Ep 74: The Light Within

In this lively episode with my good friend Marlow Randolph, we discuss racism, religion, and how rules are meant to be broken in all the good ways. I hope you enjoy this conversation with my dear friend who is always up for a frank and honest conversation.Note: Bear with us! There's a very small pause in the audio around 12:46 due to connection issues.

In this interview with Marianna Richardson, Director of Communications for G20 Interfaith ForumAssociation, Melissa and Marianna talk about how serving the most vulnerable brings us together, how AI separates us from each other, and their concern for children and worry for the planet. This is a wonderful conversation about how our differences are what makes us human.To learn more about Marianna's work, go to G20interfaith.org

Today I am joined by Symone Fairchild, survivor of domestic violence, actress, screenwriter,  producer, and budding director. In this episode we talking about courag and alignment with the divine, standing up to institutions with conviction, and why people are afraid to listen to their divine destiny. I am so grateful that I got to spend this time with Symone. To learn more about her work and to support her efforts visit https://www.symonefairchild.com/

Today I am joined by Jay Benke from the Sex Trade Survivor Caucus. In this emotional and compelling episode, we talk about what human trafficking is, systemic vulnerabilities, and what could move the policy needle to help survivors. By the end of this episode, I was full of tears. For more information about how you can support the Caucus visit https://www.sextradesurvivorcaucus.org/

Today I am joined by Steven Parker. He is an advocate for incarcerated adults in Oregon. As a formerly incarcerated person himself, Steven is a force for change especially in regards to the abysmal health care conditions for those in our prison system. In this conversation we talk about dehumaization and isolation, what could be done to reform the system, and how rehabilitative measures such as education are critical to changing the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals. I am rarely rendered speechless, and there is a moment in this interview where I am gobsmacked.You can find more information on Steven's work at AICsAdvocate on all social media platforms and by emailing Steven at [email protected].

In this wonderful conversation, my guest Sarah Curnoles and I discuss grieving relationship loss, what partnership looks like moving forward, heart breaks and soul aches, and how consumption keeps us from integration. Plus, Sarah has an amazing lightbulb moment about feeling alive. You are gonna love this conversation. AND Sarah has a special offer for our listeners! Book your free breakthrough call here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8f7542Sarah Curnoles is a certified life coach helping recently single women turn their breakup into the best thing that ever happened to them. Her signature method From Hot Mess to Badass guides clients through healing and into creating a life beyond their wildest dreams. Prior to coaching, Sarah worked backstage and in the offices of professional theaters in Baltimore, Maryland. She currently lives as a digital nomad, exploring the world.  Learn more about Sarah on her website www.sarahcurnoles.com , check out her podcast Breakup Pep Talks and instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahcurnoles/

In today's episode, I am joined by Meredith Yinger, founder of She TV Media. Meredith has a vision of telling untold stories and started with patient advocacy. With the philosophy that you can complain or you can do something about it, she has founded She TV Media. Her dream is to be an incubator for creatives and the broader independent film community.  In her story, she reminds us that creatives and stories are more important than ever because art is how we stay human and empathetic.To learn more about Meredith's work, visit her website:  shetv.me 

This week I am joined by Anat Peri, Inner Child expert, mentor to coaches and healers, and founder of Training Camp for the Soul. In this lovely conversation we discuss moving through emotions, expressing energy and why discernment is critical to living open hearted. Anat takes us through her steps for moving through emotions and how to identify what is familiar in our systems. I loved this conversation and I hope you enjoy it too!To go further:Website - Training Camp for the Soul - https://trainingcampsoul.krtra.com/t/GMS8yhYn7bCpCultivating Safety Breathwork & Somatic Practice [Free] - https://trainingcampsoul.krtra.com/t/i5seHh3K1noQHidden Defense Patterns Quiz [Free] - https://trainingcampsoul.krtra.com/t/87PYUofpTCCpInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anat.peri/?hl=en

Prepare to be EXTRA inspired! Today I am joined by Every Day Action (EDA) founders Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Both women continually asked why the leftover gourmet food from catering was being put into a dumpster instead of being donated. They are SO INSPIRING! And they repeated my 2 favorite things: listen to your intuition and kick perfection to the curb! To learn more, donate, and volunteer, visit https://www.youreverydayaction.org/

I cannot say enough about this conversation with author Shannon Ivey, whose new memoir about her journey with colorectal cancer, "Welcome to the Sh*t Show" is now available for pre-order! In this glorious conversation we talk about how the body knows before you do, that life is not done until we leave this physical plane, and the compliment to being loved well is knowing when to put it down and move forward. You can learn more about Shannon and her journey at https://shannon-ivey.com/ and find her book at https://uscpress.com/Welcome-to-the-sh-t-show/ .