In life, failure is the greatest deterrent in wanting to move forward with a person, living in a place, or doing something that we thought would be enriching to us. This failure often can make us question whether we want to move forward with anything in our lives, whether from a general or specific way. Taking the lessons of these failures, however, can turn into successes that can impact so many different individuals, including kids as it is in today's episode. Megan Murphy, a host of the popular YouTube TV show she has created called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, shares her unique story of Broadway, theatre, and starring in multiple TV shows and movies in various capacities, and how it has manifested into a passion to teach kids valuable life skills for growth & development. Through her story, learning how to turn rejection into success is not only possible, but how it can inspire us to become more engaged to take our knowledge, skills & abilities to new heights we never thought possible.

Guest Bio

Megan Claire Murphy is a professional actress in her thirties, currently living in southeastern Alabama. She also lived in New York City for six years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Troy University in 2008, and after graduating, she worked at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre near Detroit and then she worked at the Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina. She then moved to New York City, and while living there, she worked in television, film, and off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theatre. In 2023, Megan created her own YouTube show called The Aunt Nae Nae Show, which is a variety show for kids that includes songs, stories, jokes, educational content, and more, which she’s been working on these days. Megan’s hobbies and interests include science fiction, fashion, reading, and traveling.

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There is no question that going through persistent change in our lives is difficult to begin with in many individual’s lives. Adding a numerical +1 to the overall total of years can set some individuals over the edge, often pondering, “What have I been able to do over the past year to make change in my life, if any?” Today's episode focuses on not just the way we can reframe our perceptions of the New Year, but to also "change our tune" as we are whisked into what is ahead for moving forward. It's easy to say, "Let's set some goals!", or, "You are being too hard on yourself!", but we must find new ways to reframe the way we handle this all-important switch of the year.

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How we show up for each other to learn and grow has been a consistent them on this podcast. However, when we introduce "mamas" that can make a significant impact in our lives through the nuturing process, and it is combined with the power of business, the possibilities become endless of their growing demand of knowledge, skillsets, and abilities. Today's guest, Regina Cachuela, owner of the Soul Biz Broadcast and helping to mentor Virtual Assistants (VAs) comprised of a large number of "mamas", shares her career change from a very successful set of projects featuring well-known movies & animation series to breaking into a larger impact. Learn how her passion to help others has expanded to an influence that is driven by one unique goal that all parents can unite under, and how she is helping to pave the way for future generations to be part of this movement she is creating.

Guest Bio

Regina was in the visual effects (VFX) and animation industry before burning out and becoming a digital nomad for 3 years. She then went to become an IT facilitator at a tech academy that has well being wrapped around programs for youth and tertiary students. She now combines all her knowledge to provide two frameworks with a well-being wrap around for "mama entrepreneurs" and aspiring Virtual Assistants. She empowers busy moms to build thriving businesses with content that truly connects and helps them ditch being overwhelmed with content creation and create a life that balances passion and purpose. For mamas in the Philippines, she offers specialized training to become successful virtual assistants so they can leverage their skills to support other entrepreneurs and build fulfilling careers from home.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

It is not easy to deal with individuals that, by age, should be acting as adults, but in reality, they are still in adolescent development. The challenges of working with such people directly can vastly wreck havoc on our approach to a variety of circumstances, regardless of what purpose that we can possibly contemplate. Today’s episode examines a few types of individuals that you could face (the denier of anything is wrong, the resister of change, and the plausible denier of anything happening at all), and how these personas should not hold us back from achieving what we have already done and will continue to do in our lives. Being “the parent” is not necessarily your responsibility, but guiding these individuals positively can be a first step to changing our mindsets in addressing these types of people.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Allowing your message to flow freely means that you have to be willing to share with yourself the ability to use your voice. Regardless of whether you try to record a video, write a letter, or use the spoken word to communicate thoughts, ideas, or expressions, being able to master one of these techniques (amongst many others) can help you in your success. Finding your passion, however, is another key ingredient in being able to achieve that kind of greatness. Today's guest, Aeoliana Elliott, the founder/owner of Top Shelf Virtual Services, shares her secrets of success with connecting within the podcast industry, but more importantly, gets to the fundamental core of what it means to authentically tell your story. By being able to express yourself, you will find more than just money & fame, but success in sharing yourself with others that want to hear what you have to say at the right time.

Guest Bio

Aeoliana is a wife, hockey mom, paralegal and podcast launch strategist. She loves helping people start their own podcasts with confidence. Using her BCAME framework—Balance, Communication, Authenticity, Mindset Mastery, and Empowerment—she guides clients through finding your podcast idea, making your content great, and creating a solid plan. She can also help you understand how your thoughts shape your decisions and actions, so that you can launch your own podcast confidently and make a real impact.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Sometimes in life, the perfect type of opportunity presents itself when we least expect it. The perfect dream job…the perfect soulmate…the perfect house could all be examples of these kinds of opportunities. When we are a little short on resources (money, support, confidence) to fully accept what we have been presented with, it can be not only frustrating, but very challenging, to accept that this reality has been achieved. Today’s episode focuses on the “unbelievable” becoming “believable”, and how we can devise plans, and change our thought patterns, to become better prepared for life’s unexpected curveballs, which in turn, will provide dividends on our return for such amazing fortune. Showcasing our achievements should be a blessing, and not shown as a curse, to others!

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Starting over is never easy in any type of context. Whether it is with a personal relationship, a business, or going through a messy situation at work, dealing with numerous different variables can be challenging if you are not prepared to address these situations in an adequate, efficient way. Imagine the difficulties of trying to take on all of these different situations at once, which can impact your physical and mental well being. Today's guest, Senthil Kumar, Founder & Owner of SEO with Senthil, challenges the stereotypical approaches of overcoming obstacles when it comes to the business realm after experiencing much hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding his renewed purpose to help business owners be discovered online. Through lessons that he shares, his remarkable story serves as a reminder that it is never too late to start over at any stage to find purpose in what you do to help others become their very best.

Guest Bio

Senthilkumar is "kind of" an obsessed entrepreneur who has been running his own businesses for the past 10 years. While running his t-shirt printing company and art studio business (which he scaled to over a million dollars in revenue using SEO), it almost ruined his health in the name of “hustle” and “temporary sacrifices”. He emptied his entire bank account when the art studio crashed during the COVID-19 pandemic and had to pay off over $100,000 in business debt as a solo founder when his team left. Today, he sold the art studio business, came out of the mess that he created, and discovered his passion of serving other purpose driven business owners who are looking to grow their business with SEO.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs

Being seen in this very busy world of social media, constant tasks and meetings, along with prioritizing “me” time means that we have to squeeze time in for all the important hobbies, activities, and adventures that we wish to expand upon. Time management can only carry us so far…and yet, yearning for the potential to be seen is vastly challenging in today’s world. What we do to change that is truly important, and what we do behind the scenes is just as important as what we do in front of others to be seen. Today’s episode does not just repeat a bunch of “coaching jargon”, or “recognition of what you are” as is often heard. We explore what it means to be consistent, while also “checking in” with the people who may not have seen you yet to realize & discover not only who you are, but in the process, who you are as well.

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Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs