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Bold Beginnings with SheidaDivorce Lawyer Reveals, Happy Even After: Renee Bauer-PART 1Renee Bauer is the founder of Happy Even After Family Law, a Connecticut-based divorce and family law firm known for its strategic, client-forward approach to high-conflict and high-asset cases. A seasoned trial attorney, speaker, and advocate for women navigating major life transitions.Renee is also the author of She Who Wins, a candid, empowering guide for women reclaiming their voice, power, and future. Through her legal work, writing, and media appearances, Renee blends sharp legal insight with real-world wisdom to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.#divorceattorney #lifeafterdivorce #selfreinvention #relationships #personalgrowth #coparenting #womenempowerment #ent...
2026-02-2223 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaOutgrowing Old Beliefs: Jennifer McKenna-PART 3Jennifer McKenna - Also Known as JMac Is a speaker, advisor, and leadership transformation expert who’s helped executives across industries align their values, ignite trust, and build high-performing cultures.For more than two decades, she’s worked behind the scenes with CEOs, founders, and leadership teams to clear the noise, reset what’s not working, and rewire the human systems driving an organization’s success (or holding it back).Jennifer is the creator of The JMac Method and author of the bestselling book True Power for the C-Suite. Her approach combines business acumen, executive coaching, and transformational tools that hel...
2026-02-1515 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFrom Childhood Illness to Adult Emopwerment: Jennifer McKenna-PART 2Jennifer McKenna - Also Known as JMac Is a speaker, advisor, and leadership transformation expert who’s helped executives across industries align their values, ignite trust, and build high-performing cultures.For more than two decades, she’s worked behind the scenes with CEOs, founders, and leadership teams to clear the noise, reset what’s not working, and rewire the human systems driving an organization’s success (or holding it back).Jennifer is the creator of The JMac Method and author of the bestselling book True Power for the C-Suite. Her approach combines business acumen, executive coaching, and transformational tools that hel...
2026-02-0818 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaWhen It Rains, It Pours: Jennifer McKenna-PART 1Jennifer McKenna - Also Known as JMacIs a speaker, advisor, and leadership transformation expert who’s helped executives across industries align their values, ignite trust, and build high-performing cultures.For more than two decades, she’s worked behind the scenes with CEOs, founders, and leadership teams to clear the noise, reset what’s not working, and rewire the human systems driving an organization’s success (or holding it back).Jennifer is the creator of The JMac Method and author of the bestselling book True Power for the C-Suite. Her approach combines business acumen, executive coaching, and transformational tools that help lea...
2026-02-0122 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSTAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH IRANMay those who are hurting be held in unseen arms.May those who are afraid feel less alone.May light find its way into places made dark by violence.May courage rise where fear has lived.May truth be protected.May voices be heard.May dignity be restored.And may the people of Iran knowthat their lives matter,their freedom matters,and they are not forgotten.#womanlifefreedom #freedomforiran #iranianartist #iranian #weareone
2026-02-0101 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaMental Illness & Addiction: A Family Disease: Mark G.Astor-PART 2Mark G. Astor is a partner at Astor Simovitch Law, where they lead a legal team dedicated to helping families in crisis due to mental health disorders, substance use, and failed recovery efforts. With a practice focused on crisis intervention, Mark Astor and his team are known for using the law not just as a shield, but as a tool for healing.From securing emergency guardianships and navigating involuntary treatment laws like Florida’s Baker Act and the Marchman Act, to working closely with clinical teams and family systems, Mark Astor helps families regain control when a loved one’s co...
2026-01-2524 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFrom Prosecutor to Advocate, A Lawyer’s Reckoning: Mark G. Astor, PATR 1Mark G. Astor is a partner at Astor Simovitch Law, where they lead a legal team dedicated to helping families in crisis due to mental health disorders, substance use, and failed recovery efforts. With a practice focused on crisis intervention, Mark Astor and his team are known for using the law not just as a shield, but as a tool for healing.From securing emergency guardianships and navigating involuntary treatment laws like Florida’s Baker Act and the Marchman Act, to working closely with clinical teams and family systems, Mark Astor helps families regain control when a lo...
