Phantom Electric Ghost

Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast With Debra Bowers: Seasoned Marketing Guru

Creating a Mindset for Success

Biography

Debra is a seasoned marketing guru with decades of experience in all forms of advertising and marketing. She specializes in creative strategy and creating campaigns that drive business. 

She is passionate about women's issues and Co-hosts a podcast titled Deals with Heels Where Female Entrepreneurs Thrive where she discusses marketing & Sales Strategy, Mindset & Personal Growth.

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PEG Podcast With Dr. Fred Moss Mental Health Advocate/Psychiatrist

Unmasking mental health beyond diagnoses

Biography

Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teacher. A desire to help people be real and heard has been the driving force leading him to multiple settings and roles as a psychiatrist over the years and compelling him to continually look for better, more effective ways to provide the highest quality care to align people with their most authentic self to deliver into an eagerly awaiting world. He is the amazing creator of Welcome To Humanity, The True Voice Course, Healing the Healer, and Global Madness.

As the founder of the Welcome to Humanity movement, and the True Voice Mastermind and methodology, Dr. Fred now finds himself making the difference he came here to make. His years in the community, where he has been a physician to over 40,000 patients, and his storied and adventurous life traveling around the world has left him uniquely qualified to remind us of what we already know. Communication is where love arises from, and speaking the truth and listening authentically is the source of that love.

Dr. Fred is married to his dream partner, Alexandra, and lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. He is the proud father of two beautiful children in Texas and is owned collectively by his three cats, Valentino, Despacito, and Winston.

He is the author of "Creative 8 - Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression" and "Find Your True Voice!". He has written many articles for Psychology Today. Also, he has won an award for the best essay at the 2019 Conference for Global Transformation, titled "Global Madness, What Must Happen to Unite.”

Fred has also led many courses in True Voice Podcasting, taking people from zipped-lip to podcaster in 12 short weeks. His most recent course is titled "True Voice Course" and is intended to help people who know they have something to say, to rediscover what that really is and get it out into the world. His most recent work is centered around the healing of the healers, aptly named Healing the Healer. The brilliant virtual course reminds the transitioning healers of the world that are released from their official position of a doctor, nurse, social worker, or clinician of any type, which may not be the trauma that they are likely feeling. In fact, it may be an opportunity to reset, rediscover and reenter the healing world in a new capacity, profoundly more aligned with themselves than they have ever been. A mastermind of like-minded individuals is also offered to capitalize on the essential power of community to assist when making significant paradigmatic shifts.

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PEG Podcast With Sean Carlton Creator of two podcasts, CEO of Dark Age Media, publisher of SAMO Lives.

Tells us about his two podcasts and Dark Age Media

Biography

I am a podcaster, online publisher, and founder of Dark Age Media. Bringing people to your audience who matter and want to change lives.

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PEG Podcast With Malumir R Logan Intersectional polymath with an entrepreneurial spirit

“Fluffy like concrete: people-centeredness actually delivers”

Biography

Anti-oppressive, trauma-informed leader; systems thinker; writer of creative non-fiction, poetry, blog posts and short stories; Tarot Creatrix; Reiki Master; intersectional woman (ambiguously racialized, multiple neurodivergence, recent disability) looking to inspire expansiveness for the systemically excluded.

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PEG Podcast With Eve Hall Destigmatizing Conversations About Sex And Sexual Health

Biography

Eve is a Licensed Physical Therapist who treats conditions regarding Sexual Health. She is also a Certified Health Coach who is on a mission to destigmatize conversations about sex and sexual health! Eve is the Host of a podcast called (said in a sexy voice) Please Me! where she covers all sorts of topics related to sexuality such as Safe Sex, Kink and Fetish, Orgasms, Big Clit Energy, Relationship Options and so much more! She is the creator of the growing Orgasm Revolution where she aims to bring awareness to the orgasm gap, and close women's orgasm gap one person at a time with education, awareness and communication.

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PEG Podcast With Rebeccah Silence Self Healing and Relationship Expert

"Finding Calm in Chaos: Daily Habits for Family Serenity" – Share strategies for creating a calm environment at home that fosters emotional well-being and reduces stress.

