What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139. Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. At age 62, Joshi published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, which immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series by Miramax TV. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres June 2021, and will be followed by the third book in the trilogy in 2022. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, I would love your review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done! Thank you for listening to the show! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Alka went from full time entrepreneur to full time writer. Why she wrote “The Henna Artist” and why she called it a love letter to her mother. Why the energy we put out into the world is important. What Alka remembers about living in India and what she wanted people to understand about India and it’s rich culture and heritage. Why we need to keep learning every day. Go back and reignite passions from the past. Why need to live our lives from a place of clear intention. How her book became a Reese Witherspoon pick and what Reese said to her. How Alka’s book is being turned into a TV series. Why you should have friends of all ages. Her advice to women who want more out of life and much more! ALKA’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE Don’t let life happen to you. Have an intention for what you want to happen.  Ask yourself, “What kind of life do I want to create?”  You have to clarify the intention and have it inside your brain all of the time. Always try to have joy in your life every day.  Learn something new every single day.  Always be learning. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi Alka’s Website Alka on IG Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

This is a solo-cast inviting you to think about waking to what is calling for your awareness – what parts of your life you desire change and how to make that change happen. Here’s the thing — every decision we make, every dream we have, every goal we set, every compromise we make, every excuse, every moment we let go by in distraction instead of staying present to the moment and the futures we want to wake up in — this creates our reality.   So, then, how do you own your voice?  How do you show up for yourself?  How do you create the dreams you desire?  How do you even begin to dream again when maybe you’ve lost yourself completely?   It all starts with curiosity which leads to clarity about what you really want. Once you have that then you take one baby step, followed by one action and then by another and so on.   It requires faith and self-love.  It requires support. I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it. To access the show notes and Join my newsletter to get a FREE copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love – To buy a copy for yourself or a friend. Michele on Instagram – reach out and let me know what content you want more of or to say hello! Thank you for listening to the show!

Do you have a “pipe dream?”  Do you wonder if you have what it takes to make it a reality?  My guest today, Nadine Levin, is the Founder & CEO of Pipe Dream Cupcakes.  She was going through a life transition while working in Advertising for over 15 years.  In 2012 she decided that she could keep doing what she knew how to do well — as she was the number 1 sales person for years in a row, or she could try to make her “pipe dream” a reality.  She chose her dream! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why Nadine left a successful corporate career to launch a food truck selling cupcakes! We discuss why she decided on a food truck instead of an actual bakery. The reasons she loves doing what she does and why she doesn’t regret leaving the world of advertising where she was the number one sales person. We discuss the roadblocks and challenges and how she figured out where to start and what she would need to make it a reality. The key questions she asked others in the business to make sure she was ready. How she launched her business in just 3 months from concept! Why it was all a leap of faith and what she believes you need to have to be successful. Nadine’s definition of success.   Yes, she does eat her cupcakes every day and also makes her health a priority by working out every day. Nadine’s 3 best pieces of advice for launching your Pipe Dream: 1. Do your homework /research – know what you are getting yourself into. 2. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do.  Don’t listen to the naysayers or let other people discourage you. 3. You don’t need to say yes to everyone.  Once you have your confidence you will know your worth. Show Notes & Resources: PipeDream Cupcakes.com IG – PipeDreamCupcakes Find Michele on Instagram FREEBIE FOR JOINING THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER This episode is sponsored by my new book, Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life.  This book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime. It makes a great Christmas gift for a women in your life who could use some inspiration.  Available in print and on kindle.

This is a 10- minute solo-cast inviting you to get connected to your relationship to money. What would happen if you wrote a “Dear Money” letter where you could express to money how your relationship has been and what you are truly feeling about money, where you see money as an actual person. I hope you find it helpful and please share it with anyone who would benefit from it. To access the show notes and Join my newsletter to get a FREE copy of my book, “Design a Life You Love”. Michele’s Book: Design a Life You Love – To buy a copy for yourself or a friend. Michele on Instagram – reach out and let me know what content you want more of or to say hello! My Interview with Jay Bradley – Breath Work Coach Thank you for listening to the show!

