Be The Wolf

There's a difference between surviving and living. Some people have the odds stacked against them, and they not only live–but thrive. The road to get to this place is not easy. It requires something special to break the patterns of the past and carve out a meaningful life that is perfect for you. 

In this episode of 'Be the Wolf,' Genea talks with Anne Brandon, a change-maker who has transformed her life despite numerous challenges. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Anne shares her journey of dealing with trauma, neurodivergence, and emotional struggles while carving a successful path in a world that didn't believe in her.

They discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing trauma, the impact of supportive relationships, and how Anne leveraged her unique strengths to excel in her career without a formal degree.

Whether it's moving from one success to another, coping with severe personal setbacks, or ultimately creating a fulfilling career that aligns with her passion, Anne's story is an inspiring testament to resilience, integrity, and self-belief.

Today she is an integral force in creating cultural change and measurable prevention of sexual assault, dating, stalking, and bullying. 

Join us for a conversation about the windy road that led her to become the bad ass human and change maker she is today!

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Ann:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-brandon-38376a8/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.brandon 

Email: [email protected]

About Ann:

Ann is an Ohio native, leader, change maker, preventionist, educator and founder of AB Coaching & Consulting. Currently her main gig is Associate Director, Prevention & Education at Ohio University, Athens Ohio, where she develops approaches to reduce interpersonal violence, harm reduction related to alcohol and other drugs, anti-hazing, and mental health initiatives. Ann is dedicated to social justice efforts by using her knowledge, skills, and voice to help create safe and equitable environments for individuals, community partners, and campus communities. She has been an integral part of significant cultural change and measurable evidence-based research in preventing sexual assault, dating, stalking, and bullying. 

Ann, diagnosed at 7 with ADD, admittedly found classroom learning a challenge because of her inability to absorb content in systems set up with neurotypical learner’s mind. She left college after one year and made her way through various careers that included general ledger accounting, advertising, violence prevention trainer, a non-profit Director, and most recently a consultant, academic instructor, and Associate Director of Prevention & Education at Ohio University.  She is a mom of an awesome son Caley, 32, and dog mom of Buck, her most successful relationship. Ann uses infuses humor and humility in her daily life and seeks to positively contribute to the well-being of others, just by being herself…

Cynthia Samanian, CEO and founder of the Culinary Creator Business School, is a Harvard Business School Graduate who walked away from a cushy tech salary to lean into her passion of food. And to turn her love into a viable business she had to double down and bet on herself (over and over). 

This conversation is packed with invaluable insights on following your passion, overcoming societal pressures, and the power of decisive action—this episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to carve their own unique path.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Cynthia:

Website: https://www.culinarycreatorbschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinarycynthia/

About Cynthia:

Cynthia Samanian is the founder of Culinary Creator Business School, the only online business education company dedicated to the culinary industry.

Cynthia helps culinary pros reach more people and grow their income by teaching online. Her students learn how to create, sell and teach virtual cooking classes, corporate experiences and recorded courses that help them unlock more freedom and flexibility.

Growing up as a first-generation American in a Persian family, Cynthia is no stranger to the power of food to unite people across cultures. Cynthia is a graduate of Harvard Business School. She lives in sunny Oakland, California with her husband and two young daughters.

Our society tells us that we are supposed to look, act, and be a certain way. But the reality is that a majority of us do not fit into those ideal molds. And half of the people that do, are faking it.

Stacy Sorgen has been a health and fitness professional for well over a decade, and she does not fit the mold. She had to carve her own path in one of the most judgmental industries there is. Join us for a conversation about how she fought back against expectations in order to help others live their best lives.  

Learn what Stacey discovered about toxic toxic hustle culture and about her unique approach to body-neutral, adaptive strength coaching and holistic health, helping people find balance in their energy and fitness journeys, rather than pushing themselves to exhaustion.

Don't miss this episode filled with actionable tips to strengthen your body and mind—ultimately empowering you to thrive in both personal and professional realms. 

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Stacey: 

Website: https://staceysorgencoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceysorgencoaching/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modbodyfitness/

Email: [email protected] 

Strength Camp: https://staceysorgencoaching.com/strength-camp/ 

Schedule with Stacey: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MFMHU4/services 

From Stacey:

I am an HAES-aligned American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer with 12+ years of training experience. I’ve taught mat-based Pilates, Spin, CoreMania, Silver Sneakers, Adaptive Strength Training, Yoga, Total Body Conditioning, Bootcamps, etc. I work with many organizations, and have taught onsite and online corporate classes at Google, Adobe, Davis Wright Tremaine, McKinstry, EXOS, Fremont Athletic Club, and more. I’ve coached runners for 15+ years and served as Head Coach for SoleMates for GOTRPS for 5 years.

Working corporate jobs gets a bad rap. People complain about profit driven bosses, being treated poorly, lack of purpose, and way too many meetings.

But sometimes your corporate job can help uncover your passions. That is exactly what happened to Janice Person. 

