August 2018 Sneak Peek Interview with Mary Burnett Brown and Janet Simmonds

I absolutely love to travel! And I know you do, too.

Travel satisfies our sense of wonder and discovery. It gives us a break from the mundane. We find beauty and novelty.

But travel can also be unnerving. You are at the mercy of schedules and all manner of uncertainty.

For August, I spoke to two beloved members of our Women on Fire community who also happen to be travel pros. Their insider tips and advice will bring you the thrill of adventure and peace of mind!

Janet Simmonds (pictured on right) is a longtime tour guide and travel writer, and Mary Burnett Brown (left) has been a flight attendant for nearly four decades.

Janet Simmonds and Mary Burnett Brown

From the practical to the inspirational and even the silly, Mary and Janet tell all!

 

In this interview, they share:

  • Three secrets to successful travel
  • Helpful ideas for what and how to pack
  • Tried-and-true strategies for fighting jet lag
  • How to ensure a safe trip no matter where your bucket list takes you…and so much more!

Whether you’re a novice traveler or a seasoned tourist, I know you’ll be inspired and enriched by Janet and Mary’s insights. Plus, this conversation with these delightful pros is a hoot!

To hear the rest of this uplifting conversation, join the Women on Fire Membership today.

You will become part of what New York Times’ best-selling author Marianne Williamson calls “the ultimate ‘you go, girl’ community for inspiration and support.”

Our next Live Chat master class is 8PM EDT, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, featuring Mary Brown and Janet Simmonds answering your questions about travel!

We hope you’ll join us!

Happy travels to you,
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July 2018 Sneak Peek Interview with Francesca Gino

Are you a rebel?

Or maybe you think of rebels as troublemakers and outcasts and choose instead to follow the rules to get along.

This month, we take a fresh look at rule-breaking. Francesca Gino, a Harvard Business School professor and a behavioral scientist and researcher, shows us why and how to be a rebel.

She is the author of an exhilarating new book called Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

  • How a small change in your language can open you up to a new world of possibilities
  • Why rebels can be a force for positive change in life
  • The 5 characteristics of rebel talent we all can unlock
  • The approach from improv comedy that will make others listen to your rebel ideas…and so much more!

In the After Interview, Kim Dettmer (above with Francesca’s book) — an artist, author and one of our original Women on Fire members — shares why she sees herself as a rebel.

I can’t wait to hear about the rebel you see in yourself!

To hear the rest of this uplifting conversation, join the Women on Fire Membership today.

You will become part of what New York Times’ best-selling author Marianne Williamson calls “the ultimate ‘you go, girl’ community for inspiration and support.”

You have until July 5 to receive the full interview with Francesca Gino, your personalized coaching materials, access to the Women on Fire private Facebook page and much, much more.

We hope you’ll join us!

With love,
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June 2018 Sneak Peek Interview with Rob Berkley

When conflict appears in your life, is your first thought how to avoid it?

Many people grow up in tension-filled homes where it is easier to stuff down anger and resentment than to confront it. Evading conflict becomes a habit, an escape.

But engaging in it can be the more satisfying path, leading to deeper relationships based on trust and understanding.

The June membership interview will show you the way.

Guiding us through this thorny subject is someone Women on Fire have come to rely on: Rob Berkley.

Rob is a master-certified executive coach with decades of experience working through this common struggle with couples, business partners and corporate teams.

He is also my husband and the person I’ve had — and resolved —more conflict with than anyone!

Rob takes us, step by step, through the major types of conflict and how to reach resolutions that create healthier, happier lives and work environments.

Listen in here as Rob describes what conflict is — and what it isn’t:

With the powerful tools Rob shares, you will sail through these uncomfortable situations to the benefit of both sides.

In the rest of the interview, you’ll learn:

  • What “conflict” means — and does not mean — in a healthy relationship
  • The four types of conflict and how to resolve each
  • How to allow both sides to feel heard and understood
  • The one behavior you must eliminate to successfully resolve any conflict
  • The best time to raise the subject of conflict with your partner
  • Why you should seek understanding rather than agreement
  • Ways to minimize conflicts before you sign a contract for professional services
  • A counter-intuitive benefit from resolving conflicts

Good conflict is the keystone of strong relationships, whether personal or professional. And you can learn to embrace it starting today!

To hear the rest of this uplifting conversation, join the Women on Fire Membership today.

You will become part of what New York Times’ best-selling author Marianne Williamson calls “the ultimate ‘you go, girl’ community for inspiration and support.”

You have until June 5 to receive the full interview with Rob Berkley, your personalized coaching materials, access to the Women on Fire private Facebook page and much, much more.

We hope you’ll join us!

With love,
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May’s Book To Live By

Every heart holds a sacred dream for a fulfilling, valuable life. Unfortunately, life often throws obstacles into our paths, distracting us from those noble goals.

How can we rouse those slumbering dreams and bring them into the world?

At Women on Fire, we believe the answer lies in inspiration, strategies and support. Dr. Tererai Trent is the very embodiment of that conviction, and she will show you the way.

It is my honor to announce as our May Book To Live By:

The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams by Dr. Tererai Trent

The Awakened Woman by Tererai Trent

Tererai shares her journey from child bride and mother of four in war-torn Zimbabwe to one of the world’s most respected advocates of women’s empowerment. Along the way, she earned a doctorate and became an author and beloved international speaker.

Oprah called Tererai her all-time favorite and most inspiring interview subject. Her belief in this book was so strong that she wrote the foreword, an honor Tererai shares with Maya Angelou and very few others.

Besides being a moving memoir, The Awakened Woman is an exhilarating guidebook. By infusing her own experiences with ancient African wisdom, Tererai takes us from surviving to healing to soaring.

She reached great heights by going deeper, honoring the sacred within herself. She helps us to recognize — and achieve — that power of the possible.

Tererai beckons us to a sacred sisterhood as she illuminates a powerful feminine energy that is an unstoppable force for good. She asks women to reclaim their voices in order to heal the world. By tapping into our body’s inner wisdom and passion, she tells us, we can take inspired action.

And she constantly reminds us: It is achievable.

The Awakened Woman is available from Amazon and bookstores everywhere.

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May 2018 Sneak Peek Interview with Dr. Tererai Trent

Are you struggling to live the life of your dreams?

At times, all we see in the pathway are the obstacles. They overwhelm and discourage us.

But I am here to tell you that you can awaken to your full potential. You CAN achieve your dreams!

In the interview this month, I spoke with a woman who will prove that to you and inspire you to new heights.

Dr. Tererai Trent was born in Zimbabwe into a poor family. Like her mother and grandmothers, she was a child bride. She received little education and, by the age of 18, she was the mother of four.

WOF Sneak Peek May - Dr. Tererai Trent

But Tererai had big dreams. And she made them all come true. Today, Tererai has a Ph.D. She travels the world as an educator, humanitarian, motivational speaker and author.

Tererai’s mission in life is to help other women achieve their dreams. Her book, The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Igniting Our Sacred Dreams, is a must-read!

In the interview, Tererai speaks about the barriers in her life and how she moved beyond them. In this clip, she talks about the chief problem women face in the world:

Oprah has said that Tererai was her all-time favorite guest on her show. Tererai’s story will leave you in awe, too.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

  • How the silencing of women is one of the great moral failures in the world
  • Ways to stop accepting a past that doesn’t serve you
  • The life-changing effects of women’s support
  • Tererai’s simple strategies for visualizing a dream and keeping it in focus
  • The small step she took to get Oprah to write a foreword to her book – something Oprah said she never does
  • How identifying what breaks your heart can help you discover your greatest passion
  • Secrets to tapping into the power of the universe

To hear the rest of this fascinating conversation, join the Women on Fire Monthly Membership today.

You will become part of what New York Times’ best-selling author Marianne Williamson calls “the ultimate ‘you go, girl’ community for inspiration and support.”

You have until May 5 to receive the full interview with Tererai Trent, your personalized coaching materials, access to the Women on Fire private Facebook page and much, much more.

We hope you’ll join us!

With love,
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