What does it actually take to lead with confidence — especially when the pressure is on?

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, I sit down with leadership and performance coach Suzanne Smith, a specialist in high-performance psychology and self-leadership. Suzanne works with executives, professionals, and high-achieving individuals to build resilience, executive presence, and sustainable confidence from the inside out.

Her approach combines performance psychology, behavioural strategy, and practical leadership tools, helping individuals move from self-doubt and hesitation to clarity and decisive action.

In this conversation, we unpack:

✔ Why confidence is a result of action — not a prerequisite
✔ The psychology behind high performance under pressure
✔ How to lead yourself before leading others
✔ Practical strategies to build resilience and emotional regulation
✔ What separates consistent high performers from those who stay stuck

Suzanne shares tangible frameworks that you can apply immediately, whether you’re leading a team, building a creative career, navigating career transitions, or simply ready to step into your next level.

This isn’t leadership theory; it’s leadership in action.

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” before stepping up, this episode will challenge that mindset and give you the tools to move forward anyway.

🎧 Press play. Then choose one courageous action today.

Find Suzanne Here:

• Website: https://www.meetsuzanne.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithtx
• Instagram: @suzannensmithmba
• X (Twitter): @snstexas

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Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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What if conflict in your relationship wasn’t a sign something is wrong — but an invitation to grow?

In Part 2 of this transformative conversation, Terry and Carol Moss share the practical tools that help couples move from emotional reactivity to emotional maturity — and how small mindset shifts can radically change communication, intimacy, and trust.

They introduce The Three Keys to Emotionally Thriving Relationships and explain why emotional health, not chemistry, is what sustains love long-term.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of miscommunication, emotional distance, or repeated arguments, this episode will help you understand that thriving relationships are not built on perfection — they are built on emotional safety, humility, and a willingness to grow.

You don’t need a different partner.
You may need a different level of emotional awareness.

This episode will leave you with hope, clarity, and practical next steps to strengthen your most important relationships.

Find Terry & Carol Here:

• Website: https://onefleshministries.org
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/onefleshministries/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneFleshMinistries

Books:

• Whole You Before Two: How Emotional Wholeness Transforms Every Relationship
  https://www.amazon.com.au/Whole-You

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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What if the biggest relationship breakthrough you’ll ever experience doesn’t start with “finding the right person” but with becoming a whole person?

In Part 1 of this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, relationship coaches, authors and founders of the One Flesh Ministry, Terry and Carol Moss, share their powerful personal journeys through divorce, abuse, heartbreak, and emotional rebuilding and how those experiences led them to discover a life-changing truth:

Healthy relationships begin with emotional wholeness.

Drawing from their book Whole You Before Two, Terry and Carol explain why so many people bring hidden wounds into relationships, how emotional immaturity shows up in everyday conflict, and why doing your own inner work is the most loving thing you can do, for yourself and for the people in your life.

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:
“Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns?”
“Why does love feel harder than it should?”
“Is it possible to start again — healthier this time?”

It is. And it starts with you.

Find Terry & Carol Here:

• Website: https://onefleshministries.org
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/onefleshministries/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneFleshMinistries

Books:

• Whole You Before Two: How Emotional Wholeness Transforms Every Relationship
  https://www.amazon.com.au/Whole-You-Before-Two-Relationship-ebook/dp/B0FN6N23HD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=151Z...
• In The Beginning It Was Not So: Seven Marriage Lessons Learned In The Garden
  

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the moment you decide to begin?

In this milestone 200th solo episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about confidence, fear, reinvention, burnout, and finding your true voice, not just as a singer, but as a human being travelling through life and all its challenges.

This episode is for creatives, performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who knows they’re meant for more but feels stuck, scared, or not “ready yet”.

