Somewhere In The Middle With Michele Barard

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Jason Zara, Owner of Blue Moon Estate Sales, Rancho Cucamonga Jason Zara owns and operates Blue Moon Estate Sales, providing professional quality estate sales throughout the Inland Empire. He has worked with Chambers of Commerce, as well as in marketing, journalism, and as the owner of a retail store. He has an MBA with a concentration in marketing and a passion for helping business owners to succeed. Jason lives in Fontana, California, with his wife, Kris. They have one daughter, Amber, as well as a koi pond and six chickens. Connect with Jason Zara Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/jason.zara.71  Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/BlueMoonRanchoCucamonga  Instagram: @bluemoonestatesales_rc Website: https://www.bluemoonestatesales.com/rancho-cucamonga/ 

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Anne Arceneaux, author of A Horse Named Tuni Anne Arceneaux is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is an experienced educator who started her teaching career in the Chicagoland area and continued working in education in the Houston, Texas, area. Her span in the education field included but was not limited to teaching language arts and science in an integrated manner and working as a campus Science Instructional Coach. Although she thought she would never work in education again, Anne moved back to Louisiana after working in the oil and gas industry for six years. Upon her return, Anne instructed gifted students in fifth through eighth grades in St. Tammany public schools. She also worked as the STEM lab facilitator at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans. She is currently the Educational Television Technology Specialist at the PBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Anne's mission in life is to empower young people to know themselves and to believe they can reach their highest

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Isaac Peterson & Jessica Hammerman of Emerald Books Dr. Jessica Hammerman holds a Ph.D. in history and has two decades of experience editing for writers of all kinds—academic, non-fiction, fiction, and textbooks. She has worked as an editor for Penguin Putnam and W.W. Norton and has also served as a copyeditor for several national magazines, including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out New York, and Playbill. She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Isaac, and her two children, where she teaches world history. With twenty years of experience in digital design, art, and book layout, Isaac is the heart of Emerald Book design. He has designed books and built websites for fiction authors, memoirists, and professionals. He is an award-winning photographer, renowned painter, and illustrator, who has also authored a few books of his own. He brings an artistic eye to all of his book and web design projects. He is an excellent editor and coach and has a unique ability to bring out t

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Executive Coach Michael S. Seaver  Michael S. Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful and authentic life. His unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees. He offers no-nonsense strategies to help people find confidence in their life’s narrative, commonalities across generations working today, and ways to communicate with emotional intelligence. Michael’s newest book, I Know, A Practical Guide For Awakening To What’s Within And Finding Work-Life Integration, tells his story of excruciating emotional pain and contemplating suicide. Cleopatra, his cat, sensed his despair, kept him grounded and helped him rise from his life’s ashes. I Know is a how-to guide Michael uses with clients walking you through the three phases of personal transformatio

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes SEO Specialist Brandon Leibowitz Brandon Leibowitz runs and operate SEO Optimizers since 2007. We are a digital marketing company that focuses on helping small and medium-sized businesses get more online traffic, which in turn converts into leads, sales, and clients. Connect with Bradon Leibowitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonleibs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/ Website: https://seooptimizers.com/ 

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Conflict Resolution Coach Jerry Fu Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Having taken on several pharmacy leadership roles, Jerry started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the conflict they encounter at work, with their culture, and within themselves. Prior to starting his coaching business, Jerry served as a pharmacist and began facilitating leadership workshops in 2012. Today, Jerry offers a range of coaching services, which include individual coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations.  Connect with Jerry Fu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187/ Website: https://www.adaptingleaders.com

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Chris Burns, Men Mastermind Coach & Podcast Host Christopher Burns dedicates his life to coaching men to activate their purpose, power, and prosperity. He has been coaching men, entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals for almost a decade and works with clients 1-on-1, in group coaching, home study courses, and hosts live events, retreats, and masterminds. Christopher’s company coaches and teaches men through the “Mastered Man Curriculum™,” where men create their Purpose Manifesto™, start to master the skill of Channeling Power™, download and receive their Prosperity Codes™, and implement the Transcendence Blueprint™ so they can leave their greatest legacy. He has interviewed 800 leaders, influencers, and experts, sharing powerful growth strategies, mindsets, and teachings to empower his audience to find the bigger answers to life, resulting in over 500,000 views and podcast downloads. Today, Christopher is the host of the Mastering The Man Within Podcast™ and the founder

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Sam Thiara, Founder & Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting   Sam Thiara is a professional who has created a personal journey as a coach, speaker, storyteller, writer, workshop facilitator, educator, and entrepreneur. His goal is to engage individuals in personal and professional development. He was recognized by the Governor-General of Canada with the Canadian Sovereign’s Volunteer Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. His work is reflected in the hundreds of individuals he has mentored and the thousands he has engaged. Added to this are the 45+ non-profits he has worked with over the years. Sam is currently working on numerous projects. His area of expertise is engaging with post-secondary institutions, administrators, educators, students, and alumni to support the journey of all and the collaboration required to support each area. He is also called upon to help with organizational alignment and company improvements. Prese

Gunther Mueller discusses turning thoughts into things Optimal (Physical & Mental) Health Strategist, Gunther Mueller, has spent the better part of the last decade working closely with over 300 medical professionals in a variety of specialties, assisting them in bringing life-changing therapies to their patients that help them Feel Young, Healthy, and Vibrant again. Gunther enjoys living in Anthem, AZ, and loves to Ski (water and snow), kite surf, hike, bike, read, and experience the life he loves in the American Southwest. Gunther delivers the education, insights, understandings, and sometimes complex information in a simple, easy-to-understand conversation that inspires people to act and take charge of their own life now. Today, Gunther is extremely excited to be sharing the revolutionary Magnetic Mind Method that is taking the personal development movement by storm so that his clients can learn how to turn “Thoughts Into Things” and become Conscious Creators so that they also can live a life that they

Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner discusses rearing children to excel Author and TED speaker Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, is a self-described “Humanity Propulsion Engineer.” Nate is the author of several books, including the children’s book series “The Amazing World of STEM” and his history-making book “Raising Supaman.” Turner’s appeared in many media outlets, including The Washington Post, Black Enterprise, Fatherly, iHeartRadio, The Good Men Project, Sirius XM, and U.S. News & World Report. Corporations, municipalities, and NGOs like Anthem, Inc., the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Education Association, U.S. Department of Education, the City of Indianapolis, and the National Society of Black Engineers invite Nate to share his practical message for living the life we’ve always imagined while also serving the greater good. A modern-day Renaissance Man, as evidenced by the diversity of his education, including a bachelor’s in accounting, masters in history and theology,

Sonia Lewis invites us to challenge racism and address the harm it causes From age 7 to now, humanity and belonging are at the center of Sonia's motivation. She is on a mission to rectify the harm and oppression of racism and is unflinching in asking the tough questions, facing uncomfortable truths, and building on equity-driven outcomes. Get ready for a conversation with Sonia Lewis, a mother, wife, influencer, entrepreneur, and all-around unapologetic yet authentic Black magical force to be reckoned with. Connect with Sonia Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASCRIBEsuccess Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/AscribeEd Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ASCRIBEsuccess LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/SoniaLewis Website: www.ascribesuccess.com

Emily Sander joins me on Somewhere in the Middle with Michele Barard Emily Sander has spent more than fifteen years in the business world, but when she realized that her favorite role was mentoring leaders, she decided to pursue coaching. As a C-Suite Executive and ICF-Certified coach, Emily combines her experience and proven insights with a keen ability to understand each client’s unique personality and situation. She is the author of the book Hacking Executive Leadership. Connect with Emily LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysander/  Website: www.nextlevel.coach  Purchase the book Hacking Executive Leadership: Go from insecure, indecisive, and overloaded to confident, influential, and effective.

Rha Arayal, author Encapsulated Emotions joins me on Somewhere in the Middle Rha Arayal is a 17-year-old British Nepalese writer and the author of Encapsulated Emotions. She loves writing poetry and is inspired by classical poets such as Emily Dickinson. She aims to raise awareness and project marginalized voices through her writing. Connect with Rha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encapsulated_emotions/  Purchase Encapsulated Emotions on Amazon    

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Charles Read, CPA and Founder of GetPayroll Charles J Read is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), U.S. Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP), member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), Veteran, and the Founder of GetPayroll. Mr. Read’s companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991. Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more than fifty years of financial leadership experience in a broad range of industries and the author of four books. His latest book The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups is currently #25 in Small Business Books section on Amazon. Facebook: http://facebook.com/getpayroll Twitter: http://twitter.com/getpayroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getpayroll/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10964861/ Website: https://getpayroll.com/ Purchase The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups online

Financial Advisor Jason Zara joins me on Somewhere in the Middle Jason Zara is a financial advisor with Transamerica/World Financial Group. He is life, health, and securities (Series 6 & 63) licensed and loves working with families to help them find financial independence. He has worked with chambers of commerce for more than five years. He has years of experience in marketing, journalism, and as a small business owner. He has an MBA with a concentration in marketing. He is president of the Fontana Kiwanis Club, the Fontana Chamber of Commerce, and BNI Connect and Thrive (Fontana Chapter).  Jason lives in Fontana, California, with his wife, Kris. They have one daughter, Amber.

