Thank You, Mama

Career and leadership coach based in Paris but originally from New York, Zeva Bellel, talks about her mom Karen, an artist from Brooklyn. Karen teaches us about becoming interesting people by following our curiosity; not getting hooked on a specific goal because it seemed right and good to others but thinking about choices that would expand our perspective and personality; building a healthy relationship with money; and recognizing what we want, and knowing that we deserve it. Zeva also talks about coaching and why it offers help our friends and family cannot provide. She also talks about always knowing she wanted to live and Paris and making the big move - which made her dreams come true.

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Founder of "Carrie's Touch", a non-profit supporting Black women during their breast cancer battles, Tammie Denyse, talks about her mom Carrie, whom she lost at the tender age of 11 to domestic violence. Tammie shares Carrie's lessons on unconditional love, faith, and the power to say no, and to leave painful relationships. Tammie also talks about her own experiences which turned her into a survivor. We're learning from her not only about surviving life's biggest challenges, and the incredible strength we carry inside, but also about the power of forgiveness, about faith, community, and the importance of supporting others.

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Grief specialist and psychotherapist with multiple degrees in psychology, psychotherapy, and international healthcare, public policy, and economics, Adina Belloli is also the founder of the international charity "In-Visible" (which served 1.7 mio meals to children in the Philippines), founder of the "Motherless Mothers" community, and host of "Motherhood Beyond Books" podcast. Adina tells us the incredible story of her American mom Marilyn who did the impossible to be able to marry the love of her life, but was tragically killed in a car accident by a drunk driver when Adina was only six months old. Marylin was such an exceptional person, that even in her absence, she taught Adina some of life's most important lessons. Adina talks about bravery, which can help us achieve the impossible; about being aware of the impermanence of life and thus living with intention, gratitude and appreciation; about the power of the full spectrum of emotions; and about loving fiercely, and intentionally communicating our love.

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Reinvention coach, author of "Uncaged" and "A Great Move", speaker, and meditation teacher, Katia Vlachos was - before her own reinvention - a security and defense analyst. Katia talks about exiting the "good girl" mode, which often functions as a cage, about reinventing ourselves, especially if we feel stuck, and about self-mothering. She shares her Greek mother Natasha's lessons on nurturing others (but she warns this can lead to self-sacrifice); resilience and discipline; and self-validation – which, as she explains, doesn't necessarily equate with self-love.

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New York Times and USA Today-bestselling and award-winning children's writer, Jennifer L. Holm, is known for "Our Only May Amelia" (a book inspired by her a great aunt's diary), "Penny From Heaven", and "Turtle in Paradise". Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on several graphic novel series including the "Babymouse" series, which has sold over 3.2 million copies and won the Eisner Award, the "Sunny" series, which is a NY Times-bestseller, and finally, the "Squish" series, which was turned into an animated series and aired on HBO MAX. Her latest novel, "The Lion of Mars" is a USA Today - bestseller. Jennifer talks about her American mom Penny who raised five children and worked as a nurse. From Penny, we learn about creating your own family rituals, family history, and teaching girls they are equal to boys. Jennifer is also sharing how she became a children's book author and what she learned from writing for children. One of her lessons: we don't do our kids any favors by shielding them.

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In this Christmas special, you host Ana Tajder talks with her son Kai about Christmas and lessons he learned from her. To his mom's surprise, Kai (10) talks about some deep lessons that are actually good to remember around this festive time of the year: to be grateful for basic things in life such as health, home, warmth and food; to not wish time away expecting something better to come your way; to be present (and sometimes to just do nothing); and that things are often better than they seem. And with these beautiful lessons, Kai and I are wishing you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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Visual artist and choreographer from Croatia, Nina Kurtela, talks about working in Ana's mom Jagoda Kaloper's art studio, researching her creative legacy, and learning from her. As Jagoda's lessons, Nina shared being diversified and not defining yourself as just one thing/profession/position; surrounding yourself with people and bringing them together; and being persistent and not giving up on yourself, even after longer breaks, or during the struggles of midlife. Nina also talked about her mom, from whom she learned the same lesson - do not give up on yourself - but from a different angle.

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I'm respoting this episode form 2021 becuase it inspires us to stay positive and happy despite challenging times - a message we need right now. Munira Premji, HR Expert and author of "Choosing Hope: One Woman. Three Cancers" is one of the happiest and most inspiring people I have ever met. Allow her to shine some joy at you while she talks about her beautiful Tanzanian mom Zerakhanu. Munira shares Zera's inspiring lessons on gracefully accepting what is; loving life; curiosity and continuous learning; not letting difficulties in life affect you; and - exercise. Brimming with optimism and hope, Munira also shares important lessons she learned through her battle with three advanced cancers: breast cancer, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. Three years after our conversation, Munira continues to share light and inspiration through her beautiful work.

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Psychiatrist, coach working with immigrant women, and the Executive Director at Minnesota Department of Human Services, Dr. Soniya Hirachan, talks about her Nepalese mother Asha (meaning "hope" in Nepalese) who grew up in a remote village in the mountains of the Himalayas. Every summer, mama Asha walked for a whole week to reach the nearest city where she helped her father sell the produce from their farm. Later in life, Asha built a profitable restaurant business and sent her children to the best schools in Nepal, India and the US. Asha teaches us about beating the odds, creating new opportunities for the next generations, resilience, hope, humbleness, independence, and accepting that it's ok to be different.

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Rhiana Spring is an award-winning international human rights expert and entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Spring ACT, which launched "Sophia" - the world's first chatbot empowering survivors of domestic violence. She tells us about her work using modern technology to support human rights across the globe. Rhiana also talks about her Welsh mother Lorraine, a nurse and acupuncturist, who left home at 16, traveled the whole world, moved 51 times, raised two children, wrote books, and touched many people's hearts. From Lorraine, we learn how unconditional support and love can give wings and power; to be our authentic selves; that life is an adventure; and that we can simultaneously be open, warm and nurturing - and strong. Rhiana also spoke about why we should be teaching self-love to our children.

To learn more about Rhiana and her fascinating work, please visit the Spring ACT website here.

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