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Exciting News! As they say, SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST and THIS IS THE LAST release and 95th episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast for 2023! ✨Do you feel like you are ENOUGH? We all have had experiences in our lifetime where we were not only told we are not ENOUGH but we also don’t feel as if we fit in certain communities whether it be cultural, color, gender, race etc👨🏿👨🏾👨🏼 And let’s just say that some people feel this more than others to their core. I was blessed to meet Christopher Rivas at the Latino Hive IConnexcion a community of Latino/as that are disruptors in their industries and the world. And while I knew that Christopher was an actor, it wasn’t until I heard him speak about his book "Brown Enough" that it truly hit home for me. Why you ask? Well, as a Germa-Mex Latina I never truly knew where I fit in. I wasn’t brown enough and I wasn’t white enough ever. People constantly mistake me for a typical “white” girl when I am so much more than my cover. His conversations in his book Brown Enough around love, violence, race, familia and immigrant parents really impacted me. They left me with thoughts around self worth and allowed me to rethink some of my foundational thoughts about what is enough. Friends, this week we have the amazingly talented story teller, actor, author Christopher Rivas.✨🎧🎙️ He is the author of “Brown Enough” and a podcaster of Sirius XM’s stitcher and as an actor he is known for his work on the Fox series "Call me Kat." ✨ Our Episode 95th “BROWN ENOUGH” is available on all platforms. ✨ Transparently, I could not have guessed this episode would go to the depths that it did chatting on deep subjects like consciousness, silent retreats and personal growth! It was truly an honor to sit with him and learn about his journey! We also talk about the cultural barriers we face as well as the first-hand experiences and personal challenges around the thought of loving ourselves and accepting ourselves as enough!! Tune in to hear more about - 😇Tapping into unconscious self 😇Understanding your life’s purpose 😇 Transformation journey of oneself 😇 Understanding your calling and tapping into truest potential 😇 Leaning into and exploring peaceful moments & how meditation changes your thoughts, perceptions & life🫶 👉This episode is for you if you are also looking onto hopping on your transformation journey this 2024 and achieving goals♠️💯 Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🎙️🥂

Ooh la la!  This week on Episode 94 of Opportunity Knocks Podcast I was in awe 😘 of the fabulous Jen Principe who is a soul stylist with a sole purpose; to help transform lives from the outside in. Jen is a personal and celebrity stylist whose empowering work in fashion has been featured on Hallmark’s Home & Family, the Associated Press, and Inside Edition.Her debut book, A Common Thread, is a fashion for the soul book 📕 filled with inspirational stories about the two constants in her life; faith and fashion. In it, she uses the latest scannable QR technology that leads the reader 👓 to companion tutorials on how to build the ideal wardrobe from the ground up, ultimately providing an affordable styling platform that anyone can afford 💵!As the Founder of The Phoenix Effect Non-Profit Jen provides personalized photoshoot experiences for those suffering from life-debilitating diseases and trauma. Jen and her team help survivors reignite parts of their identity lost during the process of healing ❤️‍🩹 through the power of wardrobe 👚, hair 💇‍♀️, and make-up💋This episode is all about listening 👂 to your inner voice & using that as a GPS to move forward. We talk so much about following your gut, aligning with your values, beliefs and really tapping into God 🙏 and his signals to pave the way towards life✨ During our AMAZING conversation Jen shares some valuable insight:👗Don’t judge a book 📗 by its cover👗Doing the work and integrating in your life👗Healing your trauma & being the light for people through your experience 👗Understanding your life’s purpose👗Expressing yourself through your passion & giving back👉 If you are someone who is having difficulties understanding your purpose & moving past your unhealed version then this episode is for you!👌💕PS don’t forget to drop a heart if you love this episode ❤️ Now go to your favorite platform Apple, Spotify, IHeart - we’re on them all to listen! Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🎙️🥂