Biography

Meet Rebeccah Silence, Self Healing and Relationship Expert. She's not just changing lives; she's redefining family happiness for audiences around the world. As an award-winning author, coach, and media personality, her mission is clear and deeply achievable: to ensure every child grows up with healed, joyful parents, and that every couple discovers a love that's not just sustainable but blissfully transformative. Through her unparalleled expertise in healing generational trauma, Rebeccah turns the dream of a harmonious, love-filled home into an accessible everyday reality. Her own story of resilience and triumph and 16 years of client success stories assures you that profound, lasting happiness isn’t just possible—it’s within reach. Visit Rebeccahsilence.com

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PEG Podcast With Dr. Helen Ofosu, Organizational Psychologist, Author, Coach & Consultant

The Trauma-Informed Workplace & Inclusion

Biography

Dr. Helen Ofosu has been practising Industrial / Organizational Psychology (also known as Work or Business Psychology) in the public and private sectors for over 20 years. In addition to Career and Executive Coaching, her specialties include assessing and developing leadership skills and navigating the complex issues of workplace bullying, harassment, equity, diversity and inclusion.

In 2012, she founded I/O Advisory Services, a practice where she offers Executive and Career Coaching, HR Consulting, and some speaking and training.

On February 23, 2023, her first book How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work by Dr. Helen Ofosu will be published by Routledge.

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PEG Podcast With Andrew Beaulieu, founder of Bold Moves Coaching & Consulting

Bold Moves: Embracing the Unknown in Career Transitions

Biography

Andrew Beaulieu, founder of Bold Moves Coaching & Consulting, is a dedicated career transition coach. Leveraging his personal experience of leaving a family business to spark his entrepreneurial journey, he now empowers others to make similar bold moves. Known as the 'Bold Moves Catalyst', Andrew aids individuals to unlock their limitless potential and successfully navigate career transitions.

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PEG Podcast With Aline Hanle Founder and CEO of Experience Extraordinary

How to experience extraordinary guidance

Biography

Aline Hanle is an international expert in the fields of intuitive strategy and has been designing tools, processes and experiences for over 15 years. She has been captivating audiences with transformative insights and actionable strategies. With a proven track record of guiding individuals and organizations towards soulful living, Aline Hanle is a sought-after speaker known for blending intuition, mindfulness, and strategic thinking to drive success.

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PEG Podcast With Joy Bracey, Ed.D., LPC, NCC: “The Easy Weigh Out”

Treating obesity with modern medicine- a success story using multiple tools

Biography

Joy Bracey, Ed.D., LPC, NCC attained her Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, Louisiana and her Master of Education in Counseling at the University of New Orleans. 

Dr. Bracey spent her early career in various leadership roles in the hospitality industry, then followed her passion for helping others by pursuing her Master's in Counseling and providing mental health services for New Orleans’ most vulnerable women and children. 

She has spent over 11 years as the President & CEO of a non-profit addiction treatment & mental health agency while serving in leadership roles on numerous local and national boards, coalitions, and advisory councils. 

Dr. Bracey uses her background, education, and experiences to spread the message about the life-changing impact of self-love and mindfulness. She hosts retreats and provides coaching and counseling to individuals to help them along on their journey of discovering the freedom that comes with letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, defensiveness, and other tools of the inner critic so they can fully embrace self-love and experience inner peace. Dr. Bracey is an Adjunct Professor of Self-Awareness at Teacher's College-Columbia University, and is the host/creator of "The Easy Weigh Out" podcast.

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PEG Podcast With Linda Grizely  Money Mindset Mentor

Mindset Matters: Exploring the Link Between Mindset and Wealth Creation

Biography

Welcome to Linda Grizely, your Money Mindset Mentor.  Linda is passionate about guiding women through transformative journeys. 

In her career as a financial planner, Linda witnessed clients facing self-imposed obstacles that hindered their financial growth. Many times, she found herself thinking, "If only they could break free from these internal barriers." Or more realistically, “They need to get out of their own way!” 

Reflecting on this, Linda thought about her own experiences with money. Growing up in a lower middle-class household, she had inherited a scarcity mindset. As her life progressed, she experienced diverse money situations and observed many narratives. Through these vast life experiences, and through self-realization, she set out on a journey of self-improvement and unwittingly rewrote her money script.

Now, she empowers others in overcoming internal obstacles to financial success. At Mindset & Money, she enables women to shift their money mindsets, dismantling internal obstacles blocking their financial success.

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PEG Conversation With Lara Buelow Professional Life Designer & Career Transition Coach

“Asking 'What's next?" for your career?”

Biography

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. Lara guides her clients to career clarity and a renewed sense of self and equips them to navigate life's twists and turns so that they can live a purposeful and fun-filled life. Lara can be reached at larabuelow.com.

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PEG Conversation With Kim Korte Perception Deception, or How Your Brain Get Your Feelings Wrong

Biography

Kim Korte believes that before you start with why, ask yourself, “How?”

A Sensory Perception and Emotion Management Strategist, Korte weaves her curiosity about emotional awareness with her decades of experience in the world of accounting and systems implementation—the result: her latest book, Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet.

