According to Psychology Today: Confidence is not an innate, fixed characteristic. It's an ability that can be acquired and improved over time. Being confident has a lot to do with how we value and see ourselves and the ones around us. It's this electromagnetic force that people connect to, and as Ife said, it's this kinetic energy that becomes a super power!

Having a conversation with our new bestie Ife Thomas, we were immediately drawn to her inner core and enamored by her ability to cultivate a community that is quite diversified, yet shares a common interest of yearning to improve their lives. Ife is a confidence coach who has helped hundreds of people get "unstuck" and become unshakable and unstoppable. This chat will make you think a lot about why and how you present yourself to the world!

Thank you Ife for being on the episode! You can find her on Instagram @ifethomas, on Twitter @ifethomas1, and on Facebook @IfeThomasMindWorkOut. Check out her website mindworkout.co.uk, and keep an eye out for her upcoming podcast!

"I am strong! I am confident! I am amazingly good!" Own these words, take some moments to pause and reflect. You entered this world as you, and that's definitely something that should be celebrated. 

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Because of the pandemic, mental health has become a topic that is now being addressed more than ever before. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Susan Zinn, who is a licensed trauma therapist, speaker, writer, and teacher specializing in integrative psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. She is passionate about working with people who want more out of their life, and provides a welcoming, therapeutic environment for people seeking to make lasting positive life changes through individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Science Times, and the New York Post. 

Thank you Susan for being on the episode! You can check out her website susanzinntherapy.com, and follow her on Instagram @susanzinntherappy.

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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are so proud to share this special episode with you, made possible thanks to our collaboration with Cor-a (@walkwithdignity), a nonprofit organization started by the collegiate women of Penn State who challenge the sexual assault crisis with courage. We have also partnered with Ines, founder of @wearefig, who will be reciting submitted poetry and stories. Join us for this honest and empowering conversation between survivors, healers, and advocates.

Thank you to all of the survivors and participants who shared their stories! April may be sexual assault awareness month, but we at Coming From the Heart are devoted to keeping the conversation ongoing. We are here for you, so know you are never alone💓

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and would like to share your story, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or Cor-a, @walkwithdignity. If you’re having a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text Hello to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are so proud to share this special episode with you, made possible thanks to our collaboration with Cor-a (@walkwithdignity), a nonprofit organization started by the collegiate women of Penn State who challenge the sexual assault crisis with courage. We have also partnered with Ines, founder of @wearefig, who will be reciting submitted poetry and stories. Join us for this honest and empowering conversation between survivors, healers, and advocates.

Thank you to all of the survivors and participants who shared their stories! April may be sexual assault awareness month, but we at Coming From the Heart are devoted to keeping the conversation ongoing. We are here for you, so know you are never alone💓

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and would like to share your story, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or Cor-a, @walkwithdignity. If you’re having a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text Hello to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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Shout out to our amazing sound engineer Alex Wiederock (@ajwiede on Instagram) for editing the podcast! Also, shout out to Xixuan Hei for the original and beautiful soundtrack she composed (@xixuan_hei on Instagram).

Sitting down with local restaurant owner Cookie Till and bake Kim Richmond, we immediately felt a connection to their friendship, passion, and ability to create a business like Ventnor No. 7311, which opened on May 6, 2015 with the concept of offering fresh and innovative baked items paired with fair-trade coffee and organic tea. 

Both Kim and Cookie were born and raised on Absecon Island, and share a sense of pride for their home. Sharing this beautiful friendship for over 30 years, they were brought together by their mutual passion for baking and being creators of an amazing brand, which their community has definitely responded to with large lines and loyal customers. 7311 is more than just a warm chocolate chip cookie and a great cup of joe. It's a place to connect, feel welcome, and meet other locals. You'll also find a collection of handcrafted items from local artisans such as Mudgirls Studios, Spindrift Pottery, and Clint Hunter Pottery. 

Located in an up and coming Ventnor neighborhood, the space has become a hub to showcase their culinary creations. With degrees in culinary arts and nutrition, the duo experiment daily with natural, fresh ingredients to introduce their interpretations of small batch baking. Everything is made on site - including paleo, gluten-free, and vegan options which change daily - and highlight the local seasonal ingredients from Reeds Organic Farm.

Thank you Cookie and Kim for being on the episode! You can find Ventnor No. 7311 on their website ventnor7311.com, and follow them on Instagram @ventnor7311 and Twitter @ventnor7311. You can also contact them by email at [email protected].

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Feeling alone are two words that may be difficult to define because loneliness, the state of being alone can be something intangible that you can not describe because it hurts too much! Loneliness can be described in different ways, according to a UCLA study which states that people can often feel a lack of companionship and feel left out. Sitting down with Ben Higgins, who was on the 20th season of ABC's The Bachelor and who has since written an incredible book, was a memorable and amazing experience for Alexandra and I! 

Ben's book Alone in Plain Sight is definitely a great read! We blew through the pages and felt empowered by his words, wisdom, and insight into a world of loneliness that he had endured as a child which followed him into his adulthood. Often, we do not see the struggle others have with being alone because they often wear "masks" so that their pain and suffering remain hidden. Thank you Ben for being so public wth your innermost thoughts, undoubtedly you have a gift to touch many with your kind-heartedness, genuinity, and being your "plain", remarkable self! 

