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Reach the Stars Podcast

65 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -

A collection of conversations with cool people who do cool things. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles. Each week, we'll bring you inspiring stories of persistence, passion and purpose. Hosted by Janna Willoughby-Lohr.

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Ep 58: Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation With Kevin Dooley

February 23, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Ep 58: Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation With Kevin Dooley, Growth Consultant, Startup Go-To-Market Strategist, and Founder's Mindset Coach Navigating Market Dynamics: Levering Strengths For Differentiation Kevin Dooley is a six time founder that has developed his love for entrepreneurship in college by launching a hot dog cart business. In a world where entrepreneurship is both an art and a science, Kevin's story serves as an inspiring narrative of seizing...

Ep 57: The Path I Walked: Then and Now with Kathleen Walker

December 29, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Ep 57: The Path I Walked with Kathleen Walker, Author The Path I Walked: Then and Now: The journey through the life stories of Kathleen Walker, who grew up in Jamestown, NY who have traversed the intricate landscapes of their pasts to stand firmly in the present. This week we talk with Kathleen Walker as we unravel the threads of a bit of her childhood and the winding roads that led to the remarkable experiences that shaped her into who she is today. In this episode we discuss the resilie...

EP 56: "Happiness Now" with Matt Hogan

December 12, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Ep 56: "Happiness Now" with Matt Hogan, entrepreneur Happiness Now: "Someday is sooner than you think" This week we talk with Matt Hogan where at the age of eighteen, Matt's transformative journey commenced with a profound struggle that led him to a low point, culminating in a suicide attempt. Thankfully, Matt survived this critical juncture, marking the initial stride on a lifelong journey of recovery and self-discovery. From this challenging experience, Matt cultivated an enduring fasc...

Ep 55: "Recovery" with Dr Robb Kelly

July 18, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Ep 55: "Recovery" with Dr Robb Kelly, PhD Recovery: "There are no such things as coincidences." This week we talk with Dr Robb Kelly in an absolutely empowering and visceral conversation about his journey from the depths of hell and addiction, through recovery, and eventually guiding others to recover as well. In this episode we discuss rewiring your mind and smashing the self-imposed confines of imagination to smithereens. Robb has overcome homelessness, alcohol dependency, trauma, PTSD...

Ep 54: "Mindfulness" with Jennifer Daily Gress

July 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Ep 54: "Mindfulness" with Jennifer Daily Gress Professional Mindfulness and Wellness speaker, former CPA, and Yoga Instructor Jennifer Daily Gress reminds us to "own it, and move forward." You can find Jennifer here: Instagram: @jenniferdailygress Website: https://www.jenniferdailygress.com/ Yoga: poweryogabuffalo.com LinkedIn: JenniferDailyGress Support the show

Ep 53: "Have Fun" with Jason Frazell

November 04, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Ep 53: "Have Fun" with Jason Frazell Have Fun: "Less Assumption. More Asking." This week we talk with Executive Coach Facilitator, Brand Strategist, and 2X Podcaster Jason Frazelt. In this episode we discuss branding and how asking for help can be a superpower. You can find Jason here: Instagram: @jasontfrazell Website: https://www.jasonfrazell.com/ Facebook: Jason Frazell Coaching Podcasts: Talking To LinkedIn: Jason Frazell LinkTree: @JasonFrazell _________ Brought to you by Papercra...

Ep 52: "Access To Learn" with Mason Aksamit

September 08, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Ep 52: "Access To Learn" with Mason Aksamit Access To Learn: "Finding An Alternative To The Student Debt Crisis" This week we talk with actor, filmmaker, and writer Mason Aksamit. We talk about CLEP and DSST exams which could help solve the student debt crisis. You can find Mason here: Email: [email protected] Book: Amazon Youtube: Mason Aksamit Instagram: @mason.aksamit TikTok: @masonaksamit _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ M...

