Inspired Women Amazing Lives Podcast

I remember a time in my life when I was really struggling through some things and just thought that I would never really make it. I could not see to the other side because I was lost and fearful. Have you ever been in a place like that in your life? Many of us have. But what if you could use your struggles to help you move further in growing yourself and building your dreams? That would be awesome. It took me a long while to know how to use those hateful moments as motivators to get me closer to my dreams. My guest this week, Annya Miller, has been there too and is sharing her story to help transform the thoughts of another woman who needs it. Meet Annya.... Guest Appearance - Annya Miller Annya is a resilient & strong woman, wife, Mom, & successful entrepreneur. After fighting through abusive relationships, cancer, & single Mom life she cut through the noise in an oversaturated market & created a 6 figure photography business – all while raising 4 kids. Now, Annya is on a mission to create an Updraft, lifting women & giving back! Her goal is to help women create upward mobility & a happier life through entrepreneurship, mindset and learning to manage the Motherload that comes with it all. The Updraft Podcast is all about helping women to overcome their struggles and trauma, rise up out of their current circumstances and build the life of their dreams. I cover basic marketing and entrepreneurship skills as well as topics like resilience and overcoming fear. Purpose Of This Episode To share a story of hope and enlightenment so that other women can know that there is life on the other side of immense struggles. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to reclaim the YOU that you really want to be. Acknowledging that we are more than just mothers and we can overcome our fears to build a business we love. Understanding "who's on the ladder with you"? Tips for juggling kids and business and learning to be apologetic to yourself. Action Tip For The Episode: Annya Miller says "Understand that the only thing that holds you back is the thoughts in your head."

I looked at myself in the mirror today and wasn't really excited about what I saw. I know you have been there too. Come on....yes you have. Especially as women, we can be really critical of ourselves most of the time. What's even funnier is that my friends compliment me all the time about looking great. A guy friend of mine says I must have a deal with the devil because I look so much younger than my real age. Even after all that, I am still sometimes in doubt and find myself being negative. My guest, Christine Osoria, sat down to chat with me and she helped me with that. Listen in.... Guest Appearance - Christine Osoria Christine Osoria is a working mom of 3, Motivational Speaker, Author, entrepreneur and Bronx native. Christine is best known as the Founder of CEO of My Curves a Self Love & Body Positive community for young girls and women. Christine has helped women connect with their soul, creating healthy habits through exercise, empower their minds, and fall in love with themselves and their lives. She recently released her first children’s book “Rosalia, the Honduran American”; she thrives in sharing inspirational messages through her high energy. Christine loves to read, dance, write and loves to have fun with her family & friends. She currently resides in Allentown, Pennsylvania with her husband & children. Purpose Of This Episode Self Love, Body Positive, Positive Mindset. Teaching women to love their body at all shapes and sizes. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to start where you are by taking small steps towards showing your body self love. Acknowledging that we are more than just our bodies; we are confident, brilliant women. Understanding how to love your body while you are working on it. Being honest with you and asking yourself "What is amazing about my body today?" Action Tip For The Episode: Christine Osoria says "Speak to yourself with love. Start saying or writing beautiful things about yourself."

Have you ever had a tween child that always seem to want to slam the door? It just seemed that no matter what you said or did, nothing would bridge the gap with the communication. It seems like you were from different planets and just couldn't speak each other's language. Well guess what? My podcast guest, Deborah Davis, has a decoder ring just for that. Listen in as she talks about it. Guest Appearance - Deborah Ann Davis Your relationship with your tween/teen girl is the most important female bond in her life. Why waste time with trial and error? Award-winning Author, Parenting Skills Coach, and Educator Deborah Ann Davis has drilled down three decades of accumulated experience with tween/teenagers into specific strategies you can start using today. Armed with an M.Ed in Supervision, a BS in Education, a Personal Trainer Certificate, and a 10th-grade sense of humor, Deborah knows what moms are facing because she's been there herself. Purpose Of This Episode Having tools and techniques to bridge the communication divide and make better relationship with your teens and tweens. Tips To Follow In This Episode Learning how to recognizing what shoes your kids are wearing; how you can walk together on those shoes. Having the tools at your disposal to create more effective communication on the spot. Knowing that conversation is the key. Understanding your child's personality type to help better bridge the communication gap. Action Tip For The Episode: Deborah Ann Davis says "Plan a time for a specific activity for just you and one daughter (make something together, polish your toenails, wash the car, etc.), and while you are casually occupied (and building a fond memory), bring up ONE touchy subject (new consequences for household rules, curfew, chores, screen time, dating), but discuss it in an indirect manner.

Your brand is a full representation of you! Did you hear me on that? Your brand is the first impression of you that people get to experience. No doubt about that. Is your brand representing you well? If not, now is the time to get some insight as to why it should. Meet my guest Laura Click, she is one smart brand lady! Guest Appearance - Laura Click Laura Click is a writer, speaker, brand strategist and entrepreneur and founder of Blue Kite, a brand strategy shop in Nashville and hosts the Make it Brave podcast. Purpose Of This Episode Raising awareness about what building a brand is about. Knowing it is more than a buzz word but about building a brand you truly believe in. Tips To Follow In This Episode Sometimes it takes you to step up to the plate. If you can't find it - build it. Pay attention to what people are saying about you and complimenting you on to find your secret sauce/magical ingredients. Learn what is at the core of your compelling brand stories that can uplevel your brand. Know how to build a brand you are proud of. Action Tip For The Episode: Laura Click says "Own your brilliance. Own what makes you, uniquely and wonderfully you. So often, women tend to downplay our gifts. But the magic happens when you show up fully as your wonderfully unique self. Embrace who you are. Dare to be different and be confident in the things that make you great. When you do that, people will be lining up to work with you."