2026-01-1826 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Weight That Was Never Yours To Carry: Luisa Muhr-PART 3Luisa Muhr is an extraordinary voice in the worlds of experimental art and collective healing. Known as a "Field Worker," Luisa delves into unseen, inaudible realms to create performances that blend voice, sound, and movement in unexpected ways. From her work with avant-garde icons to her practice as a certified Deep Listening® practitioner and a Family Constellations facilitator, Luisa’s journey is one of boundless exploration and fearless expression. Whether performing at places like Lincoln Center or guiding healing workshops, she invites audiences to experience art as a transformative force, bridging the worlds of the physical and the spiritual....
2026-01-1120 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaReclaim Your Rightful Place Within Your Family: Luisa Muhr- PART 2Luisa Muhr is an extraordinary voice in the worlds of experimental art and collective healing. Known as a "Field Worker," Luisa delves into unseen, inaudible realms to create performances that blend voice, sound, and movement in unexpected ways. From her work with avant-garde icons to her practice as a certified Deep Listening practitioner and a Family Constellations facilitator, Luisa’s journey is one of boundless exploration and fearless expression. Whether performing at places like Lincoln Center or guiding healing workshops, she invites audiences to experience art as a transformative force, bridging the worlds of the physical and the spiritual....
2026-01-0426 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaInside Family Constellation Work: Luisa Muhr-PART 1Luisa Muhr is an extraordinary voice in the worlds of experimental art and collective healing. Known as a "Field Worker," Luisa delves into unseen, inaudible realms to create performances that blend voice, sound, and movement in unexpected ways. From her work with avant-garde icons to her practice as a certified Deep Listening® practitioner and a Family Constellations facilitator, Luisa’s journey is one of boundless exploration and fearless expression. Whether performing at places like Lincoln Center or guiding healing workshops, she invites audiences to experience art as a transformative force, bridging the worlds of the physical and the spiritual.#Fam...
2025-12-2820 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaHow Confidence Is Built (Why Talent Isn’t Enough): Mike Pointer- PART 3Coach Mike Pointer: The powerhouse behind "Hey, I Saw Your Commercial". For more than 25 years, Coach Mike has been the mentor actors trust to actually book real work. He has helped thousands land national commercials, sign with top agencies, and shift from “trying to act” to becoming confident, working professionals.Coach Mike is more than a coach; he is a master of mindset, authenticity, and personal development. After surviving some of life’s toughest chapters, he transformed pain into purpose and built a step-by-step system that blends on-camera technique, audition strategy, and the inner work required to succeed not only i...
2025-12-2115 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaBuilt, Not Lucky: Mike Pointer-PART 2Coach Mike Pointer: The powerhouse behind "Hey, I Saw Your Commercial". For more than 25 years, Coach Mike has been the mentor actors trust to actually book real work. He has helped thousands land national commercials, sign with top agencies, and shift from “trying to act” to becoming confident, working professionals.Coach Mike is more than a coach; he is a master of mindset, authenticity, and personal development. After surviving some of life’s toughest chapters, he transformed pain into purpose and built a step-by-step system that blends on-camera technique, audition strategy, and the inner work required to succeed not only i...
2025-12-1418 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaTransforming Pain Into Power: Mike Pointer's Journey- PART 1Coach Mike Pointer: The powerhouse behind "Hey, I Saw Your Commercial". For more than 25 years, Coach Mike has been the mentor actors trust to actually book real work. He has helped thousands land national commercials, sign with top agencies, and shift from “trying to act” to becoming confident, working professionals.Coach Mike is more than a coach; he is a master of mindset, authenticity, and personal development. After surviving some of life’s toughest chapters, he transformed pain into purpose and built a step-by-step system that blends on-camera technique, audition strategy, and the inner work required to succeed not only i...
