If you love the idea of traveling but get overwhelmed by trying to plan the perfect trip, help is here! Kimberly Simpson is an independent travel advisor and owner of Destinations-Design. She can plan a memorable vacation for individuals, families, and groups. Not only is Kimberly the go-to expert on cruises, but she can also help you grow your business by offering retreats. Travel is a second-act career for Kimberly, and she shares how she got started in this industry. Listen for some great travel advice and inspiration if you are looking for your next career pivot. Kimberly’s book recommen ..read more

Join us for this interview with Jane Marcoux, founder of ACES Education, and learn about Jane’s inspiring journey of homeschooling her seven children, three of whom are adopted and have unique needs. Her experience of struggling to find the right fit for each child’s educational needs led her to create ACES Education. Jane holds degrees in psychology and education and is a certified per-K through 8th-grade educator and a Master’s IEP coach. ACES is a community resource hub supporting families with their children’s education. The PreK-8 Academy offers half-day, whole-day, and ala carte classes ..read more

Moyra Gorski is passionate about helping others live healthy lives. She does this through her work as a rep for Shaklee products, but Moyra is much more than a salesperson. As a former nurse, Moyra helps  anyone unsure of where to begin with using vitamins and supplements create a personalized wellness plan. She also mentors others along their entrepreneurial journey. Listen for Moyra’s tips on how budding entrepreneurs can tap into the network that is right in front of them. And her podcast is a source of inspiration for anyone facing life challenges. On Your Journey to Joy, Moyra interv ..read more

It’s not often we hear a story about how the pandemic proved to be the catalyst for a food service business. But that helped launch rapid growth for Rent-A-Chef, the mobile food vendor and catering company owned by Heather Rainey and her husband, Matthew. The couple got started part-time after catering a wedding for a coworker. But the phone started ringing after COVID shut down restaurants, and their clients still wanted to celebrate in their homes. Rent-A-Chef provides everything from private chef-plated dinners to full-service buffet catering. Listen to learn what it’s like for a husband an ..read more

Are you intrigued by the concept of Feminine Power? Jen Bugajsky of The Freedom Keys helps women embrace pleasure and intimacy without guilt, leading to better connection and fulfillment in their relationships. Her coaching includes mindset and embodiment practices designed to help you get out of your head and into your body to express your femininity. Jen offers one-on-one coaching and group coaching. Her retreats offer women the chance to fully experience the work while exploring their bodies, emotions, and relationships. In addition, you can get a taste of what she has to offer by particip ..read more

Clara Lucia Carrier, the founder of Breaking Through Coaching, joins host Cyndi Morales to discuss how living with purpose can benefit our health, relationships, and overall well-being. Clara teaches how looking at our circumstances from a SAGE perspective can improve our lives by changing how we approach difficulties. Clara believes we don't have to settle for whom we have become. We are designed and made to transform thanks to our brain's neuroplasticity. Learn what it is and how to activate it. Clara’s book recommendation: When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questio ..read more

Amy Jackson is the founder and director of The Perch, where she offers Soul Care practices to help people step into a healthy, flourishing life of purpose. The Perch hosts retreats, classes, workshops, groups, and more designed to guide people on their spiritual journey. Amy is the author of two books, a certified yoga teacher, and a certified Wellness and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator. In this interview, Amy talks about the spiritual and physical aspects of self-care and caring for your soul. She shares how discovering yoga helped her feel better mentally and physically and became a ..read more

Have a question for Diane or Cyndi? Join the conversation here.   Diane Moca might be very familiar to you. You might know her as a reporter at Talking Cities. Or maybe from her MomSub app, which brings moms of young children together in a local community for support and friendship. Perhaps you met her through one of her other businesses- as the CEO of Lawn Greeting Cards, or through her real estate company Happy Home Solutions. Diane is a serial entrepreneur and on today’s podcast she is sharing how she manages it all by being persistent, conquering mindset and managing stress.  Yo ..read more

Today’s interview with Zuzana Tkacova, owner of Hummingbird Qigong, takes a deep dive into Tai Chi and Qigong. Learn how they are similar, what the differences are,  and how they can benefit everyone.  If you are curious about the mind-body connection, you don’t want to miss this fascinating interview! Have questions for Zuzana? You can join the conversation here.  Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced “chi-gong”) are both mind-body practices that are adaptable for nearly all fitness levels, do not require any equipment and can be performed anywhere you feel comfortable moving. Often k ..read more

This month our producer Amy Downing steps to the other side of the mic for a conversation with host Cyndi Morales. Listen in for an update on the CUPS Bra Drive, how you can get booked on the WOA podcast in 2023 (spots are filling up!) and what’s next for our Women of Aurora networking group.  Have a question or a comment about this episode? Join the conversation here.  Galas.fm is a web service for quality conversations that seamlessly unites your communities with no need to download anything, no forced signup, and no switching from your favorite podcasting app. Try it out for your ..read more