Becoming You (after Winning Wednesday)

Horse Therapy Changed How Kids Communicate | Speech Therapist Finds Farm Magic | Becoming You Ep.84

What if the key to helping a child communicate wasn’t a therapy room — but a farm? Julie, a speech-language pathologist with a background in voice therapy and acute care, never expected to end up doing speech therapy on a horse farm. But when she brought her daughter to a birthday party at Sally’s farm and watched her transform, something clicked. What followed was a community she couldn’t have planned — and a reminder that the best things happen when you stop pushing and start listening. In this special outdoor episode, recorded live at the farm, Katrina is joined by Julie and a circle of moms raising neurodivergent children — all of whom found each other here. In this episode: How equine therapy helps kids learn to communicate through body language Raising children on the autism spectrum + ADHD — what school couldn’t give them “Farm magic” — why animals create breakthroughs that therapy rooms can’t What grief counseling taught a young speech therapist about every patient she’d ever see Why some moms pulled their kids from public school — and never looked back How a serious nerve injury and a doctor’s advice to meditate changed Julie’s entire life The lotus flower principle: there’s no becoming without the mud Teaser: a spinoff podcast series to support special needs families nationwide QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I call it farm magic. There is a bit of forgetting yourself and just wanting to be with the animal.” — Julie “You don’t have to be neurotypical. You just have to find your people.” — Mom, community member “Life is full of mud. There’s no lotus without the mud.” — Mary “It’s no pushing, no reaching. It’s really just listening — and being myself.” — Julie ABOUT JULIE GERHARD: Speech-Language Pathologist | Voice Therapist | Equine-Assisted Communication Specialist | Founder of a farm-based speech and social skills program for neurodivergent children in the Orlando area CONNECT WITH JULIE: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gerhard-0113b1207/ Website: https://www.ivoryspeechtherapy.com CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectorqueen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectorqueen/?hl=en Website: https://katrinafuhrman.com/connector-queen/ ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Originally started as “Winning Wednesday” during COVID-19 as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into “Becoming You” — stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. #ConnectorQueen #BecomingYou #EquineTherapy #SpeechTherapy #NeurodivergentKids #AutismMom #SpecialNeedsParenting #Homeschooling #FarmTherapy #AnimalAssistedTherapy #MindfulParenting #ADHD #AutismAwareness #NeurodiversityAccepted #SpeechLanguagePathology #MomCommunity #FarmMagic #LotusFlower #ShowUpAnyway #WomenWhoLead

Hormone Health PA Opens Her Own Practice | How Perimenopause Actually Feels | Becoming You Ep.83

What if everything you’ve been told about managing your hormones, your stress, and your body is incomplete? Jenny Wright, PA and founder of Right Wellness, left traditional medicine behind to practice the way women actually deserve to be treated — holistically, personally, and without the band-aids. From a life-changing women’s retreat in Tulum to opening her own doors, Jenny is rewriting what healthcare looks like for women in perimenopause and beyond. What You’ll Learn: Why women were excluded from medical studies for decades — and what that means for your health today The real reason stress is at the root of almost every hormone imbalance Why cold plunges and HIIT might actually be working against you How your gut health and hormone health are more connected than you think Why Jenny doesn’t do weight loss — and what she does instead Key Focus Areas: Perimenopause & Hormone Balance – What “I just feel off” actually means and how to get to the root of it Functional Medicine – Why fixing foundations comes before any lab results Inputs & Outputs – Food, content, people — everything you surround yourself with affects your body Stress & the Nervous System – Cortisol, oxytocin, and why your stress management practice should feel good Entrepreneurship & Purpose – What happens when you stop practicing medicine for others and start practicing it your way Jenny’s Approach: Physician Assistant specializing in hormone and gut health for women ages 35–50+ Founder of Right Wellness — a one-woman practice built on personalized, root-cause care Trained in holistic hormone health and functional medicine Teaches an 8-week hormone balancing course grounded in lifestyle foundations Believes you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you are Perfect If You’re: A woman in your 30s, 40s, or 50s who keeps being told your labs are “normal” but you feel anything but Exhausted by generic advice that doesn’t account for your actual life Curious about perimenopause but overwhelmed by the flood of information out there Ready to stop treating symptoms and start addressing root causes A mom, entrepreneur, or caregiver who has completely lost track of who she is outside of her roles Jenny’s Philosophy: “You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you are.” “Your inputs affect your outputs — food, content, and the people you surround yourself with.” “Oxytocin trumps cortisol — do stress management that actually makes you happy.” “I’m not here to help you lose weight. I’m here to help you get healthy.” “Remove yourself from the people who define you and get to know yourself again.” CONNECT WITH JENNY: Website: rightwellnessco.com Instagram: @rightwellness.co ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Originally started as “Winning Wednesday” during COVID-19 as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into “Becoming You” – stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. Find me on LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFJhNmNIUTQzSm1wNGpXMWFja19VWkxnSVFRZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNmpmcjNaR3VHN2toYmx3WUdQSm90cVpwT2R4V0VyU29qS08wSjFyQnVEYkNCc050Qloxb3NjTW9jbW5uVzBFRmpIX09xV19JZHhiNk5UX0RpOWZZTXVBVW5VOWlSUG1pMTNhR3JLNkNqWmRLOTNWOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fconnectorqueen%2F&v=92tixodZIQc]

