Margaret Graziano sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Ellen Mannaert for an honest conversation about identity, vulnerability, and transformation.

From a childhood shaped by trauma, grief, and survival to building one of the largest textile empires in Europe, Ellen shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, self-discovery, and awakening to authenticity. Growing up in the Netherlands as the child of Ghanaian immigrants, Ellen opens up about her mother’s struggles with alcoholism, how she coped by becoming a perfectionist, and what happened when that perfection could no longer sustain her.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover:

- Ellen’s "moment of surrender" at 38 that changed everything

- The internal cost of wearing a mask of success

- How vulnerability transformed her parenting, marriage, and leadership

- The importance of healing generational trauma

- Why embracing your full story is the key to living authentically

💬 Margaret and Ellen explore how unresolved childhood wounds can shape our adult lives—and how powerful it is when we finally face them. This is a must-watch for anyone struggling with perfectionism, shame, or feeling like they must hide parts of who they are to succeed.

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS

📍 Connect with Ellen: https://ellenmannaert.com

📖 Ellen’s upcoming book: In Between Two Sons – Releasing January 2026

🧠 Mental Health Resources:

- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)

https://988lifeline.org

- NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://www.nami.org- BetterHelp – Online Therapy

https://www.betterhelp.com- Talkspace – Therapy & Psychiatry

https://www.talkspace.com- The Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ Youth Support

https://www.thetrevorproject.org- Befrienders Worldwide – Global Emotional Support

https://www.befrienders.org- Befrienders Worldwide

https://www.befrienders.org

Offers emotional support for people in crisis around the globe.- The Mind Foundation (Europe)

https://mind-foundation.org

Supports mental health through science-based approaches in Europe.

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Welcome to another transformative episode of the Response Agility Podcast, hosted by Margaret Graziano! In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Margaret sits down with speaker, author, and TEDx presenter Janice Burt to talk about one of the biggest blockers to human potential: FEAR.

👉 What happens when fear is in the driver’s seat of your life?
👉 How can you move from being paralyzed by fear to walking through it—one step at a time?
👉 What does it look like to reclaim your power, even after years of people-pleasing, insecurity, and trauma?

Janice opens up about her raw and real story—how fear shaped her childhood, relationships, marriage, and career. From surviving bullying in school to leaving a marriage that no longer aligned with her values, Janice shares the moment that changed everything and launched her on a mission to conquer “One Fear Per Year.”

Topics Covered in This Episode:
• How fear creates "dis-ease" and internal friction
• Why we stay stuck in people-pleasing patterns
• The truth about performance-based validation
• Janice's process of choosing one bold fear to face each year
• The emotional and spiritual cost of ignoring your inner voice
• How hypnotherapy, storytelling, and public speaking helped her heal
• Her latest fear-facing leap: hosting a bilingual TV show on Roku & Apple TV
• The power of alignment, purpose, and living out your WHY

This episode is for anyone who:
• Feels trapped by fear, anxiety, or self-doubt
• Struggles with approval-seeking or perfectionism
• Wants to move from friction to flow
• Is ready to take bold, aligned action toward their purpose

💡 “It was more painful to stay the same than it was to change.” — Janice Burt

🔗 Connect with Janice Burt:
🌐 Website: https://janiceburt.com

📘 Book: https://onefearperyear.com
🎤 TEDx Talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zx0YaAXzjQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfGaNNJQ38
🎥 TV Show (Coming Soon): Spanish Janice on Now Media TV, Roku & Apple TV

🔗 Connect with Margaret Graziano:
🌐 https://margaretgraziano.com
📚 Author of Ignite Culture
🎙️ Host of the Response Agility Podcast

💬 What fear are YOU ready to walk through this year? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share this with someone who needs inspiration to take their life back.

