My next guest is an RN and Founder of Next Level Nursing, Jenney Floyd! She is a Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in SICU and ER. She’s been a charge nurse, team lead, and preceptor. She’s a great nurse… actually, she’s a fantastic nurse. 

But she spent the last year hating her job. She LOVED being a nurse, just hated her job.  So she made some changes and she learned some things along the way. She made a solid decision that she was not going to spend another second unhappy in her career. Now, she’s laser focused on the next level of her nursing career.

Jenney Floyd is the founder of Next Level Nursing which is an organization that elevates, educates, and empowers nurses to be the best that they can be at the bedside. She holds conferences for nurses that are designed to not only educate, but also to CELEBRATE nurses. In fact, she has one coming up October 14-15th and the lineup is amazing.

ALSO—if you want to attend the Next Level Nursing Conference, they are doing a drawing to give away a companion pass if you register by September 16th. So, jump on it!  This conference is $129.00 for two full days of eating, drinking, and learning on the San Antonio River Walk. That’s a great weekend on tap!

To learn more about Jenney Floyd and Next Level Nursing you can find her here:

Website:  https://www.nextlevelrn.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvlrn/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NxtLvlRN

Samantha is the Executive Director of the Association of ESD Professionals, which stands for Empowerment Self Defense. She is a politico, lawyer, manager, and writer. Never one to take the straight path, Samantha started her career in political polling, got a law degree a bit after-the-fact, and practiced campaign-finance and election law for a while. Then, inspired by a client, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Antonio Villaraigosa, she left the firm to work on his historic campaign and later in the Mayor’s Office, in DC, and on local, state, and federal campaigns. Samantha’s passion is politics because she sees it as the most promising tool for making the world a better place. 

You can reach Samantha in the following places:

Website: Esdprofessionals.org

Instagram and Facebook: @esdprofessionals

Twitter: @esdprofessional 

My next guest is Cat Oshman 

Cat is a success proven VP, nationally recognized swimwear designer and confidence catalyst. She has traveled the globe for inspiration with designs featured in major fashion publications, celebrities and retailers across the country. Cat is a visionary who marries the art of fashion and purpose with body positivity, inclusivity and diversity. She recently launched a show called AMEN, which stands for Amplified Moms Empowerment Network, to bring unity and growth mindset across the globe for women. 

I think you’re going to really enjoy this episode as we talk about the embedded and excessive body-shaming culture that so many of us have fallen prey to.  Cat is so objective and inspiring as she explains what she’d love to see women do with their mindset around how they see themselves.  This is a goodie!

You can reach Cat Oshman in the following locations:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/catoshman/

Facebook:  AMEN: AMPLIFIED MOMS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAhUFBEjbIVLO87ZW9FN1Q

After taking a two month break, I'm baaaack! Thank you all for your patience-- it was necessary and I'm grateful for the downtime. So, without further ado...
 
My next guest is the remarkable Danne Smith Mathis!

Danne’s definition of “writing” is that it is the process of staying sane in insane situations! Danne Smith Mathis began writing as a poet and biographer at age 9 during the Newark riots in Newark, New Jersey, which is her birthplace.  Danne absorbed quickly the rhythms and the messages of Black poets and prolific writers such as Nikki Giovanni, Countee Cullen, Amira Baraka ( formerly known as Leroy Jones), Sonia Sanchez and Don L. Lee. Danne has coauthored 4 books and is in the process of writing her first solo work whenever she’s not talking with her three adult children or her grandson. 

You can reach Danne Smith Mathis on all social media platforms under her name.

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Website:  https://www.dannesmithmathis.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/smithmathis

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dannesmithmathis/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemathis/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackAmethyst22




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I’m so, so excited to introduce you to my next guest, Jane Finette!

Jane is the Founder and Executive Director of The Coaching Fellowship, a  nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of young women leaders in  social change. A leadership expert and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach  (CPCC), Jane has dedicated her life to achieving equality for women — empowering them to create impact and build the world of tomorrow, today. 

A 2020 Women Forward Gold Award winner from the Business Council for Peace,  Jane’s passion, expertise, and two decades of experience is anchored at the  intersection of technology and human potential. At her core, she empowers  individuals and communities to solve the world's largest, most persistent, and  perennial problems.

