Stories On with Caroline Vassiliades

Happy Holidays friends!! Can't believe 2024 is coming to a close!! For December, we're focused on transitions! As we wrap up the year, we're reflecting on the good, the bad, the interesting - all of it, and with that comes contemplating desires and potential shifts for the new year. If you are on the brink of a transition or in the middle of one right now, this episode is for you. An incredible friend, adventure seeker, marathoner, life juice squeezer Dānia Clarke is on the pod today to share her stories of transitions and how she embraced these opportunities! She also just happens to be the founder of BRIDGE, a human connection company and created a game on Transitions!

All about Dania:

Dānia is a leader in the human connection space with a mission to create safe environments for inclusivity and meaningful engagement with self and others. She explores this realm through workshops, games, and videography through her human connection company, BRIDGE.

To get more involved with BRIDGE, check out their workshop and game!

Endings & Beginnings Party: A Celebration of Change
A workshop designed to celebrate change, navigate uncertainty, and grow in our humanity—together. In a fun and inclusive atmosphere, participants will be guided through activities created to spark reflection and foster meaningful human connection. Every part of you is welcome here. And yes, there will be a champagne toast. http://bit.ly/4f3cDE4

Transitions
A game that helps explore life’s pivotal moments—those exciting, challenging, and transformative shifts that shape who we are and where we’re headed. Coming in Spring 2025! Sign up for updates and launch announcements at bridgehumans.com.

Follow: bridgehumans.com
Instagram: @bridgehumans

And as always, you can find all of our updates on Instagram: @storieson_. We are accepting stories on a rolling basis so shoot us an email at our address below or DM us on IG. 

Email: [email protected]

Be well!!

Welcome to November and the theme of dating & relationships! For our first ep of the month we have the lovely Lauren Fondriest, a dating coach who found love through her own journey of self reflection and self love. Lauren and I talk about dating intentionally, being the energy you want to attract, and so much more.

Lauren Fondriest is a Women’s Dating Coach who helps single millennial women date with intention to find their dream partner. She’s a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation who’s been executive coaching in the corporate world and last year launched her business focused on dating. Before meeting her husband, Lauren experienced the struggle of dating for many years, and now her mission is to make dating feel like less of a chore and more of an intentional process to help women find the love of their life. 

For anyone looking to be inspired in ~love~, check out the episode and share with others for encouragement and dating tips!!

You can find Lauren Fondriest and all her offerings on Instagram at @laurenfondriest! 

Welcome back to October's theme of support systems with 2 guest episodes this month!

I'm so stoked to have my former life and Internal Family Systems coach and dear friend Margo Fosbery to discuss support systems. We go deep fast, as we do lol, into the process of accepting, receiving, and finding support that resonates with us on our own life journeys. Margo opens up about her path to finding secure support and being gentle with herself along the way. She emphasizes the importance of finding safe spaces as we can heal when we are surrounded by people who can support us securely. 

A little more about Margo...

Margo is a certified coach trained under Martha Beck in 2014, specializing in the healing modality of parts work.  With additional training from the Path of Self-Love School and as an IFS-Informed Practitioner with IFSCA.  She helps clients get unstuck, by helping them cultivate Self-Compassion, Curiosity and Courage from within.
https://www.margofosbery.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/margofosbery/

This episode is for anyone who can relate to finding their way towards secure support systems, who may be questioning what that looks like for them in this very moment - it takes time to find your people including the support within yourself. 

Happy listening!! As always, if you enjoy this episode, give us a rating on Spotify and Apple Pod to support the pod. 

Aaaand format update: We're focusing on guest episodes for the rest of the year! That means... If you're interested in coming on the pod, please reach out with your story and let's chat!

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@storieson_

Be well!

Hello hello October. This month is a big audible bear hug for our friends, family, and connections who help us, uplift us, inspire us, and make our lives just so much richer. The theme this month is... *ghost on the drums*... Support Systems. 

I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Lindsay Yellin, a leadership coach who was guided and supported by 4 incredible people on her own transformational journey. Tune in to be inspired and feel the goodness of humans. We're surrounded by them!

ABOUT LINDSAY

Lindsay Yellin is a sought-after, dynamic leadership coach and speaker. She dedicates herself to transforming inert people managers into possibility-driven leaders who inspire engagement and performance through meaningful connection. She empowers leaders to connect back to themselves to unlock the clarity and confidence required to intentionally expand their leadership impact. When the coaching hat comes off, Lindsay is most likely brewing her next cup of craft coffee or exploring the northern California coast with her husband and fluffy pup, Puddy. 
(Stories On is a Puddy stan account this moment moving forward.)

FOLLOW AND LEARN MORE

www.yellincoaching.com
IG: @lindsayyellin

AND FOR US...

@storieson_ as always

Send in your support system stories via form in our IG bio or DM. xx

Hello September! Are you a curious human being? Do you enjoy some good ole fashion growth and learning? Prob if you're listening to this! September's theme is Acquiring New Skills!

This was an empowering conversation around a topic that few people want to discuss: finances. Did you flinch a little? Yup, pretty normal. Melissa shares her story through navigating career and financial challenges and how that led to learning more about money! This story is for anyone who is stressed about money, their financial future, and what might be possible for them because of it!

ABOUT MELISSA

Melissa Mittelstaedt is an Accredited Financial Counselor® & Coach. She walks alongside purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to take their finances from hot mess to crystal clear. Melissa is a full-time RVer for over four years, traveling the nation's lakes with her husband. She is also a sign language interpreter, fluent in ASL for almost 20 years!

FOLLOW AND LEARN MORE

www.melissamitt.com
IG: @_melissamitt

AND FOR US...
@storieson_ as always!

~UPDATE~
We are taking stories on a rolling basis. DM, email, or fill out the form in our IG bio to submit your story! Can't wait to hear and share!

Join us for this episode featuring the queen herself, my little sister, Olivia Vassiliades. Olivia is my wiser than ever younger sister who is embarking on her first chapter out of college. We chat through the key lessons we learned from growing up, the influences we navigated coming from tow different generations, and the endless cycle of growth that stays with us. 

So many relatable tidbits in here! Enjoy!

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stories go to [email protected]

Happy listening!!
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Goodbye July! I'm happy to close out this month with this incredibly profound conversation with Ashley Graham. We discuss her journey through navigating grief from every angle the past 6 months and how she turned her pain into an act of service. True kindness at work. This one blew me away! Can't wait for you to listen!

ABOUT ASHLEY GRAHAM, THE CONSCIOUS PUBLICIST

Ashley Graham, Founder of The Conscious Publicist® and Host of The Conscious Publicist® Podcast, advocates for purpose-driven people and businesses and their potential to create positive change. With a deep belief in the power of storytelling, Ashley is dedicated to helping her audience, clients and their communities build meaningful connections and relationships through narratives that inspire action, foster understanding, and drive impactful transformation. Her unwavering commitment to authenticity and empowerment ensures that every story and message told not only resonates with the heart but also ignites a lasting impact in the lives of those who engage with the wisdom.

CHECK OUT MORE FROM ASHLEY

To learn more about Ashley and her work, you can find her on...
Instagram: @theconsciouspublicist
Website: https://theconsciouspublicist.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theconsciouspublicist/

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July's theme is Helping Others!

In this solo episode, I share the most rewarding ways that service can transform you as an individual and your life. In a unique almost self-serving way (it's alright!), service is a two way beneficial street! The more you give, the better you feel about yourself, and you create a stronger connection with the world around you. 

Then I share some personal stories from 3 incredible people in my life who have done things for their communities and for me!

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The IG party can be found here: @storieson_
Email us [email protected] to share your story!!

First ever solo episode - here goes it!

In this episode, I talk about how play changes as we move into different life phases, how we gotta change. that. up., the importance of play, and some fun random tips on how to bring that spark back into your life!!

ENJOY!!

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Back with your monthly story series episode on the theme of PLAY. We have 3 amazing stories on what play looks like for our listeners. These stories touch on the importance of trying things without an outcome in mind, making time for play in a busy work life, and going all in on the form of play that brings you so much joy!

Thanks so much for listening!! Send us YOUR story to [email protected] or DM us at @storieson_. 

If you like whatcha hear, throw us 5 stars on Spotify or Apple Pods. This project is important for sharing honest, vulnerable stories out there in the world and we’d love to continue!

Be well and happy listening!