Many of us feel connected to a spiritual life but often that is very separate from our work life. In this conversation, we discuss how our spirituality is important to getting connected to our higher knowing which can help us make decisions about our careers. We also discuss how to figure out how to make career transition. Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP joins us for this conversation. Laura is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors for 30 years, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction. Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: TrueAbundanceAdvisors.com Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.i.rotter/ Twitter: Rotters5 Books: Now What: 90 Days to a New Life Direction by Laura Berman Fortgang As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Make sure you are following the show and please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Are you writing a book or just published one and want to get media attention to promote your fiction or non-fiction work? On the show is Emmy award winning TV News Producer and Media Strategist, Paula Rizzo who shares some of her best tips on how to get press. Paula Rizzo is an Emmy-award winning TV producer, bestselling author, media trainer and strategist. She trains authors and experts to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. She is the author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed and her most recent book, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You. Paula is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, a frequent speaker and media contributor. Paula is the creator of Media-Ready Author – an online media-training course for authors.   WE DISCUSS: What constitutes media these days – spoiler, podcasts are part of the strategy. Tips for crafting a compelling pitch that grabs a producer’s attention. Common mistakes authors make when pitching to the media. Why media training is essential for authors. How to develop a media strategy that aligns with your book’s goals. How to prepare for interviews and ensure you deliver a clear and concise message. Strategies for building relationships with journalists and producers, and more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Paula’s Freebies:  10Q Freebie: The 10 Questions Every Author Needs to Answer Paula’s Media Ready Author Course   Share this interview with a friend! Please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough which we discuss in depth. If you feel like you or your child struggles with perfectionism this is a must listen! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife.   WE DISCUSS: Thomas’ definition of perfectionism. The three perfectionism dimensions. How behind perfectionism is a feeling of not being “good enough”. How it can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and feelings of suicide. The impact social media has on fueling perfectionism especially as it relates to teens and younger adults. The role of procrastination as it relates to perfectionism. Ways to navigate perfectionism so it doesn’t rule your life, and more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.thomascurran.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-curran/ https://twitter.com/thom_curran?lang=en Book: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough Ted talk: Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse. ABOUT THE GUEST Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New Scientist to CNN and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He is the author of THE PERFECTION TRAP: Embracing the Power of Good Enough Share this interview with a friend! Please rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! XO, Michele

Learn from one of Forbes’ Self-Made Richest Women, Liz Elting, the co-founder of a billion-dollar company. In this interview, Liz shares some of the key lessons from her book, Dream Big + Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business. One of my favorites was the understanding that entrepreneurs don’t need to be inventors. There were tens of thousands of translation companies but that didn’t stop Liz from co-founding her own company. She was set on building the world's premier and largest language solutions company which they did. You will hear more about this and how she was able to grow the company without outside funding. If you are looking to take your business and life to the next level, this interview is for you! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The importance of setting a big vision. How to focus on goal setting to take your big dream and turn it into manageable goals. Why each chapter begins with a verb and the importance of taking action. How she approached the sales growth strategy. The importance of having a shareholder’s agreement. How they were able to grow the company without outside funding. Core values and their importance in establishing company culture. Why you are your own greatest resource and the importance of hard work, and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.lizelting.com/ https://www.elizabetheltingfoundation.org/ Book: Dream Big + Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizelting/   ABOUT THE GUEST Liz Elting, Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, is an entrepreneur, business leader, linguaphile, philanthropist, feminist, and mother. After living, studying, and working in five countries across the globe, Liz founded TransPerfect out of an NYU dorm room in 1992 and served as Co-CEO until 2018. TransPerfect is the world’s largest language solutions company, with over $1.1 billion in revenue and offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. Liz received the 2019 Charles Waldo Haskins Award for business and public service from NYU’s Stern School of Business, the American Heart Association’s 2020 Health Equity Leadership Award, the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs’ 2021 Vertex Award for changing the face and direction of women’s high-growth entrepreneurship, the American Heart Association’s 2022 Woman Changing the World Award, and Trinity College’s 2022 Kathleen O’Connor Boelhouwer ’85 Alumni Initiative Award. Liz has been recognized as a NOW Woman of Power & Influence, American Express’ and Entrepreneur magazine’s Woman of the Year, and one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women every year since the list’s inception. Elting is the author of the upcoming book, Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business.   Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. You are going to be so empowered after listening to this amazing interview with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, leading preventative cardiologist and the Founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women. This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to live your best midlife! *This interview is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not intended to be medical advice. For anything dealing with your health please contact your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women – more than all cancers combined. The American Heart Association’s Essential 8. Preventative care as 80% is preventable. Blood work you should request. Medical gaslighting of women and why it needs to stop. The importance of understanding your family’s health and heart history for risk factors. Why Dr. Steinbaum launched Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and much more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Websites: https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/ Adesso Website First interview with Dr. Steinbaum Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG Adesso on IG Connect with Michele on Instagram   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She is founder and CEO of Heart-Tech Health, a med-tech innovation to decrease the risk of women’s cardiovascular disease and bring prevention to every woman regardless of location or circumstance through its signature program, Adesso. Dr. Suzanne launched heart disease prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years. She serves on the national medical advisory board for Peloton and is a frequent guest on notable shows such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Doctors and more. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

