Mrs. Motivation
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsLow on inspiration? Mrs. Motivation to the rescue!
I'll be sharing lessons by interviewing different guests each week who have taken a second chance on themselves to chase their dreams and live the life they've always imagined. Stories of struggle, change, growth and success are exposed to help inspire you to believe in yourself and chase your own dreams.
The intro/exit songs in each episode is chosen by the interviewee as music that motivates and inspires them and is credited in the description.
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Episodes
Learning From Your (Business) Mistakes
June 17, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEntrepreneurship can be hard. In this episode, I share some of the mistakes I've made as a new business owner/event creator and share tips on how to avoid them yourself.
Our Fertility Journey
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, I discuss the prevalence of couples who have difficulty conceiving children naturally and the choices that are available to them. I share our personal story and the journey we've been in in order to start our family.
Healing Generational and Ancestral Trauma With Dr. Alexis Rose
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexis Rose to discuss what generational traumas are and how they affect our lives today. She discusses how healing the pain from your ancestral lineage can improve your legacy here in this lifetime and for the future. You can contact Dr. Alexis Rose at @lineageandlegacy on Instagram.
Empower and Embody: A Women's Celebration
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, I'm sharing the details about an event I'm hosting Saturday 6.19.21 at Marydell Faith and Life Center in Nyack, NY from 10-5pm. We will have three other teachers, two of which have been on this podcast before (Desiree Adinolfe and Amanda-Rachel) and my friend Nichole Bergin. The day is focused on teaching you the skills you need to empower you to create the life you've always wanted. Listen to the episode for full details. The cost is $222 until 5/23 and $250 after. L...
Kristin Kolterman: How Radical Change Led Her To The Job Of Her Dreams
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Kristin Kolterman and we take a deep dive into her past to find out how she transitioned from her 9-5 job to becoming a spiritual solutionist. What does that mean? Listen to the episode to find out how she landed this incredible opportunity just by following her intuition. She gives great insight in why taking big risks in your life help catapult you into the future you always wanted.
My Journey With Body Positivity and Breast Implants
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, I had the honor of being on the "Get Jasched" Podcast hosted by my friend Jess Jasch in Australia. She asks me about how my relationship with body positivity impacted my initial decision to get breast implants in my 20s and what eventually led me to remove them over a year ago. She is a great host and sparks insightful conversation. Plus, it gives me a chance to get in the hot seat!
Steph Brontman: "Actually Autistic"
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Steph Brontman to talk about being "actually autistic". We discussed how she came to self-diagnosis herself in her 20's and how she advocates for herself on a daily basis. She teaches me about the appropriate language to use when referring to Austistic people and how she navigates her life as an entrepreneur.
Veundja Katuuo: A open talk about intersectionality in America
June 17, 2020 12:50 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with my old friend Veundja Katuuo and we talk about the current climate in America in regards to intersectionality. We speak about our experiences growing up in the suburbs of NYC as women of different ethnicities and how that shaped our lives and outlook. We discuss possible solutions to bring about awareness, change and growth to evolve into a more inclusive country. Please bear with me as I tried to tune the sound to the episode as best I could.. I am in the p...
How I Was Able to Kick My Addiction To Pills While On A Trip In Alaska
May 14, 2020 16:05 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode, I open up about when I realized that I had become addicted to prescription pills. I decided that I wanted to clean out my system and detox all while going on a camping trip around Alaska. I talk about my struggles, how I was able to kick my habit, and share some (hilarious) stories from my travels there. This successful trip ended up becoming the foundation for the person I am today and I am excited for you all to hear the story.
Where In The World Is Mrs.Motivation
April 17, 2020 16:23 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSeason 2 is Here!! I know it feels like it's been forever so in this episode I'm updating you about where I've been, what I've been doing and what you can expect from the show in the future. Updates on my career (I'm a certified strategic life coach now), my health and what my plans are moving forward. Plus we talk a little about quarantine and what that's been like! Wishing you all health and safety during this time. Contact me: [email protected] @mrs.motivation - instagram ...
