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What if you could blend AI, bodybuilding, and heart-led leadership to not only thrive in business but also change the game? 💡✨ In this episode, Anca Platon Trifan takes us on her journey—from defying gender norms in the tech world to building a community of 500 women in AV production. She’ll share how she balances resilience, mental health, and passion while driving innovation through AI. Get ready for a powerful conversation on leading with authenticity, breaking boundaries, and staying true to your values.

🎧Hit play now for a powerful conversation packed with practical wisdom, empowering stories, and a fresh perspective on success!

Key Takeaways from this Episode

• The intersection of AI and human conversation
• The essence of running a heart-led business
• Breaking gender norms in AV production and technology
• The role of bodybuilding in personal and professional development
• Strategies for integrating personal passions with business success
• The importance of resilience and mental health in entrepreneurship

About the Guest
Meet Anca Platon Trifan, an AI consultant, event visionary, and host of the Events Demystified Podcast. As the creator of the #FIT4Events framework, she’s redefining event production with AI, wellness, and tech. A multi-award-winning leader and natural bodybuilding champ, Anca inspires change from SXSW stages to industry podcasts, championing women in tech and innovation.

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• Website: www.treefanevents.com/about-anca-platon-trifan
• Podcast: www.eventsdemystified.com
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlgIw12FxL7uVM_GRexcpA
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/treefan_events
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/TreeFanEvents
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Embark on the transformative journey of Dr. Mandy Patterson, founder of mandypatterson.com and positivityfertility.com, helping women and couples achieve vibrant health. She combines holistic and conventional approaches to empower clients in their wellness journey.

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Have you ever wondered how psychology and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can come together to change lives? In this inspiring video, Ernest Ellender shares his heart-led journey, blending his family’s legacy of community service with his dual passions for therapy and martial arts. He opens up about the challenges of pursuing passions in a small community with deep-rooted stigmas around therapy. Ernest’s story of overcoming intergenerational trauma and the importance of business acumen in sustaining passion projects is a powerful reminder of how heart-led businesses can spark meaningful change.

🎧Ready for the full story? Listen to the episode now and get inspired to create your own heart-led transformation!

Key Takeaways from this Episode

• The definition and importance of a heart-led business
• The influence of family and community service on professional paths
• The transformative power of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and psychology
• Overcoming the stigma of therapy in small communities
• The journey from passion to profession: balancing martial arts and psychology
• The impact of intergenerational trauma and healing

About the Guest
Ernest Ellender, PhD, a South Louisiana native, blends his bayou roots with 20+ years of expertise in psychology, life coaching, and martial arts. As the author of This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods and founder of a 17-year-strong martial arts school, he empowers others to heal, grow, and thrive.

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• Website

www.ernestellenderphd.com
www.healfromchildhood.com

• LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/coach-ernest-ellender

• Facebook

www.facebook.com/healfromchildhood

• Book

This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1MJ1NH

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Jump into a dynamic conversation where cutting-edge AI meets heart-driven business savvy with Anca Platon Trifan, founder of Tree-Fan Events, an award-winning AI consultant and event innovator. Creator of the #FIT4Events framework, podcast host, and wellness advocate, she’s transforming events with tech, wellness, and purpose.

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Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Sera Lavelle, who transformed her life from a corporate job she disliked into a thriving career as the founder of three innovative wellness companies. In this episode, she shares how aligning her career with her values fueled her success, despite the challenges of running therapy practices and developing a groundbreaking app for better eating habits. Discover how NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy and Bea Better Eating blend therapeutic expertise with heart-led entrepreneurship to make a meaningful impact.

🎧If you're ready to explore how passion and purpose can drive business success, this episode is for you! 🌟

Key Takeaways from this Episode

• The essence of a heart-led business
• Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship
• The challenges of running therapy practices
• Launching a tech app for better eating habits
• Balancing financial sustainability with service
• Tips for aspiring heart-led entrepreneurs

About the Guest
Dr. Sera Lavelle is a leader in mental health and holistic wellness. She founded NY Health Hypnosis & Integrative Therapy and co-founded Bea Better Eating, combining psychology with nutrition to help clients heal from eating disorders. As Director of Operations at Soho Integrative EMDR, she enhances practice efficiency and is inspired by EMDR's transformative power. Her passion for supportive, healing environments empowers lasting wellness.

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• Website

www.beabettereating.com/about
www.nyhealthhypnosis.com
www.sohointegrativeemdr.com

• LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/seralavelle

• Instagram

www.instagram.com/beabettereating
www.instagram.com/nyhealthhypnosis

• X

https://x.com/BeaBetterEating
https://x.com/healthhypnosis

• Facebook

www.facebook.com/beabettereating
www.facebook.com/nyhealthhypnosis

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Up Next…
Discover the inspiring journey of Ernest Ellender, PhD, a South Louisiana native with over 20 years of martial arts and life coaching experience. Author of This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods, he empowers others through his martial arts school and coaching services.

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• Love the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission.
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