Think Courageously with Deb Cummins Stellato

In episode 73 of the Think Courageously Podcast, I talk with Andrea Rizvi! 

This successful Australian women's career path has been far from linear! Andrea was climbing the proverbial corporate ladder when her bite sized pivots started. 

A growing family and a traditional corporate path led Andrea to redefine success. In pursuit of this, she tarted Boomerang BitesTM in 2018! An artisanal bakery that specializes in bite-sized sweet baked Australian goods. Their mission: Be Good. Do Good, where they donate 20% of their profits to charities focusing in the education sector. 

During my time with Andrea we discuss:

-bite sized pivots
-redefining joy
-the identity struggle
-judgement from others
-leaning into discomfort
-permission to fail

Andrea says, 

"The reality is that the giving back is actually what brings joy. That's why I called it Boomerang Bites because you send out goodness and it comes right back. Too often we get wrapped up in the giving back because it's the right thing to do rather than giving back because it's the joyful thing to do."

You can find more out about Andrea and Boomerang Bites below:

www.boomerangbites.com
www.facebook.com/boomerangbites
www.instagram.com/boomerangbites

On episode 72 of the Think Courageously Podcast, I talk with Fabienne Fredrickson. At the age of 8, her parents decided to divorce. By the age of 10, her mother moved her and her sister from Paris to the United States. 

At a young age, Fabienne struggled with low self- esteem, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. Abusive relationships, financial crisis, avoidance, and a denial of life were her story!

On this thrilling episode, we discuss:

-taking ownership instead of pointing outwards
-doing the hard inner work
-embracing the divine
-pushing the reset button
-refusing to settle

And most importantly: embracing your magnificence! Fabienne says,

"I want you to chase joy, chase fulfillment, chase authentic expression, chase love, chase gratitude, chase exultation!"

Today, Fabienne is the founder of BoldHeart where she mentors thousands of women business owners. Her goal is to help women fight self-doubt, find confidence and create a magnificent life they love! 

You can find out more about Fabienne at the links below:

www.boldheart.com
www.facebook.com/fabienne
www.instagram.com/fabiennefred

On episode 71 of the Think Courageously Podcast, I talk with Dr. Jess Jenney. Jess was an overworked and underpaid physical therapist. She worked in an outpatient clinic 60 plus hours a week. Burnout was her lifestyle, so she decided to PIVOT!

In 2010, Jess decided to become a traveling physical therapist. This pivot gave her financial freedom, career opportunities, and the ability to explore!

But that was not her last pivot! In 2016, Jess created her business, WanderlustPTs. Since then, she has mentored thousands of aspiring traveling physical therapists. Her goal is to help them build a career and a life they love!

On this exciting episode, we discuss:

-stepping out of your comfort zone

-making untraditional pivots

-ignoring judgment from others

-finding a like minded community

-owning your vision

And most importantly: traveling the road less traveled. Jess says,

"If somebody has not been where you want to go or does not have the same vision as you, take their advice with a grain of salt."

You can find out more about Jess at the links below:

www.WanderlustPTs.com

www.instagram.com/wanderlustpts

www.facebook.com/WanderlustPTs

Meet Diann Wingert. Three marriages, three kids, and 20 years of being a licensed psychotherapist led her to a huge career pivot. In her 50s, Diann started her own coaching business! Her goal: help shift women's mindset from problems to possibilities.

On today's episode of the Think Courageously Podcast, Diann shares her powerful story about being adopted into an abusive and unpredictable household. It was during this time that she learned to be resilient and courageous.

We will explore:

-the term "reinvention"
-embracing fear
-growth and decay
-aligning with your values
-career pivots

Diann shares her view on fear:

"I don't see fear as a good enough reason to not do something because here's the reality. If you are in a marriage, in a job, in a friend circle, in a location that you are not happy with, you either need to find a way to get happy with it. Or you need to find a way to face your fear and do something about it. The only other option is stagnation."

Don't forget to check out Diann's podcast, "The Driven Woman Podcast" where she helps women get focused and fired up!

You can find more out about Diann at the links below:
www.diannwingertcoaching.com
www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast
www.instagram.com/coachdiannwingert
www.diannwingertcoaching.com/the-driven-woman

The Think Courageously Podcast is BACK!! And today, I am talking about...

Jenga… a game described by Wikipedia as an activity where you remove one block at a time from a tower constructed of 54 blocks. Each block removed is then placed on top of the tower, creating a progressively more unstable structure.

I’ve often referred to my neck as a game of Jenga.

In this episode of the podcast I share my personal story around courage and pain.

On July 7th, I underwent major surgery to get the tower straightened up. Four procedures in one. My doctor told me that this would be a 10 out of 10 surgery in regards to the procedure and the recovery. And it has been…

I’ll share with you how this journey has amplified every lesson that I’ve learned about Thinking Courageously. From practicing gratitude, to receiving support, to the power of community and trusting my intuition, you will hear the good, bad and ugly about this incredible chapter of my life.

I talk about the tools I’m using to move forward with ease and grace while I trust the healing process.

Her universe stood still when her husband of 13 years announced he was in love with another woman. Today, I speak with Terri Ann Heiman. 

Terri Ann found herself lonely, lost, afraid and confused after the news from her husband. This led her to visit a spiritual counselor where she tapped into the force and energy within. She had discovered her spirit and soul connection! 

