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"Finding your sanctuary in the city that never sleeps" is Ellen’s promise to all her clients. Whether her clients are seeking that perfect space or selling a prized property, she is 100% dedicated to meeting her clients’ needs and protecting their best interests in the unique and vibrant New York City market. Ellen approaches every client interaction as a partnership, emphasizing clear communication and hard work to achieve common goals.

She has worked in real estate since 2016 after a seasoned career as a Wall Street analyst. Her excellent financial and analytical skills, command of the digital space and organized and detail-oriented processes help her navigate all facets of real estate transactions. Born and raised in Manhattan, she went to Trinity School prep school, then graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BS in Business Administration and Mathematics and also received an MBA from Zicklin School of Business.

Ellen has experienced living in New York City as a renter, buyer, seller and therefore understands the ebbs and flows of the market and the diverse neighborhoods of Manhattan. Ellen has earned the coveted Certified Buyer Representative and Master Certified Negotiation Expert designations. In addition, her keen eye for interior design and staging, and up-to-date insights into new condominium developments bring greater value to her clients. Ellen serves both local New York City clients and international investors from Spain, Portugal, France, Israel, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.

 What does it really take to navigate the complex world of New York City real estate? Ellen Silverman pulls back the curtain on one of the world's most misunderstood property markets, sharing wisdom gained from her remarkable journey from Wall Street analyst to successful Manhattan real estate agent.

Growing up in downtown Manhattan, Ellen developed an early appreciation for diverse living spaces by visiting friends in various neighborhoods—from Greenwich Village apartments to Upper East Side townhouses. This curiosity, coupled with her mother's constant redecorating projects, planted the seeds for her future career. Despite spending three decades in finance, Ellen maintained her passion for properties, purchasing her first apartment in 1995 for just $50,000 in an area others considered questionable. This bold move exemplifies her talent for recognizing value before neighborhoods become trendy.

The conversation shatters common misconceptions about New York real estate. While TV shows portray only ultra-luxury properties with glamorous agents, Ellen reveals there's a "whole gradation of how you can live here." She enthusiastically highlights emerging areas like Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, where buyers can find modern condos with Manhattan skyline views at significantly lower prices. "When I say Queens, people are horrified," she laughs, "but it's literally two subway stops to Manhattan. You have amazing skyline views, huge space that's affordable...and believe me, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are coming."

For those considering a real estate career, Ellen offers practical guidance based on experience. She recommends joining established brokerages with strong training programs and emphasizes that success comes from learning by doing—particularly by assisting experienced teams. Perhaps most surprisingly, she notes that many major NYC brokerage firms are led by women, who often excel thanks to superior multitasking abilities and intuitive skills. Her parting wisdom resonates beyond real estate: "If there's something you want to do as a self-employed entrepreneur, definitely pursue it. Don't doubt yourself. Life is really short, and it's better to try and fail than not to try at all."

Ready to discover more about NYC's diverse neighborhoods or considering a career change? Listen now and gain invaluable insights from someone who truly understands the concret

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What begins as tragedy can sometimes forge an unexpected path to healing and purpose. For Lydia Cecilia, losing her father to a sudden heart attack while he danced with her mother on Valentine's Day became the first step in a profound journey toward holistic wellness and self-discovery.

Lydia's story is remarkable not just for its challenges—surviving two different cancer diagnoses within a year—but for the wisdom she extracted from these experiences. At 24, she faced Hodgkin's lymphoma, followed by AML leukemia exactly one year after completing her first cancer treatment. These back-to-back health crises opened her eyes to the intimate connection between emotional and physical wellbeing. "I believe that the emotional hurts that we carry through life, that we bury, that we suppress, that we deny, eventually find a way of coming to the surface," Lydia explains, noting how her unresolved grief manifested in her physical body.

What makes Lydia's approach uniquely powerful is her balanced perspective. She embraces conventional medicine while incorporating complementary practices like reflexology, Reiki, and yoga—a combination that addresses both symptoms and root causes. Her yoga instruction focuses not on physical achievement but on self-acceptance: "I can't even touch my toes without bending my knees, and I've been a yoga instructor since 2011," she shares with disarming honesty. For Lydia, yoga creates "a sacred space where you make time for you," grounding practitioners in their authentic selves rather than external judgments.

Now a certified health and wellness coach, Lydia helps others bridge what she calls "the gap between knowing better and doing better," empowering them to take proactive steps toward holistic wellbeing before crisis forces their hand. Her message resonates with profound simplicity: "Just love yourself... once you have self-love, you don't have to attach your worth to anything outside of you." Connect with Lydia at www.lydiacecilia.ca to learn more about her global coaching services or look for her complete story in the upcoming Business Divas that Care book releasing this fall.

