited
You don't need the whole plan before you begin
Overwhelm is often a form of self-protection

Drawing on the phrase "A path is made by walking," Kristine encourages listeners to take one small step at a time instead of waiting until every detail is figured out.

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The Secret To Having A Great Day

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:20:00 -0400

What if having a great day isn't about perfect circumstances, but about deciding we're worthy in the first place?

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "How can I have a great day? There’s just too much to do.." or ”I'll be happy once everything is finally under control"?

And even when life is going well, what do we tell ourselves? “Don't enjoy this too much, because the other shoe is bound to drop.”

In this heartfelt episode, we explore why so many of us postpone joy, hand our power over to circumstances, and allow negative self-talk—or the opinions of others—to dictate how we feel.

Most importantly, you'll be reminded that you already have everything you need to begin creating a great day—right here, right now.

Quiet your inner critic, stop apologizing for taking up space, embrace laughter as a powerful tool for resilience!

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, doubting yourself, or waiting for permission to enjoy your life, this episode is your invitation to reclaim your joy, trust yourself, and remember: you deserve to have a great day.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

You deserve to have a great day.
Take back control of your inner dialogue.
Don't let outside voices define your worth.
Choose joy through laughter, self-compassion, and authenticity.
Reclaim your personal power through intentional choices.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed or waiting for perfect circumstances, make the next decision, trust yourself, and remember that you have the ability to shape your own experience.

What You Carry - and Who You Choose to Be: Introducing Expect and See™

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:18:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving with Elle, Elle introduces her Expect and See™ strategic framework—a practical approach that supports capable women in separating chosen responsibilities from rigid expectations and moving beyond overwhelm, second-guessing, and predictability into greater authority and possibility.

She explains the Mirror, Map, and Method, showing how honest reflection, trusted perspectives, and strategic experimentation can help women examine what they carry, honor their values, and make aligned choices from their Core. Evolution does not require perfection or giant leaps; it can begin with micro steps and the collaborative support of a community evolving together.

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What Expect and See™ Makes Possible

Growth begins with strengthening your relationship with yourself.
Personal evolution is ongoing—progress matters more than perfection.
The Expect and See framework helps women move from certainty and predictability toward possibility and intentional creation.
Self-awareness grows through both personal reflection and trusted external feedback.
There is no single path to transformation; every woman chooses the method that works for her.
Meaningful change can happen through both major breakthroughs and small, consistent micro steps.

Elle emphasizes that personal evolution isn't meant to happen in isolation. Through coaching, workshops, and community, women can support one another as they take both bold leaps and small "micro steps" toward lasting transformation.

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It’s Time to Prioritize Your Evolution

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:28:00 -0400

What if you stayed stuck?

What if you continued repeating the familiar patterns you no longer want?

In this episode, Elle examines some of the most common concerns that postpone investing in yourself: “I don’t have the time, money, or energy.” Drawing from her own journey through grief, overwhelm, health challenges, and strained relationships, she shares the powerful realization that continuing without change comes with its own cost.

Elle explores how investing in yourself is not selfish—it can be an act of self-respect and transformation. Whether that investment is in coaching, education, or a supportive community, receiving support can strengthen your health, relationships, self-trust, and ability to make clearer, more aligned decisions. This episode invites you to shift your perspective, examine what is keeping you in familiar patterns, and make conscious choices that support the life and results you want to create.

When It Is Time to Choose Support

Examine when fear may be keeping you in a familiar pattern.
Investing in yourself can be an act of self-respect, not selfishness.
Choose a next step that honors your capacity.
Make choices from your inner authority rather than external expectations.

Your evolution may change your relationships and how others interact with you. This invites openness to feedback without automatically returning to familiar expectations just to preserve someone else’s comfort. By making conscious choices from their inner authority, listeners can honor their own evolution. This process may naturally influence others as well.

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The 7 Principles for Confident, Intentional Parenting: The Guiding Mindset

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:26:00 -0400

What is the Guiding Mindset, and how can it help you navigate parenting with greater confidence? In this episode, Tammy and Shannon introduce the seven interconnected principles that form the foundation of the Guiding Mindset—a practical framework designed to help parents move beyond one-size-fits-all advice and respond intentionally to their child's unique needs. They explore why parenting begins with self-awareness, the importance of truly seeing and understanding your child, building strong family connections, supporting every aspect of your child's development, nurturing their inner spirit, preparing proactively for everyday challenges, and understanding that all behavior is a form of communication. Whether you're parenting a toddler, teen, or somewhere in between, this episode lays the groundwork for future conversations and offers a fresh perspective that will help you parent with greater ease, peace, and joy.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Parenting Starts with the Parent
Building Strong Relationships Through Connection
Understanding Your Child Beyond Their Behavior
Parenting with Intention Instead of Reacting

The 7 principles of a parenting approach that leads to greater confidence, ease, peace, and joy for the whole family.

