Welcome to "Mindful Mornings with Dr. Matt," where we explore the depths of mental wellness and personal growth. Today, we have extra special guest, Ivana
Miranda, where we discuss work-life balance as a busy professional, particularly in respect to working women.

Ivana H. Miranda is a Project Manager with the Department of Commerce and National Communications Chair for Federally Employed Women (FEW). She brings experience from Human Resources, finance, sports marketing, communications, sales, and entertainment. With the motto, “mission critical does not equal boring,” she is known for interactive experiences and cost-saving strategies. She is an instructional designer, Distinguished Toastmaster, and earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Ivana was instrumental in chartering the FEW Bright Knights Chapter of FEW in 2015. She has served at the Chapter and Regional levels. In her spare time, Ivana loves karaoke, podcasts, and supporting the arts.

If you are wondering how you can balance a demanding job with family and other responsibilities while still having fun, this is the podcast for you. Best believe that many laughs were had with this one!

For more information on Ivana Miranda and FEW, feel free to visit her website at the following link: https://www.few.org/

Welcome to "Mindful Mornings with Dr. Matt," where we explore the depths of mental wellness and personal growth. Today, we are fortunate to have special guest, Dante Royster, where we discuss some of the common stressors people experience around finances, purchasing a home, making mortgage payments, and maintaining (atop a plethora of other fun bills).

Dante Royster, a veteran mortgage broker and author of "The Ultimate Mortgage Guide," is dedicated to empowering lives through financial literacy. With over two decades of experience since his start in 2002, Dante attributes his success to lessons from his parents' nurturing upbringing. Despite challenges during the 2007 real estate collapse, he founded Full Court Services, learning resilience firsthand. Today, as the founder of Epic Mortgage, Dante coaches clients through the mortgage maze, prioritizing relationships over transactions. As a Regional Mortgage Broker licensed in multiple states, his mission is to make homeownership achievable for all, exemplified in his book and ongoing commitment to financial education.

Whether you already have a home, are leasing, or looking to make the big purchase; this podcast speaks to some important considerations while providing affordable strategies for those who might have otherwise doubted their ability to purchase a home. With a bit of planning, savings, and sometimes a bit of creativity; you can achieve your financial and real estate goals.

For more information on Dante Royster and Epic Mortgage, feel free to visit his website at the following link: https://www.danteroyster.com/

Welcome to "Mindful Mornings with Dr. Matt," where we explore the depths of mental wellness and personal growth. This morning we are fortunate to have special guest, Nira Goyal, founder of Teen Mental Reset Inc., who is pioneering the pathway for other high schoolers interested in partaking in the work toward destigmatizing and advocating on mental health.

Nira is an incoming first year student at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an advocate of increased awareness around mental and emotional health. Seeing mental health issues in her personal extended family and in my fellow peers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, motivated Nira to start Teen Mental Reset Inc. to spread knowledge surrounding mental health problems that teens face and the proper resources available for teens through community activities and educational outreach. Nira has worked with organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club, and the South Florida Behavioral Health Network. In the future, she hopes to become a psychiatrist in order to help patients with their mental health issues in a clinical setting.

Whether you are one interested in supporting adolescent mental health or curious as to how to broach the conversation, this episode is for you. For more information on Nira Goyal and Teen Mental Reset Inc., feel free to visit her website at the following link:

https://teenmentalreset.org/