Episode 1 - Intuitive Healing with Patricia Federico

On this episode, I had the honor to sit down with one of Southwest's most trusted intuitive experts, stress-management consultants and alternative healers. She shares her services, how to excise your intuition as well as her stress-management practices.

To learn more about Patricia Federico go to http://www.mymadretierra.com

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Listen as Habits and Lifestyles, LLC. creator Chesa Mendez, M.Ed. talks about creating and maintaining healthier habits and her Jump Start Program. 

Check out Habits and Lifestyles at https://habitsandlifestyles.com

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In this episode, personal trainer Danna Salhani, owner of Generation A Coaching, joins Agnes to talk about self-worth, fitness, nutrition, and the importance of a healthy mindset.

Danna uses her innate desire to help others by transforming their lives from the inside out to create long-lasting positive change. 

To connect with Danna, please visit https://www.generationacoaching.com.

In this episode, Dr. Cristy Lopez, psychologist, coach, and founder of My Anxiety Fix Program, joins the show to talk about anxiety, the different types of anxiety disorders, tools that could be used to ease anxiety attacks and all about her My Anxiety Fix Program. For the past 20+ years Dr. Lopez has helped thousands of people to permanently reduce anxiety and stress in 10 minutes or less without years of therapy or medication.

She has appeared on the Dr. Phil show and serves as a treating psychologist for guests on the show. Similarly, she served this role for Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers. Dr. Lopez also was featured on the reality TV series Downsized as the marriage therapist. She is a cited and guest expert for media such as Forbes, the List, as well as podcasts such as the Growth to Freedom show and Smashing the Plateau.

To learn more about Dr. Cristy Lopez and her My Anxiety Fix Program go to: cristylopezphd.com

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In this episode we dive into the topic of fascia and soft stretch release technique therapy with Neuromyofascial Specialist Ashly Wenzel.

Ashly earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Med from Grand Canyon University. Shortly after graduation in 2011, she was hit by a truck while riding her triathlon racing bike. Years of surgery, rehab, and pain, she discovered fascia therapy and found healing and relief for the first time, which changed her life perspective and career path. She is now a Neuromyofascia Therapy Specialist and has been teaching fascia therapy courses to fellow health and wellness professionals since 2016.

Visit Ashly at www.ashlyignite.com and at @srt_therapy

Sharon Skinner has been writing stories and poetry since grade school. Her writing tends to be focused on fantasy, Steampunk, poetry, and ghost stories.

Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, an Master of Arts in Creative Writing and a Poetic License. She writes fantasy, science fiction, paranormal (and the occasional steampunk) for audiences of all ages. Skinner is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and also serves as their Regional Advisor. She is the Author of The Healer's Legacy series, The Nelig Stones, Mirabella and the Faded Phantom, Collars & Curses, and the children's book Rocket Shoes.

Sharon joins the show to talk about her books, her writing motivations, and what it takes to establish yourself as a creative writer.

Please check out her amazing work at http://sharonskinner.com 

Tracy Roberts, a Master Reiki practitioner, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and a Certified Life Coach who loves the journey of life, beauty and self-empowerment joins the show to talk about how how she overcame her fears and is now living her purpose. 

Tracy learned Reiki at the age of 12 and became a Certified Life Energy Coach in 2016, she now has Yoga studio in Phoenix that provides the space to practice energy healing (through Reiki, Sound and Meditation), yoga and spiritual mentoring. 

Please check out her amazing services at https://www.tylrelax.com/ 

Fashion Designer and founder of Being Dapper JC Donaldson joins the show to talk about his brand, his biggest challenge in the fashion world, as well as sharing tips to help improve your sense of style and mindset. Let's learn how to show up and dress up for success!!! 

Being Dapper was established in April 2011 (IVMMXI) originally as a men’s fashion blog. Soon after the blog was established requests started to come in for men’s clothing. JC started in accessories making flower lapels. Since then he has focused on designing dashing apparel for the modern man. His designs are influenced by the timeless and classical styles of the prohibition era. 

Please check out JC's amazing work at: www.beingdapper.com

On today's episode, Flamenco Dancer and Founder of the Phoenix World Arts Collective, Carlos Montufar, joins us to talk about the art of Flamenco dance.

Carlos passion for world dance is rooted in his 16+ year career as a professional Flamenco dancer. He experienced first hand the lack of opportunities available to many aspiring and professional performing artists to improve their craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.  This understanding, paired with his enthusiasm for bringing multi-cultural events to the Phoenix art scene, culminated in the creation of the Phoenix World Arts Collective. Carlos is the driving force behind creating interesting and elegant events involving people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

To learn more about Phoenix World Arts Collective visit: https://phxworldarts.org

Tune in to learn the history of this passionate, powerful, and artistic dance.

 Jamie Fitzgerald, founder of both The Healing Point Acupuncture & Herbal medicine clinic in Phoenix, AZ and Desert Sage Wellness Center in Ahwatukee AZ joins us to talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. Jamie is also the Chairperson of the Arizona State Acupuncture Board of Examiners.

Tune in to listen to Jamie talk about the ancient practice of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and much more.

To contact Jamie regarding any questions from this episode or to try many of her services, visit thehealingpointaz.com

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Coach Danna with Generation A Coaching is back and checking in on our halfway point of our 2019 goals.

In today’s episode, Danna will break down the Four Pillars of Fitness to help us refresh and reflect on our 2019 fitness goals and life goals. Let's smash them before the year ends. It’s never too late to start fresh.

The Four Pillars:

•  Nutrition
•  Fitness
•  Self-care
•  Spiritual balance

If you need nutrition and fitness guidance contact Danna at generationacoaching@gmail.com

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Yoga Instructor, Certified Reiki practitioner, and Certified Crystal Specialist Megan Cannon joins us to talk about how she took the leap from the corporate world to become an entrepreneur as a Yoga instructor and creator of Moon Malas by Megan. 

Megan started Yoga to help her cope from the day to day work life balance. After some deep thought, breaking down a lot of walls, and finding a teacher who helped her meditate by introducing her to a mala bead necklace, she took the leap to complete her 200 Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Urban Yoga in Phoenix, in 2014. She then completed her 300 hours in YTT in 2018.

Her mala business came to life in 2015 while also receiving her Reiki Master Practitioner Certification and becoming a Certified Crystal Specialist. By adjoining these two practices she helps work through emotional blockages in the mind and body.

Check out her beautiful malas at moonmalasbymegan.com/ or visit www.papagocrossfit.com/ to sign up for a yoga class.

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The struggles of co-parenting can produce enormous stressors for those who are separated, divorced, or sharing custody. Every decision a parent makes during a separation can affect a child’s behavior, attitude, and self-esteem. 

On this episode of Level Up Tribes, I sit down once again with psychologist, coach, and speaker Dr. Cristy Lopez to talk about the do’s and don’ts of co-parenting to help you through your co-parenting journey.

Every time I sit down with Dr. Lopez, I learn something new or experience “OMG” moments, this episode is no different.

Show notes:

·  The challenges of co-parenting

·  Creating a co-parenting plan

·  Mediator vs. family counseling

·  Best communication practices

·  Tips on problem-solving when co-parenting

·  Healing from emotional pain

·  Co-parenting book recommendations

To learn more about Dr. Cristy Lopez visit cristylopezphd.com 

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What do you do when you’re a teacher with an entrepreneurial spirit? You open your own school like my guest today, Nia Ali, Founder of Vision Leadership Academy (VLA).

Nia Ali, an educator-activist is the founder of VLA, a private school that has revolutionized education. With over 20 years of educational experience, Nia has seen first-hand the grave effects of public education.

Get ready to learn on how she has dismantled the traditional culture of education and created a system of love, respect, structure, and high expectations in which students strive. She also uses a culturally competent curriculum, that she creates and writes herself.

Episode 14 show notes:

• Nia explains her educational background and how her vision for VLA developed
• The unchanged structure of our educational system that is still operating in an 1890 system for 21st century learners
• Nia talks about the culture, behavior, and mindset of her future leaders
• Nia explains the academy’s Youth and Adolescent Yoga and Mindful Education (YAY-ME) program, a restorative and/or trauma sensitive approach to yoga that is tailored to the needs of each student
• So much more…tune in now!
  

Visit visionleadershipacademy.org for more information about their mission, philosophy, and/or their application process.

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The collision of Eastern philosophy, Metaphysics, Martial Arts, Pop Culture and his Hendrix musical heritage all come together as inspiration and subject matter for artist Banding Hendrix. 

Banding orchestrates his vision utilizing a variety of media for both private and commercial collections. His roles as a visual interpreter and storyteller are expressed within his unique style, bold color dynamics and extensive body of work.

Banding Hendrix has a degree in graphic design as well as fine art. He has been a full-time artist since 2002 when he formed Hendrix NewLife Motion. 

You can find Banding Hendrix at hendrixartshop.com/ or on Instagram at @hendrix_banding

With over 20 years of professional experience, Rachna Nath is a faculty member at Chandler Gilbert Community College and Teacher at Arizona College Prep Chandler Campus where she teaches grades 9-12 both honors Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. With a genuine passion for teaching and giving back to her community, Rachna is perfectly equipped to provide the utmost education to her students.

Rachna was born and raised in Assam, 100 miles away from the wettest place on earth, “Mausynram. in Cherrapunji”, India. She is married with a 13-year-old daughter and a 11-year-old son. She recently completed her second Master’s degree from ASU, and is working on Honeybee developmental genetics, with ASU honeybee lab.

In her spare time, Rachna runs a school for Indian Classical Odissi. She has performed at prestigious events throughout the valley. Her passion For Odissi dance started when she was 6 years old and has had the honor to be nourished gurus well known in Assam India. It has been her journey of self-realization and self-motivation as she continues her venture into this vast sea of rhythmic melody and tranquility. Find out more at Facebook.com/SangeetaNrityaAcademy/

Roicia Banks was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised throughout the Grand Canyon State. She spent most of her younger years in the Hopi reservation and in the small Town of Winslow.

Ms. Banks studied at Arizona State University and graduated in 2011 from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences earning a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Ms. Banks then pursued her master’s in social work at the University of Houston. 

While pursuing her Master of Social Work, she experienced her love for community serving at the local community center of Acres Homes. Ms. Banks assisted in creating research-based solutions training for state employees, and foster agencies in order to eliminate systematic racism occurring in the child welfare system.

Once she earned her degree, she was employed as a case manager and advocate for children in Children Protective Services. After two years, Ms. Banks decided to return to her home state of Arizona and pursue social work for the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, where she served families in tribal government for four years as a social worker and advocate.

To make a bigger impact in her community, she became the owner and founder of Social Roots, LLC., providing a wide range of social work services focusing on people of color and under served communities. Social Roots provides consultation, cultural & behavioral competency training, contract social work and home visitation for attorney clientele.

For more information, visit socialrootsllc.org

Cassie May, a plant-based Nutritionist Coach from Roseburg, Oregon. Cassie’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and energize us through her love of cooking.

5 years ago, Cassie had ulcers lining her large intestines that caused her to be sick and in constant abdominal pain. After many doctor visits, she decided to change her diet and started following a plant-based diet that changed her life forever.

Cassie is on the show to teach us how to level up our nutrition and the way we think about food. She’s also going to talk about converting a school bus into a stunning home, a project her and husband are working on and should be completed by the end of the year. Tune is as we discuss all of her upcoming projects and so much more.

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