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What happens when women finally stop settling for what's left over at the end of the day? Jo Dibblee, breakthrough expert and eternal optimist, takes us on a powerful journey of self-discovery in this transformative conversation about unleashing your true purpose.

From her own remarkable path—growing up without food, running water or electricity to becoming an award-winning author and global change catalyst—Jo reveals why so many women struggle to identify and embrace their unique gifts. "Women in particular are taught community first and self-service last," she explains, highlighting how this conditioning leads us to believe that prioritizing ourselves is somehow selfish.

The contrast between generations becomes strikingly clear as both Jo and host Teresa Sims reflect on their delayed "coming of age" in their fifties, while acknowledging how younger women seem more comfortable prioritizing self-care earlier. This generational shift opens fascinating possibilities for mutual learning and growth across age groups.

Perhaps most powerful is Jo's transformative concept of "standing on your story instead of in it"—a distinction that has helped countless women turn painful experiences into platforms for positive change. As Teresa shares, this simple perspective shift helped her process trauma and speak openly about difficult experiences without being controlled by them.

The conversation offers practical wisdom too, including why your "sum of five" closest associates should challenge rather than merely support you, and why relying on family for business guidance often backfires. Jo's insights on building effective mastermind communities provide a roadmap for anyone seeking accountability and growth.

Whether you're just beginning your entrepreneurial journey or looking to expand your impact, this episode delivers the rare combination of deep wisdom and practical guidance. Connect with Jo through the links in our show notes and discover how you might be the key that opens the door for others waiting to hear exactly what you have to share.

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What does it truly take to build a successful global business? On this enlightening episode of Love Talks Radio, host Candace welcomes back her mentor and mother, Pat Anderson – the "original diva" who has inspired not just her daughter but countless women entrepreneurs worldwide.

Pat takes us on her remarkable journey from facing major health challenges at a young age to building an international network marketing organization spanning multiple continents. Her candid insights reveal how becoming truly coachable transformed her business trajectory. "When it really started to grow in my business is when I became coachable," Pat shares, explaining how surrounding herself with mentors and like-minded individuals created a foundation for sustainable success.

Despite already achieving significant success, Pat demonstrates why continuous learning remains essential at any age. At 61, she's tackling new social media marketing strategies, working with mentors to expand her digital presence across platforms like LinkedIn. Her powerful message resonates with entrepreneurs at every stage: "Times are changing so fast that if you don't grasp it and don't get with the plan, you're going to miss out." This commitment to evolution keeps her business thriving in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Pat closes with perhaps her most valuable advice – the importance of setting realistic expectations based on your actual commitment level. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs want enormous success without understanding the work required to achieve it. By aligning goals with genuine effort, business owners experience the satisfaction of meaningful progress rather than constant disappointment. From embracing the inevitable business "roller coaster" to finding the right mentor through careful research, Pat's wisdom offers a roadmap for women looking to build businesses that stand the test of time. Subscribe now to hear more conversations with inspiring women who are making a difference through entrepreneurship on the Divas that Care Network.

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Angela Bradford's journey from homeschooled farm girl to financial industry leader reveals how unconventional paths can lead to extraordinary success. Growing up with horses in Alberta, Angela developed the independence that would later fuel her entrepreneurial spirit before transitioning from long-haul trucking to financial services—a dramatic shift that required her to develop entirely new interpersonal skills.

What makes Angela's approach unique is her commitment to financial education and accessibility. Frustrated by the lack of practical money management skills taught in traditional education, she actively brings financial literacy to high schools and works with clients of all ages and income levels. Her message that "it's never too late" to take control of your financial future particularly resonates with women facing transitions like divorce or career changes. Rather than requiring minimum investments that exclude many potential clients, Angela creates an inclusive practice that serves women who might otherwise feel intimidated by financial institutions.

Beyond building her business with offices in Edmonton and Red Deer, Angela shares her vision for establishing ranches where horses can help women heal from emotional trauma. This holistic approach to empowerment recognizes that financial stability is just one component of a fulfilled life. Her practical advice—start saving even just $10 monthly, understand different financial tools, and don't be embarrassed to seek professional help—makes financial planning accessible to everyone. Angela's story demonstrates that women can create success on their own terms while building others up alongside themselves, representing a compassionate new model of leadership in the financial sector.

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What happens when conventional medicine has no answers for your chronic health problems? For Kathy Heinsel, debilitating autoimmune symptoms led her down an unexpected path toward profound healing—and eventually to helping others transform their own health challenges through the power of subconscious dialogue.

During this heartfelt conversation with Candace Gish on the Divas that Care Network, Kathy reveals how her journey through daily hives, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues eventually led her to discover the Lifeline Technique. This integrated approach combines over fifteen different healing modalities to address the root emotional causes behind physical symptoms.

Kathy's breakthrough moment came in a bookstore when, despite having just pennies in her account, she felt inexplicably drawn to a book about love and gratitude. This seemingly random choice led her to training that would transform both her health and her life's purpose. The core revelation? Our symptoms aren't enemies to be fought but messages from our protective subconscious—"gifts in strange wrapping paper" that, when approached with love rather than resistance, can guide us toward genuine healing.

Through powerful examples from her own life, including her experience as a caregiver for her grandmother, Kathy demonstrates how bringing "infinite love and gratitude" to our challenges changes everything. She explains why beliefs like "I'll always fail" aren't arbitrary but protective mechanisms that once served us but now need upgrading—like outdated software running our lives.

For parents, caregivers, and anyone struggling with chronic conditions or emotional patterns that won't shift, this episode offers a refreshingly different approach. Rather than fighting against yourself or your symptoms, Kathy shows how leaning into challenges with curiosity and compassion reveals the beautiful gift waiting on the other side.

Connect with Kathy through Facebook, Instagram (@kathyheinsel), or her website naturallykathy.com to discover how subconscious dialogue might transform your own health journey.

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What does it take to break through invisible barriers that hold us back? Kyra Wong's journey from orphaned young adult to corporate Vice President offers profound insights into transforming personal struggles into professional triumph.

Abandoned without a support system in Vancouver after losing her parents, Kyra initially sought validation through relationships, resulting in two failed marriages by age thirty. Finding herself a single mother feeling like "a disaster," she made a pivotal decision to invest in her own healing rather than seeking external salvation. Through therapy, self-development work, and relentless determination, she confronted the pain points preventing her from reaching her potential.

When Kyra entered the insurance industry—worlds away from her fine arts background—she distinguished herself through bold creativity. Delivering presentations in costume as characters like "Dr. Wong" or Orphan Annie to illustrate insurance concepts, she connected deeply with audiences while exceeding expectations. This willingness to be vulnerable and different propelled her career forward to executive leadership.

The Magical Unicorn Project emerged from Kyra's recognition of three distinct barriers facing women: corporate glass ceilings limiting advancement, social glass ceilings permitting harassment and inequity, and emotional glass ceilings—the limiting beliefs we impose on ourselves. Through interviewing successful women and supportive men, Kyra creates space for difficult conversations while fostering collaboration rather than division.

Her SPARKLE philosophy encapsulates her approach to breaking barriers: Speak with kindness, maintain Positivity, accept Adversity as opportunity, Rise up beyond expectations, give Kudos generously, share Love in all actions, and Express gratitude daily. This framework has guided her remarkable journey from adversity to advocacy.

Ready to break through your own glass ceilings? Visit magicalunicornproject.com to discover how you can transform obstacles into opportunities and create the empowered life you deserve.

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What does it look like when we embrace our authentic selves, both in business and in life? Jacqueline Bialo offers a masterclass in this journey as she joins the Divas that Care Network to share her multifaceted career and philosophy.

At 47, this Edmonton-based entrepreneur defies conventional modeling standards as a successful full-figured model with 35 years in the arts and culture industry. "It was really from awareness out in the community of body positivity," Jacqueline explains about her modeling career. Her mission transcends the runway – advocating that fashion should embrace every body shape while encouraging everyone to love themselves authentically.

The conversation takes a deeper dive into business consulting, where Jacqueline's approach centers on relationship building and creating strategic connections. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all methodology, she works intimately with clients to uncover their passions and potential. "My strength is really relationship building," she shares, whether helping an equine center expand operations or guiding established organizations through innovation roadblocks. Her collaborative approach opens doors for entrepreneurs feeling constrained by limited time, resources, or fear of failure.

Philanthropy forms the third pillar of Jacqueline's impact through her non-profit Art Start, introducing inner-city children to various artistic expressions. Her community engagement philosophy extends beyond financial contributions: "It's not always money... it's your time, energy and resources." She champions starting locally, emphasizing that community involvement builds essential networks while developing personal skills and creating meaningful change.

Guided by her personal mantra of "people, possibility, and potential," Jacqueline exemplifies how authentic success stems from embracing one's unique qualities and using them to forge meaningful connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking growth, someone struggling with body image, or simply looking to make a difference in your community, her insights offer a refreshing perspective on creating impact on your own terms.

