This week, Marissa sits down to talk with transformational speaker Markeith Braden. Marissa begins the chat asking Markeith about the most disruptive shift in his life and he opens up about his experience being laid off (4:27). Markeith details the transformational decision of choosing to be excited about this unexpected shift (9:25). He then details the realities of being the oldest of 4 siblings and seen in the family as the “responsible one” during a time of such uncertainty (10:16).  Markeith opens up about the dangerous cycle of constantly planning but never taking action (16:29).  The two chat about how deceiving it could be when finding success in the wrong assignment and how that can distract you from living in your true purpose (24:45). Markeith then opens up about how, although he’s come a long way on his journey, he’s still working on embracing his greatness and accepting his calling (29:20).  

This week, Marissa sits down to chat with podcast hosts KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty. From the outside looking in, the two seem like an unlikely pair, but they quickly explain why they are actually a perfect match based on what’s inside their heart. They utilize this time to stress the importance of finding your tribe (6:50). KeAnna then takes time to share her most impactful shifts over the course of her life and what led her to this place in her life (13:50). Marissa shares insight from what she has learned from her own shift journey, and emphasizes the difference between running towards something and running from something (24:19). Marissa then turns to Bridget and gives her an opportunity to chat about her impactful life shifts and the importance of mental health (27:19). The two reflect on how they found each other and what their partnership has done to take their lives to the next level (31:58). 

This week, Marissa sits down with award winning marketing solutionist and thought leader, Dr. Shamieka Dean. Shamieka starts off by sharing with Marissa what she believes to be her most impactful life shift; divorcing and remarrying the same man (4:16). She then breaks down the marriage timeline of how they went from divorced to re-engaged and the things that she intentionally prayed for before going to the alter again (8:26). Shamieka gets honest with Marissa about her role in the separation and how she often used her gift, words, against her husband (12:05). She reflects on the stages of her new marriage, from honeymoon to growing together again, and how they handled it better this time around (15:07). Marissa asks Shamieka to share how she found the balance between her new normal as entrepreneur and newlywed (21:42). Shamieka closes with advice that she would give a woman in the same position she found herself in many years ago: how to have it all (25:47). 

This week, Marissa sits down with Authorpreneur Stephanie Krauss. Stephanie starts by explaining how she got her start and why based on her history, she’s not “supposed” to be where she is today (4:02). Marissa asks Stephanie to reflect on her personal transformation and share what people often overlook when celebrating triumph (8:12). Stephanie’s work for the past decade has been to provide resources to anyone that is working directly with children (15:50) and she shares the ways that she herself is preparing her own children for the potential storm (20:32).

This week, Marissa sits down with breath-work facilitator, Rachel Dehler. Rachel opens up about the various shifts that happened in her life that led her to turn to breath work (5:12). She then opens up about transitioning from a student of breath-work, to a facilitator (12:29). Marissa takes a moment to ask Rachel to define breath-work, in her own words (14:08). With this new found coping mechanism, Marissa asks Rachel how she has been dealing with all that life has to throw at her while utilizing this newfound resource (18:44). Rachel leaves a final message to the past version of herself, knowing all that she knows now (22:22).