The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Have you got a dream that you long to bring to life… but part of you doesn’t believe it’s possible? Enter today’s podcast guest, Dr Tererai Trent — author, speaker, scholar and humanitarian. Through hard work and an unwavering belief in her dreams, Tererai achieved what others thought was “impossible”. And today, she’s here to show us how we can achieve the “impossible” too...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/251 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.As a child bride and young mother in a small Zimbabwe village, Tererai’s path in life seemed set. But a chance encounter changed the course of her future, when the CEO of nonprofit Heifer International said to her: "If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable."Tererai took this advice to heart, and took massive inspired action. She wrote down her dream of getting an education in the US, sealed the paper inside a tin can, and buried it in the ground. From there, she moved heaven and earth to make her “impossible” dream a reality… and BOY did she succeed.Have you got a dream that you long to bring to life… but part of you doesn’t believe it’s possible? Enter today’s podcast guest, Dr Tererai Trent — author, speaker, scholar and humanitarian. Through hard work and an unwavering belief in her dreams, Tererai achieved what others thought was “impossible”. And today, she’s here to show us how we can achieve the “impossible” too...As a child bride and young mother in a small Zimbabwe village, Tererai’s path in life seemed set. But a chance encounter changed the course of her future, when the CEO of nonprofit Heifer International said to her: "If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable."Tererai took this advice to heart, and took massive inspired action. She wrote down her dream of getting an education in the US, sealed the paper inside a tin can, and buried it in the ground. From there, she moved heaven and earth to make her “impossible” dream a reality… and BOY did she succeed.Tererai went on to earn multiple degrees (including a PhD), start her own charity, speak at the UN, advocate to world leaders, and is currently an adjunct professor at Drexel University. A two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, she was named by Oprah as her “All-Time Favorite Guest”. (How’s that for glowing praise?!)Now leading the global charge in the fight for quality education for ALL children and women’s rights, Dr. Trent has become a symbol of hope for everyone, and is living proof that anything is possible. Her favorite motto is “Tinogona,” meaning, “It is achievable!”… and when you listen to this episode, you’ll believe that about your OWN dreams, with a certainty like never before.So if you want to reignite your self-belief, expand your vision of what’s possible, and change the course of your future, then press download immediately… the path to your “impossible” dream starts here.In this episode we chat about: Her incredible story from being a child bride in a small Zimbabwe village to one of the world’s most recognizable voices in women’s empowerment and education (07:19)The big question that changed her life (09:11)How she fed her children from a trash can in America (17:28)The great hunger that drives us forward (21:45)How to achieve your dreams — even if they seem 100% impossible (23:46)How to avoid passing on negative stories from your past or from previous generations to your children (30:00)The biggest thing that gives meaning to your life (31:02)How to get back up when you hit a road bump or ‘failure’ (32:28)The power of rituals (33:51)How to make an impact in the world and the best way we can help (36:06)What she attributes her success to (40:43)What brings her the most joy right now (42:44)How she has cultivated wisdom and self-awareness... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.What if you could manifest a reality beyond your wildest dreams? Today’s podcast guest, Kathrin Zenkina, says it’s not only possible, it’s actually way easier than you think. And in this episode, she’s sharing her unique method for unleashing your inner manifestor, so that the life you want can be the life you lead. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/249 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Kathrin Zenkina is a mindset and manifestation coach, author, success strategist, and the founder of Manifestation Babe — the online hub that helps women harness their inner magic and become master manifestors.Her journey is fascinating — unhappy with her life and with her business failing, she acted on a leap of faith and swiped $15,000 on her credit card to attend a seminar. There, she received an intuitive download from the Universe, and proceeded to invest $170,000 in her business over the next 48 hours. This brave move paid off — her business skyrocketed, generating over $3.25M in the last 2.5 years and helping thousands of women around the world create their dream lives.Kathrin’s approach to manifesting is so practical and no-BS, not to mention crazy effective… I know you’re going to love it!So if you want to learn how to effortlessly create the life you desire, attract more abundance than you dreamed possible, and unleash your inner manifestor, then pop in those earbuds… this one’s for you!In this episode we chat about: From medical school to manifesting — how she got to where she is today (07:11)How Tony Robbins changed her life (10:24)The big questions that changed the entire course of her life (and why you should ask yourself these same questions) (11:20)How she makes money and all her different revenue streams (22:15)The true power of network marketing (23:58)Why she invested $170,000 USD in her business in just 48 hours (27:08)Why investing in yourself is so essential (37:23)How to manifest anything you want (her 3 step process) (43:05)What’s holding you back from manifesting your dreams (49:55)Her powerful success mantra (50:52)The crazy things she has manifested in her life (so inspiring!) (53:23)What she’s currently manifesting right now (54:35)The biggest thing she attributes her success to (54:59)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to save the planet but not sure where to start? Today’s podcast guest, Tracey Bailey, is here to help us make a HUGE impact on Mama Earth by shifting our thinking around the household products we use and the waste we create every day. And let me tell you, her stories and strategies about protecting our planet are going to blow you away...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/247 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Tracey Bailey was a PR consultant when a chance encounter with some endangered Orangutans in Indonesia changed her life forever. Knowing that she could no longer be part of a system that was causing harm to such majestic but vulnerable creatures, Tracey left the world of PR to begin a venture much closer to her heart. In 2003, she launched Biome — Australia’s first online eco store, that showcases carefully vetted products that are both environmentally friendly and socially responsible.Since then, Tracey has succeeded in making an incredible impact on the environment. (Case in point: in the past year alone, Biome helped its customers save over 10 million single-use items from waste… how’s that for making a difference?!) She has so many genius ideas and easy strategies that we can ALL implement in our households, and I know you’re going to love how EASY she makes it to make a huge difference.So if you want to discover the best way to go toxic-free, the mind-blowingly simple steps to ditch plastic, and the hidden benefits of composting your waste, then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: Her story about how she started Biome and how she got to where she is today (05:59)What is greenwashing and why do we need to know about it? (11:15)The #1 best way to live a toxic-free life (13:18)Why it’s so imperative to reduce plastic (and the ESPECIALLY nasty type you want to avoid at all costs) (16:46)The shocking items where PVC3 is usually found and how it may be harming your children! (19:08)How you and your household can make the biggest impact on the environment (and it’s not what you’d expect) (22:36)Why composting is awesome, sexy and so much easier than you think! (27:30) Why our lack of connection with nature is causing so much of the harm to our planet (31:44)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.You asked, so here it is: another episode with Nick Broadhurst — singer/songwriter, polymath, entrepreneur, and (best of all) my darling husband. In today’s deep-dive, he’s pulling back the curtains on the huge physical transformation (as well as giving us a sneak peek at his latest single ‘Inner Love’!! 🙌).Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/245 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.It’s no secret that Nick has had his fair share of health challenges. After his life-altering diagnosis, as well as suffering from various ‘mystery’ illnesses, ailments and mental health issues, he came *this close* to giving up on his search for wellness. After all, maybe “sick and tired” is just how we’re supposed to feel as we get older… right?Wrong. Nick knew there was another level he could reach with his health, and the solution was in the kitchen. By eating 100% whole food, plant-based he’s been able to radically transform his body and mind. In less than 3 months, he put on 5 kilos of muscle, increased his training volume by 600%, healed some lingering ailments, got his energy back to levels he hadn’t experienced for decades, and now feels stronger, healthier, happier and more creative than ever before.In this conversation, we opened it up to you and he’s answering all YOUR burning questions about mental health, releasing new music, creativity, purpose, his transformation, revealing the truth about going plant-based, and how it can impact your life.So if you want to bust through the raging myths about eating plant-based, find out why transitioning to plants is not as hard (or as big a deal) as you may think, and also hear his new single (which is hands down, one of my favourites), grab your earbuds, press download, and prepare to have your mind-blown… this episode is for you!In this episode we chat about: His journey through one of the toughest times of his life… and how it impacted our relationship (08:30)His new single — why now, and why the delay? (15:36)The #1 reason he decided to go 100% wholefood plant-based (17:22)How going wholefood plant-based has affected his mental health (anyone who’s ever struggled with depression and anxiety NEEDS to hear this!) (29:01)Nick’s typical day of food (and how he adapts his diet based on his energy needs and intuition) (37:46)The best plant sources of protein and fat (and they’re not what you’d expect!) (41:10)How to transition to a plant-based diet and avoid any nasty detox effects (49:29)Do vegans need supplements? Finally, an answer backed by science (55:00)How Nick builds so much muscle on a plant-based diet (01:02:59)Celery juice: worth it or not? (01:04:58)The best way to get your family to eat plant-based (even if your kids don’t love fruit and veg… yet!) (01:07:40)His powerful manifesting process (01:16:14)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do world-class achievers have in common? And what does it take — really — to succeed at the highest level? Today’s podcast guest, Alex Banayan, spent seven years interviewing the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and more, to see if he could uncover the secrets of peak performers and discover what made them so successful. And what he discovered might just blow your mind...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/243 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Alex Banayan is the only nationally bestselling business author under 30 in America. His story is crazy: the day before his freshman year final exams, he hacked The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it, and used the prize money to fund his quest to learn from the world's most successful people. Since then, Alex has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and Business Insider's Most Powerful People Under 30. He has contributed to Fast Company, the Washington Post, Entrepreneur, and TechCrunch, and has been featured in major media including Fortune, Forbes, Businessweek, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and CBS News.Alex’s findings are life changing. Whether you’re at the start of your career journey, or are a few decades in, you can’t afford to miss these lessons on getting noticed, leapfrogging your competitors, and achieving your dreams in record time. (I seriously wish I’d known this stuff back when I first started my business!)So if you want insider success tips, to crack the code of the world’s highest achievers, and become world class in whatever you do, pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: His story from hacking The Price Is Right, to where he is today (05:30)The 3 biggest lessons we can learn from the world's most successful celebrities (13:43)What Jessica Alba taught him (and how it changed his life) (16:58)After interviewing dozens of celebrities, who’s the one person who inspired him most? (20:44)His unusual strategies for bouncing back from setbacks (22:57)The #1 thing he attributes his success to (29:21)Alex’s mission in life and the story that inspired him (31:44)The one book he would put in every school curriculum (35:03)What he wants to work on within himself (36:28)The one thing he does every morning to set himself up for a productive day (38:17)The inspiring lesson he learned from his dad’s death (40:52)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.