Marci, a mother of three, made a pact with herself: by her next birthday, she’d throw in the towel if her husband didn’t shape up. His unpredictability was unbearable and she couldn’t figure out what was causing it. Until he finally admitted to being addicted to drugs. Since he also refused treatment, Marci divorced him. She couldn’t betray herself and her children by continuing with the status quo.

Why did Marci feel freedom instead of the common overwhelm many feel when becoming a single parent? How did divorce during COVID lead her to leave her corporate job and become the life coach she’d yearned to be? In what ways did her excitement about where she was headed dampen the grief over not having the life she’d expected? What kind of role reversal did her kids do to help her get back into dating again?

Bio

Marci Hawkinson is a certified life coach, author, facilitator, and public speaker living in Newton, KS. She is mom to three amazing young adults and enjoys doing life with them, her new husband and their adorable dogs. In her free time, Marci loves reading, traveling, engaging in deep conversations and creating lasting memories. She and her youngest son are excited to launch a new podcast called Raising Bigs.

Guest Info.

Website: www.marcihawkinson.com
https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachmarci

https:// www.instagram.com/life_coach_marci/

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

— Masters of Change— BookMOC-amazon

What happens when a Columbia-trained psychologist, working with high performers, cannot find a way to cure his own depression? He thinks of suicide. He wishes the train would take him out as he crosses the tracks some day driving home from work. And then one day doing his morning journaling, he asks a couple of different questions and a new answer lands in his lap. It gives him a way to move forward while also getting better outcomes for his patients.

Why is psychotherapy so inept in actually helping people feel better? What part does helping us feel our emotions have in healing? Why didn’t understanding his own trauma history help Ardeshir feel any better, and what did? Learn how the Emotional Bill of Rights may help heal your emotional distress. Hear about Ardeshir’s journey to discovering that he was depressed and how that led to giving up his profession in the way he was trained to work.

Bio

Dr. Ardeshir Mehran is a psychologist, behavioral researcher, business leader, and leadership coach. He is a peak performance coach to executives for better and rapid wellbeing outcomes. He is the author of “You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished.” Ardeshir is also the developer of “The Bill of Emotional Rights” a set of lifelong principles for perpetual fulfillment and growth. Ardeshir is a frequent keynote speaker, global podcast guest, and the organizer of a growing global monthly gathering of executives and medical experts to envision a better future for emotional wellbeing.

Guest Info.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/

https://ardeshirmehran.com/

ardeshir.mehran@gmail.com

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book— Masters of Change— MOC-amazon

Heidi had her life planned out and was well on her way to her dream of working in the film industry. At 20, she was a straight A college student who went through every door opened to her. She was acing life and enjoying it. Until a friend died by suicide. And she cried so hard she got a migraine. Then the next day, Heidi had a stroke.

Hear about Heidi’s journey post stroke…how she eventually let go of college, how the stroke is still impacting her decades later, and how she manages to keep seeing the glass as half full and never gives up putting one foot in front of the other.

Bio

Heidi had suffered a massive stroke that nearly killed her, when she was 20 years old. 30 years later, she is thriving, having found some great adventures she would've never discovered, had it not been for her stroke.

Guest Info.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-churas-9091b823/v

https://www.youtube.com/yetisplace

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book — Masters of Change—MOC-amazon

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Married from ages 24-50, Gail felt like a confused teenager post divorce. She didn’t know how to talk to men, other than surface level or work-related communication. She also had to navigate finding housing with bad credit, due to her ex’s small business bankruptcy, on top of her mother’s, brother’s, and good friend’s deaths all around the same time. On top of all this, she had a brain tumor and other serious health challenges.

When did Gail’s courage to speak her truth kick in and how has that changed her life trajectory? What did she do to ensure their daughter’s stability during and post divorce? How did she use therapy to support her and help her during her reinventions? Why is the takeaway she offers—”Nothing’s Gone Wrong, No Matter What Happened” what she wants to teach us?

Bio

Gail Keyes-Allen is a Business and Money Mindset Coach dedicated to empowering midlife women in corporate and business roles to redefine their relationship with money, ultimately leading to increased income and impact.

In 2020, while still working her corporate accounting job, Gail embarked on her entrepreneurial journey by launching her coaching business as a side-hustle. The following year Gail achieved a significant milestone by generating $23,000 in a single month, all while juggling her full-time job and enduring a grueling 90-minute commute each way. This success gave her the confidence to resign from her corporate career in May of 2021 and focus on her business full-time.

2022 marked a pivotal year for Gail’s business, as she accomplished the mind-blowing feat of generating $50,000 in just 10 days. By the end of the year, Gail’s revenue had soared to an impressive $300,000, solidifying her first year as a full-time entrepreneur.

Since the inception of Gail’s business, she has successfully generated over $600,000 in revenue, a testament to the effectiveness of her approach and the value she provides to her clients. Gail’s mission is to continue guiding midlife women on their path to financial empowerment, helping them unlock their true potential and achieve the success they deserve.

Guest Info.

Email— hello@gailkeyesallen.com

https://www.instagram.com/gailkeyesallen/

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book— Masters of Change— MOC-amazon

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Danielle grew up in a chaotic environment with a low income family that moved almost every year, and a dad who drank and was verbally aggressive. Danielle was the one who fought back, and she carried her rebellious nature into adulthood, always standing up for the underdog. And in between all this, Danielle chose to keep her baby when she was 16 with an unplanned pregnancy. It was during her transition to motherhood that she found out who she really was and proved everyone else’s predictions wrong.

Find out what it’s like to be 16, and know that the most important decision of your life was made solely by you. Why did that choice save her? What about motherhood helped Danielle discover who she really was, and become the opportunity to access that? How is helping someone find who they are better than telling them who they are?

Bio

Danielle Thompson, Ph.D., is a visionary leader with a deep passion for fostering authentic connections and building a more connected world. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in education, she founded The UNA Collective to inspire meaningful connections at both personal and collective levels. Dr. Thompson's journey has been shaped by a profound understanding of the impact of disconnection, driving her commitment to creating spaces that nurture growth and community. As a sought-after coach, Dr. Thompson shares her insights and expertise, empowering people to reconnect with their true selves and forge deeper connections with others and spirit. Her dedication to education and community building shines through in her inspiring contributions, offering valuable perspectives for individuals on their journey towards a more connected and authentic existence.

Guest Info.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drossanogordon

danielle.gordon19@gmail.com

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book— Masters of Change— MOC-amazon

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann

Wendy and her husband were very happily married when they found out that her husband, and two of their three children, were autistic. Around the same time, her third child was also struggling with disabilities connected to fibromyalgia. But rather than the autism diagnoses devastating her, they did the opposite. Liberated and joyful, they explained why life had been so challenging. They gave them the understanding they’d always needed to celebrate their differences and ardently advocate for accommodations. But when Wendy lost her husband to a heart attack, she had to piece herself back together to find a way to be happy with a forever hole in her life.

Find out how the autism diagnoses, and her husband’s early death, impacted Wendy as a parent and a wife. Hear about how she’s come out the other side of widowhood shining as bright as ever. See what one person with fire in her belly and an audacious mission is doing for her country. And check out the stack of books she’s written to help individuals and society support people on the spectrum.

Bio

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO. She’s also Mom to 3 brilliant disabled adult children, her favorite role. Learn more about her books at WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com and her group practice at AdultAutismAssessment.com.

Guest Info.

https://www.WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com

https://www.AdultAutismAssessment.com

Julie’s Info.

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

https://www.instagram.com/juliebrownecourageignite/

https://facebook.com/juliebrownecourageignite

Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book — Masters of Change—MOC-amazon

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann