We all have dreams and goals we'd like to achieve. Whether it's relationships, weight loss, new jobs, new cities, traveling, whatever the case may be, there is necessary effort in making those happen.

So many times, that first step is the absolute hardest!

But if the door of opportunity swings open and you take that first step, then what?

Join me in this episode as I share some of my missed opportunities and what I learned from them. I also will discuss how I've turned these from negative to positive in pursuing new goals and how it's worked for me and it absolutely can work for you!

Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast!

I want to hear your stories and your goals. Drop me a note to [email protected] or find me on social media:

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Make it happen this week!!!!

I've always been a believer of the saying, "If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. When you play good, you win!"

No one lives that saying better than Vanessa Zambo of stompatwork.com. A highly respected and decorated VP of Marketing and Communications at a major corporation, her passion is fashion in the workplace. Through her career, she has leveraged and expressed her style with strength, confidence and beauty. She created stompatwork.com to share her story and her style insights with other women to help others feel the way she does.

In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa to learn:

- The origin of Stomp

- How to increase your confidence with clothing and style

- Why appearance truly does matter

- How to dress for power in a male dominated corporate culture

- What every woman should have in her closet

In this episode I have the honor of speaking with international superstar DJ/Singer/Producer, Lizzie Curious. On the same day that she received her Billboard #1 plaque for her collaboration with DJ Scotty Boy, "You're Not Alone," I sat down with Lizzie to learn about her history with music and how she's risen to be a #1 artist.

So many times, we wear ourselves out trying to be something we're not to impress our friends, neighbors, loved ones or co-workers. Have you ever stopped to appreciate who you are as an individual?

This episode focuses on getting to know yourself and removing the pressure that you put on yourself to live up to the expectations or standards of others.

So often, we get caught up in the things we need to do for ourselves that we forget about those around us. As someone who constantly pushes myself, I always stop on a daily basis to take a minimum of 5 seconds to simply say hello or genuinely ask someone how they're doing.

By putting others before ourselves we show our connection to the grander community and our ability to be a strong, supportive person.

Take the time to do that today!

Ever want to chase a big dream? Check a huge bucket off your list? Why haven't you done it yet?

Join me in this episode to learn a simple trick to get moving in the right direction to make that dream come true!

Welcome to the EnRich Your Soul Podcast - Episode #003 with Maria Abbe of RunningMyselfTogether.com.

I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Maria to discuss how she's battled eating disorders and anxiety through running. This is one of the most amazing individuals I've ever had the pleasure of speaking with. Her amazing energy and inspirational story will make you want to lace up your shoes and head out for a run!

In this episode you'll learn:

- How running can soothe your mind

- How to battle anxiety as it arises in your life

- Creating your best environment for stress relief

Be sure to visit Maria's site RunningMyselfTogether.com where you'll also find all of her social media links and absolutely share, share, share this podcast!

This will be an ongoing theme where I breakdown some of my favorite inspirational quotes and give you the immediate applicability to kick your week off right.

This week: "I will win. Not immediately, but definitely"

Have you ever felt that the closer you get to a big goal, the more derailing the distraction or issue?

Join me in this podcast episode as I discuss how to overcome the potential issues that you may face and how to keep your eye on the finish line!

This first episode will explain a little about why I'm creating this podcast, what to expect and how you, and everyone you know, can benefit from what's to come!