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Darcy Corcoran is a veteran who spent 22 years in the Department of Defense, culminating as a federal civilian. She has honed her leadership and emotional intelligence skills in training and has over 20 years of experience helping various types of clients, from business executives to combat veterans, break through mental and emotional blocks to live their fully inspired potential.

Darcy was a wild, independent teenager from a small town who, at the age of 17, became pregnant with her high school sweetheart and got married. After a few years, they divorced, and Darcy struggled as a single parent. With no financial help from her parents, she joined the military as her best bad idea. Through her grit, diligence, and determination, she rose through the ranks and established herself as a strong, confident woman. Despite the criticism of friends and family, she found the strength and confidence to take on the world, and her success set her up to provide her daughter with a better life.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Darcy Corcoran escaped poverty by joining the military and becoming a federal employee.

2. Darcy's journey of developing her mental and emotional strength to achieve her goals.

3. How Darcy's reconnection with her now husband helped her realize her mental and emotional struggles.

About Darcy:

Darcy transitioned from a twenty-two-year career with the Department of Defense to serving those making transformational moves in their lives.

She holds an MBA, is a wife, and is a grandmother. She is writing her second book about career transformation, podcasting, and guiding other GenX women in finding their Next Best Moves for a life of purposeful inspiration.

Darcy lives, works, and podcasts from Tampa, Florida, and is available to travel for speaking engagements and training seminars.

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This is part 1 of a 2-part series!

Darcy Corcoran is a veteran who spent 22 years in the Department of Defense, culminating as a federal civilian. She has honed her leadership and emotional intelligence skills in training and has over 20 years of experience helping various types of clients, from business executives to combat veterans, break through mental and emotional blocks to live their fully inspired potential.

Darcy was a wild, independent teenager from a small town who, at the age of 17, became pregnant with her high school sweetheart and got married. After a few years, they divorced, and Darcy struggled as a single parent. With no financial help from her parents, she joined the military as her best bad idea. Through her grit, diligence, and determination, she rose through the ranks and established herself as a strong, confident woman. Despite the criticism of friends and family, she found the strength and confidence to take on the world, and her success set her up to provide her daughter with a better life.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Darcy Corcoran escaped poverty by joining the military and becoming a federal employee.

2. Darcy's journey of developing her mental and emotional strength to achieve her goals.

3. How Darcy's reconnection with her now husband helped her realize her mental and emotional struggles.

About Darcy:

Darcy transitioned from a twenty-two-year career with the Department of Defense to serving those making transformational moves in their lives.

She holds an MBA, is a wife, and is a grandmother. She is writing her second book about career transformation, podcasting, and guiding other GenX women in finding their Next Best Moves for a life of purposeful inspiration.

Darcy lives, works, and podcasts from Tampa, Florida, and is available to travel for speaking engagements and training seminars.

Connect with Darcy:

Website

Podcast

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

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Dr. Melanie Welch is a medical doctor and coach on a journey of pushing herself just a little bit out of her comfort zone each day. She hosts the podcast Unmaking Me with Melanie Welch, MD, which explores topics such as shame, vulnerability, judgment, and putting ourselves out there even when we're messy and imperfect.

Melanie was a successful doctor but realized she lived based on societal "shoulds." She was drawn to do something else but was guilty and ashamed at the thought of straying from the expected path. With Brene Brown's research as a foundation, Melanie began understanding shame and how to work through it. She found that vulnerability and genuine connection were the answer to judgment and that resilience was essential but not the goal. Through her cat, Melanie learned to honor her feelings to make her life richer. She realized that she could still practice medicine while acknowledging all the parts of herself and that it was ok to adjust in relation to her inner voice.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Can Shame Lead to Connection?

2. What Does Self-Compassion Have to Do With Our Pressure to Live Up to External Standards?

3. How Can We Achieve a Balance Between Resilience and Processing Emotions?

About Melanie:

Melanie is a mom, MD, and coach passionate about helping people transform through finding their purpose and living life on their own terms. On her podcast, Unmaking Me, she explores the evidence on topics related to self-care while sharing her own journey of personal growth.

Connect with Melanie:

Unmaking Me Podcast

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Website

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In this episode Kristina sits down with Symone Fairchild to discuss her journey to escape domestic violence. After enduring a life of childhood adversity and an abusive relationship, Symone Fairchild discovers strength and resilience within herself as she fights for justice and her own survival. Symone also shares how from a young age martial arts instilled grit, empathy and a sense of responsibility of others for her.

About Symone Fairchild:
Symone Fairchild hails from the Washington D.C. area. Raised in martial arts, Symone holds a second-degree Black belt in Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. She is a single mom, and a screenwriter. Self-described as a 'daughter of God', her mission is clear: she will never stop fighting for others and never stop fighting for her son through her advocacy for victims of domestic violence.

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When Barbara Nixon takes the brave step of starting her own podcast, she learns that true confidence is the reward for bravery, inspiring others to take the leap and play full out.

"Bravery comes first. It's that moment of, I want to do something, and just like you, I want to go start a podcast, or I want to speak up in this meeting, or I want to get a promotion, or I want to go fill in your own blank. It is that moment of, I've got to do this now, taking that one step, being brave, and then confidence comes." - Barbara Nixon

Barbara Nixon is the podcast host of Smash Your Own Ceiling and a success coach for ambitious business owners and leaders. She helps people embrace themselves as a work in progress and stand in their power to create the life they love.

Barbara Nixon was stuck in a cycle of playing small and getting in her way. One day, she had an epiphany that changed her life: confidence is the reward for bravery. She realized that she had to take baby steps, acclimatize to new experiences, and be brave to gain confidence. Through her work with people worldwide and her journey, she discovered the power of taking small steps and allowing yourself to be a work in progress. Barbara encourages people to check in with themselves, ask what they secretly want, and own it by being brave and taking small steps. With this approach, she believes everyone has just enough confidence to take the next step and unlock their potential.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How can bravery help you gain confidence?

2. How can taking small steps help you open the door to surprises?

3. How can being honest with yourself help you find clarity and purpose?

About Barbara:

Barbara Nixon is a Chartered Member of the CIPD, a 2x qualified Coach, an NLP Practitioner, and a Time Line Therapist. She was formerly employed in the People Development Department for one of the largest food retailers in the UK, and during her 12-year tenure there held various roles managing teams, designing development programs, and being responsible for the management development of retail staff. After having 3 children and a stepson, all under 13, she decided to pursue her own business. Since then, her career has seen her work with thousands of businesses globally, published a book, and been featured on BBC and other platforms while having time to do stand-up comedy and Improv. Personal passions include growing vegetables, binging on Netflix, drinking tea, traveling and recording a radio show. Follow her on Instagram & Facebook or listen to Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast for more information.

Connect with Barbara:

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When Jen Roth, a driven entrepreneur raised in the golf industry, encounters the curiosity of a traditional work week, she sets out on a mission to create an online tea company that helps women in their journey towards motherhood, uncovering the power of her own silent strength and learning how to be her own coach.

"When we truly tap into what we came here to do, we radiate a different light and show up in one of the most authentic ways. And we get to hold space for one another in that and come from a place of non-judgment." - Jen Roth

Jen Roth is the CEO of Birds and Bees Teas, an organic tea company for expecting moms, and a Clarity Coach and Podcast host of Manifesting Clarity. She believes that when we tap into our true purpose, we radiate a different light and show up as our most authentic selves.

Jen Roth was raised by entrepreneurial parents and her journey led her to the realization that she needed to do something different with her life. She discovered Clarity Coaching, which guided her through a process to help her find her own light and trust her own inner guidance. Through this process, she learned to become more connected with her heart and show up more fully in her life. With each choice point, she moved closer to her destiny and discovered the power of powerful partnership. She now celebrates the successes of her life and continues to share her light with the world.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How does a seven day work week look like for an entrepreneur?

2. How can we tap into our own homeopathic dose of light to become our own coach and follow our own GPS system?

3. What is the power behind powerful partnerships in achieving our goals and creating momentum?

About Jen:

Jen Roth is passionate about connection, and health, helping professionals and entrepreneurs determine their next steps and empowering them to make intentional choices. She founded Birds and Bees Teas with a vision to help women care for themselves in natural and healthy ways, successfully taking it from a start-up to serving hundreds of thousands of women and their families. Jen also works as a Clarity Coach, supporting people in finding more joy and clarity in their lives.

Connect with Jen:

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This episode is the second part of episode 14.

After being held against her will and assaulted by her narcissistic ex-husband, Heather Fotch courageously escapes and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

 "You have to love yourself, because no one else is going to make you happy. But narcissists don't know how to love themselves. It's a deep-rooted trauma response, and so they look for supplies to make themselves happy."

Heather Fotch is a female entrepreneur who started her quality Imaging Solutions company roughly 20 years ago. She is also a domestic violence survivor and a volunteer with the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation. She has a passion for cooking and is involved with a few professional women's groups.

Heather had just moved into a new home with her husband of 18 years, hoping for a fresh start. Little did she know, she was about to experience a vicious assault by her husband, a man with narcissistic personality disorder. She eventually came to understand the tactics and abuse she had endured for the previous 15 years, and her life began to change that night. She finally found the courage and strength to seek help and break free from the prison of her own marriage.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The psychological effects of narcissistic abuse and how it can lead to brain damage.
2. How a person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) seeks out vulnerable people to exploit for their own gain.
3. The long-term effects of working and living with a narcissist for 17-18 years.

About Heather:

Heather Fotch is a female entrepreneur who started her company - Quality Imaging Solutions - roughly 20 years ago post-college. With no book of business, Heather spent years growing her business through cold calling, referrals and multiple contract awards with State and Federal Government agencies. Heather is also a Domestic Violence Survivor, and had endured a near 20yr marriage to a Narcissist. In her spare time, Heather volunteers as a Rescue Rep with the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation, has a passion for cooking, and is involved with a few professional woman’s groups.