On this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast we discuss:

-hearing the voice of your spirit
-overcoming a victim mentality
-unexpected pivots
- the spirit and soul connection
-igniting your spirit's energy 

Terri shares,

"Our soul, our spirit is that infinite part within each of us. That is the divine part of who we are, that state of perfection. And that's kind of where I like to take people to try to understand their own spirit, their own part of who they are. Not what everybody's telling them, not what they think they should be., but that inner part of who they are."

Today, Terri Ann offers Emotional Freedom Techniques and Spiritual Counseling. This includes Reiki and Energy Healings, Akashic Readings, Crystal and Color Therapies, Intuitive Development, and Tarot Readings.  Not only that, Terri wrote a book titled Confessions of a Shower Tapper: The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Purpose. 

You can find more out about Terri Ann at the links below:

www.terriannheiman.com
www.naturalforcesstudio.com
www.facebook.com/terri.heiman
www.instagram.com/terriannheiman
www.linkedin.com/in/terri-ann-heiman

If you are looking for a blast of sunshine...meet Leanne Smith...A Force for Happiness. 

For years, When Leanne walked past mirrors, she didn't look at herself. She knew that she wasn't living a life of joy.  And that she was living a life that was fake, forced and hard. 

 When a friend encouraged her to stand tall and look in that mirror, and spend one-minute acknowledging all of her gifts, she struggled. And at that moment, she knew she needed to make a pivot. 

Leanne was drawn to the work of Jack  Canfield and his Success Principles. Now she's on a mission to spread happiness. Through this process, she was able to change the narrative of her life. 

In this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast, we talk about practical ways to shift your energy. From the Smile Rampage Challenge to finding your neighborhood to build community and the power of non-verbal communication. 

Learn more about Leanne at:
https://www.facebook.com/ForceofHappiness
https://www.instagram.com/absoluteleanne/

Unwanted. Unlovable. Unworthy. Those are words no person ever wants to feel or believe about themselves. Abuse and trauma were her story. 

Today, I speak with Laurie Herbers who shares her redemptive story. A woman that started with  dreading life but found healing, purpose, and love. 

On this episode of the Think Courageously Podcast we discuss:

-redefining fear and "failures"
-overcoming limiting beliefs
-unleashing the power of journaling
-tapping into your intuition
-committing to the hard work every day
-embracing self compassion

And most importantly, we discuss inhaling and embracing love! 

Laurie shares,

"When you get to that place of love, there is no judgment. There's no fear. There's no pain. There's no hate. There's none of that stuff. And I think finding that place for me is what really catapulted me over."

Today, Laurie is a certified empowerment coach and author. Her most recent book is titled "Second Chances: How I Turned Hate into Love and Found My Purpose". Laurie's goal is to guide individuals into healing their soul wounds. Through the power of zero judgment, full acceptance, and facing their fears. 

You can find more out about Laurie at the links below:

www.facebook.com/SoulLoveLegacy
www.instagram.com/soullovelegacy 
www.soullovelegacy.com

Today, I speak with Lisa Hopkins- a creative, remarkable woman! In her college years, Lisa courageously moved from her home in Canada to New York to pursue her dreams in dance.  

She's a dancer, stage director, choreographer, producer, writer, dance educator. And a professional coach! 

In this episode, we discuss:

-process over product
-pivots during a pandemic
-slowing down to meditate and exist
-the connection between dance pivots and life pivots
-our personal, sometimes "hidden to others" courage
-every day FOMO
-redefining our own personal success

Lisa shares about her courageous move back to Canada during the pandemic. And the relationship between her love of dancing and coaching. Her answer: connection and community! 

Today, Lisa is a certified professional coach with a podcast called "StopTime: Live in the Moment". Lisa's podcast is full of interviews from amazingly talented Broadway performers.

You can find out more about Lisa at the links below:

www.wideopenstages.com

www.facebook.com/coreenergycoach

www.instagram.com/wideopenstages

[email protected]

Audio Blog: Short 4 minute narrations of my writing.

https://www.wideopenstages.com/reflections

STOPTIME:Live in the Moment Podcast: Deep conversations with well known high performing creative artists about life, purpose and the art of living in the moment.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/

This is a story of a woman, her values, her passions and her pivots.

In a world that tells you the most important thing to do is to finish what you start...Cathlyn Melvin's story defies societal norms.. 

On today's episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I chat with  Cathlyn - a pivot Queen! 

Cathlyn started her career in theatre.  She spent a decade being an actor and artistic director. She also co-founded a children's theater company. 

AND, during her time there she found her love of copywriting.

But, Cathlyn internalized the societal belief that she had no marketable skills.

Enter Imposter Syndrome. Her self-doubt led her to enroll in law school.  (Side note... she was given a full ride scholarship to the number six best law school in the U.S).

Her core values and law school experience didn't align she suffered serious depression. After completing her first year in school, Cathlyn listened to her intuition. She left law school and opened her own business...Right Cat Creative an agency providing copywriting, editing and proofreading services.

-brave leaps
-understanding your values
-believing in your skills
-defying societal norms
-defeating imposter syndrome
-support from your community (or lack thereof)

Learn more about  Cathlyn at:
www.rightcatcreative.com
[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/
www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative