Melissa DaSilva - Podcast Details

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Women Who Women Who Snowboard: From Passion to Profession with Melissa DaSilvaIn this episode of Women Who Shred, we sit down with Melissa DaSilva, a snowboard instructor and CASI tech team member who carved a bold new path -transitioning from an artistic start to a career in interior design to making waves in the snowboarding world. Melissa shares her inspiring journey of turning a side passion into a full-time profession, the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, and her mission to make snowboarding more inclusive for historically marginalized groups.We explore her experiences as a trainer, mentor, and advocate, her approach to teaching and coaching, and the mindset...

2025-02-1242 min

HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS Make Travel Matter with The Travel Corporation's Melissa DaSilvaWomen in midlife love travel! On this week's episode, we are talking to The Travel Corporation's President Melissa DaSilva. Melissa shares the top travel locations in the U.S. and Europe for 2024 travel. She also shares how TTC is making travel matter in 2024 in three ways: planet, people and wildlife. The tours are diving into culture and history and we can't wait to join them. Show Notes/Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ssWfO0qeZYEIs6TzrKB...

2024-01-2436 min $Soul of Travel: Women\'s Wisdom and Mindful Travel$

Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel Passion, Purpose and Sustainable Travel with Melissa DaSilvaSend us a textIn this first episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Melissa DaSilva, President, TTC Tour Brands North America, The Travel Corporation.Melissa DaSilva is the president of the TTC Tour Brands North America and has an industry career spanning over 30 years. Travel is both a personal passion and a professional pursuit. An avid and lifelong traveler Melissa has been to more than fifty countries and has lived in both the US and the UK. Her contagious enthusiasm comes from a deeply held...

2023-11-151h 01

Make Your Own Map: Are YOU Ready to be BRAVE?Melissa DaSilva Makes Travel Dreams Come TrueMelissa DaSilva Makes Magic: Three Decades of Dedication to Making Dreams Come True in the Travel Industry Thank you to Melissa DaSilva, president of The Travel Corporation Travel Brands, for joining me on my podcast to talk about travel. She focuses on Making Travel Matter. We have met at many travel conferences around the world from the 10th annual Women's Travel Fest in New York City to Travel Classics International at Ashford Castle in Ireland. For the last thirty years, she has been helping people realize their dreams and helping local communities. https://ttc.com...

2023-10-0923 min

Savvy, Booked, & Blessed 45. Creating a Safe Space for the LGBTQ-plus with Melissa DaSilvaYour host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by successful physical NFT artist, therapist, and coach Melissa Desilva. Melissa is the author of "The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business." Melissa is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ-plus podcasts “Pride Connections” and “Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative.” She has been featured as a guest on several international podcasts and blogs. You can also find her on the weekly YouTube show, “The Next Chapter”, where she and her co-host discuss all topics related to being single and getting older in our world today. In th...

2023-01-0320 min

Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun From NFT to LGBTQ+ with an LICSW: The Positronic Melissa DaSilva"You don't have to follow in the footsteps that have been laid out for you. You can create your own future." This, more or less, is the spine of my conversation with Melissa DaSilva, a successful physical NFT artist, entrepreneur, therapist, and coach who motivates other LGBTQ+ individuals and artists to take their life and career to the next level. She is the author of "The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business." Key Takeaways: Guilt and resentment - on both sides of an equation - are part of the territoryA difficult childhood brings with it...

2022-11-2829 min

Money You Should Ask To NFT or Not to NFT. Melissa DaSilvaIs there a dream or goal you've put on the back burner, telling yourself you'll get to it "one day"? Maybe you're not sure how to go about making a change, or fear that you might not be successful. But what if I told you that delaying your dreams is actually costing you more than taking the leap? Trusting your desire to change direction in life is the first step on the path to making it happen. In this episode, I chat with transformational coach Melissa DaSilva LICSW. She was living a life that she thought she...

2022-10-1126 min

Twenty Minute Collaborations with Gregg Potter Episode 16: Melissa DaSilva - Ask Not, Get Not on Fried Oreo FridaysMelissa is a successful physical NFT artist, entrepreneur, therapist, and coach who motivates other LGBTQ+ individuals and artists to take their life and career to the next level. She is the author of "The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business." Melissa is the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ+ podcasts Pride Connections and Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative. She has been featured as a guest on several international podcasts and blogs. You can also find her on the weekly Youtube show "The Next Chapter," where she and her cohost discuss all topics...

2022-09-2026 min

EEEZICrypto Turning Art into NFTs | Interview with Melissa DaSilva - The EEEZICrypto PodcastMelissa is a coach, owner of the mental health agency 'East Coast Mental Wellness', podcast host, author, and owner of an NFT Gallery. Melissa champions LGBTQ+ artists through her online NFT gallery, called Queernft.io, which showcases art from queer artists and allies whilst also supporting non-profit organisations! Her aim is to educate people on NFTs and how they can be used to earn a passive income. Listen along as Melissa and Chris discuss the NFT landscape for artists. Learn about Melissa's current and upcoming projects, the benefits of creating NFTs for traditional artists, and how to...

2022-07-2838 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Season 1 FinaleSeason 1 is complete, but don't worry we will be back for another season in 2022. If you would like more information on what I am working on right now, head on over to www.melissadasilva.com

2022-05-0501 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Maggie Sharar- Born Artist and Visual HealerThis week, I had the magical opportunity to speak with Maggie Sharar. Maggie identifies as “energetic and visual healer”. She has had a passion for art since she was a child and has turned her passion into a full time job. She is committed to healing and connecting and thrives when doing so. Maggie uses her experience as a birth doula for inspiration and she uses the energy from those experiences to this day. She uses her energy to create art for herself, and more recently during COVID, she creates for clients as well. She specializes in water colors and...

2021-06-1818 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Seth Lusk- We Have Been MisguidedThis week I had the opportunity to interview Seth Lusk. Seth is a health and mindset coach, originally from the U.S. but has been living in Switzerland for the past 5 years. Seth has a passion for helping people and seeing them find their strength and love. He loves showing people how to use that space of strength and love to create their healthiest life from. It is a huge desire of Seth’s to show others that we do not have to go into guilt, shame, or a feeling of "not enough" to choose to want more for ou...

