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Positively Charged Biz

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

"We are here to Motivate, Inspire and support our listeners as they write their life story"

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Laura Voicemail

April 23, 2021 12:02 - 12 seconds - 200 KB

Laura Voicemail by Laura Brandao, Tonda Hall

Michael Levitt

December 07, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

This week we dive into burn out and how to identify the signs and change gears before it's too late.  Meet Michael Levitt, the CEO & Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network.   Listen in to learn: *What is burnout? *Why do people burnout? *Is there a certain type of person that's prone to burning out. This year has pushed us beyond the comfort zone and we all need to be mindful of the changes that have occurred as a result, there is time to counter the negative affects and...

Marisa Williams

November 27, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Meet Marisa Williams, she is a believer, wife, mommy, nurse, survivor and a dynamite diva but above all of that she is first and foremost unapologetically Marisa.  She believes in the fact that we decide to make everyday what it is great or otherwise and we only get so many days so we must make the most of all of them.  Marisa was a guest on my FB Live show "Thrive Thursday" and when she declared that she was a HOPE Dealer I knew that I had to have her on the podcast to share her story with ...

Sandy Fernandez-Masciatti

November 23, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

Meet Sandy Fernandez-Masciatti a Loan Officer, best selling author and the President & Founder of Karmic Currency.  After years of researching why most people have a lack mindset Sandy realized that anyone can be financially secure and happy once you stop blocking the energy behind your financial success.  Listen in to learn how you can bring good fortune and happiness into your life. #karmiccurrency 

Michael Daniels

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Daniels the Founder & CEO of Fayr.  Fayr was born out of 2 desires.: to become a better co-parent and to make the experience of co-parenting better.  Fayr is an app that encompasses the whole range of co-parenting needs - financial, documentation, geo pinpointing, scheduling communication - for the entire time you-re co-parenting.  When Michael was filming "Planet of the Apps" Michae met one of the leading figures in honest, considerate and com...

Jennifer Thornton

November 10, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Thornton, an expert in strategy and leadership professional development.  Jennifer's unconventional approach to innovative workforce development solutions has created breakthroughs via growth and accelerated hiring patterns.  We dive into why throwing payroll at a problem does not get to the root of solving the issue and what the future of work-place communication will look like.   

Susan Rocco

November 02, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Susan Rocco is the Founder and Host of Women to Watch Media, LLC.   The premier global media platform and radio show for women leaders to share their life story.  Susan and I discuss how we can empower women to take their seat at the board room table by sharing their successes as well as their challenges.  Susan's primary mission is to connect, educate and encourage women in order to strengthen their self-esteem and help them find their calling in life.

Before the Ashes Fall

October 26, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

David Serafine, Sarah Schwab, Brian Long This week I had the pleasure of interviewing David Serafine, the author of before the Ashes Fall. The literal fictionary story, about redemption, forgiveness and the love between father and son. It demonstrates a highly visual and heart breaking journey beneath the cloud of Alzheimer's. We are also joined by Sarah Schwab the screenwriter and director of the up coming film and the Executive Producer of the film Brian Long. https://beforetheashesfallthe...

Doan Winkel

October 20, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Doan Winkel, he is an entrepreneur and an educator.  On this episode we discuss why we need to revamp how we teach our college students in order to give students a voice and the tools to become the next generation or leaders and entrepreneurs..

Ben Baker & Claire Chandler

October 12, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This week I had the pleasure of discussing Ben Baker's and Claire Chandler's new book: Leading beyond a crisis: a conversation about what's next.  Leading beyond a crisis was built off a podcast series that they started during the COVID 19 quarantine with the thought that leaders at all levels need to start thinking about what is next and what is possible.

Geoff Zimpfer

October 05, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Geoff Zimpfer the author of "Disrupt or Die" & " Instant Referrals" he is also the founder of the Mortgage Marketing Institute.  We dive into what every originator needs to be doing today to prepare for the future of lending by: 1- Developing your brand 2- Becoming known 3- Generating a consistent deal flow to fill your pipeline 4- Building your on line reputation 5- How to win your customer early 6- Reducing the friction by having a stellar proc...

