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How Big is TexasEpisode 17 - Exploring Brewster County: The Hidden Gem of TexasJoin Diann Bayes, the founder of 'How Big is Texas,' as she takes you on an exciting journey through Brewster County, the largest county in Texas. In this episode, Diann shares her love for Texas and highlights her experiences exploring this spectacular region. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Big Bend National Park, the charming towns of Alpine and Terlingua, and the quirky local culture, including the unique story of a beer-drinking goat, the Mayor of Lajitas. Diann paints a vivid picture of why this corner of Texas is a must-visit. Tune in and uncover the fascinating history and...2025-05-0514 min
In the Know!Portugal Language: History and Modern DayDid you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Who were the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery? Listen to this podcast to find out how this...2024-09-1925 minIn the Know!Portugal Language: History and Modern DayDid you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide? How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size? Who were the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery? Listen to this podcast to find out how this...2024-09-1925 min
Figuring Out EpilepsyFrank About Health with Sam Diann, Josie, and JeffSam Diann, Josie, and Jeff join Frank from Frank About Health Podcast for another discussion about epilepsy.
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Embracing My Markingins Podcast:
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In the Know!Travel Bug, Marketa and MillyDiann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that notion, with full conviction, and came to understand that travelling is all about the people...meeting people from all walks of life and lands. Making connections is the true essence of broadening horizons, tolerance, understanding, and love. Diann tells us about two women she met: Marketa in...2022-05-1820 minIn the Know!Travel Bug, Marketa and MillyDiann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that notion, with full conviction, and came to understand that travelling is all about the people...meeting people from all walks of life and lands. Making connections is the true essence of broadening horizons, tolerance, understanding, and love. Diann tells us about two women she met: Marketa in...2022-05-1820 min
ADHD-ishBreaking the Box for Married Female Entrepreneurs with Naketa ThigpenMy guest today, Naketa Thigpen, and I have so much in common that this interview is actually our third or fourth conversation since we were introduced. We both have a background as licensed clinical social workers, we both have a childhood trauma history and we share very similar views about women and ambition, the patriarchy, and being a bit too out of the box to ever fit in. Naketa’s book, Selfish is currently on my bedside table, and her podcast, Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business is in my earholes on a weekly basis. We quick...2022-04-1949 minADHD-ishThe Client Journey in 6 Steps with Abby HermanIf you have an online business (or even a brick-and-mortar business you market online) you are a content marketer. Content includes blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, email sequences, newsletters, sales pages, social media posts, and even short-form videos on TikTok, Linked In, IG, or FB. Content is everywhere and in order to leverage the know, like, and trust factor, you need to have a strategy, not just put yourself out there in a random way and hope it works. Whether you have a lot to say but it’s all over the place or your mind goes completely blank...2022-03-2256 minADHD-ishPR & Pitching for Experts with Michelle GlogovacI am always excited to meet another woman who is crushing it in her online business, but the ones that become my biz besties are usually the women who were really successful in a corporate, nonprofit, or academic career before they said “Bye, Felicia!” before going out on their own. Today’s guest, Michelle Glogovac, CEO of MLG Collective, a boutique PR & Podcast Pitching Agency that helps authors, entrepreneurs, and experts share their stories. She decided that an online business would suit her life as a wife and mom a whole lot better than her corporate path of work...2022-02-2247 minADHD-ishBecoming Unstoppable with Amira AlvarezIn this fascinating interview, my guest Amira Alvarez, CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, speaker, podcaster, and leadership coach and I get real about some of the topics so many women steer clear of. We don’t shy away from the tough stuff here on The Driven Woman Podcast, so Amira and I do a deep dive into the shadow side of being driven and ambitious. The shadow side is what ruins our health, our relationships, and often, the business we are trying so damn hard to grow and scale. Amira speaks in a clear and unapo...2022-02-0848 min