A significant emotional event created the perfect storm for Kim to begin questioning, "How do I keep this from happening to me again?" Her search resulted in an increased awareness of how she felt, and that awareness enabled her to question her feelings. 

Her conclusion: Feelings are not facts but essentially the result of the best guess by our brain based on our perceptions and previous experiences. ​Mixed with her love of food, Korte created a new science-based process of refining our emotions as if we were creating a fine-dining experience for ourselves, rather than relying on ages-old comfort food (emotions) that might not necessarily be ideal for who we’ve become or who we want to be.

The author of The Perfect Heart: Creating & Maintaining Love Life Balance, Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet is her second book. 

Korte applies her discoveries to strategic coaching and consulting for individuals, teams, and families.

She resides in Northern California with her husband, Andrew, who is also a self-proclaimed foodie, and their two fur babies, Finnegan McScruff and Fiona. 

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PEG Podcast With Chris Behnke: Entrepreneur and Author

Unlocking Your Core Motivators: The Power of the NEXUS Profile

Biography

Chris Behnke is an entrepreneur and author dedicated to enhancing human flourishing through the NEXUS Profile, a revolutionary assessment tool he developed to uncover deep personal motivators. With over 15 startups to his name, his work spans various industries, focusing on personal and professional growth. Chris's books and leadership roles, including his pastoral work and contributions to community and business boards, reflect his commitment to purposeful living. Alongside his wife, Prudence, and their four children, Chris embodies a life of adventure and purpose, also co-hosting the TV show "Together We Build." For more about his innovative approach to understanding and improving human dynamics, visit his website. https://chrisbehnke.info

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PEG Podcast With Eva Rodriguez Certified Life, Health, and Weight Loss Coach

How to Stop Stress Eating with Just 2 Simple Questions

Biography

Eva Rodriguez is a former HR Executive turned Certified Life, Health, and Weight Loss Coach for high-achieving Millennial women.  Eva is the host of the top-ranked podcast Uncomplicating Weight Loss & Life and has helped over 100 women lose their last 15 pounds while transforming their lives using her signature intuitive framework. Eva is a proud single mama to her 12-year-old son and lives in Maryland.

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PEG Podcast With Sharon Fillmore: The Mary Poppins of Family Wellness

What should you really fear in your family

Biography

From emergency rooms to holistic conferences, from boardroom to classrooms, Sharon inspires and empowers people to live a life of joy and happiness through excellent verbal communication.

Sharon's over 40 years in healthcare, teaching and lifestyle coaching, have taught her that the ability to really converse with and understand each other is paramount, and the key to long-lasting loving relationships.

Sharon is your verbal communication master, with background as a Registered Nurse working in critical areas like the emergency room and ICU and as a Teacher. She is also a trained NLP Coach, Verbal Aikido Master & Trainer, and a Certified Coach. Sharon believes that every conversation is an opportunity to learn.

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PEG Podcast With Laurie Groh Licensed Profession Counselor

Dealing with Change in Relationships

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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Gottman Trained Therapist Gottman Marriage Educator who works with couples struggling with relationship issues such as intimacy issues, the aftermath of infidelity, and reoccurring conflicts. I aim to help you stop negative feelings and thoughts about their relationship, release resentment, and guide you to where the relationship can feel great again.

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PEG Podcast With Natalie Bedard Energy Healing Empowerment Coaching

How can I be true to myself?

Biography

Natalie is a beacon of resilience and empowerment, dedicated to guiding others on their journey of energy healing and self-discovery. Despite facing profound challenges, including a life-threatening illness and the demands of single parenthood to three boys, Natalie has emerged stronger and more determined than ever.

Through her own transformative journey, Natalie has cultivated a deep understanding of mindfulness and loving-kindness practices, which she combines with decisive action to overcome obstacles and embrace life with renewed vision. Now, as a compassionate and empowering coach, Natalie shares her wisdom and experiences to help others tap into their inner potential and navigate their own paths of growth.

Natalie's approach is rooted in unraveling emotional blockages and empowering individuals to reconnect with their intuition, enabling them to realize their full potential. She understands that transformation requires consistent practice and encourages small, manageable steps toward self-improvement.

Beyond her coaching work, Natalie finds solace in nature, photography, meditation, and the healing power of the ocean. As the host of the Lift OneSelf podcast, she believes that every story shared offers a glimpse into our own lives, fostering connection and understanding among listeners.

With Natalie's guidance, individuals can embark on a transformative journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery, unlocking their true potential along the way.

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PEG Conversation With Neal Fisher: The Unified Man: Life Coach

The goal isn't to change the world - the goal is to change yourself

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Biography

The Mission is to Build the Nation and to Build the Future.

You and I are the Nation - we must build ourselves from the inside out.