Opportunity Knocks is so close to celebrating its 💯 Episodes and it gets better!🥳✨ This week we release Episode 92 with the inspiring Victoria Jenn Rodriguez, fellow Latina and one of the Top Business and Mindset Coaches who helps women #securethebigbag & get unstuck in life💰Her podcast @bankingoncultura where she celebrates the complexity , vibrance of Latino culture and everything in between. Hispanic heritage month just completed last week and there couldn’t have been a better time for us to celebrate our culture with this amazing friend and woman. We were blessed 🙏 to meet through @latinohive, an amazing organization Founded by @funkrar where Latinos from all walks of life to come in community to disrupt the norm.This episode is both REAL life and raw as @iamvictoriajenn and I discuss being a woman in business, Entrepreneurship, life, taking risks, our culture and so much more… Plus…🔸Reinventing ourselves and taking No-Bs from anyone🔸Engraining her latina values into her business🔸Starting her business with 0 experience after living the corporate dream and staying in green 🔸Making the ask of whatever she wants and really tapping into her true potential🔸Understanding that there’s room for all and the power of being your authentic self.👉 If you are just starting out and have all these ideas that are waiting to come to life then this episode is perfect for you because of the gems 💎 Victoria provides us of really tapping into our own-self and knowing when to reinvent ourselves and take the pivot in life. PS don’t forget to drop a heart if you love this episode ❤️ Stay tuned for more upcoming episodes as we are sooo close to 100🥂

I am excited to share Episode 91 of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 and my second release of myself being the interviewee! Join me for a heart-to-heart conversation with Dr. James Owens, Founder of The World Is Just A Book Away, Professor at USC, and TED Coach. This episode is extra special because it's not just about business; it's about celebrating our multi-dimensional friendship that's spanned decades and witnessed our many career evolutions.Our conversation lead to many additional topics including:🔍 Identifying and transforming patterns ✨ Energy investment 🙅‍♀️ The power of boundaries 💕 Building meaningful connections 🌱 Navigating personal growth 🙏 Exploring spirituality❤️ Celebrating our differencesAs I reflect on this birthday podcast, it's a testament to over 20 years of collaboration with James, from my corporate world transition to academia and coaching. I've also proudly served on the board of his nonprofit, The World Is Just A Book Away, playing a part in expanding its mission, from branding to launching libraries in Indonesia and Mexico, and organizing inspiring 5K events 🏃‍♀️ at the University of Southern California. 📚✨Tune in and celebrate with us as we explore the depths of our friendship and shared journey.  🎙

One of my 2023 goals was to reach my 100th episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙. As I share this 90th episode with you, I'm filled with gratitude for the incredible people I've had the privilege to interview.🙏 This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sharon Roemmel, Founder of Practically Enlightened You, Yogini,🧘‍♀️ Coach, Intuitive and spiritual teacher. This recording is from some time ago, as I was introduced to Sharon by my Akashic Records teacher Laura Coe. Her recommendations always come at a very high value and with great learning. At this point, I was deeply studying not only the Akashic Records but also Yin vs Yang ☯️ energies, and how they related to my own behavior patterns. Sound interesting?!? It is...and your awareness is key.🙌Part of our conversation revolved around the significance of introspection and staying aligned with our soul's purpose. Sometimes, it's in those quiet moments of reflection 🧘‍♀️ and listening that we are truly able to discern our proper path.In this episode, we dove further into some of my favorite topics:🙏 Spirituality✨ Akashic Records☯️ Balancing Yin and Yang energies🔎 The quest for clarity👂 The art of listeningI always ask my guests about their core values, and Sharon's include connection, wellness, creativity, playfulness, and fun. It's no wonder that I attract guests who share similar core values with me. 💕✨Experts like Sharon are the types of guests those in my MembHership get to learn from. Our Expert Call once a month to educate our members on different subjects - looking to sit into your Yin, more your divine feminine? Curious to understand what that means? Come join us in the MembHership for an affordable price point you too can get on track and build community with an on-line and in-person format that caters to your needs.I invite you to listen to this inspiring episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast🎙. If you would like to learn more about Sharon head to her website: https://practicallyenlightenedyou.com/ 

Who’s ready for a deep dive into the power of communication? This 89th episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 holds a special place in my heart. One thing that I have learned is that my podcast audience loves to learn more about me and how I make choices in my own life. This year I had the privilege and honor of being interviewed by a former client and now cherished friend Josh Borris.  They say your vibe attracts your tribe and I couldn’t agree more. Our connection began way back during the preschool drop-offs with our then-young kids when our vibes just clicked! Josh is the Founder of Core Development Group. He is an architect, designer, builder and real estate broker, acquisition and sales in commercial and residential projects. His work isn't just about constructing physical spaces; it's about creating environments that resonate with purpose and harmony.As a coach, connecting with people and fostering meaningful relationships is at the core of what I do. That’s why encouraging good communication and having sometimes hard conversations lead to deeper partnerships just like in my case with Josh. We have the opportunity to be the designers and architects to build our own lives! Our way!Josh digs deep with me in this episode, as we explore: 💕 All parts of me & background 🗣 My coaching style 💡 Importance of knowing our core values ❤️ The value of community 🙌 The path to personal growth ⚡️ Energetic exchange 💪 The power of your word I am thrilled to share this episode with you, and I hope you find it as inspiring and insightful as I did! Josh is a great interviewer who keeps this squirrel on track. As we head toward my birthday, stay tuned for more upcoming episodes I have curated where I continue to be the interviewee - learn with me! 

When was the last time you truly checked in on your gut health? 🤔 We often focus on maintaining our mental well-being, but did you know that the two are intricately connected? Get ready for a mind-and-body revelation in this week's electric episode of The Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙.Join me as I dive into an eye-opening conversation with the incredible Olivia June co-founder of PYM and the genius behind Hey, VINA! Olivia's journey has been a quest to understand her own body, illuminating how women often become distant from the very essence that powers us.At the heart of this episode lies PYM, a company Olivia co-founded, driven by the mission to provide accessible, natural, and effective solutions that replenish your mind's essential nutrients and cultivate balanced neurotransmitter function. We dove into many fascinating topics including:🫂 Discover the vital role of building a strong community🧠 Unearth the profound link between gut health and mental well-being💊 Explore the world of cognitive-boosting supplements🧘‍♀️ Learn the art of stress management💪 Embrace the equal significance of physical and mental fitness💕 Delve into entrepreneurial self-care secretsOlivia's journey and insights will shift your perspective on holistic well-being. Join me on this illuminating episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙. Embrace the wisdom that nurtures your gut to empower your mind. 🌟 

Have you ever wondered about the true purpose of your soul? It's a question that often leaves many of us searching for answers for years without clarity. As someone deeply passionate about serving others on their journey and specifically to  uncover their purpose, I've found a profound connection to this quest and it’s time to share it publicly with all of you. The Akashic Records - the energetic space that stores your soul’s history - past, present and future. 🌟I recorded this episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙, with the inspiring Laura Coe @laurascoe, the Founder of The Little Soul School, Akashic Record Reader, Author, and Podcast Host. This episode was recorded some time ago at the beginning of my journey; I am honored to say Laura is my teacher and I have been certified through the popular The Little Soul School. Laura's journey into the mystical world is powerful, non-linear and not to be missed! 💪I am so grateful to Laura and all of my classmates at The Little Soul School that I trained and dove deep into learning about the Akashic Records - a gift for our soul.  Laura’s journey from the corporate world to becoming an Akashic record reader, author and podcast host is riveting to uncover.We talked about many magical ✨topics including:💕 Nurturing the Soul Connection 🙏The profound journey that led Laura to the Akashic Records✨ Unveiling those remarkable moments that unite us🔥🔥 The captivating concept of Twin Flames vs Soulmate’s 🧘‍♀️ Tapping into the wisdom of your highest self🙌 The magic of embracing the present moment🎁 Receiving the transformative gift of NowThis episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast 🎙 provides insight into the Akashic records and the life-altering impact having a reading can bring. I strongly encourage you to tune in and discover how unlocking your soul's purpose through an Akashic reading can be an awe-inspiring journey of self-discovery.Yesterday my new blog dropped, What’s So Woo Woo? Discovering the Akashic Records, go to link in my bio, I share all about my journey to finding the records and reading with this transformative sacred tool.

Do you love soccer or as they say fútbol?⚽️ This next new guest couldn’t have been better timed ⏰ to release the latest episode of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast! 🎙️ Especially given the exciting times watching the @uswnt during World Cup! Talk about inspiring, innovation, ingenuity, equality, commitment and community this fantastic guest taps into them ALL!👏💪🤩🤗I had a motivating jaw-dropping interview with Julie Uhrman, the awe-inspiring cofounder and president of Angel City FC , the FIRST EVER women-owned female professional soccer club right here in LA! 🏆We explored the world 🌎 of soccer and entrepreneurship diving into: 🌟 Building a diverse and inclusive team culture 💡 Leading with a clear sense of purpose🌈 Staying true to core values, on and off the field 🏅 Seizing opportunities at the perfect moment 🔥 Carving a unique niche in a competitive market 💼 The powerful impact of female leadership 💰 Championing pay equity in sports and business I always say this with clarity you truly NEVER know where and when an opportunity surfaces, how lucky am I to work out with Julie Uhrman and her twin sister at PLATEFIT - through soccer, community and our daughters we connected. Life!The successful docuseries Angel City is a must-watch, it goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch with this groundbreaking team.Don’t miss out next Angel City FC home game on August 27th they are some of the most FUN nights with the family! You must tune in to cheer 📣for the US in the round of 1️⃣6️⃣ vs Sweden Sunday, August 6, 5am 🇺🇸This captivating episode is packed with inspiration and insights for soccer enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs alike! 🎧🙌 It will motivate you to do better and be better in this world now to get inspired by Julie's incredible story and discover the magic of Angel City FC! 

We are excited to be back and ready to release so many new episodes of the Opportunity Knocks Podcast. 🎙 This week we are kicking it off with another powerhouse woman who has had so many exciting transitions in her life  The multi-faceted Tanya Memme, TV  Host, Speaker, & Former Miss World shared her fascinating journey with us.  Some key take-aways:💕 The beauty that comes from losing and finding ourselves💪 Trials we face in life & how they make you stronger 😀 Showing up authentically🧐 Diving into curiosity & why that is  important☀️ Her Ayahuasca  journeys & plant medicineTanya's journey of coming apart led her to a new level of self-awareness and to her next area of opportunity she is stepping into a somatic healing coach, podcast, her course to come soon on speaking, using plant medicine as a means to help with healing trauma, which has been her new passion of hers over the past 4 years.One of the gold nugget takeaways from this episode was how we ALL have to be willing to take that first step and show up as ourselves.  Pure authenticity, no matter how messy it might be, just start.  It is ok if you fail, if it is a disaster, it gets you started on your journey.Stay tuned there are so many more great takeaways coming up from Tanya Memme you definitely don't want to miss this episode.

Who here has joined the pickleball craze?Well if you are one of the 36.5 million people that LOVE pickle ball we have a BIG treat for you! Plus a solution to the court shortage and I LOVE solutions!This week's brand new episode of Opportunity Knocks features friend Shawna Wilson Founder of SBW Tennis Academy, a lifelong competitive tennis enthusiast  and coach and the Head of Tennis & Pickle at SwimplyAfter a successful career as a top-ranked junior player and collegiate athlete, Shawna realized her true passion  for the sport was in teaching others.  She has had such an interesting trajectory in her career journey, and it is more than fascinating to listen to! A journey of love, loss, growth and reality check. Struggling with her own obstacles around locating open courts in the Los Angeles area, Shawna quickly saw an opportunity to pursue a never been done before idea to seek out open courts by private households and rent them out to private individuals. Who isn’t looking for open courts these days? Basic supply and demand providing an easy booking app alternative for people! Thank God!With over 14 years of experience coaching players of all levels, Shawna has helped numerous juniors receive college scholarships and has worked with top high school players and beginning juniors, as well as adults.  Her energy and love for the game is unmatched and comes through in every lesson she teaches. I am fortunate enough to have had Shawna coach all 3 of my girls and her passion for the sport is contagious. Plus, she has also coached me. Lucky her!In this interview, we discuss:🙋‍♀️ Being a woman in the workplace✅ Providing solutions🤝 Closing gaps in the marketplace❤️ The power of persistence and determination⚡️ People being energetically connected🏓 People who play Pickleball don't like you calling their paddle a racket 😂Follow Shawna for  🎾 and pickleball tips and inspiration to take your game to the next level. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she continues to accomplish on her journey.

