What if the wildest adventure isn’t in a faraway forest or on a mountaintop, but right outside your door? In this episode, I talk with Susie Spikol, an award-winning naturalist, author, and environmental educator who has spent over thirty-five years helping people rediscover their sense of wonder. From exploring the sidewalks of Brooklyn to teaching families in rural New Hampshire, Susie reminds us that connection begins with curiosity. Her book The Animal Adventurer’s Guide invites families ...

🎙️Carrie On!Only 1.8% of U.S. charitable giving goes toward women and girls — and that number hasn’t budged in years.Today’s guest, Cat Curry Williams, turned her heartbreak into a movement that’s changing lives across the globe.After losing her firstborn son, Shane, to a rare genetic disorder, Cat transformed her grief into action. She co-founded Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, building nearly 100 inclusive playgrounds in over 30 countries, where kids of all abilities can play side by

Faith - Failure & The Journey to the Top | Faith & spiritual growth | Both Sides of The Check Ep 24Welcome to the Season 3 Finale of Both Sides of the Check Episode 24 — the show where we talk real business, real mindset, and the balance between check cashers & check writers.In this episode, Ms Cat (@connectwithmscat) and LiShon “Tha Don” (@lishonthadon) open up about:💼 Turning losses into lessons that set the stage for success🙏🏽 Trusting God when you can’t see around the corner💪🏽

What if your current reality is just yesterday’s burrito, a reflection of the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs you digested long before today? The good news: you get to choose what you’re cooking up next. In this episode, I sat down with Iena SpiritWalker, a psychic healer, author, and spiritual business mentor who helps women turn their gifts into freedom and flow. Iena’s story is both surprising and deeply human. From a moment of skepticism in a naming ceremony to legally becoming SpiritWalk...

In this episode of 'The Joy Makers,' host Nichole sits down with her friend and confidence coach, Cat Vaz, in Mallorca, Spain. They discuss life, business, and motherhood while reflecting on their personal journeys. Cat shares insights about vulnerability, overcoming the fear of judgment, and the importance of being present. Both Nichole and Cat emphasize the value of curiosity in understanding personal insecurities and the joy of authentic living. The episode captures a candid, unscripted

On today's episode Cat is sharing details about her commitment to lock in and the commitment she is challenging her clients to inside of Show Up Real. Cat breaks down why this commitment is personal, stories of how much can happen in such a short period of time, and she breaks down the questions to ask yourself to lock into one big scary goal and the mindset shifts needed to commit. Join us by subscribing & following me on IG @catdelcarmen For 1:1 Coaching Details, click

I met Arwen Becker by accident in the Aspen airport. Her red hat caught my eye with a mysterious number, 29029, the height of Mount Everest in feet. That number captures something I believe deeply: we are capable of more than we think when we show up for the adventure that is seeking us right now. Arwen is a six-time finisher of the 29029 x Aspen endurance challenge, where participants hike a mountain repeatedly for 36 hours to reach the vertical height of Everest. She's also spent 23 years a...

Send us a textEpisode 21 of Both Sides of the Check features Tayo Da Don, founder of Wealth Culture, whose story is a true example of resilience and transformation. From losing loved ones and doing time to building a movement around financial education and entrepreneurship, Tayo’s journey is proof that your past doesn’t define your future.In this episode, we dive into:How Tayo turned incarceration and personal losses into motivation for change 💔➡️🚀Why he believes hustlers have always been

How can a candidate likely avoid the dragon culture in public affairs in politics? In this episode, I give four tips on how he can overcome this and mention that even a kitty cat knows to avoid the reactive discord in politics today

From TV news anchor to nonprofit powerhouse, Cat Randon Stuart is rewriting the disability narrative at Lighthouse Louisiana - where 85% of manufacturing employees are blind or visually impaired and crushing federal production goals. In this powerful conversation, Efrain explores how this 110-year-old organization proves that people with disabilities don't need protection - they need opportunities to lead.

In this episode of Show Up Real, I’m talking about how to pick the kind of goal that actually grows you — not just your business.We’re walking through what it means to really challenge yourself this quarter, how to choose an audacious goal that stretches you, and how to face the parts of yourself that keep you playing small. I’ll share how to identify the growth or skill your next level requires, what role your ego plays in holding you back, and how to commit to doing the work even when it’s

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss leftist protesters being spotted wearing frog, cat, and dinosaur costumes at No Kings protests, the Brazen Louvre robbery crew potentially being hired by collector, and Jimmy Kimmel Live hosting drag queen storytime.

Episode 22 of Both Sides of the Check features entrepreneur Martel Matthews, who opens up about how losing his mother—the “Superwoman” who inspired his journey—forced him to rethink everything about life and business.In this powerful conversation, Martel shares:How grief pushed him into work mode, but faith brought him back into alignment 🙏🏾The role spirituality plays in becoming the best version of yourself, both in business and in life ✨Why “celebrating the wins” is essential in entrepreneurship

A “too-good-to-be-true?” SBA-prequalified cat-content brand with 3.9M Facebook followers, ~$872–$920k revenue and ~95% margins sparks a lively debate on platform risk, AI headwinds, and creative deal structures to de-risk the buy. Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/17899268/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Go High

Melissa Morris isn’t your average entrepreneur. After taking out a $60,000 loan to chase her dream of breeding Savannah cats, she was hit with government pushback, neighborhood complaints, and constant setbacks. Instead of quitting, she turned that pressure into purpose — building one of the most respected exotic-cat breeding programs in the country.In this episode of Backseat Ballers, Melissa shares how she went from nearly losing everything to creating a thriving family business built on

Some conversations stay with you long after they end, and my talk with Michelle Kuei is one of them. Michelle is a confidence coach, author, and international speaker who has an incredible story of resilience and transformation. After being involved in a car accident at the age of eleven, Michelle turned her pain into purpose and has made it her mission to empower others to rise above self-doubt and show up confidently as who they are. This conversation was originally part of the Speak Truth ...

Zoe Tishaev and Dylan DelliSanti work for the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit, public interest law firm. As part of the Cities Work program, they partner with cities to make it cheaper, faster and simpler to start small businesses. Today, they join Tiffany to talk about the importance of small businesses and to explain how cities can revitalize their local economies.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local Recommendations: The Pug Copy Cat Cities Work Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone

What do you do when you lose $200,000 in a single business deal? For Ari, the answer was simple: pray, push, and keep going.In this powerful episode of Both Sides of the Check, Ari shares how she turned a painful franchise loss into motivation — leading her to open two Smoothie King locations back-to-back. 🥤From driving school buses as a single parent to becoming a CEO, Ari’s journey is packed with lessons on:✅ Building unshakable faith and mindset✅ Why you can’t wait for the “perfect time” to

O Lala! (In RVA) gets spooky with a special Halloween edition featuring author and journalist Catherine Baab — whose book Poe for Your Problems turned Edgar Allan Poe into an unlikely self-help icon. Now she’s back at it with her upcoming project, Gothic Glow-Up: Mary Shelley’s Guide to Stitching Yourself Back Together.We talk Frankenstein, free love, grief, genius, and the surprisingly messy (and sexy?) lives of 19th-century writers. It’s brains, bangers, and a whole lot of gothic gossip — perfect

In our Fourth Season Episode 6, we talk to Cat Werner, the owner of Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes located in Marlborough MA. Cat is unique in the food space with a specific franchise niche. Cat has a variety of accommodations for people with food allergies. Graze Craze has made an impact on the local community by offering beautiful displays of food and catering local businesses. Join me as we get a chance to listen to her business story and learn more about this great business! T...