2021-06-1817 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Jamie Hazelton- Health & Wellness CoachJamie Hazelton is the founder of Whole You Health and a proud trans lesbian. Jamie works with LGBTQIA* individuals & allies who are experiencing highly stressful lives and partners with each person to help them feel recharged and rejuvenated. This week, Jamie and I discuss what inspired her to become a health and wellness coach and what that means to her. Jamie uses her personal experiences to help reach people in the LGBTQIA* community. We also discuss the importance of therapy and coaching and what it means to us. Jamie and I talk about the journey of coming out, especially...

2021-06-1821 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Jack A. Ori- The Man with a Story and Great Beard Ever since beginning his gender transition journey in 2012, Jack A. Ori has been empowering young adults through stories to live life on their own terms more quickly and easily than he did.Jack was a regular contributor to Autism Empowerment in 2009. and recently appeared on Chat and Spin Radio in the UK,. He writes both fiction and non-fiction to encourage and empower young people; his latest novel, Reinventing Hannah, was named a semi-finalist in the 2020 Kindle Book Awards. Jack and I discuss his gender journey and what that was like for him. Be sure to ch...

2021-06-1827 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Erika Owens- 90 Day Fiance's First Bisexual RelationshipIt was so lovely to have the opportunity to speak with Erika Owens, one half of the first same-sexed couple to be featured on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. She captured the world’s heart with her colorful outfits, hair and especially her sweet personality.Erika and I discuss what it was like to come out as bi-sexual to her parents in front of the entire world (3:40). We also discuss the aftermath and what it is like dealing with people on social media and whether she will be ever able to date a man now that...

2021-06-1818 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Gina Pecoraro- Not Just Rainbows and Unicorns AnymoreGina Pecoraro created the LGBTQ company, Seven Even Clothing after being married to a man. When she came out back in 2008, she noticed that there wasn’t many clothing options to represent who she was. Years prior to getting married, a good friend of Gina’s would always call me her seven. Seven standing for the seven letters in the word lesbian. He would call Gina out on being gay way before she was ready to accept it. So after coming out, she put that nickname to good use! Gina and I discuss her journey with her clothing brand and...

2021-06-1820 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Edy Nathan- Let's Talk About DeathEdy Nathan MA, LCSWR is an author, public speaker and licensed therapist. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist, hypnotherapist and certified EMDR practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. In her expertise as a grief therapist she interweaves her formal training as a psychotherapist with breathwork, guided imagery, ritual and storytelling. Edy and I discuss her journey of becoming a grief therapist. Edy shares her views on some way to make it through the loneliness of this pandemic. Be sure to connect with Edy:https://edynathan.com/ Don’t forg...

2021-06-1819 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Hannah Strenger- Love, Happiness and Rabbits, Oh My!As a Queer Guide, Hannah Strenger helps individuals navigate their coming out journey so that they can live their best, most authentic life. Growing up in a small, conservative town and being raised Catholic, Hannah understands the isolation and internal struggle of coming to terms with your sexuality. She is on a mission to make sure no one has to walk that journey alone. Hannah and I discuss her journey on becoming a guide and how she became her authentic self. We also touch on how the pandemic has affected our lives and our careers. You can often find...

2021-06-1825 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Chamica Dennis- P#ssy Tea Creator & Educator“Guide me and heal me so that I might be of greater service to others” is her life mantra~Chamica Dennis’ entrepreneurial spirit and desire to empower others lead her on a spiritual journey to finding her voice. She was being called as a healer and she answered. On her journey back home she rediscovered her sensuality and her sexuality, more importantly she found herself. Chamica was called to a more indigenous and Eastern holistic approach of treating the whole person and the importance of women’s health. It was then that Monarch Zen Healing Arts was created...

2021-06-1821 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Lynn Casper- Life Coach & Podcast HostLynn Casper is a certified life coach and has been a podcast host for almost ten years! When the pandemic hit, Casper missed the simple connection of just sitting down in a coffee shop to get some work done. Lynn decided to make an online atmosphere for the queer community to come work together in an open environment. Casper and I discuss their journey as a podcast host and how they have kept the passion for their work for ten years. We discuss how the pandemic has affected all of our lives and how modern technology has really been...

2021-06-1822 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Episode 0- Get Ready to be InspiredChit Chat with the queer and Creative is a weekly podcast where host Melissa DaSilva interviews individuals who are changing their lives and the world through their creativity.Melissa introduces herself and the show in this episode.

2021-06-1802 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Nancy Willard- Why Bullying Programs aren't WorkingNancy Willard’s vision is that young people will provide leadership throughout the world to embrace civility and foster positive relations!Nancy entered the field of “bullying prevention” by writing the first book ever published on cyberbullying. She approaches issues of youth risk based on a digital age perspective. Key insight related to this perspective is that the “authoritarian mindset,” which assumes that adults are in control, is not well founded. Nancy and I discuss how she got to this point and her approaches. Her approach to youth risk prevention recognizes that in the digital age it is n...

2021-06-1834 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Sasza Lohrey- Am I a Good Kisser?Sasza Lohery is the creator of her own program BBXX. Sasza and I discuss her program and how to create a positive space and change in intimate relationships. Sasza shares her journey to creating this program and why she feels that it is important and what exactly BBXX does. We also discuss how important it is to have confidence and trust in yourself. We also discuss how Sasza came to terms with creating this program and what it means to her. Be sure to follow BBXX @bbxx.worldDon’t forget to sub...

2021-06-1839 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Rick Clemmons- Frankly My Dear, I am GayI always enjoy speaking with Rick Clemmons and look forward to sharing that pleasure with you. Rick Clemmons is a coach, a motivational speaker, author of “Frankly my Dear, I’m Gay”, podcast host of “Life Uncloseted” and part-time wine connoisseur. Rick and I dive into his joy of living in wine country (3:20) and how he ties it in to his business and marketing skill-set. We discuss how he connects with other queers and the natural attraction to one another, especially during the hard times of a pandemic. Rick also discusses how the internet and social media has progres...

