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Cash & Sass™From Broke to Millionaire: Identity, Wealth, and the CEO Shift with Andrew PolesWhat if your biggest money problem has nothing to do with money?In this episode, Lisa Marie sits down with Andrew Poles, business coach, entrepreneur, and someone who has personally been broke, bankrupt, and a multi-millionaire, to dig into the identity shifts that determine whether wealth sticks or slips through your fingers.Andrew has built multimillion-dollar companies, coached thousands of leaders, and rebuilt from bankruptcy with nothing but hard lessons and a completely different way of seeing himself. What he shares in this conversation will stop you in your tracks.They cover why...
2026-05-0751 min
Design Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEP 84 Navigating Business Lessons Together with Lisa-Marie and SteffSend us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we are having a very real conversation about business, the kind that doesn’t often get spoken about. Because the truth is, building a business isn’t linear. It isn’t neat, predictable, or always moving forward in the way you expect, and if you’ve ever found yourself questioning your progress or wondering if you’re behind, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.I’m joined by Steff Bolton, my business bestie and together we’re talking about the importance of community, su...
2026-05-0136 min
Verquatscht & Verbunden#6 Wir sind Sternenmamas! Lisa-Marie’s Fehlgeburt… eine Folge über Verlust & TrauerTriggerwarnung: Schwangerschaftsverlust / Fehlgeburt / MiscarriageDiese Folge wurde bereits vor 3 Monaten aufgenommen, als Lisa-Marie das Gefühl hatte, sich einfach alles von der Seele reden zu wollen. Inzwischen liegt das Ganze 6 Monate zurück und auch der erste ET ist bereits vergangen. Über Trauer, Verlust und Fehlgeburten wird leider sehr selten oder oft gar nicht gesprochen obwohl es so viele Frauen betrifft….etwa jede 4. Frau erlebt so etwas. Vielleicht hilft es ja jemandem, zu wissen : Ich bin nicht alleine damit.Diese Folge ist so persönlich wie kaum etwas zuvor. Auch im Nachhinein sind m...
2026-04-261h 14
Cash & Sass™When DIY Isn't Enough: The Power of a Strategic Sounding BoardThere comes a stage in business where scrappiness stops working and starts costing you money. In this episode of Cash and Sass™, Lisa Marie dives into the dangerous middle ground of scaling—when you're no longer financially foggy, but you are carrying entirely too much weight.As your revenue increases, your decisions go from $500 choices to $50,000 choices, and the emotional weight of being the only filter for those decisions leads to fatigue, over-caution, or expensive overcompensation. Lisa Marie explains exactly why a strategic sounding board (like a Fractional CFO) is the key to accelerating clarity, confi...
2026-04-2112 min
Cash & Sass™The DIY CEO - Building Financial Clarity on Your Own TermsAre you ready to take ownership of your money without drowning in spreadsheets or turning into someone who is constantly anxious about numbers? In this episode of Cash and Sass™, Lisa Marie (the Sassy Wealth Queen) breaks down exactly what it means to be a "DIY CEO" when it comes to your finances.Being a DIY CEO doesn't mean doing everything alone out of fear—it means choosing to understand your money instead of outsourcing your awareness. Lisa Marie strips away the complexity and reveals the four foundational layers every business owner needs to build fina...
2026-04-1415 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 80 Do You Feel Safe in Your Business? Building Stability Through Clarity and Structure With Lisa-MarieSend us Fan MailIn this grounded and thought-provoking episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui explores a feeling that many women in business quietly carry but rarely articulate, the desire to feel safe in their business.Lisa-Marie invites you to reflect on what safety truly means within your business, and how that feeling is often directly linked to your financial awareness, structures, and sales strategies. Rather than being something abstract, safety is built through clarity, understanding, and intentional decision-making.She shares practical insights into how you can begin to create stability by understanding your current financial...
2026-03-2719 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 79 Simplify to Stand Out, Refining Your Message and Owning Your Value With Helen ThackerSend us Fan MailIn this insightful and grounding episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by business strategist Helen Thacker to explore what it really takes to stand out in a saturated market.Together, they unpack the power of simplicity in business, and why refining your messaging is often the missing piece for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to attract higher-paying clients. Helen shares her perspective on cutting through the noise by focusing on your zone of genius, and clearly communicating the value of what you do.The conversation moves beyond...
2026-03-2036 min
Cash & Sass™Wealth Protection and Money Trauma Healing with Amanda CassarWealth isn't just about scaling and growing. It's about protection. Amanda Cassar, globally recognized financial expert and founder of the Financial Abuse Specialist course, joins Lisa to discuss financial abuse, ethical investing, and breaking generational money trauma. This conversation covers everything from recognizing early warning signs of financial control to the boring-but-powerful truth about building lasting wealth.Key Learning PointsFinancial Abuse Statistics - One in six women and one in 13 men admit to experiencing financial abuse at least onceThe Gradual Nature of Financial Control - It doesn't start with obvious red flags...