Janet Ioli

September 28, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Janet Ioli, the author of Less Ego, More Soul. She is the author of The Cure, Power Presence for Women, and Less Ego more soul.  On this episode we discuss the ego mask and why do we look to please everyone?  How we can achieve the perfect alignment of heart mind and soul.  Why is self evaluation is so important yet scary?    How do we get focused on the things that truly fulfill us?  What is a thunderbolt and how do they have an affect on our li...

Margie Warrell

September 21, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week we learned why and how you should trust yourself to live bravely.  Margie Warrell shares why she is passionate about helping others live bigger and braver lives.  Margie is the host of the Live Brave podcast and a 5 time best selling author with her most recent book being You got this!    

Shawn Harper

September 15, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This week I had the pleasure of speaking to Shawn Harper, a former NFL offensive lineman who played a total of seven seasons with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and NFL Europe. Since 2004 he has owned and he operates American Services and Protection, a multi-million-dollar security services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.  His journey from the grit and sweat of the NFL locker room to the corporate culture of the boardroom proved that he could win in both worlds by using many of the s...

Glenn Marsden

September 07, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with ​Glenn Marsden the Founder and Creative Director of the highly publicized Mental Health  “Imperfectly Perfect campaign” that gained international recognition within a year amassing a combined reach of over 4 million and gaining the backing of over 200 international public figures.  Learn how Glenn shifted his mindset and went on to create a coaching program combining areas of both modalities.  He is now on a mission to help others find their voic...

Lydia Fenet

August 31, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Lydia Fenet is the author of the widely acclaimed  book, "The most powerful woman in the room is you".  Listen in as we discuss why we should all have our own "strike method" and how confidence and being yourself can create the life you have always desired.  Learn the 5 keys to selling:  1- Strike Method  2- Create your own style be your authentic self  3- Get to know your prospects and connect with them  4- The more you ask the more you will get take the emotion out of no  5- Roadmap your l...

Ryan Stanley

August 24, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week we learned how to be patient, present and joyful!  Ryan Stanley is a lifelong entrepreneur who is known for his impressively natural ability to connect with, understand and empower those who are in pursuit of and willing to make significant changes in their personal and professional lives so they can end up being the best versions of themselves.  In 2019 Ryan published his first book, Be Patient, Be Present and Be Joyful a first aid kit for emotional bumps, scrapes and bruises for ...

Alex Sanfilippo

August 16, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Sanfilippo, the host of the Creating Brand, a top 20 entrepreneurship podcast where he interviews successful leaders and experts on topics that matter to entrepreneurs who want to grow faster both personally & professionaly while saving time and money in the process.  www.creatingabrand.com.  We discuss how to reach your goals and win as a blogger Productivity secrets that lead to success How to get more done with doing less Becoming the bes...

Dr Andrea Pennington

August 10, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Andrea Pennington, she is an integrative physician, acupuncturist meditation and a #1 international best selling author & Tedx speaker.  Dr. Andrea helps others build resilience, reclaim vitality and thrive despite the inevitalble trauma and drama life brings.   Learn Dr. Pennington's 5 step framework for creating a stable foundation of real self love.

Sherry Deutschmann

August 03, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

On this week's episode we meet Sherry Deutschmann a serial entrepreneur, author of Lunch with Lucy and the founder of BrainTrust, a company dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs grow their businesses to $1 million in annual revenue and beyond. Listen in as you hear how Sherry's dedication to her team allows her to not only grow multiple successful companies but create a company culture like no other.  

