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Life is unpredictable, filled with twists and turns beyond our control. However, we always have the power to choose how we respond! In this episode, Deborah welcomes Dr. Sheela Reddy to explore how mindfulness and authenticity can help us navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Dr. Reddy shares her personal journey of transformation, revealing how difficult experiences became a path to empowerment! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Dr. Reddy's personal growth journey and how she overcame limiting beliefs.
• The distinction between big T and little T traumas.
• New model of emotional intelligence.
• The role mindfulness plays in achieving inner peace.
• How vulnerability and authenticity can create stronger therapeutic relationships.
• And much more!

About Dr. Sheela Reddy:

DR.SHEELA REDDY has 25 + years of experience in Trauma-Informed Leadership Psychology, with a PhD in multi-cultural systems psychology and a Fellowship in trauma -She is a Published author and speaker. She loves conducting experiential learning in workshops to increase EQ and develop empathy for diversity in teams for organizations. She is most passionate about reversing the effects of trauma, increasing mind health, and developing empowered, liberated, skilled & resilient South Asian female leaders. The power of the dragon and the resilience of the rising phoenix, which she chose as her log,o embodies her own growth and her vision for you.

Connect with Dr. Sheela Reddy!

Websites: https://www.drsheelareddy.com/ | https://www.risemind.com/lander

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risemind/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsheela/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocSheelaReddy

Book Recommendations:

The Road Less Traveled and Beyond by M. Scott Peck 

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

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In a world that expects women to stay silent, some rise to speak their truth, using their voices to inspire, create change, and unite communities! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Annette Mashi to explore the magic in a message and how women can use their voices to transform business and society. Don't miss this powerful conversation that will leave you inspired to embrace your voice, own your story, and make an impact!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Annette's personal story of finding her voice after experiencing discrimination.
• The importance of speaking up for oneself and others.
• How Annette helps business owners find their authentic voice.
• How technology helped bridge gaps and create global communities of women supporting each other.
• And much more!

About Annette:

Annette Mashi, Founder of Write Wizards, Creates Magic with Words. She's an enchanting copywriter and content strategist for female business coaches, consultants, and design professionals. Highlighting their superpowers, she tells their stories using their own words. Annette increases visibility and positions her clients as experts. Escaping from an international corporate high-tech company, Annette’s writing attracts and converts your dream clients. She analyzes content and strategizes what's needed to get you the clients you love.

Connect with Annette Mashi!

Website: https://www.writewizards.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettemashi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annette.mashi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annettemashi/

Book Recommendation:

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

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Dreams don't come true by chance - they happen when you take action! In this episode, Deborah talks with Maggie van Galen about the journey to unlocking your biggest dreams. Life is full of unexpected twists, but if you stay committed to your path, you'll get exactly where you're meant to be. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How external opinions influenced Maggie's early career choices.
• Maggie's achievement in children's literature.
• How Maggie helps others share their stories.
• Advice for those who want to unlock their biggest dreams.
• Maggie's dream collaborations and future aspirations.
• And much more!

About Maggie:

Words are her gig! Maggie is an award-winning children’s book author and wordsmith offering writing services that weave your words into compelling content! Maggie has over three decades of writing, including content for:

-Social media

-Marketing literature

-Blog posts

-Websites

-Video scripting

-Editing and proofreading

Connect with Maggie van Galen!

Website: https://www.maggievangalen.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggievangalen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggievangalenauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggievangalen

As a STORYTELLHER listener, you can get 15% off all writing services, including social media content, marketing literature, blog posts, newsletters, and editing or proofreading. Simply email Maggie at [email protected] and mention the podcast to claim your discount!

Book Recommendation: 

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

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Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

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As a business owner, you always search for new ways to grow and succeed. But have you ever considered numerology as a tool to help you on your journey? In this episode, Deborah sits down with numerology expert Frea O'Brien to explore how numbers can shape your destiny and guide you toward business success. Numerology might be new to you, but you'll be surprised by the insights it can offer!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Frea's personal journey from corporate banking to discovering numerology.
• What is numerology, and how can it help business owners?
• The prosperity map and business growth.
• Supporting women's economic empowerment.
• And much more!

About Frea:

Frea is a Business Numerologist with award-winning experience as a Chief Executive, Masters Graduate, and Mum. Starting out with a corporate career in financial services, she took the leap to serve leaders by starting her own business in 2012 and has not looked back. She has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, change makers, social activists, and spiritual leaders to turn their highest potential into their most prosperous reality. The one thing they all have in common is a desire to make a difference in the world.

Connect with Frea O'Brien!

Website: https://www.mynumerologist.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frea-o-brien-9930b912/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_numerologist

Book Recommendation:

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

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Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

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Interpreters bridge language gaps, but their work comes with intense mental and emotional demands! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Gabriela Bocanete to discuss practical strategies to help interpreters maintain their well-being, protect their mental clarity, and continue excelling in their careers. Don't miss this insightful conversation on sustaining both mind and body in a demanding profession!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Gabriela's immigration journey and cultural adaptation.
• How Gabriela built her career in interpreting and training.
• The mental and emotional demands interpreters face.
• Sound therapy and holistic approaches for interpreter well-being.
• And much more!

About Gabriela:

Gabriela Bocanete is a conference interpreter (Romanian, Spanish, English). A passionate trainer, she creates courses for interpreters’ wellbeing and is frequently invited to speak at professional events. As a Health Coach, Gabriela draws on her multi-disciplinary skills and expert understanding of Stress, its causes, and consequences, offering bespoke programs for improving brain performance and longevity.  She helps clients train their nervous systems for a balanced and adaptable life. Nutrition and breath-initiated movement are tools in her therapeutic repertory, as is Sound Therapy. Her extraordinary use of voice and her gongs are powerful partners in her transformational interventions.

Connect with Gabriela Bocanete!

Website: https://www.gabrielabocanete.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-bocanete/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielabocanete/

Book your place for Masterclasses, Brainspa sessions, courses, and online coaching/training events at https://bookwhen.com/gabrielabocanete#focus=ev-srfz-20250224180000.

Book Recommendation:

The Menopause Brain by Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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Clarity is crucial in both life and business! But how do we achieve that clarity, especially in a world where women are often expected to stay quiet? In this episode, Deborah sits down with Jennifer McGinley to explore the power of kindness and clarity in communication. Communication isn't just about speaking - it's about being understood, and Jennifer offers practical strategies to help you achieve just that!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How societal expectations shaped Jennifer's early career and how she turned challenges into growth opportunities.
• Why clarity in communication matters.
• Understanding your true value and charging what you're worth.
• The evolution of mental health awareness.
• Building community and authentic connections.
• And much more!

About Jennifer:

Jennifer McGinley is a public relations expert with over 30 years of experience. She founded JLM Strategic Communications in 2017 to increase connections, visibility, and credibility for her clients. She works with healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit clients that want to increase awareness of the work they are doing to help their community and beyond. Jennifer specializes in media relations and community outreach. She is passionate about mental health and decreasing stigma. Jennifer is currently writing a book about the often complicated relationships between mothers and daughters.

Connect with Jennifer McGinley!

Website: https://jlmstrategiccommunications.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mcginley/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JLMStrategicCommunications

Book Recommendation:

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Have you ever had a business idea that sounded too wild to work? Don't dismiss it just yet! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Vanessa Thompson to discuss the power of innovation and sustainability in building a thriving business. If you've ever doubted your ideas because they seemed too different, this conversation will inspire you to embrace your creativity and take action. Success often comes from the boldest ideas, so don't be afraid to be unique!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How sustainability can drive innovation and business success.
• Some businesses that have successfully integrated sustainability into their models and achieved success.
• The superpower of active listening, particularly for women leaders.
• How nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry) can lead to groundbreaking innovations.
• And much more!

About Vanessa:

Vanessa Thompson is a sustainability and finance expert with a decade of experience at the UN Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, the World Bank, JLL Spark Ventures, and Silicon Valley startups. Her podcast has featured icons like Olympian Venus Williams and top industry leaders. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of U.C. Berkeley (B.S. Environmental Economics) with an MBA from Santa Clara University, Vanessa's upcoming book explores sustainable leadership as a driver of business innovation.

Connect with Vanessa Thompson!

Website: https://www.the-sustainability-experts.com/

Vanessa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessathompson5/

The Sustainability Experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainability-experts/

The Sustainability Experts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainability-experts/id1727766301

Book Recommendations:

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

What kind of legacy do you want to leave in the world? If you're seeking inspiration, this episode is for you! Join Deborah as she speaks with Lori Pappas about the transformative power of pause. Lori shares how curiosity and reflection have guided her through life's challenges, allowing her to forge new paths and create meaningful change. Tune in for a powerful conversation on growth, purpose, and the magic of self-discovery!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Lori's journey from a traumatic childhood to award-winning entrepreneur and charity founder in Africa.
• Lori's experiences working in one of the hardest places in the world, Ethiopia.
• How can curiosity and reflection help us navigate life's challenges?
• Women's empowerment and the impact Lori wants to leave behind.
• And much more!

About Lori:

I survived a traumatic childhood and learned to leverage the power of self-reflection to redefine my core beliefs and chart my own course. Lady Luck smiled on me in my 40s, and I became a national award-winning successful entrepreneur who mentored hundreds of employees and thousands of customers. After failing retirement in my 50s, I escaped my second unsatisfying marriage by moving to Africa and founding a charity. We helped over 100,000 highly marginalized people through initiatives in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Functional Adult Literacy, Reproductive Health, Women Empowerment, Environment, and Orphans and Vulnerable Children. I met and married the "love of my life" online in my 60s, and now, in my 70s, I have the time and mind space to identify patterns and extract lessons from my wild and unusual life.

Connect with Lori Pappas!

Website: https://www.loripappas.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-pappas-wise-woman/

Wise Woman Sisterhood Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisewomanorg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loripappas_/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@loripappas_

Book Recommendation:

The Magic of Yes: Embrace the Wise Woman Within by Lori Pappas 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress

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Business owners often take on the challenge of designing their own graphics, only to find that something feels off! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Hanne Broter to discuss the importance of seeking help from a professional graphic designer. Hanne shares valuable insights on how a skilled designer can ensure that branding and visuals align with a business's goals, making a lasting impact! Stay tuned!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Hannah's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
• The importance of audience-focused design rather than personal preferences.
• How working with a graphic designer can take your business to the next level.
• How writing the book Brand Boxes helped Hanne clarify her ideas and refine her teaching approach.
• And much more!

About Hanne:

Hanne Broter is a graphic designer and visual brand manager. She has a coaching approach to delivering graphic design and loves to teach. She is also trained as a classical musician and leverages the great similarities between music and design, contrast, balance, and rhythm in her work. She lives in Norway with her cocker spaniel, appropriately named Brandy.

Connect with Hanne Broter!

Website: https://yourbrandvision.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannebroter/

Book recommendation:

Meaning at Work by Nicholas Ind 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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Many authors find the inspiration to create meaningful stories out of personal pain and transformative growth! Join Deborah as she chats with Avery Volz about transforming life experiences into powerful tales of love and breaking mental health stigma. Avery shares how her challenges shaped relatable characters and authentic storytelling. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation on the power of connection through stories!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• Avery's journey as a young author and mental health advocate.
• How Avery overcame self-doubt about her writing abilities.
• How does the book inspire hope or provide insight into navigating mental health journeys?
• Some tips and strategies to manage anxiety and panic attacks.
• And much more!

About Avery:

Avery Volz, author of Gray Matter, is a proud Penn State York senior, mental health advocate, and avid reader. She writes to shed light on mental health struggles in an effort to end the stigma surrounding them.

Connect with Avery Volz!

Website: https://www.averyvolz.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-volz-79531a262/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyvolzistyping

Books by Avery Volz:

Gray Matter 

To The One I Love (Book 1) 

To Now and Forever (Book 2) 

Book Recommendations: 

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

The King James Bible (specifically the Book of James) 

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/

Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher

Check out Highlander Press:

Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpress

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