Have you wanted to learn more about the benefits of juicing? Do you make fresh juice at home?  Have you purchased fresh juice at the market?   Do you know the difference between a green smoothie and green juice? On today’s podcast, we cover all of these questions and more, with Kimmye Bohannon the CEO of The Weekly Juicery and the Founder of The Juice Ritual program.  Kimmye says she felt like she was aging in “dog years” and juicing turned back the clock! We discuss the benefits of juicing and how to get started. Kimmye shares her recommended juicer and best book to begin… but first we get into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Kimmye had worked at JP Morgan for nearly 15 years when she launched The Weekly Juicery in her home in 2012 with no experience in this business.  Her goal was to create a juice delivery service that would make drinking cold-pressed juices convenient for busy people.  She would wake up at 2am – yes 2am – to deliver fresh juice to her early subscribers.  That’s how passionate she is about the benefits. We have a lot of laughs during this conversation and I hope you’ll be laughing along with us too!    For show notes visit:  https://thegoodlifecoach.com/015 *This interview is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor or trusted healthcare providers.* Key Takeaways: A mother to 3 children in just four years, Kimmye felt like she was aging much too quickly.  She bought a juicer and picked up a book from Natalia Rose.  Kimmye started to feel great and before she knew it her passion for juicing became her calling.  She had no idea about this industry or how to do all the things to make it a reality, but step by step, she found her way. It takes 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pounds of produce for 16 ounces of juice! My favorite takeaway:  “As entrepreneurs we need to always be asking: ‘Is there a better way?'” She had no prior experience and her company continues to deliver delicious, fresh juice throughout the United States.  In addition,  there are five Weekly Juicery retail locations and the online Juice Ritual Program which is a guided, one-day juice fast experience each month. The Weekly Juicery juices are 100% USDA Certified Organic, vegetable-centric with little to no fruit. RESOURCES: The juicer that Kimmye recommends: The Brevillle Juice Fountain – JE98XL  The Juice e-Book Giveaway referenced in the show. Detox for Life – Natalia Rose Detox 4 Women – Natalia Rose  The E-Myth by Michael Gerber – helps you create a business and not a job.   Where to find Kimmye and other resources mentioned: theweeklyjuicery.com Michele on IG Natalia Rose Institute Get your FREEBIE for joining the newsletter. Kimmye’s 3 best tips for success: You need to be a student and a teacher.  People want to help you.  Ask people for help.  Share your experience back.  Intuition is generally right and yours will be too.  “The net is going to appear.  Make a big leap.”  Be very unattached to outcomes in your business.  If you are too attached you might miss other opportunities.   Books: This episode was sponsored by Design a Life You Love, A Woman’s Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life.  My book includes 52 inspirations, one for every week of the year, each with practical tips to guide you to self-love and success on your own terms. It’s a short book that you can read in about an hour, but includes life lessons that will last a lifetime. Thank you for listening to the show! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to be a part of this community of strong, smart, and successful women.  🙂

Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, “This is Your Brain on Food,” she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much! All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/181 While on the show notes page, we’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). WHAT WE DISCUSS: 1️⃣ How she became a pioneer in nutritional psychiatry.  She also defines what that means for those who are unfamiliar with the term. 2️⃣ How she realized nutrition was an important part of mental health and decided to incorporate it into her practice. 3️⃣ How the pandemic shed a spotlight on the mental health crisis and just how important what you eat is to your mental and physical health. 4️⃣ The gut-brain relationship. 5️⃣ The impact inflammation has on your mental health. 6️⃣ Specific foods that make anxiety worse and others that help relieve it. 7️⃣ What Dr. Naidoo eats in a day to maintain a healthy gut-brain relationship, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Book: This is Your Brain on Food Website: https://umanaidoomd.com/ IG: Dr Uma Naidoo on IG ABOUT THE GUEST Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s Mood-Food expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Naidoo is also the national best selling author of This Is Your Brain On Food. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others. Thank you for listening to the show!

