“Thrive” with Heather Poduska

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/.

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Thrive Episode 88 - Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili

International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept - “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style.

Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina's designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe.

Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence.

In this episode:

06:30 – How did Melina become an authentic designer?

09:00 – How do you achieve a dream that might be too far away for you?

14:00 – How does Melina get inspiration for her designs?

16:00 – Does Melina bring her heritage into her designs?

17:00 – What is Melina’s process in creating her collections?

19:30 – How does Melina source her fabrics?

20:30 – How do you develop your own set of style?

22:30 – What is Melina’s brand vision?

25:00 – How can you find out about designers in the industry?

27:00 – What is the process if you want to get a custom-made outfit?

29:00 – What is the most powerful thing for Melina’s brand?

30:00 – Who is Melina’s ideal client?

You can get a hold of Melina at lallabee.com and at Instagram @lalla.bee.

Thrive Episode 88 - Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili

International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept - “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style.

Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina's designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe.

Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence.

In this episode:

06:30 – How did Melina become an authentic designer?

09:00 – How do you achieve a dream that might be too far away for you?

14:00 – How does Melina get inspiration for her designs?

16:00 – Does Melina bring her heritage into her designs?

17:00 – What is Melina’s process in creating her collections?

19:30 – How does Melina source her fabrics?

20:30 – How do you develop your own set of style?

22:30 – What is Melina’s brand vision?

25:00 – How can you find out about designers in the industry?

27:00 – What is the process if you want to get a custom-made outfit?

29:00 – What is the most powerful thing for Melina’s brand?

30:00 – Who is Melina’s ideal client?

You can get a hold of Melina at lallabee.com and at Instagram @lalla.bee.

Thrive Episode 88 - Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili

International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept - “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style.

Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina's designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe.

Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence.

In this episode:

06:30 – How did Melina become an authentic designer?

09:00 – How do you achieve a dream that might be too far away for you?

14:00 – How does Melina get inspiration for her designs?

16:00 – Does Melina bring her heritage into her designs?

17:00 – What is Melina’s process in creating her collections?

19:30 – How does Melina source her fabrics?

20:30 – How do you develop your own set of style?

22:30 – What is Melina’s brand vision?

25:00 – How can you find out about designers in the industry?

27:00 – What is the process if you want to get a custom-made outfit?

29:00 – What is the most powerful thing for Melina’s brand?

30:00 – Who is Melina’s ideal client?

You can get a hold of Melina at lallabee.com and at Instagram @lalla.bee.

Thrive Episode #88 - How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman

Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures.

Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ ”, and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns.

Simply put, JZ is passionate about getting people talking. When she’s not busy enabling new trends JZ takes time out with her husband, works out, and hangs with her right hand pup, Hershey.

In this episode, we talk about:

05:00 - How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else on scene?

06:30 - Who are Jaclyn’s typical clients?

08:30 - What is Jaclyn’s magazine about? Who is in there? How did she start it?

10:00 - Why did Jaclyn choose to publish her own magazine?

13:00 - How can you maximize your chances of getting a good write up?

15:00 - What brought Jaclyn to Boston and how did she start carving her niche there?

17:00 - How did Jaclyn know that she will be in the promotional business?

18:00 - A tip for putting yourself out there

21:00 - How did Jaclyn start and what does she do now?

23:00 - What is the next level for Jaclyn?

24:00 - Social media tips you can use right now

28:00 - WHat does it mean for Jaclyn to Thrive?

You can visit Lissette’s website at nextonscene.com.

Instagram and Facebook - Jackie Zuk

Thrive Episode #88 - How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman

Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures.

Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ ”, and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns.

Simply put, JZ is passionate about getting people talking. When she’s not busy enabling new trends JZ takes time out with her husband, works out, and hangs with her right hand pup, Hershey.

In this episode, we talk about:

05:00 - How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else on scene?

06:30 - Who are Jaclyn’s typical clients?

08:30 - What is Jaclyn’s magazine about? Who is in there? How did she start it?

10:00 - Why did Jaclyn choose to publish her own magazine?

13:00 - How can you maximize your chances of getting a good write up?

15:00 - What brought Jaclyn to Boston and how did she start carving her niche there?

17:00 - How did Jaclyn know that she will be in the promotional business?

18:00 - A tip for putting yourself out there

21:00 - How did Jaclyn start and what does she do now?

23:00 - What is the next level for Jaclyn?

24:00 - Social media tips you can use right now

28:00 - WHat does it mean for Jaclyn to Thrive?

You can visit Lissette’s website at nextonscene.com.

Instagram and Facebook - Jackie Zuk

Maryellen Conway is an award-winning professional artist, teacher and entrepreneur who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She was one of the countries premiere creators of Jucaic art. And her Soho-style loft studio was featured by Boston Magazine as the number one destination for classes and lessons.  MaryEllen has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. She now runs a mobile art studio to help people access their creativity in the privacy of their own homes and offices. 

On this episode:

05:00 – What is creativity? Do we all have it?

08:30 – How do we generate creativity in this time of technology?

09:40 – How does play and free-flowing translate into more success?

14:00 – How does creativity help in keeping you healthy?

16:30 – How did Maryellen become a professional artist?

18:00 – Maryellen’s advice for people who want to turn their art into a successful profession.

20:00 – Is it possible to have it all, successful artistic career and family? 

25:00 – How do you get your creativity back when you feel like your well has run dry?

28:00 – What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity?

31:00 – Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity.

Find out more about Maryellen here – in2shades.com.

Maryellen Conway is an award-winning professional artist, teacher and entrepreneur who has been creating and teaching art for over 30 years. She was one of the countries premiere creators of Jucaic art. And her Soho-style loft studio was featured by Boston Magazine as the number one destination for classes and lessons.  MaryEllen has dedicated her life to helping people understand how to access their own creativity. She now runs a mobile art studio to help people access their creativity in the privacy of their own homes and offices. 

On this episode:

05:00 – What is creativity? Do we all have it?

08:30 – How do we generate creativity in this time of technology?

09:40 – How does play and free-flowing translate into more success?

14:00 – How does creativity help in keeping you healthy?

16:30 – How did Maryellen become a professional artist?

18:00 – Maryellen’s advice for people who want to turn their art into a successful profession.

20:00 – Is it possible to have it all, successful artistic career and family? 

25:00 – How do you get your creativity back when you feel like your well has run dry?

28:00 – What if you do not have a talent in art? How can you tap on your creativity?

31:00 – Maryellen’s message to you about making use of creativity.

Find out more about Maryellen here – in2shades.com.

Thrive Episode #86 - How To Go From Rookie to Expert with Lissette Carter

Nobody thought that Lissette Carter would amount to anything when she dropped out of college with no degree.

Did she prove them wrong!

Lissette went on to train entrepreneurs all over the United States and Puerto Rico, co-owned a real estate investment company, and found a personal development company.

Lissette is the author of the popular book, Rookie Mommy and he newest book, Rookie Wifey.

Today, her mission is to equip women to get victory over their thoughts so they can win at life and at business.

In this episode, we talk about:

05:00 - How did Lissette start being an entrepreneur?

06:00 - What kind of training does Lissette provide for entrepreneurs, and how did she start it?

10:30 - How do you find the right books and mentors?

11:30 - What are the books Lissette is reading now?

13:00 - How did Lissette start writing her book, Rookie Wifey?

18:00 - How did Lissette shift from Rookie Mommy to Rookie WIfey?

20:00 - What is it like to own businesses with your partner?

22:00 - How do you know what you should focus on first?

25:00 - How can you find out more about Lissette?

26:30 - What does it mean for Lissette to Thrive?

You can visit Lissette’s website at Lissettecarter.com.

Instagram - @theLissettecarter

Facebook - authorLissettecarter

Thrive Episode #86 - How To Go From Rookie to Expert with Lissette Carter

Nobody thought that Lissette Carter would amount to anything when she dropped out of college with no degree.

Did she prove them wrong!

Lissette went on to train entrepreneurs all over the United States and Puerto Rico, co-owned a real estate investment company, and found a personal development company.

Lissette is the author of the popular book, Rookie Mommy and he newest book, Rookie Wifey.

Today, her mission is to equip women to get victory over their thoughts so they can win at life and at business.

In this episode, we talk about:

05:00 - How did Lissette start being an entrepreneur?

06:00 - What kind of training does Lissette provide for entrepreneurs, and how did she start it?

10:30 - How do you find the right books and mentors?

11:30 - What are the books Lissette is reading now?

13:00 - How did Lissette start writing her book, Rookie Wifey?

18:00 - How did Lissette shift from Rookie Mommy to Rookie WIfey?

20:00 - What is it like to own businesses with your partner?

22:00 - How do you know what you should focus on first?

25:00 - How can you find out more about Lissette?

26:30 - What does it mean for Lissette to Thrive?

You can visit Lissette’s website at Lissettecarter.com.

Instagram - @theLissettecarter

Facebook - authorLissettecarter