Dr Garland Vance

July 27, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Garland Vance. He has been helping people and their teams get clarity about their life and leadership for over 20 years. On this episode we discuss how "Gettin Unbusy" saved Garland's life and why we wear being busy like a badge of honor. If you want to learn how to get unbusy while becoming happier, this is the episode for you. #unbusy #happiness

Joan Herrmann

July 20, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Joan Herrmann. She is the founder of a multimedia communications company and created, hosts and produces Change Your Life radio show and podcast, conversations with Joan. On this episode we discuss why changing your mindset and attitude is the start of achieving a positive and fulfilling life. #CYACYL #change #happiness

Pam Marmon

July 14, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing, Pam Marmon the author of No One's Listening and it's your fault: Get your message heard during organization transformation. Over the last few months we have all had to adjust to change.  On this episode we explore: * Why your career success depends on your ability to change *Some change must-haves you need to understand if you expect to be successful * Change doesn't have to be hard *Why you need to have change champions in your organization.

Dr Lois Frankel

July 06, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with the author of Nice Girls don't get the corner office, Nice girls don't get rich and Nice girls just don't get it.  In January 2020 Dr. Frankel released her latest audio book, Nice girls don't speak up or Stand out: How to make your voice heard, your point known and your presence felt.   Dr. Frankel shares with us why you can't behave like the nice little girls that you were taught in childhood and expect to achieve your adult goals.

Art Sobczak

June 29, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

On this weeks episode we meet Art Sobczak the author of Smart Calling - How to eliminate the Fear, Failure and rejection from cold calling. I think if we asked a room full of people what 2 things are they most afraid of in business it would be public speaking and cold calling  Art and I get straight to the point as we dive into why cold calling is not a dying art and should be a viable piece of your business.   Art is offering our listeners a free "cold calling (without the cold) script tem...

Jen Du Plessis

June 22, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this weeks show I had the pleasure of interviewing an icon in our industry Jen Du Plessis.  We discussed how you should stop talking, take action and get results while being present in the life that you have created. During this time of COVID 19 Jen encourages us to work on our 4 skill sets. 1- Service Skills - Responsiveness 2- Sources Skills - Who you are working with nd what type of business do they send? 3- System Skills - Do you have systems for prospects, processing and nurturing ...

Jeff Brown

June 16, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

On this episode we meet Jeff Brown the host of the Read to Lead podcast.  Listen in as you hear why Jeff started his pod cast in 2013 and how his passion for life long learning has allowed him to be an award nominated pod caster, consultant and speaker.  Jeff shares with us his D.R.E.A.M foundation for success.  You don't want to miss this one, lots of great information and inspiration.

Liz Irish and Dr Melissa Bird

June 09, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

On this episode we meet Liz Irish and Dr. Melissa Bird.  Liz is a seasoned mortgage professional who was tired of hearing the same male sales coaches that have been presenting to her company year over year.  Instead of being disengaged she reached out to her friend Dr. Bird and said, hey why don't we put on our own Women's Mortgage conference and that is where we pick up our conversation.  Listen in to hear what brought these 2 ladies together and why they have chosen women empowerment as th...

Jeniffer Rock and Michael Voss

June 02, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

On this episode we meet the authors of BS Incorporated and Operation Clusterpuck.  We tackle the sensitive topic of office politics and corporate friction with a comedic spin.   Jennifer Rock & Michael Voss spent 2 decades careening through corporate American and barely lived to write about it.  As company journalists, speechwriters and C-suite advisors they stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales.

Jen Mesada

May 26, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

On this episode we meet Jen Mesada, the CEO of She's local.  When Jen lost her job she was faced with a moment in time where she had to make a decision should she return back to what was familiar and comfortable or she could ask her self why is that most of the networking and leadership training being done is outside of her local community?  Hear how Jen executed on a plan and is now inspiring multiple local communities.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZUGcHXA6jbAShMMK4MO0Q

Jacob Morgan

May 19, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Have you every thought what will work look like in 2030 and beyond?  Jacob Morgan, futurist and a world leading authority on leadership joins me on this episode to discuss his new book The Future Leader and why the leader today may look different than the leader of tomorrow.  #jacobmorgan #futureleader #futurist #entrepreneur #mortgagelending 

Evan Knox

May 12, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

On this week's episode we talk to Evan Knox, founder of Caffeine Marketing and a small business investor.  Evan shares with us his insights into building a brand, the importance of developing relationships, looking for revenue leaks and creating a strong sales funnel.

