Peace and Possibilities
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDiscover how to be happy, peaceful and content, no matter where you are in your life or career. Learn from successful people who share life lessons and stories about their journeys. Each conversation will leave you feeling inspired and looking forward to what’s possible. And you’ll be more peaceful because of it!
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150. It can't be that hard; I'll figure it out - Linda Sivertsen
December 14, 2022 16:39 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAs a young girl writing love letters, my 150th podcast guest always had an inkling she'd be a writer. It's funny though, that although Linda Sivertsen was always obsessed with books, she didn't think she was smart enough to write her own. As she grew her dog walking business, she contemplated something more. Then she had a series of dreams and felt like she'd been tapped on the shoulder to write books. But how? She didn't know anything about it! (I can totally relate. Bu...
149. Challenges are entry points to possibilities - Toni Anderson
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAs a young girl, her parent's separation was a life-changing event. But attending camp at age 7 ignited a new found curiosity and fascination with nature. Toni Anderson knew she'd found her happy place. Through her life and career, she marched on and struggled, becoming scrappy along the way. Over the course of her career she began: Helping teams understand human relations Escaping to nature Healing, nurturing, and offering love And when she'd struggle, she ...
148. Helping people be their best in the moments that matter - Marilyn Barrios
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFrom thinking she’d be a pediatric cardiologist to becoming a cyberspace engineer, my guest this week reminds me that life sometimes takes you in different directions. We all know that right? Marilyn Barrios was searching for more than a job. She wanted to help people, have an impact and help others be their best in the moments that matter. Turns out she was great in an early sales role. Soon technical methods, engineering solutions and solving problems were her wheelhouse....
147. She wanted peace and freedom - Lisa Anderson
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMy guest this week, Lisa Anderson, did not want to be tied down. She wanted peace and freedom. Who can relate to that? I'm guessing all of us. Along her career journey, she was told by many people "I love the way you talk". And she began to wonder what other work she would be able to do, working for herself. She knew this would mean she could control her income and depend on herself. Like her, you CAN concentrate on what you WANT to create! She urges us t...
146. A trace of hope - Victoria Repka-Geller
November 16, 2022 15:24 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMy guest this week had a successful, albeit stressful, marketing and advertising career. For years she did whatever it took to meet the needs of her clients. And she was really good at it. But she was overspent. Imagine that! Eventually she began to ponder about doing more for a different impact. Victoria knew she loved leading people and getting the best out of them. So she sought more insight. Then she became a coach, helping even more people. After discussing succ...
145. Keep chipping away until you discover the gem - Syda Segovia Taylor
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSyda Segovia Taylor is a champion for social justice, wellness and healing. From a student at UIC, to a dance teacher and health advocate. She's been fighting for what's right since she was a young girl. Her parents and her family came to America because they thought "you can do anything here". But she learned very quickly: wait, no you can't! She realized early on that it wasn't as simple as her parents had thought or planned. And that began her journey to social justice. She began...
144. You're taking years off your life - Elizabeth Cohen
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBElizabeth Cohen once thought she wanted to be a math teacher. Then she discovered psychology. And boy did she adore psychology. Like many of us at certain points in our lives, she was very clear that she was going to do this. But when she finished her psychology degree and decided to pursue an advanced degree, she was not accepted. So she gave up and completely changed directions. No, no, just kidding. She tried again. And in her case, the 2nd time was the charm. ...
143. Fear is nothing but energy and info - Cynthia James
October 26, 2022 11:48 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBCynthia James is a risk taker at heart. When she was younger she was preoccupied with surviving. But little by little, she moved from welfare to possibilities in part, because of her grandma's wisdom. She kept planting seeds, encouraging Cynthia to think bigger. And she went from being a flight attendant to Miss Minnesota, then becoming an actor and a singer! There are a lot of good nuggets in our conversation. Mainly, Cynthia thinks it's important to know: what lights you ...
142. It may feel like an accident, but it almost never is - Amanda Parker
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhen Amanda Parker and I chatted, she said, "It may feel like an accident, but it almost never is." I couldn't agree more! I seem to be saying that a lot lately. It's because I trust my gut when I select guests for my podcast. We tend to be like minded. I don't believe we need to be this way for everything, but I want to talk to people that believe what I believe about possibilities, so I can amass more proof. Proof of what? Proof that anything is possible! From Latin American s...
141. Walking down an illuminated path - Michelle Chalfant
October 12, 2022 15:48 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHelping, solving problems, and being with people. Since high school my guest this week, Michelle Chalfant, has wanted to help others resolve their issues. Good news for her because she's very good at it. Through her coaching, podcast and business, she's healing the planet. I don't say that lightly. It's because she's training an army of light warriors so that we can all feel and be better. She's really passionate about it too! What has she learned along her journey? Delegate what y...