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The Story Behind The Guiding Parent: How Understanding Leads to Intentional Parenting

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:26:00 -0400

In this debut episode, Tammy and Shannon share the personal journeys that inspired the Guiding Parent Podcast. Discover how Tammy’s decades of experience in early childhood education, parenting, and real-life family experiences shaped the Guiding Mindset philosophy. From Tammy's passion for helping children reach their full potential to Shannon's perspective as both a daughter raised with these principles and as a parent applying them today, this episode introduces the heart behind the podcast and the mission to help families parent with greater ease, peace, and joy. Join them as they invite you into a supportive village where practical guidance meets real-life parenting.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

The personal journey behind the Guiding Mindset
Why Tammy and Shannon started the podcast together
The philosophy of parenting with greater ease, peace, and joy
Why today's parents need a different approach

Tammy discusses how many parents either repeat the way they were raised or swing to the opposite extreme. She argues that today's children need a new parenting mindset—one focused on understanding children's needs, building healthy relationships, and using practical, compassionate strategies rather than control or permissiveness.

How I Found My Voice After Years of Self-Doubt

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:14:00 -0400

In this heartfelt first episode, Wendy shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her life and inspired The Awakening Woman on the Rise. From growing up painfully shy and struggling with self-worth to discovering the transformative power of personal development and spiritual growth, Wendy opens up about the experiences that helped her reclaim her voice and rediscover her true self.

She explores why lasting confidence doesn't come before action—it grows because of it—and why the most important relationship we'll ever have is the one we have with ourselves. Wendy also introduces the core message of this podcast: awakening isn't about becoming perfect; it's about practicing self-awareness, embracing your authentic nature, and choosing to rise again and again.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Your relationship with yourself shapes every area of your life.
Confidence is created through action.
Healing begins when you reclaim your voice.
Personal and spiritual growth can transform your life.
Awakening is an ongoing practice of remembering who you are.

Rather than striving for perfection, true awakening comes from consistently reconnecting with your authentic self, embracing your inner strengths, and intentionally creating the life you're meant to live.

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How to Trust Your Intuition: The Pause, Stillness & Listening Method

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:14:00 -0400

In this episode, Wendy shares the powerful three-step framework that forms the foundation of her coaching and personal transformation. Reflecting on her own journey through spirituality, personal development, and self-discovery, she explains why true wisdom doesn't come from constantly seeking answers outside ourselves—it comes from learning to trust the guidance within.

Wendy introduces her simple yet profound process: Pause, Get Still, and Listen Within. She explores how creating space away from the noise of everyday life allows us to access our authentic truth, make decisions with greater clarity, and live from a place of inner wisdom rather than external conditioning. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and discover the answers that have been within you all along.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

True wisdom comes from within, not just from external teachers.
Stillness is the gateway to clarity and authentic answers.
Embodiment is more powerful than intellectual understanding.
Authentic success comes from following your own truth.

Rather than trying to copy someone else's path to success, Wendy encourages listeners to discover what is uniquely true for them. By listening inward instead of relying solely on outside advice, they can make decisions with greater peace, confidence, and alignment.

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What It Means to Surf Your Edge—and Why I Created This Podcast

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:12:00 -0400

In the first episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine Goad shares the experiences that shaped her life, her coaching philosophy, and the creation of this podcast.

From years of searching for where she fit to realizing that she was never meant to squeeze herself into someone else’s box, Kristine explores what she learned by embracing uncertainty and creating a life and business that feel more fully her own.

She reflects on bicycling across America, leaving behind the belief that she needed to feel ready before beginning, and discovering that a path is made by walking.

Whether you’re navigating a major transition, considering something that scares you, or wondering what might be possible next, this episode is an invitation to begin surfing your own edge.

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The Shift Beneath the Words:

Your Greatest Growth Happens at Your "Edge"
Authenticity Is More Powerful Than Fitting In
Don’t Keep Waiting Until You're Ready

Through Surfing Your Edge, Kristine invites listeners into honest conversations about fear, self-trust, reinvention, curiosity, and the experiments that help us create lives that feel more fully our own—while making a positive impact in our own corner of the world.

