23 JUL 2020 · I remember a time in my life when I was really struggling through some things and just thought that I would never really make it. I could not see to the other side because I was lost and fearful. Have you ever been in a place like that in your life? Many of us have. But what if you could use your struggles to help you move further in growing yourself and building your dreams? That would be awesome. It took me a long while to know how to use those hateful moments as motivators to get me closer to my dreams. My guest this week, Annya Miller, has been there too and is sharing her story to help transform the thoughts of another woman who needs it. Meet Annya.... Guest Appearance - Annya Miller Annya is a resilient & strong woman, wife, Mom, & successful entrepreneur. After fighting through abusive relationships, cancer, & single Mom life she cut through the noise in an oversaturated market & created a 6 figure photography business – all while raising 4 kids. Now, Annya is on a mission to create an Updraft, lifting women & giving back! Her goal is to help women create upward mobility & a happier life through entrepreneurship, mindset and learning to manage the Motherload that comes with it all. The Updraft Podcast is all about helping women to overcome their struggles and trauma, rise up out of their current circumstances and build the life of their dreams. I cover basic marketing and entrepreneurship skills as well as topics like resilience and overcoming fear. Purpose Of This Episode To share a story of hope and enlightenment so that other women can know that there is life on the other side of immense struggles. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to reclaim the YOU that you really want to be. Acknowledging that we are more than just mothers and we can overcome our fears to build a business we love. Understanding "who's on the ladder with you"? Tips for juggling kids and business and learning to be apologetic to yourself. Action Tip For The Episode: Annya Miller says "Understand that the only thing that holds you back is the thoughts in your head."

8 JUL 2020 · I looked at myself in the mirror today and wasn't really excited about what I saw. I know you have been there too. Come on....yes you have. Especially as women, we can be really critical of ourselves most of the time. What's even funnier is that my friends compliment me all the time about looking great. A guy friend of mine says I must have a deal with the devil because I look so much younger than my real age. Even after all that, I am still sometimes in doubt and find myself being negative. My guest, Christine Osoria, sat down to chat with me and she helped me with that. Listen in.... Guest Appearance - Christine Osoria Christine Osoria is a working mom of 3, Motivational Speaker, Author, entrepreneur and Bronx native. Christine is best known as the Founder of CEO of My Curves a Self Love & Body Positive community for young girls and women. Christine has helped women connect with their soul, creating healthy habits through exercise, empower their minds, and fall in love with themselves and their lives. She recently released her first children’s book “Rosalia, the Honduran American”; she thrives in sharing inspirational messages through her high energy. Christine loves to read, dance, write and loves to have fun with her family & friends. She currently resides in Allentown, Pennsylvania with her husband & children. Purpose Of This Episode Self Love, Body Positive, Positive Mindset. Teaching women to love their body at all shapes and sizes. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to start where you are by taking small steps towards showing your body self love. Acknowledging that we are more than just our bodies; we are confident, brilliant women. Understanding how to love your body while you are working on it. Being honest with you and asking yourself "What is amazing about my body today?" Action Tip For The Episode: Christine Osoria says "Speak to yourself with love. Start saying or writing beautiful things about yourself."

24 JUN 2020 · Have you ever had a tween child that always seem to want to slam the door? It just seemed that no matter what you said or did, nothing would bridge the gap with the communication. It seems like you were from different planets and just couldn't speak each other's language. Well guess what? My podcast guest, Deborah Davis, has a decoder ring just for that. Listen in as she talks about it. Guest Appearance - Deborah Ann Davis Your relationship with your tween/teen girl is the most important female bond in her life. Why waste time with trial and error? Award-winning Author, Parenting Skills Coach, and Educator Deborah Ann Davis has drilled down three decades of accumulated experience with tween/teenagers into specific strategies you can start using today. Armed with an M.Ed in Supervision, a BS in Education, a Personal Trainer Certificate, and a 10th-grade sense of humor, Deborah knows what moms are facing because she's been there herself. Purpose Of This Episode Having tools and techniques to bridge the communication divide and make better relationship with your teens and tweens. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to recognizing what shoes your kids are wearing; how you can walk together on those shoes. Having the tools at your disposal to create more effective communication on the spot. Knowing that conversation is the key. Understanding your child's personality type to help better bridge the communication gap. Action Tip For The Episode: Deborah Ann Davis says "Plan a time for a specific activity for just you and one daughter (make something together, polish your toenails, wash the car, etc.), and while you are casually occupied (and building a fond memory), bring up ONE touchy subject (new consequences for household rules, curfew, chores, screen time, dating), but discuss it in an indirect manner.

