What if it wasn’t the massive accomplishments or big milestones that positively impacted your life the most?

 What if it was the way you overcame all the unexpected challenges along the way?

That’s exactly what my coaching client, and today’s podcast guest, Minda Heyman, discovered when I asked her this question.

From finding out she was neurodivergent in her 40s to being unexpectedly laid off, Minda realized those challenging moments were actually the ones that transformed her life the most — becoming powerful catalysts for growth, resilience and stepping into her power.

If you’re ready to stop seeing your challenges as failures — and start recognizing them as proof of your strength and greatness — this conversation is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• How to reframe life’s unexpected challenges as powerful turning points for growth.
• What happens when you stop trying to “fit in” and start honoring your unique rhythm, needs, and truth.
• Why doing it all on your own might be blocking the very support and ease you’ve been craving.
• Learning to love the parts of yourself you once judged, and why self-compassion is the foundation for true connection.
• Seeing your life as a living garden — one you can tend, celebrate, and grow with every season.

🌸 Ready to stop feeling behind and start seeing the magic in how far you’ve come?

Join me for BECOMING on 11/11, a powerful two-hour journey to honor your journey, awaken your confidence, and reconnect to the beauty of your becoming.

https://ginacasbarro.com/becoming

MORE ABOUT MINDA:
 
Minda Heyman believes we all deserve support and connection to navigate life’s big shifts. After three decades in nonprofit leadership, higher education, and startups, she discovered her neurodivergence in her mid-40s—a “sliding door” moment that led to deep self-acceptance and a new path forward. Through Collective Force Coaching, she creates a brave space for neurodivergent women to unmask, break free from burnout, and build the confidence to live in alignment with their strengths and values. Her mission: to foster community, belonging, and authentic, empowered living.

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH MINDA

WEBSITE: www.collectiveforcecoaching.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams. Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:
Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK: ⚡️

Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Have you ever made a big change in your life—maybe you switched career paths or pursued a new passion, thinking…

 “This will be simple. Within six months, I’ll have it all figured out.”

 And then… things didn’t go according to plan.

Progress wasn’t as fast as you expected. Twists and turns popped up, and unexpected lessons—or opportunities for healing—led you in directions you hadn’t planned.

Our latest podcast guest, Stacey Grandizio, knows that story well. A proud corporate dropout, Stacey has spent the last two years on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and identity-shifting—one that unfolded very differently than she imagined. 

Everything changed when she stopped putting pressure on herself, stopped seeing challenges as problems, and started finding play, joy, and gratitude in the journey.

If you’re in the middle of your own metamorphosis and ready to release perfectionism and self-judgment, this episode is for you!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• Letting go of perfectionism, timelines, and control so you can actually enjoy your life!
• How to release old identities and conditioning to make space for who you’re becoming.
• The power of following what lights you up—even when you don’t know where it will lead.
• Seeing your journey through compassion and celebration instead of judgment and “not enough yet.”
• Finding the magic, meaning, and synchronicity hidden in your everyday moments.

🌸 Ready to stop feeling behind and start seeing the magic in how far you’ve come?

Join me for BECOMING on 11/11, a powerful two-hour journey to honor your journey, awaken your confidence, and reconnect to the beauty of your becoming.

https://ginacasbarro.com/becoming

MORE ABOUT STACEY:
 
Stacey Grandizio's journey is one of courage, healing, and wholehearted transformation. A proud corporate dropout, she swapped burnout for balance and traded deadlines for discovery. Two years later, she continues to explore life with curiosity, creativity, and trust in the unknown. Through Reiki, writing, and self-discovery, Stacey is learning to live from her heart instead of her to-do list—embracing authenticity, presence, and the beauty of becoming.

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH STACEY:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sgrand11/

PODCAST: Episode 94: When life forces you to stop—dead ends, intuition, and reinventing yourself

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams. Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:
Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK: ⚡️

Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Ever feel like no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough?

This episode is your reminder that growth doesn’t have to come from pressure.

This week, we’re talking about what happens when you stop chasing and start noticing. 

Inspired by Rebecca Fielding’s story of following what made her eyes (and her life!) happy, this episode is all about reflection, gratitude, and creating from joy instead of force.

If you're ready to love your life NOW, and allow the path towards your goals to be more easeful, joyful and fun—this episode is for you! 

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• How to move from self-judgment and “not far enough yet” into gratitude for how far you’ve come.
• Simple ways to reconnect with your joy and follow what genuinely lights you up.
• Why slowing down can actually expand your growth and creative energy.
• Letting go of comparison so you can trust your own timing and path.
• How to use reflection as fuel for your next chapter—without the pressure.

🌸 Ready to stop feeling behind and start seeing the magic in how far you’ve already come?

Join me for BECOMING on 11/11, a powerful two-hour journey to honor how far you’ve come, awaken your confidence, and reconnect to the beauty of your becoming.

https://ginacasbarro.com/becoming

MORE ABOUT REBECCA:
 
Rebecca Fielding is a Baltimore native who has transformed her life by asking herself one simple yet powerful question: “Are my eyes happy?” That question became the foundation for her interior design business, Happy Eyes, which she began building after reaching a point of total burnout and choosing to finally follow what she’s always loved most. For Rebecca, interior design is about so much more than aesthetics. It’s about creating spaces filled with meaning — places that reflect who you are, how you want to feel, and what truly makes your eyes light up.

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH REBECCA:

WEBSITE: https://www.happyeyes.design/

IG: @happyeyes.design

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK: ⚡️

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Happy New Moon in Libra!

This New Moon marks the close of eclipse season, a portal that's a catalyst for growth, change and transformation. 

This week is the perfect time to pause and create intentional space to reflect, distill your lessons, and uncover the insights waiting for you! 💫

In this episode, I’m sharing journal prompts, practices, and ways to tune into your intuition so you can honor your growth, release what’s no longer serving you, and step into what’s next with clarity and confidence.

Give it a listen to unlock the inner wisdom that will serve you most in this moment!

PS: Even if you're coming across this episode after the New Moon, these practices can spark clarity and inspiration no matter when you explore them!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• How this Libra New Moon + Eclipse Portal invites you to pause and celebrate how far you’ve come.
• What shifts when you take time to tune in and honor your evolution.
• Reflection questions to help you distill lessons, learnings and insights from the past 6 months. 
• Practices to help you access intuitive guidance, inspiration, and renewed energy for what’s next.
• How to turn your reflections into clarity and confident next steps for the rest of the year.

READY TO HONOR YOUR GROWTH AND STEP INTO WHAT’S NEXT?

Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching and feng shui can support you: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Clarity Call at www.ginacasbarro.com/claritycall.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Access reflection questions and Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools 👉🏼 ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
YouTube: @ginacasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Ever feel like slowing down feels impossible… even when you know you need a break?

Maybe it’s the pressure to always be doing, achieving, or producing—or the little voice that tells you rest is a luxury you can’t afford.

If you’re ready to stop fighting against yourself and start discovering how rest, play, and creativity actually fuel your success… this episode is for you!

We’ll dive into why rest and play aren’t indulgences, how pausing can unlock more clarity and flow, and a simple approach to reconnecting with what energizes you.

Give it a listen and see what shifts for you when you let yourself rest and restore.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• Why slowing down feels hard, and what it reveals about how we measure our worth.
• The real cost of “always on” culture—and how to restore balance.
• How rest, play, and creativity actually fuel success vs detract from it.
• What happens when you give yourself permission to pause—and why it can change everything.
• How to break old patterns and reconnect with what truly energizes you.

READY TO LET CHANGE FLOW AND CREATE SPACE FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST?

Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching and feng shui can support you: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Clarity Call at www.ginacasbarro.com/claritycall.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Follow your Spark Podcast #122: Feng Shui secrets to spark change from flow instead of force

Follow your Spark Podcast #117: How to feel your feelings without judgement

SPARKLE SPACE: 

IG: @sparklespace.co

Sparkle Space After Dark: Friday 10/17 from 7-9pm in Baltimore, MD. RSVP here!

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
YouTube: @ginacasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Ever feel like you’re trying to make change happen… but no matter how much effort or “mindset work” you do, you still feel stuck?

Maybe it’s breaking old mental patterns of self-judgment or criticism, building new routines you've been wanting to do for a while, or creating space for your passions and interests. 

If you're tired of forcing yourself to change and you're ready to let transformation FLOW... this episode is for you!

We'll explore how feng shui — and working with your environment, your space and your energy — can make change feel lighter, easier, and more natural.

Give it a listen and see what opens up for you!

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• The truth about why mindset work alone isn’t always enough (and what to do instead).
• Why working with your environment can make shifting old habits so much easier.
• How to release pressure, overthinking, and self-judgment so growth feels lighter.
• Simple feng shui rituals that bring more creativity, intuition, and fun into your process.
• A step-by-step way to create change that actually lasts.

READY TO LET CHANGE FLOW AND CREATE SPACE FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST?

Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching and feng shui can support you: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Clarity Call at www.ginacasbarro.com/claritycall.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
YouTube: @ginacasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Have you ever felt like money was the one thing standing between you and the life you really want to live?

In this episode, we explore how to shift your relationship with money so it no longer feels like a block — but instead becomes a powerful tool to help you follow your spark. You’ll learn what it takes to feel abundant right now, no matter your circumstances, and how to build both the inner trust and the tangible strategies that create lasting freedom.

If you’re ready to step into more empowerment, clarity, and abundance in your life, this conversation is for you! 💸

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• How to separate your self-worth from your net worth so you stop tying your value to numbers.
• A simple but powerful shift that helps you feel abundant now — even if your bank account says otherwise.
• Why money can feel like the biggest block to following your spark — and how to turn it into a tool for freedom.
• A fresh way to think about investing in yourself that can change how you approach risk, growth, and possibility.
• Why facing your money head-on can actually give you more freedom, peace, and power.

MORE ABOUT SCARLETT:
 
Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, teaches coaches to conquer their finances and own their worth so they can be fully supported by the work they love! Scarlett harnessed the power of money to break free from her workaholic career path and pursue her dreams. She uses a combination of tangible money management strategies as well as a variety of coaching techniques to help her clients transform their mindset and relationship to money, allowing them to strategically achieve their goals and live their best lives.

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH SCARLETT:

WEBSITE: https://thebizhippie.com

PODCAST: https://thebizhippie.com/podcast

IG: @thebizhippe

Free Quiz - Discover your Money Mindset Type: https://thebizhippie.com/quiz

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

🔥 Ready to tune into a vision for your life that lights you up and develop the confidence and courage to follow it?

 Book a free Clarity Call with Gina to see how coaching can help you tune into your heart's desires and follow your spark, one step at a time!

  https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK: ⚡️

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

Have you ever felt torn between what your brain thinks you should do and what your heart is quietly nudging you toward?

Maybe it’s a decision you’ve been weighing for weeks, like leaving a job, pursuing a creative project, or speaking your truth in a relationship.

Or a moment when your mind says “be practical” but your intuition pulls you in a different direction.

I know that tension between logic and intuition can feel confusing, frustrating, and even paralyzing.

And yet, when you learn to harmonize the head the heart, you unlock the courage to live your most authentic, inspired life. 

In this episode, you’ll hear stories, insights, and simple practices to trust your intuition, even when it feels uncomfortable.

If you’re ready to confidently follow your inner guidance… this episode is for you. ❤️

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• Why your brain and heart often clash — and how to align them.
• The hidden trap of seeking external validation.
• A journaling practice that instantly clarifies your intuition.
• What it actually means when following your intuition feels uncomfortable.
• A simple process to follow your heart without needing all the answers.

READY TO LISTEN TO YOUR HEART AND TAKE BOLD, ALIGNED ACTION?

Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching can support you on your journey: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Clarity Call at www.ginacasbarro.com/claritycall.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
YouTube: @ginacasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-plan

Has life ever thrown you a massive curveball — an illness, a sudden job loss, or another major ending that felt hard to accept?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Mia Luz, AKA the Drum Doula, about the unexpected journey that led her to this work, and how inviting acceptance and surrender can help you navigate life’s detours with ease.

If you’ve ever felt unsure which direction to take, this episode offers guidance on how to notice the signs and trust your inner wisdom, one step at a time.

For anyone craving more clarity, courage, and trust while navigating life’s unexpected twists and turns, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• How life’s hardest moments can invite you to pause, reset, and rebuild with clarity and strength.
• How to start a conversation with the Universe and recognize its guidance.
• The hidden gift of surrender — why letting go often opens unexpected doors.
• How connecting with the Earth can amplify your sense of safety, flow, and abundance.
• Rethinking productivity: why things don’t always need to be forced to be accomplished.

🔥 Ready to stop second guessing yourself and create your most authentic, inspired life?

 Book a free Clarity Call to see how coaching can help you step into sovereignty, courage, and aligned action: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT MIA:
 
Mia Luz, the “Drumdoula”, is a ceremonial guide and life alchemist. Her work empowers seekers to reconnect with their essence and soul purpose through the Akashic records with transformative workshops, Ceremonies and drum-birthing rituals  nationally. As a keeper of the Sacred, she has undergone numerous initiations beyond the veil, forging a deep connection with the Divine and the unseen. Drawing from her Taino and Swedish ancestry, Ojibwe teachings, and Earth-based traditions, Mia blends intuitive wisdom with deep spiritual knowledge. A devotee of Earth Mother, her work honors the New Earth frequencies, fostering healing and awakening. Mia’s compassionate guidance inspires self-trust, emotional freedom, and liberation, helping others navigate cycles of transformation and arrive at their fullest potential.

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH  MIA

WEBSITE: drumdoula.com

IG: @thedrumdoula

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

Have you ever found yourself in the unknown — that uncomfortable, uncertain space where you don’t have all the answers and can’t see what’s next? 

Maybe it’s a change you chose, like starting a new business, moving to a new city, or pursuing a new passion. 

Or maybe it’s something unexpected, like a job shift, relationship ending, or a sudden curveball from the universe.

I know the unknown can feel scary, overwhelming, and even paralyzing at times.

It’s also where possibility, creativity, and transformation live. 💫

In this episode, you’ll hear personal stories, intuitive insights, and practical tools to help you feel safe, grounded, and even inspired in uncertainty. 

If you’re ready to turn the unknown into a space for clarity, courage, and momentum… this episode is for you. ❤️

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

• What the void really is — and why it doesn't have to be something to fear.
• Why fighting uncertainty makes it harder — and the counterintuitive shift that helps you feel safe there.
• The Oracle card message that completely changed the way I see the unknown.
• How to stop your brain’s “what if” spiral and ground yourself in calm, clarity, and possibility.
• A step-by-step process to turn the void into a fertile space for rebirth, vision, and aligned action.

READY TO NAVIGATE THE UNKNOWN WITH MORE CLARITY AND COURAGE?

Book a free Clarity Call here to see how coaching can support you on your journey: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer®  coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

To learn more about how 1:1 coaching could support YOU to follow your spark, book a free Clarity Call at www.ginacasbarro.com/claritycall.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro
YouTube: @ginacasbarro

Music: https://www.purple-plan