Coach Mikki and Friends

You can feel it the moment Vanessa Raymond starts talking, she has lived more than one life. She begins as a musical theater performer from South Africa, travels the world, then hits the quiet question that comes after you reach a lifelong dream: now what? From that crossroads, she moves into fitness, wellness, and ultimately entrepreneurship, learning the hard parts most of us avoid: sales, marketing, and how to consistently grow ...

Baloney cake sounds like a joke until you hear what the “icing” is. Mel joins me for a laugh-filled trip through the world of vintage recipes, retro desserts, and those classic mid-century food trends that leaned hard on gelatin molds, convenience ingredients, and pure confidence. We get into the unforgettable lineup: baloney cake layered like a real cake, hot dogs suspended in lemon-lime Jell-O, and a tuna mousse that ...

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A seven-year-old falls in love with Giants football. Years later, she’s calling plays, building culture, and proving that coaching is a craft earned in the film room, on the practice field, and through a thousand quiet acts of leadership. Coach Mikki St. Germain joins us to share how she moved from team mom to Varsity Special Teams ...

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What if “unlucky” is just a story we inherited, and we’re free to rewrite it? We kick things off with Friday the 13th and follow the thread through Norse myths, the Last Supper, and the Knights Templar to see how fear gathers power over time. Then we flip the script with Galentine’s Day, turning a date with a bad reputation into a bright spot for friendship, humo...

What if joy isn’t a reward for getting life “right,” but your natural baseline? Coach Mikki sits down with Sensei Nancy, author, life sensei, and founder of The Dojo, to explore what happens when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start remembering who we really are. This isn’t a pep talk; it’s a grounded look at the mindset, language, and community that make lasting change feel possible.


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Welcome back Mel!! Listen as we swap stories about choosing presence over panic, from a tense checkout line during storm prep to why people are buying vinyl, CDs and even flip phones again. We share simple ways to read a room, spread calm, and enjoy real connection without screens.

• Mel returns for a monthly chat
• reading emotional undercurrents in public spaces
• small acts that lower crowd anxiety
• practical st...

What if the version of success you built no longer fits, and the real path forward starts with five quiet minutes? That’s where our conversation with Elizabeth begins. She’s an engineer-turned-empowerment coach who helps people plug back into their power by aligning what they want with what they believe, feel, and do each day. We unpack the subtle signs of misalignment chronic unease, constant chasing, an inner no benea...

Curious about making a significant career change or enhancing your business presence? Lynn Williams, the Executive Director of Great Careers Group and an EDD candidate, shares her expert insights into the intricacies of career transitions. Learn the difference between a career pivot and a complete reinvention, and discover the crucial role of keywords and positioning on LinkedIn. Lynn also sheds light on the plethora of resources a...

Ready to stop forcing your days into a 24-hour hustle that doesn’t fit your body? We sit down with Katrina, creator of the Create Her Planner, to reframe planning around lunar phases, seasonal energy, and the real rhythms women experience across life stages, including perimenopause and postmenopause. This is a practical, grounded conversation about matching tasks to timing so your best work happens when your brain and body ar...

What if everything you've been taught about productivity and business strategy was designed for someone else's biology? In this eye-opening conversation, former Disney chef turned business strategist Katrina Van Oudheusden reveals the missing piece in women's entrepreneurial education: understanding and leveraging the female infradian rhythm.

Katrina shares her journey from thirteen years in Disney's kitchens to discovering ...

Tucked away in the historic apple-growing region of Oak Glen, California, lies Riley's Farm – a 760-acre colonial living history experience that's become a beloved family tradition for thousands of Southern California families. Join Coach Mikki and farm owner Jim Riley as they explore how this remarkable destination evolved from a family vacation property into an immersive historical experience hosting 80,000 schoolchildren a...

When life deals you an unexpected blow, do you crumble or transform? For Briana Rice, a devastating collision with a semi-truck in 2021 didn't end her story, it began a powerful new chapter.

Briana takes us through her remarkable journey from scientist and world traveler to traumatic brain injury survivor and advocate. With raw honesty, she shares how she initially thought her life was over after suffering brain and spinal ...

Explore a transformative journey into veganism in this captivating episode featuring Kristyn Medeiros. From facing societal pressures to nurturing her children on a plant-based diet, Kristyn radiates passion and determination in helping others discover veganism's holistic advantages. With rich conversations about the challenges of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, she explains how small steps can lead to substantial changes.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Susie Mierwik, a remarkable woman who has turned adversity into a thriving life of purpose and passion. From a retired kindergarten teacher to a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker, Susie shares her transformation story filled with resilience and empowerment. Learn how she broke free from a restrictive upbringing to find freedom through education and marriage, and how her curre...

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, more fulfilling life as we welcome the insightful Dr. Tara Rasta, a renowned chiropractor and functional wellness expert, to our podcast. Dr. Rasta shares her inspiring journey from battling illness during her UCLA days to transforming her career path from conventional medicine to holistic healing. She candidly discusses the profound impact of genetics and life experiences on our health and her mi...

Award-winning singer and songwriter Kathy Bee, affectionately known as the Dream Maker, graces us with her visionary spirit, aiming to bridge the world through music. Her ambitious project, "One Million Voices," is set for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where she plans to unite a million voices in harmony for her song "Torch of Love," a tribute to universal unity. Kathy captivates us with her passion for teaching this song in schoo...

Beth Hinderacker, the visionary force behind Garden Gate Soaps, joins us to share her inspiring journey from a concerned mother to a pioneer in the organic skincare industry. Discover how Beth's quest to find safe, allergy-friendly products for her children sparked a booming business in natural skincare and personal care products. Her story is a testament to the power of creativity and passion, as she turned homemade remedies into ...

What if you could uncover the secrets behind the careers of top culinary professionals? Join me, Coach Mikki, as I sit down with the remarkable David Page, president and executive producer of Page Productions, to discuss his journey from radio to television and his latest venture into podcasting with "Culinary Characters Unlocked." Discover David's passion for storytelling, particularly through engaging conversations with chefs and...

What if uncovering hidden family secrets could transform your life? Join us as Nancy Mueller returns to the show to share the captivating journey behind her latest book, "Secrets in the Attic." Inspired by the discovery of her mother's letters in an Ohio attic, Nancy explores the attic as a symbol for the mind, where memories and secrets are stored. This marks Nancy's first foray into fiction, presenting new creative challenges and...