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In this episode, Daisy brings you Beth Nydick a published author, national speaker, and a magnetic business mentor whose manta is “making potential possible”!  Beth is a big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward. She shows her clients how to strategically prepare their business and to use collaboration to establish instant credibility to get their life-changing messages through publicity reaching massive audiences. Daisy and Beth share their passion for communications and the importance on leveraging your potential and creating long lasting relationships.  Beth discusses her personal journey and current reinvention from becoming a certified health nutritional coach, and founder of Blue Barn Kitchen where she secured national media coverage on Dr. Oz show, The Chew and The Tonight Show; to now having her own podcast Behind the Spotlight and cresting her online entrepreneur consultant business.  Today, Beth helps entrepreneurs to strategically prepare their business and gain exposure through publicity so they can establish credibility and grow their bottom line. After Beth’s cookbook debuted, “Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist”, she was asked to speak at events and conferences about how she was able to get published without social proof. She found herself counseling colleagues about business and helping them understand and activate their maximum potential. Beth discovered she has a 6th sense for business and publicity strategy. A big believer in the power of publicity she has recently launched a no nonsense, get right to business intensive publicity strategy session where the focus is – be visible, get press & rock your business. Not sure if your brand is ready for Oprah? Beth announces her new VIP INTENSIVE Strategy Session for you!  The session includes a complete business assessment: 1. Website  2. Audience Flow  3. Systems and Packaging  4. Social Media  5. Consistency in Message 6. One Sentence Introduction  7. Easy Publicity Opportunities During their insightful conversation, this Jersey Girl wasted no time to offer some insight (free advice) for moms and woman entrepreneurs, she shares some very powerful nuggets of wisdom for any woman looking to turn her passion into a business: Know What You Want: Be steadfast in knowing your goals be it in business or in life. Too many people are out there to tell you NO, that what you want isn't possible. Stay the course and continue to ask. Tell Everyone: A good idea needs to be nurtured and shared, you never know where a conversation could lead. Many entrepreneurs are afraid that if they share their ideas then someone will steal them. Someone could try to "copy" you but no one in the world will create what you can. Ask the Right People: I firmly believe that plainly asking for "it" is the most important. Simply know what you want and go for it. Once you know what you want and you tell the right people your idea, now it's time for the ask. You are not asking for a favor. You are enrolling someone in the belief that this is a possibility and you are going to make it happen. Beth has a proven track record and wants to collaborate and believes in #womensupportingwomen - if you are looking to grow your business visit Beth at her website: Follow Beth on her instagram, and visit her website and social media: http://www.bethnydick.com  http://www.instagram.com/bethnydick  http://www.facebook.com/bethnydick  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethnydick/ If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  write Daisy a 5-star review so that she can grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is simple and that’s how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or new website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, This Girl Daisy, unveils another one of her “creative pockets” as a Realtor, and “talks shop” with one of South Florida’s top multi-million luxury Real Estate producers Saddy Abaunza.   Saddy’s professional sales record speaks volumes, yet it may be her personal qualities - her engaging nature, generous smile and the ease with which she connects with people - that open so many doors.  In partnership with ONE Sotheby's International Realty, Saddy has cultivated a well-heeled domestic and international clientele, many of whom she counts as friends. Among South Florida residents who have relied on Saddy for their expertise are Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Sylvester Stallone and Dwyane Wade. Saddy and Daisy both radiate a  joie de vivre  that is shared in their lively and insightful conversation not only about the business of real estate in changing times, the role of women in the business but also about the importance of following your passion. Saddy shares “legit” stories and unapologetic anecdotes how she has amassed more than half-a- billion dollars in gross sales over three decades of specializing in South Florida Luxury Real Estate built on relationships.  Saddy discusses the reinvention of her brand; that after having an established brand based on her own identity, she decided to reinvent herself and her business as  abaunza.group. As a seasoned professional in a very competitive business, Saddy shares her honest advice with regards to the role of women in real estate, as well as identifying opportunities that are available for women learning how to expand their wealth in real estate.  She states that during this pandemic we are living in a seller’s market and encourages families to consider selling.  This pandemic has asked us to stay home and has made many people realize they have different needs and now their homes have evolved to becoming also a workspace and in some cases a school space too. I really believe wholeheartedly that “Home is where the heart is” since selling homes has been my passion and one of my life’s loves! – Saddy Abaunza If this podcast knocked on your curiosity to buy or sell your home, feel free to contact us at https://www.abaunza.group Love beautiful homes and extraordinary properties, follow Saddy Abaunza, her instagram@saddyabauza or visit her website https://www.abaunza.group This podcast aims to inspire and enlightened  you – please leave a 5-star REVIEW so that This Girl Daisy can become top picks!  That’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Fall brings change, we see it in the leaves, we fill it in the air and it invites us to fortify our health since it is flu season too! This Girl Daisy brings you certified Nutritionist, Chef, and Wellness Coach, Alexandra Golovac to educate us on how to prevent being susceptible to the flu by eating healthy.  Daisy was excited to welcome back Alexandra, in Season 3, offering new insightful tips on how food and increasing vitamin intake can boost your immune system. This year more than ever since we are faced with COVID-19 and the flu, Alexandra explains how the right nutrients are all very effective at strengthening the body's ability to fend off viruses.  Daisy & Alexandra have lively conversation, that will inspire you - whether you get a flu shot or not - to bolster your immune system and encourage you to have better eating habits.  Some quick tips are: Be sure to eat a whole FRESH food diet , get exercise, and get enough sleep. Practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, visualization, or meditation. Avoid refined sugars and saturated fats Take a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement such as vitamin D, B complex, C and zinc, and probiotic In this episode, Alexandra’s approach for busy women and moms is that your relationship with FOOD needs to be easy and simple!  She offers customized programs for individuals or families to live healthier lives.  Everything from cleaning your pantry, in home cooking with hands on experience or  3 month wellness program including meal plans and shopping lists.  Alexnadra’s mission is to help individuals live healther and happier!   She reminds us that our biggest wealth is our health! So invest in healthy eating habits. Follow Alexandra on her instagram @atasteofwellbeing, watch we do live cooking demonstrations with easy recipes, and visit her website https://atasteofwellbeing.com Schedule 1:1 Free consolation call – to see which program is good for you! If This Girl podcast enlightened you – subscribe today & write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast grows and makes greater impact! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or don’t miss a “Dose of Daisy” at  http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

