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Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 15 - A Place to Call Home for Special Needs Adults | Bench to Bold PodcastSend us a textIf you’re a parent or caregiver of a young adult with special needs, you already know: planning for the future can feel impossible. The resources are limited, the waitlists are long, and true independence — the kind that’s safe, supported, and dignified — can feel out of reach.This episode is a breath of hope.Marnie and Alisa sit down with Erin and Rick, two parents who have spent years searching for the right long-term living option for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When they couldn’t...
2025-11-1949 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 14 | How to Care for Your Mental Health — The Conversation We All NeedSend us a textIn this episode, Alisa and Marnie sit down with Dr. Tiffany Hall, a therapist and educator, to have the conversation we all need about what it really means to be mentally well, especially when life feels heavy. She discusses the importance of mental wellness, coping strategies, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.Key topics include:Tips for maintaining mental wellnessThe impact of COVID-19 on mental healthThe difference between grief and mental health challengesThe role of meditation and self-care in mental healthHow to seek help and support...
2025-11-1937 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 13 - No Excuse Fitness Tips You’ll Actually Stick To (with Ariel Lee of West Kept Secret)Send us a textWhat if staying fit didn’t have to feel so hard? In this episode of Bench to Bold, Alisa and Marnie sit down with Ariel Lee, Lead Personal Trainer at West Kept Secret, to talk about what real fitness looks like — the kind that fits your life (and your body) without guilt or excuses.Ariel shares practical, no-nonsense advice for women who want to feel strong, confident, and consistent — without the pressure of perfection. From at-home workouts to mindset shifts that stick, this conversation will inspire...
2025-11-0538 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 12 | Nothing to Wear? Stylist Paige Richardson Fixes Your Closet (and Your Confidence)Send us a textIn this episode of Bench to Bold, wardrobe stylist Paige Richardson joins Marnie and Alisa to talk about what it really takes to build a wardrobe that fits, flatters, and feels like you.After two decades in corporate retail, Paige stepped out on her own to help women rediscover confidence through personal style. From editing your closet to knowing what actually looks good on you, she shares how simplifying your wardrobe can change how you show up in life.💡 You’ll learn:How to decide what to ke...
2025-10-2941 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEpisode 11 — Dream Dorm Designs: Spaces That Help Girls Thrive (ft. Shelly Gates, Mary Margaret Designs)Send us a textWhat if your dorm room could feel like home — not just a place to crash between classes?In this inspiring episode, interior designer Shelly Gates of Mary Margaret Designs shares how one proud mom post turned into a thriving design business that helps students create spaces that reflect who they are and how they want to feel.From dorm rooms to apartments, Shelly’s story is a reminder that beautiful spaces build confidence, calm, and community.You’ll learn:✨ How Shelly turned her passion project...
2025-10-2232 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 10 | The Courage to Start Over: Redefining Success and Living in AlignmentSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Bench to Bold, life coach Kristy Kuhl joins Marnie and Alisa to share her journey from chasing success to finding true alignment.She opens up about walking away from a six-figure corporate career, the courage it takes to start over, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks.If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or out of alignment with your goals — this conversation will give you the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for.Time...
2025-10-1554 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 9 | Fit vs. Healthy: Finding Balance, Discipline & DessertSend us a textWhat does it really mean to be healthy? In this week’s Bench to Bold, Marnie and Elisa dive into fitness, food, discipline, and the little indulgences that make life sweet. From bodybuilding to biking, marathon running to mindful eating, Elisa shares how her relationship with health has evolved — and Marnie opens up about finding balance without losing joy (or ice cream 🍦).Whether you’re resetting your wellness goals or just trying to stay consistent, this episode will remind you that health isn’t perfection — it’s progress.👉 Subscribe for more honest co...
2025-10-0839 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 8 | Rucker Roots: How Sisters Turned Passion into a National BrandSend us a textWhat does it really take to turn a kitchen idea into a national brand?In this episode, sisters Ellen Rucker Sellers and Ione Rucker Jamison share the story behind Rucker Roots, their plant-powered haircare line now found in major retailers like Walmart, Target, Sally Beauty, and JCPenney.You’ll hear:The early days of formulating products in Ellen’s kitchenHow they went from reality TV to trade shows to big-box shelvesThe real pros and cons of entrepreneurship (including being the last one paid...
2025-10-0125 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 7 | Your Best Skin Yet: Simple, Science-Backed Skincare That WorksSend us a textWhat if your skincare routine could be simple and effective? In this episode of Bench to Bold, we sit down with Katie Sullivan, Licensed Medical Esthetician at Infinity Med Spa and Wellness, to talk about how to take the guesswork out of skincare.Katie breaks down:Why prevention is the biggest beauty trend right nowThe three products she recommends everyone invest inHow to avoid common skincare mistakes (like chasing every trend)Treatments worth considering at different stages of lifeHer honest take on what really works — and what doesn’t...
2025-09-2322 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 6 | What It Really Takes to Launch a Luxury Fashion BrandSend us a textWhat does it actually take to turn a bold idea into a luxury fashion brand? In this episode of Bench to Bold, Alisa and Marnie sit down with Adrienne Kronovet, the founder of Ameliora, to hear how she transformed her passion and family legacy into a thriving fashion line.Adrienne shares the real story of building her brand—from discovering a game-changing fabric, to navigating the challenges of limited marketing budgets, to creating shirts that combine style, function, and luxury.✨ In this conversation, you’ll learn...
