“Thrive” with Heather Poduska

Thrive Episode #93 - How To Create Entrepreneurial Gold With Wendy Jo New

Wendy Jo New, owner of Wendy Jo New Metal Designs, is a goldsmith who produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs.

After a long term career as an educational policy analyst and consultant in Washington DC, Wendy moved to the Boston area where she gradually shifted her career to being a goldsmith and has built a successful business selling her work throughout the country in galleries, shows, and to private clients.  

In addition to teaching metalsmithing courses which has allowed her to continue with a focus on education, Wendy also recently accepted a board position of the International Women’s Jewelry Association. However, designing and fabricating engagement and wedding rings and other custom pieces is particularly meaningful to her and her clients.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - How did Wendy go from being an educational analyst in Washington DC to becoming a goldsmith?

09:30 - How did Wendy know that being a goldsmith is what she’s going to do next?

10:30 - Wendy’s advice to people who want to start something else

11:30 - How did Wendy know that she has talent in being a goldsmith?

13:00 - When did Wendy know that she was drawn to goldsmithing?

16:00 - How did Wendy transition to making custom jewelry?

21:00 - How did Wendy achieve sustainable success?

22:30 - Wendy’s tips on outsourcing

24:00 - How does being part of a community help you in business?

26:00 - Can you make money in the art field?

28:30 - What did Wendy do as an educational policy analyst? What did she learn from it?

34:30 -  WHat does it mean for Wendy to Thrive?

Instagram and Facebook - WendyJoNewMetalDesigns

Wendy’s website - wjnmetaldesigns.com

Thrive Episode #93 - How To Create Entrepreneurial Gold With Wendy Jo New

Wendy Jo New, owner of Wendy Jo New Metal Designs, is a goldsmith who produces fine contemporary jewelry and other metal designs.

After a long term career as an educational policy analyst and consultant in Washington DC, Wendy moved to the Boston area where she gradually shifted her career to being a goldsmith and has built a successful business selling her work throughout the country in galleries, shows, and to private clients.  

In addition to teaching metalsmithing courses which has allowed her to continue with a focus on education, Wendy also recently accepted a board position of the International Women’s Jewelry Association. However, designing and fabricating engagement and wedding rings and other custom pieces is particularly meaningful to her and her clients.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - How did Wendy go from being an educational analyst in Washington DC to becoming a goldsmith?

09:30 - How did Wendy know that being a goldsmith is what she’s going to do next?

10:30 - Wendy’s advice to people who want to start something else

11:30 - How did Wendy know that she has talent in being a goldsmith?

13:00 - When did Wendy know that she was drawn to goldsmithing?

16:00 - How did Wendy transition to making custom jewelry?

21:00 - How did Wendy achieve sustainable success?

22:30 - Wendy’s tips on outsourcing

24:00 - How does being part of a community help you in business?

26:00 - Can you make money in the art field?

28:30 - What did Wendy do as an educational policy analyst? What did she learn from it?

34:30 -  WHat does it mean for Wendy to Thrive?

Instagram and Facebook - WendyJoNewMetalDesigns

Wendy’s website - wjnmetaldesigns.com

Steph Palermo is an influencer, coach, podcast talk show host, international speaker and author of the book, The Only Way Is Up. Steph has spoken across the globe to health organizations about the impact of rare disorders on patients and families. She is also a highly sensitive intuitive who taps into her gifts and uses her words, either written or spoken to help people remember who they are in order to live their best life. Steph believes that by aligning with your true purpose, recognizing your amazingness and changing your choices, you can alter your entire world.

Steph is available for Feel Groovy Coaching, Workshops, and Keynote Speaking.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 – How did Steph become an intuitive and what does that mean?

09:20 – Does everyone have intuitive gifts?

11:30 – What does an intuitive “hit” feel like?

12:30 – How did Steph become a love expert?

17:20 – What is Steph’s message to the world about living with a rare disorder, especially about kids living with rare disorders?

19:20 – What’s Steph’s advice for parents who have a child with a rare disorder?

21:30 – What is the most respectful way to talk to someone about their disorder?

25:00 – How is Steph helping women to step-up into their power by embracing the “old ways” in Italy?

27:50 – Where did the term “gravy” come from for spaghetti sauce?

29:30 – What is Steph’s special connection to Boston’s historic Italian North End?

32:00 – How can you get your FREE copy of Steph’s book, “The Only Way Is Up”?

35:00 – What does it mean to Steph to Thrive?

To find out more about Step and her book, The Only Way Is Up, check out her website at – https://juststeph.com/

If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, show up as the best version of yourself, make a bigger impact, carve a unique groove in your industry and MAKE MORE MONEY, I would love to hear from you. My Celebrity Brand Platform Builder Program may be a perfect fit.

Learn how to craft a powerful and compelling message, position yourself as an authentic leader, show up visually so you have a “wow” factor, and perform like a professional online, in the media and onstage.If you’re ready to step into the spotlight with confidence, click the link to apply for your a Brand Star Consultation=>bit.ly/brandstarconsultation

Steph Palermo is an influencer, coach, podcast talk show host, international speaker and author of the book, The Only Way Is Up. Steph has spoken across the globe to health organizations about the impact of rare disorders on patients and families. She is also a highly sensitive intuitive who taps into her gifts and uses her words, either written or spoken to help people remember who they are in order to live their best life. Steph believes that by aligning with your true purpose, recognizing your amazingness and changing your choices, you can alter your entire world.

Steph is available for Feel Groovy Coaching, Workshops, and Keynote Speaking.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 – How did Steph become an intuitive and what does that mean?

09:20 – Does everyone have intuitive gifts?

11:30 – What does an intuitive “hit” feel like?

12:30 – How did Steph become a love expert?

17:20 – What is Steph’s message to the world about living with a rare disorder, especially about kids living with rare disorders?

19:20 – What’s Steph’s advice for parents who have a child with a rare disorder?

21:30 – What is the most respectful way to talk to someone about their disorder?

25:00 – How is Steph helping women to step-up into their power by embracing the “old ways” in Italy?

27:50 – Where did the term “gravy” come from for spaghetti sauce?

29:30 – What is Steph’s special connection to Boston’s historic Italian North End?

32:00 – How can you get your FREE copy of Steph’s book, “The Only Way Is Up”?

35:00 – What does it mean to Steph to Thrive?

To find out more about Step and her book, The Only Way Is Up, check out her website at – https://juststeph.com/

If you are an entrepreneur who wants to create celebrity buzz for your brand, show up as the best version of yourself, make a bigger impact, carve a unique groove in your industry and MAKE MORE MONEY, I would love to hear from you. My Celebrity Brand Platform Builder Program may be a perfect fit.

Learn how to craft a powerful and compelling message, position yourself as an authentic leader, show up visually so you have a “wow” factor, and perform like a professional online, in the media and onstage.If you’re ready to step into the spotlight with confidence, click the link to apply for your a Brand Star Consultation=>bit.ly/brandstarconsultation

Thrive Episode #91 - The Power Of Connection With Daniel Levin

I'm very excited to have my special guest here today Daniel Levin.

Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace.

He's studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue.

He is the author of the book The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It's a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words.

He's a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is Daniel’s goal for you in this podcast?

08:00 - What is Daniel’s story? How did he go from somebody who was in a seminary to running a million dollar company?

09:30 - Are you looking for money and find it hard to find? Here’s why

12:00 - Daniel tells us about his journey

13:00 - What does Daniel say to people who don’t know their purpose?

15:30 - Your life journey and purpose unfolds

17:20 - Listening to what the world is saying to us

19:00 - Daniel talks about how small the internet really is

21:00 - How do you prepare yourself to the changes that will happen in the future?