140. A force to be reckoned with - Kristen Ziman
October 05, 2022 12:11 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAt 17, she was a police cadet. And she remained on the force for 30 + years! Kristen Ziman is a force to be reckoned with. Why? Because she was told she'd never be a leader on the police force. And she simply didn't believe it. Though early on she didn't have aspirations to be a leader in that regard, simply because there was no example of that possibility. But then she started telling herself: Maybe it is possible Why not me? What will get me c...
139. What might you possibly be if you didn't take the safe route? Jason Harvin
September 26, 2022 19:08 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJason Harvin doesn't see himself as an artist. But he is. You'll see when you check out his website. He was raised in a blue collar, military home in Germany. And was taught to take the safe route. As he grew older, he learned that being safe didn't always result in purposeful, passionate work. And he slowly wondered if this was really all there was to life. I'm sure some of us can relate. So he became curious, then began to explore new things. Painting slowly...
138. Stop doing what you're not being valued for - Jacqueline Kerr
September 21, 2022 12:07 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDid you read that subject line? If not, here it is again: stop doing what you're not being valued for! From boarding school to scientist and researcher, and finally a mom, Jacqueline Kerr was often in a competitive environment and always did well. With grit and hard work, she exceled. But not expressing her needs and emotions cost her. She was burnt out and felt ashamed. I'm guessing there are a lot of women reading this who can relate. We women, I know because I am one...
137. You really just never know what will happen - Marshan Allen
September 14, 2022 12:27 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMarshan Allen was locked up at age 15. I know that's not typically how I start my introductions. But this one is unique. I came across his story when it was featured at Illinois Tech, because he is pursuing his law degree. That's not unique, but his journey there is very unconventional. And while reading it, I was incredibly inspired. After years of being incarcerated, he is now a law student and ready to change the world for the better. Marshan is determined to make sur...
136. Making a difference - Sam Collins
September 07, 2022 13:16 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBMy guest this week, Sam Collins, tells me and us: don’t compare yourself to others, nothing good ever comes of it. I couldn’t agree more! Compare yourself to yourself. Have you grown since last week, last month, last year? That’s what matters! Are you growing and learning a little everyday? And while you are not comparing yourself to others, you'll have more time to do things like tune in to people and discover what you can offer them. Give them sincere encouragement. ...
135. You don't know until you try - Oscar Garcia
August 31, 2022 12:24 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMy guest this week (and my 135th guest), is the energetic, sweet, and funny Oscar Garcia. Oh, and he’s very inspirational as well. You’ll see what I mean right away. I love his energy. He comes from a big family and had to work his way up, every step of the way. Sound familiar? He assures us that crap can be, and is, fertilizer. You'll have to listen in to see what he means. Oscar recommends, if we want to shake it up, achieve more, get more satisfaction, that we may nee...
134. The harder things are, the more growth you have -Tarzan Kay
August 24, 2022 12:15 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBTarzan Kay is quite the entrepreneur. Even if you don't own a business or desire to be your own boss, she has a lot of wisdom to share that just may help you on your journey. Like me, she's always learning and loves to figure out what works and what doesn't. If you think about it, how else are you going to figure out what kind of life you want to create and LIVE? Before she was a successful business owner, she was a successful copywriter. And it's no surprise. As a small chi...
147. Remember, it's not life or death - Michael Anthony
August 17, 2022 11:42 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFrom poverty, homelessness, and child abuse to $100,000. My guest this week, Michael Anthony, is a speaker, author, and podcaster who knows what he wants. But as a young adult, after years of enduring incredible hardships, he was chasing money. And though he was successful, it seemed, he couldn't maintain the façade for long. He had a goal and he reached it, but with that accomplishment came more weight, more smoking, and more stress. And finally at almost 26 years old, he hi...
133. Remember, it's not life or death - Michael Anthony
August 17, 2022 11:42 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFrom poverty, homelessness, and child abuse to $100,000. My guest this week, Michael Anthony, is a speaker, author, and podcaster who knows what he wants. But as a young adult, after years of enduring incredible hardships, he was chasing money. And though he was successful, it seemed, he couldn't maintain the façade for long. He had a goal and he reached it, but with that accomplishment came more weight, more smoking, and more stress. And finally at almost 26 years old, he hi...
146. How cool is that? Daniela Pierre-Bravo
August 10, 2022 21:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen she was younger, my guest this week was mostly concerned with getting a job, on the books. What do I mean by that? You'll have to listen in to see. As Daniela Pierre-Bravo worked, and worked, and built resilience, she made no excuses. And she learned, over the course of time, that her work speaks for itself. Indeed! She also learned these things: To stop chasing To cultivate ease, authority, and confidence To think this more often: “How cool is that?” ...
132. How cool is that? Daniela Pierre-Bravo
August 10, 2022 21:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhen she was younger, my guest this week was mostly concerned with getting a job, on the books. What do I mean by that? You'll have to listen in to see. As Daniela Pierre-Bravo worked, and worked, and built resilience, she made no excuses. And she learned, over the course of time, that her work speaks for itself. Indeed! She also learned these things: To stop chasing To cultivate ease, authority, and confidence To think this more often: “How cool is that?” ...
131. Get uncomfortable - Chris Block
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBYou do not want to miss this podcast! Chris Block is nothing short of inspiring. His attitude is a delight and his story is so…how do I explain it? Maybe you can come up with a word. (Email me after you listen and tell me what word you would use to describe his story.) He tells us to get comfortable. And to grow, achieve, and try, so you can thrive. When describing a certain, very special experience, he uses the words calm, tranquil, and surreal. It's a natural high, where...
130. Go the way the river flows
July 27, 2022 11:59 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMy guest this week quit acting to travel to 60 countries. And since then Lisa Haisha has had many conversations with master teachers from all over the world. From actor, to writer, to developing a screen play in 21 days, she's definitely someone who likes to think outside the box. And go for what she wants. A leadership quality, if there ever was one. When thinking about an approach to finding your purpose, satisfying a boss, or even while navigating personal relationships, Lisa recommen...
129. Art (and life) is an evolution - Morty Bachar
July 20, 2022 11:53 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBBeginning with a request from President Biden, then a request from the Prime Minister of Japan, my guest this week was always inventing things. There are so many good nuggets in this episode. For starters, Morty Bachar wants us to be proud of our scars. And he asks us: why not modify things and make them better? Art (and life) is an evolution, always; there's room for both versions of whatever you’re working on. But Morty also likes a blank page, along with n...
128. When you're not settled…Beth Thomas Cohen
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBFrom the age of 6, she was writing about her day. And my guess is, she was probably making people laugh back then. My guest this week is Beth Thomas Cohen. She went from fashion editor to PR to marketing to running her own company, and then writing a book! She's smart and funny, and not afraid to laugh at herself. (An endearing quality if there ever was one.) Having lived a very full life, her perspective is quite broad. And after experiencing a lot inside many different role...
127. Don't take yourself so seriously - Mindy Stone
July 06, 2022 11:47 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMy guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast is Mindy Stone. She's gone from Psychology to Teaching to Learning and Development. And considers herself a Positive Realist, always trying to make good of it, whatever "it" she experiences. She tells us: Don't ignore the bad stuff- face it head on Don't take yourself so seriously Be okay with flaws and mistakes - everyone has them and makes them And she'd rather be naïve and positive then negative and …yo...
126. There's no way to mess up this life - David Marsh
June 29, 2022 17:35 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMy guest this week, film maker David Marsh, is healing from the inside out. From what? You'll need to listen to this episode to find out. As he continues to heal, he's tried many things and realized through life experiences, the universe is even bigger than he originally perceived. He's a story teller, made with love. Along the way, he believes that so many things weave together to make up our perspective. And as we go along, we should get comfortable trusting. Beca...
125. How can I love this person - Louisa Jewell
June 22, 2022 19:35 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBNot flourishing is what drove her to study positive psychology. Positive psychology - what an amazing concept, huh? It's more about figuring out how things can go right. From depression to positive psychology, my guest this week, Louisa Jewell, has been teaching people about well-being since she discovered it, and is even running organizations to empower people with this knowledge so they can be and feel better. She simply wanted to figure out how to help herself and others, and then ...
124. You can't afford NOT to be satisfied - Carol Look
June 15, 2022 14:37 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBMy guest this week is an amazing woman. Her name is Carol Look. Within minutes of talking to you, Carol can get to the issue that's holding you back. I've seen it many times with my own eyes, and it's nothing short of inspiring. Right away there is a connection, an aha moment, or a new revelation. Witnessing these "Oh, now I see" moments is so encouraging. And all because of the work Carol has done to figure out what she's really passionate about. Here are some of t...
