Powerful Pivots

Today’s episode is one of my favorite formats—because we’re hosting a roundtable conversation with powerful voices who’ve each taken their message and turned it into impact in their own unique way.

Our Panelists:

Bryce Batts — Co-CEO of Career Collective, AEC talent strategist, and host of the Wine After Work podcast and best selling Author of the Career Architect. With nearly two decades of experience placing and advising thousands of professionals, she now works directly with architecture, engineering, and construction firms design smarter hiring and retention systems so they can scale without burning out their teams or leaders.

www.BryceBatts.co, www.MyCareerCollective.com

Michelle Passoff is the author of LIGHTEN UP! Free Yourself From Clutter -- a book about how cleaning 'conventional clutter' like papers,, clothes and other stuff is a little known and underused life management tool to get obstructions out of the way or reaching your dreams and desires. Now she is addressing 'next level' clutter in her latest book for Baby Boomers called "Decluttering 55+: Wisdoms to create a legacy, not a mess." www.Decluttering55plus.com

Dr. Drina Fried - She has almost 3 decades in a private practice in educational psychology and marriage, family, child counseling. In 2023, at the age of 80, after publishing the 2nd edition of the Amazon Bestseller,, “End Suicide And Homicide, AND The Harm In Between” she became an authority on the prevention of suicide AND homicide, now speaking and as a licensed abundance and resilience coach. www.TheBraveProgram.com

Your Host

Angel Tuccy helps entrepreneurs and authors turn their stories into ongoing publicity, leads, and business growth through publishing and leveraging podcast interviews. www.MakeYourBigImpact.com

Trials Became the Path Forward

Today’s episode is one of Angel's favorite formats—because we’re hosting a roundtable conversation with powerful voices who’ve each taken their message and turned it into impact in their own unique way.

Every voice you’ll hear from today took a different path, but the common thread is this: they chose to show up & speak up, and recognize that impact doesn't come from waiting until you feel ready - it comes from deciding.

Anthony Messinas - Anthony Messina  a Life Strategist and entrepreneur who helps high-capacity individuals reclaim clarity, self-trust, and internal authority to feel free and aligned. He’s traveled to all 50 U.S. states and over 50 countries and brings a practical, real-world perspective on leadership, decision-making, and sustainable success. https://www.instagram.com/anthonylivesfree

Justine Reiss - a Vocal Empowerment Coach and voiceover talent. Justine shows you how you can monetize your message through the simple use of your voice. :https://www.instagram.com/justinereiss/

Natassa Galinas, expert in resilience and PTSD. She is a digital entrepreneur and a tree huggin', manifestation lovin' hippie. https://www.instagram.com/millionaire_hippie_/

Angel Tuccy is your host of Make Your Big Impact podcast. Follow her at www.makeyourbigimpact.com

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights.

Angel Tuccy interviews Lesley Christine in a candid conversation about how we talk to our selves.

Lesley Christine is a Certified Metapsychology Coach, emotional clearing expert, and creator of Living the Game of Life, a community and platform inspired by the timeless teachings of Florence Scovel Shinn. Through her RECLAIM Framework™, she helps high-achieving midlife women release their emotional baggage and the inner pressure of success so they can feel at peace, trust themselves again, and design lives of clarity and joy. Lesley is the publisher of a 100th anniversary expanded edition of The Game of Life and How to Play It, which brings new life to Florence Scovel Shinn’s classic by weaving in modern stories, embodiment practices, and reflection prompts for a new generation of readers.

Connect with Lesley

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1HC64XF

https://www.skool.com/living-the-game-of-life-6771/

https://lesleychristine.substack.com/

Follow Angel Tuccy at www.MakeYourBigImpact.com

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights.

Today’s episode is one of Angel's favorite formats—because we’re hosting a roundtable conversation with powerful voices who’ve each taken their message and turned it into impact in their own unique way.

Every voice you’ll hear from today took a different path, but the common thread is this: they chose to show up & speak up, and recognize that trust yourself doesn’t come from sitting on the sidelines.

Jeff Klein, From the Elevator Pitch to Keynote Speeches, Jeff Klein guides people to the right words for each situation. As a Speaker, Speaker Coach, Business Networking Guru, Author, and Frequent Media Guest, he has received rave reviews speaking over 2,000 times, reaching tens of thousands of business professionals. https://speakercoop.com/

Dr Gwen Patrone is not only an entrepreneur of over four decades but a veteran of the US Marines where she learned critical skills such as leadership, overcoming fear and becoming an unstoppable force.  She's helped over 2.2 million affiliates generate over a billion in sales worldwide. https://dysphoriahacks.com/

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights. www.makeyourbigimpact.com

In this solo episode, Angel Tuccy, Media & Visibility strategist shares when and how to own your message—through publishing, speaking, podcast guesting or long-form media. Stop waiting to be chosen and start leading.

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights. www.makeyourbigimpact.com

Most entrepreneurs run campaign after campaign searching for visibility—without realizing they already have access to a far more powerful marketing tool: a book.

In today’s solo episode, Angel Tuccy shares how one strategically positioned book can outperform any single marketing campaign when paired with weekly podcast guesting. Learn how to turn your story into authority, your voice into connection, and your book into a lead-generating asset that works for your business around the clock. Perfect for authors, speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with strategy instead of burnout.

Angel Tuccy is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and media strategist who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs publish books, get booked on podcasts, and generate massive visibility for their brands. She is the creator of the Need a Guest network and hosts the Make Your Big Impact podcast. www.MakeYourBigImpact.com

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights.

Your book is more than a product… it’s your most powerful marketing asset—if you know how to use it the right way.

In this solo episode, Angel Tuccy breaks down exactly how to turn your book into a lead-generating, authority-building, client-attracting machine instead of a one-time passion project that collects dust. Whether your book is already published or still just an idea, you’ll learn how to position it as the foundation of your brand, your marketing, and your revenue.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most authors leave money on the table with their books

• How to use your book as a 24/7 sales tool (without feeling salesy)

• The smartest ways to turn readers into leads, clients, and speaking opportunities

• How to leverage podcasts, media, and partnerships to amplify your book’s reach

• The biggest mistake authors make when trying to market their book—and how to avoid it

If you’re ready to stop treating your book like a side project and start using it like the business asset it was meant to be, this episode is for you.

🎧 Plus, I’ll share how you can plug your book into a complete visibility and marketing ecosystem that works for you long after the final chapter is written.

Hosted by Angel Tuccy, the Book Angel, Make Your Big Impact is the podcast for authors, speakers, and thought leaders who want to turn their stories into influence, leads, and sales. Angel interviews inspiring authors and dynamic speakers, uncovering the strategies, secrets, and stories behind their success.
Learn how to get booked on top podcasts, publish your work, grow your audience, and use media to amplify your reach like a pro. Whether you’re launching your first book, scaling your business, or building your personal brand, Make Your Big Impact gives you the tools, tips, and insights. www.makeyourbigimpact.com

Angel Tuccy interviews Hanna Kok on the NeedaGuest podcast. Hanna Kok is a coach with over 30 years of experience in the body–mind–spirit connection.She is a qualified Educational Kinesiologist, Allergy Practitioner, and Medical Intuitive.

Hanna speaks passionately about Creating Health Without Diet or Lifestyle Changes, revealing the often-overlooked link between forgiveness and health. She works with women experiencing hormonal imbalances, guiding them to restore well-being without medication, hormones, surgery, or lifestyle changes.She is also the creator of the iThrive web app, known for producing lasting mental and physical health breakthroughs. Download her free 9-day audio program at www.HannaKok.comAngel Tuccy is an Award-Winning Speaker, Radio Host, TV Producer, PR Media Specialist, and 15-time Best Selling Author. Angel runs one of the top podcast networking groups online, “Need A Guest” bringing podcasters and guests together. Follow Angel at www.NeedAGuest.com

Angel Tuccy helps authors, experts, and entrepreneurs turn their message into media — using the power of publishing and podcast interviews to grow their visibility, attract leads, and sell more books.

If you’ve ever felt like your book is the best-kept secret — or like you’re constantly chasing visibility — then today’s call is going to flip the script for you.

In this 20 minute feature for Powerteam Rainmakers, Angel shares a simple 3-part framework called Publish, Pitch, Profit — and show you how to use podcast interviews as your #1 marketing strategy, even if you don’t have a big platform or media team.

From Chronic Illness to Healing: Dr. Brad Montagne’s Functional Medicine Journey

🩺 What happens when you’ve tried everything—and nothing works? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Brad Montagne, a Functional Medicine practitioner who specializes in helping people reclaim their lives from chronic illness after traditional healthcare has failed them.

Dr. Brad brings a unique blend of science, clinical experience, and deep compassion rooted in his own personal health struggles. He shares how his faith, research, and relentless pursuit of healing have allowed him to walk with patients through their most challenging health journeys—often helping them experience breakthroughs when all hope seemed lost.

Whether you’re battling a chronic condition yourself or you’re simply curious about a more holistic, root-cause approach to wellness, this episode will inspire, educate, and empower.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• What Functional Medicine really is—and how it’s changing lives

• Why traditional approaches often miss the mark on chronic illness

• The spiritual and emotional components of physical healing

• Stories of hope and transformation from Dr. Brad’s practice

• Practical steps to take if you’re feeling stuck in your health journey

Follow Dr Brad Montagne and grab a copy of his book Healing Lifestyles at www.Hello.HealthfullyU.com