Ep 51: "An Infringement " with Donovan King

July 31, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Ep 51: "An Infringement " with Donovan King An Infringement: "The Art of Challenging Oppression" This week we talk with anti-oppression activist, teacher, actor, cultural worker, and the founder of the Infringement Festival, Donovan King. We talk about the early days of the festival, the pitfalls of corporate monoculture, and the importance of arts communities. You can find Donovan here: https://hauntedmontreal.com/ FB: www.facebook.com/donovan.king1 _________ Brought to you by Papercr...

Ep 50: "Giving Grace " with Kenyana David

July 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Ep 50: "Giving Grace " with Kenyana David Giving Grace: "Every Level of ‘What The Hell’" This week we talk with entrepreneur, educator, and author; Kenyana David. You can find Kenyana here: LinkedIn: www.kenyanadavid.com FB: www.facebook.com/kenyanadavid WEB: www.81eighteen.com _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​​ Support the show

Ep 49: "Today Is Not Your Forever " with Jacob Ratliff

July 20, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Ep 49: "Today Is Not Your Forever " with Jacob Ratliff Today Is Not Your Forever: "Just Achieving is Enough" This week we talk with entrepreneur and Client Attraction Coach, Jacob Ratliff.  You can find Jacob here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.ratliff.71 WEB: https://www.jacobratliff.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.ratliff/ --Show Links-- https://warren-wilson.edu --Attribution-- Free icons from Streamline _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.pap...

Ep 48: "Dichotomies " with Coach Joshua Greco

July 18, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Ep 48: "Dichotomies " with Coach Joshua Greco Dichotomies: "The Balancing of Energies" This week we talk with Coach Joshua Greco who is a Mindscan-certified business coach for individuals and leadership teams.   You can find Joshua here: www.proadvisorcoach.com [email protected] --Show Links-- The Untethered Soul: https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/9781572245372 Way of the Peaceful Warrior : https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/9781932073201 _________ Brought to you by Papercraft M...

Ep 47: "Selfloveology" with Lisa King

July 04, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Ep 47: "Selfloveology" with Lisa King Selfloveology: "The Ultimate Gift To Yourself" This week we talk with Speaker,  Author,  Selfloveologist, TEDx Speaker,  Mentor and Lover of Life,  Lisa King. We discuss letting go of what others want you to be.   You can find Lisa here: https://www.facebook.com/1isaking https://www.instagram.com/1isaking/ https://clubhousedb.com/user/lisaking [email protected]  Show Links: https://thebecomeproject.com/ _________ Brought to you by Paper...

Ep 46: "Power of Storytelling" with Mellissa Tong

June 25, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Ep 46: "Power of Storytelling" with Mellissa Tong Power of Storytelling: "Something To Learn From Each Other" This week we talk with Director/Producer and Bestselling Author, Mellissa Tong. We discuss the importance of storytelling in marketing/branding and getting over stage fright.  You can find Mellissa here: https://duckpunk.net Show Links: https://www.nawbo.org _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: htt...

Ep 45: "Scientific Psychic" with Vaishali Nikhade

June 20, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Ep 45: "Scientific Psychic" with Vaishali Nikhade Scientific Psychic: "The Plan and The Predicition" This week we talk with engineer turned psychic Vaishali Nikhade about how her background in science led to becoming a psychic. You can find Vaishali here: https://www.vaishalinikhade.com Free stuff: https://www.vaishalinikhade.com/free-psychic-reading.html _________ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.bir...

Ep 44: "You Can Think What You Like" with Suzi Payton

June 19, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ep 44: "You Can Think What You Like" with Suzi Payton You Can Think What You Like: "A great place for ADHD" This week we talk with entrepreneur, teacher, life coach, stand-up and improve comedian, and Autism and ADHD trainer: Suzi Payton! *seriously, what can't she do?!* You can find Suzi here: www.suzipayton.com https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_coach_comedian/ https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhdwarrior https://www.facebook.com/groups/313868058701538 - Show Links - Being Boss Po...

Ep 43: "Cynically Optimistic" with Becky Goldberg Petty

June 09, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MB

Ep 43: "Cynically Optimistic" with Becky Goldberg Petty Cynically Optimistic: "Living That Multi Hyphenate Life" This week we talk about acronyms, neurodivergence, and strengthening your strengths with my friend, former employee, and HFB: BECKY GOLDBERG PETTY! Sorry this week's episode is a few days late. We had some technical issues but I think this week's episode will be one of peoples all-time favorites. You can find Becky's instagrams here: https://www.instagram.com/simonsaysrosie h...

Ep 42: "Trust Yourself" with Tatiana Amico

June 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Ep 42: "Trust Yourself" with Tatiana Amico Trust Yourself: "The Story You're Going To Be Able To Tell" In this week's episode I talk with best-selling author and alignment coach Tatiana Amico. We talk about putting trust in your own instincts. You can find Tatiana here: https://www.facebook.com/TatianaAmico... https://www.facebook.com/groups/chang... https://www.instagram.com/tatianaamico https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://www.tleavesbooks.com/book/978... - Show Links - ...

Ep 41: "Meaning Making Creatures" with Dana Saylor

May 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Ep 41: "Meaning Making Creatures" with Dana Saylor Meaning Making Creatures: "Pricing yourself at your worth" In this week's episode I talk with Dana Saylor who is a coach to creative entrepreneurs and changemakers. We talk about learning to value your art/work, how society bakes gender biases into children, and much more. You can find Dana here: https://www.danasaylor.com https://www.facebook.com/DanaSaylor https://www.facebook.com/groups/changemakingwithdana https://www.instagram.com/...

Ep 40: "Be BRAVE" with Lois Wagner

May 15, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

*CONTENT WARNING* THIS WEEKS EPISODE DEALS WITH THE SUBJECT OF RAPE Ep 40: "Be BRAVE" with Lois Wagner Be BRAVE: What Are You Not Saying In this week's episode I talk with Lois Wagner.  How do you describe Lois?  Well she SMILEs: Speaker Mentor Inspirer Learning facilitator Empowering Coach In our conversation we go deep on trauma recovery.  You can find Lois here: http://walkingwithoutskin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/www.walkingwithoutskin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-wagner-coa...

Ep 39: "Drawing The Emotional Cycle" with Kay Reeve

May 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Ep 39: "Drawing The Emotional Cycle" with Kay Reeve Drawing The Emotional Cycle: And How To Have That Conversation In this week's episode I talk with author and emotional awareness expert Kay Reeve about Autism, Depression, and emotional awareness; particularly in teenagers and young adults. You can find Kay here: https://www.kayreeve.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/moodmentor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdV_iYZpnmoMEZ4p_QoMbQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-reeve/ https://www.instag...

Ep 38: "Switching Keys On The Fly" with Joseph Donohue III

May 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Ep 38: "Switching Keys On The Fly" with Joseph Donohue III Switching Keys On The Fly: "Stealing your sibiling's CD collection" In this week's episode I talk with musician Joseph Donohue III (aka Joseph Aloysius). We talk about being an immunocompromised musician during a pandemic and our love for Tori Amos. You can find Joe here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jos...​ https://www.facebook.com/JosephAloysi...​ https://josephaloysius.bandcamp.com​ - Show Links - https://www.facebook.c...

Ep 37: "Your Next Firsts" with Ann Bernard

April 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Ep 37: "Your Next Firsts" with Ann Bernard Your Next Firsts: "Life is magical, you have to engage with it" In this week's episode, I talk with author, serial entrepreneur, retired marine, and most notably: Master of First Times... Ann Bernard. We talk about getting the most out of life by accumulating new experiences. You can find Ann here: -Websites- https://365firstschallenge.com/ https://nextlevelfirsts.com/ https://ftsprompt.firsttimestorytelling.com -App- iOS: https://apps.apple.c...

Ep 36: "Creativeness your way" with Jennifer Etchegary

April 21, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Ep 36: "Creativeness your way" with Jennifer Etchegary Creativeness your way: ”Focus on your strengths, outsource your weaknesses” In this week's episode, I talk with AI & VR guru Jennifer Etchegary. We discuss the struggles of the entrepreneurial journey. You can find Jennifer here: website: www.CHATC.ai Linkedin (company): www.linkedin.com/company/chatc Linkedin(personal): www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferetchegary Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheChatCGroup Instagram: www.instagram.com/the...

