Seeds Of Sunshine - A Mother-daughter podcast

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Medical advancements don’t just spring up—they happen by building on decades of previous discoveries. Today, one of these advancements might be on the verge of another breakthrough. But what had to happen first for it to exist? In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble explore how a vaccine candidate for a deadly, once-mysterious bacterial disease came to be. The story takes them from one doctor’s groundbreaking connection in the 70s, all the way to a real lab where vaccines are being developed today. Featured Guests : – Carol Baker, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist – Isis Kanevsky, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer – Ksenia Krylova, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer Dive into the episode here : 02:54 - Getting into the problem 05:11 - The basics of immunity and vaccine science 09:32 - What is a conjugate vaccine? 14:44 - Group B Strep: A case study 22:23 - Talking to a GBS pioneer 31:40 - A trip to the lab 43:08 - What's next, and closing thoughts Season 5 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Check out our social media platforms to take a deeper look into the labs and stories we discuss during the episodes: Instagram (@pfizerinc), TikTok (@pfizer) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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A multigenerational podcast to elevate your lives and dreams one seed of sunshine at a time. A mother/daughter podcast filled with joy, love, and wisdom to help you live your best lives while bridging the generational gaps and learning from one another through an interactive, inspiring, and motivational podcast with top experts in various fields, such as writers, entrepreneurs, athletes, public figures, etc. Our guests will be invited together with their children, parents, or grandparents, a unique and hands-on approach to connecting listeners from all over the United States and worldwide. “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are able to change ourselves.” - Viktor E. Frankl

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Rebuilding Your Life with Author Gail Showalter 34:38

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Season Three, Episode 123 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Gail Showalter ’s mission to help everyone grow and reach their true potential through some tweaks to how they approach life, motherhood, and careers. For the last 18 years, Gail Showalter has been helping single moms navigate their lives. The nonprofit she founded in 2007 supports single moms pursuing degrees that lead to employment. In southeast Texas, she is known as the “Old Bird with Feathers of Wisdom for Women and a Soft Spot for Single Moms.” Gail was a single mother of three for sixteen years before she remarried. Her first article on returning to college as a single parent was published in Single-Parent Family magazine. Her book, Living, Learning, Loving , was published by Morgan James Publishing on September 9, 2025. Gail holds degrees in speech, art, and special education, as well as a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction. She is also a Certified Life Coach and Personality Specialist. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: As a single parent, Gail took what she learned as a single mom and helped other single moms navigate their lives. Gail’s life lessons resulted in a beautiful book Living, Learning, Loving . A big believer in the power of stories to shape our lives, Gail turned each chapter into a sharing of her personal experiences with readers, offering motivation and inspiration. Gail knows that when we take care of ourselves and get our priorities right, we are all better off. Gail’s primary goal is to help single moms who need it to get through college, and I have pointers for those individuals depending on where they live. Gail created a nonprofit program to help single moms get through college. As for Gail’s seeds of sunshine, she believes it is important to set reasonable goals related to lifestyle, raising children, finances, and more. To connect with Gail and buy her books, please follow her: Gail Cawley Showalter | helps single moms finish college | 152 Grandchase Drive, Nederland, TX, USA https://www.instagram.com/gail_cawley (1) Facebook Gail Cawley Showalter - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Komorebi, Life’s magic, & Real Estate Market insights with Carmen Micsa 15:02

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Season Three, Episode 122 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about life's indelible moments through komorebi, as well as the latest real estate updates. On this Seeds of Sunshine: Looking back at our mother/daughter podcast that Sophia and I started three years ago. We plan to continue with the same great and inspiring content, with Sophia continuing as the editor and introducing our guests from UC Santa Barbara, where she will be starting college next week. I came across a great concept, Komorebi, a Japanese word which literally means sunlight leaking through trees, or as I described it in my article published on Medium , I see it when I stand still during my runs, I feel like I'm steeping in nature to sip sunshine, living and loving the light in a world of shadows. Komorebi - the topic of this episode is this light that we all want to welcome into our lives and to seek during our daily lives, maybe during a walk, during a run, or just by being in your office or in your home. Author Hector Garcia defined komorebi as "the sunlight leaking through trees, a display of sunbeams filtering through tree branches." As far as our real estate market, there is beauty in being a buyer right now. You can see some komorebi out there, some light after experiencing really crazy prices that kept going up and up for us in the Sacramento region. Price negotiations are quite possible. The sellers are still understanding that they have to adjust their prices. So we see a lot of price reductions or price improvements out there in our real estate market. And basically, that's a really good thing for the buyers. And another great thing for my buyers is the fact that, finally, they have more choices. In recent years, there were very few listings on the market, so everybody was fighting for a few out there, and now that has become much better for the buyers and the sellers that I work with. Please follow your host, Carmen Micsa, Broker/CEO with Dynamic Real Estate, BA/MA in English, podcaster, and published author: Carmen Micsa (@carmenseedsofsunshine) • Instagram photos and videos Carmen Micsa | Facebook To purchase my tennis and poetry books, please go to Amazon or wherever books are sold. For real estate, check out my website. Receive up to $2,000 credit when buying or selling a home with me if you mention this episode. https://dynamicsacramentohomes.com/ Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Finding the Light Within with Author David Richards 26:41

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Season Three, Episode 121 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about personal transformation and finding the light within us with international bestselling author David Richards. David Richards is a former Marine Corps officer with 15 years of service, a corporate leader in Customer Experience at Cisco, and a sought-after executive coach specializing in Executive Presence and Transformational Leadership. His work has guided senior leaders at some of the world’s largest financial and IT companies, including Fidelity, Microsoft, and Cisco, helping them elevate their leadership and communication impact at the highest levels. As a #1 international bestseller author, he helps people awaken their divine identity and step fully into their faith-driven purpose. With a unique blend of biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and practical leadership strategies, David is here to challenge the way we think about success, faith, and personal transformation. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: David talks about his f ascinating journey from a near-death experience as a child to serving as a Marine Corps officer and later thriving in the corporate world. After his near-death experience, David realized that his life had purpose, which inspired him to write his book Becoming One with Christ - The Lessons of King David. David believes that we possess intellectual mastery, which involves understanding something. There's also cognitive mastery. Because through the power of incantation, through the power of our voice, we can actually change our physiology and change our nervous system. And just because someone grows up in a different culture, with a different background, or with a different belief system, that doesn't mean they're wrong. There's no reason that we should judge them for that, because that's what they've grown up believing. There's a universal nature to what it means to be human. David encourages his clients to get clear on what they want from life. Our journeys of transformation begin within our hearts, with ourselves being ready to make those changes. To connect with David Richards and buy his books, please follow him: David Richards - International best-selling author, speaker in NC Instagram (1) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Communicate with Your Guardian Angel with Ros Place From England 40:49

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Season Three, Episode 120 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Ros Place's journey from England to South America. Her teachings about finding and communicating with our guardian angel are full of wisdom and love. Ros Place is a Guardian Angel Communicator from England who empowers truth-seekers to connect with their Guardian Angels and find trustworthy answers to life’s important questions. Through her proven Channel of Clarity Method, Ros teaches you how to verbally channel your Guardian Angel, so you can gain clarity, confidence, and clear direction whenever you need it. Unlike other teachers, Ros won’t keep the tools to herself, make it confusing, or leave you to figure it out alone. She’s committed to guiding you every step of the way to communicate with your Guardian Angel so you can receive truthful and trustworthy answers whenever you need them. On this Seeds of Sunshine Episode: In April 2023, Trassan, her guardian angel, told her that she would leave England as a family and travel the world. "All will be well," Ros was told, so she trusted her guardian angel and has been traveling with her family for two years around Europe and South America. Ros talks about Trissan as her guardian angel who has been with her since birth. Everybody has a guardian angel. Ros feels that she was born being able to communicate with Trassan. In sharing with our guest that I feel protected by my guardian angel, Ros said that it's a wonderful way to live our lives. When we feel that benevolent energy, that loving energy, that guiding energy, and pay attention to that, then we can elevate our lives and live in joy. Ros was able to connect with the spirit of dead people, but now she only chooses to communicate with her guardian angel because angelic energy is so light and divine. To buy Ros Place's book and connect with her: Home - Angels with Ros Facebook The Guardian Angel Channel with Ros & Tressarn - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Win Your Next Hour and Be Yourself with Author Danny Lehr 31:55

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Season Three, Episode 119 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Danny Lehr ’s strategy to take control of your time and start winning the next hour. Danny Lehr —a sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, author, and former competitive athlete who’s obsessed with helping people accomplish their biggest dreams… one hour at a time. He’s the author of Win Your Next Hour, a high-impact guide for getting unstuck and taking bold action when life feels overwhelming. As the co-founder of the lifestyle brand Caffeine & Kilos, Danny has built a multimillion-dollar business, coached elite athletes and high performers, and shared stages with leaders across business and sport. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: What holds people back is that they don't know where to start, right? And so they don't end up doing anything because they're afraid they don't know how to start, or they're going to take the wrong steps. Danny thinks that we have so much to learn from our adventures, such as his bike ride around Lake Tahoe, which is 72 miles and 4,000 feet of climbing. Just keep going. Just get to the top of this hill; it'll level out. Danny’s favorite word is W I N, an acronym for success. The first step is to use our words. The second is investing money, time, and effort. And the N stands for note your progress. Danny points out that the entrepreneurs he works with are successful because they saw an opportunity and went for it. Maybe they were scared or nervous, but they took the opportunity. To buy Danny Lehr’s book, please follow him: https://winyournexthour.com/ (1) Instagram Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to develop passive income with entrepreneur Bronson Hill 28:54

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Season Three, Episode 118 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Bronson Hill ’s investment strategies and how to prosper. As the Managing Member of Bronson Equity ( www.BronsonEquity.com ), Bronson is a general partner in 2500 multifamily units worth over $250M. Bronson is the host of The Mailbox Money Show , where he breaks down the investor mindset and has personally raised over $45M for real estate and his private equity deals. Bronson is the author of the best-selling book, Fire Yourself: Replace Your Working Income with Passive Income in 3 Years or Less, and is a regular contributor to YouTube and his blog . Bronson is a regular keynote speaker and leads The Wealth Forum, an exclusive mastermind for affluent passive investors, providing unmatched investment opportunities within a growth-oriented community. Bronson is a frequent guest on podcasts, such as The Best Ever Show with Joe Fairless, and has also been a speaker at the large Limitless Conference, alongside Ken McElroy. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Bronson shares lessons on hard work that he learned as a child and an adult. Bronson's b ook, Fire Yourself: Replace Your Working Income with Passive Income in 3 Years or Less, became an Amazon number one bestseller for investing. When it comes to passive income, Bronson quotes Warren Buffett, who said: "Unless you learn how to make money while you sleep, you'll work until you die." Financial freedom vs. time freedom are two important and distinct concepts. What successful people do is they don't get stuck. To receive Bronson's three favorite cash flow investments of 2025, text the word cash flow, all one word, to the number 33777. To connect with Bronson Hill and purchase his book , please follow him: https://bronsonequity.com/ bronsonequity | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Dance Your Way to Health with Jennifer Jimenez 35:12

vor 20 weeks35:12

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Season Three, Episode 117 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn how to dance your way to health with Jennifer Jimenez . Jennifer is the co-founder of Brave Thinking Institute, an expert faculty member and trainer, and the founder and director of the Health & Well-Being Division. She is a trailblazing leader in personal transformation, health, and well-being. As the Founder and Director of the Health & Well-Being Division at Brave Thinking Institute, she has inspired and empowered thousands worldwide to live healthier, more joyful, and purpose-driven lives. Jennifer has been prominently featured on DC News Now, Authority Magazine, NBC, ABC, and many more. She has also graced stages alongside legendary thought leaders such as Marianne Williamson, Maya Angelou, Byron Katie, Bob Proctor, Wayne Dyer, and Deepak Chopra. “TranscenDance™ is the secret language of your soul, it is a healing balm for your body, a pathway for transformation, and a safe haven for your inner-most thoughts, feelings, and dreams to be expressed freely.” - Jennifer Joy Jiménez On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Brave Thinking Institute. Learn about Jenifer's mother, who was a thought leader. She spent the last 50-plus years studying the art and science of creating and living a life you love through transcendental studies, universal spiritual principles, success, and mindset. Jennifer's mother encouraged her to dream big. Jennifer wanted to become a professional dancer and sacrificed a lot to achieve her goal. TranscenDance modality, which Jennifer teaches to people worldwide, is recognized globally as a transformative movement practice. Although you think you are bad at dancing, Jennifer believes that we're actually all born dancers. TranscenDance connects people with that higher power, with their souls. Jennifer believes that allowing that soul self to dance allows the human body to expand in health, vitality, strength, and mobility. To connect with Jennifer, please follow her: TranscenDance (@transcendanceglobal) • Instagram photos and videos (4) Facebook Health & Well-Being - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Be Strong with Angela Beyer, Miss Universe Bodybuilding 30:05

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Season Three, Episode 116 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Angela Beyer’s inspiring journey to Miss Universe in bodybuilding. Angela Beyer's achievements span a wide range, from successful bodybuilding competitions to winning titles such as Miss Florida, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. She has also delved into celebrity training and authored a health and fitness book. Furthermore, Angela founded House of Shape, offering women the guidance they need to attain their fitness goals. Angela has garnered recognition for her accomplishments, and her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as All Star Magazine Germany, Flex Magazine, Florida Sun Magazine, Global Trade Magazine, and Naples Daily News. Today, Angela works with CEOs, entrepreneurs, high-level executives, top-class athletes, and clients worldwide, empowering them to rapidly increase their energy levels, transform their bodies, and enhance their mental clarity. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Angela was born and raised in Germany. At 30, she came to the United States to learn English and fell in love with the country. Although she was a banker in Germany, she decided to focus on bodybuilding to win Miss USA and obtain her green card. Angela competed at the Miss USA in Los Angeles, a big show, and she won Miss USA. After that, she qualified for Miss Universe and got busy doing her homework to succeed. Bodybuilding was Angela’s lifestyle. She ate very clean, measured her food, and worked out consistently. The workouts were intense, but she had a goal in mind about how she wanted to look. Angela advises listeners to add strength training and movement into their daily lives. Her clients vary in age from 16 to her oldest client, 92. So young women really need to understand that they have to move way more than they do right now, not be so focused on their devices. If they want to listen to a podcast or something, do it outside when they are on a run or on a walk or something. Angela thinks it’s important to incorporate activity and movement daily. Angela believes that when it comes to maintaining muscle quality or growing muscle, strength training is always needed. Angela is the founder of House of Shape, her business. She trains clients online and in person. To connect with Angela, please follow her: House Of Shape Angela Beyer (@healthcoachangela) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Marathon and Life Lessons with Amanda Furrer, Runner’s World Test Editor 35:31

vor 25 weeks35:31

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Season Three, Episode 115 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Amanda Furrer and her journey from runner to writer for Runner’s World. Amanda Furrer, Runner’s World test editor, has reviewed gear and covered other running topics for almost 10 years. Since 2013, she has run the Boston Marathon consecutively. She recently completed all the World Marathon Majors and is running the Sydney Marathon this year. In a past life, she was a professional baker for two years. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: From her mother, Amanda learned to be assertive and confident in life. As the Runner’s World Test editor, Amanda recounts her perseverance in becoming a writer. Amanda also learned many valuable lessons from being a baker. Oatmeal raisin and snickerdoodle are Amanda’s favorite cookies to bake. Amanda has run the Boston marathon 13 years in a row, which is very special to her. Amanda’s favorite marathons to qualify for Boston are the Chicago and Tokyo marathons. Running and life are very similar. Amanda points out that if we really want something, achieving our goals might take some time. To connect with Amanda Furrer follow her on Runner’s World: Amanda Furrer Test Editor Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Life Lessons Learned Riding Across the US on a Tandem Bicycle with Award-Winning Author Teri Brown 30:46

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Season Three, Episode 114 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Teri Brown and her husband Bruce’s ride on their tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon, to Washington, DC. They both learned valuable lessons. Born in Athens, Greece, as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon, to Washington, DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, podcaster, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Learn how a 3102-mile bike trip across the United States changed Teri’s life and about her book 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure . Teri shared three rules that she learned from this adventure. One of them is don't quit on a bad day. The author’s favorite mantra is to do hard things; she explains why and how that became her mantra. Teri believes that it’s important to give creativity space to play. To connect with Teri Brown: Teri M Brown, Author Teri M Brown - Award-Winning Author (@terimbrown_author) • Instagram photos and videos (12) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Opting for Optimism with Best-selling Author Zander Sprague 33:23

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Season Three, Episode 113 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about optimism with best-selling author Zander Sprague . Zander Sprague is a compelling storyteller and an expert in personal empowerment, self-help, and overcoming adversity. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and best-selling author, he is a sought-after voice in self-improvement. Zander’s transformative message, captured in his book EPIC Begins with 1 Step Forward, resonates with anyone seeking to take control of their lives, move past challenges, and embrace an extraordinary future. Through his TV show, podcast, and social media content under the banner of EPIC Choice Media, Zander empowers his audience to see that everyone can begin their journey toward an EPIC life by taking one step forward. His public access TV show and podcast are proof of his ability to connect with audiences authentically and deliver actionable insights that inspire change. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Zander Sprague's book Epic Begins with One Step Forward will reshape your thinking about success and progress. It gives you the practical steps you need to create epic results—whether you want to run a marathon, lose weight, write a book, get promoted, start a business, or achieve any other goal. Zander believes that no matter what you're doing in life, there is a process, and if you create structure, it gets infinitely easier. Zander's two magic words he likes to use because they will dramatically boost someone's success: NOT YET because many of our epic journeys take time. Having studied psychology, Zander doesn't think that we encounter roadblocks, for we can make a scenic detour and embrace the fact that there's more than one way to get to a destination. You will appreciate and apply Zander's 97/3 rule and feel empowered by it. To connect with Zander Sprague: Podcast - Zander Sprague (4) Facebook Zander Sprague LPCC (@epic_begins) • Instagram photos and videos EPIC Begins With 1 Step Forward - YouTube (23) Zander Sprague | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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The Art and Science of Sourdough Bread with Mother of Three and Environmental Scientist Leigh Patterson 25:46

vor 34 weeks25:46

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Season Three, Episode 112 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about the art and science of sourdough bread making and how to balance motherhood with running, hiking, and environmental sciences from our guest, Leigh Patterson . Leigh Patterson is a mom to three children and a Senior Environmental Scientist. She enjoys staying active, spending time outside, running, hiking, camping, and exploring. She and her husband have a small chicken farm. They enjoy gardening, building things, and doing projects around the house. Leigh also bakes sourdough bread and is passionate about helping others do the same. Sourdough is both a science and an art, and Leigh believes anyone who wants to learn truly can! On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Leigh calls balancing out motherhood with her business and athletic endeavors a juggle. However, she prioritizes athletics and running, which helps her with everything else. Leigh started baking bread about eight years ago to have a healthier option for her family. As people asked questions about the sourdough breadmaking process, Leigh created a curriculum and a class. Then, she hosted her first class for a group of friends at her house. As a biologist, Leigh is interested in the science of making bread. Sourdough is a very flexible and dynamic process. Leigh quoted a baker who said, "It takes 10 loaves to get comfortable and 10 years to get good." We've all heard of prebiotics and probiotics. Sourdough is baked in the oven, so those microorganisms don't survive that baking process. It's too hot for them. However, the fermentation process actually alters the cellular structures and creates new compounds. This is true for any fermented food, and scientists have grouped those compounds into this general category they call postbiotics. Sourdough refers to the process, so we can have sourdough bread, waffles, etc. To connect with Leigh Patterson: Home | OaknEgg Oak ‘N Egg (@oaknegg) • Instagram photos and videos OaknEgg - YouTube OaknEgg's Amazon Page Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Seek Authentic Relationships in the Digital Dating Era with British Life Coach Patrycja Karas 28:47

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Season Three, Episode 111 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about personal development and how to navigate the challenges of dating in the digital era. Patrycja Karas is a Life and Personal Development Coach. She graduated from the famous Jay Shetty Certification School and now works with young women, helping them increase their inner confidence and build meaningful relationships with themselves. Patrycja believes that everything starts from within and that the way we treat ourselves is reflected in the external reality. She is on a mission to provide people with the practical tools to improve their mental health, increase confidence, and fight the pandemic of loneliness. “The most important relationship in your life is the one you have with yourself. Work on yourself because that’s who you’ll be spending the rest of your life with”. Patrycja Karas On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Patrycja believes in helping empower women and just help them thrive. When helping women, Patrycja teaches them to build a strong relationship with themselves first. Dating has become harder in our modern society, so Patrycja shows women how unique and valuable they truly are. She also teaches them to stop looking outside of who they are, as everything they need is inside their soul and heart. Regarding dating, taking one’s time is important, as is only investing energy in connections that truly resonate with her clients. Patrycja also teaches her clients to focus on quality over quantity. Everything in life starts with those small, intentional habits. To connect with Patrycja: Patrycja Karas – Life Coaching for young females Patrycja Karas | Certified Life Coach (@patisacoach) • Instagram photos and videos patisacoach (@patisacoach) | TikTok Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Spread Joy Despite Down Syndrome One Sock at a Time with John and Mark X Cronin, Father-Son Team 31:57

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Season Three, Episode 110 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks and their creative way of conquering Down Syndrome and empowering people with differing abilities. John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store, earning EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year recognition. John is not only an entrepreneur, but he also has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half of their colleagues have differing abilities. They are fierce advocates for the rights of people with differing abilities, having testified twice before the U.S. Congress, spoken at the United Nations, and recorded two TEDx talks. They are members of the CEO Commission on Disability Employment. Their work has been featured on national broadcasts by CBS, ABC, CNBC, PBS, the BBC, and Fox News. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Mark, John’s father, feels gratitude to his son for teaching him about Down Syndrome and how to live a happy and fulfilling life . John and Mark plan to start a publishing company. Their focus is on publishing books by and about people with different abilities. Listen to their story and how they started the most successful sock company John’s Crazy Socks. To connect with John and Mark X. Cronin: Johns Crazy Socks Johns Crazy Socks (@johnscrazysocks) • Instagram photos and videos (2) Facebook John's Crazy Socks - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Unleash Your Creativity with Award-Winning Writer and Educator Bonnie Garvin 39:34

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Season Three, Episode 109 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about writing, creativity, and making changes in your life with our guest award-winning author and educator, Bonnie Garvin . Bonnie Garvin fell into writing quite literally. She was pushing 30, married, and in therapy, trying to figure out if she wanted to have a baby. Her therapist suggested going back to university and taking classes that sounded interesting. Bonnie signed up for a class that sounded like it had to do with journalism. It was an advanced playwriting class. The play that Bonnie wrote became a finalist for the most prestigious playwriting festival in the U.S. When Bonnie received that notice, for the first time, she thought she could become a writer! Bonnie gave up her job, convinced her husband to give up his law practice, and set off for New York so she could pursue a career as a writer. Over the last thirty years, Bonnie continually invented and reinvented herself, creating a more diverse and multifaceted career than she could've ever imagined back then. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Bonnie thinks everybody needs to write, but not everybody needs to become a writer. Bonnie recalls something she learned as a child that has helped her become the good storyteller she is today. Since her mother was controlling, Bonnie learned early on to lie and cover things up so she wouldn’t be discovered, which translated into her storytelling gifts. As a screenwriter, Bonnie learned she could also write personal essays, so she greatly believes in reinventing herself. During COVID, Bonnie created a storytelling lab. She had been teaching at USC for a long time and needed something different to encourage her students to write and reflect. Bonnie is a huge believer in paying attention to the world around us daily, which helps us tell infinite stories. To connect with Bonnie Garvin: Storytelling Lab | unlock creativity Storytelling Lab (@story.tellinglab) • Instagram photos and videos (7) Facebook Bonnie's Hollywood Tales | Bonnie Garvin | Substack (23) Benita (Bonnie) Garvin | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Develop More Critical Thinking Skills with Jesse Hartman 30:18

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Season Three, Episode 108 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about becoming the best student, how to take tests well, and developing more critical thinking with our guest, Jesse Hartman. Jesse Hartman became the co-owner of Hartman Tutoring in 2006 and has over 20 years of tutoring experience. As a student at Emory University, Jesse worked part-time as an SAT tutor/teacher. He aimed to reach learners not as a teacher but as a mentor and academic guide. Jesse has prepared students for nearly every standardized test and every available subject. He is currently the Director of Hartman Tutoring and continues to tutor in NYC and beyond. Jesse is also an accomplished poet and award-winning lyricist. “Keep on asking until you understand. Keep on asking until you feel like you have a grasp of the subject that you're trying to get a hold of. There's no sense of walking away being like, I still don't really get what's going on here.” – Jesse Hartman “The purpose of critical thinking skills is to have a sound view of how to come to a valid conclusion and recognize something as true versus not. It's harder than we think, especially in a world where many very large entities benefit from duping us, either as individuals or as collectives. Sometimes it's scary to have an opinion or a viewpoint or a vision of reality that differs from the masses.” – Jesse Hartman On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: As the owner and director of Hartman Tutoring, Jesse specializes in counseling, coaching enrichment, and test prep tutoring. Jesse believes students use his tutoring services to improve their executive functioning or critical thinking. Hartman Tutoring has been a family business. Jesse particularly enjoyed working with his mother and seeing great results in students’ learning and developing their critical thinking skills. Jesse’s opinion about standardized testing. He sees it as a grand subject that has a lot of ups and downs, but it's just something complicated for us in society. It's an imperfect mechanism that serves a purpose and contributes in many ways to the functionality of the educational system and to the societal world that we live in. Jesse is a big believer in preparing the child for the road, not the road for the child. Therefore, there are many ways that kids can become successful. To connect with Jesse Hartman Hartman Tutoring: customized tutoring & test prep Hartman Tutoring (@hartmantutoring) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How Footwear Choices Affect Your Health and Mobility With Dr. Roberto De Los Santos 27:39

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Season Three, Episode 107 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos , as well as many other tips. Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical school and residency, he took the opportunity to travel to 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, immersing himself in diverse cultures, medical practices, and innovative foot health treatments. As the first in his family to complete college, medical school, and earn a doctorate, Dr. De Los Santos is deeply motivated to inspire the next generation to dream big and pursue their goals. In his free time, Dr. De Los Santos enjoys exploring Houston’s vibrant food scene, participating in outdoor activities, and spending meaningful moments with his family and friends. He also has a passion for cars and racing. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Dr. De Los Santos recollects one of his childhood lessons, which increased his dexterity as a surgeon. Shoes can break us or make us why they need to be customized for our feet. Even brands have different subcategories of shoes. Dr. De Los Santos uses positive words when his patients recover well from surgery since positive patients recover quickly. He believes that we're here for a reason: to motivate others and ourselves, and even the little things that seem bad might turn out positive in the end. One of Dr. De Los Santos's passions is Corvette cars. To connect with Dr. Roberto De Los Santos: About - Dr. De Los Santos Dr. Roberto De Los Santos, DPM (@doctor_delossantos) • Instagram photos and videos Doctor De Los Santos - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Forgive the Unforgivable with best-selling author Katherine Giovanni 26:19

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Season Three, Episode 106 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness. Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker. Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's journey, from battling stage 3 breast cancer to navigating a challenging childhood, has given her profound insights about resilience and forgiveness. Join us as Katharine shares these invaluable lessons and explores the transformative power of forgiveness. Get ready for a conversation brimming with inspiration and empowerment! “When you worry, you are actually worshipping the problem. This magnifies what you fear instead of freeing your mind.” – Katherin Giovanni On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Katherine’s forgiveness method works because she has a plan, working her way up from easy to hard forgiveness. Forgiving someone doesn't mean they are right or that you are giving in. It means they’re still wrong. Forgiveness is selfish. You do it for you. You don't do it for them. You do it because you literally want to start thinking about something else. Katherine also teaches others how to forgive the energy around others who have wronged them. To connect with Katherine: Katharine Giovanni (@katharinegiovanni) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook https://www.katharinegiovanni.com/ Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome with Mark Collins 30:16

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Season 3, Episode 105 Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Mark Collins's encompassing approach to imposter syndrome. Mark Collins is a Business / Life Coach, the founder of Freedom For Life, LLC, and the author of the transformational leadership book LIFE MASTERY: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. He has a singular passion for seeing people unleashed as the Heroes they are created to be in their business, relationships, and life. Mark has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course and has seen hundreds of lives transformed. He has also been privileged to speak at conferences throughout the Western US. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: As a child, Mark learned to be comfortable with the discomfort of being in a new place, as he grew up in a military family. Mark created a course called Life Mastery. Mark’s personal experiences led him to focus on helping others conquer imposter syndrome. Our guest thought that, by succeeding, maybe imposter syndrome would disappear and the fear of failure would no longer exist. Yet, those feelings resurfaced no matter how successful he or his clients were. Mark believes change is nice; it gives us new habits and things that can be a blessing in our lives. The author’s mother was his big advocate in telling him to write his book. The journey from small to big takes time and motivation, and nobody who is just doing it, to do it, ever gets to that place of success if they're not celebrating what they're doing along the way. Mark details a three-step transformational strategy for mastering our thoughts, words, and actions in his book. To connect with Mark Collins and purchase his book: Freedom For Life - You Unleashed Mark Collins (@_freedomforlife_) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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The Three Cs of Success with Author and Coach Esther Avant 37:06

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Season 3, Episode 104 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Esther Avant’s holistic approach to fitness and nutrition. Esther Avant spent 20 years in the health industry in various fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles before branching into broader aspects of personal development. She realized that the same tools and strategies she'd been using to help clients reach their health and weight loss goals could be applied to goals of any kind, and now she helps audiences apply that success "formula" to their career and personal goals, as well. Esther is the co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching which provides wellness programs and health coaching services to organizations and individuals. She is also the author of To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence , and host of the Live Diet-Free podcast. As a speaker, Esther helps audiences level up their lives with a health-first approach built on self-compassion, personal responsibility, and consistent action. Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while writing, speaking, and coaching. “Prioritizing your health isn't selfish.” – Esther Avant On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: As a health and weight loss coach, Esther points out that what we choose to eat and drink will impact our journey to maintaining a healthy weight. She realized that her clients knew about nutrition, but lacked consistency, which is key to making lasting changes. Esther’s approach to making changes is connected to the 3 Cs: consistency, commitment, and confidence, which are all needed to be successful. To connect with Esther: Home - EA Coaching Esther Avant (@esther.avant) • Instagram photos and videos (9) Facebook Esther Avant - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Use the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Heal with Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether 41:16

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Season 3, Episode 103 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Craig Meriwether’s techniques to help people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that might keep them from reaching their full potential. Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy. For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety. Craig has created Ace Any Test , the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews, and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Craig believes that asking for help is not a sign of vulnerability but of strength. As a clinical hypnotherapist, Craig teaches that our subconscious mind is for our safety, protection, and survival. Neuroscience tells us that the conscious mind only makes up 5% of the mind, while the unconscious part, your subconscious mind, makes up 95%, and that's where that hurt and pain are held. Craig emphasizes that focusing on one’s intention to heal is paramount to success and healing through hypnotherapy. Craig points out that the mind can't tell the difference between what's real and what’s not, so we want to imagine ourselves as we wish to see ourselves in the future. To connect with Craig: Ace Any Test | Eliminate Test Anxiety Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy | Flagstaff Hypnosis (7) Facebook Ace Any Test (@ace_any_test) • Instagram photos and videos aceanytest - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Writing Advice For College Admissions With Leigh Shulman 42:15

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Season 3, Episode 102 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing. Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women's writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life helps thousands find their way in the writing world. Shulman writes for the Washington Post, Wired, and Insider, among others. She lives with her family in the mountains of Argentina. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: This is our second interview with Leigh Shulman, who still lives in Argentina and loves every moment of her life there. Leigh really enjoys the exploration that writing offers her and the ones she teaches. She would like to do more teaching and working with writers She also wants to go deeper and build more writing communities. Leigh explains why writing The Writer’s Roadmap was important to her. Leigh’s advice to everyone working on their college essays is to think about what you're going to do and how you're going to do it, and then once you finish, figure out what comes next. Leigh has a free big writing workshop at the beginning of November – details on how to sign up are below. To sign up for Turn the Page November Writing event, there are two options: 1. https://courses.leighshulman.com/turn-the-page-membership-event 2. https://courses.leighshulman.com/ink-&-impact-a-workshop-series-for-your-creative-&-business-journey To purchase her book The Writer’s Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life, please go to Amazon, and wherever books are sold. To connect with Leigh Shulman: Facebook Leigh Shulman (@theleighshulman) • Instagram photos and videos (20) Leigh Shulman @writing.exchange@leighshulman (@TheLeighShulman) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Be Happier With Australian Author Andrew Matthews 47:45

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Season 3, Episode 101 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Andrew Matthews how to be happier in your personal and business life by applying his simple, yet powerful strategies. Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY , FOLLOW YOUR HEART , and BOUNCING BACK have sold over 8 million copies in 48 languages. Andrew has presented to over 1000 corporations on 5 continents on attitude, enjoying work, and resilience. Andrew also speaks in universities and prisons. "It's not failure that crashes us...What hurts most is never having tried. - Andrew Matthews On this Seeds of Sunshine: Andrew wrote 12 books on happiness. Andrew believes that there are many things we can change to be happy, such as our attitude. Acceptance of the things we cannot change is power. Andrew strongly believes that we don't find happiness; we create it! The biggest difference between happy and unhappy people is their gratitude. To connect with Andrew Matthews and buy his books: Home - ANDREW MATTHEWS Amazon.com : andrew matthews books Andrew Matthews - YouTube Andrew Matthews (@andrewmatthews.author) • Instagram photos and videos (41) Andrew Matthews | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Running, Reading, and Leadership Tips with Two-Time Olympian Kim Conley 31:18

