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Torch Podcast

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Torch with Tiana Madera is about personal development that will benefit your life, career and relationships. Learn how to find your strengths and move past fear to conquer your dreams. Expand your potential, spark your inner drive, and find your voice from the professional and personal experiences of each interview guest. Follow @torchpodcast.

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57. Tables Are Turned, Happy Podcast Anniversary!

March 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

To celebrate my one year anniversary of producing and hosting Torch I had my dear friend, Susan Jit, interview me. She had a list of questions that were outsourced from my Instagram followers. Our intimate conversation is filled with honesty, lessons from life and hosting Torch, and more. I hope you feel like you're in the room with us during this interview - it was a fun one for me! SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investin...

56. The Power of Storytelling with Nikesha Williams

March 03, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

Storytelling goes beyond the walls of being an author or playwright. We tell stories with friends, we tell stories at work. The best ideas can be pitched through a story. Nikesha Elise Williams has written and published stories for years. She shares her personal and professional experience around the impact a story can make. Who is a good story teller? What makes a story a powerful one? She answers that and more. No matter your industry or interests, the work you do is more impactful and...

55. 3 Needs To Be Happier At Work with Aoife O’Brien

February 24, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

Work doesn't have to feel like a life sentence. It can be fulfilling and incredibly rewarding. Aoife O’Brien founded Happier At Work to guide companies in creating a more fulfilling atmosphere for their staff. She focuses on improving culture and productivity, driving engagement and increasing retention. We dive into 3 big needs that make anyone happier at work. Plus, explains the type of values to consider when looking for a new role or looking to hire someone on your team. Aoife has ...

54. How To Manage Your Fear with Abigail Marsh

February 17, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

Abigail Marsh brings us years of research around fear. She is the author of The Fear Factor and a Ted Talk speaker with over 2.2Million views.   As a Psychology researcher she studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts and those who lean towards psychopathy (sociopaths). She teaches topics that range from Neuroscience and Cognitive Science at Georgetown. Abby shares her personal journey that led her to studying fear and altruism, the difference between fearlessnes...

53. Hello Hormones! with Nicole Jardim

February 10, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

Our hormones affect us more than we know, so Nicole Jardim is here to teach you how to make sure your body is working as intended. Her mission is to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health. She provides women with needed tools to make radical and long-lasting changes. She shares her journey in helping other women understand their body, hush hush side effects of the pill no one talks about, getting to know our hormones, and what best works for women's health in relation ...

52. Tearing Down Corporate Walls with Sari De

February 03, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

Forget the glass ceiling. We must tear down the walls around us and build a better system! Sari De shares her deep knowledge of how to build teams that breathe inclusion and diversity. As a leadership coach, she helps women fight burn out, build their legacy at work, get the pay they deserve, learn how to have difficult conversations, and more.  FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this epis...

50. Join The Financial Feminism Movement with Tori Dunlap

January 27, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Welcome to the Financial Feminism Movement! Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100k, shares 3 easy tips to help you start saving today. Plus, you’ll hear bonus material like what she loves to indulge in with her budget, simple budgeting tips and her “deep Beyonce year.” Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, she quit her corporate job and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women action...

51. Join The Financial Feminism Movement with Tori Dunlap

January 27, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Welcome to the Financial Feminism Movement! Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100k, shares 3 easy tips to help you start saving today. Plus, you’ll hear bonus material like what she loves to indulge in with her budget, simple budgeting tips and her “deep Beyonce year.” Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, she quit her corporate job and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women action...

50. 8 Top Social Media Detox Tips

January 20, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

The average person will spend 6 years and 8 months of their life on social media. That’s insane! These tried and true tips will help you add time back on your life, and increase your productivity and focus.  FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures. TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s ...

49. Know Your Worth with Claire Wasserman

January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Tired of burnout? Need to check your imposter syndrome at the door? Claire’s here to help you know your worth!  Claire Wasserman is the founder of Ladies Get Paid, a global community that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. Her community has flourished into 75,000 members across 120 countries. You’re going to love Claire’s story, her clear actionable advice, and how she built a successful community that has made her business what it is today. Grab her new boo...

48. What's The New Kale with Eden Morris

December 23, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Eden Morris is here to school us on food psychology, how to shift our mindset with food, and how to gain mental clarity. Eden is the founder of Teton Performance Nutrition. She has a BA in Psychology from Texas A & M University and a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. From her personal hardships being a student athlete to working with clients as a Registered Dietitian, she brings incredible wisdom when it comes to not only how to eat, but what we think about food and how we ...

