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EP 64: How to Navigate the Magic and Muck of Transformation

Here's a question... What happens when you're at the pinnacle of your career, sharing the stage as a professional cellist with the likes of the Eagles, Andrea Botticelli, and Lady Gaga, and yet something just isn't right? Cue the panic attacks, throwing up off stage and a general feeling of dread before a performance. This is what happened to my guest, Elizabeth Marshall, who joins me on the pod today to talk about the highs and lows of a spiritual life transformation. Sometimes a season of change finds you in the least likely place and does whatever it takes to get your attention. The good news is all of the mess and muck that ensues once you say yes to change, leads to some serious magic and a life redefined. Hop in and find out how. Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @reikiuprising Connect on Facebook  @reikiuprising Join in on Tic Tock  @reikiuprising About Elizabeth: Straddling the worlds of classical music and energy healing, Elizabeth Marshall has cultivated a career path that has spanned nearly three decades and the entirety of the globe.  As a cellist, Elizabeth has had the opportunity to work with headliners such as Lady Gaga, The Eagles, Andrea Bocelli, Weird Al Yankovich, Lionel Richie, Jon Secada, and Seth MacFarlane.  Owner of Rise Wellness and the Reiki Uprising in Portland, Oregon, Elizabeth has cultivated a Reiki certification program that has produced over 300 Reiki practitioners to date.  Elizabeth has been fortunate enough to combine the two paths of her life into one cohesive experience through sound healing workshops that include cello, singing bowls, drones, and beats.  Learn more about all things music and energy healing at www.ReikiUprising.com and www.RiseWellNow.com.  -Follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne.elliott_writes -Follow Leanne on Facebook @LeanneCooperElliott -Full episodes drop weekly on Thursday -If you want to do a little reading in between episodes, you can find Leanne at https://www.leanneelliott.com/

EP 63: If Social Media Is Your Game Here's How To Play It

If putting more time into social media to build your business makes you cringe, this is the episode for you! It doesn't have to be a miserable task if you know what to do, and who is best equipped to help. Today, I'm joined by Abby Bradetich the Founder and Creative Director of IlluminEssence Creations - a design and social media agency that specializes in branding, copywriting, web design, and social media. Working with a diverse set of bold female founders, Abbey helps her clients to be THE go-to in their industry. She empowers her clients to grow their brand and build community by creating clarity, consistency, and confidence everywhere they show up online. Could this be you, too? Hop in and find out! About Abby: Abby Bradetich is the Founder and Creative Director of IlluminEssence Creations - a design and social media agency, where she specializes in branding, copywriting, web design and social media. Working with a diverse set of clients (from all over the country!), made up of bold female founders that want to be THE go-to in their industry makes her heart happy. She empowers her clients to grow their brand and build community by creating clarity, consistency, and confidence everywhere they show up online. Abby originally got her design experience working on her high school and college yearbooks - as Editor-in-Chief for two years on each - which she then turned into a freelance career of design and marketing (for almost 10 years) before eventually creating the business you see today! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminessencecreations [https://www.facebook.com/illuminessencecreations]  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminessencecreations/ [https://www.instagram.com/illuminessencecreations/]  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-bradetich/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-bradetich/]  -Follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne.elliott_writes -Follow Leanne on Facebook @LeanneCooperElliott -Full episodes drop weekly on Thursday -If you want to do a little reading in between episodes, you can find Leanne at https://www.leanneelliott.com/

EP 62: Changing the Narrative on Ageism and the Labels That Divide

Do you pay attention to your own self-talk?  You might be surprised that when you do, it's full of judgment not only of yourself but others you don't even know. A common pitfall of our judgment is around our aging bodies and minds, and it's deeply ingrained in our psyche from a young age. Because of this internalized ageism, we make assumptions about what age means, what it says about the aging population, and how we are somehow doing it wrong.  Ageism is present at every age and affects everyone. The good news is that it can be turned around with educated and intentional conversations full of curiosity and respect.  To discuss the topic of ageism there is no better guest than Kris Geerken, Co-Director of Changing the Narrative, where she developed the Age-Friendly Healthcare program, including the production of the educational film Antidotes for Ageism. Kris also developed the toolkit for intergenerational conversations on ageism.   Previously, Kris served as Vice President of the Colorado Center for Aging.  She also worked in hospice, where she developed a community training program in advanced care planning.  Kris holds a Master of Health Administration degree and a B.S. in Human Development, concentrating on aging issues. Hop in and let's talk about ageism and how we can do better for ourselves and each other. Learn more at the website: https://changingthenarrativeco.org/ [https://changingthenarrativeco.org/] Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EndAgeismTogether/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@EndAgeismTogether/shorts] Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgeerken [https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgeerken/]  -Follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne.elliott_writes -Follow Leanne on Facebook @LeanneCooperElliott -Full episodes drop weekly on Thursday -If you want to do a little reading in between episodes, you can find Leanne at https://www.leanneelliott.com/

EP 61: The Most Powerful Way to Build Your Following Without Social Media Required

I’ve invited to the podcast today Sarah Dickinson of the Nerdy Quill to talk about why an email newsletter, no matter what your business, passion, or topic is the number ONE place to invest to build whatever it is you want more of.  Do you want to sell your ceramics? Do you want to be an expert in your industry? Do you want better clients that are pre-qualified and warmed up to buy from you? An email newsletter is the way to get there. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, or fancy. It just has to be consistent and offer value to those receiving it.  So let’s hop in and talk about this powerful tool and lift the veil on how easy it is to connect with your community of perfect clients and engaged followers.  So go ahead and sharpen your quill, grab your pot of ink, and let’s get started! -Follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne.elliott_writes -Follow Leanne on Facebook @LeanneCooperElliott -Full episodes drop weekly on Thursday -If you want to do a little reading in between episodes, you can find Leanne at https://www.leanneelliott.com/

EP 60: How To Take Big Risks By Living In The Now

Let’s talk about taking big risks, shall we?  They are terrifying! They trigger our primal brain so that we feel like we’re in real danger. It’s why most of us don’t take big risks or make big changes - because it stirs up all of the demons and fears we don’t normally deal with in our busy lives. But if there is a nagging feeling that something needs to change, and soon, chances are something needs to change soon!  So today, I’m joined by fellow podcaster and empathic life coach, Linda Brand, to talk about her big risks, and the rewards that come when you jump, even when it’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done. Linda and I talk about why risk-taking is important, how to do it, and what it looks like in the messy middle before we fully embody the change.  This is a sweet and inspiring conversation, and I’m so excited to share this wisdom. About Linda Brand: Linda is an empowerment coach and podcast host. She has been an entrepreneur for over 30 yrs. She raised a son as a single mom, she overcame a debilitating illness and overcame many challenges and trauma in her youth. She now serves and supports others through her podcast Empowered and is in the process of writing a memoir. She also changed her life back in 2022 sold her home and moved across the country with her rescue dog. Learn more about Linda on her website: www.LindaBrandCoaching.com [http://www.lindabrandcoaching.com/] and/or www.lindabrandcoach.com [http://www.lindabrandcoach.com/]  Listen to Linda’s podcast: EMPOWERED, the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-the-podcast/id1659310535] Follow Linda on Instagram: @lindabrandcoach and @lindabrandhomes  Follow Linda on Facebook: @lindabrandcoach -Follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne.elliott_writes -Follow Leanne on Facebook @LeanneCooperElliott -Full episodes drop weekly on Thursday -If you want to do a little reading in between episodes, you can find Leanne at https://www.leanneelliott.com/