Make it Happen with Costa Women

Ready to hit the reset button on your mind to clear away the mental chaos?  Ali Meehan talks to Michele Schalin, Mental Fitness Coach and Author of Mindful MetamorphosisUnderstanding mindfulness and the importance it can play in your life is Michele Schalin's mission.Michele shares her personal story and the impact that mindfulness has had on her own life.  How she has used mindfulness as a tool over her thoughts, emotions and subconscious beliefs.  And her book journey, why she decided to write her story down and the internal and external processes she went through.You can connect with Michele - https://micheleschalin.com/And her book - https://micheleschalin.com/book/Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Being authentically you is something which Chitra holds dear and she has launched her new business and focus to create a warrior mindset.Ali Meehan and Chitra Rochlani talk about being brave and sharing your uniqueness.  Chitra shares her book which encourages others to feel, peel and heal the conditioning of their old thinking to find their true purpose and mission.  And they talk about how the Fit Warrior Mindset has been influenced by Chitra's roots and the use of detachment.You can connect with Chitra - https://www.fitwarriorlife.comAnd her programme - https://www.fitwarriorlife.com/twmcollectiveAnd if you are a women who is moving to Spain, or living in Spain already, join us at https://costawomen.com#fitwarriormindset #ChitraRochlani #AliMeehan #MindsetiseverythingSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In this inspiring interview, Ali Meehan sits down with Shraddha Varma, an ambitious entrepreneur and management professional, who has turned her big dream into reality by positively impacting the lives of over 5 million women. Her company's approach, has brought about real change. It all started with a writing project aimed at empowering young girls to boost their confidence, but it soon evolved into three thriving businesses. Join us as we delve into Shraddha's journey and learn how she managed to create a vast network of 5M+ women professionals and freelancers from 35+ countries, fostering global collaboration among founders and coaches. As the Cofounder of Fuzia Talent and Fuzia Community, flagship initiatives of Opengrowth Media, Shraddha leads global marketing and operations, empowering her team in cross-cultural environments. She firmly believes in gender equality and sees women as a vast reservoir of untapped talent. Her initiatives at Fuzia aim to create a world where women come together, support each other's growth, live their passions, pursue their dreams, and fearlessly break barriers.Join us as we dive into Shraddha's exciting journey and discover how Fuzia Talent is helping businesses and coaches scale up through the power of skilled women talents from their community.You can connect with Shraddha and her team through:-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shraddhavarma/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuzia-talent/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuzia/Learn more about Shraddha and her incredible work:Website: www.fuziatalent.comDon't miss this empowering interview! Support the show and be part of the movement to empower women globally. If you're a woman in Spain or considering moving to Spain, join costawomen.com - it's free to join.#EmpoweringWomen #GlobalImpact #FuziaTalent #WomenEmpowerment #entrepreneurship More about Shraddha Apart from being a management professional, an experienced marketer with 13+ years of experience,  and an ambitious entrepreneur, Shraddha Varma is a passionate learner & creative thinker. She is a thrill-seeker, an avid traveller, and  someone who is always enthusiastic about translating ideas into tangible results and creative initiatives. She immensely believes that being a woman is a superpower in itself and encourages women to become their own inspiration. Today, she runs a huge community of a network of 5M+ women professionals and freelancers from 35+ countries, who collaborates with founders and coaches globally supporting them in their immediate business needs. As the Cofounder of Fuzia Talent and Fuzia Community (Flagship initiatives of Opengrowth Media), she not only leads the entire global marketing and operations , but also drives and mentors her team in cross-culture environments. Shraddha strongly believes in gender equality and that women are the largest reservoir of untapped talent.    Her initiatives at Fuzia aim to positively impact and see a world where women can come together globally and help each other grow, live their passions, pursue their dreams and become fearless. Fuzia Talent is all about empowering and supporting growing businesses and Coaches to scale up  through the power of skilled women talents from our community.She was also awarded "The young entrepreneur driving social change" award by Women Economic Forum Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Anu Nadimpalli, an artist, poet, author, and creative entrepreneur who has revolutionised the way solopreneurs and wellness professionals express their brand through captivating art. Discover the transformative power of art and how Anu's unique art experiences have gained international recognition. From her beginnings as an interior and architectural designer to her inspiring journey of resilience and reinvention, Anu's work encompasses social media marketing, sustainable fashion, and empowering collaborations. Tune in to explore how art can elevate your brand and connect with your audience on a deeper level.Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Looking to learn more about the future of remote work and freelancing? Look no further than this insightful interview with Ali Meehan and Maya Middlemiss. With over 23 years of experience working remotely, they share their perspectives on the benefits and challenges of being a digital nomad, the real importance of community and collaboration, and much more.Whether you're a freelancer or considering remote work, this conversation is a must-watch. Discover how you can live and work on your own terms, no matter where you are in the world. With the rise of remote work, the possibilities are endless, and Ali and Maya offer valuable insights into how to navigate this exciting way of working.Discover how you too can join the growing community of digital nomads and remote workers.Connect with Maya through her Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmiddlemiss/ Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more insights from Women who make it happen in business and in life.Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

What inspired Tina Sibley to climb her mountain, not once, but twice? Meet this woman who conquered Kilimanjaro twice and is now using the lessons learnt for her 'Courage2Conquer' business.Ali Meehan and Tina Sibley talk about comparisonitis, the importance of having your own life guides and thriving not merely surviving.You can connect with Tina via tinasibley.comAnd her programme on Facebook - Courage2ConquerAnd if you are a women who is moving to Spain, or living in Spain already, join us at costawomen.com The Annual Conference mentioned is here too Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Meeting her future husband at the wedding in the UK and throwing a dare into the conversation about moving to Spain brought Carrie Frais back to Spain.  When here, Carrie discovered that there were limited resources for parents and created MumAbroad.com  MumAbroad is now one of Europe's leading English language websites for international families making the move to Spain as well as France, Germany and Italy.Ali Meehan talks to Carrie about #LivingtheDream and what the challenges of life overseas might throw at you.Carrie's collaborative book #livingthedream can be ordered through your favourite booksellers. During the conversation, Carrie refers to Steven Barlett - Diary of a CEO as well as "In Every Family Has a Story" written by bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel You can connect with Carrie at MumAbroad.com, or carriefrais.comSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

A dream of being a flamenco dancer brought Asami Ikeda from Japan to Spain!  Now having danced with the Gypsy Kings she continues to use the success formula.  For Asami this is 10% talent + 90% effort = success.  And that has worked for her amazingly where her continuing to show up on Instagram brought her success.Hear her story, how she uses visualisations to stay on target, who she listens to for positivity and what next for this passionate bailaora.Asami has her regular performance at Flamenco Marbella on Saturdays in the centre of Marbella. She also does private shows for private events.Lately expanded her portfolio to screen acting toohttps://youtu.be/xPnByX7XaTEFollow Asami on instagram And find out how to take a class to learn Flamenco with her -  linksSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In this episode Ali Meehan talks to Aleksandra about High Achievers - what are they, do you know if you are one and can you learn to become one?  We talk about fear, overwhelm and comparison. And creating the "impossible dream"Aleksandra is a Professional Coach to Exponential Entrepreneurs, Sustainable High Performance Mentor and Founder or Goal Achievers InstituteShe makes purpose-driven game-changes of this world accomplish their mission impossible and create their legacy before time runs out, without overwhelm, exhaustion and painful sacrifices.Aleksandra is also a passionate academic, currently conducting research on what she has called Hyper-Achiever Syndrome. Based on her findings she has created her signature High Achiever 2.0 method. She's Polish by origin and Norwegian by choice and a mum to two little Wikings.Her own life story - despite major challenges - is made of "impossible dreams" come true.If you want to know more, http://www.goalachievers.eu/ and join the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/goalachieversclub.globalSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Heather talks to Ali Meehan of Costa Women about creating a community for lonely coaches.  We talk about the messages we give ourselves - do they serve us or stop us.  How to use fear to our advantage.  And what opportunities can come dressed as.Heather Egginton is the Owner of The Real Executive Coaching Co, founder of The Vulnerability Arena (VMovement) and The Lonely Coach Community. She works with people who want to move from Lonely Leadership to trusting leadership. Lover of buying, cooking and eating food and advocate of don't shop, adopt dogs (her dog came from Romania)Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