Life After 60 | Finally Becoming Yourself After Following “The Plan” | Heart-Based Selling | Ep.82

What happens when you’ve completed the entire prescribed path—degree, career, marriage, kids—and suddenly ask “now what?” Sanjai Mehta shares his profound journey of becoming himself at 60, the exact age his father died. From following expectations to finding freedom in service, charity work, and redefining what sales really means. What You’ll Learn: How to reconcile multiple identities (parent, partner, employee, person) without losing yourself The difference between heart-based selling and transactional sales tactics Why 57% of B2B buying decisions happen before you even talk to a salesperson How childhood trauma shapes personality patterns across generations The BOLD coaching framework for breaking limiting beliefs Why serving others creates congruence between who you are and what you do How to pivot from materialistic success to meaningful fulfillment Key Focus Areas: Identity & Congruence – Aligning your values with your professional identity Heart-Based Selling – Moving from transactional to relational business relationships Service Leadership – Finding fulfillment through serving others (not selling to them) Second Half of Life – What happens after you’ve checked all the “success” boxes Intergenerational Trauma – How parents’ experiences shape our life paths Blue Bike Foundation – Education through skills development for underserved youth The BOLD Method – Beliefs, Ownership, Liberation, Delivery coaching framework Sanjai’s Journey: Born in Kenya to Indian parents who lost half their belongings in transit Father died suddenly at 60 when Sanjai was 14 Followed the prescribed path: school → degree → job → marriage → kids Just turned 60 himself—now finally “becoming me” Host of “Success Matters” podcast (75+ episodes) Chair of Blue Bike Foundation charity board Sales coach specializing in heart-based, consultative approaches Redefining success beyond materialistic measures Perfect If You’re: Feeling like you’ve followed “the plan” but wondering “what’s next?” Struggling with sales roles that feel incongruent with your values Looking to give back but don’t know where to start Interested in mentoring or coaching others Tired of transactional business relationships Seeking examples of how to pivot in your 50s/60s Wanting to understand how childhood experiences shape adult patterns Ready to explore what success means beyond material achievements Sanjai’s Philosophy: “I’m not a salesperson—I’m a business person who serves people” “Your role is to serve others, whether internal or external clients” “Success is more than just materialistic aspects” “If you can marry your values with your identity, success comes easier” “We never know how close or far we are from someone—build your network” “It’s not what you know but who you know” BLUE BIKE FOUNDATION: Helping children through education and skills development across Europe and beyond 90% of funds go directly to projects (only 10% admin) Projects include: business workshops, filmmaking, football clubs, feeding programs in Kenya Recently collected 500+ letters of encouragement for students worldwide Contact: contact@bluebikecharity.org | Website: bluebikecharity.org ABOUT SUCCESS MATTERS PODCAST: Sanjai’s show exploring what success means beyond material wealth Creating space for guests to share their stories Inspiring trajectory changes through authentic conversations ABOUT SANJAI META: Podcast Host | Sales Coach | Charity Board Chair | Mentor Specializing in heart-based selling and consultative business relationships Based in London, UK CONNECT WITH SANJAI: Podcast: Success Matters LinkedIn:   / sanjaimehta   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNzaEcyd0NOYnpDb19jeGQyMHphVXBhS08yZ3xBQ3Jtc0trN2NKS3JsTVIzZVV0cU8zYkFJQWtjU2J2TFpmWlB3Y25hTHcta05adTVEb3FraWFoZzlhSlNmTThwS1VoelRZNzVYTXdJNjRrclNZXzNQOU9wN1AzdDNfQWduSndHQV9yMWN2Wlk4MFBOdlZTOGNfWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsanjaimehta%2F&v=rLNRBU7S-mk] Charity: bluebikecharity.org ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Originally started as “Winning Wednesday” during COVID-19 as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into “Becoming You” – stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. 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When Hustle Culture Lands You in the ER | Climbing OFF the Corporate Ladder | Ep.81

What happens when your body forces the pause your ambition never would? Morgan Short spent 10+ years climbing to Senior Director in B2B SaaS, measuring her worth entirely by her output — until a rare neuroendocrine tumor landed her in the ER and sent her on a journey of radical unbecoming. Two weeks into going fully solo, she’s rewriting what success looks like from the inside out. What You’ll Learn: Why hustle culture is a lie we tell ourselves — and how to stop feeding it What a medical crisis can reveal about identity beyond your job title How “making healing a to-do” keeps you stuck in the same patterns Why rest doesn’t need to be earned — and what happens when you finally believe it How to start building your personal brand while still in a 9-to-5 Key Focus Areas: Unbecoming – Unlearning the lies of hustle culture and corporate identity Identity Beyond Output – Who are you when you stop producing? Solo Entrepreneurship – The real fears (health insurance, income) and real rewards Authentic Storytelling – Helping creatives be seen and tell their true story Personal Brand Building – How to get your feet wet while keeping your day job Morgan’s Approach: Former Senior Director of Content Marketing in B2B SaaS Rare neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis that forced a life-changing pause Now solo — helping entrepreneurs and creatives see themselves clearly and show up fully Building a business around discovery, authentic storytelling, and calling in dream clients Philosophy rooted in slow, steady, sovereign living Perfect If You’re: Burning the candle at both ends and wondering when it ends Questioning whether your job title is your whole identity Thinking about leaving corporate but terrified to take the leap A creative who’s wildly talented but hiding from being seen Ready to rewrite your version of success on your own terms Morgan’s Philosophy: “See yourself clearly, tell your story confidently, and call in what’s unmistakably yours.” “We are not products. My healing is not a to-do list.” “Rest does not need to be earned.” “Why not you? Other people do it.” ABOUT MORGAN SHORT: Content Marketer | Storytelling Strategist | Solo Entrepreneur | Helping creatives and entrepreneurs step into their full expression and tell their authentic story CONNECT WITH MORGAN: LinkedIn:   / morgan-short-9a101b82   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbksxVHpWQXE2d2xWOGhwcXFPRHVXZ05FRXRKQXxBQ3Jtc0ttV2Q3V2RsQkF6dUxKVFFIZnZWaUtyazRNLXFZdGhyeEI4UmY1MjN6Sk9fbTZ5RVdJUFlxbmtRQVNqRFNNRm9pd1VkbVAzZVRPbzMxbTVaczg1Zjh5RHZvaTNtQlYydmxCZ2dtVVR0NzNWcFdtNVhZZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmorgan-short-9a101b82%2F&v=HQJCC6Aaih4] Website: https://www.artisthenewwallstreet.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1pzRTdJQVEtU2dKdFlxQmhGWlhZcG0wN0dld3xBQ3Jtc0tuQmVTUnlqTXd0U1doZ1RzX015Um5XdnJSaHY4VVpsanhhSENLM0FYdWdjWTRIVjA1bWJZY0RNY3JiMjl0QTBnVXdGSzUyV3FwS2NQWFJ2aktuMzNhUnhrVFExOFE1VjZSS3NmNXA1SV9TQVJJdExIRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artisthenewwallstreet.com%2F&v=HQJCC6Aaih4] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisthenew… [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE9IQ1RRYzFwbHlKZDVWS0NnWlE3aDV4M09VZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsbThqTk00MnFrNFl4RWhXeXBKaTFHakZxRXNPNkNaMVNQUFFNYkRDYWg1Zldzb1NLV0psLWlqbmMtZmZyd19oZ3VwLXlwNDlGWXhiX2ZnaGlaZWl3SVZNb1gzVEUwTkctMTFZWTdYSDlUcXJpRFhsOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fartisthenewwallstreet%2F%3Fhl%3Den&v=HQJCC6Aaih4] ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Originally started as “Winning Wednesday” during COVID-19 as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into “Becoming You” — stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. Find me on LinkedIn: / ConnectorQueen #ConnectorQueen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/connectorqueen] #CorporateBurnout [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateburnout] #HustleCulture [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hustleculture] #CareerChange [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/careerchange] #WomenInBusiness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womeninbusiness] #SoloEntrepreneur [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/soloentrepreneur] #PersonalBrand [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalbrand] #AuthenticStorytelling [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticstorytelling] #BecomingYou [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingyou] #WorkLifeBalance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/worklifebalance] #MentalHealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] #Entrepreneurship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship] #ContentMarketing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/contentmarketing] #PodcastLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastlife] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership]

From Abuse Survivor to Bestselling Author Publisher | 6,000 Live Videos Later | Becoming You Ep.79

