This is Your Time to Shine

V. Lynn Hawkins is co-founder of digital marketing firm, Vegan Visibility Productions, a digital marketing firm working with vegan entrepreneurs dedicated to promoting plant-based lifestyles and healing for people, animals, and the planet. Lynn shares her journey, starting from a corporate career, where she became a leader focusing on team-building and high-performance leadership.

[00:00] Introduction

[02:13] V. Lynn's Journey to Veganism and Leadership

[11:59] The Value of Trust and Inspire Leadership Model

[16:24] V. Lynn Leaving the corporate world

[22:58] Discovering the role of a light worker

[29:29] Transition into veganism and plant-based lifestyle

[42:54] The ripple effect of celebration

[40:19] Where to Find V.Lynn

[41:17] Parting thoughts

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Olivia Jones is a co-collaborator for the book “On Purpose Woman: The Complete Holistic Guide for Spiritual Entrepreneurs” and is an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay. She talks about breaking tradition, personal growth, and forging her own path and career.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:08] Who is Olivia Jones

[12:17] Repeating Patterns

[20:56] Overcoming the Traditional Path

[26:23] Mistakes Made

[32:36] Olivia’s Career

[34:59] Where to Find Olivia

[37:14] Parting thoughts

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Shelly O’Connell is a flirting coach for women and the author of “Finding Your Flirt”, a book on tips and exercises to help women understand and approach flirting. She has a background in crisis intervention, is a program director for Rape Crisis, and the chair for the Sexual Assualt Coalition and on the Attorney-General Task Force. She approaches flirting in a different way that removes a lot of the limits that we’ve been conditioned to think that it is.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:08] Who is Shelly O’Connell

[06:54] From Fighting Against Sexual Assault to Finding Your Flirt

[19:24] Studying With Native American Elders

[23:29] Women’s Universal Experiences

[30:34] Celebrating the Divine Feminine

[35:25] Where to Find Shelley

[37:14] Parting thoughts

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Ginny Robertson is the Founder of “On Purpose Woman Global Community & On Purpose Woman Magazine”, a global networking community that aims to to connect women around the World to their gifts, their purpose, and each other. The big vision is to have groups across the country and the world. Because when women come together, magic happens and we can change the world.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:16] Who is Ginny Robertson

[04:07] Women and Purpose

[11:39] Permission to Live Your Life

[19:32] Changing Beliefs and Chasing Dreams

[34:17] The Global On Purpose Woman Community

[40:56] The Necessary Second Marriage and the Voice Inside You

[44:36] Ginny’s Final Words

[46:45] Parting thoughts

Katy Valentine is a newly ordained minister, a New Testament scholar, and a metaphysical teacher. She is the founder of The Metaphysical Christian and Thresholds of the Soul and her passion is to guide Jesus followers to freedom so that they can live in high vibration, joy, and gratitude. She aims to incorporate a new spirituality into their faith journey by talking about energy, chakras, intuition, and even crystals and past lives without having to leave Jesus behind. She also helps entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their spiritual business on the side.

[00:00] Introduction

[02:15] Who is Katy Valentine?

[04:03] Growing Up with Religion

[10:48] Religious Trauma

[16:56] How Katy Made Her Clients Love Their Body

[27:31] What is Mindfulness?

[30:46] Client Experiences with Mindfulness

[33:53] Where to Find Katie Valentine

[33:50] Parting thoughts

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Andrea Hylen is an author and founder of Heal My Voice, an organization that inspires women to heal a story, reclaim personal power and step into greater leadership. She hosts online writing programs as well as a podcast entitled “Carving a New Path with Andrea Hylen”. She helps her students with topics on grief, healing from sexuality and trauma, and using writing to heal oneself.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:09] Introducing Andrea

[05:55] Sadhguru’s Teachings

[08:17] Intergenerational Trauma Healing

[16:58] Karma, Memory Being Passed Down, and Feeling Like a Victim

[21:11] Andrea’s Journey as a Young Mother

[27:08] The Little Voices In Our Head

[29:35] Continuation of Andrea’s Journey

[33:14] Claiming Leadership in Your Life

[35:02] Where to Find Andrea

[40:01] Parting thoughts

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Rebecca Kirson is a Transformational Coach and Akashic Record Practitioner at Your Sacred Truth. She is also a Soul Realignment Practitioner on a mission to help people understand that they are magnificent beings with unlimited potential. As a Transformational Coach, she begins with the foundational belief that you are only as happy, abundant and prosperous as you allow yourself to be.

[00:00] Introduction

[02:00] Who is Rebecca Saylor? 

[04:21] What the self wants versus what the soul wants

[08:08] Why you need to become sure of yourself

[10:39] Rebecca’s journey to the discovery of self

[15:29] Understand that life has consciousness and intelligence

[17:31] Listening to your calling

[21:31] How to start living your calling

[24:56] What to expect working with Rebecca

[29:52] How to get in touch with Rebecca

[30:26] Recognize that healing never stops

[32:45] Everything is a manifestation of the divine

[33:50] Parting thoughts

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Sandra Hill is a life, career and business coach at New Horizen Coaching & Professional Growth Advancement where she services transitioning individuals, entrepreneurs and career minded individuals seeking advancement and growth opportunities. She is also an instructor, public speaker, facilitator, author, radio show host, and a writer for coaching publications.

[00:00] Introduction

[03:17] Who is Sandra Hill 

[08:23] How Sandra got into coaching

[10:42] Never let people tell you what you cannot do

[14:24] Living life as an overachiever

[17:00] Woman, always put yourself first

[20:42] As women, we don’t like asking for help

[24:28] The joys of being of service to others

[27:14] How to get in touch with Sandra

[32:10] Parting thoughts

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Stacy Johnson is a personal development coach, trainer, public speaker, and CEO of Enlighten Up - a consulting company that works with individuals and organizations to illuminate their journey from existence to significance. Stacy owned and operated Applause School of Dance for 30 years and spent 11 years as a Family Services Specialist in the substance abuse and mental health profession. She currently spends her days working to provide people a gateway to success, a sound path to a sense of renewal, and the realization of true potential.

[01:35] Introducing Stacy Johnson

[02:05] The joy of realizing childhood dreams

[07:50] The foundations of the Hero Builder Program

[09:55] Stacy’s transition from dancing to addiction recovery

[13:35] Every woman has the right and the power to chase their dreams

[16:20] How to overcome the fear of taking that first step

[17:31] Step up because this is your time to shine

[18:40] Parting thoughts 

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Dr. Sree Meleth sits down with Mary Scott, a Business Consultant and the Founder of BusinessRiff. Mary has over 40 years of experience helping small businesses, start ups, and personal brands tell their stories. No matter the type of business, Mary will provide unique perspectives and solutions so you can become part of the 5% of businesses that actually succeed. 

[01:35] Introducing Mary Scott

[02:40] Mary’s Entrepreneurial Journey

[06:12] The Secret to a Long, Happy Life

[08:36] Why You Don’t Have to Be Young to Be Enthusiastic

[10:25] Even When You’re Scared, Do It Anyway

[11:22] How to Live a Regret-Free Life

[15:16] All You Need to Know About Starting a Business

[19:00] Recognize That You Need Help and How to Ask For it

[22:08] Resources For Small Business Development

[24:13] The Types of Businesses Mary Works With

[26:10] Mary’s Sunday Lunch on the Porch

[29:20] Parting Thoughts

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Dr. Sree Meleth sits down with Anastasia Lapik, the CEO and Transformational Programme Designer of Aligned Vibration. Anastasia teaches heart-centered thought leaders how to grow their online course platform and transform more lives through innovative course design & visionary methodology. She enjoys working with heart-centered entrepreneurs who are ready to integrate Psychology, Neuroscience, and Spiritual wisdom into their programs.

[01:35] Introducing Anastasia Lapik

[03:21] Examples of Anastasia’s Transformational Online Courses

[05:00] Embody What You Teach and Teach Only What You Have Embodied

[06:42] Anastasia’s Journey to Success

[09:21] Why You Need to Accept Yourself Entirely as You Are

[11:41] Is Life Coaching a Pyramid Scheme?

