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If These Walls Could Talk PodcastThe Mom Room: Why Doing Less Might Save Your Marriage with Jenna CavadasIn this deeply honest and refreshingly grounding conversation, Carrie and Alyssa sit down with Jenna Cavadas, postpartum marriage coach and mother, to talk about the hidden emotional terrain couples face after infertility, birth, and the early-motherhood years. Jenna opens up about her own journey through infertility and the ways it shook her marriage, her identity, and her sense of self.What began as her rock-bottom moment became the doorway into her work today: helping women rebuild connection, reclaim their desires, and re-root themselves in their feminine power, especially during the most demanding seasons of motherhood....
2025-12-0122 min
Your Journey to FertilityThe #1 Reason Relationships Don't Survive TTC with Jenna CavadasSend us a textIf you have a partner on your journey of TTC, you can pretty much guarantee this will be the biggest test your relationship is going to face. Aside from the grief of infertility + loss, you’re navigating how much your plans for the future have changed, the financial burdens, how much intimacy becomes a chore & the constant worry that your partner is holding up his end of the bargain when you’re doing everything you can to support your fertility.In today’s episode...
2025-04-2949 min
The Point is ProgressShannon Boryszewski - ON What Happens When Other People Believe in You, Learning to Listen to Your Body, & Going All in on a PassionOn this episode, I chat with Shannon, owner of Shop Fine Flowers. Like many entrepreneurs, Shannon didn't plan to go down this road. It wasn't a dream or goal, but others saw it in her before she did. Having been raised by entrepreneurs, Shannon had a good model, but was sure she didn't want to follow in their footsteps. One day a friend sent her a picture of a space for lease. The rest is history. Shannon also shared openly about her experiences going through anxiety and what she does now to support balance in life and work. She's...
2023-01-311h 11The Point is ProgressJaime Festa - ON What Makes a Relationship Successful, Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone in Life & Business, & Starting a Nut-Free Fudge Biz from ScratchOn this episode, I chat with Jaime Festa, of Trio Fudge. Jaime stepped outside her comfort zone to do this podcast and it was so fun! We covered so many topics and I loved her honesty about her experiences. From growing up and moving schools every few years to relationships to breaking old habits and so much more, Jaime shared how she learned things about herself and how she is making conscious choices to do things differently - in life and in business. We chatted about topics that not only entrepreneurs can relate to, but anyone on the journey...
2023-01-121h 27The Point is ProgressDillon Cafiero - ON Being Bullied, How Men Experience Challenges, & How He Started a Business with CoffeeOn this episode, I chat with Dillon Cafiero, owner of Edgar Allan Joe, a whole bean and ground coffee delivery service. Dillon talks openly about his personal struggles growing up - being bullied, personal insecurities, and the common wall men build up when facing challenges. Through his many life experiences - be it growing up with 3 brothers, not knowing what he wanted to do, and many, many jobs - he has remained committed to understanding himself better through constant exploration. He is honest that it hasn't always been easy, and yet, he keeps going. A job at Disney, a...
2022-11-161h 28The Point is ProgressDanielle Angel - ON Experiencing Mental Health Struggles, Working Through Multiple "Failures" & Finding Her Freedom with RocksOn this episode, I chat with Danielle Angel, owner of Freedom Rocks. Danielle is so candid with ALL of her experiences. From feeling isolated in school to working through an eating disorder to dropping out of med school TWICE to building a business she loves, we really covered so much. So many young women need to hear her story because it will inspire you and remind you that the path to success really does take so many twists and turns. And, sometimes, you just have to keep going even if you're not sure where you'll end up. I loved...
2022-08-251h 34The Point is ProgressJennifer Chavez - ON Finding Her Way, Navigating Entrepreneurship, and Empowering Women Through Her TribeOn this episode, I chat with Jennifer Chavez, owner of Babes in Business, a community of women supporting women. So many of the topics we covered are so relatable to women - struggling to make friends, the pressures we put on ourselves, the challenging conversations we have about choosing to have children, and so much more. Jennifer is honest about her journey and I was inspired in just a short conversation with her. Jennifer's desire to connect and empower women through this tribe is so needed at a time when it can be difficult to find other women who...
2022-08-101h 21The Point is ProgressLaura Compton - ON Becoming Confident, Managing Postpartum, Learning to Pivot & Starting Her Own BrandOn this episode, I chat with Laura Compton of Permanently Poppin', an online women's clothing boutique completely operated by women. Laura shares about growing up in a supportive home and how that shaped her confidence. her unique experience with postpartum, and her journey in the corporate world and how it led to her starting her own business. Through each step, she developed new skills, an understanding of herself, and learned to keep going, no matter what challenge came her way. She shares some great advice for young entrepreneurs and is still learning herself. Her shop specializes in leggings but...
