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In this episode, Wendy welcomes entrepreneur and author Lana Sheppard for an honest and and uplifting conversation about what it really takes to grow a business you love. Drawing from her Give Up book series, Lana shares how letting go of perfectionism, comparison, and outdated beliefs can help entrepreneurs create aligned success. Together, they explore how to shift your mindset around money, build a team with heart, and embracing the numbers-even if they’ve intimidated you in the past. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a breath of fresh air, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it all to succeed.

About Lana:

Lana Sheppard is a business coach, author, and champion for entrepreneurs ready to embrace what many fear—letting go. Her latest book, Give-Up Ignition, guides business owners and leaders in challenging outdated beliefs, habits, and narratives that stand in the way of real success. Lana’s passion lies in showing entrepreneurs how financial literacy and strategic decision-making can unlock sustainable growth in a way that’s practical, engaging, and unlike anything you've encountered before.

Through her book, workshops, and coaching, she empowers entrepreneurs to release what no longer serves them and ignite what does. Her approach isn’t about giving up on dreams; it’s about letting go of the things standing in their way. Lana believes success truly begins when entrepreneurs stop trying to do it all and start doing the right things well. She likens it to a hot air balloon: without shedding the extra weight, there’s no way to soar.

Connect with Lana:

Get her book, Give Up Ignition, here.

GiveUpBook.com

On Instagram @giveupbook

On LinkedIn

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Featuring Sara Dale (Ep 147), Dena Jansen (Ep 125), Sherry Lukey (Ep 128), Lisa DeAngelis (Ep 173), Alex Lalak (Ep 187), Silvia Subirana (Ep 197) and upcoming guests Julia Henning and Connie Jefferson.

In this uplifting episode, Wendy welcomes Nancy Waring, author of The Vibrant Sage, to explore the five pillars of vibrant living: breath, movement, nutrition, sleep, and purpose. Nancy shares how trusting her inner wisdom transformed her health, career, and joy. From marathons to mindfulness, she reminds us that while aging is inevitable, how we show up for it is a choice, and it gets to feel expansive, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.

About Nancy:

Nancy is a health coach, 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and former speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience in health and wellness. Nancy’s passion lies in empowering adults to embrace vibrant living through mindfulness, science-based strategies, and purposeful habits. Her career began in speech pathology, where she honed her skills in client-centered care, a foundation that continues to inform her personalized approach to health and happiness. Nancy’s mission is to inspire individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom and live with energy, clarity, and purpose.

Get her book: The Vibrant Sage: Arousing Energy for Health and Happiness

Connect with Nancy:

On Instagram @nancy_thevibrantsage

On LinkedIn

Referenced in this Episode:

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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In this refreshing and eye-opening conversation, Wendy welcomes clinical psychologist Silvia Subirana to explore the delicate balance between choice and habit in our relationship with alcohol. From her work with MyDry30 to her personal journey with gut health and mindfulness, Silvia offers a judgment-free perspective that's less about abstinence and more about awareness and conscious decision-making. She invites us to question whether our behaviors stem from genuine desire or unconscious habit, emphasizing the power of intentional choice in all aspects of life. Whether you're sober-curious or simply longing to reconnect with yourself, Silvia's insights on patience, intentional pauses, and the mind-body connection offer practical wisdom for anyone ready to say YES to more conscious living. Discover how small, consistent changes can transform not just what's in your glass, but how you show up for yourself every day.

About Silvia:

Silvia Subirana is a clinical psychologist and the Head of Content Development at MyDry30, aninnovative app designed to help users take control of their relationship with alcohol– but it's so much
more than that! MyDry30 helps people discover greater meaning, happiness, and fulfillment in their lives so they can become a healthier version of themselves. To help users achieve this, the app integrates tools like hypnotherapy, journaling, readings, and many other exercises to support lasting change.

Silvia prides herself on her genuine curiosity, always eager to learn and share her knowledge with those around her. Her journey into this field stems from her lifelong quest to understand the mind and her desire to help others. To deepen her knowledge, Silvia earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, along with two Postgraduate programs in grief and sexual therapy. Having danced all her life, she understands how the body often reveals what the mind suppresses, reinforcing her
commitment to holistic well-being as a core focus of her work.

