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Your Journey to JoyDiscovering a New Identity and Embracing Flexibility on the Journey to Joy: Lynee LopezIn this episode of the "Your Journey to Joy" podcast, host Moyra Gorski is joined by guest Lynee Lopez. Lynee shares her insights on finding joy in the midst of life's chaos and challenges. Through intentional focus and the use of tools, they discuss how to create a more joyful life. Lynee's perspective and experiences offer valuable inspiration for listeners on their own journey to joy. Don't miss this uplifting conversation!
[00:03:06] Finding joy through figure skating.
[00:04:54] Shifting passions and new beginnings.
[00:11:44] Therapy as a healing tool.
[00:13:07] Dinner on the go.
2023-08-291h 01
Café Verve PodcastS2E13 I Love to Lead-A Story of Transformational Leadership I Karali PitzeleOn this episode, I talk with Karali Pitzele about the journey of leadership that took her from building a new school community to recovering from burnout in Bali. A true educational maverick, Karali's story is unique and inspiring. Karali Pitzele (she/her) is an insightful coach and inspired workshop leader, whose clients thrive in leadership and achieve daring change. Drawing from her own experience as a change-agent working within large systems, Karali provides valuable insights into systemic challenges, personal and organizational psychology, and leadership strategies. Her collaborative approach involves engaging clients in transformative discussion to gen...
2023-05-3044 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E13 I Love to Lead-A Story of Transformational Leadership I Karali PitzeleOn this episode, I talk with Karali Pitzele about the journey of leadership that took her from building a new school community to recovering from burnout in Bali. A true educational maverick, Karali's story is unique and inspiring. Karali Pitzele (she/her) is an insightful coach and inspired workshop leader, whose clients thrive in leadership and achieve daring change. Drawing from her own experience as a maverick change-agent working within large systems, Karali provides valuable insights into systemic challenges, personal and organizational psychology, and leadership strategies. Her collaborative approach involves engaging clients in transformative discussion to...
2023-05-3044 min
Burnout To All Out PodcastTransformational Leadership: Starting with Imperfect ActionShouldn’t all children be granted the gift of learning? Having accessible, high-quality early education programs available for every child is more than a wish - it’s a mission. In today’s episode, Melissa talks with trailblazer, Lynee Lopez, Founder and CEO of Verve Educational Consulting. Lynee has earned a well-deserved reputation as a transformational leader and fearless business owner, having secured millions in grant funding for pre-K programs that have given 50,000 students access to free education. This powerhouse entrepreneur and tenacious go-getter will not only inspire you - she’ll share her ex...
2023-05-2341 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E12 I Social & Emotional Connections Through Art I Mazarine Memon On this episode, I talk with Mazarine Memon about her journey through art and how it ultimately took her into a whole new way of seeing. Mazarine has taken her experiences as a professional artist and created workshops for leaders, teachers, and students that provides an open platform to connect to our unique perspectives and collective experiences. Mazarine Memon is a Canadian neo-impressionist artist of Indian Iranian ancestry. She earned an applied arts degree from the prestigious Sophia College in Mumbai and trained at Central St. Martin’s College of Art in London.
2023-05-0237 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E12 I Social & Emotional Connections Through Art I Mazarine Memon On this episode, I talk with Mazarine Memon about her journey through art and how it ultimately took her into a whole new way of seeing. Mazarine has taken her experiences as a professional artist and created workshops for leaders, teachers, and students that provides an open platform to connect to our unique perspectives and collective experiences. Mazarine Memon is a Canadian neo-impressionist artist of Indian Iranian ancestry. She earned an applied arts degree from the prestigious Sophia College in Mumbai and trained at Central St. Martin's College of Art in London.
2023-05-0237 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E11 I CEO of YOU I Dr. Princess CullumOn this episode, I talk with Dr. Princess Cullum on her holistic approach in working with C-Suite Executives. We unpack the value of creating routines, systems, and personal practices that allow female executives to keep thier cups full in the areas of career, relationships, health, and values. Dr. Princess M. Cullum is a leadership and executive coach with vast, multi-industry experiences in large complex organizations. Her areas of expertise include executive development, women's leadership, diversity and inclusion, and culture. Her contributions have led to measurable increases in employee engagement, retention, leadership pipeline, and organization capability. ...
2023-05-0135 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E11 I CEO of YOU I Dr. Princess CullumOn this episode, I talk with Dr. Princess Cullum on her holistic approach in working with C-Suite Executives. We unpack the value of creating routines, systems, and personal practices that allow female executives to keep thier cups full in the areas of career, relationships, health, and values. Dr. Princess M. Cullum is a leadership and executive coach with vast, multi-industry experiences in large complex organizations. Her areas of expertise include executive development, women’s leadership, diversity and inclusion, and culture. Her contributions have led to measurable increases in employee engagement, retention, leadership pipeline, and organization capability.
2023-05-0135 min
Created Worthy - Leader's Life Stories & Creative ProcessingProcessing Created Worthy | Season 3 Finale | Ep. 60THE PURPOSE OF THIS EPISODE IS TO PROCESS CREATED WORTHY. In this episode, we cover: ✨ GUEST SHOW OVERVIEWS ✨ SINCE THE SHOW GUEST UPDATES ✨ UPCOMING SOCIAL MEDIA BREAK ✨ IN-PERSON CREATIVE PROCESSING WORKSHOPS ✨ SEASON 4 GUEST LIST OPEN Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention. While I'm in between seasons, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share it with someone else! Sharing is caring, you know! CONNECT WITH ATI GRINSPUN (Ep.41): Ati's IG: @ati.g.branding LI: Ati Grinspun Website: www.atigrinspun.com FB Community: Personal Branding Strategies For Female Entrepreneurs CONNECT WITH LEAH (Ep. 42-43): Leah's IG: @elle.kaan CONNECT WITH LYNEÉ (Ep. 4...
2023-04-1836 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E10 I The Journey of Early Childhood Education I Dr. Janis StrasserOn this episode, I talk with Dr. Janis Strasser about her path to early childhood advocacy and the mentors she met along the way. She takes us back to her 1st year trying to find a teaching job and through some of the key moments that shaped her impact in the early childhood field. Dr. Strasser has been in the field of early childhood education for 50 years as a preschool, kindergarten and music teacher, Head Start Education Coordinator, and for 20 years was professor of early childhood education at William Paterson University. She has been a co...
2023-03-3054 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E10 I The Journey of Early Childhood Education I Dr. Janis StrasserOn this episode, I talk with Dr. Janis Strasser about her path to early childhood advocacy and the mentors she met along the way. She takes us back to her 1st year trying to find a teaching job and through some of the key moments that shaped her impact in the early childhood field. Dr. Strasser has been in the field of early childhood education for 50 years as a preschool, kindergarten and music teacher, Head Start Education Coordinator, and for 20 years was professor of early childhood education at William Paterson University. She has been a co...
2023-03-3054 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E9 I Basketball Dreams to Bestselling Author I Jake KelferOn this episode, bestselling author Jake Kelfer takes us back to the year he graduated college with big career dreams in basketball. After a few set backs he landed a dream job as a Corporate Partnerships Assistant with the LA Lakers at the close of Kobe Bryant's NBA career. Being inspired by Kobe's positive impact on everyone around him, Jake decided to write his 1st book, Elevate Your Network -which launched him to bestselling author at the age of 23. Give a listen to this inspiring story and the success building empire that writing your own book can have. Jake Kelfer is a...
2023-03-1536 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E9 I Basketball Dreams to Bestselling Author I Jake KelferOn this episode, bestselling author Jake Kelfer takes us back to the year he graduated college with big career dreams in basketball. After a few set backs he landed a dream job as a Corporate Partnerships Assistant with the LA Lakers at the close of Kobe Bryant's NBA career. Being inspired by Kobe's positive impact on everyone around him, Jake decided to write his 1st book, Elevate Your Network -which launched him to bestselling author at the age of 23. Give a listen to this inspiring story and the success building empire that writing your own book can have. Jake Kelfer is a...
2023-03-1536 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E8 l Social & Emotional Wellness-A Family's Story I Dr. Myava Clark & Chris Clark Jr.On this episode, I talk with Dr. Myava Clark and her son Chris Clark Jr. about thier journey navigating school and social dynamics from a unique perpective. Chris tells of his challenges with social media, bullying, and depression through middle and high school. In a moment of reflection, sparked by a conversation with his dad, the idea for CASEN was born of which he became a Founding CEO. Dr. Clark and her son, Chris, are Co-Founders of CASEN (Collaborative Advancement for Social-Emotional Needs) LLC. CASEN is designed to help children communicate appropriately on different social media platforms for school, life sk...