ADHD-ishF*ck Fearless & Choose Bravery with Heather VickeryIf you haven’t heard my cringe-worthy story of how I spent two years thinking about starting this podcast before I finally pulled the trigger, you can go listen to my One Year Podversary episode to hear all the embarrassing details. During that two-year period of overthinking and creative procrastination, I even flew from LA to Orlando to attend the Podcast Movement Conference, thinking that would inspire me to get off the fence. It did not, but it did help me take the first step to connect with today’s guest, Heather Vickery. Heather is a leadership and suc...2022-01-2550 minADHD-ishLean Out to Level Up with Crista GrassoI am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman Podcast; Business Strategist for online entrepreneurs, Crista Grasso. Crista and I met at the She Podcasts Live conference and I totally fell in love with her brilliance. Her genius is helping other entrepreneurs remove the unnecessary complexity in their business so they become more profitable as they grow.Crista’s system, The Lean Out Method is designed to create simple, sustainable, strategic systems that scale. She is known as The Business Optimizer and her superpower is helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise and see thei...2022-01-1149 min
ADHD-ishEthical Sales Strategies: Boosting Revenue Without the SleazeI am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman; fellow podcaster, non-sleazy sales consultant, and all-around genius-for-brains, my biz buddy, Annie P Ruggles. We met online, hit it off automagically because of our mutual interest in the intersection of feminism, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Annie is a magician in helping female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service business owners be more successful on their own terms by teaching them how to sell with integrity. If you have ever struggled to ask for the business, ask for the money, or raise your prices, you are de...2021-12-281h 03
In the Know!Meditation, Madeira/Monte Estoril and My Need to NestFrom her new home in Portugal and her last podcast for 2021, Diann Schindler focuses on mind improving meditation; moving from Madeira Island to Monte Estoril; and after 6 years as a solo nomad, her need to find a permanent home - where she can return after traveling. Deepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance meditation podcasts. Me on the northeast coast of Madeira Island. Monte Estoril, the Monte Carlo of Portugal - my new community, near Lisbon, on the Iberian Peninsula. My books: "Claim Denied" "Just A Girl," and "Th...2021-12-2723 minIn the Know!Meditation, Madeira/Monte Estoril and My Need to NestFrom her new home in Portugal and her last podcast for 2021, Diann Schindler focuses on mind improving meditation; moving from Madeira Island to Monte Estoril; and after 6 years as a solo nomad, her need to find a permanent home - where she can return after traveling. Deepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance meditation podcasts. Me on the northeast coast of Madeira Island. Monte Estoril, the Monte Carlo of Portugal - my new community, near Lisbon, on the Iberian Peninsula. My books: "Claim Denied" "Just A Girl," and "Th...2021-12-2723 min
ADHD-ishBalancing Passion & Profit with Heather ZeitzwolfeMany of us start out with one goal in mind when we become an entrepreneur- creating a business around something we are passionate about. In fact “Follow your passion and build a business you love” is probably the most popular headline for a huge number of online business coaches nowadays. It’s a very seductive promise and a glamorous fantasy, but it is simply not enough to keep your business boat afloat. Now, don’t get me wrong, passion is important, and maybe even necessary, especially in the beginning when you are scared shitless and have no clue, but u...2021-12-1454 minADHD-ishThe Multipassionate Creative Career with Sarah MacGrowing up singing and dancing in the UK, Sarah Mac fell in love with the theater and decided that a career in the performing arts was the one for her. A believer in manifesting opportunities in alignment with her desires, Sarah found herself taking advantage of one exciting experience after another. In a matter of years, her “say yes to everything” motto not only didn't result in the successful career she was seeking, it actually lead her to the edge of burnout. Realizing she needed to find another way, Sarah reinvented herself as a creative business coach who wo...2021-11-3037 minADHD-ishBuilding Confidence: From Self-Doubt to Self-AssuredToday’s guest, Nicole Kalil is a speaker, trainer, and host of the This is Woman’s Work Podcast. She left a successful corporate career in the male-dominated industry of financial services and is now an executive coach for women in leadership positions in a variety of industries. As you will hear in this interview, Nicole is just as passionate about helping women to reach greater levels of confidence and success as I am. Nicole shares her favorite definition of confidence, the 5 limiting beliefs that derail our confidence, and the 5 beliefs we can replace them with that are co...2021-11-1649 min
ADHD-ishWomen & Money: It's Complicated with Melanie LockertThe more women I talk to, the more I realize that almost all of us have “issues” with money. We either aren’t earning enough, are living beyond our means, are caught in the trap of student loan and/ or credit card debt, or are terrified to ask for what we actually need to float our boat. And this doesn’t even begin to cover the fact that most of us grew up hearing all manner of money nonsense from our parents that virtually guarantees we won’t be improving our relationship with money any time soon. Oh, yeah, it’s complica...2021-11-0251 minADHD-ishPlanning for Success with Mridu ParikhFar too many female entrepreneurs fail to reach their goals because they don’t plan for success. They think that passion, energy, and creativity are enough and may reject the idea of planning as unnecessary, irrelevant, or just too painful. I used to be one of them and gave myself every possible excuse for why I couldn’t plan when I was actually afraid I wouldn’t follow through. Today’s guest, Mridu Parikh, a former professional organizer turned productivity coach, author, podcaster and speaker is obsessed with planning and believes that not only does planning create freedom, bu...2021-10-0556 min
ADHD-ishBetter Boundaries-A Client Success Story: Kris ZarnochThis week’s Client Success Story episode features Kris Zarnoch who is a podcast editor and producer, wife, and mom of a special needs son. Kris hired me to help her with productivity challenges related to being a creative freelancer, who was working from home, during the pandemic. She struggled with setting boundaries and establishing the value of her work.During our work together, Kris learned how to say no & leverage her time by:Hitting the pause button before answering when asked for helpKnowing you can revoke your ‘yes’ at any timeBoundaries are the ultimate self-care It’s OK...2021-09-2842 minADHD-ishSomething to Prove with Kellie RoyToday’s guest, Kellie Roy, knew from the age of 18 that she wanted to be a casting director, even before she knew what it was called. She loved movies and had her favorite actors and actresses, often thinking “I wish this actress would get a chance to appear in bigger movies so more people would know how awesome she is.” Once she learned that there was a job where she could do exactly that, she was determined to follow that path and has never looked back. There are only about 2300 casting directors in the entertainment industry and Kellie k...2021-09-2150 minADHD-ishDriven by Purpose with Kyra Mitchell-LewisMy special guest today is Kyra Mitchell Lewis, who started Glow Up, Gyrl, an online membership community for women who are looking for balance and purpose in their lives, and Glow Getter University, with tracks for personal evolution and entrepreneurship. There’s a link to a free account if you scroll down in the show notes. If you have been listening to The Driven Woman Podcast for a while, you have heard me say that any woman can be an entrepreneur if she really wants to, and Kyra possesses many of the traits I believe entrepreneurs must have...2021-09-0749 min
ADHD-ishRadical Self Acceptance - A Client Success Story: Meet TanyaOne of my favorite things about Client Success Story episodes is that I get to share some of my favorite people with you. Today we are joined by my coaching client, Tanya, a project manager, wife, and mom who had already burned out once and was on the fast track to a second round. When she first decided to work with me, after hearing me being interviewed on a podcast, Tanya was feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and had lost confidence in her ability to manage her responsibilities at work and at home. Tanya made some really significant changes dur...2021-08-3145 min
In the Know!Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and more!Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture. Madeira Island Machico Church - listen to those bells! Machico Beach: Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed: My first apartment i...2021-08-2421 minIn the Know!Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and more!Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture. Madeira Island Machico Church - listen to those bells! Machico Beach: Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed: My first apartment i...2021-08-2421 minADHD-ishThe Side Hustle Entrepreneur with Vanessa ZamyWe have all heard the stories of the woman who gave her boss the finger, strode out of her job in her high heels and launched a 6-figure online business overnight, but this is not only a fairy tale, but how many of us could go for who-knows-how-long without a paycheck as a first time entrepreneur? Unless you are an heiress, married into money or are living in your car and living on the dollar menu and free Wifi at McDonalds, the side hustle route makes a lot more sense. Today’s guest is an impressive young wom...2021-08-2442 minADHD-ishSix Habits that will Change Your Life with Laura DiBennedettoNearly everyone declares happiness as a life goal, and takes whatever actions they think will lead to a happy outcome. We buy things, start relationships, go places and seek out experiences because of how we think they will make us feel, hopefully happy. This pursuit of happiness can turn out well, but it’s just as likely to lead to a mountain of debt and massive disappointment. Until we realize that happiness is not something we could earn, acquire or attract, the search for happiness can continue for years, if not decades. Today’s guest, Laura DiBenedetto, was a sh...2021-08-1046 min
ADHD-ishConquering Sales Avoidance: Expert Strategies for Sales SuccessFar too many fabulous female entrepreneurs are falling short of their income goals because they are brilliant at what they do, they suck at selling, so I invited sales and marketing consultant Erika Tebbens to join me on the podcast. Erika helps women and gender expansive entrepreneurs get comfortable getting paid. Can I get an “Amen?” Her clients are solopreneurs, coaches, consultants and service based small businesses who have trouble with visibility, marketing and asking for the money. Her non-sleazy sales strategies mean uncomplicated and organic conversations that actually convert. If you are a creative soloprene...2021-07-2745 minADHD-ishHelping Women Take Their Next Step with Tricia DempseyToday’s guest, Tricia Dempsey always knew she was driven and ambitious, but she got a lot of messages about what girls can’t do growing up that lead her to make choices that felt like a too-tight pair of shoes. Dad said OK to playing basketball, but when Tricia wanted to go into sales and got a hard NO, she chose the socially sanctioned path of teaching, which she did until she just couldn’t face a room of middle schoolers anymore. Tricia left teaching for the business world but eventually discovered she was building someone else’s d...2021-07-131h 03ADHD-ishExpectations vs. Reality: How to Bridge the GapWhen I first started coaching female entrepreneurs, we focused a lot on productivity and time management, because my clients wanted to get more done. So, I taught them the latest techniques to identify their most important goals and to accomplish them more efficiently. Over time, our coaching conversations had shifted to energy management - when to do our creative work and when to do the tasks that require more focused effort. But, they were still overwhelmed and exhausted. The more I dug into their biz shizz, the more I realized what they needed most - obligation management. What...2021-07-0628 minADHD-ishTransforming Pain into Purpose with LY MarlowToday I am joined by LY Marlow, who is an award winning author, speaker, podcaster, entrepreneur, philanthropist and women’s empowerment advocate. I am always on the lookout for guests who are inspiring examples of overcoming obstacles, regardless of what their specific challenges might be, and LY is no exception. LY grew up with few advantages, in a family culture of domestic violence, teen pregnancy, low expectations and bad choices. We talked at length about identity, resiliency and the awareness that there is another way, from an early age. Her mission and message to help women recognize that t...2021-06-2940 min
ADHD-ishGrowing Your Business Through Intentional Constraint: a Client Success Story with Emily Rapp BlackThis episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring Emily Rapp Black, a college professor of creative writing, NY Times best selling author with four published memoirs including her latest, Frida Kahlo and My Left Leg. Emily is also a mother and entrepreneur with two businesses. She is a Peloton enthusiast, wickedly funny and has never let her ADHD or her prosthetic leg slow her down. When it comes to business, many of Emily’s challenges were related to boundaries, settling limits and charging for the tremendous value she brings to her collaborative writing clients. Emily knew she...2021-06-2241 minADHD-ishHow to Reignite Your Passion for Your BusinessToday I am joined by Nicole Lewis-Keeber, who is a therapist, coach, consultant, speaker, certified Daring Way and Dare to Lead facilitator, and author of a brand new book we are going to talk about in detail. She has developed a fascinating body of work around the intersection of trauma and entrepreneurship and as a business therapist, Nicole is on a mission to helps entrepreneurs create a trauma-free business, where their inner kiddo becomes a true CEO. Nicole’s new book is called “How to Love Your Business.” The subtitle really says it all, Stop Recreatin...2021-06-1544 minADHD-ishOvercoming Perfectionism: How to Break Free from the Need for ControlIf you are a regular listener of The Driven Woman Podcast, you are probably a perfectionist. The Driven Woman is ambitious, hard working, strives for excellence and wants to be the best at everything she does, there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours to the day to