Are you ready to get out of the quarantine funk but you feel stuck or unmotivated?  This girl Daisy invites business coach, motivational speaker, and magnet for awesomeness, Luly B to shed some light about her annual empowering women event, SPARK to be held October 20, 2020. We can all agree... woman need a break these days and deserve a day with girlfriends to get inspired about pursuing their dreams.  In this episode, Daisy and Luly B both radiate positivity and encourage woman to take time for them selves.   As only Luly B knows how to show up, she pushed the envelope and used her awesomeness to deliver a safe event outdoors with a vision to gather more than 400 women at the drive in. Yes, the #305drive in where she will be on stage accompanied by amazing woman sharing their transformative stories. The SPARK experience is being elevated this year and you will not what to miss it if you need that SAPRK to get you to move into action!  SPARK has always been a day dedicated to fun, perspective, kindness and connection. It's been about giving women the tools and testimonials on turning challenges into growth and to transform your pain into purpose. In short, Luly B will deliver on her promise at SPARK to empower women to share their gifts in order to EXPERIENCE more JOY in their lives and give you the tools to make it happen! New to SPARK, this year there will be two show times:    Morning SPARK :9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Afternoon SPARK :3:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Same agenda, different speakers, same awesomeness and connection!  You can attend with up to 4 guests per vehicle – so grab your besties! In fact, you'll get a special deal for a car of FOUR! Each car will have a designated outdoor viewing spot so bring your beach chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket of goodies. Same agenda, same featured guests, different speakers and panelists, same awesomeness and connection! BUY TICKETS TODAY! www.SPARKwithLulyB.com SPARK is happening October 20, 2020 at #DriveIn305 Tamiami Fairgrounds | 10901 SW 24th St. Miami, FL 33165 Visit Luly B to learn more about all her awesome services and follow her on social media @lulyb If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you –  be motivated to send Daisy a 5-star review to grow in the ranks!  Rate & Review it is  simple and that’s how This Girl podcast continues to bloom and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or new website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com    

This Girl Daisy has always admired and loved photography, so she was fascinated when she heard about a family photographer, Audrey Blake, pivot her business to get some “quarantine” captures!  In fact, her passion project #allstoopedup went viral when she photographed over 100 families in Essex County, NJ highlighting their family quarantine experience from their front stoop in her #6ftshoot to memorialize this once-in-a-lifetime event.  Her photos received national attention and were showcased on Good Morning America and The Today show. In this episode, Daisy and Audrey have a fun, loving conversation how when faced with adversity creativity can open doors and opportunities not foreseen when comfortable. In March, when the entire world was asked to stay home due to global pandemic; Audrey came up with the idea to capture this moment, in particular in her neighborhood.  She visited her neighbors and offered her professional photography services to capture them on their front door #allstoopedup while shooting the photos 6 feet apart.  What sparked this passion project for Audrey was when she heard in the news that school children where going hungry across the USA since the schools were closed and parents were losing their jobs. So, in lieu of payment Audrey requested donations to the Community Food Bank of NJ, raising thousands of dollars to help those in need. For more than 15 years, Audrey has used her gift to capture real life moments with her camera and charisma to tell family stories.  She is a storyteller with pictures.  Her infectious personality, grace and professionalism while shooting sets her apart from the crowd. If you want to freeze time and capture your children at a certain stage in their life, she's your girl!  Audrey explained to Daisy that she noticed that so many families were stuck at home experiencing beautiful moments and she wanted to help them capture them since they would someday treasure these family memories.  As a photography iphone teacher, she realized that she had the skill set and creative calling to help families around the world to catch these moments on their smart phones or cameras; so she shifted her business once again and offered a new service, Virtual Session Shoots.    Daisy was awe struck to see the quality of the photos created virtually.  You must visit her website and see the blog,  You will want to book a virtual, asap! Daisy truly admires Audrey’s work since it is all about storytelling.  She has created a very distinct portfolio of themes that she specializes in such as Bedtime stories, Legacy sessions dedicated to grandparents interacting with their grandkids and honoring the traditions of the old with the new generation. One of Daisy’s favorite is Fresh 48 which captures the first 48 hours of a newborn.   Audrey announced that she will be moving to Florida and is available for family shoots, although she travels throughout the US. Click here to book your next family shoot - virtually or in person - with Audrey and check out her gallery and blog at Audrey Blake photography: https://www.audreyblakephotography.com and follow her on instragram @audreyblake and @audreyblakephotography Subscribe today and leave Daisy a 5-star review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to move up the charts and continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