2026-03-1942 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 78 Financial clarity drives your sales, Master the money in your business With Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui explores a topic that many interior designers quietly avoid but that sits at the heart of building a sustainable and successful business: financial mastery.Lisa-Marie shares why understanding your numbers is not simply about spreadsheets or accounting, but about leadership. When designers learn to engage with their financial data, they move from reacting to circumstances in their business to making informed and strategic decisions about their growth.Sign onto our Financial Mastery Class HERETuesday 24th March at 10am (GMT) Online via...
2026-03-1314 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 77 What Do You Want to Be Known For? Building Your Brand Through PR With Laura PerkesSend us Fan MailIn this insightful episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by PR strategist Laura Perkes to explore how entrepreneurs, particularly interior designers, can navigate the world of public relations with clarity and confidence.Laura shares her expertise on how PR is far more than simply appearing in magazines or media features. At its heart, effective public relations begins with understanding what you want to be known for. When you are clear about your positioning, your speciality, and the message behind your work, it becomes far easier to cut through the noise and communicate...
2026-03-0631 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 76 Leading Like the Woman Your Business Requires with Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailWhat actually happens when you stop trying to build your interior design business on your own?In this episode, I’m sitting down with a number of incredible interior design entrepreneurs who have been inside Design Destiny and Design Thrive, and we’re talking honestly about what shifted for them.Not just in their business, but in how they lead it.You’ll hear real stories, the behind-the-scenes moments of doubt, the imposter syndrome, the pricing hesitation, the feast-and-famine cycles… and then the turning...
2026-02-2748 min
Cash & Sass™The 7 Major Money Pitfalls Business Owners Fall Into (& how to dig your way out)Think your money problems are just bad timing or poor decisions? Think again. In this solo episode, Lisa Marie pulls back the curtain on the Seven Money Pitfalls framework and reveals why your financial stress follows predictable patterns, not random chaos. This isn't about tactics or budgets, it's about understanding the deeper patterns that shape how money flows (or doesn't) in your life.Lisa breaks down why naming these patterns changes everything, turning shame into clarity and panic into precision. Through a real client story, she shows how simple structural changes can bring immediate relief, not because...
2026-02-2414 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 73 From Interior Designer to Interior Design Business Owner: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything with Lisa-marieSend us Fan MailAre you running a business… or are you just servicing projects?In this powerful and honest episode, I unpack the identity shift required to move from operating as an interior designer in “project mode” to leading as a structured, strategic interior design business owner.If you feel busy but slightly anxious…If you finish one install and immediately think, “What’s next?”If you’ve never properly forecasted your next financial year…This episode will hold a mirror up, without judgement and invite you into leadership.I...
2026-02-2021 min
Cash & Sass™From Financial Fog to Financial LeadershipEver looked at your income and thought, "Wait, why doesn't this feel like wealth?" In this episode, Lisa Marie breaks down the critical difference between making money and building TRUE wealth. She reveals her signature Five Wealth Codes framework and exposes the three sneaky profit leaks that quietly sabotage even the most successful women.This isn't just another money management episode - it's your roadmap from financial chaos to financial leadership. Lisa talks all about why revenue doesn't equal wealth and how to align your money, mindset, body, emotions, and energy for sustainable success.
2026-02-1716 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 68 Transforming Your Interior Design Business, Claire’s Journey And Where She Started With Claire Moran Design’sSend us Fan MailIn this short yet powerful episode, Lisa‑Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by interior designer Claire Moran, founder of Claire Moran Designs, for an honest and uplifting conversation about growth, confidence and what truly moves the needle in a design business.This episode pulls back the curtain on Claire’s journey inside Design Destiny, and how being part of the right community, at the right time, completely shifted how she shows up in her business.Together, Lisa-Marie and Claire explore what happens when women stop trying to build businesses in isol...
2026-02-0913 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 67 The Hidden reason why Interior Designers stay stuck in Imposter SyndromeSend us Fan MailIn this grounded and reassuring episode of the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui speaks directly to women in the interior design industry who feel capable, talented, yet quietly unsure of themselves.Lisa-Marie explores why so many designers experience imposter syndrome, not because they lack confidence or ability, but because they are trying to build businesses without clear structure, services, or sales processes. She reframes imposter syndrome as a structural issue rather than a mindset flaw, and explains how clarity creates confidence, ease, and authority.This episode dives into...
2026-02-0613 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 66 Aligned From the Crown Down: How Hair Shapes Confidence & LeadershipSend us Fan MailIn this uplifting and deeply affirming episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Adam, founder of Adam James Hair Salon, to explore the transformative role hair plays in confidence, self-expression, and how we show up in business and leadership.This is not a conversation about trends or surface-level aesthetics.It’s about identity, energy, and alignment.Together, Lisa-Marie and Adam unpack how hair influences not only how we look, but how we feel, how we carry ourselves, and how we are perceived professionally. They explore why hair is of...
2026-01-3032 min
Seasoned Dialogue with Lisa-MarieSeasoned Dialogue with Lisa Marie AnnouncementsSend us Fan MailTo access the Call In Feature, go HERE: https://www.seasoneddialogue.com/seasoneddialogueDon't Forget to Tap into Gentle Hours with Lisa MarieSupport the show
2026-01-0509 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 55 Investment is a Growth Decision, Not a Readiness Test with Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailIn this powerful Day 22 Advent Calendar episode, I explores one of the most misunderstood topics in business growth, investment.Speaking from lived experience rather than theory, I challenge the belief that you need to feel ready before you invest. We reframe readiness as a conscious decision, not a future state you arrive at once everything feels comfortable or certain.Throughout the episode, I share her own journey of investing in coaching and mentorship, including the moments that felt uncomfortable, stretching, and financially significant. She reflects on how long-term investment r...
2025-12-2211 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 54 Choosing Your Story This Christmas, Joy, What Truly Matters And Boundaries With Lisa QuaitSend us Fan MailWelcome to another beautiful episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today we are bringing another heart-led, grounding, and deeply connective conversation. I’m your host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, supporting women through business strategy, soulful mindset work, and the inner leadership that helps you move through life with intention, and today’s episode is one that feels especially meaningful during this season. We are joined by the wonderful Lisa Quait, a woman whose voice, wisdom, and storytelling hold space for women to feel seen, heard, and deeply connected, not only...
2025-12-2127 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 52 Experience Compresses Time: Redefining Value in Business with Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailWelcome to Day 19 of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor, supporting women to build sustainable, profitable businesses through strategy, identity work, and mindset shifts that create long-term growth.Today’s episode is a deeply important conversation around value, and more specifically, the way so many women in business misunderstand the relationship between time, effort, and worth.This episode is an invitation to pause and reflect on how you currently perceive your own value, how you price your work, and how you...
2025-12-1910 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 45 The Real Strategy Behind Your Design Business With Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailWelcome to another episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today’s episode is a foundational one, the kind every interior designer needs as we move into a brand-new year.I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor supporting women through business strategy, identity work, and the mindset required to build powerful, profitable, and aligned design businesses.Today, we’re exploring something I call the perception gap, the space between what many designers think they need to grow their business and what is actual...
2025-12-1213 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 39 Scripts For Success: Empower Your Mornings And Unwind In The Evenings With Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailWelcome to Day 6 of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast and we are bringing another inspiring episode with another fabulous guest. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through business strategy and soulful mindset work and today I am providing two powerful subconscious scripts designed to empower listeners through daily scripts and affirmations.The morning script focuses on setting intentions and embracing one's potential, while the evening script emphasizes reflection, release, and self-acceptance. The episode encourages consistent practice to foster personal growth and transformation as listeners prepare fo...
2025-12-0608 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 34 Embrace experiences and create supportive structures for growth with Lisa-Marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan MailWelcome to the first day of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through business strategy and soulful mindset work. Today, we are kicking off the first podcast with a bit of reflection. I am discussing the significance of 2025 as a transformative year, meant to build and prepare you all for the future. I emphasise the importance of reframing preparation to focus on clarity, alignment, and self-reflection rather than burnout. This discussion encourages listeners to embrace their experiences and create supportive structures for th...
2025-12-0117 min
Aloha für Dich#9 Sprachnachricht von LisaWillkommen bei „Aloha für Dich” – Dein Podcast für inneres Wachstum und Selbstverwirklichung! Hier dreht sich alles um die Themen Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Berufung und Selbstliebe im Zusammenhang mit dem hawaiianischen Lebensweg „Aloha“. Staffelthema: Ho’oponopono – Vergebungstraining für AnfängerIn dieser besonderen Podcast-Staffel tauchen wir gemeinsam in die kraftvolle Welt von Ho’oponopono ein, dem hawaiianischen Vergebungsritual, das Herzen öffnet und Seelen heilt. Diese Folgen sind für dich, wenn du:lernen möchtest, dir selbst und anderen zu vergebendich innerlich befreien und wieder in deine Kraft kom...
2025-09-2702 min
Everyone Loved It But MeFrom Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley KeoughLisa discusses Lisa Marie’s memoir From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. This is a raw memoir and is written jointly by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough. It dives into grief and Lisa Marie is quite candid. Books discussed: Finding Me by Viola DavisFor more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.
2025-09-1726 min
Cash & Sass™The Power of Paying Yourself First: A Game-Changer for Your FinancesIn this episode of the Cash and Sass Showcase Series, Lisa Marie Robinson, the Sassy Wealth Coach, joins host Julie DeLucca Collins on Confident You Radio Show and Casa De Confidence Podcast. Lisa Marie shares her inspiring journey from a childhood marked by trauma and poverty to empowering women with financial confidence. She discusses overcoming limiting beliefs, her “Pay Me First” money management system, and the importance of mindset in building wealth. The conversation highlights practical tools, personal growth, and Lisa Marie’s mission to help women break free from financial struggle and create lasting abundance.Julie DeLucc...
2025-09-1142 minDesign Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business PodcastEp 33 Fully Booked Starts Here: Pricing Like a Pro as an Interior Designer with Lisa-marie ElkhadraouiSend us Fan Mail🎙️ Fully Booked & Highly Paid PodcastEPISODE 33 The Truth About Pricing for Interior Designers (ft. Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui)Struggling to price your services confidently? Feeling like you’re winging it every time you send a quote? You’re not alone, and this episode is the wake-up call every interior designer needs.You can purchase Fully Booked and Highly Paid, my golden pricing formula every interior designer needs, the same one that has collectively generated £1.3m in 22 months in over 40 women's businesses. ACCESS HEREIn this ep...
