The Kindling Project

In this episode, Amy Parravano Drummond  and Melissa Halpin  have the pleasure of interviewing Jo Figueras about Modern Spirituality.

Jo is a Psychic Medium, Akashic Records Reader, and podcaster with a passion for guiding others through the development of their intuitive practices and alignment with their soul’s purpose.

Even though everyone’s path looks much different, Jo’s life purpose is to teach you to do “the same.” 

Schedule a reading or take a workshop with Jo here: https://www.jofigueras.com/

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This episode Amy Parravano Drummond and Melissa Halpin get real in with how things have been going for them in their personal lives.

From empty- nesting to perfectionism, Amy and Melissa talk about how they are navigating life on life’s terms.

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Amy and Melissa have the honor of interviewing Jacki Smith about Setting intentions while responding to the Universe.

Jacki Smith is the founder and president of Coventry Creations, a locally based, internationally known maker of spiritual products, and co-owner of Candle Wick Shoppe in Ferndale, MI. In 1992 Jacki was the first on the national market with her Blessed Herbal Candles.

You can find her latest best-selling book, The Big Book of Candle Magic, here:

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Candle-Magic/dp/1578637635/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=candle+magic&qid=1660387174&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website:
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and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire! The Kindling Project - Ignite.

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In this episode of The Kindling Project, Amy and Melissa have the honor of interviewing Charlene Bower, and they discuss How to take the cotton out of your ears and into your mouth.

Be prepared to be blown away by her authentic, genuine, and inspiring personality. Charlene is truly a one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring woman. We cover everything from how to find your people, how to mentor, take a compliment and celebrate your win regardless of how big or small.

In 2016 Charlene turned her focus to championing women off-road. She hosted the 1st annual Ladies Co-Driver Challenge, the backdrop for the Internationally recognized educational group Ladies Offroad Network.

If you are looking for some bad-ass female adventure, you should join:

https://www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com/

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Join our Facebook group, "The Kindling Project - Ignite," to gain that extra kindling to start your next big fire!

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Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

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Our discussion with Carrie is all about finding #femaleempowerment, even when you feel you have nothing left to give. Any aspiring writers, this one is a must-listen for you!

This week we are excited to interview Carrie Talick Ayotte, an advertising creative director and a best-selling author who speaks our language at The Kindling Project.

Carrie shares that her underlying personal theme is finding female empowerment and independence.

Her book, "Beware the Mermaids, " depicts how diminishing a woman’s choices can affect her day-to-day. Eventually, she wakes up and realizes all she has to do is believe in herself and have a powerful posse of girlfriends to back her up! You can read more about Carrie and her work here:

http://carrietalick.com/

https://easyreadernews.com/novel-about-four-girlfriends.../

Be sure to subscribe, follow and rate our podcast wherever you listen, so you're always up to date on when we're posting. 

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: https://www.thekindlingproject.com/

Join our Facebook group, "The Kindling Project - Ignite," to gain that extra kindling to start your next big fire!

Take Action Now!
Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

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**Suicide discussion warning**

In this episode of The Kindling Project, Amy and Melissa have the pleasure of talking to Kaitlyn Young. Kaitlyn is honest, vulnerable, and raw with us as she describes the barriers and limitations she has overcome in her young life. We cover everything from unmasking ourselves, what it means to be relentless, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, and religion while finding your true calling. From someone who didn’t see a life worth living to now owning two businesses, Kaitlyn learned how to overcome her most complicated challenges and find her purpose to help others unmask themselves. Be prepared to fall in love with her courage and her story about the llama that genuinely saved her life. 

Kaitlyn Young is a published best-selling author and owner of Social Media Doctor LLC and Raw and Real Empowerment LLC. 

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: https://www.thekindlingproject.com/ and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire! The Kindling Project - Ignite. The Kindling Project is sponsored by Memora, an experience design agency that creates memorable brand experiences. Memora is offering our listeners a FREE 30-minute brand consultation. Schedule yours now.