Jane is the author of Unlocked  which is both a referendum on women's inequality and a toolkit for leveling the playing field for women and girls. According to the World Economic Forum,  women lost 36 years of progress in 2020 alone, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  That's an entire generation lost.  We are living in a world where women still need to fight for access to capital,  voice, opportunity, skills, and more. Yet, once unlocked, women hold the key to  realizing the true potential of our global society. Author Jane Finette’s debut  book, Unlocked - How Empowered Women Empower Women, is a collection of  real-world short stories that highlight impactful accounts of incredible female  leaders working to propel women and girls forward. Part inspiration, part  practical guide, Unlockeddemonstrates how these pioneers are creating  lasting change, and how you can apply their trailblazing lessons to your own life. Finette’s expert insights show that, although the problems and challenges can  seem insurmountable, positive global change is fueled every day by women  everywhere. Unlocked was written to encourage and empower women to take  action into their own hands, and to reach gender equality in their lifetimes. 

When we lift another woman, we all rise! 

You can reach Jane Finette in the following locations:

Website:  https://janefinette.com

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/janefinette

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janefinette/

To purchase Jane’s Book Unlocked:

Website: https://tcfs.org/

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Unlocked-How-Empowered-Women-Empower/dp/1636767427

My next guest is the resilient and impactful Carol Starr Taylor!

 Carol Starr Taylor is the Founder and Publisher of Star House Publishing Inc., Podcaster with Soulfully Blonde, an International Bestselling Author, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Business Empowerment Leader, NLP Master Practitioner, Timeline Therapy Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Law of Attraction Coach Practitioner and EFT. 

 She is a two time recipient of the Brilliant Minded Women Award and recognized as one of the “Top 100 Women in Canada.” Carol received her Honors Bachelor of Arts, with a specialty in Mass Communications. She has had numerous appearances over the years on Radio, TV, Podcasts and in articles. At Star House Publishing Inc. she is actively building, supporting and empowering her author community by helping them achieve their dreams through publishing.

 Carol just launched her new radio show today called Soulfully Blonde. Her show shares motivating messages and meaningful conversations with Glowgetters, Trailblazers, Soulpreneurs, Authors, Mentors and Coaches as they share powerful wisdom, inspiring lessons and dynamic journeys that will ignite your soul to shine it brightest. I was honored to be the first guest on her inaugural show today and I can promise you that it’s loads of fun. 

 You can reach out to Carol in the following locations:

 WEBSITE:   https://www.starhousepublishing.com

 RADIO SHOW WEBSITE:  https://www.soulfullyblonde.com

 LINKTREE:  https://linktr.ee/Soulfullyblonde

 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/soulfullyblonde/

@soulfullyblonde

 https://www.instagram.com/starhousepublishing.inc/

@starhousepublishing.inc

 FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/516255693567911/?ref=share


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My next guest is the positively tenacious and unbelievably impressive Shannon Paterson!

Shannon is the founder of two businesses focused on Empowering Women.   Live Your Truth Women coaching, elevating women’s  self-confidence by developing self-awareness & self-acceptance.  She is also the founder of ACHIEVE Mulitsport Coaching & Personal Training, helping clients achieve health & fitness goals.  Shannon says the only way to truly feel your best is to strengthen both your mind and your body.  And when you do that  you are limitless!  Other fun facts… Shannon is a 3X Ironman World Championship triathlete, 43X Marathoner, just remarried at age 48, has 2 fur babies (yorkies), and proudly identifies as a Confidence Crusader, Sisterhood Creator, Life Learner, and Love Radiator.  

You can reach Shannon in the following locations:

Website:  https://www.liveyourtruthco.com

Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/LiveYourTruthWomen

Fitness Coaching Website:  https://www.achievemultisport.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/liveyourtruthwomen/

@liveyourtruthwomen

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/523878562399215

Clubhouse:  https://www.clubhouse.com/@shannonpaterson

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My next guest is the wise and gifted Astrologer, Chrystal L. Pynn!

Chrystal Lynn is an astrologer, animal communicator, and author of the book, Fire in the Sky. She is a Southern California native who is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, Mima, and friend, living on her 12-acre horse ranch. Chrystal has earned a BFA in Creative Writing for entertainment from Full Sail University. 

She gives online readings and teachings all over the world. She is an intuitive writer, specializing in animal communication. including service dogs. Chrystal is a popular YouTube personality, where you can find her astrological teaching videos on her channel.

I loved this interview because it was a lifetime’s worth of work and friendship, culminating in this conversation.  I know you’re going to love her!

You can reach Chrystal Lynn at the following locations:

Website:  https://www.cowgirlastrologer.com

Email:  Chrystallynn68@gmail.com

Purchase her book “Fire In The Sky”: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Sky-Possible-Impossible-Astrology/dp/1735338788/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DMQUGA7E89EI&dchild=1&keywords=chrystal+l+pynn+fire+in+the+sky&qid=1629839864&sprefix=chrystal+l+pynn+fire+in+%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrystallynnastrology/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrystalLynnCowgirlAstrologer