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Below The Surface at The NoW
Below The Surface at The NoW
Author: Sarah O'Brien Hammond
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A conversation where we skip the small talk and dive deep into who you are, how you got here and where you are going! Our mission is for you to heal, expand and learn through the power of storytelling. Each week we invite a beautiful guest to share their journey. Their insight, perspective and knowledge allow us to find a deeper connection to ourselves and those around us.Simply listening has the power to change the world. Find out more about The Network of Women at www.thenownyc.com and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenownyc/
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Tania's earliest influences from her mother were that of a strong woman in a pink suit. Tania's mom was very intentionally showcasing her version of leadership which Tania now demonstrates herself! As a personal style strategist, Tania takes her client's inner brilliance and allows it shine! She has always loved fashion and her resume includes fashion designer and model in addition to personal stylist. Despite being bullied as a child for her outside the box fashion choices, Tania...
Linda is passionate about helping her clients uncover and shift the stories (lies) that the voice in their heads say are true. As a child she learned, through her grandfather’s modeling, the power of active listening. It is often through the intentional pauses in conversation that people experience breakthroughs and powerful a-ha’s. Linda shares more about her upbringing in a supportive church family to later in life craving more and the obstacles and challenges she faced in getting there. Le...
Dorothy never intended to be an entrepreneur but was tired of being in the old boys network and working for someone else's bottom line. Dorothy started freelancing and it would be this freelance work that eventually led her to launching her first business, dk east associates. Let’s dive deep and learn more about Dorothy.
Amy experienced a pretty rigid childhood that included working at her parents Chinese restaurant from the age of 10. Everyday after school, instead of doing extra-curricular activities or hanging with her friends she was expected to be at the restaurant working. Her parents had a very specific life plan for Amy of which she didn't comply. The rigidity and control eventually led Amy to rebel, which is where she discovered CBD. As a sufferer of anxiety and postpartum depression, Amy...
Melanie's approach to life is refreshing and an important reminder for us all. As a culinary educator for the past 26 years, Melanie brings a mindfulness to all she does in life, including cooking. It was her mother that taught Melanie at an early age the important lesson of approaching life from a positive perspective -- yes, this may suck, but now what. What is the next step to move you through this situation. Melanie works daily to ground herself and stay connected. Through her...
Ean Price Murphy is the Founder of Moxy Bookkeeping, which supports clients in generating profit and creating impact. Ean shares how growing up with parents with two different money mindsets and a bankruptcy in her 20’s led her to launch her own company, exponentially increase her earnings, and go on to help others get comfortable with money. Let’s dive deep with Ean and learn more about her journey.
Jessica Thiefels is a published author, host of the podcast Mindset Reset Radio, and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting. Today Jessica shares her experience with abandonment and how that's shaped who she is today and how she consciously designs her life moving forward. She speaks to the duality of love and absence and how both those things greatly contributed to not only the person she is but the path she's taken. Let's dive deep and learn how Jessica released the grasp of a...
Sarah Beth is a registered nurse who now works in the medical device industry. She moved to NYC from Atlanta, Georgia nine years ago. Her favorite word to describe herself when growing up was “ambivalent”. Little did she know she was describing her rising sign: Gemini. Today, she’d say that word still describes her, but in a beautiful way. She loves to talk and also craves silence. She loves working in corporate America, and sometimes wishes she never has to brush her hair again a...
Aliya has always had the entrepreneurial spirit within in her but it was through unexpected life events that her company, Elevated Style by Aliya, was born. Aliya introduces us to her earliest influences who helped shape the woman she is today, the transition into entrepreneurship, and the beautiful work she puts out into the world. If you have ever flirted with the idea of launching your own business, this one’s for you!
Corporate culture wasn’t serving Tosca, but like many others that realization, and eventual change, took time. In this episode Tosca shares how her upbringing contributed to who she is today and the journey that led her to leave corporate America. Tosca dives into being born with a visible birth defect and how that contributed to her self image, definition of beauty, and the connection to her divine femininity She also shares the three essential steps necessary for transformation to occ...
Cait Donovan went from thriving in a career she loved to total resentment but couldn’t explain why. In this episode of Below the Surface at The NoW, Cait shares her burnout journey with us and how she is now healing others and on a mission to end burnout culture. Cait is a speaker, host, author and coach.
Imaging a world where women have a positive relationship with food and their bodies and aren't defined by a number on the scale? A world where women don't restrict, binge, over-exercise or engage in chronic dieting? As an addict Sydney led a high functioning life for years. She was able to keep her eating disorder from her friends and family while her alcohol and drug addictions were sadly commonplace in college. Struggling with her sexuality only added fuel to the fire. Ultimately, it...
Dive Below the Surface with Debra Driscoll as she takes us on a magical journey from her upbringing in Australia and the Middle East with seven siblings to her connection with spirit and how it has guided her through life.
Does swapping out anxiety for om sound delicious? How about frantic for calm? Limiting beliefs for assurance? Learn how anxiety, self-sabotage and self harming behaviors led Ashley to a life of teaching and practicing mindfulness. Learn more about the tools and resources she uses to manage stress and anxiety and the road she took to getting there.
In our first episode you will learn what inspired me, your host, Sarah O’Brien Hammond, to launch this magical platform. I have always been inspired by women and their stories and you can often find me huddled in the corner with a friend diving deep. There are so many experiences, environments and people that shape us into the person we are today. Unfortunately, many of us don't sit in that space of reflection to really dissect those experiences and how they weave into the fabric ...
Anna N’Jie-Konte, MBA, CFP ® is the CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors. She helps women navigate financial decisions after divorce, inheritance, or business exits and create an aligned life where their wealth, legacy, and philanthropic plans are rooted in their values. As a proud first-generation American with roots in Puerto Rico and the Gambia Anna spent her childhood watching the strong women around her live lives dictated by their bank balances. Her life's work is to rewrite the money sto...
Sarah J. Naylor is an executive coach and mentor who creates a supportive space for executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, teachers, and guides to navigate life, careers, business, and relationships. By incorporating energetics, working with the quantum, and infusing humor, she helps raise their vibrational frequency and transform their lives. Today, Sarah reflects on the earliest influences and environments that have shaped her journey. She also shares her love of latex and the challenges she h...
✨Meet Dr. Rivi: A Pioneer in Healing Chronic Pain ✨ For over 40 years, Dr. Rivi has been transforming the way we understand and treat chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. After becoming a Registered Physical Therapist, she knew PT alone wasn’t the full answer—so she set out to explore more. She earned a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hunter College and a PhD in Physical Therapy from NYU, blending science with the power of movement. Her holistic approach integrates therap...
Natalie received the message loud and clear from an early age—if you want something, you must work relentlessly and strive for perfection. And for years, she did just that—until a diagnosis forced her to live differently. Natalie is Functional Nutrition Health Coach whose mission is to help driven professional women, who are struggling with chronic inflammatory symptoms or autoimmune disease, start to heal and feel strong, healthy and full of energy again. She obtained her certification...
Ali Leipzig is a sound healer, Reiki master, and energy healer dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their truth, power, and inner voice. She is the creator of Soul Camp, the transformative adult sleepaway camp for the soul, and Soul Camp Creative, a sacred strategy house serving mission-driven brands. Ali’s own life experience greatly contributes to the work she does today empowering clients to liberate themselves from outdated societal expectations. Today, Ali shares how she came ...



