Women Thrive

Have you ever wondered how one can transform a life-altering diagnosis into a journey of self-discovery and holistic healing? In this episode of the Women's Thrive Podcast, Anna Berardi, a speaker, author, and health coach, shares her incredible journey of overcoming a major degenerative autoimmune disease diagnosis.

During a transformative three-year journey in India, Anna reveals how she embraced holistic healing through ancient Ayurvedic practices. Her story underscores the power of self-love, resilience, and the importance of aligning mind, body, and spirit. Anna also discusses her mission to support women and mothers in fulfilling their undeniable birthright to absolute health and happiness, and manifesting their optimal holistic thriving life.

Anna hints at future plans for holistic education. Aligned with the current Age of Aquarius, the educational center will aim to nurture and empower kids and adults as whole mindful human beings: mind, body and spirit. It will offer a safe caring space to cultivate awareness, explore boundaries and thrive”.   How can Anna's journey inspire you to pursue holistic health and wellness in your own life?

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Holistic Healing Journey: Anna Berardi shares her transformative three-year journey in India, where she embraced ancient Ayurvedic practices to overcome a major degenerative autoimmune disease. Her experience highlights the power of holistic healing and the profound impact of aligning mind, body, and spirit.
• Empowering Women and Mothers: Anna discusses her mission to support women and mothers in achieving holistic health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and resilience, offering practical insights and inspiration for those seeking to improve their well-being.
• Future Plans for Holistic Education: Anna hints at her exciting future plans to establish a holistic educational center. This center will aim to educate and empower individuals on the benefits of holistic health practices, continuing her dedication to promoting wellness and resilience.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:40 Anna's Mission and Holistic Healing
• 04:37 Anna's Background and Career
• 06:39 The Turning Point: Diagnosis and Decision
• 11:49 The Ayurvedic Healing Journey
• 14:07 Life After Healing: New Beginnings
• 15:14 Supporting Women and Mothers
• 17:31 The Power of Self-Love and Resilience
• 22:15 Future Plans and Offerings
• 25:37 Final Thoughts and Farewell

✨ About Anna Berardi ✨

Anna is a dynamic force for social change. She has dedicated two decades to international education, advocacy, health and social issues. Working with UNAIDS, UNICEF, and other NGOs, she has journeyed across the globe, leaving a trail of impact in the field of youth and children’s rights. As a committed social studies educator, she crafted innovative programs addressing contemporary social issues for middle and high schools students in Spain and Italy. Now, as a visionary entrepreneur and conscious mother, she's embracing mentorship and coaching. She is transforming her healing journey into a mission to promote body-mind awareness, and bring holistic education to life. Anna's mission? To ignite human potential, reshape narratives, and inspire conscious, joyful living–from the inside out.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Connect with Anna Berardi: https://linktr.ee/anna.berardi 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabewell_coach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-berardi-3b523b9/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.berardi.315/ 

Website: https://annabewell.my.canva.site/ 

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

📘 Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Have you ever wondered how personal struggles can shape and empower us to help others? In this heartfelt podcast episode, Raimonda Jan welcomes Ana Santos, co-author of the Women Thrive book, to discuss the power of overcoming adversity and self-acceptance. Ana, a money mindset coach and successful entrepreneur, shares her personal struggles with childhood bullying and low self-esteem, and how they shaped her journey to self-love. 

The conversation highlights Ana's professional career, where she empowers women by simplifying financial concepts and helping them take control of their finances. The episode emphasizes the importance of women being financially empowered, shares therapeutic experiences of writing her story, and encourages listeners to connect with Ana for further empowerment.

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Overcoming Adversity: Ana Santos shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood bullying and low self-esteem, and how these experiences led her to self-acceptance and self-love.
• Empowering Women Financially: Ana discusses her career as a money mindset coach, where she simplifies financial concepts and helps women take control of their finances, emphasizing the importance of financial empowerment for women.
• Therapeutic Writing: Ana reflects on the therapeutic experience of writing her story for the Women Thrive book, highlighting the healing power of sharing personal experiences.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 04:34 Bullying led to insecurity and low self-esteem.
• 08:43 Accountant for 25 years, educates and empowers women.
• 13:05 Women need financial planning to recover post-divorce.
• 14:43 Empowerment through financial independence leads to freedom.
• 20:17 Inspiring story of immigrant's humble beginnings.
• 23:12 Get the Women Thrive volume 3 book.
• 24:54 Connect with Anna; she's inspiring and supportive.

✨ About Ana Santos ✨

Ana Santos, is a money mindset coach, accountant, tax expert, speaker, published author, and successful entrepreneur. She specializes in making the overly complicated simple when it comes to your finances, and she is on a mission to help you take control of your money so you can turn your dreams into reality. Numbers is the language of business. She is here to help you win, NOW! She holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Bernard Baruch College and a Masters Degree in Taxation from Florida International University. She was born in Brooklyn, NY from Dominican descent and raised in Puerto Rico. She is a mother of 2: Nelson, 37 and Annamarie, 31. They have been her inspiration to succeed in life. She wants them to feel proud of the woman she has become. She loves to be surrounded by friends and family. Her passion is to see the success of her clients. Currently, She is finishing Theological studies in the Alpha & Omega Bible college in Miami, Fl.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Connect with Ana Santos:

Website: https://anamsantos.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Analacontadoramiami/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analacontadora/ 

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

📘 Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Have you ever wondered how someone can overcome the deepest scars of their past to become a beacon of hope and strength for others? In this episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, we talked with Kim Blythe, a successful businesswoman, author, and advocate for breaking the stigma around sexual trauma. Kim shares her profound story of awakening to repressed memories of childhood abuse, her journey through therapy, and her motivation to help other women heal. She introduces her platform, Strength and Voices, aimed at eradicating stigma and empowering others to speak out. This heartfelt conversation covers Kim's experiences, the impact of trauma on her life, and her new mission to inspire and support others.

What steps can you take to start breaking the stigma around personal challenges in your own life or community? Join us in this powerful episode to gain insights and inspiration from Kim Blythe’s journey.

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• The Awakening: Kim Blythe’s story took a profound turn at the age of 49 when she began to recall repressed memories of sexual trauma from her childhood. This awakening led her to seek professional help and start her healing journey. "The awakening was repressed memories that I had stored away, or my brain had the power to store away to protect me… I just couldn't function… I had to get professional help." This turning point led Kim to confront and process the memories that had impacted her behavior and relationships throughout her life.

• The Power of Voice: Kim Blythe speaks about the inherent power our voices hold and why it's essential to use them to eradicate stigma. With the aim of inspiring and empowering women, Kim shares her personal journey of awakening, healing, and transformation. “This is where the strength in voices came from,” she says. Kim's primary focus is to eradicate stigma, especially surrounding topics that are taboo and uncomfortable, such as sexual trauma.

• The Healing Process: Kim's dedication to her healing process was unwavering, although initially challenging. She describes her initial therapy sessions as dutiful yet detached, with her therapist patiently working to break through her defenses. "I couldn't connect with the little girl that was abused at six years old… The details were horrifying, and I didn't want to go in there and talk about that." Despite the initial resistance, Kim eventually embraced the healing journey, which allowed her to uncover and address deeply rooted pain and trauma.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:51 Meet Kim Blythe: A Journey of Awakening
• 02:18 Kim's Background and Career
• 07:58 The Awakening: Repressed Memories Resurface
• 10:21 Therapy and Healing
• 15:15 Sharing the Story: Strength in Voices
• 27:32 Conclusion and Future Plans

✨ About Kim Blythe ✨

Kim Blythe is a highly accomplished sales visionary, empowerment expert, business trailblazer and author with over 30 years of experience in real estate and franchise sales. As the President of Jan Pro Franchise Development Charlotte, NC region, Kim stands out for her professional acumen, tenacity, and winning persona emulating her true boss lady attitude. She is a passionate, authentic woman who loves hard and laughs often, embodying a unique blend of strength and warmth. Kim’s career is a mosaic of triumphs and contributions to her field. She is known for her “stage time” philosophy and a “work hard, play hard” culture in her business. As a two-time winner of the “Office of the Year” and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement awards, Kim’s relentless pursuit of excellence in sales, coaching, and business has not gone unnoticed.

Kim’s mission is two-fold; to diffuse the stigma that makes sexual trauma a taboo topic while helping women of all ages realize trauma is not a life sentence. “She believed she could, so she did” quote adorns her office as a daily reminder of Kim’s mantra. Her plan to empower women to shed the secrets and shame associated with trauma have ignited a newfound passion to speak loudly from the rooftops and create her new title–Stigma Eradicator. 

Kim has lived in Charlotte, NC, for 45 years and warmly embraces her southern roots. She finally found her true love and married her best friend. Kim’s greatest accomplishment is the blessing of her two boys Grant and Chase. Kim is also a stepmother and “Mimi,” to two grandchildren. Feeling grateful every day for the opportunity to tell her story, Kim looks forward to sharing more about what life looks like on the other side of trauma–the brighter side.

 ✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Connect with Kim Blythe: https://linktr.ee/Kim.Blythe 

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

📘 Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Have you ever felt the weight of bias holding you back in your career or personal life? In this empowering episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, our guest, Stephanie Meyers, known as 'Bias Breaking Beauty’ is a seasoned advocate for gender equity. She shares her journey of overcoming bias in a male-dominated industry. She provides practical advice on managing and challenging biases, emphasizes the importance of confidence and security in oneself, and discusses her chapter in Women Thrive book volume three.

Join us to explore strategies for women to support each other, the significance of community, and the continuous action needed for gender equality. Be inspired to tackle biases and turn them into business power!

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Practical Advice on Bias: Learn practical strategies from Stephanie on how to manage and challenge biases in the workplace and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of confidence and security in oneself as key tools in this fight.
• Insights from Women Thrive Volume Three: Stephanie discusses her chapter in the Women Thrive book volume three, offering a glimpse into her contributions and the collective wisdom shared by the book's authors.
• Supporting Each Other: The conversation delves into strategies for women to support and uplift each other, highlighting the significance of community and solidarity in the journey towards gender equity.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 04:34 Finding voice empowers women.
• 07:07 Overcoming challenges, self assurance, valuable contributions.
• 10:54 Protecting rights, moving forward, recognizing women's value.
• 15:45 Empower women to be what they want.
• 19:09 "Speak up for yourself, find alternative ways."
• 21:56 Overcoming gender bias in male-dominated workplaces.
• 25:25 Stephanie supports women in male-dominated industries.
• 26:45 New Facebook community supports women facing bias.

✨ About Stephanie Myers ✨

Stephanie Myers aka Bias Breaking Beauty, is a seasoned advocate and change-maker with over two decades of experience working in male-dominated industries. As an advocate for gender equity globally, Stephanie believes that exposing and challenging the biases women face is essential to the fight for gender equality.

Raised in an environment that often relegated women to second-class status, Stephanie was inspired by her mother, Mary, a resolute and competent woman who taught her to value her own strengths and individuality beyond societal expectations. This foundational belief fueled Stephanie's determination to alter the narrative for herself and other women striving to make their mark.

Her work serves as both a testimony and a guide, helping others recognize that women are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to and should be afforded the same privileges—recognition, compensation, and opportunities—that their male counterparts often receive.

Stephanie extends her advocacy through books, coaching, consultations, and speaking engagements designed to provoke thought, inspire action, and fuel movements toward gender equity. Her efforts are driven by a vision where the strength of one's character, rather than the gender assigned at birth, defines success. This clarion call for systemic change aims to empower women to assert their worth, demand their rightful place, and foster environments that value diversity and equity.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Stephanie Myers:

Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/biasbreakingbeauty

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biasbreakingbeauty/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biasbreakingbeauty 

Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.myers.182940/

Women Thrive:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Have you ever faced a challenge so overwhelming that it seemed impossible to overcome? If so, you're not alone. In today's episode, we bring you the incredible story of Stacie Ford, an author from the Women Thrive Anthology. Stacie's journey of overcoming severe health challenges, leaving her nursing career, and reinventing herself as a resilience alchemist and financial coach is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit.

Living in Detroit, Michigan, Stacie faced nearly two years bedbound due to her health, which forced her to abandon a career she loved. However, she transformed this adversity into an opportunity for profound growth. Through curiosity about money management during her crisis, she discovered a new passion for finance, leading to the creation of Divine Wealth Solutions. Her company empowers women entrepreneurs to navigate their business finances, combining ancient wisdom with modern strategies. Stacie’s story, shared alongside other women in the Women Thrive Anthology, is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, there’s potential for a new beginning. Tune in and be inspired by Stacie's remarkable journey of how she overcame adversity and now helps other women do the same.

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Embracing Adversity: Stacie, who calls herself "woven in resilience," believes in the unique ability of women to transform and ascend through adversity. Her story showcases the power of reinvention and finding new paths amid life's challenges.

• A Catalyst for Change: A health crisis became the turning point that led Stacie to finance. Her curiosity about money management during a difficult time turned into a new career path as a resilience alchemist and financial coach.

• Divine Wealth Solutions: Stacie founded Divine Wealth Solutions to help women entrepreneurs navigate their business finances. Her approach combines ancient wisdom with modern strategies, empowering women to turn their ventures into prosperous enterprises.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 04:56 Share my resilient story to empower women.
• 09:57 Adapting to financial challenges, discovering a new passion.
• 12:48 Stacie’s fear of money rooted in upbringing.
• 14:47 Seeking understanding and conquering fears with money.
• 19:21 Researching new financial opportunities provided purpose and solace.
• 21:51 Finding new purpose, reinventing oneself, limitless possibilities.
• 26:17 Divine wealth empowers women in all aspects.
• 30:41 A beautiful journey celebrating women's voices.
• 33:45 Conclusion

✨ About Stacie Ford ✨

Meet Stacie A. Ford, the Resilience Alchemist, a visionary business finance coach dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. With her unique blend of alchemy and mindset transformation, Stacie helps her clients unlock hidden financial blocks and achieve unparalleled freedom in their businesses. Her integrated approach combines ancient wisdom with modern financial strategies, guiding women to not only thrive but to transform their ventures into prosperous, liberated enterprises. Stacie takes her clients on a journey of financial alchemy to discover the true potential of their business. 

Stacie is dedicated to globally helping women entrepreneurs transform their personal and business finances. With a background as a personal finance specialist, Stacie brings a wealth of experience and personal success to her coaching. She has personally eliminated over $30K in debt and replaced her six-figure nursing career salary through her ventures as a serial business owner in less than five years. Her exceptional skills and reputation as a certified financial educator and licensed personal finance specialist have earned her the prestigious role of CFO for a successful non-profit organization, The Fay Tree Foundation.  

Stacie’s mission as a business finance coach is to empower women entrepreneurs to achieve economic empowerment, secure their legacies, and create lives of freedom and abundance. By providing transformative financial strategies and mindset coaching, she guides women to confidently navigate their financial journeys, build prosperous businesses, and establish lasting wealth. Stacie uses a unique approach of merging science and modern financial principles to unlock the potential within each woman to create a legacy of financial success and personal fulfillment. 

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Stacie Ford

Website: http://www.divinewealthsolutions.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacie.a.ford 

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedivinemillionaire 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-a-ford-304469279/ 

Women Thrive

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

✨ Sign up for the Women Thrive Vol. III Book Launch and Authors Summit here: https://womenthrivesummit.com/authors-summit/ ✨

In this episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, Raimonda Jan chats with Gabs Hayes, a mindset and lifestyle strategist, international speaker, and founder of the 'Balance Is Bullshit' Movement. Gabs shares her powerful story featured in the Women Thrive Vol. III book, revealing her journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges. She discusses the importance of self-care, overcoming societal expectations, and her mission to empower women worldwide.

The conversation highlights the transformative power of vulnerability and how sharing our stories can pave the way for others to heal and thrive. Don't miss this empowering conversation!

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Writing Her Chapter in the Women Thrive Book: Gabs delves into her experience of writing a chapter for the "Women Thrive Book: Inspiring True Stories of Women Overcoming Adversity, Volume 3." She discusses the emotional challenge of revisiting some of the most painful moments in her life, particularly the loss of her son, and how this process became a cathartic and transformative experience. Her chapter, titled "I Am Sorry I Didn’t Know How to Be a Mom to Me," explores themes of self-responsibility and the importance of self-care, challenging societal expectations that often neglect the emotional well-being of women.

• The Healing Journey: Gabs shares that the turning point in her life was the tragic passing of her son, which forced her to confront her pain and rebuild her life. It was a slow, deliberate process of picking up the pieces, trying new ways of self-care, and being open to methods she had never considered before, like physical exercise and setting personal boundaries.

• Community and Connection: The Women’s Thrive Podcast interview highlights the importance of not going through life’s challenges alone. Gabs reflects on the support and camaraderie she found with other authors of the Women Thrive Book, who, despite their varied backgrounds, came together to share and support each other’s stories.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:17 Gabs Hayes' Journey and Career
• 04:16 Writing and Healing Through Storytelling
• 08:47 Empowerment and Community
• 11:12 Writing the Chapter: A Healing Process
• 13:59 Empowerment Through Vulnerability
• 18:27 The Women Thrive Book: A Collective Mission
• 23:02 Final Thoughts

✨ About Gabs Hayes ✨

Gabs Hayes is a Mindset & Lifestyle Strategist, author, and speaker. She's the founder of the Balance is Bullsh!t movement, empowering women globally to ditch the overwhelm of life's messy seasons and create space for what truly matters. She's also the co-founder of The Brave Start, an all-in-one system for Product Development professionals to launch thriving coaching and consulting businesses.

Gabs was once a corporate climber held back from her dreams by fear of failure and the need to please others. Despite success and a beautiful family, she felt invisible, constantly on the go yet never truly present. Overwhelm and self-doubt kept her stuck. Through deep exploration of mindset and healthy boundaries, Gabs silenced her inner critic, conquered her fears, and stepped into her power.

Now, Gabs empowers women through engaging podcast episodes, personalized 1:1 strategy sessions, and dynamic workshop facilitation. She equips women with powerful strategies to tackle the "not enough" feeling, replace self-doubt with unwavering confidence, and craft a life full of intention and fulfillment. Beyond her career endeavors, Gabs cherishes time spent traveling with her kids, getting lost in books, and revitalizing her spirit at music festivals.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Gabs Hayes:

Website: https://gabshayes.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleahayes/ 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highly.inquisitive

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

✨ Sign up for the Women Thrive Vol. III Book Launch and Authors Summit here: https://womenthrivesummit.com/authors-summit/ ✨

📘 Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Join Raimonda Jan as she chats with the incredible Diane Gilman, a fashion designer who revolutionized jeans for women over 50. At 60, Diane found remarkable success in an industry often focused on youth.

But Diane's story goes beyond fashion. She's also an author and podcaster who overcame personal challenges, including breast cancer. Through her journey, Diane shares powerful lessons about reinvention, embracing aging, and the importance of perseverance.

Get ready to be inspired by Diane's resilience and vision, and discover how she continues to empower women worldwide. Tune in now!

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• A Late-Blooming Success: Diane’s journey in fashion didn’t follow the conventional path. It wasn’t until she was 60 that she found monumental success. Despite being in the fashion industry for decades, Diane only reached the pinnacle of her career later in life. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to achieve greatness. As she puts it, “So when everybody else had dropped out of the industry fashion, which is youth-obsessed, I was just getting successful.”

• A Journey Defined by Resilience: Diane speaks candidly about her life’s ups and downs, including her battle with breast cancer. Diagnosed at 72 on Christmas Eve, Diane faced the disease head-on. She took time off but returned to television just eight and a half months later, ready to face new challenges. This battle, while deeply personal, became a broader lesson in resilience and determination.

• The Birth of a Dream: One of Diane's most revolutionary ideas was born out of personal need. Finding herself unable to find jeans that fit her middle-aged body, she designed her own. Her middle-aged jeans quickly became a sensational hit, selling over 23 million pairs. This endeavor was more than a business success; it was a societal breakthrough, acknowledging and addressing the needs of an often-ignored demographic.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:04 Diane's Journey to Success
• 06:32 Overcoming Breast Cancer
• 09:39 Embracing a New Chapter
• 12:51 The Importance of Aging with Purpose
• 23:24 Empowering Women Through Fashion
• 30:01 Humbling Experience with Other Authors
• 34:27 The Power of Honest Storytelling
• 43:01 Cancer as a Life Lesson
• 46:24 Embracing New Opportunities
• 51:47 Final Thoughts and Farewell

✨ About Diane Gilman ✨

Diane Gilman is a force to be reckoned with, reshaping the narrative of aging and challenging societal norms every step of the way. From her early days as a fashion rule-breaker to revolutionizing the industry with DG2 Jeans, she's proven that age is no barrier to success. At 78, Diane is just getting started on her third act, empowering women to embrace aging with confidence and vitality.

