Every week it is my intent to increase your awareness of personal growth to help you stay more focused, energetic, disciplined, and inspired, so YOU can experience more excitement, fulfillment, fun and joy in all areas of your life. Have you ever been around someone that just seems to have it together and they appear to be flourishing in all areas of their life?  And you wonder…how do they, or how did they do it.  Listen a great life just doesn’t happen.  When we use the right tools, imagine what’s possible.  A lot of people say they want to change but most people don’t ..read more

Every week it is my intent to increase your awareness of personal growth is to help you stay more focused, energetic, disciplined, and inspired, so YOU can experience more excitement, fulfillment, fun and joy in all areas of your life.    It also helps me stay more energetic, passionateand obsessed about my work. If I can make a difference in one person’s life….I am charged.  2022 seems to be flying by so quickly.  Half the year is over and some of you are rocking your year and some of us haven’t hit all the targets we set, yes me included.  Some of you may be saying…I ..read more

Welcome my friends to this week’s episode of Motivational Moments with Maria.  I am your host loving and crazy Coach Maria.  Oh,  my friends, it feels so good to be healthy again.   It’s always my intent to bring you some inspiration and thoughts on personal development.  I want YOU to create more fun, joy and productivity in all areas of your life  As I listen to so many of you burning the candle at both ends I want you to STOP for a minute…or two.  Stop and give yourself some grace for all that you do. This week I want to focus on how to use PLAY to get h ..read more

Top of the morning to you my friends. Welcome my friends to this week’s episode of Motivational Moments with Maria.  I am your Host, Lucky and Crazy Coach Maria.  How many of you have heard the saying, you have the  “The luck of the Irish.  Do you know how that phrase came about? The origins of the ‘luck of the Irish’ saying can be traced back to the late 1800’s in America during the gold and silver rush. At that time, Irish and Irish Americans were some of the most successful miners to prosper and that is how the saying came to be.  Let’s dive deeper into that.  ..read more

Here is your question of the week.  Have you ever suffered from IMPOSTER SYNDROME?  Yes? Then you are in the right place as I share some insights on Imposter Syndrome and some tips to overcome that feeling.  First we need to define what Imposter Syndrome is. According to Webster’s Dictionary, imposter syndrome is Your persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of your own efforts or skills.  Simply put, imposter syndrome is the experience of feeling like a phony—you feel as though at any moment you are go ..read more

In today's podcast episode, I want to empower, inspire, and motivate you to prioritize your well-being and discover the remarkable transformation that comes with embracing self-care. Now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves, our mind, body, and soul. So, let's dive in and learn how to thrive this February. First, we must understand self-care. It involves finding ways to meet our physical, emotional, and mental needs in a healthy and positive way. It's essential to recognize that self-care is not a selfish act, and it is not a luxury. When we invest in ourselves, we become better ..read more

Today, we are diving deep into a topic that affects our well-being and the well-being of those around us: I call them the devils in our life.   They are judgment, comparison, and gossip. These three little devils can creep into our lives and wreak havoc on our happiness and our relationships. But fear not, for we hold the power to rise above these destructive behaviors and create a more compassionate and supportive world. As an experienced transformation coach, I've witnessed the negative impact of judgment, comparison, and gossip firsthand. And let me tell you, it isn't pretty. In toda ..read more

Meet Karol V. Brown. Karol is the author of two books, The first book was, “30 Lessons in Love, Leadership, and Legacy from Harriet Tubman”, which presented 30 lessons that taught readers about the character and strengths that Karol feels Harriet Tubman shows in her life stories. Karol says, “Harriet Tubman’s stories demonstrate her leadership traits like brilliant communication skills, teamwork, and compassionate servant-leadership. She believes we all need Sheroes! Karol’s second book, “The Harriet Tubman Way, An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment and Legendary Leadership for Girl ..read more

Can you feel the excitement in the air? It's a brand-new year, a clean slate full of endless possibilities just waiting for you to seize them! Today, I want to equip you with the tools and mindset necessary to make this year your best yet. Well wait a minute. It’s already mid-January and based on the conversations I have had, some of you are still just waking up and realizing it’s a New Year.  So, my friends I am going to be doing a lot of repeating in this episode but with a different tone than last week. The messages always remain the same.  Perhaps you just need to hear it a litt ..read more

I believe in the power of personal development and must constantly challenge and renew my energy and commitment to my clients and myself.  This podcast helps me be better to serve you. Thank you.    The New Year is here and some of you may just be wiping away the sleepiness of the last few weeks.  Some of you may just be coming out of hibernation and discovered, wow, it’s a New Year. Welcome to a brand-new year, a fresh start filled with infinite possibilities. As we bid farewell to the challenges of the past, it's time to harness the power of our ambitions and desires to c ..read more