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How to Dream Bigger and Make Friends with Fear: The Bigger, Bolder, Badass Framework

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:12:00 -0400

What might become possible if you allowed yourself to dream beyond the limits of your current reality?

In this episode of Surfing Your Edge, Kristine introduces the Bigger, Bolder, Badass framework—the coaching model she created to help people imagine more for their lives, navigate the inner voices that try to keep them safe, and take meaningful action without waiting for fear to disappear.

You’ll explore what it means to dream bigger than you have previously allowed yourself to dream, transform your relationship with your inner critic, and redefine what it means to be a badass: becoming the fullest expression of who you are without apologizing for it.

Kristine also shares why fear does not always mean you should stop, how small life experiments can expand your comfort zone, and why failure can be useful information rather than proof that you should give up.

This episode is for anyone ready to approach growth with more courage, curiosity, authenticity, joy, and possibility.

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The Shift Beneath the Words:

Dream Bigger Than Your Current Reality
Make Friends With Your Fear
Being a Badass Means Being Authentically Yourself
Growth Is a Continuous Process
Experiment, Embrace Failure, and Enjoy the Journey

Together, these five ideas reinforce the central message of the episode: growth happens when you dream boldly, face fear with courage, embrace your authentic self, and continually choose curiosity and experimentation over staying comfortable.

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Coaching in the Key of C - with Consistency, Compassion, and Consent

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:10:00 -0400

What if having a great day was something you could create on purpose?

In this episode, Tif shares the Three Keys of C—Consistency, Compassion, and Consent—the simple coaching framework she uses to help clients build more successful businesses and more fulfilling lives. Learn practical ways to create sustainable habits, treat yourself with greater kindness, and build stronger relationships based on trust and respect.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Consistency creates momentum.
Practice self-compassion.
Lead with compassion toward others.Respect consent in business.
A great day is something you intentionally create.

Rather than waiting for circumstances to improve, you can design your day through purposeful habits, healthy boundaries, self-care, and the Three Keys of C: Consistency, Compassion, and Consent.

About the Host:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

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What Is It Costing You to Keep Carrying It Alone?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this episode of Evolving With Elle, Elle explores what happens when we stop abandoning ourselves and begin making choices that truly honor who we are. Through honest reflections on parenting, co-parenting, career, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, she shares how strengthening the relationship with yourself creates healthier, more authentic relationships with everyone around you.

Elle also reinforces her Expect and See Framework—the Mirror, the Map, and the Method—a practical approach to reflecting on your life, embracing feedback with intention, and choosing a path that aligns with your values. If you've been carrying too much, second-guessing yourself, or feeling overwhelmed by life's many roles, this episode will encourage you to trust the process, take intentional steps forward, and remember that your evolution is ongoing—and you don't have to do it alone.

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The Shift Beneath the Words:

Strong relationships begin with your relationship with yourself
Personal growth is an ongoing journey, not a destination.
You always have the power to choose
Growth often happens through small, intentional steps.

Elle encourages listeners to embrace discomfort and step into the unknown, reminding them that transformation doesn't require giant leaps. Sometimes meaningful change comes through "micro steps" taken consistently while trusting the process and allowing yourself to evolve.

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How A Small Mindset Shift Changed My Life

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:02:00 -0400

In this introductory episode, Tif shares her personal journey, reflecting on the challenges, setbacks, and personal growth that lead her to today. Throughout the episode, Tif introduces many of the core principles that guide both her life and how she supports clients. She also challenges the idea that personal growth must always come through extreme discomfort. She encourages listeners to embrace play, curiosity, and celebration as important parts of everyday life.. This episode introduces the heart behind her methodology, and the uplifting message that you're never starting over—you're always building on who you've become.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Connection is the foundation of happiness and healing. Whether it's reconnecting with loved ones, complimenting strangers, or allowing yourself to receive support, Tif believes meaningful human connection is essential to living well and overcoming difficult seasons.
Success is built through resilience, not perfection.
Growth doesn't have to come from constant struggle. Challenging the popular "get comfortable being uncomfortable" mindset, Tif argues that lasting transformation happens through encouragement, play, support, and expanding your capacity in a way that feels sustainable.
Support, belief, and positive energy change lives. One of Tif's biggest lessons is that when you don't have the energy to believe in yourself, it's okay to lean on the belief and encouragement of others. She hopes to be that source of support for her clients and listeners as they create lives filled with more joy, purpose, and great days.

About the Host:

As an energetic cheerleader & guide for women business owners, Tif Loeffler is here to celebrate your great day, every day!

Tif knows a great day might be a challenge. With a lot of energy, compassion, and a touch of humor, Tif reveals ways to help you unleash your powerful self, and choose a great day, right now.

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Disrupted for Good: Changes That Led to My Evolution

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In the debut episode of Evolving with Elle, Elle Jaye shares how her personal evolution began—not by making divorce, grief, or other difficult events the center of her story, but by examining what those disruptions revealed.

As an employee, business owner, wife, mother, co-parent, friend, and sibling, Elle had learned to manage life through the responsibilities and expectations attached to each role, by abandoning the person behind those roles. Many of those ways of being were familiar, praised, and rewarded. Yet she had not paused to examine whether they reflected conscious choices or aligned with her Core—the open, powerful, and free woman at the heart of who she is.

When Elle’s children reflected how they were experiencing her in the role of mother, that painful moment became a mirror. Rather than allowing the pain to define the experience, she began to lean in, learn, and level up. She leaned into what was uncomfortable, learned what the disruption was revealing, and used those lessons to support her growth, maturity, transformation, and evolution.

This process required Elle to become comfortable with the uncomfortable. She began releasing her reliance on certainty and predictability and stepping beyond the familiar box that had confined her. The uncertain and unknown became more than something to fear; they became spaces of possibility.

Community was also essential to Elle’s evolution. Just as a water bottle cannot read its own label, Elle needed safe relationships that could reflect what she could not see alone. Through education, counseling, coaching, shared experiences, new perspectives, celebration, and connection without judgment or criticism, she was given room to unfold, expand, and recognize who she had always been.

This episode invites capable women to examine the responsibilities and expectations attached to the roles they occupy, recognize where familiar patterns may be operating on autopilot, and remember that they have choices. They do not have to abandon themselves in pursuit of outcomes dictated by rigid rules. They can choose a path that honors their capacity and aligns with their core.

What the Disruptions Revealed:

Life’s disruptions become the catalyst for transformation.
Roles can carry expectations you never paused to examine.
Explore how you want to be treated.
Evolution is personal, but it does not have to be solitary.
Choose harmony over balance; different areas of life can take the lead at different times.

Elle introduces harmony from your heart as an alternative to the rigid expectations of achieving results or work-life balance. Like an orchestra, different areas of life may take the lead at different times while remaining part of a larger whole. This philosophy forms part of her Expect and See™ framework.

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Welcome to The Awakening Woman on the Rise: Conversations to Awaken the Soul and Spirit

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

The Awakening Woman on the Rise is a podcast for women who are ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and embrace the life they were meant to live. Hosted by Wendy Yacboski, a non-denominational minister and a student of multiple spiritual practices, each episode blends heartfelt conversations with practical wisdom to inspire personal growth, inner peace, and meaningful transformation. Through gentle guidance and powerful insights, Wendy invites you to pause, listen to your inner voice, release limiting beliefs, and step confidently into your truth—because everything you need is already within you.

Welcome to Surfing Your Edge: Where Fear and Possibility Meet

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Surfing Your Edge is the personal growth podcast for people who know they’re meant for more—but don’t want a life that only looks good on paper.

Hosted by Kristine Goad, the Surfing Your Edge Coach, each episode brings honest conversations, personal stories, and practical insights to help you transform your relationship with fear, trust yourself more deeply, and experiment your way into a bigger, bolder, more badass life.

Welcome to Evolving with Elle: When Capable Women Carry to Much

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Evolving with Elle is for capable women who are carrying too much. If you're successful on the outside but overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly second-guessing yourself on the inside, this podcast is your invitation to reconnect with who you are.

It's time to stop carrying the weight alone—and start evolving into the woman you were always meant to be.

Welcome To Positively Yours: Mindset, Positive Thinking & Tools for A Great Day

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if having a great day was something you could create on purpose?

Join Tif Loeffler on Positively Yours for uplifting conversations, practical tools, and simple mindset shifts that help you reconnect with your personal power. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to experience more joy, each episode will inspire you to embrace the present moment, navigate life's challenges with confidence, and create more great days—one day at a time. Because no matter where you are today, your greatness is already within you.

