In a recent episode of "Confident You" Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Veronica Di Polo, an international Marketing and Messaging Expert currently based in Moreira, Spain. With over 15 years of experience in the marketing industry, Veronica shares her profound insights on effective marketing strategies, networking at exhibitions, and the importance of understanding one's target audience. This blog post delves into the key themes discussed in the episode, offering actionable advice and expert recommendations to help entrepreneurs and business owners enhance their marketing efforts.

Her career began in the corporate world, where she organized global events and served as the Marketing Director for the Americas. Veronica traveled to exhibitions in Barcelona, Geneva, and Frankfurt to generate leads for our Latin American offices. Eventually, she left her corporate job to pursue her passion as an image consultant in Monaco, working with high-profile clients. Her expertise in image and fashion evolved into personal branding, leading her back to her true passion: marketing.

For over 15 years, she empowered busy women (and men) entrepreneurs who are service providers, including fashion stylists, realtors, interior designers, and event organizers. These individuals are passionate about their clients but often struggle with time management and consistent promotion. Veronica helps them craft clear messaging that attracts potential clients, build realistic marketing strategies that fit their hectic schedules, design easy lead pipelines, and implement time-saving processes.

For the past four years, she hosted the Branding Momentum Podcast, delivering bite-sized episodes that tackle marketing challenges. Her templates, guides, and programs are designed to save time, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on what truly matters – generating leads and growing their businesses.

Connect with Veronica here:

https://www.veronicadipolo.com/

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In a recent episode of "Confident You" podcast, I engaged in a compelling conversation with communication coach Madeline Schwarz. The episode delves into the intricacies of effective communication, the art of storytelling, and the unique challenges faced by introverts and creative professionals in articulating their messages. This post will break down the key insights and actionable advice shared during the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for listeners looking to enhance their communication skills.

Madeline Schwarz teaches introverts and creative professionals how to clearly articulate their vision in presentations, meetings and difficult conversations. Before starting a business, she spent a decade designing and building window displays, retail environments and experiential marketing events for brands like Armani Exchange, Diesel and Coach. That experience taught her how to get a message across in seconds which she now teaches clients to do at companies like Mastercard, Etsy, Blink Fitness and Fancy LLC. When she’s not dreaming up ways to make communication more fun, you can find her roaming art museums, biking in Prospect Park and building pillow forts with her son.

Connect with Madeline here:

https://www.madelineschwarzcoaching.com/

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In a recent episode of the "Confident You" podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Raquel Reis, a seasoned relationship coach. This episode delves into the intricacies of relationships, effective communication, and personal growth. Raquel shares her journey into relationship coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding, communication, and personal responsibility in fostering healthy relationships. This post will break down the key insights and actionable advice from the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for listeners and readers alike.

Raquel Reis is a Relationship Coach, an agent of love and partnership and a wealth of information in both the science and soul of what makes relationships work and thrive.

She helps couples and individuals break free from patterns that are holding them back, turn their struggles around, and make simple shifts that impact everything!

Relationships require a unique skillset that most people are missing. We weren't taught that at school, and probably have few, if any role models for people who are thriving in their relationships. Raquel brings ease, lightness and practical tools that are easy to grasp and to apply.

Raquel Reis is a Certified Relationship Coach. Her approach is based on positive psychology, strength-based relationships, cognitive behavior, and somatic work. She is trained to work with attachment styles, trauma, infidelity, betrayal, sexuality, and addiction.

Connect with Raquel here:

https://www.raquelreiscoaching.com

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In this episode of our “Confident You” podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Clement Decrop, an inventor and author from Belgium. Clement's book, "The Idea Space," offers a revolutionary perspective on consciousness by integrating mathematical concepts. Our conversation delved into various aspects of personal development, mindfulness, and the journey of writing and publishing a book. I want to share some of the key insights and actionable advice shared during our time together.

Clement Decrop moved to the United States at the age of six. He's worked across the globe, including France, Spain, the United Emirates, and then back home in the United States.

The Idea Space: The Science of Awakening Your Non-Self delves into the depths of consciousness by introducing a revolutionary scientific approach to describe the mind. In these pages, Decrop guides readers to view their thoughts objectively and identify their impact, helping the reader discover a happier existence and a deeper understanding of their life’s purpose.

As a Global Educator since 2018, Clement has shared his wisdom with thousands of eager participants across 40 countries. His innovative spirit led him to collaborate with numerous inventors from Wikipedia’s Most Prolific Inventors List, resulting in 130-plus patent disclosures within one year, 50-plus filed, and 20-plus issued as of late 2023.

Outside these professional spheres, Decrop finds joy in the simpler pleasures of life. He’s an avid reader—from textbooks on semiconductors and rockets to general fiction—an experimental cook, a global traveler, an enthusiastic coder, and a health and fitness devotee. He currently lives in Pennsylvania.

Connect with Clement here:

https://theideaspace.io/

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In a recent episode of “Confident You” podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Venchele Saint Dic to delve into the intricate relationship between writing, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling. Venchele, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Health, focusing on Behavioral Health, shares her multifaceted background and her passion for empowering emerging writers and editors. Our discussion highlights the importance of effective communication across various platforms and the profound impact that words can have on individuals and communities.