23:50 - What helped Daniel be open and vulnerable?

25:00 - What will Daniel say to someone who has a similar story as him?

29:00 - What if we could get the human mind to operate as one collective mind?

35:00 - What is the first step towards creating a new paradigm?

37:30 - How do you shift and start a new paradigm without crisis?

43:00 - Making the shift from seeing the person to seeing the belief

45:50 - On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being what you want your kids to be and 1 with being what you don’t want your kids to be, where would you put the word ordinary? How about extraordinary?

49:00 - How does the story end for all of us?

50:00 - What is our most important job and our 1st job?

59:00 - What does it mean for Daniel to Thrive?

Daniel’s book - The Mosaic

Daniel’s website - themosaiconline.com

Thrive Episode #91 - The Power Of Connection With Daniel Levin

I'm very excited to have my special guest here today Daniel Levin.

Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace.

He's studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue.

He is the author of the book The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It's a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words.

He's a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is Daniel’s goal for you in this podcast?

08:00 - What is Daniel’s story? How did he go from somebody who was in a seminary to running a million dollar company?

09:30 - Are you looking for money and find it hard to find? Here’s why

12:00 - Daniel tells us about his journey

13:00 - What does Daniel say to people who don’t know their purpose?

15:30 - Your life journey and purpose unfolds

17:20 - Listening to what the world is saying to us

19:00 - Daniel talks about how small the internet really is

21:00 - How do you prepare yourself to the changes that will happen in the future?

23:50 - What helped Daniel be open and vulnerable?

25:00 - What will Daniel say to someone who has a similar story as him?

29:00 - What if we could get the human mind to operate as one collective mind?

35:00 - What is the first step towards creating a new paradigm?

37:30 - How do you shift and start a new paradigm without crisis?

43:00 - Making the shift from seeing the person to seeing the belief

45:50 - On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being what you want your kids to be and 1 with being what you don’t want your kids to be, where would you put the word ordinary? How about extraordinary?

49:00 - How does the story end for all of us?

50:00 - What is our most important job and our 1st job?

Daniel’s book - The Mosaic

Daniel’s website - themosaiconline.com

Thrive Episode #91 - The Power Of Connection With Daniel Levin

I'm very excited to have my special guest here today Daniel Levin.

Daniel Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion-dollar business to hitchhike around the world, to find happiness and inner peace.

He's studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a rabbi and lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3M dollars to $100M dollars in revenue.

He is the author of the book The Mosaic, a beautiful story that touches the heart and soothes the soul. It's a book that helps to see what we do not see, as such much of its magic exist between the spaces between the words.

He's a rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is Daniel’s goal for you in this podcast?

08:00 - What is Daniel’s story? How did he go from somebody who was in a seminary to running a million dollar company?

09:30 - Are you looking for money and find it hard to find? Here’s why

12:00 - Daniel tells us about his journey

13:00 - What does Daniel say to people who don’t know their purpose?

15:30 - Your life journey and purpose unfolds

17:20 - Listening to what the world is saying to us

19:00 - Daniel talks about how small the internet really is

21:00 - How do you prepare yourself to the changes that will happen in the future?

23:50 - What helped Daniel be open and vulnerable?

25:00 - What will Daniel say to someone who has a similar story as him?

29:00 - What if we could get the human mind to operate as one collective mind?

35:00 - What is the first step towards creating a new paradigm?

37:30 - How do you shift and start a new paradigm without crisis?

43:00 - Making the shift from seeing the person to seeing the belief

45:50 - On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being what you want your kids to be and 1 with being what you don’t want your kids to be, where would you put the word ordinary? How about extraordinary?

49:00 - How does the story end for all of us?

50:00 - What is our most important job and our 1st job?

Daniel’s book - The Mosaic

Daniel’s website - themosaiconline.com

Dr. Gretchen Frieling, MD is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. She is a board certified Dermatopathologist.  

Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City.  She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, 'show-stopping' results.  

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns and will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation.  Dr. Frieling has trained with some of the best in the industry, notably Dr. Arthur Swift.

GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, founded on the core principles of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, individuality, and philanthropy.

Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments such as Kybella, AquaGold Fine Touch microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is a dermatopathologist and how did Gretchen become one?

08:30 - When did Gretchen decide to stop doing ballet?

09:00 - Why did Gretchen study “skin”?

12:00 - Why is it important to always ask questions if you don’t know something?

16:00 - What was the magic sauce that helped Gretchen have her business a “line out the door?”

20:00 - How does Gretchen handle people who go to her for the first time?

25:00 - Are there any differences in what people want to look like in other places?

28:00 - What if you are in one career and you feel like you are meant for something else?

34:00 - WHat does it mean for Gretchen to Thrive?

You can visit Gretchen’s website at https://gfacemd.com/..

Instagram - @gfacemd

Thrive Episode #90 - The Beauty Of Entrepreneurship With Gretchen Frieling

Dr. Gretchen Frieling, MD is a Harvard-trained physician with a 10+ year background in the Dermatology and Pathology fields. She is board-certified by the American Board of Pathology and The American Board of Dermatology as a Dermatopathologist.  

Her background is notable for intensive training in ballet, which includes attending the Juilliard School in New York City.  She combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients impeccable, 'show-stopping' results.  

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, specifically injectables, Gretchen has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines and wrinkles and re-establishing volume. She will listen to your requests and concerns and will explain the available procedures that would be optimal for your unique situation.  Dr. Frieling has trained with some of the best in the industry, notably Dr. Arthur Swift.

GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, founded on the core principles of professionalism, confidentiality, excellence, individuality, and philanthropy.

Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments such as Kybella, AquaGold Fine Touch microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is a dermatopathologist and how did Gretchen become one?

08:30 - When did Gretchen decide to stop doing ballet?

09:00 - Why did Gretchen study “skin”?

12:00 - Why is it important to always ask questions if you don’t know something?

16:00 - What was the magic sauce that helped Gretchen have her business a “line out the door?”

20:00 - How does Gretchen handle people who go to her for the first time?

25:00 - Are there any differences in what people want to look like in other places?

28:00 - What if you are in one career and you feel like you are meant for something else?

34:00 - WHat does it mean for Gretchen to Thrive?

You can visit Gretchen’s website at https://gfacemd.com/..

Instagram - @gfacemd

Thrive Episode #89 - How To Create Better Karma In Your Business And Life with Leila Laura

Leila is a mind-blowing gifted energy healer.

After experiencing a traumatic and difficult life in her early years, Leila believed that there was another level of success and healing available to her, so at the age of 30, Leila invested in karma healing and awakened her Soul Self (our Soul untouched by woundings from this and/or other lives).

Leila’s Soul Self is a rare combination of transformational Healer and Seer (with the ability to see past, present, and future, and that which can’t be seen by the eye). Since awakening to her Soul Self, Leila has advised, coached and healed countless others to help them find love by differentiating between trauma, drama, or karma, ego vs. soul self, disempowered living vs. empowered living.

In this episode, we talk about:

06:00 - What is Karma?

08:30 - How would you control a wounding? What is it?

15:00 - How did Leila dicover her talent and when did she decide to make it into a business?

19:00 - What is Leila’s business? How did she grow it?

21:00 - This is the advice you need to hear when you want to start or are working on your business

23:00 - Why are some people not successful in what they are doing? Is it because of Karma? How do you fix it?

25:00 - What if you don’t believe in Karma?

27:00 - Who are Leila’s clients? Why do they come to her?

30:00 - What does it mean to “clear the energy”?

32:00 - How do you connect with Leila?

You can visit Leila’s website at https://www.leilalaura.com/.

Instagram and Facebook - Love Karma Expert