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S4: EP008 Kristen Prewitt, I’m just your “average Jane” on a mission to motivate and lift others up while being open about the mental health issues so many of us face. I was blessed to grow up alongside foster brothers and sisters which has exposed me to all different walks of life. It has taught me to see things differently than most, to be compassionate and perceptive. Everyone has challenges they face, including mental illness, and we all have the capability to embrace one another with kindness. My two sons continue to help me grow in ways I never expect, they keep me on my toes with their shenanigans, and they’re always willing to taste test my cooking. One day I plan to write and publish children’s books that will encourage healthy perspectives on life, stimulate positivity and spark creativity! My favorite quotes is: “We should grow through life, not just go through life.” By Eric Butterworth Find more about Kristen here, https://www.instagram.com/kristen_prewitt/ A link to the discussion on Intrusive T

S4: EP007 Jeff J. Cunningham, is a 34-year-old Entrepreneur, salesman, and software developer. The journey to entrepreneurship came after him and his older brother Jay who planned to build a coffee shop/music studio passed away. Within weeks a student at the school he taught at passed away and was treated to be fired at his job.  Through an inspiring YouTube video, he found his life purpose, to be an entrepreneur. He quickly started a Photography business while teaching, which then led to a media editing business and used the money to fully invest in a software company. He started a YouTube channel to track the journey and follow his mission statement of all his future businesses and life to Inspire Others Always. Through the journey, he took heed of a mentor of his, and is now learning the sales process and how a successful business is run as working as a salesman for a local family-owned window and home improvement company JC Tonnotti. His passion is to add value to everyone he

S4: EP006 Dina is an ICF certified Dating Coach who is originally from Los Angeles, California. Her work allows her travel often and meet people from all across the country. Her background is in Zoology and animal behaviors, and according to her, through her work with animals, she feels perfectly aligned to help people in their dating quest. She says helping porcupines to mate is close enough to helping people find their mate. (Her words, not mine). She received her bachelors of science in Zoology from Oregon State University in 2006 and when her guidance councilor asked her what she would like to do with her degree, she replied, “I want a job where I can just love everyone, for who they are and exactly where they are at on their journey”. After the guidance councilor stopped laughing, she shook her head and said, “no such job exists”! Well, jokes on her, because it does exist, and that is the job that Dina has right now. Dina believes that every human has a unique a valuable story and they all are worthy of

S4: EP005 Isaac Stackhouse is a mixed martial artist, jiujitsu practitioner, podcast host, filmmaker and partner at Turnkey Connections Group, which is the umbrella company to several startups that Isaac specifically manages: Blind Lincoln — an audio and video production company, The Daily Stack — which was originally his daily vlog on YouTube and now features his weekly podcast, and Stackhouse MMA is the Facebook followings of Isaac’s mixed martial arts career. Attending Troy University, he earned a Social Science Degree with Global Business. Such a degree Isaac says gives him insight to both people and business. Often found filming aspects of the day either for his personal vlogs and podcasts or those of his clients, Isaac is adept at camera work and technical production. He works to create a culture of storytelling to grow digital presence. It is said that Isaac is calm under pressure which is noted as he’s committed to actively compete in MMA/BJJ. He has his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple belt under Kenny Kim

S4: EP004 Katie Zaccardi is a songwriter, artist, music industry professional, and certified yoga instructor. Through her work in both music and wellness, along with her own experience with a generalized anxiety disorder, Katie discovered the urgent need for a conversation surrounding mental health and self-care within the music industry. Realizing the music industry’s demand for an honest discussion on such topics as mental and physical wellbeing, Katie established Out To Be. Out To Be advocates a balanced path to personal and professional success that is grounded in wellness. At its core is the idea that what you set out to do, you turn out to be; that no matter where you begin, you make your own way to the most authentic you. The Out To Be Podcast invites listeners to engage with insightful dialogue on all things wellness and their relation to working in music. Through the Out To Be Coaching platform, Katie supports artists and professionals with a personalized approach centered on cultivating positive act

S4: EP003 Lydia & Ryan Keeney are an amazing couple that I have been blessed to coach over the past several weeks & am constantly inspired by them. Lydia is an energy healer and teacher. In her work, Lydia helps people move from survival to prosperity in all aspects of their lives. In the sessions with her clients, she brings awareness to the connection between body and mind. Her passion is to help empaths learn how to set limits so that other people's negativity does not affect them. Lydia is the owner of Abundant Heart Space and Gifted Ear Music Studio. She has a podcast called Find your Happy where she does interviews with other counselors about the mountains and valleys of life and how to find blessings in each experience.  Ryan is an instructor, coach, and owner at Keenistic LLC where he teaches people how to utilize design processes to create energy, joy, and fulfillment in every area of their life or business. He enjoys noticing and writing about the odd things, how people think, what re

S4: EP002 Molly Dare Hillenbrand is known for her fun and outgoing presence on camera as well as being a PR powerhouse! Founder of hillenBRAND Media, she focuses on Producing social media segments showcasing people and their brands/businesses all over the world.  Molly hails from Princeton, New Jersey and has called both New York City and Chicago home before moving to South Florida in 2016. She started her professional career at Goldman Sachs in NYC, moved on to the PR world in the music industry and after her two beautiful children were born she opened two successful luxury children’s clothing stores in NJ and Chicago. Her greatest love is her two children and she is a passionate philanthropist spending many years fundraising for Operation Smile and on numerous committees for local charities. Molly is a staple in the south Florida social scene while dividing her time between South Florida and Chicago for her role as TV Host for the Eye On Channels. - always on the hunt to bring you the best of the best

S4: EP001 Rosario “Ross” Smirne was born in Scranton, Pa. At an early age, he took to sports and most of his life was revolved around athletics. Eventually, he earned a scholarship to play Division 1 Baseball, with the ultimate goal of playing in the Major Leagues. Not for lack of hard-work or ability this dream was cut short. After playing his final game at George Washington University, Smirne played Professional Baseball in Italy, to include a stint on the Italian National Team. At the age of 23, he hung up his spikes and finished his bachelor's degree. From there he has a few businesses, but none that kept his interest, until he founded the lifestyle apparel brand, Quit Bitching Coalition. This has been his passion since 2015 and constantly works to make it a global brand while helping others along the way! We are excited to be back with an all-new season of The Open❤️Heart Collective. In our first episode back we are honored to welcome special guest Rosario Smirne, Founder of Quit Bitching Coalition. Rec

S3: EP015 Jaime Cohen founded The Right Words to teach individuals and organizations how to connect more deeply with their audience and peers. Jaime is a speaker, coach, and top LinkedIn creator. Her content has amassed millions of views and built an incredible community of driven individuals. Jaime teaches you to communicate mindfully and strategically to build sustainable relationships, negotiate your way to increased opportunity, and turn thoughts into thought leadership. This Episode was Recorded Live on September 3rd, 2019 Learn more about Jaime, by visiting this link www.useTheRightWords.com www.soulspark.com/dubaisummit As with previous episodes, each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook 

We are back with an All-New episode of The Open Heart Collective. As we continue our return, we are picking back up with Episode #14. Join us in welcoming Dr. Joanne Lefebvre-Connolly. - S3: EP014 Dr. Joanne is a veterinarian promoting intuitive medicine. She guides families in tuning in with their pets, themselves, Nature & the Universe to make better medical decisions. She is vegan and inspires all animals & humans to live in balance, as One, with the web of life. Dr. Joanne published her first book titled "Animal Teachings from Hayley's Angels Methods" and is currently writing her second book. - As with previous episodes, each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook

Today, we are back with an All-New episode of The Open Heart Collective. As we continue our return, we are picking back up with Episode #13. Join us in welcoming D Grant Smith.  - S3: EP013 D Grant Smith. Need a little pick-me-up? How about some empowerment for your day? Good. We're in for a live dose of Vitamin D Grant. D Grant Smith is a life and personal development coach, published author and speaker. You've probably heard him on the radio too, with his nationally syndicated program The Appetizer Radio Show. D loves people, and his passion is helping people transform their lives by gaining clarity, confidence, peace, and personal growth no matter how difficult your trials may seem. His upcoming new book Be Solid: How To Go Through Hell & Come Out Whole deals with how life's worst circumstances can be used to become the best version of yourself. He's here today to share a message about that with us. - As with previous episodes, each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook&

 Today, we are excited to be back, with an All-New episode of The Open Heart Collective. As we make our return, we are picking back up with Episode #12. Join us in welcoming Jordan Gross.  - S3: EP012 Jordan Gross. Jordan is a Northwestern and Kellogg School of Management graduate, a two-time startup founder, a TEDx speaker, and a #1 best-selling author. His upcoming book, The Journey to Cloud Nine, provides a new approach to the personal development world by using fictional storytelling to reveal some of life's most meaningful principles. Jordan has been asking hundreds of people around the world how they live their lives on cloud nine, and he cannot wait to share this with all of you! - As with previous episodes, each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook 

  We are rolling on with all-new episodes of The Open Heart Collective. Join us in welcoming Mike Marjama. - S3: EP011 Mike Marjama. A habitual failure, extreme optimist and constant work in progress (okay hopeless romantic should have been in there too). Also a former Major League Baseball player, self proclaimed recovered champion triathlete of Mental Illness (eating disorders, depression and anxiety), speaker, aspiring author and one hell of a hot mess most of the time. - Each video session will run for 60-minutes broadcast live on Facebook 