get it all done, to her satisfaction. That’s why we are talking about perfectionism again this week. If you want to go back to Episode #12, The Cure for Perfectionism, you can get a double dose of pure-DW straight talk on the subject. The truth of the matter i...2021-06-0820 minADHD-ishElevating Women's Voices Through Story with April Adams PertuisI first met today’s guest, April Adams Pertuis, in an online community for female entrepreneurs. She was an award-winning journalist for many years, before deciding to take her skills online to reach as many people as possible. April believes every woman has a story to tell and it’s her mission to teach them how. There are so many fears to be identified and overcome, but there is so much power in our stories and when we share them, we inspire others to do the same. If you struggle with fear of being seen, rejection...2021-06-0143 minADHD-ish1 Year Podversary: Reflections on Finding My VoiceIt’s time to celebrate, Driven Women! This week is our one year Podversary and I am so excited to announce that I have consistently produced this podcast every single week for an entire year. In this solo episode, I take you back in time to my first interview as a podcast guest, through my journey of procrastination and perfectionism that delayed The Driven Woman for two years and what I finally figured out I needed to pull the trigger. If you have a goal or project that you just can’t seem to get off the ground, this one is...2021-05-2538 minADHD-ishSafeguarding Your Energy: Strategies to Avoid Entrepreneurial BurnoutToday I am joined by Cait Donovan, who is a burnout expert, something that many female entrepreneurs are at risk of, especially the gifted, creative, sensitive ones. Cait is not only a burnout coach, but she is also a licensed acupuncturist, speaker, author, course creator and fellow podcaster. Like many driven women, Cait learned about burnout the hard way, by going through it. She figured out how she ended up there, how to bounce back and now she is on a mission to end burnout culture. If we want to stay in the entrepreneurial game long enough to h...2021-05-1853 min
ADHD-ishIs Rejection Sensitivity Hurting Your Business?If you are an entrepreneur, a creative person or an indie professional who needs to make offers, close sales, market their products or services and have a presence in the world of social media, I don’t have to tell you that dealing with real or perceived rejection is one of the issues you need to gain mastery over in order to stay in business and make a living. But, rejection sensitivity is not a disorder, a mental health diagnosis or illness. It is also not a reason to hide your gifts from the world, work for free...2021-05-1126 minADHD-ishLeveraging ADHD as a Serial Entrepreneur with Angela ProffittToday I am joined by Angela Proffitt, who describes herself as “a southern gal with a potty mouth” (so you know I was taken with her instantly) and is the founder and CEO of Angela Proffitt, LLC a consulting firm out of Nashville, Tennessee. Angela is a productivity consultant, speaker, author, online course creator, podcaster, 8-figure serial entrepreneur, AND a driven woman with ADHD. Her story is full of twists and turns, good luck, and bad choices, but what is most impressive to me about Angela is her mindset and how she made over her life from being a...2021-05-041h 10ADHD-ishDifferent, Not Deficient: The Power of Self-AcceptanceIt makes me angry that acknowledging a mental health diagnosis and receiving help is still a source of stigma and shame. I am grateful to the brave and clever people who have taken to YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, not to mention those who have started podcasts, to normalize mental health conditions by dropping their masks and sharing their struggles. They have done more to raise awareness and spread hope in the last few years than the psychiatric community has been able to do in decades. In today’s solo episode, I’d like to share with you my thoug...2021-04-2722 min
ADHD-ishLeadership & Perfectionism: a Client Success Story with Tracey Watts-CirinoSome of my most popular episodes are the Client Success Stories, and I am sure that this one will be no exception. Today’s guest, Tracey Watts-Cirino, was a successful 20-year beauty industry leader and small business owner when she decided to hire me to help her figure out why she wasn’t reaching her next-level goals and her true potential. On the outside, Tracey appeared to have “all the things” - a long-term happy marriage, two thriving sons, a super successful business, and a book that was mostly written. But she was frustrated by the daily challenges o...2021-04-2047 minADHD-ishChange, Habits & Fear, Oh My!Lately, we have been talking a lot about fear. In last week’s guest expert interview with John Sovec, we talked about How to Keep Fear From Holding You Back. In this week’s solo episode, we will continue on the theme by discussing how it’s natural to feel that change is hard, how to deal with the fear of change, and the power of habit to make things easier. It’s all in understanding how the brain works, so I will help you understand how to put it to work for you. Overcoming your resistance and learni...2021-04-1321 min