Dr Meg Myers Morgan

May 05, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

On this episode of Positively Charged Biz we speak to Dr. Meg Myers Morgan an award winning author of Everything is Negotiable, a college professor, keynote speaker and a certified executive coach.  In 2016 Dr. Meg presented her informative and humorous Ted Talk Negotiating for Life and in 2015 she won a gold medal for humor for her collection of essays Harebrained.   Dr. Meg explains to us how she learned the art of negotiation from her young daughter and realized that we can achieve the l...

Larry Levine - Selling from the heart

April 28, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB

On this episode of Positively Charged Biz hear how Levine Levine the international best-selling author of Selling From the Heart and the co-host of the Selling from the Heart Podcast and I discuss how to truly connect with your clients and how the value of your relationships will support and grow your sales during this new economy  Don't be an empty suit that leaves your prospects and clients feeling "sold".  Learn how to become valuable before you become visible by combining traditional sal...

Jennifer Kauffman

April 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Listen in as we hear from Jennifer Kauffman the best-selling author of Shattered, the Boston Marathon I never wanted to run and did.  Almost 7 years to the date Jennifer joined us to relive her journey from trauma to thriving.   She is also the producer of A new leash on life: The K9 for warriors story that shed light on veterans returning from war with severe PTSD.   Jennifer shares with us how she healed her body through positive thoughts and natural healing practices Also hear how Jenni...

Dr Kixx Goldman

April 07, 2020 11:42 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Dr. Kixx is an author, psychologist & storyteller whose passion is writing fiction. She realized a lifelong dream of writing & publishing fiction when her collection of short stories, "Speak from your heart and be heard: Stories of courage and healing" was recently released. Listen in as Dr. Kixx shares with us why you should follow your intuition never be afraid to speak up and use your voice

Dr Kixx Goldman: Episode 10

April 07, 2020 11:42 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MB

Dr. Kixx is an author, psychologist & storyteller whose passion is writing fiction. She realized a lifelong dream of writing & publishing fiction when her collection of short stories, "Speak from your heart and be heard: Stories of courage and healing" was recently released. Listen in as Dr. Kixx shares with us why you should follow your intuition never be afraid to speak up and use your voice

Orly Wahba: Episode 9

March 31, 2020 11:28 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

On this episode we had the pleasure of spending time with Orly Wahba the founder of Life Vest Inside. Orly encourages people to embrace the incredible power of giving and recognize that in times of hardship, kindness, like a life vest, keeps the world afloat. Listen in as we discuss how to stay positive and lift each other up in this difficult time in the world. Orly is truly a ray of sunshine that spreads warmth and love throughout.

Homaira Kabir :Episode 8

March 19, 2020 11:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Homaira Kabir is a Positive Psychologist that shares her insights on how we can get through these challenging time in the world. Listen in to hear how to process all of the changes that are occurring and be able to thrive beyond the crisis. Homaira has created a special page just for you at no cost! https://www.homairakabir.com/resilience By signing up, you'll get 10 resilience building practices every day in your email box, starting Friday. You'll also be able to participate in upcoming ...

Dr Sasha Shillcutt: Episode 7

March 17, 2020 00:17 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

A mother of 4, sought after speaker & the founder of Brave Enough, an organization through which she leads more than 10,000 women. Shillcut's life mission is to share the life lessons she's learned when she fell down and got back up, as well as she's gleaned from the women who've gone before her. In Between Grit and Grace, she shares the stories of 30 formidable women, interspersed with her personal experiences, and gives readers the tools to reach deep inside themselves to find the confide...

