Evolve With Emily
418 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 599 ratingsWelcome to the Evolve with Emily Show where we do a deep dive into all things personal development: life, mindset, spirituality, faith, fitness, health, wellness, & so much more. The Evolve community is full of individuals just like you, who are actively pursuing the highest version of themselves. Join us for an episode, and leave a review if you find it helpful!
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187. Don't Lose Faith
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 26 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily opens up about having an off time in her faith. She feels it's very important and helpful to speak up about this part of her journey. She talks about how we have times where we can hear God and feel Him so strongly and then there are other times when maybe we don't feel Him speaking to us. But this can happen in other aspects of life, where we just feel off, it's normal. When you feel disconnected from God, you must revert back to truth. What do you know to b...
186. Complacency vs. Contentment
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 55.5 MBIn today’s solo episode, Emily talks about working through life’s lessons. If you haven’t listened to the very first episode of Evolve With Emily, go check it out after this one. Emily brings up taking messy action again because it really is the best way to just get started on achieving your goals. It’s also a great way to just learn. Things don’t have to be perfect for you to execute on them. She also discusses the difference between contentment and complacency. Are you choosing to live in ...
185. Execution Is Key
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about execution. All the organizing, planning and good intentions in the world will not get you to your end goal if you do not actually execute. So, how consistently are you executing? Even if it's just 10 minutes a day, intentional execution is key! Stop worrying if things will go wrong. What if things go right? You must not be afraid to fail, but instead, allow the most excellent version of you to show up everyday and execute in order to reach your en...
185. Execution is key
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about execution. All the organizing, planning and good intentions in the world will not get you to your end goal if you do not actually execute. So, how consistently are you executing? Even if it's just 10 minutes a day, intentional execution is key! Stop worrying if things will go wrong. What if things go right? You must not be afraid to fail, but instead, allow the most excellent version of you to show up everyday and execute in order to reach your en...
184. You Don't Have To Live In Pain ft. Ernie Colling & Jesse Kessler
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBIn today's episode, Emily has two guests on the show who have been a big help in Emily's health journey and regaining her fight back. Jesse Kessler, who is in client relations for Transcend and Ernest Colling, the CEO of Transcend. The two guests talk about what they do for the company and their experience with the type of therapy Transcend offers. Ernest shares his experience with being in the military and deployment, coming back to civilian life and struggling with his mental health and wh...
184. You don't have to live in pain ft. Ernie Colling & Jesse Kessler
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBIn today's episode, Emily has two guests on the show who have been a big help in Emily's health journey and regaining her fight back. Jesse Kessler, who is in client relations for Transcend and Ernest Colling, the CEO of Transcend. The two guests talk about what they do for the company and their experience with the type of therapy Transcend offers. Ernest shares his experience with being in the military and deployment, coming back to civilian life and struggling with his mental health and wh...
183. Entrepreneurship, Family and Freedom with Ian Wendt
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn today's episode, Emily has friend Ian Wendt as a guest. Ian is a husband, father, and CEO/founder of Official Patriot Gear clothing brand. Ian and Emily talk about a wide range of topics in this episode. Ian shares a little bit about his work history and background, gaining popularity on social media, standing up for freedom, becoming an entrepreneur and creating his brand, traveling, his two kids and his amazing and supportive wife. The two talk about how to have a conversation with some...
183. Entrepreneurship, family and freedom with Ian Wendt
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIn today's episode, Emily has friend Ian Wendt as a guest. Ian is a husband, father, and CEO/founder of Official Patriot Gear clothing brand. Ian and Emily talk about a wide range of topics in this episode. Ian shares a little bit about his work history and background, gaining popularity on social media, standing up for freedom, becoming an entrepreneur and creating his brand, traveling, his two kids and his amazing and supportive wife. The two talk about how to have a conversation with some...
182. Haters Gonna Hate
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 19.7 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about dealing with criticism. In truth, she does not give her energy to any hate or negativity. She believes you don't need to concern yourself with what others are saying about you. It doesn't matter. What matters is that you protect your energy. It is one thing to have a respectful constructive conversation with someone who loves you. But don't waste your energy and time on people who don't know you, especially online. It can be very scary on social m...
182. Haters gonna hate
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 19.7 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about dealing with criticism. In truth, she does not give her energy to any hate or negativity. She believes you don't need to concern yourself with what others are saying about you. It doesn't matter. What matters is that you protect your energy. It is one thing to have a respectful constructive conversation with someone who loves you. But don't waste your energy and time on people who don't know you, especially online. It can be very scary on social m...
181. Virginia School Teacher Exposes Truth Lilit Vanetsyan
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn today's episode, Emily talks with Virginia teacher Lilit Vanetsyan. She has made waves in the recent months by speaking at school board meetings, exposing the corrupt public school system, and empowering parents, teachers, and students to get involved. The two women share a very powerful, eye opening discussion about Lilit's experience in the education field and what she is seeing now. She talks about what parents can do to make sure they are aware of what's going on at their kid's school...
181. Virginia school teacher exposes truth Lilit Vanetsyan
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn today's episode, Emily talks with Virginia teacher Lilit Vanetsyan. She has made waves in the recent months by speaking at school board meetings, exposing the corrupt public school system, and empowering parents, teachers, and students to get involved. The two women share a very powerful, eye opening discussion about Lilit's experience in the education field and what she is seeing now. She talks about what parents can do to make sure they are aware of what's going on at their kid's school...
180. You've Lost Your Hunger
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily discusses the one element that she believes everyone is missing when it comes to having the champion mentality. A deep insatiable hunger for whatever it is you're going after. Are you complacent in your life? What's barely feeding you just enough to keep you there and not take the action you know you need to take to have the life you desire? Have you lost your fight? You may have started to go down a different path and that has changed your mindset and theref...
180. You've lost your hunger
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily discusses the one element that she believes everyone is missing when it comes to having the champion mentality. A deep insatiable hunger for whatever it is you're going after. Are you complacent in your life? What's barely feeding you just enough to keep you there and not take the action you know you need to take to have the life you desire? Have you lost your fight? You may have started to go down a different path and that has changed your mindset and theref...
179. Ferociously Positive
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily discusses how to not allow a negative situation to ruin your whole day. We have all been there, you're having the best day and out of the blue you're hit with a negative situation. What happens next is in your control. Do you let that negative thing dictate your attitude, mood and how you treat the people around you? Do you let it completely impact and ruin your day? Or do you see it for what it really is, feel it, deal with it, work through it and maybe even c...
178. Awaken Your Heart
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily wants to know: when was the last time you felt romanced? She is currently reading the book Captivating by John Eldredge and Stasi Eldredge. Emily doesn't want you to miss an opportunity to be romanced by being distracted. So where's your current state of mind? Are you in a state of growth, gratitude and abundance? Or are you distracted, unfocused, living in lack? If so, it is time to redirect your attention so you can be in the moment, live in the present and a...
177. Say No To Fear
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 8.06 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about something we all struggle with: Fear. We can spend a lot of time in a state of fear. It can be scary to give your heart to somebody or to go after the goals you have for yourself or to pursue new job, etc. We can really overanalyze and fixate on the what ifs or how something could go wrong. The truth is, you only get one chance at this life. This is your only shot, so take it! If you are still on this earth it is your responsibility to run full fo...
176. Raise Your Consciousness
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily wants to help you raise your consciousness. She talks about how to live a more intentional life and once you do, life starts to get really good. You start to show up for yourself and for others. When you fill your mind, body and spirit with positive things and stay away from low vibrations, you can create the life you desire for yourself. You must learn how to release the need to control the things you cannot actually control (ex: the weather), and realize the ...
176. Raise your consciousness
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily wants to help you raise your consciousness. She talks about how to live a more intentional life and once you do, life starts to get really good. You start to show up for yourself and for others. When you fill your mind, body and spirit with positive things and stay away from low vibrations, you can create the life you desire for yourself. You must learn how to release the need to control the things you cannot actually control (ex: the weather), and realize the ...
175. Covid Frontlines ICU Nurse Tells All With Nicole Whitley
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn today's episode, Emily has special guest Nicole Whitley on. Nicole is an ICU nurse for almost 5 years and has been a traveling nurse since early April of 2020 when Covid started. She has been in 8 hospitals across 4 different states. She is here to share her perspective with us as someone on the front lines. They discuss the effectiveness of alternative treatments to the virus as well as the studies and research behind them. They discuss the treatment of healthcare workers now versus when...
175. Covid frontlines ICU nurse tells all, Nicole Whitley
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn today's episode, Emily has special guest Nicole Whitley on. Nicole is an ICU nurse for almost 5 years and has been a traveling nurse since early April of 2020 when Covid started. She has been in 8 hospitals across 4 different states. She is here to share her perspective with us as someone on the front lines. They discuss the effectiveness of alternative treatments to the virus as well as the studies and research behind them. They discuss the treatment of healthcare workers now versus when...
174. Fully Alive
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 17.4 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily is inspired by the life of her grandmother who recently passed away. She asks, "Are you fully alive?" She wants us to understand how precious life is and how we need to live fully and the best way possible. It's important to find happiness not only in the hilltop moments, but in the small ones too. You can't sit around and wait for your life to start, your life is NOW! SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE Coaching & Mentorship: https://linktr.ee/evolvex All my links...
173. Talking About Love And Sex... With My Dad...
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn today's episode, Doc is back! We are so excited to have him on the show again and it's an episode you really don't want to miss. Emily and her dad Doc discuss a wide range of topics and Doc answers questions from Emily's Instagram followers. They talk about relationships and how to keep the spark alive after so many years, how to have a deeper connection than just sex, being aware of your partners ticks, red flags, admitting when you're wrong, and much much more! These two have such an am...
173. Talking about love and sex... with my Dad...
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn today's episode, Doc is back! We are so excited to have him on the show again and it's an episode you really don't want to miss. Emily and her dad Doc discuss a wide range of topics and Doc answers questions from Emily's Instagram followers. They talk about relationships and how to keep the spark alive after so many years, how to have a deeper connection than just sex, being aware of your partners ticks, red flags, admitting when you're wrong, and much much more! These two have such an am...
172. IFBB Wellness Pro Julia Rene
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 110 MBIn today's episode, Emily has her friend Julia on the show. Julia is an IFBB Wellness Pro and an online coach. She also has a Youtube channel and a podcast with her boyfriend Zack called the Fit Couple Show. The two friends talk about Julia's journey in competing in the new Wellness Division and winning her pro card just a month ago. Julia talks about her struggle with binge eating, hitting lows and post show blues. The two ladies talk about the difference between training for a competition ...
171. Key To Connection
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 27.3 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about the key to connection. She says it's actually important to disconnect first and quiet the noise. Connection to yourself first and foremost is very important. Start by getting rid of all the distractions and pray, meditate, read/write or go for a walk outside. These are just a few things you can do to get rid of distractions and create space in your mind so you can have a connection with someone in real life, not just on social media. So, it's impo...
170. 8 Ways To Increase Self Love
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily first and foremost wants you to know... you're kind of a big deal! She discusses one of her favorite books called You Are A Badass, by Jen Sincero and talks about 8 ways to increase your self love. She wants you to know how very special each and every one of you are. We all have our own unique reality and path. There is only one YOU! She also talks about how picking affirmations that are specific to self love can be very beneficial. She discusses not comparing ...
170. 8 Ways to increase self love
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily first and foremost wants you to know... you're kind of a big deal! She discusses one of her favorite books called You Are A Badass, by Jen Sincero and talks about 8 ways to increase your self love. She wants you to know how very special each and every one of you are. We all have our own unique reality and path. There is only one YOU! She also talks about how picking affirmations that are specific to self love can be very beneficial. She discusses not comparing ...
169. Exotic
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 15.8 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily asks her listeners, "What are you allowing into your environment every day?" What you allow as an input will affect your thoughts, actions and inevitably the life that you live. Picture yourself having an exotic car. How would you treat that car? You'd put the best oil in it, take it in for routine maintenance, keep it clean, etc... So why don't you treat yourself the same? Don't allow toxic situations to get inside of your mind, body and soul. You decide wha...
168. "Body Dysmorphia" Girl Talk w/ Amanda & Hannah
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MBIn today's episode, Emily has her two friends and fellow Evolve coaches Amanda and Hannah as guests. The three ladies dive into a discussion about body dysmorphia and how to break the habit of measuring your self worth in the number on a scale. The coaches all have had their share of negative body image issues but they are here to give advice on how to get past that mindset and focus on the positives. As competitors, these ladies know all about the ups and downs of this lifestyle and each of...
167. Guy Cisternino aka Quadro
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBIn today's episode special guest Guy "Quadro" Cisternino is in the studio. Guy is a bodybuilder, coach, 7x IFBB Pro champ, 7x Olympian and has been in the industry for 20+ years. As of this past weekend, Guy has retired from competing and this is his first interview following his retirement announcement. He goes into details on why he decided to retire. This episode is full of amazing conversation about Guy's experience playing high school football which led him to fall in love with body bui...