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Welcome to another transformative episode of Response Agility with Margaret Graziano, where we explore the power of living above the line, personal evolution, and purposeful leadership. In this episode, Margaret is joined by the incredible Bridget Hilton — keynote speaker, author of Experiential Billionaire, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of LSTN Sound Co.🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:✅ The meaning of becoming an Experiential Billionaire✅ How a music industry career led Bridget to launch a social impact company giving the gift of hearing✅ Real talk on resilience, recalibration, and reinvention — including surviving three Malibu wildfires✅ The science of novelty, memory, and life satisfaction✅ Why most people delay their dreams — and how to stop waiting✅ The surprising results from surveying 20,000+ people about their most valuable life experience✅ How Bridget inspires urgent action toward living a meaningful life — now, not someday💡 From working at Universal Music Group to helping over 60,000 people hear for the first time, Bridget shares her journey from material success to fulfillment through impactful experiences. Discover how service, curiosity, and courage can reshape your purpose and transform your professional path.🔎 Whether you’re in HR, leadership, education, or simply looking for more meaning, this episode will inspire you to ask:❓ What would I do if I had one year to live?❓ What relationships or dreams am I neglecting?❓ Am I living my life — or the life others want for me?📚 Grab Bridget’s Book: Experiential Billionaire: https://www.experientialbillionaire.com🎤 Book Bridget for Keynotes: https://www.bridgethilton.com📺 Watch Her TED Talk: “What I Learned from Giving the Gift of Hearing”🔗 Connect with Bridget Hilton:Instagram: @BridgetHiltonLinkedIn: Bridget HiltonEmail: bridget@bridgethilton.com💬 Leave a comment: What experience in your life has been more valuable than money?👍 Like, Share & Subscribe to Response Agility for more insights on authentic leadership, mindfulness, and human-centered growth.#ExperientialBillionaire #BridgetHilton #ResponseAgility #KeynoteSpeaker #SocialEntrepreneurship #SelfLeadership #RecalibrateYourLife #TEDTalk #MeaningfulWork #LSTN #HumanExperience #TransformationalLeadership #MindfulLiving #AboveTheLine #LifeDesign

Margaret Graziano talks with Devin Ayer, founder and owner of SaltLab Studio in Campbell, CA. Devin opens up about her incredible journey of resilience, pivoting from franchise owner to independent entrepreneur during the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.

🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Devin bounced back after almost losing her business during COVID-19 💥
• What makes SaltLab Studio unique and why boutique fitness is booming 🏋️‍♀️
• The importance of functional fitness, balance training, and bodyweight strength for long-term health
• How high-intensity interval training (HIIT), barre, and strength training can reverse osteoporosis, increase bone density, and enhance everyday functionality 🦴💥
• Real stories of client transformation, including seniors regaining mobility and strength 🙌
• Why mental health, community, and routine are just as critical as physical strength
• Devin’s emotional journey through franchise collapse, rebranding, and personal growth 🎯
• Behind the scenes of launching SaltLab Studio, complete with branding, virtual classes, and entrepreneurial grit 💼💻

🧘‍♀️ About SaltLab Studio
SaltLab Studio is a boutique fitness experience offering barre, HIIT, strength, and virtual classes to clients worldwide. With a strong focus on sustainable wellness, functional movement, and community, SaltLab helps clients stay strong and resilient—at any age.

🌎 Join from Anywhere in the World!
Take live, virtual fitness classes from the comfort of your home. SaltLab Studio offers online options so you can stay healthy and connected—no matter where you are.
👉 Visit: https://saltlabstudio.com

💬 Have questions or want to share your own story of resilience? Drop them in the comments below!
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Margaret Graziano welcomes the powerful and passionate entrepreneur Ofelia Ferere—founder of Beauté Bar LG—for a candid conversation on resilience, reinvention, and redefining success as a woman in today’s world.

🧠 Key Takeaways:
● Why beauty + wellness = empowerment
● The unseen emotional labor behind being a female founder
● Biohacking for busy women: IV hydration, B12 shots & NAD+
● How trauma, addiction, and grief can fuel personal transformation
● The power of breath, self-love, and building your village
● Business tips for women who want to break free and build something real

🌸 About Ofelia Ferere:
Ofelia is the founder of Beauté Bar LG, a high-end beauty-wellness destination in Los Gatos, CA, combining esthetics, med spa services, and community. Her mission? To help women feel healthy, beautiful, and empowered—inside and out.

🔗 Connect with Ofelia:
Website: https://beautebarlg.com
Instagram: @ofelia_coffee
Beauté Bar Instagram: @beautebarlg

💬 Margaret Graziano’s Mission:
Response Agility is for women with a growth mindset, ready to reclaim agency, passion, and purpose in their lives and careers. Margaret brings you real stories, practical tools, and fierce wisdom to help you love the life you live.

