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Podcast Hosting vs Podcast Guesting
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode Michelle sits down and shares with us the differences between podcast hosting and podcast guesting. What exactly is a host ...
Ask A Librarian with Julie Chavez
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Chavez joins Michelle this week to talk about her life as a librarian, mother, new author, and writer. She tells us about how she went from th...
Super Bloom with Megan Tady
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show Michelle is joined by another incredible author, Megan Tady. Megan talks to Michelle about her background in journalism and yo...
Nurturing Our Bodies & Lives with Chef Jess Krux
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle is joined by Health Chef, Nutritionist, and mom, Jess Krux. Jess tells us all about the beauty and grace of keeping things simple...
A Journey from Toxic Boss to Conscious Connector with Dom Farnan
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Global recruiting expert, conscious leader, entrepreneur, and newly published author Dom Farnan joins Michelle this week. Dom shares with us her journ...
Drinking Games with Sarah Levy
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle is joined by the incredible author, Sarah Levy. She tells us all about her journey from the corporate world in NY city, to a succ...
Burst with Mary Otis
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the desire to write a book but have no idea where to even begin? This week Michelle talks with author and writing professor, Mary O...
How To Enjoy Creating Content with Cyndi Zaweski
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you need a social media presence for your business? This week Michelle talks to social media expert, Cindy Zaweski, who star...
Giving Yourself Permission To Take Back Control Of Your Time & Calendar
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to wonder why your 24-hour day can look so different to someone else’s? Even when you have a window of time, or you schedule y...
Spirituality In Corporate America with Elizabeth Rosenberg
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in our life, I think we’ve all asked ourselves the question, ‘What is my purpose?’. This week Michelle talks with the incredible...
Women Are The Fiercest Creatures with Andrea Dunlop
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle talks to the fierce and talented Andrea Dunlop. Andrea shares her experience of working in the publishing world, her journey to b...
Discovering Ease While Growing Your Business with Allyson Byrd
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how your mindset works when it comes to money? Or what else is involved in your world and what can propel you forward? Thi...
My Journey To Landing A Book Deal & Becoming A Published Author
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle gives us a wonderful look inside the world of getting a book published. That’s right! Michelle shares her super exciting announ...
Unpopular Opinion: Podcast Interviews Aren't For Selling
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever listened to a podcast interview and thought to yourself how disengaged you feel from the speaker? Did it feel like all they were inter...
Conquer Shiny Object Syndrome: Learning to Focus and Achieve Success in Business and Life
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes feel like you need to be everything to everyone all at once? Do you get distracted by the endless possibilities of things that you ‘...
Unlock the Power of Gem with Gemini Beauty Skincare Founder Joann Zehenni
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Joann Zehenni shares her story about how she launched her own successful business at the incredible age of 17. Not only does her skincare li...
How To Be A Perfect Podcast Guest AND Storyteller
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you have what it takes to be a good podcast guest? Do you know the types of traits that encompass being a good podcast guest? In this...
My What If Year with Alisha Fernandez Miranda
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a New Year with new resolutions and goals, but how about making 2023 your What If Year? Zibby Books debut author, Alisha Fernandez Miranda join...
Top 3 Mistakes PR Clients Make
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a publicist and THE Podcast Matchmaker™, Michelle works with clients who have an established online presence and those just starting out. She tal...
Leading In With The Right Mindset with Cathy Burke
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle is sitting down with author, speaker and global change maker and leader, Cathy Burke. Cathy's most recent book, Lead In, defines the 4 types ...
The Importance of Self-Reflection For The New Year
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year approaches, many of you are probably looking ahead to what awaits you in the new year. That is not all we should be focusing on thoug...
Why Promoting Your Story Is Important
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think PR is not for you or your business? Think again. Join Michelle as she discusses what PR is really about and how your story and message is the ce...
Finding Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle chats with Eve Rodsky, New York Times best selling author, attorney, and gender specialist when it comes to systems and helping individuals ...
How To Say No And Still Make A Difference
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with saying no to every volunteer opportunity? Are you so busy that you have forgotten how to take time for yourself? Listen as Mich...
How Important Is Social Media For Podcast Interviews?
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder if you need a large following on social media before you start to book podcast interviews? Do you even have your social media platforms ...