166. Break The Cycle
August 23, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 13.9 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily explains that insanity is repeating the same things over and over again and expecting different results. She says that when you're able to discover specific patterns that you keep repeating, thinking you'll get a different outcome, and changing them, that's the only way you will break the cycle. Once you break the cycle of these negative patterns and create new ones, you will be able to live the life you desire. SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE Coaching & Mentorshi...
165. When You're Not Ok
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily talks about going through one of the hardest days she's faced in a while. She explains how living her life with discipline has allowed her to suit up and get through the hard times no matter what. However, on these rare days when it has truly been too much, it's ok to clock out for the day and just take care of yourself. When you're down, it's important to not stay there. Surround yourself with people who can love on you and do what you need to do to get back u...
164. Fight For Freedom
August 16, 2021 20:30 - 42 minutes - 79.3 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily gives a recap of her weekend in New Jersey at the Veteran's Outreach Workout event she attended in New Jersey at The Atilis Gym in Bellmawr. At the event Emily got to meet several very inspirational people and had many heartfelt conversations. The event raised a substantial amount money for 3 different veteran charities and it was all around an amazing experience. After she talks about her time there, Emily gets fired up as she talks about some of the current e...
164. Fight for freedom
August 16, 2021 20:30 - 42 minutes - 79.3 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily gives a recap of her weekend in New Jersey at the Veteran's Outreach Workout event she attended in New Jersey at The Atilis Gym in Bellmawr. At the event Emily got to meet several very inspirational people and had many heartfelt conversations. The event raised a substantial amount money for 3 different veteran charities and it was all around an amazing experience. After she talks about her time there, Emily gets fired up as she talks about some of the current e...
163. IFBB Bikini Pro Gina Marie Scafoglio
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBIn today's episode, Emily sits down with her friend Gina Scafoglio. Gina is an IFBB Bikini Pro, lifestyle/competition coach and owner of Earned Aesthetics, posing coach and fellow EDM lover. The two friends discuss Gina's experience with competing and her road to becoming an IFBB Pro. They also talk about college life, heartbreak, self-sabotage, how beneficial mediation can be and how EDM saved Gina's life. Follow Gina on Instagram here SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE Coaching & Mentorship: ht...
163. Gina Marie Scafoglio
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBIn today's episode, Emily sits down with her friend Gina Scafoglio. Gina is an IFBB Bikini Pro, lifestyle/competition coach and owner of Earned Aesthetics, posing coach and fellow EDM lover. The two friends discuss Gina's experience with competing and her road to becoming an IFBB Pro. They also talk about college life, heartbreak, self-sabotage, how beneficial mediation can be and how EDM saved Gina's life. Follow Gina on Instagram here SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE Coaching & Mentorship: ht...
162. Rejection
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily talks about rejection and how to look at it as a chance to redirect yourself in a more positive way. Rejection is a clear answer that can provide more clarity than you had before. Does it feel good? No. But having clarity can give you a sense of calm and peace. Rejection can redirect you and allow other doors to be open for you. Don't look at rejection as failure. Sometimes it just means not now, or not here because there is something better waiting for you w...
EWE 161: Vision, Goals And My WHY
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 85.6 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily gives updates on some of her travel plans, as well as an event she is attending and would love to meet you guys! She is going to New Jersey on August 14 for the Veteran's Outreach Workout event hosted by the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr. There is going to be other athletes for a meet and greet, speakers, contests, giveaways, a workout and much more! If you see Emily, she would love to talk to you. Also, in this episode Emily shares a letter written by an attendee at ...
EWE 161: Vision, goals and my WHY
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 85.6 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily gives updates on some of her travel plans, as well as an event she is attending and would love to meet you guys! She is going to New Jersey on August 14 for the Veteran's Outreach Workout event hosted by the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr. There is going to be other athletes for a meet and greet, speakers, contests, giveaways, a workout and much more! If you see Emily, she would love to talk to you. Also, in this episode Emily shares a letter written by an attendee at ...