123. Don't get discouraged - Fabiola Fiore
June 08, 2022 13:01 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBMy guest this week is Fabiola Fiore. Growing up, she was consistently creating. She couldn't get art out of her blood. She was even selling t-shirts on her way to her banking job. She always designed on the side, but worked 25 years in banking. Mainly because she was told (and believed), she couldn't be a starving artist. And now she's making a living as an artist, as has been for a while. No more banking for her! Her advice as you navigate those fears and naysayers: Learn as ...
122. A heartful mind and a mindful heart - Jenn Lim
June 01, 2022 14:11 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBMy guest this week is delivering happiness every day. Jenn Lim is an inspiration to me and soon, will be to you too. When Jenn was in college and decided to change her major, against some advice, she wandered into other studies and changed gears, telling herself, "I'm gonna do this for myself". Because she was curious and industrious, she eventually created an opening in the business world and was off to the races…until. After some early experiences in the DOT com boom and ...
121. Pain is a signal; pain is feedback - Kute Blackson
May 25, 2022 15:06 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHow many places have you lived? In how many different cities? My guest this week has lived in Ghana, London, and Los Angeles, to name a few. Talk about variety! But as a young child, he also lived and felt others' pain. At 8, he was speaking in church, along side his father. At 14, he'd often speak to an empty church, practicing for some day. But after many years of trying to figure out what he wanted, he finally realized: he's not entitled to anything. ...
120. A true example of what's possible - Gretchen Carlson
May 18, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat can I say… I'm in awe of my guest this week, Gretchen Carlson. You may recognize her name from the news over the past few years. She's also had a few movies made about her journey. Why is she a guest on my podcast? Because after a very successful career and some exciting accomplishments, her life took an unexpected detour. And instead of crawling under a rock, she fought back. Because of her bravery and persistence, she has turned her trials into a purposeful car...
119. I'm going to finish today!
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMy guest this week is from Vienna, Austria. I'm interested in talking to people who love what they do in any part of the world, so others can see what's possible for them! (So if you have any recommendations for guests, send them my way.) Ronny Leber is entertaining people at stadiums and events all around the world. And you'll be amazed at his story. What's moving me? What is it? What do I want to learn? These are just some of the questions he's asked himself along the wa...
118. Your story is your superpower
May 04, 2022 14:48 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBKaren Sherman is my guest this week on my 118th podcast. The Peace and Possibilities Podcast is making things possible. She's been involved in international development for years, helping advance women around the world, and even working with women survivors of war. As a young college graduate, she found herself in a foreign country at a summit, realizing this was going to be her path. Once you hear her journey, you'll see she's quite the inspiration. As she built her career, alon...
117. She learned her gifts early
April 27, 2022 15:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBLyndosha Jamison is my guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast. Like almost everyone I've talked to in the last 2 1/2 years and almost 120 episodes, her career path didn't follow a straight line. Go figure! (News flash: it rarely does.) From her winding journey to attorney (she knew at the age of 3 after watching a TV show), she kept asking herself, what do I have to do now? One of the special things she mentioned was that she was always protected by her mom ...
116. Ready to take a big leap?
April 20, 2022 15:13 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBI'm thrilled to talk with the fabulous author, Gay Hendricks (of the incredible book, The Big Leap), on this week's episode of The Peace and Possibilities Podcast. He's amazingly positive and full of light and great wisdom. I can't wait for you to listen to his very interesting journey to self improvement and a lifetime of helping others. As he struggled to find his path and incorporate all of his interests, at one point, one of his mentors said to him, "Hey, why don't you combine yo...
115. What keeps getting your attention?
April 13, 2022 16:58 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB"I kind of want to do it my way", said Kassy. And be true to that. My guest this week is Kassy LaBorie and boy does she love what she does! We shared so many great insights during our conversation. Some of the many questions we both agree are so important. Ask yourself: what intrinsically motivates you? If you're feeling unmotivated, what can you do to reinvigorate your passion/inspiration? Because, if you're not motivated, the struggle won't get you out of it. ...
114. Lead by example, always.
April 06, 2022 16:06 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFor my guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast, exercise is not a chore, it's a passion. As we talked about Sara McSpedon’s career journey to becoming an entrepreneur with Mayweather Fitness, one of the keys to her success is that her team keeps her going; they are her support system. Doing any job well and digging in and asking questions are a few recommendations for anyone trying to make it in their career. I'd say this applies to life too. Doing any and every j...
113. How you think impacts everything!
March 30, 2022 18:41 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMy guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast started out as a consultant, because, as she said when she learned what it meant, "I like that". Stephanie Hart loved sales and saw what she could be, but she wanted to do her own thing and have no constraints. So after working hard for years, she eventually created Pineapple Coconut cake and people responded with fervor. Well, the path wasn't actually that simple, as you can imagine. It never usually is, but it...
