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Storytelling Podcasts
Mina and Danette share their own experiences and powerful stories, but also add to the value of this podcast by inviting diverse guests to share incredible stories of life success through difficulty. We don’t have to have identical belief systems and backgrounds to be Soul Sisters. A positive, open mind; a compassionate heart; and an authentic soul will bring us together through all similarities and differences. Learning and growing from each other to find a new level of personal life success. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us for an intimate walk through life’s ups and downs. Women lifting women by sharing powerful stories, lessons learned, and tools to life success. Getting real and having some fun.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Mina and Danette share their own experiences and powerful stories, but also add to the value of this podcast by inviting diverse guests to share incredible stories of life success through difficulty. We don’t have to have identical belief systems and backgrounds to be Soul Sisters. A positive, open mind; a compassionate heart; and an authentic soul will bring us together through all similarities and differences. Learning and growing from each other to find a new level of personal life success. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us for an intimate walk through life’s ups and downs. Women lifting women by sharing powerful stories, lessons learned, and tools to life success. Getting real and having some fun.
Language:
English
Episodes
38. Mantra Mind
12/8/2023
In this episode, Mina shares her ten favorite mantras for a better living, and we share some personal stories about why they might be important for you to adopt.
"I create my own path and walk it with joy." - Unknown
Duration:00:21:16
37. Bubble Curtain
11/24/2023
Join Danette and Mina as they talk about seeing yourself as limitless. Seeing past the bubble curtain in front of you to believe in that which seems impossible up ahead.
" It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." - Coach John Wooden
Duration:00:38:01
36. Leading with Grace
2/18/2023
"You have the power to always lead with grace even if others don't." - unknown author
Listen in as Danette and Mina share tough stories of the benefits of giving grace and the peace that comes when we do. Even decades later, grace has power over pain.
Duration:00:37:11
35. Victimhood to Warriorhood with guest Connie Rose
10/14/2022
Meet our guest, Connie Rose, an incredible woman who is a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence since she was a very young child and human trafficking by someone in her family. Tune in as she shares her powerful journey and the life tools to success that she uses to now be a TEDx speaker, author and the founder of Victims2Survivors-US and helps eradicate childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking.
"Change your mind, change your life." - unknown
Connie's TEDx - "What Yan You Learn From A Rubber Band?"http://bit.ly/CRResiliency
Duration:01:10:01
34. Living in the Gain
9/13/2022
Mina and Danette break down the importance of living in how far you've come in order to launch you even farther. Using the book Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan. A powerful perspective to keep us focusing on our success to this point to keep living in success.
"The unknown has never let me down." - Dr. Joe Dispenza
Duration:00:51:49
33. Healing Comes in Layers
6/28/2022
Often when we think we have fully healed from a life wound on our journey, it pops up unexpectedly and another layer of healing is needed. The work of healing seems ongoing. Listen in to Danette and Mina as they share stories of how long time healing is challenging as well as beautifully powerful.
"Healing is slow for a reason" - unknown author
Duration:00:43:30
32. Damaging Love
3/18/2022
Trigger Warning: this episode includes extensive discussions of abuse- potentially distressing content is included.
Listen in to hear our incredible guest Sheri Engstrom. She's a fitness, nutrition and mindset coach as well as a realtor. We are so honored to have her join us and bravely share her story as a domestic violence survivor. Sheri also shares common signs of an abusive relationship and characteristics of an abuser. She also shares how she was finally able to break through the trauma bond to a healthier life away from that toxic relationship. Follow Sheri on Instagram @sheri_engstrom_fit
"At any given moment you have the power to say This Is Not How The Story Is Going To End." - Christine Mason Miller
Duration:01:04:12
31. Dating/ Relationships From a Guy's View
2/11/2022
What are guys looking for in a relationship? What is dating like in different seasons of life? Join Danette and Mina as they have an intimate conversation with Danette's husband Mike of 12 years, and Mina's guy Brian whom she's been dating for under a year. They talk about their own dating stories as well as the dating stories of their past. A fun and deep conversation about love. "Finding love should not cause you to lose your mind." - Amanda Mosher
Duration:01:20:23
30. Choosing Grace
1/14/2022
Danette and Mina are happy to be back recording after a full few months of "life" getting in the way. This topic of Grace stemmed from being grateful to our listeners for having grace and patience with us through the challenges of finding the life space to record together. And the conversation goes deeper as we share stories about the importance of having grace with ourselves as well as others.
"The quality of strength lined with tenderness is an unbeatable combination." - Maya Angelo
Duration:00:26:55
29. Your Tribe
10/17/2021
BFF, bestie, tribe, sisterhood, peeps... no matter what you call them; your friends are extremely important. They can add so much to your life and your health even. Join us for this meaningful conversation about friendships to treasure as well as the ones that it's ok to outgrow.
"A sweet friendship refreshes the soul." Proverbs 27:9
Duration:00:45:47
28. Gen Talk
9/17/2021
This episode, the Mom's get schooled! We have the most special guests - our teens, Ashley (Mina's daughter) and Austin (Danette's son), join us for a fun conversation about teen life today. This is the first of hopefully many Gen Talk episodes.
"We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach." - Gloria Steinem
Duration:01:06:17
27. Unlocked
9/3/2021
Have you ever felt stuck behind fear? Us too! Change is hard for sure! Maybe you are feeling that way about a current situation in your life. Don't keep your greatness hidden, unlock it! Tune in to be inspired to get 'unstuck' and to hear our personal stories of unlocking our own greatness!
"When we give up being new and awkward we stop growing. And when we stop growing we stop living." Brene Brown
Duration:00:26:42
26. Confidently You
8/20/2021
"The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence." - Beyonce
Authentic confidence is many times easier said than done, isn't it? If we aren't confident, we might not have the personal strength to be successful at life. But trying too hard to be confident can come off as arrogance. How can we feel confident in that genuine way in areas of life? Listen in to hear our personal stories and to learn 6 helpful ways to be authentically confident.
Duration:00:46:18
25. Dream Out of Reach!
7/30/2021
"Think Big; Believe Big; Act Big; and the results will Be Big!" - unknown
What are your self limiting beliefs? What dream would you love to achieve, but it just seems too unattainable? Mina and Danette talk through thinking small verses thinking big. We dive into ideas of why we innately think small, and share concepts to change our thinking to achieve the dream that seems out of reach. Don't be afraid to Live Big!
Duration:00:30:41
24. Manifesting
7/9/2021
Even Soul Sisters don't always don't always see things exactly the same way. In this episode, Mina and Danette share their personal views and stories on manifesting (or not manifesting) the life you desire.
"Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it." - Maya Angelo
Duration:00:35:35
23. She Did It! Mrs. Colorado 2021
6/25/2021
Danette did it! On June 5th she won the prestigious title and was crowned Mrs. Colorado 2021. After her severe burn injury as a child, Danette believed her dream to be a pageant queen was shattered forever. With many decades of healing, she is now Beauty From Ashes! She experienced a spiritual push to compete in the Mrs. Colorado pageant in 2018 and has been learning so much about the sport of pageantry competing in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Danette is now our Beauty From Ashes Queen. Listen as Mina (Mrs. Colorado 2013) and Danette talk about her powerful mission with this title and her prep to represent Colorado at the Mrs. America pageant later this year. Woohoo!
"She believed she could, so she did." - unknown
Duration:00:47:23
22. Livin' the Dream with singer Coley McCabe
6/4/2021
We all desire to live a dream life. But dreams can seem unattainable or we think that for those who achieve big dreams - it came easy. We are honored to have Coley McCabe, the 2109 TRMA Female Vocalist of the Year, join our podcast! In this episode, she shares her heart, her talent and her wisdom of all she learned on her journey as a successful singer/songwriter. Listen in to hear her amazing story and be inspired to live your dream too! Coley is a former RCA recording artist and currently tours with her husband at Thom & Coley. Their talents and onstage chemistry won them the TRMA DUO of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
"We are all a product of our environment. If it wasn't ideal, it's your choice to be a prisoner of it."
Duration:01:04:01
21. Leadership Goals with former CEO Christine Perich
5/21/2021
Ever want to talk to a female CEO and learn about her journey to the top, her leadership style and obstacles she's overcome? Us too! Chris Perich is one of the most dynamic, intelligent and wonderfully authentic humans around. We can't wait for you to meet her as she discusses her biggest key to success and how to reach your goals. Even though we still need more women in leadership, Chris is the embodiment of how far we've come.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelo
Duration:00:47:21
20. You Were Made for 'This!'
5/7/2021
The idea of finding our life purpose can be overwhelming and maybe even feel unattainable. What does our purpose entail? How do we find it? Is it one big purpose or is our life filled with many wonderful 'smaller' purposes? Have you found what you are 'made for' or are you still searching? Listen in to the conversation as Mina and Danette shine a little light on this big subject and open the doors to think about things like... what elevates your energy to a higher feeling of fulfillment? We are ALL made for greatness!
Duration:00:30:13
19. 'I'm Fine'
4/23/2021
Listen in to this episode as Danette and Mina dive into what it means to be authentic. You might be surprised at some of the qualities of an authentic person. We sure were! Apparently most people practice inauthenticity regularly and not even know it! Is it even important to know if we are being truly authentic or not? Research shows that authenticity leads to a happier and more fulfilled life. So yes, if you want success in any part of life, being authentic is key!
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are supposed to be and embracing who we really are." Brene Brown
Duration:00:44:45