17 JUN 2020 · Your brand is a full representation of you! Did you hear me on that? Your brand is the first impression of you that people get to experience. No doubt about that. Is your brand representing you well? If not, now is the time to get some insight as to why it should. Meet my guest Laura Click, she is one smart brand lady! Guest Appearance - Laura Click Laura Click is a writer, speaker, brand strategist and entrepreneur and founder of Blue Kite, a brand strategy shop in Nashville and hosts the Make it Brave podcast. Purpose Of This Episode Raising awareness about what building a brand is about. Knowing it is more than a buzz word but about building a brand you truly believe in. Tips To Follow In This Episode Sometimes it takes you to step up to the plate. If you can't find it - build it. Pay attention to what people are saying about you and complimenting you on to find your secret sauce/magical ingredients. Learn what is at the core of your compelling brand stories that can uplevel your brand. Know how to build a brand you are proud of. Action Tip For The Episode: Laura Click says "Own your brilliance. Own what makes you, uniquely and wonderfully you. So often, women tend to downplay our gifts. But the magic happens when you show up fully as your wonderfully unique self. Embrace who you are. Dare to be different and be confident in the things that make you great. When you do that, people will be lining up to work with you."

10 JUN 2020 · How do you manage your anxiety? Do you know where to begin? Anxiety is best served when you can figure out what triggers you and how to manage that. You want to be able to calm and quiet your anxiety in a way that keeps you functioning well. My guest, Vikki Louise, understands all the brain science behind doing that and helps people get with ease. Guest Appearance - Vikki Louise Vikki worked in finance and tech before turning her personal development hobby into a successful career in 2016. Now she works with clients all over the world teaching them how to stop procrastinating and manage their anxiety. She has a no BS style and uses a combination of neuroscience, life coaching tools & tough love to get you unstuck. Vikki works with people all over the world helping them manage their anxiety & get sh*t done. Purpose Of This Episode To understand anxiety at a deeper level and help people who suffer to find ways to manage it so they are more productive in their every day lives. Tips To Follow In This Episode Anxiety is a part of our human experience. It has kept us alive over the ages. Understand what is happening with our brains that can help us manage. Learn how to create your own definition of anxiety that will serve you best. Know how you can change the more than 60K thoughts you have per day.

5 JUN 2020 · s your business legally secured? How do you know? There are many aspects of developing and growing a business that many business owners are not aware of. Starting an online business does not mean that you get everything done right from the start. There are many legal aspects of starting a business that we learn as we grow. Courtney English is our go to girl and she is hear to enlighten us all. Guest Appearance - Courtney English Courtney English is a licensed attorney. She serves small businesses both locally and online. She specializes in breaking down overwhelming concepts to make them actionable for you and your business. Her goal is always to be proactive in her approach to ensure you and your business is not only protected, but prosperous as well. She is a business attorney that assists businesses both locally and online. From trademarks to contracts, she protects businesses while helping businesses become prosperous. Purpose Of This Episode Giving businesses important legal information that will help them know exactly what to do when getting their business affairs in order. Tips To Follow In This Episode Know what steps to take to make sure your business is set up legally. Understand which business entity is the best fit for your online business. Learn how to protect your assets (trademarks and copyrights). Know that if you start your business right you will be able to end it right if need be. Action Tip For The Episode: Courtney English says "Check your business checklist!"

27 MAY 2020 · I have wanted to introduce more spirituality in my business for quite some time but wasn't sure how or when it would be a good time to do so. Have you ever felt that way? Knowing that God was calling you to do something more pronounced in your business but you were afraid to step out on faith? Oh boy, do I ever know what that feels like. Well my guest today has done that, unapologetically and successfully and she is sharing her journey to inspire us to action. Miranda Jo is indeed a Christian girl in a Yoga world. Guest Appearance - Miranda Jo Davis Miranda Jo Davis is a Christian Yoga, Pilates, and meditation expert with over 20 years in the industry. She is also a best-selling Author and award-winning freelance writer and uses God’s word to speak truth on a variety of modern-day topics. She specializes in Christian Meditation and helping women utilize this spiritual discipline as a pathway to peace, purpose, and abundance! Purpose Of This Episode Helping women to live healthier lives physically and spiritually on their desire to find peace and purpose for their lives. Tips To Follow In This Episode Why starting your day the right way is so important. Finding the presence of God in all that you do. Learning how to respond to life instead of reacting to life. The results you can achieve by combining your spirituality with movement.

