The Decided Heart Effect
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A Year in Review 2022
December 16, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin us for this amazing milestone completing the 100th episode of The DH Effect podcast! Cofounders, Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, will review the year 2022 describing their most favorite moments as well as the challenging ones. You will be sure to learn more about The DH Effect and the impact created for individuals, teams, families, organizations and companies. Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: t...
What is The DH Effect?
December 09, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBPeople ask us all the time to define the Decided Heart (DH) Effect and we are here to share that in detail! Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: [email protected]
Belonging at Work with Will Murphy
November 04, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIdealists don’t just dream the world can be different; they act to make it so. Our guest, DEI expert, Will Murphy is one of our favorite idealists. He works tirelessly in his personal and professional life to truly see people at a heart level, fight for equity, and actively work towards inclusion. Listen in on our conversation where he also discusses how learning how to use the virtue words THE DH Effect champions has transformed how he shows up throughout his life.
Lifelong Learning at Be Aveda with Michael Mercado
October 07, 2022 12:43 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBEvery time we interact with someone we have the opportunity to leave them better than we find them. This is not lost on Education Director for Be Aveda Institutes, Michael Anthony Mercado. Mike takes his heart for beauty, education, creativity and service and extends it out into the world through his own hair artistry, as well as through the mentoring of his students. We don’t know about you all, but our hair stylists are some of our most important people. They help us to feel more confide...
AwareNow with Allié and Jack McGuire
September 30, 2022 13:45 - 46 minutes - 43 MB“People tend to say ‘I will die trying.’ But why not live trying?” - Jack McGuire Perspective really is everything. And once you meet Allié and Jack McGuire of Awareness Ties™ you will believe in possibility again. They say they are never the same person after sharing the stories of humanity. We know we are forever changed by sharing time and holding space for their story. May we all become “curators of hope.” https://iamawarenow.com/ About Allié and Jack Our story is one of positive...
Humanity in the Workplace
September 16, 2022 18:33 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHumanity - such an all-encompassing word. It is the sacred space of compassion, connection and courage where we truly see and value one another. Listen in as Matthew Brackett of Brackett Alliance helps us get to the core of humanity - which is truly about showing up in your own authenticity. Contact Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-brackett/ https://www.instagram.com/brackett_alliance/ https://brackettalliance.com ENGAGE WITH US! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: ...
Plan Creatively with Sara Madera
September 09, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBLetting go of our old self pre kids and embracing the journey of motherhood can be overwhelming, especially as we realign our work, our marriage and our social lives. Sara Madera of Plan Creatively helps coach working moms to a place of clarity and and life by design. Listen in as she gives three tips to stop juggling and start living in joy.
The Basics of Trust
August 26, 2022 20:33 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Basics of Trust with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. It is also a muscle that can be developed. How? It starts by truly becoming self-aware and then working on the Four Cores of Credibility according to Stephen M.R. Covey. It starts with us. Are we living in integrity? Do we have positive intent? Are we growing in our capabilities? Are we producing results? When we can answer a strong yes to all four o...
The Basics of Trust
August 26, 2022 20:33 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Basics of Trust with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. It is also a muscle that can be developed. How? It starts by truly becoming self-aware and then working on the Four Cores of Credibility according to Stephen M.R. Covey. It starts with us. Are we living in integrity? Do we have positive intent? Are we growing in our capabilities? Are we producing results? When we can answer a strong ...
Corporate Mom Coach with Aimee Greczmiel
August 12, 2022 19:19 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBalancing life when you are a corporate mom can be overwhelming. Our guest Aimee Greczmiel, the Corporate Mom Coach, helps us shift our mindset. It is not about balancing the external; it is about balancing ourselves. You won’t want to miss her tips for getting to your own personal growth moments. Contact Aimee: Website: www.CorporateMomCoach.com Complimentary Clarity Call: https://www.corporatemomcoach.com/clarity FREE Self-Care Menu: http...
Corporate Mom Coach with Aimee Greczmiel
August 12, 2022 19:19 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBalancing life when you are a corporate mom can be overwhelming. Our guest Aimee Greczmiel, the Corporate Mom Coach, helps us shift our mindset. It is not about balancing the external; it is about balancing ourselves. You won’t want to miss her tips for getting to your own personal growth moments. Contact Aimee: Website: www.CorporateMomCoach.com Complimentary Clarity Call: https://www.corporatemomcoach.com/clarity FREE Self-Care Menu: https://www.corporate...
