Becoming Your Best Version

Becoming Your Best Version

By Maria Leonard OlsenEducationSelf-Improvement
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Becoming Your Best Version episodes

  • A Conversation with Author and Childhood Trauma Educator, Lynn Crook

    Lynn Crook is the author of “False Memories: The Deception That Silenced Millions.” She earned a BA in French, and an MEd in educational psychology at the University of Washington. She served as community educator and director for a sexual assault agency in southeastern Washington. In 1991, she sued her parents for damages after recovering memories of childhood sexual abuse by her father. Following a month-long trial in 1994, the judge ruled in her favor at a time when 85% of the popular press was telling us that adults’ accusations of childhood sexual abuse are false memories. She has presented at more than a dozen professional conferences in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain and at the United Nations. She is the recipient of the Media Achievement Award from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She hopes that her book will encourage the public to respond with compassion to adults who find the courage to disclose childhood trauma. "If you don't come forward, you let them win," says Lynn.

    Learn more at:

    Website - http://www.lynncrook.com/

    Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62202973-false-memories
    Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/False-Memories-Deception-Silenced-Millions/dp/B0BBYB1ZMB/

    33 min
  • A Conversation with Online Media Entrepreneur, Cielo Solis

    Cielo Solis, who immigrated from Peru, is a former TV journalist turned online media entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of BLENDtw, a media company focused on producing content that fosters human connection. She has built multiple businesses that earn more than seven figures.

    Disappointed by the lack of diversity in news coverage, Cielo decided to quit her job in television and make a change in the media industry by launching a website focused on grassroots journalism. She married her love of storytellng with considerable journalistic skills. That is how Blend (blend the world) was born. She also launched a production company and provides an online mastermind class for building successful websites. Other online courses are being developed as well.

    BLENDtw has grown to become one of the most popular sites among people in Gen Z in America. The publication reaches more than 1 million readers per month. The company has expanded into a digital marketing agency and production company. Cielo has been featured on Forbes, The List, ABC News, Medium, Thrive Global, NBC News, Fox, CBS News, and many other outlets.

    Cielo likes to push her boundaries and expand her comfort zone. She believes that everything that we do, especially things that are scary for us, strengthens our confidence.

    Learn more at her website:  https://blendtw.com/

    Social Media Channels:

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

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

    Tik Tok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cieloschoice

    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maricielosolis/

    Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@cielojsolis

    33 min
  • A Conversation with Ashley Tresoline, Chef, Educator and Health Advocate

    Ashley Tresoline is a personal chef who has shared her love of health and wellness through food for more than nine years. After living with multiple sclerosis for a decade plus, Ashley discovered the power of clean eating and knew she had to share it with her community. Her expertise has allowed her to educate all age levels, from 4-100, on the value of healthy, organic, seasonal food and its impact on overall health, both individually and in group settings.

    As host of Food For Life, a new show on E360tv, Ashley captures the joy of food and how it is woven into our lives. She shares inspiring stories of wellness through food, tips & tricks in the kitchen, and delicious recipes to help you in your own food healing journey.  Ashley also is a regular guest on Mass Appeal, a local lifestyle talk show in Western Massachusetts. She has been featured on various media outlets such as Pioneer Valley Communities and The Rhode Show, and has been a contributing writer for Business West and Health Care News.
    Ashley is an educator for Greenfield Community College, where her courses are sell-out successes. She is an active member of the community, running virtual workshops for local organizations, such as the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.


    The passion Ashley has for her craft is unparalleled and her clients can attest to her enthusiasm and dedication. She believes that health starts from the inside out.

    Follow Ashley and learn more:

    Instagram: @bellafoodie7

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

    Website: www.bellafoodie.net

    31 min
  • A Conversation with Erin Washington, Motivational Speaker, Author and Founder of the Blue Butterfly Foundation

    Erin Washington is a motivational speaker, podcast host, author and former college athlete who struggled with weight and body image for 20 years. She finally found her best body at 37 after having two kids. Erin promotes a balanced lifestyle of “Squats and Margaritas” and offers tips and motivation to women who are working out but not seeing results. Erin, who lives in Atlanta, hosts the wildly popular Squats and Margaritas podcast and recently founded the Blue Butterfly Foundation, a non-profit that provides mentorship for teen girls struggling body image, self-worth and other issues. The Blue Butterfly Foundation Inc. is creating a network of strong women sharing personal stories of triumph to inspire and empower teenage girls. Erin's second book, From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning in the Mess was born into the world this week! Available on Amazon or by order everywhere.

    Learn more at https://thebluebutterflies.org/

    https://squatsandmargaritas.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-washington-627a608/

    Instagram: @Erin.Washington_

    Podcast: Squats and Margaritas (available on multiple platforms)


    30 min
  • A Conversation with The Mind Whisperer, Dawna Campbell

    As a featured expert in media, Dawna Campbell is known as The Mind Whisperer combining her past knowledge as a Financial Advisor with her wisdom of the subconscious creation of money to increase your revenue 25% or more consistently. With more than 25 years of combined professional experience, Dawna empowers you to infinite prosperity for a life of happiness, prosperity and love.  She is a professional speaker sharing the stage with Sharon Lechter, Mark Victor Hansen, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Joe. Vitale and Bill Walsh.  She has been featured in more than 300 media outlets, including NBC, Yahoo Finance, ABC, Fox News, Roku TV and the Los Angeles Tribune. She is a monthly contributor to Best Holistic Life Magazine and Your Success E-Magazine, as well as being on the cover of Soeleish Magazine, Los Angeles.  Dawna also is the Lead Trainer at The Mentors Studio, with Michael Silvers (T. Harv Eker) and Mary Glorfield (Tony Robbins's EVP of 18 years).  Dawna shares her techniques during interactive workshops and maintains an international private practice. Her personal heart centered healing approach is to create a world that is a better place for all to live.

    Dawna has an international private practice where she assists her clients creating a life of happiness, prosperity and love; a professional speaker sharing her techniques; and a best selling author.  To learn more about Dawna, visit https://dawnacampbell.com or follow her on social media. 

    Dawna, who lives in Montana, advocates for spending time outside. It serves as a rejuvenation tool for her.

    To learn more about The Mentors Studio, https://thementorsstudio.net 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnacampbell811
    Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/msdawnacampbell
    LinkedIn: 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DawnaCampbellOfficial
    Youtube: https://youtube.com/dawnacampbell

    27 min
  • A Conversation with Jen Berlingo, Thought-Leader, Coach, Guide and Author on the Midlife Transition

    Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR (she/her) is a midlife coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado, a Nationally Registered Art Therapist, and a master-level Reiki practitioner. After two decades of midwifing hundreds of women through life’s major transitions and experiencing her own passage through a fiery midlife portal, she was inspired to write Midlife Emergence to accompany other women in traversing their midlife journeys. Jen is also a visual artist who creates custom pieces for collectors worldwide and exhibits her fluid, abstract art locally in her beloved town of Boulder, Colorado. There, among the sunny foothills, Jen can be found making bottomless bowls of popcorn and snuggling on the couch with her unconventional family, her coven of close friends, and her rescue cats, Jinx and Juju.

    website: jenberlingo.com

    buy the book: https://a.co/h5UDU4Y

    instagram: instagram.com/jenberlingo or @jenberlingo)

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenberlingotherapy

    tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenberlingo

    twitter: https://twitter.com/jenberlingo

    linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenberlingo/

    pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenberlingo/

    etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artsorceress

    29 min
  • A Conversation with Self-Empowerment Author, Teacher and Coach, Kelsey Aida

    Kelsey Aida is a bestselling author and transformation facilitator who helps women manifest their dream lives and love themselves deeply through the process. She is the author of more than five personal development books, including #ActuallyICan, Affirmations for Happiness, Letters to the Universe, My Pocket Guide to Manifestation and Self-Love for the Modern Woman. She also helps people via her international retreats, 1:1 coaching, online courses and the popular spiritual podcast “High Vibin’ It.” When she’s not transforming people's lives, you can find her enjoying some hot yoga, feng shui-ing her new home or charging forward in the sun. Visit KelseyAida.com to start aligning with your highest self today!

    After healing herself from three long years of chronic depression, with her mindset alone, Kelsey wanted to share what works (and what does not) to help others experience their life to the fullest.  Now she teaches thousands of people around the world through her podcast, coaching, books and retreats how to raise their vibration, feel better, love themselves fully, heal their emotions and manifest their deepest desires.

    Learn more at KelseyAida.com and @KelseyAida.

    31 min
  • A Conversation with Psychotherapist, Coach and Podcast Host, Nicole Christina

    Nicole Christina is the host of the multi-award winning Zestful Aging Podcast, an interview show heard in 106 countries. Nicole’s guests are change makers from a variety of disciplines; filmmakers, writers, advocates, poets, musicians, scientists, athletes and entrepreneurs, many of whom are top experts in their fields. She calls herself “the Terry Gross of aging well.” After more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, she’s created Zestful Aging Coaching. Nicole has also authored the book Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer.  Nicole also is an avid tennis player.

    Nicole cannot live without nature.  She has a spiritual connection with trees and fauna.  She lives in a small town outside Syracuse, New York.  Nicole cited the scientific studies that bolster her sense that nature helps improve her well-being.  She feels joy, freedom and gratitude when she has had an opportunity to be in nature.  She tries to absorb the goodness of the moment.

    She soon will embarking on a trip to the Netherlands to visit the Anne Frank museum. While visiting, she will interview two people connected with the museum and the World War II resistance.

    Find out more at ZestfulAging.com and at the links below:

    ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolechristinalcsw/

    ● http://ZestfulAging.com

    ● http://Facebook.com/ZestfulAgingPodcast

    ● https://instagram.com/zestfulaging/

    ● https://www.pinterest.com/ZestfulAging/

    ● https://www.youtube.com/@zestfulaging132

    31 min
  • A Conversation with Global Impact Strategist, Author and Actor, Anne Scottlin

    Anne Scottlin, MA, CPC, is a global impact strategist, award-winning author, actress and speaker. Her passion is powerfully supporting leaders and changemakers to make the world a better place. Anne has been a professional in the industries of personal empowerment and positive change for over a decade. She is a human rights advocate, emotional wellness specialist, and founder of The Meta Mindset program. Anne’s Global Book Award Winner and Amazon Best-Seller, Live for Joy, has impacted lives around the world, as have her podcasts, articles, and radio & TV appearances. She offers group training, international retreats and workshops, as well as in-person and virtual classes.

    Among her beautiful messages: To become her best self, she makes a daily choice to give up guilt.

    Learn more and follow Anne at the links below:  

    https://www.instagram.com/annescottlin/

    https://twitter.com/annescottlin

    https://www.facebook.com/AnneScottlin

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annescottlin/

    https://www.youtube.com/c/AnneScottlin

    AnneScottlin.com

    Book:  http://amzn.to/3rvsOTg

    29 min
  • A Conversation with Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Samantha Tradelius

    A born go-getter from early on, Samantha Tradelius always knew she was destined to do big things. Armed with her brokerage license and natural gift for being a connector, Samantha began her entrepreneurial journey co-founding Commercial Coverage Insurance Agency (CCIA) alongside her husband. From humble beginnings, the pair quickly turned CCIA into a wildly successful business, valued at an impressive eight figures.

    Following her success with CCIA, Samantha knew it was time to lean into a passion that had inspired her from a very young age. She never stopped thinking about the stories her grandmother and hero, GG, would tell her about raising three children as a single mom in the 1950s. Samantha noticed that in all her grandmother's stories, her grandmother never mentioned anyone helping her…or asking for help. She knew that her grandmother had done everything she could to rub her nickels together to make everything possible for her children.

    Inspired by this story, Samantha wanted to utilize her skills as a self-starter and born networker to create a non-profit that provided the much-valued support that many single mothers need. Not one to waste any time, Samantha established The Sparkle Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping single women throughout the Bay Area, the Inland Empire, and the cities of Los Angeles and Sacramento.

    In just a few short years, The Sparkle Foundation has seen an unprecedented amount of success, thanks to Samantha’s sheer determination and passion for giving back to her local community. The Sparkle Foundations supports single mothers and children with an array of initiatives including enrichment scholarships for children, a Christmas holiday gift drive and back to school backpack drive.

    In addition to The Sparkle Foundation, Samantha established SparkleBiz, which provides micro-loans for female-owned small businesses, and access to a large, connected network. Since its founding in 2016, The Sparkle Foundation has raised more than $1 million—with every dollar reinvested in the community.

    Samantha wrote and self-published a book, Impact: Stories of Change Makers, Creators, and Everyday Women Doing Extraordinary Work and is also the host of growing weekly podcast, InspiHER’d.

    Learn more at: 

    https://www.sparklenow.org/impact

    https://www.samanthatradelius.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/sparkle_foundation/

    https://www.facebook.com/sparklefoundationinc

    https://www.instagram.com/samanthatradelius/

    29 min

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