You and I are the Future - the future, is a time that is better than now - a time when we've reached our ideal perfect form.

In the World I see, all of us have unified into a single, unified spear - cutting through the fat and filth that is the degeneration of our species.

Elevation and Ascension is our birthright - become what we were born to be!

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PEG Conversation With Barry LaBov, Author, Entrepreneur,

Discovering your brand's uniqueness to win hearts, minds and market share.

Biography

Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is a celebrated author, speaker, and brand strategist. With a core emphasis on differentiation, Barry advocates for leaders to unearth and champion their brand’s distinctiveness to win market share and the hearts of the people who represent it. His book, “The Power of Differentiation,” distributed by Simon and Schuster, embodies this philosophy. As the founder of LABOV, a renowned marketing training firm serving blue-chip clients, Barry is renowned for his infectious energy, creativity, and uplifting message.

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PEG Conversation With Sondra Rubin: Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner

How to Heal Your Skin Naturally

Biography

Sondra Rubin is a NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and completed her studies at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. She was a Graduate Assistant at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in the Ayurvedic Department for many years.

Sondra has furthered her Ayurvedic Medical knowledge by traveling to Kerala, India which is considered the birthplace of Ayurveda. She received her Yoga Teacher certification through Mount Madonna Institute and currently offers Beginner Yoga classes for Adults and Kids.

Additionally, Sondra has written a book called the “Ayurvedic Practitioners Resource Guide – A Mind Map Guide”, to help Ayurvedic Practitioner students better understand Ayurveda through mapped visualization. She has also written a book called What to Eat for Eczema - 14 Day Skin Detox and Skincare Bible

Sondra is a passionate healer and educator and has an online 12-week program called the Rubin Eczema Solution to help people manage their eczema naturally through an Ayurvedic lifestyle, routine, diet, coaching and customized herbs. She is currently accepting new clients into her online program or if you are struggling with a chronic health condition you can schedule online through tele-health services on her website anuayurvedahealth.com or through Heal.me. She also has an in-person Ayurvedic Practice located in Nevada called Anu Ayurveda Health Center where she provides natural health care to the local Las Vegas community.

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PEG Conversation With Julia Erdkamp: Award-Winning Government Strategist

Can Social Impact work be profitable?

Biography

Julia is a seasoned executive strategist with over 20 years of experience spanning both public and private sector. She is known as an innovator and brilliant problem solver that has been involved in everything from natural resources to national security. Her accomplishments have landed her in publications such as Black Enterprise, Forbes, and California Business Journal, just to name a few.

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PEG Conversation With Ann Swanson Author of Meditation for the Real World

Meditation for People Who Feel they Can’t Meditate

Biography

Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices. She worked alongside Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar and an illustrator for the New York Times to create this science-backed visual guide. It’s important to note that Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming her own chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga and meditation, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science graduate degree in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you won’t just learn – you’ll love to live by!

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Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Catherine Gairard Singer | Harpist | Composer |Model | Artist

Biography

Born in Peru into a low-middle-class family, I faced financial barriers that hindered formal music education. Undeterred, I dedicated myself to self-study, cultivating a passion for music that eventually became a driving force in my life. Early on, I showcased my artistic flair by participating in school events, be it through dance, reciting poems, acting, or singing.

Guided by my father, an artist himself, I delved into the world of drawing. This early exposure laid the foundation for my artistic journey. The pursuit of theater studies followed, shaping my understanding of the performing arts.

In 2014, I ventured to Europe, aspiring to forge a career in acting. However, the cultural transition proved challenging, and I found solace and direction during travels to the Netherlands and Spain. There, I embarked on a serious exploration of music, initially through free online courses and later under the guidance of private tutors in singing, harp, piano, composition, and music production.

By 2023, I embraced a new chapter as a digital nomad, exploring Mexico and Greece. Currently, I am constructing my own campervan, a mobile haven for creating music while immersing myself in inspiring locales worldwide. Looking ahead, my sights are set on a program beginning in April 2024, steering me toward a career as a soundtrack composer for movies and video games.

To foster a closer connection with my audience, I curate an exclusive online community, sharing more intimate aspects of my life. Through this, I aim to build a supportive space for fellow enthusiasts and those intrigued by my artistic journey.

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PEG Conversations With Manny Bains Award-Winning Film Director

Do you want to create social change on a global scale?

Biography

Manny Bains is a 2-time award-winning film director, author, and the founder of The Rising Star Movie Experience. Which was founded to create social change on a global scale which excels in propelling entrepreneurs to international fame through cinematic endeavors. Manny’s last film F.E.A.R. earned him a finalist status at the Cannes Continental Film Festival in November 2023 and has received over 30 global awards & accolades. . A perpetual student of success, he has absorbed wisdom from and shared stages with luminaries like Jack Canfield, Les Brown, and the esteemed, late Bob Proctor. Manny's career uniquely intertwines inventive filmmaking with motivational leadership, solidifying his status as a prominent influencer in both the entertainment industry and the entrepreneurial world.