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Season 2, Episode 100 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from Kim, two-time Olympian about the two important Rs running and reading in her life, as well as what it means to be a female entrepreneur and coach with Next Best Run , training athletes from all over the world. “Running has given me so much – so many of my best friends, my husband. It’s taught me about putting in the work and then just seeing results over time…Now in any endeavor I pursue, I go into it with that mindset of water on a stone- you just keep chipping away and doing good work, stay consistent, and look for ways to just move up one rung of a ladder at every time.” Kim Conley in an interview with Dominique Smith on Lactic Acid Podcast . On this Seeds of Sunshine: Kim Conley’s childhood lesson is to really believe in ourselves and go after the things we want to achieve. We talk about the two important Rs in Kim’s life: running and reading. One of Kim’s goals for next year is to run the Brooklyn half marathon, which she won this year and absolutely loved the energy. Kim thinks it is important to stay consistent in running life and business. Kim believes that lofty goals need to be broken down into manageable steps, and then we can go after them. Kim shares her big dreams and goals that she wrote in her high school journals. There is a connection between running and reading because you have to develop patience, perseverance, and consistency. Kim loves to read not only because it is a great recovery in between her running sessions, but also because it gives her a different perspective on things and life. Regarding Next Best Run , the coaching company that Kim Conley runs together with her husband Drew Wartenburg, she explained with sincerity: “Having a business and running it, yeah, a lot of times I feel like I'm just making everything up as I go along. It's about adapting, growing, and learning as you go.” To connect with Kim Conley and her coaching business Next Best Run: Online Run Coaching - Next Best Run Next Best Run (@next_best_run) • Instagram photos and videos Kim Conley (@kfconley) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Tuning in Our Emotional Intelligence with Entrepreneur Ashley Vingi 32:02

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Season 2, Episode 99 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Ashley Vingi how to stay authentic and succeed as an entrepreneur and human being. Ashley Vingi is an entrepreneur, innovator, and metaphysical creator who has been blazing her own trail for over a decade. With a passion for shaking and awakening the collective, Ashley is here to remind us that humanity is far more powerful than we've been led to believe. As a spiritual teacher, mentor, and business coach, she’s known for her straightforward approach to staying authentic and aligned on the entrepreneurial journey. Get ready for some raw truth and powerful insights! On this Seeds of Sunshine: Ashley talks about multiple ways to tune into our emotional intelligence. Creativity is an important outlet. Energy work requires self-awareness, accountability, and action. Ashley is a huge believer and practitioner of Reiki. Ashley’s authentic self will inspire you to reach for more in your daily and professional lives. To connect with Ashley Vingi: https://www.thedivinesavage.com/coaching-healings Ashley V Biz Coach & Metaphysical Mentor (@ashley_v_divinesavage) • Instagram photos and videos (7) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three Longevity Tips with UK Fitness Coach Mark Gray 34:48

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Season 2, Episode 98 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mark Gray three longevity tips and how to take your fitness to the next level, as well as. Mark Gray is originally from Ireland and lived in London for 8 years where he started working as a personal trainer in 2016. Currently, Mark lives in Barcelona, helping clients live a healthier, happier, and higher quality of life for almost a decade. Since 2019, Mark’s focus as a coach has been on helping some of the finest Entrepreneurs build a leaner, stronger, & most importantly of all, Pain-Free body. His coaching business is called ‘The Paradigm Project. “It's the big and the small efforts that lead to big, big things.” Mark Gray On this Seeds of Sunshine: Mark talks about fitness like money having a compounded effect. Mark reflects upon his childhood and how sports molded him and are responsible for he who is right now. Mark believes that his confidence in what he does as a coach and the skills he has to help people make him different from other coaches. Through fitness and good nutrition, Mark thinks that there's a big difference between aging and then getting older. Mark’s three longevity tips will help you live longer and motivate you to reach higher in your personal and fitness lives. Mark coaches people from all over the world with his innovative approach to fitness, so give him a try! To connect with Mark Gray: https://www.paradigmproject.uk/1-1-coaching Mark Gray | Online Performance Coach (@coachmarkgray) • Instagram photos and videos Mark Gray | Entrepreneurs Pain-Free Performance - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Being Intentional to Achieve Success with Coach Rob Tracz 26:30

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Season 2, Episode 97 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Rob Tracz how intentionality is the key answer to our being successful in life and business. Rob Tracz , a distinguished international speaker and transformative coach, a pioneer in guiding entrepreneurs from stagnation to "Prime Performance," employs a strategic fusion of coaching and personal development principles for professional success, aiming to unleash the complete potential of ambitious professionals. As CEO of TAPS - Coaching and the visionary creator of "Prime Performance: Path to the Ideal Entrepreneurial Lifestyle," Rob's innovative methodology systematically addresses uncertainties and inertia. Through keynotes and podcasts, Rob champions strategic lifestyle elevation, advocating vitality, mindful consumption, restful reflection, and network building. With a Masters in Exercise Science and elite certifications, he redefines fulfillment, driving clients to surpass mediocrity and achieve unparalleled success in both personal and professional realms. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Rob talks about intentionality and how it helps us open up different doors in life. Rob learned a valuable lesson from his father that he incorporated in his business. Being good to ourselves and not missing out on meaningful connections is one of those lessons. Rob teaches entrepreneurs how to overcome shadow stagnation. Chasing this goal or target might seem that it is something we really want, but it's not necessarily. It's just the shadow of what you're really looking for. Most of the time, that's money, fame, and all these other things that detach from reality and living genuine lives. On the road to success, Rob thinks that we all need to be like diamonds and pursue the right amount of pressure and heat by constantly challenging ourselves. Rob also has salient advice for women entrepreneurs, which includes strong social connections. Rob is certain that to achieve success, we need to be intentionally flying our own FLAG. He explains what each letter in the word flag stands for foundational values, likes, aspirations, and growth as human beings. To connect with Rob: Rob Tracz (@robtracz) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook https://robtracz.com/ Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Four Steps to Tune into Your Intuition with Czech Energy Healer Misha Sramova 31:34

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Season 2, Episode 96 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Misha Sramova about empowering ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns. Misha Sramova is an Energy Coach, Sound Healer, and Mindset Coach with a mission to empower ambitious females to break free from outdated patterns, reclaim their time, and become the CEOs of their lives. Her role is to assist women in focusing on the factors that shape their reality, which are deeply rooted in their energetic frequency and subconscious beliefs. Misha's client list includes high-ranking individuals from prestigious Fortune 500 companies such as Hewlett Packard and Deloitte, as well as entrepreneurs who have experienced profound life and career changes under her guidance. Based in the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic, Misha continues to illuminate the path to intuitive success for all who seek her transformative teachings. "Intuition is our inner voice or maybe the voice of our higher self. Something that also works subconsciously. It's not our analytical mind, but it's the opposite of that." Misha Sramova On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Misha likes to look at the energy fields of her clients' chakras to figure out what is blocked. Sound healing means working with energy with a frequency vibration, still the same logic behind it as with energy healing. Intuition plays a big role in our lives, as Misha points out. We can all practice our intuition by setting a certain intention, asking questions, listening to our emotions, and asking bigger questions to understand what our intuition tells us. Misha explains the four steps we can all take to tune into our intuition. To connect with Misha: Misha Sramova | Energy coach & Sound healer 💫 (@mishaenergycoach) • Instagram photos and videos Get ready for your next step ✨🪶 (youtube.com) To join Misha on her Bali retreat, please check out the link below: https://mishaenergycoach.thrivecart.com/the-journey-retreat/ Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Embrace Openness and Change with Author/Coach AmiLynne Carroll 42:42

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Season 2, Episode 95 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest AmiLynne Carroll how to become more open and embrace change. AmiLynne Carroll , certified Holistic Practitioner & Holistic Life Coach, is a devoted and trusted Travel Partner supporting seekers worldwide, who wish to transcend the roller coaster of the human experience to rediscover the divine ebb and flow of Life. An author, speaker, and steadfast seeker herself, AmiLynne is dedicated to the healing, liberation, and awakening of all that lives. AmiLynne Carroll’s new book is Conversations of Consequence - Lessons From the Still Small Voice “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: AmiLynne Carroll reminisces about how her father instilled the importance of having a structure, which she carried into adulthood. Carroll went from a diagnosis of stage four cancer to becoming a certified spiritual development and life coach. Carroll embarked on this journey of transformation because, as Rumi pointed out in his wise reflection when we become wise we can change ourselves. Carroll believes that the universe conspires to help us achieve what we want. Looking at vicissitudes not as a verdict, but as an invitation. Self-awareness requires an S at the capitalization for the word self. To buy Carroll's new book, go to Amazon, or wherever books are sold: Conversations of Consequence: Lessons from the Still-Small Voice: Carroll, AmiLynne: 9798894092881: Amazon.com: Books To connect with AmiLynne: Homepage - Sacred Kaleidoscope Community (amilynnecarroll.com) (7) Facebook AmiLynne Carroll CHP, CHLC (@amilynnecarroll) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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The Why Behind the What - Getting Back to Why You Started with Matthew Sanjari 17:16

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Season 2, Episode 94 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Matthew Sanjari about finding your why in life. After a life-altering accident derailed his career and life, Matthew Sanjari spent much of the next decade overcoming chronic pain, depression, and a disability to become a serial entrepreneur and transformative figure in the business world. As the founder of PRIME Consulting, he leverages over 15 years of business ownership and public speaking experience to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through coaching and consulting, focusing on pragmatic strategies for scaling businesses and achieving personal growth. With a track record of helping brands surpass their limits and a successful exit to his name, Matthew's holistic approach blends operational strategy with personal development, aiming to elevate clients from day-to-day operations to executive roles, he stays true to his motto: build people, build business. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Matthew Sanjari is a coach who helps his clients become the best version of themselves by giving them strategies that help them get unstuck. Matthew's three-step framework, which emphasizes the fact that everything can be automated, eliminated, or delegated is quite successful with his clients. By delegating other things in our lives we become more productive. Matthew also likes to use an exercise called the Five Whys. To connect with Mattew Sanjari: Matthew Sanjari (@matthewsanjari) • Instagram photos and videos PRIME Consulting - Business Coaching + Strategic Consulting (consultingbyprime.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Be Schmaltzy with Coach and Author Tony Schmaltz 33:08

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Season 2, Episode 93 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Tony Schmaltz how to be schmaltzy. Tony Schmaltz is a husband, father, author, speaker, trainer, coach, fisherman, and all around Schmaltzy guy. He puts his family first and has for the more than 21 years that he and his wife Anika have been together. His friends and colleagues know him as "Schmaltzy", a nickname he first attained on a trip to Germany at 17. The German definition of the word schmaltzy means "to be overly sappy or cheesy", like a joke is cheesy. Tony brings an energy and level of humor that makes his Schmaltzy nickname very fitting. Tony is passionate about helping people upgrade their lives in any area possible. Specializing in mindset, wealth creation, manifesting, relationships, and happiness, he will help you live the life of your dreams. Tony has shared live or virtual stages with Les Brown, Tom Ziglar, Steve Chandler, Waldo Waldman, Tana Goertz, Kevin Sorbo, and many more. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Schmaltz believes in leading people and not managing them. Our guest said that in his coaching career, he discovered how to be schmaltzy, which means overly sappy and cheesy in German. Furthermore, he emphasizes that being our true selves is what truly matters. The worst phrase anybody can ever use is I give up. Being a people pleaser is one of the biggest challenges that most people in the world today face, and even more so in the United States and Schmaltz has a few solutions. To connect with Tony Schmaltz: https://www.tonyschmaltz.com/ (7) Facebook Tony Schmaltz (@tony.schmaltz) • Instagram photos and videos Tony Schmaltz - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Become More Tolerant and Open-Minded with Author/Doctor Zaid Brifkani 39:35

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Season 2, Episode 92 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Iraq and the Arabic culture from our guest Zaid Brifkani and his wonderful novel Waters Under Baghdad part of our book club conversation. Dr. Zaid Brifkani is an American physician of Iraqi Kurdish descent. He specializes in dialysis and kidney transplantation with a lifelong passion for writing. His debut novel "The Mountains We Carry" was released in November 2021. He lives in Nashville with his wife and three children. Growing up in Iraq, Brifkani witnessed many traumatic experiences of war, migration, and political turmoil, which have highlighted his dedication to writing about the negative impact of wars and political struggles. “The Tigris River flowed through Baghdad, watering the seeds planted by all who claimed that Iraq belonged to them. But Iraq does not belong to anyone. They belong to Iraq.” – Dr. Zaid Brifkani, Waters Under Baghdad On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Dr. Brifkani discusses the political environment in Iraq and how Saddam Hussein was addicted to power. His novel looks at history through the lens of power and us vs. them. Learning about the correct history helps us empathize and be kinder to others. Being open-minded is also what helps us appreciate the beauty of other cultures. Dr. Brifkani emphasizes that we are human beings before we are Americans or Iraqis. Religion was unfortunately being used to justify the greed for power. To buy his books, go to: Amazon.com: Zaid Brifkani: books, biography, latest update To connect with Dr. Zaid Brifkani: Zaid Brifkani, MD د. زيد بريفكاني (@zaidbrifkani) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Writing and Productivity Tips With 16-year-old Prolific Author Shanti Hershenson 21:55

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Season 2, Episode 91 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Shanti Hershenson what it means to be passionate about life, writing, and achieving goals. Ever since Shanti Hershenson could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she created stories. Shanti’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade. Shanti lives in California with her parents, sister, and furry friends. Besides writing, she enjoys skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and, of course, reading. Shanti writes in a variety of genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, although she mostly sticks to Sci-Fi. She advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic nights, performing her spoken word poem Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Our 16-year-old author Shanti recounts how much she loved to read from a young age, which is why she wished to become an author herself to create books and stories. Shanti shares her greatest tip for becoming a prolific author, which is to write every single day 1000 words no matter what. Shanti writes whether she has something going on that day or not feeling well. Shanti published her first book when she was 12! It was a novella that she had written with a friend of hers. Shanti discusses the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing. She prefers self-publishing because it’s a great way to get into the business and learn how everything works. Writing has made Shanti a much more confident person and a better speaker. Shanti has written stories about bullies and has empowered others. Shanti shares a few of her favorite books for teenagers, such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. To buy Shanti’s books, go to her website: Author | Shanti Hershenson To connect with Shanti: Shanti Hershenson (@shantihershenson) • Instagram photos and videos Shanti Hershenson (@shantiwhowrites) | TikTok Shanti Hershenson (shantihershenson) - Profile | Pinterest Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three steps to eliminate anger with Dr. Mort Orman 37:24

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Season 2, Episode 90 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. Mort Orman what it takes to eliminate anger and stress from your lives. Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician and a 40-year anger elimination and stress elimination expert. He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises, or other traditional management techniques. He is the creator of the 10-session Angry No More anger elimination program and The Ultimate Stress Relief System and training program. Dr. Orman has led more than 100 anger and stress elimination workshops for doctors, nurses, lawyers, business owners, entrepreneurs, other professionals, the clergy, and even the F.B.I. His newest book Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure was released in March 2024. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Dr. Orman loves to help people understand how to stop getting angry, which he calls anger elimination. After going through the 10-session coaching program, Dr. Orman’s clients can eliminate their anger. Dr. Orman believes that it is the filters that cause the anger not the external situations that happen. A big myth is believing that you have a lot of anger and there's not much you can do about it. To receive a free anger elimination guide, go to: List Building Template Maria Gudelis (clickfunnels.com) To help spread the word about Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure go to: HOME (docorman.lpages.co) To connect with Dr. Orman: (2) Facebook (30) Mort Orman, MD--Anger Elimination | LinkedIn I Can't Believe I'm Not Angry Anymore - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Overcome Conflict with Relationship Expert Dr. John De Oca 29:25

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Season 2, Episode 89 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Dr. John De Oca how to become a relationship expert. Dr. John De Oca is a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Coach residing in New Jersey. He offers more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry with his ultimate passion being in relationships. John strongly believes in personal insight and development to help his clients achieve their outcomes with a mind, body, and soul approach. John has worked with and studied with some of the most innovative coaches and therapists in the country. Clinically practicing aesthetic medicine allows John to work prudently and meticulously at his craft and passions. Importantly, like everyone else, John is a human being experiencing many of the things his clients are in his own life. He conscientiously works on his own development to achieve the best outcomes for himself and is passionate about doing the same for those working with him. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Most of Dr. De Oca's clients are single, and trying to get into a relationship. It is important to manage expectations and have a good level of insight and awareness to know what works for you and what doesn't, as well as what your wishes are in a relationship versus those around you. Dr. De Oca explains the pros and cons of meeting someone in person vs. online. Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are some of the dating apps that Dr. De Oca helps his clients get on. Chemistry versus connection. Chemistry is that instantaneous spark. Connection is what we're building towards. His advice for teenagers when it comes to friendships and relationships is to take timeout from social media. To connect with John De Oca: HOME | The Relationship Pre (therelationshipprescriber.com) https://www.instagram.com/therelationshipprescriber Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Beating Cancer and Imposter Syndrome with Sacramento Author Gloria Galloway 25:24