2022-07-261h 37The Point is ProgressCarla Bushey - ON Immigrating to the US, Small Moments that Change Everything, and Finding Passion & Balance in Business with Her HusbandOn this episode, I chat with Carla Bushey. Carla and her husband, Rich started and run Oak Hill Farms. I can't tell you how amazing this episode is in a short paragraph, you are just going to have to listen to it! We went through Carla's life journey - all of it. From growing up in Peru to immigrating to the US, experiencing the divorce of her parents, her own divorce and finding love again. Once again, I am humbled and amazed by a guest willing to share such personal stories that I know will resonate with many listeners...
2022-07-071h 31The Point is ProgressMax Gomez - ON Coping with a Traumatic Injury & Depression, Lifelong Friendships Gone Bad, and Starting a Gym During a PandemicOn this episode, I chat with Max of AMP'D Fitness. I first met Max during the pandemic when he started teaching fitness classes outside after the gym he worked at had to shut down. I knew his passion and determination would turn into something at a time when most people just pressed the pause button on work. And he did just that. In less than 2 years, Max opened not one but two dedicated gyms. Max is not a stranger to challenges and taking risks. He grew up racing dirt bikes. And he was really good at it. His last...
2022-05-121h 13The Point is ProgressKacey Roy - ON Marriage, Experiencing a Miscarriage, and Taking Over the Family BusinessOn this episode, I chat with Kacey Roy of Kate & Company. Kacey has worked with her mom since college and was hooked from the very first day. Her mom started this business on her own with no education on how to run a business, she started it with passion and hard work. From family values to what it takes to have a strong marriage and raise teenagers to working with her mom all these years, we talk about it all. Kacey's authenticity and bravery to talk about some of the hardest things - unexpected hard times and experiencing a...
2022-04-211h 36The Point is ProgressBrian Grable - ON Constantly Learning From Mistakes, Breaking Free of Family Trauma & Addiction, and Finding Joy with ReptilesOn this episode, I chat with Brian Grable, owner of BKG Reptiles. Brian is realer than real. I am always impressed by my guests and he is no exception. Our society needs more men who are willing to be vulnerable and honest about their experiences - Brian does that for us in this episode. We chat about his childhood being raised by an abusive father, how he struggles to not repeat the same patterns, the humility he shows to his own children when he makes a mistake, getting addicted to pain killers, and, of course, how reptiles have become...
2022-04-071h 16The Point is ProgressAshley Crosby - ON Coping with Anxiety, Losing a Parent, and Starting a Side Hustle You LoveOn this episode, I chat with Ashley Crosby of Illustrations by Ash. She started this business as her "pandemic baby." Ashley is a breath of fresh air, down to earth, humble, and way talented. We discussed her experience with anxiety - what helped and what didn't, how her parents created a loving home, the heartbreaking loss of her father, and what she is learning about herself as a newly married woman. Her insight as a young female is inspiring and she is proof that we really can learn from others - even people who are younger than us! Her...
2022-03-231h 05The Point is ProgressLiz Hamill - ON Moving Constantly Growing Up, Anxiety & Depression & Buying a Business at 27 Years Old with No ExperienceOn this episode, I chat with Liz Hamill of L Studio in Red Bank. Unexpectedly, about 7 years ago, she was offered an opportunity to buy the studio where she was working. Despite not feeling ready and handling a TON of other things at the time, she jumped in. She was just 27 years old. For anyone looking to start or buy a business, Liz's experience will surely make you feel like you can do it too. Liz shares openly about not really knowing what she was doing at first, her struggle with anxiety and depression, and navigating life as a...
2022-03-081h 33The Point is ProgressMing Chen - ON Working with Kevin Smith & Ben Affleck, Explaining His Career to His Immigrant Parents, & Running a Podcast StudioOn this episode, I chat with Ming, co-founder of A Shared Universe, a podcast recording studio. He, along with co-founder Mike Zapcic, are the men behind how I get this podcast out to you. It was a so fun getting to know Ming! If you don't know him, you're missing out. He's super funny, kind, and so easy to talk to. And, he know A LOT about a lot of things. I think we only scratched the surface on this one even though we chatted for over an hour. You'll learn about his experience moving constantly as a kid...
2022-01-141h 35The Point is ProgressAleks & Maks Zhdanov - ON Growing Up in a Russian Home, Childhood Experiences, & How an Accident Started a DistilleryOn this episode, I chat with Aleks and Maks, the twins behind 3BR Distillery in Keyport, NJ. If you grew up in a Russian home, you'll appreciate their candor in talking about their experiences with high expectations growing up. Being raised by immigrant parents who came to the US with nothing, they learned how to be disciplined - a quality that likely led to their perseverance today. You'll learn all about their struggles, an accident that spurred their dream, and Oleg - their grandfather who was distilling (illegally) and the age old pea vodka recipe that these guys are...
2021-12-171h 23The Point is ProgressChristina E. Osborne - ON Becoming Fearless, Branding, and How a Cup of Coffee Changed Her LifeOn this episode of The Point is Progress, I talk to Christina, of The Perfect Perk about how she connected with owner, John Grillo. She immediately went to work with him to build a brand that took this already well known shop to the next level. We discuss how the twists and turns of life prepared her for supporting the growth of the shop, and how her fearless nature was cultivated by her upbringing. Fun fact - she was working for a shoe company before working for Perfect Perk! She, no doubt, inspires and motivates people with her energy a...
2021-11-191h 10The Point is ProgressBrad & Lula Rodriguez - ON Being Raised by Four Dads, Coping with Addictions & Eating Disorders, and How Fitness & Health Brought Them TogetherOn this episode, Brad and Lula talk openly about their life journeys and what brought them together. Lula's experience moving to the states from Peru and Brad's early struggles with changing family dynamics have impacted them and changed the way they live today. Second marriages, eating disorders, losing a parent early in life, and addiction are just some of the topics covered with these two. Their passion for health & fitness is what brought them together and fuels their work in the food industry. Together, they own and operate, Spring Lake Seafood which brings local seafood with a modern twist...
2021-10-211h 14The Point is ProgressBrent Hutchinson - ON What It’s Like in Catholic School, One Sentence That Changed His Life, and How He’s Saving Plastic with Beach ChairsOn this episode, we talk about Brent's years in the Catholic school system, the one sentence that changed his college experience, and how his company started from a funny idea about a coffee table book. What I love about his story is that his 15 year old self wouldn't recognize him today. From not having much direction as a young adult to being hooked on self improvement and leaving a positive impact, you'll definitely find something to relate to. Look out Tommy Bahama, there's a new chair in town - order yours today on their site!Low Tides...
2021-10-061h 23The Point is ProgressNecole Ganley - ON Growing Up with a Parent with an Addiction, Being a Single Parent, and How She Found Joy with ShellsOn this episode, we talk about Necole's experience growing up with a parent with an addiction, figuring out how to raise young adults as a single parent, and how her shop sprouted during some emotional times in the middle of a pandemic. Necole's shop is deeply tied to her family and a passion for the art she creates. She is vulnerable and genuine - and teaches us how to keep going even when it's hard. Check out her shop for some really unique gifts from Necole and other vendors!
2021-09-231h 20The Point is ProgressAngela Mancini - ON Dealing with Post-Partum Depression, Working with Domestic Violence Victims, and How Her Counseling Practice is Changing LivesOn this episode, we talk about Angela's experience with bullying, post partum depression, and working with women in domestic violence situations. Her practice aims to empower women and support people experiencing fertility struggles, among many other services. My biggest takeaway: this beautiful practice makes getting help and support easy - you're in good hands with Angela and her team.
2021-09-011h 16The Point is ProgressKayla Zsilavetz - ON Dropping Out of High School, Being Raised by a Single Parent, and How She Discovered a Passion for WaxOn this episode, we chat about Kayla's life growing up with 3 brothers and a single mom, dropping out of high school, and the path that led her to her passion - waxing! Her energy and her grit make it possible for her to face all the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She has quickly made a name for herself in her industry and she is just getting started!
2021-08-181h 00The Point is ProgressSusan Davidoski - ON Dealing with Parental Expectations, Fertility, and Starting a Business to Bring New Moms Holistic ProductsOn this episode, I chat with Susan Davidoski of Natural Mama Boxes. We chat about Susan's love of all things natural, working through family expectations as a young adult, and how helping friends with fertility issues paved the way to starting her own company. Her passion and peaceful nature will make you want to try her products and believe in the benefits of holistic living!
2021-08-031h 06The Point is ProgressTim Sexsmith - ON Embracing the Journey of Life, Working on a Submarine in the Navy, and Starting a Distillery with No ExperienceOn this episode, I chat with Tim Sexsmith of Dachshund Distilling. We talk about working on a submarine in the navy, starting a distilling company during a pandemic, and Tim's love for embracing the journey of life with his best friend and spouse, Sue. You will absolutely enjoy this fun-loving guy, and his rum!
2021-07-061h 07The Point is ProgressLou Smith - ON Why We Need to Embrace ‘Happy Mistakes’, Raising Three Daughters, and How He Pivoted in the Restaurant BusinessOn this episode, we talk about the importance family, happy mistakes, Chef Lou's army, and Lou's experience with Gordon Ramsey. So many good life lessons to take away from this kind heart!
2021-07-051h 06The Point is ProgressJoe Leone - ON Surrounding Yourself with the Best, Overcoming Challenges, and How His Life Motto Has Built His BrandOn this episode, I chat with Joe Leone, of Jersey shore staple, Joe Leone's Italian Specialties. Joe is truly one of a kind. If you talk to anyone who lives in this community, everyone knows Joe. And to know him is to love him. He's honest about his humble beginnings and how he grew this empire with hard work day in and day out for decades. His future father-in-law was the one who scouted the first shop, believed in Joe, and supported his every decision. We talk about building a business from scratch, surrounding yourself with the best, and...
2021-07-051h 00The Point is ProgressWelcome to The Point is Progress!These stories will prove that life is a messy, beautiful journey. Get ready to feel like your making new friends each time you listen!
2021-07-0401 min