Courage & Purpose

In this hilarious, inspiring, and wildly unpredictable episode, Angela Robb returns to Courage & Purpose—this time joined by her former cofounder Nicole Stein—for a conversation that started with a joke and turned into a thriving trolley business. From spa services to pharmaceuticals to stolen trolleys and murder mystery tours, this episode proves that joy, resilience, and bold intuition can lead to the most unforgettable entrepreneurial journeys.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How a playful inside joke between two friends evolved into a profitable business

Why intuition and data can (and should) coexist in business decisions

The full (and true!) story of how their first trolley was stolen—and how they got it back

How laughter and friendship became their greatest assets in high-stress moments

What to do when you feel the nudge to try something wildly different

🧠 Key Insight:"The worst thing that can happen is you pivot. If the idea keeps tapping you on the shoulder, you owe it to yourself to explore it."

🌍 Connect with Angela & Nicole:Angela Robb – Owner of Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty BarInstagram: @karmaspaloungeNicole Stein – Project Manager in the pharmaceutical industry

📬 Connect with Diana:Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coachInstagram: @lifeonpurposecoach.dianaFacebook: Life On Purpose Coach DianaLinkedIn: Life On Purpose

In this empowering episode, Diana challenges us to confront the real reasons we delay our dreams—and it’s not because we “don’t have time.” With deep insight and personal storytelling, she reminds us that confidence is built through action, not the other way around.⁠Through powerful examples, including her marathon journey after loss, Diana explores the 3 hidden fears that sabotage our goals—loss pain, process pain, and outcome pain—and how our nervous system patterns quietly keep us stuck.⁠She also breaks down the difference between shallow pleasure and lasting joy, and how reconnecting with faith, purpose, and the courage to act can transform your life. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start moving toward the life God put on your heart, this is your call to action.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

Why “I don’t have time” is rarely the real reason you’re stuck—and what’s underneath it

The 3 types of fear that sabotage your goals (loss pain, process pain, and outcome pain)

How your nervous system patterns are keeping you stuck—and how to rewire them

The difference between joy and happiness—and why joy is rooted in purpose

How Diana’s marathon journey became a powerful lesson in healing, belief, and legacy

🧠 Key Insight:

“Stop masking your excuses: it’s either not a priority or you’re afraid of pain.”

🌍 Connect with Diana:

📲 Instagram: @lifeonpurpose.coach

📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeonpurposecoachdiana

💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lifeonpurposecoach

🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach

In this thought-provoking episode, I'm joined by Renee Bryant, founder of PlayRx, an organization dedicated to bringing the power of play back into adult lives. Together, we explore how play is not just a luxury—it's a necessity for healing, agency, creativity, and personal growth.

Renee shares her mission to elevate play to the same importance as nutrition and exercise in the wellness world. We dive into why entertainment isn't true play, how our work-obsessed culture suppresses joy, and why reconnecting with authentic play is critical to avoid burnout and thrive in all areas of life.

Whether you're a high-achiever, a parent, a leader—or simply someone yearning to feel more alive—this conversation will challenge and inspire you to rethink the way you approach creativity, rest, and self-expression.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why true play is active, not passive—and how it differs from entertainment

How cultural history around survival, work, and productivity created barriers to joy

The dangerous cycle between burnout, entertainment consumption, and decreased vitality

How play helps build agency, resilience, and emotional regulation—at any age

Why unstructured play (not just activities and sports) is essential for development

How healing your relationship with play can unlock creativity, courage, and connection

Practical tips for adults and parents to reconnect with their playful spirit

🌟 Key Insight: "Play isn’t the opposite of work—it’s the antidote to burnout. Reclaiming play is about reclaiming your vitality, your agency, and your joy."

🌍 Connect with Renee Bryant:

📲 Instagram: @playrxcure

🌐 Website: http://www.theplayrxcure.com/

📬 Connect with Diana:

🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach

📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeonpurpose.coach

🔗 Facebook: www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDiana

🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach

🎧 Listen Now: Courage & Purpose Podcast ▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

In this energizing episode, I’m joined by Jason Pooley, Certified High Performance Business and Lifestyle Coach, who brings a powerful perspective on how entrepreneurs can scale their businesses sustainably—without sacrificing their well-being or losing sight of their purpose.

From a professional tennis career to building a thriving yoga studio and training business, and now coaching purpose-driven business owners, Jason’s journey is filled with valuable lessons about alignment, resilience, and smart growth. We dive into the critical difference between busyness and true productivity, how to align daily actions with long-term vision, and why profit without purpose is an empty pursuit.

