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Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet With Marla EP 26Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest, entrpreneur, art enthusiast and businessman Jeffrey Elson. They are discussing love later in life, finding your "energy" match and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podc...
2026-06-2541 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space x Immigration Coffee Talk: Florida Surrogacy Law Update – Effective July 1, 2026In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, Greenspoon Marder surrogacy partner Marla Neufeld shares key insights from a recent conversation with Greenspoon Marder immigration partners Patricia Gannon and Marcela Bermudez on a major update to Florida’s surrogacy laws. With the signing of the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement (FIRE) Act, effective July 1, 2026, new restrictions will prohibit intended parents and surrogates who are citizens or residents of certain “foreign countries of concern” from entering into surrogacy arrangements in Florida. This marks the first significant change to Florida’s surrogacy framework in over 30 years and raises important questions at the intersec...
2026-06-2223 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla EP 25Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by many special guests while on location at Priscilla's Oasis on Orange in celebration of the 25th episode. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-06-1836 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet With Marla EP 24Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Kelli. They are discussing is love in the air, the mile high club and much more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #let...
2026-06-1135 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 37: “Breaking Barriers in Surrogacy: How the Surrogacy Foundation is Expanding Access and Changing the Narrative”In this powerful episode of The Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld sits down with Alexandra French, Co-Founder, and Zach French, Executive Director of The Surrogacy Foundation, to explore how their deeply personal journey led to building one of the most impactful nonprofits in the surrogacy space. After navigating a breast cancer diagnosis that ultimately made surrogacy their only path to grow their family, Alexandra and Zach transformed their experience into a mission driven organization dedicated to making surrogacy more accessible for others. They share the pivotal moments that inspired the foundation, from fertility preservation during cancer treatment to the...
2026-06-0524 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 23Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Brian. They are discussing love after loss, getting back out there and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-06-0436 min
The Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalHow The Sale You Stop Chasing...Starts Chasing YouSend us Fan MailWhat if the harder you chase the sale… the faster buyers pull away?In this episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Marla Koupal explores why so many sales conversations become awkward, pressured, and exhausting — not because sellers lack skill, but because they become emotionally attached to the outcome.Marla breaks down:• Why buyers feel emotional pressure immediately• How curiosity creates stronger conversations• Why calm energy builds trust• The hidden problem with controlling sales conversations• Why “objections” are often unanswered questions• How AI should support connection i...
2026-06-0212 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 22Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests Nikki & John. They are discussing controlling relationships, jealousy, who has it easier and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-06-0239 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 21Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Tess. They are discussing being a woman in the military, love after service, recapturing your feminine side and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #dati...
2026-06-0136 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 20Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Claire. They are discussing dating with disabilities, why do you feel like you'' be single forever and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #rela...
2026-05-1737 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 19Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the bubble bath! Tonight Marla is is answering your questions. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-05-1630 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode 18Join us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Jim for a part two. They are discussing is it cheating if it's with the same sex and more. This is a special episode because Jim has a lot of dating questions for Marla, so a new segment was born; Ask Marla. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week th...
2026-05-1435 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode SeventeenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Jim. They are discussing intentions and more. This is a special episode because Jim has a lot of dating questions for Marla, so a new segment was born; Ask Marla. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the com...
2026-05-1331 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode SixteenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Ronnie from the 80's band Chemistry. It's an 80's special and they are discussing the 80's and all the good romance that came with it. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to yo...
2026-05-1231 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode FifteenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest John. They are discussing mixed messages, mixed signals and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-05-1132 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode FourteenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests Denise and Crystal. They are discussing relationship hopping and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-05-0932 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode ThirteenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Christine. They are discussing age gap dating and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-05-0733 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode TwelveJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Natashia. They are discussing holiday hookups and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-05-0532 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode ElevenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests The Johns again. It's a part two because they had too much stuff they didn't get to the first time around. They are discussing double standards again and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete vi...
2026-05-0530 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode TenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests Joanna & John. It's a battle of the sexes! They are discussing who makes the rules in the relationship, and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #pod...
2026-04-3031 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode NineJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests Nikki & Renee. They are discussing situationships, calling dibs and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-3030 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode EightJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests The Johns. It's boys night. They are discussing double standards and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-2930 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode SevenJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guests Denise and Crystal. They are discussing Valentine's Day, reminiscing about an ex and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-2930 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode SixJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest John. They are discussing if guys and girls can be friends, who should pay on the first date and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #pod...
2026-04-2230 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode FiveJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the hot tub! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Joanna from the new permanent set!. They are discussing red and green flags and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpdayvibes #humpday #le...
2026-04-2131 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode FourJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the bubble bath! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Debra. They are discussing sex with an ex and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpdayvibes #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-2130 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode ThreeJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the bubble bath! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Kimberly. They are discussing online dating and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-2128 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode TwoJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the bubble bath! Tonight Marla is joined by her special guest Marisa. They are discussing keeping the spark alive, sex life in the beginning vs. over time, and more. Write in the comments what you'd like to discuss or if you agree or disagree with what they are saying. Stay till the end for some trivia, fun & games! Each week there will be different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla ...