You’ll learn:
✔ Why confidence comes after action
✔ How to move forward when fear is loud
✔ What 200 conversations taught me about courage
✔ The mindset shift that changes everything

This episode is dedicated to the listeners, just like you, who’ve walked beside me, the brilliant line-up of guests who’ve trusted me with their most personal stories and shared their wisdom, knowledge and life lessons; and the teams who’ve supported the show behind the scenes.

So, if there’s something in your life you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel “ready”… this episode is for you.

I am here cheering for you and celebrating with you.

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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Fertility isn’t just about reproduction; it’s a powerful indicator of overall health, hormonal balance, and resilience.

In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr Marina Straszak-Suri, a highly respected OBGYN and an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa for over 30 years, providing care to women during all stages of life. Drawing on both modern reproductive medicine and holistic, evidence-based lifestyle strategies, Dr Marina offers clarity and empowerment in an area where many feel overwhelmed or unheard.

In this deeply informative and reassuring conversation, we explore how to:

• Decode your cycle and understand your body’s signals
• Improve egg and sperm quality through proven lifestyle shifts
• Navigate stress, sleep, nutrition, and environmental toxins
• Explore natural supplements that actually make a difference
• Restore your sense of agency and hope, no matter your age or diagnosis

Whether you’re planning for pregnancy, preserving your options, or simply wanting to understand your body on a deeper level, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

Find Marina Here:

• Website: https://drmarinaobgyn.com/
• linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-straszak-suri-md-frcsc-9b32351a/?originalSubdomain=ca
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064823585003
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marina.obgyn?igsh=MTJ4ZHJjbXp0OWU1

Resources:

• Free report – "Seven Tips to Optimize Your Chance of a Healthy Pregnancy" at https://drmarinaobgyn.com/freereport

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Mónica Esgueva, spiritual guide, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Ascension Institute.

Mónica’s journey is extraordinary. After successful careers in economics and fashion, she embarked on a decade-long spiritual pilgrimage through India and Nepal, studying closely with Tibetan masters — including the Dalai Lama. Today, she is widely recognised for helping thousands of people deepen self-awareness, overcome emotional blocks, and live consciously aligned lives.

We delve into her transformative new book, The 7 Levels of Wisdom, which offers a practical roadmap to spiritual awakening — grounded not in mysticism, but in neuroscience, mindfulness training, and emotional intelligence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What wisdom truly means in modern life

• How to transition from survival mode to conscious living

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of every transformation

• Tools for managing emotional pain without suppressing it

• How meditation helps calm the mind and strengthen intuition

• How to reconnect with purpose — especially during life transitions

Mónica has worked with global organisations, including Accenture, Samsung, and Electronic Arts, guiding more than 2,500 executives through mindfulness and emotional mastery programs. She has authored nine books, created transformational retreats, and co-directed spiritual documentaries viewed by more than 1.8 million people.

This conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and deeply connected to the wisdom already alive within you.

Find Mónica Here:

• Website: http://www.monicaesgueva.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgx0Zcwv9kr133GHY71SW2A

Book:

• The 7 Levels of Wisdom: http://www.monicaesgueva.com/books/

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• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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What if the climate crisis didn’t have to be framed as a doomsday story but instead as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and global renewal?

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, host Dr Marisa Lee Naismith sits down with Russ Walsh, cybersecurity executive, systems thinker, and founder of The SeaNet, a bold initiative designed to address one of the greatest challenges facing humanity: rising sea levels.

After decades working with global technology leaders including IBM, Google, Apple, GE, and Facebook, Russ began asking a deeper question — what if we could apply systems-level thinking to climate change the same way we do to cybersecurity and infrastructure?

In this conversation, Russ unpacks the science behind sea-level rise, why fear-based climate narratives leave people frozen, and how vision, leadership, and collective action can turn crisis into opportunity. This episode invites listeners to move beyond overwhelm and into empowered participation in shaping the future of our planet.

If you’ve ever felt anxious, helpless, or disconnected when it comes to climate change, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a radically new way forward.