Through MyDry30, Silvia empowers people to develop healthier coping mechanisms and build supportive communities. She shares her insights on personal transformation, self-connection, and overcoming fear, as well as guidance for living a more intentional life. By combining mental health tips with practical tools, MyDry30 inspires users to start their journeys of personal growth and self-discovery.

Connect with Silvia:

On Facebook

On LinkedIn

Get the app here.

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In this heart-expanding episode, Wendy sits down with Kamini Wood, a certified life coach and author, to explore what it really means to reclaim your agency and say yes to yourself. Together, they dive into topics like people-pleasing, high-functioning codependency, reparenting the inner child, and navigating the discomfort of rest. Kamini shares practical tools for self-reflection and personal growth, from values-based decision making to Internal Family Systems and journaling as a path to healing. If you've ever felt stuck in over-functioning, this episode is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember who you really are beneath all the roles you play.

About Kamini:

Kamini Wood, an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and certified life coach, specializes in helping high achievers—teens through adults—overcome anxiety, stress, perfectionism, ADHD, toxic relationships, and more. As the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the creator of the AuthenticMe® method, Kamini empowers individuals to break free fromlimiting beliefs, release trauma, and rediscover their authentic selves.

She is the author of the bestselling book Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, a compilation of inspirational stories designed to help readers live a joyous and fulfilled life. Kamini’s coaching combines her deep understanding of patterns with certifications in life and wellness coaching, high-performance coaching, and teen life coaching. Her expertise includes breathwork, meditation, conscious uncoupling, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She also holds board certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and is currently pursuing a Master’s in positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Connect with Kamini:

KaminiWood.com

On Instagram @itsauthenticme

On Facebook

Referenced in this Episode:

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. Gibson on the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast

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In this powerful and joy-filled conversation, Wendy is joined by Maria Watson, a serial entrepreneur, passionate formulator, and radiant force of nature, whose journey from heartbreak to healing is nothing short of extraordinary. Maria opens up about losing her young son and how a single unexpected moment began a decades-long journey of faith, purpose, and reinvention. From building wellness brands and thriving in the supplement space to living half the year in Lake Tahoe and the other in Hawaii, Maria shares how she says yes to her energy, her creativity, and her health every single day. If you’ve been craving momentum, meaning, or even just your next dose of caffeine—Maria’s story will leave you inspired to find purpose in your pain and delight in your day-to-day.

About Maria:

Maria Watson, founder of YouChews, exemplifies that entrepreneurial spirit has no age limit. At 69, after a personal journey of transformation, Maria launched YouChews, a company redefining how we consume caffeine and supplements.

Her flagship product, The Coffee Chew, combines Kona coffee, cacao, and Guarana to offer a balanced energy boost in chewable form, providing mental clarity with enhanced absorption and only 2g of sugar.

With decades of experience in wellness, Maria has been a leader in the industry since 1991. Her passion for health drives YouChews’ mission to support brain, gut, and heart health with innovative chewable supplements, revolutionizing convenience and wellness. Guided by her motto, “You’re never too old when you have natural energy,” Maria is at the forefront of a growing trend in chewable supplements, promoting vibrant living at any age.

Connect with Maria:

On Instagram @youchews

YouChews.com

You can also buy YouChews Coffee Chews here.

Referenced in this Episode:

Breath by James Nestor

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

PubMed

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In this inspiring episode, Wendy welcomes leadership coach and author Jennifer Ledet for a rich conversation about agency, alignment, and how to live and lead with intention. Together, they explore what it means to "live and lead by choice, not by chance," a concept at the heart of Jennifer’s new book. Jennifer shares how honoring your creativity, building in white space, and embracing small, consistent habits can shift your entire life. They discuss boundary-setting, reflection as a leadership practice, and the importance of making decisions in advance that support the woman you’re becoming. Whether you're in the messy middle or reimagining your next chapter, this episode is a reminder that you have more choice than you think—and now is the perfect time to use it.

