Chats With Gigi

Have you heard about the word ‘Influencer’? It’s been thrown around in the past few years, but do we actually know what the word means? And what’s really the difference between the term ‘influencer’ and someone with influential communication skills?In today’s episode, Shari Alexander shares why CEOs, entrepreneurs and even moms need to develop influential communication skills and its difference with the word influencer.Shari Alexander's work in influential communication began with a fascination and love for the powerful language. As an Influential Communication Strategist and Coach, Sharí integrates positive influential techniques, psychological principles, and goal-oriented strategies into the sales, marketing, and customer experiences for her clients.Want to connect with Shari? Visit her social media accounts:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/nicolemooreloveworksInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/sharialexanderinfluenceLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharialexanderCl

If you are thinking of starting an eCommerce business or already have an eCommerce business and looking to scale, today’s guest will tell you 3 reasons why you should consider using Etsy. Olivia Starling is the founder and CEO of the jewelry brand Starlette Galleria. She founded an eCommerce business out of her basement three years ago with just $300 in inventory.In the first 6 months, Olivia’s company grew to over 6 figures in sales, and after two years, her company organically grew without paid advertisements to multi-six figures in sales. Without any prior business experience, Olivia has learned to juggle being a single mom, operating a company out of her basement, and leading other women to success on her Instagram page @oliviaisnotaninfluencer. Ready to learn more about Etsy? Want to connect with Olivia?Website: https://www.starlettegalleria.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/starlettegalleria SHOW LINKS & RESOURCESReady to step into your power and start 2022 with Clarity, Confidence, and Cour

Jerry B. Brown, Ph.D., is an anthropologist, ethnomycologist and award-winning educator. He is Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, where he has taught a course on “Psychedelics and Culture" since 1975 - the first college course on psychedelics in the world. With his wife Julie, a psychotherapist, he is coauthor of The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity, which was published in 2016 and which we’ll talk about on this episode. He has several other fascinating publications on this topic which you can find in the show notes, and he’s here today, on CHATS with GiGi to teach us about the psychedelic renaissance and what it can mean for you, your business and your mental wellbeing. CONTACT Jerry Brown PhDLink to “Psychedelics and Culture” coursehttps://fiu.instructure.com/courses/121835 Like to Psychedelic Gospels Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/psygospels SHOW LINKS & RESOURCESReady to step into your power and start 2

What comes to your mind when you hear the word, “money”? How about…”debt”?Today, we’re going to talk about debt, and how to get the hell out of it. Whether you’re working full-time as an entrepreneur or from the corporate world, debt plays a role in your ability to succeed. It's an important topic to talk about and tackle but we often shy away from it cause - lets get real - debt sucks and thinking about it is definitely triggering. Erin Skye Kelly, is a total boss babe, she’s bringing actionable steps to Get the Hell out of Debt. She is a bestselling and award-winning author, keynote speaker, podcast host and entrepreneur. Her new book launched on July 20, 2021. “Get the Hell Out of Debt'' teaches financial literacy in a way that is approachable, entertaining and inspiring. Erin’s resources have helped thousands of people pay off millions of dollars in personal debt, and are inspired by her deeply personal journey of regaining financial freedom. Though she is the former owner of a mortgage brokerage, Erin fo

Have you heard the saying, “Empowered Women, Empower Women?” The word “empower” is so powerful, isn’t it? How can we empower each other?Jane Finette is a passionate advocate for women and girls, a non-profit leader, and author. In 2014 Jane founded The Coaching Fellowship (TCFS), a non-profit organization helping advance young women social change leaders, and their work throughout the world. Under her leadership as Executive Director, TCFS grew from helping a handful of women upon its inception to now serving more than 300+ young women of impact per year. More than 1,200 women have graduated from The Coaching Fellowship program to date from 70 countries, and now form the Women of Impact Alliance; the largest body of young women social change leaders.Some of her past work includes senior leadership roles building community at global organizations such as Mozilla, eBay, Sotheby’s, and Gooru, reaching hundreds of millions of people. A leadership expert and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Jane has

Overcoming grief is never easy. It is important to get all the help we can get while in this process. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about grounding and mindfulness, and how they can help us through grieving whether you are grieving a relationship or an aspect of your life.Amelia Vogler is a Grounding and Energy Medicine Specialist, an internationally respected teacher of energy medicine, and meditation guide. She embeds essential energetic practices in her meditations and teachings to support the betterment of humanity, one individual at a time, one quiet moment at a time. In addition to her teaching and meditation, she has an international private practice to support individuals to deepen their sense of resilience and peace through grounding practices, intuitive insight, and energy medicine.Credentials: Amelia Vogler, MS, SEM, HTCP/I, Integrative Health Coach trained at Duke UniversityMS - Technical CommunicationSEM - Specialist in Energy MedicineHTCP/I - Healing Touch Certified Practitioner / Cert

What happens after we die?Heaven? Hell? Something else?That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode of Chats with GiGi. Today’s guest is Catherine Wolff, author of the book BEYOND: How humankind thinks about heaven. Catherine went deep into how many different religions and cultures approach the concept of heaven and what she discovered is fascinating. She shares it in her book and in this episode. Catherine Wolff has been a teacher, social worker, therapist, chaplain, and the Director of the Arrupe Center for Community Based Learning at Santa Clara University. She edited Not Less Than Everything: Catholic Writers on Heroes of Conscience from Joan of Arc to Oscar Romero (HarperCollins, 2013,) and has recently published Beyond: How Humankind Thinks About Heaven (Riverhead Books/Penguin Random House, 2021). She lives in Northern California with her husband, the writer Tobias Wolff, close to their three children and three grandchildren.Want to connect with Cathrine? https://www.catherinewolff.com/SHOW LINK

Do you think you have good genes? Do you also know that we have the power to change our genes? In today’s episode, we were joined by Lauren Rice, an epigenetic nutritional therapist and a meditation coach. She helps people use food therapeutically to rebalance their bodies and heal from chronic illness and disease. In this episode Lauren dives into how our eating, drinking, breathing, thinking, and feeling have all the power to shift gene expression.Lauren has been practicing nutritional therapy for 10 years, and mindfulness and meditative techniques for much of her life. She was also the Director of Education and Outreach of a medical cannabis company, where she specialized in the education of doctors and patients on the safe and effective use of medical cannabis to treat illness and disease, including cancers and other chronic illnesses. Want to connect with Lauren? Visit her social media accounts:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/laurenricewellnessInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/la

Today’s topic is one that is so close to my heart, self-care! By now you’ve probably heard my burnout story of ending up in an ER due to depletion and overwork. This was a few years ago while I was working on my Master's degree, holding two jobs (radio and TV) managing GiGi’s Academy (my first business) and picking up freelance gigs for extra income. It took me years to learn to release the guilt I used to feel when I paused to take care of my mental and physical health. It was especially difficult to learn to let go of the guilt of saying NO to what I used to call “opportunities” that were really just shiny objects; cool to have but not really catapulting me to my big goals. However, when I learned to release that guilt, when I learned to nurture my mind, body and spirit first and foremost, I immediately saw shifts and changes in my life that brought me abundance beyond my dreams, my life partner, stronger relationships and JOY. This lesson is what planted the seed of my Seizing Happy® coaching organization

Want to break free from burn-out, stress and want to have more energy to do what you love, even during PMS? Audrey Geyer is a high-performance women’s wellness coach, she’s teaching ambitious health-driven women how to use their hormones to their advantage. We all know that PMS can come with mood swings or irritability, but sometimes these symptoms come in really sneaky ways that can impact the way we feel about ourselves or act as female entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, Audrey will teach us how we can overcome the effects of PMS, what our hormones are doing behind-the-scenes to cause tense emotions, and how to become more self-aware of these symptoms to cope with them in the best way.Want to connect with Audrey? Visit her website: https://www.audreysgeyer.comIf you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favorite content!

DISCLAIMER: This episode could be a trigger for sexual violence survivors.Maya Siegel is a 20-year old entrepreneur, strategist, and activist. She is also the founder of Space to Speak, an organization dedicated to giving youth a leading voice in sexual violence prevention and recovery.Choosing hope over fear is one of the most empowering decisions that we can make in all areas of life. Even when you don’t feel ready to speak, act, move forward, or share our experiences, choosing hope is where healing and strength can begin. Take a listen to today’s episode to learn more about Space to Speak, how it can help you heal and how you can contribute to help others heal too. Want to connect with Maya? Visit her Instagram @maya.siegelIf you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favorite content!

Have you heard about the Akashic Records? Erin Gallagher is an Akashic Master Coach and Trauma Specialist. She helps people heal their trauma and create emotional freedom for them. She uses Akashic Records to teach people how to tap into their soul’s purpose and heal what’s blocking them. Join me as we learn more about the Akashic Records, its benefits, and how it will be helpful to us!Want to connect with Erin? Visit her social media channels below:Facebook : www.facebook.com/erinspirationalInstagram: www.instagram.com/erinspirationalIf you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favorite content!

If you feel like you’re doing ALL the things, but you’re not actually moving FORWARD in your business cause those day-to-day tasks keep you too busy (and too tired) to CREATE and GROW, it might be time to hire a VA my friend. If you’re thinking about adding a new team member, it can be a little nerve-racking to determine, if you’re ready, how to go about it, or where to start! Don’t worry. I got you! Hiring someone to take tasks off your list, and to take over the areas of your business in which you’re not an expert, saves you loads of time and increments your growth. You don’t need to be an expert in every area of your business; and just because you CAN do all the things, it doesn't mean you SHOULD.I’m a mindset and social media coach. Can I build my own website? Sure. Can I run my own Google ads campaigns? Sure. Can I edit every single episode of this podcast myself? After 7 years in radio, I better right? But I don’t do ANY of those things because they take up time! Time that is better spent on getting mor

Periods are the most natural human process, right up there with breathing and sleeping. So why do we feel so icky and uncomfortable talking about it? Even between us girls? In this episode, we will be talking about the menstrual period, the stigma and awareness about this. Today’s guest is a young award-winning entrepreneur that is raising awareness about the period power.Nadya Okamoto is a 22-year old entrepreneur and a Harvard student. Started to do NGO work at an early age, she already founded an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma, and named it PERIOD at the age of 16. She also published a book last 2018, entitled Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement.Want to connect with Nadya? Visit her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/nadyaokamotoCheck-out the other channels that she’s been working on:Podcast : https://spoti.fi/3qkFzisAugust : https://www.instagram.com/itsaugust/PERIOD: http://period.org/If you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and d

Let's talk mindset! You know this is my jam and the main focus of the coaching programs and services we offer at Seizing Happy. So today we're diving deep into the topic with special guest Diane Forster. Diane is an Award-Winning Inventor, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, TV Host, Podcaster, Intentional Living Expert and Re-Invention Specialist. She works with clients privately and helps you clear away mindset blocks and limiting beliefs that can block you from reaching your full potential in business, life and relationships.Be sure to follow Diane on Instagram @DianeForsterOfficialIf you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favorite content!

Do you know what mindfulness is or you tend to search on the internet whenever you hear this word? We can’t deny the fact that not everyone knows what mindfulness is. Now let’s listen as Renee shares her insights on mindfulness...Renee is a founder of With Pause™and Mindful schools, a mindfulness-based preschool and one of the first of its kind. She is here to share what is ones’ basic asset in life. Her experiences helped everyone to master mindfulness. Want to connect with Renee? Visit her Instagram account: https://instagram.com/withpause If you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! It's how we can keep the podcast going and growing with your favorite content!

Does it feel like the older we get the harder it is to make friends? It doesn’t have to be that way. If you are struggling to be relatable, and to connect with others, this episode is for you!As entrepreneurs, our circles are especially important. Surrounding yourself with professionals who empower, and motivate you. Who inspires you better, and who can send you a great referral. Surrounding yourself with powerhouses is a huge part of your personal and professional growth. Today’s guest is Rachel DeAlto, a relationship expert, coach, media personality, and speaker. Rachel shares tips on how we can be relatable and talked about personal, business, and relationship growth.Watch out for Rachel’s book that is coming out, Relatable.Check out her social media channels:Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/racheldealtoInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/racheldealto/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.ph/racheldealto/_created/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldealto/Twi

How amazing is it when you hear someone's amazing story of growth and overcoming obstacles? On this episode of Chats with GiGi we’re going to talk about the power of your story and the power of storytelling. Whether you’re sharing your story to motivate others, to heal yourself or to establish trust in your brand or business, there is a power behind storytelling. To talk about the power of our stories I’ve invited Corie Adjmi to join me on the show. She’s an award-winning author and women’s empowerment activist and her award winning book Life and Other Shortcomings, sums up some of her best story telling to date. It illustrates the stories of 12 women, all on a different path in life, with one common overarching theme: the beauty, honesty and compelling nature of the female experience and what it means to be a woman.Be sure to follow Corie Adjmi on Instagram and Twitter @CorieAdjmi. And you can find her book on Amazon today.If you love today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a review! I

You already know the moon affects the tides and other parts of nature. But did you know that the moon can also affect your business? Yup! We’re getting a little woowoo on this one! In this episode, you’ll learn about how the moon affects our energy flow, helps boost productivity, creativity, and effectiveness of our business. Grab your notebook. You’re going to want to take notes!Taiya is a former Certified Financial Planner and Financial Advisor turned entrepreneur and founder of Crooked Cactus CBD. She has always been driven to help people live their lives with passion and purpose. She has also been practicing and studying the art of lunar planning for years now, and she’s gonna teach us why and how it works.Want to connect with Taiya? Visit her social media accounts:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/talktotaiyaTwitter : https://twitter.com/taiya_marieWebsite : https://crookedcactuscbd.comIf you loved today's episode, I have a favor to ask! Subscribe and drop us a revie

Are you seeking to find love? Are you excited to find love? Determined to find someone, but between running your business and dating let-downs, you’ve lost hope that there’s someone out there for you? If you’ve felt dating despair as an entrepreneur, then this episode is for you!As entrepreneurs, our main focus is often our business. If you have kids, they share that focus too. Then comes family and, if there’s any time left over, your girlfriends. We are so busy we don’t find time to date; and when we do, dates often come up short of what we need. So, no matter how badly we want love and to share our path with someone, we put dating on the back burner cause the ROI just doesn’t make sense. It can be challenging to date as an entrepreneur, I’ve been there! But, guess what, it doesn’t have to be!Nicole Moore is a love coach who helps, powerful, influential women find their ideal partner. Using her signature Love Works Method, she’s helped thousands of women find lasting love fast.Want to connect with Nicole?