2026-04-2025 min
Get Wet With MarlaGet Wet with Marla Episode OneJoin us for a deep dive into the world of dating and relationships live from the bubble bath! Tonight we are discussing life with somebody else, keeping the door open and more. Each week join Marla for different topics and guests. To watch the complete video, please go to youtube.com @GetWetwithMarla #podcast #datingadvice #relationshiptips #humpdayvibes #humpday #letstalkaboutsex #getwetwithmarla
2026-04-2016 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 36: “From NICU Mom to Community Champion: The Story Behind ICU baby”In this episode of The Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld sits down with Elizabeth Simonton, co‑founder and executive director of ICU Baby, a South Florida nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating the NICU. Elizabeth shares the deeply personal experience with her third child that inspired her to build an organization focused on emotional, financial, and informational support for families during one of the most difficult moments of their lives.Together, Marla and Elizabeth discuss the realities NICU parents face, the critical gaps ICU Baby fills, the power of community volunteers, and the organization’s incredible growth from...
2026-03-3121 min
What Do You MeanWE'RE GOING TO HELL. anna's wedding, marla's mail, cake cookie, WDYM origin, smooth beaverWelcome to the lost episode of What Do You Mean? (Update: We found it.) In today's episode, Anna and Marla reminisce on Anna's wedding day, chat about their fav comedians, spill a secret submitted by their listener (singular, not plural), and they talk about literally so much we don't even member. Oh, and we also talk about how Smurfs are really just Nerds with necks. Split pea soup gets hacked up as well (literally). Don't stop listening to the episode until you hear "Smooth Beaver", and then keep listening because Bloopers.
2026-03-261h 26
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space: Estate Planning & Family Building: A Deep Dive with Attorney Nick KlingenbergIn this episode of The Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld sits down with Nick Klingenberg, a seasoned Wills, Trusts & Estates attorney at Greenspoon Marder with nearly a decade of experience advising high‑net‑worth families across New York and California. With deep professional expertise and a meaningful personal journey into family building, Nick brings a uniquely well‑rounded perspective to this conversation.Together, Marla and Nick explore the critical role of estate planning for intended parents, why it matters long before a child arrives, and how surrogacy adds unique legal considerations that many families overlook.Nick a...
2026-03-0732 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalWhy Word Salad Kills Sales ConversationsSend us Fan MailIn this episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Marla Koupal breaks down why “word salad” quietly destroys sales conversations — especially at the exact moment a buyer is thinking.When a buyer pauses, many sellers panic. They start stacking features, benefits, proof, reassurance, and extra explanations. It feels productive. It feels responsible. It feels helpful.But it interrupts the buyer’s thinking.And when thinking gets interrupted, decisions stall.Marla explains:• Why silence in a sales conversation is not a problem • What actually causes buyers...
2026-02-2509 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalHow to Sell While In Neutral; The Discipline That Keeps Sales Conversations AliveSend us Fan Mail How to Sell While in Neutral: The Discipline That Keeps Sales Conversations Alive In this episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Marla Koupal explores one of the most misunderstood and underdeveloped skills in selling: neutral.Neutral is not a mood, personality trait, or passive stance. It is a disciplined presence that allows sellers to stay engaged without reacting too soon, assuming intent, or hijacking the buyer’s decision-making process. Most sales conversations do not collapse because the seller lacks confidence or courage. They fall apart beca...
2026-01-2714 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalAre you Terrible at Sales? Good! Now What?Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Sales Pulse, Marla Koupal explores a question inspired by a recent blog from Seth Godin: Are you terrible at sales? And more importantly—what do you do once you realize it?This conversation is not about blaming yourself or trying to become a “perfect” seller. It is about awareness. Many sales conversations fail quietly, not because the seller lacks motivation or product knowledge, but because they rush, react, fill silence with words, or rely on scripts instead of presence.Marla connects this idea t...
2026-01-2711 min
Macros, Mindset and MovementCoaching with Marla HannigMarla Hannig is a nutrition and women's health coach in Las Vegas, NV who are tired of dieting and feeling stuck. She helps women lose weight without food rules, restriction, or confusion by teaching sustainable habits that fit real life. Marla's approach as a Las Vegas Women's health coach focuses on clarity, confidence, and long-term results. Her goal is to help women feel in control around food and strong in their bodies again.
2026-01-1600 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalHow CALM Becomes the Operating System for Sales TeamsSend us Fan MailHow Calm Becomes the Operating System for Sales TeamsDescription:Most sales teams don’t struggle because they lack effort. They struggle because they lack regulation.In this follow-up episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Marla Koupal expands Tuesday’s conversation on calm as a personal sales skill—and shows why calm is the operating system for high-functioning sales teams.You’ll learn why sales teams don’t copy strategies first—they copy emotional states. And how a leader’s urgency, anxiet...
2026-01-0911 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space: "From Legal Planning to Parenthood Through Surrogacy with Jason Neufeld"The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 34: "From Legal Planning to Parenthood Through Surrogacy with Jason Neufeld"In this episode of Surrogacy Space, host Marla Neufeld welcomes her husband, Jason Neufeld, Managing Partner and Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney, for a unique conversation that blends professional expertise with personal experience. From his work in elder law and Medicaid planning—helping families protect wealth for future generations—to navigating infertility and the emotional journey of surrogacy as a partner, this episode offers practical guidance and heartfelt reflections. Whether you’re planning for aging parents or building your own family, you’ll gain valuable...
2025-12-1616 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space: Men’s Health & Infertility with Dr. Bitran, Urologist at Mt. Sinai Medical CenterThe Surrogacy Space - Men’s Health & Infertility with Dr. Bitran, Urologist at Mt. Sinai Medical CenterIn episode 33 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld speaks with Dr. Joshua Bitran, a urologist in men’s health and infertility, about a topic that’s often overlooked: male fertility in surrogacy and infertility treatment.Why does male fertility matter? Dr. Bitran breaks it down, covering the diagnostic process, lifestyle factors that can make or break sperm quality, and when surgical options come into play. He also shares why early screenings are a game-changer and reveals cutting-edge technologies bringi...
2025-11-2622 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalThe Anatomy of a Defensive SellerSend us Fan MailSales shouldn’t feel like self-defense.In this episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Marla Koupal unpacks one of the most common habits that quietly kills connection—defensive selling. Through a true story about shopping for a bed, Marla reveals what happens when sellers rely on scripts, over-explain, and talk to prove integrity instead of listening to build trust.You’ll learn to spot the signs of defensive selling: over-talking, over-serving, and over-proving. Discover how a polite, overscripted manner can sound “salesy,” how obsequious energy makes buyers une...
2025-11-1117 min
Planning & Beyond®36. The Trust Equation: How Behavioral Data Transforms Client Relationships with Marla SoferText us to share what you found helpful!You can deliver perfect asset allocations and outperform benchmarks all day long, but here's what Marla Sofer, founder of Knomee, knows after 25 years in financial services: those are just table stakes. The real differentiator—the thing that determines whether a client gives you 10% of their portfolio or becomes all-in—is trust built on deep understanding of who they are and what they want for their future.Marla's journey from private banking to BlackRock to fintech revealed a critical gap in how we approach client relationships. We have incr...
2025-11-0641 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space - Interview with Tenesha Avent, Director of Maternal Child Health & Collective Impact at March of DimesIn episode 32 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld explores the mission and evolving impact of March of Dimes in improving maternal and infant health across the U.S. Special guest Tenesha Avent, Director of Maternal Child Health & Collective Impact, shares insights into the challenges families face today, and how programs like NICU Family Support and Supportive Pregnancy Care are making a difference. The episode dives into MOD’s commitment to health equity, advocacy efforts, and support for families in underserved communities. The conversation also touches on infertility, pregnancy loss, and alternative paths to parenthood.Tune in to le...
2025-10-3014 minWhat Do You MeanMARLA'S FIRST 5K? halloween costume, sharing town secrets, reading our texts, inspirational quotesWelcome to the very tenth episode of the What Do You Mean? In today's episode, Anna and Marla do their best to spill their hometown secrets, but they just end up being the same secret just about different people... (you'll understand what we mean when you listen to the episode). Marla explains the most insane walk of her life. They also read text messages they've sent each other. You're going to love it, it's got everything you're looking for. We love you. Thank you for listening. Follow us on instagram! @whatdoyoumeanpod
2025-10-261h 14
One Tough CookieEp 2: Do It Scared: The Story Behind Marla's Cookie CoFrom a tiny apartment oven to a thriving business. Built from pure grit, Marla shares the story behind Marla's Cookie Co. In this episode she opens up about how baking became therapy, how fear turned into courage, and how she built her dream one cookie at a time.
2025-10-2515 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space - Erin Morrison and Three Minutes for Mom: Redefining Motherhood Through Reflection and Connection In Episode 31 of The Surrogacy Space, Marla Neufeld sits down with Erin Morrison, author of Three Minutes for Mom and creator of The Conscious Mom, for a heartfelt conversation about redefining motherhood through reflection and connection. Erin shares the inspiration behind her book and explores how conscious parenting offers a more intentional, emotionally attuned approach than traditional models. The episode delves into how her work supports women navigating infertility, loss, surrogacy, and other nontraditional paths to parenthood—offering healing and empowerment even for those who feel disconnected from the idea of motherhood. Through daily three-minute reflections, Erin helps women cu...
2025-10-1421 min
Per Her PerspectiveTaking Control of Your Financial Future: Simple Steps for Lasting Security with Marla NoelEvery secure financial future begins with the decision to take control today. In this episode, host Marla Noel shares her passion for personal financial planning, offering clear, practical guidance to help listeners build confidence with their money, whether they’re just starting out in their 20s or rethinking goals later in life.Drawing on her expertise as a CPA, business owner, and university instructor, Marla breaks down the essentials: budgeting, saving, managing debt, understanding 401(k) benefits, and setting SMART financial goals. She also explains how to create a personal financial statement, why quarterly check-ins matter, and the st...
2025-10-0224 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalSales Skills Beat ConfidenceSend us Fan MailSales Skills That Beat ConfidenceWhat really drives sales success—mindset or skill? In this episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, Sales Conversation Architect Marla Koupal tackles one of the biggest debates in selling: confidence versus competence.You’ll hear why 80% of new salespeople fail in their first year, not from lack of effort, but from leaning too hard on mindset alone or relying only on skills without the right mindset. Marla explains how open-ended questions and reflective questions can...