47. Living A Rich Life

December 16, 2020 10:30 - 11 minutes - 26.5 MB

2021 is around the corner. It's time to throw out "resolutions" and ask yourself one valuable question instead. "How can I enrich my life?" Looking at your life from this angle helps you think about what's important to you. Is it intimacy, confidence, career opportunity, financial stability? Those can all enrich your life and you can accomplish those things without attaching to a specific person or thing because these ideas are fluid. These ideas can be cultivated in multiple ways.   L...

46. How To Train Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil

December 09, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

It's time to train your brain. Kara Loewentheil is a Master Certified Coach who teaches her students about the power of Thought Work. She runs a 7-figure coaching business and hosts a top-rated self-help podcast called Unf*ck Your Brain that has been downloaded 10M times. Kara has been featured in endless outlets like Marie Claire and MSN.com. We all fundamentally have the same fear, and she explains what that is and how to overcome it. You’ll love her live coaching session with me around ...

45. Singlehood Gets An Upgrade with Shani Silver

December 02, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Shani Silver, editor of Atta Girl publication on Medium and host of A Single Serving Podcast, smacks some reframing into our heads around how we see and experience singlehood. Shani is changing the negative narratives around being single, while simultaneously creating community among single women. After a decade of swiping for a match, she decided it was far more important to accept life as is and fully live it rather than wait for life to start once a partner appeared.    Things we co...

44. A Powerful Emotional Detox with Sherianna Boyle

November 25, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Sherianna Boyle is a Psychology Professor, author of 9 books and founder of Emotional Detox Coaching. In this episode, we get into her C.L.E.A.N.S.E. Method. It's an acronym for the 7-steps that walks you through this life-changing anxiety detox. Sherianna walked me through her 7-step process. It was incredibly enlightening and eye-opening. You'll hear it in my voice, it really hit me! Sign up for the Emotional Detox for Manifesting workshop Each step in C.L.E.A.N.S.E. builds on the pr...

43. What Is Authentic Authority with Boss Mom, Dana Malstaff

November 18, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

Authentic Authority will give your business that extra edge. Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom, explains Authentic Authority and how it affects the way you show up in your business, how to market your brand, what to say yes or no to, etc. BONUS: The Ten Minute Breakdown Rule helps organize tasks that bog you down.  More in the show notes https://torchpodcast.com/43  Connect with Dana on Instagram Join the Boss Mom Facebook Group Nurture To Convert Society for members Listen to th...

42. Your Secret Sauce with Prof Rachel Sturm

November 11, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Self-awareness gets a lot of attention, but come to find the real secret sauce of leadership and in knowing thyself lies in meta-perception. What is meta-perception? It's the assumption you make based on how you think others see you.  Prof Rachel Sturm explains why it's so important, what the negative consequences are when you under predict how you think others perceive you, and how to make it work in your favor. More in the show notes https://torchpodcast.com/42. Claim your free stock...

41. The Best Morning Routine

November 04, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 45.8 MB

A solid morning routine has made the biggest impact in my life. I breakdown the best time time of day to start your routine, and the 4 main things I do that keeps me sane and focused. Check out episode 24 to get journaling prompts to help you get started. https://torchpodcast.com/journal/  Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources: https:...

40. A Birthday Milestone Message

October 28, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 19.1 MB

YAY! We hit our 40th episode! It's so fitting given my big birthday milestone is coming up... it's on November 15th ;) In this short and sweet episode I read a simple Stoic quote I pulled from Ryan Holiday's book, The Daily Stoic. It felt like a perfect point of reflection given the crazy year 2020 has thrown at us and as I'm approaching a quarantine birthday. Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – htt...

39. Insight From Oprah’s Spiritual Teacher, Gary Zukav

October 21, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36 MB

In 2019, I came across an old video of Oprah interviewing Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of The Soul. Whatever he was sharing was what I wanted to embody, so I signed up for an annual workshop he and his partner Linda Francis have hosted for over two decades.  Listen in as I share a BIG takeaway from the last workshop I just attended. It's all about Choice. The choices you make and don't make, and the positive or negative consequences that come from them. Claim your free stock https://sh...

