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Building A Harmonious Family With Nevena Bazalac

Building A Harmonious Family With Nevena Bazalac

By Nevena Bazalac

99% of people say that family is the most important thing in their life! Yet, building a harmonious family can be a challenge to many of us. So many questions we don't have answers to!

In this podcast, Nevena Bazalac Dubai's #1 Harmonious family expert and coach, interviews parents around the globe so you can hear real stories, experiences and struggles.

Every guest will share a discovery about parenting that nobady told them about and Nevena will share unique tools and strategies on how you can enjoy parenting more and build that harmonious family you have dreamed about!
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Effects of Abusive Childhood on Our Own Parenting Style

Effects of Abusive Childhood on Our Own Parenting Style

In this episode, my guest is Suzie Welstead, mother and a certified happiness life coach for trauma survivors and victims of domestic violence. In this interview, she shares her incredible story of growing up with emotional violence and how it affected her parenting style.   


In her work, Suzie empowers people to explore the happiness within, which they have suppressed due to life experience and conditioning. Suzie herself experienced homelessness at the age of 17 to escape emotional, physical and mental abuse. Suzie believes that the next generation needs us more than ever, her mission and message is to believe in yourself.   


To connect with Suzie go to: https://schoolofchange.co.uk/suzie-welstead  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Sep 17, 202123:09
Teaching Your Children About Entrepreneurship

Teaching Your Children About Entrepreneurship

In this episode, my guest is Priyaa Telavvane, a multiple award-winning entrepreneur, architect/interior designer and mother of a 6 year old boy. Priya shares her story with us in this interview together with very helpful tips on how he engages her young son in her businesses and teaches him about entrepreneurship.   


To connect with Priyaa go to:  https://www.361dds.com/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Sep 07, 202121:12
Road To Successful Co-Parenting

Road To Successful Co-Parenting

In this episode, my guest is Tenika Francis, mother and a certified life coach practitioner specialized in mindset and business and in the interview she shares with us her personal journey from parenting to co-parenting. Tenika shares empowerment tips to all the listeners and how you can get over the tough times.   


In her business, Tenika teaches coaches and entrepreneurs how to serve from a place of abundance by overcoming fears and self-limiting beliefs. She designed a 3-month transformational program called the Abundance Accelerator that delivers 3 program promises.  

The Abundance Accelerator Program promises include: 

✨To complete your program within 7 days. 

✨To create your high ticket, irresistible offer. 

✨To sell and close your first high ticket client.  


You can reach out to Tenika to find out more details on 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenikafranciss  

IG: https://www.Instagram.com/thetenikafrancis  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Sep 01, 202125:56
Important Things To Understand About Marriage

Important Things To Understand About Marriage

In this episode, my guest is Jeffrey Frantz, father, grandfather and spiritual life coach, and in this interview, he shares with us important things to understand about marriage and parenting. Jeff and his wife, Brenda, live in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. They have been married for over 37 years and have three adult children, two girls and a boy.   


Jeff began his career as a newspaper writer and editor before entering seminary, after which he served as a Christian church pastor for over 20 years. More recently Jeff provided direct support to adults with developmental disabilities and helped to manage the group home in which they live.   


Jeff is now a full-time coach, spiritual-life coach, leadership trainer, and public speaker. He is a member of the John Maxwell Team and is founder and owner of his own coaching/training business, New Horizons Life and Leadership Development.   


To connect with Jeffrey please go to:  Jeffrey Frantz | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-frantz-7316834b/ Jeffrey Frantz | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.frantz.9/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Aug 23, 202123:48
Why do Children of High-Achieving Parents often Fail?

Why do Children of High-Achieving Parents often Fail?

In this episode, my guest is Loubna Hamed mother, motivational speaker, and Happiness Coach and Consultant. She shares with us valuable information and guides about children's achievements and the reasons behind their failures.   


In the interview, Loubna points out an interesting perspective between parents' and children's achievements and how big of a role expectations have. She also shares some "do" and "don't" for families to become aware of.   


To connect with Loubna please go to: https://www.facebook.com/loubna.amer  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Aug 16, 202131:39
Raising Boys While Building a Business

Raising Boys While Building a Business

In this episode, my guest is Tina Mehra-Joshi, mother of 3 boys, business owner and entrepreneur. She shares with us her journey of parenting boys, managing their energy and balancing household and business.   


Make sure to tune in and hear Tina's tips on time management and finding fulfillment.   