ADHD-ishHow to Keep Fear from Holding You Back with John SovecI am excited to share today’s guest, John Sovec with you. The Driven Woman Podcast is produced with the driven but distracted female entrepreneur in mind, so you might be surprised to see a man joining us as a guest. I invited John because he is a therapist and coach, a writer, an internationally recognized speaker. He is also a yoga and mindfulness teacher and one of my closest friends. One of the things that John is an expert in is how to move through fear, the subject of today’s podcast interview. If you have...2021-04-0644 minADHD-ishIdea Overload: Taming the Chaos and Taking ActionIf you heard my last solo episode, the one I called Do the Thing, you’ll see that I am on a roll. You see, I work with creative female entrepreneurs and while each of them is unique, many of their struggles are far too common. This week, I’m going to share my thoughts about how having a super creative brain, which is always spouting one amazing idea after another is actually a problem. Not a problem as in you should feel sorry for me, boo hoo, #thestruggleisreal kind of way, but it does tend to lead to...2021-03-3015 minADHD-ishToxic Entrepreneurship with Casey JourdanI am excited to share today’s guest, Casey Jourdan with you. Casey is a business strategist and mentor who works with early-stage, primarily female entrepreneurs. Casey rejected the traditional life of the 9-5 so-called secure career path with benefits. This is not just because of the effects of the impact to her brain from having been blown up in Iraq while she was serving in the military, but also as a result of some residual PTSD, but because of her feelings about how entrepreneurship is being promoted on the internet, in particular, something she calls Toxic Entre...2021-03-2340 minADHD-ishDo the ThingI know I am not the only one who procrastinates on doing the thing, the really important thing that we just can’t seem to get around to. It’s usually the very same thing that we have been circling around for weeks, months, years, even longer. It’s the thing that will make us ever so proud to have done it, and also the thing that will be our biggest regret if we don’t. Oh, yeah. That thing. Everybody has one. At least one.In this week’s solo episode, I share about my relationship with writing an...2021-03-1629 minADHD-ishStaying Calm in the Midst of Chaos with Sarah MikutelToday I am joined by Sarah Mikutel, an American expat who has been living permanently in Europe for over a decade. Sarah is an inspiration to me, not only because she had the drive and the courage to choose a life of freedom, something many driven women dream about, but because she is also on the path of continuous personal evolution. This conversation is about how to use the ancient wisdom of Stoicism to create calm when life feels out of control. But, before we dig into this very timely topic, I’d like to share...2021-03-0941 minADHD-ishDon't be an Advice ATMAre you someone who has always been asked for advice? In this week’s solo episode, I tackled the issue of setting boundaries around when to actually give it. Many people will ask for your advice but they do not really need it, they just need someone to listen to them, so you can be empathic and let them know you want to support them, and that’s it. No need to give advice that you know they will never follow anyway. I used to dispense advice like an ATM, but I no longer believe I'm helping anyone...2021-03-0218 minADHD-ishHow to Eliminate Frustration in Content CreationToday I am joined by Jen Liddy, who is in Syracuse, NY, and is the owner of Jen Liddy Business Coaching & Development. Jen helps coaches, consultants, service providers, small business owners, and online entrepreneurs get off of what she calls the content creation “dreadmill.” The pressure to come up with something interesting, entertaining, or informative every single week for your blog, podcast, YouTube, FB Lives, can become overwhelming, but Jen Liddy is a former school teacher so she knows how to break things down for even the most overwhelmed and confused among us. I am personally following Jen’s...2021-02-2344 minADHD-ishGetting UnstuckHave you ever gotten yourself into such a tangled mess that you have no idea how you got there or how to get out? Of course, you have! Feeling stuck is a common problem, especially for creatives and those of us who have trouble asking for help. Sound like anyone you know? In this solo episode, I break down the various reasons we get ourselves stuck and reveal that they are almost always a mindset issue, instead of a real problem. This is really good news, because mindset habits are learned, and what is learned can be unlearned. Our...2021-02-1618 min
In the Know!Writer's Block and What To Do About It. Writers' block is real, and it came at me with a vengeance, cloaked in what I thought was celebratory excitement at the point I released my thriller novel manuscript to beta readers. When I mustered the courage to face the truth, paralysis was poised to take control. I had to change my thoughts, my emotions, my mind. Listen to my strategies to address a personal variety of writer’s block. My next novel, a thriller entitled "Claim Denied" is coming soon. Email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com for an advanced copy and/or for launching in...2021-02-0921 minADHD-ishFierce, Female & 50-Something Entrepreneur with Guest Rhonda GlynnToday, my very special guest is Consultant & Business Strategist, Rhonda Glynn who joins me from the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. Rhonda is the owner of Zoma Business Solutions. She started her business as a side hustle toward the end of a long and successful career in the aviation industry, and at an age when many women are slowing down. I can’t wait to share Rhonda with you. If you are a later in life entrepreneur, you’ll want to listen in as we discuss how: She was a “born Alpha” & grew up in a house full of men...2021-02-0949 minADHD-ishI Like ChangeThis episode is a solo show, in which Diann talks about how she loves change and shaking things up. She tells the stories of experiences with others who will do anything to avoid changes and being questioned for loving to change up things and as being unnatural or weird, and how being unsatisfied and having the fear of stagnation made her uproot her life from L.A. to Portland.Whether you love change or resist it, this is the perfect podcast for you as Diann tackles a controversial subject about embracing changes and evolving...2021-02-0213 minADHD-ishADHD, Disclosure & Gender Bias with Nicole GreyToday I am joined by Nicole Grey, a 27-year-old single mother of two who lives in New Zealand. I saw Nicole’s story online and reached out to see if she’d be willing to share it with the Driven Woman Podcast audience. Like most of us, Nicole had no idea that she had ADHD until well into adult life. Nicole was homeschooled and raised in a very supportive, religious community so she never received negative feedback about her behavior She always wanted to be a police officer since she was a teenager because she was attracte...2021-01-2649 min
In the Know!20 to 2021 Looking Forward: GoalsI'm back to podcasting again after a 6-week hiatus and I'm writing goals for 2021. First, in order to look forward, I needed to look back to 2020...briefly, at least. This podcast does that: I look back and then talk about my 2021 goals with an eye to encouraging you to write your goals for 2021. I mentioned two previous podcasts for your listening pleasure: "A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise" Thriller: "Claim Denied" A Reading Also, I developed a 2020 Goal setting worksheet. If you would like a copy, please email me at Diann@Di...2021-01-2121 min
ADHD-ishEmbracing Your Thought Leader Identity: a Client Success Story with Nora WagnerThis episode is a very exciting Client Success Story, featuring my client, Dr. Nora Wagner who was a competitive weightlifter, got her Ph.D. in physical therapy, and is now an entrepreneur In this episode, we talk about:How Nora went from Olympic weightlifter to a doctor of physical therapy Nora’s parents were told she had ADHD but dismissed itOnce diagnosed, she discovered she had been self-medicating by lifting weights Overcoming the obstacles of a difficult childhood Coming to terms with her ADHD and creating an ADHD-friendly life Embracing her identity as a thought leader as a yo...2021-01-1950 minADHD-ishIntermittent Fasting for Energy & Mental Clarity with Marisa MoonHere’s what you will hear:How intermittent fasting and sleep work together to normalize our hormones and weight What do digestive issues and a “foggy, lazy, spacey brain” with a tendency toward depression have in common? (hint: what works for the gut works for the brain…) Why intermittent fasting works better than paleo or keto for brain fog and stable energy levelsYou can make IF work, even if you are the Queen of Instant Gratification (and it’s easier than you think!) Marisa Moon teaches the most flexible method of incorporating intermittent fasting into your life. Your gut...2021-01-1250 minADHD-ishAre You Intimidating?This episode is a solo show, in which Diann shares her history of being told she is intimidating and what she made it mean. She now believes that if you're a female entrepreneur, whether you own a small business, a private practice, a brick and mortar retail store, a coaching empire, or a virtual consultancy, sooner or later, you will be told in one way, shape or form that you are intimidating.The label might sound a little different and the feedback might be packaged as well-meaning advice, but whenever a woman goes her own way, instead...2021-01-0517 minADHD-ishFreedom from Overwhelm with Kate MoryoussefOur Podcast Praise review this week comes from JulesM98: “This podcast is NO BS!!! Having ADHD myself, I find myself searching for resources nonstop. Sometimes, I even get overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. I find myself continuing to come back to Diann’s podcasts because she keeps them short, informational, and NOT BORING! She gets the message across and right to the point for the ADHD overwhelmed brain. It always helps because she has been in mental health for a long time and she is an EXPERT at this, especially having ADHD herself, as she men...2020-12-2940 min