2021-06-1826 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Nancy Shadlock- Come Out, I'll Guide YouNancy Shadlock is the CEO and founder of Centered life coaching and the host of The Coming Out Chronicles podcast. When Nancy finally discovered that she didn’t have to divorce her spirituality to embrace her sexuality she started creating the life she’s always dreamed of. She’s now married to an amazing woman named Alaina, they have two sweet babies and a beautiful life together in Calgary, Alberta. Now she spends her days helping others break out of closets of all kinds, embrace who they are and stand in their truth. Nancy and I discuss her journey of comin...

2021-06-1816 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Dr. Steve Yacovelli- The Gay Leadership DudeDr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help both types of leaders be more effective, through coaching, formal and informal training, and just generally being there to support their leadershippiness.A few years ago, Steve realized that the focus on specifically developing LGBTQ+ Lead...

2021-06-1824 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Kylie O'ConnorKylie O’Conner is an Australian life coach and loving mother of 4. Kylie and I discuss the hardships of relationships and marriage. Kylie has used her past to persevere into the woman that she is today. She overcame her Catholic background and is a proud member of the LGBTQI+ community along with her daughter. She discusses the journey of being a mother and how her children inspire her. Kylie uses her personal experiences to inspire her career and others. She truly believes everyone should be happy and loved, and portrays that in her coaching!Make sure to ch...

2021-06-1821 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Savannah Hauk- Living with Cross DressingSavannah Hauk is an author and podcast host. Savannah juggles a full-time job on top of doing all of her projects! Savannah and I discuss the journey of cross dressing, and what she personally has had to overcome. We also discuss the difference between being transgender and cross dressing. Savannah’s whole experience as a trans woman took a turn when she made the move from New York City to South Carolina. Now, Savannah continuously tries to use her personal journey to help others, like herself grow in her area. Savannah and I also discuss her journey as an aut...

2021-06-1836 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Daniel Northway-Frank- The New QVC "The Queer Shopping Network"Daniel Northway-Frank has created a new network called The Queer Shopping Network. Daniel is a queer father in Toronto and has created The Queer Shopping Network. The Queer Shopping Network is a shopping network specifically for the LGBTQ+ and their creatives! Daniel had the idea to support others in the community. Daniel’s goal is to help promote and help make others aware of queer community-run businesses, especially if they’re local businesses. Daniel and I discuss his journey and inspiration for The Queer Shopping Network and what he hopes to come from it. Daniel and I also touch on s...

2021-06-1835 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Daralyse Lyons- Yoga, Cocaine and Other StoriesDaralyse Lyons is a journalist, an actor, and an activist. She has written more than two dozen full-length books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles, performed in various plays and in improv comedy shows. As a Biracial woman, she has made it her mission to stand for a more integrated world. As a sexually fluid person who has had relationships and experiences with both men and women, she has had to find her place amidst a multitude of communities that attempt to erase her orientation and has been a voice within the darkness. After writing an award-winning...

2021-06-1728 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Catherine Warren- $50 Stripper and More Stories #IAMYOUCatherine Warren is a native of Brooklyn, New York and a Marketing major her resume includes; Modeling, a Dancer and a Creative Fashion Stylist. In 1998 she set forth the path of entrepreneurship and in 2003 left Corporate America. However after ending her marriage of 8 years & 3 children later, in 2006 Catherine began the branding of “The KittyRose LyfeStyle”. As with any business and as Marketing Major, Catherine took on all hats of advertising her brand, which took on videography. 2014 Producing Radio led to the evolution of Catherine finding her passion to tell stories of the past to understand and change the future for t...

2021-06-1740 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative DJ Seeger- Rupublican and Gay? No way!DJ Seeger is the Owner and President of Seeger Water Corporation, a landscape irrigation company based in San Antonio, Texas. At age 26, Seeger is leading Texas’ fastest growing irrigation company and is leading a change in the industry to focus on water conservation and management. Seeger is an openly gay business leader and is an advocate for young LGBT+ persons to step up into positions of leadership. In his community, Seeger serves on several non-profit boards and has taken a special interest in funding and volunteering at domestic violence programs. In this episode, DJ and I discuss his journey in...

2021-06-1725 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Angela Duncan- Bold and SexyAngela Duncan is an internationally published boudoir photographer, artist, inspirationalist, queer icon and a dealer of self accptance. Living in a small town in East Texas, she’s always been a little different than everyone else. First being the first boudoir specialist in her town and then coming out as queer a couple of years into building her boudoir empire, she gained a lot of attention, and not always positive. With the help of her camera and her loyal clients, she was able to unwrap her truest self over the past 5 years to get to the point of living her...

2021-06-1722 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative From Drag to MTV and Shoes with AshishAshish Chopra is a true trailblazer in India. Ashish is a drag queen, entrepreneur and the proud owner of Beunic, he has also starred in India’s first MTV gay reality TV show “Elevator Pitch”. Ashish has had to overcome many obstacles when coming out in India, he still works each and every day for the fight of equality in India. We discuss the process of him coming out to his family and their process of accepting him in a more traditionally conservative country. We also discuss his journey with drag and his prime inspirations for drag and his proces...

2021-06-1727 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Bobbi Bibochka- A Book Report on Sexual Intelligence in BusinessBobbi is a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, and is also co-chair of the Academic Conference, Love and Sex with Robots, Venture Associate for a tech VC/incubator and founder of imagine ideation, specializing in connected experiences and ecosystem diplomacy. Bobbi is a tech enthusiast with a vision for how to grow the SexTech community worldwide, and currently is developing a training program to help reduce sexual harassment in the workplace and business without compromising the opportunities for love and relationships. Bobbi and I discuss the inspiration behind her book and how inspiring her...

2021-06-1720 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Art Smith- BarchivesArt’s mission is to build the world's largest archive of the logos and stories of gay bars from the past, preserving the memories of the places that were so significant to the growth and development of the LGBTQ+ community. To date Art & his team have commemorated more than 1300 bars and nightclubs from FORTY NINE states in the US, along with several in Canada and Europe. Art and I discuss his journey of creating this project and what has inspired him to do so. We discuss the importance of preserving the history of gay bars and it what it me...

2021-06-1719 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Doug Lau- What's Your Brand Got To Do With It?Doug Lau is a career coach helping driven professionals to land their dream jobs through career clarity and developing their unique personal brand. In this episode Doug and I discuss our personal journeys in finding our personal brand and the effect it has had on our careers. We also discuss the importance of honoring your own personal values when creating your personal brand. Doug shares what it was like for him to come out in the workplace and ways to ensure that the company you may work for is accepting and diverse. Doug discusses his process of helping his...

2021-06-1718 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Bobbi Bibochka- A Book Report on Sexual Intellegence in BusinesseBobbi is a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, and is also co-chair of the Academic Conference, Love and Sex with Robots, Venture Associate for a tech VC/incubator and founder of imagine ideation, specializing in connected experiences and ecosystem diplomacy. Bobbi is a tech enthusiast with a vision for how to grow the SexTech community worldwide, and currently is developing a training program to help reduce sexual harassment in the workplace and business without compromising the opportunities for love and relationships. Bobbi and I discuss the inspiration behind her book and how inspiring her...

2021-06-0720 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Sasza Lohery- Am I A Good Kisser?Sasza Lohery is the creator of her own program BBXX. Sasza and I discuss her program and how to create a positive space and change in intimate relationships. Sasza shares her journey to creating this program and why she feels that it is important and what exactly BBXX does. We also discuss how important it is to have confidence and trust in yourself. We also discuss how Sasza came to terms with creating this program and what it means to her. Be sure to follow BBXX @bbxx.world Don’t forget to subscribe to this pod...

2021-05-1939 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Jack A. Ori- The Man with a Story and Great Beard Ever since beginning his gender transition journey in 2012, Jack A. Ori has been empowering young adults through stories to live life on their own terms more quickly and easily than he did. Jack was a regular contributor to Autism Empowerment in 2009. and recently appeared on Chat and Spin Radio in the UK,. He writes both fiction and non-fiction to encourage and empower young people; his latest novel, Reinventing Hannah, was named a semi-finalist in the 2020 Kindle Book Awards. Jack and I discuss his gender journey and what that was like for him. Be sure to ch...

2021-05-1227 min

Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative Anna Brooke- Sexy Shoulders and Other Burlesque StoriesAnna Brooke is an author, speaker, dancer and interdisciplinary healing arts practitioner. She is also known as Reverend Legs Malone, a burlesque dancer, teacher, producer and advocate who has been the star of many a downtown NYC and international stage for the last 15 years. Blending her deep love for healing and empowerment with the raucous joy of burlesque, Anna published her first book, “Stripped Down: How Burlesque Led Me Home” with The Unapologetic Voice House in May 2020. Anna and I discuss her journey with writing her book and how she got to be the person she is today. Me and...

2021-05-0532 min

2021-05-0532 min $KeeKee\'s Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast$

KeeKee's Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast Trafalgar Tours for Families with President Melissa DaSilvaOn this episode, Travel Mom and President of Trafalgar Tours Melissa DaSilva joins us to share her family travel highlights, tips and behind the scenes with Trafalgar.

2021-04-0721 min

The Coming Out Chronicles 041: Conscious Uncoupling with Melissa DaSilvaDivorce is such a tense stressful word for most of us, something synonymous with failure of a relationship. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. A new term “Conscious Uncoupling” has been emerging, and rightfully so. Melissa DaSilva takes us through her journey of uncoupling from her husband, sharing her story of how a relationship can come to a peaceful end. 03:20: Conscious Uncoupling5:02: Leaning into being bisexual9:45: Opposite sides of the bed12:09: Not the traditional way

2021-03-1724 min

The KaRonicle Interview with a Queer Coach, Entrepreneur, podcaster: Melissa DaSilvaThis episode talks with Melissa DaSilva, an entripreneur, podcaster, Queer coach, therapist, and author. We talk about her career, what she is doing, we talk about mental health, and what we can do for the Queer community. You can find her at: instagram: realmelissadasilva twitter: realmsmelissa linkedIn: realmelissadasilva Podcast: Chit Chat with the queer and creative on all platforms Her website: melissadasilva.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://a...

2021-01-1332 min

The Silly Goose Academy Episode 10: For Your Health w/ Melissa Dasilva, LICSWGreetings my dear goslings. Our guest is Ms. Melissa DaSilva, LICSW. Melissa is a therapist, life coach, author, successful entrepreneur, podcast host, and artist. She started her career in social work, focusing on children and wellness in her community. She founded East Coast Mental Wellness in Providence, RI, a mental health agency where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find safe and specialized therapeutic services. Melissa is also the author of The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business. , which helps healers and new business owners succeed. She is the creator and host of the s...

2020-10-081h 24

Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!A Bisexual Perspective for National Coming Out Day – Melissa DaSilvaThe "B" in LGBTQ is often the people told to "pick a lane, just pick a lane!" Yet, more people are bisexual than would want to admit it. Thus the reason on this two eves, before National Coming Out Day we decided to explore the other side of the closet with a bisexual queer person. It's a fun exploration with my friend Melissa DaSilva - a coach and therapist who works with LGBTQ folks to help them be themselves.We explore her coming out - which really wasn't a huge coming out, and how she finds it...

2020-10-0734 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach David Wittleto-Follow Your PassionDavid Whittleton is a Life and Leadership Coach and Leadership Consultant providing insightful and effective coaching and consulting specializing in organization design, culture change, strategic planning, and performance assessment. He works with clients at all levels of an organization; from scoping project requirements with executives to company-wide implementation and sustainment of results. David specializes in Life and Leadership Coaching for LGBTQ Leaders and Professionals. As a fellow LGBTQ leader, he understands being an effective leader in today’s world requires a complex skill set to meet the challenges of a global marketplace. LGBTQ leaders have the additional challenge...

