Category: Education
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How Introverts Can Lead, Thrive, and Get the Recognition They Deserve | Stacey Chazin

In this insightful episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley engages in a meaningful conversation with Stacey Chazin, founder of iFactor Leadership and a proud introvert. Stacey shares her personal and professional journey, from navigating societal expectations of extroversion to discovering her strengths as an introverted leader. She reveals how embracing her…
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Breaking Menopause Myths: Empowering Women Through Holistic Wellness | Amita Sharma

In this enlightening episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a holistic wellness platform dedicated to empowering women navigating the challenges of perimenopause and postmenopause. Amita shares her personal journey through perimenopause, which inspired her to create a supportive space offering tools, resources, and expert guidance…
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Authentic Leadership and Resilience: Empowering Women to Lead Globally | Elizabeth Pritchard

In this inspiring episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Elizabeth Pritchard PhD, co-founder of the WALT (Women Authentic Leadership Training) Institute, to discuss the transformative power of authenticity, resilience, and leadership. Elizabeth shares her journey from a successful career in occupational therapy to co-founding an institute that empowers women globally.…
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Heart-Centered Living: Mindfulness, Healing, and Spiritual Awakening | Catherine Duncan

In this transformative episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley sits down with Catherine Duncan, an author, spiritual consultant, and holistic healer. Catherine shares her inspiring life journey, from surviving childhood cancer and a near-death experience while whitewater rafting to leaving a successful corporate career and finding her true calling in spiritual…
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Healing Trauma and Anxiety: Microdosing and Somatic Practices for Women with Leslie Draffin

In this thought-provoking episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley sits down with the inspiring Leslie Draffin, a certified holistic self-improvement coach, women’s microdosing and somatic guide, and former TV news anchor. Leslie shares her transformative journey from battling severe anxiety, depression, and feelings of unworthiness to discovering the profound healing power of microdosing…
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Mindful Wayfinding: How to Align Your Values and Thrive with Lea Appleton

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Lea Appleton, founder of Appleton Coaching and a certified professional coach. Lea shares her inspiring journey from a career in higher education to founding her own coaching practice, sparked by a professional development course on coaching. Lea explains how this experience transformed…
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Empowering Women Through Strength Training: From Miss Universe to Fitness Coach with Angela Beyer

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley is joined by fitness coach and entrepreneur Angela Beyer, who shares her inspiring journey from a finance career in Germany to founding her fitness company, House of Shape, in the United States. Angela opens up about her personal struggles with body image, yo-yo…
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Awaken Your Emotional Intelligence and Create Lasting Change with Jen Aks

In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley welcomes Jen Aks, a leadership and embodiment coach, educator, and founder of the “Power of Gesture” methodology. Jen shares her personal journey, from struggling with traditional measures of intelligence in school to discovering Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, which transformed her life.…


