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Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneursSOUL SKILLS | Finding Your Niche and Selling Soulfully with Kelsey MakaiwiSend us a textAre you in the right niche? Connecting to the RIGHT people in a way that lights you up? In this episode of Her First Three Years, we talk with Kelsey Makaiwi, a connection strategist who turned her natural gift for building relationships into a business. She shares her personal journey and dives deep into how to find your niche—even if you don’t feel like you fit into the typical boxes. Kelsey has gone through many pivots in her career and this latest one shows the power of putting...2024-10-0731 min
The RVIVE EffectWhy You Need To Slow Down For Your Best Life w/ Kelsey MakaiwiCan slowing down hold the key to unlocking your best life? Bigger goals? More abundance?
In an age where time is always speeding up and seems like you never have enough of it, you can feel overwhelmed, disempowered and anxious. But what would your life look like if you consistently felt in control, grounded and clear?
Along host Matt Salesio, in this episode with fellow podcaster and host of The Greater Connections Podcast, Kelsey Makaiwi, you’ll discover a counterintuitive perspective revealing how to attract more success and abundance with your goals/life all by slowing down and tuning in.
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Greater ConnectionChampioning Diversity for Dimensional Health & Wellness w/ Matt SalesioHow is diversity at play in your life as it pertains to health?In a world where we are creatures of habit and routine, welcoming diversity into our lives to realize a broad spectrum of health benefits may be a foreign concept. With so many diets, workout plans, and new health hacks to try, how do we know what is actually helping us live our most healthiest lives?This discussion with Matt illuminates that tasting the rainbow, having a variety of outlets for physical movement, and enabling all colors and categories of life to be...2023-12-1949 minGreater ConnectionUn-patterning the Patterns | A Breakdown of Generational Trauma w/ Relationship Coach Heidi CarlsonHow has generational trauma touched your life? And are these patterns affecting your relationships today?If you have ever wondered what generational trauma is and how , this episode is for you. In the world of understanding trauma, generational trauma seems to be something many of us have familiarity with but don't always know how to talk about. Or even what to do once we have this awareness.In this episode, Heidi breaks down what generational trauma is, how it has touched her life and how she determined where and how the relational dynamics she was...2023-11-2150 min
The Pivotal Podcast with Kristine AxeEp. 23 - A Guide to Friendships in Our 30's with Special Guest: Kelsey MakaiwiTo my late 20 & 30 something's - - this episode is for you!We are joined today by a new connection & friend, Kelsey Makaiwi (Host of The Greater Connection Podcast) to talk about creating and maintaining friendships in our 30's. Kelsey and I met each other through NUSHU Facilitator Training, a program where we learned how to connect virtually in a new way. You can learn more about that experience by listening to Ep. #20 of The Greater Connection Podcast (linked here!)There are so many beautiful layers to this conversation, from expectations we put on...2023-09-2248 minGreater ConnectionA Nod to Nushu & A Raw Discussion on Virtual Connection w/ Kristine AxelsonI am so excited to be back and to bring you this episode with Kristine Axelson. We met in a Nushu training to become facilitators of this modality of group connection. Nushu is a wellness collective and global community committed to fostering true connection, personal growth, and empowerment. Though we have never met face-to-face or had any direct conversations throughout the months of training, we were able to experience such profound connection in a virtual setting in ways we didn't expect. In this episode we share in a vulnerable discussion of how we have traditionally p...2023-09-191h 03Greater ConnectionHypnotherapy | Internal Hygiene & Rewiring for Our Most Desired Outcomes w/ Rhiannon OkoyeWhat is holding you back from your greatest potential?In this episode I sit down with hypnotherapist Rhiannon Okoye. After healing PCOS she is now helping others in their healing journeys and aiding in change through the implementation of hypnotherapy. Imagine if there was a way to create different programs to help us achieve, realize, feel and wholeheartedly be all we know we can be. Creating new neural-pathways gives us this ability in its most simplest form.We unpack what hypnotherapy is and how we can live in our greatest potential by breaking d...2023-08-0834 minGreater ConnectionA Life by Design | Overcoming Obstacles & Becoming Who You Are Meant To Be w/ Nomadic CodyAre you living a life that is fulfilling to you?In this episode I speak with Cody Dacquay from Nomadic_Cody as we discuss how he has cultivated connection in multiple areas of his life and is now living in alignment to his