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Former swimsuit model (Oscar de la Renta), Mrs. New York America 1993, author of Black Pearl: A Love Letter to the Ocean and Savannah Seas: Maiden Voyage, actress, podcaster, life coach, and bodybuilder, Cynthia Manion is living proof that reinvention is always possible.

Subscribe to The Cynthia Manion Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cynthiamanion

Connect with Cynthia:

Website: https://cynthiamanion.com/

Books on Amazon: Black Pearl & Savannah Seas: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cynthia-Manion/author/B0CJJZ8NVC?sr=1-3&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Remember: You are amazing. I am amazing. We are amazing!

Connect with Justin:

Website: https://www.justinsandler.com/

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justinjsandler

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

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

Justin Sandler shares how he transformed cancer into his life's biggest benefit through the Embrace Love Free philosophy.

Justin is a filmmaker, musician, actor, speaker, author, and cancer survivor.

Thomas is the CEO of Say Do Achieve, best-selling author of "The Liberty of our Language Revealed: We Bring About What We Talk About," and an international speaker who has given 1000+ talks in 12 countries on 5 continents.

Connect with Thomas:

- Website: www.SayDoAchieve.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-blackwell-a2463b14/

- Book: "The Liberty of our Language Revealed: We Bring About What We Talk About": https://a.co/d/07DuraY9

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thomas Blackwell

01:51 The Journey of Transformation

10:47 The Impact of Athletics and Art

18:52 Leaving People Better Than You Found Them

27:34 Seasons of Growth and Cultivation

31:23 The Power of Language

43:14 The Language of Winners vs. Losers

57:40 Proactive vs. Reactive Language

01:02:38 Vision for Say, Do, Achieve

Steve Chader shares 50 years of real estate wisdom and his new philosophy for living a life well-lived.

Connect with Steve:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.chader.5

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

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

Books:

Made for More: Living a Life Well-Lived (NEW! Just released)

https://www.amazon.com/Made-More-Living-Life-Lived/dp/B0G38LFN87

HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth (National Bestseller)

https://www.amazon.com/HOLD-Find-Rent-Houses-Wealth/dp/0071797041

Website: madeformorebook.com (resources and tools for living a life well-lived)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a Real Estate Legend

01:53 Steve Chader's Journey in Real Estate

03:47 The Evolution of the Arizona Real Estate Market

06:13 Founding Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

07:45 The Importance of Integrity in Real Estate

09:35 Building a Successful Real Estate Company

11:05 Exploring Steve's Books: 'Hold' and 'Made for More'

12:09 Understanding the HOLD Strategy

15:53 Finding the Right Property for Investment

20:38 Strategies for Long-Term Wealth

22:12 Getting Started in Real Estate Investment

26:37 Generational Wealth and Family Conversations

27:04 Living a Life of Purpose and Leadership

32:08 The Five Areas of Life for Abundance

37:22 Intentional Growth and Leadership

42:46 The Role of Joy and Gratitude in Life

45:23 Creating a Supportive Community

47:30 The Joy of Music and Family

49:18 Lessons from Real Estate Mistakes

50:16 Defining Wealth Beyond Money

54:00 Future Plans and Daily Routines

Tim Gillette returns with straight talk about building online businesses that actually work.

Connect with Tim Gillette:

Website: https://timgillette.com/

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timgillette

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

Coffee Chat: https://timgillette.com/coffee (but seriously, skip the sales pitches)

In this refreshingly honest conversation, Tim shares his journey from being a personal friend of Zig Ziglar to launching Simple Easy Websites in just 90 days. He's a seven-time #1 bestselling author on Amazon, an award-winning podcaster and blogger, and after 13 years in the marketing trenches, he's done with the guru game.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tim Gillette

02:22 The Grumpy Old Man Perspective

03:46 Launching a New Business at 59

06:11 Tim's Journey in Marketing

08:54 The Influence of Zig Ziglar

12:43 The Difference Between a Guru and a Mentor

15:36 Tim's Books and Writing Journey

20:01 Marketing and Self-Help Intersections

21:51 The 90-Day Business Challenge

22:56 Understanding Simple Easy Websites

24:52 Methods for Business Success

29:13 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Noise

30:47 Clarity, Action, and Momentum in Business

32:54 Website Essentials: Substance Over SEO

36:41 Action Over Analysis: Embracing Imperfection

40:36 Building Simple Systems for Success

43:33 Content Creation: Finding Your Niche

46:59 Building Relationships: The Power of Connection

50:53 Defining Success: Action and Ownership

54:52 Living Life on Your Terms

Connect with Ashley:

https://linktr.ee/Ashleyottesen

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyottesen_

https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyOttesen

https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyottesen

Ashley Ottesen is an award-winning actress, content creator, and possibly the world's biggest champion of indie authors.

She's compiled over 1,800 indie book recommendations and runs 'Blind Date with a Book' to help readers discover hidden literary gems.

From graduating high school in Shanghai (she speaks Mandarin!) to raising two hockey kids in New York, Ashley lives by her 'where I live now' philosophy.

Two-time Best Actress winner for her role in 'A Love Not Lost,' she's built a community that celebrates creativity, laughter, and independent artists.

In this episode: living around the world, feeding your creative monster, why authenticity + consistency = everything, and how tacos = instant friendship.

Paula returns for an even deeper dive into Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) and finding freedom within your soul.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF7Xxek4y5Q&list=PLzemB1Wsq27DKSGcsregqJu5nd1F54iOE

Connect with Paula below!

Website: https://www.paulaschroeder.com/

Email: [email protected]

Watch "Part 1" here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yhIUcAwaO0&list=PLzemB1Wsq27DKSGcsregqJu5nd1F54iOE&index=20

Art Giser shares his incredible journey from managing a UCSF Medical School research lab to becoming a master healer and creator of Energetic NLP. After 40+ years of study and practice, Art reveals why everyone has miraculous abilities and how transformation can be easy and fun.Connect with Art Giser:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artgiser/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/energeticnlpBlockbuster 7 (Free video series): http://www.blockbuster7.com/Change the World from Your Living Room (Sundays 10am PT): http://www.changetheworldfromyourlivingroom.com/Special thanks to Nick Romaz and Jeffrey Wolf for the introduction that made this conversation possible!Remember: You are amazing. I am amazing. We are amazing!Subscribe to The Cynthia Manion Show: https://cynthiamanion.com/#CynthiaManionShow #ArtGiser #EnergeticNLP #EnergyHealing #MiraculousAbilities #DalaiLama #Transformation #Healing #Intuition #Consciousness

Carol McManus left her VP role at Coldwell Banker after 28 years to reinvent herself. Twice. First as "America's LinkedIn Lady," then publishing 100+ books with Chicken Soup for the Soul's Mark Victor Hansen. This is her story.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrQaoWHOtX0&list=PLzemB1Wsq27DKSGcsregqJu5nd1F54iOE

Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AUnuWCNKs/

Connect with Carol:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolmcmanus/ (This is her preferred platform, and she responds to everyone!)

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carol.mcmanus

- Email: [email protected]

- Milford Readers and Writers Festival 2026: https://milfordreadersandwriters.com/

For more, connect with Gwendolynn:

Website: https://www.imdb.me/gwendolynnmurphy

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gwendolynn21/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/gwendolynnmurphy.actress/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Gwendolynn_21

Featured article: https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-gwendolynn-murphy-actor-dancer-court-reporter-red-carpet-host/

In this vibrant first episode of 2026 on The Cynthia Manion Show, host Cynthia welcomes award-winning actress Gwendolynn Murphy, a versatile performer from gritty dramas like Hiding in Plain Sight and No Ordinary Love to sci-fi as a starship captain and astrophysicist. From her elementary school solo sparked by teacher Joy to three seasons as an NBA Mavericks Dancer, touring with self-created "Marilynn" character, stunt work, and red carpet hosting for festivals like SXSW, Gwendolynn shares her journey juggling acting, dance, and court reporting.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gwendolynn Murphy

01:52 The Journey of an Actress

05:18 Dancing with the Mavericks

08:39 Creating Dual Characters

15:32 Researching for Authentic Roles

18:36 Commanding the Screen as a Judge

19:28 Exploring Sci-Fi Roles

21:33 Memorable Red Carpet Moments

26:22 The Joy of Editing

28:42 Becoming an Editor's Actor

30:38 Juggling Multiple Careers

32:55 Stretching Acting Limits

35:04 Unlocking Versatility in Acting

36:21 Exploring Different Genres

37:56 Dream Roles and Creative Freedom

39:26 The Passion for the Arts

42:38 Advice for Women Over 40 in Acting

46:27 Performing for a Cause