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Handmade HistoryEpisode 27: Harriet Powers and Her QuiltsThis episode is brought to you by Quiltfolk, an ad-free magazine made for quilters like you! Visit quiltfolk.com and use code HandmadeHistory for 20% off your first order. Thank you, Quiltfolk! We are running a stumpwork stitch along this March and we would love to have you join us. Starting March 3, we are going to stitch a design created by Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ–a 3-dimensional wild pansy. We will post our progress each week on social media and on our Patreon page. If you would like to join us, you can pre-order the wild pa...
2026-01-1925 min
The Power of FamilyEp#4 A Conversation on Faith, Forgiveness & Family with Rev Melissa Moorer Nobles, Spiritual Life CoachForgiveness is often demanded in families before pain is ever understood. This leads to resentment, silence, and emotional distance even when love is still present. In this episode, Rev. Melissa Moorer Nobles joins Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo to explore how healing begins with willingness, self-reflection, and repairing old family roles without spiritual bypassing or forced reconciliation. You'll learn grounded practices like stream-of-consciousness writing, stillness, nature as support, and a two-chair dialogue tool to help reframe hurt and move toward repair. About the guest: Rev. Melissa's mi...
2025-12-2550 minHandmade HistoryEpisode 24: Blackwork Embroidery We're doing a giveaway! To celebrate our collaboration kit & pattern with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, we are giving away one of Melissa's books, DIY Embroidered Shoes. If you would like to enter the giveaway, visit Handmade History Podcast on Instagram. You'll see the giveaway post pinned right at the top and you can comment and enter there. If you're not on Instagram, no worries! Just send us an email with your name and let us know that you'd like to enter the giveaway. You can email us at handmadehistoryhosts@gmail.com. This giveaway...
2025-11-1724 min
The Centre for Healing PodcastHealing Money Trauma with Integrative Therapist Sonia SkewesShow Notes Summary
In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Melissa connects with trauma-informed practitioner and author Sonia Skewes to explore her powerful journey from hairdressing and community work to creating a deeply healing practice in Penguin, Tasmania.
Despite waking up with a cold, Melissa followed her higher self’s guidance and went ahead with the interview- resulting in an authentic, soulful exchange about healing, self-worth, and empowerment.
Key Topics Discussed
Sonia’s Personal Journey – From creative beginnings to mental health support work, and how her lived experiences shaped her path as a trauma...
2025-11-0527 minHandmade HistoryEpisode 23: Mimeographs & MoreThis episode is brought to you by our Patreon page: visit patreon.com/handmadehistorypodcast and sign up to get our free posts! You'll be the first to know when an episode is live. Explore more on each topic with videos, photos, and links to research rabbit holes. This week also marks the launch of our first collaboration: the Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along! Pre-order your kit to make a beautiful stumpwork pansy designed by Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. A PDF pattern is also available. Both include an exclusive history article from Handmade History. Then, join us for...
2025-11-0322 min
La Ville relationnelleBONUS Episode - Interview with Chris & Melissa Bruntlett #017Aujourd'hui je partage avec vous la toute belle conversation entre Chris et Melissa Bruntlett et moi, autour de comment fabriquer une ville plus inclusive et relationnelle.
Nous y évoquons leurs derniers livres et tous les co-bénéfices que vivre dans une ville apaisée comme Delft peut faire émerger dans nos vies, parfois même sans que nous en ayons vraiment conscience.
Je vous recommande très chaleureusement la lecture de leurs ouvrages, dont le rythme très vivant alternant retours d'expériences vécues et entretiens avec des experts reconnus des domaines de la mobilité...
2025-06-261h 05
Melyy Talks 🖤Was 9 year olds death a cause of witchcraft? Pt 2Hey guys ! I'm here continuing last weeks story on this episode. DISCLAIMER, I do talk about a bit of heavy topics so be aware. Sonia Godoy a mother who lost her 9 year old after the most beautiful day in her life retells her story and the events that took place.
2025-03-211h 01Melyy Talks 🖤Was 9 year olds death a cause of witchcraft?Hey guys ! I'm here with a story on this episode. DISCLAIMER, I do talk about a bit of heavy topics so be aware. Sonia Godoy a mother who lost her 9 year old after the most beautiful day in her life retells her story and the events that took place.
2025-03-141h 00
Talk Dodgers to MeEP 38: Thankful for the fans - Fan Episode #2What better way to share how grateful we are for all of you on Thanksgiving than to bring you into the podcast. We're releasing our second fan episode where Melissa sat down and chatted with three Dodger fans - Brian, Jose and Sonia.
Melissa asked all three what made them Dodger fans and what this World Series win meant to them. She learns from them, talks Dodgers with them, and again realizes our love for the Dodgers is so much bigger than baseball. Please enjoy Brian, Jose and Sonia!
If you want to be on...
2024-11-281h 16
The And She Looked Up Podcast🔒 1124 Subscriber Soundbite: Subscriber Q&A - Wholesale TipsSubscriber-only episodeThanks to Patreon supporter Sonia for this month's question. Sonia would like to get her cards and other products into local stores and was looking for some wholesale tips! You can connect with the podcast on: Instagram at @andshelookedup Facebook YouTube Tik Tok at @AndSheLookedUp For a list of all available episodes, please visit:And She Looked Up Creative Hour PodcastEach week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys a...