values. Currently, Cody is a traveler and entrepreneur inspiring other purpose-driven people to unlock total freedom and fulfillment in their lives. We discuss his own personal obstacles after realizing the life he was living was not one that made him happy. We also talk about leaving the safety of the comfort zone, o...2023-07-2543 minGreater ConnectionPeople-Pleasing | Why We Do It & How We Can Heal From ItAre you a people pleaser?Undoubtedly it's not a title or identity you have claimed, though most of us are people-pleasers at one point or another. There are many reasons why and many benefits we reap when we please other people. This behavior shows up in many ways, big and small, and can bring us control, acceptance and even safety. But it also can warp our relationships and negatively impact our self-worth. In this episode I discuss why we people-please, where the source of the behavior likely comes from, and how we can break free f...2023-07-1915 minGreater ConnectionThe 5 Pillars of Love | Part 2: Allowing for The Love You Truly Want w/ Women's Dating Coach Eli AdelsonAre you available for the love you you desire in your life?This week I continue the conversation with Eli Adelson, a women's dating coach, as we discuss his 5 Pillars of Love. We break down why it can be hard to open, allow and really receive love and connection from a potential romantic partner while dating. And how it can be challenging to navigate as past experiences or sore moments linger in our memories.As we let go and trust in ourselves, others, and in the belief that we can really have it all, romantic...2023-07-0534 minGreater ConnectionThe Feeling | Part 1: Forgetting Lists and Focusing on The Feeling w/ Women's Dating Coach Eli AdelsonAre you sticking to a list and find yourself unsatisfied in your dating life?In this episode I sit down with Eli Adelson. We discuss how lists of qualities are great, and yet many people, specifically women, are neglecting what is more important than any qualities another can have--and that is how you feel when you are with someone.Part 1 is a discussion featuring our dating perspectives as we discuss some of the limitations women can put on themselves in search of long-term sustainable connections and he sheds light on his 5 pillars of love. This...2023-06-2841 minGreater ConnectionRelational Dialectics | Holding Oppositions & Utilizing Communication in Our Interpersonal RelationshipsHow can we hold opposites within ourselves and with others?In this episode, I talk about Relational Dialectics Theory and discuss how paradoxes, contradictions, and opposites live within all of us. And how these dynamics can be influential in our relationships due to fluctuating needs and desires we may have individually and relationally.If you have struggled with wanting connection and also independence, new experiences and familiarity, or any opposing desires and needs--this episode can offer some effective ways to manage these continual fluctuations to bring more ease, understanding and ultimately acceptance in our internal...2023-06-2124 minGreater ConnectionMatchmaking | The Wins and Woes of Modern Dating w/ Ambiance Matchmaking Co-Founder Taylor WadeHow is connection viewed in the eyes of Matchmakers? I sit down with my friend Taylor Wade, Co-Founder of Ambiance Matchmaking, to talk about all things dating, relationships and the reality of romantic connection. This is a fun chat and a peek into what matchmaking is like. As well as being full of modern insight and intriguing data trends to enable you to attain a romantic relationship built to last.If you are curious about dating, what it's like to work at a matchmaking agency, and how this work impacts and influences love and relationships--this o...2023-06-1342 minGreater ConnectionFun | The Secret to Feeling AliveAre you allowing for Fun in your life? In this episode, it's all about fun. I discuss the 3 elements that enable True Fun, why it is important, and how we can incorporate fun into our lives.We may feel like we are having fun, or even making time for it. And some of us might know that we could insert more time to experience the fun we know will be the actually enriching. I touch on why fun matters more than you may think and how it leads to greater connection and overall happiness.STAY...2023-06-0621 minGreater ConnectionSolo Travel | Courage, Community and Connection w/ Geleen On the GoHow can one experience abundant connection while traveling solo? In this episode I sit down with @Geleenonthego and learn about what has led her to a life as a full-time solo traveller. Geleen is a passionate traveller that oozes connection with her magnetic spirit. We discuss how she found her purpose, building community and connection traveling as a female, and what has inspired her along the way as she has found her rhythm as a digital nomad. If solo travel has been on your mind or you're curious as to how one travels alone while being deeply...2023-05-3053 minGreater ConnectionNon-Sexual Intimacy | 5 Forms of Intimacy for Enriched ConnectionsHow do you experience intimacy within your relationships? When we hear the word intimacy, most of the time our minds relate it to something explicitly sexual or romantic. But often times what we are seeking when cultivating connection is actually intimacy.In this solo episode I discuss 5 forms of intimacy, how we can incorporate more intimacy in our relationships, and advice to consider as one leans in to intimacy. STAY CONNECTEDNew Episodes Every Tuesday!Instagram: @greaterconnectionpodWebsite: greaterconnectionpod.com2023-05-2331 minGreater ConnectionPersonal Sovereignty | Connecting Language and Energy to Realize Your Highest Self w/ Dil DivineAre your words and energy allowing for abundance to be ever present in your life? In this episode I sit down with Dil Divine, a friend and inspirational leader. We talk about how perfection is a trap, realizing your real truth, and how understanding the energy in and around brings us closer to who we really are, and away from who we aren't. The power of language is real. It has the ability to shape our reality and cast spells on how we want our future to unfold. Dil is someone who has positively influenced me in m...2023-05-1638 minGreater ConnectionVulnerability | The Lubrication for ConnectionWhat does vulnerability mean to you? Does the concept make you feel...vulnerable?In this episode I discuss how vulnerability is quite literally lubrication for connection. It's a hot topic and a word that can seem simple, but in reality it can feel challenging to apply in our lives. Especially if we are conditioned, incentivized, or influenced to be otherwise. The doors to greater connection swing wide open when we allow our authenticity to show. And it doesn't have to feel intimidating or intense. Being vulnerable with yourself is a promising first step. So much mo...2023-05-0923 minGreater ConnectionConnection & Remote Work | Managing Wellness and Relationships in Virtual EnvironmentsHow are remote work environments affecting our health and our abilities to connect? In this episode, I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Remote Team Wellness, Tarin Calmeyer, to discuss remote work and its impact on overall wellness. We chat about what Tarin has observed in the landscape of virtual work, how these workplaces are both helping and hurting individual and collective health, and useful tips to prevent burnout. How we connect with ourselves, our health, and our colleagues has changed for many with the opportunity to work remotely. Tarin shares insights into how we...2023-05-0238 minGreater ConnectionRewrite to Reset | Part 3: Personal Reclamation & Realigning Your Path to ConnectionSo you hit rock bottom...now what? In this episode, I share my experience of re-writing my woes as I realigned myself and my life back on the path of my values. Most importantly, I learned how to let go of what was holding me back to let connection in and allow it to support me into a more abundant future. In this 3 part series, I discuss life-changing moments and lessons learned on my journey towards greater connection. This is Part 3. STAY CONNECTEDNew Episodes Every Tuesday!Instagram: @greaterconnectionpodWebsite: greaterconnectionpod.com2023-04-2537 min
The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women#206 FINDING CONNECTION | On Building Courage and CommunityWhat do you do in moments when you feel lost and alone? When no one understands your experience or the person you’ve become? Greater Connections podcast host Kelsey Makaiwi shares her journey of leaving everything she knew for a chance to reconnect to herself and a likeminded community. If you’re feeling stuck, listen to Kelsey’s courageous path that started with a single decision to break from routine. CONNECT WITH KELSEY MAKAIWIwww.greaterconnectionpod.com Instagram: @greaterconnectionpod Listen to these next: Episode 186: Awakening JO...2023-04-2022 minThe Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women#206 FINDING CONNECTION | On Building Courage and CommunityWhat do you do in moments when you feel lost and alone? When no one understands your experience or the person you’ve become? Greater Connections podcast host Kelsey Makaiwi shares her journey of leaving everything she knew for a chance to reconnect to herself and a likeminded community. If you’re feeling stuck, listen to Kelsey’s courageous path that started with a single decision to break from routine. CONNECT WITH KELSEY MAKAIWIwww.greaterconnectionpod.com Instagram: @greaterconnectionpod Listen to these next: Episode 186: Awakening JO...2023-04-2022 minGreater ConnectionReflection & Responsibility | Part 2: Remembering Your Roots When You Hit Rock BottomWhen you feel like you have lost it all, what roots remain? In this episode, I discuss the messy middle of healing and remembering your roots as you reflect on your past, present, and future. The greatest opportunities for connecting to Self can be found in moments of profound change. In this 3 part series, I discuss life-changing moments and lessons learned on my journey towards greater connection. This is Part 2. STAY CONNECTEDNew Episodes Every Tuesday!Instagram: @greaterconnectionpodWebsite: greaterconnectionpod.com2023-04-1828 min