Megan Tady-Dispelling the Myth of Overnight Success

Dee Dice-The Other Side of Yes

In this episode, Kasey and Dee discuss what happens when you say yes in your life; the challenges of adopting a child in another country as a solo parent; leaving a situation that has the potential to ruin you and trecking through the Alps leading an adventure travel group. Dee Dice is a serial entrepreneur and avid adventurer. Her philosophy of saying yes first has led her to many places. One being Martha's Vineyard where she founded and ran a successful, seasonal garden center for many decades. Her experience as an entrepreneur allows her to relate to the many aspects of owning a small business as well as balancing life. She co-facilitates with Kasey, the Business Blueprint Program, a business accelerator course. She is a solo parent to two amazing children. She has now added adventure travel leader and guide to her resume and has literally taken people to new heights, the Alps and Glacier National Park. https://constant-growth.com/

Megan Tady-Dispelling the Myth of Overnight Success

Join us for a heartwarming conversation about the messy mezzo (middle) of book idea to published novelist. Megan, Danielle and Kasey talk about the myths of overnight success storied and the realities of overcoming rejection after rejection. This is a conversation about resilience, grit, grief, joy and celebration and as always, the messy middle. Megan Tady is a writer and editor running the company Word-Lift. Her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post and Ms. Magazine, among others. SUPER BLOOM, her debut novel, publishes May 2, 2023 by Zibby Books. She's working on her second novel, CHAMPIONS FOR BREAKFAST, publishing in 2024, also via Zibby Books. Megan lives in Western Massachusetts with her family. https://www.megantady.com/

Kelly Vogel-Finding Home in Your Voice

Kelly Vogel is the founder of Sound Passage. She's an educator with over 20 years of experience and also a singer/songwriter with 3 albums of original music [https://www.kellystewartvogel.com/music]. Her passion is helping people find their voice -- whether in writing, speaking, or singing -- and that has led her to create Sound Passage. She's passionate about using the human voice as a unique and potent tool for healing and empowerment.  https://www.kellystewartvogel.com/

Judy Grupenhoff-How to Hack Your Nervous System

We are so excited to welcome Judy Grupenhoff to The Messy Mezzo podcast. Kasey and Danielle catch up about the messiness in their lives and then we hear from Judy. Judy Grupenhoff, MEd, NBC-HWC, holds graduate degrees in nutrition and counseling psychology, specializing in the practical application of neuroscience and the change process. She is an Integrative Wellness Coach, trained at Duke Integrative Medicine, as well as a HeartMath® Certified Practitioner and Trainer and a certified provider of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).   Judy has worked with hundreds of adults and teens who struggle with anxiety, self-critical thinking, and stress-related health issues as a mental health coach on an integrative care team in a family medical practice, at an in-patient adolescent psychiatric facility teaching resilience skills, and in private practice. Her passion is helping individuals “get their hands on the controls” of the nervous system so they can live with greater power, peace, and self-compassion. For Judy's 12-week coaching program https://judygrupenhoff.com/regulate-rewire-thrive

The Messy First Episode

This is the story of how Danielle and Kasey met, their journey to creating The Messy Mezzo Podcast and why they wanted to broadcast their messiness.