Patterns of Possibility with Coach Lee
August 05, 2022 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBStaying true to your decided heart, even when life throws all kinds of obstacles in your way can leave us feeling pretty isolated. Our guest, Coach Lee Hopkins struggled with loneliness most of his life trying to build friendships as a transgender man. Through endurance, patience and grace, while trying various ways to find his people without success, he found something else. Coach Lee discovered that the more he learned about himself, the better he was able to connect with...
Patterns of Possibility with Coach Lee
August 05, 2022 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBStaying true to your decided heart, even when life throws all kinds of obstacles in your way can leave us feeling pretty isolated. Our guest, Coach Lee Hopkins struggled with loneliness most of his life trying to build friendships as a transgender man. Through endurance, patience and grace, while trying various ways to find his people without success, he found something else. Coach Lee discovered that the more he learned about himself, the better he was able to connect with others. Con...
The Go-Giver with Bob Burg
July 23, 2022 02:16 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe are so honored to bring you Bob Burg, coauthor with John David Mann of The Go-Giver. Bob broke a lot of microphones in this episode. There are a pile of dropped mics waiting for us to pick them up and implement them in our own lives. Be ready to be inspired to be a stratospherically successful business leader and human. About Bob: For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and ac...
The Go-Giver with Bob Burg
July 23, 2022 02:16 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe are so honored to bring you Bob Burg, coauthor with John David Mann of The Go-Giver. Bob broke a lot of microphones in this episode. There are a pile of dropped mics waiting for us to pick them up and implement them in our own lives. Be ready to be inspired to be a stratospherically successful business leader and human. About Bob: For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their re...
Hope Blooms with Suzy Q Winn
July 15, 2022 05:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBSuzy Q Winn grew up in a small town, on a farm, learning to survive of the land, before she left for the Army at 17. At 18 she was standing in the desert for the Persian Gulf War. 2 years later, she heard the words, “You have cancer”. Suzy Q was a single mom with a 6 month old son. After given a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years, she chose to leave the Army to spend whatever time she had with her son. She became a cosmetologist then moved to AZ and began working at the Sheri...
Hope Blooms with Suzy Q Winn
July 15, 2022 05:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBSuzy Q Winn grew up in a small town, on a farm, learning to survive of the land, before she left for the Army at 17. At 18 she was standing in the desert for the Persian Gulf War. 2 years later, she heard the words, “You have cancer”. Suzy Q was a single mom with a 6 month old son. After given a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years, she chose to leave the Army to spend whatever time she had with her son. She became a cosmetologist then moved to AZ and began working at the Sheriffs office, first...
LOVE is Greater (Than Everything) with Felicia Mason
June 17, 2022 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat is greater than love - nothing. The answer is nothing. Come and sit in this virtual Love Social Cafe with us and Felicia Mason, entrepreneur, love ambassador, creative muse and human BEING. Feel the energy that comes from being surrounded by belonging, and most importantly love. It is magic. She is magic. We are magic. About Felicia "Fellie" Mason A self proclaimed master at being unapologetically human. Sniffs essential oils to overcome panic attacks. ...
LOVE is Greater (Than Everything) with Felicia Mason
June 17, 2022 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat is greater than love - nothing. The answer is nothing. Come and sit in this virtual Love Social Cafe with us and Felicia Mason, entrepreneur, love ambassador, creative muse and human BEING. Feel the energy that comes from being surrounded by belonging, and most importantly love. It is magic. She is magic. We are magic. About Felicia "Fellie" Mason A self proclaimed master at being unapologetically human. Sniffs essential oils to overcome panic attacks. Unfathomably and ...
Parenting from the HEART with Sharon Silver
June 10, 2022 05:46 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBYou are the expert on your child, AND that doesn’t mean you don’t sometimes need a little extra help. Parenting as our best self requires us to first look within and find the unhealed parts of ourself that can show up in the form of shaming, blaming or severely punishing our children. Listen as Sharon Silver with Proactive Parenting shows us the secret to parenting with heart while maintaining firm boundaries for growth and learning. Be sure to check out all that Sharon ha...
Parenting from the HEART with Sharon Silver
June 10, 2022 05:46 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBYou are the expert on your child, AND that doesn’t mean you don’t sometimes need a little extra help. Parenting as our best self requires us to first look within and find the unhealed parts of ourself that can show up in the form of shaming, blaming or severely punishing our children. Listen as Sharon Silver with Proactive Parenting shows us the secret to parenting with heart while maintaining firm boundaries for growth and learning. Be sure to check out all that Sharon has to offer at www...
Finding CALM with Alana Walczak
June 03, 2022 01:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBSo often when someone acts out, gets angry or is disconnected, we find ourselves asking, “What is wrong with them?” The compassionate and caring Alana Walczak and the staff at CALM ask us to consider thinking, “What has happened to them?” We are so grateful for the decided hearts of the CALM staff who show up with a mission to prevent and heal childhood trauma. Listen to the full episode to learn how to get help or be of help to families in crisis. Connect with Alana Wa...
Finding CALM with Alana Walczak
June 03, 2022 01:33 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBSo often when someone acts out, gets angry or is disconnected, we find ourselves asking, “What is wrong with them?” The compassionate and caring Alana Walczak and the staff at CALM ask us to consider thinking, “What has happened to them?” We are so grateful for the decided hearts of the CALM staff who show up with a mission to prevent and heal childhood trauma. Listen to the full episode to learn how to get help or be of help to families in crisis. Connect with Alana Walczak at: https:/...
Healing the Feminine with Jenny Viveros
May 27, 2022 01:25 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIf you are a woman, you have likely received a million messages about how you “should” behave, and what your body “should” look like. Often our shoulds turn into shame, not enoughness or too muchness. Our guest, Jenny Viveros calls BS on it all. Instead, she teaches us through the sensual artform of burlesque to claim our own bodies and heal the feminine. In this episode we talk self love, body positivity, ancestral healing and stillness. You’ll want to listen in. About Jenny: Jenn...
Healing the Feminine with Jenny Viveros
May 27, 2022 01:25 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIf you are a woman, you have likely received a million messages about how you “should” behave, and what your body “should” look like. Often our shoulds turn into shame, not enoughness or too muchness. Our guest, Jenny Viveros calls BS on it all. Instead, she teaches us through the sensual artform of burlesque to claim our own bodies and heal the feminine. In this episode we talk self love, body positivity, ancestral healing and stillness. You’ll want to listen in. A...
3 Tips to Inspire You and Your Team
May 19, 2022 09:44 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB3 Tips to Inspire You and Your Team with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/decided_heart_effect https://www.facebook.com/DecidedHeartEffect
3 Tips to Inspire You and Your Team
May 19, 2022 09:44 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB3 Tips to Inspire You and Your Team with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/decided_heart_effect https://www.facebook.com/DecidedHeartEffect
The Go-Giver Marriage with Ana and John Mann
May 13, 2022 05:35 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat do you get when you combine a bestselling author, a clinical psychologist and a loving marriage together - The Go-Giver Marriage. This time with Ana and John Mann was so compelling. Having a loving and fulfilling marriage is a decision - one that can positively illuminate our world. Connect with Ana and John at: https://gogivermarriage.com/ Connect with Sonja and Hilary at: https://www.thedheffect.com/
The Go-Giver Marriage with Ana and John Mann
May 13, 2022 05:35 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat do you get when you combine a bestselling author, a clinical psychologist and a loving marriage together - The Go-Giver Marriage. This time with Ana and John Mann was so compelling. Having a loving and fulfilling marriage is a decision - one that can positively illuminate our world. Connect with Ana and John at: https://gogivermarriage.com/ Connect with Sonja and Hilary at: https://www.thedheffect.com/
Beauty of Brokenness with Matthew Brackett
April 29, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWhen the pieces of a mosaic are scattered about on the floor, all we see are broken pieces. In the hands of an artist, the pieces can be put back together to form a beautiful masterpiece. Matthew Brackett is one such artist who coaches individuals and companies around the beautiful complexities of the human element in relationship, leadership, followership and diversity. Enjoy this special episode celebrating the spirit in us all. LEARN MORE! https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bracke...
Beauty of Brokenness with Matthew Brackett
April 29, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWhen the pieces of a mosaic are scattered about on the floor, all we see are broken pieces. In the hands of an artist, the pieces can be put back together to form a beautiful masterpiece. Matthew Brackett is one such artist who coaches individuals and companies around the beautiful complexities of the human element in relationship, leadership, followership and diversity. Enjoy this special episode celebrating the spirit in us all. LEARN MORE! https://www.linkedin.com/...
Aligning Home and Work Boundaries with Victor Nwaba
April 22, 2022 10:22 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAligning Home and Work Boundaries with Victor Nwaba Victor Nwaba, a Los Angeles native and Financial Advisor at Modern Woodmen of America. Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Whittier college double majoring in Finance and Economics. In his line of work, he focuses on assisting individuals, guiding them towards making wise financial decisions that will positively impact the future for themselves, their families, and/or their businesses. He has a unique trait that inspired him to do ...
Aligning Home and Work Boundaries with Victor Nwaba
April 22, 2022 10:22 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAligning Home and Work Boundaries with Victor Nwaba Victor Nwaba, a Los Angeles native and Financial Advisor at Modern Woodmen of America. Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Whittier college double majoring in Finance and Economics. In his line of work, he focuses on assisting individuals, guiding them towards making wise financial decisions that will positively impact the future for themselves, their families, and/or their businesses. He has a unique trait that in...
Boundaries Setting 101
April 04, 2022 08:55 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBBoundaries Setting 101 with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/decided_heart_effect https://www.facebook.com/DecidedHeartEffect
Boundaries Setting 101
April 04, 2022 08:55 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBBoundaries Setting 101 with Hilary Bilbrey and Sonja Montiel, cofounders of The DH Effect. Learn more about our membership and consulting work for organizations and companies! https://www.thedheffect.com Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/decided_heart_effect https://www.facebook.com/DecidedHeartEffect
Parenting Teens with Mel Studer
April 02, 2022 08:50 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMelanie Prather Studer is a Wife, Mom, Educator, Speaker, and Parenting Mentor. She’s the mom of three great kids in their teens and early 20s. She’s a teacher of preschool, elementary, and middle school -you could say that she’s seen it all. Her blog Parenting High Schoolers, is where she shares ideas for parents of teens, mom self-care, resources, insights, and inspiration for you as you travel this road called life. You can also find her on YouTube where she shares short sound bites about...
Parenting Teens with Mel Studer
April 02, 2022 08:50 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMelanie Prather Studer is a Wife, Mom, Educator, Speaker, and Parenting Mentor. She’s the mom of three great kids in their teens and early 20s. She’s a teacher of preschool, elementary, and middle school -you could say that she’s seen it all. Her blog Parenting High Schoolers, is where she shares ideas for parents of teens, mom self-care, resources, insights, and inspiration for you as you travel this road called life. You can also find her on YouTube where she shares short ...
Healing Through Writing with Theresa Rozul Knowles
March 11, 2022 06:55 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTheresa Rozul Knowles has been an educator for 15 years between the arts, special education, and cognitive skills training. She is a core faculty member at Lighthouse Writers, where she teaches multi-genres and all ages between the Denver Art Museum, UC Health, and various youth programs. Theresa loves to co-create with the beautiful communities throughout Earth, such as her recent collaborations as a mentor with the New York Foundation of the Arts and Denver’s Platteforum’s...
Healing Through Writing with Theresa Rozul Knowles
March 11, 2022 06:55 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTheresa Rozul Knowles has been an educator for 15 years between the arts, special education, and cognitive skills training. She is a core faculty member at Lighthouse Writers, where she teaches multi-genres and all ages between the Denver Art Museum, UC Health, and various youth programs. Theresa loves to co-create with the beautiful communities throughout Earth, such as her recent collaborations as a mentor with the New York Foundation of the Arts and Denver’s Platteforum’s Immigrant Mentor...
Holding on to Hope with Stephanie Rice
March 04, 2022 04:12 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOur guest, Stephanie Rice, is proof that you may never know someone’s whole story. To friends she is considered a “joy builder” and a “hope dealer,” but behind her beautiful smile, she holds a huge secret as a result of years of hurt, pain and abuse. In fact, her trauma was so heavy to hold, she became “split” many ways to be able to hold the trauma and still function. Steph is a fully integrated Dissociative Identity Disorder survivor. You will not want to miss this inspi...
