Be Bold, Be Brave, Be YOU!

In this episode Colleen talks to Joanne Ruse, a mom, wife, elementary school librarian and entrepreneur. Joanne discusses her difficult childhood and how it helped her become resilient and develop self-confidence, how she started her business as a side hustle, and even how Jocko Willink helps her develop and maintain good habits.  

Colleen talks with Vanessa Hornedo, a mom of two young boys who runs a business coaching company and a non-profit dedicated to helping isolated women in the Dominican Republic. Vanessa discusses her choice to say yes to new things, the importance of self-determination through being alone, and how she turned her bi-polar depression into a superpower.  

Nicole Grady is a former fitness instructor and currently a nutritional counselor, energy therapist and founder of the Mileage Maniacs Peloton community. In this discussion with fellow Maniac Colleen, Nicole shares her perspectives on getting healthy, finding meaning and her pursuit of a life full of love.

Join Colleen for an inspirational conversation with Nathanael Zurbruegg, who survived multiple unsuccessful kidney transplants as a child and lives with chronic illness yet is determined to change the world. Nathanael's positive mindset and sense of "purpose over pain" carries into his work as a coach and mentor and his ambitious and inspirational life goals. As he quotes from the book Think and Grow Rich, "There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge".

In this episode Colleen interviews social media consultant Jen Gardella, who shares what she's learned as a mom, divorcee, entrepreneur and social media marketing expert. Jen's perspectives and tips - on subjects ranging from intentional parenting to landing her TED Talk - will inspire and help you in both your personal and professional life.

In this episode, Colleen interviews health coach Peg Iannone. In her practice, Peg helps women in their 40s and 50s navigate the physical and emotional changes in their lives. As mom of three and wife of a physician, Peg has worked through health challenges of her own and balancing medical diagnosis with intuition and holistic care. In this great conversation, Peg offers valuable perspective and solutions on well-being for everyone.

Join Colleen for a captivating conversation with Christine George, author of the blog Believe In Balance (believeinbalance.net). In the episode, Christine discusses the scary but rewarding step of hitting publish when first starting her blog and the connections we can make when we're willing to be vulnerable. She also shares some of the tools she uses to help balance out her type A personality and talks with Colleen about ways to manage the mental load of motherhood. 

Colleen speaks with Gary Szenderski, branding specialist and author of "Szen Zone: Reaching a State of Positive Change". Gary shares how he gained his uplifting perspective as well as some tips for creating the life you want. His positive frame of mind is a reminder to us all that how we react to things that happen makes all the difference. 

In this episode Colleen interviews career coach and podcast host and former Sirius XM radio host Maggie Mistal. Maggie explains how she was fortunate to find her calling early in her career and pivot to a role she loves, and how she goes about helping others find alignment and happiness in their work lives. She shares lots of helpful advice (free coaching!) that can help us all be bold and create the lives we want. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and energy make this episode one you won't want to miss!

Colleen interviews Carolyn Mara Borlenghi, a photographer, Instagrammer, teacher and mom. Carolyn shares the role creativity plays in her life, how she learned to be bold and brave enough to share her art, and how she makes her children unplug and engage their imagination. This self-described "tortured artist" talks about the healing power of creativity and how we all have it within us.