20 MAY 2020 · Do you remember what it was like to give up on your dreams to choose motherhood instead? I do! It was a easy choice because my babies mean everything to me so it was what I needed to do at the time. Have you ever had to make that choice? Have you ever felt as though your dreams were not possible because of your motherhood? Like you had to give up on or dreams or give up on your kids? That is not thyou the case, ever! My podcast guest, LaWann Moses, is here to share with you how that is all possible. How you can have it all! Guest Appearance - LaWann Moses LaWann Moses is a Success Strategist and Business Executive with a consulting firm that provides coaching services to clients. She is the Creator of the More Than A Mother podcast, where she helps moms pursue their dreams and be great moms at the same time. LaWann is an advocate and visionary leader who has a passion for empowering others to rise up, reclaim their power, and live a life of boldness, purpose, and authenticity. She helps moms ditch the guilt, master their time, and maximize their energy so they can do more of what they love and enjoy. LaWann believes love is the greatest gift of all and she strives to do everything in love. Purpose Of This Episode To help moms to feel supported in pursuing their dreams and ditch the guilt about their families so that they can do more of what lights them up. Tips To Follow In This Episode Why following your dreams is the right thing to do as a mother Learn ways to balance your passions and motherhood Why guilt is a total LIE (yes you heard me) See what it takes for mom to reclaim their power and their passion Action Tip For The Episode: LaWann Moses says "Take a few minutes and take care of yourself"

13 MAY 2020 · Have you ever experienced a time when you thought that things in your mind were not quite right? Or maybe you were having thoughts that you feel were out of the ordinary? If someone had told me at one point that would be possible for me, I would have not believed it. But yes, I can honestly admit that I have had those times when I have felt uncertain in my mind or felt depressed and confused. It may have been triggered by a situation, or someone or something in my life but nonetheless, I have had the experience of feeling like I was losing my mind. Of feeling less than normal! My guest shares with us today that it is okay to have these feelings and how to cope. Guest Appearance - Kimberly Berry Kimberly Berry is the founder of Being UnNormal, a coaching and consulting group that assists people navigating the world of mental health. She is a sought after public speaker who has spoken in front of a wide range of audiences about a variety of mental health topics. She has been on various television segments, interviewed on podcasts, and featured in news articles focusing on spreading her mission of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness. Purpose Of This Episode To shine a spotlight on mental health and how it affects families and children and what we can do to help. Tips To Follow In This Episode ***What is mental health and how it is perceived in society today? ***Knowing what is considered normal and what is not? (Is there a normal?) ***How parents with children are dealing with their mental health. ***Learning ways to cope and have good self-care while dealing with mental health. Action Tip For The Episode: Kimberly Berry says "Ask yourself if what you know about mental health is true, and if not then what?"

6 MAY 2020 · Your marketing - such a vital part of your business. Without the right marketing strategy your business can be left lifeless and stagnated. It is just the honest truth. So it is super important to have the kind of marketing that makes your business shine but...... Honestly marketing can be overwhelming and stressful. It is not always the simplest portion to get taken care of in your business. Wouldn't it be nice if it could be? What if it were easy? Meet my guest, Nicole, to help you with that. Guest Appearance - Nicole Bernard Nicole Bernard has helped business owners master their marketing so they can effectively grow their business without stress, worry and overwhelm! Nicole has been an entpreneur for 12+ years, her first business was a farm & brewery with herhusband for 7 years. They literally caused too much traffic and upset their neighbors. So she went to work for a digital marketing agency and then branched out completely on her own in 2016 so she could help business owners grow with what she has learned along the way! Purpose Of This Episode To help business owners know that there are simple ways to manage their marketing and without being overwhelmed and stressed out. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learn what is the most important thing that business owners need to focus on for their marketing. Know what foundational pieces of marketing strategy is most essential. What are the things that keep business owners up at night as struggles in their business? Learn how digitial marketing is a game changer for your business. Action Tip For The Episode: Nicole Bernard says "Know who you're marketing to- get your marketing foundation in place because it doesn't matter which tools you use, if you don't know your goals, your messaging or your target audience, you'll never grow."