2025-08-0719 minCash & Sass™Summer of Sass: Master Your Message & Step Into Your Power with Lisa HopperIn this Summer of Sass edition of the Cash and Sass™ podcast, I’m serving up a fierce, focused, and fire-filled conversation with none other than Lisa Hopper, founder of the UK School of Coaching & Self-Mastery.Lisa’s not just a coach, she’s a master builder of coaches. In this episode, she breaks down how passionate, talented people can finally go pro and own their power. We talk about how confidence is a decision, not a trait, and what it really takes to build a coaching practice that matches your calling.If you’ve ever wonde...
2025-08-0754 min
From Lemons to LimoncelloEP 72 - A Quick Note: Taking a Break (So I Can Hear What’s Next)This week’s episode is a little different. It’s about taking a deep breath. After 71 consecutive weeks of stories, insights, and connection, I’m pressing pause — just for a bit. Not because I’ve run out of things to say, but because this pause is something worth taking. Life has tossed a few brass bands into my zen garden lately, and I’m taking a short break to recalibrate, realign, catch up and rest before the next leg of the journey.I'll be back soon from a new corner of th...
2025-06-2904 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 71 - Your Sign to Stop Settling: From a Digital Nomad Who's Been ThereSometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit that “just getting by” isn’t enough anymore. So many of us stay stuck in the familiar—jobs that deplete us, relationships that shrink us, routines that numb us—because we’re taught to believe that survival equals success. But what if the discomfort you’re feeling isn’t a signal to push harder... what if it’s an invitation to stop settling?In this episode, we talk about:Breaking free from burnout cycles and why overwork is not a badge of honorWhat it re...
2025-06-2214 min
Aloha für Dich#24 Sprachnachricht von LisaIhr Lieben, ich gehe jetzt schon in die Sommerpause. Diese Woche war einiges los und ich merke, dass ich im Moment viel Zeit für mich brauche, um das, was passiert ist, reflektieren und verarbeiten zu können. Ich hoffe, ihr versteht das. Ab dem 2. August bin ich dann wieder für euch da und zwar mit einer ganz neuen Staffel! Bis dahin wünsche ich euch wundervolle Sommertage und eine schöne Zeit.Alles LiebeEure LisaAloha für Dich:W...
2025-06-2101 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 70 - When Making a Living Costs You Your LifeSometimes,“success” comes at the cost of our well-being, creativity, and joy. And when that happens — when making a living costs you your life —you don’t always notice right away. It creeps in quietly, disguised as productivity, masked by ambition, until one day you realize you've traded your passion for survival and your voice for silence. In this episode, we talk about:Burnout and the emotional toll of overworking, especially in traditional 9-to-5 or corporate settingsThe pressure of financial stability vs. emotional freedom, and how fear can drive our choicesLetting go of toxic produ...
2025-06-1519 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 69 - Digital Nomad Truths: Language Gaps. Loneliness. Living Life in the Moment.What does being a digital nomad really feel like? Stepping into a new country as long-term guest is exciting and fulfilling. It can also be lonely. Why? Well, one challenge can catch travelers off guard—language barriers. Beyond ordering a coffee or asking for directions, language leads to human connection, the kind that turns strangers into friends and everyday interactions into meaningful exchanges. Without it, conversations stay at a surface-level, and really experiencing local culture and human connection ends up feeling just out of reach.In this episode, we talk about:T...
2025-06-0815 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 68 - My First Stop as a Digital Nomad: Heat, Healing, and HumilityBecoming a digital nomad comes with moments of awe and moments of “Oh my God, did I do the right thing?” The truth is, life on the road isn’t just postcard-perfect scenery—it’s an intense process of growth, discomfort, and resilience. From settling into Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — my first stop on my journey — to navigating cultural and lifestyle shifts, this conversation is all about how I’m doing 3 weeks into my digital nomad journey. I talk about some of the emotional and physical transitions of leaving behind familiarity — and embracing change with humility, surrender and a little bit of humor...
2025-06-0123 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 67 - Crawling Back to Wellness: When Hustling Hijacks Your HealthWe live in a world that glorifies hustling—endless work, constant productivity, putting everyone else’s needs before our own. But what happens when that grind catches up with us? When years of pushing through exhaustion lead to weight gain, lost mobility, and declining physical strength? The slow decline sneaks up—until one day, getting off the floor feels impossible, chronic stress wreaks havoc on our bodies, and exhaustion becomes our default state. Overworking at a desk doesn’t just drain us mentally—it takes a toll on our health, leading to muscle atrophy, joint pain...
2025-05-2521 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 66 - Tired? Try giving your soul a wake-up callFeeling drained despite getting enough sleep? Sometimes, exhaustion isn’t about needing more rest—it’s about your soul feeling empty, the burnout from neglecting passions, and the fatigue of constantly hustling without true joy. In a society that glorifies productivity over well-being, too many of us find ourselves stuck in a cycle of working, surviving, and barely making room for what truly lights us up. But what if the key to feeling energized isn’t more sleep or caffeine, but reconnecting with the things that make us feel alive? In this episode we talk about how feeding your passion...
2025-05-1817 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 65 - The Cost of Playing It Safe- Why Staying Put Could Be Holding You BackPlaying it safe might feel comforting, but it could be the very thing keeping you from the life you truly want. Whether it’s staying in an unfulfilling job, avoiding financial sacrifices, or holding onto relationships that no longer serve you, fear and discomfort can convince us that change is too risky. But what if everything you're dreaming of is waiting just beyond that fear? If you’ve been asking yourself, Should I take the leap or stay where I am?—this episode is for you.We chat about:How fear distorts decision-making and ke...
2025-05-1116 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 64 - Rebuilding After Rejection: When Someone You Love Leaves YouLosing someone—a friend, a romantic partner, or even a family member—can shake you to your core. When you’re the one left behind, it’s easy to spiral into self-doubt, questioning your worth and whether the relationship meant anything at all. But here’s the truth: rejection does not define you. In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional aftermath of being left behind, exploring what it really means when someone chooses to walk away.We chat about:Navigating heartbreak and the emotional impact of rejectionUnderstanding why people leave and the differ...
2025-05-0419 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 63 - Broken Relationships: When Holding On Hurts More Than Letting GoLetting go of a relationship—whether it’s a friendship, romance, or even a family tie—is never easy. But what happens when staying in that relationship does more harm than good? When love turns into obligation, respect transforms into resentment, and emotional exhaustion outweighs connection? In this episode of From Lemons to Limoncello, we talk about a tough but necessary reality: sometimes, walking away is the healthiest choice.This week, we chat about:Signs of a toxic relationship—how to know when it’s time to leaveEmotional boundaries and why setting them is essenti...
2025-04-2710 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 62 - Are You Running Toward Your Dreams or Away From Your Past?Are you running toward your dreams or away from your fears? It’s a really important question we should all ask ourselves as we make decisions and walk down the road toward what we want for our lives. Understanding our true motivations can make the difference between a life driven by passion and purpose or one dictated by fear and avoidance.In this episode, we talk about:The importance of recognizing whether we’re moving toward our goals or simply trying to escape our pastThe signs that tell us whether our...
2025-04-2013 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 61 - Should You “Be the Bigger Person” When Someone’s Hurt You?Navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when it comes with dancing around hurtful behavior from other people. In this week’s episode, we talk about what to do when someone suggests that you be the “bigger person” when someone has hurt you, why they might be suggesting that you overlook the bad behavior in the first place, and exploring the difficult decisions and emotional labor involved in going no contact with someone — and managing the fallout that can impact the other relationships in your life.In this episode, we talk about:Setting...
2025-04-1312 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 60 - Why Losing People Can Be a Sign of Personal GrowthSetting boundaries is a crucial step in personal development and maintaining healthy relationships - but it can come with the difficult reality of losing people who are either unwilling or unable to respect those boundaries. This episode takes a look at the complexities of setting boundaries and the impact they can have on your relationships, especially with people who prefer the version of you that was easier to manipulate or control.In this episode, we talk about:The importance of setting healthy boundariesThe reasons why some relationships fall apart when...
2025-04-0610 minCash & Sass™Discovering Your Financial Thermostat: A Journey to a Healthier Relationship with Money with Lisa Marie Robinson and Pericles RellasIn this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen," engages with guest Pericles Rellas, a money mindset expert. They delve into how our beliefs and experiences shape our financial reality, introducing the concept of the "financial thermostat." Pericles explains that this internal gauge determines how much money we can earn and retain. He shares strategies to reset this thermostat, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and releasing limiting beliefs about money. The episode underscores the significance of a positive financial mindset and offers practical steps for achieving financial well-being and abundance.The relationship...
2025-04-0350 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 59 - Broken or Beautiful? Finding Strength in HeartacheHeartbreak is a universal experience that touches everyone at some point in their lives. How common it is doesn't mean it feels any better when you're the one going through it. Whether you're the one ending the relationship or the one being left, the pain is undeniable and it can hurt like hell. In this episode, we talk about the complexities of dealing with the end of a long-term relationship and the emotional journey that always follows — if you let it.In this episode, we talk about:The initial shock and hurt wh...
2025-03-3006 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 54 - From Ruin to Reinvention: Join me on a global journey in 2025This week marks the one year anniversary of From Lemons to Limoncello, and there’s a LOT to share in this special episode. Over the last few months, I’ve vaguely mentioned a struggle I’ve been dealing with — and hinted at some big news I was getting ready to share. Well the waiting is over: today is the day. In this episode, I share the details about a recent event that’s upended every aspect of my life. I also share the epic journey I’m going to take to turn the truckload of lemons I’ve...
2025-02-2334 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 42 - Mental Health, Loneliness and the Power of Human Connection - with Sara PassamonteDid you know that 1 in 4 people have a diagnosed mental illness? Or that half of the adults in the US have reported feeling lonely - and 41% of people worldwide are reporting the same over the last 6 months?
In this episode, we talk about removing the stigma of mental illness, the importance of connection in a world that can be incredibly disconnected, ways you can make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling, or help yourself if there are things you’re struggling with regarding your mental health and wellbeing. We also co...
2024-12-0158 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 41 - Changing Your Story: When History Keeps Repeating Itself (Sunday Shot)Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop, facing the same challenges over and over again? When history repeats itself in our lives, it’s often a sign that we need to take a closer look at why these patterns keep happening—and the role we play in them.