'Build the bridge and the river will appear' is the theme of Rita Matias life.  In our latest Costa Women 'make it happen' interview we talk Aura readings, Treasure maps and Rita shares some insights into her journey from Portugal to Brighton.Links mentioned werePODCAST: Creative Rebels https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-rebels/id1448695774?mt=2SOCIAL MEDIA: Rita Matias Aura ReadingsWEBSITE: https://ritasartenergies.com/home-page/2021 PLANNER: https://costawomen.com/blogs/1/2179/costa-women-2021-planner-diaryCosta Women is a free community for Women living in Spain, or thinking about moving to Spain.  Join us at costawomen.comSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Our next guest in the Make it Happen Studio is Natalie Sisson who has been a twitter friend of mine for 10 years from when she was the 'suitcase entrepreuner' and wrote a complete guide to creating a location independent business and lifestyle you love. More recently Natalie has returned home to one of my favourite places in the world - New Zealand and whilst she is still helping entrepreneurs her focus has morphed into helping you Tap into your Potential. Get paid to be YOU.Natalie has a mission to help 1,000 women earn $10k per month and give back 1% to causes that lift other women up.Connect with Natalie http://bit.ly/NSissons And join us at costawomen.com Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In the Make it Happen Studio, I talked to Lauren Rosenberg.  Lauren is a part time resident of Estepona.  She has recently published her book “How to Move Forward when the Unthinkable Happens: Love, Light and Liora”.  The first part of her book is the story of losing my daughter at 20 and the second part is a self help book on how to move forward after loss or an unthinkable event with plenty of practical exercises to do.  What has been the biggest support to you when dealing with the loss of Liora?Being an energist and knowing how to use the techniques I use in my clinic with my clients.Without this knowledge I am not sure how I would have coped.Extract of my book:“I know that for many, death and grief are taboo subjects. But all of us will experience loss at some point so I want to encourage you to share your grief. If we share our vulnerability with others, we can create much closer bonds. It’s easy to feel that you should shut yourself off when you’re struggling with grief, but I believe it’s better to reach out to those you trust at difficult times. They may have ideas and insights that might help us, and they can also give us the nurturing care we need. It’s when we’re in need that we discover who’s willing to walk alongside us. After all, we would help them in the same way. Sometimes it’s the people we least expect who give us the most support. But if we don’t open up, we’ll never find out. Along with our own strength and resilience, letting others in can help us manage the burden of grief.We can also check our thoughts and feelings by talking to others. Understanding our feelings can help release us from the guilt or the selfishness we might have about sharing our grief.Sharing in this way can also help others have a greater understanding of their own feelings and help them become more empathetic. When we share our fears, pain, joy and hopes, we share the universe’s wisdom and its loving care. I’ve heard death referred to as ‘emigrating to heaven’. After my experience, this is how I see death now. I think we are born into a body and leave it when we ‘die’; we still exist, just in a different form. An important point to remember is that the love you have for the person who has passed away will always be with you because love never dies. I don’t like the expression ‘I am sorry for your loss’ as I don’t feel I have lost my daughter. I may have lost the physical part of her, but she is still very much with us. Energy never dies"Connect with LaurenWebsite: www.fear-busters.comOr Facebook: Lauren RosenbergInstagram: lauren_fearbustersTwitter: @FearTipsLinkedIn: Lauren RosenbergSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Today we are joined by Ann Jenkins, Eco Warrior, founder of Playa Patrol and Game Creator!Ann lives on the Costa Tropical in Southern Spain and has a passion for playas. She has hosted numerous beach cleanups and, due to the Coronavirus, has created a 'beach clean up' game for the whole family.Ali Meehan talks to Ann about her journey to Spain, how she started to get involved in local community projects and her hopes for 2020.  We also explore the different journey Ann experienced when she took part in EXXPEDITION, an all-female voyage exploring the impact of plastic and toxic pollution in our ocean and the affects it has had on her personally.Follow Ann and her Playa Patrol projects throughFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/playapatrolbeachcleanup/Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/350823808792127/Follow the Beach Clean Up Wizard on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playa.patrol/And find out more about EXXPEDITION https://exxpedition.comSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In the 'Make it Happen' studio, Ali Meehan is joined by Marléne Rose Shaw - a  therapist and self-help author.  We talk about 'How Kind People Get Tough' and Marléne gives tips for people experiencing lockdown due to the Coronavirus, especially when in an enclosed environment and provides some rules to navigate your relationships, create boundaries and be assertive with your space. Marléne says "'How Kind People Get Tough' is based on many years helping people gain confidence and have better relationships. Many of my clients over the years have told me that they want to be more assertive but they worry that it will make them mean or cause conflict or that they’ll be rejected.That’s become my main focus now: teaching people how to be assertive and have more secure and happier relationships. It's all about communication skills, and boundaries letting go of limiting beliefs and overwhelming emotions.I wanted to take all this from beyond the therapy room and reach more peopleI truly believe that when we set better boundaries and communicate well, we encourage others to do the same, and they encourage others to do the same,  so the whole world becomes a happier and more secure place. It’s like a ripple effect."To find out more about the book go to www.howkindpeople.comAnd join costawomen.com - a free community for women living in, or thinking about moving to SpainSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Meet Lauren Cirkot - formerly from America but now living in Valencia, Lauren believes in the power of always finding adventure and in the video shares a lovely challenge she used to build up her courage.   Whilst Lauren suffers from an illness she has still managed to travel to 26 different places and as this year is her 30th, she plans to notch up the final 4! What’s your favourite 'experience' and what difference has travel made to your life?Every trip and experience has contributed to my growth, but my absolute favorite experience was my first solo trip to Australia. I kept getting signs that I should go there, like finding a roundtrip flight for only $750 from Connecticut to Sydney. Just booking the flight was exhilarating because not only was it one of my dreams to travel to Australia, but I would be traveling alone for the first time. Taking that long flight and being in a new and unfamiliar country by myself taught me many lessons and enabled me to really grow and thrive. Traveling solo was a true test of character for me. I realized I could truly rely on myself, and I grew confident in my newfound sense of independence. I learned that facing the world isn’t so scary.  Travel has helped me become more patient and more open. But most of all, it gives me this magical feeling, one that I hadn’t felt since childhood. You can read about or see pictures of a new place, but you can’t experience the magic of a new destination until you get there. Everyone knows what the Eiffel Tower looks like, but seeing it in person, knowing you are in the middle of Paris, is a whole other thing. Travel has brought me out of some dark times, and it centers me when I’m stressed. Give us three tips for any women who think they want to travel but are not sure whether to pack their bags.You deserve it. Do not feel guilty for taking vacation time. Do not feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Travel is necessary for your heart, mind, body, and soul. There’s a well-known quote that goes something like, “You can always make more money, but you won’t always be able to go on the adventure.”If you’re scared to travel, start small. Don’t feel like you have to fly across the country or the world. Perhaps try going 1 hour away from where you live for a day or a weekend. Small increments will desensitize you and make you feel more comfortable to one day take that long flight to your dream destination. The best place to get to know Lauren is through her Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurencirkotThe best place to get Lauren's tips on travel is through her travel blog: https://alwaysfindadventure.com The best place to get in contact are is through her website:https://laurencirkot.com or LinkedIN:  https://linkedin.com/in/laurencirkotSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

We are excited to share the launch of Costa Women TV  - a platform where women who #makeithappen come together. We will be coming to you monthly and introduce you to some of our Costa Women members around Spain, as well as share useful tips and ideas for life in Spain.  This is the sound from the show which you can watch on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeIpxIUieTc Your hosts are Ali Meehan (Founder of Costa Women https://costawomen.com ) and Angèle Cristina (Founder of Wondrous Online Women https://www.wondrousonlinewomen.com )For our first episode with a theme of ‘LOVE’ Angèle talks to Natalia Edelmann, Founder of the Life Fulfilment Academy, helping you reconnect with mind, body and soul, so you can reach the next level of success. Natalia shares her top 5 tips for 'self-love'. Follow Natalia at https://www.dreamitthinkitliveit.com Ali meets Alyson Thomas of Alyson's Cakes. Alyson is not just a cake maker, she creates edible art! Be wow'd by her creations at http://www.instagram.com/alysonscakes/ We hope you enjoy our first episode. Next month we will be reporting from the International Women's Day Conference in Marbella. If you want to join us live at the Conference more details can be found at https://1230.co.uk/spain-2020 Thanks to our sponsors Currencies Direct - http://www.currenciesdirect.com/costa... #MakeItHappen #CostaWomenTV #love #selflove #success #cakes #art #IWDMarbella2020 #edibleartSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

Ali Meehan talks to Tricia Audette who passionate about education and theatre and has woven the two together in her own special brand of ‘learning through comedy’. As well as having a love of butterflies she has also a connection to Albert Einstein.  Tricia says of creating comedy shows in Madrid "Comedy in English is a small market here, especially in comparison to Barcelona.  We all know each other and work as a community, collaborate and try not to schedule shows on the same day.  That side of the market is lovely, as for the comedy, you do need to adapt to your audience.  People from different countries have different tastes.  Comedy is not just about language, especially in stand up where we often make pop culture references or share experiences that others who have not grown up in the same environment would understand.  The jokes I use are different for an all Spanish audience then an all English one.  Having spent so many years teaching English, I know the language that learners understand and have a pretty good idea of what jokes work with what culture based on trial and error.  I pay close attention to who is laughing at what."One quote she is known for is “We work together to enrich education which is amazing as education is the solution to everything!” The more we enrich our minds, the more open we are to accepting and understanding each other.  Plus, education gives us this wonderful platform to be aware of what’s happening around us and opens our eyes to the possibilities.  When we believe we have choices, we often feel more driven don’t we and when we actively choose the life we live then we tend to be happier as well.Connect with Tricia and catch her live through her new website www.tyfcomedy.com or facebook and instagram @tyfcomedy.comIf you are a woman living in Spain, or heading this way, do join costawomen.com (its free)Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In the 'Make it Happen' studio, Ali Meehan of costawomen.com is joined by Valentina Ruffoni who Ali met as part of a networking challenge!  Valentina is formerly from the UK and now lives in Madrid.  She is the Founder of Eat Out Madrid and co-chapter host for CMX Connect Madrid which is for community builders and community curious people out there! We talk about the joy of lists, why there should always be time to eat and how having communities of people that believe in your values will help you grow.If you are in Madrid, plan to visit or know someone coming, join Eat Out Madrid to get recommendations on the best places to eat and drink in the capital. https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatou... If you like to Eat In and need to know where to buy ingredients for your favourite meals visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatin... Based in Barcelona or plan to visit anytime soon, this is out newest band of the Eat Out brand offering the same principles as Eat Out Madrid. https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatou...Building a community like Valentina (and Costa Women) here in Madrid and want to meet other professionals. Join the monthly events events.cmx.com/madrid And to join a free community of Women living in Spain, or heading to Spain connect with Ali at costawomen.comSupport the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join

In this Make it Happen interview, Ali Meehan of costawomen.com talks to Cepee Tabibian - Social Media Marketer, Community Builder and Founder of She Hit Refresh.  She Hit Refresh connects like-minded women, age 30 and over who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel.  Cepee is formerly from Houston, Texas and as well as being the Founder of She Hit Refresh, she has created Madrid Blogger Network.Cepee talks about how freedom makes her feel alive, 'saying no to others, means saying YES to yourself', life in Madrid and the joys of listening to Gary V, Rich Roll and How did this Get Made? Connect with Cepee through https://shehitrefresh.com/And join her communities on Facebook at * She Hit Refresh https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/* Madrid Blogger Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/madridbloggernetwork/* CMX Connect https://www.facebook.com/groups/cmxconnectmadrid/Join costawomen.com - a free community for Women living in Spain, or Women thinking about making the move.Support the showThanks for listening to the show! If you are a Woman in Spain, or a Woman thinking about moving to Spain join https://costawomen.com - its free to join