Succeed Against the Odds

Many years ago, Karen had her life fall apart around her when she discovered the infidelity of her then-husband. Instead of allowing herself to wallow forever, Karen took the time she needed to grieve and then demanded a better life. By using what she has termed the "architectural method", Karen helped herself, and in turn continues to help others, go through the steps to a successful business and love life similarly to how one would go about building a solid home... More info at FrancescaAnastasi.com

This week's guest is the amazing Paula McDade. Paula has taken on many ventures and continues to succeed against the odds. She is a speaker, graphic designer, editor in chief of her magazine Brilliant Awakening, and CEO of her company Stellar Creative. As a child, Paula was quick to adopt the entrepreneurial spirit as she used to sell hand drawn cartoon characters to her friends. As she grew, so did her .... more at FrancescaAnastasi.com

Often I see people not only struggling to achieve their goals but misunderstanding why they aren't doing so. Sometimes an issue needs a second opinion to look at it to get to the bottom of what's going on. Amazing coaches like my guest this week, Vicki Fenn, have made it their mission to help you do just that. ​ Vicki knows what it's like to feel invisible and lost. She also knows what it's like to find your passion and harness it to reach your full potential. If you are on the fence about getting a coach, as most people are, you may want to take a listen to Vicki's episode. In it, she outlines some specific and helpful ways that a coach can help you get to where you want to be. More ... FrancescaAnastasi.com

Every week I strive to bring you a certified expert in a variety of fields in order to help you develop your business and yourself! This week is no different but very special because it is the first ghostwriter that has graced the Succeed Against the Odds Show. Joscelyn Duffy has written over a dozen books, including her own. She has helped a wide range of clients including New York Times best-selling authors. More than a talented writer, Joscelyn is a force to be reckoned with. Having dealt with serious life threatening illness has only made her stronger and more determined to prosper in her life and business. Throughout the episode Joscelyn recounts her journey, all the while adding in tips and insights any entrepreneur should want to hear about embracing your story and finding the purpose behind your message. You may be familiar with ghostwriting or you may only know the loose definition. Either way, I highly recommend listening to Joscelyn's episode because you may stumble upon your own thoughts mirrored back to you through her words.

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There are many things in life that unite us as a species. One of these things is the fear of failure. So many of our decisions are based loosely, if not solely, around attempting to avoid failure that it can be paralyzing at times. My guest this week has a fresh take on failing. Donya Zimmerman embraces failure because she knows that without it, we could never enjoy the euphoria of success. Donya's journey has been a long and difficult one. She went from having her dream career as a lawyer to one day becoming disbarred. On top of the devastation of not being able to practice her passion, she was forced to go on food stamps. Little did she know, however, that the trip to apply for food stamps would change her life forever. Donya Zimmerman is a powerhouse woman who knows what she wants and will work until she gets it. Throughout the episode, she gives great legal advice for any business, new or old, to ensure a successful path. Are you covering your assets? Not sure? more info at FrancescaAnastasi.com