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Episode 104: Food Creating Memories with Elia Donati

Welcome to the "Food Creating Memories with Elia" podcast, where we explore the connection between food and creating lasting memories. Elia has been in the business of elevating, experiencing, and socializing with friends and family for 20 years, serving thousands of customers through hosting the best intimate and private parties.
 
In this episode, Elia shares his passion for food and how it can be used to deepen relationships and create unforgettable memories. But this podcast isn't just about food - it's about the power of shared experiences and the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. 
 
So, if you want to learn how to create unforgettable food memories that will last a lifetime, join us and start your journey today.
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Episode 105: Risk vs Reward with Kate Langford

In this episode, we're excited to feature Kate Langford, the CEO of Kate Langford Career Consulting. Kate is a successful entrepreneur and career coach who has helped countless individuals achieve their professional goals.
 
Kate shares about her journey as a business owner and how she manages to balance her work with her family life. She talks about the challenges she faced along the way and how she navigated through them with a risk vs. reward mindset.

 

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Episode 100: Celebration, we made it to 100! with Shivani Gupta

Join us for a milestone episode as we celebrate Shivani's 100th podcast! 
 
In this special episode, Shivani takes us back to her very first recording and shares the inspiration behind starting her podcast journey. Find out why she started this podcast and hear her heartfelt appreciation for everyone who has been a part of her podcast journey. 
 
Don't miss this episode filled with nostalgia and gratitude. Tune in now!
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Episode 101: Circle of Influence 

Discover practical and actionable strategies to boost your motivation, increase productivity and create a positive impact in both your personal and professional life in our today's podcast with Shivani.
 
 
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Episode 102: Science and Simple Ways: Meditation is a Must for Business Owners

Shivani will be sharing her knowledge and insights into the advantages of regular meditation practice. In this episode, Shivani discusses the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of meditation and how it has personally transformed her life. She shares her wisdom on various meditation techniques, mindfulness practices, and tips for beginners to start their meditation journey. 
 
This podcast is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the positive impact of meditation on their well-being and how to make it a part of their daily routine. Tune in and let Shivani guide you through the amazing benefits of meditation!
 
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Episode 103: More Edible Blooms with Kelly Jamieson

In this episode, we'll hear about Kelly's journey from the early days of starting a business to where Edible Blooms is today. We'll also dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with running a successful e-commerce business, and Kelly will share her insights and experiences with us.
 
So, if you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just someone who's interested in learning from successful business leaders, then join us as we hear from Kelly Jamieson, the founder of Edible Blooms.
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Episode 96: Conscious Leadership with Natalia Berdikyan

Natalya comes from the corporate and entrepreneurial world, with over 20 years in international business development and management, from running a multimillion-dollar manufacturing company with multinational teams to launching a global coaching & training business. She applies her vast experience in living in 6 different countries, handling change, deep exposure to different industries, while finding creative solutions to complex situations. Natalya’s proven systematic approach helps individuals and organizations grow beyond borders and boundaries, to achieve lasting change, eliminating obstacles that stand in the way to reaching full potential, fulfillment and well-being.

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Episode 97: Knowing at 13 years old, I Wanted to Become an Accountant with Jeremy Jones

Jeremy is a champion in the entrepreneurial sphere for Pitcher Partners Brisbane.

His areas of expertise lie in assisting family owned businesses determine, and then achieve, their financial goals. By working with his clients he is able to structure their financial affairs to balance protecting the family assets against minimising the impacts of taxation, all the while accumulating wealth. Jeremy enjoys working with small and family run businesses, and ensures his work is driven by honesty and integrity.

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Episode 98: What Tasks to Outsource in your Business? with Shivani Gupta

Outsourcing is a huge part of running a business these days. It helps you save money, time, and resources.

You don't have to worry about spending hours every day answering phones or doing paperwork—they can spend that time doing something more productive! In addition, this allows you to focus on growing your business instead of managing its day-to-day operations.

Join us today as Shivani shares her insights on how you can do Outsourcing for your business!

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Episode 99: The Best Kept Secret to Retaining Your Staff is to Care More

We know that caring is not something that comes naturally to many of us. It's easy for us to get caught up in work and other things, and sometimes we forget that our employees are people too.

If you want to be able to retain your team and keep them around for years to come, caring more than anything else is the way to go. We'll talk more about why this is true in our podcast today!

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Episode 92: Journaling for Mental Wellness with Shivani Gupta

For many people who struggle with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, journaling can be one of the most important yet often neglected methods of achieving mindfulness.

In today's episode, join us as Shivani talks about how journaling can help you stay focused on your thoughts and emotions. If we understand that our emotional state affects the way we think, it helps us to better understand our own personality and how it has evolved over time.

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Episode 93:  Work Hard, Play Hard: The Integrity Game with Jeffrey Klubeck

Jeffrey is an upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: leadership. Also, Jeffrey is an author that has worked with small and big businesses.

Join us today to know more about Jeffrey's journey and his book. "The Integrity Game®" is such an enjoyable read that it matters not if you understand anything about baseball. A wonderful effort in making it fun for the reader through self-discovery questions if you feel like you’re meandering through life or a person who has ambition but might need to refine and improve to get even more measurable results.

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Episode 94: 7 Tips to Retain Your Best Salespeople with Shivani Gupta

Shivani will be sharing her 7 Tips to Retain Your Best Salespeople in today's podcast.  These tips are designed to help you make sure you're retaining the best people on your team, so they can continue to deliver excellent performance and results for your company.

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Episode 95: Leaders Need Mozart Time with Shivani Gupta

Have you heard about the fascinating leadership lessons from Mozart’s Life? He was the greatest and most influential, popular, and prolific composer of the classical period.

Join us today to know more about him and how his music and journey in life can give you learnings as leaders of today.

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Episode 88: Peeling the Onion Back on Yourself with Maria Padisetti

Maria started her career as an Electrical Engineer for the #1 consulting firm in New Zealand. In 2002, she and her husband launched Digital Armour. Digital Armour is consistently handpicked by world-class vendors such as Microsoft and Telstra to co-launch cutting-edge technologies.   
 
She is passionate about personal development and helping others achieve the seemingly impossible, practices customer satisfaction and happiness like a religion.  
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Episode 89: What is an Awakened Mumma? with Sarah Maxwell

Hailing from frosty Canada, Sarah Maxwell became a Beach Volleyball Player representing Canada for 9 years. Moving to Australia with her team in 2000, she was coached by the world’s best and improved her ranking into the Top 10 worldwide. She also ended up marrying Australian 5-time Olympian and Gold Medallist Natalie Cook and they have a beautiful 4 year old daughter. After retiring from sport, Sarah took her BioPsychology degree and married her curiosity for relationships becoming an NLP-Certified Trainer and coach. 
 
Sarah also host a podcast - “In The Game Podcast” includes more of the conversations shaping her world: including a Relationship Series in the lead up to her first book due out February 2023! Upon return from their epic Europe trip, Sarah developed a new program inviting transitioning Mothers to awaken their dormant dreams, named ‘The Awakened Mama’
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Episode 90: The Link Between Alcohol and Mental Health with Sarah Rusbatch

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Movement.

 

She’s the host of a thriving, global online community (The Women's Wellbeing Collective) which offers a safe space where women feel seen and understood. Sarah meets her clients where they’re at and her programs are designed for real life. She equips women with the tools they need to break the cycle of unhealthy habits and coping mechanisms. Her experience, knowledge and passion has transformed lives.

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Episode 91:  Employees That Are 12% More Productive with Shivani Gupta

Today, Shivani is going to share some of the long and short term changes that can be made at an organization in order for them to be able to connect with their employees on a deeper level.
 
You'll hear about how you can improve your culture by making sure you're giving people opportunities for growth, and how you can improve your communication with your employees so they feel valued and heard.
 
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Episode 84: Becoming Visible and Compassionate with Samantha Nolan-Smith

Samantha Nolan-Smith is the founder and CEO of The School of Visibility. A self professed introverted, green tea drinking, book reading, mum of 2 young children. She’s been working online since 2008 when, after a career as an A-type personality in law and social justice, she became very sick with chronic fatigue and found she could no longer hold down a regular job. It took her 4 years to recover from chronic fatigue. In that time she let go of sooo many unhealthy habits and values, and developed an expertise in the way of the Feminine, of surrender, of letting go.

She then spent over a decade building an online business founded on the wisdom, practices and values and discovered that the more she and her students came into alignment with this more restful, creative and intuitive way of being, the more visibility blocks became apparent.

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Episode 85: 3 Tips to Manage Stress Before Taking a Holiday

Many people do not realize how much stress can be caused by holiday travel. Don't let the holiday season stress you out! Shivani shared some tips on how to prepare for a stress-free break.

Incorporate these tips and ensure that you have fun and feel relaxed during your travels!

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Episode 86: Breathwork Made Simple with Shivani Gupta

Your body receives oxygen by breathing, allowing it to function properly. Your breathing changes while you're under stress, either physically or emotionally.

Join us today as Shivani shares different types of breathwork, its benefits and how you can do it.

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Episode 87: R U OK? with Shivani Gupta 

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to  stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Their work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life.
 
Join us today as Shivani shares some of the lessons she has learned from this organization in the wonderful work that they do, and how you can apply it realistically to your work and personal life.
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Episode 80: Take a Break from Your Habits with Shivani Gupta

Habits are things that are repeated in your day to day life.

Why habits are so difficult to break?
How can small changes make big differences?

In today's episode, Shivani talks about simple ways to overcome negative habits and begin living a positive life.
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Episode 81: Connect the Dots of Your Life with Virginia Corpus-McDermott 

With an MBA from Yale University in the US, Virginia was once an investment banker in New York City who ran marathons for fun. Enter yoga – which merely began as a way to stretch her tight hamstrings. That was almost twenty years ago. Needless to say, her yoga practice opened so much more than just those hamstrings.
 
With more than a decade of teaching experience, Virginia has achieved Yoga Alliance’s highest designation of E-RYT500/YACEP. Virginia is an international yoga educator formally trained by some of today’s most well-respected yoga teacher trainers and movement educators in the world. She resides locally and is the proud mama to three little boys – her biggest achievement to date.
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Episode 82: Crucibles are Important for Mental Wellness with Shivani Gupta

How can you sharpen your self-awareness and uncover new pearls of wisdom within your crucibles? How can adversity help you grow?
 
Join us today as Shivani talks about the significance of the crucibles in terms of mental wellness. 
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Episode 83: Episode 83: Exercise is a Mental Health Plan and Help You Live Your Best Life with Samantha Mathers

Samantha started her professional life working in a large international law firm. Her next big decision was when she decided to start Fitter Futures in 2016.

All Fitter Futures youth gym programming is based on Brand X MethodTM; a comprehensive, next-generation fitness framework designed to deliver physical literacy, preventing injuries, improving sports performance, and keeping youth active and motivated to lead a fit and healthy life. She is passionate about ensuring that every child they coach has a great experience, and that they positively impact the future of every athlete they are lucky enough to work with.

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Episode 76: Your Why Needs to Serve Your Community with Yassin Hall 

Yassin Hall is the CEO of B.O.S.S Class LLC., teaching others to master Amazon, Walmart, eBay & other e-commerce platforms.
 
She have traveled the world mentoring teens and adults reach their greatest potential with resilience as she have done.
 
Yassin love dedicating time, services and efforts to numerous organizations dedicated to mental wellness in the Caribbean and in the U.S.A.
 
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Episode 77: Near Death Experience: Not My Plan with Shana Pereira

As a young child Shana had big dreams of traveling the world. Her family - refugees who escaped from a war torn country called East Timor in 1975 to Australia - taught her the meaning of resilience and fighting for what is right.

When her kidneys failed, Shana recognized that she would need to lift herself and her executive training kicked in. Today, Shana continues to excel in the Advertising industry and using her skills to share herself with the world. Her experiences bring hope to anyone who hears them, brings comfort for those dealing with stressful situations and shines a light on a commonality that unifies us - the fear of dying.

 
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Episode 78: Look After and Listen to Yourself with Brendan Gibson

For over 20 years Brendan Gibson has been working in the technology space, he has worked with IT business owners on gaining efficiencies in their business - loves helping people.

In 2019, Brendan's business was faced with a net loss in the business and asked the question - "Is this worth it?" Reading the book "Profit First" Brendan committed that as of 1 July 2019 his company was going to make a profit. By June 2020 the business was up 200%!

Being so passionate about the process, he decided to help other companies by implementing Profit First so business owners can have a similar, if not better experience.

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Episode 79: Scaling Law Firms: Challenges and Journey with Caralee Fontenele

Caralee Fontenele is the founder and director of Collective Family Law.
 
Caralee is a determined, energetic, and inspiring thought leader in the family law space, shifting how people perceive and move through divorce and separation. Championing change and collaborating with businesses and people to deliver divorce services that promote wellbeing and positive outcomes for her clients is what motivates Caralee every day.
 

 

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Episode 72: 1 Billion Open Hearts with Arnaud Saint-Paul

As a philanthropist and award-winning serial software, finance, and social impact entrepreneur for more than 20 years, living between Los Angeles and Paris, Arnaud went through his awakening at 13.

While having a successful career in Finance and Technology across continents, he has been travelling throughout the world to study the different religions and philosophies in his relentless quest to understand himself. His life purpose is now to open billions of hearts and help them find harmony inside and out.

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Episode 73: Necker: A 12-Year Goal Realised with Shivani Gupta 

Many people have told us that if you're not learning, you're dying, and that keeping our brain active is essential.
 
Learning has definitely been one of Shivani's top three passions for the most of her life, both consciously and unconsciously. Join us today as Shivani shares her journey to continuous learning path.
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Episode 74: Kim Phuc's Lesson for Me on Forgiveness with Shivani Gupta

Kim Phuc, a nine-year-old girl, was seen running naked in a Vietnam street in the midst of a South Vietnamese napalm attack in 1972.
 
Today, Shivani will take us on her fairly deep journey of forgiveness and how Kim changed her perspective in forgiving.
 
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Episode 75: Space Can Lead to Innovation with Shivani Gupta - AskShivani Podcast Episode 75

Innovation does not always have to be a massive and world-changing event. The simplicity of progressive shifts, incremental improvements, and adjustments can lead to a lot of innovation.
 
Join us today as Shivani shares her experiences on how space can lead to creativity.
 
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Episode 68:
Respond Not React with Elizabeth Rosenberg

Elizabeth Rosenberg is an entrepreneur, charismatic leader and visionary who drives authentic change and purposeful impact through her work.

As the founder of The Good Advice Company, a marketing and communications consultancy, and with more than two decades of experience working with some of the most innovative brands and leaders in the world, Elizabeth taps her knowledge, intuition and truths to uncover and amplify purpose and ownable narratives.

Based in Los Angeles, Elizabeth is currently writing and speaking about her health and wellness journey and truly believes there is a future where wellness, intuition and the corporate world collide.

 
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Episode 69:
Lessons from Bridgeton for me with Shivani Gupta

Are you one of the million individuals who have been watching "Bridgeton"?
 
Join us today as I identify what sparked my interest in this television series from a diversity point of view.
 
Here's a link where you may read more about Bridgeton's character:
 

 

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Episode 70:
Your Why? Free 3D Hands with Mat Bowtell

Mat Bowtell is the founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands, an Australian charity who
designs and 3D prints hands and assistive devices. The hands are provided for free, to children and adults all around the world and they even pay the postage!
 
Mat freely shares his designs under an open-source licence so others can make and repair
their own devices and to encourage further innovation. Mat's goal is to significantly bring down the cost of assistive technology to help those who currently cannot access or afford it.
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Episode 71:
Meditation: A Tool for Managing Stress with Tom Cronin

Tom Cronin is a renowned speaker and corporate meditation and mindfulness trainer recognised nationally and internationally for his classes and programs as a leadership expert.
 
He has been featured on TV and in the media sharing his insights and strategies for success in the corporate workplace. Often known as ‘The King of Calm’, Tom is recognised for his inspiring, empowering and humorous presentations on leadership, stress management, mindfulness and empowerment.
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Episode 64:
Energy (Input & Output) with Shivani Gupta

A healthy body needs a healthy mind and it's essential that we acknowledge where our energy is depleted.
 
Join us today as Shivani outlines the input and output of energy, as well as how to build successful energy management.

 

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Episode 65:
Don't Be a Bystander with Shivani Gupta

A bystander is a person who is in a position to help someone who is being harmed. It's in a position to step in and help in a situation.

But, is it a great thing to be a bystander or not? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Join us today as Shivani shares her insights on this societal phenomenon and how you can help people in our community that needs support.

 
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Episode 66:
Developing Property and Self with Liberte Alexandria Guthrie

Liberte is as a self-made woman with an ambitious spirit, she has an eye for design and renovation, starting and selling multiple businesses, and doing over 25 property developments in SEQ and Northern NSW.
 
She has been recognised as the finalist in two categories by HIA (Housing Industry Association: The national industry association for residential building in Australia) for Exceptional Young Woman in
Industry and Exceptional Business Development Professional.
 
Her main focus is in the residential property industry, completing land-subdivisions, boutique high-end renovations and building a new home, property development funding and education.
 

 

 
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Episode 67:
Why Do I Need to Give to Charity? with Shivani Gupta

In this world, there are so many of us who are suffering and there are so many who are happy, the most important thing is to be able to do something for the happiness of others, it makes us feel better and brings more joy to our lives.
 
Join us today in our encouraging episode to discover how we can make a real difference to those in need, to be more fulfilled, and help others because this is the highest reward for our existence.
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Episode 60:
Living an Unscripted Life with Alex Nicolaidis

Alex is a a Business Mentor, Strategist and Mindset Coach.

She specialises in guiding driven female entrepreneurs design and execute their ultimate business. Alex has often been referred to as the 'breath of fresh air' that was needed to get her clients out of their own way and welcome in success to their life and business.

Through her unique and proven 3-pillar formula of mentorship, strategy and mindset, Alex has propelled over 200 Australian businesses to their next level.

 
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Episode 61:
Transforming Passion Into Business with Fiona Anchal 

Fiona is a very passionate, plant-based home cook. She is the founder of Wholesome Bellies, created from her passion for healthy eating and cooking.

Fiona's intention is to inspire you to fall in love with vegetables and learn how to transform plants into mouth-watering, unbelievable meals your friends and family will keep coming back for.

Join us today to learn more about how she decided to move out of the business with her husband and pursue her side hustle of Wholesome Bellies as a full-time business.

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Episode 62:
Let Life Coach You with Sobia Zafar

Sobia Zafar is an executive transformation coach, helping brilliant leaders go from success to fulfillment so that they can be the change they want to see in the world. These are the leaders who live, love and lead wholeheartedly. She has worked with the United Nations and Fortune 100 companies on transformational projects and has created internationally acclaimed leadership groups to bring about global change.

Through her speaking, consulting, training and writing, she shares how we can create inside out success through clarity of vision and deep connections within ourselves.

 

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Episode 63:
Accelerating Your Purpose Through Video with Rebecca Saunders

At the age of 22, Rebecca packed a small bag and booked a one-way ticket to Sydney with her laptop and just $500 in her pocket as she boarded that plane. She had a dream of living in Australia and building her own company to sponsor herself to stay here.

Fast forward a decade and Rebecca has built a global production company, has a purpose built film studio in Sydney where she produces live virtual events and education content, and has a selection of online courses including her signature program "The Video Accelerator" to help make our video journey's just that little bit easier.

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Episode 56:
People First with Sally Dillon

Sally is a progressive HR Leader and Coach, who has just left the corporate world and set up her
own business HR consulting business. She also have a make up and skincare ‘side gig’ for over 3 years and part of an amazing book project with 19 other women called Changemakers at the end of 2019 and as a result Sally became an Amazon best selling author.
 
Join us today as Sally shares her calling in life to make a positive impact on other people’s lives and have a particular interest in mentoring and empowering women, through heart-based leadership both in their chosen careers and general life.

 

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Episode 57:
Inspired Wealth with Ben Walker

Ben Walker is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience. He is the founder and CEO of Inspire, and co-author of Cashed Up: The 7 Steps Method of Pulling More Money, Time and Happiness from Your Business. Ben is the Winner of coveted Anthill Online ‘30under30’ award for 2014 and was named a finalist in the Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
 
Join us today to learn more about Ben's journey to inspire others create a business that gives them the freedom to put family first and to make a positive difference in the world.
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Episode 58:
Getting Your Energy Back with Amanda Vodic

Amanda Vodic is a Medium. Through Channeled Astrology™, she help you discover the meaningful work your soul's been calling you to, and translate that into practical steps you can use to build a joy-filled business that will change the world.

Join us today to learn more about her journey to this passion and how she now use her calling to guide you to yours.

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Episode 59:
Just Get On With It with Lisa Mulligan

Lisa Mulligan is the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Worley, a global engineering and project management company. She is passionate about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and is the host
of the popular podcast A Dog Called Diversity.
 
Join us today as Lisa shares her passion and focus in developing people, and in particular, leaders in organisations to help them create an effective organisational culture.
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Episode 52:
Living My Life By Design with Melissa Marsden

Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist who works with emerging leaders, corporates and professional services firms to create environments that drive high performance teams. Her passion for business has enabled her to develop the workplace strategy framework recognized in the Innovation Category, as a multi-award winning entrepreneur and three-time finalist in the Telstra Business Women's Awards.

Join us today as Melissa shares her journey of seeking inspiration and opportunities to inspire others to make a difference.

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Episode 53:
Setting Boundaries with Shivani Gupta

Setting boundaries is a crucial aspect of mental health and well-being. Appropriate boundaries can take many forms depending on the situation, but they must be established in all aspects of one's life.
 
In today's encouraging episode of AskShivani podcast, Shivani shares her experiences and tips for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and work colleagues.

 

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Episode 54:
The Great Resignation with Shivani Gupta

Since the pandemic in 2020, there has been a lot of discussion about the Great Resignation.
 
Join us today as Shivani talks about this matter, what some of the statistics are, and what you as an employee or employer can do to manage them.
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Episode 55:
Non-alcoholic Fun Choices with Kirsten Chalmers

Kirsten is a registered psychologist by profession and has been working in private practice for over 10 years. In 2020, Covid struck and Kirsten's life, like many, changed. She decided to take a break from her work and at the same time, a break from alcohol. Needless to say that decision had a bigger impact on her than Covid itself, as she soon realised how beneficial alcohol-free living really was and that's Point Zero Cellars was founded in May 2021 by Kirsten Chalmers.

Join us today to learn more about Kirsten's entrepreneurial journey and Point Zero Cellars' mission to give more high-quality, well-balanced alcohol-free options and to start bringing these options to market.

What's more, guess what? Point Zero Cellars positions itself as an importer of premium brands.

Don't miss this chance to get 10% discount on their wine and spirits collection!

So, grab the deal now. The discount will be applicable on all of your purchases. Just use the coupon code mentioned below when you check out.

Code: SHIVANI10 (this code is valid until 13th of January, 2022)

Website: https://www.pointzerocellars.com.au/

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Episode 48:
The 5 Elements of Wellness with Shivani Gupta 

How are you feeling right now?

Many factors might stand in the way of us taking care of ourselves, such as family responsibilities, career, social commitments, and so on.

Join us today as Shivani talks about different types of wellness, its importance and advice that could empower you to change your path and elevate your life!

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Episode 49:
Intuition + Strategy = Intuitive Entrepreneur with Brigit Esselmont  

Brigit is the founder of Biddy Tarot, best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and intuitive entrepreneur. In 2012, she walked away from her high-paying corporate job to take a chance. From that day on, she committed to turning Biddy Tarot from what was a hobby into a flourishing 7-figure business, with thousands of students worldwide learning how to read Tarot and a 30-person strong team taking care of logistics.
 
In this new episode, Brigit talks about her mission to bring Tarot out of the closet and into the mainstream, as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven people who are ready to live life at their fullest potential.
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Episode 50:
Dealing with Narcissist with Shivani Gupta

Dealing with a narcissist can destroy your self-esteem and leave you feeling dismayed. It can make you feel worthless and undervalued. It's a never-ending loop of manipulation that only gets worse as time goes on.
 
Join us today as Shivani talks about different strategies in terms of being able to deal with a narcissist, how to create boundaries and practice self-care to help us recognise who we're dealing with and how to communicate with them in the healthiest way possible.
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Episode 51:
Leverage Your Strengths with Cheryl Hayman 

Cheryl is an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) and Remuneration and Nominations Committee Chair. Outside of the boardroom, she is a passionate mentor, having provided mentoring for over 20 years, formally and informally, particularly to professional corporate and entrepreneurial women. Formally, a mentor for Women on Boards, Mentor Walks, Her Business and The Marketing Academy.

In today's inspiring episode of the AskShivani podcast, Cheryl shares her experiences that gave her a diverse perspective and whole-of-business leadership experience to guide companies looking to grow through diversification and innovation.

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Episode 44:
Pink Elephants with Samantha Payne

Samantha Payne is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pink Elephants, driven to ensure no one faces the journey of early pregnancy loss alone and that every bereaved parent receives the support, empathy, and understanding they deserve.

In today's new episode of AskShivani podcast, join us today as she speaks from the heart, sharing her own journey as well as those of the thousands that Pink Elephants supports.

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Episode 45:
Every Persons Oral Health is Important with Elizabeth Milford

Dr. Elizabeth Milford is a dentist with passion for prevention and evidence based dentistry. She is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne School of Dentistry and at the Rural Health School of La Trobe University in clinical communication and ethics. She represents Oral-B, in the role of professional and scientific relations consultant for Australia and New Zealand. Also, an active volunteer for the Royal Flying Doctor's service.

Join us today to know more about her extensive experience in management of health-professional businesses and associations in today's inspiring episode of AskShivani Podcast.

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Episode 46:
Doing vs. Being with Shivani Gupta 

Join us today as Shivani talks about the art of doing vs. being. This is something that we've brought into our modern world from ancient practices.
 
Shivani also shared some of her personal experiences as someone who loves and thrives on "doing," which can help you dive deeper into feeling empowered to your career and confidence.

 

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Episode 47:
Controlling Your Purpose with Rebecca Allen 

Rebecca Allen is a career success coach, an internationally accredited NLP Master Practitioner and is infatuated with growth mindset. Also, a proud mum to two beautiful children and believes deeply in trying to be your best wherever you can which sometimes means making mistakes and that is okay.
 
Join us today to know more about Rebecca's journey in empowering professional women to own their value, get promoted, land dream jobs and gain greater satisfaction from their careers.
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Episode 40:
Are We All One? with Shivani Gupta 

In this episode, Shivani shares important learnings she had deeply about herself as she turned 40. There are so much things going on in this world these days, What do you think you can do to help the situation?

Join us today to get answers on this question as Shivani shared 3 simple ideas to help you change the world. Remember, if we are all connected, let us do something small.

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Episode 41:
The Power of 1% with Shivani Gupta 

Can changing by 1% make any difference? 

Shivani talks about this principle and practices that are proven to transform and shift your life radically. Whether it's about business, personal and family in today's encouraging episode of AskShivani podcast.

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Episode 42:
Do your feel like an imposter?

Imposter syndrome involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. This can affect anyone in any profession, from students to top executives.

Today, Shivani talks about her own experience of having it and how she successfully handled it efficiently. Join us today to know more about types of Imposter Syndrome, tips on how you can handle it and resolve this imposter feelings productively.

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Episode 43:
3 Pilots: Business, Health and Wealth

Jo Blowfield have worked in the sales and marketing arena for over 20 years. She currently co-own the Sales Mastery Company and The Marketing Company. A published co-author in the UK of the Authority Guide to Writing & Implementing a Marketing Plan with her husband Ambrose. .

Join us today to know more about Jo's journey and her mission to support women across the globe and help them to dream, be inspired and know they are not alone.

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Episode 36:
Heart of Human with Glin Bayley 

Glin started her career in corporate, with 17 years experience as a senior finance executive working internationally for global blue-chip companies. In 2014, as she climbed the corporate ladder, her life was turned upside down, and she realized she wasn't pursuing work she absolutely loved.

Glin began to follow her heart and created the "H.E.A.R.T.® Self Leadership Method" in recognition of her own journey to self leadership.

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Episode 37:
Inclusive of the Whole Self with Jen Dalitz

Jen Dalitz is an internationally recognized expert in diversity and inclusion, and an FCPA qualified finance professional with extensive strategic and operational experience in financial services and management consulting.

 In her current role as CEO of Women in Banking and Finance Inc, Jen is responsible for activating the WiBF vision to support members in growing and promoting the talent pipeline of professional women across the industry.

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Episode 38:
Playing Your Best Role with Lily Fontana

Lily's creative career is spanning over two decades in makeup, hair, fashion styling, set design in film, stage, TV, editorial fashion and corporate culture, Lily also holds current qualifications in NLP (Neuro- linguistic programming), a TAE40116 in Training and Assessment and an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Styling.

She is also facilitating online and face to face corporate personal image training workshops where she is an expert in bringing out the best in people through her personal presentation, the importance of creating a great first impression and wellbeing techniques, that help foster self-compassion, self-trust and self-confidence.

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Episode 39:
Caring for Mothers of Kids with ADHD and Anxiety with Sharon Collon

Sharon is a small business owner, coach and mother to 3 boys. Her husband and her three sons all have severe ADHD. Sharon's corporate background and a knack for organization, creating procedures and event planning has allowed her to focus her time on assisting families that are struggling under the pressures of raising children, particularly those with ADHD, ADD or anxiety.

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Episode 32:
Brand True North with Nicole Hatherly 

Nicole is the founder of Brand True North, a passionate brand specialist, executive coach and international keynote speaker. For over 27 years, she had the privilege of delivering award-winning strategies and campaigns for iconic brands, global organisations and influential thought leaders.

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Episode 33:
Sexual Harassment with Shivani Gupta

Sexual harassment is an unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Shivani strongly speaks about this issue that has been causing emotional and psychological suffering all across the world. Join us today to learn more about what you can do to defend your rights and put an end to this assault.

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Episode 34:
Building Personal & Team Resilience in Uncertain Times with Graeme Cowan

Graeme is the Board Director of "R U OK?", he has watched this simple idea lead to substantial change. He is described by the Australian Financial Review as a "resilience expert". Also, he is the author of 5 books, including the internationally acclaimed BACK "FROM THE BRINK", which has a testimonial from the former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and which has become a best seller in China.

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Episode 35:
Transcend Beyond Mindfulness with Mark Bunn

Mark is one of the leading experts on health and personal performance, former AFL footballer, and best-selling author of 'Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health'. He is known as an entertaining and high-energy speaker to inspire your group to better health, happiness & work performance..