Tina Salvesen: What The Loss Of Her First Child Taught Her And How She Was Able To Start Again
July 19, 2019 03:15 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode I sit down with my good friend Tina D'Amico Salvesen and she opens up about losing her first daughter Mia. She talks about her experience as a first time parent, what it was like to grieve and how she and her husband were able to keep their faith and start over again. She is an amazing woman and a bright light. During our conversation, she helps counsel me as I dive deep into some of my current issues as well. She is a motivating and inspiring individual who gives love to an...
Amanda-Rachel: Why She Left Her Full Time Job to Pursue a Career As An Energy Healer and Reiki Master
February 27, 2019 01:34 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Amanda-Rachel Garcia and we talk about how crystals found her early in life and helped heal her depression. She shares how she left her 9-5 job to become a reiki master and energy healer. We discuss her love for crystals, teaching, and how to help heal yourself. Guest Info: Amanda-Rachel Garcia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.rachel/ https://www.instagram.com/crystallinecure/ https://www.instagram.com/athena_academia/ Website: http://www.c...
Becca White: How Her Experience with Childbirth and Motherhood Helped Her Learn to Coach Women Through Postpartum
February 27, 2019 00:36 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn this episode, I sit down with fellow Spirit Junkie graduate Becca White and we talk about her journey into motherhood and how she took her experience and started to coach other women through their postpartum journeys. She shares how she juggles two jobs, motherhood and pursuing her life's purpose. Guest Info: Becca White Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeccawhite/ Website: https://www.purposeandpotential.org/ Music: Touch by Natasha Bedingfield
Brandon "B Love" Hardin: From Famous Pro-Blader to Successful Video Editor for 311 & More
February 25, 2019 21:51 - 1 hour - 70 MBIn this episode I sit down with Brandon "B Love" Hardin and he shares what is was like to be a famous professional blader, how he met 311, and eventually transitioned to becoming a full time video and film editor. We talk about the 311 cruise, ETSD 3, how he finds his motivation and what's next for him! Guest Info: Brandon Hardin twitter: https://twitter.com/blove?lang=en instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blovehardin/ Music: Wake Your Mind Up-311 Soul Sucker-311
YogaBeyond: How Two People From Opposite Sides Of The World Found Each Other and Created a International Yoga Brand
February 23, 2019 22:10 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this interview I sit down with Claudine of YogaBeyond and talk about how she met her husband Honza and how they went out to create a World Famous yoga brand and lifestyle. We discuss how she knew early on what she wanted from life, how she took risks to get herself there and why. She is an amazing woman with so much wisdom and insight to share about love, life and spirituality. You do not miss this one! Guest Info: Claudine + Honza of YogaBeyond and AcroVinyasa Instagram: https://www....
Jen Morilla: How She Went From a Career in Marketing to Impacting Global Change As "The Social Girl Traveler"
January 16, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Jen Morilla and talk about how she went from a career in marketing to impacting global change as The Social Girl Traveler. She opens up about how the passing of her brother made her re-think her life's purpose, what it takes to have a career in social media and how you can help create positive change within yourself and around the world. Guest contact info: Jen Morilla Instagram: Thesocialgirltraveler Thesocialgirltraveler.com Song: I Lived by One Rep...
Paul Seibert: Making A Career in Photography
January 11, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down with professional photographer Paul Seibert and talk about how he transitioned from working in the landscape business to flying in helicopters for FlyNYon and capturing some of the best images ever taken of NYC. He shares tips on how to get started and what it takes to make it in this business.
Paul Seibert: Making A Career in Photography
January 11, 2019 22:17 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down with professional photographer Paul Seibert and talk about how he transitioned from working in the landscape business to flying in helicopters for FlyNYon and capturing some of the best images ever taken of NYC. He shares tips on how to get started and what it takes to make it in this business. Song: Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
It's My Birthday and I'll Preach If I Want To
December 05, 2018 08:18 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about how I've turned my birthday rituals from gloom and doom to positive and happy with just one simple step. I also discuss why I consider this day to be the start of my new year, and share the most valuable lessons I've learned. Get your pen note app ready because I tell you the top 10 books I've read in 2018 and which influencers I look to for inspiration and motivation! Song: Good to be Alive Artist: Andy Grammar
It's My Birthday and I'll Preach If I Want To
December 05, 2018 08:18 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about how I've turned my birthday rituals from gloom and doom to positive and happy with just one simple step. I also discuss why I consider this day to be the start of my new year, and share the most valuable lessons I've learned. Get your pen note app ready because I tell you the top 10 books I've read in 2018 and which influencers I look to for inspiration and motivation!
Mohamed Massaquoi: How He Made It Into The NFL And What Life Is Like Post Career As An Amputee After a Tragic Accident
September 07, 2018 17:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with retired NFL football player Mohammed Massaquoi who is best known for his time on the Cleveland Browns. He shares his story on what he went on to do post career and how has overcome surviving a terrible accident that left him to partially amputate his hand.
Mohamed Massaquoi: How He Made It Into The NFL And What Life Is Like Post Career As An Amputee After a Tragic Accident
September 07, 2018 17:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, I talk with retired NFL football player Mohamed Massaquoi who is best known for his time on the Cleveland Browns. He shares his story on what he went on to do post career and how he has overcome a terrible accident that left him to partially amputate his hand. He is currently a speaker and advocate for fitness, athletes in business and amputee causes. He tells me about where he gets his drive, how he stays physically and emotionally healthy, how he defines success, what mo...
Julie Beckerman: From Working on Wall street to Divorce Coaching and Why Reinvention is so Important
August 23, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode, I chatted with Julie Beckerman of Aspire to Growth. We talk about her many "second chances" in life and how she went from working on wall street to being a stay at home wife to then getting divorced and finding her new career through her experience. She shares her recovery from addiction, the importance of mindfulness, and why reinvention is key to moving on. Guest Contact Info: Julie Beckerman Instagram: @aspiretogrowth Website: aspiretogrowth.com Song: 93 million mile...
Jamie Surya: How She Decided To Ditch College and Start a Successful Yoga Business at 20 years old
July 31, 2018 17:31 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Jamie Surya and we talk about how she decided to leave her formal education to pursue a yoga teacher certification and went on to own her own a studio and start a business, all before 21 years old! We share how we met through the "Love Your Brain" foundation program at her studio and the other charitable work she does to impact her local community. Her passion for helping others through healing is an inspiring quality and she has lots of positive insight to ...
Jamie Surya: How She Decided To Ditch College and Start a Successful Yoga Business at 20 years old
July 31, 2018 17:31 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Jamie Surya and we talk about how she decided to leave her formal education to pursue a yoga teacher certification and went on to own her own a studio and start a business, all before 21 years old! We share how we met through the "Love Your Brain" foundation program at her studio and the other charitable work she does to impact her local community. Her passion for helping others through healing is an inspiring quality and she has lots of positive insight to s...
Amanda Lee: How Her Love For Photography Led Her to Manifest Her Dream Job
July 27, 2018 17:39 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Amanda Lee and learn how she created a business around her passion for photography. We talk about her love for travel, jumping into entrepreneurship, the importance of networking, how visualizing her goals is helping her manifest her dreams and so much more! Guest Contact Info: Amanda Lee Instagram: @a_leethal @the_travelrats @cinemaroll_films @twenty2ivy Facebook: Amanda Lee https://www.thetravelrats.com/ Song: Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit
Austin Paz: From Professional Skater and Full Time Costco Employee to Professional Photographer & Cinematographer Traveling the World
July 24, 2018 16:19 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Austin Paz and he tells me how he ditched going the traditional route and started professionally skating, shooting some photography here and there while working at Costo. He took a leap of faith and started his own cinematography company and now travels the world with his wife taking photos everywhere they go. He's proof that with hard work, passion and dedication you can create the life you always wanted. Guest Contact Info: Austin Paz @austin_paz @flynyo...
Fausto Ramos: How To Balance Your Day Job and Your Passion
July 18, 2018 01:50 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Fausto Ramos; social worker by day and NYC graffiti/mural artist by night. We talk about how he is able to find a healthy balance between working his 9-5 job as and following his dreams of being a creative professional full time. Song: Shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd
Fausto Ramos: How To Balance Your Day Job and Your Passion
July 18, 2018 01:50 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Fausto Ramos; social worker by day and NYC graffiti/mural artist by night. We talk about how he is able to find a healthy balance between working his 9-5 job as and following his dreams of being a creative professional full time. Song: Shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd
Joan Crocker: How She Replaced Her 9-5 job (and tripled her salary) By Starting Her Own Coaching Business with Beachbody
July 16, 2018 12:40 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIf you've ever had the thought that all multi-level marketing companies are pyramid schemes then this episode is for you! Beachbody Coach Joan Crocker tells us about how she left her 9-5 as an SEO specialist after turning her part time fitness business into a full time job and tripling her salary in just under 4 years. Now she's healthier than ever, working wherever and whenever she wants and showing people how to do the same! Song: Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys
How I Became Mrs. Motivation And Tips On How You Can Stay Motivated Too
May 18, 2018 19:22 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode I sit down and share the story of how I became Mrs. Motivation and why I decided to use that as my brand name. I also answer one of the questions I get the most, "How do you stay motivated?" by giving you tips and tools to not only get inspired but stay driven in working towards ALL your goals.
Erick Suazo: How He Worked His Way Up From Waiter to Event Planner and Left His 9-5 Job to Create His Own Business
May 06, 2018 18:50 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, we find out how Erick went from waiting tables to support himself during school to up falling in love with the party planning profession, leading him to leave the stability of his 9-5 job to start his own floral design business. Song: In my Blood by Shawn Mendes
Myke "MAST 9" Turco: From TBI Survivor to Rock Bottom Drug Abuser to Inspirational Rehabilitation Counselor (Part 2)
May 06, 2018 02:08 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn part 2, we'll learn how Myke he took his third and fourth chances to start over again and what kept going wrong. He shares how another life changing event altered the course of his life yet again and how that led to him finally getting clean and eventually leading him to find his true purpose as a drug/alcohol abuse counselor. This two part series, is an amazing introduction into Myke's background and life. He has always been motivating and uplifting and I look forward to having him on a...
Myke "MAST 9" Turco: From TBI Survivor to Rock Bottom Drug Abuser to Inspirational Rehabilitation Counselor (Part 1)
May 03, 2018 22:28 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPart 1/2: In this episode, I sit down down with my good friend Myke Turco and he shares his story about surviving a fatal car accident which led him down a dark road into drugs as a means of trying to cope. We learn about how he used his second chance to "start fresh" and why it didn't work out for him. In part 2 we'll learn how he took his third chance to start over again and why it worked out for him that time leading him to eventually find his true purpose. Song: Imagine by John Lennon
Jessica Hirsch: From Inner City Math Teacher to Social Media Brand Creator @cheatdayeats
April 26, 2018 00:39 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, we find out how Jessica began her Instagram account as a hobby while teaching and ended up creating the worldwide brand @cheatdayeats which resulted in quitting her day job to pursue her passion for food and travel full time. Music: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
Desiree Krautman: How Losing her High Salary Job Led her to Follow her Passion and Ultimately Find Success
April 19, 2018 22:38 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law Desiree and talk about how losing her high paying job made her to focus more on her health which ultimately led her to a job as a personal trainer and pursue her passion of helping others. We talk about how failures make way for future success, how music has influenced us and the mindset you need to chase your dreams. Intro: Flowing by 311 Outro: From Chaos by 311
Christine Gritmon: From 9-5 to Creating Her Own Business and Designing Her Life
March 16, 2018 17:24 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode I sit down with Christine Gritmon of Christine Gritmon Inc. and we talk about how she navigated through three careers to find her purpose, realize her value and design the job she's always wanted as a social media strategist. Song: Happy by Pharrell Williams
Rob Johnston: From Entry Level Designer to Interviewing the Industries Best
March 13, 2018 23:49 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode I sit down with Rob Johnston of the podcast Meet the Creatives and we talk about how he went from getting let go from entry level design jobs to starting a successful podcast and interviewing the best creative professionals in the design industry. Music: Watch me by Jaden Smith
Christina Clemente: From Special Ed. Speech Teacher to Podcaster
March 13, 2018 15:28 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, I introduce myself and share how I went from being a special ed. speech teacher to now podcaster and hopeful entrepreneur. I talk about why I wanted to start Second Chance Dreamers and how I aspire to inspire the masses with stories of people who believed in themselves and took a leap of faith to create the life they always imagined. Music: Glorious by Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey