Born or Made

This episode is different. 

This episode dives in to my story. Many people have asked how I ended up here. I wanted to answer those questions as best I could. So this episode focuses on some pretty deep stuff. My childhood, upbringing and decisions and opportunities I've had over the years. 

Hope you will follow for more! 

This was a very special episode, please listen as I talk with Martha. Martha has an incredible story. Beginning with her life in a religious cult, finally realizing it was time to leave and beginning an amazing new life on the other side. Its a story of courage, transformation, healing and  inspiration.

Here is a brief overview of what we discussed...

• Growing up in a religious cult
• Life altering decisions
• Escaping the cult
• Beginning a new life
• Healing
• New adventures and opportunities

Martha Glory Kartaoui:

Martha Kartaoui is a highly accomplished Certified Life and Health Coach, as well as a respected Spiritual Mentor and Life Visionary. She's the owner of PIC Wellness, LLC. With a remarkable personal journey as a survivor of a religious cult, Martha has fearlessly navigated her own uncharted healing journey and transformed her trauma into triumph. Through her own healing and growth, she has discovered a deep passion for empowering others to do the same, and has created a Trauma Recovery Coaching Program: Going All In. With her expertise and compassionate guidance, Martha is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path from being mere survivors to warriors in their own lives while learning tools to triumph over adversity and unlock their God given truest and highest potential. Her unique blend of professional training, personal experience, and spiritual wisdom enables her to walk alongside and support her clients profound transformations. Martha Kartaoui is a beacon of hope and inspiration, offering invaluable accountability, motivation and support to those seeking to reclaim their lives in order to thrive in their own journey towards self-discovery and divine fulfillment. Martha shares her own journey from Cult Survivor to Courageous Warrior in her book Glory: Going All In, coming out in June.

Connect With Martha:

www.linkedin.com/in/martha-kartaoui-a7840b291

https://www.facebook.com/martha.kartaoui?mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://instagram.com/marthakartaoui?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Here is a brief overview of what we discussed:

• What is human design
• Human design in content creation
• Moonology
• Life as a physical therapist
• Michigan geography
• Reba the Horse

Jen Dys:

Jen Dys, is a Marketing Coach Who Leverages Human Design Through Content Strategy. She works with women in business who are up leveling their message and content to better attract & connect with their ideal clients.Her journey from Physical Therapist, to Pinterest Marketing Agency Owner, to Marketing Coach Using Human Design, has brought with it a wealth of experience in marketing strategy and alignment!

After running her Pinterest marketing company for 2 years working with business owners on their marketing strategies, and in working with her own Human Design...she saw a gap! Too many entrepreneurs using content strategies based on what they think they "should" do, and not doing what actually works for them.

Today she helps her clients to show up authentically through their content and create messaging that’s magnetic for Consistent Client Attraction using Human Design!

Take advantage of Jens FREE offer:

https://jendys.co/hdstart

Connect with Jen:

https://instagram.com/jen.dys

A brief overview of what we discussed:

• Building multiple businesses organically using Facebook pages
• Balancing life, work and 6 kiddos
• Home schooling
• AI and Facebook comments
• Titus the cat
• Jim the dog
• Pagewheel

About Rachel:

Serial online entrepreneur and mom of six kids, Rachel began as a blogger and went on to build audiences ranging in the millions. Today she is most known for helping over 60,000 small businesses and page owners grow their audiences in her group, Grow Your Audience -  51 of those businesses grow the engagement on their content, allowing them to reach more than 10,000,000 people in a single Facebook post {WHOOP!!}.  Rachel is a published author of multiple books best-selling books that each sold more than 100,000 copies, and has had her content featured on Good Morning America (multiple times) and other national magazines and syndicated shows. She will show you how growing engagement on your brand is a formula, a skill that anyone and any product can have!

Take advantage of Rachels gift! 

https://packs.pagewheel.com

Check Out Rachels Blog:

https://learn.pagewheel.com/build-a-digital-product/

Connect With Rachel:

https://rachelmiller.com/

Here is a brief overview of what we discussed:

• Fear of judgement
• Overcoming fears
• Self discovery
• Living as a chameleon
• Showing up as your authentic self

Lynda Sunshine West:

She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week, came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser. At age 51, she decided to break through one fear every day for a year and, in doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence to share her story. Her mission is to empower 5 million women and men to write their stories to make a greater impact on the planet. Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder and CEO of Action Takers Publishing, a Bestseller Book Publishing Expert, Speaker, 38 Times #1 International Bestselling Author, Former Contributing Writer at Entrepreneur Magazine, Senior Level Executive Contributing Writer at Brainz Magazine, and Executive Film Producer.

Claim Lyndas FREE Gift!

