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The Bold LoungeMelissa Dawn Simkins: Full-Court Bold- Playing All Out in Life and BusinessSend us a textAbout This EpisodeIn this episode, leadership transformation architect and Velvet Suite founder Melissa Dawn Simkins reveals the powerful link between an athletic mindset (discipline, resilience, and teamwork) and leadership excellence, noting that 96% of women executives were former athletes. Melissa discusses her “NOW moment” philosophy, the belief-building power of taking bold action, and the importance of clarity and consistency in personal branding. Her compelling story offers inspiration and guidance for leaders ready to embrace purpose-driven performance and step into their next level with confidence. ...2025-08-1441 min
Velvet Bite RadioThe Simulation Vampire Series: The Real YouI am hoping this series can turn into a weekly program where we discuss the Vampire Simulation on Tuesdays! I am testing times here to see what works.
Are we living in a computer-generated reality? Is life just an elaborate program—pixels, code, and algorithms masquerading as “reality”? Join me this afternoon for The Simulation, a deep-dive livestream exploring the mind-bending possibility that our world isn’t what it seems.
From the philosophical musings of Plato’s Cave to the digital landscapes of The Matrix, from cutting-edge AI research to glitch-in-the-Matrix stories people swear are real—we’ll...2025-08-141h 31
Beyond BMR8/12/25 - Melissa Dawn Harris | Velvet Bite RadioMelissa Dawn Harris is the Radio host of Velvet Bite Radio. Join us as we explore all things Vampire : All Night Long ! #bigfootmichiganrob #vampires #velvetbiteradio #liveshow With a background in storytelling and a deep love for folklore,Melissa has spent years exploring these questions across cultures, centuries and screens. Whether Melissa is tracing the origins of medieval revenants, analyzing Dracula's many film forms or digging into vampire symbolism in modern media, Melissa's goal is always the same : To Make The Old Feel Real AgainBMR's SHOW TIMES: Tuesday @ 9:00pm EST; Thursday @ 1:00pm EST: Friday's 6:00pm or 6:30...2025-08-131h 26
Founders FutureFrom P&G to Inc. 5000: Melissa Dawn Simkins’ Playbook for EdTech DisruptionIn this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Melissa Dawn Simkins, CEO of Velvet Suite and hailed as the "First Lady of Personal Branding." Melissa shares her transformative journey from feeling marginalized in her youth to founding an Inc. 5000 award-winning EdTech company that’s redefined leadership development for Fortune 500 giants like Procter & Gamble and the NFL. Her revolutionary Athleteership™ methodology—where elite athletic mindset meets leadership mastery—solves a critical pain point: traditional leadership training is broken, and burnout is at an all-time high.Melissa reveals how Velvet Suite’s pivot fr...2025-07-2820 min
Velvet Bite RadioEp3: Velvet Bite Radio Q&A: Why Am I Sinking My Teeth Into Vampire Lore?Join me, Melissa Dawn Harris, for a live, where we discuss the new show and my change in direction.
We’re diving fang-first into all things vampire:
📜 Folklore.
🎬 Film.
🧛♂️ Historical accounts.
🩸 And the weird, wonderful myths that won’t die.
Got a burning question about Dracula? Blood rituals? The Book of Enoch? This is your night to ask.
Bring garlic (or don’t). I’ll be live and undead.
Subscribe, hit the 🔔, and come through the crypt doors on time.
Visit The Website:
www.melissadawnharris.com
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The Fully Mindful with Melissa ChureauFrom the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with Dawn WinalskiSend us a textWhat do Arctic Alaska, tribal law, trauma-informed yoga, and sober running have in common? Dawn Winalski. In this episode of The Fully Mindful, Dawn—attorney, consultant, yoga teacher, and long-distance runner in recovery—shares her inspiring path from growing up in the shadow of a contentious custody battle to becoming a fierce advocate for Indigenous communities and a champion for mental health in the legal profession.We dive into how running in the Arctic helped her manage stress, how sobriety became a turning point, and how she found purpose through community, move...2025-07-1138 min
Velvet Bite RadioEP1: Velvet Bite Radio Introduces Melissa Dawn Harris🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to Velvet Bite Radio
In this debut episode, I introduce you to Velvet Bite Radio—a podcast that sinks its teeth into the world of vampires in folklore, history, and film.
I share a little about who I am, what draws me to the undead, and what you can expect from future episodes. From ancient legends and eerie archives to cult classics and modern bloodsuckers on screen—this is a space where we honor the myth, the monster, and the mirror.