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Ledet, CSP, SPHR, is on a mission to empower leaders and executives to
become the CEO of their own lives, leading with intention rather than by chance. Known for her sharp insights, engaging style, and signature South Louisiana Cajun joie de vivre, Jennifer brings over 30 years of leadership experience to her work as a leadership and team coach. As a "recovering" HR executive, she understands the unique challenges faced by today’s leaders, especially women. Through her programs, Jennifer helps leaders tap into their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and lead with purpose and passion. She is the founder of the Live and Lead by Choice Women’s Leadership Community and offers leadership retreats, team-building programs, keynotes, and workshops worldwide, both in person and virtually.

Connect with Jennifer:

Get Your Copy of "Your Sow It, Grow It, and Live It List" here.

JenniferLedet.com

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Referenced in this Episode:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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In this inspiring conversation, Wendy is joined by coach and author Amy Chambers to explore what it means to live with intention. Amy shares how a history of people-pleasing led to burnout—and how everything changed when she created a personal vision statement that helped her prioritize what really matters. From leaving board commitments to protect her writing time to walking out of a high-stakes meeting to honor her weekly run club, Amy models what it looks like to honor your own values with clarity and grace. She shares a practical three-step script for boundary-setting and reframes the act of saying no as an empowering choice. If you've ever felt stuck in overcommitment or guilt, this episode is your permission slip to lead your life on purpose.

About Amy:
Amy Chambers is an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Leadership Consultant, Speaker, and Author. Her two books, 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People, were both #1 Amazon bestsellers.

Prior to starting her own business, Amy spent 21 years in financial services. She was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for SkyOne Federal Credit Union. She has over 15 years of leadership experience, including a decade in Regional Director or Chief roles. During her corporate career, she led over 500 people to success. Amy holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

In her personal time, Amy is an avid runner. Amy has run over 240 half marathons, 12 full marathons, and hundreds of other races, totaling 14,000 miles. She’s originally from Buffalo, New York but now calls Long Beach, CA home.

Connect with Amy:

Get her books: 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. (use coupon code VIRTUES10) and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. (use coupon code HABITS10)

AmyMChambers.com

On Instagram @amymchambers

On Facebook

On LinkedIn

Referenced in this Episode:

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin

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Say YES! to France Here are two magical opportunities to join Wendy in France:

Charente Maritime for solo travelers & couples | August 23-29, 2025 | Get all the details and reserve your spot here.

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In this illuminating episode, Wendy welcomes health expert Adriana Shuman, whose journey from a violent childhood in communist Slovakia to becoming a respected nutritionist and wellness strategist offers profound wisdom on personal transformation. Adriana shares her powerful philosophy that health and happiness begin with trusting yourself and listening to your body rather than following someone else's agenda. Wendy and Adriana explore how implementing a morning practice, even just five minutes of silence, can transform your life by reconnecting you with your intuition. They discuss Adriana's new book "Live Well: Empowering Habits for Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy," which outlines her four-pillar approach to health: environment, food, sleep, and movement. Whether you're navigating menopause, burnout, or simply feeling out of sync, this is your invitation to come home to yourself, one choice at a time.

About Adriana:
Adriana holds a degree from Comenius University, Faculty of Pharmacy in
Bratislava, Slovakia. During her studies, she realized the limitations of conventional medicine as she witnessed the health struggles of both her family and patients. In 2001, she immigrated to the U.S., driven by a passion for holistic health and a mission to uncover the true foundations of wellness and align her life with her purpose.

As the founder of Your Wellness Made Simple, Adriana has guided numerous clients toward their desired health goals. Featured in Dr. Elaine Aron’s documentary Sensitive, she shares her experience as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), which informs her compassionate approach to wellness coaching. Her philanthropic efforts, recognized with two National Philanthropy Day honors, reflect her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her professional practice. Adriana is the author of The Light: Living Your Truth and Live Well: Empowering Habits For Vibrant Health and Unstoppable Energy.

Connect with Adriana:

Get her book: YourWellness-MadeSimple.com/LiveWellBook

On Instagram @your_wellness_made_simple

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