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In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, I talk with Ashley Maas, founder of Rise Up Experiences. Ashley shares her journey from living with fear and secrecy to finding authenticity and purpose. She discusses her childhood, family struggles, and how holding in secrets impacted her health and self-worth. Through her work in breathwork and community retreats, Ashley has learned to embrace vulnerability and encourages others to find empowerment through shared stories. She highlights the importance of self-connection, embodiment, and self-love, urging listeners to face their fears and pursue their true path. Ashley also shares how her healing journey has influenced her role as a mother and leader. The episode closes with a reminder to confront fears and embrace life authentically, inviting listeners to connect with Ashley on Instagram and follow her podcast, "Own Your Sh*t".

Connect with Ashley on Instagram: @ashriseupexperiences and on Facebook @ Ashley Maas

In this episode, Theresa Falvey-Hunt shares her inspiring journey of personal transformation and her mission to help others heal. Growing up in a challenging family dynamic, Theresa learned about resilience and self-discovery, eventually finding her calling in service to others. Through her retreats and coaching, she guides clients in reconnecting with nature, embracing self-inquiry, and achieving healing through inner peace and present-moment awareness.

A bit about Theresa Falvey-Hunt:

Theresa is a wayfinder, a dear and a beacon of opportunity and possibility. As the owner of Illuminate Your Life Coaching|Yoga|Retreats, she is a Life|Grief Coach, 550-Hour Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, who loves creating impactful, sacred Women’s Retreats. Theresa creates safe, sacred spaces for healing, growth, and the unfolding of miracles, illuminating your most authentic life & self.

Her work is deeply rooted in helping women rediscover their resilience and align with their most authentic selves. Whether through yoga, coaching, or retreats, Theresa’s presence invites profound transformation, being able to be with the seriousness of what is while being able to welcome in joy and laughter. She believes her life is guided by Divine nudges—whispers from God that continue to steer her on a purposeful path and healing journey. These nudges led her from Colorado, where she built her career and business, back to her hometown of Manitowoc, WI.

After the passing of her father, Theresa understood that her return to Wisconsin was to support her family during a very challenging time, and which has led her into guiding others through life’s transitions, including grief and loss. Theresa is also a devoted wife, mother, and cat mom to Neil Diamond. She finds solace and inspiration in nature, kayaking, hiking, and embracing life’s Divine guidance.

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In this episode of The Secret KeepHers Podcast, Sarah Jane Paulson, a financial advisor, and I discuss the challenges women face in managing their money, especially those earning six to eight figures. We explore the stigma surrounding women breadwinners and how financial dynamics can create tension in relationships. Sarah highlights that financial stress can affect individuals mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, regardless of income level. The conversation also dives into the importance of money education, the mindset around spending, and the role money plays in creating personal freedom.

A bit about Sarah Jane Paulson:

*This episode comes with a trigger warning.* And as always, these interviews are based on lived experience and encompass our opionions. Please seek professonal advice when necessary.

In this powerful episode, I am joined by Dr. Michelle Burkhard, owner and operator of Grow By 1, an educational coaching company. Michelle shares her incredible journey, which includes overcoming early childhood abuse, poverty, and five pregnancy losses. Her resilience, strength, and wisdom shine through as she discusses the impact of secrets and how they can deeply affect one's physical, emotional, and mental health.

Michelle reflects on her own path to healing, especially the pivotal moment of having a stroke at a young age, which served as a wake-up call. She talks about the transformation that followed, leading her to embrace her true self, pursue her passions, and help educators worldwide. Michelle emphasizes the importance of not keeping secrets that could help others and advocates for openness and authenticity in the face of adversity.

The conversation delves into grief, healing from loss, and finding empowerment through difficult experiences. Michelle also touches on the power of community, the importance of asking for help, and the ability to come back to peace and positivity after hardship.

Listeners will gain insight into how Michelle has combined her lived experiences with her professional expertise to inspire others, especially in the realm of education and personal development. She encourages listeners to recognize their own power, embrace their challenges, and continue evolving through resilience.

Key Themes:

• Overcoming childhood trauma, loss, and health challenges
• The healing power of vulnerability and sharing secrets
• Transformation through resilience and personal growth
• The importance of self-care, community support, and recognizing one's own strength

To connect with Michelle, you can find her on Facebook or through her podcast Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life.

