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For this episode I’m joined by life and relationship coach, Susan Allan, who discusses her thoughts, feelings, and experiences with empathy.

Susan is one of the 2025 Vogue Daily's “Most Successful Coaches Pioneering Growth and Empowerment" and 2025 Calipost’s "10 Most Influential Life Coaches in California Transforming Lives" 

Since 1975 Susan has devoted her life to acquiring proven tools and developing a unique system, Heartspace®, which helps you learn to create greater peace, love, cooperation, joy and success in every relationship and environment.

For the past 25 years, Susan has also helped thousands of people build success by focusing on peacemaking and empathy as the starting point to their biggest sales and financial deals. 

Her training as a certified mediator, a Herrmann Brain Dominance® trainer, her expertise in Nonviolent Communication®, and her 57 trips to India prepared Susan has inspired her to bring her learning and expertise to all areas of relationships, and she says that it is all built on the foundation of empathy.

Key takeaways:

• Empathy is foundational in both personal and professional settings. 
• Humans often learn and grow from painful experiences. 
• The key application of empathy includes understanding others' needs.
• Self-empathy involves recognizing and addressing your own emotional needs.

You can see more from Susan here:

• Website: Susan Allan
• LinkedIn: Susan Allan
• YouTube: Susan Allan 
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 818 314 1200

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For this episode I’m joined by inventor, banker, professional speaker, coach, author, and philanthropist, Meir Ezra who explains his 10 Commandments of Truth.

Meir is a spiritual entrepreneur - a unique combination of business with spirituality and he believes that if you focus on money only, your life will never be a true success, because what is money good for without love, personal fulfillment and growth across all areas of life? Conversely, focusing only on spirituality doesn’t help you pay the bills or put food on the table.

Israeli born and raised, after completing six years in a top unit in the Israeli submarines, Meir went to travel the Far East, including hiking through the Himalayas. 

He then moved to South Africa, where he established his company which grew to $100 million within 3 months by the age of 31. He went on to establish multiple companies across the globe, has many inventions and patents to his name and has invested in countless businesses.

Meir is a philanthropist - involved in various community projects ranging from helping  people fight addiction to helping children learn, and has donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations.

Key takeaways:

• Happiness is found in overcoming barriers, not just achieving goals.
• To help others, focus on finding what's right in them.
• Learning comes from results, not mistakes.
• Control is the ability to start, change, and stop actions.
• Stress is caused by too many open cycles in life.

You can see more from Meir here:

• Website: Guaranteed Prosperity
• LinkedIn: Guaranteed Prosperity 
• Instagram: Guaranteed Prosperity 
• Facebook: Guaranteed Prosperity
• YouTube: Guaranteed Prosperity 
• X / Twitter: Guaranteed Prosperity 

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For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur and founder of Frame Health, Alivia Cortez, to discuss the impacts of metabolic dysfunction and how to achieve metabolic health. Frame Health an organization dedicated to empowering women before and during midlife to elevate their potential. 

Alivia spent most of her career as a Marketing Executive, balancing demanding work schedules with family life. For years, she managed to juggle it all until midlife hit and her health, which she had always taken for granted, began to slip. 

Realizing a need for change, Alivia dove into the world of wellness, becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Metabolic Balance Coach and an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer. That journey allowed Alivia to reclaim her vitality while sparking her passion for helping other women do the same.

Alivia’s goal is to share that knowledge so busy, high-performing women can embrace midlife as an opportunity for growth, energy, and renewed purpose, rather than viewing it as a setback. 

Key takeaways:

• Metabolic dysfunction is linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart issues.
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving metabolic health.
• Eating three balanced meals a day is foundational for women.
• The Metabolic Balance program is tailored to individual needs based on blood analysis.
• Sleep hygiene is critical for overall health and metabolic function.

You can see more from Alivia here:

• Website: Frame Health
• LinkedIn: Frame Health
• Instagram: Frame Health
• Facebook: Frame Health

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For this episode I’m joined by founder of Integrated Hospitality Consulting, Jody Jacobson, who discusses her journey to entrepreneurship while serving the hospitality industry.

 Jody specializes in driving financial excellence and optimizing business performance for companies in the hospitality industry. 

She does this with a strong focus on providing clear direction and strategic vision, helping organizations maximize profitability and streamline operations. 

As a consultant, Jody partners with CFOs and finance leaders to deliver solutions that empower high-level strategic planning and effective financial reporting.

Jody's journey from full-time employee to entrepreneur has not been all smooth sailing and we discuss key elements of this.

Key takeaways:

• Jody experienced both supportive and challenging dynamics in female leadership.
• The hospitality industry faces significant challenges post-COVID, particularly in staffing.
• Technology should enhance guest experience without being intrusive.
• Jody believes in the power of paying it forward and supporting others in the industry.

You can see more from Jody here:

• Website: Integrated Hospitality Consulting
• LinkedIn: Jody Jacobson
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For this episode I’m joined by founder of BestCarDeals.com, Lloyd Hecht. 

Lloyd has been in the automotive industry since 1978 and knows all too well that the industry has a bad stigma.

Through his experience he saw a need for people to become more educated in this important area. 

Now, Lloyd teaches people how to make this a great experience.

Lloyd's why is to help people understand how to select and buy a vehicle and have it be a great experience and feel good about the deal they received. He does this through an educational program that includes coaching for success.  

Key takeaways:

• Education is key to making the car buying process enjoyable.
• There are four main parts to the car buying deal.
• Understanding trade-in values is crucial for buyers.
• Digital retailing tools have changed the car buying landscape.
• Transparency in dealerships builds trust with customers.

What is one key learning you will take to your next car buying experience?