Connect with Heather:

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After being held against her will and assaulted by her narcissistic ex-husband, Heather Fotch courageously escapes and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

 "You have to love yourself, because no one else is going to make you happy. But narccissists don't know how to love themselves. It's a deep-rooted trauma response, and so they look for supplies to make themselves happy."

Heather Fotch is a female entrepreneur who started her quality Imaging Solutions company roughly 20 years ago. She is also a domestic violence survivor and a volunteer with the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation. She has a passion for cooking and is involved with a few professional women's groups.

Heather had just moved into a new home with her husband of 18 years, hoping for a fresh start. Little did she know, she was about to experience a vicious assault by her husband, a man with narcissistic personality disorder. She eventually came to understand the tactics and abuse she had endured for the previous 15 years, and her life began to change that night. She finally found the courage and strength to seek help and break free from the prison of her own marriage.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
 
1. The psychological effects of narcissistic abuse and how it can lead to brain damage.
2. How a person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) seeks out vulnerable people to exploit for their own gain.
3. The long-term effects of working and living with a narcissist for 17-18 years.
 
 About Heather:

Heather Fotch is a female entrepreneur who started her company - Quality Imaging Solutions - roughly 20 years ago post-college. With no book of business, Heather spent years growing her business through cold calling, referrals and multiple contract awards with State and Federal Government agencies. Heather is also a Domestic Violence Survivor, and had endured a near 20yr marriage to a Narcissist. In her spare time, Heather volunteers as a Rescue Rep with the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation, has a passion for cooking, and is involved with a few professional woman’s groups.

Contact Heather:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherfotch

https://youtube.com/@qualityimagingsolutions4441

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Mitzi Campbell is an English professor and host of The Blessons Podcast. She is a mother of three and experienced first-hand the devastating effects of her mother's severe depression and subsequent battle with cancer.

"The moment you become a motherless daughter is a turning point." -Mitzi Campbell

Mitzi Campbell's life changed drastically when her mother's traumatic childhood resurfaced, turning her life into a downward spiral. Mitzi, a young mother of three, had to take on the role of caretaker for her mother, who suffered from depression and paranoia. However, her mother's condition worsened, and she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Despite her pain, Mitzi tried to lead a happy life for her young children, burying her grief and using shopping as a coping mechanism. When her mother passed away, Mitzi was left with the realization of her mortality and the strength of being a motherless daughter.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How did a traumatic childhood come back to shape the life of a family later in life?

2. What is it like to experience a loved one's end-of-life care, and how did it shape Mitzi's perspective on death?

3. How did Mitzi cope with her mother's death, and how did it manifest in her lifestyle?

About Mitzi:

After over 35 years in the classroom, Mitzi is breaking out of higher education and into the school of life. A single mom of three grown-ups, Mitzi’s mixed bag of expertise lies primarily in education, psychology and the arts! Today, she’s rolling a lifetime of experience in writing, parenting, personal development and photography into The Blessons Podcast, out January 4, 2023. Blessons is a sweet combination of blessings and lessons, and the podcast is a series of authentic stories you can relate to told by ordinary humans just like you. 

When she’s not connecting with the life stories that inspire her or working on her mission to add light and love to the world by bringing hearts together, you may find her bopping along on a backroad sitting close behind her guy on a motorcycle, knitting an ill-fitting sweater or standing on her head in yoga. 

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Discover the power of choice and the strength of surrendering to a greater source with Brandi Kelly's story of redemption.

"The degree of your success will be determined by your willingness to fail." -Brandi Kelly

Brandi Kelly is an alcoholic who has been sober since December 10, 2020. She is the host of the podcast The Sober Bartender, where she shares her story of addiction and recovery in an effort to help others.

Brandi Kelly had been struggling with mental health and addiction for years and was feeling desperate. She had been making poor choices and was in a dark place. Through desperation, she reached out for help and found the strength to take a different path. She began attending Alcoholics Anonymous and found a spiritual connection that allowed her to fill the "God sized hole" in her life. She now realizes that her choices have led her to a better place and that asking for help was the most empowering thing she could do. Despite the failures, she is grateful for her experience and passionate about helping others.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The Empowerment of Making Different Choices: Explore how Brandi's life changed when she realized she had the power to choose a different path.

2. The Gift of Desperation: Uncover how desperation and surrendering to a higher power can lead to a transformative experience.

3. The Benefits of Stoicism: Discover the balance between stoicism and allowing oneself to feel to live life to its fullest.

More about Brandi:

Brandi Kelly is a bartender, wife, mindset, recovery coach, and host of The Sober Bartender Podcast. She specializes in helping people recover, not only from alcoholism but from life. After 20 years of bartending and 2 years in recovery, she realized she had tools to help anyone step more fully into who they want to be, mainly with a hefty dose of accountability and a serious shift in mindset and perspective. She motivates, inspires, and, most of all, gives much-needed hope to the world!! Recovery is possible for all of us!!

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