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PEG Conversion With Dr. Alaina Johnson Founder of Parenting Talent LLC 

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Dr. Alaina Johnson is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a parent of three offspring who are passionate about the performing arts, she recognized the lack of resources for parents of teens and tweens with similar interests. This led her to found Parenting Talent LLC as a support resource for parents, instructors, mentors, and studio owners dedicated to empowering young people in their creative exploration. In addition she coaches teens and young adults in the arts to have a healthy, happy, balanced and productive relationship with their art. 

She is the author of "Parenting Talent: The Grown-Up's Guide to Supporting Creatively Driven Teens and Tweens," which helps parents, mentors and organizations navigate the emotional and practical needs of teens and tweens in the arts.

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PEG Conversation With Amilynne Carroll aka Babs, a certified spiritual development and life coach

"Embracing Change: Surrendering to the Flow of Life"

Biography

AmiLynne, certified Holistic Practitioner & Holistic Life Coach,  is a devoted and trusted Travel Partner supporting seekers, world-wide, who wish to transcend the roller coaster of the human experience to rediscover the divine ebb and flow of Life.  A practiced student of the human and the divine, AmiLynne unites the practical with the incorporeal, guiding clients as they connect with who they’ve always been, but simply forgotten along the way.  An author, speaker and steadfast seeker herself, AmiLynne is dedicated to the healing, liberation and awakening of all that lives.  AmiLynne Carroll, Truth – freshly discovered in the Now of Being.

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PEG Conversation With Tash Doherty: Author of "These Perfectly Careless Things",

Talks with PEG about being an Author

Biography

Tash Doherty is a British-Irish-American writer and author. She is the creator of Misseducated, a blog and podcast for business and pleasure. She started writing her first novel, These Perfectly Careless Things, when she was 14 years old and self-published the book in September 2023 (finally achieving her childhood dream). These Perfectly Careless Things is a spicy, coming-of-age Young Adult novel set in London. Tash has also gone viral on TikTok for over-sharing her birth control experience.

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Tash graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Business Analytics and Management and was a Turner Social Impact Scholar. In other lives, she worked in analytics at Postmates and Vox Media and still does corporate consulting to pay them pesky bills. She lives in Mexico City.

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PEG Conversation With Theresa Dugwell: 3 Time Guinness World Record Holder, Mission-Driven Results Coach

“Mission Driven -- How To Live A Life Of Purpose While Building Your Business”

Biography

Called the “feminine David Goggins”, Theresa has set 3 world records for running 12 hours on a treadmill, run 22 Marathons and is a World Class Spinning Instructor.

Theresa’s passion for health, combined with incredible people skills and business smarts has had her lead and grow several clinical practices to 7 figures and beyond.  She has a background in clinical psychology, emphasizing psychophysiology and biofeedback. She has written 2 best-selling health and fitness books, and is the co-Creator of Million Dollar Clinic and The Front Desk Accelerator Training, helping clinic owners scale their practice and get their time back, and optimize their most important asset, their Front Desk.

Theresa is also a former top results coach for Robbins Research International, having done over 12,000 hours of coaching with coaches, consultants, clinical practice owners, realtors, and other top preforming entrepreneurs.

If you are looking to combine the compassion of a Mother Theresa with the can-do power of a David Goggins and the Navy SEALs, Theresa is your gal!

If you're ready to step it up, she’s ready to help you get there!

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PEG Conversation With Michelle Hammons Executive and High Performance Coach

Leading from Your Creative Edge: Unpacking Your Creative Strengths

Biography

Michelle is a Certified High-Performance Coach™ with a multi-disciplinary background as an artist, serial entrepreneur, and corporate leader.

Through a fearless coaching approach, Michelle will challenge you to examine your life and reach boldly for the future you want to create, breaking through mindset, beliefs, and blind spots that may hold you back.

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PEG Conversation With Allison Jayne Ewing Author & Therapist

How EFT tapping can clear the subconscious blocks keeping you stuck!

Biography

Allison Jayne Ewing is a seasoned psychotherapist, EFT practitioner and best selling author. After experiencing a divorce herself, Allison decided to focus on helping other midlife women find healthy available single men who will love and adore them. She works using a powerful tool called EFT tapping to have women clear all blocks to successful dating, and open up to the excitement of falling in love again.

Her recently published book "Find Love Again: Learn to Date Like a Goddess", is a guide to igniting your inner goddess and finding the man of your dreams.

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PEG Conversation With Raymond Lauk: Sharing the Magic!  Storytelling for Leaders

Stand Up Comic, Author, Speaker, and Professor. 

Biography

Dr. Raymond Lauk is an associate professor of educational leadership at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY,  where he teaches graduate level educational leadership courses, an undergraduate diversity course and an undergraduate management course in the Business School. Dr. Lauk retired from Illinois public education in 2019, where he spent most of his career as a school district superintendent, business manager, principal, and elementary school teacher in highly diverse communities.  He was also the superintendent overseas at the American School of Brasilia, Brazil.  In 1978, Dr. Lauk was one of Illinois’s first elected 18 year-old school board members—so he understands school governance as a school board member and as a superintendent.  His Ph.D., MBA, and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education are all from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Dr. Lauk received his B.S. with Honors degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

As a speaker, Dr. Lauk has conducted training for the National School Boards Association, state school boards associations in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Indiana, and Minnesota, superintendent associations in Illinois and Indiana, and for Brazilian educators and policymakers at the National School of Public Administration in Brasilia, Brazil.  Dr. Lauk works with school leaders and board members to incorporate storytelling into their communications in order to more effectively share the district’s hopes, dreams, and aspirations for its students.  He has worked with school districts across the country to ensure students’ safety and security when he was the Education Solutions Manager at GE Security from 2006-2009.

A native of Chicago, Dr. Lauk has been trained in storytelling and comedy at Chicago’s Second City Theater.  He has performed storytelling and stand-up comedy throughout Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, and Bangkok.  In his spare time he is a runner who has completed 12 Chicago Marathons in the past 15 years.  In 2024, he will be running the Illinois Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and Chicago Marathon.  Dr. Lauk has also been an entrepreneur and was the owner of Dr. Ray’s Toffee, a skill he learned as a student teacher in Boulder, CO.

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PEG Conversation With Carly Pepin:Human Behavior Specialist

“Moving From Challenge to Opportunity”

Biography

Carly Pepin is an International Speaker and Consultant with a specialized focus on human behavior. With a global reach, she delivers the message that regardless of one's background, occupation, or origin, every individual encounters personal and professional challenges stemming from their own perceived flaws. Carly emphasizes that the key to living a fulfilling life lies in how you utilize and transform these stories.

Having devoted her life to mastering the intricacies of human behavior, Carly empowers others to do the same. Through her expertise, she guides individuals in looking beyond the surface and delving into the core essence of their being. By uncovering and addressing the deeper issues that hinder personal growth, Carly enables her clients to design their lives with purpose rather than succumbing to a life dictated by duty.

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PEG Conversation With Yahne Sneed: Life Coach, Resilient Survivor

From Victim to Victor: cultivate Emotional Resilience and Empowerment Skills

Biography

Yahne has encountered numerous trials in her life, each offering valuable lessons for her growth in wisdom and maturity. Her journey has been filled with challenges, but she has continually fought against the odds, emerging as a testament to resilience and strength. Whenever life weighed her down, she reminded herself that she had come too far to let any experience define her. With unwavering passion and determination, she refused to give up and always sought the silver lining in every hardship.

Amidst the struggles, Yahne recognized opportunities to make a positive impact. In 2022, she utilized her knowledge to establish her business, Relentless Phoenix, and within the same year, she authored a book titled "Manifest Your Canvas," sharing insights on overcoming adversity. The road to self-love and resilience was arduous, not only for Yahne but also for those she guided. Her mission is to help individuals cultivate resilience and mental clarity, guiding them through adversities to unlock their full potential.

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Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews Carina Gardner:CEO of Design Suite and Fabric and Craft Designer

From Hobby to Profitable Creative Business

Biography

Carina has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She taught design at the University of Minnesota and the Arts Institute before starting her design business. The Carina Gardner brand has been on dishwater, jewelry, prints, clocks, sewing patterns, and holiday products. Carina also is a well known fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs and die cut designer for Silhouette. Carina was the Creative Director of Carta Bella Scrapbook papers. Her kids brand Mini Lou has sold products for Nordstrom, Peek Clothing, and 500 independent retailers and museums in the US.

Carina is the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to make money as they learn to design. Her popular Make and Design Podcast teaches aspiring designers how to make the transition from crafter and hobbies to profitable designer.

Carina is originally from Clarksville, Tennessee. She currently lives in Sandy, Utah with her husband and three children.

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Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Lisa Shield: Love Coach & Heart Opening Expert

Finding the Guardian of Your Soul

Biography

Lisa Shield is a love, dating, and relationship coach with over two decades of experience. She has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology, is certified through the Coaches Training Institute, and has been featured in Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times & Cosmopolitan. Lisa has been with the Guardian of Her Soul for over twenty years, and through her revolutionary approach has taught powerful, successful women all over the world how to take what she calls “The Feminine Lead” to get Emotionally Naked and find the soulmate of their wildest dreams.

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PEG Conversation With Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire: DEAD ROCK STARS AUTHORS

Co-authors: the ups and downs of doing it together

Biography

More info at: www.deadrockstarsbook.com

Book Overview:

What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had. 

The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999? 

In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and hilarious plot will keep readers guessing at every turn. 

About the Authors: Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire met in college and have been the closest of friends ever since. They’ve watched every single Highlander movie together on VHS, they participated in each others weddings, and they still talk every day. They have committed their adult lives to cultivating stories and caring for people.

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PEG Conversation With Elizabeth Snyder: Master Photographer Specializing in Women's Portraiture

Overcoming Fear Of Anything!

Biography

Elizabeth Snyder is a women's portraiture artist, confidence expert, and workshop leader passionately committed to helping women feel their best.

She specializes in women's portraiture, branding, and headshots because her mission is to help women feel their worth in any situation. 

Elizabeth has decades of photography experience and has won many awards for her artistry. These awards include The Portrait Masters competitions, the Castellani Art Museum's 20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York exhibition, the WeddingWire Couples Choice award, and the top 10 photographers in Buffalo through Expertise.

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Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Danielle Orsino: Competitive Martial Artist, Cosplayer Nurse Turned Fantasy Author

Inspiration to culmination- how a chance meeting with a patient turned into a fantasy series 

Biography

As featured on the Tamron Hall Show 

Danielle M. Orsino is an award-winning  fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision is to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal muses, from Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice, Jim Henson and Wonder Woman. 

The creative spark of storytelling has been with Danielle ever since she was a child, but martial arts and her nursing career took center stage into adulthood. Then, on a day like any other, it was reignited during the most unexpected of moments: while treating one of her patients. Seeing that they longed for a distraction during their arduous treatments, the floodgates of inspiration soon burst forth. So, Danielle took it upon herself to tell them a story; a fantastical narrative that would leave the confines of that IV room’s walls and land upon a page. Before she knew it, what started as an imaginative tale to pass the time, turned into book, followed by an entire series: The Birth of Fae published by 4Horsemen Publications, Inc. With an unwavering passion for cosplay and comics, it was a unanimous decision to place her on the cover of each book in all her Fae cosplay glory. The Birth of Fae also features Los, an affable chameleon dragon inspired by her fun-loving Yorkie named Carlos.  

This “New Queen of the Fae’s” unmatched world-building and masterful Fae-origin retellings have led to an ever-growing queendom of “Fae-natics”.

“After summoning this world into existence through an imaginative force of will, Danielle has scoured every inch of the landscape several times over. Critics often praise a story’s world building by saying that it feels “lived in.” Well, the world of the Fae certainly seems like that because Danielle herself has happily lived there for years as she worked to put all of this together... My favorite part of this story is that it is gloriously depicted in vibrant images.”

-Clete Barrett Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author of 

If We Were Giants, Aliens on Vacation series, and Magic Delivery

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PEG Conversation With Kirsten Rudberg: Author, Podcaster, Screenwriter, Clergy, MDIV, Producer

Listening to the Universe

Biography

MDIV graduate, I am a panentheist, but also author (my books were recently acquired by George R.R. Martin's bookstore in Santa Fe), Screenwriter, Producer & Podcaster. A believer in humanity, I use my words in diverse ways to encourage us to be better in this world, but am especially drawn to defending our shared environments.

About Kirsten Rudberg

Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. They even have a Wiki entry for kids like me, "Third Culture Kids" and let me tell you, I fit it to a "T!" My childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and my education at the American School had me playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion.

When one grows up like this, is it any wonder that the world becomes enchanted? That other humans become enchanted? I am endlessly thrilled with meeting other people and getting to know who they are and what makes them tick. I find that developing relationships and building respectful community, as well as joy-filled community is essential to my being happy.

I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now.

I am a panentheist, who believes that Spirit or Energy or God/Goddess exists in all I can see and not see, and that magic and miracles are real and potent. This is the gist of my podcast, Byte Sized Blessings, where I interview people of all kinds asking them about powerful moments in their lives, ones that changed them forever.

I walked the Camino in 2013 and that is a story in itself...I believe in adventure, in joy, in feeding my heart with belief in other people and that eventually we will create the communities and spaces that will heal and include everyone. (at least everyone that wants to be included, because, boundaries!)