[16:40] What it Takes to Be Successful in Life

[20:49] We Are Slowly Transitioning Into the Transformational Economy

[24:25] Why Passion is Key to Becoming a Successful Coach

[27:51] The First Step to Developing a Transformational Program

[31:32] Reasons Why Life Coaches Cannot Guarantee Specific Results

[34:18] How to Get In Touch with Anastasia

[35:44] Parting Thoughts

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Dr. Sree Meleth welcomes back Sandy Evenson, an award-winning hairstylist turned transformational coach, and author of the new book The Woo Woo Way: Unblock Your Chakras and Transform Your Life. Sandy works with ageless women ready to reclaim their inner power, ignite their energy, regain control, and shine their best life. Working with Sandy, women can attain optimum health, weight, prosperity, loving relationships, peace and joy. 

[00:00] Introducing Sandy Evenson

[04:33] What to Expect From Sandy’s New Book 

[06:40] Understanding the Body’s Constant Search for Safety

[09:16] The Main Idea Behind the Internal Energy System

[12:04] How to Peacefully Live in a World of Constant Stress

[13:38] Ways to Harness the Power of Your Internal Energy System

[17:30] Meditations and the Three Parts of Self

[20:56] The Beauty of Cultivating Self-Compassion

[24:36] What is the Woo Woo Playbook?

[26:46] Parting Thoughts  

Dr. Sree Meleth sits down with Sandy Evenson, an award-winning hairstylist turned transformational coach. As a hairdresser, Sandy realized that she has been coaching her clients behind the salon chair all this time. Now, with all her accreditation and training, she works as a full-time coach who empowers women through emotional freedom tapping and shadow work.

[01:15] Introducing Sandy Evenson
[05:58] “I Was Coaching My Whole Life Behind the Chair”
[10:02] How Sandy Transitioned into Coaching
[15:24] There is No Circumstance You Can’t Overcome
[19:07] If This Can Work for Me, It’ll be Worth it
[21:43] Be Open to Receiving
[30:11] More is Possible Than You Think
[32:36] Empowered Confidence on Camera

Dr. Sree Melath sits down with Sherri Danzig, wellness consultant and self-care mentor. Throughout her extensive career in wellness, she has noticed a pattern of teaching in all of her roles. Whether Sherri worked as a massage therapist, entrepreneur, or mentor, she has always highlighted self-care as a means of empowering her clients.

[01:37] Introducing Sherri Danzig
[04:05] Being Comfortable Hinders Growth
[11:41] Awareness of our Inner Being
[14:32] Everybody has Access to the Self
[16:10] Disciplined Practice Brings Us Back to the Self
[18:31] Teaching Women to be “Selfish”
[23:03] Thoughts Become Belief

Dr. Sree Meleth sits down with Kim Damratowski, an energy healer and coach. As an avid traveler, she has made it her mission to spread her light across the world and to help others do the same. Kim also shares how using energy healing and wellness techniques have helped her through some of the darkest times in her life.

[01:19] Introducing Kim Daratowski
[03:02] Everybody has a Light Inside of Them
[09:11] The Humble Position
[15:15] Live Every Moment from Your Heartspace
[17:43] Listen to the Silence Within
[19:26] The Heartmath Technique
[21:35] Kim’s journey into Energy Healing
[25:51] Love Yourself First
[28:42] There is Never Going to be Another You
[30:21] Energy Healing is About Intention
[32:03] We are All Connected

Dr. Sree Meleth sits down with Shinjini Das, a young entrepreneur and public speaker who founded her own digital media company at the age of 22. Although an industrial engineer by training, Shinjini has always been fascinated by digital media. She shares the story of how she became a go-getter by leaving her corporate jobs to pursue her passion.

