This week we meet Melanie and learn the story of how a license plate led her to her forever love. Melanie experienced a series of seemingly disconnected events, which in hindsight were actually bread crumbs leading her to meet her husband of over 20 years. Melanie shares this story - a perfect addition to our Sex, Love and Marriage month. Accredited by the Spiritualist National Union International in demonstrating mediumship and public speaking, Melanie Alberts focuses on psychic and spirit art. She created the psychic art technique "The Colours of Your Question" in order to gain clarity on a life question using colors chosen by her pendulum. Her podcast "Psychic Playdate" captures the fun and creative side of our psychic natures. Currently experimenting with the photo transfer technique covered in this episode, Melanie invites you to contact her for a private sitting through her Facebook page or website. And stay tuned to the end because she will share how YOU can find your next significant relationship in love, life or business. Video of artwork and show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This is a very special episode of Trista's PL8STORY Podcast in honor of Sex, Love and Marriage month. If you've listened to earlier episodes, you may remember Meghan and Steve. They're plates - MEGZ MAN and MEGZ BENZ and the story behind them were shared in episode 7. They're like a real life rom-com and it was so fun to get to know them and see how much they truly love each other. We stayed connected after the episode aired and I noticed they had some big changes happening in their family. So I decided in honor of Sex Love and Marriage series that we would check in on them and get an update. If you haven't heard episode 7 yet for Part 1 of their story, don't miss it. Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE of Utah. Her plate, D8NIGHT, reflects her passion for building strong marriages and families as best selling author, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). Laura is the founder of The Marital Intimacy Institute with a mission to help couples create "sextraordinary" marriages. She counsels with individuals, couples and families in private practice (and online) and is passionate about helping couples navigate the intricacies of intimacy--specializing in healthy sexuality, sex therapy, and sex addiction. As a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), Laura is also actively engaged in providing marriage education through her podcast, "The Marital Intimacy Show" and as a regular contributor to newsletters, radio and television appearances, conferences, workshops and couples cruises. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married 29 years, have three grown children and are the founders of StrengtheningMarriage.com Get Laura's book 'Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage' at StrengtheningMarriage.com website with code KNOWHER. Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

Part 1 of our special Sex, Love and Marriage Series! This week we meet Raylene Taskoski of Southeastern CT. Her plate, ROMANCE, is a nod to her profession - bringing Pure Romance to the lives of women. Raylene shares her story including the journey that led her to develop her unique mix of Sex Ed and Stand Up Comedy, which she now shares in living rooms throughout New England. For 13 years she's educated women about how their bodies work and why they work that way. Along the way she's gained some hilarious universal truths and insights that leave her guests roaring with laughter and a sense of relief that "it's not just me!" Stand Up Comedy Sex Ed is about taking the living room on the road and letting everyone hear what we've been talking about in private! Stay tuned to the end to hear Raylene's top picks for a woman's pleasure - her answer may surprise you! If you enjoy this episode, I invite you to check out the YouTube version for video-only content you won't want to miss. www.StandUpComedySexEd.com Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Charmaine Gregory, MD from Michigan. Her plate, FIT DOC, reflects her journey as an ER doctor who had to face burn out, injury and weight gain and the impact they had on her life. She has turned it all around with a shift in mindset, habit and facing her fears. Charmaine has decided to pay this journey forward by helping others face their own fears and limiting beliefs about themselves. She gives us some great advice to get us started on that journey for ourselves. Charmaine is a speaker, coach and the host of Fearless Freedom with Dr. G Podcast. Join us for Charmaine's story and stay tuned to the end to hear what it's been like for her as a Doctor working in the ER during COVID-19. In her own words, "Hello, I'm Charmaine. I am a wife, mom of three cherubs, and a night shift Emergency Physician who is passionate about fitness and health. As a survivor of burnout who used self care as a pathway to recovery, I help women reclaim their wellness mojo through fitness, nutrition, life and leadership coaching." Find Charmaine at www.fearlessfreedomwithdrg.com. Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Meghan McCallum of Chicago IL. Meghan went from a career as a female firefighter to real estate investor. She has spent the last 5 years creating a real estate portfolio that allows her to raise her children as a single-mom without having to work a J.O.B. Meghan embraces a philosophy about investing that goes beyond what most people think when they hear the word. In fact, she hopes people will ask her about her plate so she can educate them on the many ways they are investing right now, without even knowing it. Meghan shares her experience as a female firefighter, a new investor and more. Stay tuned till the end because I share my morning rituals that create the right mindset for productivity and positivity all day long. www.tttrei.com Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Angelina Vail-Bouros of Rosendale NY. Her plate, AVAIL ME, represents her as a proud full-time transgender female. She is the Regional Manager of a large Healthcare company and owns her own business - Hudson Valley Handygirl, a home maintenance and remodeling business. Through her life starting from a young age, she has faced a lot, but she has come through full of energy and life. She is truly happy and living her life on purpose. She painted her house the colors of the rainbow to stand against hatred and bigotry. Join me in this special Pride Month episode. In her own words, "I am a proud full time transgender female. At 59 y/o, I am still full of energy and life. I'm healthy, beyond happy, compassionate, believe everyone has an inherent right to be happy, an avid animal lover, adventurous and love traveling. I hiked the Grand Canyon from the top (Kaibab Trail) to the Colorado River, then up the Bright Angel Trail in one day, 14 hours and 16 miles. I love the outdoors, hiking, bicycling, dancing, and I am a good cook!" Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Reverend Rob Toll of San Diego CA. Rev. Rob is a wedding officiant for all so it make sense his license plate would be RVND ROB. Rev Rob believes weddings should be enjoyable and customized to the couple. He has performed many different types of ceremonies including socially distant ones. Rev. Rob also co-hosts a podcast called Biopics (Mostly) Suck - we talk about that too! Let's meet Rev. Rob and I invite you to visit him at RevRobSD.com and subscribe to his podcast. Show notes and full transcript available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Cindy Petrovits of Pleasant Valley, NY. Her plate, SNKRMUTT is the combination of her two great passions - running and rescues! Cindy talks about her love of both and how they came together in one magical moment. Her website - sneakermutt.com - was started in 2012 and 100% of the profits go to 4 support rescue organizations across the country . It's mission is to use feet to help paws. How cute is that! Please share this episode with all of your rescue dog families and runner friends and subscribe for a new plate story each week. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story

This week we meet Erik G Allen of Idaho. Erik is the host of Top Rated MMA podcast and Bearded Biz Podcast. Top Rated MMA is the #1 MMA podcast in the NW! They donate 25% of their profits to Hire Heroes USA (HireHeroesUSA.org), which empowers U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 15 years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation. Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. Which he has created the best MMA podcast of the northwest. He believes in giving back and honoring those that have served our country. With his companies Top Rated MMA and The Bearded Biz Show he is able to do just that. By lifting others up and giving back to the community and veterans through great organizations like Hire Heroes USA. Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose. Erik's natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and podcasts. He knows that sometimes having the opportunity to meet someone and hear their story and how they've overcome is the courage someone might need to find new strength in their own battle. Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count. Show notes available at https://www.iwokeupawesome.com/blog. Enjoy this episode and want to buy me a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pl8story