I always say: when you share your story, you shine a light.

And that is exactly what our next featured author from the LIGHTbeamers Author Program aims to do.

Julia Barton is a postpartum doula and Reiki master at Olive & Bloom. She’s new to the LIGHTbeamers Community, and came by way of the Author Program where she and I, plus 13 other women, are on a journey to discover our stories and share them with the world. And Julia’s story -- while uniquely her own -- will resonate with other women and I believe, will serve as a guiding light for so many.

Listen in on my conversation with Julia, as she and I talk about:

• The inside story of why she said yes the Author Program
• Her reason for wanting to become a postpartum doula AND at the same time, tell her story on postpartum depression
• The biggest lesson she wants to share with other women who are heading into pregnancy, going through it, or have already gone through childbirth
• Why she went the non-traditional route in dealing wit...

Kelsey Eigler -- who prefers to be called O’tion -- is the co-founder of The Empowered Healers Academy. It’s their mission to heal the healers, empower the humans, and simplify the journey to happiness.

Showing her community how to break free from societal chains, pressures and limitations is one of her main driving forces, proving first hand that you can bend reality and create the life you WANT - regardless of external noise, personal history or archaic paradigms. 

Join me and Kelsey -- or O’tion -- today, as she and I talk about:

• What the Empowered Healers Academy is and the kind of work they do
• The Subconscious Imprinting Technique and what it does to physically heal you
• How she made sense of a traumatic experience in her life, that led to her healing and creating a new reality for herself
• What she’s looking forward to in 2022, both in business and in her personal life
• The story behind her preferred name, O’tion

Kelsey shows us how important storytelling is in giving...

Preparations for the upcoming holiday celebrations are in full swing, and it’s too easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. But just before we usher in the New Year, I’m inviting you to join me as I pause and look back at 2021, and look ahead to 2022 with equal amounts of hope and excitement.

The internal exercise I share with you on today’s episode for choosing your word of the year is meant to be an intentional practice. It asks for a deep examination of what happened this past year, and calls for a bold vision of what you want your life to look like in the next 6 to 12 months.

So grab your pen and paper and get ready for meaningful reflections as I share with you:

• My 5-step exercise for coming up with your word of the year, that has really become a goal-achieving machine for me and can work in the same way for you
• How your word can impact not only your goals and the way you see yourself, but more importantly, how you make decisions as the person you already ...

It’s a big day for me because today, I turn the big FIVE-OH!!

Yes, it’s my 50th birthday and I’m spending part of my day with you because you’ve been a big part of my journey and what I’m grateful for.

And now that it’s here, what does it actually feel like to be 50? How should I approach aging, and handle all the thrills and frills (and body aches and pains!!) that come with it?

Join me today as I share with you:

• How I’ve come to understand my boundaries and taking time to nourish my mind, body, and spirit
• What I’m doing to age better in a healthy way while accepting the body I have at 50!
• The way I’m owning the fact that I have something to say, and why I’m elevating my voice and encouraging other women to do the same
• How having an attitude of gratitude changes everything

I’m looking back at the last fifty years with love and gratitude, and I look forward to the next fifty filled with hope that even better days are coming. And like a sunflower, I’m turning my face towa...

Today’s episode is the second in a series of interviews with the women of the LIGHTbeamers Author Program -- a special book project that’s going to shine a light on 15 women and their empowering stories of courage, perseverance, and overcoming adversity.

Sheryl Morley is the founder of the Fine2Fabulous Movement, owner of the Institute of Wholistic Health, and an expert in the areas of happiness and fun! She is also a member of the Network Marketing Million Dollar Hall of Fame, and a top leader for more than 30 years in her industry. Her mission is to be a mentor to other women who want to live their best lives -- physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

Join me and Sheryl and she shares with us today:

• Her backstory growing up on the farm and becoming Taco Bell Sheryl with no self-confidence
• The transformation she went through after listening to a cassette tape (yes -- that long ago!!) her mom insisted she listen to
• Finding a mentor and influence who shaped the per...

I have always been an advocate for women using their voices and skills to make a big impact in the world. But so often, we get caught up in the drudgery that we forget what significant actions we should take to make our businesses, and our personal lives, thrive.

Fabienne Fredrickson is a powerful catalyst for solo business owners who seek to make the greatest impact they can in their work all while creating certainty in their business and financial security in their lives. She believes that when women make their own money (and lots of it), they experience a profound feeling of safety in their life allowing them to take up more space in their families, their communities, and the world.

Listen in on today's episode as Fabienne so openly shares with us:

• What the Boldheart Business Program is all about and what we should be doing to have our businesses run smoothly
• The importance of community and what it means to be welcomed home
• The different stages of The Leveraged Business --...

Storytelling is a powerful tool.

When done with intention and purpose, telling your story can help you heal from past traumas, hurts, and experiences you'd rather forget. It allows you to release the feelings and energy associated with an experience. And it lets you move out of that space of isolation, which we retreat to when we keep our stories to ourselves.

But how do you begin this process and journey of healing? Where do you start? How do you even identify what stories you need to tell for you to heal?

I invite you to listen to today's episode of The Inside Story Podcast as I share with you:

• What it looks and feels like when a story still has a hold on you
• How you can begin to look at your story objectively to have better perspective on the whole experience
• Why doing the LIGHTbeamers book project has become my own healing journey

I'm inviting you to do this work with me: to begin looking at your stories and knowing how they can be used in a positive way.

And if you ...

“Wake up and be AMAZING!!”

If you’ve been in my Community long enough, you’ve probably seen or even heard these words more than just a few times in our space. And this wonderful line that carries so much positive energy with it always comes from our resident motivator, Trainer Dane Boyle.

Trainer Dane is a life coach and personal trainer who aims to empower Gen Xers to rediscover their purpose and passion. He believes that confidence, self-care, and self-esteem are what we need for us to live our best lives.

Join me and Trainer Dane today on the podcast as we talk about:

•    His father, who’s a huge part of why he does this fitness work and overall wellness
•    How women need to find their identity and purpose again when they reach mid-life, and remind themselves how special they are!!
•    Aging with awesomeness, and the importance of having your mind, body, and spirit connected effortlessly
•    The impact of making small, incremental changes for better health
•    How his own c...

I find it fascinating when I meet women who have turned their weaknesses into strengths, because their transformational stories are ones that inspire, encourage, and impact others in a big way.

Skincare and wellness advocate Stephanie Talia joined the LIGHTbeamers Community to learn storytelling and use it to reach and help more people. And two years later, I’m proud to introduce Stephanie as one of the women who answered my call to step into their brave and share their stories through a collaborative book project.

Today’s episode is the first in a series of interviews with the women of the LIGHTbeamers Author Program -- 15 individuals ready to share their stories to let other women know that they are not alone on their journey.

Join me and Stephanie as we talk (and laugh -- a lot!) about:

• Why she never shared her story before, and why she’s doing it now
• Her reason for starting Stephanie’s Mindful Solutions and why being “mindful” is such a big part of her business
• Becoming ...

Storytelling has always been an important part of our whole human experience. It’s how we connect with people, build relationships, and make sense of what is happening to us and around us.

But it’s not always easy to tell our story. And we don’t always know how to tell our story in a way that will get our audience to listen and understand what we want to share.

So how do we do it? What kind of storytelling should we be doing for us to engage our audience?

Tune in to today’s episode as I share with you:

•    What strategic storytelling is
•    2 tips for telling a strategic story
•    A simple 3-part exercise that will help you craft your strategic story

Learning how to structure your story and share it in a way that can capture your audience are key pieces in strategic storytelling. I invite you to start practicing this today because it's going to take a lot of work and dedication. But I tell you, the reward will be great -- for in sharing your story, you become a light for tho...