2025-12-0716 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaAttachment, Trauma & True Love with Emilia Smith- PART3Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence.She’s currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychoneuroimmunology while studying neuroscience at Oxford and self-leadership through IFS. Emilia collaborates with leading institutions like The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, integrating science, technology, and trauma-informed care to redefine leadership for growth-minded communities around the world.Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, is...
2025-11-3021 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Power of Our Protectors With Emilia Smith-PART 2Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence.She’s currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychoneuroimmunology while studying neuroscience at Oxford and self-leadership through IFS. Emilia collaborates with leading institutions like The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, integrating science, technology, and trauma-informed care to redefine leadership for growth-minded communities around the world.Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, is...
2025-11-2318 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaHow To Finally Let Go With Emilia Smith-PART 1Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence.She’s currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychoneuroimmunology while studying neuroscience at Oxford and self-leadership through IFS. Emilia collaborates with leading institutions like The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, integrating science, technology, and trauma-informed care to redefine leadership for growth-minded communities around the world.Richard C. Sc...
2025-11-1620 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFinding Joy In The Quiet With Janeen A. Sarlin- PART 4Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-11-0916 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaTravel Therapy with Janeen A. Sarlin- PART 3Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-11-0219 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaTrusting The Universe With Janeen A. Sarlin- PART 2Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-10-2620 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaCurious Travels With Janeen A. Sarlin- PART 1Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-10-1920 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaTrust In Relationships With Emilia Smith & Alan Lazaros- PART 3In this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down once again with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention.Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the trenches of entrepreneurship. From surviving near-death moments to building global businesses, from trauma-informed healing to neuroscience-backed strategies, they have woven their individual growth journeys into a powerful We.Together, they share the raw truths and te...
2025-10-1214 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaNavigating Growth With Emilia Smith & Alan Lazaros- PART 2in this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down once again with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention.Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the trenches of entrepreneurship. From surviving near-death moments to building global businesses, from trauma-informed healing to neuroscience-backed strategies, they have woven their individual growth journeys into a powerful We.Together, they share the raw truths and te...
2025-10-0519 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaUnpacking Authentic Power With Emilia Smith & Alan Lazaros-PART 1in this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down once again with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention.Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the trenches of entrepreneurship. From surviving near-death moments to building global businesses, from trauma-informed healing to neuroscience-backed strategies, they have woven their individual growth journeys into a powerful We.Together, they share the raw truths and te...
2025-09-2828 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Journey To Finding Your Voice With Julie Congress, PART 3ulie Congress — a Voice and Text Coach whose work has shaped some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most powerful productions. Julie has lent her expertise to shows like Company (with Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone), Motown the Musical, and over 20 productions at The Public Theater, including Shakespeare in the Park.A frequent collaborator with world-renowned voice director Andrew Wade, Julie has worked on King Lear (with Glenda Jackson), Matilda the Musical, and Othello at NYTW. Beyond Broadway, she is passionate about education, teaching at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, co-directing the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble, and co...
2025-09-2128 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaNavigating Emotions Through Breath With Julie Congress, PART2Julie Congress — a Voice and Text Coach whose work has shaped some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most powerful productions. Julie has lent her expertise to shows like Company (with Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone), Motown the Musical, and over 20 productions at The Public Theater, including Shakespeare in the Park.A frequent collaborator with world-renowned voice director Andrew Wade, Julie has worked on King Lear (with Glenda Jackson), Matilda the Musical, and Othello at NYTW. Beyond Broadway, she is passionate about education, teaching at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, co-directing the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble, and co...
2025-09-1422 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFreedom Through Breath With Julie Congress, PART 1Julie Congress — a Voice and Text Coach whose work has shaped some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most powerful productions. Julie has lent her expertise to shows like Company (with Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone), Motown the Musical, and over 20 productions at The Public Theater, including Shakespeare in the Park.A frequent collaborator with world-renowned voice director Andrew Wade, Julie has worked on King Lear (with Glenda Jackson), Matilda the Musical, and Othello at NYTW. Beyond Broadway, she is passionate about education, teaching at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, co-directing the Hunts Point Children’s Shakespeare Ensemble, and co...
2025-09-0724 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaCreativity, Ambition & Perseverance With Miles Sternfeld- PART 4Miles Sternfeld is a New York City-based director, originally from Cleveland, known for reinventing classic works through bold, contemporary lenses to reveal deeper cultural truths. His productions are emotionally charged, visually striking, and unafraid to tackle complex, often unspoken questions.A recent MFA graduate in Directing from Columbia University, where he studied under Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell, Miles has reimagined works like Sweeney Todd (as a true crime investigation) and Next to Normal (told through 4D audio), alongside staging The Seagull, Romeo & Juliet, and original plays. He has interned with Jamie Lloyd on the Tony-winning Broadway...
2025-08-3120 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Courage To Create with Miles Sternfeld- PART 3Miles Sternfeld is a New York City-based director, originally from Cleveland, known for reinventing classic works through bold, contemporary lenses to reveal deeper cultural truths. His productions are emotionally charged, visually striking, and unafraid to tackle complex, often unspoken questions.A recent MFA graduate in Directing from Columbia University, where he studied under Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell, Miles has reimagined works like Sweeney Todd (as a true crime investigation) and Next to Normal (told through 4D audio), alongside staging The Seagull, Romeo & Juliet, and original plays. He has interned with Jamie Lloyd on the Tony-winning Broadway...
2025-08-2422 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFrom Instinct to Impact With Miles Sternfeld- PART 2Miles Sternfeld is a New York City-based director, originally from Cleveland, known for reinventing classic works through bold, contemporary lenses to reveal deeper cultural truths. His productions are emotionally charged, visually striking, and unafraid to tackle complex, often unspoken questions.A recent MFA graduate in Directing from Columbia University, where he studied under Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell, Miles has reimagined works like Sweeney Todd (as a true crime investigation) and Next to Normal (told through 4D audio), alongside staging The Seagull, Romeo & Juliet, and original plays. He has interned with Jamie Lloyd on the T...
2025-08-1724 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaOld Stories, Bold Visions With Miles Sternfeld- PART 1Miles Sternfeld is a New York City-based director, originally from Cleveland, known for reinventing classic works through bold, contemporary lenses to reveal deeper cultural truths. His productions are emotionally charged, visually striking, and unafraid to tackle complex, often unspoken questions.A recent MFA graduate in Directing from Columbia University, where he studied under Anne Bogart, Brian Kulick, and Katie Mitchell, Miles has reimagined works like Sweeney Todd (as a true crime investigation) and Next to Normal (told through 4D audio), alongside staging The Seagull, Romeo & Juliet, and original plays. He has interned with Jamie Lloyd on the T...
2025-08-1029 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Conscious Couples With Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros- PART 2In this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention.Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the trenches of entrepreneurship. From surviving near-death moments to building global businesses, from trauma-informed healing to neuroscience-backed strategies, they have woven their individual growth journeys into a powerful We.Together, they share the raw truths and tender lessons be...
2025-08-0322 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Conscious Couples With Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros- PART 1In this heart-opening episode of Bold Beginnings with Sheida, I sit down with Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros, real-life partners and co-hosts of The Conscious Couples Podcast, for an honest, soulful, and deeply insightful conversation on love, leadership, and building a life together with intention.Alan and Emilia don’t just talk the talk; they have walked through trauma, transformation, and the trenches of entrepreneurship. From surviving near-death moments to building global businesses, from trauma-informed healing to neuroscience-backed strategies, they have woven their individual growth journeys into a powerful We.Together, they share the raw truths and tender lessons be...
2025-07-2723 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaVoice Over Mastery With Bruce Kronenberg, PART 3Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instructor, known for blending emotional depth with technical precision. Through private coaching, classes, and demo production, Bruce empowers emerging and seasoned talent alike to thrive in today’s competitive VO industry, not just by mast...
2025-07-2022 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaVoice Over Mastery With Bruce Kronenberg, PART 2Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instructor, known for blending emotional depth with technical precision. Through private coaching, classes, and demo production, Bruce empowers emerging and seasoned talent alike to thrive in today’s competitive VO industry, not just by mast...
2025-07-1323 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaVoice Over Mastery With Bruce Kronenberg, PART 1Bruce Kronenberg is a veteran voice actor, coach, and co-founder of Abacus Entertainment in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in voiceover, stage, and film, Bruce has lent his voice to major campaigns for brands like Mountain Dew, Ford, Toyota, and ESPN, and has voiced promos for CBS, CNN, National Geographic, and more. For nearly a decade, he’s been a sought-after voiceover instructor, known for blending emotional depth with technical precision. Through private coaching, classes, and demo production, Bruce empowers emerging and seasoned talent alike to thrive in today’s competitive VO industry, not just by mast...
2025-07-0622 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaA Sketch Of New York with Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria, PART 3Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also a freelance actor, director, voice actor, and writer based out of New York City, and a graduate of the NYU-Tisch Drama and Acting program.Together, Jo and Darien have created a radically supportive, nonprofit theater...
2025-06-2918 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaA Sketch Of New York with Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria, PART 2Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also a freelance actor, director, voice actor, and writer based out of New York City, and a graduate of the NYU-Tisch Drama and Acting program. Together, Jo and Darien have created a radically supportive, nonprofit theater...
2025-06-2217 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaA Sketch Of New York with Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria, PART 1Jo DiNozzi is a Director, Producer, Actress, Voice Actress, Audiobook Narrator, Fight Director, and Stage Combat Choreographer. She is also a transgender advocate and activist as well as the head Artistic Director, President, and CEO of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. Darien DeMaria is the Vice President, Assistant Director, and co-founder of A Sketch of New York Productions Inc. She is also a freelance actor, director, voice actor, and writer based out of New York City, and a graduate of the NYU-Tisch Drama and Acting program.Together, Jo and Darien have created a radically supportive, nonprofit theater...
2025-06-1524 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaImprov Comedy, Insight and Unexpected Twists with Matt Fisher, PART 3Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30 Rock and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Matt co-founded the production company Carbonated Films, co-hosts the sports comedy podcast Obstructed View, and currently creates content for The Dad. Originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, he no...
2025-06-0823 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaImprov Comedy, Insight and Unexpected Twists with Matt Fisher, PART 2Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30 Rock and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Matt co-founded the production company Carbonated Films, co-hosts the sports comedy podcast Obstructed View, and currently creates content for The Dad. Originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, he no...
2025-06-0120 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaImprov Comedy, Insight and Unexpected Twists with Matt Fisher,PART 1Matt Fisher is a writer, director, and performer based in New York City. A longtime presence at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Matt has been performing improv since the age of 14, with credits spanning acclaimed shows like Waiting For Obama and The Law Firm. His writing has been featured on platforms like Comedy Central, ESPN, VH1, and Modern Loss, and he’s contributed to shows including 30 Rock and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Matt co-founded the production company Carbonated Films, co-hosts the sports comedy podcast Obstructed View, and currently creates content for The Dad. Originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, he no...
2025-05-2522 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFrom Rock Bottom To Next Level With Alan Lazaros, PART 2Alan Lazaros is a Peak Performance Business Coach, CEO, founder, and co-host of Next Level University, a globally recognized podcast focused on holistic self-improvement. With a unique blend of technical expertise and deep emotional intelligence, Alan helps businesses and individuals maximize their growth, impact, and profitability through a heart-driven, action-oriented strategy to success.After surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26, Alan found himself at a crossroads. Fueled by regret and a desire to live with purpose, he dove into self-improvement and healing. From that turning point, Alan committed fully to building a life of deep meaning, fulfillment, and service...