38. Optimal Anxiety, It's A Thing

October 14, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MB

Is all anxiety bad for you? There is an optimal level of anxiety that actually increases your focus and productivity. Optimal anxiety helps you focus and feel motivated, but the trick is finding that sweet spot of just the right amount of anxiety. This episode covers what too little and too much anxiety does to you. Plus, the two ways to turn anxiety on its head and use it FOR you rather than AGAINST you. Resources: The Five Second Rule by Mel Robbins is a great resource to snap out of...

38. Optimal Anxiety

October 14, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MB

Is all anxiety bad for you? There is an optimal level of anxiety that actually increases your focus and productivity. Optimal anxiety helps you focus and feel motivated, but the trick is finding that sweet spot of just the right amount of anxiety. This episode covers what too little and too much anxiety does to you. Plus, the two ways to turn anxiety on its head and use it FOR you rather than AGAINST you. Resources: The Five Second Rule by Mel Robbins is a great resource to snap out of...

37. The Lies We Tell Ourselves

October 07, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

Why do we lie to ourselves? Those lies are negative thoughts that swirl in our mind and the worst part is that we believe them.  There are 6 main ways we lie to ourselves and small steps you can take to help reduce their grip on your life and your overall happiness. Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources: https://torchpodcast.com/37 L...

36. Three Ways To Confront Change

September 30, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MB

Change sums up 2020. How do you handle change? How do you learn from change and prepare yourself for what's to come? I share three things you can do today that will help you confront hardship and move forward from a place of power.  Episodes called out: The 6 Benefits of Journaling and Helpful Prompts Stock Trading App I Love More Than Instagram Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagra...

36. How To Confront Change

September 30, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MB

Change sums up 2020. How do you handle change? How do you learn from change and prepare yourself for what's to come? I share three things you can do today that will help you confront hardship and move forward from a place of power.  Episodes called out: The 6 Benefits of Journaling and Helpful Prompts Stock Trading App I Love More Than Instagram Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagra...

35. Life Advice From 90-Year Old Influencer Licia Fertz

September 23, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

Licia Fertz is a 90-year old influencer. It's an unexpected career path after the death of her husband Aldo. She recounts vibrant memories, the loss of her daughter, life lessons, and recent insight from her 95k and counting Instagram fans. Licia's Book Non C'e' Tempo Per Essere Tristi, There Is No Time To Be Sad https://www.libreriauniversitaria.it/non-tempo-essere-tristi-fertz/libro/9788851181758 Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! –...

34. My Two Biggest Pitfalls & Moving Forward

September 16, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MB

We are defined by how we rise to challenges. How have you moved past your pitfalls and taken them as opportunities? Listen in as I share my two biggest pitfalls that made me finally see things in a different way. I share my outlook on the ups and downs in life.  Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources: https://torchpodcast.com/34 Let’s c...

33. The Secret Power of Values

September 09, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 11.6 MB

Knowing what your main values are will help you be proactive in how you show up each day. Take notes as Sandy Hessler shares how to narrow down your values and how to sticks to them. This will help you align with your purpose and provide clarity in your decision making. Plus, it will help you better distinguish what to make or not make time for in your life. Claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix and see what I'm invested in! – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https...

32. Top 5 Leadership Quotes To Inspire You

September 02, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 30 MB

Top 5 quotes from top guests answering "What Does Leadership Mean To You?" The answers are all different based on perspective, yet they all deeply relate to each guests' own personal development journey. Listen in and see which speaks to you.  Guests mentioned in this episode: ep12 with Gelareh Mizrahi, high-end handbag designer ep14 with Lynsey Dyer, award-wining back mountain skier ep17 with Sandy Hessler, entrepreneur and coach ep25 with Monica Brown, top woman in tech ep31 wit...

31. The 7 Steps To Transform Breakdowns Into Breakthroughs with Chris Lee

August 26, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

It's time to transform any breakdown, breakup, or crisis into a breakthrough. Today's guest shares 7 steps to get you through it! Chris Lee, a transformational coach with over 30 years of coaching experience, works with celebrity clients, entrepreneurs and thought leaders like Lewis Howes from The School of Greatness.  Grab a pen and paper and take notes, so you can work through these 7 steps to transform your breakdown into a breakthrough. Things covered in this episode: Life-changin...

30. What I Learned From 30 Episodes

August 19, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Wow, we made it to 30! Podcasting has brought so many opportunities and people into my life that I wanted to share them with you in case you needed a nudge to start your own podcast or any other project.  In this episode I break down two big topics: 1) What I learned from podcasting  2) What I learned from my most memorable interviews   Connect with me on Public app and claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram....

29. Being An Ally, Where To Start with Dahlia Ferlito

August 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Dahlia Ferlito found their voice in activism over a decade ago. Listen in as they share how the path of activism unfolded leading them to co-found White People For Black Lives (WP4BL), what is white supremacy culture, how we've experienced it, how to start doing the work, and more. Connect with me on Public app and claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources: https://torch...

28. Creating An Unstoppable Mindset with Tabitha Salomon

August 05, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Tabitha Salomon, a Google and Harvard MBA alumna, shares her tried and true growth mindset strategy thanks to her morning routine. Plus, we get into her life as a co-founder of two businesses during COVID, how to stand out, how to hire the right people, and working with her Hollywood actress sister. She shares the 3 things you need to optimize before launching anything. Connect with me on Public app and claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix – Follow @torchpodcast on Ins...

27. Easy Tip To Grow Your Business with Tabitha Salomon

July 29, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 19 MB

Tabitha Salomon, a Google and Harvard MBA alumna, shares her go-to resource that helped her build both of her start-ups, Party Dash and Dash Camp.  Connect with me on Public app and claim your free stock https://share.public.com/tianapix – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources: https://torchpodcast.com/27-customers/ Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. 

26. Stock Trading App I Love More Than Instagram with Katie Perry

July 22, 2020 17:02 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Investing can feel daunting and downright intimidating. Katie Perry, the VP of Marketing for Public.com, shares how women are changing their investing habits. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes and resources:  https://torchpodcast.com/26-invest/ Things we cover in this episode: Claim your free stock when you sign up for Public Importance of having money dialogues Katie’s career trajectory Overreach your professional abilitie...

25. Proactive Diversity with Monica Brown

July 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Monica Brown has made a name for herself in Tech, carving out her own successful path in Corporate America. She candidly shares her ups and downs in the workplace as a Black woman and how she has instilled self-confidence in her every day life. We get into race and gender microaggressions, plus the power of not letting others dictate how you should show up in the world. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes for prompts and tips: https://...

24. The 6 Benefits of Journaling

July 08, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

Get the most out of your journal by understanding its benefits and how to use writing prompts to help you achieve goals and reduce anxiety. I've had a consistent journaling practice since 2017 and it has changed my life in so many ways. It's helped me reduce some anxiety around specific fears relating to work, relationships, personal goals, hobbies, etc. You name it, I've journaled about it. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes for pr...

23. Bonus: Answering Listeners' Questions About Office Politics - Dr. Payal Sharma

July 01, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MB

Welcome to a Bonus Q&A with Dr. Payal Sharma! We answer real-life workplace conundrums – AKA office politics questions – that were submitted by listeners via Instagram.  Dr. Payal is a field researcher who studies power and stress in organizations. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes: https://torchpodcast.com/23-bonus-office-politics/ Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Tik...

22. Conquer Office Politics with Dr. Payal Sharma

June 24, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MB

Power and politics go hand-in-hand in the workplace. Much of this power game may relate to old trauma and stories that leaders carry from their home to the office. Dr. Payal Sharma, a field researcher who studies power and stress in organizations, shares her tips and findings with us. We discuss types of power, how personal trauma can play out at work, how to prime yourself to feel more powerful, and how to manage up when dealing with a difficult boss. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram...

21. Negotiating With Kids, Tactics From Dr. Terri Kurtzberg

June 17, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Does negotiating with your kids feel endless? On average, you’ll negotiate with them 6 times today about things like bedtime, screen-time, homework, and on and on. After much research – plus professional and personal experience in the world of negotiation – Dr. Terri Kurtzberg shares proven tactics that will help you better negotiate with your kids.  – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – https://instagram.com/torchpodcast Full show notes: https://torchpodcast.com/19-negotiating-with-ki...

20. The Philosophy of Rebel Chef Dominique Crenn

June 10, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

"There’s no burden in life, or failure. There’s only opportunity." – Chef Dominique Chef Dominique Crenn is no stranger to adversity. She was adopted in Versailles, France and grew into a Poet, Activist, and Chef. In her early twenties, she flew to San Francisco and never looked back…decades later becoming the only woman in the U.S. with 3 Michelin Stars.  Rebel Chef - In Search of What Matters https://amzn.to/30mBIah is her second book. Dive into her life challenges, opportunities, chil...

19. Becoming Anti-Racist

June 03, 2020 21:25 - 8 minutes - 12 MB

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." – Maya Angelou This episode is about making a difference in your own way. Anything is better than staying silent. Anything is better than not taking a step towards justice.  How we can improve this broken system, this country? It’s no longer enough to be non-racist. It’s a matter of being anti-racist. Listen up and visit the full show notes https://torchpodcast.com/blacklivesmatter for a helpful list of ...

18. Negotiate Like a Boss with Dr. Terri Kurtzberg

May 27, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 92.7 MB

Want to make more money? Want that dream job? Putting an offer on a home? If you think about it, we're always negotiating...at home, at work, with our partner and family, and on and on. Want to be a negotiating warrior? Dr. Terri Kurtzberg – a Social Scientist as I like to call her! – shares proven tactics to prepare you for your next big (or little negotiation) conversation. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Full show notes: https://torchpodcast.com/18-how-to-negotiate-with-dr-terr...

17. Your Guide To Personal Leadership with Sandy Hessler

May 20, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Personal leadership is the ability and determination to grow internally. It’s the actions you take to connect to who you truly are and consciously show up in your values and in integrity. Having a north star in the shape of your values and principles can help guide you. This makes all the difference in how you experience the world and in how others experience you. – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Full show notes: https://torchpodcast.com/ep17-your-guide-to-personal-leadership-with-...

16. The 4 Branding Tips You Need with Mark Schaefer

May 13, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

"Great branding is creating an emotional connection between you and your audience." — Mark Schaefer There is no better time to know how to build a personal brand than now. Branding, marketing, and business strategy expert Mark Schaefer shares the 4 things that all successful personal brands do.  As a business consultant and everyone's go-to for marketing advice, Mark has been asked by many entrepreneurs and businesses about the science of becoming known. He embarked on two years of resea...

15. Finding Your True Inspiration with Well-Known Designer Abigail Lorick

May 06, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

Deep talks about radical acceptance, finding a flow state to connect to Source, tapping into pure inspiration, and showing up in the world for our kids and family. Abigail Lorick lives a life that is well-connected to her inner voice. She grew up surfing off of Amelia Island, Florida and doctoring up her school uniforms as a kid. Now, as Co-Founder and Creative Director of Ansea the timeless lifestyle brand for women who love the water, she’s able to perfectly blend her childhood passions:...

14. Challenge Fear & Find Flow with World-Class Skier Lynsey Dyer

April 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

"As a woman, everything can be discounted. What can’t be discounted is what you do. It can’t be taken away from you. It’s indisputable." — Lynsey Dyer What does it take to ski off a 65 ft. cliff in the back country of Jackson Hole? Lynsey Dyer, one of the best big mountain skiers in the world, explains the motivation and mindset needed to accomplish so many feats in the male-dominated industry of extreme sports. At 16, she won the Junior Olympics in Downhill Skiing, and soon after lean...

13. Become An Eco-Warrior with Giana Korth

April 22, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Dipping your toes into an eco-friendly way of life? Or are you ready to go deeper in your eco-friendly buying habits? SAVE 20% on your first 2-month order of Tampon Tribe with code TORCH Giana Korth, the Founding Member of Tampon Tribe, walks us through the importance of examining our purchasing habits. Feminine hygiene products we purchase may not always be the best for our bodies or the planet. It’s crucial to put our bodies first, and we do that through our buying power, ladies!  In...

12. Designer Drops Business To Go All-In On Covid-19 Support with Gelareh Mizrahi

April 15, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 94.3 MB

As the world continues to ebb through the pits of uncertainty, successful handbag designer Gelareh Mizrahi takes matters into her own hands. She quickly put a hold on her fashion business to focus all of her time and effort to raise money for PPEs (personal protective equipment) that she is distributing to doctors, other medical staff and hospitals across the US. Support began a few weeks ago when her brother, a doctor at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, desperately needed protection...

11. The One Word That Will Change Your Life with Jenni Wendell

April 08, 2020 07:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Have you experienced anxiety or burnout? Do you want to connect to your true purpose? Ready to manifest and create a better life? Jenni Wendell shares her years of insight and life experience that has led her to build a successful career in yoga. As the owner of Just Be Yoga studios and Luminary Farm, a 160-acre retreat space in Northern California, she dives into how she made a change from her corporate position to transforming into a business owner, visionary and leader of a team of empl...

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