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Terra Jolé - Reality TV, Finding your Confidence and Being Strong for Your Family Aug 26, 2019

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Erica & Melissa are joined by Little Women: LA star, Terra Jolé, to discuss reality TV, juggling a crazy work schedule while being a mom and overcoming life’s most difficult obstacles. Terra is an actress, producer, singer and TV personality. Since 2014, she has gained international recognition as the star and executive producer of Lifetime’s hit TV shows, Little Women: LA and Little Women: Terra’s Little Family. Terra also serves as the Executive Producer on the popular spin-offs, Little Women: Atlanta and Little Women: New York. She is currently a proud member of the Producer’s Guild of America.

Prior to her recent success in the reality TV world, Terra has appeared in TV & film productions such as Jackass 3D, The Hunger Games & CSI & in the theatrical production of Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Terra now resides in Los Angeles, California where she’s married to actor & musician, Joe Gnoffo. In March 2015, they welcomed a daughter named Penelope and in August 2016, they welcomed their son, Grayson. Terra made history as the first and only little person to ever compete on Dancing with the Stars, Season 23.

In this episode, Terra shares:

-The inspiration behind her hit TV show, Little Women: LA

-Her family’s experience with hydrocephalus

-Why becoming a mom was her biggest life change

-How her show has changed the nature of reality television

-Where her confidence comes from

-Her thoughts on the most recent season of the Bachelorette

You can find Terra on Instagram at @terrajole or on her YouTube channel, Mini Mama. You can also purchase her Mini Mama Moscato at www.girlcru.com!

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How To Attract The Right Relationship - with Relationship Expert, Bela Gandhi Aug 19, 2019

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Erica & Melissa are once again joined by Relationship Expert & founder of the Smart Dating Academy, Bela Gandhi, in the second part of their 2 Part series to discuss how to attract the right relationships into your life. Bela also takes your most asked relationship questions!

If you didn’t catch Part 1 of the series, Bela Gandhi is the founder of the Smart Dating Academy. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people & what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages and children and the Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her the “Fairy Godmother of Dating.” Bela has been connecting people all her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for AkzoNobel, a large multinational corporation. She has two degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children.

In this episode, you’ll learn:How to attract the right people into your life, whether you’re looking for a friend or a partnerHow to let go of your negative mindset & leave the baggage at homeHow to navigate dating in the digital world and perfect your digital first impression Why there’s no such thing as ‘trying too hard’ when it comes to marketing yourself How to explore your networks in a strategic way to find people to set you up on high-quality datesWhy you should invest as much into finding a relationship as you would into finding a jobHow to maintain friendships while juggling work & family

You can find Bela on Instagram at @smartdatingacademy, on YouTube at Bela Gandhi or on the Smart Dating Academy website & blog, smartdatingacademy.com. Be sure to mention the Share Your Shine Podcast & Bela will personally respond to your message! And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

The Relationship Mistakes You Are Probably Making - with Relationship Expert, Bela Gandhi Aug 12, 2019

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Erica & Melissa are joined by relationship expert and founder of the Smart Dating Academy, Bela Gandhi, for Part 1 of their first-ever 2 Part Series to discuss the biggest dating and friendship mistakes you’re probably making and how to avoid them.

Bela Gandhi is the founder of the Smart Dating Academy. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people & what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages and children and the Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her the “Fairy Godmother of Dating.” Bela has been connecting people all her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for AkzoNobel, a large multinational corporation. She has two degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-How to be a better partner, friend and person

-How to rewire your brain to stop focusing on the negative and embrace the positive

-Why saying “I’m sorry” is one of the most powerful things you can do in any relationship

-How to deescalate a fight using the timeout strategy

-Why those “butterflies” in your stomach might actually be a red flag

-Why it doesn’t hurt to go more slowly than you think you should & so much more!

Tune in next week for Part 2 of Bela’s series, talking all about attraction! And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

The Secret To Work Life Balance Aug 05, 2019

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed with work and are worried it’s impacting your ability to be present in other aspects of your life, or vice versa, this episode will give you the skills you need to make a change today! You’ll learn:How your personal life is affecting how successful & efficient you are at workHow to redefine what success means to youWhy monotasking is better than multitaskingWhy setting realistic expectations is one of the most important things you can doWhy it’s important to set your own “business hours” even if you don’t work a typical 9 to 5How to be your own biggest advocate!Documentaries mentioned:

Find the Happy documentary on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/title/70243161.Find Generation Wealth on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMBYZK9/ref=as_li_tlie=UTF8&tag=generationwea-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07CMBYZK9&linkId=3888542181456729d8e04888607ed

Farrah Brittany on Work Ethic, Growing Up In Hollywood and Misconceptions Jul 28, 2019

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Erica & Melissa sit down with Farrah Brittany to discuss how she’s making a name for herself as a successful real estate broker and social media personality. Farrah was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the public eye as part of one of the most well known families in America. Despite growing up in the Hollywood scene, Farrah took a different path and is one of the founding members and partners of The Agency - a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company. She’s been with the company since its inception in 2011. Farrah has been ranked on REAL Trends list of the Top 250 Realtors in the United States by transaction volume as featured in the Wall Street Journal each year to date since 2015 and in 2018 she was ranked #60 nationwide. Farrah also attended New York University for two years and then graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Business. You can find Farrah on Instagram at @farrahbritt.

In this episode, Farrah shares:

-How she pushes past misconceptions of herself and her family

-Where her incredible work ethic and intuition come from

-What a day-in-the-life for Farrah looks like (starting with a 5:30am wakeup & a meditation!)

-Why real estate in 2019 is about more than just selling houses

-Her struggle with perfection and why she wants to start letting her followers “behind-the-scenes” more

This week’s Shining Star is Alexa Curtis, the spokesperson behind the Be Fearless movement she created to help young people become bold and fearless. She hosts a summit that gives young people resources and 1-on-1 attention from advisors, entrepreneurs and other students who have dealt with similar battles with the goal that they will leave feeling empowered and inspired. She’s also the host of Fearless Everyday on Radio Disney and has her own podcast called Life Unfiltered. You can find her on Instagram at @alexa_curtis!

Nominate the next Shining Star of the Week by going to www.shareyourshinepodcast.com or sending us an email at hello@shareyourshinepodcast.com. And say hello to us on instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

Our Experience: The First Trimester of Pregnancy Jul 22, 2019

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Today, Erica & Melissa share their life-changing tips for the first trimester of pregnancy. You’ll learn:

Why breakfast is still the most important meal of the day.How to take care of your skin using natural products you can find in your kitchen.Which natural remedies for nausea really work.How to stay positive, even when it feels impossible.How to tackle insomnia.How to navigate exercise classes.How to communicate with your partner and share the pregnancy 50/50.What NOT to Google.

This week’s Shining Star is Whitney English, a nutritionist and “predominantly plant-based mama.” If you’re craving evidence-based nutrition information that will help you feel good, you can find Whitney on Instagram at @whitneyerd.

Find Erica’s blog post, 5 Tips to Surviving the First Trimester, at http://www.everythingerica.com/2016/01/24/5-tips-to-surviving-the-first-trimester/.

Learn more about the Sneak Peek Early Gender Test at https://sneakpeektest.com/.

Pushing Forward When it Feels Impossible - with Jordan Younger Jul 15, 2019

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Today’s guest is Jordan Younger, the blogger behind the popular wellness & lifestyle blog, The Balanced Blonde. Jordan inspires her audience daily with her Instagram, books & hit podcast, Soul on Fire, all while healing from chronic illness. She started blogging in 2013 & quickly ditched the grad school life for the full-time blogging life, even before her site had made a dime. She knew in her bones that writing & sharing her life with her TBB community was what her soul had come here to do. Since then, her blog has turned into a brand, a book, a podcast, an incredible community of high vibe humans, as well as retreats and live events around the globe to connect with her readers and listeners. She also recently launched her course, Waking Back Up to Your Own Soul: 9 Weeks to Becoming More YOU Than You’ve Ever Thought Possible.

If you follow Jordan, you’ll find everything from plant-based food creations to the best healing treatments in LA to an online diary from the heart of someone who has dedicated their life to wellness. In late 2017, Jordan fell very ill with chronic Lyme disease & her sickness became the catalyst for several major shifts in her life. Not only was it the initial spark for her spiritual journey, but she has also developed a passion and deep necessity for radical self-care, alternative healing treatments and holistic medicine. She has sought out the most effective Lyme treatments around the world (both holistic & Western) and has chronicled her journey. She is now on the road to healing & knows she is meant to help others heal & become their own healer. You can find Jordan on Instagram at @thebalancedblonde or through her website www.thebalancedblonde.com.

In this episode, Jordan shares:

-Quick & easy ways to live a more spiritual life

-Her favorite Western & holistic healing treatments (& which treatments to avoid!)

-Her experience with chronic illness

-Why opening yourself up the universe will change your life

-How to use social media in a positive, uplifting way

This week’s Shining Star is Dani Austin - even though she’s currently going through a really difficult time, she’s been able to make light of her situation & to inspire other people to get through their own hard times. If you’re going through something difficult, she’s definitely someone you can look up to that really knows how to wake up every day and keep moving forward. You can find her on Instagram at @daniaustin - you will find her story incredible!

How to Demystify Your Diet - with Amanda Meixner Jul 08, 2019

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Today’s guest is nutrition expert & social media superstar, Amanda Meixner from @meowmeix. Amanda is a meal prep maven, nutrition guru and social media influencer living in Los Angeles. Over the last few years she has amassed over 1 million followers on Instagram by sharing her philosophy on health and nutrition. After struggling with an eating disorder in high school, she realized that being healthy was about fueling your body with the right foods - not starving yourself. From that point onward, Amanda started educating herself on all things nutrition and began crafting her innovative meal prep techniques.

Today, Amanda inspires her followers every day with her simple recipes, words of encouragement and hacks for maintaining a healthy diet. Her incredible e-book, 101 Healthy Snacks, can be downloaded at 101healthysnacks.com and her meal plan is available on the Meal Prep App! You can find Amanda on Instagram at @meowmeix or on her website meowmeix.com.

In this episode, Amanda reveals:

-Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health

-3 quick steps to cleaner eating

-Her favorite meal prep hacks

-Why strength training for women is so important

-Why weight loss gimmicks don’t work

This week’s Shining Star is Biz - you can find her on Instagram at @mybizzykitchen! Biz is a self-proclaimed recipe creator & pizza lover who is constantly inspiring her audiences with her no-BS approach to life. She’s one of the most carefree, amazing individuals you will ever come across and always a source of energy, positivity & great recipes!

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Jealousy: Why it's Normal & How to Overcome it - with Tiffany Louise Jul 01, 2019

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Today, Erica & Melissa sit down with professional coach, speaker, author and licensed clinical social worker Tiffany Louise to discuss jealousy and the impact it can have on our success and relationships.

Tiffany’s work in the mental health space has changed the lives of so many! She provides coaching to individuals and groups and is a consultant, speaker & spokesperson for corporation and media outlets. She obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work with an emphasis on Behavioral Health and has 17 years working as a therapist in a clinical and community setting.

Tiffany is trained as a psychotherapist with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapies. She spent a decade working in the field of addictions and mental health at some of the leading treatment centers in the country. She’s also contributed to various publications such as Shape Magazine, Huffington Post, Women’s Health Magazine & Fox News. She recently launched her book, This Year I Will: A 52-Week Guided Journal to Achieve Your Goals, and it’s available on Amazon! You can find Tiffany on Instagram at @tiffany.louise or on her website tiffanylouise.com.

In this episode, Tiffany breaks down:

-What Jealousy Is

-Why Jealousy is Normal

-The Cycle of Jealousy

-Abundance Mindsets vs. Scarcity Mindsets

-How to Change Your Mindset & Rewrite Your Story!

This week’s Shining Star is Sarah Nicole Landry and you can find her on Instagram at @thebirdspapaya. By using social media as her journal, she loves helping others see and understand their worth, love their bodies, feel less alone in the world and be ok with life's little shakeups! Nominate the next Shining Star of the Week by going to http://www.shareyourshinepodcast.com or sending us an email at hello@shareyourshinepodcast.com. And say hello to us on instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

How to Stay Inspired Every Single Day with Naya Rappaport Jun 24, 2019

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Today, Erica & Melissa sit down with Instagram yoga sensation, Naya Rappaport! Naya is a South Florida-based photographer, entrepreneur, yoga teacher & social media influencer that continues to grow her page daily, spreading her love and passion. As one of the original yogis in the Instagram yoga space, Naya has managed to stay true to herself in the ever-changing space of social media. 7 years into her daily yoga practice, she teaches yoga in her community and also travels internationally to spread her passion with the world! In this episode, Naya shares how to stay authentic, confident and inspired every single day. You can find Naya on Instagram at @nayitavp or by going to nayarappaport.com.

This week’s Shining Star is Christina Fantozzi. She was diagnosed with endometriosis and has since made it her mission to bring awareness to this disease & to help women all over the world who are struggling with it. Christina actively uses her social media to share her story and struggles and to bring women together though events and marches. You can learn more about her story on Instagram at @christinafantozzi. She also is an incredible cook and inspires us every single day!

Nominate the next Shining Star of the Week by going to www.shareyourshinepodcast.com or sending us an email at hello@shareyourshinepodcast.com. And say hello to us on Instagram at @shareyourshinepodcast!

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