This Girl Podcast

Since This Girl podcast always searches for stories that nourish the soul, Daisy knew she had to share one of favorite self-care outlets which is going to her Videosync hip-hop dance class – but it is so much more than a dance class!

Honoring J.Marcos, Creator of Videosync, in this episode, Daisy spotlights one of her passions for dance, and brings you Dr. Andrea Assantes which is an “Angel on earth”, driven by her passions as Head Pediatrician and Medical Director at University of Miami by day and Videosync Dance Captain, aka Dr. Drea on weekends at Body & Soul fitness studio.

Daisy & Andrea share an inspirational and bit emotional conversation about how Videosync started, and how they are paying tribute to the J. Marcos, creator of Videosync.  This Girl, Dr. Drea, tells her personal journey of how her passion for dance became her purpose when unexpectedly in 2017, J. Marcos passed away; and she along with four other Videosync “Angels” answered to a calling to keep the Videosync’s legacy alive. The fitness dance class is led by 4 “Angels” each with their particular vibe and style: Captain, @dr_drea_a, @Crissy_vs, @Mariawuerl, @Addibelvedere .

Andrea so beautifully explains how Videosync is a well-being concept where creator, J. Marcos, wanted to incorporate music video choreography with high intensity cardio designed to get an athletic workout that would be entertaining, leaving you with a feeling to want more.  At Videosync, everyone feels like a ROCKSTAR!  You burn hundreds of calories in a 60-minute high-energy, high-intensity, easy-to-follow- choreographed cardio-dance class that is guaranteed to leave you sweating.  Every class welcomes all ages and it surpasses everyone’s music jam since it plays Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B, Island tunes, Latin, Reggaetón and even a little country.  The playlist is meticulously curated for every class depending on the season and the vibe.

With lots of booty shaking and disco light spinning (check out her IG: @@dr_drea_a) Andrea welcomes all and explains that you do not have to be an experienced dancer, all you need to have is a need to move your body and get to dance like no one is watching!  She further explains, that this class is almost considered “dance church” where you will find community and it has created a Videosync dance family.

Andrea and Daisy both extend invitation to join "the party" Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9am for Annual Tribute to J. Marcos, Creator, Videosync: 

• Special 90 minute Master Class Sunday – Oct 2, 2022 @ Body&Soul fitness Studio
  • Buy tickets at http://bodyandsoulmiami.com
• Live DJ
• Raffle |Offering Classes and Gym membership
• Collectible Limited-edition tribute merchandise
• Proceeds will benefit the Breakthrough Miami
  • https://breakthroughmiami.org
  • Breakthrough Miami provides an academic enrichment program that uses a student-teaching-students model to ensure that motivated, under-resourced 5th – 12th grade students have access to excellent educational opportunities, graduate from high school on time, and attend college.

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Marking a historical day, This Girl podcast host, Daisy pays tribute to Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II by sharing a BONUS episode highlighting the power of obituaries (obits).  Contrary to what most might believe that obits are NOT about death, obituaries happen to be all about a life well lived. In fact, the obit is a story depicting the person's life providing the individual an opportunity to live once more.  

Since you all know that Daisy does not believe in coincidences, a few years ago on several occasions she was exposed to the topic of obituaries by being recommended to see the HBO documentary "If you're not in the obit, eat breakfast" hosted by Carl Reiner - a must see.  Then in the same week, she stumbled across the movie with Shirley MacLaine, "The Last Word", which illustrated the significance of this section in a newspaper.  This peeked her interest even more and she went down the rabbit hole on the impact of obits.  Daisy spent a few weeks exploring this topic. In particular, she researched how people make it into the New York Times obit pages.  As life should have it,  there is actually a documentary dedicated to the New York Times obit section department since it happens to be a dying art, "The Obit: The Last Deadline".  Daisy's inspiration is an invitation to her listeners to take the time to write their obit, since you still have time to change or add to your story! What would it say?  