2025-09-3007 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. Koupal7 Rules for Architecting Sales ConversationsSend us Fan Mail7 Rules to Architect Sales ConversationsDescription: Selling isn’t about saying the right words or rehearsing a clever script. It’s about creating a space where buyers can think, breathe, and choose with confidence.In this episode of The Sales Pulse, Marla Koupal shares 7 rules for architecting sales conversations that feel natural, curious, and human. These aren’t quick tips or gimmicks—they’re shifts in how you approach your buyers.You’ll hear stories of sellers who reframed rejection, discovered the power of tim...
2025-09-0912 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 30 - Interview with Dr. Eva Benmeleh, Licensed Clinical PsychologistFeaturing Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Dr. Eva Benmeleh, Licensed Clinical Psychologist In this episode, Marla Neufeld interviews Dr. Eva Benmeleh, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and perfectionism. Dr. Benmeleh shares her background and professional focus on helping clients navigate infertility and pregnancy challenges while addressing perfectionism and its impact on personal relationships. The discussion covers Dr. Benmeleh's therapeutic approach, including her "Perfectionist Reset" service.---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/. To contact...
2025-09-0414 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 29 - Interview with Kat Curtin, Executive Director, Single Mothers by ChoiceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 29 - Interview with Kat Curtin, Executive Director, Single Mothers by Choice--------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Kat Curtin, Executive Director, Single Mothers by Choice---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com. Social Media Handle(s):Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw----------------------------------------Guest Speaker Contact: Podcast Guest: Kat CurtainTitle: Executive DirectorCompany: Single...
2025-08-2021 min
ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast560 | Living Off the 4% Rule | Marla TanerMarla Tanner reached financial independence in 2013 and has lived off the 4% rule ever since — through bull markets, bear markets, and a global pandemic. She recently ran the numbers on both her actual experience and a worst-case scenario retirement starting at the peak before 2008. Both outcomes? More than comfortable. Her journey challenges the anxiety many savers face when it's time to flip the switch from accumulation to spending.
Timestamps:
00:01:26 – Marla's Background
00:02:04 – Living off the 4% Rule
00:09:39 – Psychology of Retiring Early
00:24:33 – Managing Withdrawals
00:25:51 – Market Timing and Cash Strategy
00:28:46 – Travel Rewards
00:49:10 – Lessons Learned
01:00:17 – Conclusion
Key Topics:
4% Rule in Practice: Marla re...
2025-08-171h 00
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 28 - “A Family Affair: Siblings on Their Surrogacy Journeys”Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guests: Siblings - Steven Lazarus and Allison Lazarus---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.comSocial Media Handle(s):Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw----------------------------------------Guest Speaker Contact:Guest Speakers: Seven Lazarus & Allison LazarusCompany: Promotional Breezes, Inc.Emails: steven@promotionalbreezes.com, allison@promotionalbreezes.comWebsite: www.promotionalbreezes.com [promotionalbreezes.com]Social Media Handle(s):
2025-08-0734 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 27 - Interview with Vivi Bitran, Head of Clinical Operations and Community Engagement, ATWOMEThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 27 - Interview with Vivi Bitran, Head of Clinical Operations and Community Engagement, ATWOME---------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Vivi Bitran, Head of Clinical Operations and Community Engagement, ATWOME---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com.Social Media Handle(s):Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw----------------------------------------Guest Speaker Contact:Podcast Guest: Vivi BitranTitle: Head of Clinical...
2025-07-2821 min
What Do You MeanWELCOME BACK...? chicken little, circle of dentists, sharks, Marla's Pentatonix audition, bloopersWelcome to the very fist episode of What Do You Mean? In this episode, Anna and Marla waste no time and dive right into their typical conversations. Not quite sure how to explain this one, but you're going to love it, and it's got everything you're looking for.
2025-07-2635 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump's 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy**A Surrogacy Space and Immigration Coffee Talk Crossover The Birthright Citizenship Debate: How Trump's 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act Impacts Surrogacy In this episode, we dive into the legal issues surrounding the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 and Executive Order No. 14160, issued by President Trump. These controversial measures aim to restrict automatic U.S. citizenship to children born on American soil—unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. But what does this mean for children born through surrogacy, especially when the intended parents are international or if the surrogate is not a...
2025-07-1617 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 26 - Interview w/ Greenspoon Marder Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Lauren BarkanThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 26 - Interview w/ Greenspoon Marder Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Lauren Barkan --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guests: Lauren Barken, Greenspoon Marder, Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com. Social Media Handle(s): Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw---------------------------------------- Guest Speaker Contact: Lauren Barken Greenspoon Marder LLP Wills, Trusts, & Estates Attorney Lauren.Barkan@gmlaw.com
2025-07-1630 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 25 - Interview w/ Katie Faust and Trish Scarborough of The Surrogacy AgencyFeaturing Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guests: Katie Faust, Managing Partner/Surrogate Program Director & Trish Scarborough, Managing Partner/Director of Intended Parent Case Management---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com.Social Media Handle(s):Instagram: @marlasurrogacylaw----------------------------------------Guest Speaker Contact:Katie Faust, Managing Partner/Surrogate Program Director, katie@thesurrogacyagency.orgTrish Scarborough, Managing Partner/Director of Intended Parent Case Management, trish@thesurrogacyagency.orgTo learn more...
2025-06-2431 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalRespect: The Skill That SellsSend us Fan Mail Listen, show notes & coaching: https://thesalespulsepodcast.com/podcastRespect: The Skill That SellsWelcome to the very first episode of The Sales Pulse Podcast, where sales isn't marketing, and your results come from real, unscripted conversations—not memorized scripts or pushy tactics.In this kickoff episode, Marla Koupal brings you back to a skill that’s quietly powerful and often completely overlooked in sales: Respect. Not surface-level politeness, but deep, strategic respect—the kind that changes the entire energy of a sales c...
2025-06-1812 minThe Sales Pulse with Marla M. KoupalOh! the Sales You’ll Miss If You Don’t AskSend us Fan Mail Listen, show notes & coaching: https://thesalespulsepodcast.com/podcastOh! The Sales You'll Miss If You Don't AskMost people are trained to close the sale—but no one ever taught them how to open the conversation.In this episode, Marla Koupal breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in selling: if you don’t ask, you don’t go. Packed with metaphor, story, and practical insight, this episode helps you reframe your entire approach to sales conversations—one question at a time.
2025-06-1811 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 24 - Interview with Laura O’Malley, Contributing Author, Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of MotherhoodThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 24 - Interview with Laura O’Malley, Contributing Author, Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood---------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Laura O’Malley, Contributing Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood---------------------------------------Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com.----------------------------------------Guest Speaker Contact:Laura O’Malley, laura.d.omalley@gmail.comSocial Media Handle(s): Instagram: @bluerootfloralsClic...
2025-05-2918 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 23, Spain Bans Its Embassies from Registering Babies Born Through SurrogacyThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 23, Spain Bans Its Embassies from Registering Babies Born Through Surrogacy—————————————Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner—————————————Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com.—————————————-About the Surrogacy Space:The Surrogacy Space is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to exploring all aspects of third-party assisted reproductive technology (ART) and infertility. Hosted by attorney Marla Neufeld, Esq., who suffered from years of infertility and worked with a surrogate to build her own family, this podcast brings a deeply personal understanding o...
2025-05-0803 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 22 - Interview with Sherri Levine, Co-Author of Desert to MountaintopsThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 22 - Interview with Sherri Levine, Founder and CEO of MomGenuity, LLC and Co-Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood” --------------------------------------- Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partner w/ Special Guest: Sherri Levine, Founder and CEO of MomGenuity, LLC and Co-Author of Desert to Mountaintops: The Pilgrimage of Motherhood --------------------------------------- Learn more about Marla Neufeld at https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/marla-neufeld/ To contact Marla, email marla.neufeld@gmlaw.com. ---------------------------------------- Guest Speaker Contact: Sherri Levine, Founder and CE...
2025-04-3029 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 21 - “When Infertility Strikes Families. An Interview with Liz Somerstein, Partner at Greenspoon Marder”The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 21 - “When Infertility Strikes Families. An Interview with Liz Somerstein, Partner at Greenspoon Marder”---------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guest: Liz Somerstein, Land Use & Zoning Partner, Greenspoon Marder---------------------------------------The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to start when beginning a third-party ART journey, and how...
2025-03-2516 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 20 - "All about Family Source Consultants (FSC)"The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 20 - "All about Family Source Consultants (FSC)"--------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guest: Staci Swiderski, CEO/Founder, Family Source Consultants--------------------------------------The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to start when beginning a third-party ART journey, and how to avoid pitfalls. Different professionals in the...
2025-03-0720 min
Consulting SpotlightMarla Ballard’s Journey: From Trauma to Quantum Success In this episode of Consulting Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Marla Ballard, CEO of U2 Shine, a pioneer in quantum personal development. Marla shares her transformative journey from navigating personal trauma to becoming a top-performing entrepreneur and leader in the field of quantum coaching.Raised on a Kentucky farm and later facing immense challenges as a military spouse, Marla reveals how she rebuilt her life after her husband’s injury in Iraq. She started a wellness business, became a top producer in her field, and eventually discovered the power of quantum personal development. This led her...
2025-03-0136 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 19 - "“Interview with Director of Partner Relations at SeedTrust, a Surrogacy and Egg Donor Escrow Company”"The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 19 - "“Interview with Director of Partner Relations at SeedTrust, a Surrogacy and Egg Donor Escrow Company”"---------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guest: Abby Helmuth, Director of Partner Relations at SeedTrust, a Surrogacy and Egg Donor Escrow Company---------------------------------------The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to s...
2025-01-3020 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 18 - "Interview with Jarret Zafran, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of New York Based Surrogacy Agency, Brownstone Surrogacy"The Surrogacy Space, Ep. 18 - "Interview with Jarret Zafran, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of New York Based Surrogacy Agency, Brownstone Surrogacy"---------------------------------------Featuring Marla Neufeld, Greenspoon Marder Surrogacy Partnerw/ Special Guest: Jarret Zafran, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of New York Based Surrogacy Agency, Brownstone Surrogacy---------------------------------------The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party...