2020-08-0900 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Fey Ugokwe- Thriving Due to Illness Fey is an attorney, former human rights/disability rights arbitrator and mediator, author, podcaster, Episcopal subdeacon, founder of a socially-conscious media activity for Women (Pink Purse International (PPI), https://www.pinkpurseintl.com), She has written two critically acclaimed books "Wifey"; and "The Specimen". Both can be found on Amazon. During this episode Fey discusses being a bicultural 1st generationer--born in Washington, DC to immigrants, and how caring for her ill mother for two years inspired her writing and podcast career. Among other things, she has a background that includes serving as a human ri...

2020-07-3100 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Chamica Dennis- You steam what?With a background in marketing and sales her entrepreneurial spirit and desire to empower others lead her on a spiritual journey of finding her voice, establishing healthier boundaries and creating a life she doesn't need a vacation from. She was being called as a healer and she answered. On her journey back home she rediscovered her sensuality and her sexuality, more importantly she found herself. Chamica was called to a more indigenous and eastern holistic approach of treating the whole person and the importance of women's health. It was then that Monarch Zen Healing Arts was created and she...

2020-07-2300 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Audrey Hickey- Traveling While QueerAudrey Hickey is a bisexual woman who’s spent 5+ years living and traveling abroad and is committed to helping travel businesses empower LGBTQ travelers to step out of their comfort zones, make the community more visible, and creating a more open world for all of us. This episode, we discuss the newest travel trends during the COVID pandemic and why Melissa should never travel without working with a travel agent. You can find more information about Audrey’s services at AudreyHickey.com

2020-07-1500 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Coming out to the world with Erika OwensThis week I had the opportunity to talk with Erika Owens, 1 half of the first same-sexed couple to be featured on TLC’s Before the 90 Days. She captured the world’s heart with her colorful outfit and hair as well as her sweet personality. Erika and I discuss what it was like to come out as Bi-sexual to her parents in front of the entire world, what it’s like dealing with mean people on social media and will she ever be able to date a man now that she has identified as bi-sexual. You can follo...

2020-07-0200 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Sophia Wise One - Medicine CallerSpeaker, singer, mentor, trainer, teacher, visionary, and prayer of prayers. Sophia is the host of the global holistic healing podcast: “Medicine Caller”. She trains professional medicine callers to trust and use their medicine through self mastery, soul unification, skills restoration, and ancestral reclamation. Sophia is a child mystic and have been a professional Medicine Caller for over twenty years and is trained in over twenty different modalities. On this episode Melissa and Sophia discuss past lives, other dimension, being a blood witch and spiders webs while swearing and laughing the entire time. Join them...

2020-06-2400 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Dr Steve Yacovelli - Gay Leadership DudeDr. Steve Yacovelli has been in the leadership, learning and development, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting space pretty much his whole career (about twenty-five years). In his consulting experience he’s seen some leaders completely excel in their effectiveness, and some completely crash and burn due to their lack of competence in leadership skills. Steve’s desire was to help both types of leaders be more effective, through coaching, formal and informal training, and just generally being there to support their leadershippiness. A few years ago, Steve realized that the focus on specifically developing LGBTQ+ Lead...

2020-06-1700 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Sandra Etherington - Test and Assess MeSandra is a mom of a 4 year old and a 7 year old. She is the owner of Family Personalities and the co-host of the Family Personalities Podcast, a fun and sometimes cheesy podcast, that uses personality type to help change the way you see your family. With a background in Mathematics and Big 4 Accounting, Sandra uses her talent for analysis and data, combined with her training and passion for Myers-Briggs personality type, to help families work together more effectively to raise their uniquely wired children to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Follow Sand...

2020-06-0100 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach Chuck Raffoni- Yoga with ChuckBased in Merrimack Valley, Chuck Raffoni ( E-RYT200) offers local yoga classes, events, trainings and retreats. He is is a Reiki Master, Certified Thai Bodyworker and a professionally trained wellness and spirituality coach. In addition to his local work, Chuck serves as a director for YFM.TV and Broga® Yoga an international company that offers programming related to Yoga, Fitness and Mindfulness. Chuck has been featured on NBC'S THE TODAY SHOW. "Turning Yoga on It's Head" Merrimack Valley Magazine has called his classes "Addicitive...leaving you wanting more" Pride Connections Podcast " A Force for posit...

2020-06-0100 min

Chit Chat with a Queer Coach John NeralJohn Neral is a Self-Help Author, “SHOW UP” Nationally-Recognized Keynote Speaker. Executive & Career Transition Coach. Professional Development Consultant. This episode Melisa and John discuss what it means to "Show up". John shares some of his life story how how he learned the importance of "Showing up" Follow John on Facebook Linkedin Instagram Website Purchase his Book: Show Up

2020-05-3100 min

Kiki with Norwood 05: Melissa Dasilva - Therapist, CSW & AuthorJoin Norwood as he interviews clinical social worker, therapist, author, and fellow podcaster Melissa Dasilva! They chat about the importance of self care, how therapy can help trans people on their journey, and her queer influences growing up! www.anchor.fm/norwood Hosted by: Norwood - www.norwood-music.com Produced by: Jayne Madigan Guest bookings: jayne@jem-entertainment.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/norwood/support

2019-09-1023 min

Interviews With Exes Ray in Therapy Session with Melissa DaSilva - I Slept on the Couch for 4 MonthsRay and Melissa (East Coast Mental Wellness and Pride Connections Podcast) talk through Ray's feelings now on the relationships with Jen and Chris. Host: Bridget Frank Editor: Julia Mathieson Mixer: Calvin Tran Music: Jonathan JK Kanakis Artist: Elise Conlin Therapist: Melissa DaSilva Support the show: www.patreon.com/interviewswithexes Reach Melissa and find a therapist right for you here: www.msmelissadasilva.com www.eastcoastmentalwellness.com Listen to her podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pride-connections/id1250599973?mt=2

2018-08-2200 min

Interviews With Exes Session with a Therapist - Melissa DaSilvaThey're building houses with two master bedrooms now. Therapist, Melissa DaSilva gives me a session in this second last episode of season one. Find Melissa DaSilva at eastcoastmentalwellnes.com msmelissadailva.com and check out her podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pride-connections/id1250599973?mt=2 Editor: Julia Mathieson Sound Editor/Mixer: Calvin Tran Music: Jonathan JK Kanakis Host: Bridget Frank Like the show? Support IWE here: https://www.patreon.com/interviewswithexes

2018-07-1800 min

MarketScale Radio The Power of a Virtual Assistant with Melissa DaSilva of Assistant to the TherapistProfessionals in the healthcare industry have a lot to manage, from sensitive data to patient's well-being. Staying organized with so many stressful responsibilities requires a little help now and again. Melissa DaSilva, co-creator and owner of Assistant to the Therapist, came on the podcast to tell us how a virtual assistant changed her therapy practice and not only grew her business, but gave her more time to focus on patient care. She discussed the technology that makes this possible, as well as the possibilities and roadblocks to virtual assistants entering other fields within healthcare. For the latest news, videos, and...

2018-06-1914 min

Pride Connections Episode 37 - Season One FinaleEpisode 37: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down to tell the listeners of Pride Connection about Season One of the show coming to an end. But have no fear, she informs us that there will be a Season Two on the horizon. So make sure you subscribe on iTunes, and follow the show on Social Media for updates! It’s been an amazing first Season, and we can’t wait to see what Melissa and guests have planned for Season Two! Awesome Resources to Check Out: Prid...

2018-01-1504 min

Pride Connections Episode 36 - Dragon MysticEpisode 36: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Stephanie Smart. Stephanie is a Soul Song mentor, energy medicine practitioner/teacher and spiritual director who has been involved in learning and teaching the Ancient Arts for over 30 years. On this episode, learn more about Stephanie’s journey to become a shaman, a mystic, and how she is using her knowledge and experience to inspire and change the world. This is an informative episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Stephanie Smart: Facebook: https://www...

2018-01-0824 min

Pride Connections Episode 35 - The One to Make ChangeEpisode 35: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Aaron Sokell. Aaron is an entrepreneur who founded the LGBT network “Embrace” in 2015. And has been leading it since then with a group of 7 team members. During this episode, you will learn about Aaron's journey of growing up in a religious household and becoming a leader who is using his experience to change and inspire the world. This is an inspirational episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Aaron Sokell: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aa...

2018-01-0120 min

Pride Connections Episode 34 - A Journey with Many PathsEpisode 34: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Melvin Marsh. Melvin is a certified hypnotherapist in Augusta, Georgia who specializations in medical hypnosis, phobias, and anxiety. Throughout the episode, you will learn about his journey of being raised in the South, and the struggles he has gone through in his life. But Melvin is inspiring and changing the world by using what each client brings to their session to facilitate healing and change! This is a informational episode you won’t want to miss! Whe...

2017-12-2533 min

Pride Connections Episode 33 - Watch Out YouTube, Here Comes NickyEpisode 33: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Nicky Endres! As a non-binary transfeminine, genderqueer, and genderfluid actress working in Hollywood, Nicky has come along way from growing up in a small town in Wisconsin. On this episode you will learn about Nicky’s journey through life as an actress and you learn how Nicky is using her position in Hollywood to inspire others and change the acting scene as we know it. This is a hilarious episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find...

2017-12-1844 min

Pride Connections Episode 32 - Out of the Box InspirationsEpisode 32: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Nigel Moya. As a transformational speaker, trainer, and coach, Nigel is a leading expert in helping people and organizations create success and abundance through wisdom. On this episode, you will learn about Nigel's journey from feeling lost and hopeless to becoming a coach himself. Due to this personal experience and transformation, Nigel knew that he was called to share with others what he had learned. Nigel is taking his own life experiences to inspire and change the world. This is a...

2017-12-1117 min

Pride Connections Episode 31 - From Shy to SuccessEpisode 31: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Kevin Basham. Kevin is an entrepreneur, the co-founder of Plastic Expert which is one of the UK’s leading plastic recycling companies. He is also the co-founder of KOMPAKT which is one of the UKs leading suppliers of recycling equipment. On this episode of Pride Connections, you learn more about Kevin’s journey growing up as a shy kid at an all boys school to becoming one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in recent years. His focus is on making the world a be...

2017-12-0424 min

Pride Connections Episode 30 - Yoga with ChuckEpisode 30: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Chuck Raffoni! Chuck is a certified yoga instructor who runs his own style of classes called Relax and Recharge! On today’s episode, you will learn more about Chuck’s journey of becoming a yoga instructor and how he is using what he learned through his education and family experience to help inspire and change the world! This is a very inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Chuck Raffoni: Website: http://www.relaxa...

2017-11-2726 min

Pride Connections Pride Connections Episode 29Episode 29: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Erika Tsipouras. Erika is a foodie and a health coach from Newton, Massachusetts, where she lives with her fiancé. On today’s episode, you will learn more about Erika’s journey from going from a family owned business to becoming the founder and CEO of Team Be Stronger. And you will learn how she is using her love for healthy living to inspire people and change the world. This is a very informative episode you won’t want to miss! Wh...

2017-11-2022 min

Pride Connections Episode 28 - Polyamory Doesn’t Mean OrgyEpisode 28: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Kitty Chambliss. Kitty is a polyamorous, sex-positive author, educator, relationship coach, speaker and activist. Kitty is the founder and creator of the website and revolution, Loving Without Boundaries. On this episode, you will learn more about polyamorus relationships and Kitty’s own journey in her polyamorous relationship. She talks about jealousy within her own relationships and how she has overcome it! This is a very educational episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Kitty Chambliss:...

2017-11-1225 min

Pride Connections Episode 27 - Houston Has a TrailblazerEpisode 27: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Justyn Smith! Justyn is currently completing his Ph.D. at Sam Houston State University. He is licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and specializing in the clinical areas of anxiety, depression, relationships and men’s issues. You will learn more about Justyn and how he is changing the LGBTQ community as we know it as he specializes in are affirmative counseling, coming out, sexual orientation identity, social stigma, open relationships and Queer people of color. ...