Sharise Erby : Episode 6

March 08, 2020 23:31 - 1 hour - 55 MB

What a treat on International Women's Day 2020! Listen in to hear Sharise Erby's story of how she built the Phenomenal Women Empowerment Network first as a healing place for herself and now for the many women that she is helping grow professionally and personally. You don't want to miss this one! www.mypwen.org www.pwee2020.com Sharise is the best selling author of: Just do you: A raw look into sisterhood, womanhood & relationships and Whole Women Win: Unleashing the winner within

David Cole : Episode 5

February 26, 2020 15:13 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

During his 33 years in business David has seen time and again the dramatic differences in outcome between people who step up to the plate and take charge as opposed to those who continue to do exactly as they were taught when they were told to ’trust” the system. For most of his career, David has worked as a consultant helping Realtors, Insurance agents and other solopreneurs to become better at relationship-based marketing. Over the years David realized that the key to success wasn't learni...

Indre Viskontas: Episode 4

February 21, 2020 00:09 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Have you ever thought about the power of music? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Indre Viskontas an Opera Singer and a Neuroscientist that takes us through her journey of how she combined her 2 passions in life. Learn why music resonates with us and how it can affect your life as a whole.

Cassandra "Coach Cass" Henriquez: Episode 3

February 05, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

February is the month of Love and relationships. Listen in on our interview with Coach Cass to hear her story of how she interviewed 100s of happily married couples to learn why some relationships flourish and others lose their commitment to each other and how she has taken this valuable information and has helped successful women find true love. www.inspiremany.com

Derenda Shubert :Episode 2

January 29, 2020 01:53 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Listen in as we learn about the power of intergenerational relationships and the ways in which those relationships strengthen and heal our communities Dr. Derenda Schubert is the Executive Director of Bridge Meadows in Portland Oregon. Did you know that isolation has the same health disadvantages as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? What can we do as a society to help this? Dr. Schubert shares some excellent ideas that will change our communities forever.

Denise Arand _Season 2:Episode 1

January 25, 2020 02:12 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Wine, Women & Wealth, the inspirational stories of women who got their financial act together. Denise Arand started this group as a way to connect with a few friends and she has grown it to a national women's community that has broken down the barriers and negative stigma of talking about your finances. Listen in on why Denise felt this was necessary and why coming together has changed these women's lives.

Recap 12 29 19: Episode 14

January 01, 2020 14:05 - 42 minutes

It's a wrap! The first season of the Positively Charged Podcast has concluded. Who would have thought that by saying yes to meeting a stranger that heard me on another podcast would lead to us starting our own pod cast and having the opportunity to meet so many interesting inspirational and powerful people. We are looking forward to Season 2 as we continue to provide you with uplifting, inspiration guests who will help you as you write your life story. Laura & Tonda

Recap 12 29 19 Season 1: Episode 14

January 01, 2020 14:05 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

It's a wrap! The first season of the Positively Charged Podcast has concluded. Who would have thought that by saying yes to meeting a stranger that heard me on another podcast would lead to us starting our own pod cast and having the opportunity to meet so many interesting inspirational and powerful people. We are looking forward to Season 2 as we continue to provide you with uplifting, inspiration guests who will help you as you write your life story. Laura & Tonda

Betty-Ann Heggie :Episode 13

December 08, 2019 20:10 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

In this episode we interview Betty-Ann Heggie, the author of Gender Physics: Unlock the energy you never knew you had to get the results you want. We discuss how all humans possess masculine and feminine energy and by adopting gender physics you can let go of established stereotypes, play to your strength and unlock energy that you never knew you had . www.bettyannheggie.com

Valerie Young :Episode 12

December 01, 2019 13:47 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Why do successful people suffer from Imposter Syndrome and how to thrive in spite of it. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they aren't "good enough" or "qualified enough" to go for or perform a certain job or role. Especially women. I asked Imposter syndrome expert Valerie Young to break this social and psychic phenomenon down for us and give us some tips on how we can learn to manage it.