Visit The Website:
www.melissadawnharris.com
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Business Mastery Podcast176. “Inheriting Wealth” with Melissa HoyerSend us a textDawn talks with Melissa Hoyer, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Life/Wealth Coach at The Wealth Conservancy, a company that works with inheritors who have complex financial circumstances and are fed up with being overwhelmed or unsure of what they actually have. Her mission is to empower clients to manage their wealth wisely in a way that matters most to them. Dawn and Melissa talk about the critical importance of planning for succession, the emotional and financial impact of business inheritance, and how thoughtful estate planning goes beyond simply writing a will....2025-06-1126 min
The Happy Soul PodcastSeason 3. Ep. 16: In Loving Memory of Kyla Dawn BoruckThree things we need you to know about this episode:1.) Dammit. There are people we forgot to mention or didn't mention enough. Or stories that are on our hearts that we forgot to share, but they will be in episodes to come.2.) We definitely cried while editing this and re-listening to Kyla's song. If you didn't know her, it might not have made sense to you.3.) We need to give a huge shout out to Dana who may never see this, but is due the credit behind all the photos we pulled and threw into this episode (Except for t...2025-05-081h 18
Hot Flash HealthWhy Playing by the Rules is Overrated – Melissa Bauknight on Redefining Success for Women!🎉 Meet Our Fabulous Guest: Melissa BauknightToday we are joined by the powerhouse Melissa Bauknight, the visionary behind The Nova, a global movement empowering women to break free from societal conditioning and create success on their own terms. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, leading high-performing teams, and coaching women to step into their fullest potential, Melissa is on a mission to help women rewrite the rules and build supportive communities where they can show up as their authentic selves.Get ready for a deep, inspiring, and unfiltered conversation about personal growth, leadership, and...2025-03-1339 min
Dawn's DirtFarmers Aren’t the Problem...The System Is with Kenisha, Melissa & Shane EP 21In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re diving deep into the truth about food, sovereignty, and breaking free from the systems that want to control us. I’m joined by Shane, Kenisha, and Melissa—three absolute powerhouses who are reclaiming their independence through private membership associations, real food, and real community. We’re talking about the war on farmers, why our food is making us sick, and how government overreach is quietly slipping into every aspect of our lives. If you’ve ever wondered why your food doesn’t taste the way it used to, or why...2025-02-2652 min
Metropolitan Weddings PodcastMeet The Wedding Pro - Melissa with Melissa Casey DesignsStep into the whimsical world of custom wedding signage with us as we chat with Melissa Casey of Melissa Casey Designs. Discover how Melissa transforms simple materials like acrylic and wood into stunning personalized creations that add a special touch to any wedding or event. From elegant welcome signs to vibrant birthday backdrops, Melissa shares her secrets on engraving, painting, and layering techniques that make each piece truly unique. Plus, learn about the innovative trend of incorporating QR codes for interactive guest experiences and how you can integrate personalized signage into your wedding theme using fonts and colors from...2025-02-1325 min
The Quiet Warrior ShowWhy Can't I Just Be Me: Melissa Dawn Executive Coach, Author, Speaker🎬 The Quiet Warrior Show Premiere: "Why Can't I Just Be Me?" with Melissa Dawn 🎬 📅 Premiering January 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM PDT 📍 Streaming across all social media feeds via Streamyard & available on major podcast platforms 🔥 This episode was previously livestreamed and now premieres in its final cut! 🔥 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Melissa Dawn—Executive Coach, Author, and Speaker—where she shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges and embracing authenticity. From navigating a restrictive upbringing to becoming the CEO of her life, Melissa’s insights will empower you to remove the masks that hide your true self. ...2025-01-291h 09
Brave Writer265. Celebrating Book Series with Dawn SmithIs there anything better than the warm, magical feeling you get from a good book series? In today’s episode, Dawn Smith, Brave Writer’s Director of Publishing, joins us to discuss the power of children’s book series.We talk about the unique delight of reading a book series, getting immersed in the characters and the world they live in. We also dig into how series help build kids’ confidence through repeat exposure to an author’s writing patterns. Tune in to hear some of our favorite book series and the memories they helped us make wit...2024-12-0449 min
Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!Awake in the Network Welcomes Dawn Kristy, JD, AI and Cybersecurity AdvisorSend us a text Today, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Dawn Kristy joining us. Dawn is a seasoned expert in the field, with a wealth of experience in emerging risks and cybersecurity.Dawn is also a seasoned expert on emerging risks, having experienced pollution, product liability, and professional liability risks.As a new lawyer, Dawn entered the insurance world at Cigna’s Environmental Pollution Unit in Philadelphia, then worked abroad for 12 years in a solicitor’s firm and at global reinsurers Cologne Re and Zurich Re on all liability insurance lines...2024-10-2350 min
Warrior Words | Stories of Hope | Finding Beauty After Battles & Thriving After Surviving Trauma41. Stepping Out of Domestic Violence Required One Step of Obedience with Melissa Dawn GroverWelcome to Episode 41 of the Warrior Words podcast!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month AND Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I WAS a victim of both and now I am a SURVIVOR. I am dedicating these five episodes in October to:
#StompOutBreastCancer
and
#StompOutDomesticViolence