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Season 2, Episode 88 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Gloria Galloway why she wrote a YA novel about neuroblastoma cancer and why it’s important to strongly advocate for finding a cure for childhood cancer. Gloria Galloway is an author and a member of the Authors Guild and the Sacramento chapter of the California Writer’s Club. Gloria grew up in Sacramento within driving distance of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. A strong advocate for finding a cure for childhood cancer, Gloria wrote Amber’s Way , a triumphant YA novel about love, courage, and hope in the face of impossible odds. A percentage of the proceeds from Amber’s Way will be donated to the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Bloomingdale, Illinois. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Gloria recalls that she started writing when she was about six - it was all in her head first. Gloria did copious research for her novel. Gloria shares her serendipitous story about a deer and how Amber, the heroine in her novel Amber’s Way, becomes friends with the deer. By writing Amber’s Way, Gloria learned so much about neuroblastoma, a devastating form of cancer. Gloria also made many connections with people who handled neuroblastoma and cancer itself, but also with search and rescue, and different hospitals with psychologists. Gloria talks and is a big believer in serendipity and writing Amber’s Way felt like magic. Gloria also believes that we can all overcome the imposter syndrome by believing fiercely in ourselves. In her case, she considers herself an ordinary woman who wants to write a good story. Through her YA novel and by living a life full of serendipity, Gloria’s goal is to help people understand neuroblastoma and bring attention to it. If this story has moved you, feel free to donate to the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation in Bloomingdale, Illinois . To connect with Gloria Galloway: Gloria Galloway - Books (gloriagallowayauthor.com) Gloria Galloway (@author_ambersway) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Reprogram Our Minds Towards Success with Coach Leigh Woolard 20:56

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Season 2, Episode 87 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Leigh Woolard why progress is better than perfection and how we can reprogram our minds toward success. Leigh Woolard lives in the UK and has been a business owner since 2006 working with global brands, entrepreneurs, and business owners to help them transform their businesses online and themselves as individuals. His personal journey fuels his passion for helping entrepreneurs and business owners. Overcoming bone cancer taught Leigh the power of what his thoughts were creating in the outside world. Leigh is on a mission to guide and support fellow business owners and entrepreneurs globally in creating a compelling vision for a business and life they would love and taking purposeful action to make it their reality. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Suppressing feelings does not serve us. Leigh learned how to express these things. Leigh thinks that perfection isn't actually real and this flawed belief may be holding us back. Perfection versus progress. Give that gift to somebody else and the space to make a mistake. Each one of us is capable of reprogramming our minds toward success. Leigh thinks that our thoughts create our feelings, our feelings create our actions, and our actions create our results. To connect with Leigh Woolard: Leigh Woolard - Transformational Leader Leigh Woolard (@leighwoolard) • Instagram photos and videos (20) Leigh Woolard | LinkedIn Leigh Woolard - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Grounded in Grit with Award-winning author Lizbeth Meredith 38:02

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Season 2, Episode 86 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lizbeth Meredith how to use the power of stories to affect change. Lizbeth Meredith is an award-winning author, speaker, and online teacher and coach living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her memoir, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a Lifetime television movie, Stolen By Their Father. Lizbeth provides coaching for those grounded in grit, ready to turn their past challenges into their superpowers rather than merely “get through them.” She proudly served crime victims and offenders for 30 years in Alaska. In her off-time, she enjoys movies at the theater, talking with podcast guests at Persistence U with Lizbeth , and Facetime chats with her adult daughters and grand-pets. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Lizbeth used to live in Alaska for 50 years and she recently moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee Lizbeth worked in the criminal justice system, as well as with trauma-informed care, and feels that life sort of chose her work. And sometimes all patients need is someone to believe in them to help turn things around. Working with survivors of trauma helped Lizbeth get continuing education. She became a trauma-informed care trainer. Lizbeth is a firm believer that sharing our stories when the situation and the time is right is critical to healing, which is why she writes and does her podcast. In her new book Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers, Lizbeth talks about turning our challenges into superpowers. To connect with Lizbeth Meredith: (1) Facebook (9) Lizbeth Meredith | LinkedIn Lizbeth Meredith - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Clearing Life’s Obstacles with Author/Coach Lara Buelow 22:54

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Season 2, Episode 85 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Lara Buelow how to plan your life with more clarity and more productivity. As a certified coach and professional life designer, Lara Buelow is a catalyst for transformation. She specializes in guiding professional women through powerful career transitions, empowering them to become their most effective, fulfilled selves. Lara gets people unstuck, reignites their passions, and infuses her coaching with a contagious zest for life. A firm believer that joy and purpose should be integral to success, she advocates for having more fun, chasing your dreams, and rediscovering your sense of purpose. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: One of Buelow’s favorite books is 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman , as it approaches modern life and productivity. She also highly recommends Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey. Buelow is a huge believer in getting a coach who can help redesign your life and then step into action. Clarity comes from taking action. It's not from overthinking or thinking about something all the time it's from taking that action and then gaining the confidence to move forward with the clarity that you're uncovering. To receive Lara Buelow’s actionable seeds of sunshine and schedule a complimentary call, please go to https://larabuelow.com/#session To purchase Lara Buelow’s upcoming book: Book | Lara Buelow To connect with Lara Buelow: (1) Facebook (2) Coach LB | Lara Buelow (@larabuelow) • Instagram photos and videos (3) Lara Buelow - YouTube (4) (1) Lara Buelow, CPC | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Going Above and Beyond with Author/Coach David Bush 40:38

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Season 2, Episode 84 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest David Bush how to plan your life and position for success. DAVID BUSH Author, Speaker, and Extraordinary Results Coach Through his coaching and motivational speaking, David inspires entrepreneurial leaders to design and live extraordinary lives. His passion for developing exceptional leaders and high-performance teams translates into a high-energy and powerful message that empowers individuals to live their dreams and change their world. David guides leaders on an inspiring ride and he challenges them to get out of their COMFORT CAVES and become extraordinary CLIFF CLIMBERS in everything they do. Top industry leaders from across the nation have called on David to coach them and their teams to extraordinary levels of success and significance. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Bush explains that it’s important to know what you want in life and that he learned that from an early age. Everybody is in control of writing their own book. In his book, Live an Extraordinary Life: Six Commitments to Live Your Dreams & Change Your Life , David explains how to focus on what's above and beyond what's usual, regular, and customary, and begin to climb the mountain. Life is about getting out of a comfort zone and out of the stage of complacency. Bush encourages everyone to become a Cliff Climber by finding something meaningful that gets us out of the cave. Zig Ziglar the famous motivational speaker used to say that "fear is false evidence appearing real." To purchase David Bush’s book, please go to: Live An Extraordinary Life: Six Commitments to Live Your Dreams & Change Your World: Bush, David: 9781737989004: Amazon.com: Books To connect with David Bush: Free Planner - Signup - The Extraordinary Life David Bush (@davidbush65) • Instagram photos and videos (6) Facebook David Bush - YouTube David Bush - Owner - Extraordinary Results Coaching | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Looking Inwards with Constantin Morun, a Romanian American Living in Canada 34:16

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Season 2, Episode 83 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Constantin Morun how to deepen our relationship with ourselves by looking inwards. Constantin is a passionate advocate of personal growth, self-discovery, and professional development with over 15 years of experience. Through his journey from a fear-ridden man hiding his authentic self to embracing vulnerability and authenticity, Constantin demonstrates that self-discovery can unlock the keys to personal and professional success. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor & Coach, he inspires and empowers individuals on their unique journeys towards growth and self-discovery through both his professional and personal life, as well as his podcast, Unleash Thyself. Integrating his passion for technology, spirituality, and mentorship, Constantin helps individuals unlock their full potential, fostering a positive impact on the world around them. On this Seeds of Sunshine: Overcoming a fixed mindset that Constantin grew up with during communism just like myself, which is this idea that you don't necessarily learn from your mistakes. It's about hiding your mistakes, being punished for your mistakes, punishing yourself or others, and essentially putting people down if there are mistakes and something is not perfect. Now, Constantin adopts a growth mindset. Constantin talks about the difference between being resilient on the outside vs. true inner resilience. Working for Microsoft, Constantin found a way to merge technology with being present and mindful. At the end of the episode, Constantin has three seeds of sunshine that if practiced correctly will help us feel happier and more content. Give them a try! To connect with Constantin Morun: https://unleashthyself.com/ Unleash Thyself - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Dare to Fly With Aviation Pioneer and Author Mary Bush Shipko 23:38

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Season 2, Episode 82 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Mary Bush Shipko what it took to become the first woman Airline pilot for Hughes Air West in 1976. Aviation Pioneer and author Mary Bush Shipko was one of the first women airline pilots in the country. She began her flying career in 1964 in South Florida. Mary plays second violin in CCO a community orchestra in Gloucester, Virginia. Today she speaks nationwide, inspiring young women to become airline pilots. On this Seeds of Sunshine: Mary recounts the lessons she learned from her father, such as determination and never giving up. In the '60s, there were no women airline pilots, but Mary's father gave her flying lessons when she was 16. Mary loved flying immediately because flying uses almost every aptitude a human being has, such as physical skill, emotional control, and three three-dimensional problem-solving. Mary's memoir Aviatrix is her true life story, which she wrote to inspire others. Her main flight used to go around the Caribbean Basin both into the Bahamas. Navigation aids were fairly primitive. Mary believes that being an airline pilot is a fascinating and rewarding career. It is a unique combination of adventure and technical expertise. It has very high job satisfaction. To buy Mary's books: Aviatrix: First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest: Shipko, Mary Bush: 9798985950908: Amazon.com: Books DARING MARY AVIATION PIONEER , a children's book THE FIRST WOMEN PILOTS AND HOW THEY CHANGED THE AIRLINES , a STEM book . To connect with Mary Bush Shipko: (20) Aviatrix (@mshipko) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Building Bridges of Understanding with Venchele Saint Dic 28:18

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Season 2, Episode 81 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Venchele Saint Dic about writing, reflection, and cultural sensitivity. Venchele Saint Dic is the author of Journey to Redemption and Faith in the Amazon best-selling book Passport to Self-Discovery Volume 2 , who is also pursuing a doctorate in Public Health Leadership. Venchele has demonstrated leadership and innovation in public health, health equity, communications, public outreach, social inclusion, and diversity, among many others. Her writing includes subjects on public health, resilience, communication skills, assertiveness, personal development, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, Travel, community health, mental health, relationships, culture, race, and health systems. Her past writing stories have been included in The Good Men Project , The National Medical Association , Harness Magazine , Black News , The Minority Business Finance Scoop , The Above Ground Railroad , and many more. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Venchele talks about her growing up in Haiti and speaking French. She points out the importance of not being self-critical and building bridges of understanding. As the co-author of the book Passport to Self-Discovery, Venchele believes that there are more benefits than risks when going back to school, as she is now studying behavioral health for her PhD. As a writing coach, Venchele is a huge believer in the Pomodoro technique and in breaking a bigger task into a smaller one. Another important skill for writers is the ability to reflect without being self-critical. Cultural sensitivity is an important concept. Venchele believes that we can all find pearls of wisdom everywhere around us if we allow ourselves to be surprised and observant. To buy Venchele Saint Dic’s book: pathwaycoachwriting.com To connect with Venchele Saint Dic: (3) Facebook https://www.linkedin.com/in/venchele-saint-dic-drph-candidate-mph-baph-70480811 (20) Venchele Saint Dic (@VencheleD) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Dress to Impress with Intuitive Personal Stylist and Author Susan Padron 36:41

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Season 2, Episode 80 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our guest Susan Padron about how the right clothes/wardrobe can help you manifest the life you want. Susan Padron is an intuitive personal stylist. After giving birth to her son and losing her sense of self, she rediscovered herself through healing and authentic personal style, and she's helped hundreds of women do the same. She has been featured in In Style magazine as the host of the top 10% podcast The Susan Padron Podcast . Susan is also the author of the award-winning book We Don't Do ‘Just Okay’ Anymore . On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Susan used to be a former middle school band teacher before she discovered her true passion and vocation through the help of a friend. Becoming a personal stylist and setting up her new business was life-changing. Learn how Susan turned a hobby into a successful and lucrative career and how you can do it, too. When selecting our clothes, we should never settle just for OK. Clothes create energy and enhance our personality. Susan’s four simple steps to reset your closet will empower you to apply them next time you are cleaning and clearing your closet. Susan believes that we need to build a wardrobe a personal style that has that alignment with ourselves and that continues to tell that story that we want to share. Susan is offering a big discount on her Style Consultation Call with $100 off for the listeners of our podcast. To receive a Style Consultation Call with Susan and get your individualized, specific recommendations for 15 different links to clothes and accessories that will be representations of you and your style, go to the link below: https://calendly.com/susanpadronstylist/style-consult-call-podcast To buy Susan Padron’s book: We don't do just okay anymore a book by Susan Padron (bookshop.org) To connect with Susan Padron: Intuitive Personal Stylist ✨ Susan (@susanpadron_stylist) • Instagram photos and videos Susan Padron | Intuitive Personal Stylist (susanpadronstylist.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Consistency Conquers with Former Professional Track Athlete and Coach Taylor Ros 29:45

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Season 2, Episode 79 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa t o discover how to do things consistently with former professional track athlete and coach Taylor Ros . Taylor is a former professional track athlete who is now a gym owner and online coach. He pursued a professional track career after graduating with his Masters degree in Kinesiology and trained with Olympians and world record holders. He continues to coach elite athletes and anyone who wants to optimize their mind and body for performance and optimized health. He has trained a world champion MMA fighter, USA Track & Field athletes, professional basketball players, and busy professionals looking to achieve their best in business and life. The hurdles of starting a business while training full-time presented constant opportunities for growth and change. Pushing through a full business shutdown during the pandemic to become a thriving business has been empowering in his sense of compassion to serve others in any way, shape, or form. He focuses on creating physical well-being and mental discipline to improve all areas of life. Daily disciplines show that Consistency Conquers! On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Taylor is all about pursuing excellence through action and not just talking about it. A former professional track athlete, Taylor believes that every little day matters because it stacks up and adds up. Taylor's favorite track distance is the 400m for which he does 300m repeats, for they are fast, but not a full 400m. As a coach, Taylor loves the ability to help people transform their daily lives . Recovery for athletes or everyday people is what keeps them motivated and uninjured. Nutrition is a huge component of Taylor's coaching. His favorite recovery meal is yogurt with frozen berries and protein powder. Taylor is a huge believer in the four pillars of our lives: faith, family, fitness, and fulfillment. To connect with Taylor, follow him: CRWN Athletics - Online Fitness Coaching Taylor Ros (@tayroruns) • Instagram photos and videos (5) Facebook youtube.com/@TaylorRos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Kathleen Donnelly Israel’s Spiritual Journey and Lessons on the Camino 27:50

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Season 2, Episode 78 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Kathleen Donnelly Israel ’s spiritual journey on the Camino. Her wisdom and reflections might inspire you to do this journey one day, too. During the 17 years that Kathleen took care of her disabled husband, she studied online with many enlightened thought leaders and healers. Kathleen developed some spiritual philosophies she shared with those she met on the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago, 500 miles across northern Spain. Kathleen had great adventures and shared this all in a book, Wisdom on the Camino. At age 72, in 2021, she walked the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon to Santiago and on to Fisterra for almost 500 miles. She is also a transformational breathing facilitator and theta healer. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn why Kathleen embarked on this spiritual 500-mile trip on the Camino. In her 70s, Kathleen prepared for this long journey by reading books and walking the mountains in San Diego. Once her walking journey started, Kathleen walked between 10 to 15 miles a day and never got blisters, as she took her time to connect with each place that she visited. Kathleen said that only 20 to 30 percent of the people are doing Camino as a spiritual journey like she did. Kathleen plans on walking on Camino del Norte and other places for her 75th birthday in 2024. To buy Kathleen Donnelly Israel’s book: Amazon.com: Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life eBook: Israel, Kathleen Donnelly: Kindle Store You can also find it on her website: Wisdom on the Camino To connect with Kathleen: (1) Facebook Kathleen Donnelly Israel (@artstrans4mu) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Multi-generational Writing Advice from Award-Winning Author and Publisher Karl Beckstrand 26:26