To connect with Tina you can visit her websites and Instagram pages: 

https://www.splashnbounce.com/parties 

https://www.instagram.com/splashnbounce/ 

https://balloonsnbeyond.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/balloonsnbeyondme/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Aug 04, 202117:22
Dealing With Your Child's Critical Illness

Dealing With Your Child's Critical Illness

In this episode, my guest is Beenish Batool Haider, mother of two, entrepreneur and lawyer who shares with us her touching story of dealing with her daughter's critical illness, leukemia.   


Beenish shares with us her mental strength tips, tools to focus on the positives and how she grow her business despite the circumstances the family is going through.   


This interview is definitely a must-listen as you will get inspired, increase your gratitude and learn how to focus on the future despite how difficult your present situation seems.   


To connect with Beenish please go to her LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/beenish-batool-haider/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jul 31, 202127:28
Dealing With Personal Loss and Overcoming Grief

Dealing With Personal Loss and Overcoming Grief

In this episode, my guest is Sabahat Ahmed, mother, NLP Practitioner and Transformation Coach. Sabahat shares her story of experiencing loss in her family and how she dealt with grief. The tools she shares with us in this interview are extremely helpful for everyone in a similar situation.   


In her company Ashmir, she and her team run specialized programs for tackling emotional health, self-development and weight management. They work on a 1-1 basis to help individuals re-align life's purpose, re-frame perspectives, build emotional resilience and establish an outcome-driven game plan so they can fulfill their dreams using the power of their mind.  


To connect with Sabahat and hear more about her services go to:  https://www.ashmir.net/ 


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jul 21, 202119:58
Tips For Successful Homeschooling

Tips For Successful Homeschooling

In this episode, my guest is Meaghan Jackson, mother, and a gentle parenting coach.  She has taken her passion for bringing peaceful calm to family life and pairs that with her background in education to help parents become more confident and well equipped. During the interview she shares with us tips to make homeschooling easier and successful.   


Meaghan has both a Bachelor of Education and Engineering along with several years of teaching experience at a private school. Since having children she has homeschooled her three boys and is an advocate for the homeschool community, organizing events and leading classes.   


As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, Meaghan understands the difficulties that many parents go through trying to juggle it all. Her family struggles and transformation is what led Meaghan to become a parenting coach because she desires for others to rediscover the joy in parenting.  


To connect with Meaghan go to:  

Website www.meaghanjackson.ca 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joyfulmudpuddles 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joyfulmudpuddles 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-jackson-parenting-coach/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jul 12, 202122:21
How To Raise Happy Children

How To Raise Happy Children

In this episode, my guest is Hoda Elsobky, mother, speaker and the author of the book "Dare To Be Happy".   


In this interview, Hoda shares with us how we can raise happy children, what mistakes we should avoid as parents and what is "Parenting by Love" approach.   


To connect with Hoda go to:   Website: https://www.hodaelsobky.com/  

FB Private Group: “ The Happiness Club”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268595918298462/  

To get her book "Dare to be Happy": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0648340341/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_028Z2HGQFGMGNY0MGCZK  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jul 06, 202124:32
From "You Can't Have Children" To Becoming a Mother

From "You Can't Have Children" To Becoming a Mother

In this episode, my guest is Dani Hakim, mother and proud CoFounder of Safe Space, a social impact agency committed to helping companies and individuals to pursue better mental health.   


Dani shares with us her parenting journey and how she was told she can't have children, and then becoming a mother of 2 in a short period. She also talks about her on and off relationship with depression and anxiety during adult life. A big turning point for her was when she finally got her head around self-care and started to love herself a little more.   


With her company Safe Space, Dani is on a mission to make mental health support accessible, we work with a network trained professionals, to provide initiatives, programmes and resources in a safe and nurturing environment, so that people can learn how to prioritise their mental wellbeing.  


To connect with Dani and find out more about her company Safe Space, please go to:  https://www.wearesafespace.com/ 


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jun 27, 202118:24
5 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers

5 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers

In this episode, my guest is Angela Karanja, mother and a parenting teenagers expert and adolescent psychologist with over 20 years of expertise empowering teenagers.  


Her mission is to help parents of teens improve relationships and family dynamics by coaching them steps by step to use specific parenting teens strategies, that influence teens to trust you, open up and actually want to listen to you.  


In this interview, Angela shares with us  5 habits that make teenagers highly effective and how you can help your teenage child adopt the same.   


To connect with Angela and access her FREE Masterclass go to:  raisingremarkableteenagers.com/class  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jun 17, 202131:34
3 Steps To Renew Your Relationship

3 Steps To Renew Your Relationship

In this episode, my guest is Nicola Beer Founder of Relationship Transformations where she shares with us 3 steps on how we can renew our relationship so it is better than when you got together.    


Nicola has been working within the relationship support space for over 12 years and helped thousands of couples around the world online and in Dubai.     


Nicola has a very popular podcast show called Save Your Marriage on Itunes, Spotify and many other podcast platforms, is a best-selling co-author in 4 books and creator of 3 award-winning audio programs: relationship strengthening, affair recovery and self-confidence secrets.     


She also runs a facebook groups relationship advice and tips which focuses on supporting men and women to thrive in their relationships.   

To Connect with Nicola go to:  

Relationship Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriagerelationshipadvice   

Website:  https://nicolabeer.com/  Get a Free Gift  Forgive and Let Go Meditation and 7 Secrets Ebook   https://training.nicolabeer.com/7-secrets-marriage     


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jun 07, 202118:02
Anatomy of Marriage

Anatomy of Marriage

In this episode, my guests are Seth and Melanie Studley, Podcast Hosts and High performance Marriage Coaches. They share their marriage journey and how shortfalls lead them to start their Podcast "Anatomy of Marriage".   


In this interview, they share mistakes they made so you can avoid them and lots of tools that couples can use to make their marriage better.   


To connect with Seth and Melanie, go to:  

https://www.thestudleys.com/ 

The App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anatomy-of-marriage/id1465288806 

The Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studleys/id1153787018  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

May 26, 202138:26
Being Realistic With Your Fitness and Health Goals

Being Realistic With Your Fitness and Health Goals

In this episode, my guest is Layne Stowell, mama of two, health coach and enthusiast for making healthy feel simple. Layne is the founder of Elevated Health Coaching where she helps busy mamas make their health a priority no matter how chaotic life gets. She is passionate about helping women lose that extra weight, double their energy and uncover how to feel their best so that they can thrive in their busy schedules.  


In this interview, she shares with us her approach that avoids overwhelm, calorie counting or deprivation and focuses instead on creating long term habit and behavior change, while still having a ton of fun in the process. She has dedicated her work to helping women hit their health goals and make them stick so that the healthy choice just feels like the simple choice.  


To connect with Layne got to:  

IG: @laynestowell 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/layne.stowell90/

Website: www.elevatetoaction.com  

Book a free 15 minute discovery call with Layne here:  

https://calendly.com/layne-ehc/15-minute-success-call 


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

May 19, 202125:07
Working as a Team When Raising Your Children

Working as a Team When Raising Your Children

In this episode, my guest is Scott Burnett, a Father and Elite Mindset Coach and Founder of Mastermind Coaching Academy. 


In this interview, Scott shares with us the importance of working as a team when raising your children and having a strong mindset that will take you through tough times of parenthood. He also shares with us few tips that can help you with your stress and family disagreements. 


To connect with Scott go to https://www.facebook.com/scott.burnett.129


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

May 15, 202116:55
Change Yourself and Your Negative Circumstances Will Change

Change Yourself and Your Negative Circumstances Will Change

In this episode my guest is Ursula Perl from Vienna, Austria. Ursula is a mother and best-selling autor of the book "Live the U.P. Way - 7 ways to live the happy life you deserve".   


In this interview Ursula shares her story of motherhood, living life by default and how she discovered her purpose and happiness.   


Her book teaches you to live the happy, positive life you deserve. 


To help you achieve this goal, Ursula shares her insight in the form of 7 steps.   


To connect with Ursula and get her book go to:  https://ursulaperl.com/  To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

May 01, 202123:21
Every Child In Your Family Has A "Different" Parent

Every Child In Your Family Has A "Different" Parent

In this episode, my guest is Denise Purdy, a premier transformational life coach who works with women to put an end to overwhelm and burnout while finding harmony in both their personal and professional lives. Her passion is in helping women become the best version they can so they can also be the best momma.    


Denise is the mom of 3 daughters, 23, 12 and 10.  It is her desire to help as many women as possible pass down messages of love, connection and positivity to the next generation. In this interview, she shares with us her parenting journey, fears she had and how parenting your children is different every time.   


To connect with Denise please go to:  https://denisepurdy.com/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Apr 25, 202127:31
Making Blended Family Work

Making Blended Family Work

In this episode, my guest is Maggie Perotin, a mom in a blended family with 4 kids, where her 2 step boys visit regularly and live close by with their mom.  They all live in Canada, Toronto area speaking both: English and French at home, with a bit of Polish. Maggie loves spending time with my family (esp. in nature), self-development, traveling, healthy cooking, as well as giving back to her community. In this interview Maggie shares with us her journey and how they made blended family work.   


Professionally Maggie is a business and leadership coach. She help service-based women entrepreneurs grow successful businesses without the overwhelm.  


To connect with Maggie you can join her Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinesswomenWithPassion4Life/ 


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Apr 14, 202120:07
Showing Children What Is Respect and Then Expecting It In Return

Showing Children What Is Respect and Then Expecting It In Return

In this episode, my guest is Reid Richardson, Father, Entrepreneur and Trauma Breakthrough Coach. Reid shares with us his emotional story of abuse, family dis-harmony, and how despite it he built a harmonious and happy family.   


In this interview, you will hear different approaches they tried as parents and discoveries that came along the way. One of the main things Reid emphasizes is how we as parents need to respect children in order to show them what is respect and then expect it in return. Tune in for the whole interview.   


To connect with Reid, you can go to:  https://www.facebook.com/reid.richardson.7  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Apr 10, 202127:12
Blocking The Time To Get Things Done

Blocking The Time To Get Things Done

In this episode, my guest is Enetra Eyraud, mom to a 9 yr old son and entrepreneur. In this interview, Enetra shares with us tips and strategies on how she blocks her time to grow her business and homeschool her son.    


She helps people who want to set up a business operation or turn their passion into a business but don't know the fine details of business plans, operations, SOPs, pricing, offers, etc. Enetra says, managing both motherhood and work requires patience, time blocking, communication and focus.   


To connect with Enetra you can join her Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/enetra  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Mar 31, 202115:59
Helping Children Overcome Screen Addictions

Helping Children Overcome Screen Addictions

In this episode, my guest is Tess Villegas-Rumley, author and entrepreneur. Tess is impacting children and guiding them on how they can tap into and unlock their Superpower and teach them how to design and implement their own impact and goal-driven blueprint through Virtual Live Interactive Workshop! She shares with us what is the best way to help children reduce screen time and help them discover their interests and talents.   


Tess also self-published a book: I Am Creative! And it all starts from a Dot! She owns an art gallery inside the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.   


To connect with Tess, you can reach out to her Facebook profile.   


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Mar 21, 202120:20
Having a Positive Birth Experience

Having a Positive Birth Experience

In this episode, my guest is Cecilia Basse - Birth Coach, Doula, Hypnobirthing practitioner, breastfeeding counselor, and Babywearing peer counselor. Cecilia shares with us how during her pregnancy she had the support of a Doula and that lead her to chose that as her passion.   


In the interview, Cecilia explains to us how Doula can provide much-needed support to women, what is hypnobirthing and how we can make our pregnancy and delivery a pleasant experience.   


To connect with Cecilia, please go to:  

Instagram: @ceciliayourbirthcoach 

Website: www.ceciliabasse.com 

Email: info@ceciliabasse.com  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Mar 11, 202119:28
It Is Alright If Your Children Are Not Happy All The Time

It Is Alright If Your Children Are Not Happy All The Time

In this episode, my guest is Jessica Darling, Spiritual Life Coach, Mother and YouTube content creator. Jessica shares with us her own spiritual journey and why it is important to teach children about their emotions. Tune in to hear a couple of great tips.   


To connect with Jessica go to:  https://www.jessicadarlingofficial.com/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Mar 06, 202115:52
Recognizing The Signs of Eating Disorders in Children

Recognizing The Signs of Eating Disorders in Children

In this episode, my guest is Luz Jaramillo, mother and a certified Brain Health Coach and Life Coach. Luz shares with us her personal journey of struggling in school and how it affected her self-esteem and confidence and lead to an eating disorder. She also shares the signs of eating disorders and what should parents pay attention to.   


Since then, Luz has obtained certifications for Life Coaching, a Master NLP at the INLP center and a Brain Health Coach at Amen University. She went on to complete courses in Neuroplasticity, Metabolic Health & Fitness Coach Certificate, Stress Coach Certificate: Stress Management Life Coaching, Eating Disorder Awareness Diploma and now is on the journey to support people with their health and business growth.   


To connect with Luz, you can go to:  

Website: https://brainbodycoach.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainbodycoach/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brainbodycoach 

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/luzjaramillo/  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Mar 02, 202122:00
Getting Back On Track

Getting Back On Track

In this episode, my guest is Cloe Neophytou mother and athlete. As a professional runner, Cloe shares with us tools and techniques on how she got back on track after having a baby. Building a discipline, visualizing your goals and having a coach are 3 keys to success as per Cloe.   


Cloe has been training for the olympics and helping mums get into the shape of their life, or repair their core post baby. She loves also showing mums how to make workouts apart of their natural life around their kids to help inspire and be a role model to them.   


To connect with Cloe you can go to  

Facebook: Chloe Neophytou 

Instagram: powerzen_cloe  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Feb 25, 202122:04
Do Things One Step At The Time

Do Things One Step At The Time

In this episode, my guest is Megan Jaworski, a mother of two pre-school boys, a lover of ethical clothes, and founder of Edge Foundation – a charity that educates vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. She helps female entrepreneurs be bold and lead in business and life. She does this through coaching, training, and support. Megan believes that when we're living on purpose, we make a greater impact in the world. She’s a qualified coach, Neuro-linguistic Programmer (NLP) and teacher.  


In this episode Megan takes us through her personal journey, from losing her mother, parenting struggles and ways to overcome those. The turning point for Megan was getting her sister's advice to just do things one step at a time, ask for support from experts and also understanding that we are not our thoughts. No matter what you are thinking and how difficult the situation seems, you can overcome it.   


You can follow Megan on Instragram www.instagram.com/meganjaworski.xo,  Facebook www.facebook.com/meganjaworski.xo,  LinkedIn or her website www.meganjaworski.com  


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Feb 10, 202130:52
How Vocabulary Helps Children Emotionally Mature

How Vocabulary Helps Children Emotionally Mature

In this episode, my guest is Keri Faith, Positive Mindset Coach and Business strategist. She is the host of the Keri Faith on Purpose Podcast and author of Pillars to Positivity. Keri shares with us her journey about her mental health, becoming emotionally stronger and empowered for your children and also shares with us how building children's vocabulary can make a significant difference in their emotional development.   

Keri's purpose is to inspire healthy and happy living through the power of language and spiritual energy awareness. You can find her online and offline speaking to groups around the world to spread positive mindset as the new fit, healthy and happy.   

To connect with Keri, please go to  https://www.facebook.com/keri.knudtson  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Feb 06, 202121:54
Importance of Discovering Your Children' Strengths

Importance of Discovering Your Children' Strengths

In this episode my guest is Nicole Glisson, a Psychologist and a mother of 2 beautiful girls who talks to us about importance of discovering your children' strenghts and using them as a starting point for your child' success.   

Nicole has always been intrigued by the body/mind connection and has explored this through teaching, learning, mentoring and coaching. She has worked in international education for over 20 years in Australia, England, Malaysia, Turkey China and now Singapore, both teaching Drama and guiding staff on ways to effectively use positive psychology in the classroom.    

Nicole specialises in working with expat Mums with teenage daughters - something she has both professionally and personally extensive experience in!  

Through her company AWE - Applied Wellbeing for Everyone, she coaches Mums one on one and in group sessions, using the science and practice of positive psychology, believing that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive.  

To connect with Nicole please go to https://linktr.ee/nicole_glisson_awe  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Feb 01, 202123:17
Parenting and Homeschooling 7 Children

Parenting and Homeschooling 7 Children

In this episode, my guest is Robyn Jordan, transformational relationship and emotional intimacy coach, who focuses on helping women reclaim their identity and self-worth and rebuild their broken dreams and confidence so they are able to radiate their truth, their true core essence and live a life of consciousness and fulfillment.  

Robyn is a mother of 7 children that she raised and homeschooled and now also a grandmother of 3.   

Robyn shares her parenting journey with us in this interview and also talks about the deep inner work of healing the unconscious beliefs and letting go of what is holding us back. As Robyn says, this work is key for parents to be able to raise their children in an emotionally healthy environment.  

To connect with Robyn you can go to Facebook @robynjordan  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jan 24, 202124:59
Getting Back To Corporate World as a Mother

Getting Back To Corporate World as a Mother

In this episode my guest is Melanie Lapointe, Coach, Facilitator & Consultant Mélanie’s heartfelt commitment on pursuing a career with a strong social purpose, to empower businesses and individuals through better, more sustainable practices, drives her daily actions and choices.  

In this interview, Melanie gives powerful tips on how women can build confidence to get back to the corporate world after having a break as mothers.   

To connect with Melanie you can use her:  

Email: melanie@bloomingeloquence.com  

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mllemelanielapointe/  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jan 20, 202120:41
Raising a Transgender Child

Raising a Transgender Child

In this episode, my guest is Thobeka Yose, Writer, Mum, Speaker, and Editor of  BYG GYRLS DYNT CRY Magazine SA. In this interview, Thobeka shares with us her parenting journey where her child, born as a son over the years changed the gender.   

This is a story that teaches unconditional love, de-attachment from other's opinions and finding the alignment with your self. Make sure to tune in and listen to this powerful parenting story.   

To connect with Thobeka, you can go to:  Facebook - Thobeka Yose  Twitter - @ThobekaY Instagram - @thee_onlythobz  Email - Thobzmy@gmail.com   

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jan 16, 202126:18
Motherhood After Cancer Battle

Motherhood After Cancer Battle

In this episode my guest is Lina Zoghaib, founder of Yogi Truck,  Teacher of  Yoga & Meditation  for Cancer Patients and in recovery  at Nilaya House & for private patients.  

In this interview, Lina shares with us how few weeks after her marriage (3 years ago) she was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins lymphoma,  stage 2 cancer, which left her in vulnerable state, physically & mentally.    

BIG thanks to her practice of Yoga & meditation that helped her overcome it in a positive way. After 1 year of finishing her treatment she fell pregnant, and now enjoying motherhood and continuing her journey in spreading love and positivity .  

To connect with Lina you can go to www.yogitruck.com  @yogi_truck Instagram @Yogi Truck on FB  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Jan 06, 202131:13
Overcoming Post-Partum Depression

Overcoming Post-Partum Depression

In this episode, our guest is Malvika Siddharth who shares her story about overcoming post-partum depression and the fact that her daughter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease 3.5 years ago.   

Malavika is an example that we can overcome obstacles in life and re-gain our health and happiness.   

She has a degree in Business Management and has lived in 6 different countries. She is largely focused on encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and mindset for a healthier and happier life.   

To connect with Malavika, please reach out to her on Instagram:  @mfitmlife @s_malavika  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Dec 29, 202041:07
Clearing The Mental Clutter To Find Your Passion

Clearing The Mental Clutter To Find Your Passion

In this episode, my guest is Karen Lynn; Mother, Business Mentor, Rapid Success Coach, Certified Life Coach and Holistic Health Coach with a BS in Business Administration and she uses all of this knowledge & education to mentor women to create fulfilling and fabulous lives that they LOVE! In this interview, Karen shares how her marriage ended because she was only focused on the kids, neglecting her marriage. As her children started growing up, she re-discovered her passion and transformed her life. 

As a co-author of Activate Your Life, Volume II, Karen enjoys sharing her simple & straightforward strategies to midlife women who are looking to create an amazing second act, now that their children have grown up and moved out.

Empowering empty-nest, professional women to design a life that they love - where they feel fabulous, fulfilled and financially abundant is her life's mission!  Karen loves to share simple, actionable and transformational tips with her followers and clients.

You can connect with Karen on the following links: 

Website: https://karen8407.wixsite.com/fulfilledandfabulous

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Fulfilled-and-Fabulous-After-50-104961484516535/

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulfilledandfabulousafter50/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkarenlynn/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fulfilledandfabulousafter50/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4gG5SELShFSg0Ije_kfzQ?sub_confirmation=1


To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Dec 21, 202018:53
Most Issues Around Your Children Resolve by Themselves

Most Issues Around Your Children Resolve by Themselves

In this podcast episode my guest is Emilia Ohrtmann, the author of ‘It’s Your Life’ book available from November 2020 on Amazon. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with a love of design and co-hosts the weekly podcast ‘Mums In Biz’ which focuses on supporting women and mums in life and business.  

She is a German expat living in Dubai and manages four children, a husband, triathlons and believes that living your best life is a matter of choice.  In this interview Emilia shares her parenting journey, things she learned and how she overcame certain struggles.   

To connect with Olivia you can go to her:  Website https://emiliaohrtmann.ae/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emiliaohrtmann/  

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Dec 17, 202024:04
From Bi-Polar Diagnosis To Creating a Happy Family
Dec 13, 202026:37
Importance Of A Stimulating Environment
Dec 07, 202019:25
Being a Tough CEO and a Warm Mother

Being a Tough CEO and a Warm Mother

In this episode, my guest is Reem Kharbat, Serial Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Author and Award-Winning Knowledge Broker by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi.  Ream is a mother and an owner of 3 multi 6-figure businesses, and she got featured in Vogue and Top Media Magazine. 

Her Top-Ranked Podcast "The Enterprenuer Accelerator" featured some big names such as Elena Cardone and Dean Graziosi.   In this episode Reem shares with us how she raises her daughter, what motherhood has thought her and  how it has changed her.   

To connect with Reem you can visit her website reemkharbat.com   

To connect with me, Nevena, and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 29, 202023:27
Being A Mother Doesn't Mean Your Career Is Finished

Being A Mother Doesn't Mean Your Career Is Finished

In this episode, my guest is Annamaria Ronca, mother of 3, and a writer. Her parenting journey was quite interesting, as she says that her 1st child came a bit unexpected, while when she wanted the 2nd one, it was a bit of a struggle.   

