Episode 2: Season 2: Episode 2 With Jalessa Slade 2 Qs With Lisa Ward podcast

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Ana Gaona Bresser, The founder and owner of AG1 Cleaning Services Inc. since 1995. With nearly three decades of experience in commercial cleaning, specializing in the new construction cleaning & janitorial services. I have dedicated to provide the highest quality cleaning and training in the commercial sector. My strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have earned me the respect and appreciation of both my team members and clients. My passion for creating clean and welcoming environments is at the heart of everything I do, and I take great pride in the long-standing dedication I have put into AG1 Cleaning Services Inc.…

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Episode 7: Season 2: Episode 7 with Dallisa Hocking 55:24

17 дней назад55:24

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Dallisa has made understanding our own self-worth, healing energy wounds, and exploration of spirituality and the Other Side, her core mission. She understands that it’s often our own self-sabotage that holds us back from feeling truly connected. Dallisa has trained with industry superstars such as Tony Robbins, Dr. Raymond Moody, John Holland, and Lee Harris. She has a unique way of seeing through layers of energy to get to the root of fear and uncertainty, clearing a light-filled pathway to the Divine. She acts as a powerful guide for those seeking to find deeper connection. Her certifications include Lee Harris Energy Mastery, Hollister Rand and John Holland’s Mediumship Courses, the Richard Knight Tarot Academy, BA from UNLV, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision-Making Certification, and a Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate from Cornell University. Dallisa also graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She specializes in using both her spiritual and coaching principles to guide individuals through significant periods of their life.…

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Episode 6: Season 2: Episode 6 with Ashley Parrish 55:57

24 дня назад55:57

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Ashley has spent 16 years as a licensed social worker, empowering women and children to break cycles, reclaim their voices, and step into their worth. She’s the founder of Squeeze of Life , a space built on the belief that healing doesn’t just happen in a one-hour session, it happens in community, in connection, in the spaces where women feel seen, supported, and held long after the conversation ends. Her work defies the borders of traditional therapy, not because therapy isn’t powerful, (it is! and it’s necessary), but because she believes true transformation requires something more. A place where women don’t just process their pain but rise from it. A space where healing isn’t just about insight, but about integration, where deep conversations turn into real-life shifts, where women aren’t just guided but truly supported, mentored, and empowered to step into their fullest expression. Because empowered women empower women, and healing isn’t meant to be a solo journey. The name Squeeze of Life comes from something Ashley has always believed - that the juice is worth the squeeze. The work isn’t easy. Peeling back layers, unlearning old patterns, rewriting the narrative, it’s stretchy, uncomfortable, messy, and sometimes it feels like too much. But when you push through, when you allow yourself to grow, you don’t just continue living, you get catapulted into the life you were meant for. The desires, the visions, the goals that once felt out of reach become your reality. Life is going to throw lemons, that’s a given. But it’s not about avoiding the hard moments, it’s about how you move through them. How you stop reacting from old programming and start seeing with new eyes. How you stop living from your wounds and start leading from your worth. Ashley isn’t just here to help women heal. She’s here to help them remember. To shed the weight of shame, conditioning, and all the ‘shoulds’ that keep them disconnected from who they were always meant to be. Her work is about peeling back the layers, holding sacred space, and guiding women back to their authenticity, the version of themselves that feels free, powerful, and alive. A children’s book author, a clinician, a Women’s Coach, and a lifelong learner, Ashley believes in the power of community, deep inner work, and unapologetic self-expression. She’s constantly evolving, constantly learning, and her greatest gift is reflecting back the brilliance, strength, and limitless potential that so many women have been conditioned to forget. She’s here to shake things up. To create spaces where women feel seen, held, and activated in ways they never have before. This isn’t about surface-level self-help. This is about transformation. Socials: @SqueezeOfLife (Instagram) Ashley Parrish🍋 (Linked In)…

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Episode 5: Season 2: Episode 5 with Kelly Poquiz Burke 38:37

4 weeks назад38:37

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Kelly Poquiz Burke is an Executive Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker, and the Founder & CEO of Career Slay®. After beating breast cancer while pregnant during the pandemic in 2020, Kelly found purpose in motivating others to live their lives authentically. She launched Career Slay with the goal of helping high performers courageously develop their careers and become the fearless leaders they were meant to be. Prior to Career Slay, Kelly was an award-winning marketer with over a dozen years of experience building brands and leading Super Bowl campaigns for Avocados From Mexico, Frito-Lay, and Doritos. She has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, a BBA from the University of Notre Dame, and is pursuing an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach credential.…

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Episode 4: Season 2: Episode 4 with Christine Imoukhuede 57:10

5 weeks назад57:10

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Christine Imoukhuede, the visionary force behind Ahavaplan, brings over a decade of expertise in product management and business analytics to the stage. With a Master's degree in Business Analytics and a Bachelor's in Accounting, Christine's journey includes impactful roles at industry giants like UPS, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and Apple Inc. In January 2023, she courageously pivoted from her senior role at Apple to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure with Ahavaplan - a mobile app that streamlines wedding planning, ensures secure transactions through escrow accounts, and connects businesses with clients, making it the go-to solution for all things wedding-related, right in the palm of your hand. Christine's dedication to innovation, coupled with her passion for making meaningful impacts, is poised to transform the wedding industry.…