2025-09-1712 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 5 | From Setbacks to Comebacks: Mindset Shifts That Change EverythingSend us a textHow do you actually break barriers—at work, at home, and within yourself? In this candid conversation, Alisa and Marnie swap real stories from male-dominated rooms, medical sales, the NFL world, and life after big pivots. They dig into the mindset shifts that help you thrive, the power of boundaries, why flexibility creates opportunity, and how “failure as feedback” moves you forward. Plus: discipline, wellness, and why friendship is a success strategy.In this episode:Walking into rooms where you’re the only woman—and getting heardCreating connection...
2025-09-1022 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 4 | Beyond Football - Thomas Davis on Faith, Family & Finding Purpose After the NFLSend us a textWhat happens when the final whistle blows and the stadium lights go dark? For Thomas Davis, three-time Pro Bowler and longtime Carolina Panther, that moment wasn’t the end — it was the start of something new.In this inspiring conversation, Thomas opens up about his 16 seasons in the NFL, his battles back from three ACL tears, and the lessons of resilience that shaped his career. But he doesn’t stop there. Thomas shares how he’s redefining life after football — from building the Defending Dreams Foundation to investing in Charlotte’s community th...
2025-09-0329 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 2 | Dream Bigger, Do Bigger: Denise Cubbedge on Leadership and the Ronald McDonald HouseSend us a textWhat does it mean to dream bigger and do bigger? In this episode of Bench to Bold, hosts Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider sit down with Denise Cubbedge, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, to talk about her inspiring journey in nonprofit leadership.Denise shares how she found her calling in philanthropy, why fundraising is really about building authentic relationships, and how she leads with both business acumen and heart. She also opens up about the mission of the Ronald McDonald House and what it takes to create lasting...
2025-08-2721 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 3 | Brushes, Business & Bold Moves: Caitlyn Dominic on What It Takes to Be a Makeup ArtistSend us a textFrom a side hustle at 22 to a thriving career as a sought-after pro, Caitlyn Dominic has built a business around her artistry, her personality, and her bold moves. In this episode of Bench to Bold, hosts Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider talk with Caitlyn about her journey from art and dance to destination weddings, celebrity clients, and teaching makeup lessons to women across the Carolinas.Caitlyn opens up about the realities of life as a makeup artist—what it really costs to build your kit, wh...
2025-08-2736 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderEp 1 | How to Live a Bold Life – What It Really Means with Marnie and AlisaSend us a textWelcome to the very first episode of Bench to Bold! In this premiere episode, hosts Alisa and Marnie open up about what it truly means to live boldly. From personal stories of friendship and life changes to embracing your own definition of “bold,” they share laughs, lessons, and real talk about stepping off the bench and into your best life.💬 What does “bold” mean to you? For some, it’s taking big risks. For others, it’s living with gratitude, confidence, and kindness. Alisa and Marnie explore all the ways bol...
2025-08-2730 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderTrailer: Welcome to Bench to Bold from Alisa HoodSend us a textAlisa, known as AChicAlisa, is bringing her energy, style, and perspective to the Bench to Bold podcast! In this short trailer, she shares why she’s excited to co-host alongside Marnie Schneider and what listeners can expect from the show.From fashion and lifestyle to bold conversations with inspiring guests, Bench to Bold is all about living authentically and taking your place in the spotlight. Follow @benchtobold on social media, and tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.👉 Follow Alisa: @aschicalisa👉 Follow Marnie: @marnieschneider1
2025-08-1800 minBench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie SchneiderTrailer: Welcome to Bench to Bold from Marnie SchneiderSend us a textHosts Marnie and Alisa are so excited to launch Bench to Bold — a podcast where bold stories, inspiring conversations, and real-life lessons take center stage. From sports and business to style, confidence, and community, this show is all about living life off the sidelines and into the spotlight.In this short trailer, Marnie shares why she’s excited about the show and what listeners can expect. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen — and get ready to live bold!👉 Follow us: @benchtobold
2025-08-1800 min
Meet Me in IsaiahEpisode 35: Isaiah 53 with Becky Crenshaw - “This is Love”Becky Crenshaw, blogger, speaker, and coach for Revelation Wellness, takes us to the heart of Jesus in Isaiah 53.
For your own study:
Isaiah 53
Ephesians 1:17-19
Ephesians 3:14-21
Here is a link to the podcast Becky references in our episode: Revelation Wellness - Healthy and Whole with Alisa Keeton
Follow us on Instagram: @meetmeinisaiah
2023-04-1826 min
Fearless Fabulous YouAlisa Savoretti and Marnie RustemeyerBreast cancer survivor Alisa Savoretti established My Hope Chest to help restore self-esteem, dignity and confidence to breast cancer survivors by facilitating and funding reconstructive surgery for under-insured and uninsured women and to educate survivors on their breast reconstruction options. Two time cancer survivor Marnie Rustemeyer created The Billow Pillow to provide breast, back, under arm and neck support for women following breast surgery to reduce discomfort and enable better rest.This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on th...
2015-10-1550 min