BONUS EPISODE: Tax Accountant Damari Gold shares why we should start preparing for the 2022 tax season today Damari Gold has a unique perspective on money and personal finances. She holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, has been a practicing tax accountant for over ten years, and founded The Gold Standard Accounting & Tax Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA. Damari is passionate about helping small business owners, more specifically women-owned businesses, to understand their money. As a first-generation American and an entrepreneur, she understands the difficulties that are faced. Money goes beyond business; that is why she is determined to help others Be Confident Money Women. Damari can explain money and personal finance's different levels and aspects, whether money mindset, money management, taxes, or just business fundamentals. She has a wealth of knowledge to share. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damarigold/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/damarigold Website: https://damari-gold-consul

Somewhere in the Middle Welcomes Change-Management Expert and Self-leadership Coach Eric Winters Eric Winters is a self-leadership coach, black-belt hand-washer, speaker, and author with deep knowledge in the science of building courageous and emotionally intelligent mindsets. His know-how is a result of over 20 years of international corporate life, two master’s degrees in human behavior change and over 12 years helping leaders and their teams become their best selves to meet workplace challenges effectively. He spends much of his time developing authentically courageous leadership through keynotes, workshops, and individual coaching. Eric is the author of Swipe Right on Your Best Self: Simple Steps to a Bolder Life with Fewer Regrets. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericwinterscomau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwinterscomau Website: https://www.ericwinters.com.au/ Find Swipe Right on Your Best Self: Simple Steps to a Bolder Life with Fewer Regrets on Amazon.

Somewhere in the Middle Welcomes Storm Cunningham, Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute Storm Cunningham is Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute: The Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which helps ensure that communities worldwide have certified Revitalization & Resilience Facilitators (RE Facilitators). Look for the “RE” after their names. As editor of REVITALIZATION: The Journal of Economic & Environmental Resilience, Storm tracks the latest trends and techniques in urban/rural regeneration, natural resource restoration, and resilience worldwide. Storm is the author of 2002’s The Restoration Economy, which has been hailed by government and business leaders around the world as “Extraordinary”, “Remarkable”, “A modern classic”, “A landmark work”, “Required reading”, and “The most important and valuable business book I have read in many years.” His second book, reWealth, was published by McGraw-Hill in 2008. George Ochs, Director of Real Asset Investment at JP Morgan

Somewhere in the Middle Welcomes Damari Gold, Founder of The Gold Standard Accounting & Tax Inc. Damari Gold has a unique perspective on money and personal finances. She holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, has been a practicing tax accountant for over ten years, and founded The Gold Standard Accounting & Tax Inc in Huntington Beach, CA. Damari is passionate about helping small business owners, more specifically women-owned businesses, to understand their money. As a first-generation American and an entrepreneur, she understands the difficulties that are faced. Money goes beyond business; that is why she is determined to help others Be Confident Money Women. Damari can explain money and personal finance's different levels and aspects, whether money mindset, money management, taxes, or just business fundamentals. She has a wealth of knowledge to share. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damarigold/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/damarigold Website: https://damari-gold-consulting.myka

Petia Kolibova is a women’s transformation coach who helps women who have been pushed down and been playing it small due to toxic relationships or unhealed childhood trauma to create a life that is true to them and their soul purpose. Her mission is to help women who are on the path to healing from past wounds move through their limiting beliefs and internal blocks so they can finally do what they want to do, what feels good to them, serve other women in a powerful way online. Petia pairs feminine flow with strategic planning to give entrepreneurs immense clarity + exact steps to transition from side-hustler to CEO. If she is not interviewing on her podcast Unapologetically Abundant, working out, or reading, you will find her in nature disconnecting from the world, connecting to herself. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallyabundant Instagram: www.instagram.com/petiakolibova LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petia-kolibova-coach/ Website: https://petiakolibova.com/