2025-05-1815 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFrom Rock Bottom To Next Level With Alan Lazaros, PART 1Alan Lazaros is a Peak Performance Business Coach, CEO, founder, and co-host of Next Level University, a globally recognized podcast focused on holistic self-improvement. With a unique blend of technical expertise and deep emotional intelligence, Alan helps businesses and individuals maximize their growth, impact, and profitability through a heart-driven, action-oriented strategy to success.After surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26, Alan found himself at a crossroads. Fueled by regret and a desire to live with purpose, he dove into self-improvement and healing. From that turning point, Alan committed fully to building a life of deep meaning, fulfillment, and service...
2025-05-1126 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaInternal Family System with Emilia Smith, PART 2Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence.She’s currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychoneuroimmunology while studying neuroscience at Oxford and self-leadership through IFS. Emilia collaborates with leading institutions like The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, integrating science, technology, and trauma-informed care to redefine leadership for growth-minded communities around the world.#LeadershipCoach #WomenInLeadership #Em...
2025-05-0426 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaLeadership, Healing and Soul evolution with Emilia Smith, PART 1Emilia Smith (pronounced Ee-milia) is a Multicultural & Multigenerational Leadership Coach, founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies, and host of the Top 200 Evolve Ventures Podcast. With a rich background in psychology, international business, and trauma recovery, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through unconscious blocks, heal from trauma, and lead with emotional intelligence.She’s currently pursuing her PsyD in Psychoneuroimmunology while studying neuroscience at Oxford and self-leadership through IFS. Emilia collaborates with leading institutions like The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, integrating science, technology, and trauma-informed care to redefine leadership for growth-minded communities around the world.Book Reference: "Invisible Women: Da...
2025-04-2727 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Broth Smart Solutionaries: Lori and Llance Kezner, PART 2Lori and Llance Kezner, the thoughtful duo behind Millie’s Sipping Broth, a calming cup of innovation designed for the modern world. Named in honor of Lori’s mom, Millie, this broth-in-a-teabag was born not from tradition, but from a bold desire to reinvent comfort food for everyday life.They’re not just entrepreneurs, they’re solution seekers, crafting accessible, soul-soothing answers to stress, one cup at a time. Millie’s Sipping Broth is the first-ever broth in a tea bag, offering a convenient, low-calorie, and flavorful alternative to traditional snacks. Made from real vegetables, herbs, and spices, their vegan, glute...
2025-04-2023 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Broth Smart Solutionaries: Lori and Llance Kezner, PART 1Lori and Llance Kezner, the thoughtful duo behind Millie’s Sipping Broth, a calming cup of innovation designed for the modern world. Named in honor of Lori’s mom, Millie, this broth-in-a-teabag was born not from tradition, but from a bold desire to reinvent comfort food for everyday life.They’re not just entrepreneurs, they’re solution seekers, crafting accessible, soul-soothing answers to stress, one cup at a time. Millie’s Sipping Broth is the first-ever broth in a tea bag, offering a convenient, low-calorie, and flavorful alternative to traditional snacks. Made from real vegetables, herbs, and spices, their vegan, glute...
2025-04-1321 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Art of Awareness with Lori Triolo, PART 3Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former Artistic Director of Vancouver’s Beaumont Stage. She founded CineKids to empower young creatives through filmmaking and was recognized with the Leadership in Education Award for her impact on mentorship. Passionate about personal and artistic growth, Lori co...
2025-04-0622 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Art of Awareness with Lori Triolo, PART 2Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former Artistic Director of Vancouver’s Beaumont Stage. She founded CineKids to empower young creatives through filmmaking and was recognized with the Leadership in Education Award for her impact on mentorship. Passionate about personal and artistic growth, Lori co...