Welcome to The Guiding Parent Podcast: With You on the Journey

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

The Guiding Parent Podcast is for parents who want to raise confident, resilient children through greater connection, calm, and intention. Hosted by mother-daughter duo Tammy and Shannon, each episode blends expert parenting insights with honest conversations about the everyday challenges families face. Together, they share practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you better understand your child, respond with confidence, and navigate parenting with more ease, peace, and joy. Because parenting isn't about being perfect—it's about embracing a mindset that helps both you and your child thrive.

Why Your Breath Is the Real Engine of Your Voice | S1E006

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if the most powerful change you could make to your speaking had nothing to do with words at all?

You’ve probably felt the pressure to sound smart, speak smoothly, and get through your ideas without stumbling. When nerves show up, breath disappears. Sentences rush together. Your voice tightens, and suddenly you’re pushing words out instead of sharing something meaningful.

The deeper truth is that your voice doesn’t run on confidence or technique. It runs on breath.

When you shift your attention away from performing and toward breathing, everything begins to change. The inhale becomes a moment of intention. It gives your body time to think, your voice space to resonate, and your ideas room to land with clarity. Instead of racing through sentences, you begin speaking in ideas.

A simple practice of breathing more often—every few words instead of every sentence—reshapes pacing, eliminates filler words, and restores natural vocal energy.

Your breath isn’t just preparation for speaking. It’s the source of your presence.

Fill yourself with life first.

Then let your voice release it.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Breath Is The Engine Of Your Voice – Your voice can only travel as far as the breath that fuels it, making breath the true energy source of communication.
The Hidden Power Of The Inhale – While speakers often focus on what comes out, the real work and preparation happens during the in-breath.
Speaking In Ideas Instead Of Sentences – Breathing between ideas rather than at the end of long sentences transforms pacing, clarity, and vocal energy.
Breathing As A Thinking Tool – Intentional inhalation creates space to think, reducing filler words, over-explaining, and rushed communication.
Inspiration Begins With Inhalation – The physical act of breathing in mirrors the creative process of inspiration, filling you before you share your voice with others.

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How Do You Stop Performing and Start Speaking Authentically? | S1E005

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if your voice isn’t something to improve, but something to come home to?

You’ve been taught to perform. To sound polished. To manage how you’re perceived. But underneath the nerves, the perfectionism, the need to be liked, there’s something steadier. A deeper truth. When you disconnect from your body and emotions, your communication loses power. When you reconnect, everything shifts.

This is about more than public speaking. It’s about emotional maturity. Accountability. Empathy. It’s about choosing which layer of truth you lead from — your surface nerves or your grounded competence. When you learn to listen to yourself, to honor what you’re feeling instead of overriding it, you stop broadcasting and start connecting.

You don’t need to control your nervous system. You need a relationship with it.

Because the way you speak reflects the world you’re creating. And when you trust your voice as a human medium, not a performance tool, you begin to lead with presence instead of pressure.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Voice As A Homecoming – Your voice becomes a way to check in with yourself and navigate decisions with clarity.
Autopilot Vs. Aliveness – Disconnection from the body keeps you functioning but not fully living.
Emotional Responsibility Before Expression – Accountability begins with understanding what you’re actually feeling.
Communication As Conversation – Speaking is not broadcasting but responding to real human energy.
Layers Of Truth In Leadership – You choose whether to lead from nerves, competence, or deeper purpose.

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How Can Speaking Grow Your Business Faster? | S1E004

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:03:00 -0400

What if speaking isn’t just visibility… but your most efficient sales strategy?

You already know connection matters. But when you treat speaking as a marketing practice instead of a performance, everything shifts. Instead of hiding behind scripts or chasing polished perfection, you build trust in real time. You shorten your sales cycle. You let people experience what it’s actually like to work with you.

Still, nerves creep in. You tighten. You second-guess. You wonder if anyone would actually buy.

The real block isn’t your offer. It’s misalignment. When your body, voice, and message aren’t fully connected, your audience feels it.

The shift is simple and powerful: grounded presence creates clean conversion. Start small. Test. Refine. Choose rooms wisely. And when tension shows up before you make an offer, reset your nervous system so you can speak from belief instead of apology.

Speaking becomes easy when you’re embodied, aligned, and clear.

Connection over performance. Always.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Speaking As An Efficient Sales Channel – Speaking builds know, like, and trust quickly, creating a shorter and cleaner sales pipeline.
Connection Over Performance In Marketing – Authentic presence converts more effectively than polished scripts or branding alone.
Starting Small In Your Speaking Journey – Early-stage speakers benefit from low-risk opportunities that build experience without heavy investment.
Choosing The Right Rooms – Strategic stage selection matters once you move beyond fear and begin focusing on aligned audiences.
Alignment Drives Conversion – Sales drop when your body, voice, and message feel disconnected, even if the offer is strong.

