Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle

Aly Raymer found her love for sports and fitness at a very young age along with owning what works for her when it comes to health and fitness, and what does not. Aly’s big pivot came when she channeled her passion for music into building her wellness business in diversifying her offering to add healing sound sessions.  It is a beautiful combination in working with Aly, wherein you can truly take care of all your fitness goals from a mindful practice point of view. Life is all about balance, right?  In this episode, Aly stresses that it is OK to be still (which we need moments of peace for ourselves now more than ever) and is here to share ALL the reasons why adding Sound Healing experiences to your routine can change your life and how with her virtual community, you can tap into a session any time, any place. In our conversation we discuss: How to stay motivated when you are at your lowest The Science behind the benefits of Sound Healing (for overall health and mental health) The best way to recover and repair your body (without just sleep) Why investing in training (or a coach) when building any new practice or business is a MUST to be successful and credible How self-care goals look different for everyone and how you can make ones that work for YOU Find all of Aly’s offering & join her community: Website: https://www.alyraymer.com/ Instagram: @alyraymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Thurston is a highly accomplished Retail Leadership Executive (having led such brands as SAINT LAURENT, APPLE and Intermix), is a Board Advisor for Goodwill Stores and an Amazon bestselling author with his book, Retail Pride-The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career.   As we invite Ron back to the PWP podcast (having been our FIRST guest in Season ONE), he is someone that has truly embraced what it means to Pivot with Purpose, stepping out of the corporate retail store environment and now heading out on the road live from an Airstream trailer to discover and tell the real stories of retail heroes all across the country.   The moral of this conversation, you can pivot at ANY TIME, ANY AGE and ANY POINT in your career. If you have a passion, follow it and own what you love to do. It is the way to ultimate joy and satisfaction in career and life. In this conversation we discuss: Why everyone should start their career in the service industry How YOU have control as a candidate these days when applying to jobs Ways you can best navigate your own pivot Why you should take a dream, a thought, an idea and bring it to life Find out more about Ron’s Airstream Journey and follow along on his adventures at:  https://www.retailpride.com/ Buy his book: Retail Pride- The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Pride-Celebrating-Accidental-Career/dp/1544515928 Follow Ron and Retail in America on Instagram: @retailpride  If you are in retail and interested in being featured on his podcast or for event and business opportunities, Reach out to Ron: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bridgitte Carroll is a ball of energy, looking to solve the world's GUT HEALTH issues, one supplement regiment at a time. With a BIG DREAM and a fearless attitude, she jumped in head first to create her own supplement brand, GUT PERSONAL, bringing a personalized road map to get your overall wellness on track using an online survey to recommend what products you should be using to get you feeling your best. Tune in to hear all about the journey to creating this amazing business, pivoting from her own practice to a different type of entrepreneurship and why ignoring signs your body is giving you could be detrimental to your overall wellness and quality of life. Life is too short to live in pain or with nagging health issues, (bloating, brain fog, insomnia, irritability, skin issues...) if you are struggling with any of these now or just want to feel better overall, head over to the GUT PERSONAL website and take the quiz to see which products are best for you. Find out more about GUT PERSONAL at: https://www.gutpersonal.com/ Get Social with Bridgitte: Instagram @wellbybridgitte and @gut.personal LINKS: FOR ALL PURCHASES use our code and special link to get a 10% discount on all your products!  CODE: PIVOTWITHPURPOSE www.gutpersonal.com/pivotwithpurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 3 is in the works, but until then, tune in to get a glimpse of the awesomeness coming your way this season! Find out what's new/what kinds of guests and pivot stories you can expect. Don't miss it! Season 3 launching early 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynn Power has spent much of her 30-year career running and transforming agency brands. She has expertise in transforming organizations from top to bottom, including capabilities, organizational structure, talent and culture. She recently left the big agency world to create Masami, a premium, clean haircare brand, which launched in February 2020. Prior to her entrepreneurial move, Lynn was the CEO of J Walter Thompson, New York. Responsible for the flagship office of WPP's $1.5 billion iconic agency, the oldest advertising agency in the world. Throughout her career, Lynn has had the great fortune of working with some of the world's most well-known brands, including Listerine, American Express, Clinique, Hershey's, Pizza Hut, and Wild Turkey. Lynn believes that business success relies on building a team that respects and nurtures ideas, as well as the people who create them. She believes in moving at the speed of culture, eliminating barriers and helping women find their voices. Tune in to find out more about Lynn’s pivot story out of the corporate world and into her passion projects. Connect with her on LinkedIn Find out more about Masami Haircare. Follow on social media (Instagram): @lovemasamihair and @lynnpowered   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kilee Nickels is the CEO and Founder of Nickel & Suede, an accessories brand dedicated to empowering women to be bold, brave, and step out of their comfort zone. Previously, Kilee ran One Little Momma, a style blog and community, and co-founded One Little Belt, a children’s apparel line. Under Kilee’s leadership, Nickel & Suede has grown from a small basement workshop to a national brand with three retail locations, and a design office and production facility in Kansas City. Recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the fastest-growing companies two years in a row, Nickel & Suede has grown a cult following for its innovative lightweight statement earrings using premium Italian leather. Kilee’s entrepreneurial drive not only comes from her love of design but also her passion for creating community and inspiring others to be their most authentic selves. Not one to rest on her laurels, Kilee also hosts With Kilee Nickels, a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring women to be confident in pursuing their passions. Kilee lives in Liberty, MO and is married to her college sweetheart and business partner, Soren Nickels. She is a proud #boymom to five boys, aged 3-12, and two crazy puppies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marco received a bachelor of arts in Linguistic Anthropology at Brown University, where he was intrigued by the relationship between communication, expression, and imagery. Santini worked at branding agencies in New York City before fully committing to the arts. His geometric style is expressed through spray paint, paint markers, window markers, acrylics, magazines, textiles and digital art. Santini found his life purpose in 2018 to spread love and positivity as a conscious creator. He has expressed his thoughts through arts, education and volunteering, he speaks and paints at schools around the world, teaching students to explore their passions while turning negatives into positives. In 2019, Santini had his first solo show, entitled "Unity and Diversity" showcasing over a hundred works at 198 Allen Gallery in the lower east side of New York City. His work has also been featured at the United Nations, Shore Club Miami, SLS, Art Basel Miami, and Bloomingdale's to name a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paula Maldonado founded Dauntless in 2016 in New York City with all the factors, certified by PETA, fair trade and ethically sourced materials. She wanted to create basic elements that would become the staple garments of a consumer’s wardrobe. Behind that staple garment was a brand story that embodies determination, honesty, fair trade, transparency, love and kindness. Dauntless is a PETA certified vegan and sustainable ready-to-wear brand with a modern responsible supply chain founded in 2016. They are pioneers of sustainable and vegan fashion. They create basics that become the staple garments of its consumer's wardrobe and behind that staple garment, is a brand story that represents determination, honesty, fair trade, transparency, love and kindness. Dauntless' mission is to bring conscious fashion to fashion-forward consumers and change the perception of sustainable fashion.  The Dauntless team is made up of amazing women that want to create change. Its production artists are women heads of households and the production site is located in Bogota, Colombia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham has appraised and authenticated over $200 million worth of luxury goods. His authentication expertise grew from his education in fashion design and art history. Graham has pioneered in the online retail landscape, helping to grow The RealReal into a billion dollar business. His thirst for knowledge has taken him around the world, studying at some of the best institutions, including GIA, Christie's, Fordham Law School, London College of Fashion, NYU and FIT.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Eckman earned her B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer. She received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University’s executive and organizational coaching program. Kate is also a certified International Coaching Federation Coach (ACC) and a licensed NBI consultant. Kate is the author of, The Full Spirit Workout: A 10-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun & Fulfilling Life, which helps readers excel at the game of life with research-backed strategies (New World Library, April 27th, 2021).  Passionate about mindfulness practices for both brain and body health, Kate is a meditation teacher and course creator for Insight Timer, the world’s number-one ranked free meditation app. Visit her online at www.kateeckman.tv. YouTube LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices