Soul Power to the People

Join host Tess Vergara on this special episode of Soul Power to the People Podcast - "Hindsight is 2020: From Lockdown to Soul Power." In this deeply personal reflection, Tess shares insights from Season 3's past episodes alongside her own anecdotes of navigating the challenges of 2020. Through moments of vulnerability and introspection, she offers listeners a glimpse into her journey of growth and transformation amidst the riots, uncertainty, and lockdowns.

• Learn how to prioritize self-care and embrace challenges as opportunities

About Tess Vergara

Soul Powered Executive Coach Tess Vergara addresses the conflicts many executives face between mind and heart, soul and ego. Through her coaching programs, Tess guides executives, leaders and changemakers to the shift from fear power to Soul Power so they can fulfill their unique mark in the world. Soul Power is the revolution that helps leaders achieve financial freedom and abundance, master productivity and creativity, and gain true wealth and happiness in a way that feels good and right without compromise and inner conflict.

Host of Soul Power to the People Podcast, Tess is an expert in higher self-awakening, a Certified Master Strategy Coach, Strategic Interventionist, NLP Practitioner, Behavioral Assessment Coach and Soul Realignment Practitioner.

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In this conversation, Tess Vergara interviews Susy Giddy, whose story took her breath away. Susy is the embodiment of soul powered living, manifesting heaven on earth in every aspect of her journey. Even in the face of grief, Susy's resilience and unwavering spirit shine through, embracing both the gifts and challenges of life with grace and courage. This episode is not only a beautiful tribute to her great love but also an inspiring testament to the light and love we came here to be. Truly a soul powered conversation.

Key Takeaways:

Rebuild, Restore, Preserve. Susy's journey is a beautiful example of soul-powered living and embracing what others might deem impossible. Whether it's acquiring her own island and preserving its pristine condition, restoring a dilapidated house that became their cherished home and is now a historic site, or renovating another neglected property in the Dominican Republic and returning with a dog named Rufus, she demonstrates the power of staying aligned with the soul. Her dedication to soul-centered living enables her to rebuild, restore and preserve beauty in all aspects of her life.

Soul-Powered Grief: Despite the recent loss of her husband, Susy's unwavering faith in the vision of soul powered living shines through. Despite the excruciating pain of his passing, she finds solace in the depth of their love and views this time as sacred. Having experienced unconditional love throughout her 40-year marriage, she remains steadfast in absolute knowing that she will be okay and continues to lead a soul-powered life.

About the Guest:

Susy Giddy's life has been a journey of both profound trauma and immense joy. Born to two alcoholics, she endured the tragic loss of her brother at 14, an abusive marriage, the death of her son, a near-fatal car accident, and living with cancer. Amidst these challenges, she found moments of happiness, raising beautiful children, fulfilling dreams of owning a tennis club, moving to a tropical island, owning an island, living at her favorite ski hill, and marrying the great love of her life.

Through it all, Susy has learned to navigate life's highs and lows with resilience and grace. She has embraced the power of living joyfully, returning time and again to grace, joy, generosity, and love. As a Certified Life Coach, Susy's greatest gift lies in her ability to share her experiences and guide others towards a life of fulfillment and authenticity. With empathy and firsthand understanding, she helps her clients overcome obstacles, tap into their inner strength, and start living fully.

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In this episode, Tess Vergara sits down with Brenda Wollenberg, a seasoned expert in natural wellness and holistic nutrition, to delve into the transformative power of understanding our genetic makeup on our overall health and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Brenda's business post 2020: Transitioning from in-person to virtual platforms amidst disruptions, Brenda seized the opportunity to integrate her extensive background as a social worker, faith leader, and holistic nutritionist into her latest training: epigenetics. Leveraging gentle and peaceful online marketing strategies, she launched programs like Soul Bloom and Soul Flourish, growing her following despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

About the Guest:

Brenda Wollenberg is a specialist in natural wellness programs with a unique blend of experience as a social worker, co-leader of a faith community, and nutritionist. Over the decades, she has developed proficiency in helping clients understand the science of their genetics and identify patterns of behaviour that might be affecting their gene expression. But it doesn't stop there. Brenda guides them in shifting their habits - food, exercise, stress management, supplements - to support their overall health.