📣 If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or disconnected—this conversation is your sign to start over, believe in yourself, and take action.

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💬 Drop a comment below: What’s YOUR biggest takeaway from Ofelia’s story?

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Margaret Graziano interviews Jeff Salzenstein, former Top 100 tennis pro turned performance coach and leadership expert. Jeff shares how adversity, discipline, and deep self-awareness shaped his transformation—and how he now helps high performers Own Their Zone in business and life.

💬 From battling inner critics to building elite habits, Jeff breaks down the practical framework that’s empowering leaders to navigate pressure, optimize their well-being, and become their best selves—especially in the chaos of 2025.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Jeff transformed from underdog athlete to elite coach
• What it means to “Own Your Zone” in high-stress environments
• Jeff’s 3-part framework: Restore the Body, Rewire the Mind, Reconnect the Heart
• Practical strategies for recovery, resilience & emotional regulation
• The power of breathwork, mindset shifts, and sleep optimization
• How elite leaders build capacity and avoid burnout
• Why high performers must upgrade their inner game to lead powerfully
• Coaching insights on overcoming addiction, adversity & fixed mindsets
• Tools to build self-awareness and disrupt unhelpful patterns

🧠 If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving—on the court, in the boardroom, or at home—this episode is your playbook.

🔗 Connect with Jeff Salzenstein
🌐 https://jeffsalzenstein.com

📩 Coaching Inquiries & Speaking Engagements

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🌐 https://margaretgraziano.com

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Margaret Graziano sits down with author and somatic healer Serena Fennell to explore deep healing, emotional resilience, and what it truly means to live a Journey of Wholeness.Serena shares her heartfelt story of early childhood trauma, the loss of her father, and how creativity became a tool for survival. Her book, Journey of Wholeness, introduces Emma—the embodiment of her inner child—who must reclaim the fragmented parts of herself through self-love, presence, and spiritual awakening.Together, Margaret and Serena dive into:🔹 The healing power of inner child work🔹 Somatic practices for grounding and presence🔹 How to live open-hearted in a world that shuts us down🔹 Choosing wonder, connection, and wholeness despite past pain🔹 Simple, practical steps for anyone ready to begin their healing journeyThis is more than a conversation—it’s an invitation to return to yourself.🌀 Learn more & order the book: https://wholenesspress.com🧘‍♀️ Connect with Serena for breathwork & somatic coachingMORE FROM MARGARET GRAZIANOwww.margaretgraziano.comDownload the FREE Response Agility e-book:https://www.margaretgraziano.com/ttfe#InnerChildHealing #SomaticHealing #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalHealing #OpenHeartLiving #ResponseAgility #MargaretGraziano

Margaret speaks with renowned mindfulness teacher, Stanford program founder, and medical innovator Dr. Mark Abramson, diving into the transformational power of meditation, mindful breathing, and the science of presence.Dr. Abramson shares his life-changing journey—from a traumatic accident at age 14 to founding Stanford’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Discover how his experiences with meditation, self-compassion, and even working alongside spiritual leaders like Ram Dass, shaped his holistic approach to healing and performance.🔹 Learn how meditation rewires your brain🔹 Why breathing correctly changes your physiology🔹 How athletes, business leaders, and creatives harness mindfulness for high performance🔹 The surprising link between self-kindness and success🔹 The real secret behind accessing your flow state🔹 And how YOU can begin calming your nervous system—without needing a glass of wine after workWhether you're an entrepreneur, student, executive, or simply curious about your inner life, this episode offers grounded tools to bring peace, focus, and creativity into your daily world.👉 Want access to the FREE 45-minute meditation training with Dr. Abramson?📥 [Insert opt-in link or instructions here]📚 Grab Dr. Abramson's book “Love Yourself for Everyone Else's Sake” on Amazon:🛒 https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Everyone-Elses-Sake/dp/B0CJ4KHRW2MORE FROM MARGARET GRAZIANOwww.margaretgraziano.comDownload the FREE Response Agility e-book:https://www.margaretgraziano.com/ttfe#Meditation #Mindfulness #PeakPerformance #SelfCompassion #DrMarkAbramson #ResponseAgility #MargaretGraziano