Find Russ Here:

• Website: https://russwalsh.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russwalsh/

Books:

• The SeaNet Vision: Stop Rising Seas & Turn Melting Ice into Blue Gold https://russwalsh.com/the-book/
• Eternity: Where will you spend it? - https://a.co/d/4BvyB8m

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• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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In this transformative episode of A Voice and Beyond, host Dr Marisa Lee Naismith sits down with visionary entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez, founder of The Lionesque Group and Principal at MG2.

Melissa has built a career creating world-class experiences for Fortune 500 brands and startups alike. But after a sudden, life-threatening health crisis, she realised the high cost of hustle culture — and made a powerful shift towards intentional, purpose-driven living.

Drawing from her upcoming book, The Purpose Pivot, Melissa shares how she and more than 35 senior women leaders are redefining what it means to lead with authenticity, intuition, and balance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why high achievers often confuse exhaustion with accomplishment
• The subtle warning signs of burnout and how to catch them early
• How intuition and vulnerability can become your leadership edge
• What it means to “work healthier, not harder”
• Why success without self-connection will always feel empty
• Simple practices to align your energy, mindset, and purpose

Whether you’re a leader, creative, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you move beyond performance pressure and step into a new era of authentic, sustainable success.

Find Melissa Here:

• Website: https://www.melissagonzalez.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagonzalezlionesque/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsstyles/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/purposepivotwithmelissa/#
• Email: [email protected]

Resources/Books:

• The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Pivot-Dynamic-Vulnerability-Intuition/dp/1394329474
• The Pop Up Paradigm: How Brands Build Human Connections in a Digital Age https://www.amazon.com/Pop-Up-Paradigm-Connections-Dig

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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In this solo round episode of A Voice and Beyond, Marisa Lee explores why so many people struggle to achieve their goals and how support, alignment, and clarity of vision are often the missing pieces.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why lack of support is one of the biggest reasons people abandon their goals
• How trying to “do it all alone” keeps people stuck and disconnected from their purpose
• The difference between chasing the how versus clarifying the vision
• Why alignment creates momentum, and hustle often creates burnout
• A powerful childhood story about dreaming, belief, and living in alignment
• How mentorship and coaching accelerate growth and confidence
• Why success begins internally before it shows up externally
• Practical mindset shifts to help you reconnect with your vision for 2026

Marisa also shares real-life examples of how living in alignment has created unexpected opportunities, meaningful support, and tangible results, reinforcing the idea that when you align with who you’re becoming, the path opens up.

✨ If this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for support, head to the show notes to explore Marisa’s coaching program and discover how you can bring your vision to life with guidance, clarity, and confidence.

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, we’re joined by Dr. Tracy Latz — renowned integrative psychiatrist, metaphysical healer, and author of Bye-Bye Self-Sabotage: Drop Your Baggage, Love Your Life.

With over 35 years of experience in both clinical and holistic practices, Dr. Latz shares her unique approach to healing emotional pain, self-sabotaging patterns, and limiting beliefs. Together, we explore the “shrink’s greatest hits” — like shame, fear of the unknown, heartbreak, and imposter syndrome — and reveal quick, evidence-based techniques to release them.

From 90-second Qigong emotional resets to the famous “La Cucaracha” technique for handling toxic people, this episode is filled with practical tools, deep wisdom, and Tracy’s trademark sense of humour and heart.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, or just ready to reclaim your full potential, this episode is for you.

Books:

• Bye-Bye Self-Sabotage: https://www.amazon.com/Bye-Bye-Self-Sabotage-Tracy-Latz/dp/1524626392

Find Tracy Here:

• Website: https://tracylatz.com/
• Website: https://shiftyourlife.com/
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-latz-m-d-m-s-mh-d-b0499412
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourlife/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiftdoctors/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShiftYourlLifeNow
• Twitter: https://x.com/TracyLatz
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shiftyourlife.com

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• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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