Alyse Bacine  shares her groundbreaking approach to trauma healing and the profound impact it has on authentic self-expression. She explains how childhood experiences create limiting beliefs that prevent us from expressing our true selves and offers practical methods for releasing these blocks.

• Trauma isn't always a catastrophic event—often it's subtle childhood experiences that create lasting programming
• Small experiences can create beliefs that stop us from accessing our authentic selves
• Fear of criticism often stems from feeling unseen or unacknowledged in childhood
• People-pleasing is a coping mechanism developed to feel safe and get needs met
• The Metamorphosis Method addresses core wounds without requiring endless excavation of the past
• Healing must be paired with action for lasting transformation
• Inner child work creates safety for making behavioral changes
• Confidence emerges naturally when internal blocks are removed
• All roads to success require working through uncomfortable emotions and limiting beliefs
• The only way entrepreneurs truly fail is by stopping before breakthrough

Ready to explore these concepts further? Visit Alice's private podcast "The Core Wound Solution" or try one of her transformative breathwork sessions through the links in our show notes.

Connect with Alyse

Facebook: @alyse.levy

Instagram: @alyse_breathes

LinkedIn: @alysebreathes

Podcast: The Core Wound Solution 

Website: www.alysebreathes.com

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Stacy Simon shares her journey from being paralyzed by anxiety when speaking to becoming a confident trainer with the US Air Force. Her transformation highlights how spiritual practices like mantras can address deeper issues than traditional public speaking training, helping her integrate her interest in holistic therapies with her military career.

• Stacy struggled with speaking anxiety since childhood, avoiding situations that required visibility
• Traditional speaking training like Toastmasters didn't resolve her issues including voice shakiness and anxiety
• Initially kept her interest in holistic therapies separate from her military career due to fear of rejection
• Successfully introduced breathwork to colleagues, finding acceptance for her authentic self
• Created new opportunities for herself at work, including becoming head trainer and making training videos
• Now finds the most fulfillment in the very activities that once terrified her

Connect with Stacy

Email: [email protected]

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Through her work transitioning from women's fitness to transformational coaching, Danita Young uncovered a powerful truth: when we operate from a contracted energetic state—characterized by limiting beliefs, fear, and generational trauma—we create outcomes that mirror that contraction. The solution isn't just positive thinking or temporary coping mechanisms, but bringing our limiting beliefs to truth and expanding our energetic frequency.

• Finding your voice is the first step to building confidence
• Difficult challenges can lead to profound growth
• Seasons of life remind us that constant action isn't sustainable
• The Align Method developed accidentally through Danita's personal healing journey
• Einstein's quote: "We are all energy - match the frequency of the reality you want"
• Only 8% of people are willing to change; 92% stay stuck in familiar patterns
• Make decisions from an expanded state, never from contraction

If you're interested in experiencing the Align Method, Danita offers a free 20-minute assessment to help you understand your current energetic state. Visit callwithdanita.com to schedule your session.

Connect with Danita

Website: alignwithdanita.com

Instagram: @danitayoung

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This week, Aideen's guest is branding and website designer Liz Ellery, who shares her intuitive approach to helping business owners create authentic brands that reflect their true selves.

They chat about:

• Using intuition as a guide for both business decisions and design work
• Learning to trust your "gut feeling" instead of following others' formulas
• The physical body as an "early warning system" for when something isn't aligned
• How personal development work directly impacts professional authenticity
• Creating brand visuals and websites that capture a client's genuine energy
• The importance of stepping into who you're becoming through small daily choices
• Cultivating self-compassion and gratitude as foundations for authentic branding

For anyone struggling with their business identity or personal brand, Liz offers practical wisdom: make small, intuitive choices daily, embrace incremental upgrades that align with who you're becoming, and practice self-compassion throughout the process. These seemingly minor shifts—like finally buying those white towels she'd always associated with "rich ladies"—become symbolic steps toward embracing your authentic self and reflecting that in your brand.

Check out Liz's beautiful design work and feel the energy for yourself by visiting her website.

Connect with Liz

Website: elizabethellery.com

Website2: shessointentional.com

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This week Aideen interviews Joseph McGuire, internationally renowned facial profiling and body language expert, who shares his expertise on reading people through nonverbal cues and ancient Chinese face reading techniques. He explains how understanding these signals can help us communicate authentically, recognize red flags in relationships, and make better decisions in both personal and professional contexts.

• Joseph has been fascinated by observing people since childhood, intuitively reading their intentions and emotions
• Chinese face reading views the mind and body as an inseparable unit, treating the face as a life map
• Pay attention to people's eyes - they will feel warm, neutral, or cold, giving immediate insight into someone's intentions
• Contrary to popular belief, liars often maintain eye contact to monitor your reactions
• When dating someone new, use a three-date strategy: neutral location first, then your environment, then theirs
• If someone won't introduce you to their friends, consider it a major red flag
• Trust your instincts and physical sensations when something feels wrong
• For authentic communication, use a genuine smile that reaches your eyes
• Being willing to show vulnerability creates stronger connections with audiences
• Sometimes small comments you make can have profound impacts on others

Be sure to connect with Joseph if you need guidance on making important decisions or want to learn more about reading people.

Connect with Joseph

LinkedIn: @joseph-mcguire-face-facts 

Website: www.clearsightcommunications.com

YouTube: @ClearsightJ  

Twitter: @clearsightj 

YouTube Testimonial:  Mike Harsanyi Testimonial for Joseph

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Executive stage presence coach Erin Duffy returns to discuss how authentic leadership presence transforms careers and inspires others, whether on camera or in person. She shares practical techniques for creating meaningful connections in virtual environments and challenges common misconceptions about what it means to be a leader.

• The key to camera confidence is seeing beyond the technology to connect with the person on the other side
• Leaders create "a 3D world in a 2D space" by bringing their full selves to virtual environments
• Leadership isn't about managing people but taking initiative on things that matter to you
• Mid-career professionals need to reclaim dormant parts of themselves to advance to the next level
• Women often feel they need to be 100% qualified for a role while men apply with only 60% qualifications
• The "inner game" involves reconnecting with past successes and what truly energizes you
• "When we show up 100% our authentic self, we have no competition"
• Your presence affects everyone in the room - by owning your authentic self, you inspire future leaders

Learn about Erin's new book "How to Build Empowered Partners to Skyrocket Your Visibility and Income for Creative Entrepreneurs" and subscribe to her newsletter for stage presence and leadership tips.

Connect with Erin

Executive Edge Newsletter - https://inspirationsqrd.com/subscribe/

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/erin--duffy/

YouTube - @erinduffy-inspirationsqrd

Instagram - @inspirationsqrd

Empowered Partner Workshop Series kicks off Monday, May 12th 2025, and features 12 live virtual workshops led by 10 expert contributors from the book. If you're ready to stop networking aimlessly and start building relationships that truly move you forward — this is your moment.

Register at:  https://gr187.isrefer.com/go/wkshpseries/ErinDuffy

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Opera singer and vocal coach Ekaterina Kardakova shares powerful insights on how voice techniques from the stage can transform business leaders' communication and presence. She reveals her journey from performing at prestigious venues like La Scala to helping executives harness their voices to build trust, credibility, and influence in the corporate world.

• Most business professionals underestimate voice's crucial role in communication and influence
• Voice training isn't just technical—it's deeply connected to emotions and self-expression
• Creating a "Future Self" avatar helps clients envision their potential and make small daily changes
• Voice reveals our true emotions, regardless of our words
• Confident voices typically sound deeper, slower, and clearer, instantly signaling authority
• Allowing yourself to make "loud and ugly" sounds is the first step to vocal freedom
• Body consciousness—awareness of how your physical instrument produces sound—is essential
• "Leadership is an acting skill"—knowing when and how to embody leadership qualities

Start exploring your voice today—it's a diamond waiting to be shaped into something brilliant and uniquely yours.

Connect with Ekaterina 

LinkedIn: @EkaterinaKardakova

Website: www.ekaterinakardakova.com

Youtube: @EkaterinaKardakova

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Emmy award-winning vocalist and intuitive vocal coach Deonna Marie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma to becoming a transformative voice teacher who heals more than just vocal technique. Through her unique approach, she helps clients remove psychological masks and connect with their authentic expression, teaching that true singing is about feeling, not just sound.

• Discovering her singing talent during childhood trauma when her mother went to prison
• Overcoming drug addiction and finding forgiveness through unexpected personal experience 
• Receiving divine guidance that led her to classical vocal training in Italy
• Developing intuitive abilities during three years of vocal silence after surgery
• Creating an unconditional, judgment-free space where clients feel seen and understood
• Teaching clients to identify and remove masks that hide their authentic selves
• Focusing on emotional connection before technical singing ("a feeling, not a sound")
• Using daily meditation and specific intention-setting to stay aligned with purpose
• Asking three daily questions: "What do you want me to do? What do you want me to say and to whom?"

Whatever your heart truly desires belongs to you. If something is in your soul and heart's desire, it's because you're supposed to have it. Don't let anyone, including yourself, tell you that you're not worthy of your dreams.

Connect with Deonna

Facebook: @deonnamarieofficial

Instagram: @officialdeonnamarie

Website: www.deonnamarie.com

LinkedIn: @deonnamariecattledge

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Unleash your personal style with insights from executive stylist Nina Fountain in this vibrant episode. 

With an unexpected career transition from management consultant to styling expert, Nina delves into how mastering your style can transform not only your outward appearance but also your self-image and presence in the professional sphere.

Nina emphasizes that personal style is a unique form of communication—one that speaks volumes about who we are and how we wish to be perceived. She explains how every individual can identify their distinct style through a thoughtful keyword process that unveils their authentic self. 

Tune in to discover how dressing with intention can elevate your confidence and help you radiate your true essence. Join us and dare to explore the fearless expression of your unique style! 

Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and let us know your style journey!

Connect with Nina:

Facebook: @sytelgorgeous

Website: www.stylegorgeous.com

LinkedIn: @nina-fountain

YouTube: @style.gorgeous

Book a session with Nina

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What if you could step into a photograph and truly be seen? Join us on the Resonate podcast as we welcome Éadaoin Curtin, a remarkable photographer, educator, and copywriter dedicated to breaking the chains of perfectionism and self-judgment. 

This episode is a heartfelt dive into Éadaoin's unique journey from brand photography to empowering visibility work, where she creates environments that allow clients to reveal their essence without fear. Her transition into copywriting is another chapter of her story, showcasing her inclusive approach to helping diverse individuals feel comfortable and confident.

Éadaoin Curtin is an inclusive feminist photographer, educator and copywriter. She helps people dare to be seen without feeling the need for performance, perfectionism or fear of (self) judgement. She works with ambitious Leaders, creatives, movers & shakers who are excited to be visible in their business as they are – not in spite of who they are. She is the creator of the Dare To Be Seen visibility course and The Urban Quickie shoot process.

Connect with Éadaoin 

Instagram: @firechildphotography

LinkedIn: @eadaoin-curtin

Website: www.firechildphotography.com

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