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EP 346: From Prison to Published Author

What goes through the mind of a person in prison? A raw account of that experience is captured in a brand new book, “Angel on my arm: The Prison Letters” by actor Sean Lizée. In a frank conversation with host, Deb Drummond, Sean shares how writing letters allowed him to express his emotions and helped him feel normal while he was in prison during Covid. Those handwritten letters now fill a book that Sean says often brings people to tears when they read it. Listen in to hear Sean’s journey from time in confinement to starting a new chapter as an actor and published author.Website: IG - https://www.instagram.com/lizeeowls28/Book - https://bit.ly/4rtbqgk

EP 345: What It Takes to Make It in Hollywood

If you watch American Horror Story, you’ll love this episode. Deb speaks with Emmy-nominated Actress Naomi Grossman, who plays fan-favourite Pepper in the series. As someone who took many years to “make it” in Hollywood, Grossman has plenty of wisdom for anyone who’s putting in the work and not seeing immediate results. Listen as she shares her unique alternative to a vision board, the critical role self-belief has played in her success and how she’s stayed committed to walking her own path to creative success. Naomi’s bodacious energy will have you fired up about your own future by the end of this conversation.Website: https://naomigrossman.net

EP 344: What You Think About Comes About

Want to develop the entrepreneurial mindset that can create success in any situation? Listen to Deb’s discussion with five business owners who have learned how to push through their own mental barriers to create wealth and positive impact. Learn the secrets to staying grounded and motivated in the face of uncertainty, to staying on track when speed bumps and frustration pop up, to keeping your head in the game through every step of your business journey. No matter your stage or type of business, you’ll take away valuable insights that create a chain reaction of success when put into practice.Websites: Irina Shehovsov – https://www.irinashehovsov.com/Melissa Heathers – https://soulsecrets.caCarroll Patrizi – https://carrollpatrizi.com Ocean Baker – https://natsukashiiink.world/ Leslie Capps – https://authorin30.com

EP 343: The Sound Of A Bucket List

In just a few months, today’s guest won’t be able to listen to this episode because she will no longer be able to hear at all. At 17, Ella Coonen discovered she had a hearing impediment and received special hearing aids that allowed her to fully experience the world of sound for the first time. That was immediately followed by the discovery that her hearing would soon disappear altogether. Both discoveries were the spark of inspiration for a documentary project that will leave audiences laughing, crying and everything in between. Listen as Ella and film producer David Kaye share with Deb their race against time to capture “The Sound Of A Bucket List”, an experience of a lifetime for Ella and a film to inspire the rest of us.Website: https://www.soundofabucketlist.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/soundofabucketlist/Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-sound-of-a-bucket-list-documentary-funding

EP 342: Extra Income without an Extra Job with Dionne Walach

Today, Deb talks to Dionne Walach, Founder of the Digital Strategy Lounge, a FREE community that supports women who run, or aspire to run, online businesses. Having started her own online business in 2009 after arthritis ended her career as a cutting director in the fashion industry, Dionne has plenty of expertise to share. She’s watched incomes stagnate as prices climb and knows that many women are looking for extra income but don’t want a job that takes them away from their families. Listen in to this intriguing discussion that explores the very real opportunities that exist for those who are ready to explore a more balanced way of living and working.Website: https://dionne.superpatch.com