Ever Better Today
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsElevate your life in 10 minutes or less!
Ever Better Today is the daily podcast for creating your optimal business, career, and overall life in ten minutes or less.
The podcast is brought to you by Lisa Conners Vogt, Executive and Leadership Coach and founder of Ever Better Coaching and Consulting.
Each episode is focused on one topic and is full of examples, tips, principles and practices for getting ever better, every day. Listen each day to elevate your overall life including your business, career, and your personal relationships.
To learn more about Coach Lisa, Executive and Leadership Coaching or Ever Better, go to http://www.everbetteru.com.
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Episodes
S01 Ep17: Dr. Anita Kulkarni, Making Breast Cancer Patients Feel Whole Again
April 15, 2016 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDr. Anita Kulkarni is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon with a special interest in breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Dr. Kulkarni holds a special place in my life because after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, she partnered with my breast surgeon, Dr. Pamela Wright, to perform my mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. She joined me on Ever Better for a discussion that included: Tips for someone who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Above all...don't panic! Pr...
016: Taking Your Voice Back with Joleene Moody
April 08, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJoleene Moody is a conduit for change! From the moment you hear her voice you'll understand her power to help those who want to uncover and discover who and what they are truly meant to be and do. Joleene believes that talents aren’t meant to sit idle. They are the key to your absolute abundance. Always. Joleene is a former television reporter and anchor turned keynote speaker, author and blogger. After getting punched in the head while covering a story, Joleene finally left a job she fo...
S01 Ep16: Taking Your Voice Back with Joleene Moody
April 08, 2016 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJoleene Moody is a conduit for change! From the moment you hear her voice you'll understand her power to help those who want to uncover and discover who and what they are truly meant to be and do. Joleene believes that talents aren’t meant to sit idle. They are the key to your absolute abundance. Always. Joleene is a former television reporter and anchor turned keynote speaker, author and blogger. After getting punched in the head while covering a story, Joleene finally left a job she ...
S01 Ep15: Jason Wrobel: Visualizing Success
April 01, 2016 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJason Andrew Wrobel is the author of Eaternity, available in stores on April 5. At first glance, Eaternity appears to be a vegan cookbook, but it’s so much more! It’s a holistic lifestyle book with themes and lessons from Jason's life journey. His experiences and passions shine through in this book including: Graduating from the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, Being Head Raw Food Chef at Café La Vie in Santa Cruz, CA and chef to many celebrities including Robin Wright, Sigourney...
015: Jason Wrobel: Visualizing Success
April 01, 2016 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBJason Andrew Wrobel is the author of Eaternity, available in stores on April 5. At first glance, Eaternity appears to be a vegan cookbook, but it’s so much more! It’s a holistic lifestyle book with themes and lessons from Jason's life journey. His experiences and passions shine through in this book including: Graduating from the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, Being Head Raw Food Chef at Café La Vie in Santa Cruz, CA and chef to many celebrities including Robin Wright, Sigourney...
Journal 002: Follow Your Interests & Teach What You Learn
March 25, 2016 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBThis Ever Better episode isn’t my typical podcast where I share an in-depth discussion with one amazing guest. It’s a short journal episode where I share two practices common to every guest I've had on the show: Follow your interests and teach what you've learned. In their own voices, Jeff Davidoff, Tasia Valenza, Doug Hensch and Jessie Marshall describe how they apply these practices. As you might suspect, I relate to these practices because I’m following my interest in podcasting – evi...
S01 Journal 02: Follow Your Interests & Teach What You Learn
March 25, 2016 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.88 MBThis Ever Better episode isn’t my typical podcast where I share an in-depth discussion with one amazing guest. It’s a short journal episode where I share two practices common to every guest I've had on the show: Follow your interests and teach what you've learned. In their own voices, Jeff Davidoff, Tasia Valenza, Doug Hensch and Jessie Marshall describe how they apply these practices. As you might suspect, I relate to these practices because I’m following my interest in podcasting – e...