Are your closets cluttered? Do you have plenty of clothes but nothing to wear that you are excited to put on? Would you like help getting organized so you can get ready easily and feel more in control of what you are putting on? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you simply enjoy learning more organizing techniques, then you will love this interview with Geralin Thomas. Geralin is a naturally gifted professional organizer. For 19 years, she’s helped people around the world get organized and become more productive so they can pursue their passions. You may have seen Geralin on the Emmy nominated television show, Hoarders, where she worked in some of America’s most cluttered homes. She is the author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets, and is a wealth of information. The show notes and links mentioned are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/156 We Discuss: How clutter can be physical and psychological Clutter vs hoarding Where clutter *typically* comes from Emotionally, how clutter makes people feel? Geralin’s closet organizing system in depth Tips to help you get started:   ·      Gather the goods: bins or bags, a tape measure, full-length mirror, stepstool, vacuum, duster, bright lighting, “miscellaneous bin” for change, buttons, pins ·      Block time on calendar and put phone in DND mode ·      Get motivated: music, beverage, perky scent, lower the thermostat, wear appropriate undergarments, easy-on-off-outfit ·      Take measurements ·      Analyze and note hair, eye, and complexion colors ·      Determine wants vs. needs; create a wish list (hangers or handbags) ·      Group like with like + give everything a permanent address ·      Get high (use vertical space: wall space/shelves, pants/scarves/hangers that cascade) ·      Save prime real estate (easy access/high visibility) for most often used items Resources Mentioned Website:  MetropolitanOrganizing.com Book: Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Easily plan what you’re going to wear from head-to-toe with Geralin’s Wardrobe Worksheet  Here’s a link to Geralin’s quiz https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/life/home-organizing/whats-clutterer-personality-type/ Here’s a link to Geralin’s Wardrobe Wisdom Workbook https://www.metropolitanorganizing.com/personal-style/wardrobe-wisdom-workbook/

What would you do if you had an idea that had been playing in your heart and mind for a decade? An idea that married your passion for entrepreneurship, tech, innovation, and jewelry… Well, Deb LaBudde decided she wanted to create a new way to purchase fine jewelry — in the privacy of your own home so you could try on, and decide if you loved a piece. Deb’s vision has revolutionized the way a woman or man can now purchase from leading designers of fine jewelry and make the experience more personal and pleasurable. Her original concept is blossoming into something even greater — tune in to hear her inspiring story! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/048 WE DISCUSS: How Deb conceived of the idea of MEMO What she did prior to launching her business in a space where she had no prior experience. Where the name MEMO originated Why purchasing fine jewelry from the privacy of your home makes the experience more pleasurable and more likely for a sale for the jewelry designer. The steps Deb took to set herself up for success — including surrounding herself with a stellar board of advisors. What she does every morning to set herself up for success and more… DEB’S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE: The best things come doing the things that you are afraid of- doing the hard things. Stay physically and emotionally strong, despite the bumps.  Not giving up. Breathe RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Deb’s website: Experiencememo.com IG/FB – @memojewelry Michele on Instagram Thank you so much for listening! Please share today’s show with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes? Just Click on this link

What mindset do 7- and 8-figure female entrepreneurs have that fosters their success? What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Ali Brown, leading Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor is on the show today to share her story and to explore these questions and more. You can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/078 WE DISCUSSED: How Ali got started in her career. How she grew her company which ranked on the Inc 500. The story of how she was asked to be on Secret Millionaire and how that experience changed the trajectory of her business and life. The mindset of 7- and 8- figure CEOs. What sets them apart. What advice she is giving her clients on how to navigate this pandemic. The questions we should be asking ourselves right now. What is true leadership and are you born that way or self-made? How do you stand out from everyone else and create your legacy work? What can you learn from getting out of your usual routine and could it change your life? Her routines that fosters her success, and more. ALI’S 3 BEST TIPS ON LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Use this time to consider what you most want to do next. What if this was the perfect time to begin? Enjoy time with your children. Be ruthless about how you spend your time. Women are going to be a part of this next big shift of innovation coming after this pandemic, like they were after the recession.  Think about how you will be a part of this. RESOURCES: Ali’s Website Ali on IG Find Michele on Instagram and say hello! Apply to Michele’s Private Practice Under “Coaching” About Ali Brown:Ali Brown is one of the most recognized entrepreneur coaches in the world, having built a coaching + consulting enterprise that ranked in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. In 2020 she launched The Trust: the new, premier global network for women entrepreneurs generating 7- and 8-figure revenues.  She has been named one of Forbes’ Women to Watch, one of EY’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs, and an entrepreneur delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Global Accelerator. Ali was also featured on the ABC hit primetime show Secret Millionaire.