Simon Arias was born in Youngstown, Ohio and was able to find his path as a leader on the football field at a young age. Simon played at Youngstown-Ursuline High School, leading his team to a state championship in his senior year. This led to a scholarship at Mercyhurst University, where Simon earned his bachelor's degree.

Following graduation, Simon was hired by the Surace-Smith Agency of American Income Life and quickly climbed the ranks, becoming a regional manager within his first year.

Simon opened his first Arias Agencies location in Pittsburgh in 2008. Today, Arias Agencies has grown to over 20 locations, making it the largest individual producing agency in the U.S. under the Globe Life umbrella.

In 2016, Simon partnered with his mentor & long-time friend, Marcus Smith to start Cash Money Consulting, a consulting firm aimed at coaching other State General Agents within American Income Life and National Income Life.

Growing up in a tough neighborhood, Simon knew what it meant to have good role models. Inspired by the influences of his family and coaches, Simon has taken it upon himself to seek out young people, oftentimes from a similar background, to mentor in hopes to lead them toward the path of greatness. In 2015, Simon partnered with Inspiring Minds to open IM Youngstown. In 2021, Simon started another youth program in Pittsburgh, Steel City Impact.

Simon has his own podcast, The Grind-Cast, which can be found here.

Also, find Simon on social media at the following handles:

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In this episode, Kate and I talk about what it's like to keep moving forward and On to the Next Thing.

Kate is married to her forever person, Marshall (fun fact, they met on TikTok) and they have four kids combined: Ivy and Nash (Kate's two), Kailynn and Billy (Marshall's two). Kate is a home birth midwife’s assistant with Wise Women Health Care where she services the tri-state area and welcomes babies into the world in the comfort of home. Recently, Kate has been pulled into the health, wellness and fitness space and earned her CrossFit Coach certification in September of 2022. Since making CrossFit a part of her life, she has noticed huge changes in her physical and mental health. She feeds off of the camaraderie that comes with being a part of the CrossFit community. Her goal and purpose is to help as many people as she can kick chronic disease in the ass and heal their minds through finding fitness.

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Check out Kate on Instagram here: katlyn.paige22

Visit Kate's TikTok here: advo_kate

Visit Kate's LinkTree here.

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Kelsa Blaine is an internationally published boudoir and erotica photographer, a sex-positive influencer, and an artist.

Follow Kelsa on Instagram here.

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This podcast is an Ascension Studios production.

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Rachel Rakovan is a mom, humanitarian, environmental scientist and pageant/model coach. In this episode, Rachel and I chat about topics that skim the surface of her experience across these areas. What I loved about this episode the most is Rachel’s anchored faith and confidence in herself and her passion for leveraging her past pain as a way to assist others in finding their purpose. If you're currently in a phase of life that is challenging you in where to go next, you'll love this conversation around taking the next best steps with Rachel. 

To connect with Rachel, visit her on Facebook here.

If you’re interested in checking out the jewelry Rachel mentions, designed and created by her friend, Charlotte Reichman, click here.

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Taylor Jade is a father and creator. In this episode, we talk about how to CLEAR THE RUNWAY in an effort to stay focused on the things you are most passionate about it life and what it really takes to make that LEAP of faith. If you're someone struggling with being in your faith, someone who wants their name to MEAN something, someone ready to anchor into the idea of creating LEGACY and creations that will outlive you - this episode is for you!

Find Taylor on IG @thetaylorjade.

Listen to Taylor's newest, First Step (Fatherhood) by clicking here.

Get access to several of Taylor Jade's albums on Apple Music here.

Check out Taylor on Soundcloud here.

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In this episode, Elise and I take a walk down memory lane to catch up on the work she has been doing over the past decade as an advocate, speaker and ENCOURAGER.

We discuss her more recent experience over the past two years, specifically around how God has equipped her to embrace who she is in her entirety so that she can live a more authentic life and leverage all aspects of her intersectionality in an effort to serve and support others in a way that she never has before.

If you’d like to learn more about Elise, please visit her website or follow her on IG & TikTok, links below!

Instagram elise.michaux

TikTok elise.michaux

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Morgan Doman is a Life and Clarity Coach, writer, nonprofit expert, entrepreneur, and aspiring wellness junkie. 

Her hobbies include knitting, reading, traveling, and watching Formula 1.

At only 26 years old, she started a nonprofit called Doman International with 11 colleagues and became the first Managing Director. It was a dream come true at the time and she loved supporting and directing the operations of the company.

After years in the nonprofit sector, Morgan has a deep-rooted knowledge of how to combine business with values. So she was certified by the Human Potential Institute. 

Soon after, she felt a call to become her own boss, to fully step into entrepreneurship and create her own business supporting people pleasers become inspired leaders through her Life and Clarity Coaching.

Visit Morgan's website where you can schedule a free call or download her free checklist on the 10 tell tale signs you are about to burn out.

Or, check out Morgan on Instagram. 

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Jeff and I discuss practical truths for moving the needle in life, business, relationships & health.

If you've been struggling with getting results in the gym, are unsatisfied at work or unfulfilled in your relationships, tune into this episode and not only will you realize you're not alone, but you'll gain some applicable tips to jumpstart change in your life.

Follow Jeff on Instagram.

Visit his YouTube channel.

Or, apply to work with him.

Jessi Wagner is a busy mother, business owner and goal achiever.

She is the owner of SolSpace, a wellness center in Murrysville, PA and the creator of the Mama Mantra card deck.

Check out SolSpace by clicking here.

Follow SolSpace on Instagram.

Follow Jessi's personal account on Instagram.

Cynthia and I discuss SO MUCH in this episode, including her new book, So Much More. 

If you're ready for this conversation packed with truth about grief, trauma, healing, forgiveness, compassion, mindfulness and liberation by breaking old patterns and listening to your own inner guidance.. buckle up and click play!

If you'd like to connect with Cynthia, you can do so by visiting her website here. 

To purchase her book, just click here.