Another chance to listen to the Opportunity Knocks podcast! So download it and subscribe NOW‼️Do you seek balance in your day to day life? ⚖️ Do you struggle to stay organized and on track? 💁‍♀️ Well, this is the interview for you!I’m super excited for this week's Opportunity Knocks podcast featuring Michelle Beyo, CEO and founder of FINAVATOR, an award-winning Payments and Future of Finance consultancy. 💰💵 Michelle and I became fast friends at Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in NY at the United Nations this past November. She was one of the featured speakers and is a leader in the Fintech industry. I love to continue to learn and found myself truly engrossed in the Fintech space, clearly an area that’s more than expanding.💲Michelle Beyo has won multiple awards including the “Top 30 Best CEOs in 2021” by the Silicon Valley Review, “Women in Fintech Global Powerlist” 2021, and “Most Influential Leader in FinTech Consulting 2020 - Canada” by Corporate Vision. With over 20 years of extensive industry experience, Michelle started FINAVATOR as she is passionate about payments and financial inclusion. She has helped to drive innovation across the retail payments space, and supported the growth industry leaders across North America. 🛍️📈In this interview, we discuss -💰Criteria for success 🏅💰Giving back to the world 🌎 💰Striving for balance ⚖️💰Commitment to yourself  💪💰Setting boundaries 🚧💰Life lessons as an entrepreneur & CEO 👩‍💼Michelle, I’m grateful for you! 💖 Your calm approach to life shines through on this podcast and I know our guests will learn from your positivity. 😌 I love to celebrate entrepreneurs like you on Opportunity Knocks and thank you for sharing your expertise. Can't wait to host you in LA in the future!🤞Check out Michelle’s story and follow her on LinkedIn. www.michellebeyo.com or www.finavator.com 

The Opportunity Knocks podcast is back this week with an incredibly delicious guest, Tara Bench! 🙂 Tara has created thousands of original recipes that inspire people to spend more time in the kitchen, and enjoy food with friends and family. She has over 20 years of experience working as a Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living and Ladies’ Home Journal magazines. Tara is the author of Live Life Deliciously: Recipes For Busy Weeknights And Leisurely Weekends, and Delicious Gatherings: Recipes To Celebrate Together. She creates recipes and beautiful food styling for magazines, books, television, and food brands and has appeared on the Today Show, the Martha Stewart show, Fox and Friends, KSL Studio 5, the Food Network, and other video series, and shares recipes and cooking tips with others on her blog - TaraTeaspoon.com. Tara is a genuinely good person and it comes across in the many secrets to success she shares with us including:🍰 why starting from the bottom is the best path to success🍰 why kindness was a key ingredient to her rise to the top🍰 why she emphasizes continuous learning if you want to achieve great things🍰 why staying on top of trends is important and can set you apart from competition🍰 the difference between being open to opportunity and seeking it outAnd some delicious stuff like,🍰 who is her favorite chef or one she really looks up to🍰 how to keep your own recipes new and exciting🍪 and of course, her favorite recipe she ever created! Tara, the world needs more people like you. You light up every room just as you did this podcast and I know my guests are happy just listening to you, excited to practice your tips for success, and checking out tarateaspoon.com for all of your delicious recipes. You're exactly the type of entrepreneur we celebrate on Opportunity Knocks and I want to thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Can't wait to gather with you in the near future!Follow Tara's journey and get access to some amazing recipes and so much more at @tarateaspoon on Instagram!