Thank you Ben for being on the episode! You can follow Ben on Instagram @higgins.ben. You can find Generous Coffee Co. on Instagram @generous_coffee_, and on their website generousmovement.com. You can order Ben's book, Alone in Plain Sight, online here!

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A true friendship is about having a mutual interest in one another's experiences and thoughts, as well as a sense of belonging and connection, it includes sympathy, empathy, honesty, affection, altruism, mutual understanding, and enjoyment of one another's company. 

Alexandra and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Skeery and Cher of Speaking Volumes Podcast. This dynamic duo are an amazing example of great friends who have this unique bond and relationship of speaking each other's words while truly having a love, appreciation, and affection for one another. Their warmth and caring is amazingly unique! As Cher said, "We know each other so well. I've found, in my life, there's not that many people that you can count on as your true friends..."

Thank you Skeery and Cher for being on the episode! You can follow Speaking Volumes Podcast on Instagram @speakingvolumespodcast. You can follow Skeery on Instagram @skeeryjones and on Twitter @skeeryjones. You can follow Cher on Instagram @chercosenza, on Twitter @cherylcosenza, and you can see some of her work on her IMDb page.

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The primary difference between health and wellness is that health is the goal, and wellness is the active process of achieving it! Wellness by definition has a direct influence on physical and mental health, which of course is essential for living a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life. And as Robin said, "It's not mental health, it's all of our health."

Meet Robin Stoloff, who has a radio show called Living Well with Robin Stoloff. The show is a health and wellness program that discusses various topics of nutrition, health, body, and mind. For the last 30 years, Robin's aspiration was and continues to be helping her community live a better and healthier life. Through her radio talk show and podcast she's connected with many guests who share in her mission to uplift, educate, and inspire those around them. Through her weekly Health Updates she provides tips on health, fitness, nutrition, and more!

Robin's positive outlook on life and wanting to make a difference is notably remarkable! Her love and connection with her family is beautiful, and her upbeat personality and manner is quite compelling.

Thank you Robin for being on the episode! You can find Robin on Instagram @livingwellwithrobinstoloff, on her website livingwellwithrobinstoloff.com, and you can listen to her podcast, Living Well with Robin Stoloff, anywhere you stream your podcasts.

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Happiness is a feeling or state or well-being and contentment. When sitting down with Dan Rhoton, the Executive Director of Hopeworks in Camden, NJ, he said, "I have the best job in the world because I get the opportunity to enhance and change people's lives. I am an extra in an inspirational movie everyday. You could make a movie about any one of these youngsters and it would be a blockbuster!"

As Dan explained, Hopeworks' mission is to give teach, inspire, and support many young people, helping them grow and thrive in the midst of violence and poverty. Placing these youngsters into Fortune 500 companies allows these individuals to prosper not only financially but gives them the practical and professional skills needed to move on with their lives. And as Dan was speaking he had this radiating glow that illuminated his face, soul, and spirit... Truly his purpose and his spark is continually being lit and undoubtedly his passion for what he does has be found and defined!

Thank you Dan for being on the episode! You can find Hopeworks on their website hopeworks.org, and you can follow them on Instagram @hopeworkscamden, on Twitter @hopeworkscamden, and on Facebook @hopeworksyouth.

Thank you to our partners:

Electric Yoga is giving Coming From the Heart listeners 25% off their next purchase! Use promo code HEARTS when checking out and get 25% off your entire purchase, but don't wait because this code expires on March 5th!

Play Out Apparel: Use code HEARTPODCAST when you check out & 20% of the proceeds will be donated to IMMIGRATION EQUALITY which is the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Immigration Rights Organization.

Greek Glasses: Use code ALBE40 for 40% off your order!

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AJ Sarcione is the creator of "Get Your Shine On" and an international motivational speaker, intentional communications coach and corporate culture consultant, and author.

As we spoke with AJ he had this undeniable demeanor of happiness and this innate ability to ignite his spark with a voice of optimism and wisdom, and see the "shine" in others even on the cloudiest of days! Speaking with AJ ignited our spark to emulate his passion, compassion, humility, and lots of smiles that will absolutely brighten your day!

Thank you AJ for being on the episode! You can connect with AJ on Instagram @ajsarcione, and you can Get Your Shine on his website getyourshine.com.

Thank you to our partners:

Electric Yoga is giving Coming From the Heart listeners 25% off their next purchase! Use promo code HEARTS when checking out and get 25% off your entire purchase, but don't wait because this code expires on March 5th!

Play Out Apparel: Use code HEARTPODCAST when you check out & 20% of the proceeds will be donated to IMMIGRATION EQUALITY which is the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Immigration Rights Organization.

Greek Glasses: Use code ALBE40 for 40% off your order!

Shout out to our amazing sound engineer Alex Wiederock for editing the podcast! Also, shout out to Xixuan Hei for the original and beautiful soundtrack she composed (@xixuan_hei on Instagram).

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