2025-03-3029 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Art of Awareness with Lori Triolo, PART 1Lori Triolo is an award-winning actor, director, and educator dedicated to storytelling and mentorship. A graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse, she has been teaching for over 30 years, specializing in the Meisner Technique and Fitzmaurice Voice work. In addition to her acclaimed work in film and television, Lori has played a pivotal role in the arts community as a producer, director, and former Artistic Director of Vancouver’s Beaumont Stage. She founded CineKids to empower young creatives through filmmaking and was recognized with the Leadership in Education Award for her impact on mentorship. Passionate about personal and artistic growth, Lori co...
2025-03-2324 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSelf Made with Robert Monegan, PART 3Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhattan 2023, Best Make-up & Costumes at New York Long Island Film Festival 2022, and Best Production at New York True Venture Film Festival 2021. DRIVE won Best Screenplay at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Short Film at Cannes Independent...
2025-03-1623 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSelf Made with Robert Monegan, PART 2Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhattan 2023, Best Make-up & Costumes at New York Long Island Film Festival 2022, and Best Production at New York True Venture Film Festival 2021. DRIVE won Best Screenplay at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Short Film at Cannes Independent...
2025-03-0924 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSelf Made with Robert Monegan, PART 1Artist, Writer, Filmmaker, Director. Robert Monegan has produced his works for stage and film. His films, THE EYES OF THE WORLD, DOUBLE A, DRIVE, continue screening in various film festivals, adding now his newest film, TAPPED OUT. His film, THE EYES OF THE WORLD has been awarded Honorable Mention at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Production Design at International Film Festival Manhattan 2023, Best Make-up & Costumes at New York Long Island Film Festival 2022, and Best Production at New York True Venture Film Festival 2021. DRIVE won Best Screenplay at Night of Shorts Film Festival 2024, Best Short Film at Cannes Independent...
2025-03-0223 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Secrets of A Seasonal Chef with Janeen A.Sarlin-PART 3Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-02-2320 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Secrets of A Seasonal Chef with Janeen A.Sarlin-PART 2Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-02-1615 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaThe Secrets of A Seasonal Chef with Janeen A.Sarlin- PART 1Janeen A. Sarlin is a renowned culinary concierge, chef, author, and columnist, whose passion for the culinary arts has inspired many. She is the founder of Cooking with Class, Inc., a culinary school specializing in private lessons, team-building classes, and catering services. Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, and she has shared her expertise through various media appearances, including the "Today" show and her own public radio program, "The Seasonal Chef." Janeen is also the author of several cookbooks, including "Food from an American Farm" and "The New Meat Lover's Cookbook." Her dedication to the culinary...
2025-02-0923 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaUnleashing The Artist Within with Patrick McAndrew, PART 2Patrick McAndrew is a skilled actor, writer, and podcast producer. He has taken lead roles in numerous films and off-Broadway shows in NYC and beyond. His recent one-man show, Terms of Service, won the "Best Fiction Show" Award at the 2024 United Solo Theatre Festival. He has produced, hosted, and edited podcasts for small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as his own podcasts, including Relate (launched in 2019) and Actorcast (2021). An award-winning percussionist, Patrick holds a master’s degree in Theater and has further trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse, HB Studio, the New York Drama Center, and UCB. He is currently developi...
2025-02-0222 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaUnleashing The Artist Within with Patrick McAndrew, PART 1Patrick McAndrew is a skilled actor, writer, and podcast producer. He has taken lead roles in numerous films and off-Broadway shows in NYC and beyond. His recent one-man show, Terms of Service, won the "Best Fiction Show" Award at the 2024 United Solo Theatre Festival. He has produced, hosted, and edited podcasts for small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as his own podcasts, including Relate (launched in 2019) and Actorcast (2021). An award-winning percussionist, Patrick holds a master’s degree in Theater and has further trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse, HB Studio, the New York Drama Center, and UCB. He is currently developi...