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In this episode of The Kindling Project, Kisha brings her down-to-earth energy. Kisha is steadfast, real, and honest. She shares how her journey began with her business partner Jen Langen and took some devastating and unexpected turns. We ride the rollercoaster of learning how to pivot, let go, grieve, move on, and show up for ourselves and others. Kisha is transparent in the challenges and barriers she faced while building a successful pilates studio in Southeast Michigan. Through the ups and down, Kisha’s story will inspire you to keep showing up for yourself and others in the face of adversity. Kisha has transformed the pilates industry by creating a “come as you are” space where students feel welcome and not judged. Be prepared to want to try a class while feeling empowered that you can do anything when life throws you lemons. Check out Warehouse Pilates at: https://warehousepilates.com/.

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: https://www.thekindlingproject.com/ and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire! The Kindling Project - Ignite. The Kindling Project is sponsored by Memora, an experience design agency that creates memorable brand experiences. Memora is offering our listeners a FREE 30-minute brand consultation. Schedule yours now.

Take Action Now!
Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

Contact us via email at [email protected] for further inquiries or discussions.

In this episode of The Kindling Project, we have the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Samartino. Alignment and balance are the themes of our time with Lisa. Lisa shares her creative spirit while she describes how she makes it all work.

Balance is fleeting as she navigates family, teenagers, full-time work, and freelancing. Lisa Samartino Design was founded in 2001 and is based in the Detroit-Metro area. Lisa walks us through how she develops and brands for retail and lifestyle markets for clients and agencies. We are in awe of how she maintains an enviable elegance and artistic integrity! Lisa has created fashion, pattern to production,  award-winning stationery, housewares, and fine art.  She teaches us  how today’s world offers many opportunities to showcase your skills and talents as an artist and designer. Learn more about her many talents and projects at: https://www.lisasamartino.com/

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: https://www.thekindlingproject.com/ and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their subsequent big fire! The Kindling Project - Ignite. The Kindling Project is sponsored by Memora, an experience design agency that creates memorable brand experiences. Memora is offering our listeners a FREE 30-minute brand consultation. Schedule yours now.

Take Action Now!
Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

Contact us via email at [email protected] for further inquiries or discussions.

In this episode of The Kindling Project, Amy and Melissa discuss how to get honest with ourselves and let go of the all-or-nothing thinking mentality. They share  with each other how they don't always listen to the internal voice that says “stop” “halt” and “do not enter.” 

When people-pleasing happens and disregard for warning signs happens, we are often left holding the bag saying, “what about me and my turn”? This topic is sure to evoke emotion as many people can resonate with the reality of not speaking their truth and not speaking with intention. Getting edgy with boundaries, extreme thinking, and accepting an outdated narrative are some of the pitfalls we face as women with many different roles to balance.

Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website: https://www.thekindlingproject.com/ and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their subsequent big fire! The Kindling Project - Ignite. The Kindling Project is brought to you by Memora, an experience design agency that creates memorable brand experiences. Memora is offering our listeners a FREE 30-minute brand consultation. Schedule yours now.

Take Action Now!
Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

Contact us via email at [email protected] for further inquiries or discussions.

Linda Schlesinger-Wagner, the founder of Skinny Tees, overcame challenges and barriers to building a brand for women that continues to empower and inspire.

After 30+ years in the apparel industry, Michigan native Linda Schlesinger-Wagner was inspired to create a brand that filled a void in the women's apparel market. It started with a one-size-fits-most silhouette and has grown into a multi-million dollar brand featured on QVC and Macy's. Linda remains firmly rooted in her commitment to offering a product for all women - all sizes, all colors, and all ages. Linda remains firmly rooted in her commitment to offering a product for all women - all sizes, all colors, and all ages.

But business growth isn't the whole story. Linda shares the decades of life lessons along the way with Melissa and Amy. She's survived many heartaches and trials that come with a full life, from pregnancy loss to the premature death of her father and mentor. She's dealt with family addiction, divorce, and finding her voice. Her story is inspiring, and she keeps on giving. In her 70s now, she says she better live forever because she has a lot more to offer!

Schlesinger-Wagner is also a longtime advocate for women's and children's charities, actively working with many nonprofits such as The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Super Saturday, and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. She has served as a Co-Chair for Jewish Vocational Services: Women to Work Program and has been involved in the non-profit Pictures of Hope, where she received the Salvation Army Angel Award.  https://skinnytees.com/. 

Take Action Now!
Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire!

Contact us via email at [email protected] for further inquiries or discussions.