2023-03-0848 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E8 l Social & Emotional Wellness-A Family's Story I Dr. Myava Clark & Chris Clark Jr.On this episode, I talk with Dr. Myava Clark and her son Chris Clark Jr. about thier journey navigating school and social dynamics from a unique perpective. Chris tells of his challenges with social media, bullying, and depression through middle and high school. In a moment of reflection, sparked by a conversation with his dad, the idea for CASEN was born of which he became a Founding CEO. Dr. Clark and her son, Chris, are Co-Founders of CASEN (Collaborative Advancement for Social-Emotional Needs) LLC. CASEN is designed to help children communicate appropriately on different social media platforms for school, life sk...
2023-03-0848 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E7 I Living a Life Of Joy & Gratitude I Deirdre Palm AdamsOn this episode, I talk with Deirdre Palm Adams about her mantra of living a life full of joy and gratitude. She shares her core values and talks with us about her Poodle named Rocky- the star character in her children’s book series, The Adventures of Rocky. Deirdre Palm Adams believes in living a life filled with joy and gratitude. She is a high energy mentor that thrives on transforming mindsets while helping others achieve a well-balanced, limitless life filled with abundance. Not afraid of hard work, she enjoys a successful career in Fashion and...
2023-03-0634 min
Café Verve PodcastS2E7 I Living a Life Of Joy & Gratitude I Deirdre Palm AdamsOn this episode, I talk with Deirdre Palm Adams about her mantra of living a life full of joy and gratitude. She shares her core values and talks with us about her Poodle named Rocky- the star character in her children's book series, The Adventures of Rocky. Deirdre Palm Adams believes in living a life filled with joy and gratitude. She is a high energy mentor that thrives on transforming mindsets while helping others achieve a well-balanced, limitless life filled with abundance. Not afraid of hard work, she enjoys a successful career in Fashion and le...
2023-03-0634 min
Created Worthy - Leader's Life Stories & Creative ProcessingS3: Moving Through Uncertainty | Lyneé's Story | Ep. 44Lyneé Lopez is an educational architect and the Founder and CEO of Verve Early Childhood Consulting. Her team-building approaches and productive collaborations have secured millions in grant funding for NYC's Pre-K For All startup programs. Her efforts have allowed over 50,000 students access to high-quality preschool programs at no cost. In 2017, she extended her commitment to equitable education globally, by hosting teacher leadership trainings in Haiti. Lyneé is a member of the Momentum Education community, where she developed her passion for transformational leadership. She is also the host of her new podcast, Café Verve, which interviews innovative leade...
2022-12-2757 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E6 I The Gift of Veronica's Way I Crispin BookerOn this episode I talk with Crispin Booker about how is struggle with the passing of his grandmother-Veronica L. Paul- led to the creation of his non-profit Veronica's Way. He shares the triumph and unexpected challenges of how he built over 20 computer labs in Haiti, Jamaica and Grenada that now serve over 10,000 students! Crispin Michael Booker is the Founder of Veronica’s Way, a nonprofit organization that was created to offer 3 pillars of service to the community: Technological Literacy, Hunger Elimination, and Educational Support. Veronica’s Way is named after and in honor of Crispin's beloved grandmother, Vero...
2022-11-1857 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E6 I The Gift of Veronica's Way I Crispin BookerOn this episode I talk with Crispin Booker about how is struggle with the passing of his grandmother-Veronica L. Paul- led to the creation of his non-profit Veronica's Way. He shares the triumph and unexpected challenges of how he built over 20 computer labs in Haiti, Jamaica and Grenada that now serve over 10,000 students! Crispin Michael Booker is the Founder of Veronica's Way, a nonprofit organization that was created to offer 3 pillars of service to the community: Technological Literacy, Hunger Elimination, and Educational Support. Veronica's Way is named after and in honor of Crispin's beloved grandmother, Veronica L...
2022-11-1857 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E5 I The Power of Creative Processing I Danielle DamrellOn this episode I talk with Danielle Damrell about the healing power of creative processing, how personal branding is a key component of business, and her inspirational podcast Created Worthy. Danielle Damrell is a multi-passionate creator with extensive experience in design, writing, and creative business coaching. Breaking into the entrepreneurship world as a lettering artist, her art and skill set evolved and she has now been featured in publications all over the world including Business Insider, Forbes, Voyage Denver, and several other national publications. In 2021, her passion for creativity and connection merged as she launched...