Her book, "Too Young To Be Old," shares the electrifying story of her life and the empowering lessons she's learned along the way. From overcoming personal heartbreak to triumphing over breast cancer, Diane's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. Through her podcast, "Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman," she continues to inspire and educate the 50+ community on nutrition, health & wellness, beauty & skincare, fashion and aging solutions.

With her trademark lustrous white hair and fearless sense of style, Diane is a beacon of empowerment, urging women to define their own path and embrace their true selves. Join Diane in her mission to show the world how cool aging can be and discover the limitless possibilities that come with living your best life after 50.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Diane Gilman

Website: https://thedianegilman.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedianegilman 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDianeGilman/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedianegilman 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianegilman4/ 

Women Thrive Media

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

📘 Grab your book copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7K68BVV 🛒

Get ready to meet the incredible Shameria Ann Davis, a business coach, author, and a beacon of resilience. Shameria's journey is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome immense challenges. She'll be sharing her powerful story of overcoming military trauma, domestic violence, and abuse, highlighting how these experiences shaped her into the strong woman she is today. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma, the power of vulnerability and creative expression, and Shameria's insights on navigating challenges and emerging stronger. Tune in to be inspired and empowered!

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Healing Through Words: In her interview, Shameria candidly shares about the trauma she endured during her military service and how intense therapy sessions helped her uncover suppressed memories. These repressed experiences significantly shaped her hyper-vigilance and anxiety, pushing her to undertake profound personal healing.
• Shameria’s Poetry: Raw and Healing: Throughout the podcast, Shameria’s contributions to the Women Thrive book are highlighted, including her deeply personal poetry. Written as a therapeutic outlet, her poems provide readers with a unique, raw glimpse into her mind and emotions as she navigated her trauma. Her poem, "Triggered," encapsulates the constant battle between the urge to shut down and the need to push forward, an essential read for anyone processing similar experiences.
• A Continuous Journey of Healing: Shameria eloquently describes healing as a “beautiful, jagged journey,” emphasizing that it never truly ends. Instead, it opens pathways to new healing, peeling away trauma layer by layer until one can get to the root cause and plant new seeds for growth.

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:45 Shumeria's Military Journey
• 05:25 Writing and Healing Through Trauma
• 07:27 The Power of Sharing and Empowerment
• 10:53 Navigating Therapy and Emotional Processing
• 15:32 Insights from Shumeria's Story
• 22:57 The Role of Poetry in Healing
• 32:54 Future Endeavors and Final Thoughts

✨ About Shameria Ann Davis ✨

Shameria Ann Davis is a Business Coach focused on helping CEO’s and business owners get clear on their business strategy, branding and their winning business model. Having spent the last 2 decades in health and wellness, life and business coaching, Shameria is highly experienced in supporting her clients in finding the answers they are looking for. In the Women Thrive book, Shameria opens up about her journey through military trauma, domestic violence and abuse that helped her find her strength, courage and determination to thrive in business and life. Today, Shameria is a mother of 2 boys, is in a healthy relationship and above all, she’s happy. 

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

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Shameria Ann Davis

Website: https://www.shameriaann.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1 (512) 897-5834

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learningwithann

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Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

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This Women's Thrive Podcast episode features Linda Clarke, a speaker, author, and finance expert. Linda shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal challenges, including divorce and suicidal thoughts. She discusses how she transformed her struggles into strengths and built resilience.

The conversation dives into Linda's impressive career in finance, her passion for running, and her experiences with Toastmasters. Linda also offers a glimpse into her chapter in the upcoming Women's Thrive book, where she opens up about her battles with depression and the turning points that shaped her into a powerful and inspiring figure.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity. Raimonda and Linda's conversation offers valuable insights on personal growth and empowerment.

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• A Story of Overcoming Adversity: One of the most touching aspects of Linda's story is her ability to overcome significant challenges. From struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to the devastating loss of her mother, Linda's journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Yet, it is through these deeply personal experiences that she has grown and found strength.

• The Challenge That Changed Everything: A significant turning point in Linda's life was when she was given a challenge by her therapist: to create a list of things that excited and passionate her, excluding her roles as a wife and mother. This exercise forced Linda to rediscover herself and her passions outside of the traditional roles she'd been confined to.

• Embracing Emotions as Superpowers: Linda's journey has taught her that emotions are superpowers, not weaknesses. She now openly shares her feelings and encourages others to do the same. Her experience in Women Thrive has allowed her to break down barriers and find a healthy version of herself, unencumbered by past emotional restrictions. As Linda eloquently puts it, "There is not a person on the planet who has it together 24/7. And I realized that there were some unhealthy traits and habits that I really had to unlearn."

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:35 Linda's Personal Story: Overcoming Adversity
• 10:23 The Power of Running and Therapy
• 12:04 The List: A Path to Self-Discovery
• 14:41 Emotions as Strengths, Not Weaknesses
• 19:09 Writing Through Pain: The Hardest Part
• 22:31 Looking Ahead: Inspiring Others
• 28:29 Conclusion: Trusting Others with Your Story

✨ About Linda Clarke ✨

Linda Clarke is a professional speaker, author, and real estate manager in an asset management company in the Bahamas. She has a master's degree in Law with International Finance and Banking Law at the University of Liverpool and has spent over 25 years in the financial services industry.

She has been recently awarded the distinguished Toastmaster designation, which is the highest individual achievement that a member can attain in Toastmasters. She has also been elected as a division B director, responsible for 22 clubs in south Florida.

Originally from The Bahamas, Linda is passionate about distance running and has successfully completed 6 26.2 mile marathons and she now also helps others achieve their marathon ambitions. She is also passionate about mentoring and coaching others in leadership and public speaking.

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Linda Clarke

Email: [email protected]

Phone contact: (242) 815-4370

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lindaclarkespeaks

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/ 

How do you boost your business efficiency? Tune in to hear Jennifer Parker’s insights on the invaluable role of virtual assistants and tips for maximizing productivity through outsourcing.

Abigail Rebecca sits down with Jennifer Parker to discuss virtual assistants' importance and benefits in the entrepreneurial world, especially for online businesses.

Jennifer shares her journey of transitioning from corporate roles to starting her own VA business during COVID-19, emphasizing the value of outsourcing administrative tasks to save time and enhance productivity.  Throughout their conversation, they highlight the importance of a positive mindset, personal growth, and self-worth in navigating the entrepreneurial path. Jennifer's experiences, including managing work-life balance, the evolving needs of clients, and her vision for her business's future, offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs considering incorporating VA support into their operations.

Join them on this episode and discover how VAs can support you in your business. Tune in now!

✨ Exceptional Highlights

• Virtual Assistants: The Backbone of Business Efficiency: Jennifer starts by detailing what a virtual assistant does and the value they bring to a business. She explains that the primary goal of a VA is to help business owners save time and money. One of the standout points Jennifer makes is the human element VAs bring to the table.

• Mindset and Resilience: Keys to Success: Jennifer emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset both in business and personal life. She believes that a positive mind can transform your day and improve overall performance in business.

• From Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship: Jennifer’s journey began post-COVID when she realized the potential of working remotely. With over 10 years of experience in the corporate sector, she decided to pivot and create her own business. One phrase that resonates with Jennifer is "life by design, not default."

Show Highlights

• 00:00 Introduction to Virtual Assistance for Business Efficiency
• 00:20 Welcome to Women Thrive Podcast
• 01:04 Exploring the World of Virtual Assistants with Jennifer Parker
• 03:16 Jennifer's Journey: From Corporate to Virtual Assistant
• 06:06 Maximizing the Benefits of a Virtual Assistant in Your Business
• 10:55 Mindset and Resilience: The Backbone of Success
• 15:05 Jennifer's Personal Growth and Business Vision
• 24:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs Considering a VA
• 27:06 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Jennifer
• 29:39 Podcast Outro and Encouragement

✨ About Jennifer Parker  ✨

Introducing Jennifer—a business owner with a decade of industry expertise; she has launched her own virtual assistant venture. Join her journey as she balances professionalism with life's unexpected twists!

✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨

The Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive. 

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR, and many more.

Important Links:

Jennifer Parker: https://linktr.ee/JenniferParkerVA

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/