As someone who practices what she believes (both as a proud mama of 5 adult children and nana to a growing gaggle of “grands”), Brenda is not just about helping you be the best version of yourself - she is about helping you understand how to get there.

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In this episode, Tess Vergara delves into a soul-stirring interview with Ashley Holmes, the visionary CEO of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. Ashley's journey from infertility to empowerment serves as an inspiring beacon, guiding women towards natural conception with peace and ease.

Key Takeaways:

• Ashley's Eye-Opening Journey: Conceiving twins through medical intervention a decade ago with side effects ignited Ashley's mission to assist women on their fertility paths, now offering online consultations.

About the Guest:

Ashley Holmes is the CEO & founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. She supports women struggling with infertility to connect mind, body and spirit back into balance and alignment to conceive with ease. She birthed her business from her own experience and now guides other women to heal their womb and reduce the stress and pressure of trying to conceive.

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Website | Instagram | Facebook | Group | ViBLY

In this episode, Tess Vergara engages in a profound conversation with Michelle, aka The Healthy Happy Nurse, unraveling her incredible journey hitting rock bottom to overcoming alcoholism and chronic burnout during her nursing career and now thriving as a coach and entrepreneur and a beacon of hope for those seeking to break free from burnout to a fulfilling, abundant and soulful life.

Key Takeaways:

Overcoming Burnout: Michelle shares her personal journey of transitioning from burnout, severe anxiety, and alcoholism to reclaiming her health and happiness, providing inspiration for others facing similar challenges.

Rewiring the Mind: Michelle shares how coaching and NLP to rewire neuropathways enabled her to break free from chronic misalignment and scarcity mindset.

The Health and Happiness Formula: Gain insights into Michelle's signature burnout program and discover practical steps to tap into the magic of life, fostering a mindset shift towards wellness and joy.

About the Guest:

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In this episode, Tess Vergara is joined by Samantha Dench, a licensed esthetician, business owner, author, and speaker. Samantha discusses her holistic approach to skincare, advocating for healthier alternatives to Botox and harsh chemicals. She sheds light on the potential long-term effects of such chemicals and shares insights into maintaining healthy, glowing skin through natural and nourishing alternatives.

What's In This Episode:

1. From Struggle to Success: Samantha opens up about her journey from the brink of giving up before 2020. As a newly divorced single mom juggling the complexities of work and home, she shares stories of adversity, resilience, and determination to achieve success.

2. Pivoting in 2020: The podcast explores the impact of the global shutdown on Samantha's business and how it became a turning point. Samantha not only relaunched her business but expanded into launching her product line for tweens, authored a book, and is looking towards expanding into a spa service.

3. Zozo Skincare Line for Tweens: Samantha discusses the inspiration behind Zozo, a skincare line for girls ages 8 and up. The conversation emphasizes fostering a positive relationship with skincare routines for young girls and laying the foundation that defies aging.

Samantha Dench has been a licensed esthetician since 2003. Samantha opened Skin Deep Esthetics in 2010, she is also an author and speaker. Samantha’s passion extends beyond the skin to include internal health to achieve healthy skin for her clients by finding the root cause of the problem. Our skin is a reflection of our internal wellness and Samantha’s passion is to help clients learn what their skin is telling them. Samantha loves to educate women and share her knowledge and pasion of skin.  Samantha’s mission is to empower women to take control of their skin, simplify their routine, and love the reflection staring back at them. 

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Website | Zozo Skin Care | Book

In this episode, Tess Vergara is joined by Serenity Lesley, a multi-passionate entrepreneur: Blogger, Author, Speaker. Join the conversation as Serenity shares her resilient spirit and the valuable insights gained from navigating life's unpredictable paths.

What's in this episode:

Resilience Amidst 2020 Challenges: including divorce, leg injury, returning to her mom's house, and disrupted travel plans.

Transition and Transformation: Serenity navigated life's twists through traveling and being in nature, leading to a crucial period of healing and self-discovery.

Positive Shifts in 2022: Despite challenges, Serenity adapted, marking a positive turning point in 2022 in her business and her services.

About the guest: 

Serenity, a Seattle native with an insatiable wanderlust, is a travel blogger, author, coach, and photographer on a mission to capture the magic of the world. Armed with her trusty camera and boundless curiosity, she ventures off the beaten path to discover hidden gems, taste tests, luxurious spaces, nature spots, and overall shares her adventures with fellow explorers. When she's not jet-setting, Serenity can be found indulging in her other passion—maintaining her whimsical blog, where she sprinkles doses of wanderlust and laughter into the lives of her readers. Follow Serenity’s journeys at Manifesting Serenity and join the fun!

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In this episode, Tess Vergara engages in a profound conversation with Jill Hart, also known as The Coach's Alchemist. Together, they explore the resilience of the human spirit, the empowering journey of reclaiming personal power, and the exhilarating prospect of coaches embracing their unique gifts. The conversation unfolded from exploring tarot cards to delving deep into the realm of the metaphysical, eventually touching upon Spiral Dynamics and the various stages of consciousness. Throughout, the discussion underscored the transformative impact of coaching, particularly its profound influence in navigating through the most challenging of times.

What's in this Episode?

The episode explores Jill Hart's transformative journey and the motivations behind creating her podcast, The YOU World Order.

Jill's decision to take back her power and walk away from Christianity as a huge empowering breakthrough moment.

The Power of Coaching and the transformative impact these coaching modalities can have on individuals as we heal, transform and rise up in consciousness.

How adversity, like the COVID-19 pandemic, can be a catalyst for positive transformation and reclaiming the power within ourselves.

Connect with Jill Hart

You World Order Podcast | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website

In this powerful episode of "Soul Power to the People," host Tess Vergara interviews talented Bronwyn, a contemporary country singer-songwriter from New Zealand. As the episode unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through Bronwyn's personal healing and artistic evolution.

The discussion begins with Bronwyn's challenges as she lost all her gigs in 2020, relocating to Mexico, and ultimately leading her to explore holistic practices like breathwork, kundalini, and vagal nerve therapy that tremendously helped her health challenges. Bronwyn shares her six-year writer's block, epilepsy, burnout and sleeping problem and opens up about the profound inner work she undertook to uncover the root cause of her epilepsy—a painful revelation of sexual assault by her own uncle during her childhood.

Towards the end of the interview, listeners are treated to a Bronwyn's musical talent, sharing her and sang her original composition.

Throughout the episode, the themes of power, healing, and music interweave, offering insights into Bronwyn's resilience, growth, and her commitment to both artistic expression and personal well-being.

This episode serves as an inspiring testament to the the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of addressing deep-seated traumas on the path to self-discovery and empowerment.

Related articles mentioned

• Calamassi D, Lucicesare A, Pomponi GP, Bambi S. Music tuned to 432 Hz versus music tuned to 440 Hz for improving sleep in patients with spinal cord injuries: a double-blind cross-over pilot study. Acta Biomed. 2020 Nov 30;91(12-S):e2020008. doi: 10.23750/abm.v91i12-S.10755. PMID: 33263352; PMCID: PMC8023109.

About the Guest

Bronwyn is a co-author of a chapter in the book "Sacred Silver Lining." is a successful contemporary country singer-songwriter from New Zealand. With her EP "All In" reaching an impressive #9 on the NZ album charts, Bronwyn's original music has taken her on a journey across the globe, captivating audiences with her soulful tunes. 

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Welcome, soul power seekers, to a special Christmas edition of Soul Power to the People! In today's episode, host Tess Vergara explores the contrived forces designed to dehumanize and destabilize the human spirit. Through powerful clips from Yuval Noah Harari and Laura Aboli, we uncover the challenges we face and how to reclaim soul power.

Segment 1: Yuval Noah Harari at the World Economic Forum

• Prof. Yuval Noah Harari's perspective on humans as "hackable animals."

Segment 2: Laura Aboli on Transhumanism at 'Better Way Conference'

• Laura Aboli's insights into Transhumanism and its diverse facets.

Segment 3: Universal Principles of Truth

• Exploring the six principles at the heart of the Agape International Spiritual Center.

Segment 4: Conclusion and Key Takeaways

• Summarizing the importance of reclaiming soul power in the face of external forces.

Conclusion: As we navigate external challenges, let this Christmas be a guide to reconnect with the soul's power. Embrace the principles that lead to self-realization and oneness with Spirit. May the light of our Soul Power illuminate a path rich in love, authenticity, and heartfelt connection.

Sources:

Blog Post: Christmas Reflections: A Journey With Soul Power, by Tess Vergara

Laura Aboli Transhumanism Speech (UK, 2023)