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Gia-Raquel Rose, owner of Airs Above Yoga, LLC and a real estate sales associate in Tewksbury, New Jersey has had a love for horses stemming from early childhood. Growing up in “horse country” afforded her the privilege of beginning to ride from the tender age of four. It was a childhood illness, which brought her riding aspirations to an abrupt halt. It took twenty years before she was able to reunite with her long lost passion for horses and their ability to heal. In that time, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Arcadia University and became a twice two hundred hour certified yoga instructor in both Hatha and Vinyasa. It was the loss of her mother, Rose, to breast cancer, which ultimately shifted her trajectory from the corporate world to the internal work for which yoga, as a practice, is renowned.

Ready to plant new seeds in your life? As we transition from spring cleansing into a season of growth, this episode explores how yoga can create the perfect conditions for conscious receptivity and new beginnings.

I share the powerful connection between feeling grounded and being able to create. When we're stuck in survival mode, our creative flow becomes blocked—but through specific yoga postures, we can establish the safety needed to open ourselves to new possibilities. The practice focuses on poses that balance both our lower chakras (providing stability) and upper chakras (connecting us to intuition), creating the perfect energetic environment for planting seeds of intention.

We begin with Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana), a fundamental asana that activates both the root and sacral chakras. I provide detailed alignment cues to help you access the full benefits of this pose, including how to use props for better support. From there, we explore Revolved Head to Knee Pose, which creates length through the side body while targeting the often-neglected quadratus lumborum muscle. This posture teaches us how to find release without strain.

The practice progresses to accessible inversions like Downward Facing Dog and Child's Pose, which symbolically reverse our energy flow and bring our intuitive centers into contact with the earth. These poses are generally safe for most practitioners, including expectant mothers (with proper modifications), making this sequence ideal for anyone looking to invite new growth into their lives.

Throughout the episode, I weave in reflections on Mother's Day, acknowledging how this holiday can be challenging for many women while offering compassionate perspectives. Whether you're navigating loss, fertility struggles, or simply seeking to nurture your creative potential, this practice offers a gentle approach to cultivating what serves your highest good.

Try these poses to connect your intuition with your creative center, establishing a conscious pathway between what you envision and what you manifest. What seeds are you planting this season? How might your yoga practice help them flourish?

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Come and check out Host Tina Spoletini today on Confidence in Bloom as she chats with the amazing ​Gayle Marie Morrison on the Divas That Care Network.

Gayle Marie Morrison, a multi-talented Marketing Strategist, Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Coach who has been featured in numerous news outlets and prestigious publications—among them CEO Weekly, Digital Journal, U.S. Business, New York Weekly, and the Wall Street Times, just to name a few. With a rich background in communications, business, and adult education, Gayle has dedicated her career to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses to unlock their full potential. She brings a people-first approach to marketing, ensuring her clients connect authentically with their audiences and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Marketing doesn't have to be overwhelming or inauthentic. Marketing strategist Gail Marie Morrison reveals how entrepreneurs can transform their approach by starting with deep self-discovery and genuine client understanding.

At the heart of effective marketing lies what Morrison calls the "Ultimate Trifecta Growth Method" - a comprehensive approach combining visibility, client engagement, and lead flow acceleration. Too many business owners jump straight to tactics without establishing who they uniquely are and whom they're truly meant to serve. The result? Generic marketing that fails to resonate with anyone meaningful.

Morrison challenges conventional thinking about AI tools like Chat GPT, offering a balanced perspective on their role in modern marketing. While these technologies can significantly reduce research time, she cautions against over-reliance that diminishes authenticity. "True connection happens when you pour yourself into your messaging," she explains, recommending an 80/20 balance favoring your genuine voice over AI assistance.

Perhaps most compelling is Morrison's insight on the power of your brand origin story. Every entrepreneur has a unique journey that led them to their current business - and sharing this story creates magnetic connections with clients who relate to similar experiences. One client, a former engineer with a PhD who transitioned to holistic health coaching after overcoming thyroid cancer, transformed her business by finally sharing this powerful narrative.

For those feeling overwhelmed by marketing or behind their competition, Morrison offers reassurance and practical guidance. With the right mentor who truly partners in your success rather than simply selling a program, it's never too late to build a marketing approach that authentically reflects who you are and attracts the clients you're meant to serve.

Ready to discover your unique marketing voice? Morrison's approach proves you don't need to sacrifice authenticity to succeed in today's digital landscape.

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