It may have taken two takes to get this episode done but it was much more impactful the second time around. The first Open Heart Collective Episodes of 2019 is here. Join me (again) in welcoming Xavier Whitford. - S3: EP010 Xavier Whitford is a Finance professional employed by the City of Rockford for the past 12 years.  When not at work Xavier is the Founder and Executive Director of Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation and Each Breath of Faith. She has spoken at many schools, churches and organizations inspiring groups of all ages to end the stigma surrounding mental health by sharing her insights and story with anyone and everyone who will listen to her effort to “end the silence.” Xavier has been recognized by several local organizations for her commitment and leadership in our community and serves as an active member on three local mental health boards.  As a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Xavier has taught Mental Health First Aid to hundreds of individuals.  Her personal story, unwaverin

We are back with Season 3 of The Open Heart Collective. A new and very exciting season is upon us, check out our conversation with Hope Alcocer. + S3: EP009 Hope Alcocer, Chicago-born and Michigan-raised, is an award-winning entrepreneur, coffee addict, author, and marketing professional. An entrepreneur, motivated individual with dynamic skills and creativity, she has serviced clients in a wide range of industries and project scopes around the world for the last 8+ years, and has most recently working with various clients within the music and Fintech industries on their marketing and creative development and branding. At the age of 22, she launched her freelance writing and media company, which served as the launching platform for successful businesses such as Khloē Magazine, Coffee with the Bride Wedding Planning, and HA Studios. + This was pre-recorded on December 14th, 2018 + Connect with Hope HERE: https://www.instagram.com/hopealcocer/ https://www.facebook.com/hopealco/ + Support this podcast an

We are back with Season 3 of The Open Heart Collective. A new and very exciting season is upon us, check out our conversation with Joel Frieders. + S3: EP008 Joel Frieders is a 39-year-old Scorpio, who likes long walks on the beach and fluffy white pillows, and is the author of self-published books Mind Your Christmas, This Call May Be Recorded, and This Call May Be Recorded Too. He is also a small scale beekeeper and owner of Aurora Bee Company, co-owner of ELEMY, LLC a marketing and development company, co-owner of The Compounder Pharmacy, and a second term alderman in the United City of Yorkville, Illinois. In addition to being a doting husband to Julie, a proud father of Dylan, Leah, and Mason, a recovering musician, he has also spent the last two years advocating for suicide prevention across the country as the Founder of the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation Project. + This was pre-recorded on December 12th, 2018 + Connect with Joel HERE: https://www.instagram.com/joelfriede

We are back with Season 3 of The Open Heart Collective. A new and very exciting season is upon us, check out our conversation with Lee Everette. + S3: EP007 I take my research, passion and real-world experience to educate companies, organizations, and PEOPLE about the first-hand struggles around mental health and what steps we can take to create effective mental wellness programs. I work with both individuals and companies to help support, educate, and take action. At the age of 4, I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A disorder, which luckily for me, has led me to my PASSION in life, my GIFT! I work to not only spread awareness on mental health and mental illness, but I partner with companies and individuals to teach people how to take action with their mental health! By being aware, we are one step closer to making a difference and bringing change, but it all must be done through action. + This was pre-recorded on December 6th, 2018 + Connect with Lee HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/l

We are back with Season 3 of The Open Heart Collective. A new and very exciting season is upon us, check out our conversation with Mark Guido. + S3:EP006 Mark Guido, from the greater Chicago area, where steel mountains reign supreme instead of snowy peaks. I’m currently waiting tables at The Cheesecake Factory, a flexible industry that has allowed me to adopt a very unique lifestyle. Being in the mountains, at the edge of human existence, you are forced to see yourself for what you really are – here for only a blink of an eye. This sudden realization of insignificance has shown me to look beyond my self, and hopefully, Project 43324 can inspire others to do the same. I’m climbing the Seven Summits because I can. I’m climbing to support youth development for children in need because I should.  + This was pre-recorded on November 30th, 2018 + Connect with Mark HERE: https://www.instagram.com/markanthonyguido/ https://project43324.com/ + Support this podcast and our mission to break the stigma around men

In what was a crazy week of reschedules & tech glitches it was an honor to welcome the man, the myth, the legend Kolby Kay onto The Open Heart Collective. + S3:EP005 Kolby Kolibas is not just a Keynote Speaker and/or High Performance Business Coach, he is a Corporate Executive, Best Selling Author, Film Producer, Video Course Creator, Relationship Selling Guru, Master of Social Media Marketing, and Devoted Father who is passionate about life, laughter, continuous learning, martial arts, reading, art, tattoos, football, surfing, travel and spending time with his amazing four incredible children.With a relentless commitment to ‘service before self’ and a deep understanding that ‘where much is given much is required, Kolby has spoken to over 5,000 young adults on the importance of ‘Legacy,’ serves as a facilitator to the Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Program, is an ambassador to Rising Tycoons, has assisted over 500 families build personal businesses to escape poverty through arbitrage, and continues