Janice’s decades of experience in the corporate world gave her a grounding in communication AND revealed new passions: food, farming, and agriculture and a love of urban life and small towns. She started a company that brings it all together, Grounded Communications LLC.

Discover how Janice navigated her career, continually invested in herself, and dealt with the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to create a fulfilling career, maintain a growth mindset, and plan strategically for success, whether in a corporate setting or as a business owner. Listen now to for a powerful conversation on stepping into passion and life after the corporate hustle.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Janice here:

Website: https://groundedcomms.com/

Website: https://groundedbythefarm.com/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GroundedbytheFarm 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundedbythefarm_/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JPlovesCOTTON 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grounded-communications-llc/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundedbythefarm

About Janice:

Janice’s decades of experience working in publications, the agency world, a small global company, and a Fortune 500 company gave her more than a grounding in communications. This time has her grounded in the worlds of food and farming, grounded in a love of urban life, and a deep passion for small towns. 

That’s an unusual place to find oneself. But as she chose to start a company that would bridge the food and farm worlds, Grounded Communications, LLC (groundedcomms.com) just seemed to hit the nail on the head.

Now Janice works with clients on strategic communications plans, and various communications vehicles while also building her own properties:

- Grounded by the Farm is a podcast and website (groundedbythefarm.com) that provides food lovers access to farmers producing some of our favorite foods. 

- Grounded and Rising (groundedandrising.com) is a training and community site that builds communications skills for small business owners, including farmers Janice meets. 

The messaging most people received was that they must  sacrifice their own wants and needs to accommodate others. They were told, “Don’t be selfish.” And then they were shamed whenever they put themselves first. .  

Most people go about their lives bending and contorting who they really are to make others comfortable and happy. But nobody tells you what the price is. 

Resentment, fear, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety, and shame. So much shame. 

Sharon Marie Scott shares her transformative journey from childhood trauma to her spiritual awakening, which led her to uncover and master unique healing modalities and becoming a mentor and healer in the alternative lifestyles community. (sex positive LGBTQ, kink/BDSM, and polyamory/swinging/open relating) 

Join Genea and Sharon Marie Scott as we discuss Sharon's path of saying yes to herself and becoming a queer, kinky, sex-positive relationship maverick, intuitive guide, and multidimensional healer.

You'll learn strategies for achieving radical wholeness in your life and business. Don't miss this inspiring episode that could change the way you think about success, healing, and self-discovery!

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Sharon: 

Website: https://www.sharonmariescott.com/ 

Wholeness Breakthrough Session sign up: https://mailchi.mp/sharonmariescott/radical-wholeness-breakthrough-session 

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewoounderground 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmariescottcoaching/ 

Free gift-Say yes to you challenge: https://mailchi.mp/sharonmariescott/say-yes-one-pager

Free gift-The Art of Interdependent Relating: https://mailchi.mp/sharonmariescott/the-art-of-interdependent-relating

Newsletter/Mailing list signup: https://www.sharonmariescott.com/newsletter

About Sharon Marie Scott:

Sharon Marie Scott is a queer, kinky, intuitive sage, relationship maverick, and shamanic guide. Though most of her career was as a storyteller in comic books, video games, and fiction, her personal healing journey and subsequent spiritual expansion led her to becoming a multidimensional channel and sex-positive leader for people in alternative lifestyles (sex-positive LGBTQIA+, kink and BDSM, and/or polyamory/swinging/open relating). Her modalities include somatic healing, inner child work, nervous system regulation, ancestral healing, and guided epigenetic release.

She has led classes on kink dynamics, squirting, chain play, rope, soft skills, BDSM play, polyamory 101, how kink can inform your polyamory, and how to live in conscious alignment. She has hosted discussion groups on ethical non-monogamy, radical wholeness, and deprogramming our monogamous conditioning. She also curates a private online community - The Woo Underground - an inclusive space that encourages conscious self-growth through alternative lifestyles. She is committed to embodying love, playfulness, erotic ecstasy, and radical sovereignty as she guides people to remembering their own divine identity.

To be the wolf, you must stay true to what is best for you. And not everyone will get it. When you go after your dream a lot of people will call you crazy. They’ll try to drag you down, and they will give you the worst advice. The naysayers will always be there, but to make dreams come true you have to ignore them.

In this episode of Be the Wolf, you'll learn how Denise Kubica, Luxury Travel Advisor,  silenced her doubters, leveraged her love for travel, and turned a crisis into an opportunity. She recounts her transformative journey from working unfulfilling jobs to launching a thriving travel agency that aligns perfectly with her passions.

Learn how to resist the pressure of limiting beliefs, embrace your own potential, and infuse ethical values into your business to achieve long-term success and true joy.

Entrepreneurs, tune in to discover the power of believing in your dreams and the immense impact of staying true to yourself.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect to Denise here: 

https://www.mindsettravelagency.com/

https://facebook.com/mindsettravelagency

About Denise:

With an affinity for details, passion for service, and love for travel, I opened Mindset Travel in 2017. It has grown to reflect my individual values as a business: inclusivity, integrity, authenticity, transparency, and service. We're flipping the industry on its head by working for travelers as advocates. As a luxury service, we use our network and expertise to make a good trip an incredible, unforgettable one.

Cesar Becerra is a modern day nomad. Some might even call him professionally homeless. He found a way to embody his love of adventure, history and creativity into all aspects of his life. He makes a good living AND has a life he LOVES.

Cesar shares his incredible journey of breaking free from societal expectations, living a life on the move, and constantly exploring new horizons. From his Cuban immigrant roots in Miami to becoming 'professionally homeless,' Cesar discusses his various expeditions, including walking over 6,000 miles across America and living a minimalist lifestyle with minimal possessions.

Learn how Cesar uses his rebellious spirit to fuel his biggest projects and navigate his unconventional life. This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs looking to break out of their boxes, take risks, and achieve their true potential by following their hearts.

He is doing what he was born to do, in spite of what his Cuban family expected of him. Join Genea and Cesar as we dig into how he dodged the bullets of normalcy to become who he was born to be.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect with Cesar:

Website

https://www.sofloweird.com/

Facebook link

https://www.facebook.com/cesarworld

Instagram handle

https://www.instagram.com/cesar.becerra/

About Cesar:

Cesar A. Becerra is a South Florida historian who’s taken part in chronicling and sharing the stories of the region for more than two decades. He is the author of half a dozen books ranging from hiking the Appalachian Trail to the logging history of the Big Cypress Preserve.

Cesar is an avid explorer who drove through all 50 states in a one-year road trip to rediscover America for the Travel Channel. He has also hiked the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, in 388 days through 14 states and 4 seasons.

Cesar is former publisher of The Everglade Magazine, an award winning publication printed during Everglades National Park's 50th anniversary. He has walked, hiked, slogged, canoed, kayaked, airboated and swamp buggied all across the Everglades. In 1997, The Miami Herald named him an "Everglades Evangelist''.

Cesar’s love for the past and sense of adventure is where his two worlds unite. He has a penchant for hidden history and knows no boundaries or distances when it comes to searching for it.

In this episode of 'Be the Wolf,' Genea explores whether adaptability is a strength or a weakness and why it matters for your self-esteem and success.

Learn from examples of how businesses and individuals have adapted during challenging times, and discover how to assess whether your flexibility is expanding your possibilities or limiting your self-worth.

The discussion includes practical tips on maintaining balance, setting boundaries, and making decisions that align with your core values.

This episode is essential for entrepreneurs looking to navigate change effectively and leverage adaptability for growth.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

About Genea:

Genea Barnes is a Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs, Speaker, and Podcast Host. 

She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and have fun doing it by expanding their Success Zone. This results in solid, steady growth while working less and using fewer sales, marketing, and money-making strategies. 

Her custom state-of-the-art system saved her own business from financial ruin and is based on 20 years of experience, study, and training with leading experts.

She's helped hundreds of people take their businesses and lives to the next level giving them time freedom, financial breakthroughs, and more joy. She believes that when you unleash the power of YOU, humanity evolves.

In a world where most people are unconsciously running from who they truly are, Stephanie Carlin is a breath of fresh air and a beacon of truth.

Discover how a record deal falling through changed the trajectory of her Stephanie's life and led her to a deeper understanding of what's important. Learn about the importance of self-trust, overcoming societal expectations, dealing with emotional and energetic parasites, and the profound impact of articulating your vision.

Stephanie discusses the creation of her innovative Truth School, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and offers invaluable advice for entrepreneurs struggling with self-doubt and self-worth. Don't miss this empowering dialogue about living your truth, embracing your purpose, and unleashing your full potential.

As a young artist, Stephanie was on her way to getting signed to her favorite record label - until the whole thing fell apart. She stopped playing music and played it safe.

Fast forward to now… she presides over a multi-dimensional platform as a producer, record label founder, and performing artist.

She founded Truth School in 2019 to help industry trailblazers trust themselves, reclaim their Truth, and generate abundant self-sufficiency.

Join me for an amazing conversation about Stephanie’s journey, and what it really takes to trust yourself and be who you were born to be.

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

Connect to Stephanie here:

Free Gift: https://www.forefader.com/secret

The link to join my newsletter: https://stephaniecarlin.com/tot 

The link to join the Truth School wait list: https://stephaniecarlin.com/wait-list

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecarlinmusic/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWIRX0drlQLT_uU3iEsb1IQ

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniecarlinmusic 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hYOgsUbixDMfmqIl7f50u?si=NotbWEXhTvaEUwgrYm4tBg 

Connect with Genea:

[free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/

Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ 

About Genea:

Genea Barnes is a Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs, Speaker, and Podcast Host. 

She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and have fun doing it by expanding their Success Zone. This results in solid, steady growth while working less and using fewer sales, marketing, and money-making strategies. 

Her custom state-of-the-art system saved her own business from financial ruin and is based on 20 years of experience, study, and training with leading experts.

She's helped hundreds of people take their businesses and lives to the next level giving them time freedom, financial breakthroughs, and more joy. She believes that when you unleash the power of YOU, humanity evolves.