Happy Thursday! And welcome back to a truly fun and enlightening episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast. 🤗 My guest this week is the renowned actress, Sally Pressman, best known for her roles in Army Wives, Younger, Grey's Anatomy, and Good Girls (amongst many other incredible roles - too many to list them all). 🎬 Believe it or not, Sally is the first actress on the Opportunity Knocks podcast and as the first, she's made it really hard to top! 🍿Our discussion was both fascinating and enlightening both in terms of her work in Hollywood and also regarding her views on life, family, success, and especially control - a topic that I released a blog on yesterday (good timing) and one that we dug into deeply during our chat. 🙌 She will open your eyes to so much and this episode will truly have you living a more fulfilling life.Big shoutout to Lauran Parrish Walker, the Founder of ParrishLA & Chief Product Officer of Rachel Zoe, Inc., who introduced me to this INCREDIBLE woman. Sally, you are such a beautiful soul and light in my life, and someone I am so grateful to now call my friend. I could have spent forever talking to you and probably will in the future. 🙂Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss one of my amazing guests! 💝

Can you believe it's already February?! We're starting off the 2nd month of the year with a POWERHOUSE female entrepreneur, a good friend of mine, and someone who has an endless amount of advice and inspiring stories for my fellow entrepreneurs! This week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast, I sat down with Heather Turner, the CEO and Co-founder of Tamarack Capital Partners. Heather is a self-made rockstar who has taken a non-linear path to the success she's achieved which is one of the reasons her story is so valuable.Heather has been involved in several billion dollars of real estate transactions throughout her career and has worked for some of the most storied companies in the world including The Walt Disney Company, Goldman Sachs, and even the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In her current role as the head of Tamarack, she oversees the acquisition, development, and management of hospitality real estate assets. The firm is currently invested in and manages assets valued at approximately $1 billion. She serves on a number of boards, both professional and philanthropic, and is a guest lecturer on real estate investments. Simply put, she's very accomplished, so gracious with her knowledge, and loves to help others seek out the best versions of themselves.During our chat, Heather provides a lot of actionable advice including:🔸 how to negotiate successfully🔸 how small acts are what really lead to large impact🔸 how women can be successful in male-dominated industries🔸 when to take on partners in business and how to choose them wisely🔸 and even some thoughts on how to invest in real estate 🤑And that's just a sample of this conversation and all the value Heather brought to our amazing audience. It's not often that we get this level of access to someone who has achieved so much in life so trust me when I say, save this episode and listen to it often as you go out and work on your own ventures.Thank you again to Heather for being so open with us. Don't forget that you can find Heather on LinkedIn and share this episode with your friends so they too can tap into all of this knowledge!Carpe diem! 