Finding Love & Launching a Media Empire with Zibby Owens
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zibby didn’t set out to find new love, but it, and a new career, happened unexpectedly at the age of 39. Join Michelle and hear Zibby’s story of h...
How Podcast Interviews Can Help Your Personal Branding
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you stand for? What makes you unique? Have you shared this with the world? Join Michelle as she talks about the importance of personal brandin...
Building Confidence for Plus Size Kids with Ember & Ace Founder Pam Luk
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents struggle with finding plus-size clothing for their children, especially for those who are active. Pam Luk is solving that problem with he...
The Worst Podcast Pitches I've Received
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recent news article revealed the astonishing prices some podcast hosts are charging their guests for a chance to be on their show. Michelle shares ...
Exploring Masterminds with Nettie Owens
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about joining a mastermind or wondered what exactly one is? Nettie Owens, a master networker, entrepreneur, and author, joins Mi...
Why You Shouldn't Pay For A Podcast Interview
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recent news article revealed the astonishing prices some podcast hosts are charging their guests for a chance to be on their show. Michelle shares h...
Lessons Learned After A Major Health Scare
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Michelle had a health scare that made her realize sometimes you have to advocate hard for your health needs, you don’t really know how m...
Being Your Authentic Self with Rebecca Saunders
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Saunders is known as the video ninja and joins Michelle to talk about how she inspires business owners to make an impact on the world through ...
Resilience, Near Death Experience & Miracles with Shana Pereira
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#145 Resilience, Near Death Experience & Miracles with Shana Pereira Shana Pereira is nothing short of a miracle and joins Michelle to share her ex...
Lessons To Unlimit Yourself with Nicola Wilkes
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder if YOU are what's holding you back? Nicola Wilkes is a business coach for style related businesses, but she also radiates be...
Necker Island Experience w/ Crista Grasso Part 2
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and Crista are back and sharing more of their week at Necker Island. You’ll hear how Richard Branson deals with failure and how you should ...
Necker Island Experience w/ Crista Grasso Part 1
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle shares how her trip to Necker Island was so much more than marking it off her bucket list. Crista Grasso, from the Lean Out Method, was also ...
Mount Hope - Christian Love For The LGBTQ+ Community with Kellie Woolf
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kellie Woolf joins Michelle to discuss her new book, Mount Hope, and the story behind it. Mount Hope is a suspense thriller centered around the murder...
Corrections In Ink with Keri Blakinger
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#140 Corrections In Ink with Keri Blankinger Keri Blankinger is an award-winning journalist, but that’s not where her story begins. Once a compet...
Living & Leaving Your Legacy with Merle R. Saferstein
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Merle Saferstein has journaled for decades and is joining Michelle to share the benefits of journaling and how it can also be a gift that you leave to...
How To Be A Great Interviewer
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle shares her top tips for being a great interviewer. As a podcast host, she has interviewed many people and has found ways to ...
Angel Investing & Daring To Launch with Anne Cocquyt
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Cocquyt, author of Dare to Launch, joins Michelle and shares some of the tools you need to launch your business. Anne is also the founder of The ...
The Best Kept Social Media Secret - Twitter with Michelle Garret
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on Twitter? If not, this episode will give you lots of reasons to join in on the tweeting. Michelle Garrett, a public relations consultant and...
The Collective Book Studio - Collaborative Publisher Angela Engel
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? In this week’s episode, Angela Engel, of Collective Book Studio, joins Michelle to explain what hybrid publ...
Learning To Celebrate Your Wins
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you celebrate your wins? As entrepreneurs, we sometimes forget to celebrate when we reach our goals, even the small ones. On this week’s epis...
Transparency In A Podcast Booking Agency
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what to expect when you hire someone to book you on podcasts? Do you know how to choose the right person to represent you? In this episode...
Growing Your Reach with Becky Robinson
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered how you can grow your audience and reach more people? Becky Robinson supports authors and thought leaders as they build their presen...
Romancing Your Money with Nicole lacovoni
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a financial therapist and licensed psychotherapist, Nicole lacovoni helps women understand their relationship with money and heal any baggage they ...
What Is The Metaverse? with Nathan Phillips
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk about the Metaverse lately in the news and media, but do you really know what it is? Nathan Phillips joins Michelle in th...
Mindset in Business
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle opens up about the change of her business mindset going from a corporate career to a successful entrepreneur. She also share...