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Episode 3: Season 2: Episode 3 with Kaitlin Aguilar 48:30

6 weeks назад48:30

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Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Kaitlin has always had a calling for all things artistic, even at a young age. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Texas Christian University. She founded Tenfold Creative Co. in 2014. She has grown to work with various organizations, churches & corporations throughout the DFW Metroplex and beyond. Her experience spans web design, publication design, interactive, branding & identity, animations, package design, photography, advertising and social media marketing. She has an endless passion for both design and various social causes, which motivates her to create work that inspires action. Her direct and articulate style provokes awareness, and she has an aptitude for poignant details. Kaitlin is a thoughtful and hard-working intellect who is driven to approach each creative problem carefully. Kaitlin has been featured in Shoutout DFW, Voyage Dallas Magazine, Creative Lady Directory, Package Inspiration, Canvas Rebel, TCU Graphic Design Alumni Show and the Junior Achievement of Dallas Career Speakers Series. At Tenfold Creative Co., we blend creativity with strategy, art with technology, design with business — all into a fresh, honest and compelling final product. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Tenfold is a design studio dedicated to transforming stories from around the nation into compelling visual forms with long-term impact. We strive to multiply big ideas, craft smart design made to inspire and help you grow tenfold. Website: www.tenfoldcreative.co Email: kaitlin@tenfoldcreative.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfoldcreativeco…

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Episode 2: Season 2: Episode 2 with Jalessa Slade 1:03:24

7 weeks назад1:03:24

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Ms. Jalessa Slade, CFRE is the President & CEO of Slade Consulting and has a passion for providing mission driven results for nonprofits. She has over 10 years of extensive experience working in nonprofits, including community outreach, grant research and writing, fund development, media and communications, and program development and implementation. Working with organizations to streamline processes and increase funding drives her work. She is a member of the University of Evansville’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 2020, Jalessa received the YWCA Evansville’s Woman on a Mission award in the area of Racial and Social Justice. In 2021, Jalessa received the Junior League of Evansville’s Top 20 Women in Business award. In 2022, Jalessa joined over 7,500 professionals around the world who hold the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International, including tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement.…

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Episode 1: Season 2: Episode 1 with Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD 45:26

8 weeks назад45:26

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Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Shabana Parvez, a trailblazing physician, entrepreneur, and advocate for integrative healthcare. With over two decades of experience as an Emergency Medicine specialist, Dr. Parvez combines her clinical expertise with a passion for holistic healing as the Founder of Arlington Integrative Medical Center in Texas. A visionary leader, Dr. Parvez is reshaping modern healthcare by blending naturopathic principles like Ayurveda and Unani Tibb with cutting-edge medical therapies to address complex health challenges such as autoimmune disorders, chronic infections, and hormonal imbalances. Her patient-focused concierge model reflects her commitment to personalized, sustainable care. Beyond her medical practice, Dr. Parvez is a community builder and philanthropist. She serves as the President of the Rotary Club of Arlington Highlands, spearheading initiatives like RiseBack.org to make education accessible for underserved communities. She serves as the U.S. Bureau Chief for The Desi Buzz , where she amplifies stories of South Asian communities through media.…

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Episode 25: Episode 25 with Bernadette Leonard Dutra 23:53

11 weeks назад23:53

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Bernadette Leonard Dutra, the founder and CEO of IntelAccess, is making a significant impact on US healthcare systems nationwide. Through IntelAccess, the company provides vital cybersecurity services, helping to safeguard the integrity of healthcare systems and private data. With a wealth of experience in Healthcare IT and Cybersecurity, Bernadette also actively contributes to initiatives that create positive change in the world around her. Beyond her professional endeavors, Bernadette is a longtime resident of the outer cape cod, calling Truro MA home with her son and two beloved dogs.…

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Episode 24: Episode 24 with Victoria Woods 51:43

12 weeks назад51:43

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If you have never had this pleasure, allow me to introduce you to Mrs. Victoria Woods. Woods, internationally known as The Financial Diva, is the Founder / CEO of ChappelWood Financial Services, an intensive Wealth Management Firm for Millionaires, managing client relationships from coast-to-coast. The Financial Diva holds the Founder position of the 84- acre Financial District of Oklahoma. The Financial Diva has been spotted multiple times on national television and has been passionately educating her communities on her own weekly top-rated News Radio show on 1000 KTOK in Oklahoma City & iHeartMedia talk station called, “It’s all about the Money Honey!” Victoria has held this position in the news media for years and loves the opportunity to relay answers to people who are seeking advice in any column. Before branching out as an entrepreneur, Victoria was a Top Producing Regional Manager at iNatural Cosmetics, and worked for Montgomery Ward for 9 years prior, starting as a Preteen Model and eventually into the position of a Regional Buyer. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling coast- to- coast, appearing in podcasts focused on Women & Business, spending quality time with her loving husband of over 30 years and many philanthropic activities.…