It’s back to school time, and parents are not sure what to do? They are questioning and struggling on what scenario would be best for their kids given that most schools are returning to virtual learning. On this episode, This girl Daisy sparks conversation with Marie Fernandez-Abou, momprenuer, and Founder of Educationalpods.com. This is the latest talk around town, educational pods is a new trend that emerged out of the need to enhance and enrich the virtual learning due to the pandemic, and as the saying goes, “Necessity is the MOTHER of inventions!”. This girl Daisy and Marie have informative conversation where Marie shares her passionate desire to help other moms in a time of need. Being a mom of three boys herself, she felt the need to step up and offer a solution to moms that are not equipped to have the kids at home for distant learning. She says that literally a “lightbulb” turned on in her brain in the middle of the night that she could not ignore, and knew she had to bring educational pods to South Florida. From a place of heartfelt support, Marie explains that in just 4 weeks she created educational pods.com and brought together highly experienced educators and experts in safety to offer support and creative solutions to making sure children can continue to learn with the support of teachers and peers. Tune in to episode 53 and learn the about the different educational pods options which are all built to enrich children’s learning with a multi-sensory approach including qualified educator at hand. The different programs include either one on one, home based approach, destination based or a boost for after school. During the conversation, Marie reminds moms that safety for the children and being able to support families is what has driven her to create this new business venture. She further explains that there is no perfect solution to our current educational scenarios but with educational pods it can temporarily bridge the gap for children to able to offer a sense of normalcy during this pandemic. She is also developing a sponsorship program where corporations or individuals can consider sponsoring a child where the current circumstances are hindering a child’s learning. Marie is currently open for enrollment and actively seeking teachers, if this is resource that can enhance your family and child, visit her website at: https://www.educationalpods.com Follow educaitonalpods.com on facebook or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educationalpods/ Daisy want to hear from you! If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to climb up the charts, and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

On this episode, Daisy has intuitive conversation with Crystal worker, Artist, Jewelry and Home Designer, Joanne Stone to spread good vibrations to all Moms which are in great need of clearing the negativity in our lives and transforming it into positivity. Daisy asks Joanne to share her story how she went from being a high powered luxury costume jewelry designer for celebrities such as Beyonce, Madaona, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, traveling the world from London to Paris to Miami; to being featured in Vogue and sold in top stores like Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, and Fred Segal yet she was missing something.  She recalls feeling as if she was in a hamster wheel, and her work had lost its soul. Joanne explains on how she deliberatly chose to take a pause in her life to recalibrate and traveled to Bali to surround herself with nature. On her journey, she discovered that she needed to create a business that had soul and connect her customers with Mother Nature’s healing powers. We might not be able to go to Bali, but Daisy and Joanne share with us the importance of having a morning ritual practice to bring more purpose and clarity into your daily life.  Joanne explains that by setting aside 5 – 15 minutes to do some breath work, set a intention, and mediate or pray for a few minutes every morning, can be life changing.  She reminds us Moms that we wash our teeth everyday, we wash our clothes, but when so we wash our minds? Clearing the mind with deep breathing opens space in our heart to welcome peace. Right now given the current situation, Daisy wanted to provide a resource to all by giving you some tips on bringing a higher positive vibration into yourself and your home.  Joanne suggests two stones that are a must to remove the negative and bring in the positive: 1) Clear Quartz  - The Mother healer. Clear quartz is heals all energies in the body.  Since it is clear it is open to the entire spectrum of light. Clear quartz energizes and clears all blockages. 2) Black tourmaline – Helps to get rid of all negativity.  It is a grounding crystal, that helps neutralize electromagnetic radiation. A stone of protection and purification ~ it absorbs negative energy and creates a protective energy shield around your home. To learn more about Joanne Stone's enchanting creations filled with Nature’s healing powers, follow Joanne @joannestoneesign or visit website https://www.joannestonedesign.com If this podcast was helpful to you – please leave a 5-star review so DAISY can make it to NEW & NOTEWORTHY!  That’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com UNIVERSE HAS YOUR BACK!!!

This Girl Daisy created this podcast as a digital “family room” to provide moms with a much needed self care PAUSE in their day offering tips, tools, and resources to become a better mom, better wife, and simply a better YOU!   This year one of the premier parenting resources reached out to Daisy to become a Miami Moms Blog contributor.  She was honored to have been selected, but since she always loves a good story and also loves sharing a good resource, she invited founder and owner, Cierra Bragan, to make big announcement about their 2 year VIRTUAL birthday bash...where all you Moms are invited! In this episode, Daisy and Cierra have an uplifting conversation about the importance of moms coming together since we know motherhood is “hard but it does not have to be lonely”, says Cierra.  Cierra shares with Daisy that out of her own personal need while expecting her second baby, she “birthed” the Miami Moms Blog as a business.  Not being native to Miami, and becoming a new mom in an unfamilair city can be daunting. She realized there was a need to have a trusted source that moms could turn to for everything dealing with parenting (since babies don’t come with a manual).  Therefore, Cierra brought “Miami Moms Blog” part of the City Moms Blog Network Sister Site to Miami. She explained that there are nearly 90 sites across the country dedicated to connecting local moms.  The Miami Moms Blog provides resource guides from finding the right preschool to family friendly hotels & restaurants, to photographers to party planners and so much more For now two years, Cierra has been living up to her goal to encourage, equip and empower Moms in Miami with relevant content and a meaningful community, online and offline.  So in showing her gratitude to this wonderful community of moms, Miami Mom Blogs is planning a Virtual Birthday Bash on Tuesday, July 21st – 8 – 10pm.  Visit their site for tickets.  It will be a fun night for Moms to virtually connect and have some fun.  The team at Miami Moms Blog got creative and will have a DJ, giveaways, cocktail demonstrations and much more.  Daisy and Cierra invite all Moms to give the kids to Dad for one night and get ready to dance in your living room. Stay Informed with the best mommy resource in town.  Visit Miami Mom blog website https://miami.citymomsblog.com or Follow Miami Moms Blog on Instagram, and Facebook  Let’s get this sisterhood of motherhood growing!  Subscribe today and leave Daisy a 5-star review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to move up the charts and continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl Daisy said she wanted to turn 50 looking and feeling her best! And in episode 50, she feels so inspired to share with you her latest wellness challenge that has motivated her to start better habits by being part of CAROS CORE CHALLENGE! Are you ready to transform your mindset?  In this episode, Daisy doesn’t not just talk the talk but she literally walks the walk…This Girl Daisy invites Caroline de Posada, author, motivational speaker and “coach” to inspire us once again! In an answer to woman wanting to live healthier lives, Caroline de Posada shares with us why she created this wellness challenge or better said a mindset challenge based on four CORE principles.  Caro’s 28-day CORE challenge focuses on 4 key principles that help you live your best life: Communications, Organization, Resilience and Emotional Intelligence.  During this Universal shift that we are experiencing, Caro’s CORE challenge is a perfect invitation to grow in mind, body and spirit!   This challenge was created as part of Caro’s mission to help others live more meaningful and fulfilled lives, and Daisy shares first hand how this challenge has made her shift some bad habits and embrace new habits thanks to the 28-day CORE challenge.  In their candid and informative conversation, you listen to how living a healthier life has the domino effect and how her husband also stepped up to the challenge since a few men saw their wives beginning to transform and wanted to also invest in themselves.  So Caro shares about her husband’s personal transformation and how this month he led a men’s challenge, and willing to do it again if he gets a good response. This quarantine time has brought to light the importance of living a healthier life.  There is no better time to recharge you body, mind and spirit, Caro’s CORE challenge guides you with Caro’s personal development videos on C.O.R.E to help you define success and achieve your goals, daily affirmations, weekly group coaching call, a plethora of online resources and so much more.  Caro invites to YOU to lead by example and become the “legacy” builder in your family.  Caro is very strict about registration, so if you are seeking to improve your life and transform your mindset, registration is open now until July 23rd and the next Caro’s 28-day challenge begins July 27th This girl Daisy is completing her 28-days and highly recommends that you invest in yourself, remember that is health is wealth!  If you are living a healthier lifestyle and filling your mind, body and spirit personal accounts the abundance of happiness will follow. Below please find information on how to join Caro’s Core 28-day challenge: Schedule a FREE call with Car to see if this challenge is right for you!   Registration is open now and closes July 23rd , the 28-day challenge begins starts July  27th https://carolinedeposada.com/wellness-challenge-1/ For daily motivation, follow Caroline de Posada on her instagram, and visit her website www.carolinedeposada.com See Caro in action: https://youtube/He7UxUkT0kU  Caro’s Inspirational gift comes in many ways: Weekly Blog:  https://carolinedeposada.com/blog/ Check out her new book: Looking Over the Edge;  https://carolinedeposada.com/looking-over-the-edge/ On this Girl podcast, Caroline has been a repeat special guest always bringing her thought provoking wisdom and inspiration – Daisy loves having Caroline on her podcast since hey both are aligned in wanting to help Moms reach their highest potential in living their best lives! Get inspired by Caroline on Ep. 35 & Ep. 35: Episode 34 to learn about Caro's Postcard Promise: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-034-be-there-even-when-you-are-not-guest-caroline/id1342748302?i=1000455887068 Episode 35 to learn more about delayed gratification and leaning about the principle “Don’t Eat the Marshmallow, Yet”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-035-delayed-gratification-guest-caroline-posada/id1342748302?i=1000457122073 For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how I continue to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

This Girl Daisy, is always seeking resources and helpful insights to enlighten moms about raising children, since we were not given a handbook or road map.  Daisy in fact created This Girl podcast with the intention and purpose to create a sisterhood of motherhood in order to share lesson learned, and not feel alone especially when parenting gets messy.  In this episode, Daisy introduces to you Lina Acosta Sandaal, psychotherapist, child & adolescent development expert, parent and founder of STOP PARENTING ALONE! Daisy and Lina have fun and informative conversation on how best to understand your tweens and teens now that you are stuck at home with them.  Lina’s approach focuses on information and interpersonal neuro-biology, child-parent psychotherapy and real life parenting experiences. She inspires us mom’s to parent awake and alert, and her expertise is mainly to hold us parents in order for us to be able to hold our children. Lina is passionate about helping parents since she knows that this is an as area where everyone wants to do well. She offers online parenting support, private parenting consultation as well as school consultations. Her private practice is now mainly virtual and accessible to everyone around the world (these are the blessing of digital platforms) Stop Parenting Alone was founded on the idea that with the right information, parents can always make the right choices for their children.   Lina’s STOP PARENTING ALONE Mission: For all parents to fall in love with their parenting journey! During Quaratine, check out her FREE WEDNESDAY WISDOM LUNCH TIME ZOOM at 12:30pm – Each Wednesday was dedicated by teens (15-18), tweens (12-14), school age (6-11) and the littles (0-5) Follow Lina Acosta Sandaal on her social media outlets on facebook, instagram and website https://stopparentingalone.com  If you want to connect with Lina, she offers a FREE 7 day trial of our monthly subscription to parenting support, help and tips. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and go up the charts!

Are you ready to feel the LOVE?  On this episode, This girl Daisy has a genuine "love fest" with Alina Villasante, Founder, Creator and Designer of Peace Love World.  Peace Love World is more than just a lifestyle brand it is a movement in which some of the most influential celebrities sport her attire often such as Oprah, Kardashians, Jlo and Pharrell – just to mention a few.  It is not solely about the fashion but more about the feeling her brand projects! In this very inspirational conversation, Daisy soulfully speaks with Alina on how she started her business from simply having “love parties” with her friends as a passion project; and tuned it into a thriving business.  In fact, currently Peace Love World is featured as one of the top brands on QVC.  The conversation also goes into the importance of being a mom and she shares motivational tips on how not to give up on your dreams. In their candid conversation, Daisy also asks Alina how she stays motivated and healthy?  Alina voices her personal well being routine, which happens to coincide with the very anticipated launch of her new workout collection – Mind, Body Love. She calls herself a “love junkie” and with this new collection she invites all of us to get healthy and “sweat LOVE” Alina exudes love in everything she does and says, in fact her mantra is “LOVE is not something you look for… LOVE is something you become!   Peace, Love World’s soulful mission is to spread peace, love & happiness through affirmations in fashion & philanthropy.  For inspiration and daily affirmations that elevate the soul, follow Alina @peaceloveworld or @peavelovealina.  You can also shop for her collections at her website   If this podcast was helpful to you and inspired you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com  

After 3 months in Quarantine, the world is getting ready to head back and return slowly with a new way, new restrictions and new regulations.  But are you ready to reset?  What have you learned during quarantine?  On this episode, This girl Daisy invites mindful quarantine buddy Gabriela “Gaby” Martinez-Fonts, mindfulness ambassador and founder of Mindful Wisdom Now to reflect on lessons learned during this global pandemic.  Together they discuss what realizations and adjustments they are both willing to make before hitting the "RESET" button. Daisy and Gaby have an intuitive conversation about the positives and negatives that surfaced while being quarantined.   They share reflection exercises, which they both have done with their families in order to come back from this Universal pause with more purpose and intention to becoming better. Putting her mindfulness expertise into practice with her own family, Gaby shares how she and her family held an intentional conversation and did a reflection exercise, where she posed three questions to her family (where all three 3 kids participated – ages 8, 10 and 12): What did you like about quarantine? What did you not like about quarantine? What do you want to keep in our family that we learned during quarantine? Daisy also approached this quarantine time as an opportunity to refocus and reflect, before hitting the reset button.  She focused on a holistic approach, and did a personal inventory where she is with her body, mind and spirit.  She created a RESET report card for herself, and family to review.  This RESET report card serves to hold each other accountable in the areas where each needs to take action in becoming better.  Daisy and Gaby would be disheartened to see the world return as if nothing happened;  so tune in to their invitation on how best to reflect before you reset! The day we recorded, one of our favorite resources, the Greater Good Science Center Magazine, was in sync with our thoughts and actions and published an article asking you to list your lessons learned. If you are interested in mindfulness workshops with Gaby, visit her website at www.mindfulwisdomnow.com or follow her on instagram for inspirations @mindfulwisdomnow For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Share with a friend and subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let Daisy know what you’d like to hear next... that’s how this podcast continues to bring you stories that matter to YOU!

On episode 46, Daisy continues to bring light into this “Quarantine time” by bringing you stories that inspire and can be a resource for you to make the best out of this Universal shift.  Daisy invites Suzanne Michael, premiere event planner and caterer, to have an insightful conversation on how to get creative in the kitchen when struck by a pandemic. Suzanne and Daisy get real on how in March her thriving business was unexpectedly brought to a complete stop since weddings, sporting events and big celebrations were all cancelled due to COVID-19.  Suzanne speaks her mind (and heart) between laughs and tears on how she had no choice but to use her creativity to pivot her business to serve others.  She began offering special holiday menus for Mother’s day, Cinch de Mayo (which sold out in 24 hours) then began offering catering services direct to homes; such as at home private chef services and group cooking classes with pre-meal kits.  Tune in and see how Suzanne can cater to you needs! Moms if you need a break in the kitchen, or getting ready to celebrate a special event, contact Suzanne on her instagram @suzannemichaelevents If this podcast was helpful to you... Daisy would love to hear from you.   Rate & Review This Girl podcast, so that it continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter most to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

As a very proud #momofboys, This Girl Daisy is stoked about bringing you an extraordinary mom of four boys, all the way from Hawaii, that has dedicated the past 10 years writing and advocating about being a “BOY MOM”!  Daisy is ecstatic about introducing Monica Swanson a wife, mom, author, blogger, and podcast host passionate about encouraging moms who are raising boys in today's world. In this episode, Daisy and Monica share a heartfelt burning desire to help and enlightened moms about the trials and rewards on raising boys into noble men.  Monica shares with us her journey on how her blog post “What a teenage boys needs most from his mom” went viral, and led her to write the book “Boy Mom” and the creation of “Boy Mom” podcast dedicated to talking about all things boys: puberty, video games, family, middle school, son’s college application journey, and so much more. Monica shares her wisdom to raise boys to become honrable men you need to emphasize these 4 main pillars: Love, respect, trust and grace!  During this month of May, both Daisy and Monica celebrate moms and asks that they give themselves lots of grace!  There is not a perfect formula but love, respect and trust will prevail with a sprinkle of faith! As part of Daisy’s Mother’s day celebration for #momofboys, she invites you all to join her in reading Monica’s book, “Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You” where you will find practical advice and faith based truths to help moms equip their boys in twelve areas she's found they most need guidance to grow up well.  Subscribe, write a review, and you have a chance to win a copy of "BOY MOM" as a gift from Daisy to you! Buy your BOY MOM book today: https://monicaswanson.com/boymombook/ For this Girl podcast listeners, Monica has offered a free companion resource to share with your listeners, if you’d like to do that. It’s “7 weekly habits to build deeper connections with your kids” and includes a printable weekly chart to help moms stay on track. https://monicaswanson.com/7habits/ If you are seeking honest conversations and fun loving boy-mom moments and wisdom, visit Monica Swanson at www. monicaswanson.com on her instagram, website, and tune in to her  https://monicaswanson.com  The Boy Mom Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boy-mom-podcast-with-monica-swanson-and-friends/id1468061855   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/ For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to up the charts!

This Girl Daisy continues to shed light with an optimistic approach to this Universal Shift that the world is currently experiencing .  In the mist of the suffering; we are also witnessing the beauty of humanKIND, rising up to spread kindness all over the world (in fact, Daisy wishes the news would cover more of those stories).   Therefore, This girl was captivated to introduce to you Marly Q. Casanova an inspirational speaker, award-winning event creator, non-profit coach and philanthropist on a mission to inspire people to PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness) worldwide. At the early age of 10, Marly Q discovered she had the “superpower” of kindness. Marly Q shares her personal story (once featured on the TEDx platform) about how a teacher inspired her and since then she has been on a lifelong mission to inspire others to spread Kindness.  In a very fun and candid conversation, Daisy and Marly Q discuss how we all have a superpower but it sometimes takes the leap of faith, courage and lots of hard work to follow your purpose and passion.  But once you do follow your passion, it is a game changer that can change your life and make a big difference in the world. Marly Q is know for her acronyms, it is no coincidence that her non-profit PARK project stands for Perform Acts of Random Kindness.  Her mission is to be the spark that motivates people to spread kindness.  She also recently launched her own podcast, TIME to be Kind (and yes, there is an acronym – Time stands for - This Is My Experience!).  In her podcast, she interviews people that are performing “random” acts of kindness and making a difference in our world. Her superpower is contagious and I highly recommend if you are looking for a way to give back and get involved to share your kindness, become a member of her Qrew and be a PARKer. I invite you to visit her at www.MarlyQ.com and on her instagram @MarlyQ Marly Q's Vision: a World where Everyone Performs Acts of Random Kindness - share the hashtags every time you spread kindness - #wePARK If this podcast was helpful to you – write Daisy a review, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This month we find ourselves in a UNIVERSAL PAUSE! A pause that This Girl, Daisy, has been encouraging moms to find since motherhood brings the daily non-stop hustle & bustle….however, a very special place where Daisy constantly recharges is The Sacred Space Miami.  Divine timing took place with this episode, when visionary, creative genius, owner & CEO of The Scared Space Miami, Karla Dascal agreed to share her transformational story with us. For over 20 years, Daisy has followed Karla's career track in total admiration of her undeniable success, passion to detail and vision in all the businesses she has transformed throughout the years.  In episode 43, Daisy has an enlightened conversation with Karla not only about the extraordinary evolution of her businesses – The Scared Space, Plant restaurant, Flow shop and Paradise Farms; but the life altering journey that saved her life! In this very inspirational and candid conversation, Karla shares with Daisy about her personal struggles with weight and depression to being awakened and finding a state of peace through a 15 year journey of full immersion in education, nutrition and spiritual growth.  She shares that it all started with a yoga class and a algae-green juice that woke up the feeling of wellness within.   Her journey took her around the globe and meeting some the great enlightened leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and many other Yoga Gurus. Karla adopted a mantra that really resonates for all of us today which is live with the mantra “LOVE OVER FEAR.”  In fact, at the entrance of The Sacred Space Miami, she has an art installation with this mantra bolted to the main wall. To learn more about all the extraordinary vibrational living programs that Sacred Space Miami offers, follow Karla @karladascal and @sacredspacemiami or visit website https://sacredspacemiami.com She generously offered Moon & Jai home kits for the first 10 listeners that write a review for This Girl podcast & DM Daisy @pocketfulofdaisy with your email; to help stimulate our vibrational living and create our own sacred spaces at home. The Moon & Jai kits (valued at $49) include: Infuse the air with negative ions from the sacred herbs and resins. Use the anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungal Copal and Palo Santo to improve air quality in your home.  Protect and enliven your home with crystals and bring in the energy of luck, prosperity, abundance, grounding and love. ~ Selenite is the pale white crystal. It neutralizes negative energy, helps us stay in the “flow of life” and let go of resistance. Place at the entrance to your home, or on your altar. ~ Palo Santo is the wooden stick. It comes from a Sacred Tree that has been used for thousands of years to bring blessings and cleanse the energetic body (the aura). Moon and Jai Palo Santo is sustainably harvested. Palo Santo has a citrusy woodsy scent, and uplifts the energy in your home. ~ Copal is the incense of natural resin used to energetically purify your aura and space, get rid of any dense and stagnant energy. It has a pleasant slightly musky scent. It is used to burn away any negativity, and support in making positive changes. ~ Black Tourmaline is a grounding crystal, and connects us deeper to our roots, and to the Earth. Helps neutralize electromagnetic radiation. A stone of purification ~ it absorbs negative energy and creates a protective energy shield around your home. ~ Rose quartz is a soothing and comforting stone of love. Perfect for your bedroom! It reminds you to be gentle with yourself, restores harmony, and assists in building self-love. ~ Tiger's Eye is a stone of good luck and prosperity! Perfect for your work area or living room! healing properties come from Sun and Earth elements, giving it both grounding and inspiring vibrations. It’s optimistic and stabilizing energy helps you see any situation in a positive light. ~ Moon and Jai matches - light the fire of manifestation! ~ Feather represents the element of air and Spirit and supports us in the clearing process. ~ Ritual guidance ~ thorough guide on performing your ritual. If you are interested in exploring all the offerings at The Sacred Space Miami which is home to Plant Miami, Flow Curated Wellness, Plant Culinary, and the Container Space. The Sacred Space Miami delivers a modern approach to sensory experiences designed for awakening the highest potential and radiant vibration for all check it out at  https://sacredspacemiami.com If this podcast was helpful to you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

This Girl Daisy is inspired more than ever to serve her listeners with beneficial information that can best serve you during this extraordinary SHIFT we are all experiencing while in Quarantine and battling COVID-19. In this episode, Carolina Marrelli, One of Miami's Premier Holistic Health Coaches who specializes in helping women to get more energy and clear up digestive discomforts, joins Daisy for a lively conversation on how to keep you and your family healthy by BOOSTING your immune system. Carolina’s holistic approach to staying healthy is very practical and realistic for all of us to put into practice daily.  She educates us on how the immune system works so that we can better understand the importance of practicing the basic health habits (taking a bath, washing your hands, eating a balanced diet).  However, there is more you can do while at home to BOOST your immune system.   Carolina reiterates, what we all have been hearing in the news about being militant (even if you are home) about washing your hands, staying home and living the social distancing; but in lieu of COVID-19, she arms us with tips and tools on how best to BOOST our immune system which is the best way to protect ourselves and our family from this virus. The tips may seem basic for some such as catch up on your sleep!  However, the average American only sleeps 5 to 6 hours, when the recommend amount of sleep is least 8 hours a day.  Sleep can be a total game changer becoming healthier.  Tune in and get a quick coaching on how you can live a healthier lifestyle during unimaginable times.  She looks at this shift in time, similar to a life changing experience in her life as “a GIFT that just came to us in really ugly wrapping paper!" If you are interested in more details on how to BOOST your health, she has a great blog at https://www.equibalancehealth.com/blog/coronavirusor Also check out this rock star on Instagram @CarolinaRMarrelli If you have been yearning to work on YOUR HEALTH, start today! Now in April, Carolina has created a virtual group coaching to help woman transform their health.  Starts Wednesday, April 1 – Class will be virtual at 8pm. Topics covered will be: gut health, mindset, personal private session, e-book and so much more!  Book your spot today at https://www.equibalancehealth.com/shop/group-coaching If this podcast was helpful to you – Send Daisy a review to let her know what you’d like to hear about next, that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU! For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