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Season 2, Episode 77 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how you can improve your writing and how to self-publish your books by following our award-winning author guest Karl Beckstrand's advice. Karl Beckstrand is a college media instructor, as well as the best-selling author/illustrator of twenty-seven multicultural/multilingual books, and 65 ebooks. Beckstrand has received great reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, The Horn Book, and School Library Journal). Raised in San Jose, California, he has lived abroad, earned a B.A. in journalism, an M.A. in conflict resolution, and a broadcast & film certificate. His western novel To Swallow the Earth won a 2016 International Book Award and was a Laramie Award finalist. Beckstrand loves volleyball and singing (in rock bands or choirs). His young adult stories, e-book mysteries, biographies, Spanish/bilingual books, and STEM books feature diverse characters—and usually end with a twist. On this Seeds of Sunshine: Learn the difference between traditional and self-publishing and which one is better. Why marketing is best done by the author and how to market. Learn about our cultural differences and why they are our gifts. The difference between memoir and autobiography. Why reading both fiction and non-fiction will make us better writers and will enhance our intellect. Beckstrand's best writing advice. To connect with Karl Beckstrand and buy his books, please go to: https://kidsworldbooks.com/book-author-beckstrand Karl Beckstrand (@karlbeckstrand) • Instagram photos and videos Amazon.com: Karl Beckstrand: books, biography, latest update (20) Kids World Books by Premio (@KidsWorldBooks) / X (twitter.com) Kids World Books by Premio Publishing - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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To Buy or Not to Buy? 2024 Real estate Market Predictions with Carmen Micsa, Broker/CEO 21:18

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Season 2, Episode 76 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about 2024 real estate market trends and how to build wealth. Carmen Micsa is the Broker/CEO of her own company Dynamic Real Estate. She is a creative nonfiction writer and poet who has earned both her BA and MA degrees in English from Sacramento State University. Micsa has published creative nonfiction, a tennis book Change Your Grip on Life Through Tennis , two poetry books The Poetics of Running, A Book of Poetry in Motion and Morsels of Love, A Book of Poetry and Short Form, Holistic Journey Toward Wellness , a Dancing Elephants Press book project, The Joy of Life , a Collection of Articles, Moments of Eternity, a Collection of Poetry, and her most recent book of short forms Inspirational Signs for More Sunshine in Your Life . Micsa is also an avid marathon runner, who ran 16 marathons, including Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, and Tokyo marathons. On this Seeds of Sunshine: To buy or not to buy in 2024? Market predictions and stats. Why you should consider building an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit on your property. Will the real estate market crash? Listen to why it won’t happen in 2024, according to economists. To buy or sell with Carmen Micsa, mention this episode to receive up to $2,000 towards closing costs when buying with me, and a discount on commission when selling. Also, feel free to go to my website. Sacramento Real Estate | Carmen Micsa (dynamicsacramentohomes.com) To buy Carmen Micsa's books: Amazon.com: Carmen Micsa: books, biography, latest update To connect with Carmen Micsa: carmenmicsa | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Facebook Carmen Micsa (@carmenseedsofsunshine) • Instagram photos and videos Carmen Micsa, MA in English, podcaster – Medium Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Rhythms of Connections with Coach and Author Matt Barrios 34:47

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Season 2, Episode 75 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Matt Barrios and his ideas about the importance of a foundational level at home for people to have a good quality of life. Matt Barrios is a researcher, writer, and transformational coach based in San Francisco, CA. He has over 10 years of experience helping 1000+ people grow into greater clarity & confidence. His research interests focus on the intersection of home, personal growth, and human-centered design. You can find his work at homelifedesignlab.com . On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Learn why Matt thinks we must envision ourselves as happy and fulfilled and why this word is important. Find out what the link between mental health and home life is. Why it is important to surround ourselves with beautiful things that are inspiring us. Why we should use the word negotiation instead of compromise. For instance, when we negotiate, we get to bring everybody's interest to the table and the goal is to make everybody happy with the outcome. One way to hold that space visually and kind of sense orally is to light a candle, dim the lights, and let that be your evening. Learn what Matt's cornerstone habit of the home is. To connect with Matt Barrios: Matt Barrios (bento.me) Matt Barrios (@mt_barrios) • Instagram photos and videos (2) Facebook Homelife for Extraordinary Impact - YouTube (20) Matt Barrios 🏡🚢 (@mt_barrios) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Top 10 Seeds of Sunshine with Big Fan of the Podcast Daniel Tancredi, PhD 30:52

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Season 2, Episode 74 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Daniel Tancredi, our statistician guest’s top five seeds of sunshine for 2023. Daniel Tancredi is a Professor in Residence of Pediatrics at UC Davis, where he contributes his experience and training as a statistician to teams in a variety of research areas, including autism, perinatal epidemiology, and nutrition. Top 10 Seeds of Sunshine episodes/guests selected by Carmen Micsa and Daniel Tancredi: Being Perfectly Imperfect with Nanci Reed, Author of Happily Ever Now How to Cook Delicious Homemade Meals with Michelin-star Chef Rafael and His Wife Toni Three Ways to Become a Conversation Master with Leadership Coach Beth Wonson Advice on How Women Can Excel in Sports with Christine Yu, Award-Winning Journalist/Author of Up to Speed How to Enhance Your Mental Health with ‘Chopped’ Champion and memoir author Brooke Siem Running with Joy with Emily Hawgood, Fifth Female at The Western States 100-mile Race Ace Your Life with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg Running & Life Coaching Tips with Two-time Olympian Kim Conley and her Husband Drew Wartenburg Master Your Mindset “Why Can’t She See Me?” with Madigan and Aimee Duffy, MD Daniel's podcast Science, Microbes & Health : https://isappscience.org/for-scientists/podcasts/ To connect with Daniel Tancredi: Daniel Tancredi | UC Davis Profiles Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Energized with Michael Spremulli, Vibrational Astrologist 33:16

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Season 2, Episode 73 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn more about vibrational astrology with Michael Spremulli . Michael Spremulli is a data-driven workplace personality expert who is a professional astrologer with almost 30 years of interpreting astrology charts. Michael Spremulli's approach to astrology is both unique and practical. He combines his therapist and workplace personality expert expertise with modern, cutting-edge, scientifically validated astrology interpretation techniques. Michael's journey with astrology began with a reading from a professional astrologer before he started grad school. The experience changed his life. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Find out why Micheal chose vibrational astrology. Sharing his love of metaphysics. As a personality expert, Michael believes in data. Michael will teach us how the planets interact and how that affects our mood, performance, etc. Vibrational astrology shows us how the energy is optimally designed to flow for us individually. Astrology is a great tool to get various answers to our life’s dilemmas. The time, date, and birth location are crucial to vibrational astrology. Michael is great at providing a vibrational astrology forecast. To connect with Michael Spremulli: Blue Ridge Astrology | Professional Astrology Services Michael Spremulli (@blueridgeastrology) • Instagram photos and videos (5) Facebook Blue Ridge Astrology - YouTube Blue Ridge Astrology (@blueridgeastrology) | TikTok Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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From Doubt to Confidence with Author/Book Coach Leigh Shulman 33:51

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Season 2, Episode 72 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing. Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way To Your Ideal Writing Life helps thousands find their way in the writing world. She writes for the Washington Post , Wired , and Insider among others. Shulman lives with her family in the mountains of Argentina. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Shulman talks about moving from New York to Argentina and how her lifestyle has changed to a simpler life not centered on money, as it used to be when she lived in the US. Working directly with writers, Shulman realized that people don't really know what they want, so she created a writer’s roadmap, which matches accomplishing more in life as well. When it comes to writing and pursuing one’s goals, Shulman’s salient advice is to be really, really selfish in carving up time to write and devote to one’s passion. Writing is not an indulgence, but our livelihood. The idea behind the Inspire Writers Community is to help people figure out what they want and then really make it happen. To purchase her book The Writer’s Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life, please go to Amazon, and wherever books are sold. To connect with Leigh Shulman: Facebook Leigh Shulman (@theleighshulman) • Instagram photos and videos (20) Leigh Shulman @writing.exchange@leighshulman (@TheLeighShulman) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three College Skills to Help Students Succeed in the Workforce with Author Rahul Sharma, MBA 35:47

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Season 2, Episode 71 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Rahul Karan Sharma, who believes that anything is possible with grit, determination, and perseverance. With over 20 years of experience in Corporate America, he has proven that his transformational abilities are unparalleled. Rahul Karan Sharma is a dynamic leader from India, currently residing in Ashburn, VA. With an MBA in Human Resources from Pune University and a Master's Degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University, Rahul has dedicated his life to building mindsets that achieve excellence. In his corporate role, he is entrusted with training and equipping leadership teams, while on the personal development front, he inspires others to adopt positive mind-talk conversations. His audience is captivated by his powerful storytelling skills and his unwavering passion for serving others. Rahul, an acclaimed author of the #1 new book releases Be Action Oriented and Habits4Miracles is igniting a powerful positive transformation within the community. Through his profound words and insightful wisdom, Rahul's books empower individuals to embrace action, unlock their true potential, and cultivate habits that lead to miraculous outcomes. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Rahul learned there about the habit of reading books on self-development leadership, which inspired him to pursue my management MBA in human resources. He urges us to keep a gratitude journal for thankful for today, as it will allow us to know how blessed we are that would be the first thing I would recommend. Networking is one of the critical skills in today's environment. To purchase Rahul Karan Sharma's books, go to his website , or wherever books are sold. To connect with Rahul Karan Sharma, please follow him on: (3) Facebook Rahul Karan Sharma (@preparewithrahul) (instagram.com) (20) Rahul Karan Sharma (@rahulphr) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Being Perfectly Imperfect with Nanci Reed, Author of Happily Ever Now 31:28

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Season 2, Episode 70 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about why being happy now with author Nanci Reed will change your life. Nanci Reed is the author of Happily Ever Now, as well as a Sacred Embodiment Coach, Intuition Amplifier, Pilates Instructor, and longtime Student/Teacher/ Facilitator of ‘A Course In Miracles’. She supports successful, empathic, and mission-driven women to embrace their perfectly imperfect selves with curiosity and gentleness, so they learn to trust the wisdom of their soul, live from their dreams--not their perceived limitations, and live their happily ever NOW--not after everything else is perfect. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: How impossible things become possible, such as Nanci getting married, divorced, and then remarried to her husband. How the author stopped waiting for everything else to be perfect and how she didn't need any external validations. How Nanci put her perfectionism gently aside to write this book that had been speaking to her heart, her whole life about wanting to share her story. As a sacred embodiment coach, Nanci has lots of wisdom to share about coming into alignment on the level of mind, body, and spirit in a way that is personally meaningful. Nanci shares her insight about perfectionism and why it's important to look at it with kindness and curiosity rather than judgment. Nanci's biggest belief in life is of being perfectly imperfect. Embracing this perfectly imperfect experience, and recognizing that everything can have a purpose and that we get to decide what that purpose is for. To follow Nanci Reed and purchase her wonderful book Happily Ever Now, please go to: Happily Ever NOW: (Not AFTER everything else is perfect): Reed, Nanci: 9798385649204: Amazon.com: Books Happily Ever Now - Happily Ever Now (happilyevernowbook.com) Nanci Reed (@happilyeverliving) • Instagram photos and videos (3) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Cook Delicious Homemade Meals with Michelin-star Chef Rafael and His Wife Toni 40:13

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Season 2, Episode 69 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn more about cooking right in time for Thanksgiving with our guests Chef Rafael and his wife Toni Gonzalez. With three decades of professional culinary experience, Rafael Gonzalez has graced the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, five-star resorts, and private estates. Alongside his wife Toni, an experienced event planner, their mission is to empower others to bring the luxurious essence of their favorite restaurants right into their own home. “If you love something, you always make time for it.” – Chef Rafael Gonzalez On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Rafael has worked in five Michelin-star restaurants and loves to share the art of cooking with all of us. His lovely and talented wife Toni sets a beautiful table. With a Cuban-Spanish background, Chef Rafael continues to learn more about cooking and loves the fact that it is different every day. Rafael believes that with the right ingredients, curiosity, and creativity, we can all learn to cook Michelin-star meals at home. He also emphasizes the importance of perseverance in cooking just like in life. Rafael loves that cooking requires creativity and that we can all create something out of nothing with the right ingredients. Cooking with various herbs/spices is a wonderful way to decompress for both Rafael and Tony, as well as to spend quality time together. They also love to teach their kids about cooking and to expand their culinary palates. Chef Rafael's famous grilled cheese recipe on this episode and try it at home. Listen to the end of this episode to find out how many times a child needs to eat something before liking it. Last, but not least, cooking together allows us to make memories around the kitchen counter. To dazzle your partner with your cooking, check out Chef Rafael’s The Art of Five-Star Date Nights at Home (chefrafaelgonzalez.com) To connect with Chef Rafael Gonzalez and his wife Toni: Chef Rafael Gonzalez | Culinary Courses Rafael Gonzalez | Culinary Courses (@chef.rafael.gonzalez) • Instagram photos and videos (3) Facebook Chef Rafael Gonzalez - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three Ways to Become a Conversation Master with Leadership Coach Beth Wonson 35:12

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Season 2, Episode 68 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Beth Wonson , who is a conversational guru and will teach you to become one as well! Beth Wonson developed the Navigating Challenging Dialogue® process out of a desire to help herself become a better manager, leader, parent, and friend. As she began working with the tools she developed, she got requests to help people, teams, and organizations become better at having tough, but essential, conversations. In 2010, Beth Wonson & Company was launched. Since then, Beth has been speaking, coaching, mentoring, and training individuals and teams. Now, Fortune 500s, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools use the tools and strategies of NCD to become communicators who empower others through meaningful, drama-free conversations. NCD is now a proven tool for improving culture, clarity, and retention in organizations. To reach even more people, Beth has now published two books for implementing NCD: 1. Turn This Conversation Around: The 4-Stage Process for Communication with Connection 2. Mastering Feedback: Everything You’ve Never Been Told About How to Give Feedback . On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Beth Wonson talks about the four-stage process when it comes to communication. The first step is the story . Step two is sifting just like a kid, who goes to the beach and uses those little plastic sifters. You put all the sand in and shake it and what's left, hopefully, are treasures, rocks, stones, and things that are important shells. Step three is how to manage our own emotions . So in stage three, we're kicking the tires and making sure that it's our conversation. Everything we're bringing to the conversation needs to be relevant. Step four is a process of managing ourselves so that we show up in the best way possible way. Wonson’s powerful communication tool is the phrase that she expands upon during our conversation “Grace is in the space,” which is about pausing, being present, and not rushing to respond. Curiosity and understanding are crucial in fostering good conversations. To purchase Beth Wonson’s books, go to her website , or wherever books are sold. To connect with Beth Wonson, please follow her on: Navigating Challenging Dialogue (ncdsolution.com) (3) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How Epigenetics Can Transform Your Health with Dr. Laura Hughes 34:01

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Season 2, Episode 67 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Dr. Laura Hughes . She believes in getting to the root of the problem through naturopathic medicine, as well as taking a different approach than a Western-trained medical doctor. Dr. Laura Hughes is an award-winning PhD researcher and Naturopathic Doctor, but she is not your typical academic. Dr. Hughes has strayed from the traditional path to bridge the gap between hard data and the magic of being human. Using her distinctive 'Science Meets Spirit' method, Dr. Hughes has communicated through her top-rated podcasts, high-impact speaking engagements, and transformative group coaching programs, as she has empowered thousands of people worldwide to unlock their true health potential. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Dr Hughes strives to help her patients understand why they're here and what their bodies are doing, as well as not be afraid of disease, dying, and death With her Ph.D. in epigenetics, which is the way our genes express themselves, Dr. Hughes wants us to distinguish between the genes that we get from our parents and know that our genes aren't our destiny because our genes are just a blueprint. Additionally, it is our environment, our mindset, our thoughts, our food, the toxins around us, how we move our bodies, and what we expose our bodies to that will determine our diseases. Moreover, it's never too late to make changes, for our genes aren't our destiny. On the contrary, making simple changes daily compounded over time is quite empowering about the future. Dr. Hughes believes that we'll live a little bit differently, appreciate nature more, and maybe live each day with more gratitude and intention. There's no need for biohacking because your body and your cells are going to be manifesting differently. Everyone is interested in anti-aging, but Dr. Hughes believes that we should not be afraid of aging because aging is a gift. To connect with Dr. Laura Hughes, please follow her on: drlaurahughes.com/nature Dr. Laura Hughes (@drlaurahughes) • Instagram photos and videos Dr. Laura Hughes - Holistic Wellness Expert - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three Time Management Tips from Jamie Zielinski, CEO of Master Your 24 25:46

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Season 2, Episode 66 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Jamie Zielinski, who has practical time management tips for all of us. Jamie Zielinski has been the CEO of Master Your 24 since 2002 Time management guru helping hundreds of people reach their goals. She is a master at making the chaos become calm through time management and mindset coaching. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Discover Jamie's time management secrets. Jamie distinguishes between hard conflicts vs. soft conflicts, which helps us manage our free time once the hard conflicts are locked in so that we can work on our soft conflicts. Her one major tip is setting a time restriction on our phones and social media apps so that we don't spend too much time wandering around social media. Jamie also travels a lot and advises all of us to not let the chaos of a traveling life impact our must-do list, such as exercising. To connect with Jamie Zielinski, please follow her on: (6) Facebook Jamie Zielinski (@masteryour24course) • Instagram photos and videos Jamie Zielinski - National Account Manager - Michael Foods | LinkedIn Discover Typeform, where forms = fun Jamie Zielinski | Linktree Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to be happier and less stressed in 5 mins with best-selling author Linda Bjork 32:54

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Season 2, Episode 65 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest best-selling author Linda Bjork , who believes that every healing journey begins with hope. Linda Bjork is a personal development expert and advocate for hope, healing, and happiness, as well as a best-selling author, speaker, host of Linda's Corner podcast , and founder of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Linda believes in being open to making changes in one’s life. Trying something new and being willing to change matters. Positive expectancy means expecting a positive outcome. Linda points out that empowerment is crucial, especially when we're stuck in that deep dark place of depression, or inertia. You will want to listen to this episode multiple times to learn more about Linda’s five-minute morning routine that transforms people's lives. One of her routines is starting the day with music and moving your body during the entire song. Research shows that using music is one of the most powerful tools that we have to change the way we feel. It changes our mood. It changes our energy level. It changes our emotions. Her other two routines are just as powerful and easy to follow - just listen to this inspiring and actionable episode and share Linda’s 5-minute routine with all your friends. To connect with Linda Bjork, please follow her on: Home - Hope For Healing (hopeforhealingfoundation.org) Facebook Linda's Corner Podcast (@lindascornerpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Linda's Corner Podcast: Hope, Healing, Happiness - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Planting Smiles and Spiritual Seeds with Scottish Entrepreneur Smiley Blue 32:45

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Season 2, Episode 64 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about our guest Lisa Precious , who moved from the UK to Scotland to find more peace and beauty in the countryside. Lisa is a firm believer in pushing through the challenges. Lisa Precious is a devoted spiritual guide and entrepreneur on a mission to support others in their transformative spiritual journey. Her tools dissolve outdated beliefs, empowering individuals to embrace their true selves. Overcoming personal trauma fueled her passion to help others achieve their highest growth potential. Embracing the challenge of understanding the abuse cycle led her to higher consciousness and God. Lisa believes every life experience is an opportunity for growth and encourages taking full responsibility for success. Through her brand, Smiley Blue, she spreads happiness and aligns people with nature's principles in an innovative, refreshing, and fun way. For Lisa, embracing our true essence brings peace to the world. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Lisa’s brand is Smiley Blue, as she believes that many of life’s moments come as divine guidance, and you have to hold your lamp in hand and get out of the way of yourself and trust in that confidence. Living in South Africa as a child, Lisa found the name of her future company/brand Smiley Blue. Smiley Blue is about healing our inner turmoil even though people are often in denial. Precious is also a published writer and a poet. For her, writing is a way of being able to express the joy and the gratitude she feels for life, as well as expressing some of the abuse that she had been through. Precious also has a black belt in kickboxing that she obtained at the age of 49 after going through a nine-month recovery from her injury and surgery. She learned to never quit despite the obstacles. To purchase Lisa’s new anthology poetry book Moments of Eternity (I am also one of the poets published in this wonderful book) , please go to Barnes and Noble , or wherever books are sold. To connect with Lisa Precious, please follow her on: SmileyBlue Smiley Blue - Conscious Publication (@smileyblue1) • Instagram photos and videos (3) Facebook Lisa Precious / Smiley Blue – Medium Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Advice on How Women Can Excel in Sports with Christine Yu, Award-Winning Journalist/Author of Up to Speed 39:31

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Season 2, Episode 63 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn how the latest science can help women achieve their athletic potential. Christine Yu is an award-winning sports and health journalist. Her book UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes was published on May 16, 2023 by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Yu earned her B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and her Masters of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University. Her essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Family Circle, SELF, Eating Well, VICE, and ESPNW , among others. Yu lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons. She is a lifelong athlete who likes to run, practice yoga, hike, swim, and surf. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Christine Yu explains the main two reasons she chose to write this book: to address the bias against women and to understand as much as possible about female physiology, since her father was a neurosurgeon. She thought it was weird that in sports, women are understudied as opposed to men. Yu talks about the myth of losing one's period as being a good thing. Sports instill belief and confidence, which is why knowing how to stay healthy is important. Why intermittent fasting is not that great for female athletes as opposed to men. Proper fueling and nutrition are essential to keep our bodies in a state of balance. Underfueling can lead to a cascade of problems that affects the reproductive system first, as well as bone and gut health. When reaching menopause, women don't have to give up sports. Instead, they need to adapt to their new bodies. The goal of sports is to be a life-long athlete. Last, but not least, Yu's seeds of sunshine for all listeners is to make time for life's little joys. To connect with Christine Yu , please follow her on: Christine Yu (@cyu888) • Instagram photos and videos (8) Christine Yu (@cyu888) / X (twitter.com) To purchase her groundbreaking book Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, go to Amazon, Barnes and Noble , and wherever books are sold. Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Diet & Exercise Myths with Dr. Cody Golman, D.C. 48:33

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Season 2, Episode 62 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about Dr. Cody Golman’s diet and exercise myths. Dr. Cody Golman is a remarkable individual who has transformed his life and is now making a difference in the lives of thousands. At the age of 19, Dr. Golman was a tank commander in the Army. After experiencing severe illness and injuries, he discovered natural ways to regain his health. At 25 years old, he established one of Denver's largest healing centers. His latest venture, the FAST 40 weight loss company, has helped countless individuals shed unwanted fat without resorting to drugs or surgeries. Dr. Golman has transitioned into a healer, entrepreneur, esteemed national lecturer, and quantum Life Coach. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: As a chiropractor, Dr. Cody Golman learned that the body is our loudspeaker. In about 2021, Dr. Golman went into life coaching and doing online products and business consulting as well. Yet, his weight loss company has been by far the most fun thing, because helping people is really what he loves to do most. The biggest diet myth is about calorie restriction. When we rob ourselves of calories, we're telling our body to store fat, not burn fat. Is fat causing people to have more heart problems, or is it sugar? The answer might surprise you! More interesting diet facts in Dr. Golman’s recent book The Four Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss. To connect with Dr. Cody Golman, please follow him on: Fast 40 - Dr Cody Golman (fast40weightloss.com) Facebook Cody Golman (@drcodygolman) • Instagram photos and videos Dr. Cody Golman - YouTube To purchase his book The Four Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss , go to Amazon and wherever books are sold. Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Ace Your Life with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg 35:35

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Season 2, Episode 61 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about Dr. Michelle Maidenberg’s advice on how to ace your life and live the life you want. Michelle Maidenberg | , Ph.D. maintains a private practice in Harrison, NY. She is also an adjunct faculty at New York University (NYU) and teaches a graduate course in Mindfulness Practice. As a blogger for Psychology Today, Dr. Maidenberg recently did a TED TALK: Circumventing Emotional Avoidance . She has also been featured in more than 150 national and international media including The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, and Forbes. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Learn why our negative emotions help us build up our resilience and coping skills and we need those, especially in moments of adversity. Our brains are wired to choose avoidance, so if we don't effectively process our feelings, we’re going to be compelled towards instant gratification and unhealthy habits. Taking responsibility for our actions makes us feel more empowered. Dr. Maidenberg teaches a mindfulness class and she says that you don’t have to be still to meditate, which is why I think of running as my meditation in motion. To purchase her award-winning books “ Ace Your Life”: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want are available at Thriftbooks , Barnes and Noble , Walmart , Target , and Amazon , and “ Free Your Child from Overeating”: 53 Mind-Body Strategies for Lifelong Health . Check out her TED TALK: Circumventing Emotional Avoidance To connect with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg, please follow her on: Michelle Maidenberg | Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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“Why Can’t She See Me?” with Madigan and Aimee Duffy, MD 48:17

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Season 2, Episode 60 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about Dr. Aimee Duffy and her daughter Madigan , our mother/daughter guests, who wrote a book together entitled Why Can’t She See Me about overcoming depression, anxiety, and suicide since September is national suicide prevention month. Doctor Aimee Duffy, founder and medical director of Carolina Integrative Medicine is the #1 International Bestselling author of "Normal Doesn't Have Side Effects" and an award-winning speaker at the Harvard Club of Boston, Nasdaq, New York City Bar Association, and CNN Center. A frequent guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX Network TV news and talk shows. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Dr. Aimee Duffy opened Carolina Integrative Medicine in 2011 because she was finding more research and data and more people were looking for this type of approach to not just fixing a health problem, but wanting to be well. Although Madigan does not want to become a doctor like her mom, for she is in a public speaking program that she likes, she is happy that she made her voice heard and hopes that the book they wrote together will help other teenagers like herself. Find out Madigan’s powerful story about her mental struggles when at 13, she was put in a mental hospital for having suicidal thoughts. The book is just that story told from the first day that she asked for help from her mother. Madigan is happy that it all ended up well and that six years later, she can tell the story together with her mom. To have a teenager who recognizes some signs that they're seeing in themselves and asking for help is powerful. Dr. Duffy highlights the importance of the genetic predisposition and nutritional deficiencies, such as deficiencies and omegas in Vitamin B12 in vitamin D, which could contribute to some mental health issues and symptoms of anxiety and depression. To purchase their book , please go to Amazon , her website , and wherever books are sold. To connect with Dr. Aimee Duffy, please follow her on: (17) Facebook Aimee Duffy (@aimeeduffymd) • Instagram photos and videos (4) Duffy Aimee (@aimeeduffymd) / X (twitter.com) Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Enhance Your Mental Health with ‘Chopped’ Champion and memoir author Brooke Siem 35:58

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Season 2, Episode 59 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and learn about the memoir author Brooke Siem’s fight against depression and antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Brooke Siem was among the first generation of teens to be medicated with antidepressants. Her debut memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS , was published in September 2022 and was named one of Good Morning America's Most Anticipated Reads. Her work on antidepressant withdrawal has also appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Post, Psychology Today, Insider, Mad In America, The Washington Examiner, and more. She is also a Food Network "Chopped" champion and author of the newsletter, Happiness Is A Skill . Brooke Siem: “We all suffer the exact length of time that decide to suffer, and then there is the lightbulb moment.” On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Learn what is the radical transformative moment in your life. Learn to question the medications prescribed. Being open to various modalities of healing is important in the battle with depression. To live a happier life, Brooke focuses on the creative aspects, such as painting, cooking, and practicing high-level gymnastics. Brooke believes that it’s important to address the darkness by doing the inner work. Her advice is to never stop taking your meds cold turkey like she did, as it is extremely debilitating. Although Brooke felt deeply out of culinary shape, she managed to win the prestigious competition ‘Chopped’ while on antidepressant withdrawal. Although May Cause Side Effects was not written from a therapeutic perspective, Brooke realized that her memoir was what society needed. The most powerful piece of advice she has to offer to others is to allow for more time to process feelings. Brooke loves her new life and hopes that you will find her memoir helpful and inspiring. To purchase her memoir , which will also come out in paperback in April, please go to her website, and wherever books are sold . To connect with Brooke Siem, please follow her on: Author | Speaker | Chef (@brookesiem) • Instagram photos and videos Brooke Siem | Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Hacking Life after 50 with Author Mark Barnes 34:01

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Season 2, Episode 58 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about hacking life after 50 with author Mark Barnes. Mark Barnes is a longtime educator, entrepreneur, and co-author of Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life. He is on a quest to live past 100 and bring anyone interested along for the ride. Mark's parents were great models for living a long, meaningful, joy-filled life. They believed in showing up, working hard, and helping people in need. Mark followed their example and became a teacher and a coach. During his nearly 30 years in education, and especially when Mark turned 50, he realized he had a lot more to do in and out of the classroom. Physical and mental well-being and living until and beyond 100 became obsessions. Together with his like-minded friend Jim Sturtevant, Mark decided to share their journeys and everything they know in Hacking Life After 50 with practical strategies to make this happen. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Mark wishes to debunk the view of the elderly that they're broken down, that they're diseased, and that they can't. Both Mark and Jim learned through education, research, and most importantly practice that people can, in fact, live long, hopefully to 100 or beyond with joy and in good health if that's what they want. Longevity is a hot topic nowadays. After having learned and practiced, Mark and Jim decided to write their book as various hacks to let everyone out there who has the same similar problems learn how to solve those problems and how to live a long healthy life. Some of the hacks: creating purpose, or even maybe recreating purpose . Their favorite phrase is "the momentum mindset," which is a set of attitudes devoted to growth. Sleep is arguably the most underrated factor in longevity. To buy Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, and Joy-filled Life , go to Amazon, and wherever books are sold . To connect with Mark Barnes, please follow him: Hacking Life After 50 (10publications.com) (5) Facebook Mark Barnes (@markdavidbarnes) • Instagram photos and videos (7) Mark Barnes (@markbarnes Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Be a More Intentional Parent with Bestselling Author and Pastor Ken Gordon 27:56

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Season 2, Episode 57 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to find out what Ken Gordon thinks about leaving a legacy behind and how to be a more intentional parent. KEN J. GORDON, JR., or Pastor Ken , as he is known by his members, is a pastor, best-selling author, business executive, husband, father, and community leader whose entire life has been dedicated to the service of others. Pastor Ken, is a graduate of The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Law & Military Affairs. Pastor Ken, who is a Certified Chaplain, is the author of four award-winning books. Pastor Ken and his wife, Leslie, have four adult children and one beautiful granddaughter. The couple lives in an empty nest in Charlotte, NC, with their Cockapoo. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will find out what it means to be an engaged father. Pastor Ken believes that it's important to be that crazy goofy dad that cracks terrible jokes that no one laughs. Additionally, he thinks that the real key is intentionality when it comes to being engaged with your children. What it means to have gone through a divorce as a pastor. Pastor Ken has written children's books, such as The Ice Cream Dad , and plans on writing 12 different books on fatherhood. Why Pastor Ken thinks it's important to plant seeds in our children that are going to blossom into the most beautiful flowers of love. To buy Pastor Ken Gordon's books, please visit his website , or go to Amazon and wherever books are sold. To connect with Pastor Ken Gordon, please follow him: Ken Gordon (@dadsoffaith) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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A Conversation About AI, Writing, and Sharks with Thriller Author Guy Morrison 32:43

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Season 2 - Episode 56 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Guy Morris, our guest's quest toward excellence through education and hard work. Retired from a 36-year leadership career with Fortune 100 software, high-tech, and global energy, Guy Morris has also been a published songwriter for Disney Records, a screenplay writer for Sojourn Entertainment, a patented inventor, a Coast Guard charter captain, a Professional Association of Diving Instructors diver & adventurer, and now, an author and publisher of intelligent, well-researched thrillers. Since his 2021 debut as an indie author, Guy has released three pulse-pounding thrillers inspired by true stories, actual technologies, true global politics, and history. Multiple Kirkus recommendations have compared his style to Dan Brown, Iris Johansen, or Robert Ludlum. Guy's books have earned BookTrib’s Best 25 Favorite Books of 2021, Reader’s Favorite 2021 Gold Award, 2021 finalist for IAN Book of the Year, and semi-finalist for Cinematic Book. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Guy tells the listeners about his enthralling experience of diving with sharks. His hard work and a bit of luck getting accepted to college took his all the way to the top. How Guy created a macroeconomic model that got him a job with IBM. Guy is an innovator and likes to anticipate trends. Turned a successful thriller author compared to Dan Brown, Guy has dire predictions about the destructive powers of AI( artificial intelligence). To buy Guy Morris's books, go to wherever books are sold and to his website: Thriller Books | Guy Morris Books To connect with Guy Morris, please follow him: (9) Facebook Guy Morris (@authorguymorris) • Instagram photos and videos (6) Guy Morris Books (@guymorrisbooks) / X (twitter.com) Guy Morris Books - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Keep Showing Up on the Field of Life with International Speaker Ahmard Vital 33:05

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Season 2, Episode 55 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about Ahmard Vital 's life philosophy in relation to football. Ahmard Vital is a motivational consultant, international speaker, and author, who has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development. Ahmard provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence. In 2011, Ahmard published Awaken the Baller Within , which was quickly labeled as the “athlete’s life manual” by some pundits in sports media. This book was taught in more than a dozen colleges and close to 50 athletic departments and sports camps. As a mental performance coach, Ahmard helped secure more than $6 million dollars in scholarship money and worked with athletes at the Division I level and the National Football League. Ahmard's newest book, Now What, was released in January 2023. When Ahmard is not traveling, speaking, or writing, he works as a humanitarian and teen ministry leader, volunteering his time to inspire youth to envision their futures beyond their challenges and circumstances. He is also an avid reader and fitness coach, teaching cycling classes in North Houston. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Ahmard discusses football as a metaphor for life. His favorite life lessons are connected to God, family, education, and football. Ahmard is a huge believer that if we keep showing up on the field of life, we will succeed. He also believes that finding our community is crucial. Ahmard points out the importance of waking up with a purpose for a purpose. Service to others is the driver and the biggest motivator in life. To buy Ahmard Vital's books, please go to his website or Amazon. To connect with Ahmard Vital, please follow him: (1) Facebook Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital) • Instagram photos and videos (8) Ahmard Vital (@ahmardvital) / X (twitter.com) Ahmard Vital - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Running with Joy with Emily Hawgood, Fifth Female at The Western States 100-mile Race 32:45

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Season 2, Episode 54 Join your guests Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how Emily Hawgood balances her personal life and work with her elite trail running career. Emily Hawgood was born and raised in Zimbabwe, Africa. A Professional trail runner for Adidas Terrex, Emily trains with her coach Paul Lind with Gauge 20 Running. Her strength coach is Pat McCurry with Idaho-A-Foot. Emily has a Masters of Science degree specializing in High Altitude Exercise Physiology, which she uses for her own journey. Emily also loves the group of athletes that she works with, because they help one another achieve their goals! On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Emily talks about her enchanting childhood in Zimbabwe and how grateful she is to explore our beautiful world. Having grown up on a large farm, Emily was first inspired to run by seeing her mom go out on runs around their farm. Emily's days on the farm started early, so she went to bed at 8 p.m., which serves her well as a professional trail runner. Emily believes running is a freeing sport and she loves that she can run in the mountains and not do triathlons anymore, as biking long hours on the roads was not that enjoyable. Emily is also a coach, training others. She views her running as "her gateway to exploring the world." Emily explains how athletes must adjust their training volume and intensity based on running and life stressors. Balancing recovery and training is quintessential. Emily's advice to runners is to run 10 minutes less in order to make room for strength training to keep strong and stay injury free. Emily's golden rule is the 10-day recovery after a big race. She believes in NOT rushing her recovery. Emily loves to add variety to her training, mixing in speed with long runs. To her, this feels magical. Her multigenerational advice regarding encouraging kids to run is for them to try as many sports as possible to see which one they like most. Nutrition is something that Emily also takes quite seriously. She also loves desserts and thinks they have their place after a hard day. Her best advice regarding injuries is to focus on one's weakness and get stronger, which should involve mobility and core exercises a few times a week if not daily. Emily is also a believer in yoga for recovery. To connect with Emily Hawgood, please follow her: Emily Hawgood (@emilyhawgood) • Instagram photos and videos (4) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Confidence vs. Self-Worth with Award-Winning Author Sharon Hughes 26:52

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Season 2, Episode 53 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn lessons in confidence from author and confidence/self-worth expert Sharon Hughes . Sharon Hughes is the 2X award-winning author of " The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go Of Your Past" a faith-based book for breaking free from a lack of confidence, self-worth issues, and a painful past. She's the founder of Confidence Academy, the host of Called to Confidence podcast, and a confidence and Self-worth expert. Sharon is an excellent communicator that speaks in a "best friend over coffee" style that is easy to connect with. When she's not encouraging others, or plotting her next book, you can find her gazing at a California sunset, petting every dog that crosses her path, and eating obscene amounts of popcorn. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn about the terrible things that happened to Sharon at 16 and how she overcame being suicidal. Sharon Hughes transformed her life and the life of others by creating three actionable steps. The superhero power of choice. Thinking for yourself rather than against yourself. Learning what's possible to elevate your life. Difference between confidence and self-worth. Lessons in forgiveness. Sharon is a huge believer in having a strong community and a sense of connection to others. To buy Sharon's books, please visit her website , as well as on Amazon and wherever books are sold. To connect with Sharon on social media, please follow her: Sharon | Confidence + Self-worth Expert (@sharonhughesofficial) • Instagram photos and videos Sharon Hughes - CEO, Coach and Motivational Speaker - Launch Your Creativity | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Story Telling and Yoga Lessons with Author Michael Harris 31:01

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Season 2, Episode 52 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about storytelling, resilience, and yoga with author Michael Harris . Michael Harris is an author, coach, trainer, yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Endless Stages. One of my specialties is helping anyone move from fear of speaking in front of others to powerfully sharing their message with any size group or audience. He has owned (or partnered) in several successful yoga studios - and in his prior business coached other studio owners worldwide on attracting and enrolling new students - while increasing revenue and profits (over $40 million in sales). Michael has helped certify about 7,000 yoga teachers. As a teacher, his primary focus in class is to help the students calm their minds and increase awareness. Although Michael will always teach yoga, his main goal today is to help others use podcasting, books, and speaking to get their message to the world. Michael's favorite quote: “Never make a point without telling a story, and never tell a story, without making a point." Ed Percival On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn how to have open-heart conversations. Every story has meaning and importance. Learn how to get your message into the world. To become better public speakers we need to do two essential things: prepare and know our subject manner. Michael had a debilitating skiing accident, which required 21 blood transfusions, but he learned to walk again and recovered. Although he had many hardships to overcome, Michael has been sober for 34 years. Yoga has been his healing modality, which has allowed him to fully heal and climb mountains again. Michael believes that we all need to act on our AHA moments. To connect with Michael Harris and buy his books, please follow him: Michael Harris⁤ (michaelbharris.com) (2) Michael Harris (@MichaelB_Harris) / Twitter Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Running & Life Coaching Tips with Two-time Olympian Kim Conley and her Husband Drew Wartenburg. 39:03

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Season 2, Episode 51 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn valuable running and life coaching tips shared by two-time Olympian Kim Conley and her husband Drew Wartenburg . Kim Conley , a professional runner for Nike, is a two-time Track and Field Olympian in the 5000m and two-time national champion. She has represented the United States at eight international championships. Kim grew up in Santa Rosa, CA, and graduated from UC Davis in 2009 with a degree in Exercise Biology. She coaches runners of all levels from the mile to the marathon through her coaching company Next Best Run. In her free time outside of training and coaching, Kim enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the beauty of Northern Arizona. Drew Wartenburg is a former soccer player, who found running as an adult. He has coached runners at all levels, including national championships and Olympic hopefuls. Drew lives in Flagstaff, AZ with Kim and their dog Smokey. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn about the importance of consistency and years of hard work to become successful in life and sports. For Kim, running is about being focused on the process. For Drew, running is a sport we can do at our own pace. Running is also an excellent social lubricant. Next Best Run is the running company that Kim and Drew launched together; they share some of their athletes' success stories. Just like in life, structuring realistic workouts that set up athletes for success is important for both Kim and Drew as coaches. Listen to the full episode to find out what their two favorite speed workouts are. Find out who is the cook in the family and why eating enough and high-quality carbs is important in improving performance. For running and coaching-related questions, please visit their website Next Best Run , or message them on social media. To connect with Kim Conley, please check out her website, follow her on social media, and read her blog: Kim Conley (kimfconley.com) Facebook Kim Conley (@kfconley) • Instagram photos and videos Blog (kimfconley.com) To connect with Drew, who is an excellent coach , training some of my runner friends, don't hesitate to get in touch with him on Drew Wartenburg (nextbestrun.com) . Drew Wartenburg (@drew_wartenburg) • Instagr Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Getting Unstuck in Life and Business 29:53

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Episode 50 SEASON TWO COMING on July 12. Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how Miriam Gunn , a therapist helps others live better and more fulfilling lives, as well as her daily hacks to stay productive and stick to good habits. Miriam Gunn has fostered growth in others since 1985 as a mentor, a licensed therapist, and a certified coach. She is passionate about helping businesses and high performers reach their next level, so they then can add their influence to this amazing world we share. Miriam is unique in that she approaches business coaching from the vantage point that the issue with your business growth may be YOU. She comes at this from a therapy angle – looking at how she can help you recognize the ways you are self-sabotaging and how to reach your next level. She is passionate about sustainability and wants to see successful people adding their energies and resources toward helping our planet and its people. Her company, LeaveBetter.com is dedicated to helping you win in business AND life. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: · Miriam thinks some people lack success because they lose vision of the forest for the trees. · Identifying where you want to go and where you are right now is important. · Miriam has specific tips on getting unstuck in life. · One way to get unstuck is to surround yourself with people who are further along the way than you. · Learn how to navigate conflict better. · Don’t listen to the voices in your head. · Inner conflict is not just self-talk; it comes from what a successful person is doing. · Action is everything – shift voices. · The two important pieces of advice from The Atomic Habits : pair things with something you already do and remove friction by removing things that get in the way. · Why we should seek and capture little joys and joyful moments to boost our happiness. · Invest in someone else and feel better. To follow Miriam Gunn, please go to: LeaveBetter (@leavebetter) • Instagram photos and videos The Leave Better Podcast - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Finish What You Start with Best Selling Author Tim Vandehey 43:47

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Episode 49 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how to finish what you start with Tim Vandehey co-author of Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start together with Tracy Maylett. Tim Vandehey is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and journalist of more than 60 books . Dr. Tracy Maylett is an author and an expert on organizational psychology and employee engagement. They have collaborated to write "Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don't Finish What We Start," the first book to examine why so many of us fall short of our goals again and again or quit jobs before giving them a chance. Whether it's trying to get in shape, lose weight, write that first novel, save for retirement, or any important goal, most of us try over and over and keep failing. WHY? "Swipe" is the first book to answer that question. Tim and Tracy will share why "Swiping"—instinctively retreating from a goal when the pursuit gets too hard or uncomfortable—hurts us in our growth and our relationships, and how we can stop. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: · Swiping equates to quitting and how that impulse works. · Why swiping makes people become burdened with regret. · On average, people start and quit something five to six times. · Quitting occurs for two reasons: faulty expectation and faulty motivation. · Why having a coach/mentor helps us finish what we start and keeps us from swiping. · Struggle is not bad when it helps us grow and make us more resilient. · What is quiet quitting? Tim says it is disengaging. · Swiping vs. tapping out · Tapping out is escaping from a toxic situation and is not an impulse like swiping; it is intentional and positive. · Swipe = regret. Tap out = no regret. · Motivation vs. expectation before starting a new goal/project. It’s important to identify the red flags. To follow Tim Vandehey, please go to: Swipe – The Science Behind Why We Don't Finish What We Start (swipethebook.com) Facebook Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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The Five Pillars of Healing with Singapore Cancer Survivor 33:01

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Episode 48 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about the five pillars of healing with Yan Huang , Singapore's cancer survivor, as well as how cancer at 23 changed the trajectory of her career and taught her to take the road less traveled. Yan, the Pivotal Healer, is a long-term young adult cancer survivor living cancer-free in Singapore for the last 15 years. As a certified women's integrative health coach, Qi movement teacher, energy healing practitioner, and serial entrepreneur, Yan elevates women above 30 to cultivate their own health resiliency, immunity, and self-love to flow more in their “rest-digest-manifest” state. Yan is on a mission to educate, empower, and guide as many women cancer survivors above 30 to start truly healing from their cancer episodes, even way after the event has passed. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Yan discusses the fight vs. flight mode and why fighting cancer is not her preferred way to heal. Yan explains why finding peace and serenity through yoga, meditation, and clean eating are the best ways to fight cancer and regain confidence and resilience. Yan discusses her childhood in her country Singapore. Yan offers a few practical approaches to living more fulfilling and less stressful lives. Also, learn why Yan thinks that we should buy more flowers for ourselves. To connect with Yan Huang, please follow her: Yan | Pilates, Qi Moves & More | Instagram | Linktree Yan | Cancer Women’s Health & Qi Movement (@therealyanhuang) | Instagram Yan Huang (Writer, Co-Healer, Cancer Survivor) (@yanhuangwrites) / Twitter Wellness with Yan - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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The Art of Collaborative Conversations with Australian Author Peter Anthony 34:23

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Episode 47 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how Peter Anthony, author, speaker, and master professional communicator highlights collaboration in conversations. Peter Anthony is an author, speaker, and Master of Professional Communication. As an expert in collaboration, Peter has run workshops for thousands of people in 12 countries over 20 years. He consults Fortune 500 companies to help them achieve better and brighter outcomes for more effective internal and external relationships. His book Collabradabra: The Magic of Collaborative Conversations highlights the six moments that matter to maximize collaborative outcomes one conversation at a time. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn how to be better off due to the conversation. Open doors are best for having genuine communication. Peter Anthony is a big believer in having quality conversations. He emphasizes the importance of having face-to-face conversations to avoid misunderstandings. All the steps that matter in a conversation, such as having a goal for the conversation, building a relationship, taking the lead, understanding before being understood, being consistent with the topic of discussion, and getting an answer of yes or no. His favorite motto regarding having a quality conversation is "listen till you disappear." Peter Anthony also believes in letting go to move the conversation further along. Coming with care and not recommendations is another crucial component to having stellar conversations. And last, but not least, as conversations have declined since 2006, we need to increase the number of conversations we have in a day and watch our social lives take off. This is the Amazon link to his book which explains the process step by step. https://www.amazon.com.au/Collabradabra-Peter-J-Anthony/dp/064681074X To connect with Peter Anthony, please follow him: Home - Peter Anthony Consulting Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Shot in the Head Four Times, Lion Goodman Shows Us How to Clear Our Beliefs 43:09

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Episode 46 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how transformational coach Lion Goodman, shot in the head four times when he was 26, teaches others to eliminate negative beliefs. Lion Goodman is a transformational coach, author, healer, and teacher. At the age of 26, Lion was shot in the head four times. This near-death experience kick-started his five decades of research into the nature of consciousness, developmental psychology, spirituality, and healing. He created the Clear Beliefs Method of trauma-informed therapeutic coaching, which he has taught to more than 500 coaches, healers, and therapists worldwide. His training is accredited by both the International Coaching Federation and Association for Coaching. In a single session, Lion can eliminate a client’s limiting or negative beliefs from their subconscious mind, heal a childhood wound, or resolve trauma from the past. The Clear Beliefs Method is a multidimensional approach to rapid and deep healing. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will hear Lion's unbelievable survival story after he got shot in the head four times. You will learn about his near-death experience when Lion's soul and entire being were filled with golden light. How old beliefs don't go away and what we can do to transcend that. His great advice to parents is to avoid mixing up the behavior, such as lying, to the person. The best thing to do is to divide the behavior from the person and correct it. You will learn about memory consolidation. Lion uses 12 methodologies to clear the subconscious mind. You will learn about the concept of manifestation when an idea becomes reality. Why affirmations alone don't work. Beliefs create our own feelings. There is a difference between pushing the feeling away vs. clearing it. The first step in changing our beliefs is to examine them. To join Lion Goodman's free masterclass, please go to Belief Relief Events - Clear Beliefs. To connect with Lion Goodman, please follow him: (1) Lion Goodman | Facebook Lion Goodman - YouTube Lion Goodman, PCC (@BeliefCloset) / Twitter Lion Goodman, PCC - San Francisco Bay Area | Professional Profile | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Spark Your Life with Our Mother/Daughter Writer Guests 36:00

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Episode 45 SEASON TWO COMING IN JULY! Stay tuned! Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn from our mother/daughter duo Hashondra and Kaylee Michelle Smith guests about grit, determination, and what it takes to write three books by age 10! Over the last 20 years, the voice of Hashondra Smith has been heard by millions worldwide. Hashondra is an experienced writer and motivational speaker who shares significant parts of her journey rooted in her authentic mindset changes. Through books, events, and music Hashondra approaches uncomfortable & relatable topics unbiasedly, capturing the hearts and minds of her audience, leaving each individual with life-changing tools on how to jUST bE while "unRAMBLING" themselves gracefully. Hashondra is a certified life coach who openly shares how overthinking has been one of her biggest obstacles. Now that she understands how to handle overthinking, she assists others in developing personalized methods to become the authentic version of themselves by establishing healthy thinking patterns. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn about this mother/daughter duo and their inspiring writing journey. Her daughter Kaylee is the most polite 10-year-old ever! Find out what kind of expectations Hashondra sets for her daughter. Hashondra had her daughter at 18. She shares valuable life lessons with other teenage mothers like herself. How to persevere in life and brace yourself along the way. Parenting advice about raising children according to their talents. Life lessons, such as controlling our response. Hashondra's book Unattached - The Final Season will shed light on listening and bracing oneself. Don't overthink things! Just BE! To buy Hashondra's books: Author Bio & Books | hASHONDRA Copy To connect with Hashondra Smith, please follow her: (5) Hashondra Jernigan | Facebook hASHONDRA (@unrambling.me) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Finding Inner Wisdom & Sacredness Within Us 41:43

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Episode 44 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how Andrea Petrut teaches heart imagery. Andrea Petrut is a multi-passionate visionary encouraging others to live a fully congruent life. She is also a heart Imagery Teacher at The School of The Heart, entrepreneur, trauma-informed writer, speaker, storyteller, leader, home educator, host of Healing Through Oneness podcast , and advocate for love. With a background in sciences and technology, commerce, law, and public services, she has worked in nonprofit and for-profit fields. Andrea is originally from Romania and lives with her husband and three children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is writing her first book, a hybrid spiritual memoir, and her family loves to create, invent, inspire, build, and see the world with all its beauty. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn a famous Romanian proverb that if applied to your daily lives will bring you lots of joy, peace, and success. Andrea talks about her life in Romania and how she managed to find sacredness in her heart and how we can all find it, too. Imagery exercises that only last seven minutes. The powerful thing about this exercise is the fact that our mind is the observer and the heart guides us. Learn about the Swedish concept 'fika'- meaning a spontaneous get-together for coffee and baked goods, and how you can apply it to your daily lives. How to live a congruent life of flow. Powerful and wise lessons from Andrea's grandmother, as she grew up during communism in Romania. The art of letting go. To follow Andrea Petrut, please go to: Living With A Healing Heart - Andrea Petrut (3) Andrea Petrut | Facebook Andrea Petrut - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Creating Life from The Inside Out with Brain Injury Survivor 34:31

