Send us a textToday's episode is an interesting one, highlighting Gina Economopoulos. She's a woman with a fascinating life journey from being a bartender to becoming a nun and then transitioning to an author. The conversation explores Gina's transition through various stages of her life including her upbringing in a Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Gina Economopoulos — former Franciscan nun, bartender, and now author of the memoir Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk. Ms. Economopoulos shares an extraordinary life story that spans the South Bronx, the Jersey Shore, and a deeply personal journey through Read More
Welcome to the Rise, Shine and Redefine podcast! In this exciting episode, host Caryn sits down with Percy Avetrani, a seasoned wealth management expert and her personal Wealth Advisor. Percy shares his journey from a back-office role to becoming a top financial advisor and founding WealthX Advisors.Join us as we Read More
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Susan Snow, who shares the harrowing story of losing her father, a Los Angeles police detective, in a tragic drive-by shooting. Susan recounts the challenges of dealing with such immense trauma at a young age, the journey through grief and PTSD, Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Susan Snow — author of The Other Side of the Gun — to talk about trauma, grief, and the brutal reality of what happens when your parent dies in the line of duty. Ms. Snow was just 17 years old when her Read More
Send us a textToday, I'm joined by Alan Lazaros, a seasoned self-improvement expert, to discuss the concept of leveling up in life. He, with a partner, runs Next Level University, which encompasses a podcast, courses, a large community, and more.Alan shares his personal journey of overcoming numerous challenges, from losing Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Alan Lazaros — the co-founder of Next Level University — to talk about what it really means to level up your life. Mr. Lazaros has built a coaching empire that's helped thousands grow in health, wealth, life, and love. But before all Read More
In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m joined by Lauren Perna, the owner of Lauren Perna Communications and a passionate mental health advocate, to discuss how embracing your chronic illness story can shift your mindset, your confidence, and your business. Lauren shares her powerful journey of navigating anxiety, Read More
Send us a textThanks to the amazing, Steve Wright, I connect today with Air Force veteran and leadership coach, Don Gleason, to discuss his extensive 27-year career in the military, his approach to leadership, and his current work in career transition coaching for veterans. Don dives into his unconventional entry into Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Don Gleason — a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who spent 27 years building teams, leading with purpose, and learning the hard truths about what leadership really means. Mr. Gleason takes us through his journey from entering the Air Force as a Read More
In this essential installment of the Clinician's Guide Masterclass, we focus on strategies for clinicians to work effectively with first responders. We will hear from four mental health therapists who have successfully developed practices centered on serving emergency services. Kurt Fuchs, LCSW, Kristin Lewis, LMFT, Bonnie Luft, LPC and Jennifer Read More
Send us a textWhen I say this is a heartfelt episode, I mean it- Brenda Seefeldt cried while sharing her story of how Jesus entered her life. It's truly beautiful.Brenda is a seasoned pastor with over 40 years of experience in youth ministry, and since the pandemic, she has been Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Brenda Seefeldt — a bold and battle-tested pastor whose ministry spans over four decades of youth work, online church innovation, and raw faith-driven leadership. Ms. Seefeldt shares how her deep commitment to teenagers led her through 40 years as a youth pastor and Read More
Send us a textIt's game night on the show today, as I welcome Zorina Pritchett, the founder of Zochey, which makes games to help multiple generations have giggles and wiggles of fun. Zorina starts with sharing her journey into the military, motherhood, and family. Her story highlights resiliency, adaptability, and the Read More
Send us a textToday, I jump into healthcare with Dr. Cameron Roth, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery, focusing on the "CARE" in healthcare. The episode emphasizes the importance of leadership, communication, and humanity in the medical industry.Together, we discuss Dr. Roth's journey into medicine, the Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Roth — a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona — to explore the human side of healthcare that often gets overlooked. Dr. Roth walks us through what it really takes to care for patients, not just with medical expertise, Read More
In this episode, Deputy Chief Thomas Dunne (FDNY, Ret.) unravels the stressors that grip firefighters and fireground officers on critical calls. Chief Dunne shares secrets to maintaining command presence, and for those stepping into the shoes of Incident Commander, he offers wisdom to lead with confidence.Discover practical tips on making Read More
Send us a textIn this powerful episode, I am joined by Thomas Brown, a mental health advocate, author, and artist, to share his deeply personal journey. Thomas recounts the profound impact of losing his brother to suicide, which inspired a transformative 7,000-mile bicycle journey across the U.S. with his friend Read More
Send us a textIn honor and recognition of Veterans Day, I wanted to highlight some of the greatest veteran episodes of the show. This takes us back to the very beginning of the show, from over a year and a half ago, to a veteran hosted just the other day.I Read More
Send us a textToday, I set sail onto the seas of life with retired U.S. Navy Commander Darlene Greene, a pioneering leader with over 20 years of service. Together, we dive into personal growth, leadership challenges, and the resilience needed in both military and civilian life.Ms. Greene reflects on her Read More