In this episode, Dr Sree talks about perfectionism, our pursuit of it, and how the fear of inadequacy keeps us from engaging.  Our inner voice and its expressions of dissatisfaction can create a constant state of stress and anxiety. When you are in this constant state of stress, and not acting from a place of peace, it is very difficult to complete any one task to the best of your ability. Your mind is often racing ahead to the upcoming tasks, and not fully present for the task at hand. Not only does this hamper your performance, but also your ability to enjoy what you are doing. This “bad stress” makes you question your ability to complete tasks competently and successfully. Often, this kind of stress leads us to avoid and abandon our goals.

Joining Dr. Sree on today’s episode is Rebecca “Becky” Cook, a transformational coach and author with a background in occupational therapy. Her coaching program incorporates techniques from occupational therapy to be able to help clients deal with stress and get to the root of their problems. Access the FREE gifts offered in the podcast on this page.

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[02:33] Becky’s Background

[03:32] Comfort in Clutter

[05:11] Becky’s Reasons for Hoarding

[07:44] Fear of Stepping Up

[08:31] Other Negative Coping Mechanisms

[09:28] Sensory Sensitivity and Sensory Processing Disorders

[14:50] Helpful Strategies for Eliminating Negative Coping Mechanisms

[17:06] Making Decisions for Yourself

[19:37] Breathing Exercise for Stress Relief

Sensory processing disorder occurs when there is an interference with the perception of sensations. It can be in the form of physical disability, autism, or even a highly sensitive personality. Becky reveals that she belongs to the latter category, making her hyper aware of more details and connections.

Living with sensory sensitivity can be overwhelming and stressful. For Becky, she copes by finding “comfort in clutter”. Other examples of coping mechanisms are emotional eating, excessive shopping, or social media addiction. All of these activities relieve anxiety temporarily. But left unchecked, they may prove to be detrimental.

Becky shares her strategies for dealing with her hoarding tendencies. She has a “one thing rule” wherein she must remove a single item from her storage. Her second self imposed rule is to replace old things whenever she makes a purchase. These small steps allowed her to gain momentum to continue discarding unwanted things. Dr. Sree believes that minor decisions like these are good practice for when we have to make more important ones. They also empower us to believe that we are capable of making right decisions.

In this episode, Dr Sree talks to Jude Fay. Jude is an experienced counselor and psychotherapist working with adults and couples in her private practice. She has a particular interest in relationships, including the relationship with self. Jude brings a warm and supportive approach to her work, creating a safe environment in which clients can address difficult issues that trouble them. Before training as a therapist, Jude worked in the accountancy profession for thirty years.

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[01:11] Jude’s Life Journey

[03:12] Jude’s Move from Accounting to Psychotherapy

[08:25] You Are Important

[09:37] Take the First Step

[13:49] How Jude Gained a Greater Understanding of Herself

[16:22] Women’s Struggle with Impostor Syndrome

[22:23] Impostor Syndrome Is Fed by Not Fulfilling Your Purpose

[25:28] Jude’s Use of “Tapping” as a Tool for Psychotherapy

[26:38] Increased Self-Awareness Helps You Relate to the World in a Different Way

[31:38] Jude’s Tools for Assessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Jude tells Dr. Sree about making the move from accounting to psychotherapy. After working as an accountant for thirty years, Jude felt like she had reached the outer edges of what she wanted to accomplish in the profession. She realized that external influences had been the primary motivation for her decision to become a Chartered Accountant, and looked to psychotherapy to explore a different version of herself. Jude had always dabbled in personal development and psychotherapy was an organic extension of that interest.

Dr. Sree and Jude talk about the struggles they’ve both had with Impostor Syndrome, the phenomenon where despite evidence of our competence and success, we often tell ourselves that we are not good enough, smart enough, or even equal to the people around us. This often means that we are constantly trying to prove ourselves through our actions, ironically resulting in being very good at a multitude of things.

Jude and Dr. Sree assert the importance of changing your inner dialogue and how it can change our relationships with other people. They encourage us to engage with our inner critic, and not let it keep us stuck and small. Learning to engage with our inner critic allows us to explore the stories we tell ourselves; and take away their power to hold us back.