Josh Martin is an American football player and NFL Linebacker. He has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Indianapolis Colts, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New York Jets - and he just recently signed with the New Orleans Saints. Josh is also the creator of Making America - a web series in which he starts conversations and explores different issues with a diverse group of individuals. In his series, Josh uses food as a way to connect with different communities. To create the 9 episodes, Josh visited 9 cities in 16 days - with 1 goal: "to bring people to the table for conversations that matter." In this episode, Josh goes into detail on the issues discussed in Making America and where the idea came from. Josh also shares his feelings on Colin Kaepernick, speaking up on topics that matter, the importance of being okay with not knowing the answers, the power of listening and reaching out to different communities, and much more. I really enjoyed this in-person interview and hope you do too! Make sure to follow Josh (links below) to stay updated on the release of Making America! FOLLOW JOSH:INSTA: @joshmartin95TWITTER: @joshmartin95YOUTUBE: Josh MartinSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Christina Jandali is a confidence boosting, cash creating Business Growth Strategist and Success Coach who helps online business owners stand out, get seen and create 6-figure+ profits using Facebook.In this episode, Christina shares the many struggles she faced with starting her business and the value in growing an online community.Christina opens up about how the birth of her daughter inspired her to strive for a more fulfilling life by not settling, and instead, paving the way of possibility for her own child.Along with her personal experiences, Christina shares many great tools and advice on growing one's online community - on Facebook and other platforms.She explains why many business owners and online creatives struggle to connect with their audiences, and she provides ways in which you CAN authentically connect with others online.FOLLOW CHRISTINA:INSTA: @christina.jandaliWEBSITE: www.deliveryourgenius.comFB GROWTH CHECKLIST: www.deliveryourgenius.com/taraSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

How often do we hear, "live today like it's your last day?" If today were your last day, how would you feel about the kind of person you've been? Have you really been living your life or simply waiting?Have you been living an authentic life full of passion and kindness? Maybe you've been living a life for someone else? Now is the time to reflect on who you want to be. We will all leave this earth one day - it is inevitable. While we're here, it's our responsibility to own who we are and live a life of truth every single day. I hope this episode can help you reflect on the kind of life you hope to live and remind you that it is never too late to start.  Live with the gratitude mindset that this may be your last day, but act as if it is your first - as if there are unlimited opportunities and experiences coming your way.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dan Harrison is a Financial Therapist & Certified Financial Planner (CFP), who helps couples and families address the psychological and practical elements of money.Dan is pursuing his Registered Therapeutic Counsellor designation to become one of the few dually accredited CFP's and RTC's in Canada.  He believes that financially free and emotionally connected families are the foundation for personal, familial and societal transformation.Along with helping transform lives, Dan is also the Co-Founder of SoGo, a platform for entrepreneurs looking to integrate social good into their businesses through strategy, mentorship, access to thought-leaders, and live events.Dan's perspective honors each person’s unique singularity, and he believes we are all inextricably connected to the collective consciousness and Universal Spirit. Dan’s wholistic perspective of wealth takes into account health, relationships, money, time, and purpose.In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your money story, ways to redefine your money mindset and narrative, letting go of guilt revolving money, improving your sales tactic as an entrepreneur, different perspectives on abundance, and much more.FOLLOW DAN:INSTA: @danharrisonconsultingWEBSITE: https://www.danharrisonconsulting.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Rachel Paul, PhD, RD is a nationally recognized nutritionist who helps college students and young professionals look and feel amazing by eating healthfully, cooking on their own, and making good food choices in social situations. Rachel is known for her practical advice and easy-to-follow guidance, particularly on Instagram with over 300 thousand followers. She received her PhD in Behavioral Nutrition from Columbia University. Her work has been featured in Business Insider, Buzzfeed, The Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, and Martha Stewart Weddings. Rachel's mantra is "intuitive and practical - listen to your body, eat the foods you love, and incorporate health along the way."In this episode, Rachel opens up about how she struggled with healthy eating in college and how that led her to starting her Instagram page - and helping thousands on their own health and nutrition journey.We discuss the importance of having a positive mindset when it comes to food, knowing your body, and overall, developing a clear and healthy relationship with food. This episode is meant to promote a healthy relationship with food. Do what works for YOU. Know your body. Love your body and nourish it with good, whole foods. At the same time, enjoy yourself, let go of guilt, and find that right balance.FOLLOW DR. RACHEL:INSTA: @collegenutrionistWEBSITE: www.collegenutrionist.comFREE LINKS: MEAL PLAN, MEAL PLANNING PROGRAM, INSTAGRAM COURSESTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Bailey Parnell is the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills training company, and was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Bailey is also a TEDx speaker. Her informative talk - "Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?" - has over 1 million views. She is an award-winning digital marketer and a businesswoman with a talent for helping people develop the skills they need for success. In addition to her popular TEDx talk, Bailey's work and expertise have been featured in Forbes, CBC, FOX, Flare Magazine, and more. She has been working on completing her part-time Masters in Communications and Culture at Ryerson University with research looking into social media's impact on mental health - the results of which she presented at the World Youth Forum in Egypt. In this episode, Bailey and I discuss the good and the bad of social media, the importance of building offline soft skills and working on one's self-esteem, realizing that social media is a combination of highlight reels, differentiating between internal and external motivators, finding a healthy balance/relationship with social media, self-awareness, and much more.We also discuss many of the "online stressors" that Bailey touches on in her TEDx talk.To learn more from Bailey, you can give her a follow using the links below or listen to her TEDx talk: "Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?"FOLLOW BAILEY / SKILLSCAMP:INSTA: @baileyparnell / @skillscampcoSKILLSCAMP: www.skillscamp.coTEDX TALK: Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Lee Mayer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Havenly - the popular online interior design and e-commerce company. In 2014, Lee created Havenly to make decorating a home easier, and more budget-friendly for everyone after buying her first home and struggling to find an affordable designer. Before Havenly, Lee attended Harvard Business School. Lee oversees Havenly’s work with 200+ professional designers nationwide, and manages the company’s 600+ furnishing partnerships that filters through millions of products. Lee has also spearheaded Havenly’s business to grow 14x over the past two years, landing the company a spot on CNBC’s 2018 Upstart 100 list. In this episode, Lee touches on the importance of creating an authentic space for yourself through design, judgment she's faced for creating her company, the importance of representation in big positions, ways to network, and much more. Lee also shares her thoughts on what she's learned from being a CEO and the many struggles and sacrifices that come with having that vital role.FOLLOW HAVENLY:INSTA: @thehavenlyWEBSITE: www.havenly.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

This past year has been full of so many changes in my life - more than any other year. I thought I'd record a solo episode on what I've learned about embracing change and being okay with stepping into the unknown.In this episode, I also share some research I found on the different fears that keep us from embracing change. These range from the fear of failure to the fear of not being in control, and much more.I've found that embracing change and what we CAN control (our own reactions) is the only way to really thrive. The more we resist what IS, the harder it becomes to grow and learn from our experiences.In addition, the more you know yourself, the more likely you'll be willing to step out of your comfort zone. As always, trust yourself and trust the process.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Robin Scott is a Social Worker & Founder of The Diary of an Empath, in which she helps empaths like herself understand their abilities, set strong boundaries, and find and live their calling.Empath or not, Robin believes in embracing the idea of standing out: "the you doesn't fit in because it's not supposed to."In this episode, Robin and I discuss the importance of self-awareness, setting energetic boundaries, some astrology talk, accepting the constant change in one's "authentic self," and why putting oneself first is necessary. Empaths are often mistaken for over-givers, who sacrifice their own happiness for others. Robin and I discuss how that's not the case - how one can be an empath, while also choosing to put themselves first. How can you be the best friend/partner/employee/version of yourself, if you don't know who that truly is?You can visit Robin's blog below to find more information on this topic and discover if you are an empath.FOLLOW ROBIN:INSTA: @thediaryofanempathWEBSITE: www.thediaryofanempath.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Richie Norton is the Founder and Director of The Strength Temple - a platform in which he shares his knowledge and personal journey towards strengthening his mind, body, and soul.Along with creating The Strength Temple, Richie is an Ex-Rugby player, a personal trainer, a yogi, a passionate speaker, and a mindful coach. He focuses on a combination of body weight training and mindful breathwork.Richie believes in the importance of taking care of our bodies and being in tune with ourselves - mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: the importance of mindful breathing, seeing vulnerability as a strength and empowering men (and women) to create authentic bonds, finding your calling, creating new healthy habits, surrounding yourself with positive energy, finding practices that work for you, and much more.You can follow Richie for more information on mindfulness, breathwork exercises, and different practices to better your own "strength temple."FOLLOW RICHIE:INSTA: @thestrengthtempleWEBSITE: www.thestrengthtemple.co.ukSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com