All About Our Guests!
A Special page to Shoutout All our Guest Speakers who have so kindly Guest Starred on The What's Next Podcast!
This Week's Guest Speaker:
Denna Merlino
Season 1
All About Us!
A Little Bit about your Hosts!
Delaney and Vesta Hager!
Season 2 Speakers
All About Marta Sprik!
On the most recent episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Marta Sprik. Marta is the creator of the Empowered Woman's School. She also has a podcast and just released a book.
You can find her on Instagram and Facebook @martasprik
To listen to her podcast The Empowered Woman Podcast you can listen on the platform that works for you.
To find out more about Marta and her school for Empowered Woman you can find all the information below.
All About Gina Fointaine!
Gina Fontaine, CPT, CES
Gina has been active in the fitness field for over three decades. Her passion for movement led her to pursue a degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University in 1996. Additionally, she is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist with a specialty certificate in Postpartum Corrective Exercise. Gina is a personal trainer, yoga instructor and group exercise teacher. She has also served as the Director of Fitness for two parks and recreation departments in Colorado.
She created and wrote the Power of Pregnancy Pre and Postnatal Fitness Certification in 2015 and she founded the Supermom Club to help women emerge more confident and grounded during times of transition and stress in motherhood. Her book You Are a Supermom: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Superpower and Thrive dispels the 5 myths that often keep moms from thriving. She lives with her three children in Denver, Colorado, where she loves to hike, play tennis and paddleboard.
Email [email protected]
Website: https://www.ginafontaine.com
Supermom Club: https://www.ginafontaine.com/supermomclub
Book www.ginafontaine.com/youareasupermom
FB: https://www.facebook.com/gina.boslerfontaine
All About Anna Cheney!
Anna Cheney is the Managing Director of the Northern Idaho chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse whose mission is to connect the world’s most positive, action-forward, amazing women to build lifelong friendships and business relationships.
Formerly a Senior Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Anna acquired strong leadership and career team building skills and developed strategies to help women achieve their professional goals.
Frustrated with the inauthentic, judgmental nature of many business groups, Anna had given up on networking and longed for something different. When she accepted an invitation to visit a Polka Dots chapter meeting in the Treasure Valley, it was like a breath of fresh air. This unique, non-competitive, no-drama environment was exactly what she had been searching for.
Knowing she and her husband would eventually be moving to Northern Idaho to be closer to their adult children and 3 adorable grandsons, Anna began making plans to launch Polka Dots in Northern Idaho so more women could be a part of such a unique sisterhood.
Anna left the Treasure Valley in October of 2019. The following Spring—in the midst of a Pandemic—she launched a new chapter of Polka Dots with just a handful of ladies. Over the last two years, acceptance of this new kind of connection group has been overwhelmingly positive and the group is flourishing with more than 100 current members.
Anna’s deep commitment to women is evident. As owner of Life’s Harmony Coaching, Anna continues to help women succeed not only in business, but in every area of their lives. Her passion is helping women find their rhythm so they can be their best authentic selves and create lives of harmony. Five minutes with Anna and you are sure to feel supported, encouraged, and inspired.
Anna often says “relationship first and business will follow.” This is not just a motto for her. She is building a group of women where authentic relationships are intended to last a lifetime. Polka Dot Powerhouse truly is a Sisterhood—a Tribe— a community of women committed to each other’s success.
Northern Idaho Polka Dot Powerhouse
All About Carolyne Rideg!
All About Teresa Napierala!
Teresa is from Great Falls MT. She has been an Intuitive Emotional Healing Coach since 2018. She works with women overcoming addiction, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and domestic violence. Her own journey has passed through each and because of her Intuitive Emotional Healing she lives life as the confident, connected, happy and joyous person she is meant to be. The same is possible for those anyone ready to begin the journey home to who they truly are.
All About Ashley Gutermuth!
From her website:
Ashley Gutermuth is a New Jersey-based stand-up comedian and actor. She appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon where she was chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to win the ‘Seinfeld Challenge.’ In 2021, Ashley won the headliner category of the US Comedy Contest.
Ashley regularly posts on social media and her hilarious videos of her stand-up and life as a spouse of a United States Military Veteran have exploded to over 200 million views!
Ashley's comedy has been featured in the Military Times, Military.com and Yahoo News. She has appeared on shows with Mark Curry (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper), Chris Kattan (SNL), Steve Hytner (Seinfeld) and Michael Winslow (Police Academy, America’s Got Talent) among many others.
When Ashley is not performing stand-up or voice-overs, she is usually running and has a daily running streak that spans over six years. For running tips and comedy videos please follow @Ashgutermuth on twitter, instagram and TikTok or head to her website AshleyGutermuth.com.
The What's Next Podcast would like to add just how amazing Ashley is and how thrilled we are to have her on the podcast.
All About Shelley Webb!
Hi there, I’m Shelley!
I’m well into midlife and maybe, just like you, I’ve worn a lot of different hats in my lifetime! I worked as a nurse for over 30 years, raised my two children who I’m very proud of, and launched a second career as a blogger and social media strategist in my fifties. For a time, I was also a caregiver to my father and a long-distance caregiver to my mother.
But also, maybe just like you, there was a time in my life where I had no sense of purpose. When I worked as a nurse, I knew what my purpose was. When I stayed home to care for my kids, I knew what my purpose was. And when I cared for my parents, I also knew my purpose… for a little while.
But somewhere in midlife, I lost that. The kids grew up. They didn’t seem to need me much at all. That threw me into a crisis (but that’s a whole other crazy story). My job as a nurse was not fulfilling anymore and I couldn’t figure out what to do next!
I know what it is like to feel empty, insignificant, unloved and unfulfilled. I know what it is like to feel terrified to end up alone, lonely and financially stressed as I enter my senior years.
But I also knew there was a way out of all of that. There were new people to meet, significant relationships to establish, dreams to pursue, perhaps new businesses to begin! I’ve learned how to move past those fears in order to reach some of my biggest, scariest goals, like starting my own business, speaking on stage, becoming a brand ambassador for O, The Oprah Magazine and planning and hosting a 3-day social media conference.
And if you’re hoping to find a way out of that loss of purpose, as well, then I just want to let you know that you are in the right place and that I’m truly excited and grateful that you’re here.
Contact information: [email protected]
Links:
All About Kim Carlson!
I work with individuals and businesses to develop sound financial strategies to increase cash flow, reduce debt, and provide TAX ADVANTAGED strategies. My goal is to educate individuals and business owners about how money works. By educating people about how money REALLY works, my goal is to help people get to the lowest tax as possible in their retirement.
All About Tracey Beeson!
Hi, I'm Tracy! I love to read, learn, enjoy music, snowboard, and cook. I don't actually love to cook, but I love to eat good food, so I have learned to step up and do what I have to do. I also love to help people overcome their most foundational challenges by helping them to shift their limiting beliefs on a subconscious level. I used to be miserable in my life because I felt powerless to make changes and that I was a victim to my circumstances. I have now transformed the beliefs that kept me stuck for so long, and I love to help other people that are ready to embrace change do the same.
Links:
IG: @innerlightclarity
TikTok: @innerlightclarity
FB: @innerlightclarity
Website: https://innerlightclarity.com/
All About Kalleigh Jensen!
Kalleigh is Vesta's other daughter. She loves the outdoors and playing music. She loves hanging out with her friends and spending time outside in beautiful Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
All About Eboni Agee!
Eboni Agee is an Operations Consultant, Speaker, and Team Trainer. She also is the owner of Powerhouse Ops Consulting and helps Founders of fast-scaling online businesses leverage digital tools to level-up their team's productivity for sustainable scaling. In her free time, she loves to watch crime documentaries on Netflix and hang out in the San Francisco Bay Area with her friends.
Links:
Website:
All About Bella Bliss!
Bella Bliss is an intuitive “Transformational and Empowerment Life Coach,” international bestselling author, visionary leader, inspirational speaker, and InnerBLISS Alchemist.
