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Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Anna Blanch Rabe. A writer and advocate, Anna Blanch Rabe is the founder of Anna Blanch Rabe & Associates, a consultancy specializing in communicating complex ideas with clarity, she is passionate about making legalese easy to understand, empowering community builders, and sharing meaningful stories. Increasingly she is investing in social impact companies that are changing the world through actionable ideas. A lawyer and literature scholar by training, Anna has appeared on the stage at TEDx, WordPress WordCamps, Greenbelt Festival, British Association of Victorian Literature, Vetted, Institute for Veterans and Military Families V-WISE, and Rotary International, Universities including Cambridge, Glasgow, Notre Dame, and Baylor. She’s had writing in publications as diverse as: Huffington Post, Forbes, Medium, Military.com, Reserve and Guard Magazine & Immerse Journal. Proud of her location independent company, she works with clients across the US, and around the world. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Website for Anna’s Blog & Upcoming Memoir Episode 123 To Be Mexican American Featuring Brenda Swann Immigration Featuring Renee Estrada Pod Save America American Immigration Lawyer Association 5 Things Not to Say to an Immigrant Military Spouse Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Anna: Website LinkedIn Facebook XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Nikki James Zellner. Nikki James Zellner is many things – an empath, a “spoonie,” a seeker, an artist, a writer, a feminist, a mom, a military spouse, a survivor, an entrepreneur, a challenger, and most surprising to her – an activist. She resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and two sons. Topics Mentioned In This Episode National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association The Jenkins Foundation National Fire Protection Association www.CarbonMonoxideInSchools.org Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Nikki: Website Instagram LinkedIn Email: nikki@wherecontentconnects.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews C.A. Gibbs. C.A. Gibbs is the author of the memoir, The Picture Wall: One Woman’s Story of Being (His) (Her) Their Mother. Ms. Gibbs is the proud mother of two adult children. Motherhood, for her, has been defined by the autism, transgenderism, and mental illness experienced by her oldest child. Ms. Gibbs is also a writer, transcriptionist, former elementary school teacher, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and proud dog-mom to a rambunctious golden retriever. She and her husband are enjoying their empty nest, joyfully celebrating those times when the kids come home and fill the house with noise and laughter. While Ms. Gibbs takes her work seriously, she relaxes when she camps, plays board games, visits with friends over coffee, and gets to binge-watch crime dramas. Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Picture Wall: One Woman’s Story of Being (His) (Her) Their Mother Publisher’s Website Raising Transgender Children Featuring Carlee Roche Sex is a Funny Word (Kids Book) Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With C.A.: Twitter Email: picturewallgibbs@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Janelle Perez. Janelle Perez is a San Francisco bay area native and is joining us from Sacramento, California. Janelle graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in administration of justice. She was a police officer for almost 7 years. She spent 6 years at the South San Francisco Police Department and then spent 8 months at the Roseville Police Department (outside of Sacramento) where she was terminated for what she believes to be discriminatory reasons. A staunch advocate of equality, Janelle brings her perspective of what it was like to be a female minority in law enforcement. Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Moral Police Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Janelle: Instagram Email – janelleperezofficial@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Anne Poirier. Anne Poirier is an Intuitive Eating and anti-diet Coach, Lifestyle Strategist, and Author. She founded Shaping Perspectives … A Woman’s Way to Joy, to help women transform their eating, thinking, moving, body, and health. Drawing on her own transformational journey, she created the Body Joyful Solution. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Facebook Community Health at Every Size Intuitive Eating Gaia.com Eating Disorder Recovery Featuring Bethany Titus Headspace Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Anne: Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Maxine Nwaneri. Maxine Nwaneri is a Certified Life Coach, Best Selling Author, International Speaker, and the Founder of The Future is Greater, a professional services company based in the UK. She is passionate about helping moms create more time to do what they want for themselves without having their never ending to do list in the back of their mind. Her work and message have been featured on several stages and publications internationally including HuffPost, Success Magazine, and Thrive Global.  Prior to starting her company, she studied for her MBA at Cambridge University, and acquired over 15 years’ experience in various leadership roles in the Technology and Financial Industries. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Maxine: Facebook Website LinkedIn Instagram Email: maxine@thefutureisgreater.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Daralyn Kelleher. Daralyn Kelleher is a Los Angeles based YouTuber, feline enthusiast, and amateur woodworker. She was born and raised in Harvard, MA and studied at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Which undoubtedly attributed to her fluency in English, French and Spanish languages. Prior to settling in Los Angeles, Daralyn had pursued acting and performed stand-up comedy for five years in New York City, continuing for one year when she returned to Los Angeles. Daralyn is also a huge cat lover. Prior to the pandemic, you could find Daralyn volunteering at a cat rescue renamed Luxe Paws, with a primary goal of trapping stray cats throughout the city in order to get them the care they need. Over the course of the pandemic, Daralyn launched a humorous DIY woodworking YouTube series called “All By Myself” which has since garnered 22K views. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Lovett or Leave It Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Daralyn: YouTube Twitter Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Tabitha Bartley. Tabitha Bartley enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2010 and completed recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, SC. Following recruit training Private Bartley attended Marine Corps Combat Training at Camp Geiger and then the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, MD. PFC Bartley reported to Base Public Affairs, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA in June of 2011 to serve as a staff writer for the Quantico Sentry. Lance Corporal Bartley served as the assistant director for the Base Community Relations program where she was part of the Toys for Tots Campaign and ran the base volunteer program. Corporal Bartley then made a PCS move to Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia, SC in June 2014. While Stationed at RS Columbia Sgt. Bartley served as the Marketing and Public Affairs Director. She handle all the marketing, public relations, community relations, media relations and advised the commanding officer. Sgt. Bartley also served as the uniform sexual assault victim advocate. During her time in the Marines, she maintained numerous social media platforms, developed strategic marketing plans and orchestrated community initiatives. Sgt. Bartley ended her service in the Marine Corps October 2018 and relocated to Monticello, IN She currently works for the University Development Office at Purdue Research Foundation and serves as the director for Women Veterans of Greater Lafayette, IN. She is also a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Tippecanoe County Veterans Council and the Midwest Women Veterans Coalition. Tabitha is married to Jacob Castro and they have four children. Tabitha Bartley’s personal awards include: Navy Marine Corps Commendation medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 3 gold stars in lieu of 4th Award, District Support Marine of the Year 2015, District Support Marine of the Year 2016, District Marketing and Public Affairs Marine of the Year 2017. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Tabitha: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Email: bartley4indiana@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Ebba P. Karlsson. Ebba P. Karlsson is a life coach, author, and champion ballroom dancer. She is also a model-turned-sexual assault victim who just co-founded a new organization dedicated to cleaning up the modeling industry amidst the #MeToo era. She is the founder of True Star, a life coaching practice, helping individuals perform at a high level, live a more fulfilling life, and overcome their past to embrace the future. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Ebba’s BookBeauty DisruptedPodcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Ebba: Organization Website Coaching Website Facebook Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Beverly Magtanong. Beverly Magtanong is a Filipino-Canadian-American entreprenuer, businesswoman, philanthropist, wife and mother of 5 children. She is a founder and co-owner of Mostra Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster located in San Diego, CA and the recipient of the international and coveted 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year award by Roast Magazine. As a classically trained opera singer with no prior business or coffee experience, Beverly is inspired to empower others to find their true, authentic selves, and make intuitive and empathic entrepreneurship the norm. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Episode 83 Branding The Real You With Katie Seller Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Beverly: Website Personal Instagram Business Instagram Facebook XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In this week’s bonus pod your host Megan Hall chats about the mental illness and undesirable behavior. Megan Hall is a mom, wife, psychology student, mental health advocate, and care bear stuck in a human body. Her favorite color is pink and favorite music decade is the 1990’s. She loves glitter, nature, hanging out with friends, and cuddling her husband. Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Living With Bipolar 2 Featuring Rebecca McDowArt & BiPolar Depression Featuring Anne VillanoNo Shame in Getting Help With Your Mental Health Featuring Star LaBrancheEpisode 85 Educating & Inspiring Children Today With Zoie HoffmanAlcoholism Featuring Christina KimbroughBecome a Podcast Guest Connect With Megan: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website XoXo Megan Hall

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Rebecca Hyde. Rebecca Hyde is a professional volunteer, military spouse, mom, friend, sister, humorist, and mental health advocate. She does a little bit of everything all while managing her mental health struggles with bipolar disorder. It’s been a rough road- but she makes it through each day by giving herself a little grace, a lot of humor, and the daily reminder that it’s okay to not be okay! My New Mental Health Diagnosis Living With Bipolar 2 Featuring Rebecca McDow Art & BiPolar Depression Featuring Anne Villano No Shame in Getting Help With Your Mental Health Featuring Star LaBranche Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Rebecca: Website Facebook Instagram XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Crissi Dalfonzo. A self-described “professional queer”, Crissi Dalfonzo (she/her) has made her career educating about and supporting LGBTQ+ college students. Crissi has been out as a queer woman for 15+ years and has identified as polyamorous, although not always in practice, for nearly 10. She is currently part of a group of amazing and interconnected humans who affectionately refer to themselves as a polycule. Crissi currently resides in “gorges” Ithaca New York, with her dog Ellie. A higher education professional with an arts background, Crissi can just as easily be found knitting or trying a new craft as she can be working at a computer, and loves all things rainbow, sparkle, and unicorns. Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation Featuring Crissi Dalfonzo Attachment Theory Episode  Covid-19 Part 2 Featuring Katie Suleta Kink Featuring Mistress Katt Dan Savage Podcast Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Crissi: LinkedIn Instagram Email: crissi.dalfonzo@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Doreen Szollosi. Doreen Szollosi, Ph.D., earned her B.S. degree in Animal Science in 2002 from the University of Rhode Island and her Ph.D. in Pathobiology from Brown University in 2007. While at Brown, her research focused on lymphocyte apoptosis and immunosuppression in sepsis. After earning her Ph.D., Dr. Szollosi fell in love with teaching and began teaching undergraduates at Dean College in Massachusetts and pre-health majors at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., before joining USJ’s Pharmacy program in 2010 as a founding faculty member. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Pfizer Vaccine Details Moderna Vaccine Details Covid-19 Featuring Katie Suleta Covid-19 Part 2 Featuring Katie Suleta Covid-19 Part 3 Featuring Katie Suleta Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Doreen: Email: dszollosi@usj.edu XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Christina Kimbrough. Christina Kimbrough is a mental health advocate, speaker and blogger sharing her journey to recovery from a dual diagnosis of bipolar, and substance abuse disorder. Christina openly shares her story in an effort to end the stigma around mental health and alcoholism, and also hopes to help others struggling with the same issues feel less alone. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Episode 50 Mental Health Journey With Christina Kimbrough Episode 122 Why I Broke Up With Alcohol Featuring Megan Hall Gray Area Drinking Sober Curious Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Christina: Website Instagram Email: christinakimbrough1@gmail.com XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In this week’s bonus pod your host Megan Hall chats about the Capitol Riot. Megan Hall is a mom, wife, psychology student, mental health advocate, and care bear stuck in a human body. Her favorite color is pink and favorite music decade is the 1990’s. She loves glitter, nature, hanging out with friends, and cuddling her husband. Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Kelly Hayes Twitter Movement Memos Podcast Become a Podcast Guest Connect With Megan: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website XoXo Megan Hall

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Thais Gibson. Thais Gibson is an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School. She is extremely passionate about personal growth, the subconscious mind and connecting with others. With an MA and over 13 different certifications ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to hypnosis, Thais strives to continuously learn and grow. Thais is best known for her contributing work and research on Attachment Theory and the impact of attachment trauma on our adult romantic relationships. She overlaps attachment trauma challenges with personal core wounds, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns at the subconscious level to give us deeper insight into ourselves and our relationships. Her book, The Attachment Theory Guide, was written on this topic and her YouTube channel often focuses on educating people on how to subconsciously reprogram this area of their lives. Thais is profoundly determined to educate people on how they can reprogram painful or limiting programs in their own mind. She is focused on helping people retrain their brain to achieve relationship fulfillment, abundance and personal freedom in their lives. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Attachment Theory: A Guide to Strengthening the Relationships in Your Life Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Thais: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Naima Spencer. Naima Spencer is a certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach. She specializes in personal development and growth. A graduate of Penn State, Naima has an MBA in Biotech and healthcare industry. Having struggled with and overcome anxiety and a lack of self-confidence, Naima utilizes her experiences and coaching skills to help clients identify and overcome their mental blocks to achieve their dream life. Naima was born and raised in Morocco, She believes in the mind- body connection and the power of our thoughts. Topics Mentioned In This Episode Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting Episode 123 To Be Mexican American Featuring Brenda Swann Episode 129 Becoming a Transgender Woman Featuring Renee Roman Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Naima: Website Instagram Facebook XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Heidi Herman. Heidi Herman is an author and public speaker passionate about living life to the fullest. She’s equally passionate about white water rafting, learning how to pilot small aircraft, writing, traveling and even learning how to make jams and jellies from fruit grown on her farm in South Dakota. She retired from a 70-hour a week job as a consultant when she was fifty, focusing on being an author and life adventurer. She credits her vitality to her Icelandic mother and Scandinavian philosophies. From May 2018 to May 2019, she helped her 93-year old mother, Ieda, prove you’re “never too old” when they undertook the challenge for Ieda to have 93 new experiences before turning 94. Topics Mentioned In This Episode On With the Butter On With the Butter Apple/Nook/Kobo On With the Butter Signed Discounted Paperback Never Too Late Growing Up Viking Viking Kids Don’t Cry The Silver Arrow The Viking Heart Homestyle Icelandic Cooking For American Kitchens Troll-Monster Worm-Hidden People: Fond Memories of Iceland The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads The Icelandic Yule Lads Mayhem at the North Poles Yule Lads Legend: Iceland’s Jólasveinar Yule Lads and Other Legends Coloring Book Images of Iceland Coloring Book Happiness in Living Color Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Heidi: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Email: heidi@heidihermanauthor XoXo Megan

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. In today’s episode your host Megan Hall interviews Gloria Ward. Gloria Ward is the Founder of the I’m Loving Me Project, an Entrepreneur, Revenue Strategist, Author, and New Thought Leader who has been at the forefront of helping Women and Women Business owners learn, grow, and profit. She’s the revenue strategist that small businesses turn to for guidance. For more than 12 years, clients have enjoyed the confidence, humor, and relatable step by step strategies of her business advice and tactics. Her company, The L.E.A.P. Group LLC, is a personal development and business education company that inspires and empowers women to win the game of life and build a million-dollar business from scratch. Topics Mentioned In This Episode YouTube Podcast Guest Application *As an amazon affiliate I may receive a small percentage of proceeds from any purchases through some of the links above* Connect With Gloria: Website Glorias Instagram I’m Loving Me Instagram Facebook XoXo Megan