The Walkshow

This week we are exploring the walk of life with host of the podcast Words of Heart, Dionne Sanchez.  The conversation we have is about Dionne’s own personal journey of constantly overcoming obstacles, starting at infancy, and how she continues to persevere and chase her dreams.  Dionne is an incredible young woman who consistently chooses to respond to shockingly difficult circumstances with kindness, hope, grace, and lo...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with lifelong leader, coach and author of the book, “You Got This!: Life Lessons to Leadership”, Stephanie Lynn Salic.  Stephanie talks about her upbringing and how the challenges she faced drove her into leadership at an early age.  No matter the situation Stephanie has always found herself volunteering to help lead others. We cover some of the central ideas from her book ...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with the founder of Awesomeness Lifestyle and coach Lillian Victoria.  Lillian’s previous career was working with A-list Hollywood talent and she leverages her knowledge and insight from that time along with her own journey to help entrepreneurs and executives.  Lillian shares her wisdom with nuggets from her own walk of life as well and how she applies the lessons she teaches i...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with the author, speaker, and coach Kellan Fluckiger.  Kellan shares his own struggles in life starting with a very challenging childhood.  Kellan went on to hold high profile jobs while constantly wrestling with depression, anxiety, drug addiction and going through a cycle of highs and lows.  At age 52 Kellan had what he can only describe as a divine intervention. Sin...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with the entrepreneur and founder of Evolve to Grow, Tristan Wright.  Evolve to Grow is a business coaching company that strives to help business owners truly take ownership over their business and their life.  Tristan shares his story of early success, how things started to fall apart, and how he rebounded and applied the lessons he now teaches to his clients.  Tristan is ...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with the Deputy Fire Marshal for West Hartford, CT, Marsha McCurdy Adell.  Marsha was the first Black woman to graduate from the Connecticut Fire Academy in the year 2000 and has served her community in a variety of ways since that time.  Marsha is also actively involved in advocating for the regular people in her town by engaging with city leadership.  Marsha shares her ch...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with Active Member of Air Force National Guard, a law enforcement officer, an aspiring life coach, and founder of Wingmen, Jason Williams.  Wingmen is an app that allows you to request a driver to drive you and your car from A to B. It’s that simple. Primarily focused on eliminating DUI situations, the service has a range of other use cases that not only makes the community safer but...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with Founder and CEO of B.O.S.S. Class – Global Online University - Dr. Yassin Hall.  Through B.O.S.S. online university Dr. Hall offers an array of course offerings that guides students through setting up their own online business selling goods on major sites such as Amazon and eBay.  Dr. Hall is also an advocate for mental health and has worked to promote and educate society a...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with a man who lived with undiagnosed autism for the first 41 years of his life Ross Fraser.  Equipped with a new understanding Ross has created the website MyLifeAutistic.com and works to promote awareness, acceptance, and admiration for neurodivergent people.  Ross talks openly about the confusion and rejection he felt throughout his life and the variety of challenges he has o...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with life coach Ashley Thomas who has created a program called Crave which is designed to help people heal emotional eating by unwrapping the gift of a hungry heart.  Ashley has been working with me as my coach for years now and to say that she is a treasure is an understatement.  Ashley has a capacity to meet her clients wherever they are and offer unconditional support that is...

This week we are exploring the walk of life author of the book Unfreezing Trauma: My Private Journal of EMDR Recovery, Mary Held.  In her mid 30’s Mary started experiencing seizures in her arm. This would be the first of many debilitating symptoms Mary would face over the coming years.  After multiple doctors and incorrect diagnoses, Mary learned of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) treatment and d...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with social psychologist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, speaker, teacher, and sky diver, Dr. Kevin Payne.  Kevin has lived with multiple sclerosis for 30+ years and shares the results of his extensive research concerning how to live a quality life with chronic distress, pain, and illness.  He is the author of the book, Your Life Lived Well and I had an awesome conversation...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with Personal Accountability Coach Andrea Mason. Andrea works with clients to illuminate the path to freedom through forgiveness. Andrea is the creator of the innovative and customary life transformational journey, utilizing the power of healing and forgiveness, called PLAY, (Plan Life According to You).  I love so much of Andrea’s message and specifically love her emphasis on the ...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with coach and founder of A Call to Action, Paul Forchione.  A Call to Action helps people clarify and accomplish their goals. After being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as an infant Paul’s family was told he would never walk.  After years of hard work and treatment Paul was able to not only walk but also became a pitcher for his high school varsity baseball team.  Paul rea...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with creator of Intentional Money Life Michelle Onaka.  Michelle creates educational Instagram-sized financial visuals, as well as short 2-4 minute videos that teach fundamental concepts about personal finance such as taxes, investing, and more.  Michelle is not a financial advisor and her mission is to teach people the fundamentals so they can make their own decisions equipped...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with business communication coach, TEDx organizer, certified trainer, podcast host, academic lecturer, and author of the book Born Global Entrepreneurs, Elena Paweta.  Elena has spent years interviewing and researching global entrepreneurs which are people who start businesses with a global scale in mind.  Elena shares a variety of ways in which these individuals think and behav...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with Joe Gonzalez who is one of the founders of The Project Solution.  The Project Solution is a non-profit organization that has helped thousands of people in multiple countries around the world.  The goal of The Project Solution is to fund a few small-scale projects every year and make a substantial difference for people living in distressed areas of the world.  Joe share...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with Mike from Crypto Dads Investing.  Mike and his friend Naz are two dads that have made it their mission to educate regular people about the financial opportunity that crypto-investing offers. Mike and Naz believe that with just a few bucks and a little curiosity anybody can explore this life changing technology. Cryptodadsinvesting content is targeted at total beginners with zer...

This week we are exploring the walk of life with internationally recognized motivational speaker, podcaster, middle school assistant teacher, and disability advocate David Figueroa.  Born extremely premature, David was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a young child and found himself facing not only the physical challenges but also the mental and emotional challenges of not being able to live the same life as other children.&n...