Seeds of Sunshine - A mother-daughter podcast

Season Three, Episode 107

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos, as well as many other tips. 

Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical school and residency, he took the opportunity to travel to 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, immersing himself in diverse cultures, medical practices, and innovative foot health treatments. As the first in his family to complete college, medical school, and earn a doctorate, Dr. De Los Santos is deeply motivated to inspire the next generation to dream big and pursue their goals. 

In his free time, Dr. De Los Santos enjoys exploring Houston’s vibrant food scene, participating in outdoor activities, and spending meaningful moments with his family and friends. He also has a passion for cars and racing.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Dr. De Los Santos recollects one of his childhood lessons, which increased his dexterity as a surgeon. 
• Shoes can break us or make us why they need to be customized for our feet. Even brands have different subcategories of shoes.
• Dr. De Los Santos uses positive words when his patients recover well from surgery since positive patients recover quickly.
• He believes that we're here for a reason: to motivate others and ourselves, and even the little things that seem bad might turn out positive in the end.
• One of Dr. De Los Santos's passions is Corvette cars.

To connect with Dr. Roberto De Los Santos:
About - Dr. De Los Santos
Dr. Roberto De Los Santos, DPM (@doctor_delossantos) • Instagram photos and videos
Doctor De Los Santos - YouTube

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1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season Three, Episode 106

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness. 

Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker. 

Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's journey, from battling stage 3 breast cancer to navigating a challenging childhood, has given her profound insights about resilience and forgiveness. 

Join us as Katharine shares these invaluable lessons and explores the transformative power of forgiveness. Get ready for a conversation brimming with inspiration and empowerment! 

“When you worry, you are actually worshipping the problem. This magnifies what you fear instead of freeing your mind.” – Katherin Giovanni

 On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Katherine’s forgiveness method works because she has a plan, working her way up from easy to hard forgiveness. 
• Forgiving someone doesn't mean they are right or that you are giving in. It means they’re still wrong.
• Forgiveness is selfish. You do it for you. You don't do it for them. You do it because you literally want to start thinking about something else.
• Katherine also teaches others how to forgive the energy around others who have wronged them. 

To connect with Katherine:

Katharine Giovanni (@katharinegiovanni) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

https://www.katharinegiovanni.com/

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There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 3, Episode 105

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Mark Collins's encompassing approach to imposter syndrome.  

Mark Collins is a Business / Life Coach, the founder of Freedom For Life, LLC, and the author of the transformational leadership book LIFE MASTERY: Living Life by Design, Not by Default.

He has a singular passion for seeing people unleashed as the Heroes they are created to be in their business, relationships, and life. Mark has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course and has seen hundreds of lives transformed. He has also been privileged to speak at conferences throughout the Western US.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: 

• As a child, Mark learned to be comfortable with the discomfort of being in a new place, as he grew up in a military family. 
• Mark created a course called Life Mastery.
• Mark’s personal experiences led him to focus on helping others conquer imposter syndrome.
• Our guest thought that, by succeeding, maybe imposter syndrome would disappear and the fear of failure would no longer exist. Yet, those feelings resurfaced no matter how successful he or his clients were. 
• Mark believes change is nice; it gives us new habits and things that can be a blessing in our lives.
• The author’s mother was his big advocate in telling him to write his book. 
• The journey from small to big takes time and motivation, and nobody who is just doing it, to do it, ever gets to that place of success if they're not celebrating what they're doing along the way. 
• Mark details a three-step transformational strategy for mastering our thoughts, words, and actions in his book. 

To connect with Mark Collins and purchase his book:

Freedom For Life - You Unleashed

Mark Collins (@_freedomforlife_) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 3, Episode 104

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Esther Avant’s holistic approach to fitness and nutrition.  

Esther Avant spent 20 years in the health industry in various fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles before branching into broader aspects of personal development. She realized that the same tools and strategies she'd been using to help clients reach their health and weight loss goals could be applied to goals of any kind, and now she helps audiences apply that success "formula" to their career and personal goals, as well. 

Esther is the co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching which provides wellness programs and health coaching services to organizations and individuals. 

She is also the author of To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence, and host of the Live Diet-Free podcast. 

As a speaker, Esther helps audiences level up their lives with a health-first approach built on self-compassion, personal responsibility, and consistent action. 

Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while writing, speaking, and coaching. 

“Prioritizing your health isn't selfish.” – Esther Avant

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: 

• As a health and weight loss coach, Esther points out that what we choose to eat and drink will impact our journey to maintaining a healthy weight. 
• She realized that her clients knew about nutrition, but lacked consistency, which is key to making lasting changes. 
• Esther’s approach to making changes is connected to the 3 Cs: consistency, commitment, and confidence, which are all needed to be successful. 

To connect with Esther:
Home - EA Coaching
Esther Avant (@esther.avant) • Instagram photos and videos
(9) Facebook
Esther Avant - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 3, Episode 103

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Craig Meriwether’s techniques to help people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that might keep them from reaching their full potential. 

Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy. 

For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety. 

Craig has created Ace Any Test, the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews, and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: 

• Craig believes that asking for help is not a sign of vulnerability but of strength.
• As a clinical hypnotherapist, Craig teaches that our subconscious mind is for our safety, protection, and survival.
• Neuroscience tells us that the conscious mind only makes up 5% of the mind, while the unconscious part, your subconscious mind, makes up 95%, and that's where that hurt and pain are held.
• Craig emphasizes that focusing on one’s intention to heal is paramount to success and healing through hypnotherapy. 
• Craig points out that the mind can't tell the difference between what's real and what’s not, so we want to imagine ourselves as we wish to see ourselves in the future. 

To connect with Craig:

Ace Any Test | Eliminate Test Anxiety

Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy | Flagstaff Hypnosis

(7) Facebook

Ace Any Test (@ace_any_test) • Instagram photos and videos

aceanytest - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 3, Episode 102

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing. 

 Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women's writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life helps thousands find their way in the writing world. Shulman writes for the Washington Post, Wired, and Insider, among others. She lives with her family in the mountains of Argentina.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: 

• This is our second interview with Leigh Shulman, who still lives in Argentina and loves every moment of her life there. 
• Leigh really enjoys the exploration that writing offers her and the ones she teaches. She would like to do more teaching and working with writers
• She also wants to go deeper and build more writing communities.
• Leigh explains why writing The Writer’s Roadmap was important to her. 
• Leigh’s advice to everyone working on their college essays is to think about what you're going to do and how you're going to do it, and then once you finish, figure out what comes next.
• Leigh has a free big writing workshop at the beginning of November – details on how to sign up are below.  

 To sign up for Turn the Page November Writing event, there are two options:
 1.     https://courses.leighshulman.com/turn-the-page-membership-event

2.     https://courses.leighshulman.com/ink-&-impact-a-workshop-series-for-your-creative-&-business-journey

To purchase her book The Writer’s Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life, please go to Amazon, and wherever books are sold.  

To connect with Leigh Shulman:

 Facebook

 Leigh Shulman (@theleighshulman) • Instagram photos and videos

 (20) Leigh Shulman @writing.exchange@leighshulman (@TheLeighShulman) / X (twitter.com) 

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 3, Episode 101

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Andrew Matthews how to be happier in your personal and business life by applying his simple, yet powerful strategies.

Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, and BOUNCING BACK have sold over 8 million copies in 48 languages. Andrew has presented to over 1000 corporations on 5 continents on attitude, enjoying work, and resilience. Andrew also speaks in universities and prisons.

"It's not failure that crashes us...What hurts most is never having tried. - Andrew Matthews

On this Seeds of Sunshine:

• Andrew wrote 12 books on happiness. 
• Andrew believes that there are many things we can change to be happy, such as our attitude.  
• Acceptance of the things we cannot change is power. 
• Andrew strongly believes that we don't find happiness; we create it! 
• The biggest difference between happy and unhappy people is their gratitude. 

 To connect with Andrew Matthews and buy his books:
Home - ANDREW MATTHEWS
Amazon.com : andrew matthews books
Andrew Matthews - YouTube
Andrew Matthews (@andrewmatthews.author) • Instagram photos and videos
(41) Andrew Matthews | LinkedIn

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 2, Episode 100

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from Kim, two-time Olympian about the two important Rs running and reading in her life, as well as what it means to be a female entrepreneur and coach with Next Best Run, training athletes from all over the world. 

“Running has given me so much – so many of my best friends, my husband. It’s taught me about putting in the work and then just seeing results over time…Now in any endeavor I pursue, I go into it with that mindset of water on a stone- you just keep chipping away and doing good work, stay consistent, and look for ways to just move up one rung of a ladder at every time.” Kim Conley in an interview with Dominique Smith on Lactic Acid Podcast. 

On this Seeds of Sunshine:

• Kim Conley’s childhood lesson is to really believe in ourselves and go after the things we want to achieve.
• We talk about the two important Rs in Kim’s life: running and reading.
• One of Kim’s goals for next year is to run the Brooklyn half marathon, which she won this year and absolutely loved the energy. 
• Kim thinks it is important to stay consistent in running life and business.
• Kim believes that lofty goals need to be broken down into manageable steps, and then we can go after them.
• Kim shares her big dreams and goals that she wrote in her high school journals.
• There is a connection between running and reading because you have to develop patience, perseverance, and consistency.
• Kim loves to read not only because it is a great recovery in between her running sessions, but also because it gives her a different perspective on things and life. 
• Regarding Next Best Run, the coaching company that Kim Conley runs together with her husband Drew Wartenburg, she explained with sincerity: “Having a business and running it, yeah, a lot of times I feel like I'm just making everything up as I go along. It's about adapting, growing, and learning as you go.”  

 To connect with Kim Conley and her coaching business Next Best Run:

 Online Run Coaching - Next Best Run

 Next Best Run (@next_best_run) • Instagram photos and videos

Kim Conley (@kfconley) • Instagram photos and videos

 Facebook

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 2, Episode 99

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Ashley Vingi  
how to stay authentic and succeed as an entrepreneur and human being. 

Ashley Vingi is an entrepreneur, innovator, and metaphysical creator who has been blazing her own trail for over a decade. With a passion for shaking and awakening the collective, Ashley is here to remind us that humanity is far more powerful than we've been led to believe. As a spiritual teacher, mentor, and business coach, she’s known for her straightforward approach to staying authentic and aligned on the entrepreneurial journey. Get ready for some raw truth and powerful insights!

On this Seeds of Sunshine:

• Ashley talks about multiple ways to tune into our emotional intelligence.
• Creativity is an important outlet.
• Energy work requires self-awareness, accountability, and action.
• Ashley is a huge believer and practitioner of Reiki.
• Ashley’s authentic self will inspire you to reach for more in your daily and professional lives. 

To connect with Ashley Vingi:

https://www.thedivinesavage.com/coaching-healings

Ashley V Biz Coach & Metaphysical Mentor (@ashley_v_divinesavage) • Instagram photos and videos

(7) Facebook

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]

Season 2, Episode 98

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mark Gray three longevity tips and how to take your fitness to the next level, as well as. 

Mark Gray is originally from Ireland and lived in London for 8 years where he started working as a personal trainer in 2016. Currently, Mark lives in Barcelona, helping clients live a healthier, happier, and higher quality of life for almost a decade. Since 2019, Mark’s focus as a coach has been on helping some of the finest Entrepreneurs build a leaner, stronger, & most importantly of all, Pain-Free body. His coaching business is called ‘The Paradigm Project. 

 “It's the big and the small efforts that lead to big, big things.” Mark Gray

 On this Seeds of Sunshine:

• Mark talks about fitness like money having a compounded effect.
• Mark reflects upon his childhood and how sports molded him and are responsible for he who is right now.
• Mark believes that his confidence in what he does as a coach and the skills he has to help people make him different from other coaches. 
• Through fitness and good nutrition, Mark thinks that there's a big difference between aging and then getting older.
• Mark’s three longevity tips will help you live longer and motivate you to reach higher in your personal and fitness lives. 
• Mark coaches people from all over the world with his innovative approach to fitness, so give him a try! 

 To connect with Mark Gray: 

https://www.paradigmproject.uk/1-1-coaching

Mark Gray | Online Performance Coach (@coachmarkgray) • Instagram photos and videos

Mark Gray | Entrepreneurs Pain-Free Performance - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. 
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1.  You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at [email protected]