S01 Ep14: Tasia Valenza, Giving Great Voice
March 18, 2016 11:31 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTasia Valenza describes herself as a recovering actress and fully-functioning voice over artist. If you watch the Hallmark Channel, you’ll know Tasia from her heartfelt introductions to the Good Witch television show. And if you watch Disney’s animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, you’ll know her as the wise Jedi, Shaak Ti. If you’re a gamer, you’ll recognize her as the voice of Poison Ivy in the Batman: Arkham games. And if you watched All My Children in the 80's, you’ll know her a...
014: Tasia Valenza, Giving Great Voice
March 18, 2016 11:31 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTasia Valenza describes herself as a recovering actress and fully-functioning voice over artist. If you watch the Hallmark Channel, you’ll know Tasia from her heartfelt introductions to the Good Witch television show. And if you watch Disney’s animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, you’ll know her as the wise Jedi, Shaak Ti. If you’re a gamer, you’ll recognize her as the voice of Poison Ivy in the Batman: Arkham games. And if you watched All My Children in the 80's, you’ll know her as...
S01 Ep13: Mind / Body Fitness with Jessie Marshall
March 11, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJessie Marshall teaches pilates mat, pilates reformer, yoga, barre classes, is a personal trainer and the Mind/Body Director at Bethesda Sport & Health. Jessie began her fitness journey in college when she felt empowered to take ownership of her health for the first time in her life. She majored in Health Promotion and Women’s studies with a plan to work for a non-profit focused on women’s health advocacy. But as she spent more time at the gym and began working with clients, she found...
013: Mind / Body Fitness with Jessie Marshall
March 11, 2016 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJessie Marshall teaches pilates mat, pilates reformer, yoga, barre classes, is a personal trainer and the Mind/Body Director at Bethesda Sport & Health. Jessie began her fitness journey in college when she felt empowered to take ownership of her health for the first time in her life. She majored in Health Promotion and Women’s studies with a plan to work for a non-profit focused on women’s health advocacy. But as she spent more time at the gym and began working with clients, she found t...
012: Jeff Davidoff: Chasing Great Ideas
March 04, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBJeff Davidoff has had a highly successful marketing career for an interesting collection of well-known companies: Whirpool, Orbitz, The ONE Campaign, Citibank, and Upshot. Jeff’s current role is Chief Marketing Officer of Donuts Inc., a wholesaler of not-com domains - which Jeff explains during the podcast. Jeff believes that you are either part of the solution or part of the problem. He shares his passion for finding and bringing big ideas to life, how and why he transitioned from one...
S01 Ep12: Jeff Davidoff: Chasing Great Ideas
March 04, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBJeff Davidoff has had a highly successful marketing career for an interesting collection of well-known companies: Whirpool, Orbitz, The ONE Campaign, Citibank, and Upshot. Jeff’s current role is Chief Marketing Officer of Donuts Inc., a wholesaler of not-com domains - which Jeff explains during the podcast. Jeff believes that you are either part of the solution or part of the problem. He shares his passion for finding and bringing big ideas to life, how and why he transitioned from o...
S01 Journal 01: Ten Practices From the First Ten Episodes
February 26, 2016 04:34 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MBThis is an Ever Better milestone podcast that celebrates the first ten episodes! I'm introducing a new "journal" format with this episode where I reflect on and share ten practices from my guests on getting ever better. I discuss their practices, how I apply those same practices, and a short clip from one show. Here’s what sparked the idea for this format… I unearthed a 5-year journal that I bought for myself in January 2015 – over a year ago. The idea behind this journal is that ev...
Journal 001: Ten Practices From the First Ten Episodes
February 26, 2016 04:34 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MBThis is an Ever Better milestone podcast that celebrates the first ten episodes! I'm introducing a new "journal" format with this episode where I reflect on and share ten practices from my guests on getting ever better. I discuss their practices, how I apply those same practices, and a short clip from one show. Here’s what sparked the idea for this format… I unearthed a 5-year journal that I bought for myself in January 2015 – over a year ago. The idea behind this journal is that every ...
S01 Ep11: Doug Hensch, Rethinking Resilience
February 19, 2016 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBThroughout his life, Doug Hensch has helped people to be more resilient, happier, and to achieve greater levels of success. His journey began with coaching football at University of Chicago, progressed to organizational development for telecom companies like Sprint Nextel, and evolved to creating online resources for increasing happiness. He was co-founder of Happier.com, a web site that launched in 2008 that helped thousands increase their happiness and resilience. And now, he’s an executiv...
011: Doug Hensch, Rethinking Resilience
February 19, 2016 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBThroughout his life, Doug Hensch has helped people to be more resilient, happier, and to achieve greater levels of success. His journey began with coaching football at University of Chicago, progressed to organizational development for telecom companies like Sprint Nextel, and evolved to creating online resources for increasing happiness. He was co-founder of Happier.com, a web site that launched in 2008 that helped thousands increase their happiness and resilience. And now, he’s an executiv...
S01 Ep10: POSITIVE Energy From Cheryl Wood
February 12, 2016 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCheryl Wood is a corporate keynote speaker, leadership coach, author and creator of the Play Time is Over Women In Business Conference. Seven years ago, Cheryl took her first entrepreneurial steps. She was working long hours as a legal secretary and felt disconnected from her husband, children and community. And she was determined to change her life. Cheryl began by putting positive, inspiring messages into the world through t-shirts celebrating women and moms. 18 months later s...
010: POSITIVE Energy From Cheryl Wood
February 12, 2016 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCheryl Wood is a corporate keynote speaker, leadership coach, author and creator of the Play Time is Over Women In Business Conference. Seven years ago, Cheryl took her first entrepreneurial steps. She was working long hours as a legal secretary and felt disconnected from her husband, children and community. And she was determined to change her life. Cheryl began by putting positive, inspiring messages into the world through t-shirts celebrating women and moms. 18 months later she w...
S01 Ep09: Mark Neidig: Building Community and Advancing Cancer Research
February 05, 2016 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMark Neidig builds community everywhere he goes! He's an energetic cancer research advocate, fundraiser, performer, and motivator. Mark shares "what makes him tick" along with the life journey that has taken him and his family from Plymouth, Indiana to The Gambia, to Washington, D.C., to Erie, Pennsylvania, and now to Orlando, Florida. We discuss: Making decisions through following your heart Leaving Indiana to work at a medical facility in The Gambia Living an "It Takes A Village...
009: Mark Neidig: Building Community and Advancing Cancer Research
February 05, 2016 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBMark Neidig builds community everywhere he goes! He's an energetic cancer research advocate, fundraiser, performer, and motivator. Mark shares "what makes him tick" along with the life journey that has taken him and his family from Plymouth, Indiana to The Gambia, to Washington, D.C., to Erie, Pennsylvania, and now to Orlando, Florida. We discuss: Making decisions through following your heart Leaving Indiana to work at a medical facility in The Gambia Living an "It Takes A Village" p...
008: Confidence Follows Courage With Laura Zam
January 29, 2016 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBLaura Zam is a writer, performer and speaker who shares lessons of gaining confidence. Laura describes what she learned from her larger-than-life mother who was a Holocaust survivor as well as her lifelong journey to heal from sexual assault. Laura's work helps others understand that confidence often follows courage. We discuss: Playing up to 28 characters in her one-woman shows Her healing journey from sexual assault Lessons from Laura's mother, a Holocaust survivor The power of as...
S01 Ep08: Confidence Follows Courage With Laura Zam
January 29, 2016 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBLaura Zam is a writer, performer and speaker who shares lessons of gaining confidence. Laura describes what she learned from her larger-than-life mother who was a Holocaust survivor as well as her lifelong journey to heal from sexual assault. Laura's work helps others understand that confidence often follows courage. We discuss: Playing up to 28 characters in her one-woman shows Her healing journey from sexual assault Lessons from Laura's mother, a Holocaust survivor The power of...
007: Gregory Berg, Living Life on Purpose
January 22, 2016 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBAs a multi-media storyteller, Greg uses his many talents as a photographer, musician, designer, writer, and videographer to create powerful narratives for his clients. Greg's broadcasting career includes his current podcast, Life On Purpose, his former podcast, Radio Enso, and a stint as a D.J. known as "Iceberg." Greg and his wife, Ellen, live in San Diego. Greg shares how World Domination Summit and Camp Good Life Project inspired him to help others live a remarkable life in a conventiona...
S01 Ep07: Gregory Berg, Living Life on Purpose
January 22, 2016 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBAs a multi-media storyteller, Greg uses his many talents as a photographer, musician, designer, writer, and videographer to create powerful narratives for his clients. Greg's broadcasting career includes his current podcast, Life On Purpose, his former podcast, Radio Enso, and a stint as a D.J. known as "Iceberg." Greg and his wife, Ellen, live in San Diego. Greg shares how World Domination Summit and Camp Good Life Project inspired him to help others live a remarkable life in a conventiona...
006: The Connector! Dan Horowitz on Networking, Necessary Endings and Neurodiversity
January 16, 2016 02:49 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBDan Horowitz is a connector! He routinely brings people together while continuing to build his network. And, as LinkedIn’s Director for Advocacy and Campaigns, he builds teams that can make a difference on specific issues. And this role follows an almost 20 year career at FleishmanHillard where his team provided integrated marketing communications solutions to non-profits, government. entities and corporations. In addition to his day job, Dan and his wife are devoted parents to a son who ...
S01 Ep06: The Connector! Dan Horowitz on Networking, Necessary Endings and Neurodiversity
January 16, 2016 02:49 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBDan Horowitz is a connector! He routinely brings people together while continuing to build his network. And, as LinkedIn’s Director for Advocacy and Campaigns, he builds teams that can make a difference on specific issues. And this role follows an almost 20 year career at FleishmanHillard where his team provided integrated marketing communications solutions to non-profits, government. entities and corporations. In addition to his day job, Dan and his wife are devoted parents to a son wh...
005: Anne Meador, Helping Women Entrepreneurs Live Their Best Lives
January 11, 2016 02:21 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBAnne Meador wanted to learn from entrepreneurs so she created the Working Women Entrepreneur podcast! Almost one year later, it's a highly-rated show featuring insights from dozens of women. Anne's podcast is a valuable resource to women who juggle numerous responsibilities, including their own businesses. Now, she's developing a virtual community for women entrepreneurs. Anne lives in Florida with her husband and two children and has been an inspiration to me in creating the Ever Bette...
S01 Ep05: Anne Meador, Helping Women Entrepreneurs Live Their Best Lives
January 11, 2016 02:21 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBAnne Meador wanted to learn from entrepreneurs so she created the Working Women Entrepreneur podcast! Almost one year later, it's a highly-rated show featuring insights from dozens of women. Anne's podcast is a valuable resource to women who juggle numerous responsibilities, including their own businesses. Now, she's developing a virtual community for women entrepreneurs. Anne lives in Florida with her husband and two children and has been an inspiration to me in creating the Ever B...
S01 Ep04: The Inventor! Connie Inukai's Second Career and Debut on QVC
January 05, 2016 02:22 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBConnie Inukai had a BIG 2015! She’s an inventor who recently launched her first product on QVC called the Tip n' Split. At about the same time, she retired from her teaching job at University of MD and her fifth grandchild was born. She won the Washington, D.C. version of Shark Tank and is a finalist for Shark Tank and is hoping to make an appearance in the near future. She won the gold medal at INPEX Invention Show and was awarded second place at InnovateHer, a showcase for inventions t...
004: The Inventor! Connie Inukai's Second Career and Debut on QVC
January 05, 2016 02:22 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBConnie Inukai had a BIG 2015! She’s an inventor who recently launched her first product on QVC called the Tip n' Split. At about the same time, she retired from her teaching job at University of MD and her fifth grandchild was born. She won the Washington, D.C. version of Shark Tank and is a finalist for Shark Tank and is hoping to make an appearance in the near future. She won the gold medal at INPEX Invention Show and was awarded second place at InnovateHer, a showcase for inventions th...
S01 Ep03: Jesse Mejia, Creating a Mission-Driven Business
December 27, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBJesse Mejia was born in South Central LA to parents who had recently immigrated to the US from El Salvador. As he attended a public elementary and middle school his potential was recognized by a school counselor. She encouraged him to apply to prep schools way outside of his neighborhood. He took her advice and was admitted to Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire – a whole new world to Jesse. Syracuse University was his next academic stop where he earned a degree in Communications. He ...
003: Jesse Mejia, Creating a Mission-Driven Business
December 27, 2015 12:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBJesse Mejia was born in South Central LA to parents who had recently immigrated to the US from El Salvador. As he attended a public elementary and middle school his potential was recognized by a school counselor. She encouraged him to apply to prep schools way outside of his neighborhood. He took her advice and was admitted to Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire – a whole new world to Jesse. Syracuse University was his next academic stop where he earned a degree in Communications. He t...
002: Nathalie Nozile, A Legal Force For Vulnerable Children
December 21, 2015 14:09 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBNathalie was just named one of the 10 heroes of 2015 by SOS Children’s Villages International. And here’s why… Nathalie is an attorney specializing in family law and working on behalf of foster care children. Her unique life experiences allow her to bring a special empathy and dedication to her work. Nathalie was born and raised in Haiti and grew in an SOS Children’s Village. When she was 16, she left SOS to finish high school in the U.S. She then graduated from Penn State. She earned her ...
S01 Ep02: Nathalie Nozile, A Legal Force For Vulnerable Children
December 21, 2015 14:09 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBNathalie was just named one of the 10 heroes of 2015 by SOS Children’s Villages International. And here’s why… Nathalie is an attorney specializing in family law and working on behalf of foster care children. Her unique life experiences allow her to bring a special empathy and dedication to her work. Nathalie was born and raised in Haiti and grew in an SOS Children’s Village. When she was 16, she left SOS to finish high school in the U.S. She then graduated from Penn State. She earned he...
001: Financial Clarity With Deb Williams
December 20, 2015 17:00 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MBDeborah Williams is a CPA, business and life coach as well as a mom, daughter, and a great friend to many people. She’s weathered several challenging situations which haven’t left her bitter, they’ve left her better. Accountants are sometimes thought of as boring number-crunchers, but Deb proves that thinking is absolutely incorrect! She’s been controller of a commercial real estate company, owned and operated a café, managed her own real estate portfolio, and helps dozens of client...
S01 Ever Better Podcast: Lisa Vogt on what to expect from the weekly podcast
December 20, 2015 17:00 - 7 minutes - 2.9 MBWelcome to the Ever Better podcast! I'm Lisa Vogt and this is an introduction to the conversations I’ll be sharing each week, what to expect from the Ever Better podcast and a bit about my background. In short, listening to the podcast will leave you inspired and with ideas for getting even ever better. GUESTS Join me for each week for discussions with people who will talk about their extraordinary journeys and how they live wholehearted, connected lives that make a difference in the w...
S01 Ep01: Financial Clarity With Deb Williams
December 20, 2015 17:00 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MBDeborah Williams is a CPA, business and life coach as well as a mom, daughter, and a great friend to many people. She’s weathered several challenging situations which haven’t left her bitter, they’ve left her better. Accountants are sometimes thought of as boring number-crunchers, but Deb proves that thinking is absolutely incorrect! She’s been controller of a commercial real estate company, owned and operated a café, managed her own real estate portfolio, and helps dozens of cli...
Ever Better Podcast: Lisa Vogt on what to expect from the weekly podcast
December 20, 2015 17:00 - 7 minutes - 2.9 MBWelcome to the Ever Better podcast! I'm Lisa Vogt and this is an introduction to the conversations I’ll be sharing each week, what to expect from the Ever Better podcast and a bit about my background. In short, listening to the podcast will leave you inspired and with ideas for getting even ever better. GUESTS Join me for each week for discussions with people who will talk about their extraordinary journeys and how they live wholehearted, connected lives that make a difference in the w...