Holding on to Hope with Stephanie Rice
March 04, 2022 04:12 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOur guest, Stephanie Rice, is proof that you may never know someone’s whole story. To friends she is considered a “joy builder” and a “hope dealer,” but behind her beautiful smile, she holds a huge secret as a result of years of hurt, pain and abuse. In fact, her trauma was so heavy to hold, she became “split” many ways to be able to hold the trauma and still function. Steph is a fully integrated Dissociative Identity Disorder survivor. You will not want to miss this inspiring and raw conv...
Everyone Needs a Coach with Jennifer McCallum
February 18, 2022 09:15 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBJennifer McCallum, Business Coach for Parent Coaches and Founder of the Parent Coach Club is such a breath of fresh air with a little dose of sass. She shows up with humility and curiosity, reminding us all that asking for help just makes us stronger. Contact Jennifer at www.parentcoach.club
Everyone Needs a Coach with Jennifer McCallum
February 18, 2022 09:15 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBJennifer McCallum, Business Coach for Parent Coaches and Founder of the Parent Coach Club is such a breath of fresh air with a little dose of sass. She shows up with humility and curiosity, reminding us all that asking for help just makes us stronger. Contact Jennifer at www.parentcoach.club
The Ripple Effect with Betsy Lydle Smith
February 11, 2022 06:49 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBNearly 20 years ago, The Virtues Project™ Master Facilitator Betsy Lydle Smith threw a pebble of light into the darkest point of cofounder, Hilary’s life. As she has done with so many people, she helped her see the virtues at the very core of her heart and invited her to show up fully in service to the world. Now, Sonja and Hilary joyfully continue that work together. Hear more from Betsy and how she continues to transform lives by truly seeing those around her. For more in...
The Ripple Effect with Betsy Lydle Smith
February 11, 2022 06:49 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBNearly 20 years ago, The Virtues Project™ Master Facilitator Betsy Lydle Smith threw a pebble of light into the darkest point of cofounder, Hilary’s life. As she has done with so many people, she helped her see the virtues at the very core of her heart and invited her to show up fully in service to the world. Now, Sonja and Hilary joyfully continue that work together. Hear more from Betsy and how she continues to transform lives by truly seeing those around her. For more information and som...
Why You Matter with Walter Mendenhall IV
February 04, 2022 06:27 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHumble, vulnerable, honest, courageous. We are guessing these might not be the first words you think of when you think of a professional athlete. When you meet former NFL player and current Executive Director of Male Mogul Initiative, Walter Mendenhall IV, we know you will be inspired by the way he truly sees youth in under resourced areas, and more importantly, helps them see who they are, why they matter and what their purpose is. When we grow up, we want to be like Walter. Connect wit...
Why You Matter with Walter Mendenhall IV
February 04, 2022 06:27 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHumble, vulnerable, honest, courageous. We are guessing these might not be the first words you think of when you think of a professional athlete. When you meet former NFL player and current Executive Director of Male Mogul Initiative, Walter Mendenhall IV, we know you will be inspired by the way he truly sees youth in under resourced areas, and more importantly, helps them see who they are, why they matter and what their purpose is. When we grow up, we want to be like Wal...
Getting Real with Ali Holman
January 28, 2022 06:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAs a busy entrepreneur, national media fitness guru, freaking awesome mom and powerful partner, Ali Holman of @corecamper has no time for anything other than showing up real. She brought her whole dang self to this podcast, and we could not have been more inspired. Ali gives us insight into how she manifested a life where she could be financially independent and model the way to be a #stronggirl. She is not afraid to use her platform to seek social justice and reform on beh...
Getting Real with Ali Holman
January 28, 2022 06:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAs a busy entrepreneur, national media fitness guru, freaking awesome mom and powerful partner, Ali Holman of @corecamper has no time for anything other than showing up real. She brought her whole dang self to this podcast, and we could not have been more inspired. Ali gives us insight into how she manifested a life where she could be financially independent and model the way to be a #stronggirl. She is not afraid to use her platform to seek social justice and reform on behalf of her biraci...
Passion to Purpose with Amy McLaren
January 21, 2022 06:39 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBFor many, the idea of following your passion may sound fluffy, even self-indulgent, but our guest this week, author of Passion to Purpose, philanthropist and coach, Amy McLaren, helps us see how following our passion gives us clues and experiences that ultimately lead us to our purpose. When we are living the vision of our purpose, we leave a powerful legacy of belonging.