Posts Tagged ‘stress’
Seasoned with Imagination: Crystal Diaz on Sofrito, Kitchen Creativity & Puerto Rican Culture, Episode 274
What does sofrito—a base of herbs and spices used in Puerto Rican cooking—have to do with reimagining business, food security, and conveying a history lesson about a rich and sometimes complex culture? For today’s guest, it’s everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to weave your culture, creativity, and calling into one powerful movement… then…
Read MoreThe 5 Resume Mistakes Costing You $250K in 2025, Episode 273
Are these 5 resume mistakes secretly slashing your shot at a $250K marketing role in 2025—while others snatch the offers you deserve? In this must-listen episode, Melissa Llarena—career coach to Fortune 500 execs—unveils the blunders sinking corporate moms and their partners in today’s brutal job market. Don’t get caught out—tune in and snag a free…
Read MoreMost marketing execs are getting ghosted in 2025—but the ones doing THIS are getting callbacks, Episode 272
Landing Your Dream Marketing Role in the #RemoteEra Most marketing execs are getting ghosted in 2025—but the ones scoring Director to CMO roles are doing way more. I’ll show you the exact moves that land $250K calls, even remotely. Hi, I’m Melissa Llarena, and welcome back to the podcast. For over a decade, I’ve helped…
Read More30 Days to Crush Your Business Goals—Free for 15 Moms Only!, Episode 271
Imagine crushing your biggest business goal in just 30 days—without the burnout or mom guilt. What if you could get a $3K coaching program for free, designed exclusively for mom entrepreneurs like you? In this episode, Melissa Llarena, #1 Amazon bestselling author and mom of three, unveils an exclusive pilot program you won’t want to…
Read MoreThe Power of Imaginative Play: How Childhood Experiences Shape Future Founders and Leaders, Episode 270
How do toys shape who we become? Today, I sit down with a fascinating toy historian Chris Byrne who reveals the hidden power of play – from how different toys develop everything from relationship skills to problem – solving abilities. We explore why true play isn’t about reaching an end goal, but about embracing the…
Read MoreAre YOUR Limiting Beliefs Secretly Capping Your Kids’ Future Success? , Episode 269
My conversation with a non-profit CEO, a long-time mentor, recently turned to our dreams for our children. It began when she shared how her mother had praised her beautiful New Jersey home, which led her to reflect: “I’d want my kids to live in castles! I want them to have even more than I do.”…
Read MoreCo-existing with Work + Family Stress: A Four Noble Truths Approach, Episode 268
Let’s find the good in experiencing stress so that you don’t shortchange yourself out of its ability to instill inner confidence in your capabilities. We are focused on experiences such as birthing a baby, building a business, or navigating a ever-changing workplace. Just because someone else fell apart in any of those situations, it does…
Read MoreWhy Stressed Professionals Quit Meditation (And How Not To), Episode 267
Introducing Mountain to Molehill: A Mindfulness and Meditation Newsletter Mental Health Melissa Llarena Why Stressed Professionals Quit Meditation (And How Not To) Meditating is a good alternative to that third glass of wine at night – and might even serve as a replacement for psych meds for the most restless, stressed-out marketers, sales professionals,…
Read MoreTransitions Are Hard For Moms Too! Here’s A Free Meditation To Help (Mom Summer Camp Series), Episode 188
Welcome to episode 188 (Mom Summer Camp Series). Today, I’ll tell you a story that reflects how my summer plans are going, you’ll learn about this concept of transitions for yourself ) not only your kids, and then I’ll walk you through a 10-minute resource-building meditation. The 10-minute resource-building meditation is a sneak peek into…
Read MoreFrom Chaos to Calm: Navigating Parenting and Entrepreneurship with The Queen of Calm, Jenna Hermans, Episode 187
Ever wonder how a mom of four can juggle being a successful entrepreneur, author and still maintain her calm? Jenna Hermans, author of “Chaos to Calm: Five Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm,” spills her secrets and takes us through her journey of becoming an entrepreneur, managing her energy and time, and how…
Read MoreFinding Balance in a Busy Life with Author Ingrid J. Adams, Episode 177
What does work-time balance even look like? Can you tell me right now who you know who is achieving such a blissed-out state? Who is actually juggling and keeping everything off the ground? I want to know and that’s why I wanted to bring this week’s podcast guest. Ingrid J Adams. She has four kids.…
Read MoreThe Art of Delegation: Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Help, Episode 176
In episode 176, Melissa discusses the art of delegation and how it can be the key to achieving balance and success in business and life. She shares insights from a survey conducted with moms in business, highlighting the desire for balance and the difficulty many face in being resourceful for themselves and asking for help.…
Read MoreFrom Burnout to Rug Hooking: A Creative Entrepreneur’s Journey of Self-Discovery with Meryl Cook, Episode 175
Are you on the verge of burnout and overwhelm? There are options for you as an entrepreneur who feels this way: you can quit, pivot, or pause. You are about to hear from a creative entrepreneur who left private practice in homeopathy after burning out, getting into a motorcycle accident, and being diagnosed with cancer…
Read MoreHow to Stop Anxiety BEFORE it STOPS You, Episode 172
This is episode 172. How to navigate social anxiety when talking to influential people is the scariest thing for you Imagine these scenarios You want to launch a podcast and invite influential people as guests You want to strike up a conversation with speakers or panelists speaking at a conference You want to pivot into a new…
Read MoreTim Taylor Teaches The Father-Daughter Dance: How to Cultivate a Beautiful Relationship with Your Daughter, Episode 128
What does it take to earn back the trust of not just anyone, but your kids? In this week’s episode, I invited Tim Taylor as he shares how he tried to earn the trust of his daughter back. He also shares how fathers can create space for their daughters so that they can open up…
Read MoreMichael A. Blunt Teaches How to Attain Peace and Success by Deprogramming Your Limiting Beliefs, Episode 127
What if you could create a gorgeous life on your own terms? What if you are exactly where you are supposed to be not behind or broken? What if you gave yourself the permission to envision your fantasy life free of obligations? What if you just want peace in your life in a world that…
Read MoreCorey Hester, Off-Grid Adventurer, Alaskan Geotourism Guide, and Former Aviation Executive on Transferable Skills and Using Your Imagination Within Confined Spaces, Episode 16
Corey Hester is an off-grid adventurer. Today, you’ll hear how Corey has been able to reimagine the mastering of his photography skills even given today’s pandemic constraints. His experiences help us to think about the skills we can continue to master in a new way from the comfort of our home. There is possibility even…
Read MoreHear How Mikael Lund, A Foremost Expert On Addictions And The Founder Of The Human Gardening, A Rehab Center In Sweden, Thinks About The Risks Of Addictions, Coping Mechanisms, And Shame In Times Of Isolation And Stress, Episode 15
I met Mikael Lund at a Tony Robbins event years ago. Mikael is the CEO / Founder of Human Gardening, a drug, alcohol, gaming, codependency treatment center based in Sweden. Amidst the global pandemic, many are finding themselves in isolation. During our conversation, Mikael helps us to think about the risk of addictions, coping mechanisms,…
Read MoreThe Secret of Making Space (Even If Your Schedule is Crazy)
The Secret of Making Space (Even If Your Schedule is Crazy) by guest blogger, Christian Simamora “We are very good at ‘doing.’ But there’s something else. The domain of being.’ “ – Jon Kabat-Zinn I am obsessed with doing. I worship at the altar of David Allen’s Getting Things Done. I geek out over new…
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