This week, we're talking about a long-term domestic violence relationship and how to get out of it. My guest, Melissa Dawn Grover, was in a 25-year marriage before she was able to step out and stand on her own. She is now a...2024-10-1541 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 159: Dawn Mann Sanders- Rebuilding After LossAfter having two miscarriages, followed by the sudden loss of her husband, Dawn Mann Sanders felt like it was the end of her world as she knew it. Dawn is a Bible teacher and author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life. In her book, and in today’s conversation, Dawn shares what she’s learned about rebuilding after significant loss, as well as what the creation story in the book of Genesis taught her about her own process of grief and rebuilding. If you’re looking for hope and purpose on the other...2024-10-1529 min
AfterTheWellATW - Chat with Dawn LeeSummaryIn this episode of After the Well, Melissa Lapin interviews her friend Dawn Lee. They have an intimate conversation about faith and personal experiences with Jesus. Dawn shares her journey of growing up in the church, questioning traditional beliefs, and finding her own understanding of God's love and grace. They discuss the importance of critical thinking and questioning in faith, and the need to have open and honest conversations about beliefs. The conversation also touches on the story of the woman at the well and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. In this conversation...2024-10-0257 min
The Loss EncountersDawn Roode: The Gift of Preserving Family StoriesThis special bonus episode for Father's Day is a tribute to my father, Lorenzo Weisman. Shortly before he died in 2012, he published a precious gift—A Family Story, a book he wrote about our family's history. It's filled with stories, photos, poems, and letters that have brought us comfort and connection.Today, I'm reminded of the power of preserving our memories. To explore this further, I'm joined by Dawn Roode, founder of Modern Heirloom Books. Dawn helps people create beautifully bound books that generations will cherish. With a background as a managing editor at Harper’s Baza...2024-06-1608 minBrave Writer237. 2024-25 Book Reveal Talk! With Dawn SmithIt’s almost time for our annual book list release! Every year we curate a new list of books to be part of our Dart (ages 8-10 ), Arrow (10-12), and Boomerang (12-14) programs. Dawn Smith spearheads this undertaking and she joins us today to describe how she picks which books to be on the list.The reason the book release is so highly anticipated is because Dawn chooses books that she knows are going to elicit kids’ buy-in, lead to big, juicy family conversations, and give kids tools to tell their own stories.Dawn and Meli...2024-05-1559 minBrave Writer237. 2024-25 Book Reveal Talk! With Dawn SmithIt’s almost time for our annual book list release! Every year we curate a new list of books to be part of our Dart (ages 8-10 ), Arrow (10-12), and Boomerang (12-14) programs. Dawn Smith spearheads this undertaking and she joins us today to describe how she picks which books to be on the list.The reason the book release is so highly anticipated is because Dawn chooses books that she knows are going to elicit kids’ buy-in, lead to big, juicy family conversations, and give kids tools to tell their own stories.Dawn and Meli...2024-05-1547 min
Strange Deranged Beyond InsaneEVP Echoes and Apparitions in the Indiana Masonic Lodge Shadows With Dawn Founder of Ghost WhisperersStep into the shadowy realm of the paranormal with us, as Dawn Martin of the Ghost Whispers team guides us through spine-tingling investigations and spectral encounters. Joined by this fiery leader, we traverse the haunting world beyond Michigan, delving into the chilling tales of the Haunted Masonic Lodge in Indiana. Feel your pulse quicken as we recount intelligent hauntings and EVP recordings that might just convince you of the unseen. This episode isn't just a series of ghost stories; it's a trip through time where the echoes of the Civil War era reverberate in our modern-day quest t...2024-05-151h 08
WTFrick LIVE#84 Programmed to Kill: Serial Killers and the CIA w/ Melissa DawnWTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Melissa Dawn to the show!!!The Ghostly Archives Podcast hosted by Melissa Dawn is a platform dedicated to documenting, writing, and preserving ghostly folklore tales from across the globe. Join Melissa weekly as she shares captivating stories or engage in roundtable discussions with guests, delving into strange tales, experiences, and trending cultural topics.Originally from Canada and born in the 1970s as a Gen-Xr, her lifelong passion for collecting ghostly folklore led her to start writing and creating e-zines for The Curious Fortean blog in 2015. Behind the scenes, she played...2024-05-061h 08
Film LagDawn of The Dead (2004)It’s the end of the world as the cast of Dawn of The Dead knows it… and Melissa and Nick feel fine! Listen along as they celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary by watching Zack Snyder’s classic fast zombie flick -- which was released the same month and year they got hitched! What part of this dystopian film can Melissa not get out of her head? How many homages does it deliver? Will Nick be able to stop gushing about life after zombies? Tune in for a horrific good time and find out!2024-04-1838 minWTFrick LIVE#75 Navigating Folklore & Ghostly Archives: Ted Bundy w/ Melissa DawnWTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Melissa Dawn to the show!!!The Ghostly Archives Podcast hosted by Melissa Dawn is a platform dedicated to documenting, writing, and preserving ghostly folklore tales from across the globe. Join Melissa weekly as she shares captivating stories or engage in roundtable discussions with guests, delving into strange tales, experiences, and trending cultural topics.Originally from Canada and born in the 1970s as a Gen-Xr, her lifelong passion for collecting ghostly folklore led her to start writing and creating e-zines for The Curious Fortean blog in 2015. Behind the scenes, she...2024-03-041h 10
Imperfection in ProgressHow to Have a Healthy Relationship With Food with Melissa RohlfsSend us a text“Every day is a new opportunity to do something. It doesn't have to be the beginning of the year. And so I think, just acknowledging - What do you want? What do you need? And what are you willing to do to make it happen? - can be really powerful.” - Melissa RohlfsWelcome to Imperfection In Progress, a podcast for ambitious women who are people pleasers, perfectionists, or procrastinators. Want to feel less stressed and more joy in your life? Then this is for you. I'm...2024-01-1030 min