If you're ready to scale with clarity, lead with impact, and create holistic success in your life and business, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why purpose and profit must work together for lasting success

- How to identify the 20% of actions that create 80% of your business results

- The hidden costs of busyness—and how to prioritize needle-moving activities

- How intuition, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation play critical roles in business clarity

- The key mindset shifts for business owners ready to move from survival mode to sustainable impact

🧠 Key Insight:

“Purpose and profit aren’t opposing forces. When you align the two, you create a business—and a life—that’s both meaningful and sustainable.”

🌍 Connect with Jason Pooley:

🌐 Website: https://linktr.ee/jasonpooley

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pooley-coaching-4a39a91a/

📸 Instagram: @jasonpooley

📬 Connect with Diana:

🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach

📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurpose.coach

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeonpurposecoachdiana

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeonpurposecoach

🎧 Listen now:

Courage & Purpose Podcast ▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

In this energizing episode of Courage & Purpose, I’m joined once again by Marcy Luna—Certified High Performance Coach and Exercise Physiologist—for a conversation that will completely reframe how you think about energy.

We go beyond the basics of sleep and nutrition and dive into how your nervous system, stress levels, and emotional state directly affect how you generate, protect, and sustain energy throughout your day.

Marcy and I unpack how body awareness, recovery, and movement are key to high performance—not just in your workouts, but in your relationships, leadership, and creativity. If you’ve been waking up exhausted despite doing all the “right things,” this episode is your wake-up call.

⚡ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why energy is your greatest asset—and how to structure your day around protecting it

The surprising role of hormones (like cortisol and irisin) in how you perform and feel

How to shift from punishment and hustle to nervous system-supported growth

Why fatigue, cravings, and resistance aren’t weakness—they’re signals

Tools for checking in with your body and making aligned adjustments without self-sabotage

The difference between survival energy vs. sustainable energy—and how to feel the difference

🧠 Key Insight:

“Your body is always talking—fatigue, cravings, and resistance are often signals, not flaws. Energy is your most precious currency, and how you use it determines the life you create.”

🌟 Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your family—this episode will help you reclaim your energy and show up with clarity, confidence, and intention.

🌍 Connect with Marcy Luna: www.reenergizecoaching.com

📸 Instagram: @mlunafitness

📬 Connect with Diana: 🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdiana🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDiana🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach

🎧 Listen Now:Courage & Purpose Podcast▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

What if stress wasn’t the enemy—but a signal?In this episode, we dive into the science of stress, the power of nervous system regulation, and why burnout is often a byproduct of coping strategies that once worked—but no longer serve you.

Marcy Luna joins me to unpack how your physiology impacts your mindset, energy, and motivation. With her unique lens as both a certified high performance coach and exercise physiologist, she explains how our bodies hold the key to sustainable success.

From burnout recovery to leadership habits, we explore how to reduce the “noise” of chronic stress, increase your capacity, and build a more resilient foundation—for both your career and your life.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What really causes burnout—and how to break the cycle

Why chronic stress feels normal (even when it’s harming you)

The relationship between nervous system health and leadership effectiveness

How to build resilience with small, simple practices (not big overhauls)

Why guilt around rest keeps high achievers stuck in survival mode

Tools to regulate your nervous system and access your best thinking

The impact of stress on relationships—and how it blunts empathy and connection

Practical advice for leaders to motivate without burnout

🔥 Key Insight:

“The stress that’s most dangerous is the kind you ignore.” — Marcy Luna

🌍 Connect with Marcy:

📸 Instagram: @mlunafitness

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcyluna/

📬 Connect with Diana:

🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdiana🔗 Facebook: Life On Purpose Coach Diana - https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDiana🔗 LinkedIn: Life On Purpose - https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach

In this heart-opening conversation, I’m joined by Certified Professional Coach Juliana Arango. From an unexpected Instagram synchronicity to a beautiful friendship rooted in shared values, Juliana and I explore how aligning with your core values and inner compass can unlock authentic transformation.

We dive into how reconnecting with childhood joy, creating space for stillness, and embracing emotional intelligence can lead to deeper self-trust, clarity, and empowered leadership—both personally and professionally.

If you've ever felt stuck in autopilot, disconnected from your sense of purpose, or unsure how to share your story, this episode offers compassionate tools and soulful insights to help you find your way back home to yourself.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why discomfort and internal conflict are often signs of necessary change

How to reconnect with your values to find clarity and momentum

The powerful connection between the nervous system, creativity, and storytelling

How to create emotional safety to inspire vision, dreaming, and authentic leadership

The surprising impact of childhood play and color on identity and purpose

Why telling your story is both healing and necessary for reclaiming your power

🧠 Key Insight:"When you tell your story, you're not just telling the world who you are—you’re telling yourself who you are. That’s how healing begins."

🌟 Meet Juliana ArangoJuliana is a Certified Professional Coach and speaker who helps individuals reconnect with their core values to create lasting transformation. She leads vision board workshops and coaching programs that center around mindful movement, intentional living, and alignment with your authentic self.

📲 Instagram: @jarango_wellness

📬 Connect with Diana:🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdiana🔗 Facebook: Life On Purpose Coach Diana🔗 LinkedIn: Life On Purpose

🎧 Listen now:Courage & Purpose Podcast▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

In this empowering episode of Courage & Purpose, I’m joined by Angela Robb, the dynamic CEO of Karma Spa Lounge and Beauty Bar. Angela shares her journey from cosmetology school to building one of the most beloved wellness brands in her area—despite being told she would never succeed in the industry.

What started as a detour to please others became a leap of faith into her purpose. Angela shares how a pivotal conversation helped her dream bigger, and how her leadership philosophy—rooted in love, intention, and faith—has shaped a thriving business with low turnover, loyal clients, and an energized team.

This conversation is a masterclass in servant leadership, overcoming self-doubt, and letting God guide your next big step.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why “delayed obedience is still disobedience” became Angela’s call to step into her God-given vision

How to navigate fear when what’s realistic feels safer than what’s possible

The power of aligning leadership with love, values, and long-term vision

How Angela’s team culture created ripple effects in customer loyalty and business success

The truth about boundaries, burnout, and coaching people out with grace

How her leadership is shaped by her own journey of resilience, faith, and emotional intelligence

💡 Key Insight:“Leadership is about pouring into others—not just to grow your business, but to create ripple effects of care, confidence, and impact.”

🌟 Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or visionary in the making, Angela’s story will inspire you to trust God’s whispers, believe in your vision, and build something lasting—without compromising your values.

📍 Connect with Angela:Karma Spa Lounge & Beauty Bar – https://karmaspalounge.comInstagram: @karma_spa_lounge

📬 Connect with Diana:Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coachInstagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdianaFacebook: www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDianaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach/

🎧 Listen now:Courage & Purpose Podcast▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Miguel Baez, a cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience who's also known for his viral salsa memes in the global dance community. With a growing Instagram following of over 42,000, Miguel's journey is anything but conventional. But Miguel’s story is about so much more than dance or tech.

We dive into the unexpected path to purpose, the healing power of creative expression, and how leaning into the things that light you up can lead to powerful impact. Miguel opens up about living abroad, navigating career changes, embracing community, and discovering meaning beyond material success. From salsa dance to spiritual healing, this conversation reminds us that growth isn’t always linear—and that honoring what brings us joy can be one of the most faith-filled things we do.

Whether you're at a crossroads in your career, battling burnout, or searching for deeper meaning beyond your 9-to-5, this episode will remind you that purpose doesn’t always come from your profession—it comes from living with intention and trusting the deeper process. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* The healing role dance and movement play in processing and overcoming stress, grief, and anxiety

* What it means to find fulfillment outside of career status or financial achievement

* Why purpose is less about pressure—and more about presence

* The role of faith, spirituality, and surrender in navigating uncertainty and personal growth

* How building something from passion can unexpectedly lead to impact and influence 🧠 Key Insight: “Purpose isn’t something you have to chase—it’s something you uncover by following what lights you up.” 🌍 Connect with Miguel:

📲 Instagram: @miggieon3 📬 Connect with Diana: 🌐 Website: www.lifeonpurpose.coach 📸 Instagram: @lifeonpurposecoachdiana 🔗 Facebook: Life On Purpose Coach Diana 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-on-purpose-coach🎧 Listen now: Courage & Purpose Podcast ▶️ https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

Are you considering launching a business while maintaining a thriving career? In this episode, I sit down with Pete Rosas, a business banker at Capital One and co-founder of Precise Closets and Cabinetry. Pete shares his journey from financial coaching to business banking, his mindset around risk and opportunity, and how faith, values, and strategic planning have shaped his career transitions.

You'll learn:

✅ How to recognize the right time to start something new✅ Balancing a corporate career with entrepreneurship✅ The role of faith in decision-making and overcoming fear✅ Why your skills and experiences are never wasted✅ How to make bold moves while staying financially responsible

If you’ve ever felt torn between career stability and your dreams, this episode is a must-listen! 🚀

🔗 Listen now: https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq

Connect with Pete Rosas

Precise Closets and Cabinetry – www.precisecandc.com PH: 973.295.5592📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-rosas-49ab8678/

Connect with Me

🌎 Website: https://www.lifeonpurpose.coach🎙 Podcast: https://tr.ee/odWBpoDGsq📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeonpurposecoachdiana📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaordonezcoaching📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnPurposeCoachDiana

Quote for This Episode:

"Your career and your calling don’t have to be separate—when you align your skills, values, and faith, you create limitless possibilities." 🚀