Bella specializes in elevating soulpreneurs—empowering motivated women to radiate energy inwards and inviting them to play in the quantum playground of limitless possibility—so that her clients can unleash their soulfire and fiercely live their passionate truth as the InnerBLISS Goddess they already are.
Bella offers a wide range of transformative coaching programs based on "the soul only knows love.” Her clients will learn how to embrace mystery and enjoy the ride as they face the darkness in life with courage, take inspired action, and celebrate the deliciousness of her InnerBLISS Goddess life EVERY DAY. The empowering mantra she teaches and lives by is: “Be SEEN. Be HEARD. Be LIMITLESS.”
Join her in her free community in the FB Group "Soul Purpose Successful Women," or listen to her podcast, "Be Limitless with Bella Bliss."
All About Kim Curtis!
Kim is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor, speaker, president, and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute. She is proud to have created a firm where she can truly put her clients first, bringing the alignment she needs to feel true joy in her work. For Kim, how you deal with money says a lot about how you deal with life, and she’s passionate about helping her clients find a balance.
Kim is a bestselling author of Money Secrets: Keys to Smart Investing, and Retirement Secrets, published by Financial Literacy Press. Kim has spoken on leadership, negotiations, and finance to organizations such as West Point, Oracle, EPA, University of Colorado Hospital, Comcast, Level 3, CenturyLink, OtterBox, Johnson & Johnson, and AAUW, amongst others. She has been profiled on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CW, and The Wall Street Journal.
During her free time, you can find her sailing, skiing, or golfing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, or her favorite guilty pleasure, reading the National Enquirer.
Links:
Facebook- Wealth Legacy Institute
All About Nicole Baker Holleman!
Nicole Baker Holleman is a Coach who helps high achievers ditch perfectionism, cut out hustle culture and start achieving their goals with fun, fulfillment and a whole lotta free time. Having grown up in a family immersed in the personal development world, she has been attending seminars and absorbing personal growth tools her whole life and she has since helped hundreds of perfectionists accomplish goals ranging from scaling to 6 figures, cutting their work time in half, and starting new healthy habits.
She is the CEO of Life Coach Baker and the host of the top 2.5% globally ranked podcast Imperfect Success.
Links:
website: www.lifecoachbaker.com
IG: @lifecoachbaker
Podcast: Imperfect Success
All About Candice Allen!
Candice's journey has been a profound testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. Rising above life's darkest moments, she realized that she was her own greatest ally and advocate. With a deep understanding of educational psychology and mentoring, Candice has been empowering individuals to look under the armour of their past traumas and embrace their inner hero's journey. As a coach, speaker, and author, she passionately guides professional moms in their 40's to break free from stagnation, reconnect with their true selves, and foster meaningful relationships for a fulfilling life. Candice is a loving mother to three children, an enthusiastic traveller and is about to write her first book.
To Connect with Candice:
Instagram: Instagram Profile
Facebook: Facebook Profile
All About Eva Ortega!
Eva is a life coach with years of experience in healthcare as an occupational therapist. She has had her own personal experience with reversing autoimmune symptoms that has inspired her to help others to create their own best health. Additionally working in healthcare she observed the national crisis of increasing diabetes and heart disease which can be avoided with lifestyle choices, further inspiring her to spread awareness of one’s own ability to create health. She provides coaching supporting you to make you own personal choices and goals providing what you need to create that bridge from where you are now to where you want to be and meet you goals.
To Connect with Eva:
All About Amanda Cannon!
I'm Amanda Cannon founder of Reclaim Your Divinity and I guide you back to the essence of who you are so that you can live your life on your terms. I provide guidance, healing, therapy and mentorship for those who are on the spiritual path navigating their way back to the essence of who they are. In my free time I enjoy spending time in nature (beach and forest are my fave's), spending quality time with my family, camping, exploring and dancing.
To Connect with Amanda:
All About Janet Farnsworth!
