Today’s guest is Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, an abstract artist, transformational coach for creatives, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist whose mission is all about helping creatives design a life on their terms. Her expertise lies at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness.

During our conversation, we delved into Dr. Clarissa's framework which empowers individuals to 'paint their path.' Through her various events like Employee to Creative Entrepreneur and The Creative Abundant Leadership Summit, she has guided countless aspiring creative entrepreneurs in experiencing their own breakthroughs, supporting them in their journey to design their next chapter outside the corporate world.

In this episode, Dr. Clarissa and I talked about:

• How she unlocked her creativity that led her to a more fulfilling and purposeful life
• How intuition played a part in her business and writing a book
• Practical tips for embracing creativity and breaking...

As I was getting ready to embark on a long-awaited trip to Ireland and Scotland, I thought it would be fun to check out the top travel destinations recommended for women over 50.

I came up with a few international locations and several more that are within the United States since I know there are many places in my own country I have yet to see and was curious what would be on the list.

So if you have the itch to get out and go on an adventure, like I’m doing right this very minute (since I recorded this episode about an hour before I left on my trip), then let this be a sign that IT’S TIME!

What’s a place you’ve been dreaming about? What’s a place that pops into your head when you hear someone talk about visiting there? Is there a place on your vision board? Is there a dream destination on your “bucket list?” Did one of the places I mention give you a little twinge of excitement?

Don’t waste another minute saying “One day”...

We all want certainty! We are human. Certainty gives us comfort. Uncertainty is scary because it's outside of our comfort zone!

But if you want to live the most magical life, you have to take chances and plod into a world of being ok with not knowing a particular outcome.

And that is what this episode is all about!

I share examples of things that happened in my life that I most likely would not have done had I known the outcome and why I am so glad I didn't know and did them anyway.

I also share a funny story from my college days and something a roommate did that ensured she knew a particular outcome and how I tried it and it totally backfired. And I tell you what knowing an outcome will "steal" from you.

Maybe, after listening to this episode, you'll become aware of an action or a goal you've been stalling on because you're afraid you won't get the outcome you desire... and maybe, you'll be inspired to take the plunge anyway, trusting that you'll end up with an outcome that's even...

Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an inspirational author, speaker and podcast host. In her forthcoming memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can," she shares her remarkable journey of pursuing dreams despite facing numerous obstacles.

Not only is Debbie an accomplished author, but she is also a multifaceted entrepreneur. She successfully manages an insurance agency and runs her online store, "A Sprinkle of Hearts." Additionally, Debbie hosts her own podcast called "Maybe I Can," where she also inspires and motivates others. 

In this episode, Debbie and I talked about:

• The story behind the title of her book.
• How a girl’s getaway changed the trajectory of her life.
• Her lifelong struggle with weight. 
• How the people around her played into her victim story.

During our conversation, we dove deep into Debbie's personal journey, exploring the challenges she faced and the strategies she used to overcome them. She emphasizes the power of changing one's mindset,...

Do you procrastinate? Or worse, do you identify as a Procrastinator?

If that's you, I'm here to tell you, you are NORMAL! We all procrastinate!!! So stop making it part of your identity and start being aware of when and what things you are procrastinating.

The problem is that we walk around unconscious most of the time. Our eyes are open but our mind is running on autopilot. And when this autopilot senses danger, a fear lurking deep inside, you will avoid it like the plague. That is just human nature. A form of self protection that is innate in all of us.

I do it too and I have the perfect example of something HUGE I was procrastinating on and guess what, it's something I REALLY WANTED! In fact, it's been on my vision board for 4+ years. But I was avoiding taking any action on it!!!

Fortunately I've now taken action, but recently I realized I'd been avoiding taking any steps on it because I was AFRAID. I was procrastinating one of my big dreams! Isn't that crazy?!

So I decided to...

Today’s guest is Merle Saferstein, a remarkable individual who has dedicated her life to preserving and passing along the Legacy of Remembrance of Holocaust survivors. As the former director of educational outreach at a Holocaust Center for over two decades, Merle worked closely with hundreds of survivors, helping them share their stories with students and teachers. 

Following her retirement, she embarked on a new path, developing a course called Living and Leaving Your Legacy®, through which she teaches and speaks to audiences across the globe. Merle also engages in sacred legacy work with patients at the end of their lives, guiding them through the process of reflecting on their lives and leaving a lasting impact.

In this episode, Merle and I talked about:

• Why she’s always followed her heart vs. logic when it comes to her work.
• How her desire to preserve her memories led to preserving memories for others.
• The impact of journaling and the added value that...

Today’s guest is Jane L. Rosen, a multi-talented writer, novelist, and Huffington Post contributor. Jane has an impressive collection of four novels, Nine Women One Dress, Eliza Starts a Rumor, A Shoes story, and On Fire Island.

Jane's has a unique ability to craft compelling narratives filled with rich characters and intricate plotlines shines, but what many might find even more compelling is that Jane’s first novel wasn’t published until she entered her second half at age 50. And she’s had a busy second half because in just 7 years, she’s published a total of 4 novels!

In this episode, Jane and I talked about:

• Her lifelong passion of writing.
• Her transition from screen writer to novelist and how these two types of writing are very different.
• The unlikely curveball life threw at her which kickstarted her unrealized dream of writing a novel.

Jane is mom to three grown daughters and resides, with her husband, in the vibrant city of New York and...

Today's episode was inspired by a question one of my students asked me this past week and the feedback I gave her because what she is experiencing is very common and may help you.

She struggles with overthinking so if you are guilty of this too, then listen up, because what I told her gave her a much greater understanding of why she does this as well as how to stop this unnecessary and unhelpful behavior the next time she catches herself doing it. 

Before I gave her feedback, I asked her questions to get more specific information about what it is she overthinks about and the circumstances and her behavior around the overthinking. The more specific you get, the clearer the problem becomes.

By the way, you can do this with yourself. Questions lead to answers, even if the answers don't come in the immediate moment, your brain will continue to look for them and provide you with insight if you are patient.

In her case, her overthinking, which is the cause of most overthinking, was...

Today’s guest is Nicola Kane, a passionate and inspiring individual who is on a mission to save as many family stories and memories as possible. She is a video producer and the founder of Moving Memories, and in this episode, she shares her personal motivation behind her late in life passion.

This passion was born from the loss of her father in 2018, when she realized so much of his story wasn’t saved, and she became determined to make sure others wouldn't lose their stories. Her organization works closely with people who want to document their life, or the life of their loved one, by empowering them to preserve their own stories, memories, and life lessons that have shaped them into who they are.

In this episode, Nicola and I talked about:

• Her background that shaped her interest in her late-in-life passion of capturing stories.
• Tips for recording and capturing your own personal memoir.
• Why the saving of these family stories and memories is so valuable.

Nicola firmly...

In this episode, I share an incredibly easy way to uncover your hidden desires, which, in case you didn't know, will reveal your BIG DREAMS!

So if you are someone, like the old me, who thinks you don't dream, quit fooling yourself because telling yourself you don't have any dreams, is the same thing as saying you don't have any desires.

The truth is: All humans have desires. You can't be human if you have no desires. If you don't have desires, you are a robot.

In this episode, I talk about:

• the reason most of us don't dream big dreams
• why visualizing your dreams is key
• how to find proof you've dreamed big before using examples from my own life
• how you can find clues about the dreams still locked inside of you

Don't be afraid to uncover those deep desires and take action on them. Don't let your dreams remain locked in your subconscious - the place you keep shoving them back to when they periodically bubble up to the surface, trying to get your attention. 

Keeping them hidden...