You can see more from Lloyd here:

• Website: BestCarDeals
• Linkedin: Lloyd Hecht 

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For this episode I’m joined by educator, founder, author, and professional coach Dr. Benjamin Ritter, who is here to discuss his experiences, thoughts, and processes around Becoming Fearless. 

Ben is the founder of Live for Yourself Consulting whose sole purpose is guiding leaders to create a career they love and create organizations people can fall in love with. 

He is a certified international leadership and career coach, Senior Talent Management Consultant, and host of two podcasts, The Executive and Live Fearlessly. 

Having coached over 500 leaders worldwide for some household name brands such as Amazon, DoorDash and Pinterest, Ben’s mission is to guide leaders to become the leader of their own career, live fearlessly, and create a career and life they love.

He is also the author of the award-winning and Amazon best-selling book, Becoming Fearless, which will be a key part of our discussion today. 

Key takeaways:

• Fear is information, rather than a barrier.
• It is important to set clear intentions and commitments.
• Managing fear is possible through learning via action and practical application. 
• Fear can be used as a tool for informed decision-making.

You can see more from Dr. Ben here:

• Website: Live For Yourself
• LinkedIn: Dr. Benjamin Ritter
• Book: Becoming Fearless 

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For this episode I’m joined by leadership coach and current (at the time of recording) President of the International Coaching Federation Calgary Chapter, Robyn Holloway, who discusses her journey in coaching. 

Robyn’s career encompasses over 25 years of experience in human resources, consulting, media, law offices and healthcare. 

Her love of learning and challenging herself led to her diverse career. After becoming a mum and juggling responsibilities, Robyn started to look for ways to bring more balance into her own life. 

Robyn worked with a coach and felt like coaching was a natural fit allowing her to fulfill her purpose of helping others.

Robyn’s coaching focus is on helping leaders navigate change and transition while defining what leadership means to them.

Robyn and I go way back, so it was great to reconnect with her!

Key takeaways:

• Coaching helps leaders navigate change and maintain their identity.
• Personalized coaching is essential for effective leadership development.
• Leadership roles can provide valuable insights for coaching.
• Healthy habits contribute to personal and professional success.
• Coaching is a journey of continuous learning and adaptation.

You can see more from Robyn here:

• Website: Robyn Holloway Coaching
• LinkedIn: Robyn Holloway 

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Have you ever worked on or with a team? How seamless of an experience was it for you? In my experience, some teams are great, some are good, and some are kinda rubbish. 

Supporting teams to greater successes was the focus of my conversation with Faris Aranki who is the founder and CEO of Shiageto, Consulting, who specialize in this area! 

Having spent over 20 years delivering strategic change for the corporate and non-corporate worlds, Faris experienced first-hand the fine differences between strategic success and failure. 

His work has spanned numerous companies, in numerous countries, across a range of sectors, supporting them all to unlock strategic success. 

Faris came to realise that often what hinders institutions from achieving their goals goes beyond the quality of their strategy; it is their ability to engage effectively with others at all levels and remove barriers in their way that can be the real barometers of success. 

This knowledge has formed the foundation of Shee a ghetto’s workshops, courses and methodologies. Faris believes that any firm or team can adopt these improvements; all it requires is a little of the right support!

Key takeaways:

• Teamwork is crucial for organizational success.
• Engagement is key to successful strategy execution.
• The IQ, EQ, FQ model helps in achieving strategic goals.
• Resistance to change is common in organizations.
• Clear communication is essential for teamwork.

You can see more from Faris here:

• Website: Shiageto Consulting
• LinkedIn: Shiageto Consulting
• Facebook: Shiageto Consulting
• Instagram: Shiageto Consulting 

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For this episode I’m joined by leadership mentor, author, radio show host, and keynote speaker, Marnie Swedberg, who discusses her framework called 'The ABC’s of Success!'

Marnie’s history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business setbacks, a burglary, lightning strike, ambulance rides and more. She models come-back behavior, possibility thinking, and profound faith.

Marnie owned and operated businesses in the restaurant and retail industries for over a decade and is now the web hostess of www.WomenSpeakers.com, the largest online directory of Christian Women Speakers in the world. This website connects event planners with speakers from every experience level, fee range, and denomination and currently features over 1,700 speakers.

As a public speaker herself, Marnie has solo-circumnavigated the globe, speaking 26 times at six conferences in four countries.

Key takeaways:

• Possibility thinking allows for creative problem-solving.
• Our upbringing influences our mindset and responses to challenges.
• Calculating time and resources is essential for effective decision-making.
• Delegation is crucial for effective leadership and personal growth.
• Embracing both strengths and weaknesses can lead to greater success.

You can see more from Marnie here:

• Website: marnie.com
• YouTube: Mentor Marnie
• Twitter / X: Marnie Swedberg
• Instagram: Mentor Marnie
• Facebook: Marnie Swedberg

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For this episode I’m joined by writer, entrepreneur, employee development coach, philanthropist and advocate for women's empowerment, Alina Wilson, to discuss her experience in and passion for thoughtful aging.

Alina’s life’s work is shaped by one goal: to help women discover and embrace their true beauty, both inside and out.

As a successful entrepreneur, she has mentored dozens of women, and in 2007 founded Bridgeport Laser and Wellness Center. 

She is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving on the board of directors for the Portland-based organization Gather:Make:Shelter. 

Alina’s book, Thoughtful Aging: Restoring Honor to the Aging Process is dedicated to the woman who longs to love her reflection and to break free from shame and judgment.

Key takeaways:

• The narrative that youth equates to beauty is a societal construct that needs to be challenged.
• The pursuit of beauty should come from a place of choice, not need.
• Women should educate themselves about their hormonal health.
• Building a care team is essential for proactive health management.

You can see more from Alina here:

• Website: Bridgeport
• LinkedIn: Alina Wilson
• Book: Thoughtful Aging

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