2024-11-1730 min
What a CreepPat Robertson (700 Club of Creepiness) & NON-Creep Melissa McCarthyWhat a CreepSeason 27, Episode 4Pat RobertsonPat Robertson was a minister, televangelist, media mogul, and presidential candidate. He was head of Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network, where he hosted “The 700 Club.”He was also a creep who talked all kinds of crap about LGBTQ+ rights, feminism, race, and the right to abortion, all under the guise of religion, to a massive audience on his Christian Broadcasting Network. He was instrumental in creating the Christian Right movement, changing American politics forever, and paving the way for...
2024-11-0950 min
FresajapomexEl drama entre Melissa y MassadAquí les cuento todo el chisme que se desató hace dos días entre la famosa pareja de TikTok, Melissa Navarro y Massad Altamimi
2024-07-2323 min
Strong Sense of Place | Travel Through BooksFrance: Mostly Here for the ButterAccording to people in the know, there are two Frances: Paris and the rest of the (alluring, picturesque) country. In this episode, we’re celebrating the châteaux, coastlines, cathedrals, cuisine, mountains, and museums that give France its unique je ne sais quoi.It’s hard to argue with the notion that France offers the best of everything. From scenery and snacks to iconic art, world-changing history, and culture-shaping fashion, it’s practically ground zero for the good things in life. The light is golden. The wine is luscious. The cheese is heavenly, and the scenery is so beau...
2024-05-241h 08
El Club de los Errores17. Sonia de Quinteros & El Club de los ErroresEl podcast de este día es edición especial por el día de las madres. Sin duda hoy tenemos una de las invitadas más especial que podemos tener en el programa, ya que se trata de Sonia de Quinteros, madre de Melissa Quinteros. Sonia con 66 años de edad es administradora de empresas, tiene su propio negocio, pero, no todo ha sido fácil ya que desde los 18 años comenzó a trabajar, originaria de San Miguel, a su corta se fue a San Vicente, conociendo en ese entonces al que hoy es su esposo con el qu...
2024-05-1052 min
Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo18. Heart Health in Women as We Age With Dr. Sonia AnandCardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in Canada and USA, so how would we know if we have it? What are the risk factors and the symptoms? How do women and men present and express symptoms differently? Does ethnicity matter in your risk of developing CVD? How do we treat it and, better yet, can we prevent it altogether? What impact does the menopause transition have on our hearts as women? Does hormone therapy provide a protective factor? Dr. Sonia Anand breaks down all you need to know to get and keep your heart ticking.
2024-05-021h 07
Who gave this girl a mic?Sonia Alejandra | Mujerón MovementWelcome to the third installment of our Women at Werk Series! This episodes features the amazing Sonia Alejandra, founder of Mujerón Movement. She is here to empower women to get into action and become the Mujerón of your dreams! So many topics discussed but more than anything so much to take away from this episode in regards to what you need to do to finally get out of your own way and make things happen for yourself. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Like always don’t forget to rate, subscribe and review!
2024-01-311h 09
Cultur'CinéSonia ROLLAND… Méfiez-vous…Melissa est de retour en Martinique…Sonia ROLLAND… Méfiez-vous…elle est de retour à la Martinique…Alors qu’«UN DESTIN INATTENDU», le téléfilm inspiré de sa propre expérience de Miss France (qu’elle a elle-même écrit et réalisé), vient de cartonner sur France 2, Sonia reprend pour la cinquième année son personnage de la commandante Sainte-Rose dans la série à succès « TROPIQUES CRIMINELS » (Prochainement sur France 3).Elle y retrouve son binôme la capitaine Gaëlle Crivelli (Béatrice de la Boulaye) qui a échappé de justesse à une tentative d’assassinat lors du dernier épisode de la saison 4. Rencontre.On y p...
2024-01-2200 min
LiteraryScapeEpisode 89: The Settlers: Juan by Kathleen BallIn this episode Tiffanie, Jamie, and Melissa discuss the second book in Kathleen Ball’s Settler series, titled Juan. We are bringing you another novella this week filled with second chances. If you read last week’s novella, then you know Greg and Sonia have an unpleasant experience in their past. This in turn makes things a wee bit difficult for her and Juan at first. Sonia faces judgement and condemnation from almost everyone in town, including her own parents. Juan faces disdain from those who look down upon his heritage as a M...
2023-11-1014 min
Adoption Wise#231: [workshop] Calm Your Child’s Stress Response Using Neurodevelopmental Movement with Sonia StoryMany children with early adversity have an overactive stress response that can create challenging behaviors. In this engaging workshop you will see compelling case studies, visuals, and research about the role of innate neurodevelopmental movements in healthy physical, mental, and social-emotional functioning. You will gain a new perspective about the importance of neurodevelopmental movements and how they can help with anxiety disorders; sensory issues; overwhelm; and fight, flight and freeze states.
Sonia Story developed the Brain and Sensory Foundations curriculum to provide comprehensive training in the use of neurodevelopmental movements for addressing sensory, learning, physical, behavioral, emotional, social, and speech...
2023-10-3139 min
The Founder HubSeason 1 Wrap Up with Sonia and AlanaAs we approach some big and wonderful changes in our personal lives, we’ve decided to take a little break from the podcast. So today, we’re wrapping up an amazing first season by taking a look back at what we’ve learnt and achieved so far, and the incredible guests we’ve had the privilege of hosting. Being new to the podcast game when starting The Founder Hub, we’d been unaware just how much goes into the process of creating one. Needless to say, with all the different aspects to learn, there was a fair bit of ove...
2023-08-2121 minThe Founder HubCreating a luxury beauty brand from the Parisian Mecca with Melissa ObeidEmbarking on a fresh start and establishing a business in a foreign country would typically be an overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable task. However, our guest today not only possessed the bravery to chase her dreams but has also achieved remarkable success along the way.Melissa Obeid, co-founder of the internationally renowned luxury skincare brand, LA Fervance, comes from the dynamic city of Melbourne, Australia. Raised in a Lebanese family, Melissa's upbringing was infused with the vibrancy and richness of her cultural heritage. Even prior to the establishment of La Fervance, Melissa fostered a profound admiration for French...
2023-07-031h 00
The Mujerón Podcast93. How to Step Into Your Confidence: NYC Event Panel DiscussionWhat does it take to step into your confidence?
For one thing we believe stepping into your confidence is a journey not a destination. You won't all of a sudden wake up and feel confident, but the more action you take towards your goals the more you will step into your confidence.
On this episode you will listen to the entire panel discussion at our Mujerón Movement NYC Event we had last week.
Our guests are incredible Latinas pursuing different things but all embodying their confidence in different ways. Learn more about o...
2023-06-221h 03
The Time Is Now[Refresh series] Dealing with imposter syndrome - With Melissa ParksOverthinking, comparisons, and fear hold back so many talented entrepreneurs from achieving their business potential. Melissa shares her best tips about dealing with imposter syndrome and how to cultivate a mindset for success.
She explains the darkness imposter syndrome can create, the symptoms that might show up as a result of imposter syndrome, and how she herself was able to get out of this dark space.
You can’t get rid of imposter syndrome, but you can work with it
Melissa Parks is a mindset coach with a PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology. She helps entrepreneurs who want to be...
2023-05-2240 minThe Mujerón Podcast78. 3 Lessons We've Learned in Business with Melissa MedinaBuilding a business from the ground up is not easy amigas so we wanted to share with you 3 lessons we've learned in business and what has helped us scale the most.
My client, amiga and fellow Mujerón, Melissa Medina is our special guest on today's episode!
Melissa is a NYRican career paralegal who started her own legal service business, Affordable Legal in 2018. Falling in love with entrepreneurship, and the ability to help Latino's connect with and support other latino owned businesses she founded Conexiones Latina in 2022, which she plans to take nationwide. Her passion a...
2023-04-2742 minThe Founder HubTaking a leap & starting a business in your 40's with Melissa Trafford-JonesKnown as the Queen of Diamonds, Melissa Trafford-Jones decided, in her forties, to embark on a huge career change. Previously an advertising and marketing guru, Melissa stepped into the unknown, upskilled and became an expert in the field of sustainably grown diamonds and gemstones. Launching Deltora Diamonds in 2020, Melissa’s mission is to make diamonds accessible to all women through the curation and creation of laboratory-grown diamonds that are as exquisite as they are ethical. In just 18 months of business, Deltora Diamonds expanded globally into the USA, Dubai and New Zealand.Living by the va...
2023-04-1640 min
Finding Focus | Protecting Your Attention in a Noisy Digital WorldMaking Space for Creativity w/ Sonia NigamMeet Sonia Nigam - CEO and Cofounder of Change (getchange.io) - a platform that enables any company to integrate immediately with 200k+ nonprofits to streamline giving and donations. Sonia's adventure as a founder and leader means she's incredibly busy - so the topic of staying focused is of critical importance to her personal and corporate success.
Sonia and host Melissa Moody, CMO at Gated, touch on topics including:
- finding fulfillment not just in your company's mission - but in the day-to-day work you are doing
- personal strategies for staying focused, including grouping of weekly work into...
2023-04-1231 min
RED ClinicHow to BEAT an Eating Disorder!There are so many ways to beat an eating disorder, and Dr. Schwalen is here to discuss how with registered dietitian, Melissa Bloom.
Check out our other podcast The Parents’ Survival Kit with Next STEPS Worldwide founders Gene and Dr. Schwalen for tips about surviving to thriving in your household! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg
For more information about the RED Clinic and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/recovered-clinic/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-clinic/id1627527262
Spotify: https://open.sp...
2023-04-1026 min
Zero Fs Given! Strategies for Neurodivergent and Gifted Adults to Live Fearlessly and Find JoyEp 10 - You CAN Choose Your Reaction: an interview with Sonia WeyersSonia Weyers’ book Happiness Now! A Guided Journey, is “a personal development book in which (she) takes you by the hand through an exploration of…life. What works, what doesn’t, and how to have more of what works!” Her second book, The Sundown of Life, was based on her true life experiences caring for her aging and infirm parents, finding moments of warmth and wonderfulness along the way.
A happiness guide and Gestalt therapist who works to help others find authentic happiness in life, check out her current challenge - Happiness Now! The 5-day Experience (link below)....
2023-03-2120 minSinger/songwriter Sonia Leigh and Her New Rock Anthem THIN ICE !Here with the launch of the fantastic new rock anthem Thin Ice, we talk to singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh.