Let’s keep this conversation going — schedule a call and we’ll dive in. https://calendly.com/daniellebenzon/speaker-mapping-session

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Stage Fright and Public Speaking: Turning Fear Into Power | S1E003

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:02:00 -0400

What if the fear you’re trying to eliminate is actually your edge?

You feel the shaking. The racing thoughts. The urge to hide or over-prepare. You think the stage fright is the problem — that if you could just get rid of it, then you’d finally be confident. But fear isn’t the enemy. Denial is. When you stop pretending you’re not scared and instead learn how to breathe into it, something shifts. The butterflies stop fighting you and start fueling you.

You don’t need to fix your nerves before you speak. You need to build a relationship with them. Through radically simple, physical practices — like video journaling, improvisational speaking, and low-stakes real-world exposure — you learn to trust yourself in motion, not in perfection. Confidence doesn’t come first. Courage does.

Fear and power sit right beside each other. The question is whether you’re willing to step toward it.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Fear Is Not the Enemy – Stage fright reframed as a signal of depth and conviction rather than deficiency.
Denial Drains Power – The hidden cost of suppressing nerves explored as a barrier to authentic presence.
Service Over Self-Protection – A shift from self-consciousness toward audience connection examined as a turning point in confidence.
Recovery Over Perfection – The power of learning to continue after a stumble positioned as more transformative than flawless delivery.
Incremental Courage – Sustainable growth presented as a series of small expansions rather than a single dramatic leap.

Click here for the Journal Exercise mentioned in the episode: https://www.theinspiredspeaker.com/video-journal-exercise.html

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What Actually Makes Someone a Great Public Speaker? | S1E002

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0400

What if becoming a powerful speaker has nothing to do with perfect scripts and everything to do with trusting yourself in the moment?

You’ve been taught to write it, polish it, memorize it, and perform it. And yet the more you try to sound impressive, the more disconnected you feel. The tension rises. Your body tightens. Your words lose their life. The problem isn’t your intelligence or preparation, it’s that you’re trying to control something that’s meant to be alive.

Speaking is simple. Not easy, but simple. When you live inside your body instead of hovering in your head, when you practice the skill of speaking instead of perfecting a script, and when you understand the structure behind the business of it, everything shifts. You stop performing and start connecting. You become flexible, agile, human.

You don’t need more rules. You need to be seen, heard, and understood. When you’re present and engaged, your audience meets you there.

The age of robotic perfection is over. The messy, authentic human wins now.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

Why over-complicating your script is often a way of avoiding real presence.
How somatic awareness strengthens connection and confidence.
The hidden cost of memorizing scripts and trying to recreate “freshness.”
How improvisation builds agility and resilience when things go wrong.
The three non-negotiables of powerful speaking: be seen, heard, and understood.

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How Do You Go From Hating Your Voice to Trusting It? | S1E001

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if you had the power to change your voice?

What if the sound of your voice could reflect the potent, passionate person you know you are on the inside?

Danielle began her journey completely disconnected from her body, anxious about being judged, and hating the sound of her voice. Her emotions leaked out in all the wrong ways. She was constantly saying the wrong thing and getting into trouble. She tried fixing the surface, working from the outside-in. She tried everything to change herself into someone more pleasant. More interesting. More acceptable. Nothing shifted until she realized the real work was relational. She didn’t need fixing. It wasn’t her real authentic voice that made her cringe when she heard it. What she hated the sound of was all the self-judgment, unhappiness, and misalignment that the tone of her voice was revealing.

Hear how Danielle moved from stage fright and neurotic overthinking to grounded embodiment, from imposter syndrome to joyful transparency, and from waiting for confidence to choosing courage. Learn that your voice is not fixed or set. It is a responsive instrument reflecting your actions and attitudes. Your voice is half way between your head and your heart because everything happening in your thinking, feeling body comes together in the way you speak. Learn how you have the power to align your thoughts, body, and voice to transmit your message loud and clear.

The Shift Beneath the Words:

A vulnerable look at what it actually felt like to hate the sound of her own voice and still choose to keep speaking.
The unexpected realization about confidence that changed everything.
A deeper layer beneath stage fright that most speakers never address.
The subtle shift that turned technique from something performative into something freeing.
How control can create disconnection and what becomes possible when that armor drops.

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