EWE 160: Relationship Advice And Business Talk With Jazmin Pineda
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBIn today’s episode, Emily has her good friend Jazmin Pineda as a guest. She is a fellow Alphalete athlete, Ghost athlete, YouTuber, online coach, bikini competitor and owner of No Evil Label. Jazmin discusses her life growing up in Georgia and moving to Texas, what got her into the gym, social media and how she started her jewelry line. Jazmin also talks about her special bond with her husband of 11 years, Chris. The two ladies give some really great advice about relationships, communication...
EWE 160: Relationship advice and business talk with Jazmin Pineda
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBIn today’s episode, Emily has her good friend Jazmin Pineda as a guest. She is a fellow Alphalete athlete, Ghost athlete, YouTuber, online coach, bikini competitor and owner of No Evil Label. Jazmin discusses her life growing up in Georgia and moving to Texas, what got her into the gym, social media and how she started her jewelry line. Jazmin also talks about her special bond with her husband of 11 years, Chris. The two ladies give some really great advice about relationships, communication...
EWE 159: What Is Limiting You?
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily asks her listeners, "what is limiting you or holding you back?" She addresses a few responses she got when she asked this to her Instagram followers and she gives advice to some of them. Are you struggling with work, health, family life? Do you need to seek counseling or get an accountability partner? If you know what is holding you back, what is preventing you from taking action to make progress in these areas of your life? Emily gives examples of what you c...
EWE 159: What is limiting you?
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily asks her listeners, "what is limiting you or holding you back?" She addresses a few responses she got when she asked this to her Instagram followers and she gives advice to some of them. Are you struggling with work, health, family life? Do you need to seek counseling or get an accountability partner? If you know what is holding you back, what is preventing you from taking action to make progress in these areas of your life? Emily gives examples of what you c...
EWE 158: Bonjour Ally Besse!
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 83.2 MBIn today's episode, Emily has her friend Ally Besse as a guest. Ally is a fellow Alphalete Athlete, Ghost sponsored athlete, YouTuber and owner of Lil Sunshine Boutique, to name a few. Ally is originally from the island of St. Barths and is a University of Florida graduate. The two friends talk about Ally's whirlwind on social media and becoming sponsored, her experience in college, starting her own company, traveling the world, how meditation has changed her life and much much more! This is...
EWE: 157 Contest Prep And Lifestyle Coach Nick Komodina
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn today's episode, Emily sits down with her friend Nick Komodina. Nick is a contest prep and lifestyle coach and owner of Team NK Athletics and Impakt clothing brand, as well as a mentorship coach and has a podcast called Headstrong. The two discuss a wide range of topics such as being real on social media, achieving success and enjoying the journey, finding self worth outside of a relationship, finding alignment in your life, love and much much more! This is a great podcast you don't want ...
EWE: 157 Contest prep and lifestyle coach Nick Komodina
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn today's episode, Emily sits down with her friend Nick Komodina. Nick is a contest prep and lifestyle coach and owner of Team NK Athletics and Impakt clothing brand, as well as a mentorship coach and has a podcast called Headstrong. The two discuss a wide range of topics such as being real on social media, achieving success and enjoying the journey, finding self worth outside of a relationship, finding alignment in your life, love and much much more! This is a great podcast you don't want ...
EWE: 156 Let It Go
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 29 MBIn today's Monday Message, Emily wants you to think about what mindset you have. Have you experienced some hardships in life which have caused you to have a fixed negative mindset? She wants to help you switch to an abundance mentality. You have to think about your life and what got you to where you are. It's important to reflect on the past but not dwell in it. You can use the past to move forward with a better understanding and feel empowered to live your life differently. We all have bagg...
EWE 155: IFBB Bikini Pro Kerigan Guillen
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn today's episode, Emily interviews her good friend Kerigan Guillen. This is Kerigan's first ever podcast interview and it is so exciting to have her! She is a new IFBB Bikini Pro, coach, 1 Up sponsored athlete, Buffbunny Athlete, fellow YouTuber, wife and dog mom, just to name a few. As a new pro, Kerigan tells about her experiences in competing and how 2020 put a shift in her goals. The two discuss what it's like training with a purpose of winning and knowing how to listen to your body. T...
EWE 154: Setting intentions and honoring commitments
July 20, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 85.7 MBIn today's solo episode, Emily discusses how she creates habits and stays on top of the things she needs and wants to do. She offers advice on how to have the best relationship with not just others but yourself first, which includes honoring the commitments you make. Emily shares her tips on how to match your intentions with your actions. You can have the best intentions for yourself, but what actions are you taking to fully show up for yourself? She also shares a few books that have been he...