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PEG Conversation With Britney Glass: Transformational Interior Designer & Life Coach

“Embodying Confidence from the inside-out”

Biography

Britney Glass, Transformational Interior Designer & Life Coach, helps powerhouse women clear their clutter and take up all the space they deserve so that they can create a life that blows their mind. Britney's mission centers around guiding women to conquer self-doubt, ignite their confidence, and fully embrace their desires. Through her unique approach that merges interior design and life coaching, Britney skillfully helps clients design inspiring lifestyles and connect to themselves like never before.

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PEG Conversation With Michelle Coutinho: Healer, Life Coach

“Living from your SOUL: All the reasons we are too afraid to live our purpose”

Biography

Michelle Coutinho is a transformational leader, healer + guide. Her Vocal Empowerment Coaching helps conscious professionals discover their authentic voice, embody their deepest purpose, and own their personal power. 

She is the creator of Vocal Alchemy + Embodiment, a process that uses the voice as a gateway to the subtle body, releasing trauma and healing the psyche on a multidimensional level.

Michelle's work goes beyond traditional therapy, offering a rich, potent transmission of love, transmutation, and healing that touches the soul. 

With a unique blend of intuition, empathy, and grounded wisdom traditions based in ancient lineages, Michelle has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to release their karmic blockages and step fully into their power and purpose.

Based out of Austin, Texas, she leads ceremonial spaces + works with clients worldwide.

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Phantom Electric Ghost Conversation With Nancy Abramson, Entrepreneur, Life Coach

Costly consequences of The Trap of Comparison and what to do instead to Grow your Business AND Enjoy your Life!!

Biography

Service-based entrepreneurs have deeper profits and more free time on their dream boards, but many can’t figure out how to make it their reality.  This is a problem I’d love to discuss as a guest on your podcast – especially if you and your audience have that same dream. 98% of my clients realized this vision and go on to live their dreams since I started this business in 2016.

We can have a juicy conversation about 3 ways to ditch distractions to deeper profits and amplify free time, the importance of knowing your numbers, and/or the costly consequences of The Trap of Comparison.  I had the same dream and made it my reality when I sourced courage to leave my soul-sucking corporate accounting job to design a way to serve that would open the door to love my life, enjoy my work, and have white space on the calendar to dream even bigger dreams…

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Phantom Electric Ghost Conversation With Fantasy Author: Joanna Mcspadden

Why it's hard to be an introverted writer with a message

Biography

JoAnna McSpadden is a software developer by day and high fantasy writer by night – giving her a truly eclectic perspective of the world around us. She is a lifelong writer, creative adventurer, bibliophile, and avid fantasy board game enthusiast. When she’s not programming e-commerce websites for major household brands, she’s writing illustrative literary works of art that inspire readers to dream, embrace their authenticity, and defy the odds to go after whatever it is that they desire – even if it goes against the status quo. JoAnna lives in Kansas City with her husband.

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PEG Conversation with Fitz Koehler: Fitness Innovator, Race Announcer, Speaker, Author, Cancer Crusher 

Resiliency 

Biography

Noisy. Bossy. Compelling. Fitz Koehler of  Fitzness.com is the author of multiple books, including My Noisy Cancer Comeback, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to  Strong and Healthy Cancer Comeback Journal, a busy keynote  speaker, and a fitness expert with a master's degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences. She's also one of America's most prominent race announcers, hosting some of the largest and most iconic running events including the Los Angeles Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, Buffalo Marathon, DC Super Hero Series and more. Her  company Fitzness International has a global reach, and she's conquered every avenue of mass media to help people live  better and longer. 

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Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Lynne Wadsworth: Board Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner

How Women Can Thrive in Midlife

Biography

Lynne Wadsworth is the owner and founder of Holistic Health & Wellness, LLC. and curator of the Energized Healthy Women’s Club. She is an AADP Certified Holistic Health practitioner who earned her certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is also a Certified Wellness Cooking Instructor.

Lynne’s area of expertise involves working with women who are navigating perimenopause/menopause and are tired of the changes they see and experience on a daily basis. She helps them achieve a higher level of health, allowing them to experience more energy, less belly bloat, fewer mood swings, headaches, sugar cravings, and weight loss. She believes that living in health and wellness takes in many areas of our lives, not just with diet and healthy eating. She helps her clients make permanent changes  

Having been a yo-yo dieter and sugar addict for many years, plus suffering from an autoimmune disorder and severe migraines, her own personal experience helps her gain insight to be able to more fully help her clients (without judgment) change their lives one step at a time. Her passion and desire is to help women their mojo back again, lose weight, feel healthy, energized, and rejuvenated. Life is not over just because you have reached midlife. In fact, it can be fun, joyful and fulfilling. She firmly believes life CAN BEGIN at 40.

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