#091: Real Talk with Wen Peetes – Enlivening Speaker, Healing Coach, Founder of Rebel for a Spell & Author
“We cannot unlive the lives we have lived. When we accept and come home to peace with ourselves, there is joy and freedom in that because there’s nothing to prove,” Wen Peetes
Discover the path to healing with Wen, author of “Inner Child Healing: Heal Your Wounds. Train Your Mind. Create A New You.” In this transformative book, Wen empowers trauma survivors to reclaim their power and embrace their worthiness of love, healing and success. Through her guidance, you’ll learn to release negative thoughts, set healthy boundaries, trade fear for hope, overcome shame and become the love of your own life.
Are you ready to become a Gladiator of Healing? Tune in as Wen joins Grace to share her powerful journey from overcoming physical and sexual abuse to living the life of her dreams—and helping others achieve the same.
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#090: Real Talk with Julie Kliegman – Writer, Editor, former Copy Chief at Sports Illustrated Magazine & Author of “Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes”
“You can learn to recognize when something is constructive criticism versus just criticism, and decide what you want to actually internalize and what you can let go,” Julie Kliegman, Writer and Editor.
In addition to an illustrious career as a freelance sports journalist, Julie spent four years as the Copy Chief at Sports Illustrated Magazine, and is now the author of “Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes”.
In this highly reviewed novel, Julie offers insight into how elite athletes navigate mental performance and mental illness—and what non-athletes can learn from them. She explores the recent mental health movement in sports, the history and practice of sport psychology, the stereotypes and stigmas that lead athletes to keep their troubles to themselves, and the ways in which injury and retirement can throw wrenches in their mental states.
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#089: Real Talk with Reggie Reed – Author of The Day My Mother Never Came Home & Pharmaceutical Industry Professional
“Overcoming trauma is tough, but you have to have faith and put in the hard work,” Reggie Reed
Tune in for a deeply moving conversation with Grace and our special guest, Reggie Reed, Author of the gripping true-crime novel The Day My Mother Never Came Home.
In this debut novel, Reggie reveals unseen details about the brutal murder of his mother, Selonia Reed, that caused a national and local media storm. It also shares the untold story of a Black man who defied every stereotype America labeled him with, forging a life his mother would be proud of after hers was stolen.
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#088: Real Talk with Hanan Harb Sahourieh – Author of “Everybody, Be Cool!”, Learning & Marketing Content Strategist and “Your Workplace BFF”
Join us for an exciting chat with Grace and our special guest, Hanan Harb Sahourieh! She’s the brilliant mind behind “Everybody, Be Cool!”, a guru in Learning & Marketing Content Strategy, and the ultimate “Your Workplace BFF”.
This conversation is about to be a game-changer!
#087: Real Talk with Emily Silva Hockstra – Author & Career Transformation Coach
“When you take a soulful leap, sometimes what the universe is teaching us is that answers don’t come immediately. The real achievement is learning to pause,” – Emily Silva Hockstra
Get ready for a power-packed chat with Grace and our very special guest, Emily Silva Hockstra—Author & Career Transformation Coach extraordinaire! We’re diving deep into the art of surrender, rolling up our sleeves to surrender for those dreams and flipping the switch to a gratitude mindset. It’s gonna be real, it’s gonna be raw and it’s gonna be downright inspiring.
#086: Real Talk with Paisley Bird – Certified Insight Coach and Actress
“If you understand yourself, you’re going to make better decisions and be in better alignment for yourself.” – Paisley Bird, Certified Insight Coach and Actress.
Get ready for some straight talk – but this time, we’re diving deep into the world of emotions! Join Grace and special guest Paisley Bird, a Certified Insight Coach and Actress, as they unpack the ins and outs of identifying both the highs and lows of our emotional landscape. From decoding those positive vibes to unraveling the mysteries of the not-so-great feelings, this conversation is sure to give you some serious food for thought.
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#085: George Bazlamit – Real Estate Broker, Life Insurance Pro and Builder of Generational Wealth
“Ultimately, it is about the relationships and about serving, and providing the best value to your clients and to your community.” – George Bazlamit, Real Estate Broker, Life Insurance Pro and Builder of Generational Wealth.
In this episode of Real Talk, Grace speaks with George Bazlamit, Real Estate Broker, Life Insurance Pro and Builder of Generational Wealth, about the importance of building lasting relationships to build your business from touching on how to transfer or build generational wealth.
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#084: Melissa Kim Corter – Writer & Depth Psychologist
“My favorite part about Jungian Analysis is in comparison to a lot of different psychological theories or practices, it doesn’t leave out the soul. It includes the soul. I can’t imagine doing something without considering that part of us,” – Melissa Kim Corter, Writer & Depth Psychologist.
In this episode of Real Talk, Grace speaks with Melissa Kim Corter, Writer & Depth Psychologist, about her practice of the Jungian Analysis and its use of dreams and symbols to help individuals overcome obstacles and set in motion success both personally and professionally.
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#083: Real Talk with Ghassan Shamieh – Attorney Partner ata Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden
“It’s not us or them. This is humanity. Everybody wants to live in peace with their families and have basic human rights,” – Ghassan Shamieh
In this episode of Real Talk, Grace speaks with Ghassan Shamieh, immigration attorney partner at Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden. The son of Palestinian immigrants, Ghassan was compelled to pursue a career in law after witnessing firsthand the systemic disparities in access to essential services confronting marginalized communities on a daily basis.
#082: Real Talk with Shadi Zakkak – “DJ Shad” Named one of the top Arab DJ’s in the Bay Area
“We brought people together from all walks of life and set the intention of flow, connectedness and sharedness,” – Shadi Zakkak
In this episode of Real Talk, Grace speaks with Shaddi Zakkak, highly sought after DJ and performer who creates unforgettable experiences for his audiences. The conversation cover’s Shadi’s ability to share the beauty of his Palestinian culture and unite individuals with his music. Shadi shares how he blends popular Arabic beats with hip-hop and pop into his djing to create a palpable fusion and synergy for his audience. Lastly, Shadi discusses how his upbringing and family have propelled him to success.
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