'Thin Ice' is a hard hitting anthem fueled with pure rock and roll energy. With nods to The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Jett, its growl calls for burning down the barriers around one’s self to realize full potential. It highlights the feeling of walking a tightrope of self-doubt that can keep you in a self-created prison. ‘Thin Ice’ emulates the courage to step into your power and soar.
At 17, Sonia left home due to her family's issues with her sexuality...
2023-03-0259 min
Too OpinionatedToo Opinionated Interview: Sonia LeighToday on Too Opinionated we visit with singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh! Sonia's new single, Thin Ice is out now! 'Thin Ice' is a hard hitting anthem fueled with pure rock and roll energy. With nods to the likes of The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Jett, its growl calls for burning down the barriers around one's self to realize full potential. It highlights the feeling of walking a tightrope of self-doubt that can keep you in a self-created prison. 'Thin Ice' emulates the courage to step into your power and soar." Blending Country, Americana, Rock...
2023-02-2647 min
Emphasis AddedThe Jurisprudence of Masculinity with Professor Melissa Murray: The 27th Annual Frankel LectureThe 27th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on the U.S. Supreme Court and explored possible gender bias applied in protecting legal rights. Professor Melissa Murray, a leading expert on constitutional law, reproductive rights and justice, discussed “The Jurisprudence of Masculinity” during the keynote.Murray is the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law and Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network Faculty Director at the New York University School of Law. She focuses her research on the legal regulation of intimate life. Her publication “Cases on Repro...
2022-12-031h 31RED ClinicPermission to Eat CarbsCarbohydrates have a stigma around them, but Dr. Sonia Schwalen and Registered Dietitian Melissa Bloom are here to tell you why that’s NOT correct. Eat all the carbs you want!
Check out our other podcast The Parents’ Survival Kit with NextSTEPS Worldwide founders Gene and Dr. Schwalen for tips about surviving to thriving in your household! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFAYWYRR5XYgJBuYYFESokg
For more information about the RED Clinic and what we have to offer check out our website! https://nextsteps.clinic/recovered-clinic/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red...
2022-11-2817 min
Magical HerstoryFolge 13: Sexmagic. Wie du mit Orgasmen deine Wünsche manifestierst und über das Leben als Hexe in Mexiko mit Sonia von @geistundmagieHast du schon mal mit der Kraft deiner sexuellen Energie etwas manifestiert?
In der heutigen Folge sprechen wir über genau dieses Thema: Sexmagie! Und was wir damit alles bewirken können.
Sonia von @geistundmagie erzählt von ihren persönliche Erfahrungen im Bereich der Sexmagic sowie auch in ihrem Leben als Hexe in Mexiko.
Sie hat sich nämlich in dieses magische Land verliebt und gibt uns ein paar Eindrücke von ihrem Hexen-Alltag vor Ort.
Es wird magisch!
Alle Links zu Sonia:
Sonias bei Instagram
Der...
2022-11-1537 min
Transforming the World through ReflectionsTransforming the World through Reflections: The Shift in EntrepreneurshipThis episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" features the founder of Mixed Up Clothing, Sonia Smith-Kang, for a deep dive into honoring our cultural narratives in our life's work, parenting, and communities. Ms. Smith-Kang's insights about the possibilities noticed in herself and our communities, through the pandemic experience, speak to the power of maximizing our gifts in service of others and our own growth. Ms. Smith-Kang is also the co-founder of Culturas, and Vice President, Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC). #transformingtheworldthroughreflections #diversityandinclusion #culturalnarratives #artivism
2022-06-0144 min
Conteuse Végétale I Sorcière en Herbe(s) le podcastBEST OF #22 Mélisse et Marjolaine Dans cet épisode je vais te parler de deux plantes qui ont deux points communs : elles commencent par la lettre M comme Ménopause, car associées elles sont très intéressante pour gérer les troubles liés à cette période de vie. L’idée de te parler de ces plantes dans un même épisode m’est venue lors d’un TP de prescription, quand je passais mon diplôme de phyto
Deux plantes de la même famille des lamiaceae qui clôtureront la saga des herbes aromatiques. Les deux combinées apportent à la fois réc...
2022-05-1312 min
Mimosa SisterhoodVirginia Hall & Elvira de la Chaudoir: Sisters of Sabotage and EspionageAndee Dominguez is back on the mic to celebrate two badass broads of espionage! Andee kicks off the show by introducing Virginia Hall, one of history's most dangerous and successful WWII spies known as "The Limping Lady". Melissa introduces Elvira del la Chaudoir, a Peruvian socialite, gambler, and double agent who tricked the Natzis leading to a successful Allied invasion of Normandy.If you'd like to donate to Mimosa Sisterhood podcast, check out my new support feature! In addition, you can now sponsor an alcohol beverage for Melissa to drink live during a podcast recording. If...
2022-05-051h 27
The Travel CoachVan Life ft. Melissa DivineWe all come to a point in our lives where our children grow up and eventually go their own ways. When this happens, it can get lonely and we feel lost. Our next guest is an empty nester mother of two who decided to leave her apartment and move to a 65-square-foot camper van. It was an adventure of a lifetime filled with challenges, loneliness, tears, adaptation, growth, joys and laughters. Really excited to hear @melissadivine_medium vanlife stories especially during the pandemic when traveling has become more challenging with all the lockdowns...
