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  • 50 - Anna Marie Imbordino - Rulebook Rebel: Making a Life of Our Choosing

    Success is often limited by the rules we feel obligated to follow, many of which we impose on ourselves. These self-created rules can create barriers that prevent us from fully realizing our potential! Join Deborah as she speaks with Anna Marie Imbordino about the transformative idea of living a life of our own choosing. Embracing this freedom can lead to greater satisfaction and success as we learn to navigate our unique journeys without the weight of imposed rules! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Questioning limiting beliefs and embracing a 'Why Not' mindset.
    • Embracing multi-passionate pursuits and finding a balance between personal and professional endeavors.
    • Communicate openly with your partner or loved ones to ensure alignment and support in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
    • Anna Marie's advice for exploring new career paths.
    • And much more!

     

    About Anna:

    Anna Marie Imbordino, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Buzz Media Group.

    As a gifted cognitive communication strategist and storyteller, CEO Anna Marie Imbordino works closely with artists, visionary thought leaders, and impact-driven brands to help refine their message. With too many clients and projects to count, she is experienced in the most cutting-edge communication efforts, including media relations, internal relations and employee engagement, investor communications, digital communication strategy, journalism and editorial planning, experiential and event marketing, public speaking and thought management, awards alignment, guerrilla and grassroots strategy, influencer marketing and affiliate alignment, integrative campaign planning and strategic co-branding.

    Anna Marie sat as Co-president and Golden Trumpet Awards event chair for Publicity Club of Chicago and has been nominated for numerous awards and accolades. She was the recipient of a Silver Trumpet in Integrative Marketing Communications with the Golden Trumpet Awards, the Small Business Category Women in Digital Award with Digital Megaphone, and the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards (Under 40) Category with the Daily Herald Business Ledger. 

    Her editorial projects and media relations alignments have been published in major media outlets, including Modern Luxury, Nasdaq, MarketBeat, Benzinga, ABC, CBS, Inc., A Luxury Travel Blog, and more.

     

    Connect with Anna Marie Imbordino!

    Website: https://renaissanceartistcollective.com/

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

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

     

    Book Recommendation:

    The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo 

     

    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

     

    52 min
  • 49 - Veronica Drake - Trusting the Inner Compass: Intuition as Your Guide to Purpose

    If someone told you that you are intuitive and that you were born with this gift, would you believe it? In this captivating discussion, join Deborah as she converses with Veronica Drake about harnessing your intuition as a guiding force for discovering your true purpose. Intuition is a remarkable gift - a natural human ability that can profoundly influence your life when you learn to embrace and apply it effectively! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Veronica's intuitive experiences in her early life.
    • Some signs that indicate you are receiving intuitive guidance.
    • What role does intuition play in aligning with your true purpose and values?
    • The School of Spiritual Arts and Veronica's goal of impacting 500,000 women.
    • And much more!

     

    About Veronica:

    Veronica Drake, Vee, as friends call her, is an Intuitive Medium and an Intuitive Business Coach with almost two decades of experience helping women make better decisions, live more confidently, be more creative, and ultimately discover their life’s purpose.

    She is a highly recognized international spiritual teacher who holds a Metaphysical degree in Spiritual Counseling. She is a professionally trained Spiritual Life Coach.

    She is the creator of The Intuitive Incubator - an online group specifically for women business owners 50+ who are a lil bit woo and recognize the importance of spirituality and intuition when it comes to business and life.

    This exclusive community serves as a nurturing space where members can develop the power of their intuition while engaging their intellect to achieve their business goals.

    Her mission is to help women unlock their potential, make empowering decisions, and tap into their creativity like never before. She believes in living boldly, confidently, and authentically – and she’s here to guide you on that path.

     

    Connect with Veronica Drake!

    Website: https://veronicadrake.com/

    Elemental Assessment: https://veronicadrake.com/elemental-assessment/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronica.drake

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veronicadrake

     

    Book Recommendation:

    A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson 

     

    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

     

    47 min
  • 48 - Joanne Flynn Black - Passport to Discovery: A Year of Worldwide Wandering

    Many people shy away from taking the first step when a dream feels impossible. But not our guest! Joanne Flynn Black did the exact opposite, embarking on an extraordinary year of worldwide exploration! Join Deborah as she delves into Joanne's incredible journey - a voyage so captivating and full of rich experiences that it inspired Joanne to write a book. Her story will ignite the wanderlust in others, motivating them to explore the world and turn their dreams into reality! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Joanne's decision to embark on a round-the-world trip with her partner, Ira.
    • How did they narrow down the list of potential countries to visit?
    • Some unexpected benefits of traveling that people might not realize.
    • Joanne's book, In Motion: Around the World in Love and Heartbreak, and why you should read it.
    • And much more!

     

    About Joanne:

    Joanne Flynn Black did the thing that many people have on their list. She left her corporate job. Sold all of her belongings. And packed what was left in her backpack. And then she traveled around the world. She wrote a book about her experience, In Motion: Around the World in Love and Heartbreak, which is coming out this year. When she is not traveling, she works with others to strategize and build their dream business with an online community.

     

    Connect with Joanne Flynn Black!

    Website: https://launchb4.com/

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

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchb4

     

    Book Recommendation:

    In Motion: Around the World in Love and Heartbreak by Joanne Flynn Black

     

    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

     

    1 hr 6 min
  • 47 - Kate Varness - Coming Home to You: Building Safety and Self-Love from Within

    How can we cultivate our sense of safety in a world that often feels unsafe? This is the central question explored in a conversation between Deborah and Kate Varness, where they discuss the concept of building safety from within. Rather than relying solely on external circumstances, Kate emphasizes the importance of cultivating inner safety by understanding ourselves at a deeper level! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Some practical steps to create inner security in an uncertain world.
    • The importance of understanding your nervous system and how it affects your life.
    • How has human design influenced Kate's journey of self-discovery?
    • The benefits of nurturing self-love rather than seeking external validation.
    • And much more!

     

    About Kate:

    Clarity Coach Kate Varness helps high-achieving professional women come home to their true selves through Human Design. Since 2004, Kate has helped women create intentional and functional lives, first as a professional home organizer, ADHD expert, and certified life coach, and, more recently, as a Human Design Specialist.

    Kate is a multi-book author lover of binge learning, time travel shows, and Oracle Decks. She lives in central Illinois with her family and Chief Operating Dog, Mickey.

     

    Connect with Kate Varness!

    Website: https://katevarness.com/

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

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.varness/

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

    Find Clarity via Human Design - A 90-Minute 1:1 Session: https://katevarness.com/claritysession/

     

    Book Recommendations: 

    It's Not Your Money: How to Live Fully from Divine Abundance by Tosha Silver 

    Who Am I Now? Realign Your Home and Life by Kate Varness

     

    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

     

    32 min
  • 46 - Robin Fitzsimons - Guided by Angels: Tuning into Our Spirit Allies and Intuition

    Many people are curious whether connecting with higher beings is truly possible. In this enlightening episode, our guest provides compelling proof that such connections are indeed possible. Deborah sits down with Robin Fitzsimons, who shares her extraordinary experiences of living a life deeply supported by angels and guided by spirit guides. Tune in to discover how embracing this spiritual support can remarkably transform your life!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • The principles of Reiki and energy healing.
    • How can listening to your intuition enhance your connection with angels, archangels, and spirit guides?
    • The main difference between angel guides and spirit guides.
    • What are the Akashic Records, and what do they contain?
    • And much more!

     

    About Robin:

    Robin Fitzsimons, founder of Wellness With Robin in Platteville, WI, is an intuitive, spiritual teacher and healer, certified holistic life coach, Usui Reiki master, Akashic record reader, angel reader, and certified assertiveness coach.

    She’s passionate about following her Divine Path and helping people. Robin is a powerful, heart-centered, energy-loving practitioner who can't wait to serve you, whether with an individual session, event, class, or online. She will welcome you with open arms and open hearts.

     

    Connect with Robin Fitzsimons!

    Website: https://wellnesswithrobin.com/

    Past Life Release Meditation: https://wellnesswithrobin.com/pastlifemeditation/

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

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

     

    Book Recommendation:

    Heart-Centered Marketing: Proven Strategies That Naturally Attract and Nurture Clients edited by Deborah Kevin and Jill Celeste 

    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

     

    37 min
  • 45 - Bev Thorogood - Feminine Force: Rewriting Business Rules and Rethinking Education

    Many women grapple with limiting beliefs about themselves, which can significantly impact their careers and businesses. These self-doubts can hold them back from achieving their full potential! To address this, join Deborah as she converses with Bev Thorogood, who specializes in helping women tap into their feminine strengths and power types. Bev is dedicated to coaching women who seek greater fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Bev’s personal story of overcoming her limiting beliefs.
    • Flaws in the education system and emphasis on testing.
    • Focusing on strengths and celebrating diverse abilities.
    • The concept of feminine energy and midlife transitions for women.
    • And much more!

     

    About Bev:

    Bev is a business mentor and coach, an 'accidental entrepreneur' and late diagnosed ADHDer who reinvented herself at the age of 52, leaving a 32-year public sector career to start her own business.

     

    Connect with Bev Thorogood!

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy8MonzSdXU15cysPeqC3Sg

     

    Book Recommendations:

    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck 

    NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman 

     

    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

     

    48 min
  • 44 - Jenna O'Malley - Calculating Fate: How Dice and Tarot Inspire Literary Wars

    Writers have many ways to bring new ideas and perspectives into their stories. In this conversation, Deborah talks with Jenna O'Malley about how she uses dice and tarot cards to help tell stories and create characters. If you're a writer looking for a fresh way to inspire your creativity, tarot could be a great tool to try! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Jenna's journey from being an English teacher to becoming a full-time author.
    • How has a personal tragedy motivated Jenna to pursue her passion for storytelling?
    • The power of dice and tarot to overcome writer's block and boost creativity.
    • The Merna Annals series.
    • And much more!

     

    About Jenna:

    Jenna O’Malley, your soul writer, writes sci-fi fantasy with dashes of romance and nerdy references in The Merna Annals, a dark epic paranormal fantasy romance for fans of J.R. Ward, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R. Tolkien, especially if they were to play Dungeons&Dragons together. Jenna is also a former high school English teacher, YouTuber, editor, and creation coach who believes storytelling is the best intentional expression of our souls.

     

    Connect with Jenna O'Malley!

    Website: https://www.jennathesoulwriter.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@jennathesoulwriteromalley

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennatheSoulWriter

    Newsletter: https://jennathesoulwriter.substack.com/

     

    Book Recommendations:

    Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion by Jay Heinrichs 

    Tarot for Writers by Corrine Kenner 

    The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova 

    Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

     

    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

     

    40 min
  • 43 - Rita Ernst - The Power of Agency: Steering Through Change with Confidence

    Career changes are rarely simple, but when the need to prioritize family life arises, it can be the driving force behind taking that leap! In this episode, Deborah talks with Rita Ernst about confidently navigating career transitions. They explore Rita's journey from the corporate world to becoming a business owner, shedding light on the mindset shifts essential for making such a bold move! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Rita's journey from working in corporate to becoming a business owner.
    • The steps Rita took to overcome the 'Freelancer' mindset.
    • How can a supportive network help individuals overcome challenges in both life and business?
    • The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when balancing the demands of running a business and prioritizing family life.
    • And much more!

     

    About Rita:

    Rita Ernst is a speaker and Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace culture and change management. She is the author of Show Up Positive (2022) and Culture Impact: Strategies to Create World-Changing Workplaces (2023) and the owner of Ignite Your Extraordinary, a consulting practice leveraging positive psychology to create happier and healthier workplaces.

     

    Connect with Rita Ernst!

    Website: https://www.igniteextraordinary.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-ernst-positivity-influencer/

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptfMqDcVTcgnbOLOn-8m7w

     

    Book Recommendation:

    Show Up Positive by Rita Ernst

    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

     

    47 min
  • 42 - Lisa de Caux - From Numbers to Narratives: Returning to Our First Love

    Many people feel trapped in jobs they don't enjoy, thinking it's too late to change. But it's never too late to pursue a career you love! Join Deborah as she chats with Lisa de Caux about following your passions and the fulfillment that comes from realigning with your true self. When you find work that resonates with who you are, life feels more meaningful and rewarding! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • Lisa's journey of transitioning from accounting to editing and proofreading.
    • How can returning to the career you first loved lead to greater fulfillment?
    • The importance of research, networking, and finding a supportive community when considering a career change.
    • How does Lisa approach her role as an editor when working with clients?
    • And much more!

     

    About Lisa:

    Lisa is an editor and proofreader specializing in business books and fiction. She spent many years as a chartered accountant before retraining as an editor and proofreader. Now, she gets to embrace her degree in English lit!

     

    Connect with Lisa de Caux!

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

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

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

    Copyediting, proofreading, and proof-editing services: https://www.ldceditorial.co.uk/Services

     

    Book Recommendation:

    Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

     

    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

     

    36 min
  • 41 - Debbie Sassen - Breaking the Bank: Women, Wealth, and Healing Money Trauma

    Many women aren't aware of the financial opportunities available to them, especially in managing and growing their money! In this episode, Deborah and financial expert Debbie Sassen discuss the importance of understanding money terms and cash flow. This knowledge is key to empowering women and achieving financial independence! Stay tuned!

     

    Here are the things to expect in the episode:

    • How did Debbie come to understand the potential for women to achieve financial independence?
    • The need for women to have open conversations about money and take charge of their finances is crucial.
    • Overcoming limiting beliefs and owning one's worth.
    • Connect with your money DNA to better understand your financial habits.
    • And much more!

     

    About Debbie:

    Debbie Sassen is a Business and Money Coach and host of the Jewish Entrepreneur Podcast. She helps entrepreneurs create consistent $5k-20K months and build wealth in alignment with Jewish values.

    Debbie is the one business owners turn to when they want to raise their prices and sell high ticket offers without feeling sleazy. Her coaching combines strategy, sales expertise, and money mindset to help entrepreneurs dissolve the limiting beliefs that keep them underearning. Debbie believes that no woman should undercharge or dim her light to build financial sustainability for her family.

     

    Connect with Debbie Sassen!

    Website: https://debbiesassen.com/

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

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

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

    The Jewish Entrepreneur Podcast: https://debbiesassen.com/podcast/

    Your Money Mindset Workbook: https://debbiesassen.com/mindset/

     

    Book Recommendation:

    The $1K Investor: Simple, Smart Steps to Start Investing with $1K or Less by Debbie Sassen

     

    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

     

    33 min

About STORYTELLHER

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As a child, I was abandoned by my mother. This left an indelible mark on my worthiness: if my own mother didn’t want me, what could I be worth? I lived with this subconscious belief clouding my life’s experiences for decades.