What happens when you run away at 5 years old and find your voice 40+ years later? Lynda Sunshine West transformed from an abuse survivor with a stifled voice into a bestselling author publisher who’s empowered thousands to share their stories. From red carpet interviews to collaboration books, discover how confidence equals freedom. What You’ll Learn: How doing 6,000+ live videos rebuilt confidence after decades of silence The collaboration book model that creates instant bestselling authors Why sharing your story makes a greater impact than keeping it in your head How to turn personal trauma into a mission that serves millions The “confidence = freedom” formula that changes everything Key Moments: Mission: Empowering 5 million women and men to share their stories with the world Background: From abusive childhood to first marriage that mirrored the trauma Breakthrough: Discovering how much positive impact her voice could make Method: 6,000+ live videos that rebuilt the confidence she had at age 5 Result: Bestselling author publisher helping others become published authors Lynda’s Journey: Ran away at 5 years old – gone an entire week from abusive environment Decades of stifled voice through childhood trauma and difficult first marriage Self-discovery journey led to speaking up and making positive impact 6,000+ live videos rebuilt confidence and created massive influence Red carpet interviewer and bestselling book publisher Collaboration book creator helping others become bestselling authors instantly Perfect If You’re: Considering writing a book but don’t know where to start Have a story to share but worried no one will care Looking for ways to amplify your voice and message Interested in collaboration books vs. solo authoring Want to turn your experience into impact for others Lynda’s Wisdom: “When we lift up each other, we are raising the vibration on this planet” “Confidence = Freedom” “Nothing Happens Without Action” “The more I was engaged and consistent, the more impact I made” ABOUT LYNDA SUNSHINE WEST: Bestselling author publisher | Red carpet interviewer | Mission: Empower 5 million people to share their stories | Creator of collaboration books that make instant bestselling authors CONNECT WITH LYNDA: LinkedIn:   / lyndasunshinewest   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmdRcDZJSTM1QTQ3a2JLdmlZVW9qcVZoajhUQXxBQ3Jtc0tuajNIUGNlSjN0Ml83Y213c2R2dWY3cEdVZllBQ0UwQ1NrVjJyazh4WDNZNUdOX1JKUTloNzJIUmRyb3EzMHBNZnowakQwRmdjZF91czN0bXRaNUhZMl9RWDVwNm5qbHZBWFZFaDM3U2tXTGJOT1VKUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Flyndasunshinewest%2F&v=Cetsmz-mlJg] Become a Bestselling Author: http://www.ActionTakersAuthor.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5qd2d1NkZQNlB5TlRneVZZVjh0eFpjUkstUXxBQ3Jtc0trNEltSjdleWFGNXc4OHpvakk3bGxVcUEwQ2drV0JVZ1BZamRfRC1pUllBR3dvWXZaMWZIS1JkN0pqTS1ETU53OXpMNWgwc3NVRjRzSVk1akhtMUowR0hmOFpWam1vQTdoRElmZWhLZWxfNXcxakxLSQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ActionTakersAuthor.com%2F&v=Cetsmz-mlJg] ABOUT BECOMING YOU: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Originally started as “Winning Wednesday” during COVID-19 as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into “Becoming You” – stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. Find me on LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NfUjFqLU1vUkNRc2ZRVVR5ZlJzdVh5ZEFKQXxBQ3Jtc0trYlJQN3U1dHhBUnVnUWE4UTY4OFYxVWprX3pBWVJfUndqdFBkbkpzUjN0TVJScDQwaUNYdXN3bzRPTVdvSmVzSHI3MFB3V21ibXo4a0ZOYmc5b1FsckJWeEFiQnpVdVdmaTNlNHhPTldKdUdOUkhyZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fconnectorqueen%2F&v=Cetsmz-mlJg] RELATED EPISODES: Ep. 76: Tiffany Carter – From Corporate Burnout to 7-Figure Freedom Ep. 74: Jenna Pershin – Finding Your Sunshine in the Darkness Ep. 73: Devon McCarroll – 2 Years Sober & The Courage to Question Everything #BookPublishing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bookpublishing] #BestsellingAuthor [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bestsellingauthor] #AbuseRecovery [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/abuserecovery] #Storytelling [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/storytelling] #CollaborationBooks [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collaborationbooks] #RedCarpetInterviewer [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/redcarpetinterviewer] #VoiceYourStory [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/voiceyourstory] #ConfidenceBuilding [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/confidencebuilding] #PersonalBrand [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalbrand] #AuthorLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authorlife] #BookWriting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bookwriting] #BecomingYou [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/becomingyou] #ConnectorQueen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/connectorqueen] Subscribe for weekly episodes that prove your story has the power to change the world!