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Episode 43 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn about creating and recreating life from the inside out with brain injury survivor Danielle Mathews and her mother Lynn Mathews. A mother-daughter interview full of inspiration, resilience, and determination to succeed. At the age of 23, Danielle Matthews was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”. Although her body was physically impaired, her spirit was strong & she refused to believe their diagnoses. Her mind was determined to recover…and she did! Danielle is a testament to the concept of post-traumatic growth and has since built an international business leading an organization that did $2.2 million in sales last year, authored an e-book called 'Mind Control: It's All In Your Head' and shares her life-altering experience with countless people around the globe. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Listen to a mother-daughter amazing journey of healing. Danielle is a brain injury survivor. Her supportive and loving mother Lynn Mathews helped Danielle find the cure through holistic treatments. How to embrace the powerful concept of refusing to be a victim, and instead, create life from the inside out. Find out about the brain's ability to change itself through neuroplasticity. How a gratitude journal and reading more books helped Danielle heal her "mild" brain injury together with the Redox ASEA supplement. How to master your thoughts. Danielle's mother Lynn asked herself: "What if there is a missing link and the cellular/molecular supplement that she recommended to her daughter through the help of a friend will really help lift her brain fog. Learn to spot the inflection points in your lives. Danielle's philosophy is that we all have to stay on the ride of our lives, so to speak, and buckle up. When the brain injury tragically hit Danielle, she chose reflection instead of anger. Her main question was: "What is this trying to teach me?" To connect with Danielle, please go to her website and feel free to contact her with any questions: Site 3.0 (myasealive.com) (1) Danielle Matthews | Facebook Post Traumatic Growth | Spiritual Teacher | Business Mentor (@_daniellematthews_) • Instagram photos and videos Danielle Matthews - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Creativity with Jayne Wesler, Attorney Turned Full Time Writer 48:18

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Episode 42 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Jayne Wesler , a successful attorney turned prolific author, and what it takes to be successful while caring about others. Jayne M. Wesler is an author, coach, speaker, licensed clinical social worker, and attorney. She is the author of Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs: A Therapeutic and Legal Approach, No Bones About It: Increase Your Bone Density Without Medication ; the novel Railroaded , Reverse Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Without Medication: Evidence-Based Interventions, and Feed Your Bones! A Nutritional Workbook for Increased Bone Density & Bone Strength. Ms. Wesler, a partner in the law firm of Sussan, Greenwald, & Wesler, has for decades helped students with disabilities obtain the kind of educational programming that helps them succeed. As a psychotherapist, Ms. Wesler has worked with adults, teens, and children in various settings, including inpatient and outpatient, individual and group therapy. As a member of multiple Child Study Teams, Ms. Wesler conducted evaluations, wrote IEPs, and case-managed elementary-school students, high-school students, and students placed in specialized, private-school programs. She also developed and facilitated various psychotherapy groups. Ms. Wesler enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, working out, reading, traveling, and cooking. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn why you should do yoga, especially if you're a woman for more serenity in your life and to prevent bone loss that happens with aging, which is why Jayne wrote a book on reversing osteoporosis and osteopenia. Jayne had to make major changes in her life, including moving from New Jersey to Florida and doing her law practice part-time to be a full-time writer and follow her passion. We should all be good about listening to the whispers of our bodies before they become screams. It's important to remember as we go through life so quickly, not to judge people and to be kind and inclusive. If you just look around, you have heroes in your midst, and don't be dissuaded by the horrible news we hear daily. Find the good in your life and in your community. Nurture strength of spirit. To purchase Jayne Wesler's books, please go to her website or Amazon: Book Shelf – JAYNEWESLER To connect with Jayne Wesler, please follow her: Jayne Wesler, Author | Facebook Jayne Wesler - attorney - Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler | LinkedIn Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Gaining Wisdom & Purpose with Culinary Olympian Alain Dumonceaux 34:17

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Episode 41 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how to gain more wisdom and purpose in life with our guest Alain Dumonceaux, a culinary Olympian. He is also the Purposeful Action (Men)tor for the Awakened Man Movement . As the Purposeful Action (Men)tor for the Awakened Man movement, Alain has been on a mission as the beacon for what it means to live an authentic life. For the past three decades, Alain has lived the highs of the Culinary Olympics to the lows of losing it all…almost twice. Today, Alain's purpose is to guide men to rediscover their life's mission starting with a purposeful action plan called: The Return of The King that sets the stage for their Hero's Quest. Alain Dumonceaux has the following tips: Having been a culinary Olympian, Alain learned to develop great time management skills. He teaches others how to manage their time wisely. Having an open mind to recognize one's unique skills is important. Alain believes that there are different forms of wisdom that he derived from the Greek philosophers: reflection, imitation, and experience . Alain is particularly focused on inspiring men to become better in their personal lives so that they don't go through a painful divorce. Alain also teaches men to express their feelings and even have the strength to let their emotions out. Alain thinks that men lack commitment and he talks about this on his own podcast The Revolutionary Man Podcast . By taking purposeful action, Alain is convinced that we can all gain more wisdom in our lives. To connect with Alain, please listen to his podcast and follow him: The Revolutionary Man Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Men's Mentorship Program | The Awakened Man | Winnipeg (12) The Awakened Man | Winnipeg MB | Facebook theawakenedman2020: Top Instagram Bio Links - Smart.bio Alain Dumonceaux (@theawakenedman2020) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Gain More Calm Confidence in Your Life 35:17

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Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to discover how Lucy Liu created her calm confidence in life, even though she felt overshadowed by the famous actress Lucy Liu . Lucy Liu is a global business strategist and certified life coach helping business owners and high-performing women unstuck, cultivate Rockstar confidence, see clarity, reach dream goals, and live an epic life! She is an unshakable optimist, wife, mother, easy-going entrepreneur, certified #IamRemarkable women empowerment workshop facilitator, and international motivational speaker. She is the author of two international bestselling books The Rising Sisterhood and Asian Women Who Boss Up. She also inspires as the host of her weekly podcast The Lucy Liu Show , the fueling station for your mind, business, and life. Lucy Liu has been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, Medium, Elephant Journal, ThriveGlobal, and many others. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: We laugh with Lucy Liu, who calls herself an unshakeable optimist. As an international motivational speaker, Lucy has actionable tips for gaining more confidence in life. One of her wise pieces of advice is to be the author of your own life. She also is a huge believer in keeping our eyes open to new opportunities that come along. Her philosophy is to turn a big hindrance into an asset, as well as not focus on past hindrances. Tackle stress by correctly managing time and thus preventing stress. Get rid of the overwhelm and remove the mental blocks that prevent you from living your happiest life. She believes that we fail at reaching goals because we're not having enough fun, but we can always find time for what we prioritize. Lucy Liu explains that there are nine types of motivators in our lives and by knowing what they are, we can stay motivated and accomplish our goals. To connect with Lucy Liu, please follow her: (5) Lucy Liu | Facebook 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘂 Master Life Coach (@mslucyliu) • Instagram photos and videos (1) Lucy Liu - Business and Life Coach (@mslucyliu) / Twitter Lucy Liu - YouTube Confidence Life Coach Lucy Liu (@mslucyliu) | TikTok Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Three Steps to Become a Rockstar Communicator 29:16

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Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how to become a rockstar communicator with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk , who is in the top 1% of communicators in his industry. "I believe the next Elon Musk is a 7-year-old girl who can't afford a communication coach, so it's my duty to help her succeed with my free resources." - Brenden Kumarasamy Brenden Kumarasamy coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry. In his popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Learn Brenden's three steps to communicate 20% better than the competition. How to be a top 1% communicator by having a vision for one's communication, studying, and being consistent at storytelling. Brenden thinks that communication is like a jigsaw puzzle, where we start with the edges the same way we start with the introduction in our presentation. Introverts can also become master communicators because they are great at listening, comfortable with silence, and making themselves accessible. When answering questions, Brenden advises being proactive. One of his favorite books is Thirst by Scott Harrison. To learn more about public speaking, please go to: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/ It's LIVE and interactive and not a webinar. Here are some topics covered: 1. How to Present Succinctly 2. How to Run Effective Meetings 3. How to Master Presentation Confidence 4. How to Present Yourself Effectively in Any Setting To connect with Brenden Kumarasamy, please follow him: MasterTalk - YouTube Brenden 🎤 Kumarasamy - Founder & President - MasterTalk.ca | LinkedIn (8) MasterTalk | Facebook Brenden | Communication Coach (@masteryourtalk) • Instagram photos and videos Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Holistic Journey with Dr. Gabriella Korosi 35:44

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Episode 38 Join our hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to go on a holistic journey into reading, writing, publishing, and Reiki with Dr. Gabriella Korosi. Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi is an author, writer, blogger, public health professional, Registered nurse, and Reiki Master. Gabriella has a Master’s degree in nursing and a Doctorate in Public Health Community Health. Gabriella loves to write and interview people about their experiences in life. Gabriella has published multiple books including Our Society: Addiction and More Uncovered in 2020 , If I Could Be a Short Story and Poetry Book in 2021 , Darkness and Light , Holistic Journey Toward Wellness, a book written together with 20 authors from the Medium platform in 2022. And happy to say that I am one of the authors. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: How to conduct the best interviews to help the younger and older generations understand each other better: Be like a conversation. Dr. Korosi advises making the conversation easy and fun. It's okay to go and explore and think outside the box and of course, listen to the person know some of their background, as well as be really open and just really kind in your heart and be really reassuring and supportive. Learn Dr. Korosi's favorite recipe that she learned from her grandma. Writing advice to high and college students, as well as to anyone else looking to become better and more consistent. Why we humans are born storytellers and how Dr. Korosi came up with the idea for the anthology Holistic Journey Toward Wellness written by 21 authors from all over the world. To buy Holistic Journey Toward Wellness or any of her other books, please go to Welcome to Gabriella's site – Dancing Elephants Press – Spirituality, Writing, Health and Well being one step at a time (gabriellakorosi.org) . Dr. Korosi on Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Increase Children’s Self-esteem Through Yoga 22:25

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Episode 37 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn how yoga can increase children's self-esteem with author and illustrator Sarah Finniss. Sarah Finniss is a 36-year-old certified yoga instructor, stretch coach, and personal trainer. She has a background in the arts and early childhood education. To add more to her accomplishments, Sarah is a newly launched children's book author and illustrator. Her new children's book Iris' Magical Yoga Adventure invites its readers to escape with sweet Iris and her mom on an adventure into their imaginations as they explore famous landmarks around the world through yoga poses. The book isn't just about teaching the basics of yoga and mindfulness but provides an opportunity for children to learn about famous landmarks around the world through movement; engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. It includes fun activity pages for learners to be creative and reinforce what they learned. This book plays into the mind-body connection. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode, you will learn: Building self-esteem and just finding balance when they're anxious is something that a lot of kids are looking for right now. In her first book that Sarah wrote and illustrated, she hopes to inspire children to be creative in their learning. How to become more inspiring to others by pursuing things that are challenging. Sarah's message for children who try yoga for the first time is to just take their time with it, for certain stretches and poses work for some people and not for others. Sarah remarked that when aligning movement and breath, we can change our energy by moving in different ways and also change our mindset . There's a balance between the strength aspect of yoga and the letting go aspect , which means building and finding that strength within ourselves, while at the same time kind of releasing any thoughts or emotions that we don't have control over. To make meditation more enjoyable , Sarah recommends paying attention to small moments , such as when you're drinking your morning coffee or tea. Feeling the heat of the mug on your hands? Or if you're running, think about your feet hitting the pavement. If you're having a conversation with someone, putting the phone down, and just making the extra effort to be fully present and give your undivided attention. To buy Iris' Magical Yoga Adventure, please go to wherever books are sold on Amazon, bookshop.org, and more. To connect with Sarah Finniss, please follow her on IG: Sarah (@sarahcare_swfl) • Instagram photos a Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Painted Baby: Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling 30:43

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Episode 36 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to find out how Matt Shoup went from being in debt to creating a multimillion-dollar company, as well as writing a business book about it entitled Painted Baby . In March of 2005, Matt was laid off from a corporate banking job that he absolutely hated. Matt quickly founded M & E Painting with the last $100 he had to his name, all while being close to $200,000 in personal debt. M & E Painting grew quickly and has produced over $30 million dollars in revenue since 2005. Matt and M & E Painting have received dozens of local, state, national, and international business awards. Matt was named one of Colorado Biz Magazine's Top Five Most Influential Young Professionals (2010) and has been featured in publications, such as INC Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, BBC, Fox Small Business, and Huffington Post. Along the way, Matt received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, traveled the world, raised an amazing family, learned to perfect cooking Spanish paella, and has enjoyed pouring into the lives of innumerable entrepreneurs and small business leaders, all while always enjoying countless cups of Spanish coffee at Café Sevilla. Matt Shoup shares the following business and traveling advice: Being intentional with your time Taking time back by prioritizing, planning, executing and evaluating our goals. Track your results and don't do too many things to market. Learn how to scale your business, not just grow it. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Matt shows how to be a successful entrepreneur and how being vulnerable has helped him build six companies. How his black belt training taught him how to go out of his comfort zone, as well as experience pressure and adversity. Click this link to receive Matt Shoup's free tool kit packed with resources to build your business and advance your leadership. FREE Tools | Matt Shoup To buy Matt Shoup's book, on Amazon: Painted Baby: Connect with Clients through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling: Shoup, Matt: 9781544535821: Amazon.com: Books To follow Matt on social media: (4) Matt Shoup | Facebook Matt Shoup (@matthewshoup) • Instagram photos and videos Matt Shoup. Small Business Author, Speaker, Coach - YouTube Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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Episode 35 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to find out all about NYPD detective Vic Ferrari becoming a writer and listen to some of the funny stories he recounts . Vic Ferrari, author of NYPD: Through The Looking Glass: Stories From Inside America’s Largest Police Department , The NYPD’s Flying Circus: Cops, Crime & Chaos, Grand Theft Auto: The NYPD’s Auto Crime Division, and NYPD: Law & Disorder is a retired twenty-year member of the New York City Police Department who refuses to write in chronological order. With no formal training or Harvard degree, Vic’s managed to write four behind-the-scenes books about his former employer. With remarkable attention to detail combined with a sarcastic flair, Vic exposes the good, the bad, and the ugly of America’s largest police department. Vic Ferrari has funny and insightful stories about both his careers as a police officer and writer: He has worked for over 20 years in the NYPD department and afterward, he became a writer, as he needed to do something meaningful. He is now working on his seventh book. Ferrari knew ever since he was five/six years old that he wanted to become a police officer and has many fond childhood memories of police officers who inspired him to pursue this career. As a police officer, Ferrari completed over 600 of his own arrests. He even has a cute dog story that will warm your hearts. On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: You will learn about the joy of changing careers after retirement. You will also get some interesting insights into the NYPD world. Ferrari's books are inspired by the many events he experienced during his career as a cop, making his books quite popular with readers. To buy Vic Ferrari's book, please visit his Amazon author's website: Amazon.com: Vic Ferrari: books, biography, latest update To follow him on social media, please go to: (3) Author Vic Ferrari | Facebook Vic Ferrari (@vicferrari50) • Instagram photos and videos Vic Ferrari (@VicFerrari50) / Twitter Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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How to Grow Authority Quickly 36:16

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Episode 34 Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa and meet Vinnie Potestivo , an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor, who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make an impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07), Vinnie discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms, especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career, such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin, and Ananda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning “I Have A Podcast” audio experience, which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts. Vinnie Potestivo has the following insights to share on his personal journey and MTV network executive: Discussing the concept of sharing vs. owning our story. Creating content is key, since TV has more competition than ever. When it comes to creativity and content creation, Vinnie loves to quote Maya Angelou, who said: “the more you spend, the more you have.” However, if we apply this to money, Warren Buffet is right when he says: “the more you spend, the less you have.” On this Seeds of Sunshine episode: Vinnie discusses about Snoop Dog’s speech thanking himself for not giving up and working hard, which is also something we all need to do. Vinnie also outlines three things that we all need to do to get discovered. Show up with valuable information to earn a seat at the table. Build yourself as the source, not the story. The importance of building your image on IMDB . And last, but not least, Vinnie values humor and humility in life. To connect with Vinnie Potestivo, please follow him on: https://vpe.tv/hub https://ihaveapodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VPEtalent https://www.instagram.com/vinniepotestivo/ https://twitter.com/vinniepotestivo Support the show Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa. There are three ways to support our podcast: 1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time. 2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa . 3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa , or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com…

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