Imperfection in ProgressMonday Moment with Melissa RohlfsSend us a textThe Monday Moment of Imperfection in Progress Podcast is just a few moments where this week's upcoming guest and I discuss one aspect of what will be coming on the podcast Wednesday.This week Melissa and I discuss more deeply the problem with making a new year's resolution around the idea of dieting or losing weight.Come back on Wednesday to hear a full episode with Melissa Rohlfs, certified holistic health and life coach.CONNECT WITH MELISSA:Website: https://www....2024-01-0804 min
Hiring Happy HumansEP 27 - Building Powerful Teams in the Hospitality Industry with Melissa DelBuonoToday Dawn speaks with Melissa DelBuono, the Senior Director for Travel Funders Network. Melissa is a leader and entrepreneur in the hospitality industry who has advanced through a variety of positions to reach her current role as a team leader and mentor. Hear about Melissa’s experiences managing the competition, demand, sexism, and diversity in hospitality operations, as well as her insights on building powerful teams. A cancer survivor and advocate for building resiliency as a working professional, Melissa shares powerful lessons on finding your purpose and passion within the world of work. You can lea...2024-01-0354 min
Untold Radio NetworkTalking Weird #68 Terrifying Serial Killer Hauntings with Melissa DawnMelissa Dawn is the host of The Ghostly Archives Podcast: https://www.ghostlyarchives.com/The mission of her show and website is to record, write, and preserve ghostly folklore tales from around the world.Originally born in Canada as a Gen-Xr in the 1970s, Melissa has spent her life collecting ghostly folklore. She started out writing and making e-Zines for an online blog The Curious Fortean in 2015. She worked behind the scenes as Art Director and Graphic Designer to found The Folklore Podcast in 2016. Melissa started her own podcast with a co-host in 2018 called Drawing Out Th...2023-12-0658 min
Mighty MERPFamily Law with Dawn Kaplan and Amy Smith⚖️ MERP is joined by #familylaw attorneys Amy Smith and Dawn Kaplan from the #lawfirm of Weinberg Kaplan & Smith. ⚖️
More about Weinberg Kaplan & Smith:
https://www.wksnjlaw.com/
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⚖️ Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/
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2023-11-1241 min
Type 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar StrugglesEp 21 - Cracking Dawn Phenomenon: How Stress, Sleep, and Daily Habits Drive Morning Blood Sugar Spikes with RDN Kitty FinkleaIn today’s episode we dive deep into the intricacies of managing your blood sugar and well-being with expert insights from Kitty Finklea, a renowned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Join us as we explore the fascinating phenomenon known as the Dawn Effect. Kitty, a regular guest here unveils the secrets behind the early morning rise in blood sugar levels and offers actionable tips to conquer it. Understanding Dawn Phenomenon: Explore the body's natural rise in blood sugar during sleep and its impact on type one diabetes. Raising Awareness: Learn why discussing this topic is es...2023-10-0240 min
Pop Health PodcastPrivate equity, multi-payer alignment and the future of VBC with Dawn AlleyMelissa and Meg kick off a brand new season of population health inspiration with special guest, former fed and population health executive and educator, Dawn Alley. You can learn more about MCP, GUIDE, AHEAD, AHC, and Vermont models on the CMS Innovation Center website. https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/models#views=models 2023-09-2551 min
Lean Out PodcastChallenge with Melissa Vela-WilliamsonSend us a textIn this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Melissa Vela-Williamson, founder of MVW Communications. Melissa is an internationally-recognized public relations strategist, author, national columnist, and podcast host. She is accredited in PR, certified in diversity, equity and inclusion, and uses PR for social good through her PR company.Craving more location independence and work-life balance, Melissa left a large PR agency to start her own firm and hasn't looked back. We discuss how challenges in life shape our values and affect our ability to weather new "hard things". This one is chock-full o...2023-09-0737 minWTFrick LIVEEpisode 56 Headless Horseman, Forerunners, and is Trump a Time Traveler w/ Melissa Dawn EclecticWTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Melissa Dawn Eclectic to the show!!Born in Canada during the 1970's as a member of Generation X, Melissa's journey has been defined by a passion for ghostly folklore and dedicated study of eclectic history. She engages in a variety of captivating exploration with both current events and historical matters. She presents Canadian folklore and delves into lesser-known American tales that are often overlooked. We are so excited to dive into the Headless Horseman, The Ghostly Encounters of what Canadians call "Forerunner," and more modern folklore--- is Trump a time traveler???2023-08-211h 06
United Public Radio's showWTFrick LIVE Headless Horseman, Forerunners, And Eclectic History W Melissa DawnWTFrick LIVE Emily Menshouse and Will Martinez WELCOME Melissa Dawn Eclectic to the show!! Born in Canada during the 1970's as a member of Generation X, Melissa's journey has been defined by a passion for ghostly folklore and dedicated study of eclectic history. She engages in a variety of captivating exploration with both current events and historical matters. She presents Canadian folklore and delve into lesser known American tales that are often overlooked. We are so excited to dive into the Headless Horseman, The Ghostly Encounters of what Canadians call "Forerunner," and more modern folklore--- is Trump a time traveler...2023-08-201h 06
What Do You Do Exactly?MELISSA DAWN SIMKINS: CEO & PERSONAL BRANDINGVelvet Suite CEO, Melissa Dawn Simkins, talks with Jamie Maglietta about her career as a personal branding expert and offers advice on building a career, finding balance, and preparing for media appearances. She also talks to college students and professionals looking for a change - offering applicable tips.