Janet Farnsworth, body empowerment coach and shame buster, helps women fall in love with their bodies so they can fall in love with life. Architect of the movement-based, spiritual coaching program “Ready for Intimacy", Janet is the two-time bestselling author of "Love Your Body: The Guide to Stop Making Your Body a Battleground", and "Your Body is Your Superpower”. After thirty years supporting hundreds of women heal body trauma - including sexual assault, addiction, disability prejudice, and eating disorders - Janet found her soul purpose helping women not just connect to their bodies, but connect with them as their most powerful asset. Janet currently is based on Maui in Hawaii, where she is happily letting go of her own old stories about the size of her thighs, and instead, alternates between enjoying gloriously fulfilling connection when with her lover, and nature hikes when on her own.
To Connect with Janet:
All About Nina Macarie!
Nina Macarie is a visibility expert helping female entrepreneurs get more visibility and connect with dream clients through podcast interviews. She is the creator of the P.I.T.C.H. podcasts framework, helping clients pitch themselves to the right podcasts with ease and confidence in an authentic way. After sending hundreds and hundreds of podcast pitches and also seeing what kinds of pitches are put out in the world, Nina knows exactly what elements to include in a successful pitch. Not only did she get amazing feedback from her successfully booked clients but she also impressed the podcast hosts to whom she pitched. Today, Nina’s mission is to help female online entrepreneurs, coaches, course creators, consultants, and podcasters get an amazing first impression as they start spreading their messages on other people’s platforms. Nina lives in Romania with her husband, two kids, and three cats. Coffee and travel are two of her favourite things in this world. In her spare time, she loves cooking (she loves trying Italian recipes), hiking on weekends, or ice-skating in wintertime.
To Connect with Nina:
Season 3 Speakers
All About Elana Feldman!
She is a highly motivated professional who welcomes a broad scope of responsibilities. Being highly creative, innovative, with outstanding communication/ interpersonal skills, she has embraced her fitness and life coaching abilities which has allowed her to be successful working together with those of diverse ages and backgrounds both individually and in a group setting.
For the past number of years, she has been motivating and teaching Seniors, Cancer Patients and Children to be the best they can be and live life to the fullest! Join Elana, bring your vibes to the next level, let her be the gateway to empower you to be the best you can be in your true authentic heart, body & soul! In my free time I like to Dance, be with family, friends, travel, beach, laughing and doing joyful things, hang with my grandma bestie, being in nature.
All About Barbara Conway!
Barbara Conway, a Certified Transformational Mindset Life Coach, brings over three decades of mentoring experience to her transformative work. Having navigated a traumatic divorce and emerged stronger, Barbara discovered her true calling: empowering women to reclaim their identities, boost confidence, and achieve their goals.
In her debut book chapter, Barbara shares practical insights and actionable steps for fostering a growth mindset. Her passion for personal development and ability to connect resonate through every page. Barbara's work is a testament to resilience, positivity, and the unwavering belief in one's potential. She continues to inspire women to lead confident, purposeful lives.
You can connect with Barbara at BarbaraConway.com or email her at [email protected]
All About Randi Jo Pieper!
Randi Jo Pieper is known as the Queen of Burnout to Breakthrough. She began her career as a probation officer in 2004, helping men and women who filled their "voids" with addictions. Over the course of her professional career, she has helped thousands of people of all ages reintegrate into society and find their place in society.
After years of working with men and women on a deeper level, she decided to become a Life Coach in 2013. In the demanding world of probation and the criminal justice field, self-care is often overlooked. As someone who’s been in the criminal justice field for over two decades, she has witnessed that toll it takes. Burnout is a real challenge, and that’s why she is dedicated to promoting self-care strategies. Through workshops, coaching and support systems. Randi Jo empowers people in the criminal justice field to prioritize their well-being. From stress management techniques to fostering a positive work-life balance, her passion is to shift the narrative from burnout to breakthrough. Together, let's build resilience, create a culture of self-care, and ensure that people in the criminal justice field not only survive but thrive in their vital roles.
In Randi Jo’s spare time she loves to hang out with her family and friends. Travel and go on quilting retreats.
Reach her at: SociaTap or visit sociatap.com/randijo
All About Diane Valadon
I am Diane Valadon and moved to North Idaho in 2021 with our plumbing and construction business of 18 years.
My area of expertise is with business management; owning 3 businesses along with being a realtor for 10 years has taught me quite about.
I am a super organized and detailed person and enjoy helping others and volunteering when I have time. Besides owning Valadon's Plumbing & Construction, Inc., we have also owned a clothing boutique in a small mountain community where we had a vacation/2nd home and opened up The Salt Cave. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. Halotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough.
Being a realtor has helped in many areas and bettered our life. Paul and I have purchased and sold 15 houses. We have remodeled, had a couple Airbnb's and have enjoyed every minute even with it's ups and downs.
In my free time, I love anything outdoor related. I have a love for summer fun which includes, lake time, hiking, paddle boarding and being outdoors in my yard. I love to Big Game hunt with my husband any chance I get.
Our kids and grandchildren live out of state so I try and visit as often as I can. I have three beautiful grandchildren, 2 girls and 1 baby boy
All About Mary Brown
Mary Brown, known as The Boundaries Coach, specializes in overcoming busyness and people-pleasing and learning healthy boundaries.
Having grown up in a big family without boundaries, Mary became a people pleaser and learned the value and skill set to developing healthy boundaries. She became a coach so that she could help women build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and practice meaningful self-care.
She helps busy women stop searching that elusive work-life balance and start choosing their work-life boundaries! Mary teaches boundaries centered in compassion, and her superpower is coaching women how to have hard conversations from a place of love.
Visit her website here: Website or at www.boundariescoach.com
All About Terri Mongait
Terri Mongait is a respected spiritual teacher, award winning author, and host of the Soul Wisdom Transitions podcast.
With deep knowledge and a compassionate approach, she offers insights and wisdom to help individuals navigate life's transitions with clarity and grace.
Through her podcast, client coaching and written work, Terri empowers listeners and clients to embrace their own soul journeys and awaken their spiritual potential. Her teachings and guidance have touched the lives of many, making her an influential voice in the realm of soul wisdom and personal growth.
To work with Terri or reach out for more information, you can reach her here or at SoulWisdomTansitions.com or email [email protected].
Website: Click Here or visit https://www.beginagainranch.com
Facebook: Click Here or visit https://www.facebook.com/terrimongait
Linkedin: Click Here or visit https://www.linkedin.com/terrimongait
Podcast: Click Here or visit http://www.soulwisdomtransitions.com
All About Pamela Maass Garrett
Pamela Maass Garrett is an award-winning Estate Planning & Asset Protection Attorney, and CEO of Law Mother LLC, a law firm she founded to help parents protect their futures and loved ones.
Pamela is also the author of the bestselling book, Legally Ever After. Pamela is on a mission to simplify legal, tax and financial strategies for parents with over 2M followers on social media.
Website: Click Here or visit www.lawmotherco.com
Instagram: Click Here or Visit https://www.instagram.com/lawmotherco/
All About Deanna Merlino!
Deanna Merlino prides herself in being a committed wife, present momma & multi passionate entrepreneur offering all-encompassing healing & expansion.
Affectionately referred to as “The Empowered Coach”, Deanna is a motivational speaker, best selling published author, host of the EmpowereD w/ Deanna Merlino podcast, an Intuitive Life Coach & Healer, as well as an Energetics Mentor to professionals & entrepreneurs. Her calling is to help people awaken to & live their lives as their highest selves.
She is the Creator & CEO of The Empowered Academy, a globally recognized training provider of transformational accredited online courses, The Empowered Emporium, an online healing membership & community. And co owner/creator of The Empowered Collective, providing in person spiritual retreats.
In her free time you can find her proudly tending to her late father’s hand built business, carrying on her family’s vacation rentals & newly launched retreat rental space as well.
Website: Click Here or Www.deannamerlino.com
Instagram: @theempoweredcoach333