2022-03-2428 min
Poetic ResurrectionWomen’s History Month - Healing PoetsWomen’s History Month – Healing Poets
Poetic Resurrection has featured various female poets. the talks are divided by the essence of the topic. There are two types of poets on this podcast. This week we will discuss healing poets. The difference between the two since poetry is healing in itself is these talks have the sense of healing others as in self-help/mindfulness. I, myself fit under this category and you can catch any of the many poems on the podcast. For the sake of this episode, I will add a link to the bottom to my talk...
2022-03-2104 min
The Big SwitchDecarbonizing CarsIn the next five episodes, we'll take a deep dive into decarbonizing the entire transportation sector -- everything from bulldozers and planes to ships and trains. In this episode we start with cars. How do we switch the world's over 1 billion fossil-fuel-powered cars to zero-carbon alternatives, and fast? Dr. Melissa Lott explores the most promising pathway -- electrification -- with Dr. Sonia Yeh of Chalmers University. What kind of infrastructure and technology do we need to scale up electric cars? And why aren't there more electric vehicles on the roads right now? We'll al...
2021-11-0329 minPoetic ResurrectionSeason Two RecapThanking all our guests and listening audience for joining us for Season Two of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast.
Jaclyn Steele—Soul of Connection we discuss the Soul Connection and how our soul’s calling intertwines our lives, beliefs, and our connection with others.
Alex Greenwood—Soul of Mystery We laugh, joke, and discuss the soul of writing mysteries.
Trini Rodriquez—Soul of Healing We discuss Native American and Mexican American sweat-lodges and how this brings you closer to your soul.
Che’Rae Adams—Soul of Writing We discuss what it takes to write a good story and how the story ge...
2021-10-0404 min
Chatabout Children Podcast with Sonia BestulicCC78 - Talking money with kids Melissa MeagherIs money an openly talked about topic in your family? Most of the time, our frustration comes when children want us to buy them what they want even though they don’t need it. As parents, we often consider our finances before any buying decision. But do we include our kids in the conversation? If you’re someone who struggles with saying ‘no’ to your kids when they frantically beg you to buy them another toy to add to their never-ending collection, today’s episode is for you. With me today is Melissa Meagher who took her passion for finance an...
2021-09-0732 min
SPAcioTransformación y sanación desde la psicología holísticaEn nuestro Episodio #6 de la Tercera Temporada de SPAcio, nuestra amiga invitada, Sonia Cepeda conversa sobre psicología y los diferentes complementos y herramientas mas allá de la psicologia tradicional para complementar el servicio terapéutico. Estrategias que la ayudaron a ella para su crecimiento y transformación personal y que luego incorporó en su práctica profesional. Dialogamos sobre psicología holística. Recuerden que nos encuentran en Facebook y YouTube como SPAcio Podcast y en Instagram como Spaciopr. Comparte y comenta, danos tu opinión sobre nuestro contenido.
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2021-09-0636 minPoetic ResurrectionSoul of a Relationship with Melissa Da SilvaThe Soul of a Relationship with Melissa Da Silva. We discuss her book Lose Me. Her journey from a toxic relationship to self-acceptance and love. We discuss grieving of love lost.
Melissa Da Silva is a Canadian writer who grew up in Toronto, ON. She went to Humber College for Business.
Melissa's been writing since she was 18. In 2020 she self-published her first book called Lose me. It's about a toxic relationship and the importance of loving yourself. Lose me debuted as a top seller on Amazon. Inspired by her own life events, she hopes people can...
2021-09-0538 min
Life’s Hills and ValleysFrom heartache to Triumph, Melissa’s Story.What Satan intended for evil, God turned it around, for good. Because God works out everything for good to those that love Him and are called according to his purpose. Listen to Melissa’s amazing story, of heartache to triumph, and how God worked it out all for good.
2021-08-1255 min
Transforming the World through ReflectionsAnniversary of Transforming the World through ReflectionsA thousand thanks to all the beautiful people who participated in the Transforming the World through Reflections journey. Today we commemorate our anniversary of conversations that took place in the pandemic. The focus has been to explore intersections between the pandemic and social injustices. We have shared experiences, examined ways to create new experiences at the end of the pandemic and heal the pain that has plagued our communities for generations. Onward. Today we gather to remember the podcast experience with All of them excellent representatives of the dynamism of so many professionals who contributed their ideas to the po...
2021-06-191h 47
Who The Bloody Hell Are We?He HuangThis week Raw Comedy finalist He Huang joins us to discuss aeroplane rice, international open mics, and Tinder as an anthropological tool. Can you eat Szechuan hotpot while wearing gothic make-up? Let’s find out together!
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He Huang: @huanghe007
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
Check out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2021-05-2442 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Brendan WanWriter and comedian Brendan Wan joins us to talk about cooking in lockdown and how the comfort food from our childhood inspired his iView show, Gourmet Lazy.
Our Patreon!
Brendan: @mrbrendanwan
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
Check out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2021-05-1041 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Crishelle LopezCrishelle Lopez joins us to talk about being an immigration lawyer and the effects of Covid on the industry. Plus she tells us about being entered in Little Miss Phillipines as a child and more!
Our Patreon!
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
Check out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2021-04-2639 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Dahn RozarioDahn Rozario joins us to talk growing up around different ethnic groups and how that created tension as well as how it influenced his online sketches. Plus great food, doofs and more!