Happy Thursday! I'm back this week with a celebrity from California (even if you haven't heard of her yet) and a powerhouse on the national food scene. 🥪 Ellen Chen is the Co-founder of one of the most popular and successful restaurants in Los Angeles - Mendocino Farms, which has now expanded all over California and into Texas and Washington. 📈 She's living the American dream and her story will have you ready to live yours! 🙌After graduating with a degree in economics from UCSD, Ellen became a consultant for Accenture Consulting firm where she facilitated the growth initiatives and improvements for top Fortune 100 companies. She then honed her business acumen at the marketing firm of Suissa Miller and a dot-com start-up called Target Marketing Interactive. After being part of the internet success of the 1990s, Ellen met Mario Del Pero and invested in his restaurant, Skew’s Teriyaki, which was one of the first fast-casual Asian concepts. Together, they grew Skew’s to three units in Los Angeles before selling the company in 2001.Determined to lead through empowerment and build a thriving business, they created Mendocino Farms and opened their first unit on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles in 2005. Since then, Mendocino Farms has grown rapidly, taking its place as one of the most-loved and highest-grossing sales-per-square-foot restaurants in the neighborhoods they serve. Ellen and Mario set out to build a welcoming gathering place where happiness is always an order away with a focus on healthy and responsibly sourced ingredients - and they definitely accomplished their goal.Ellen continues to offer the restaurant group a big business perspective with an entrepreneur’s passion. She's been named to Nation’s Restaurant News annual Power List, which recognizes the top 50 leaders who have changed the restaurant industry and she's a top advisor to various associations, boards, and charities, impacting the industry in a positive way.Ellen covers a lot during this chat which you will definitely find helpful and inspiring. She touches on:🔸 uncovering opportunities that may be hidden or overlooked🔸 engraining her values into her business🔸 how you can sell happy (you'll want to take notes on this)🔸 the methodical steps needed to create repetitive success🔸 the higher purpose of being able to change someone's day🔸 aka some really powerful stuff!If you're an entrepreneur or want to just make the world a better place, you need to listen to this episode and get to know Ellen better. She's definitely mastering both and has so much to teach us all. I'm so happy this interview finally happened! It more than lived up to expectations. Thank you Ellen for this time and for your incredible contributions to the hospitality industry and really, the world. Love you! 💖 Enjoy everyone!

How much do you know about mediums and psychics? Have you ever worked with one or witnessed one in action? Well, this week's guest on the Opportunity Knocks podcast is one of the most well-known, and for good reason.Debbie Johnson is a Psychic/Medium with a special connection to the Angelic Realm and has been working with clients all over the world for 20+ years. She brings messages from your Angels to you. These messages include information about your future, your health, and any other subject where guidance is needed.She began to see spirits as a small child, but when she spoke up about it, she was told to stop making up stories because no one saw what she saw. She re-discovered her gift in her 20s via music, which grew stronger when she studied Reiki. During Reiki sessions, Debbie not only saw and heard human spirits, but she also witnessed the magnificence of the Archangels and their abilities to help others. She would not have believed it, had she not seen it with her own eyes. Debbie not only delivers messages, but she is also able to see into the spirit and physical body if needed and channel powerful healing energy that clears blockages and entities that can sometimes be the cause of physical and mental illness.In addition to the readings, Debbie is a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher who has been practicing Reiki for 20+ years. Combining her connection to the Angels along with her Reiki training, she can produce healing music and guided meditations to aid both the spirit and body in maintaining health and happiness.  This conversation was SO POWERFUL. We cover topics including:🔹 the difference between a psychic and a medium and how their gift works🔹 how to address and overcome fear🔹 how to protect your energy🔹 what is angel time?🔹 and so much more!There's a reason Debbie and I connected and it was so special to have this chat and bring her to you. This topic may be new and interesting for many of you so message us with questions if you have any! Thank you so much, Debbie! It was truly an honor. 🙏Want to work with Debbie? She's available for Readings via phone and Zoom, as well as in person. Get in touch via angelicmessages.com!

What role does food play in your life? Is it a net positive or a negative? And how does it impact things outside of your physical health? Did you know it's as important to your brain as it is to the rest of your body?My guest this week on the Opportunity Knocks podcast has answers to these questions and so much more. Chef Anne Thornton is a classically trained chef known for creating delicious, nutrient-dense, plant-based food to help people heal themselves. She's extremely knowledgeable about nutrition, sustainability, and the impact our food choices and habits have on our health, as well as on the health of the planet. She works with top nutritionists and doctors to create food to help her customers eat their way to their happiest, healthiest, most aligned lives. You may have had chef Anne’s plant-based creations at Little Pine in LA; while Anne was Executive Chef it was named Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year. Or maybe you’ve eaten some of her delicious baked goods at The Waverly Inn in NYC. Or you’ve seen chef Anne cooking up a storm on TV, either as a guest on one of the national talk shows or on her own Food Network show Dessert First with Anne Thornton. Or via Áine Organics, a project based on her vow to only create healing, whole-ingredient, sustainable, plant-based food.Tune in to learn SO MUCH about food, health, and life as we touch on things like:🔸 How she transitioned from a renowned pastry chef to a plant-based chef focused on upending the detrimental impact the conventional food system has on our health and the health of the environment.🔸 Why your EQ is more important than your IQ.🔸 Why rituals are such a large part of her life.🔸 What women actually talk about (it's not what's portrayed in the media).🔸 Why she only surrounds herself with people who lift her up and hold her accountable.🔸 Why meditation is such a big part of her life.This conversation was so enlighting and I'm so happy to have Anne as a new friend. You can have her celebrated plant-based food delivered to your door in LA, Oakland, Orange County, and San Francisco through CookUnity (more cities coming). You can follow her on Facebook or Instagram @chefannethornton for simple + delicious vegan recipes that you can make anywhere in the world. Enjoy!