Venchele Saint Dic, a multifaceted freelance writer, author, and editor residing in the United States, is passionate about the diverse methods of communication and connection, from texts and books to media and websites. She is dedicated to empowering emerging writers, editors, and businesses to refine their writing skills for various platforms.

Connect with Venchele here:

https://www.pathwaycoachwriting.com/

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In a recent episode of “Confident You” podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Lynn Herkes of WOWSuccessTeam, a business engineer, project manager, website developer, and marketing strategist who works with solopreneurs and small business owners to develop holistic engineered solutions to their business growth challenges involving time, tech and teams. With a BSME, MSBM, and MSPM, 40+ years of experience, and 4 self-created, bootstrapped businesses of her own along with over 100 successful clients, Lynn loves putting the pieces of your small business together, so they fit perfectly.

Whether you just need a CRM setup, or you need an entire business strategy and implementation, Lynn has intuitive, easy-to-understand, and enlightening methods and skills to get your business on the path to success. Lynn loves to speak to small business owners about methods to increase their business performance, efficiencies, organization, time management, employee performance, and overall growth. Lynn also loves to about technology and business growth for ultimate effectiveness and ROI.

Here’s a look at some of the major insights we unpacked during our conversation—and why I think this episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to grow and scale with intention.

Connect with Lynn here:

https://wowsuccessteam.com

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In the latest episode of "Confident You", I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Heidi Esther, an emotional intelligence powerhouse, storyteller, and joy coach. Heidi's journey from a traditional marriage to a relationship with a woman, her professional transitions, and her work with women to create joyful lives offer profound insights into personal growth and confidence.

In this blog post, I want to take you through some of the biggest takeaways from our conversation. Whether you’re tuning into the episode or prefer to read along, there’s so much wisdom and practical advice here for anyone navigating life’s transitions and seeking a fuller, more joyful existence.

Meet Heidi Esther, Joyologist.

If Mister Rogers and Captain Marvel had a baby, it would be Heidi Esther. She is a cookie-baking strategic powerhouse, momma, and bad poet. Along with two decades’ experience as a professional relationship builder, she is an author, speaker, and certified emotional intelligence life coach.

While trying to take care of her world, she meandered through a decade in life’s trenches. At the end, she discovered something more miraculous than dark chocolate! Her Joy.

She now helps Hardworking and Hardloving working women leave survival mode behind, embrace their inner Authentic Leader, and create lives of joy and fulfillment.

Connect with Heidi here:

https://heidiesther.com/

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In a recent episode of "Confident You", I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Chanté Dent, a Personal Development and Executive Coach who empowers individuals to live purposeful, productive, and powerful lives. Her private coaching program, EQ Wives, helps married women create thriving marriages and fulfilling lives. She is also a certified Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety Workshop Facilitator and Coach with BlueEQ, serving national and international companies in multiple industries, including Fortune 50.

Throughout the episode, Chanté shares her personal journey, including her experiences with pregnancy, open adoption, and the pivotal role emotional intelligence has played in her life and coaching practice.

Connect with Chanté here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanté-dent-07b46b226

https://linktr.ee/chantedent

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In a recent episode of "Confident You," I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with Stacy, a woman who radiates warmth, wisdom, and purpose. Our conversation dove deep into the themes of legacy, personal growth, and the transformative power of kindness and connection. This wasn’t just a feel-good chat — it was full of insights and actionable advice that I’m still thinking about, and I wanted to share some of the highlights with you here.

Stacy Johnston owns and operates Enlighten Up, a personal consulting firm based in Texas. Stacy is an internationally certified personal development coach, consultant, speaker, and trainer. Stacy spends her time guiding individuals, families, companies and communities to recognize the power of their influence and the importance of the legacy they leave behind. Her focus is personal character and integrity and building your business or family from the inside out. She is also a contributing author to the Amazon #1 best seller, Caged No More.

Stacy grew up in a dance studio family and was blessed to enjoy the beautiful world of the arts all of her life. Stacy is over 30 years married to a wonderful man with whom she has three children and a growing number of grandchildren. Stacy owned and operated Applause School of Dance for thirty years, took a pivot, and spent eleven years in the adolescent/adult substance abuse and mental health profession as a family services specialist. Outside of her business practice, her new joy is co-hosting two podcasts, Un-Caped Heroes and Mid-Week Mind Candy.

Connect with Stacy here:

https://www.Facebook.com/StacyO.Johnston or [email protected]

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In a recent episode of "Confident You," I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Monica Bodurka. Monica, the co-founder of The Leadership Wellness Group, is dedicated to fostering personal and organizational wellbeing and resilience through transformative workshops and coaching sessions. As a Certified International Health Coach (CIHC), a Yoga Educator (CYT 500), and a Yoga Therapist (IAYT 1000) she brings a wealth of expertise to guide individuals and organizations towards thriving. With numerous mindfulness meditation certificates, a diploma in Adult Education, and an understanding of the neuroscience behind behavior change and nervous system regulation, Monica equips clients to navigate a world where stress has become the norm.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Monica is a passionate holistic health enthusiast, an aspiring yogi, and a nature lover. She has just published her first book, "A New Way to Be – Becoming RESILIENT one breath, habit, and moment at a time."

Our discussion touched on so many important facets of life and leadership—resilience, wellness, emotional intelligence, and the small, meaningful habits that can completely shift the trajectory of our personal and professional lives.

Find Monica on her website here:

https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/

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