🎙️ 33 CONVERSATIONS PODCAST

Join Michael Abney as he delves into a compelling conversation with Scott Kelsey, the founder of Shareapy. Discover the journey from a traumatic brain injury to creating a mission-driven community focused on being seen, heard, and understood. Explore the power of peer support, the role of technology in fostering human connection, and the resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. Don't miss this inspiring discussion on building a supportive community and the future vision for Shareapy. #Shareapy #Community #Resilience

Summary

In this conversation, Mike DeSart discusses the challenges of decision-making in personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of taking control of one's own choices. He reflects on the irony of holding a title such as 'creative director' while feeling unfulfilled creatively, leading to a pivotal moment of realization about his career path.

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In this episode of 33 Conversations, host Michael Abney speaks with Sydnee Shorten, founder and CEO of ADA Program Solutions. Sydnee shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming trauma and navigating the complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She discusses the importance of understanding silent disabilities, the role of employers in creating inclusive workplaces, and her mission to empower others to advocate for themselves. The conversation highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship, the significance of connection, and the courage it takes to pursue one's purpose amidst adversity.

In this episode of the 33 Conversations podcast, Michael Abney engages with Brian Miller, a message strategist and award-winning speaker, to explore the art of human connection and the journey from magician to speaker. Listen as Brian shares insights from his TEDx talk and discusses the transformative power of clear communication. Discover how asking the right questions can lead to meaningful connections and why speaking up for your ideas is crucial. For more on Brian Miller, visit brianmillerspeaks.com.

Disclaimer: ‘Just Say The Thing’ is a trademark of Brian Miller and used here with context as part of this interview conversation.

In this episode of 33 Conversations, Michael Abney and Jon Reynolds delve into the art of strategic promotion, exploring the journey of building meaningful businesses and the challenges of career pivots. They discuss the importance of resilience, the role of AI in business, and the necessity of having a clear vision and emergency fund. The conversation underscores the value of learning from past experiences and the power of community support for founders.

Join Michael Abney and Jesse Holmes as they explore the transformative journey from self-centered business practices to a community-focused approach. Discover how shifting the mindset to 'Let me send some business your way' can lead to unprecedented growth and collaboration. This episode dives into the challenges and breakthroughs of redefining success in the entrepreneurial world. #businesstransformation #CommunityImpact, #Entrepreneurship #33Strangers Takeaways I went with the intention of I'm not going to be perfect. If I mess up enough times... Let me send some business your way. It completely shifts the perspective. I've made it a habit myself. There's a goal. There's a target. I know that I just... I'll pick myself back up. A safe enough way where it's not completely damaging. How I collaborate has changed. People respond to me now differently. contact Jesse: [email protected]

33 Conversations: Episode – Becoming the High Value Woman with Darla Ridilla

Feeling like you keep giving more than you get in relationships? Like you’re shrinking just to keep the peace? Yeah, Darla’s been there. And in this episode, she brings the fire and the truth.

Darla Ridilla is a relationship coach who’s walked through the wreckage of narcissistic abuse and came out the other side not just healed — but transformed. Now she helps high-achieving women stop editing themselves just to be loved.

This conversation is raw. It’s a mirror. It’s a wake-up call.

We talk about:

* Setting standards (not settling)

* Breaking trauma bonds without breaking yourself

* The real cost of staying small in love

* Why solitude isn’t loneliness — it’s power

* What it means to become magnetic without abandoning yourself

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” Darla will remind you — you’re not. You’re everything.

This isn’t relationship advice. This is identity evolution.

Chapters

00:00 | Welcome to the Unknown01:41 | Darla’s Journey: From Trauma to Empowerment03:36 | Standards > Settling05:51 | Narcissists, Patterns & Pain07:59 | The Aha Moment: Healing Begins12:22 | Building High-Value Connections14:50 | The Grief of Letting Go18:00 | Solitude as Sacred Space20:07 | From Lonely to Rooted23:25 | Self-Reflection is a Superpower29:03 | Becoming Her: The Empowered Future35:25 | Final Thoughts: Change is the Way

🔥 Darla’s MissionI help high-achieving women stop shrinking in relationships and start showing up as their full, unfiltered, magnetic selves, so they can create connection without self-abandonment.

📡 Connect with Darla:🌐 highvaluewoman.info📩 [email protected]

Ready to stop reacting to chaos and start creating from it?This episode will shake your story and offer you something more honest and way more powerful.

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Corporate America broke her, and that’s when everything changed.

In this episode, Danielle Zilg shares the unfiltered truth about what it’s like to lose yourself in a toxic work culture. Not just burnout — we’re talking panic attacks, insomnia, short-term disability, and a full-on mental health collapse.

Her story isn’t about managing stress better. It’s about becoming someone who refuses to normalize harm — someone who listens when their body says “no more.”

Danielle’s collapse was the catalyst. What followed was deep healing, a new mission, and a path toward guiding others out of the same darkness. She’s now a coach, a mental health advocate, and studying Marriage and Family Therapy — all rooted in the same mission:“To light up your path toward a purposeful, fulfilling WHOLE life.”

This isn’t self-help. It’s self-rescue.

We cover:

* How toxic corporate culture manifests in the body

* The moment Danielle knew she couldn’t keep going

* Depression, panic, and the real cost of pretending you’re okay

* Why short-term disability might be the bravest move you make

* Reclaiming your identity after it’s been crushed

* The mission she’s now on — and how it might help you, too

Connect with Danielle → linkedin.com/in/daniellezilg

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In this conversation,

Teresa discusses the importance of intention and kindness in our daily lives. She emphasizes that true intention involves uplifting others and highlights the positive physiological effects of kindness on both the giver and the observer. Through research, she reveals how acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, fostering a culture of positivity and well-being in communities.

Takeaways:

Intention is about lifting others up. Being intentionally kind should be part of daily activities. Acts of kindness positively change our brain physiology. Serotonin levels increase with acts of kindness. Witnessing kindness also boosts happiness in others. Acts of kindness can merge to create a larger impact. We need a wave of kindness in society. Research supports the benefits of kindness on mental health. Kindness can foster community and connection. Small acts of kindness can lead to significant change.

Teresa’s Bio: I am an award-winning author, motivational speaker/kindness ambassador for loving parents who want to raise kind children. Healthier, happier, kinder children create a more compassionate world. Resulting in reduced violence in our schools. And when she’s not encouraging parents to create completely obsessed, kinder, happier children, she dedicates her time to community service, enjoying time with her sons, delighting in her pets, hiking and kayaking.

Meet Teresa and get ready to change the world.

Connect with Teresa:

75 Acts of Kindness checklist: https://www.journeyinkindness.com/che...

book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D325JMYH

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"Unearth the profound journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery in our latest33 Conversations Podcast episode with Steph Annie. Delving deep into the realms of personal trauma, societal conditioning, and the unwavering quest for a safe, collaborative, and loving world, Steph paints a vivid picture of her transformation.

How does the weight of past traumas cloud our vision, and how can breaking free pave the path to a more conscious and enriched life? Steph’s story reveals that we are not defined by our experiences, but rather by how we rise above them. Whether it's seeking comfort in the pages of a transformative book or leaning into intuitive insights, every individual’s journey to wholeness is unique.

Join us as we explore these intricate tales of resilience, intuition, and the undeniable magic that shapes our existence. 🌌🦋 #JourneyToWholeness #HealingFromWithin"

Our Featured Guest Info: ⬇️ ⭐️Steph Annie Cutler⭐️

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