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Episode 23: Episode 23 with Melanie Cristi 51:33

13 weeks назад51:33

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Melanie is the CEO and Founder of The Catalyst Exchange, an executive coaching company based in the New York City metropolitan area. Her mission is to bring more authenticity to the workplace by developing leaders who empower people to be themselves. She believes authenticity is the catalyst that propels extraordinary leaders and their organizations to the top of their fields by fostering creativity and the exchange of ideas. She dutifully serves those who dare to lead authentically - without sacrificing results. She has nearly twenty years of experience in the finance industry, holding sales leadership positions at elite institutions such as Citadel and Morgan Stanley. Having a front-row seat to organizational dynamics at the highest level, she also understands first-hand the pressure to perform in intense corporate cultures. Therefore, her approach is always rooted in achieving performance goals. How she gets there is by unleashing each clients' unique gifts.…

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Episode 22: Episode 22 with Some' McCowan 53:20

15 weeks назад53:20

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Some’ McCowan specializes in culturally responsive, anti-racist and equity centered leadership, campus/district-level implementation of school turnaround practices, effective campus culture, observation feedback cycles, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), instructional improvement, response to intervention, effective teaching strategies for diverse student populations, data-driven decision making, and design/delivery of professional development (campus/district level). Some’ provides executive coaching to C-Suite leaders. She walks alongside executive leaders with a plan of action to reach their goals, while providing plenty of accountability and support along the way. The executive coaching gives them the time they need to make real, sustainable change and optimize their performance as leaders. As a devoted contributor to public education and the ever-evolving education arena, when Some’ isn’t busy with all that was mentioned above she can be found reviewing authors' literature. As well as supporting the research of others in the field of education. Additionally, she is creating partnerships within her community to support the development of her nonprofit Elite Scholars with A Purpose. The organization addresses the variables that hinder foster youth specifically males of color that have aged out of foster care from attending higher education. Furthermore, she oversees an unincorporated nonprofit Progress Point Tutoring. Progress Point Tutoring provides free tutoring for k-12 students with financial needs. Furthermore, she supports young entrepreneurs and small business owners as they work to grow their businesses in an impactful and meaningful way through entrepreneurship coaching. Lastly, as the co-founder and chief financial officer of her other business, End Zone Services, she works strategically and collaboratively to establish partnerships that support the company's business strategy. When she is not strategically supporting others, you will find her spending time with her family and friends watching sports and she loves Salsa dancing. She also enjoys reading and traveling to unique places.…

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Episode 21: Episode 21 with March Schoenborn 52:27

16 weeks назад52:27

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Marcy Schoenborn is a serial entrepreneur with 40 years in the health and wellness industry. Marcy has become known as the coach that cares, as she goes to great lengths to see her clients succeed, helping people of all ages lose weight, regain energy, sleep better, balance hormones and more. Cellular nutrition is her expertise and she loves teaching people about how real food makes the difference. Reach Marcy at BeHealthy@SchoFitNutrition.com https://www.scho.fit https://www.schofitnutrition.com IG @Scho.fit FB https://www.facebook.com/marcy.schoenborn/ Books Eat For Vitality https://amzn.to/3X28vOG Protein - What You Need To Know https://amzn.to/3AlIEsh 21 Days to Positivity https://amzn.to/3yteOlf…

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Episode 20: Episode 20 with Stae Hall 43:36

17 weeks назад43:36

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Stae Hall. Like many of you, Certified Soft Skills Expert, Transformational Speaker, Author and Content Creator; Stae Hall at some time or another struggled with understanding or accepting the fact that human connection and interpersonal skills seemed to be nonexistent in our society. She realized that we are currently living in a day and age where simple courtesy, empathy and kindness appear to all be lost arts. Folks rarely seem to want to make eye-contact let alone sit down and discuss business over coffee, but yet fail to realize this may be the very reason why they are not achieving their desired results in business / careers as well as in their personal lives. So, out of shear determination to be the change she wanted to see, instead of just sitting idly by; complaining, but doing nothing to help, Stae decided to launch i.S.A.L.T. (Institute for Success and Leadership Training). This organization was created to help boost the EQ (Emotional Intelligence) of all who participate. Stae believes that i.S.A.L.T. is the perfect vehicle to encourage, engage and enhance the lives of others; both personally and business-wise. SHe strives to reach as many people as possible with a message of kindness, hope, self-worth, confidence, awareness and success. Her goal is to teach as many possible the skills they need to achieve the success they desire and deserve, by using the tools provided through Soft Skills Training and Coaching. Through her online courses, seminars and workshops people are able to obtain and learn how to implement skills such as Sound Leadership, Effective Communication, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Resolution, Flexibility, Time Management, Creative Thinking, and so much more. After gaining such remarkable knowledge entrepreneurs, job seekers, students, ambitious career folks and the like are able to experience a significant catapult to their confidence, a huge leap in their productivity, a giant increase to their bottom line and a positive impact on their overall success.…

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Episode 20: Episode 19 with Maya Ratcliff 30:26

18 weeks назад30:26