More on Melissa: She "is affectionately known as "The First Lady of Personal Branding." As a pioneer in personal brand leadership with a proven track record of advising Fortune 100 organizations, CEOs, CHROs and influential executives on future-ready leadership, she is passionate about leadership from the inside...2023-06-0136 min
Open Heart with Wilderness ✨Writing Your Book is a Way to Heal, with Author Melissa DrakeI had the opportunity to speak with my friend, Melissa Drake. She is an author, TEDx speaker, and coach. She considers herself a mystic midwife, who helps others conceive, birth, and grow their creations. In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming an author and how she coaches others through their process. Melissa can be reached through her website uncorpedinfluence.com.
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She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders018 | Leveling The Playing Field for Female Leaders with Melissa WidnerSend us a textBeing a female founder is hard. Raising capital and retaining control of your company is harder when only 2.6% of all venture capital goes to female-founded startups. And the cost of getting that capital is giving up your equity in your company. That's why I sat down with My Good Woman, Melissa Widner, the CEO of Lighter Capital. Melissa deeply understands the entrepreneur's journey and the role a funding partner can play in developing a business. As CEO, Melissa led two companies to successful exits returning more than 10 X to her investors. ...2023-01-2449 min
Faux Reel PodcastWildcat with Melissa Lesh and Trevor FrostWildcat follows the emotional and inspiring story of a young veteran on his journey into the Amazon. Once there, he meets a young woman running a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, and his life finds new meaning as he is entrusted with the life of an orphaned baby ocelot. What was meant to be an attempt to escape from life, turns out to be an unexpected journey of love, discovery, and healing.
In this episode, Dawn talks with co-Directors Melissa Lesh and Trevor Beck Frost about making a conservation-focused film that has other touch-points...2022-12-1241 minMetropolitan Weddings PodcastMeet The Wedding Pro - Melissa with Melissa Casey DesignsToday we get to sit down and get to know the super creative and fun offerings that Melissa Casey offers. If you are looking for something truly unique and memorable for your event, Melissa has so many options to choose from as we learn from her today.2022-10-2435 min
Taylor Way Talks07 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Spousal Caregiving with Melissa MillerCW: Spouse with epilepsy / chronic illness and medical emergencyDawn Taylor invites guest Melissa Miller, a former Certified Nursing Assistant, to the show to talk about her new life now as a stay-at-home mom and full-time caregiver to her husband. Melissa shares the two year journey she’s been on and why she’s passionate about opening discussions on this subject. Melissa and her husband were both relatively young when he had his first seizure in 2020 and since then his epilepsy has intensified, leading to more and more seizures. Melissa is now his full-time caregiver as we...2022-09-2640 min
Taylor Way Talks07 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Spousal Caregiving with Melissa MillerCW: Spouse with epilepsy / chronic illness and medical emergencyDawn Taylor invites guest Melissa Miller, a former Certified Nursing Assistant, to the show to talk about her new life now as a stay-at-home mom and full-time caregiver to her husband. Melissa shares the two year journey she’s been on and why she’s passionate about opening discussions on this subject. Melissa and her husband were both relatively young when he had his first seizure in 2020 and since then his epilepsy has intensified, leading to more and more seizures. Melissa is now his full-time caregiver as we...2022-09-2640 min
It Tastes Like FreedomRedefining Body Love with Dr. Melissa Bird | Ep. 13You ARE love! Seriously, you are the very definition of LOVE. Chanci and Dr. Melissa Bird invite you in on their convo about self-compassion, perfectionism, forgiveness and reclaiming your divine right to know who you are and to live it! Other points include:Compassion as a superpowerWhat it means to truly love your bodyRedefining love - who gets to define body love?Reclaiming your natural state of beingSelf-forgiveness and freedomYou need connection - you are not meant to do this aloneThere is absolutely nothing not to love because you are pure love! Original sin is ignoring your purposeThe p...2022-07-1452 min
What's Your Story?Leadership is a Lifestyle - Melissa Dawn SimkinsMelissa Dawn Simkins, CEO & Founder of Velvet Suite, has always known that she was meant to be in a position that was meaningful and would make an impact. Even though she wasn't sure what that would look like early in her career, she was willing to make sacrifices to ensure she met that end goal. The First Lady of Personal Branding is on the path to help other find their mission, purpose and value in order to quantify their unique value. Her story is one that inspires all of us to to authentically reflect externally who we are internally.2022-07-0437 min
Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom)Family Travel with Author Dawn M. Barclay: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the NeurodiverseTraveling with children can be a fantastic opportunity for the whole family! However, it is understandable how traveling can feel intimidating, especially if your child falls on the autism spectrum or has attention and/or mood disorders. Award-winning author, Dawn M. Barclay, explains how parents can successfully incorporate travel into their families’ lives. Her new book, Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse, will be released on August 15, 2022, but is now available for preorde...2022-06-2825 min
Business Mastery Podcast59. "Evolving as an Entrepreneur" with Melissa HoffmannSend us a textDawn talks with Melissa Hoffmann, Life and Clarity Coach, who helps women get clear on their purpose and discover the business they were meant to create. In this episode…Who is Melissa and whom does she serve? (1:36). A little bit about Melissa’s journey to where she is now. (2:19).How intuition kept driving Melissa to leave her make-up industry background and pursue more. (10:17). What making that pivot looked like for Melissa, her clients, and her family and friends. (15:04).Life events and their impac...2022-06-2224 min
The She-Suite PodcastThe Power of Vulnerability: On Being Your Authentic Self (With Dr. Priya Agrawal)Episode 8 is live, and Dr. Priya Agrawal, Global Lead for HPV Vaccines at Merck, joins Melissa to talk through why she strives to be an authentic leader, the power and energy that she finds in vulnerability… and why we all need to stop worrying so much about what others think.2022-05-3136 minThe She-Suite PodcastDigging Deep: On Discovering Your Identity (With Sidoney Samuels-Buckridge)Sidoney Samuels-Buckridge, Head of U.S. R&D Employee Engagement at AstraZeneca and newly minted author joins Melissa to share her story. Deeply passionate about people, Sidoney loves to mentor young professional women, especially women of color. Listen in as Sidoney and Melissa get deep on topics around truly discovering your identity, moving through life with purpose, and using your own story to impact others. Sidoney published her first novel, Pain to Purpose: My Journey to Redemption, in January 2021.2022-05-1632 minThe She-Suite PodcastMoving From Where You Are, To Where You Want To Be (With Tunde Oyeneyin)Episode 6 is live, and we are so thrilled to have Tunde Oyeneyin - Motivational speaker, Peloton instructor, Founder of S.P.E.A.K. and newly minted author, join us as a guest on The She-Suite Podcast! Tunde sits down with Melissa to share her life story, ways that she found strength, and how she moved from times of hardship... to triumph. Tunde's brand new book, Speak, is out now. You don't want to miss this epidsode; Tunde's authenticity and energy are sure to inspire!2022-05-0332 min
Up on Game PresentsStay A While With Tommi Vincent Things Never Said: The Importance of Communication and Having Hard Conversations With Melissa Dawn Simkins***SUBSCRIBE TO THE UP ON GAME PRESENTS PODCAST CHANNEL*** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-on-game-presents/id1596136129 “That's the hard conversation because you got to be vulnerable enough and humble enough to say, there's something more there's something I can do better. Maybe I missed it.” - Melissa Dawn Simkins Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! The hardest conversation to have is a truthful one with yourself. The truth helps and we must be willing to go there to get where we desire to go. Once you have mastered being honest with...2022-04-2041 min
The Entrepreneur’s EcosystemBranding Your Offer with Melissa BurkheimerWhen you hear the word “entrepreneur,” what do you think? For many of us, it means the ability to work with freedom; we can show up for our kid’s soccer game, telecommute from anywhere in the world, and still be our own boss. But the greatest freedom of all? When and if we decide we no longer want to work in our chosen field, we have the grace to move on to something new.Today, we’re welcoming Melissa Burkheimer, the founder of Melissa Burkheimer Studios, a design agency that partners with thought leaders, beauty brands...2022-04-1952 minThe She-Suite PodcastBuilding Lasting Relationships & Intentional Community (With Janina Lundy)Janina Lundy, Head of Emerging Audience Development at Amazon Studios & Prime Video, joins Melissa in Episode 5 of Season 3, to share her story. Originally from the same alma mater at Northwestern University, Janina's passions and career direction shifted as she grew, always drifting back into the entertainment marketing industry. Now with Amazon Studios for slightly over a year, she shares how she navigated her strengths and weaknesses as a leader, all the while sustaining and building into her community that supports her through it all. 2022-04-0635 minThe She-Suite PodcastOn Going Big & Facing Challenges (With Antonia Hock)Antonia Hock, the Global Head of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, joins Melissa to share all about career, life journey, and challenges that she has faced. She also digs into her own personal leadership style, and how she sees herself as an innovator in the midst of our ever-changing world. 2022-03-2130 min
The Spirit Room PodcastEssence & Echoes with Jennifer DawnEver wonder about Past Life Regression?
I had the opportunity to chat with the lovely Jennifer Dawn ! She tells us about her spiritual experiences as a child as well as her PLR training with Dr. Brian Weiss.
You'll enjoy this candid chat !