In the Know!Techno Thriller "The Crucible of Steele" by Linda M. Whitaker: An InterviewLinda M. Whitaker is a retail data scientist, and a writer of science and technology thrillers. By day she plays with numbers, by night, with words. Linda started writing around 2011 when she took her first mystery class with Ellen Hart, a prolific Minneapolis author. Many years of learning and perseverance have finally led to her debut novel. Linda resides with her husband in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She loves running in the forest, gardening, cooking, and playing with her dog and cat. Debut Novel, “The Crucible of Steele” - Thriller, near future S...2020-10-0839 min
In the Know!Escape into Small Town Genre: Books and MoviesReaders love stories that take place in small towns. Everyone has something to hide. The characters are steeped in juicy stuff such as, pure and simple small politics, personal rivalries, hidden agendas, and petty vendettas that often have little to do the broader matters at hand - none the less, engaging drama. Setting is more intimate in a small town. The characters are in a close-knit community. When characters are “close knit” it can be dreadful for the protagonist. Remember old man Potter from the Building and Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? The story wouldn’t be a story...2020-10-0122 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite-Size Nuggets: Dialogue 102Bona Hayes is a writer and editor who helps authors craft and self publish their works. Her goal is to take YOUR art and make it readable the way you hear it. She works with you to engage and enthuse your readers. Podcast: Dialogue 101 bonahayes@gmail.com www.bonahayes.com Dialogue 102: Creating dialogue to avoid "monomouth." Editor Bona Hayes and Diann Schindler provide examples of dialogue illustrating word choice, cadence, pet words and phrases, and reactions to stress, shock, and excitement. The term "monomouth" is mentioned in and borrowed from The Care...2020-09-2534 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite-Size Nuggets: Dialogue 102Bona Hayes is a writer and editor who helps authors craft and self publish their works. Her goal is to take YOUR art and make it readable the way you hear it. She works with you to engage and enthuse your readers. Podcast: Dialogue 101 bonahayes@gmail.com www.bonahayes.com Dialogue 102: Creating dialogue to avoid "monomouth." Editor Bona Hayes and Diann Schindler provide examples of dialogue illustrating word choice, cadence, pet words and phrases, and reactions to stress, shock, and excitement. The term "monomouth" is mentioned in and borrowed from The Care...2020-09-2534 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Dialogue 101Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is DIALOGUE 101 For September 25, 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE 102. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. b...2020-08-2733 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Dialogue 101Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is DIALOGUE 101 For September 25, 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE 102. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. b...2020-08-2733 min
In the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Showing vs Telling Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is SHOWING VS TELLING For August 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her...2020-07-2349 minIn the Know!Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Showing vs Telling Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is SHOWING VS TELLING For August 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue." NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her...2020-07-2349 min
In the Know!Interview: Marilyn Atlas, Film Producer/Personal ManagerDiann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters. She is a delight! Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV m...2020-06-0439 minADHD-ishYour Brain is Not Your FriendIn this episode, Diann talks about how most people think that their brain works on their behalf, helping them to achieve their personal happiness, but little do people know the hard truth that it really doesn’t operate this way, but rather the other way around. It is true that our brain can be likened to a computer with regard to how it operates, but unlike a computer, our brain never gets an upgrade, updates, or even extra storage so thoughts we adopted as children continue to drive our thinking in spite of years of life experience. 2020-05-2610 min