Ep 35: "Five Questions Medley: Part V"

April 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Ep 35: "Five Questions Medley: Part V" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions.  This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 21 - 25. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show

Ep 34: "Five Questions Medley: Part IV"

April 02, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Ep 34: "Five Questions Medley: Part IV" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions.  This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 16 - 20. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show

Ep 33: "Five Questions Medley: Part III"

April 01, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Ep 33: "Five Questions Medley: Part III" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions.  This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 11 - 15. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show

Ep 32: "Five Questions Medley: Part II"

March 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Ep 32: "Five Questions Medley: Part II" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions.  This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 6 - 10. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars) Support the show

Ep 31: "Five Questions Medley: Part I"

March 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Ep 31: "Five Questions Medley: Part I" Every episode i end by asking my quest the same five questions.  This week we revisit those questions and answers from episodes 1 - 5. Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercraftmiracles.com​​ Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.birocratic.bandcamp.com​​ Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/reachthestars​​) Support the show

Ep 30: "A Daring Dreamer" with Samantina Zenon

March 05, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Ep 30: "A Daring Dreamer" with Samantina Zenon A Daring Dreamer:  ”In my own skin i will always win” In this week's episode, I continue my series on Generational Trauma by talking with Actress, Mental Health Advocate, and Founder of WildSamFierce Shop: Samantina Zenon. We discuss the societal side of Generational Trauma and the importance of consent education.  You can find Samantina here: website: www.wildsamfierceshop.com facebook: www.facebook.com/wildsamfierceshop instagram: www....

Ep 29: "Own Your Shadows" with George Hardwick

February 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Ep 29: "Own Your Shadows" with George Hardwick Own Your Shadows: Finding Wealth In Our Wounds In this week's episode, I continue my series on Generational Trauma by talking with Author, Poet, Inspirational Speaker, and Talent Coach: George Hardwick. Our discussion includes dwindling rites of passage, the sharing of creative gifts, and some damn good poetry.  You can find George here: website: www.GeorgeHardwick.net podcast: The Sovereign Human Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Ep 28: "Being Resourced" with Roberta Weber

February 19, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this week's episode, I continue my series on Generational Trauma by talking with Roberta Weber, an Ancestral Inheritance Coach. Roberta is a mother, a wife, a healing practitioner, a scientist, an ex pat of the states, an entrepreneur, and much more! We dive into the history of treating generational trauma and how to stop it from continuing to be passed down. You can find Roberta here: website: https://www.robertaweber.co.uk/ Brought to you by Papercraft Miracles: https://www.papercra...

Ep 27: "Still Lovable" with Harriet Mc Guigan

February 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

In this week's episode, I talk with Harriet Mc Guigan. Harriet has always been interested in 'helping people to help themselves.' She has a business degree, post graduate in Montessori Education and Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Harriet has worked for over 10 years empowering people to come into the fullness of themselves.  Harriet invites you to a 30 minute  'Fear to Abundance' Call worth €200. First 3 entrepreneurs that get in touch can avail of this wonderful offer through m...

Ep 26: "Died and Still Here" with Paul Wakefield

February 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

In this week's episode, I talk with Paul Wakefield. He is The CEO of FreedomPreneur global, listed Top500 global business leader of 2020 by Brainz Magazine, award winning business and life coach, UK Business influencer, author of four business books and international speaker. We talk about hitting rock bottom and climbing all the way back up to the top of the mountain, coming back to life after death and so much more! You can find Paul here: http://freedompreneur.global/ Facebook: https://w...

Ep 25: "What Could It Hurt" with Kirsten "Dr. K" Shepard-Ahmed

January 30, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

On this week's episode, I talk with Kirsten "Dr. K" Shepard-Ahmed, owner of PainStopper Inc. an amazing whole-body health care CBD company. This was such an interesting conversation about life, overcoming injuries and the history of the cannabis industry.  She was inspired to become a chiropractor herself after a chiropractor finally helped her relieve her pain after a car accident. She got into the cannabis industry after her experience being a caretaker for her father while he was undergoi...

Ep 24: "Just Keep Going" with Z Briggs & Chad Williams of Wonderspark Puppets

January 24, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

On this week's episode, I talk with Z & Chad of Wonderspark Puppets in NYC. They are married, co-owners of the business as well as being parents to two young boys. We talk about their careers in puppeteering, how they successfully adapted their live-action puppet show business to thrive digitally in the pandemic and what life has been like for them during COVID in New York City.  My favorite quote from this episode is from Chad, "If you've been kicking the can down the road...the can has com...

Ep 23: "Silver Linings Of The Pandemic" with Stella Orange

January 16, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this week's episode, I talk with professional storytelling copywriter, Stella Orange. We discuss parenting during the pandemic and ponder the possible silver linings of this tumultuous time in our history. Also mentioned were Adrienne Marie Brown and her podcast she hosts with her sister, How to Survive the End of the World. Check that show out here: https://www.endoftheworldshow.org/ I also made reference to the song Doctor My Eyes by Jackson Browne. Here is a great video of it and the...

Ep 22: "Creative Consistency" with Helen Hiebert

January 09, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week on the podcast, I got to talk with one of my great inspirations in life, papermaking guru, Helen Hiebert!! She is a master papermaker, paper crafting genius and general all-around capital-A Artist! If you've ever purchased a book on papermaking, there's a good chance that she wrote it...her book was my textbook in college! Helen takes us through her journey into creating a paper business while moving around the country and raising a family. We also talk about pandemic life and ho...

Ep 22: Creative Consistency with Helen Hiebert

January 09, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

This week on the podcast, I got to talk with one of my great inspirations in life, papermaking guru, Helen Hiebert!! She is a master papermaker, paper crafting genius and general all-around capital-A Artist! If you've ever purchased a book on papermaking, there's a good chance that she wrote it...her book was my textbook in college! Helen takes us through her journey into creating a paper business while moving around the country and raising a family. We also talk about pandemic life and ho...

Ep. 21 "It's Okay to Be Afraid" with Ree Dolnick

December 19, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

This week's guest, Ree Dolnick, got her start as a cancer researcher and started making energy bars for her friends and family. Everyone loved them so much that she ended up turning her side hustle into her 110% gig! Her company, JECA Energy Bar, has taken off! She was awarded a $25,000 Ignite Buffalo grant in 2018 and has been working on scaling her business ever since!  Originally from Korea, Ree came to America as a little girl knowing no English and quickly became fluent upon going to ...

Ep. 20 "It's All About Perception" with Rob Temple

December 12, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this week's episode, I talk with magician, hypnotist and coach, Rob Temple! He began doing magic tricks at age 5 and was already doing solo shows regularly by the time he was a pre-teen! Graduating to doing stage hypnosis shows as a teenager, Rob has toured relentlessly around the world entertaining the masses. About 10 years ago, he started getting interested in his ability to help people hypnotize themselves out of their own limiting beliefs and now he has a series of courses and progra...

Ep 19: "Don't Fight the Fall" with Meshell Baker

December 05, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

In this week's episode, I talked to Meshell Baker--highly renowned speaker and business coach with quite the story to tell. After being incarcerated in her youth, Meshell was bound and determined to succeed in her life. She began to rise to the top of every job she ever held and eventually started her own company, Meshell Baker Enterprises, LLC. We talked about hitting rock bottom, not giving up, serendipity, creativity, courage and changing your mindset...and more! This episode is a long ...

Ep 18: "Nobody Has Their Shit Together" with Andrea Cox

November 28, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Come get real with photographer & mompreneur, Andrea Cox on this week's episode, "Nobody Has Their Shit Together". We talk about overcoming the starving artist mentality, working on what you love while also being a mom, and about how damaging it can be when we compare ourselves to others. Andrea has a special coaching program to help artists learn to be artpreneurs! She has two courses available on her site: www.andreacoxart.com! One is a mini-course about doing Virtual Art Shows and the ot...