2025-01-2620 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFamily Constellation with Luisa Muhr, PART 2Luisa Muhr is an extraordinary voice in the worlds of experimental art and collective healing. Known as a "Field Worker," Luisa delves into unseen, inaudible realms to create performances that blend voice, sound, and movement in unexpected ways. From her work with avant-garde icons to her practice as a certified Deep Listening® practitioner and a Family Constellations facilitator, Luisa’s journey is one of boundless exploration and fearless expression. Whether performing at places like Lincoln Center or guiding healing workshops, she invites audiences to experience art as a transformative force, bridging the worlds of the physical and the spiritual.
2025-01-1919 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaFamily Constellation with Luisa Muhr, PART 1Luisa Muhr is an extraordinary voice in the worlds of experimental art and collective healing. Known as a "Field Worker," Luisa delves into unseen, inaudible realms to create performances that blend voice, sound, and movement in unexpected ways. From her work with avant-garde icons to her practice as a certified Deep Listening® practitioner and a Family Constellations facilitator, Luisa’s journey is one of boundless exploration and fearless expression. Whether performing at places like Lincoln Center or guiding healing workshops, she invites audiences to experience art as a transformative force, bridging the worlds of the physical and the spiritual.
2025-01-1223 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaConfidence In Voice with Veronika Vidal, PART 3Veronika Vidal is a dedicated coach who has been empowering people to find their confident and powerful voice for the past four years. Whether on stage, on camera, or in everyday life, Veronika has helped transform both shy actors and established business owners.While on stage, Veronika’s voice was never a concern, she has personally faced challenges in using her voice when it came to personal matters. By discovering the power of expressing her authentic self and standing firmly in her opinion, she’s learned how to overcome these obstacles. Now, she combines this newfound understanding with...
2025-01-0522 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaConfidence In Voice with Veronika Vidal, PART 2Veronika Vidal is a dedicated coach who has been empowering people to find their confident and powerful voice for the past four years. Whether on stage, on camera, or in everyday life, Veronika has helped transform both shy actors and established business owners.While on stage, Veronika’s voice was never a concern, she has personally faced challenges in using her voice when it came to personal matters. By discovering the power of expressing her authentic self and standing firmly in her opinion, she’s learned how to overcome these obstacles. Now, she combines this newfound unde...
2024-12-2923 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaConfidence In Voice with Veronika Vidal, PART 1Veronika Vidal is a dedicated coach who has been empowering people to find their confident and powerful voice for the past four years. Whether on stage, on camera, or in everyday life, Veronika has helped transform both shy actors and established business owners.While on stage, Veronika’s voice was never a concern, she has personally faced challenges in using her voice when it came to personal matters. By discovering the power of expressing her authentic self and standing firmly in her opinion, she’s learned how to overcome these obstacles. Now, she combines this newfound understanding with...
2024-12-2222 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSecrets of A Hollywood Talent Manager with Wendy Alane Wright, PART 2Wendy Alane Wright, a Hollywood Talent Manager and founder of Hollywood Winners Circle Academy. Wendy’s journey is an incredible story of courage and tenacity. From a dream to a thriving career, she's built an empire in Hollywood by helping actors worldwide find success on major shows and films. She’s not only crafted a proven strategy for acting careers, but she’s taken her expertise around the world, inspiring thousands to dream big and take bold steps toward their goals.For more information on Wendy, visit her website at: https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com
2024-12-1428 min
Bold Beginnings with SheidaSecrets of A Hollywood Talent Manager with Wendy Alane Wright, PART 1 Wendy Alane Wright, a Hollywood Talent Manager and founder of Hollywood Winners Circle Academy. Wendy’s journey is an incredible story of courage and tenacity. From a dream to a thriving career, she's built an empire in Hollywood by helping actors worldwide find success on major shows and films. She’s not only crafted a proven strategy for acting careers, but she’s taken her expertise around the world, inspiring thousands to dream big and take bold steps toward their goals.For more information on Wendy, visit her website at: https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com
2024-12-0132 min