In this episode, we talk about:
Examining recurring patterns
Understanding the impact of our self-esteem and lack of self-alignment on these cycles
The importance of self-reflection when we want to flip the script
Personal examples about past relationships and career
Insights on how...
2024-11-2412 min
The Goddess SchoolEmbracing Outlaw Energies with Lisa MarchianoWhat if the path to your truest self lies in embracing traits you’ve been told to keep hidden?In this conversation, Lisa is joined by Author Lisa Marchiano to discuss her book, The Vital Spark. Lisa explores the concept of "outlaw energies" in women, such as shrewdness and authority, contrasting them with traditionally accepted traits like kindness and nurturance. She highlights how these qualities are essential for personal growth and deeper self-connectionEmbracing these often-polarizing traits can lead to a more complete and authentic expression of who you are. Tune in!
2024-11-1337 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 39 - The Next 4 Years: Strength, Support, and Solidarity After the US 2024 ElectionIn the wake of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, so many of us are grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. This week’s podcast episode takes a look at the feelings of shock, betrayal, and uncertainty that have emerged for so many Americans - especially those from marginalized groups. It's a raw and heartfelt discussion aimed at making sense of heavy hearts and troubled minds.
In this episode, we talk about:
The 4,600% increase in online harassment of women that has occurred, post-election, according to research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
The importance of...
2024-11-1039 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 38 - Battling for Social Justice: Women's rights under siege - with Alex PoppeIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Alex Poppe, a business analyst turned actress, turned humanitarian aide volunteer, and now strategic communications advisor for USAID’s Democracy Delivers initiative. An award-winning author, she's written four powerful books, featuring fierce and funny women who overcome trauma and violence.
Alex’s diverse and eventful career has taken her to places like Northern Iraq, the West Bank, Turkey, and beyond. Driven by a passion for women’s issues, her experiences have inspired her to tell stories that shed light on the global struggles women face daily.
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2024-11-0356 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 37 - Drained by Relationship Vampires: Protecting your emotional energy (Sunday Shot)Navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when dealing with someone who drains your emotional energy. These “relationship vampires” can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and insecure. They might be partners, friends, coworkers, or family members who manipulate, guilt, or gaslight you into prioritizing their needs over your own. Whether their behavior is intentional or not, it can take a real toll on your mental and emotional well-being.
In this episode, we talk about:
Recognizing the signs of relationship vampires (also called emotional vampires)
Understanding their manipulative behaviors
The emotional toll these toxic relationships take...
2024-10-2720 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 36 - Beyond the Mirror: Unlocking Confidence Through Self-Care - with Rhoda JohnsonWe all want to feel confident in our own skin, don’t we? To express ourselves freely, to feel good in the clothes we wear, and to walk into a room and own it with confidence. But that’s easier said than done when the images we’re bombarded with daily don’t reflect who we are or what we look like.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many of us: the way we feel about the way we look — and how that feeling impacts the way we show up in...
2024-10-2057 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 35 - Hard Work Doesn't Equal Success in Careers or Relationships. Try anyway. (Sunday Shot)Hard work doesn’t guarantee you’ll get what you want but, if you love what you’re doing — or the person or relationship you’re doing it for — it does guarantee a journey full of rewards and lessons. In this episode we talk about the value of putting in effort, even when the outcome isn’t what we hoped for. We talk about the importance of resilience, the beauty and pain involved with the process, and the power of reinvention.
In this episode, we cover:
The reality that hard work doesn’t always lead to su...
2024-10-1319 minCash & Sass™How to Manage Health, Time, and Money: Finding the Balance with Malumir R LoganIn this episode, Lisa Marie Robinson and guest Malumir R Logan dive into the critical relationship between health, time, and money. Lisa shares her personal experiences of dealing with health issues like migraines and tension headaches, exacerbated by stress and work demands. She emphasizes how pushing through despite her body's warnings led to long-term consequences. Together, Lisa and Malumir explore alternative income streams that reduce the time-for-money exchange and promote financial security without sacrificing well-being.Malumir explains the benefits of creating digital products, courses, and consulting work that provide income without constant time investment. Lisa echoes these...
2024-10-0332 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 33 - Sunday Shot Series: Self-Connection - The Strength in Being VulnerableHey there, my friends. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been taking a close look at all of the things we need to build strong self-connections. We talked about accepting ourselves—even the parts we’re not so proud of. We unpacked the difference between being selfish and self-full, so we can get past the guilt and realize that self-love is a good thing. We talked about trusting ourselves to handle anything life throws at us and forgiving ourselves for the things we did in the past, when our choices were limited or we didn’t know any better.
2024-09-2920 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 32 Sunday Shot Series: Self-Connection - Building Self-Trust to Connect with Your True SelfWelcome back to the September Sunday Shot series! This week, we're exploring the link between self-trust and self-connection.
Have you ever found yourself stuck at a crossroads, second-guessing every decision, big or small? What about standing at the edge of an opportunity that you just can’t seem to step into? So many of us struggle with trusting our own instincts or abilities, and it keeps us from moving toward the things that matter to us. It also puts up stubborn barriers against us getting fully connected with ourselves.
In...
2024-09-2216 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 31 - Sunday Shot Series: Self-Connection - Forgiving Ourselves & Releasing RegretIn this episode of my "Sunday Shot Series on Self-Connection," we’re taking a look at regret – because sometimes the hardest person to forgive is ourselves.
We'll talk through the sometimes painful but always transformative journey of self-forgiveness, but also how regrets can end up being the reasons for our growth and development. We’ll also dig into why forgiving ourselves is essential for emotional healing, letting go of the past, and moving forward.
We'll cover:
The role of regret in personal growth
Practical steps to start forgiving yoursel...
2024-09-1511 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 30 - Sunday Shot Series: Self-Connection - Love Yourself by Valuing "You" (10 Ways to Do It!)This episode of From Lemons to Limoncello is part of my September Sunday Shot series on the most important relationship we have — the one with ourselves. Last week, we talked about accepting all the parts of who you are, from the things you love to the things you’re working on. This week, we’re chatting about the many ways you can show yourself love by valuing yourself and practicing self-care. But I'm not just talking about bubble baths and massages — I'm talking about deeper practices with a bigger impact that feed your soul, protect your well-being, and foster your inn...
2024-09-0820 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 29 - Sunday Shot Series: Self Connection - Accepting All the Parts of Who You AreIn this special September series of "From Lemons to Limoncello," we're taking a look at the most important relationship you'll ever have—the one with yourself. As a writer, corporate storyteller, and mindset mentor, I've always believed that meaningful connections are the foundation of a fulfilling life. So this month, we're switching up our usual mix of solo episodes and interviews to do a Sunday Shot-only series on getting better connected with ourselves.
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of self-acceptance and how it plays a crucial role in personal growth and br...
2024-09-0114 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 28 - Finding Strength in Every Step: Kim Builta’s journey to defy cancer’s limitations and thriveKim Builta hadn't thought about her battle with stage 3B cancer for years, when she was blindsided by a cancer diagnosis for both her father and her husband on the same day — and the news that her own cancer had metastasized. After losing her father, her husband, AND her hip, it would have been understandable for Kim to give in and give up. Instead, she leaned into her faith; learned to use her leg, despite new limitations in movement; and lifted herself over the emotional and physical hurdles that life had thrown at her.
In...
2024-08-2548 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 27 - Learning to Trust Again: Balancing self-protection & vulnerability after getting hurt (Sunday Shot)Let’s face it, it's painful when the people we’re supposed to be able to trust end up hurting us instead. When that betrayal comes from family, friends, or coworkers, it’s especially shocking. Still, we can be so hard on ourselves that we’ll blame ourselves for not seeing it coming. Our first instincts? To shut down completely, build internal walls so high and thick that no one can ever get near us, and to never trust anyone again.
But here’s the thing: That approach may solve one problem, but it usually ends up causing...
2024-08-1810 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 25 - Redefining Success: Breaking society’s mold and setting your own standards (Sunday Shot)We all want to be successful in life, but what does that mean, really? Is it always about money and fame? Do all cultures define success the same way? Should I have to sacrifice things to be considered successful and, if the answer is yes, does my definition of success need to change?
In this solo episode — a super-short Sunday Shot — I share my thoughts on these questions — and an alternative to the type of lifestyle society says we should be working for if we want to be considered "successful."
After you tune in, I’d love to h...
2024-08-0410 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 24 - Chasing Success & Finding Misery: Stepping off the corporate ladder, with Paula SchusterWhat happens when you succeed in your career — when you have all the things society says are supposed to make you happy — but, instead, you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, uneasy, and UNhappy?
Paula Schuster had it all: She'd worked her way up to a leadership position at a multinational financial services company. She was respected, making great money, and was even being eyed for a promotion. She was living a personal life that was worthy of a successful executive, too, complete with all of the material things that come with the position.
2024-07-2852 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 23 - Happiness Takes Vacations: When sadness knocks on your door, let it in (Sunday Shot)When we’re sad, it’s so tempting to shut down and protect ourselves against more pain. Or we might want to feel better so badly that we’ll try to distract ourselves, numb our feelings, and avoid the sadness altogether.
In my experience, both of these responses only lead to more heartache.
In this episode we talk about sadness as a teacher in our lives and why it plays such an important role in helping us become better versions of ourselves in the long run.
Af...
2024-07-2108 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 22 - What a Best Friend’s Death Can Teach Us About Life: Living fully with Alana PuryearSome of the greatest gifts we get in this life are the friends we meet along our journey. They cheer us on, help us through rough times, and celebrate our joys and accomplishments. They're the people we can laugh with, be ourselves with, and even break down in front of, without fear of any judgement. And best friends? Well, they just become a part of our family – and we have every expectation that we'll be supporting and counting on each other well into our golden years.
But what happens when that friend dies before re...
2024-07-1453 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 21 - Breaking the Cycle: Emotionally Immature Parents (Sunday Shot)Parents are human, which means they have their own struggles and flaws. If they're emotionally mature, they make us feel loved and safe, even when they're working through their own internal conflicts. When they're emotionally immature, the resulting dysfunction can be devastating: As children, we can grow up feeling invisible, unsafe, like a burden, like everything about us is "wrong" and/or unworthy of love. It impacts our self-esteem, our confidence, our ability to trust our own judgement, and how much – or how little – we value our needs and ourselves.
As adults, how we deal...
2024-07-0718 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 20 - Traveling the World to Find Your Way Home: Divorce & reinvention with David ShakibanDivorce can be devastating, but if we approach what happens next with some introspection and creativity, it can take us on journeys — physical and emotional — that bring us back home to ourselves.
In this episode, I chat with David Shakiban, a modern-day renaissance man who’s as innovative and mindful about his approach to life as he is about his creative pursuits. A website designer, acoustic guitarist, mosaic artist, and the creative force behind his company, ColorGrooves, David is big on introspection and personal growth. So when he found himself feeling lost after a painful...
2024-06-3056 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 19 - Seven Truths About Happiness (Sunday Shot)Happiness isn't something that just happens to us — we have to work for it. But it's attainable, even during the hardest times of our lives.
But I also think we may have to change our definition of what happiness really is.
After a lifetime of tragedy and challenges, I've learned 7 truths about happiness that have made all the difference in my life. In this episode, I share each of them with you. I also share some of my experiences to show you that I'm living proof that finding happiness isn't just possible — it's what turning life...
2024-06-2320 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 17 - Six Ways to be Nicer to Yourself: Picking yourself up instead of putting yourself down (Sunday Shot)It doesn’t seem to matter who we are or where we’re from: we all have a tendency to be hard on ourselves.
In this episode, we talk about why we’re so much more patient, encouraging, and kind when it comes to supporting other people — why we lift other people up but have a habit of putting ourselves down.
I also share six ways we can be nicer to ourselves so we can build up our self-esteem, meet life’s challenges head on, and accept our past mistakes and future misst...
2024-06-0918 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 16 - Setting Boundaries with Mint Miller: Finding self-worth & empowerment by staying true to ourselvesSetting boundaries in our personal and professional lives is the key to self-respect, self-empowerment, living authentically, and our safety and well-being. But so many of us are either afraid to be confrontational or confused about what a healthy boundary would even look like if we tried establishing one.
In this episode, I chat with Mint Miller — a divorced, single mom of two and boundary-setting coach — about what healthy boundaries look like, how to set them, what to do when people don't respect them, and why knowing our values and embracing our self-worth make up the...
2024-06-0257 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 15 - Keeping Quiet to Keep the Peace: shrinking, stress, and health issues (Sunday Shot)Are there people in your life that would love it if you just kept quiet? Who tell you not to make waves? Who make you feel like you need to ignore your own feelings to protect theirs or show them “respect?”
When we keep quiet to keep the peace with someone, it’s a lot like swallowing poison on a regular basis. After a while, all that toxicity starts to build up and eat away at you, causing real emotional and physical stress. And all that stress has very real impacts on our physical health...
2024-05-2616 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 14 - Adversity, Racism & Mother-Daughter Conflict: Primary Lessons with Sarah White (Part 2)In episode 13, we started our conversation with Sarah Bracey White, an amazing woman whose creative life expanded exponentially at the age of 75 years old. Over the last three years, Sarah has become a celebrated author of books, poems, and recorded stories. She's written and produced plays. She's acted on stage in an immersive theater production based on her memoir — a show that was produced and staged by Hollywood professionals who worked with The Who and contributed to prime time television shows and the Olympics. Now 78, Sarah continues to write, speak, and educate others on the value of sharing our st...
2024-05-1947 minCash & Sass™Fitness First-Mastering the Physical Wealth CodeIt's your go-to Sassy Wealth Queen, Lisa Marie, and I've just wrapped up another empowering episode of "Cash and Sass" that I can't wait for you to dive into. This week, we're taking a slight detour from our usual financial wisdom to talk about something just as valuable – our physical health.I've always believed that true wealth encompasses more than just our bank accounts; it's also about our well-being. That's why I'm thrilled to share with you the "Physical Wealth Code," a secret ingredient to a richer life that often goes overlooked.In this episode, I...
2024-05-1613 minCash & Sass™Redefining Return on Investment with Lisa HopperIt's your go-to guru for all things finance and personal growth, Lisa Marie. In this episode, I have a heart-to-heart chat with the incredible Lisa Hopper, and let me tell you, it's an episode you simply can't afford to miss!🌟 Money Mindset Makeover 🌟We're diving deep into our money mindset journeys, sharing the raw and real transformations from scarcity to abundance. Ever feel like money is a constant struggle? We've been there, and we're spilling the secrets on how we're turning that around.💡 The Power of Pause 💡Before you make your next big financial de...
2024-05-0954 minFrom Lemons to LimoncelloEP 12 - The Dangers of Overgiving: Why self-care matters when we’re caring for others (Sunday Shot)Balancing life's demands seems to be getting tougher and tougher: We're being asked to do more at work with fewer resources. We're caring for our homes and children, often while caring for aging parents. Layoffs have meant higher stress and lower energy, but our friends and loved ones need our emotional support for all the stress they're dealing with, too. Our high school students are facing challenges never seen by their age group before and our college-aged kids are accumulating higher debt and facing lower salaries when they graduate.
How can we deal with it all? It...
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