In this episode, your host Daisy continues to offer support with hopes to becoming a mommy resource with this newfound reality that parents are having to adjust to virtual classrooms at home.  Daisy teams up with Nicole Santamaria, a seasoned occupational therapist (OT) that approaches learning holistically.  Nicole discusses with Daisy that right now the focus should not be solely academics, but more attention needs to be given to the social emotional aspect of virtual learning.  Nicole offers expert advice on creating schedules, the importance of learning through play and how to create sensory centers at home.  Daisy along with Nicole emphasize that parents as well as teachers all have a learning curve right now and that we all need to practice a little more compassion and grace during these new uncharted territory for many.  This informative conversation between Daisy & Nicole mainly supports the parents working with the lower grades since they do require more parental guidance. Nicole Santamaria is owner and founder of Miami Handwriting, where she offers consulting, instruction and OT therapy to educators, schools, parents and children.  Currently, she is reaching out to parents wanting to learn more on how to support their child’s development through workshops and hands on training. Nicole firmly believes with the right support and information shared between both parents and teachers they can then best support their children to reach their maximum potential. At the present moment, Nicole is promoting a Kindergarten bootcamp, If you are interested DM Nicole on instagram @Miamihandwriting or visit we website at https://miamihandwriting.com This Girl podcast was created with the main intention for busy woman and Moms to take a PAUSE, and to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or visit website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com

As we are all aware, the unprecedented is happening around the globe, and last week due to the Coronavirus-19 all schools in the United States were closed and children have been instructed to go home, and that school will resume online. Since This Girl podcast was created to educate and spark conversation, host Daisy has invited special guest Suzette Martinez to guide us on how best to prepare ourselves, as parents, and our children for virtual learning.  Dedicated teacher for over 30 years, and Online teacher for the past 8 years, Suzette Martinez, sheds light on the current situation and brings us important tips, and suggestions on how to best prepare for a virtual classroom in your home.   With sudden change comes discomfort, but Daisy and Suzette have a friendly conversation with hopes to bring calm and useful how-to steps on preparing your online classroom inside your home.  Suzette sheds light on the virtual learning situation, and explains that what might seem like a disconnect between teacher and students is quite the contrary, and that students as well as parents are actually more connected since they are all visually together on the same “screen” page.  Tune in and learn how to best set up your virtual classroom at home.  If you are interested in additional one-on-one training or tutoring, Suzette Martinez, she is available for parent and student training.  You can DM host, Daisy Blanchard @pocketfulofdaisy. For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com Subscribe today – Remember to Rate & Review to let Daisy know what you’d like to hear about next - that’s how This Girl podcast continues to grow and bring you the stories that matter to YOU!

On this episode, This Girl... Daisy introduces momprenuer, founder and creative director, Melanie Fernandez, whom created House of Lilac, a flower company and lifestyle brand.  Melanie and Daisy share insightful conversation how this girl, Melanie, took the leap of faith and left her comfortable corporate job as an attorney in order to follow her intuition and passion. Melanie and Daisy have a candid and honest conversation about her entrepreneurial journey.  She shares with us that House of Lilacdid not start of as a flower company, but more as a personal blog that turned into a gifting company then organically transformed into a flower company and lifestyle content brand. With her type A personality and entrepreneurial spirit, Melanie kept on creating more creative content on her instagram, website and blog.  This yearning to share and help woman beautify their homes in very simple manners, led to DIY (do it yourself) workshops, and the creation of a community of woman that wanted to gather and support each other while being in a creative environment. Once again, Melanie responded to her clients’ needs and created the Flower Club.  The Flower Club consists of weekly emails filled with inspirational content from journal prompts to self-care articles (these are free) since she wants to excite woman to step into their POWER in order to fully BLOOM! Melanie confesses that the journey has not been easy but totally worth it.  She has been 100% led by her intuition, and encourages others to trusts their gut.  To learn more, follow Melanie Fernandez @houseoflilac or visit her website for creative inspiration, tips & tricks, motivational DIY videos, unique selection of gifts and floral arrangements: https://www.houseoflilac.com Since we both honor and celebrate woman, this month she offers a 15% discount (code:Daisy15) to all moms listening, visit www.houseoflilac.com. This Girl podcast was created with the main intention to make connections, educate, inspire and spark conversation – one story at a time! If you are inspired!  Tell a friend to subscribe today -- Rate & Review to let me know what you’d like to hear about… For More details about This Girl podcast, visit Daisy Blanchard on instagram @pocketfulofdaisy or website: http://www.pocketfulofdaisy.com