Annamaria shares about difficulties she had working as a consultant when she had no rights on maternity leave and how she was mistreated in her previous company due to her pregnancy and how losing a job can lead to something better.   

Currently, Annamaria work as an independent writer. Many years ago she published a book and now she wants to convert this passion into a job. She has written mystery stories for kids during lockdown.   

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 19, 202022:16
You Either Swim or Sink the Choice is Yours

You Either Swim or Sink the Choice is Yours

In this episode, my guest is Kenya C. Williams, mother, grandmother, and CEO and Founder of Grace Girl. In our interview, Kenya shares with us her parenting journey, going through a divorce, working full time while raising her beautiful girls.   

Kenya always believed in role modeling for our children and she is now an entrepreneur and podcast host. She established Grace Girl, a Faith based company with a "Heart" where they believe in embracing every girl and woman regardless of their race, religion or social-economic status. Their core foundation is based upon the principle of “Love.” Grace Girl, is a community of resources that nurture, encourage, educate, and help to create future “Agents of Love.”  

To connect with Kenya please visit her website:  https://www.gracegirl.org/  

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 15, 202030:10
Power of Time Management as a Mum

Power of Time Management as a Mum

In this episode, my guest is Katie Ralph from the UK, a 27 years old mum and a Business owner for the past three years. Katie shares with us how she was building an organization around her two boys Chester & Jenson who’s only 5 months old!   

Katie says that time management is crucial for every parent in order to achieve their goals and balance family and work. You can connect with Katie over her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katieralphx/  

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 11, 202033:38
Misbehavior is a Shout to Attention

Misbehavior is a Shout to Attention

In this episode, my guest is Mark Sephton father of 3 children and an entrepreneur and bestselling author. Mark shares with us his parenting journey, strategy and tips that helped him build a strong relationship with his children despite a divorce he and his ex-wife went through.   

Mark is a personal mentor to entrepreneurs. His mission to help others has seen him break into global markets while working with startups and millionaire entrepreneurs around the world.   Mark's love for entrepreneurship has been expressed through serving as TV host of the show “One More Round.” When not on the big screen Mark is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and a speaker for corporate events, entrepreneurship summits, and major conferences worldwide.   

His expertise in personal and professional development has positioned him as an expert in the industry, resulting in transformational experiences for audiences, clients, and businesses alike. Drawing from personal experiences, Mark has taken the essence of what he has experienced and built a business that helps draw out the magnificent potential that every person beholds using his GPS system to highlight blind spots, efficiencies and deficiencies.   

He is also the author of two personal development books “Inside Job” and “Plot Twist" that you can find on the following links:  Inside Job http://goo.gl/7i72rg Plot Twist https://goo.gl/9OjBvh  

To connect with Mark you can go to his Website www.marksephton. Instagram: @sephtonmark Twitter: @sephtonmark Facebook: Facebook.com/marksephtonmentor YouTube: www.youtube.com/markjamsephton Linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/marksephtonbusinessmentor  Entrepreneur magazine: http://www.entrepreneur.com/author/mark-sephton  

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 07, 202025:47
Becoming a Mother After 11 Miscarriages

Becoming a Mother After 11 Miscarriages

In this episode my guest is Providence Hogan from New York, US.  She has been self-owning businesses for over 28 years. She is a mother of one daughter who is now 19. Providence shares with us her journey to motherhood, which had many challenges, and how she went through 11 miscarriages before she got her daughter. She is a real image of strength, dedication and strong desire.   

Currently, Providence teaches online classes about health - COVID, Parenting, Massage for Couples, Writing classes for women. To access her trainings go to: https://app.mastermind.com/marketplace/search/?query=Providence%2520Hogan&fbclid=IwAR36hQZjQiYDBhNt3r4j_o32JButJzWR91V09P7osg34okUfhY4ejrfpgZw  

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Nov 03, 202025:43
How To Hold Children Accountable

How To Hold Children Accountable

In this episode I am welcoming Judy Dove from the US as she shares with us how her parenting journey started, what mistakes she made as a parent and also gives us advice on how we can hold our children accountable.   

Judy is an accountability coach for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to make more impact and more income sharing their knowledge. She helps them launch their training program with almost zero technology and under $15.   

She’s a mother of 3 and her biggest fear is that she’d grow old to find that she didn’t make a positive and lasting impact on her children’s lives.   She’s the founder of sensibledove.com and Facebook group Course Creation Starters that you can find on the link bellow:   https://sensibledove.com/?fbclid=IwAR3eiGgqTGporT-m_OCjedajwoYT4QcWtOyRDyH1AuiniqKNT3fNm6n8nVU https://www.facebook.com/groups/CourseCreationStarters 

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 29, 202030:12
Apologise To Your Children After Making A Mistake

Apologise To Your Children After Making A Mistake

In this episode, my guest is Karen Osman, an award-winning and number 1 best-selling author and mother of 2 boys.  Karen writes psychological thrillers and she shares with us how she wrote her first book while looking after her toddler, pregnant, and running a business! She also shares with us how as a writer and someone who loves to read, she read books about pregnancy but not many books on raising children which she finds necessary and helpful. Karen shares with us her advice to always apologise to your children after making a mistake and how this builds strong relationship. 

At the moment Karen supports people who want to write their own book and to access her online course you can click here: https://www.karenosman.com/writing-courses

To access and join Karen's book club go to: https://www.karenosman.com/karensbookshelf

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 24, 202017:44
The Most Precious Gift You Can Give Is Time

The Most Precious Gift You Can Give Is Time

In this podcast episode, my guest is Rosa Bullock, originally from UK and living in Dubai. Rosa is the mother of a 3-year-old daughter and a founder of SOCIATE - a 5-year-old PR and Marketing Agency in Dubai. Rosa shares with us how she wasn't prepared for motherhood and how she had expectations to fit in her baby into her busy schedule, which she discovered is not such an easy thing to do. However, as her mother advice her, time is the most precious gift you can give, she learned to create a routine but also accept that is alright to not everything under control. 

To connect with Rosa you can visit her website https://www.sociate.ae/

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 20, 202022:21
Allowing Your Children To Heal

Allowing Your Children To Heal

In this episode, my guest Dr. Nane Cheung from the US. Dr. Cheung is a mother of 2 and she has been running her private practice in NYC since 1984.  Her Whole Health Care Center, is one of the first integrative health care centers in New York and Dr. Cheung's philosophy is that the body can heal itself. 

In this episode, she shares with us about her approach to healing and how parents can help children heal faster.   Dr. Cheung also runs "The Healing Forum" which discusses ways to support patients dealing with the changes they were undergoing both physically, emotionally, and spiritually as they changed the way they ate. She taught meditation techniques, affirmations, and coaches people in a group setting as well.   

Currently, Nane is developing virtual practice via Webinars, You Tube, Podcasts—Educational Thought Leader.   To connect with Dr. Nane Cheung you can email her at info@DrCheung.net or connect with her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nane.cheung/

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 16, 202034:14
Choosing The Life You Want

Choosing The Life You Want

In this episode, my guest is Gaia Gorla originally from Milan, Italy. Gaia is a mother of 2 boys and for 19 years was a successful lawyer and Partner in a Law Firm. Howewer, balancing her career and motherhood was not easy and she shares with us her journey and struggles she faced at the time. As the years were passing by, she realized that due to her work, she has missed many valuable moments with her children and that she wants a different life for herself and her family. 

She decided to resign from the Law, without knowing what she will do next. However, the door opened for her in an unexpected way and in a year time she had build a successful business that keeps on growing. Tune in to listen more about her journey and how you can make that jump in your life and choose happiness over living in fear! 

To connect with Gaia Gorla you can reach out to her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gaia.gorla.3

To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 12, 202031:20
Adjusting To Parenting

Adjusting To Parenting

In this episode, my guest is Darren McCarthy founder of Sound Foundations For Parenting, Teacher and Father of 2. In this episode, Darren shares how even it wasn't a surprise, parenting was a shock for him and it took him a while to adjust. Darren also shares innovative and creative ideas to bond with your children and create quality time. 

Darren founded Sound Foundations for Learning, Inc. in 1999 where he provided assessment, consultation and services for children with learning challenges such as dyslexia and attention deficit.   In addition to his educational experience, he was the chief operating officer of Moyers Learning Systems where teachers from San Diego Unified Schools trained to implement outside the box programs to help children reach their potential.

For 10 years, Darren was a leader in the auditory training field. His unique background in business and education led to the expansion of a global network of 3,000 professionals in 9 countries.

As the founding partner of Sound Foundations for Parenting, Darren is dedicated to finding experts in field of education and sharing their “outside the box strategies” with parents from around the globe. He holds a degree in elementary education from the State University of New York at New Paltz, COO for Learning Ears LLC and enjoys parenting 

To connect with Darren you can connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-mccarthy-773537195/ 

and to listen to his podcast click on this link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YQk9KS9tKFPMUj8qRtM1O


To connect with me, Nevena,  and access my webinars, download my e-book "3 Steps To Successful Parenting" and join my online parenting courses go to https://nevenabazalac.com/

Oct 08, 202035:47