2017-11-0621 min

Pride Connections Episode 26 - The GaytheistEpisode 26: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Callie Wright who is an activist, speaker, and host of The Gaytheist Manifesto podcast. Her podcast explores the intersection of the atheist movement and the LGBTQ rights movement. During this episode, you will learn more about Caliie’s journey through life after coming out as a transgender women in 2013. And how she is using her voice for the LGBTQ community in the atheist movement, and how she is changing the world of secularism within the LGBTQ community. This is an episode you...

2017-11-0134 min

Pride Connections Episode 25 - Being A Trans* Canadian AdvocateEpisode 25: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Florence Ashley. Florence is a transfeminine activist based in Tio’tia:ke (also known as Montreal, Canada) and an LL.M. candidate at McGill University. During this episode, you will learn more about Florence's journey through academia, and how she is using her platform to change transgender laws around the world. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Florence Ashley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButNotTheCity/ Medium: https://medium.com/@florence.ashl...

2017-10-2228 min

Pride Connections Episode 24 - Nomadic InspirationEpisode 24: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Conni Biesalski. Conni is a confident, brave, successful, spiritual woman and entrepreneur. She is the creator of Planet Backpack, creator of LiveYourHeartOut.co and more. During this episode, you will learn more about Conni’s story of acceptance, and how she is using her experiences and world travel to inspire and change the world! This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Conni Biesalski: Website: http://www.liveyourheartout.co/ / https://www.planetbackpack.de/ Faceb...

2017-10-1526 min

Pride Connections Pride Connections - Episode 23Episode 23: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Brynn TanneHill! Brynn graduated from the Naval Academy, earned her Naval Aviator wings and flew patrol aircrafts during her two deployments. During this episode, you will learn more about Brynn’s transformation and how she is using her experience to inspire others and change the world as we know it for members of the LGBTQ community serving in the armed forces around the world. This is an educational episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Bryn...

2017-10-0929 min

Pride Connections Episode 22 - An interview with Rhode Island RoyaltyEpisode 22: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Miss Lesbian Rhode Island 2017 Ashley Delgado! Not only is she Rhode Island Royalty, she is also a therapeutic mentor for youth in Rhode Island! In this episode, you find more about Ashley's journey to become Royalty, and how she personally worked on changing the world of LGBTQ youth in Rhode Island! This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Ashley Delgado: Meet Ashley Video: https://pride.google/en-US/providence/mee...

2017-10-0330 min

Pride Connections Episode 21 - From Idea to Pride ChickenEpisode 21: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Lauryn Spence from Pride Chicken! From working for a tech startup by day to running one of the most popular LGBTQ ecommerce sites by night, Lauryn lets us into her creative world. In this episode, you find more about how Lauryn and her wife came up with the idea for Pride Chicken in Austin, Texas as they were planning their own wedding. Lauryn talks about how their business is changing the world and inspiring others in all aspects of their life.

2017-09-2420 min

Pride Connections Episode 20 - Coming out with Rick ClemonsEpisode 20: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Rick Clemons! Rick is the podcast host of The Coming Out Lounge as well as a speaker, author, and life strategist, gay Dad and Husband. In this episode, you will learn that he is most proud of being is a human who constantly gets challenged to come out and confidently be his unique bold self each and every day. And find out how he is using that to inspire and change the world! This is an episode you won’t wa...

2017-09-1832 min

Pride Connections Episode 19 - Chatting with a Gender TherapistEpisode 19: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Dara Hoffman-Fox! Dara is a licensed professional counselor and queer-identified gender therapist who works in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this episode, you will learn about Dara’s book “You and Your Gender Identity” and how she serves as a resource for transgender issues for the media. You will also learn about how her blogs and videos have been inspiring and changing the world! This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Dar...

2017-09-1131 min

Pride Connections Episode 18 - Interview with Latoya BeverlyEpisode 18: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with the lovely Latoya Beverly! Latoya is a spiritual life coach, an LGBTQ ally, and is changing the lives of others by sharing her inspiring story. In this episode, you will learn about how she has used her personal experience growing up and turned it into a business today. Latoya talks about her business of being a spiritual life coach, and her brand new podcast called “Manifest That Sh*t Podcast!” This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

2017-09-0333 min

Pride Connections Episode 17 - Interview with Erin WhiteheadEpisode 17: Interview with Erin Whitehead On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Erin Whitehead from the Braless Podcast. Erin is an allie to the LGBTQ community and she shares her journey about how her friend inspired her view on the world. In this episode, you will learn about Erin’s journey, her few minutes of fame as a vocalist, and what she is doing to inspire and change the world on podcast episode at a time. So it’s time to unhook, and enjoy this hilarious episode of Pride...

2017-08-2828 min

Pride Connections Episode 16 - Interview with Dr. Robbin RockettEpisode 16: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Dr. Robbin Rockett! Dr. Robbin has earned her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology and is an LGBTQ allie who specializes in helping families who are made of members of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, you will learn how this single mom is raising three kids on her own, helping members of the LGBTQ community with any of their therapy needs, podcasting, and how she is making a difference and inspiring the world! This is an amazing episode you won’t wa...

2017-08-2121 min

Pride Connections Episode 15 - Spilling Tea with AmmoEpisode 15: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down for an in-person interview with MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge reality star Ammo. Ammo is MTV’s first queer identifying reality star. Ammo chats with Melissa on what it’s like being a reality star, actor, musician as well as what inspires him and who may be gay in Hollywood. Enjoy spilling some tea with Melissa and Ammo from his apartment in NYC. This is a hilarious episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find Amm...

2017-08-1923 min

Pride Connections Episode 13 - Interview with Matthew VillegasEpisode 13: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to have a talk with Matthew Villegas! Matt is a physical therapy student in Nevada, who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, you will learn about Matt’s podcast, the Capable Body Podcast, that aims to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and real people with real stories and how he is using his podcast to inspire and change the world! Matt is an ally of the LGBTQ community, and shares his experiences of growing up in Sa...

2017-07-3127 min

Pride Connections Episode 12 - Interview with Rhodes PerryEpisode 12: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to have a chat with Rhodes Perry! Rhodes is an award winning social entrepreneur and a nationally recognized LGBTQ thought leader. He is the host of the Out Entrepreneur podcast which offers mentorship to LGBTQ entrepreneurs! In this episode, Rhodes talks about the support he has received from his parents in life and business, as well as he talks about how he is inspiring other entrepreneurs from around the world to take the leap in starting a business around what they are passionate in!

2017-07-2324 min

Pride Connections Episode 11 - Interview with Matt MarrEpisode 11 - Interview with Matt Marr On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk Matt Marr. Matt aka Mattie is a podcaster, commercial actor, and a therapist all wrapped up into one. If Oprah Winfrey and Ellen Degeneres had a baby, raised by Dolly Parton, you would get an end result of Mattie Marr! In this episode, Mattie talks about growing up in the south, his love for Wonder Woman, and how he is using his love for youth and leadership to change and inspire the LGBTQ community as we know i...

2017-07-1731 min

Pride Connections Episode 10 - Interview with Ellie JonesEpisode 10: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk Ellie Jones. Ellie is a 23 year old master's degree student in England with a passion for equipping others with coping strategies and resilience to deal with life's challenges. Ellie is conducting research on coping mechanisms and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community for her Master’s program and results will be available in August 2017. On this episode, you will learn more about Ellie and her journey of overcoming stigmas and labels put on society. Ellie shares with us how she is inspiring others to...

2017-07-0929 min

Pride Connections Episode 09 - Interview with Dr. JennelleEpisode 09 - Interview with Dr. Jennelle On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Dr. Jennelle. Dr. Jennelle, a Relationship Advisor, offers support, guidance, and advice on the matters of the heart that matter most to you. With over 10+ years of psychology education and a lifetime of personal experience following a nontraditional path, Dr. Jennelle advises through various platforms including a free, private community on Facebook, a live show on Facebook and her weekly podcast (the Big Change of Heart Podcast.) On this episode, you will learn more about Dr. J...

2017-07-0222 min

Happy Mind Travel - Mental Health Care and Spirituality Exploration HMT 008: We Are One – In the PRIDE Way with Melissa DaSilvaOur special guest, Melissa DaSilva, host of Pride Connections podcast, joins us today to talk about LGBTQ and related mental health issues! For show notes and mentioned resources, visit OurHappyMindTravel.com/lgbt Instagram@HappyMindTravel for more!

2017-06-3042 min

Pride Connections Episode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCrossEpisode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCross On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Robin LaCross. Robin is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in women's reproductive health. She is passionate about making sure every young woman grows up knowing and understanding her body and cycle. Robin is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about growing up, sex and staying safe. Throughout the episode you will learn more about HPV, alternative testing...

2017-06-2534 min

Pride Connections Episode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauroEpisode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauro On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Joe DiMauro! Joe is the founder of Project Fearless which is a nonprofit that helps members of the LGBTQ community find the right therapist for them, helps them financially afford therapy, and make the world a better place. Throughout the episode find out more about Joe, the book he is writing, and how he is using his talents to inspire and change the world! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!...

2017-06-2522 min

Pride Connections Episode 06 - Interview with Shane ManiganEpisode 06 - Interview with Shane Manigan On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Shane Manigan! Shane is subcontract artist and has a background in following trends within different marketing groups such as the LGBTQ community. Shane is the creator behind one of the largest LGBTQ Facebook groups for people living in the NorthEast/New England area. Throughout the episode you will learn more about Shane, how he uses his talents as an artist and marketing to inspire and change the world! This is an inspiring episode you...

2017-06-2516 min

Pride Connections Episode 05 - Interview with Kat LoveEpisode 05 - Interview with Kat Love On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with very special guest Kat Love! Kat is a website designer and strategist who is dedicated to helping therapists reach more clients through the power of the internet. Throughout the episode you learn more about Kat, their journey with how important therapists have been in their life, and how they are using their talents to inspire and change the world! This is life changing episode you won’t want to miss! Where to Find...

2017-06-2519 min

Pride Connections Episode 04 - Interview with Margaret MiddletonEpisode 04 - Interview with Margaret Middleton On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with special guest Margaret Middleton! Margaret is an independent exhibit designer and museum consultant living and working in Providence, Rhode Island. They are are passionate about the intersection of museum work and social justice movements. Throughout the episode you learn more about Margaret and how they are helping change the world we live in, and how they are inspiring others through the education and use of family inclusive language. This is an inspiring episode you wo...

2017-06-2514 min

Pride Connections Episode 03 - Interview with Stephanie DalfonzoEpisode 03 - Interview with Stephanie Dalfonzo On the very first episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with special guest Stephanie Dalfonzo! For over 20 years, Stephanie has been at the forefront of the Healing Arts from being a Yoga Teacher, a Hypnotist and being a life coach. Throughout the episode you learn more about Stephanie, and she offers up her knowledge about how to naturally handle stress, she teaches Melissa a Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) called Tapping, and she talks about being the mother of two LGBTQ children. This is d...

2017-06-2528 min

Pride Connections Episode 02 - From Melissa DaSilvaEpisode 02 - From Melissa DaSilva Welcome to the second introductory episode of the Pride Connections podcast! On this episode of Pride Connections, hear from host Melissa DaSilva herself as she talks about the wonderful journey that Pride Connections is about to take, and you are invited along for the ride! Awesome Resources to Check Out: Pride Connections Resource List: http://prideconnections.com/resources/ Stay connected with Pride Connections: Website: http://prideconnections.com/ Email: melissa@prideconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrideConnectionsPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/P...

2017-06-1702 min

Pride Connections Episode 01 - The IntroductionEpisode 01 - The Introduction Welcome to the introductory episode of the Pride Connections podcast! On this very first episode of Pride Connections, hear from host Melissa DaSilva talking about her background as a therapist working with members of the LGBTQQI community, how the community inspires her, and what Pride Connections is all about! Awesome Resources to Check Out: Pride Connections Resource List: http://prideconnections.com/resources/ Stay connected with Pride Connections: Website: http://prideconnections.com/ Email: melissa@prideconnections.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrideConnectionsPodcast Twitter...

2017-06-1703 min