2022-10-1955 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E5 I The Power of Creative Processing I Danielle DamrellOn this episode I talk with Danielle Damrell about the healing power of creative processing, how personal branding is a key component of business, and her inspirational podcast Created Worthy. Danielle Damrell is a multi-passionate creator with extensive experience in design, writing, and creative business coaching. Breaking into the entrepreneurship world as a lettering artist, her art and skill set evolved and she has now been featured in publications all over the world including Business Insider, Forbes, Voyage Denver, and several other national publications. In 2021, her passion for creativity and connection merged as she launched...
2022-10-1955 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E4 I The Journey of Human Relationships I Jemar WardOn this episode I talk with Jemar Ward on his contributions in the business world and his expertise in human relationships. As Chief People Officer of a non-profit he discusses the new trends in the work place and the launch of his new coaching business. Jemar Ward is a certified life coach and dynamic speaker who passionately serves people by guiding them through life's uncharted territories. He challenges people to take the uncomfortable, vital leap that propels them out of their comfort zone and charts a self- discovery path.Jemar’s passion for people and purpose in li...
2022-09-2252 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E4 I The Journey of Human Relationships I Jemar WardOn this episode I talk with Jemar Ward on his contributions in the business world and his expertise in human relationships. As Chief People Officer of a non-profit he discusses the new trends in the work place and the launch of his new coaching business. Jemar Ward is a certified life coach and dynamic speaker who passionately serves people by guiding them through life's uncharted territories. He challenges people to take the uncomfortable, vital leap that propels them out of their comfort zone and charts a self- discovery path.Jemar's passion for people and purpose in life...
2022-09-2252 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E3 I Social and Emotional Learning All Around I Christina Karalekas-RessaOn this episode I talk with Christina Karalekas-Ressa about her work in the early childhood field, how her personal discoveries in social-emotional learning became the foundation of her children's book "Power of Choice", and her recent adventure into motherhood. Christina Karalekas-Ressa has worked in the field of education for 15+ years. She currently serves as a Special Education Preschool Teacher for the South Huntington Union Free School District and as a Field Specialist for Fordham University. In years prior, she’s served as an Early-Childhood Instructional Specialist for schools throughout Manhattan and the Bronx creating instructional tools that we...
2022-09-1248 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E3 I Social and Emotional Learning All Around I Christina Karalekas-RessaOn this episode I talk with Christina Karalekas-Ressa about her work in the early childhood field, how her personal discoveries in social-emotional learning became the foundation of her children's book "Power of Choice", and her recent adventure into motherhood. Christina Karalekas-Ressa has worked in the field of education for 15+ years. She currently serves as a Special Education Preschool Teacher for the South Huntington Union Free School District and as a Field Specialist for Fordham University. In years prior, she's served as an Early-Childhood Instructional Specialist for schools throughout Manhattan and the Bronx creating instructional tools that were...
2022-09-1248 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E1 I A Hero's Journey I Vallori ThomasOn this episode I talk with Vallori Thomas about the key components of a hero's journey, some of the treasures along the way, and what defines success. Vallori Thomas is an accredited member of the Forbes Coaches Council, an ICF-Certified Coach, 2021 WeInspire Movement for Change Ambassador, and the Founder of The Institute at WOW Coaching and Consulting, She is the author of “POSSIBILITOLOGY: Its A Great Day To Be Amazing”, and Co-Author of “Through It All We’re Still Standing”. Known for delivering potent results, a practitioner of context mastery Vallori is adept at vision building a...
2022-08-0843 min
Café Verve PodcastS1E1 I A Hero's Journey I Vallori ThomasOn this episode I talk with Vallori Thomas about the key components of a hero's journey, some of the treasures along the way, and what defines success. Vallori Thomas is an accredited member of the Forbes Coaches Council, an ICF-Certified Coach, 2021 WeInspire Movement for Change Ambassador, and the Founder of The Institute at WOW Coaching and Consulting, She is the author of "POSSIBILITOLOGY: Its A Great Day To Be Amazing", and Co-Author of "Through It All We're Still Standing". Known for delivering potent results, a practitioner of context mastery Vallori is adept at vision building...
2022-08-0843 min