What do your dreams really mean? Why do we even have them? What can we learn from our dreams? We explore these questions along with what are some common dream archetypes and symbols, why do we have recurring dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more. Lauri says nothing in dreams are random and the details matter. She explains how we can work with our dreams and use them as a powerful guide in our lives. If you’ve always wondered what your dreams mean or want to understand their significance, this episode is for you! This was a fascinating conversation. Share it with a friend! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.lauriloewenberg.com/ Book: Dream on It: Unlock Your Dreams, Change Your Life Find Lauri on Social: Youtube, Tiktok, Twitter, FB and Instagram are all – Lauri the Dream Expert   ABOUT THE GUEST Lauri Quinn Loewenberg is a professional dream analyst and author of the book Dream on It, Unlock Your Dreams Change Your Life. She is best known as “Dream Expert to the stars” and has been featured on hundreds of radio stations across North America and the UK and on national television shows such as The Today Show, Dr. Oz, The View, Good Morning America, Daily Pop on E! and more. Thanks to a series of recurring dreams, she is also a prominent Pin Up Artist and resides in Tampa, FL with her handsome hubby, musical son and her overlord Sigmund the rescue kitty. Thank you for listening to the show!

“Too many of us apply intention to one area of our lives—we excel in our careers while putting our personal lives on hold or we allow our work ambitions to stagnate while everyday life demands our focus. We hope for the best, and yet our situations remain mostly unchanged. What if you could “Fast Forward” and transform any area of your life with extraordinary results in just one year?” Wendy the co-founder of The Fast Forward Group shares some of the key tips from the book she co-authored with Lisa McCarthy called Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year. You’ll learn the importance of declaring a bold vision and sharing it, what it means to throw your hat over the wall, and how to manage your time and set your priorities to get your to where you want to go. If you are looking for tangible tips and inspiration to get you moving in the right direction personally and professionally, this interview is for you! Wendy and Lisa have worked with over 100,000 professionals and their book takes you through their proven system. Lots to learn in this conversation! While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time).   RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Wendy’s Website Linkedin: Wendy on Linkedin   ABOUT THE GUEST Wendy Leshgold is the president and co-founder of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company. Wendy spent more than a decade in advertising, leading teams at Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO, and Deutsch, and working with brands including Apple, Kodak, and IBM. She experienced firsthand the challenges people face in high pressure corporate environments. Feeling compelled to help, she launched a successful executive coaching practice. A decade later, she joined forces with her childhood friend Lisa McCarthy, who shared her passion.  Together, they launched a company with a mission to transform the way people lead, work, and live. They are the co-authors of Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. This is a beautiful conversation exploring why we travel + how our soul desires a reconnection to the wild. We discuss: Why Deborah launched her company Roar Africa over 16 years ago. How the wild reconnects us to the power of the feminine and the essence of our souls. How we are suffering from a “nature deficit disorder” and why humans seek out moments of awe. We discuss the importance of silence to reconnect us to our truth and our humanity. Deborah shares about the annual women’s empowerment retreat she hosts in a different African country each year. Think TedWomen on Safari. This is a fascinating conversation! If you’ve ever been on Safari or dreamt of going, love to travel, or are committed to deepening your connection with self, this interview is for you.  While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: https://www.roarafrica.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/roarafrica FB: https://www.facebook.com/roarafrica ABOUT THE GUEST Zimbabwe-born Deborah Calmeyer launched ROAR AFRICA 16 years ago with a vision to curate journeys designed to harness the power of nature and facilitate the discovery of peace and purpose while offering a deep reconnection with self. The past two years have drawn more and more people to wild places as a means to recenter and restore themselves and Africa provides some of the last wild landscapes on our increasingly fragmented planet. Calmeyer understands the transformative power of the African bush and how when we turn down the “noise” and remove the demands of travel, we can experience something not attained elsewhere. Calmeyer grew up on a farm in the Zimbabwean bush; her pioneering family have a 330+ year-history in southern Africa. Hers was a childhood deeply infused with indigenous culture, and also with wildlife; swimming with Hyenas in the pool, water skiing on a crocodile-infested lake; her family’s beloved pet lioness (Carmel) that thought she was a Labrador. As a result, Calmeyer is able to translate these magical, deeply spiritual journeys for others, allowing travelers to experience the world’s truly untouched, remote places first-hand while impressing upon them that this is not only an experience to be consumed but also an essential healing for them, for humankind, and for the relationship between the wild and ourselves.

Dr. Nayla Bahri joins us to discuss friendships – at work, in our lives, and in midlife. We share personal stories and ideas on how to cultivate friendships, including the kinds of friends you need – like an “action” friend. The research referenced highlights the importance of friendships at work for productivity and your likelihood of staying in the job longer. It also underscores the importance of friendships on happiness and longevity. I believe midlife women desire meaningful friendships. Most of us want soulful connections with great women. We discuss the importance of sharing core values and where you might make a new friend, and much more. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website:  Nayla’s Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/naylabahri/ https://www.instagram.com/drnaylabahri/ Gallup Study on the importance of friends at work   ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Nayla Bahri is an executive coach, educator, facilitator, and co-host of The Inside Job Podcast. Her mission is to help everyone she collaborates with create their ideal relationship with work, one that lets them thrive, experience more satisfaction and flow, and deliver excellence. Her clients include individual leaders and teams across organizations and levels. She works with not-for-profits, startups, and well-established organizations including Apple, American Express,TheCity of New York, Appian, The Nature Conservancy, ColgateUniversity, Royal Bank of Canada, Stripe, and ABC/Disney. Nayla served as the Dean of Students at Columbia Business School for fifteen years, where she coached and taught thousands of students and co-founded the Leadership Lab, the clearinghouse for leadership activities for MBA and EMBA students.She also led the learning and development team for a private equity-held global medical diagnostics organization, creating and leading initiatives including culture and employee engagement strategy, leadership development programs, performance management innovation, management curriculum, and coaching managers and the most senior leaders in the organization. Nayla is a graduate of Smith College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. Her certifications include PCC level coach (ICF), Korn Ferry 360 Voices and Learning Agility, DDILeadership Suite, Immunity to Change (Individuals and teams), and the Hogan Assessment System.

Dr. Heather Hirsch is the best-selling author of Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work. Dr. Hirsch founded the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and now runs a private telemedicine practice focused on midlife and menopause. She was one of the experts on Oprah’s Menopause Talk and is the cool doctor you want in your corner with your perimenopause and menopause questions. You will learn so much in this conversation including where we are with research on menopause, the 6 menopause types, info on HRT, and much more! *This is a podcast interview for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be medical advice. Contact your trusted provider for your health matters. While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our newsletter. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and live your best midlife. You’ll also get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love (available for a limited time). RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Michele’s Newsletter Michele on Instagram Michele’s Book Website: Dr. Heather Hirsch IG: Dr. Hirsch on IG Book:  Unlock Your Menopause Type: Personalized Treatments, the Last Word on Hormones, and Remedies that Work ABOUT THE GUEST HEATHER HIRSCH, M.D. MS, NCMP, is the founder of the Menopause & Midlife clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and also served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hirsch is board certified in Internal Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training in Women’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialty practice focuses on menopausal hormone therapy, perimenopause, breast cancer survivorship, sexual dysfunction, bone health, and other conditions common to women in midlife. She is an active member and contributing member of the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and serves on the medical advisory board of Midi Health, the first digital platform designed for women’s unique needs in midlife. She is now seeing patients in her private telemedicine practice and you can book visits directly. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele