Desire to Inspire

At the end of the day, having a community of like-minded people who are interested in the same things as you is something almost everyone desires. Ashley Langer, Founder of Business Socialistas describes how she created such a tight knit community of women entrepreneurs, and how this has flourished into her own business. Learn about the importance of community, and hear Ashley's top tips on how to network and build your tribe.

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

Instagram: @business.socialistas
Website: www.ashley-langer.mykajabi.com

Melissa shares the moving hacks that helped her have a stress-free seamless move. From the perfect air mattress, to cleaning your toilet, to having a tool kit on deck, to selling your soul to Amazon, tune in for some great discoveries Melissa learned through her moving experience! 

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

Join Melissa and her cousin Kelsey from the road on their way to Melissa's new home, Charleston, SC! This episode is a vlog-style episode filled with laughs, hot takes, a rap by Kelsey,  ASMR, getting tractor trailers to honk, and much more. They talk all things road trips and share with you their 15 hour journey to Charleston as if you are a fly on the wall.

Enjoy and don't forget to live laugh love. xo.

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

Hear travel hacks, tips, and different ways of living lift in this episode with Melissa with a sprinkle of humor from being overtired. Traveling is good for the soul, and so Melissa hopes this episode encourages you to get out into the world and explore!

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

It is so easy to spend your day going through the motions and then by the end of the day, you have absolutely nothing to show for it. This is exactly what Melissa tries to avoid in this episode and discusses ways to be intentional in how you want to spend each day, week, and month. Living intentionally goes hand in hand with forming good habits and slashing bad ones. Inspired by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, Melissa explains some of the most stand out takeaways to help you form better habits. 

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

Change is scary as f*ck let's not sugar coat it. It is uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable means there is growth happening even if it doesn't seem like it.  Hear how Melissa's life did a complete 180 and how she embraced that change with open arms. She provides little nuggets of advice that you can hold close to you the next time you are experiencing a change. 

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

I truly believe everyone was put on this Earth for a specific reason. Not many people find their calling or passion in life because they don't look or search hard enough. In this episode, hear how Weverson Ponte has figured out and pursued his passion of creating art. He figured out what his passion was, has been working on his craft, and has felt so fulfilled while doing so. Hear where he's headed next on his creative journey!

Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast

Youtube: Weverson Ponte
Instagram: @weverp

Melissa gets raw and vulnerable and talks about the importance of facing your demons. What kind of demons we talking? Any feelings of emotion, hardship, loss, etc that are holding you back from becoming your best self.  Everyone's got 'em whether we'd like to believe it or not. "Don't suppress, address" is the episode motto. The more you feel, the more you understand, the more you're able to learn and blossom into the incredible person that you are. 

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com

Renting commercial kitchen space, not having enough time in the day or the kitchen,  friends and family not being able to see your vision for your business, etc. These are all hurdles that Anne Grossman, Owner and Founder of Rebel Daughter Cookies had to overcome. Since Anne realizes how tough it is to start out a business in the food industry,  she is making a constant effort to alleviate  some of these pain-points for others who are starting their own business. Rebel Daughter Cookies is so much more than a cookie brand, it is a kick-ass revolutionizing brand that empowers women to say I CAN and I WILL!

Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast

Website: www.rebeldaughtercookies.com
Instagram: @rebeldaughtercookies

Not your typical D2I episode but a worthy one...this episode brings a new perspective to you on how to level up in your current career. Chris Thorkilsen explains how he did just that with the Atlanta Hawks and describes how he has created a name for himself in the influencer marketing space in Atlanta. Listen and learn how to stand out and make an impact in your current role!

Instagram: @cthork
LinkedIn: Chris Thorkilsen

Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcast
Website: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com