Daily Influence

In this moving conversation, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Camilla, co-founder of Mylas Beleaf, a nonprofit born from unimaginable loss and transformed into a force of compassion, advocacy, and change. After her daughter Myla was diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age six and passed at eight, Camilla refused to let grief be the end of the story. Instead, she stepped into advocacy, education, and leadership raising over $2 million, partnering with 13 Florida hospitals, and supporting 300+ families navigating pediatric cancer.

Camilla shares how her journey from hospitality to real estate, to nursing school, to a master’s degree in leadership shaped the organization she runs today. She opens up about the realities families face, the importance of true partnership in medical care, and the values that guide MylasBeleaf’s mission.

She also discusses her children’s book, Who Are You, Cancer? written from Myla’s perspective offering kids and caregivers clarity and courage during one of life’s hardest experiences.

This episode is a powerful reminder that influence isn’t about authority; it’s about choosing purpose over pain, standing for others when they can’t stand alone, and keeping compassion alive long after the world moves on.

You can learn more about Myla’s Beleaf at www.MylasBeleaf.com, and follow their journey on Instagram and Facebook at @MylasBeleaf.

https://www.facebook.com/mylasbeleaf/

https://www.instagram.com/mylasbeleaf/

In this revisit to Episode 372 of The Daily Influence, we explore what it means to feel unappreciated and how to shift the narrative to reclaim your sense of value. Brian S. Smith offers practical advice on self-reflection, open communication, and modeling positive behavior to inspire gratitude and appreciation in your personal and professional life. Discover how embracing your influence can help you feel seen, valued, and empowered.

In this revisit to episode 127 of Daily Influence we discuss our belief in I am We and it is why We all matter; we all have amazing influence. I am We. Yes, I am the accumulation of all those people who have influenced me prior to this moment, it does not define me but they have all influenced me and are part of the me/we of today.  

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Carolann Valentino, 15-time award-winning entertainer, positive psychology practitioner, and creator of the Heart Coherence Method, to explore what happens when purpose, humor, and heart all align.

From running a $40M steakhouse in the heart of New York City to performing her sold-out Off-Broadway show Burnt at the Stake, Carolann has spent her life at the intersection of entertainment, emotional truth, and leadership. Today, she helps leaders, teams, and audiences reconnect with their why, regulate their emotions, and show up more authentically on stage, at work, and at home.

In this conversation, Carolann shares:

• How blending entertainment and psychology helps people shift from the inside out

• The story of a keynote that became a turning point for audience members on the edge of big life decisions

• What the Heart Coherence Method is and how it helps leaders move from chaos to clarity

• Why presence beats perfection, and how authenticity becomes a tool for real influence

• Practical ways to recalibrate purpose, build resilience, and lead with more humanity (not just hustle)

• How humor opens the heart and makes real transformation possible

Carolann reminds us that influence doesn’t have to be complicated or “perfect” it has to be aligned. When we lead from the heart, stay present, and allow ourselves to laugh, we create the kind of connection that changes rooms, organizations, and lives.

 Tune in and discover how heart coherence, purpose, and humor can transform the way you live and lead.

Connect with Carolann: www.carolannvalentino.com

Today we revisit Daily Influence episode 171 where we tackled the topic of Communication Organization. We are bombarded by many different kinds of communication: email, text, in-person, phone and then there is body language and other written forms. How we manage our communication is one of life's biggest challenges!

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Ronnie Loaiza (RonnieLo), Master Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Habit Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, who helps people do one powerful thing: stop stopping.

Blending science-based habit strategy with joy, play, and real-life compassion, Ronnie shows how small, consistent actions can move us past resistance, overwhelm, and perfectionism. Instead of relying on willpower and “discipline,” she teaches how to build habits that feel doable, sustainable, and aligned with who you really are.

In this conversation, Ronnie shares:

• Why relying on motivation and willpower keeps us stuck and how habits create natural momentum

• How “celebrative accountability” turns follow-through into a form of self-care, not self-criticism

• A client story that shows how tiny changes in mornings, evenings, and self-care can transform a business and a life

• The role of boundaries as habits that protect your energy, time, and values

• How shifting your thoughts (without lying to yourself) changes your emotions, behaviors, and results

• Why it’s never “too late” to create new, life-giving habits especially in midlife transitions

Ronnie reminds us that change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be deeply impactful. One tiny action, done consistently and celebrated along the way, can rewrite the story of your health, your work, and your influence.

Tune in and discover how to stop stopping, start small, and build habits that support the life you actually want.

Connect with Ronnie:

www.ronnielolifecoach.com

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

On Today's Daily Influence we revisit episode 182 where we discussed the foundation of being a good leader is your ability to listen. Listen to how we teach this required skill for everyone.

In this revisit to episode 188 of Daily Influence, we discuss the ongoing debate about Culture and its influence on profit continues. After 28 years of continuous strategic, tactical and culture improvement advisory service, we believe culture ultimately drives profit; listen to Brian talk about that journey.

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jess Kaskov, #1 best-selling author, transformational coach, and creator of Soul Salary and the Overwhelmed to Overjoyed digital course, to explore how we can realign our time, energy, and choices with what truly lights us up.

Jess brings a powerful blend of lived experience and practical guidance. After a 15-year engineering career and a defining “life quake” moment, she discovered that her deepest impact wasn’t in process improvement—it was in people. That realization sparked her transition into heart-centered work that helps others move from burnout to balance and rediscover joy as a daily practice.

In this conversation, Jess shares:

• How a plant closure and a month of uncertainty sparked her journey into a more aligned life

• Why joy isn’t indulgent it’s essential

• What “Soul Salary” really means and how to give yourself raises in fulfillment

• A transformative client story that shows the power of intentional reflection and courageous change

• How her Overwhelmed to Overjoyed framework helps you move from chaos to clarity

• The role technology (including AI) plays in supporting not replacing the heart-centered parts of her work

Jess reminds us that you don’t have to earn joy—you return to it. With her compassionate approach, she shows how slowing down, reflecting, and aligning your life with what feels fulfilling can change everything.

Tune in and learn how small, intentional shifts can lead you from overwhelmed to truly overjoyed.

Website: https://www.jesskaskov.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1930971

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-kaskov-03a39950/

In this revisit to episode 196 of Daily Influene, we asked; Do you ever consider who makes up your team? We're not referring to those who assist you with daily tasks, but rather the individuals who have shaped who you are and where you stand today.

Even when we work independently, we embody both significant and subtle lessons learned throughout our lives. This awareness fosters a healthy humility in any sphere of influence we find ourselves in, because we recognize that without others, we could not be who we are today.

This is why I/we firmly support our premise: "I am because we are."