Free download of Lynda Sunshine West's #1 international bestselling book, Do It BECAUSE You're Scared can be downloaded at:

https://actiontakerspublishing.com/doit

Connect with Lynda:

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

https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com

A brief overview of what we discussed:

• Cirque Du Soleil geek out session/ My Cirque story
• A different side of Cirque
• Stage fright
• Building confidence
• From terrified to rockstar/ A success story
• The mechanics of singing and speaking
• Alaska
• Tour Life

Julia Langley:

Julia Langley helps speakers and coaches, overcome nervousness and fear to give Confident Commanding Keynotes so they get the big paydays they deserve, land top-tier clients, and be recognized worldwide for their expertise. With over 15 years as a featured singer for Cirque du Soleil she has performed on stages in over 20 different countries and all 50 States.

In 2019, she was hit by a jeep while riding her bicycle leaving her with injuries that changed her life forever. Four surgeries later and a diagnosis of PTSD, Julia started from ground zero, and with courage and resilience got her life back on track. She believes she was given a second chance and has dedicated herself to empower others to share their story and truly be the force they were to born to be in this world.

Take advantage of Julias free gift: 

https://julialangley.com/free

Connect with Julia:

www.julialangley.com

A brief overview of what we discussed:

• The journey of a creative performer inside of entrepreneurship 
• Performing vs. entrepreneurship
• 9-5 jobs are the worst
• Its not all about Broadway
• The power of networking

Stephanie Bonte-Lebair:

Stephanie is a professional singer and stage performer turned voice and networking coach. She uses her experience performing in Opera, Musicals, Cabaret, and Dinner Theater to help Creative Entrepreneurs show up powerfully when they network. She guides her networking community to shift the focus from chasing prospects to building Empowered Partners that skyrocket your visibility and income. She is an award-winning Networking Facilitator and the founder of Empowered Business Networking, a virtual community of Creative Coaches, Speakers, Marketing and Sales professionals from all over North America and beyond.

Learn more about EBN, Stephanies networking community:

http://ebnticket.com

Connect With Stephanie:

https://ebn.empoweryourvoice.com

Here is a brief overview of what we discussed...

-Nicoles journey from bartenderland to successful entrepreneur.

-Overcoming obstacles.

-Building an empire in 13 months.

-International cocktail competitions.

-Unicorns and pants.

-High school sucked.

Nicole Cherie Hess-

Nicole Hesse is a self made millionaire who went from being a broke bartender to the founder of a seven figure marketing empire in just 13 months. She has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs in the online world to monetize their skill sets and results. The ripple impact that Nicole has had in the online world is just beginning as her clients have not only made millions of their own, but have their own clients hitting 7 figures in their businesses as well!

Nicole has accomplished so much in such a short amount of time as a result of her unique perspective on the world of sales. She stands firmly against traditional pain point tactics and uses her signature strategy of Catalyst Marketing to attract true unicorn clients.

Take advantage of Nicoles free offer : www.nonstopnotifications.com

Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingunicorns/

Here is a brief  overview of what we discussed:

• The fears of Public Speaking
• Corporate World vs. entrepreneurship
• Overcoming childhood hurdles and creating success
• Exciting life changes

Robyn Riedlinger:

I'm Robyn Riedlinger, a speaker and speaker coach with a focus on communication, leadership, and business. As the CEO of Your Signature Talk and the creator of the One Presentation Away Speaker Accelerator Program, I'm passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to create their signature talk and get on stage so they can grow their businesses more efficiently.

Over the years, I've coached dozens of individuals to excel on platforms like TEDx, international conferences, and master the art of selling from the stage, transforming their presentations into powerful tools for business growth.

Every year, I host my own event called, "The Power of Voice," giving speakers the opportunity to share their signature talks on stage and launch their speaking careers. I have also been featured in media outlets like the Charlotte News Channel QC@3 WBTV, WSIC News, Deluxe Version Magazine, and CEO Weekly.

Connect with Robyn:

https://www.instagram.com/robynriedlinger/

https://yoursignaturetalk.mykajabi.com/opt-in

Here is a brief overview of what we discussed:

- Working at Disney

-Performing Vs. Speaking

-Virtual Events

-Podcast Perfection

-New Ventures

Ella Glasgow:

Ella Glasgow is an award-winning vocalist, 2 time best selling author, and the visionary consultant behind unforgettable virtual events. As the founder and executive producer at Beyond Virtual Events, Ella's expertise lies in crafting transformative experiences that captivate audiences and elevate brands. With her groundbreaking E.N.C.O.R.E. Method™, she designs immersive environments, fosters meaningful connections, and optimizes every moment for maximum impact. From planning to execution, Ella and her dedicated ROCKSTAR Virtual Event Team handle it all, ensuring stress-free events that leave a lasting impression. Ready to take your virtual events to new heights? Discover the magic of Ella Glasgow and unlock the potential of your next extraordinary event.

Connect With Ella:

https://beyondvirtualevents.com