Find Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferdawncoach
Feel free to email me at melissawhitemedium@gmail.com
With love,
Melissa x
2022-02-2049 minThe She-Suite PodcastFinding Your Niche & Making An Impact (With Jana Rich)Supporting women and lifting each other up is what embodies The She-Suite Sisterhood, and is exactly why Melissa invited Jana Rich to join the podcast for Episode 3. CEO of Rich Talent Group, Jana founded her company almost 8 years ago. Rich Talent Group's mission is to recruit and find diverse talent within the digital industry, specifically supporting women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community, to get on both leadership teams, as well as boards. Tune in to hear Jana's story, struggles and lessons along the way, and her advice and thoughts on how to go about joining a...2022-02-1437 min
Cosmic Roadmap with Melissa LambourTapping into Your Purpose with Mardalena Dawn TurpelEpisode 06
Do you feel out of alignment with where you are living?
You just have that feeling that something isn’t right with where you are in the world. The energy feels off and you don’t know why.
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Mardalena Dawn Turpel about how she gained clarity and purpose through her astrogeography session and finally understood why where she was living wasn’t working for her.
Mardalena is a Master Massage therapist and International Bestselling author practicing her art and spreading the joy of touch i...2022-02-1421 minThe She-Suite PodcastGoing For It: On Expanding Your Comfort Zone As A Leader (With Guest Oguchi Onyewu)Guest Oguchi Onyewu joins Melissa in Episode 2, to share his story, struggles, and mindset as a leader. A Nigerian-American soccer player born and raised in the Washington DC area, 'Guch' attended Clemson University in 2000, before deciding to pursue a professional football career in France in 2002.He currently resides in Belgium and oversees all club activities at R.E. Virton, a professional soccer club that currently operated in the 2nd division. His career journey has led him to leverage various opportunities and create his own path as an athlete, carving out his own space and brand. 2022-01-3137 min
Efficiency Bitch, How Ambitious Women Can Have It All Without Doing It All{BLESSED} Dawn MarcotteDawn is an author, mom and marathon runner. Her changing passions have led her to write books on topics ranging from getting kids to do their homework to weight loss for working moms to building an online business. When she isn't writing Dawn loves to spend time in one of her gardens, reading or training for her next marathon.You can fine her book on Amazon, Success Guaranteed - 9 Lies Online Entrepreneurs Need to Know: https://tinyurl.com/44up2wt4You can find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-m-marcotte/Or reach...2022-01-1541 minThe She-Suite PodcastCreating Your Own Rx For Well-being With Dana RixterWe're back! Season 3 of The She-Suite Podcast has officially kicked off, and episode 1 is rich with advice and inspiration. Dana Rixter, Director of DEI Culture and Retention at BAE Systems, Inc., joins Melissa to talk about her own career journey, but more important, how she has gone about creating her own prescription for well-being - and how you can do the same. 2022-01-0746 min
Trip On ThisEp #41 - When The Psychonaut Meets The Scientist with Melissa DawnMelissa Dawn is a psychedelic scientist, a mycologist, a mental health advocate, and a true believer in the power of psychedelics.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Melissa's powerful healing story about how she was on the brink of suicide before an LSD trip that saved her life.
- Her perspective of science and spirituality, and how these two things can live in harmony.
- With the sciences dominated by men, Melissa discusses her vision for an all-female psychedelic research facility.
- What is harm reduction? Why is it important? What resources can...2021-11-0958 min
The Unstressed MamaS2E2: Getting grounded with Dawn Heywood - The Root ChakraAs we revisit our grounding episode with Dawn Heywood, our deep dive into each of the chakras starts now! On the previous episode, Dawn gave us an overview of the 7 chakras, or energy centers. We will start off with a grounding meditation as an introduction to the root chakra.
Have you ever craved walking barefoot through the grass? The sense of your bare feet on the earthen ground is re-connecting you to the earth. Makes you feel kinda like a kid again right??
And speaking of kids, they seem to gravitate toward these innate needs...2021-10-2755 minThe Unstressed MamaS2E1: What is a Chakra and how can it help me unstress? with Dawn HeywoodToday we launch Season 2 of the unstressed mama podcast. For this season, we will be put all of the conversations about the Chakras, or energy centers together. The first four are being re-released, so you may have heard before, but the last 4 are brand new. So listen in and get ready to be blown away with these simple tips how determining how to open a blocked energy center!
We have Dawn Heywood to give an introduction to the 7 Chakras, or energy centers. With an area we hosts are very unfamiliar, there are many questions we have and wi...2021-10-1343 minThe She-Suite PodcastThe Great Reset: What It Means To Work, Lead & Live In 2021Johnny C. Taylor. Jr., The President and CEO of SHRM, joins Melissa to talk all about his new book, The Wall Street Journal Best Seller, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval. The two discuss how professionals and their teams can shift and reset their mindset to embrace the changes that 2020 and the pandemic has brought, and how we can focus on continued, forward progress through the practice of resetting. SHRM is the Society for Human Resource Management, and the largest HR professional association in the world, impacting the lives of over 115 mill...2021-10-0441 min
Tea Time With MelissaEp 25 Tea Time with Melissa and Guest Dawn Stargell MooreDawn is a life, career and executive coach helping individuals and organization maximize their productivity through self improvement and growth.
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KRVB River Mornings Special Guests8-23-21 Melissa Nodzu Mobile Market and COVID2021-08-2305 min
Medicare Meet-UpMedicare Meet-up with Dawn Alley Brede Eschliman, Meg Koepke, MHA and Melissa Cohen recap what they have learned from their guests on this season finale of the Medicare Meet-up as well an in depth discussion of the past, present and future of the CMS Innovation Center with former CMMI Chief Strategy Officer, Dawn Alley.2021-08-1238 minKRVB River Mornings Special Guests8-2-21 Melissa Nodzu Boise Farmers Mobile Market2021-08-0203 minThe She-Suite PodcastPerforming Under Pressure: The Power Of Being A Resilient LeaderThis week, Melissa sits down to break down the topic of performing under pressure, and how hard times can actually build you into a more resilient leader. Listen in as she shares three tips for performing through pain, and ways that you can become a more future-ready leader. 2021-07-2139 min
Soul Care for TherapistsTransformational Trail Moments with Kids! with Melissa MartynyukAre you an avid hiker with a family? How can you incorporate adventure into your family life so that everyone, no matter how young or old, can join in? What are some tips on the benefits of hiking with kids? In this podcast, I speak with Melissa Martynyuk about transformational trail moments with kids. In this episode: - Adventure and motherhood - Side by side - Melissa’s tips Thanks for listening! I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @faithfringes Sign up...2021-07-1452 minKRVB River Mornings Special Guests7-12-21 Melissa Nodzu Boise Farmers Mobile Market2021-07-1204 minKRVB River Mornings Special Guests6-21-21 Melissa Nodzu Boise Farmers Mobile Market2021-06-2104 min
Full Spectrum UniverseMelissa Dawn - Episode 6 - Cults - Full Spectrum UniverseIn this episode we explore all aspects of Cults with our guest Melissa Dawn...Melissa has been featured on multiple podcasts and has her own podcast which is called https://www.facebook.com/deprogrammedEd
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The Good Gossip Podcast"Stop Being A Sucker With Money" with guest Dawn Levis | The Good Gossip Podcast #9Dawn Levis talks about the book "How Money Works: Stop being a SUCKER". Financial illiteracy is the #1 economic crisis in the world, impacting more than 5 billion people across the planet. The few who know how money works take advantage of those who do not - the suckers.Dawn talks with us about how to help our families break the cycle of endless debt, foolish spending, and financial cluelessness so they can stop being suckers, start being students, and take control of their financial future.2021-05-1646 min
SERVED: Military Women’s StoriesU.S. Air Force Master Sergeant (ret) Dawn Marie WestmorelandDawn shares her Air Force journey from Florida, to Belgium, to The Pentagon, with a non-traditional deployment to France to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dawn shares her experiences as a whistleblower, having reporter her former government agency employer to the Office of Special Counsel and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for prohibited personnel practices and retaliation. She created Dawn Westmoreland Consulting LLC, which educates employees and employers on Workplace Bullying & Discrimination, and Safe and Respectful Workplace Environment Practices.
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Bridal BusinessBecome A Wealthy Beauty Pro with Melissa MitchellMelissa Mitchell was previously a photographic makeup up artist of 10 years, and understands the importance of believing in yourself and aligning with your authenticity for true success in your business. Now working as a Mindset & Manifestation Coach, she now empowers other small businesses owners to truly own their worth and understand their true potential for abundance - it’s all about feeling worthy so that you can truly step into your power of abundance. Trained in NLP and Life Coaching, Melissa empowers others to own their value for true alignment in their business! Join the program https://be...2021-04-2843 min
MAC Performance Podcast41. Breaking Up with Sugar with Dawn NavaDESCRIPTIONSugar is a drug. It’s not going to kill you as fast as heroin or cocaine, but eventually, it can directly contribute to a shortened lifespan. Our body reacts to sugar in a similarly addictive way, but unlike hard drugs, sugar is readily available on every shelf in every grocery store and gas station. Join us this week as we explore ways to end our relationship with sugar in order to live longer and better.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastDawn is a certified health coach, founder of Dawn Na...2021-04-1226 min
Conscious Conversations meet Real TalkNavigating the heart with Dawn RichardJoin Melissa Deehan with guest Dawn Richard for a conversation on navigating the heart, the freedom in feeling and becoming your own hero.2021-03-2756 minThe She-Suite PodcastWhat Matters Most: On Living Life Abundantly & IntentionallyFor our final episode of Season 1 of the She-Suite Community podcast, Anitra Marsh joins our host to talk about work life blend and balance, her career journey, and the many passionate and delicate pieces that surround it.Anitra is the Vice President of Global Sustainability, Citizenship and Brand Communications with Procter & Gamble Beauty. She and Melissa have been friends for over 20 years now, and have some heartwarming stories to share as they talk through topics such as finding common ground, building authentic relationships, and truly prioritizing your time and life. 2021-02-0747 min
The Unstressed MamaEpisode #5: Chakras and Stress with Dawn HeywoodOn today's episode, we have Dawn Heywood to give an introduction to the 7 Chakras, or energy centers. With an area we hosts are very unfamiliar, there are many questions we have and expect to have Dawn back on the show to get deeper into the topic of chakras.
We will learn what they are, what they mean, and how we can open a blocked chakra.
You can connect with Dawn on Facebook, Instagram or her website, which is where you can also sign up for her online yoga classes.
If you have questions a...2021-01-2044 min