Are you ready for Season 4, everyone loves a comeback and this season promises to deliver stories of transformation and inspiration.  This season brings a central theme of  “Where are you now?”, the world took a pause in 2020 and there has been much change and renewal.  This Girl Daisy continues to show up and bring you STORIES that will inspire, educate and at the very least SPARK CONVERSATION! 

In this episode, This Girl Daisy welcomes back Dr. Betsy Guerra, licensed psychotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience; author of Hurt 2 Hope: Healing the Pain of Loss, Grief, and Adversity, and Founder & CEO of Better with Betsy and the BWB Coaching Academy.  With Betsy you never know where the story will go because she is a woman of Faith and Divine inspiration is always present.

Get ready for some insightful storytelling and lots of practical tools that Dr. Betsy Guerra AKA “Better with Betsy” shares with Daisy about transforming pain into purpose.  Daisy and Betsy can talk for hours, but they intentionally shared with you the importance of listening to your intuition and calling.

In a time where many people are reinventing themselves or looking for purpose, Daisy is so excited to announce Betsy’s life coaching academy – BWB Life Coaching Academy. The BWB Coaching Academy certifies service-oriented leaders using psychology, spirituality, and experiential tools to elevate humanity, while creating a life and business of significance.

Unlike traditional coaches, the BWB Coaching Academy has a strong spiritual component and is based on 3 pillars: Clinical Competence. Spirituality. Embodiment.

Nothing motivates more than a deadline – Apply today! BWB Life Coaching Begins August 17, 2022

https://bwbcoaching.com/application/

https://bwbcoaching.com/certification/

Follow Betsy on her Instagram, and visit her website and social media:

https://betterwithbetsy.com

https://www.instagram.com/betterwithbetsy

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOp5gCdGy3qQ_lIfjwAy21g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxkemBqbg8

https://www.instagram.com/betterwithbetsy

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For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on Instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or  website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, Daisy brings you Beth Nydick a published author, national speaker, and a magnetic business mentor whose manta is “making potential possible”!  Beth is a big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward. She shows her clients how to strategically prepare their business and to use collaboration to establish instant credibility to get their life-changing messages through publicity reaching massive audiences.

Daisy and Beth share their passion for communications and the importance on leveraging your potential and creating long lasting relationships.  Beth discusses her personal journey and current reinvention from becoming a certified health nutritional coach, and founder of Blue Barn Kitchen where she secured national media coverage on Dr. Oz show, The Chew and The Tonight Show; to now having her own podcast Behind the Spotlight and cresting her online entrepreneur consultant business.  Today, Beth helps entrepreneurs to strategically prepare their business and gain exposure through publicity so they can establish credibility and grow their bottom line.

After Beth’s cookbook debuted, “Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist”, she was asked to speak at events and conferences about how she was able to get published without social proof. She found herself counseling colleagues about business and helping them understand and activate their maximum potential.

Beth discovered she has a 6th sense for business and publicity strategy. A big believer in the power of publicity she has recently launched a no nonsense, get right to business intensive publicity strategy session where the focus is – be visible, get press & rock your business.

Not sure if your brand is ready for Oprah? Beth announces her new VIP INTENSIVE Strategy Session for you!  The session includes a complete business assessment: 1. Website  2. Audience Flow  3. Systems and Packaging  4. Social Media  5. Consistency in Message 6. One Sentence Introduction  7. Easy Publicity Opportunities

During their insightful conversation, this Jersey Girl wasted no time to offer some insight (free advice) for moms and woman entrepreneurs, she shares some very powerful nuggets of wisdom for any woman looking to turn her passion into a business:

Know What You Want: Be steadfast in knowing your goals be it in business or in life. Too many people are out there to tell you NO, that what you want isn't possible. Stay the course and continue to ask.

Tell Everyone: A good idea needs to be nurtured and shared, you never know where a conversation could lead. Many entrepreneurs are afraid that if they share their ideas then someone will steal them. Someone could try to "copy" you but no one in the world will create what you can.

Ask the Right People: I firmly believe that plainly asking for "it" is the most important. Simply know what you want and go for it. Once you know what you want and you tell the right people your idea, now it's time for the ask. You are not asking for a favor. You are enrolling someone in the belief that this is a possibility and you are going to make it happen.

Beth has a proven track record and wants to collaborate and believes in #womensupportingwomen - if you are looking to grow your business visit Beth at her website:

Follow Beth on her instagram, and visit her website and social media:

http://www.bethnydick.com  http://www.instagram.com/bethnydick  http://www.facebook.com/bethnydick  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethnydick/

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In this episode, This Girl Daisy, unveils another one of her “creative pockets” as a Realtor, and “talks shop” with one of South Florida’s top multi-million luxury Real Estate producers Saddy Abaunza.   Saddy’s professional sales record speaks volumes, yet it may be her personal qualities - her engaging nature, generous smile and the ease with which she connects with people - that open so many doors.  In partnership with ONE Sotheby's International Realty, Saddy has cultivated a well-heeled domestic and international clientele, many of whom she counts as friends. Among South Florida residents who have relied on Saddy for their expertise are Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Sylvester Stallone and Dwyane Wade.

Saddy and Daisy both radiate a  joie de vivre  that is shared in their lively and insightful conversation not only about the business of real estate in changing times, the role of women in the business but also about the importance of following your passion.

Saddy shares “legit” stories and unapologetic anecdotes how she has amassed more than half-a- billion dollars in gross sales over three decades of specializing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate built on relationships.  Saddy discusses the reinvention of her brand; that after having an established brand based on her own identity, she decided to reinvent herself and her business as  abaunza.group.

As a seasoned professional in a very competitive business, Saddy shares her honest advice with regards to the role of women in real estate, as well as identifying opportunities that are available for women learning how to expand their wealth in real estate.  She states that during this pandemic we are living in a seller’s market and encourages families to consider selling.  This pandemic has asked us to stay home and has made many people realize they have different needs and now their homes have evolved to becoming also a workspace and in some cases a school space too.

I really believe wholeheartedly that “Home is where the heart is” since selling homes has been my passion and one of my life’s loves! – Saddy Abaunza

If this podcast knocked on your curiosity to buy or sell your home, feel free to contact us at https://www.abaunza.group

Love beautiful homes and extraordinary properties, follow Saddy Abaunza, her instagram@saddyabauza or visit her website https://www.abaunza.group

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Fall brings change, we see it in the leaves, we fill it in the air and it invites us to fortify our health since it is flu season too!

This Girl Daisy brings you certified Nutritionist, Chef, and Wellness Coach, Alexandra Golovac to educate us on how to prevent being susceptible to the flu by eating healthy.  Daisy was excited to welcome back Alexandra, in Season 3, offering new insightful tips on how food and increasing vitamin intake can boost your immune system.

This year more than ever since we are faced with COVID-19 and the flu, Alexandra explains how the right nutrients are all very effective at strengthening the body's ability to fend off viruses.  Daisy & Alexandra have lively conversation, that will inspire you - whether you get a flu shot or not - to bolster your immune system and encourage you to have better eating habits.  Some quick tips are:

• Be sure to eat a whole FRESH food diet , get exercise, and get enough sleep.
• Practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, visualization, or meditation.
• Avoid refined sugars and saturated fats
• Take a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement such as vitamin D, B complex, C and zinc, and probiotic

In this episode, Alexandra’s approach for busy women and moms is that your relationship with FOOD needs to be easy and simple!  She offers customized programs for individuals or families to live healthier lives.  Everything from cleaning your pantry, in home cooking with hands on experience or  3 month wellness program including meal plans and shopping lists.  Alexnadra’s mission is to help individuals live healther and happier!   She reminds us that our biggest wealth is our health! So invest in healthy eating habits.

Follow Alexandra on her instagram @atasteofwellbeing, watch we do live cooking demonstrations with easy recipes, and visit her website https://atasteofwellbeing.com

Schedule 1:1 Free consolation call – to see which program is good for you!

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For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or don’t miss a “Dose of Daisy” at  http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Are you ready to get out of the quarantine funk but you feel stuck or unmotivated? 

This girl Daisy invites business coach, motivational speaker, and magnet for awesomeness, Luly B to shed some light about her annual empowering women event, SPARK to be held October 20, 2020.

We can all agree... woman need a break these days and deserve a day with girlfriends to get inspired about pursuing their dreams.  In this episode, Daisy and Luly B both radiate positivity and encourage woman to take time for them selves.   As only Luly B knows how to show up, she pushed the envelope and used her awesomeness to deliver a safe event outdoors with a vision to gather more than 400 women at the drive in. Yes, the #305drive in where she will be on stage accompanied by amazing woman sharing their transformative stories.

The SPARK experience is being elevated this year and you will not what to miss it if you need that SAPRK to get you to move into action!  SPARK has always been a day dedicated to fun, perspective, kindness and connection. It's been about giving women the tools and testimonials on turning challenges into growth and to transform your pain into purpose.

In short, Luly B will deliver on her promise at SPARK to empower women to share their gifts in order to EXPERIENCE more JOY in their lives and give you the tools to make it happen!

New to SPARK, this year there will be two show times:   

• Morning SPARK :9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
• Afternoon SPARK :3:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Same agenda, different speakers, same awesomeness and connection! 

• You can attend with up to 4 guests per vehicle – so grab your besties! In fact, you'll get a special deal for a car of FOUR!
• Each car will have a designated outdoor viewing spot so bring your beach chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket of goodies.
• Same agenda, same featured guests, different speakers and panelists, same awesomeness and connection!

BUY TICKETS TODAY! www.SPARKwithLulyB.com

SPARK is happening October 20, 2020 at #DriveIn305

Tamiami Fairgrounds | 10901 SW 24th St. Miami, FL 33165

Visit Luly B to learn more about all her awesome services and follow her on social media @lulyb

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This Girl Daisy has always admired and loved photography, so she was fascinated when she heard about a family photographer, Audrey Blake, pivot her business to get some “quarantine” captures!  In fact, her passion project #allstoopedup went viral when she photographed over 100 families in Essex County, NJ highlighting their family quarantine experience from their front stoop in her #6ftshoot to memorialize this once-in-a-lifetime event.  Her photos received national attention and were showcased on Good Morning America and The Today show.

In this episode, Daisy and Audrey have a fun, loving conversation how when faced with adversity creativity can open doors and opportunities not foreseen when comfortable. In March, when the entire world was asked to stay home due to global pandemic; Audrey came up with the idea to capture this moment, in particular in her neighborhood.  She visited her neighbors and offered her professional photography services to capture them on their front door #allstoopedup while shooting the photos 6 feet apart.  What sparked this passion project for Audrey was when she heard in the news that school children where going hungry across the USA since the schools were closed and parents were losing their jobs. So, in lieu of payment Audrey requested donations to the Community Food Bank of NJ, raising thousands of dollars to help those in need.

For more than 15 years, Audrey has used her gift to capture real life moments with her camera and charisma to tell family stories.  She is a storyteller with pictures.  Her infectious personality, grace and professionalism while shooting sets her apart from the crowd. If you want to freeze time and capture your children at a certain stage in their life, she's your girl! 

Audrey explained to Daisy that she noticed that so many families were stuck at home experiencing beautiful moments and she wanted to help them capture them since they would someday treasure these family memories.  As a photography iphone teacher, she realized that she had the skill set and creative calling to help families around the world to catch these moments on their smart phones or cameras; so she shifted her business once again and offered a new service, Virtual Session Shoots.    Daisy was awe struck to see the quality of the photos created virtually.  You must visit her website and see the blog,  You will want to book a virtual, asap!

Daisy truly admires Audrey’s work since it is all about storytelling.  She has created a very distinct portfolio of themes that she specializes in such as Bedtime stories, Legacy sessions dedicated to grandparents interacting with their grandkids and honoring the traditions of the old with the new generation. One of Daisy’s favorite is Fresh 48 which captures the first 48 hours of a newborn.   Audrey announced that she will be moving to Florida and is available for family shoots, although she travels throughout the US.

Click here to book your next family shoot - virtually or in person - with Audrey and check out her gallery and blog at Audrey Blake photography:

https://www.audreyblakephotography.com and follow her on instragram @audreyblake and @audreyblakephotography

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It’s back to school time, and parents are not sure what to do? They are questioning and struggling on what scenario would be best for their kids given that most schools are returning to virtual learning. On this episode, This girl Daisy sparks conversation with Marie Fernandez-Abou, momprenuer, and Founder of Educationalpods.com. This is the latest talk around town, educational pods is a new trend that emerged out of the need to enhance and enrich the virtual learning due to the pandemic, and as the saying goes, “Necessity is the MOTHER of inventions!”. This girl Daisy and Marie have informative conversation where Marie shares her passionate desire to help other moms in a time of need. Being a mom of three boys herself, she felt the need to step up and offer a solution to moms that are not equipped to have the kids at home for distant learning. She says that literally a “lightbulb” turned on in her brain in the middle of the night that she could not ignore, and knew she had to bring educational pods to South Florida. From a place of heartfelt support, Marie explains that in just 4 weeks she created educational pods.com and brought together highly experienced educators and experts in safety to offer support and creative solutions to making sure children can continue to learn with the support of teachers and peers. Tune in to episode 53 and learn the about the different educational pods options which are all built to enrich children’s learning with a multi-sensory approach including qualified educator at hand. The different programs include either one on one, home based approach, destination based or a boost for after school. During the conversation, Marie reminds moms that safety for the children and being able to support families is what has driven her to create this new business venture. She further explains that there is no perfect solution to our current educational scenarios but with educational pods it can temporarily bridge the gap for children to able to offer a sense of normalcy during this pandemic. She is also developing a sponsorship program where corporations or individuals can consider sponsoring a child where the current circumstances are hindering a child’s learning. Marie is currently open for enrollment and actively seeking teachers, if this is resource that can enhance your family and child, visit her website at: https://www.educationalpods.com Follow educaitonalpods.com on facebook or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationalpods/ Daisy want to hear from you! If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to climb up the charts, and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, Daisy has intuitive conversation with Crystal worker, Artist, Jewelry and Home Designer, Joanne Stone to spread good vibrations to all Moms which are in great need of clearing the negativity in our lives and transforming it into positivity.

Daisy asks Joanne to share her story how she went from being a high powered luxury costume jewelry designer for celebrities such as Beyonce, Madaona, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, traveling the world from London to Paris to Miami; to being featured in Vogue and sold in top stores like Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, and Fred Segal yet she was missing something.  She recalls feeling as if she was in a hamster wheel, and her work had lost its soul.

Joanne explains on how she deliberatly chose to take a pause in her life to recalibrate and traveled to Bali to surround herself with nature. On her journey, she discovered that she needed to create a business that had soul and connect her customers with Mother Nature’s healing powers.

We might not be able to go to Bali, but Daisy and Joanne share with us the importance of having a morning ritual practice to bring more purpose and clarity into your daily life.  Joanne explains that by setting aside 5 – 15 minutes to do some breath work, set a intention, and mediate or pray for a few minutes every morning, can be life changing.  She reminds us Moms that we wash our teeth everyday, we wash our clothes, but when so we wash our minds? Clearing the mind with deep breathing opens space in our heart to welcome peace.

Right now given the current situation, Daisy wanted to provide a resource to all by giving you some tips on bringing a higher positive vibration into yourself and your home.  Joanne suggests two stones that are a must to remove the negative and bring in the positive:

1) Clear Quartz  - The Mother healer. Clear quartz is heals all energies in the body.  Since it is clear it is open to the entire spectrum of light. Clear quartz energizes and clears all blockages.

2) Black tourmaline – Helps to get rid of all negativity.  It is a grounding crystal, that helps neutralize electromagnetic radiation. A stone of protection and purification ~ it absorbs negative energy and creates a protective energy shield around your home.

To learn more about Joanne Stone's enchanting creations filled with Nature’s healing powers, follow Joanne @joannestoneesign or visit website https://www.joannestonedesign.com

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