Today's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast is mystical. 💫 Because my guest is truly a spiritual mystic. Ele Keats is the founder of Ele Keats Jewelry - a company and a brand born of a spiritual assignment and the mother of invention.Guided by a dear mentor and friend to wear an emerald close to her heart every day, Ele set out on the treasure hunt of a lifetime. When she couldn't find exactly what resonated with her, she designed it herself. It became her signature "Divinity". And that's how Ele Keats Jewelry came to be. It has now grown into a global brand known for shepherding the finest gemstones and crystals from all over the world. And while the brand is incredible the person behind it is even more so.A Crystal Shepherd, Ele is a natural treasure hunter of the earth. 🌍 She follows her inner guidance when choosing crystals and is always grateful to unite the crystals with their human companions. Ele focuses on the healing and supportive aspects of each gem. After many years of working with crystals and gems, she is attuned to the stones. She considers her pieces gem medicine. ⚕️With a deep understanding of the intimacy of jewelry, her intention is twofold: to make each piece beautiful, bearing in mind the healing properties of the stone.During our conversation, she teaches us about this and so much more (she's filled with knowledge 🤯) including:💎 the power of / following your intuition💎 why she considers her brand a community service business💎 what is an erotic creature💎 how she created all of this with a high school degree and no other formal education💎 running an intuition-based business💎 crystals, reiki, mediums, channeling, pendulums, ghost encounters, and so much more!AND don't miss our very first full-on dance session on Opportunity Knocks! 💃🥰A huge thank you to Ele for such a raw, intense, fun, loving, and educational chat. And go check out Ele Keats Jewelry. The perfect holiday gift awaits and these gifts are literal life changers in such a positive way!I love you and I'm so grateful for the start of this incredible friendship. 🤗

OK, this story is wild! 😲 My guest on this week's episode of the Opportunity Knocks podcast is Natasha Sizlo, the author of All Signs Point to Paris - A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Destiny. Quick summary: A surprising astrology reading sends Natasha Sizlo—divorced, broke, freshly heartbroken, and reeling from her father’s death—on an unexpected but magical journey to France, in pursuit of a man born on a particular date in a particular place: November 2, 1968, in Paris. 🗼Sound wild? Sound fascinating? It is! Beyond fascinating. And it's all based on the real events that Natasha lived during an unexpected, rollercoaster time in her life. 🎢This is one of the most riveting episodes of this podcast to date 🤯 and that's saying a lot given the guests I've had on here. 💯 You will find yourself laughing, on the verge of tears, feeling hopeful, feeling inspired, and believing you can do anything (maybe even talk to an astrologer 🔮). Natasha is an INCREDIBLE storyteller. 📖 Her life's story is simply, wow!! 👀 And needless to say, her book is an absolute must-read! In fact, this is the perfect gift for yourself and all your friends this holiday season! 🎁👉https://amzn.to/3Uix6dzThis episode is going to open your mind and your world up in ways you never thought possible. It's that powerful. 🙌 I don't want to give any more away than that. You'll be on the edge of your seat wanting more the whole time.Natasha, you're amazing. Your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing it and so much of you with me and my audience. We are grateful and look forward to following you as your story continues.Go get her book!! I endorse it without hesitation.Happy Thursday everyone. 🤗 Enjoy!