”To Mom Is To Love: Pioneering a New Kind of Motherhood” Book Launch Party - Episode 124

I love all my podcast episodes but this one may be my favorite! I was thrilled to celebrate the launch of my book “To Mom Is To Love: Pioneering a New Kind of Motherhood”  with these amazing leaders! Take a listen to the replay and grab a copy of my book with this link:

https://www.tomomistolove.com/coming-soon-03

Guest speakers:

Ambreen Nadeem is among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in 2024. She is a Psychologist, Founder of Psychology Talks and Co-Founder of Save Lives Project. Ambreen is a bestselling author and a keynote speaker. She is the podcast host of Psychology Talks as well as Mental Health Advocate. 

Calvin Lawrence holds a master’s degree from Texas Christian University, and a post master’s in administration from Texas Woman’s University.  He also earned his doctorate while in Texas at Baylor University. Dr. Lawrence has over 41 years of proven experience and leadership at all levels.  He is currently serving as the CEO of "Calvin Lawrence Speaks" and author of "The Happy Leader: Relatable stories of influence and hope." 

Dionne Nicholls-Germain is the Founder of Live Your Best Life for You, an executive coaching, leadership training, and speaking business serving an international clientele.  Dionne is a highly sought-after speaker, whose previous clients include The Government of Canada, PayPal, Mental Health Connecticut, and New York University. Dionne is the Forbes-featured author of The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal for High-Performing High Achievers and creator of The Conquering Unforgiveness Workplace Workshop. 

Dr. Barbara Vokatis is an educator with international teaching experiences. Currently, she is a professor at SUNY Oneonta, in Upstate New York. She teaches literacy courses to both future and current teachers. As a researcher, Dr. Vokatis studies learning in innovative courses, innovative inquiry spaces for children, and her innovative Animal-Assisted Education lab in a local elementary school. Dr. Vokatis is an author of books on Animal-Assisted Education and host of the podcast: “Get Inspired with Dr. Barb”

Claudenne Lea is a dynamic podcaster, motivational speaker, and event host who is dedicated to helping individuals get through life’s many challenges. With a passion for uplifting others, Claudenne shares empowering strategies and inspiring stories to help and motivate listeners to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals one step at a time.

Dr. Jen Fraser is an award-winning educator and international expert on abuse cultures and how to transform them. She is the author of the incredible book "The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health." and forthcoming "The Gaslit Brain." 

Dr. Carlos Garcia is a Clinical Psychologist, Coach, Author and Speaker. He is the founder of The Mastery Group and Tampa Counseling and Wellness. Dr. Garcia received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at Rutgers University. Dr. Garcia also served in the armed forces as a United States Marine and as a firefighter and paramedic prior to receiving his doctorate degree. He draws on his years of experience in both military and professional organizations to teach individuals how to become more masterful leaders and performers. His passion lies in helping others grow and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. He is the author of “The Unseen Journey” 

Heather Grace Nelson is a passionate entrepreneur who champions self-care and a balanced lifestyle. After stepping away from the corporate world, she founded Heather Grace Skincare, where she personally formulates each product with a commitment to quality and wellness. Heather’s journey exemplifies how dedication, hard work, and a focus on self-care can pave the way to personal fulfillment and success.

Kevin Monroe is an incredible and enthusiastic advocate for gratitude. In 2018, Kevin witnessed the power of gratitude after experiencing a depressive episode. It subsequently became his mission to spread gratefulness to others and infuse it into every aspect of his life. Kevin hosted his first tremendously successful gratitude challenge in June 2019. Throughout the past few years Kevin has created awesome resources for gratitude include The Gratitude Challenge Card Deck and “Don’t Wait To Thank” as well as his new HOPE series! 

 Dr. Courtney Beck is an adjunct professor at Florida State University. She is also the founder of Plenty of Positivity and the podcast host of Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck. She is a former elite-level gymnast who competed at the University of Florida where she became an NCAA All-American and was a member of two SEC Championship team titles. She has corporate sales experience. She also coached club-level gymnastics, as well as the FSU Club Gymnastics Team. In addition, she founded the Women In Sports Association at Florida State University where her passion for helping young women would become a reality. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport Management and an MBA from Florida State University, a master’s degree in communication from the University of Central Florida, and a bachelor's degree in advertising from the University of Florida. She is passionate about community building, education, and sport.

Victoria Victorenko is a dedicated mental health therapist and health and wellness coach with a passion for supporting moms throughout their entire journey. With a background in psychology, gerontology, and organizational behavior, Vickie brings a unique perspective to her work. Her 10+ years of experience in human resources and applied behavior analysis,coupled with her 8+ years of working in private practice, to working with moms in a community hospital setting, including labor & delivery, to end-of-life care, this has equipped her to address the complex needs of humans (and mothers) at every stage.

Frank Sinclair is the co-host of the weekly podcast and radio show “Be Encouraged with Frank and Lisa.” This amazing show provides stories and insights on how to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Frank is also a Chief Encouragement Officer at Dream Again Business Consulting.