Are you ready to break societal rules and make your own? Join us for the second part of our special Pride Month series with Coach Iris Fernández Valdés, continuing the inspiring conversation from June.

Do you know the importance of cultivating authentic relationships and being attuned to your own needs and desires?

Discover how you can move towards your ideal, thriving life by replenishing your energy and creating your OWN life!

Our guest on this episode is Iris E. Fernández Valdés, a wellness coach at Abetter, an organization that brings hope and positivity while promoting a healthy lifestyle for everyone.

Let's learn how to create empowering, meaningful, and collaborative spaces to explore your dreams and live a thriving life!

When we experience very stressful, frightening, or distressing events, we undergo trauma!

Trauma is beyond your control, but how do you overcome it? How do you find peace from the pain and live again? How do you get past your trauma and thrive?

Our traumas stem from painful encounters in our lives, but they can help us forge new relationships and make us grateful for the lives we have. Trauma can create lasting bonding experiences.

In this episode, we speak about our trauma, resilience, rising, and moving from pain to peace. We have Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D., the Executive Director at the IOC. He is an author, educator, and consultant. Dr. Hull is a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker, and executive coach for both non-profit and for-profit global organizations.

In this introspective episode, we delve into one of the most profound questions of human existence: "Why am I here?" Join us as we explore the depths of self-inquiry and personal purpose. We'll guide you through reflective exercises, share inspiring stories, and discuss philosophical and spiritual perspectives on the meaning of life. Whether you're seeking direction, grappling with life's big questions, or simply curious about your purpose, this episode offers thought-provoking insights and practical guidance to help you uncover your own answers. Tune in and embark on a journey of self-discovery that might just change the way you see yourself and the world around you.

On this episode of 'Get a G.R.I.P.' with Coach Elix, join me, my husband, and fantastic co-host Steven F. Macek as we answer the big question, Why am I here?

Do you know that life is a journey filled with endless horizons and limitless potential?

What if you had an idea of what you were capable of if you allowed yourself to explore and discover your potential?

Whether you are dreaming big, setting new goals, or pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, remember that the only limits are the ones you set for yourself.

Today, we are here to remind you that the journey starts now. Give yourself permission to explore new horizons, believe in your limitless potential, and step into a world of boundless possibilities.

On this episode of Get a G.R.I.P. with Coach Elix, we have my good friend and colleague, Donna Karlin, The Shadow Coach®, who will talk to us about our endless and limitless potential and how we can step outside of our comfort zone and realize that there are no boundaries to what we can achieve.

Did you know that authentic relationships are the foundation of sustainable change? We all need genuine and encouraging connections that promote stepping out of our comfort zones and learning. In the quest to find yourself, you need help—a wellness coach who will hold your hand and help you figure out what you truly want and what is important to you. As we celebrate the diversity and dedication to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, LGBTQ+ culture, and the support of LGBTQ+ rights, we have a conversation with a wellness coach who has dedicated her life to championing the belief in every person's inherent worth, dignity, and belonging. She does this without shying away from loudly calling out the damage that power and oppression do to communities and generations worldwide. Her hope for everyone is that they can join and fearlessly fight for better lives and rights! On this special Pride episode of Get a G.R.I.P with Coach Elix , we have Iris E. Fernández Valdés, a wellness coach at Abetter, an organization that brings hope and positivity while promoting a healthy lifestyle for everyone. She will talk to us about moving towards the future with intention and what this Pride Month means to her! "Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." - Harvey Fierstein Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

"Your Network is your net worth." - Tim Sanders

Our world today is driven by connections and who you know! The relationships and connections you have will help you build a fulfilling life! When you build strong relationships, you foster genuine connections and nurture your network, which will impact your life positively!

Today we are asking, who is in your network?

Whom do you know at work, at home, and in life? Those connections will determine where you are headed and if you will succeed! On the other side, are you a worthy connection to your circle?

Can your network depend on you for support, connection, and success?

On this episode of 'Get a G.R.I.P.' with Coach Elix, join me and my husband, and fantastic co-host Steven F. Macek as we talk about investing in your relationships, cultivating meaningful connections, and how you can thrive because of the company you keep.

We are all brands! Your brand is how you present yourself to the world; it is the conscious crafting of your public identity that encompasses your image, story, and position in your community and society.

Ask yourself today what you want to be known for in the eyes of your family, colleagues, and even employees! What do you want to be known for? What do you want your legacy to be identified with?

We will answer these questions as we discuss your brand on this week's show.

On this episode of "Get a G.R.I.P." with Coach Elix, my husband and fantastic co-host, Steven F. Macek, and I talk about your personal brand, why you should have one, and the importance of making your brand authentic.

"The only love that I really believe in is a mother's love for her children." ― Karl Lagerfeld

Mother's Day serves as a reminder to express gratitude for the countless sacrifices our mothers make to ensure our well-being and happiness.It's a day that holds immense significance as it provides and opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of mothers to society.

We honor our mothers at home; we will hug them, love them, and treasure every single day we have with them because that moment is precious!

Today, we honor our mothers in heaven. Though they are no longer with us physically, their love, guidance, and memories walk with us!

For the women who stepped into the roles of mothers, who guided and loved those children that they did not bring into this world biologically but loved them regardless with no discrimination!

Mother's Day also celebrates the broader cultural celebration of the importance of maternal figures in our society. We honor not only our biological mothers but also our step mothers, grandmothers, aunts and all those maternal figures who have made positive impacts in our lives!

To our mothers here and in heaven, we honor you,we treasure you and we love you!

On this episode of 'Get a G.R.I.P.' with Coach Elix, join me, my husband, and fantastic co-host Steven F. Macek, on this special Mother's Day episode where we celebrate and honor our mothers!

Do you know that women wear many hats, and this ability makes them better leaders? They can paint the future and have the ability to demonstrate superior leadership values, which enhances organizational teamwork.

Today's conversation is with an incredible woman who has made waves in Leadership and Human Resources, which span over 20 years in different organizations.

Our guest on this episode is Dau Tucker, Chief Administration Officer at Klarus Home Health ( Jet Health). She will talk about her quick jumpstart in Human Resources and her rise in different roles in the organizations she has worked in. Dau will share her take on work and work-life balance and how busy women can integrate and thrive in all aspects.

According to science, life is the period from birth to death, a condition that occurs in living organisms. Life is also the ability to be conscious, and self-aware, and the capacity to experience subjective thoughts and emotions. It can also encompass a spiritual or religious perspective, attributing the essence of life to a divine and transcendent force.

Today, we pose the question: What is life? Join us for a conversation on the human experience, delving into life in general. We will have a vulnerable, raw, and authentic discussion about the twists and turns of life!

On this episode of 'Get a G.R.I.P.' with Coach Elix, my husband, and fantastic co-host Steven F. Macek, we will explore life through an unfiltered lens, sharing our perspectives on different aspects that shape the essence of life.