Ep 17: "The Poet Garden" with Gayle Danley

November 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Meet Gayle Danley, epic world-famous performance poet and educator! I could not believe that I got to have this conversation with one of my poetry heroines!! We talk mothers and motherhood, poetry, teaching, life and so much more.  She is starting an agency to help performance poets get gigs and to support themselves with their craft. Gayle Danley's Bio: Soon after crushing the competition at Asheville's National Poetry Slam in 1994, Gayle Danley entered America's classrooms teaching thousa...

Ep. 16 "Strong Mama Goals" with Nicole Majewski

November 14, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this week's episode, I talk with Nicole Majewski, an organizer, educator and strong mama who is originally from Buffalo, NY but has been living and growing her family in Mexico for almost 20 years. We talk about how life in the wilds of Mexico is different from the US and more! You can find Nicole here: http://www.lifeofastrongmama.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lifeofastrongmama Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifeofastrongmama Music provided by Birocratic: http://www.biroc...

Ep 15: "Wild Possibilities" with Molly Mandelberg

November 07, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week's guest on the Reach the Stars Podcast is entrepreneur, coach, healer and nomadic goddess, Molly Mandelberg. She is the owner of Wild Hearts Rise Up and host of the podcast Tactical Magic. We talk about her traveling lifestyle where she lives in a tiny house she created out of a 2013 Sprinter van! She even did the electrical work, solar panels and all the insulation herself! Molly Mandelberg, Founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, is an expert in helping coaches, healers and visionaries...

Ep 14: "Mountains of Joy" with Michael Farrow

October 31, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

If you're one to fall in love with infectious laughter, then this episode this for you! My guest this week, Michael Farrow, is a singer/songwriter, poet, performer, activist and general bundle of magic. He spends his days striving for and living in black joy and it is so obvious. Hear his story, learn some new things and hear a couple of songs from his new album, "Keep Your Cake Eat the Rich" which is available on all streaming apps. You can find Mike here: http://www.farrowband.com Facebo...

Ep. 13 "A Different View" with Kanishka

October 24, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week's show features Kanishka, a young CEO who came to America for college from Dubai and ended up a serial entrepreneur at 23. We talk about his assimilation into American culture, starting businesses because of parties and breakdancing...seriously. We also talked about this book: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield https://blackirishbooks.com/product/the-war-of-art/?add-to-cart=159&variation_id=288 You can find Kanishka here: http://www.yamumedia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/k...

Ep. 12 "Life Alchemy" with Josh Tan

October 17, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

 "Life Alchemist" Josh Tan and I have a great conversation about ditching what you're "supposed" to do in order to live a more fulfilling life.  We chat about changing careers, becoming your own boss, life during the pandemic and about being kind to other people online. BONUS! Free 5 minute guided meditation at the end!! You can find Josh here: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joshtan5D Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alignunleash Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/josh...

Ep. 11 "Sharing What You've Got" with Amity Libby

October 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

On this intimate episode "Sharing What You've Got: The Gift the Opens the Way", you get a glimpse into the life of a mompreneur-- paper flower artist Amity Libby! We talk about staying focused, time management, and making art as pain relief...all while her daughter is running around the room...talk about multi-tasking mamas! There are so many little nuggets of wisdom in this show but one of our favorite lines is: "You will never regret the time you put in, showing up for something that make...

Ep 10 "Own the Suck" with Nicholle Overkamp

October 03, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

On episode 10 of Reach the Stars Podcast, our guest, Nicholle Overkamp shows us how to overcome stereotypes, hardships, injuries and failures to come out on top with a kick-ass attitude. She is a financial advisor and business & money coach who branched out to start her own firm when she was just 24! You can find Nicholle here: http://www.wilcoxfinancialgroup.com http://www.powherhousemoney.com On Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/powherhousemoney Buy her book, Money Bitch, here: https:...

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