Foster Your Passion

There are a lot of questions and misconceptions around menopause. If you are not too careful, you could find yourself in big trouble health-wise. Hayley Foster sits down with Sue May, who is running a menopause business. In this episode, she discusses everything there is to learn about menopause. She delves into dismissing crazy misconceptions regarding hormones, the biggest questions when it comes to HRT, and the effects of getting DUTCH tests. Sue also sheds light on perimenopause, the dangers of synthetic drugs, and why women between the ages 40 and 50 should devote themselves to keeping their bodies healthy and strong.

There has been a social stigma on mental health in the past few years, particularly with anxiety and depression. But as we move forward in this modern age, people are now more open about it. We have seen an increasing number of cases due to the pandemic as well. Our guest in today’s episode, Dr. Shelby Harris, specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and depression. She is also certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) which is associated with the said illnesses. Listen as she shares the importance of sleeping to understand further how this affects our lives.

There is so much power in our brain that we aren’t using on a daily basis and our brain holds the keys to peak performance in our careers and in our lives. Harnessing the power of the brain is Dr. Hayley Nelson's expertise. She is passionate about making neuroscience approachable for everyone. She loves working with wellness professionals, coaches, teachers, and counselors who are ready to stand apart and show up as true leaders in their field. In this episode, she joins Hayley Foster to discuss her learnings through the years and how she started putting her practices to play in her everyday life. How do you shape your habits? Stay tuned to gain valuable insights.

While social media can be a boon, many business owners just don’t want anything to do with it. Entrepreneurs often leave community building to other experts, who leverage social media and relationships to create communities. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down and talks to entrepreneur, social media expert and podcaster Britney Crosson. Britney discusses creating communities, having fun with your extra income stream, and having the right people on your team. Tune in and learn more from Britney!

The main cause of unintentional death of infants under the age of 1 is choking. This is why CPR classes with choking relief should be mandatory for new parents. Join your host Hayley Foster as she sits down with CPR and Safety Lady, Gail Gould. Gail is the owner of FITCORE, where they teach lifesaving skills like CPR and basic first aid. Learn the importance of CPR and choking relief methods especially when you're with an infant or a child. Stay tuned as Gail presents a short demo of how to do CPR for infants, children, and adults. Get educated and save lives today!

While stress is a fact of life, it doesn’t mean we just need to live with its effects on our mental health. There are a lot of tools we can use to improve our mental state, including hypnosis, which this episode’s guest discusses. Hayley Foster brings in wellness entrepreneur and coach, Jennifer Thoma, CEO of Neuroredeem, to tell us more. Jennifer discusses how she pivoted away from corporate America and her decision to start a business that aims to help others improve their mental health. Hungry for more? Tune in and learn from Jennifer’s story.

Aging is a topic many avoid altogether with “anti-aging” being promoted so much in media. But there is so much to life in the second act! That’s why Jack Perez is passionate about normalizing the conversation of aging for women. Jack, or Jacqueline, is the CEO and founder of Kuel Life, an online community and curated shopping experience for women 45+. Her mission is to make Kuel Life synonymous to normalizing aging and become the one stop shop for women who need answers and support. Join in as she chats with Hayley Foster about embracing her age and empowering others to do the same.

Do you want to succeed in social media? Consistency is key. In this episode, Hayley Foster’s guest is Monica Van Landingham the founder of VIER Media/Reunion Stay. Monica talks with Hayley about how social media content can be batched out far in advance. For example, if you plan on posting twice a week, make sure to do so every week after that. So when people land on your profile, they’ll know you’re active, present, and reachable. If you want more practical tips on succeeding in social media, you wouldn’t want to miss this episode. Tune in!

Some people say email marketing is dead but Kelly Hackney would literally fight you tooth-and-nail over that notion. To her, email drives not only sales, but also a better conversion rate. It also makes repurposing your content and staying on top of mind a whole lot easier. Kelly does email marketing independently as a solopreneur, but it hasn’t always been like that. She spent more than 10 years in a corporate marketing job before finally deciding to start her own business in the middle of the pandemic. Deeply resonating with the personal brand she has built for herself over the years, she resurrected her old blog to become her new business’ hub. Now, CaffeineWithKelly is quickly building a reputation for helping entrepreneurs caffeinate their marketing and put themselves in a position where they can serve the greatest number of people. Tune in as Kelly shares her journey of fostering her passion for marketing, entrepreneurship, and authenticity. And yes... coffee.

Each brand has PR goals, whether they know it or not. Everything you do related to your brand is PR. So, how do you best tackle that and create a story that will represent you and lead to sales? Joining host Hayley Foster is Jaime Maser. Jaime is the woman behind Maser Communications. She is a powerhouse publicist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Today, she shares the importance of PR for any business and why you should be investing more into it. Tune in as Jaime shares tips to help you make the most of your PR strategies.   

Everyone can achieve joy. You just need to make the decision to go for it. For many, this is easier said than done. Allow today’s guest to help you find that knowing and fill your cup with joy. Hayley Foster sits down with Nina Obier. the Founder of Success Simplified, an educational consulting firm that provides action-oriented tools and strategies so that her audiences and clients gain the ability to remove doubt, discouragement, and distraction to replace it with clarity, confidence, and commitment. Together, they discuss how you can fill your life with joy. Learn how Nina’s journey began by leaving her unsatisfying job. Find out how she was able to truly enjoy the journey of life. Learn some of those tools and wisdom by tuning in to this conversation.

With so many businesses and individuals out there, how can you make your message stand out? Hayler Foster's guest, Tollisha Joseph, says, by making your message stick! Tollisha is a keynote speaker and networking strategist who teaches small and midsize corporations effective networking strategies to increase their audience and revenue. In this episode, they talk about sticky messaging, the idea of making your message so compelling that they stick to other people and those that they will talk to. Tollisha shares why you need to clearly understand your goals, customers, and blueprint and then dives deep into presenting yourself in networking opportunities. Join this conversation and discover some strategies to make your message stick and boost your company's growth.

Do things on your terms. Live your big life. If you're not happy with what you're doing, find something else to do that you enjoy. So many people are just going through the motions. Learn how to listen to your emotions and break away from what people expect you to do. This is what Bethany Clemenson did before finding Big Life Resources. Learn why she stepped away from corporate life and into coaching. Find out how to work on yourself so that you can do anything in life. Feel good today by listening to this episode!

Caring for pets, especially dogs, is a big commitment, but the rewards are immense. With the pandemic slowly winding down and with people going back to work, dogs and other pets will start to experience back-to-work anxiety. In this episode, Hayley Foster sits down for a conversation with Leslie Stern, the owner of Leslie’s Leashes, to talk about pet care during these times of transitions. Leslie and Hayley discuss the ins and outs of becoming a pet family and what to expect with your dog. Tune in and learn more tips in caring for your dog.

No matter where we go in life, healing and wellness matter. How could we discover the inspiring parts of entrepreneurship while taking care of ourselves? Meg O’Neil discusses powerful insights with Hayley Foster about intuitive coaching and energy healing and how we could train our minds to take the steps to success. As entrepreneurs, we open ourselves up constantly to educating ourselves, learning every day, and striving to grow personally and professionally. In this episode, Meg shares incredible experiences throughout her journey and the importance of empowering women to embrace life’s uncertainties and changes to succeed. We have what it takes to unleash our skills and develop an entrepreneurial mindset to drive change in this world. Tune into this episode to learn more and be the best you could be!

Your website is probably the first thing your customers will see from your business. You want it to represent your brand and have your vision. What better way to do that than going DIY and building it yourself? Ruthann Bowen, CEO of WIX DesignHer, is here to tell you that building your dream website doesn’t have to be painful. Ruthann joins Hayley Foster to share why it’s important to build a beautiful website and just how to do that with WIX. She also shares tips and tricks on making your website stand out not only from a design perspective but in terms of searchability as well. Tune in as she breaks down some topics from her book, The Female Entrepreneurs Guide to Creating your Website in a Weekend and get valuable website design and marketing advice you can use for your business!

If you love what you do, you don't feel like you're working. What joy it must be to be passionate about running family businesses and sharing your parents’ legacy with the world. Hayley Foster’s guest today is Ada Polla, CEO of Alchimie Forever. Alchimie Forever is Ada’s family-owned skincare business from Switzerland. After graduating from Georgetown business school, she brought the business to the United States. Join in the conversation as Hayley and Ada bond over what it feels like to run a family business and to be an entrepreneur who marries an entrepreneur. Tune in and enjoy this episode! 

When you get older, it gets more difficult to take risks and believe in yourself. As a woman, you start having self-doubt, you're transitioning through menopause, or you just want a new start. Michelle Jacobs thought about this point in her life really hard. So hard, that she left her high-paying corporate job to become an entrepreneur. She then founded Womaness, where she celebrates women who are going through menopause and lets them remind themselves of their successes. She helps them feel better, sexier, and more able to embrace their age with more confidence.  Hayley Foster brings Michelle on the show to help you find your inner Womaness. Join in in this conversation and let it inspire you to celebrate your womanhood now!

Some people say intuition and spirituality, like the sixth sense, is something hereditary or passed on from generations. Spiritual teacher, Tina Conroy believes otherwise. She believes that everyone has some sort of spiritual intuition and they just need to awaken it. Like basketball, anyone can play it, but you have to really practice if you want to be the next Jordan. Join your host, Hayley Foster and her guest, Tina Conroy on how to trust your intuition. Tina is the lead wellness instructor, Reiki Master, and intuitive yoga teacher of Northwell Health. Open your mind and your senses for today’s episode and learn how to trust your intuition.

Social media is great, but one change in a platform’s algorithm can unpredictably affect your visibility to the audience you have worked so hard to nurture. Not so with email. Once you get people to open up their inboxes for what you have to offer, the options are limitless. Let content marketing coach Rob Fortier show you just how easy it can be done. In this conversation with Hayley Foster, he shares how to create an email sequence strategy that helps you build genuine relationships with the people on your email list. There is so much you can get from this episode, from the art of repurposing content to nailing down an engaging subject line. Join in and you may find it hard to look at email the same way again.