Nadja opens up about her experiences with burnout, the challenges of balancing work and personal life. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in cybersecurity and discusses the impact of human behavior on digital security.

Through her candid storytelling, Nadja provides valuable insights into overcoming challenges, maintaining mental health, and building resilience. She also offers practical advice on setting boundaries, managing stress, and staying true to one's values.

Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with actionable tips and personal anecdotes that will inspire you to navigate your own professional and personal hurdles with courage and resilience.

Nadja's Bio:

Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ, is a Human Resilience Expert and former NATO senior executive renowned for her leadership in emotional intelligence and resilience. With over 20 years of experience in the civil-military sector and interactions with professionals from over 40 nationalities, Nadja has honed a profound expertise in crisis management and strategic stakeholder engagement. Celebrated as one of Europe’s influential women in cybersecurity, she features in the book Hacking Gender Barriers: Europe’s Top Cyber Women by Women4Cyber.

At Thrive with EQ, Nadja dedicates her efforts to empowering leaders in critical services infrastructure to adeptly navigate digital disruptions and manage change through emotional intelligence. Her work has earned her global recognition, making her a sought-after expert and speaker on leadership and resilience.

Each week, Nadja shares insights from her own life's challenges in her emotional resilience newsletter, which reaches over 1,700 subscribers. Through these stories, she helps others build their resilience, demonstrating how emotional intelligence can transform personal and professional adversities into strength and leadership.

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Brown shares her expert insights into reading body language, tone, and words, highlighting the importance of paying attention and cultivating awareness. From learning to spot dissent in silence to knowing when someone is ready to make a decision, Tracy illuminates how body language plays a significant role in every interaction.

Besides sharing about her online programs and hiring for events, the discussion delves into the relevance of detecting lies for business survival, with the backdrop of an ever-changing economy.

Finally, Tracy offers advice on dealing with difficulties, emphasizing focusing on objectives, trusting your gut, and recognizing that trusting your innate knowing can protect you.

To book Traci for speaking engagements or purchase her books:

https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/body-language-books/

TIME Magazine has named her one of the country’s top deception detection experts. In her fast paced, interactive programs that are sure to entertain, Traci teaches lie, fraud and identity theft detection she’s used to get to the truth in billion dollar business deals, crimes and politics.

She has studied lie and deception detection alongside the Police, FBI, Army Green Berets and people who she believes could not tell her they were in the CIA.   Yes, she’s the only one who showed up to class without a gun.  She uses this information in her keynotes for banking, credit unions and finance groups to detect and prevent fraud.  And this is currently what she’s called most to do.

When she’s not speaking, she’s working on investigations.  When the victims or their families feel like the police haven’t done them justice, they call Traci.  Cases have included million dollar business fraud, sexual assault, child abuse, municipal fraud and murders.  .

Her TV career started when she was asked to interpret the body language of the Aurora Movie Theater Shooter in 2012. And she’s revealed the truth in many events since then:  including murders, cold cases and politics.  Some of her TV appearances are here: https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/body-language-demo-videos/

And she’s the executive producer of the new TV series, Truth, Lies and Coverups.

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In this inspiring episode of the NeoFraus podcast, we delve into the life of Mindi, known as "The Fenyx", a brave solo parent who navigates the tumultuous seas of her past toxic relationships, identity crises, depression, and her transformation into a self-aware, confident individual. Mindy shares her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment to inspire and offer valuable insights to those who may be struggling in their lives.

"The Fenyx" discusses her experiences with manipulative relationships, emotional threats from her ex-partners.

With her enlightening narrative, Mindi, known as "The Fenyx" emphasizes the importance of understanding dysfunctional relationships, not allowing the past to be a source of shame, but a source of immense growth. She describes her transformation, marked by failures, depression, and mistakes, viewing all these experiences as vital tools for personal growth and resilience.

Listen to her empowering story, as she shares her journey of transformation - from being the victim, and how the trauma she faced in her past allowed her to grow strong, championing the power of choice in determining our life trajectory. Despite stumbling upon the harsh realities of life, she emphasizes the importance of self-belief, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.

Her vivid and touching narrative goes beyond her personal life and encompasses larger themes of resilience, empathy, and the transformation of struggles into stepping stones to success.

In this insightful episode, we explore the complex world of manipulative relationships and psychological red flags often overlooked amidst emotional confusion. Our distinguished guest shares vital lessons gleaned from her personal experiences, treating these as markers of learning for herself and for the benefit of the listeners.

Further, she explains the manipulator's mastery over prescriptions and the prime traits of easy targets for abusers, including insecurity, co-dependency, naivety, and significantly high trust in others. Throughout her narrative, she emphasizes the utmost importance of self-esteem, urging listeners not to succumb to fears and encourages victims to reach out for help despite the complexities of their situations.

Moving towards insights on self-growth, she emphasizes understanding and owning oneself, identifying one's worth, and recognizing a healthy relationship. The discussion delves deeper into self-work, focusing on healing, and growing as gifts to oneself. End the episode with an empowering message against settling for less than truly deserved, and experience the reassuring promise of life's bountiful beauty awaiting post the healing phase.

Tune in as this episode illuminates the journey to self-discovery, loving oneself, identifying toxic relationships, emancipation from abuse, and making room for beautifully enriching relationships.

Mindi's Bio:

Mindi, known as "The Fenyx", is the embodiment of resilience and badassery. With three children at her side and a lifetime of battles behind her, Mindi is a living testament to the unstoppable force of the human spirit. Battling through the grips of toxic marriages with traumatic endings, deep depression, financial ruin, homelessness and morbid obesity, she emerged stronger, fiercer, and more determined than ever, refusing to be defined by the struggles of her past. She never lost sight of her ultimate goal: to create a better life for herself and her children, and to show others what is possible when you refuse to give up on yourself and your dreams. Through her transparent sharing of her own journey and her practical strategies for success, she doesn't just inspire; she empowers. Mindi isn't just a leader; she's a visionary. A guiding light for those who dare to dream and a relentless champion for those who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary. Whether gracing the stage or captivating audiences through the digital realm, Mindi commands attention with her infectious energy and magnetic presence. But beneath the surface lies a woman of depth and nuance, whose laughter is as contagious as her determination to lift others up. Mindi isn't just a name; she's a revolution. A conversation with her isn't just words exchanged; it's a journey of self-discovery, a catalyst for transformation. In a world full of noise, Mindi is a beacon of hope and inspiration, a reminder that no matter how dark the night may seem, the dawn always brings new possibilities.

Social links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMindiShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fenyx/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themindishow

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2L4pQdXZ1RBL6tXWhy66Rd?si=19130e8dc9874337

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In this episode, Marie Rice, a certified fraud examiner (CFE) and the founding member of the Spokane chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), narrates her fascinating journey.

Since 2009, she has worked on the 'Justice For Fraud Victims Project,' which equips students in understanding the gravity of fraud cases and their investigation. Tune in to hear how this commendable project not only sparks intellectual curiosity but also helps bridge the gap in resources for legal authorities.

Marie emphasizes the importance of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect in tackling cases. She views each case as not just about crunching numbers or tracing assets, but understanding the human element behind it. The students’ engagement in these real-life cases makes a significant difference, ensuring a victim who might not have the resources to afford professional services is granted justice.

Marie candidly shares her view on the power of collaboration, readiness in adapting to the fast-paced digital world, and her own personal experience dealing with life adversities. With profound advice and an empowering message, especially for women, this episode is a must-listen.

Marie's Bio:

Marie holds a PhD in accounting, with an emphasis in fraud and forensic accounting, and is an Assistant Professor at Siena College where she serves as Director of the Center for Anti-fraud Resources and Examination Services (CARES). Prior to entering academia, Marie was an anti-fraud, compliance, and audit professional with 20 years of experience. As a practitioner, she managed forensic accounting engagements up to and including expert testimony and advised audit committees and executive leadership teams of small to mid-sized U.S. listed companies on risk and compliance matters. Marie was a founding member and Past President of the Spokane Chapter of the ACFE and a founding member of the Justice for Fraud Victims Project at Gonzaga University, for which she was awarded the ACFE’s 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Outreach/Community Service Award and the Spokane Police Chief’s Citizen Award. She currently serves on the board of the Albany Chapter of the ACFE.

To connect with Marie:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariericeslaineps/

Email: mrice@siena.edu

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Link to Sonja's web site: http://linktr.ee/iamsonjarenee

Sonja Renee presents an introspective journey about her own experiences, including the emotional rollercoaster of discovering her adoption at the age of 49. She outlines the complex intricacies of her relationships, and how the revelation impacted her interaction with her birth parents and those around her. Manifesting her resilience and mental fortitude, Sonja embarked on a self-driven quest for emotional healing, manifesting destiny in her book. Link to purchase Sonja's book: https://www.amazon.com/Abandonment-Not-Your-Fault-Abundance/dp/B0B1K5LMS1

In her informative discourse, Sonja unveils the less-talked-about trauma wounds that are often linked with abandonment. These wounds, which could include overgiving, threatening to leave, being clingy, codependency, and trust issues, often lie dormant until triggered. Sonja emphasizes the significance of identifying and harnessing relationships that heal these wounds, thus empowering people to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. Her book, acted as a blueprint for this journey, has now become a lifeline for others battling similar internal conflicts.

With an extraordinary vulnerability, Sonja shares the process of penning her personal experiences into a book in a span of just 30 days. She describes the euphoric moment of holding her first published book, and transcending the private confines of her life to reveal her authentic self to the world. Drawing strength from her painful past, Sonja is turning her pain into purpose.

The latter part of the discussion also reveals Sonja's insights into her upcoming revision of her first book. This revised edition aims to delve deeper into the varied wounds under the umbrella of abandonment trauma, providing a more detailed analysis of the wound, the type of relationship that harbors the wound, and the steps to healing the wound. Sonja believes that healing the wound means strengthening the relationship or walking away from it – either way, it empowers people to disconnect with what's holding them back, enabling them to live their most amazing life.

The interview concludes with Sonja extending advice about resilience to the listeners. She underscores the importance of self-love, of nurturing oneself, of setting boundaries and maintaining peace. It was an uplifting dialogue on the importance of resilience and reaffirms that all of us have the power to heal and grow.

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Masha Kubyshina (LinkedIn) is the Sr. Data Analyst at Enel X Way, where she spends most of her time working on EV charging data for utilities (she uses SQL & Python to write custom scripts and collaborates with engineering teams to build product features). 

What often stays behind the scene is that Masha didn't write a line of code before she was 38, she transitioned into the data field in the tech industry mid career having to learn everything from scratch. You can read about her journey into data world here: https://mashakubyshina.medium.com/i-didnt-know-what-i-didn-t-know-how-i-started-from-zero-in-data-analytics-1c3b853ccf14

Apart from her love for data and cleantech, she leads an athletic lifestyle (rock-climbing, jiu-jitsu, skiing) with her 2 children in Marin county. She also runs a FB group for those switching careers to data analytics and data science in the Bay Area and volunteers her time helping women get into the data field.

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In support of the Fraud Awareness Week, Fraud Busting NeoFraus Podcast presents:

Special interview with the amazing Laura Richards. Link to her website and to connect with Laura: http://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/

Beware and be aware of risks associated with gaslighting and manipulation. This can happen during any kind of interaction, environment or relationship. It is very important to learn how to recognize the signs of manipulation.  

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About our special guest:

Laura is a mom of three grown children, a mother-in-law, and fur mom to her cat, Peaches.

Her life changed in the last few years with the deaths of her mother and sister-in-law during the pandemic. It then changed even more dramatically in 2022 with the end of her 32 year marriage. By this time her self-esteem was low and she was lacking confidence in her everyday life.

During her time of healing after her divorce she uncovered the lies that she had lived with being married to a narcissist who was emotionally abusing her. On her journey she has learned to read the warning signs of emotional abuse, gaslighting, and narcissism, and helps women to understand emotional abuse.

Through therapy and other therapeutic practices she has worked on improving her mental health, and helping those around her do the same by speaking about the things she had endured in her marriage.

She created her podcast to give women a platform to share their dark stories. She hopes to bring hope to others, so that they know they are not alone, and help them see healing is possible.

She believes in the power of journaling, and has created a line of journals to help others practice mindfulness and heal from the hard things in life. 

In support of the Fraud Awareness Week, Fraud Busting NeoFraus Podcast presents:

Special interview with Gabriela Chang.

Dangers of cult and scams are real. Our special guest is providing her insights on the topic, to spread the awareness and to equip the listeners with information about how to not become victims of scams and cult.

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In this episode, meet Gabriela, Feminine Embodiment Coach, Dating and Relationship Coach on a mission to redefine the essence of love and connection. Having navigated the illusions of twin flames, Gabriela blends intuitive wisdom with practical tools, creating a sacred space for women to embrace vulnerability and radiate their magnetic essence.

In this transformative journey, Gabriela guides women away from toxic patterns, offering a unique blend of sacred practices, dance, and the power of self-love. She's not just a coach; she's your ally in rewriting the narrative of love. Join Gabriela in a conscious dance where safety, self-discovery, and authentic connections take center stage.

To connect with Gabriela:

Socials handle @gabrielachang.me (IG and TikTok)

Download her free meditation at: http://lovegoddessactivation.com/

In support of the Fraud Awareness Week, together with SCARS, Fraud Busting NeoFraus Podcast presents:

Special interview with Debby Montgomery Johnson, International Speaker, Best Selling Author, Victims Advocate, Founder – The Woman Behind The Smile, Inc.

Website: www.TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com

Book link: The Woman Behind the Smile: Triumph Over the Ultimate Online Dating Betrayal

Bio:

Her background is diverse, from working as a paralegal and bank branch manager to being a U.S. Air Force officer, serving as an Intelligence Officer at the Pentagon, the Defense Intelligence Agency and in Wiesbaden, Germany. Debby is just like you. A woman on a mission to live an authentic, joyful life as the Woman WITH the Smile rather than behind it.

From Vermont and a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Debby is the President of Benfotiamine.Net, Inc, a vitamin supplement company that provides an alternative for the pain of neuropathy, a nerve disorder.  (Benfocomplete.com).  Benfotiamine makes an extraordinary difference especially for diabetics and their families.

In her book, “The Woman Behind the Smile” she shares her personal experience with a love that turned into betrayal and financial disaster, and she removes the mask of shame and shows others how to do the same. 

For access to very important resources, please refer to the following links:

For New Victims of Relationship Scams newvictim.AgainstScams.org Subscribe to SCARS Newsletter newsletter.againstscams.org Sign up for SCARS professional support & recovery groups, visit support.AgainstScams.org Find competent trauma counselors or therapists, visit counseling.AgainstScams.org Become a SCARS Member and get free counseling benefits, visit membership.AgainstScams.org Report each and every crime, learn how to at reporting.AgainstScams.org Learn more about Scams & Scammers at RomanceScamsNOW.com and ScamsNOW.com Self-Help Books for Scam Victims are at shop.AgainstScams.org Donate to SCARS to help the organization help others at donate.AgainstScams.org

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Waterfall Adams is a creative professional who took her destiny into her own hands. Her real name is Veronica Elizabeth Adams. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky and was raised in Mobile, Alabama. She has an Associate of Science in General Education degree from Bishop State Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History with a Dramatic Arts minor from the University of South Alabama.

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To connect with Waterfall and find her books:

Twitter: @vavonni159

Instagram: @waterfalladams

TikTok: @waterfalladams86

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-adams-52488b27

Pinterest: @vavonni159

Tumblr: @vavonni159

Blogs: https://waterfallsonlinrartgallery.blogspot.com/

and https://waterfalladams.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Central Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterfall%20Adams/author/B08V72JJ5Y

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She emerged from adversity to become a beacon of strength and now empowers others to unlock their potential.

Maria embraced her authenticity amid resistance and ridicule, aligning her mind, heart, and gut to pursue her truth. She learned to navigate life's ebbs and flows by standing in her power authentically. She now teaches leaders how to create extraordinarily success through the EMPower method.

A triple-alumnus from MIT and the Sloan School of Management, she co-founded and advised for multiple startups as well as global multinational corporations.

Maria imparts her leadership acumen globally through Inspired / Empowered Leadership Academy, transforming lives across 15 countries.

Today, Maria divides her time between Thailand, Greece, Cyprus, China, Bali, and the US, exemplifying independence and freedom. Is it possible to create the most extraordinary results? Absolutely! She focuses on inspiring ease and joy, for leaders who want to be in “the flow”. Her goal is to help individuals to accelerate their personal and professional growth.

Maria Kellis is more than a leadership coach; she is a guiding light for those seeking transformation, symbolizing the potential within us all to overcome adversity and embrace authenticity.

To connect with Maria:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakellis Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/maria.kellis/?wtsid=rdr_0aOvUFAKlFZx5RA1B

Website: https://mariakellis.com/

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Bio:

Elise M Schuster is an author, an advocate for foster families, and a speaker for kids in care. She believes foster families should be heard, validated for all they do, and granted rights to speak for the children they spend so much time with. Elise shares ways to bridge the gap between all team members involved in the care of the children. Through trials and triumphs, she has learned many skills to work with the system and achieve positive results. Elise uses her years of experience as a mom of two birth children, nine adopted children, and fifty-six kids in care to help others understand being a foster parent is an honor and an amazing call to serve. Her passion is to help others embrace the idea of fostering and make a difference in the life of children that need them. Elise, the creator of Hammocks4Healing, a company she started to produce hammocks to help kids in care have a place to heal. Her goal is to provide a tangible Kokoon (cocoon) for children in foster care. Kids in care have been through many different things; sometimes, they need a space of their own to wrap up and feel safe and secure. The hammocks provide Sensory Therapy which helps the children feel calmer. 

To connect and purchase her book:

www.elisemschuster.com 

@speaker4kdz.ems

speaker4kdz@aol.com

https://www.facebook.com/EliseMSchuster

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This Round Table discussion is all about data.

Listeners will learn how important data quality is and the impact it can make on the presentation and interpretation.

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Here's your chance to shine. We're offering FREE course registration to the FIRST 100 students who use the exclusive code NEOFRAUS during registration. Don't miss this limited opportunity to delve into the world of fraud prevention and cyber intelligence, with Elena Michaeli. Elevate your knowledge and skills today!

Course link:

https://www.udemy.com/course/neuroanalytics-of-fraud/?couponCode=NEOFRAUS

Elena Michaeli, a seasoned Fraud and Risk Strategist with diverse experience in Fintech, eCommerce, and cybersecurity, is a guardian of digital trust. With a background in Israeli Intelligence Corps Unit 8200, she crafts innovative solutions for E-comm and fintech organizations, stemming chargeback losses and boosting ROI. An educator at Udemy and owner of Neurofraud Consulting LLC, Elena merges psychology with fraud prevention. 

Her holistic approach encompasses mentoring, advocacy, and roles like educating for the Merchant Risk Council, cementing her commitment to fortifying digital realms.

Her legacy is a trail of innovative fraud and risk solutions, strategic negotiations, and a commitment to global trust and safety advancement, making her an indispensable force against the omnipresent threat of cybercrime.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenamichaeli

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"I am a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Leading Energy Healer, Certified Kundalini Dance Facilitator, and Author. I am dedicated to guiding women towards increasing their true feminine frequencies, activating their subconscious mind to dissolve limitations, and rewiring their vibrations to awaken the magnetic Goddess within.

I'm passionate about supporting women who find themselves constantly giving their power away, afraid to speak their truth, and easily drawn to the wrong partners. In my work, I blend my intuitive gifts with practical tools, helping women tap into their innate feminine wisdom. Together, we explore the depths of their souls, embracing their vulnerability, and uncovering their true desires. Through sacred practices, dance, energy healing, and the power of self-love, we create a sacred space where their radiance can shine unapologetically."

To connect with Gabriela:

Socials handle @gabrielachang.me (IG and tiktok)

http://www.gabrielachang.com/

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The fake Facebook profile was under the name of Pamela Russel. However, the profile photos belonged to the Manitoba's Premier Heather Stefanson. All photos on the profile were added within the same day. Likes on the photos belonged to individuals located in Africa and the Philippines. The About section on the profile, contained crypto-related organizations, again added within one day. Likes section contained African Facebook pages.

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To connect with Dalene:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elevate_finances/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalenehiggins/

Website www.elevatefinances.us

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingspersonalfinance

https://www.tiktok.com/@kileywoodland/video/7086916703233363246?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7236415980514149934

In this new episode listeners will meet an incredibly talented woman. Meet Kiley Woodland! In her own words:

"I am a singer songwriter and recording artist and was opening for KISS with my band shortly before I was given one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics and it put me in a wheelchair.  They can cause severe mitochondrial damage in the body and it’s commonly misdiagnosed as lymes, MS, arthritis, fibromyalgia among a few others. 💀 

It’s been a hell of a time recovering and walking again and I started sharing my journey to educate others on the dangers that often no one is told about — couldn’t help but feel like if I had seen a video, like the ones I share on the topic a few years ago, life would look far different for me right now. I’ve since connected with thousands all over the world, who are also struggling with this. It’s pretty wild."

To follow Kiley:

https://www.tiktok.com/@kileywoodland

https://www.tiktok.com/@kileywoodland/video/7088137012707953966?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7236415980514149934

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"I became a soldier, then became a student, then a level one Trauma nurse, I became a coach and a leader, and now I’m working on becoming a speaker. So the truth is, I have decided that courage is where I choose to live my life.  

I won’t give up because I refuse to let fear hold me back.

This is a choice. I hear a lot of people say I’m scared and I just want to warmly smile at you.  I know I’m scared often too, it’s an emotion that connects us all. That's why I don’t say I’m fear free, I say I’m courageous, and trust me, you can be too. 

You don’t get what you won’t ask for; I have so many clients and individuals stuck in a position or a job because they do not believe they are worth asking for what they want. I have heard somewhere we have the life we believe we deserve, so until we shift our beliefs about ourselves, we stay stagnant. Let me say this clearly: You are worth the raise, you are worth the new position, and you are worth creating a life that creates joy."

Amy's Bio:

"My name is Amy Frame; I am Registered Nurse; I left bedside about two years ago and pursued my own Coaching practice. While working in the ER, I saw so many individuals who were very sick and realized that our healthcare system was not supporting them. So it has become a mission of mine to support others in true healing. I am a Holistic Life Coach and Business Coach. I also work as a mentor for other nurses looking to start their private practice. I am an Army Veteran and spent one year overseas in Iraq. I have also burned my life to the ground intentionally and rebuilt it. It is my belief that all humans should do a trust fall at some time in their lives."

To connect with Amy:

E-mail amy@amyscoaching.com https://www.facebook.com/Amy.Frame.RN https://www.instagram.com/amy.frame.rn/

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Shannelle is a mom of two, and a business owner, and entrepreneur, a pageant for Miss Canada Glow and Miss World Glow, and a life coach who has bravely shared her story overcoming of domestic violence. Watch her film here:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wQDQ3VFIX0s&feature=youtu.be

Shannelle was a former Miss Canada Globe 2008 pageant winner with dreams to travel internationally for business. That dream quickly diminished when she fell victim to an abusive partner. After finding the courage to leave and raise her children on her own, she knew she had something special to share with the world, and that was her voice!

Shannelle speaks and teaches about the importance of finding your voice after trauma and hardship, and what it takes take back the crown to a healthy and happy life. 

She helps women rebuild their confidence and shift their mindset, to let go of the past and really step forward into their power and woman they are meant to become. Link to her programs: https://www.facebook.com/people/Inspire-Your-Glow/100089124532388/

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After being a courageous whistleblower and experiencing an unfair situation, today Sophia is working on her future books, as well as helping others. 

There seems to exist a very interesting phenomena, seen in many organizations in the present day: no matter how good employees can be, if at any point they become inconvenient, they are being pushed out of the organization and most often, good employees would receive sudden bad performance reviews.

After hearing stories such as this, the very common issue that comes to surface is: the existence of Integrity Risk and Culture Risk at many organizations. And of course, the absolute relevance here, of the famous axiom: "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely". 

The obvious conclusion here, is that often organizations are lacking the necessary culture and mindset training, needed to help out with the Integrity Risk Management and Culture Risk Management. Food for thought.

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WSJ articles links: 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-amex-manager-says-she-spoke-up-about-sales-problems-then-got-pushed-to-the-side-11597397402?mod=hp_lead_pos6

https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-investigating-american-express-sales-pitches-11650037221?page=1

To connect with Sophia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-lewis-163a2113/

Sophia Lewis's Bio: After working in Corporate America for well over 30 years, one thing was certain: there was not much representation of women of color in leadership roles and even fewer available as mentors who were equipped and equally committed to her success.  This forced Sophia to navigate within a culture that was not designed for women like her to succeed at the same rate as non-blacks. However, in 2020, a bizarre sequence of events unfolded for a once well-respected black Corporate American catalyst who recalls how “things took a horrible turn” after which she was terminated by her employer for speaking up on unethical sales tactics by fellow American Express employees. Sophia decided to let this rejection be her re-direction with her focus and purpose being helping other black women in Corporate America navigate in a world that doesn’t "look like us or look out for us." Approximately three years removed from enduring arguably her toughest obstacle as a Corporate America professional, Sophia has erected an empowerment platform to share her array of work-related experiences, as well as provide coaching on ways to advance in Corporate America when the odds are not in your favor.  Acknowledging that she’s destined to “turning my pain into purpose,” Sophia’s featured business venture is centered largely on and becoming what she deems the B.O.S.S. which stands for: Building Other Sistah’s Strength, because as she says it “I see you, I hear you, I am you.”

Topics of discussion this time, are: Card Fraud, Mickey Mouse as a Card Holder, Tokenization from the investigation and data analysis standpoint, and more.

Listeners will learn that the process of building effective fraud prevention strategies, needs to begin with learning and understanding the product first, prior to creating any strategic risk mitigating solutions. Last, but not least, the audience will once again see, that behind the key investigations and fraud prevention strategies, oftentimes stand beautiful, courageous, smart and authentic women, like Rolanda.

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Rolanda is a fantastic subject matter expert with an extensive experience in Payments and Fraud. It is an honor and a great pleasure for me to have her as the guest speaker in this new episode. Right before hearing about the victims' main motivational factors for seeking a relationship with the fraudster, even when there are multiple "red flags", the special guest in this episode: Rolanda London will be sharing first a few words, about her experience and how it feels like being a woman in the space of Fraud Prevention.

Many years ago, when I was part of the implementation team for my financial institution, for the new chip technology at the time, during lunch, the new technology card issuance machines' vendor asked me: "So you are managing this important project?". That is correct - was my response. "Then you are beautiful and smart?" - was the next question and I said - "yes, I am". Exactly what listeners will learn in this interview with Rolanda London: about the fact that very often, the fraud fighters and the most important minds behind the Fraud Mitigation strategies are beautiful and smart women like Rolanda. Also last, but not least: extremely passionate about protecting people from fraud!

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- a six figure job in corporate America,

- engaged to a perfect guy and

- having a successful and predictable life.

But when her world is turned upside down by a global pandemic, a heartbreaking loss, and a life-threatening medical crisis, she must make the choice if it’s worth prioritizing her true happiness, in a world obsessed with hustle culture.

In her captivating memoir, I Blew Up My Life & I've Never Been Happier, author Amber James bares a raw narrative about bravery and self-exploration as she challenges conventional norms of happiness. This is not just a story about one woman's journey to find her true self, but also a call to others to question societal norms, listen to their own hearts, and dare to create their own paths toward true happiness.

In this interview, her advice for the audience in order to achieve true happiness is simple, yet profound:

- Filter out all of the noise,

- Align yourself with what lights you up,

- Start leaning in what you really want,

- Allow yourself more freedom to be yourself.

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Her intuition and a bright mind have lead her to a large fraud scheme discovery. In her volunteer work in the community, she starts to uncover cases of divorce-related fraud, that include unethical professionals.

In her words, the losses associated with this type of scam, can be up to tens of billions of dollars.

Along with providing details about the scheme, she is also sharing tips for the public out there, on how to prevent themselves from falling victims to such a scam. Jokingly, # 1 advice is not to get divorced.

However, Juli's expert recommendation, basically is:

-To always resolve all issues first, according to their nature, while most effective ways to do that often can be, through improved communication and receiving professional help.

-When hiring experts for your situation: researching them first, the same way, as if you were looking for the best dentist and:

-Not relying on just one source of information.

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In this episode, Chantel Johnson, who is a passionate writer and an empowering advocate for women and girls, is providing important advice to all women. Get ready to take notes of the following:

Go after your real passion!

Give yourself grace!

Establish self-discipline, in order to effectively achieve your goals!

Never stop chasing your dreams!

Do small steps towards your goals!

Keep building your self-esteem!

It's never too late to start over!

Live a life with no regrets!

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Chantel Johnson is a writer from New Haven CT, currently living in Atlanta GA. From as early as preschool she has been an avid reader and blooming writer. With a strong passion in female empowerment, all of Chantel’s projects (fun fact: she’s a screenwriter too) have a strong female lead. 

When not reading or writing, Chantel enjoys being at the beach, spending time with family and friends, and eating.

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Listen to this important interview with Amy Fuentes and say goodbye to stuckness now!  Amy speaks about getting unstuck, getting off auto-pilot, so you can live a regret-free life, and changing your perspective to change your life. 

Compelled to help people navigate their lives, she shares her insights, inspiring others to re-imagine their decisions, so they can find their voices, change their stories and become their own heroes.

Amy lives in Northern Virginia with her husband of 30 years. She enjoys traveling and spending time volunteering with her therapy dog, Duncan, bringing joy to those in her community.

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Speaker, Author, Coach

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Listen to this important interview with an expert, in order to learn how to wake yourself up from the blocking beliefs and start making the necessary changes - now!

Michelle Markquart is an intuitive personal coach, speaker and spiritual gangster. Her personal journey provides insight into what it takes to make profound, lasting changes to claim your most extraordinary life.

To contact her, visit her website: https://michellerosellc.com/contact/

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(learn more) - "This scam originated in Southeast Asia, and the name originates from the Chinese phrase "Shāz Hū Pán," meaning pig butchering. A ring of cryptocurrency scammers search dating and social media sites for victims."

Educating the public about the dangers of Romance Scams is an important mission, that can help save the potential victims: money (see statistical data listed below) and heartache.

To be better equipped with the necessary knowledge about falling victim to romance scams and "Pig Butchering" scams, it is important to understand the mind of any potential victim. To be able to do that, we need to hear from experts like the special guest in this episode - Lauren Smith.

Lauren is the author of The Mindful Dating Journal: "Find a Healthy Love that Lasts", and the host of the Date in Peace podcast. To contact her, visit her website: https://www.mettadatestudio.com/contact.

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According to SCARS, every 15 seconds there are 2 more relationship Scam Victims. SCARS statistical data is showing the following:

• Romance Scams attempts each day: 14,388,000
• New Romance Scams victims per year: 2,016,000
• New Romance Scams victims per day: 5,523
• Average financial loss per Romance Scam: US $15,300
• Romance Scams financial loss each day: US $84,501,900
• Romance Scams financial loss per year: US $30,843,193,500

Pig Butchering Scams (learn more) - "This scam originated in Southeast Asia, and the name originates from the Chinese phrase "Shāz Hū Pán," meaning pig butchering. A ring of cryptocurrency scammers search dating and social media sites for victims."

According to SCARS, new Pig Butchering victims per minute: 4.

SCARS statistical data is showing:

• Pig Butchering Scams attempts each day: 2,190,000
• New Pig Butchering Scams victims per year: 2,184,000
• New Pig Butchering Scams victims per day: 5,983
• Average financial loss per Pig Butchering Scam: US $69,480
• Pig Butchering Scams financial loss each day: US $415,698,840
• Pig Butchering financial loss per year: US $151,730,076,600.

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I interviewed her to get more insights on these two very common problems: Burnout and Layoffs.

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An intelligent and very well educated Psychologist is telling us her story about her communications with scammers.

Her story is fascinating, because it shows the phases and the methods scammers are using to involve the victim into a romance scam - from the first steps of love and money manipulation, until the end of the communication.

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Interview with an intelligent and very well educated Fashion Designer, who is also a survivor of a romance scam.

Listeners will learn about her true story involving pirates and other strange things.

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