2025-01-0938 min
The Virtual CouchFrom Self-Judgment to Self-Compassion: A Guide to Emotional Resilience w/Nate and Marla ChristensenTony welcomes guests Nate and Marla Christensen to discuss the concept of self-compassion. Nate is an ALPC, and Marla is an ALPC and AMFT. They delve into the groundbreaking research of Kristen Neff, who has spent 20 years studying the benefits of self-compassion, including its effects on PTSD, anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. The episode explores the three main components of self-compassion—mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity—and addresses common misconceptions such as self-compassion being viewed as weakness, self-indulgence, or selfishness. They share personal insights and clinical experiences, making a compelling case for incorporating self-compassion into daily life and therapy. Nate...
2024-11-1452 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 10 "Can I Receive Pumped Breast Milk from my Surrogate" - with Marla Neufeld, Esq.Ep. 10 - "Can I Receive Pumped Breast Milk from my Surrogate" - with Marla Neufeld, Esq.The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to start when beginning a third-party ART journey, and how to avoid pitfalls. Different professionals in the ART industry will join the podcast such as surrogacy agencies, reproductive doctors, mental health professionals and other critical players involved with third...
2024-06-1404 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 7 "Can a Family Member Act as a Surrogate in FL" - with Marla Neufeld, Esq.Ep. 7 - " Can a Family Member Act as a Surrogate in Florida" - with Marla Neufeld, Esq.The Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to start when beginning a third-party ART journey, and how to avoid pitfalls. Different professionals in the ART industry will join the podcast such as surrogacy agencies, reproductive doctors, mental health professionals and other critical players involved with...
2024-05-1604 min
The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space, Ep. 1 - Welcome to The Surrogacy Space with Marla Neufeld, EsqEp. 1 - Welcome to The Surrogacy SpaceThe Surrogacy Space is a podcast on all things pertaining to third party assisted reproductive technology (ART). Sessions will focus on topics such as: the legal issues involved with surrogacy, egg, sperm, and embryo donation, best practices in third party ART, where to start when beginning a third-party ART journey, and how to avoid pitfalls. Different professionals in the ART industry will join the podcast such as surrogacy agencies, reproductive doctors, mental health professionals and other critical players involved with third party ART.For any questions...
2024-04-0302 minThe Virtual CouchUnderstanding Grief, Loss, Growth, and Rebuilding w/Marla Christensen, AMFTMarla Christensen, AMFT, APCC, joins Tony on the Virtual Couch to discuss dealing with grief and loss. Marla is a new associate working with Tony. Marla received her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. She shares her passion for her work in mental health counseling and touches on her own personal experience about shifting from being a stay-at-home mom to a counselor following a divorce. Marla discusses her approach to dealing with grief and loss in clients, which she shares as an inescapable human experience. She elaborates on the stages of grief as proposed by Elizabeth Kubler Ross...
2024-02-2840 min
Follow Your Joy Podcast by Marla DiannHow the Season of Becoming Has Made Her Brand & Business Even BraverHow does the idea "2024 is the season of becoming?" land with you? Last week I attended my favorite spiritual author/speaker/life coach Gabby Bernstein's Los Angeles event at the Saban Theater. Her theme "Becoming New" came from the hard truth that we all had a major disruption in our lives over the last three years. What hit home the most was her missive "the secret to attracting what you desire is forgetting what you need and instead focus on who do I want to be in the world. What do I want to feel? What do I want...
2024-02-0739 min
Outpouring InternationalPurge For Life! Marla and Krista DunlapThe big move finally came for Krista and with it the challenge of going thru years and years of acumulation. Marla and Krista visit about the lessons they have learned from Holy Spirit during their times of purging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2619 minOutpouring InternationalGodly heritage, Marla with her sisters Marci and MarlynnMarla and her two sisters Marci Parker and Marlynn Smith, discuss how they were raised and how a Godly heritage was passed on thru their grandparents and parents.A great show and perfectly relevant for today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2317 min
Marla by the NumbersMarla's Travel TipsIn this episode, Marla shares her travel tips with all. With her extensive travel experience, this special episode is one you won't want to miss.
2022-07-2018 min
Your Gut ReactionUnderstanding Your Validation DayHappy Validation Day! Wait . . . what? Did I miss some memo here?No worries. Consider this your memo, because today I am introducing you to something really important that you may have missed. I guarantee you that you have validation days - you might even be having one today - but you didn't even know it.In today's episode, we will be talking aboutwhat are validation days,how do I know when I am having one,their link to our wellness,what to do on those special days,what definitely NOT to do,their...
2022-04-1223 min
Million Dollar MindsetMarla's 51 Rules for Extraordinary Leadership - 04-27-2015Marla reveals her 51 rules for leaders based on her experience as a successful international business coach. Prevent loss and regret by leading your life and business by the rules for excellence.
2021-06-1157 min
Mornings with MarlaMarla and Huxley take over!! We’ve had a lot of epiphanies this week!Huxley, my angelic angel of a friend, joins me to discuss our week. We had no real plan here haha, just went with the flow, and oh my was there a lot of knowledge in here. We talk about being witchy woman, epiphanies we've had this week, and being empaths. This is one that will make you laugh, and hopefully cultivate more questions about yourself and how you move through life.
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2020-12-201h 02
Your Gut ReactionGetting a Chemical Free Body with Tim JamesOne of Tim's best friend's received a terminal diagnosis. He was willing to do anything he could to help him. When he asked Tim to come to Florida with him for a month to try something different, he jumped at the chance. His journey lead him not only to help his friend totally heal from his diagnosis, but turned Tim's life around. In this episode, Tim and I chatted about what ailments he was suffering from because of the diet that he was put on; what his first cleanse really felt like; his big "ah-ha" health turnaround...
2020-09-0959 min
Your Gut ReactionMy Plant-Based Story with Marla BarrSometimes we forget that our journey to where we are right now is packed with beautiful stories. For this - our 2-year podcast episode - I thought I would share one of mine with you. I have been plant-based or vegetarian or . . . well, I get to that in a moment here . . . for 37 years. It didn't happen all at once and there was a boatload of both tiny and huge gifts that shaped the decisions I made. In this episode, I talked about a handful of the most profound ah-ha moments in my life and their ro...
2020-07-2030 min
Everyday Green HomeIncremental Green: Greening As You Maintain, Replace and Upgrade with Tony PratteOver the last couple of months, due to the global pandemic, the entire structure is being re-analyzed, and people are starting to make changes based on what they’re finding. Today, Tony Pratte, our regular co-host, joins us to talk about what we can do, incrementally, to green up our homes. This is an exciting topic because now that we are all spending more time at home, we’re beginning to notice the things in and around our homes that we would like to change, repair, or upgrade. Incremental green The concept of incre...
2020-06-1036 min
Everyday Green HomeEveryday Green Home: Online Shopping For Your Home with Tony PratteToday, Tony Pratte, our regular monthly co-host from The Soundroom, joins us on the podcast. Because the world has been turned upside down right now, and things are a little crazy for everyone, we’re going to be doing things a bit differently. For today’s podcast, Marla and Tony will be reversing roles, so Tony will be driving the show, and Marla will be the co-host. Things are changing– some things a lot and others not so much Tony’s regular daily routine, from 7 am to about 5 pm, has not changed all that much...
2020-04-2234 min
Interviews with InnocenceWelcome to Interviews with Innocence With Marla HughesWelcome to Interviews with Innocence, a podcast about children, spirituality and consciousness. I am your host Marla Hughes. Each week I will be interviewing authors, philosophers, spiritual teachers, yogis, parents, doctors, scientists and many more, who will share with us anecdotes, past live stories, near death experiences, research and much more about the wisdom children bring into this world, and how we can transform our lives with this knowledge. "I believe our young are our teachers, they are after all the masters of living in the present moment, enjoying the messiness of life, curious of the universe a...
2019-11-2104 min
Everyday Green HomeBreathe Well All of us want to breathe well in our homes. Yet often, the indoor air quality or the indoor environment, may not be allowing us to breathe as well as we want. There are immediate actions all of us can take to breathe well in our homes. Years ago, I started switching to non-toxic, safer cleaners and now I even use a few homemade cleaners. Both your local stores and online outlets offer many safer, non-toxic cleaning products and natural cleaning recipes abound on the internet. Next, you will want understand how leaky your home is, as leaks...
2019-01-3131 min
Everyday Green HomeGreen as You Go…“The whole idea of green can be done one choice at a time” which is basically what Marla’s book Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices for a Better Home, is about. Marla and Tony agree that it’s not just about radical “tree-hugger” kind of stuff but everyday simple choices. Tony wants folks to know that making simple changes can greatly affect the environment and the quality of life for decades to come. “Green,” or “going green” is a catch-all term that has come to mean being more mindful and conscientious about things you can do to make better homes, bett...
2018-10-2416 minEveryday Green HomeLisa Masters with Metro East Home and Garden Show This year’s 5th Annual Metro East Home and Garden Show, led by Lisa Masters, was the biggest and best yet! Hosted by the Knight Stewards organization, a parent group of Metro-East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois, the free two-day fundraising event hosted over seventy vendors displaying everything needed to update, renovate or improve the inside and outside of a home. Community services such as confidential on-site shredding, pet adoptions, fire safety demonstrations and fingerprinting for children by the Edwardsville Police Department were also available. Being true to their desire to promote sustainability, the sho...
2018-07-2534 minEveryday Green HomeThe Need for Teams, Missions and Goals in Everyday HomebuildingMarla and Tony talk about the need for teams, missions and goals in everyday homebuilding and green home certification. For the Millennials, sustainability is the added value that makes the difference in the homes they choose to purchase. This trend encourages builders and remodelers to adopt more green home building practices which substantiates the necessity of good project management. The homeowner and builder then work together in assembling a cohesive team of professionals, that develop a unified mission, working synergistically towards goals that result in the homeowner’s ideal home suited to their specific needs and lifestyle. The green ho...
2018-05-0934 minEveryday Green HomeHigh Performance Homes with Matt Belcher of Hibbs Homes and Heating & Cooling with Pat Dodd of Dawson Dodd Heating and Cooling Matt Belcher works with Hibbs Homes and is well known in the green home world and as the author of Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line from NAHB Builderbooks. It was written for builders to incorporate green practices into building. Matt has been a long-standing champion of green home building, as well as a hero and mentor to Marla. “Rising tides raise all boats” – Matt. Pat Dodd of Dawson-Dodd Heating and Cooling – we heat and cool the impossible Dawson-Dodd will work installations many contractors will walk away from. Heating and cooling...
2017-11-2916 minEveryday Green HomeThe Tables are Turned – Erin McKee of Next Project Studio Gets the Scoop on How the Green Gab Started The tables are turned! Erin McKee of Next Project Studio – a design build firm in St. Louis – interviews co-hosts Marla and Tony. She digs in about starting the Green Gab podcast and how they each got going in green homes and sustainability. They each bring something different to the podcast as intellectual partners in green. Their goal is to offer education and inspiration on a given green topic by providing basic concepts and vocabulary and offering some actions for people to start. Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Link...
2017-11-2132 minEveryday Green HomeComfort Solutions with Andrew Armstrong of Fujitsu General America Andy Armstrong is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Fujitsu General America. He is responsible for the sales of all the heating and air conditioning products from Fujitsu for the US and Canada and down into the Caribbean.Andy Armstrong is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Fujitsu General America. He is responsible for the sales of all the heating and air conditioning products from Fujitsu for the US and Canada and down into the Caribbean. Andy attended Washington University in St. Louis, as did our show host Marla (though different years in sc...
2017-10-2641 minEveryday Green HomeGreen Home Festival and Green Jean PonziGabbing with Green Jean Ponzi of Missouri Botanical Garden’s Earthways Center. Jean has long been a pillar of the green and sustainability movement in the St. Louis area through her work and her show Earthworms. She is a mentor to Marla and both of us have worked with her in various capacities over the years at the STL HBA, US Green Building Council and other projects and organizations. Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar: Subscribe via iTunes | Subscribe via RSS Feed | Facebook Page | Twitter Page | Stitcher Page Connect w...
2017-05-1640 minEveryday Green HomeWater Conservation with Plumbing Fixtures Marla and Tony are joined by special guest Angie Mendica from Crescent Plumbing Supply. The plumbing industry is acknowledging that water is our most precious resource. The plumbing industry promotes water efficiency aesthetically to commercial and residential sides of the market. As an outside sales leader with Crescent Angie does this by educating her customers of the benefits and value of water efficiency. Also, that it can be easily achieved while also maintaining the aesthetic beauty we have all come to desire in our bathrooms and kitchens. Angie states with humorous insight ” Plumbing products you interact with th...
2017-05-0848 min
Everyday Green HomeVinyl and the Life Cycle Assessment The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is currently more focused than ever the green building movement. This is very important in the resources materials we build with and the standards and codes we regulated building with. Matt Dobson of the Vinyl Siding Institute joins the Green Gab today. Matt is a past chair of the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) subcommittee on Sustainability and Green Building which Marla serves on Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar: Subscribe via iTunes | Subscribe via RSS Feed | Facebook Page | Twitter Page...
2017-05-0231 minEveryday Green HomeDrought Monitoring Plus Performance Based Approach to Water Efficiency with Mike CollignonToday at The Green Gab Marla and Tony are gabbing with Mike Collignon, Executive Director of The Green Builder® Coalition which is a not-for-profit he started with Ron Jones in 2010 dedicated to supporting builders and suppliers drive advocacy, education and policy change for more sustainable home building practices. They are expanding quickly in many states that have natural disasters. Their whole process is if you have a clean slate to start from why not go ahead and start the right way. They want people to recognize what’s going on and help. Little steps add up and if...
2017-03-0642 minEveryday Green HomePlants and Landscaping for Restoration It’s a bit crowded today in the studio on the Green Gab! Marla Esser just announced to our listeners that she has a new co-host. I, Tony Pratte, am excited and honored to lend my voice to this fun, new show. Christy Cunningham and Colleen Autry from DJM Ecological Services join us today as we gab about Christy Cunningham and Colleen Autry from DJM Ecological Services join us today as we gab about sustainable landscape, native plants, ecological restoration and rain gardens. Spring is here so you will want to get in on this episode of th...
2016-07-2327 minMillion Dollar MindsetHow to Avoid Costly Mistakes with Marla Tabaka, 01-13-20145 mistakes that entrepreneurs make over and over again and how to avoid them. Plus, learn Marla Tabaka's magic questions and make decisions and planning easy.
2014-01-1358 minMillion Dollar Mindset6 Ways to Find Your Inner Visionary in 2014, Marla Tabaka 12-09-2013Don't simply evaluate your progress, goals, and strategies for the New Year--this is a good time to commit to cultivating your creative genius as well.
Join Marla today as she talks about ways that you can stimulate the visionary within! And the good news is that it doesn't have to take hours out of your day when you use Marla's simple steps to reconnect.
2013-12-0958 minMillion Dollar MindsetWhy to Visualize Success with Marla Tabaka 12-02-2013f you don't have a visualization practice in place you may be missing an opportunity to make your goals and dreams come true.
During this episode of The Million Dollar Mindset, Life and Business Coach Marla Tabaka, will talk about how visualization works and how to incorporate it into your life.
2013-12-0257 minMillion Dollar MindsetHow to Be a Better Sales Person w/Marla Tabaka 08-05-2013Marla Tabaka reveals 5 thought-provoking perspectives that will shift the way you think about sales and inspire you to get more business in the door.
2013-08-0557 min