Claim Your Potential

In our eighteenth episode, Sofie is joined by Genevieve Piturro, an accomplished nonprofit founder, and speaker, to discuss everything you need to know to build and scale a successful nonprofit. Genevieve shares her insights on how to build a board of directors, communicate your nonprofit’s impact, and other best practices. She also provides practical advice for creating compelling storytelling and overcoming founder’s syndrome. Throughout the episode, Genevieve draws from her own experience as a nonprofit founder and shares the lessons she has learned along the way. Her insights provide valuable guidance for anyone looking to start or grow a nonprofit.

You can find the transcript of the episode ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Our next episode will be released on May 7th at 9 am EST.

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Guest Bio:

Genevieve Piturro left her job as a successful TV marketing executive, picked up a pair of pajamas, and built a nationally known 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and named it Pajama Program. Two decades later, Gen educates audiences on how to change their own course.

Genevieve Piturro is all about Purpose and The Human Connection. She was a successful television marketing executive until a sudden inner voice challenged her direction and she dramatically altered the path of her life. She found her true purpose when a simple question from a six-year-old girl in an emergency shelter changed everything. In 2001, she jumped off the corporate ladder and founded the hugely successful national non-profit, Pajama Program. This year, the Program celebrates its 21st anniversary, having delivered more than 7 MILLION magical gifts of new pajamas and new books to children through its 42 chapters across the U.S.

Genevieve is now an inspirational speaker and purpose consultant inspiring individuals, groups, and companies to find their purpose & embrace the human connection for success. She created the Purpose ACER business training program to help leaders create a shared culture by aligning the goals of the company and management with the goals of its employees.

Her first book, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey, is an Amazon best seller and the winner of five (5) awards. The book, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, debuted during the Covid shutdown to rave reviews. The book’s message and Heart of the Matter life and leadership lessons after every chapter, dovetail perfectly with our Nation’s growing interest in finding purpose and rekindling our human connection. Her TEDx talk: “1 Idea + The Human Connection = 7 Million Pajamas” debuted with her book.

Genevieve has been interviewed on and in many local and national media including Hallmark’s Home & Family, The Huckabee Show, OPRAH, TODAY, GMA, The Early Show, CNN, O Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting Magazine. Genevieve rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in 2016. She has been the recipient of many local and national awards as she inspires others to listen to their heart-voice in pursuing their passions.

Website: www.genevievepiturro.com

Pajama Program: www.pajamaprogram.org

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

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

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/

In our seventeenth episode, Sofie is joined by guest, Kate Cherichello, a NYC-based performer, certified fitness professional, and host of the popular "Be the Good with Kate" podcast, shares her profound reflections on how interviewing over 75 change-makers has influenced her life and shaped her perspectives on passion, purpose, and resilience. Kate delves into the power of surrounding ourselves with good-hearted people and how these positive influences can shape our path and fuel our ability to discover our passions. Drawing from her own personal journey of self-discovery, she shares practical methods that have worked for her in finding her own passions and making choices that align with them.

You can find the transcript of the episode ⁠here⁠.

Our next episode will be released on April 23rd at 9 am EST.

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Kate Cherichello is an NYC-based performer, host, and certified fitness professional. She is creator and host of the weekly podcast, Be The Good with Kate where guests share their journey to finding their passion and helping others along the way.

Throughout the pandemic, Kate sought to remind herself and others that there is still so much good in the world. She is continuously inspired by guests from across the globe, including a Broadway music director, nonprofit founders, and those healing from loss while helping others.

As a performer, Kate has toured with the USO Show Troupe, Jersey Boys, and Broadway Tonite, and performed in numerous productions across the country. She has appeared in commercials, television shows, and films.

By incorporating manageable and impactful changes each day, Kate inspires others to live their healthiest lives. She trains and coaches in-person and virtually, and brings health and wellness expertise to business and corporate settings.

Website: www.katecherichello.com

Sofie's Episode on Be The Good with Kate: https://youtu.be/skGqoQCOa2Y

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecherichello/

In our sixteenth episode, Sofie dissects the conventional approach to goal-setting and outlines four significant issues. She explores how winners and losers can have the same goals, how achieving a goal results in temporary changes, how goals can constrain happiness, and how they can conflict with long-term progress. Sofie cites real-life examples to illustrate these challenges and suggests practical solutions, such as embracing a systems-oriented mindset, to revamp your goal-setting approach.

You can find the transcript of the episode ⁠here⁠.

Our next episode will be released on April 9th at 9 am EST.

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In our fifteenth episode, Sofie is joined by guest, Emily Kapit, a certified professional resume writer.  She shares her expertise on building a standout resume that catches the attention of hiring managers. Emily explains the "Pattern of Excellence" and how to use it to highlight unique skills and strengths in a resume. She also offers practical advice on avoiding common mistakes, maximizing your skills and achievements, and standing out, regardless of limited work experience or career transitions.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our next episode will be released on March 26th at 9 am EST.

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Guest Bio:

Emily Kapit is a 3X certified Master Resume Writer as well as an industry-leading career strategist and career resilience expert. She is also the founder of ReFresh Your Step, a career advisory firm with clients located around the world.

Emily and her team of highly certified writers and career advisors work extensively with clients on all facets of their career progression and resilience, including their written professional assets, negotiation tactics, job search strategies, mock interviews, career guidance, and more.

Emily’s insights and guidance have been published in Forbes, Recruiter.com, Glassdoor, HuffPost, among many others. She has also been profiled by Forbes, as a Founding Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and was recently noted as one of the nation’s “10 Resume Experts We Love” by Recruiter.com.

Website: www.refreshyourstep.com

Facebook & Instagram: @refreshyourstep

In our fourteenth episode, Sofie is joined by guest Melissa Leon, a finance expert. She shares valuable insights on how to rethink your emergency fund and budget to achieve your financial goals. She also covers the biggest financial mistakes people make and provides practical tips on how to avoid them. From developing good saving habits to analyzing spending behaviors, Melissa equips you with all the tools you need to take control of your finances.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our next episode will be released on March 12th at 9 am EST.

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Guest Bio:

Melissa Leon is a 20-year finance and accounting professional passionate about teaching women to manage time and money. Melissa co-owns Two Sense Consulting (a Bookkeeping and Fractional CFO firm) and is the Podcast Host and Author of the #1 Best Seller "Efficiency Bitch". Melissa has climbed the corporate ladder while raising three small children and uses B.I.T.C.H. to teach the five pillars of having it all without doing it all.

Book Website: efficiencybitch.com

Business Website: twosenseconsulting.com

Facebook & Instagram: @efficiencyb

In the final part of the Claim Your Space Series, and the show's thirteenth episode, Sofie explains how to eliminate unsafe spaces by identifying and combatting microaggressions. She defines microaggressions, the seven forms they appear in, and the actionable steps to take to combat them so that you can be bold, brave, and unwavering in your efforts to eliminate unsafe spaces.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our next episode will be released on February 26th at 9 am EST.

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In part three of the Claim Your Space Series, and the show's twelfth episode, Sofie explains how to claim space together by building a strong network of women who uplift and amplify each other. She covers the essential steps for constructing a thriving network, including the importance of diversity, providing value to your network, the three types of connections to pursue, methods of connecting, and more.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our final episode in the Claim Your Space Series will be released on February 12th at 9 am EST.

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In part two of the Claim Your Space Series, and the show's eleventh episode, Sofie explains how to protect one's space by recognizing the negative messages women have taken on. She emphasizes the importance of speaking up, discarding the "nice" label, establishing emotional boundaries, and why you should stop apologizing. Sofie provides practical strategies for creating a sense of confidence and power so that women can protect their space in the world.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our next episode in the Claim Your Space Series will be released on February 5th at 9 am EST.

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In part one of the Claim Your Space Series, and the show's tenth episode, Sofie breaks down how to claim physical space through posture, voice, and body language. Sofie shares essential skills, techniques, tools, and actionable steps to create a confident and powerful presence that will help you claim your space in the world.

You can find the transcript of the episode here.

Our next episode in the Claim Your Space Series will be released on January 29th at 9 am EST.

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In our ninth episode Sofie is joined by guest Michelle E. Dickinson. She advocates that emotional resilience is about being in control and feeling like you have the tools and strategies to help yourself. Michelle shares how to recognize and control your emotions. She also shares steps for creating joy and becoming present with how you are feeling.

Our next episode will be released on January 22nd at 9 am EST.

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Guest Bio:

Michelle E. Dickinson is a Resilience Coach and Workplace Mental Health Strategist. She is also a TEDx speaker and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. Michelle spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating empathy and compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood. She was also instrumental in building the largest and fastest-growing employee mental health employee resource group while at her fortune 500 company.

Today Michelle partners with innovative organizations to recenter their staff through her powerful people leader resilience programs that provide tangible daily strategies to preserve well-being. She believes that every organization can have a culture of compassion. and Her signature Resilience workshop has made a positive impact on thousands of employees throughout COVID-19.

Websites: 

www.careforyourpeople.com 

www.michelleedickinson.com 

www.breakingintomylife.com

Mental Health Series “Michelle’s Conversations that Matter” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn6Yaq3AqLUebGmfZoRdB4Q

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3qTsLBJ

Free Resilience Tips - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resiliencecoachmichelle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelledickinson71/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mdickinson13

Free Chapter of my Book: http://breakingintomylife.com/excerpt/