112. Movement in the body is movement in life
March 23, 2022 19:56 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIs this weekly newsletter typically about fitness? Not really. Not physical fitness anyway. But when fitness and health impact your peace and happiness, then of course it relates to peace and possibilities. Which, incidentally, is almost all of the time. My guest this week, Erin Stutland, is full of great ideas to get your life and body moving in the right direction. The first is to consider which core values you were born with. Then strive to align those values with your passions. ...
111. You can lead from any place
March 16, 2022 17:32 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBMy guest this week is Drew Dudley (cool name, huh?). Because he specializes in leadership topics, and I think he's really smart, I'm excited to share what he knows/what he's learned. I believe we really can lead from any seat, as I learned from the illuminating Benjamin Zander years ago when I saw him speak at a conference. His presence was electric. And it inspired me to read his books about possibilities, sparking a fire I've had kindling ever since. Drew urges us to a...
110. There's more where that came from
March 09, 2022 19:34 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBFrom my guest this week's lips (when I asked her how she found the work she loves), "my gifts match". I love this phrase so much, because it's a very simple way to align what you love with what you do. When your gifts match how you live and the work you do, you shine. There are so many more great tips and insights from my lovely guest, Dana Anderson. When you're self aware and you focus on growing your emotional intelligence, matching your gifts to what you do becomes so m...
109. What does true freedom mean to you?
March 02, 2022 18:41 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAs far as I'm concerned, true freedom is the choice to do work that we love, that makes an impact, and affords us the experiences we want to have in our lives. For my guest this week, Sam Varner, it's very similar. Her work was born out of necessity and the need to have freedom and flexibility. When we chatted about finding our niche, she emphasized the importance of these questions: What nourishes you? How can you nourish others? How can you make connections? Then ...
108. You're smarter than you know
February 23, 2022 15:24 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBYou're smarter than you know. I hope this isn't the first time you're hearing this. But just in case it is, you're in good hands. She's a coach/creator/connector and all around beautiful human being. You will be able to see her light shining through from the moment we begin chatting. I'm talking about Emily Bossert, my guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast. (Incidentally, I'm just realizing how many lit up people I get to talk to every week! How cool is th...
107. Don't let fear block you from your blessings
February 16, 2022 15:46 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMy inspiring guest this week is a relationship expert and an entrepreneur. Oh, and a problem solver too (I can totally relate). During our conversation, Abi Singh and I talked about many great ideas to help you thrive and live more peacefully, ultimately having more happiness. One of my favorite things Abi said was "don't let fear block you from your blessings". As you appreciate your blessings, be aware of yourself, always (this is a lifelong journey). Self-awareness is necessa...
Bonus: Why I wrote my book - one year later
February 10, 2022 16:37 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIt's been a year since I launched my bestselling book, Peace, Possibilities and Perspective! My deepest gratitude to every single person who has supported me along the way. Listen in as my publisher, Everett O'Keefe from Ignite Press, interviews me and learn more about why and how I wrote my book. There's a version for everyone: the e-book, the paperback, the hard cover, or the audio book, available at Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon, and many libraries around ...
106. How can you be more intentional?
February 09, 2022 21:28 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBMy guest this week is Joe Siciliano. We've known each for almost 26 years, when my husband and I met him and his wife, during our honeymoon in St. Lucia. A lifelong friendship ensued and we have been enjoying great dinners and conversations with them ever since. He's been a constant stream of positive energy and drive ever since we met and I wanted to share his great attitude and insights with you. I think you'll discover fairly quickly that he excels at building relationsh...
105. Success leaves clues
February 02, 2022 20:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBTrust that your intuition is there for a reason. Your emotions are there to guide you. Pay attention to them. These are concepts we've all likely heard. So why do we keep hearing them? Why do they stand the test of time? It's because they're true. And more importantly, very useful for life. My guest this week, Clara Capano and I, discuss these concepts and how important it is to be honest and ask yourself, what is your why? Why are you pursuing that job, that move, t...
104. Imagine your life six months from now
January 26, 2022 14:22 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBMy guest this week is a "Ray" of sunshine. Rachel Gitlevich is her name, and even though she's considerably younger than me, I've learned so much already from knowing her just a brief time. As a coach, an entrepreneur, and an endless learner, she's had quite a journey (these last few years especially), and she's not slowing down anytime soon. She's determined to enjoy her life, peacefully and purposefully, each and every day, while she encourages her clients and us to do the sa...