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Episode 28:
Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity and Cash is King/Queen with Alan Miltz 

Alan is the founder of Inmatrix (known as Optimist software) in 1998, which is now the global standard for over 500 banks in more than 50 countries, and co-founder of Cash Flow Story which allows non-financial individuals to easily analyse and improve business Profit, Cash & Value. He dedicated his life to making the complex simple. His techniques and software to improve business performance have become a global standard. He is also a co-author of the global best-selling book by Verne Harnish, "Scaling Up" in which he has written the financial component of the book.

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Episode 29:
The Approval Trap

Do you seek other's approval? Have you ever felt like your self-worth needed to be validated? Most people seek acceptance to fit in, or simply because no one has told them there is another way. 

 

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Episode 30:
The Leadership Landscape with Matt Church

Matt Church is the founder of "Thought Leaders" and the author of 13 books, including his latest "Rise Up: An evolution in leadership". Also, the creator of the Leadership Landscape, a series of experiences designed for leaders. He has been recognised as one of the top 10 motivational speakers globally and one of the 21 most influential people in the world of speaking. Join me today to know more about Matt and his journey as one of the most awarded conference speakers in Australia and present his ideas on leading self, leading others and leading change in today's inspiring episode of the AskShivani Podcast.

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Episode 31:
From Solicitor to Yogi with Cveta Jovanoska

For the past ten years, Cveta Jovanoska has been the CEO of Newcastle's finest luxury yoga studio. She formerly worked as a solicitor in the banking and finance industry in the United Kingdom and Australia for market-leading financial institutions. She transitioned from the corporate world to a life of "being in the flow" - joyful, authentic, real, and passionate in all she does.

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Episode 24: 
Leadership Impact with Roger Vertannes

"When we get the leadership right, a lot goes right from there on in." - Roger Vertannes

 

Growing up as the youngest of 10 children, Roger learned that there is no easy way to get what you want out of your life and business. Family values and family business became Roger's obsessions that helped clarify and achieve his vision.

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Episode 25:
Not Retired. New Career at 62 with Mary Ann Hill 

''Writing is the basis of all great communication - that's why clear and compelling writing is critical for business success. The problem is, it's hard work. It can be a real headache . That's why I do. Writing is my superpower.'' -  Mary Ann Hill

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Episode 26: 
Boost your confidence in 7 days with Shivani Gupta

Confidence is an inner belief. It encourages you to be free of self-doubt and negative thoughts.

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Episode 27: 
Beyond The Physical: Healing  The Whole System

In Lynette is known as ''The Energy Mentor''. For nearly 20 years, she's been her wisdom about energy & intuition enhancement and guiding people to use it to navigate their own lives consciously. She's also the co-host of top-charting ''The Woo Woo 'Verse'' podcast. A fully qualified teacher and a practical mama who likes to keep things real.

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Episode 20: 
Purpose for Identity

Esha Oberoi is the compassionate, inspiring and dynamic CEO and Founder of AFEA Care Services, Australia's most successful private in-home aged and disability care service. But her journey to success wasn't without challenges. Join me today to know more about Esha as she shares how she started and grew her passion for helping others, and built a successful enterprise here in today's beautiful episode of AskShivani podcast.

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Episode 21:
From Refugee Camp to Entrepreneur

Diem Kieu Fuggersberger, the founder of Coco & Lucas+ Co-Founder & CEO of Berger Ingredients and a true inspirational woman, joins me today to tell her story about arriving in Australia as a child refugee from Vietnam, with no belongings, no home, and no English and how she has risen from challenging beginnings to be a proud, passionate and values driven businesswoman.

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Episode 22: 
Take the Harder Road to Grow

Carlo does a variety of things. One of the things that he is very well known for is RetailCare. RetailCare specialises in personalised, comprehensive consulting & training services on retail operations such as stocktaking, reporting, rostering, developing first-class customer service, sophisticated system security. He is a dedicated EO member and has taken part in numerous leadership positions. Carlo is married with two children. He is here today, to share his personal and professional journey that transform and mold him, for the man that he is today.

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Episode 23: 
Look at the Past and Move to the Present

Catherine is the Business Program Manager at Hunter Water leading the Service and Experience Program to improve digital services. She has worked for several large companies across 3 continents in a variety of fields. She is passionate about volunteering and providing skills and resources to underprivileged communities in order to create sustainable change and is a volunteer for many charity organisations focused on empowering women. Join me today to know more about Catherine as she shares her passion for empowering women and being a role model to her six year old son here, in today's beautiful episode of AskShivani podcast.

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Episode 16:
Always Name the Problem

Sophia is passionate about building capability and fostering leaders and organisations to be

formidable forces for good. She is recognised for her ground-breaking work in developing frameworks that build individual and organisational capabilities, enabling individuals to use their talents in new ways; and organisations to retain and recast their teams. She also firmly believes that when things just don't go right - turn left! Listen to this podcast to know more about her journey and life experiences that strengthen her beliefs and capabilities and all of the things that make her the woman that she is today.

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Episode 17:
Live More Consciously

"Influence begins with heart based leadership. Leading yourself others from your

highest values of truth, beliefs, values and ethics." Craigh Wilson, author, mentor, international keynote speaker and intuitive, helps business leaders achieve higher states of consciousness to achieve better

personal growth and business growth. He joins me today to talk about the major turns in his life and how he deals with challenges and uses his ritual to stay well-thy and live more consciously. Listen to find out more about our very interesting speaker for today!

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Episode 18: 
Beach. Coffee. Love.

Pedro Lara's most valued life formula is to live life-based on love. He wants to be remembered for it. For close friendships, for being a connector of people and magical moments... Inheriting his father's business at the age of 19, he's always been on a mission to build and create spaces with love that Coffee Parts could grow into. Join me today to know more about Pedro and his authentic way of living life here in today's beautiful episode Well-thy podcast.

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Episode 19: 
Daily Practices and 101 Year Life Plan

Nick Bloor is an entrepreneur, a Dad and a Husband. At the age of 19, Nick Bloor dropped out of law school in order to pursue his dream of making a difference. Through his love of nature, Nick developed a passion for sustainable vegetation management and soon started his own company. He is now the founder of IVM ( Integrated Vegetation Management) for the last 7 years. Join me today to know more about Nick and his nature and spiritual journey here in today's beautiful episode AskShivani podcast.

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Episode 12:
Silver to Gold

Joining me today is someone whom I've known for almost 20 years, Katrina Webb. She has won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in athletics at three Paralympic Games. Off the track, Katrina is the Director of Silver 2 Gold High Performance Solutions which specializes in powering organisations, teams and individuals best. She tackles about her journey around her profession and personal experiences with major turns in her life, and what made her the woman she is today.

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Episode 13:
Anything Is Possible When You Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Tory Archbold, the founder of a leadership platform called Powerful Steps and a true inspirational woman, joins me today to talk about powerful life steps to overcome professional and personal challenges that an individual faces in these times, and how it is to move forward with grace and confidence into the next chapter of one's journey.

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Episode 14: 
What Is Your Ikigai

Today, I had the pleasure of talking to the author of one of my all-time favorite books, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Hector Garcia. He's here to share all about his professional and personal journey that made him the man he is today, and most importantly, how he manages to leave a creative space for self-freedom and his own ikigai in life.

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Episode 15: 
Thriving on Challenges

In this episode, we are joined by Sadhana Smiles, the CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), to talk about her own stories of significant challenges and how she constantly thrives on them, making it meaningful and purposeful to pave her way for greater results and life experiences in the end.

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Episode 8:
Moving in to Online Courses

Tina, a high performance business coach working with entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and helping corporates to become more entrepreneurial, joins me today to share her own significant experiences that brought her to her life today.

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Episode 9:
Saving One Pet at a Time

Anneke Van den Broek, the founder and CEO of award-winning pet care brand Rufus & Coco, talks about her passion for pet welfare advocacy and her stepping stones in her journey to be where she is today.

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Episode 10: 
Decoding Purpose

Rebecca, the CEO and Founder of The Supernova Tribe founded in 2015, tells us in this episode how to build and ignite a purpose-driven life and how to foster intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future.

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Episode 11: 
Life Is Too Short For Bad Coffee

Entrepreneur, coffee lover, cycler, runner, Pilates lover, active enthusiast and crazy about data and technology that adds value to our lives.... Here is Lynda Hunkin that believes in the power of being active and passionate to bring the community together in the goal of achieving greater and beautiful things in life.

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Episode 4:
Discpline Improves Confidence

Melanie Summer is here with us today to tackle her huge learning curve over the years and how she would contemplate on challenges and recognize every single thing that makes it worthwhile.

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Episode 5: 
Work and Family: Living Ambitiously with Naomi White

In episode 1 of the Well-thy Podcast, Shivani speaks to journalist and Pink Meets Teal founder Jill Emberson.

The Well-thy podcast is a purpose filled conversation with Shivani Gupta. Shivani speaks to leaders in various industries whose experiences and tips are shared to help others lead a Well-thy life.

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Episode 6: 
Helping People and The World Evolve Rapidly

Kemina Fulwood is passionate about creating a world filled with conscious and compassionate people, and one where people master their lives and can bath in their bliss. She's here to share with us how to develop approaches to achieve such big dream, and how exploration and healing of people's nature is the first ever thing to do for every individual.

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Episode 7: 
When The Wind Changes, Adjust Your Sails

Kim Liddell, an amazing and entrepreneur, graces the podcast today with her own life-changing experiences that molded her self today, and how she would always adjust her sails when the wind changes its direction.

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Episode 3: 
Light To Create Space For Healing

Ghata, an international-renowned and respected energy worker, talks about her being a visionary and evolutionary healer and her practices and norms on how to guide an individual to be empowered with their own healing potential.

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Episode 2: 
Healing you, work, family and the planet through the Corona Virus 

Shivani speaks about ways to manage and adjust to our new way of life during the Corona Virus Crisis. Shivani details how she is finding calm in an anxious environment and also runs you through a meditation.

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Episode 1: 
Live each year as if it were your last with Jill Emberson

In episode 1 of the Well-thy Podcast, Shivani speaks to journalist and Pink Meets Teal founder Jill Emberson.

The Well-thy podcast is a purpose filled conversation with Shivani Gupta. Shivani speaks to leaders in various industries whose experiences and tips are shared to help others lead a Well-thy life.

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