Dan: @dahngelo
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
Check out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2021-04-1241 min
Transformando Al Mundo Con ReflexionesTransformando al Mundo Con Reflexiones: Mujeres Que Hacen Una DiferenciaA lo largo de los años, ha sido un honor y un privilegio reunirme con mujeres increíbles para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Mujer en casa, disfrutando de la música, la comida y entre ellas. ¡Hemos construído un sentido de comunidad y fortalecido lazos al compartir narrativas importantes sobre nuestras vidas, ascendencia, sueños, pasiones y formas de darles vida! Dada la pandemia y en honor a la seguridad, la reunión de este año tuvo que afrontarse de forma creativa con plataformas virtuales. A continuación se muestra un montaje de mensajes q...
2021-04-0152 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Andrew PortelliComedian, Andrew Portelli joins us for a very funny episode where we chat Italian neighbourhoods of Perth, dating advice from Nonna, Italian memes and more!
Andrew: @entertheportman
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
Check out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2021-03-2943 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?NamesMel and Sonia kick off season five by chatting about their surnames, parents names, some popular and funny Italian names and more.
Sonia: @soniadsees
Mel: @woolseyemelbourne
Producer André: AndreX
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2021-03-1528 min
Simplemente... Mujer!Testimonio Parte 2Esta es la segunda parte de mi testimonio... En el camino llegan situaciones que debemos manejarlas con sabiduría para no permitir que el enemigo tome ventaja Pasa por Apple Podcast y déjanos tu valoración den5 estrellas y un comentario para que podamos posicionar este Podcast y la palabra de Dios pueda ser escuchada en más lugares.... Nos consigues en IG @simplemente_mujer_sm y FB como Simplemente Muje
2021-03-1523 min
The Travel CoachReconnect with your body to make the most of your travelHave you ever noticed that you are more present in your body when traveling? ⛰️When you change your surroundings and you break your routine ⏱️ you are not in 'auto-pilot' anymore.Your focus is on the new landscapes, the new buildings, the new people… you are HERE and NOW 🧘♀️But can you really keep this 'zen state' long term upon return?Melissa Manson is a transformational coach, movement and voice expert, onboard The Travel Coach this week 🎙️Since her parents were musicians, she's been familiar with travel since her childhood -which also gave her the...
2021-03-0929 minSimplemente... Mujer!La frustración existe pero se puede superarSabias que la frustracion es un sentimiento que a diario tenemos que enfrentar... pero que bueno es saber que Dios sabia esto y nos dejo Su palabra en donde podemos encotrar refugio, fuerzas y ese aliento que necesitamos para sobrepasarla.
Si porque la frustreacion se puede sobrepasar pero vamos a tener que poner de nuestra parte...
Espero que este episodio bendiga tu vida y si fue asi pasa por Apple Podcast dejanos una valoracion de 5 estrellas y un comentario para que se pueda posicionar y mas personas puedan ser bendecidas.... gracias por a...
2021-02-2212 minSimplemente... Mujer!Me he querido rendir... pero cada vez Dios me levanta con mas fuerzasEste episodio lo dedíco a cada una de ustedes que como yo han querido rendirse en algun momento y lo hago con mucho amor y cariño... espero que les guste y que llene sus corazones del amor de Dios...
No estas sola... hay alguien mas pasando por lo mismo.. pero Dios ha sido bueno que quiere hablar a tu corazón
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2021-02-0111 minTransforming the World through ReflectionsMore Creativity in the Business WorldTransforming the World through Reflections: More Creativity in the Business World" with two amazingly creative women in business. Maritza Collins, Multicultural Events and Communications Marketing Expert shares her wisdom on valuing our humanity in the workplace; and Sonia Smith-Kang, Social Impact Entrepreneur, Creator of MixedUp Clothing, shares her wisdom on aligning social justice values with business models that serve the community...AND MORE! Thank you for engaging us in noticing how creativity can guide the process to give of ourselves richly!
2020-12-2549 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Ashley VolaAshley Vola joins us and shares what it was like representing Cameroon on Channel Seven’s ‘Plate of Origin’. She tells us about the pros and cons of presenting a cuisine many Australians are unfamiliar with, plus how she got into dressmaking and more.Ashley: @volafoodsSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-12-2139 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Gamze KirikGamze Kirik joins us to talk writing and performing stand-up about her family and cultural background. She shares what it was like visiting Turkey, we discuss the connection with people and places when visiting your family's country of origin and more! Gamze: www.gamzekirik.comSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-12-1437 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Joe WhiteComedian, Joe White tells us stories about his early life in Sudan, his incredible mother and how he uses comedy to share his experiences. We also hear about how he created the hit live comedy showcase, Best of Africa and more!Joe: www.joewhitecomedian.com/Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-12-0745 min
Who The Bloody Hell Are We?Jay OoiWe’re joined by Jay Ooi, creator and host of the podcast Shoes Off: Stories about Asian Australian culture. He shares what it’s like to create the podcast with topics ranging from Australia’s history of racism to bubble tea, why he started it and more! Shoes Off PodcastSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-11-3040 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Cristina AbelaCristina Abela is the co-founder of Latin Stories Australia and she joins Mel and Sonia to discuss the project. She also shares her experience of living in Australia as a recent immigrant versus years down the track, her connection to Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations and more!Latin Stories Australia: @latinstoriesaustralia Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-11-2344 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?LanguageMel and Sonia are talking about talking… Italian! All things growing up around the language, how much they learnt, what they found difficult to pick up, peculiar phrases and more! Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-11-1643 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Sami ShahAuthor and comedian Sami Shah joins us and discusses raising a child in a different country to the one he grew up in, moving from the huge city of Karachi, Pakistan to regional Western Australia, performing comedy in both countries and more!Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereSami: @samishahdotcom Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more here
2020-09-2100 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Karanvir MalhotraActor Karanvir Malhotra (What Are The Odds?, Selection Day, The Forgotten Army) joins us to discuss the joys and difficulties of living between two countries, finding his love for acting in Melbourne, and more!Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereKaranvir: @karanvirm Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-09-1400 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Dilruk JayasinhaWe’re joined by comedian and Logie winner, Dilruk Jayasinha (Utopia, HYBPA?, Hughesy We Have A Problem) for a very fun chat about fitting in, homesickness, cricket, Jason Donovan and more! Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereDilruk: @dilrukj Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-09-0700 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Alexei ToliopoulosPodcaster and comedian Alexei Toliopoulos joins us to talk wog comedy, his love of Looking For Alibrandi and his misfortunes at Greek school.Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereAlexei: @thisisalexeiSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-08-3100 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Diana NguyenWe’re joined by actor and comedian Diana Nguyen who shares what went into making Phi and Me, the first Vietnamese-Australian family comedy webseries. We also discuss navigating dating and sexuality with family expectations and more!Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereDiana: @realdiananguyen and diananguyen.com.auSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-08-2400 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?SuperstitionMel and Sonia kick off season 3 by talking about some common Italian superstitions. We consider their origins and discuss our personal experience with these beliefs. There’s spilling oil, hats on beds, crotch grabbing and of course the dreaded malocchio (the evil eye).Find more great content on our Facebook Page hereSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook here
2020-08-1700 min2020-08-1200 min
The Hemp RevolutionHow Effective Communication Increases Sales in the CBD Market? With Melissa Jane StapleyCannabis works differently for everybody. What works for you may not work for somebody. So, how can we guide the customers in making an educated decision?
MJ Hybrid Solutions (https://www.mjhybridsolutions.com/), a cannabis training platform. She left her corporate management career and joined the cannabis industry in 2014.
Understanding the importance of the budtender's role in the cannabis industry, she came up with a solution to train people not only about CBD but also to communicate effectively with the customer.
In today's episode, MJ explains why people are still skeptical about using cannabis and how we should address...
2020-07-2100 minSimplemente... Mujer!Esta he sido y soy yo... AHORA!!!Sabías que día a día no importando cuanto tiempo llevemos en los caminos del Señor siempre hay oportunidad para mas y para crecer?
Pues eso es básicamente lo que me pasa a mi y me ha pasado por mucho tiempo... esta vida que escogí vivir ha sido la mejor experiencia de mi vida y mas cuando decidimos dejar que el Señor sea quien vaya en control. No la cambio por nada!!!!
Este episodio es para que me conozcas mas y conozcas mi proceso... que se que va a edificar tu vida...
2020-07-2017 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Ivan AristeguietaIvan Aristeguieta tells Mel and Sonia about being part of the first wave of stand-up comedians in Venezuela and breaking into the Australian comedy scene. Plus he shares some details on the turmoil in Venezuela and we connect over meeting family in your country of heritage for the first time.Find Ivan hereSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXFind more great content on our Facebook page here
2020-07-0600 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Suren JayemanneSydney based comedian, Suren Jayemanne, joins us to share his love of cooking and how that has helped him connect to his cultural background. Plus we talk about our First Holy Communion, the shifting privilege of certain migrant groups and more.Suren: Facebook / @surencomedy Sonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreXFind more great content on our Facebook page here
2020-06-2900 min
The Executive Womens Wellness ShowSpecial Guest Melissa Lewis talks on 'Executive Presence & how to have a unstoppable career during a pandemic'Do you want to have more Executive Presence, learn more about your PQ. presence quotient and be strong and unstoppable in your career even during a pandemic?Don't miss this podcast with my very special guest Melissa Lewis Branding Expert with an amazing entrepreneurial mindset.Melissa and I talk hard facts on whats going on in the workforce during Covid and as women how to be current, influential and just fabulous in your career and your life!Melissa tells us how we can have it all and still be radiating with love and being well.This Podcast was...
2020-06-2844 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Annie LoueyWe’re joined by comedian and radio host, Annie Louey who tells us about her experiences growing up Chinese Australian. She discusses how her heritage has influenced her stand-up, the lack of Asian representation in comedy and media, how her grandmother was the village matchmaker and more.Annie: annielouey.comSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreX
2020-06-2200 min
This Next Song‘s About - A Songwriter‘s Podcast"Nashville, Creating During Lockdown" Ft. Sonia LeighSonia Leigh joins Steph live from Nashville to talk about creating music during lockdown in Music City.
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Sonia Leigh made her country catapult on Zac Brown's Southern Ground Records in 2011 with “My Name Is Money”. Her more recent independent leaps span genres of country, pop, alt-rock, and hiphop.
Her 2018 full length release titled Mad Hatter showcases her versatility with easy flow. Recent single releases “Digging Graves” and “Give You Love” dive deeper into pop flavors. No surprise to her fans, mu...
2020-06-1737 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Nicola BernardiMel and Sonia are joined by Italian photographer, Nicola Bernardi. He talks about the differences in his work life between Italy and Australia, finding love just before moving across the globe, and how he’s definitely not a Mamma’s boy.Find us here on FacebookNicola: @kumaniko and nicolabernardi.comSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreX
2020-06-1500 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Thabani TshumaAward winning spoken word poet, Thabani Tshuma joins Mel and Sonia for a discussion which focuses on issues of belonging and the complex connection to your country of origin that can form once you have left. Find us here on Facebook.Thabani: @thabani.tshumaSonia: @soniadseesMel: @woolseyemelbourneProducer André: AndreX
2020-06-0800 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?MusicIn this episode Melissa and Sonia take a look at Italian music. They discuss songs they remember growing up and learn more about some of the traditional and modern music to come out of Italy. Our Spotify playlist featuring all the great tracks and artists mentioned in this episode can be found hereCheck out Sonia’s gig info, clips and more on Facebook: www.facebook.com/soniadii.comedy/ and Instagram: @soniadseesSee Mel’s brilliant creations on Instagram: @woolseyemelbourneFind producer André Christodoulou here
2020-06-0100 minSimplemente... Mujer!Momento de quietud... justo y necesario!!!Sabias que Dios en ocasiones nos obliga a tener momentos de quietud? Y sabes por qué?
Pq en ocasiones nos desviamos de Su voluntad, en ocasiones caminamos lejos de lo que El quiere para nuestas vidas, nos desenfocamos y ponemos nuestra mirada en las cosas de la tierra y antes de que el enemigo tome ventaja pues El actua a nuestro favor!!! En este mundo tan corrompido y donde el consumismo nos arropa... es bueno sacar tiempo de desconección para conectar con la Fuente correcta... Dios!!!
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2020-06-0120 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Season 2 TrailerSonia and Mel are back with Season 2 of Who The Bloody Hell Are We? Tune in Tuesday, June 2nd for the first episode or subscribe so it automatically downloads to your device as soon as it's available.
2020-05-2700 min
Iron AdvocateEp 6 - Melissa Murray (Pt 2)Simply put, Melissa Murray is a super star in the legal profession. In Part Two of our conversation, Melissa Murray takes us inside her interview with then Judge, and now Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, when she interviewed for a clerkship. Melissa details how Justice Sotomayor became a mentor to her and why she credits Justice Sotomayor with creating the opportunity that led to her becoming a law professor. Melissa also shares the inspiration behind her award winning article titled Marriage as Punishment which is a truly fascinating look at modern marriage through a historical lens to a tim...
2020-05-2532 minSimplemente... Mujer!Así de imperfecta!!!En ocasiones como mujeres pensamos que podemos tener el control de todas las cosas, en ocasiones pensamos que todo tiene que estar perfecto para lanzarnos... Pero no es así y hoy Dios quiere dejarte saber que así de iperfectas como somos El nos ama y nos dice que somos su creeación perfecta!!!
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2020-04-1307 min
CONNECTED & CONFIDENT with Melissa J Scott06 Connecting as a Business Leader in COVID-19There is a Maya Angelou saying “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them FEEL.”So let me ask you, how are you making your customers and potential customers feel right now?!I had the pleasure of being interviewed by leading business owner and Chartered Accountant Sonia Gibson from Accounting Heart, who has created a great community business resource Coronavirus Covid-19 Business Support Group Australia. Talk about respond to what people need right now!! She interviewed me regarding how to mar...
2020-04-0835 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?David KoutsouridisComedy writer David Koutsouridis joins us to discuss his Greek, Italian, and French background. He tells us about his experience at Greek school, coming out to his family, and how his cultural mix has influenced his life. Facebook.com/whothebloodyhellareweDavid: @davidkoutsouridisSonia: @soniadseesMell: @woolseyemelbourneAndré: @thebeardedprestonian
2020-04-0600 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Zen Tebeje part 2In part 2 of our chat, Zen tells us about her current life in Australia; detailing her work with the Brave Foundation, misconceptions and the pressure to represent her whole culture, and clubbing in Ethiopia.facebook.com/whothebloodyhellareweSonia: @soniadseesMell: @woolseyemelbourneAndré: @thebeardedprestonian
2020-03-3000 minSimplemente... Mujer!Hoy no hay títuloEn este tiempo de cuarentena estoy segura que muchas se van a identificar conmigo en este episodio. Ciertamente estamos viviendo un tiempo difícil y crítico para el mundo entero, pero ten por seguro que algo positivo se puede sacar de todo esto!!!
Ponte creativa en esta cuarentena y la vas a pasar mejor!!!! Enfocate en lo bueno y sacale lo mejor que puedas a esta situación... Y EMPODERATE MUJER!!! ES TIEMPO DE ACCIOONAR!!!
2020-03-3012 minWho The Bloody Hell Are We?Zen Tebeje part 1Zen Tebeje is a mentor for the Brave Foundation and YLab Global associate who came to Australia with her family as a teen. In part 1 of our chat, Zen tells us about her parents fleeing to Sudan from Ethiopia, her experience living in a refugee camp, and the difficulties of starting school in Australia.facebook.com/whothebloodyhellareweSonia: @soniadseesMell: @woolseyemelbourneAndré: @thebeardedprestonian
2020-03-2300 min