Dr. Michelle Burkhard is the Owner of Grow By 1 and she is a Coach Doctor. She uses her extensive background in the education field to help educational coaches and leaders increase their effectiveness and efficiency when influencing others. She is also a magical, divine human gifted with many talents and skills to help others know themselves deeply, process and integrate new spiritual and emotional learning, and use their trauma and dramas for the highest good of all.

She is a highly requested speaker and trainer in 7 different time zones and recently celebrated episode #1,400 of her podcast Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life! When not studying or serving others, she enjoys actively engaging at home with her three teenagers, Josiah, Hannah, and Eliana.

Here is the link for the Coaching Cards: https://growby1choice.mykajabi.com/offers/5Uj2QZeZ

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In this episode, I interview Arron Lloyd, an actor from Bridgeport, Connecticut, who shares his journey and insights. Arron discusses the challenges actors face, particularly dealing with rejection and external criticism in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and inner fulfillment, explaining how he helps actors and entrepreneurs "default to their best" to achieve success. Arron shares personal stories about growing up in a single-parent household, navigating a difficult environment, and the trauma of losing his father at a young age. He also reflects on his mother's strength in raising him and his siblings.

This episode highlights Arron's work with actors beyond technical skills, helping them address self-doubt and limiting beliefs.

Born in the inner city in a single mother household, Arron Lloyd has an appreciation for what it takes to create the life you deserve. As an theater, TV/Film actor and certified one star dual elite neuroencoding specialist. Arron helps actors & entrepreneurs encode themselves to default to their best.

In this episode of The Secret KeepHers podcast, I host Paul Martinelli, a coach, mentor, friend, and successful entrepreneur. Paul shares his personal journey, beginning with a difficult childhood marked by stuttering and emotional and physical trauma. He describes how his hidden secrets, fear, and bullying contributed to his struggles with self-worth and academic failure, contrasting his path with his more academically successful siblings.

This episode is a MUST listen!

About Paul Martinelli:

Paul Martinelli is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, mentor, and coach who truly believes that if you can dream it, you can do it.

While many people know Paul as the Founding President of The John Maxwell Team and Co-
Founder of the Dr. Amen Brain Health Certification, what they may not know is that he is a high
school dropout who overcame a stuttering disability to share the stage with some of the biggest
names in leadership and personal development - names such as John C. Maxwell, Seth Godin,
Dr. Robert Cialdini, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, Zig Ziglar, Les
Brown, Nick Vujicic, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Joseph McClendon 111, and Mark
Victor Hansen.

Paul was raised by a single mother in a Pittsburgh lower class family.

In the late 1980’s, with just $200.00, a used vacuum, and a dream, he founded a small
commercial cleaning company in South Florida.

He combined smart sales tactics with personal development teachings and propelled his
business to unbelievable heights. Just 15 years later, he sold his commercial cleaning company
to pursue his passion and purpose of teaching people how to achieve success in their own lives.
His awareness and ability to apply the success strategies and principles that he has learned and
taught to others, led to Paul’s success in life and business, including building 6 multi-million-
dollar companies., with sales exceeding 1 billion dollars, and clients in more than 162 countries
throughout the world.

He now leads the Empowered Living community, a global platform of more than 2.3 million
followers, providing personal and professional development training and education to help
individuals and businesses build and grow beyond their current results.

Alongside of this, his most recent endeavor has him positioned as a leader in the field of sales
training where his signature sales program teaches sales professionals what he has learned in
his more than three decades experience as a successful entrepreneur and business leader.

Paul Martinelli may not have a wall of diplomas, but you can’t argue with his PhD in results.
Having worked his way up from mop bucket to multi-millionaire, Paul has practiced and proven
what he preaches.

Contact Paul: paul@paulmartinelli.net.

This podcast episode focuses on Kamille Thomas' inspiring journey of transformation, resilience, and purpose. Kamille discusses how her decision to retire after 24 years of service was driven by her need to prioritize her mental health. After experiencing a negative encounter with an unfit counselor, she emphasizes the importance of seeking the right support, highlighting how a good counselor and a supportive community helped her through her healing process. She advocates for mental health care, encouraging listeners to surround themselves with supportive people and take active steps toward self-care.

Kamille shares how she overcame her own challenges and pursued her passion for helping others. She talks about her leap of faith in writing and how her book unexpectedly impacted thousands across Africa. She reflects on her work in South Sudan and other parts of East Africa, where her efforts in raising awareness about early child marriage, gender-based violence, and financial literacy led to legislative changes and significant societal shifts. Kamille's story illustrates the power of taking risks, trusting yourself, and stepping outside your comfort zone to make a difference.

The episode concludes with Kamille encouraging listeners to take a chance on themselves and pursue their passions, reminding them that they are fully resourced to succeed. She also shares her contact information for those who want to connect and continue the conversation.

Kamille is a retired Air Force veteran, author of two books, editor and writer. She helps aspiring writers move their book ideas from their head to their hands.

Kamille’s unique way with words has made her a sought-after writer, editor, and speaker for organizations all over the world. Her work is making waves and change in countries such as India, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria.

She has been featured in Hoisner International Magazine, commanded the stage as a Keynote Speaker at the 47th annual Hypnotique Convention (India), and has been a repeat book reviewer for E-Bookery International India, Africa, and English. She had a successful resilience-based podcast, and been a guest on podcasts such as Intentional Optimists, Resilience Builders Podcast.

She is a John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, and one of only 53 Creative and Intelligence Certified Coaches in the world

Connect with Kamille:

aspire2growhigher@gmail.com

Instagram: @kamilleyvonne and @Aspire2GrowHigher

Facebook: Kamille Nyamuoch Stephanson Thomas

Disclaimer The information in this podcast is based on opinion and lived experience. Always consult your health care provider.

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Emilie shares her deep connection to family, faith, and her committed relationship. She reflects on her journey through immense grief, starting in 2010 with the sudden loss of her best friend and continuing with the passing of her husband at the age of 42. Emilie opens up about the challenges of navigating life as a widow and single parent, sharing how journaling, therapy, and faith helped her process her emotions and grief.

The conversation highlights the transformative power of writing and self-expression, as Emilie details her transition from keeping her thoughts in journals to writing a blog and eventually publishing a book titled *It's Okay to Be Okay: Finding Joy Through Grief*. She emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to experience joy amidst grief, affirming that it's okay to move forward while honoring the past.

Emilie also delves into her practice of soul collaging, a creative and intuitive method of self-reflection and healing. She explains how creating personalized visual cards has helped her tap into her inner voice and process different aspects of her life, from childhood experiences to significant losses.

Throughout the episode, Emilie inspires listeners by sharing her journey of self-discovery and healing, encouraging others to trust their inner voice, embrace their worthiness, and find strength in their unique path forward.

About Emilie: Emilie Lancour is a mom, partner, widow, retired educator, and entrepreneur from Upper Michigan. She spends her days writing and journaling, often on the shore of Lake Superior. After teaching special education for 25 years, she retired to start her company, Calm Water Writing. Emilie guides others to learn how writing can become another tool to heal, grow, and connect with your soul. She mentors, especially those on the grief journey, through writing practices like journaling, bullet journaling, and SoulCollage®. Calm Water Writing
explores a variety of different techniques and styles. As a published author, Emilie shares her stories of grief, healing, love, and joy. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, playing card games, and photographing nature. Her ideal day involves chai tea, a long bath with a book, time with family and friends, prime rib for
dinner, followed by a movie, and watching the sunset.

Please connect:
Website and Blog:
Calm Water Writing: Connect with your Soul through Journaling
calmwaterwriting.com
FB groups:
Calm Water Writers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/561544939474261/
Grief and Joy Coexist
https://www.facebook.com/share/ViscATwqcrNYt1aL/
Published Writing:
"It's Okay to be Okay; Finding Joy through Grief"
"A Cup of Miracles"
"It's Okay to Love Again"
"My Spouse Died. Now What?"
"New Growth Poetry"
"Grief and Joy Coexist Journal"
Purchase: www.amazon.com/author/emilielancour
Podcast (Spotify):
Grief is Random and Real
https://open.spotify.com/show/7wqffPeQvr7q7hkaN9JRzz?si=42931ed8b2004f21