You, Me, & Anxiety with Robyn Graham
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Graham helps female entrepreneurs with personal branding and coaches them with her experience as a brand strategist. Today, she joins Michelle o...
Celebrating International Women's Day #BreakTheBias
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, March 8th is International Women's Day...a day in which we celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for e...
Embracing Change As A Consumer And Brand with Jackie Bebenroth
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Bebenroth is the founder of Muse Headquarters, a marketing agency focused on change. Jackie explains how her company helps businesses understan...
The Difference Between A Therapist & A Coach with Diann Wingert
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Diann Wingert closed her successful therapist office, little did she know that her online coaching business would empower her and so many women t...
Unclutter Your Soul with Trina McNeilly
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trina McNeilly, author of Unclutter Your Soul, joins Michelle as she explains what it means to rid yourself of mental clutter. When Trina realized tha...
Using Your Authentic Voice & Sharing Your Journey with Naz Meknat
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Naz Meknat has worked with many celebrities as their stylist, yet none knew the journey she encountered to get there. Michelle and Naz discuss Naz’s...
Market Your Genius with Nikki Nash
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After working with an impressive array of corporations, Nikki Nash moved closer to family and started to share her marketing expertise with other wome...
Sober Powered with Gill Tietz
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gill Tietz helps others to stop drinking. Through her podcast, workshops, and popular resources, she supports and teaches people to understand why it’...
How Confidence Defines Your Value with Leah Neaderthal
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Neaderthal is a sales coach for women with coaching and consulting businesses and the host of the Smart Gets Paid podcast. Michelle and Leah disc...
#119 Defining My Focus For 2022
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people choose a word of the year at the beginning of each new year. Michelle discusses how this year she has chosen to focus on many important th...
Addressing The Past To Achieve Your Goals with Natalie Taylor
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Taylor helps her clients with more than just business development. As a high performance coach, she dives into all areas of her clients’ tra...
Imperfectly Ambitious with Amanda Edwards
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Edwards felt a pull for more after seventeen years of corporate sales. Her fascination with human behavior and connections evolved into a succe...
Elevating Voices with Myisha T. Hill & Rebekah Borucki
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Row House Publishing is making a difference in the publishing world by sharing stories of those who may not otherwise have a chance to let their voice...
How I Read 35 Books In 2021
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of Michelle’s goals for the year was to read 25 books. She knew this was a really high goal but aimed to meet it. What she found, though, was th...
Empowering Women Empower Women with Jane Finette
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Finette encourages women to talk about money and investing. Her newly published book, Unlocked: How Empowered Women Empower Women, documents extr...
Let’s Talk About Money
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money is an important topic in every relationship, but it’s especially important when you start your own business. In this episode, Michelle is not ...
Thankful For A Not So Average Life
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle was asked for a podcast interview what it means to not live an average life. Her answer will inspire you to do more in your life than what is...
Finding Common Ground with Dream Corps CEO Nisha Anand
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nisha Anand is Dream Corps’ CEO and a national leader for social and racial justice. Nisha joins Michelle as they discuss solutions for the future a...
Why "No" Isn't Always The Final Answer
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Glogovac discusses why no’s are not always the final answer and how they have turned into bigger and better things in her life. As a busine...
5 Steps To Being PR Ready
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Glogovac is a publicist for clients from many fields of expertise. One of the things that Michelle ensures is that all her clients are PR rea...
Living Life On Purpose with Tanya Dalton
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Dalton is is a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, mom of 2, wife and nationally recognized productivity expert. Today her new book On Purp...
Behind the Button with Jill Strickland Brown
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that finding the perfect outfit will empower you more than by just looking stylish? Join me as I speak with Jill Strickland Brown who lef...
Million Dollar Micro Business with Tina Tower
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an online course for just about everything, so why haven’t you created one yet? Tina Tower is a coach for online course creators, an entre...
From Privilege to Progress with Michelle Saahene
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Founder of From Privilege to Progress, Michelle Saahene went to grab a latte and work from a Starbucks in 2018. Two black men walked into the coffe...
My Aviation Career: A Story of Relationships & Celebrities
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before becoming a publicist and THE podcast matchmaker, I had an 18-year career in corporate aviation. My main job was to sell jet fuel to corporate f...
How to Master Being a Storyteller
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A storyteller is not someone who reads books to others. These days you have to be a storyteller to sell your product or service, to be the CEO of a co...
TedX Talk, Ted Lasso & Racism
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all need to strive to be more like Ted Lasso with his endless optimism and seeing the good in others. I’ve been doing this and in doing so have a...
Declutter Like A Mother with Allie Casazza
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She’s baaaack! Top rated podcast host and best-selling author Allie Casazza is back for a record 3rd time today! Declutter Like A Mother launches t...
How Consistency Equals Success In Business, Health & Life with Lisa Herrington
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cue the confetti and pop the champagne because we’ve made it to episode 100!!!! First, a big thank you for listening and all of your support! Toda...
PR: Why You Shouldn't Pay For An Interview
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to media placements, should you pay to play? Should you pay for an interview in a magazine, podcast, or other digital outlet? My answer ...
Mindset Shifts & The Power Of Affirmations
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have two very special guests joining me and we are talking all about the power of affirmations. I recently started making positive affirmati...
The Importance Of Transparency: It's OK To Make Mistakes
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transparency is a word whose definition seems to be not so transparent. Online we see people being “transparent” about their 5 figure months, all ...
Using Color With Intention In Your Home & Business with Mehnaz Khan
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how a color could have the power to change your mood? Color plays a big role in our lives and helps control how we feel......
How Knowing Your Human Design Can Improve Your Life & Business with Kelsey Abbott
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder about what you are meant to do in life? I certainly do! Kelsey Abbott is a human design reader and certified professional coach. B...
What Is A Book Coach? with Jennie Nash
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of my dreams is to write a book. When we think about what goes into writing a book, we think of the obvious key players, the author, editor, publi...
From Corporate Burnout To Business Owner Elizabeth Rosenberg
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the point at which you slow down in your job if you are stressed and feeling burnt out? Would you slow down if you suddenly landed in the E...
THIS Is 40!
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m turning 40 and I am celebrating! Life has happened between 30 and 40 and I discovered not only who I am, but what I want to be when I ...
The Things We Don't Talk About with Stacy Bernal
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a certain taboo when it comes to talking about giving up your child for adoption or being sexually abused by your parent...these are things ...
Embracing Inclusion & Raising Biracial Children with Erica Courdae
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Courdae is a DEI consultant who was already embracing inclusivity in her business before making it her career. She is also the mother of 2 bi-ra...
Living A Fully Charged Life with Woman's Day Editor-In-Chief Meaghan B Murphy
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Positivity and happiness creates a ripple effect in your life and the lives of others. Author and Woman’s Day Editor-In-Chief Meaghan B Murphy is sh...
Gun Reform with Child Advocate and Author Tonya McKenzie
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gun reform is a topic that usually has only two sides to it...those for it and those against. Child advocate, author and publicist, Tonya McKenzie is ...
How To Plan & Batch Content For Summer
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
School is just about out and summer is here! As a business owner, how do you create a relaxed summer with your family while still creating content for...
Public Relations vs. Podcast Pitching
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Public relations is the business of relationships, but what exactly is PR? What is podcast pitching? In this episode you’ll learn about what PR and ...
Tips For Business Owning Women
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I moderated a panel for The State of Women on Mompreneurs - women who are business owners and moms. We shared stories of why we became entre...
Social Media & Mental Health with Lauren Ellman
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can take a toll on your mental health if you let it. When it comes to our children, oftentimes their emotions and minds aren’t ready to...
How To Raise Anti-Racist Children
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As moms, we are always looking for ways we can raise our children to be better and do better. Figuring out how to ensure we raise them as anti-racist ...
You Are The Most Powerful Woman In The Room with Lydia Fenet
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can be the most powerful woman in the room. Take it from THE most powerful woman in the room, the Michael Jordan of the auction world, a woman who...
It's Time To Speak Up
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We need to have a deep heart to heart conversation about what’s going on in our country right before our eyes. If you’re a white mom, then I fee...
A Year of Reflection
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm looking back on the past 13 months and what I've learned from this pandemic. I've taken time to fully focus on myself even without time to myself....
Legal & Criminal Justice Reform with Louis L. Reed
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You are in charge of what your future looks like, regardless of your past or present. Senior Director of Memberships and Partnerships for REFORM Allia...