Outstanding Women Leaders

S4 Episode 16 - Lumturi Wellness & Aesthetics with MaryAnn Carrino

Mary Ann Carrino is a survivor, thriver, and the extraordinary business owner behind Lumtri Wellness and Aesthetics in West New York, New Jersey. Lumturi means bliss, which is what they want to bring…bliss and transformation to their patients lives.
Join us as we delve into Mary Ann's inspiring story of resilience and determination. At the age of 21, she endured a horrific car accident that left her with severe facial injuries, triggering the need for multiple revision surgeries, numerous laser treatments, and the journey to overcome the emotional scars of PTSD. Through her unwavering determination and the healing power of time, Mary Ann not only recovered physically but also embarked on an empowering journey of self-discovery and emotional healing.
Hosted by Katie L. Eades, this podcast explores Mary Ann's path from adversity to triumph. Discover the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the inner strength that propelled her forward. Through candid and heartfelt conversations, Mary Ann shares her insights, offering valuable guidance on overcoming obstacles, finding self-acceptance, and embracing personal growth.
Alongside Mary Ann's inspiring journey, the podcast also highlights the establishment and success of Lumtri Wellness and Aesthetics. Situated in West New York, New Jersey, nestled between Hoboken and Weehawken, Mary Ann's premier wellness and aesthetics practice has become a beacon of hope and transformation for countless individuals.
This premier wellness destination embraces a holistic approach to beauty and well-being, offering a range of services and treatments designed to nurture the mind, body, and soul. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, including skincare, holistic wellness practices, mental health, and the power of self-care.
Outstanding Women Leaders is an empowering podcast that seeks to inspire listeners to overcome adversity, embrace their inner strength, and embark on a journey of personal transformation. Whether you're seeking insights into the world of wellness and aesthetics or searching for inspiration to face your own challenges head-on, this episode for you!
Connect with MaryAnn https://lumturiwellness.com/

S4 Episode 15 - Let’s Get Clear on Plant-Based Healing with Karen Gourley

Karen Gourley is a 6/2 Projector whooo grew up in Knoxville, TN. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Karen earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Interior Design. She spent a decade in the Atlanta corporate interiors world before her direction in life completely changed course.
Chronic health issues began to manifest in her body leading to years of doctors and specialists with no answers or relief. Karen finally decided to stop seeking help from a profession that only had another round of antibiotics to offer as a solution and followed her instincts instead. Her inner guidance led her to a plant-based diet. Once she transitioned to eating fully plant-based, all of her miserable chronic issues cleared up completely!
After her own transformation, Karen decided to start helping others who are struggling and lost about plant-based eating and healing. She founded Let’s Get Clear, a company paving the way for plant-based to be simple and achievable for anyone. 
Tune in to hear OWL about Karen's health journey and what she is doing to educate doctors and make a difference for women struggling with chronic health issues. 
Connect with Karen Gourley 

S4 Bonus Episode - The 5/1 and 6/2 Human Design Relationship with Karen Gourley

When the universe brings a 5/1 Generator and 6/2 Projector together through a mutual friend, you know this is going to be an OWLstanding conversation. Tune in to hear a witty and wise conversation on Human Design and the impact it has had on authentic, soulful, aligned living. 

S4 Episode 14 - From Teaching to Ten10 Coaching with Jen Borovy

Jen Borovy is a coach, mentor, and speaker who provides training and support around the topics of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Healthy Sustainable Life Rhythms, Empathy with Boundaries, and Trauma Informed Care.
Prior to launching and founding Ten10Coaching, Jen worked for eleven years at Knox County Schools, where she was a classroom teacher, and then an Instructional Behavior Coach. All 11 of those years were spent supporting, advocating, and loving the families in the most underserved communities of Knoxville.
Once resigning from public education, Ten10Coaching was formed with the intention of supporting individuals who are caring for others with trauma, such as medical professionals, educators, social workers, the nonprofit sector, and first responders.
In her personal life, Jen spends time with her husband of 13 years, and their three sons, ages nine, eight, and five. Jen also spends a large portion of her time serving and volunteering with organizations who partner with foster families and kids on removal day, advocating for and walking with those from marginalized spaces, reading and squeezing in any time I can exploring new places.
Tune in to hear Jen's powerful story and how she turned her grief into Ten10Coaching! 
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S4 Bonus Episode - Grieving While Teaching the Next Generation

How do you continue teaching after burying 6 of your students in 2 years? What does it look like to support students through grief, when you are grieving yourself?
Tune in to hear Jen and Katie discuss the real challenges of grieving before the pandemic, during the pandemic, and post pandemic, the impact it has on our children and the adults doing their best to show up when they’re struggling themselves.
And as an added bonus, share a few laughs as Jen and Katie explore the dichotomy of teaching self-care and still requiring everyone to perform at their highest level, and their favorite post-teaching career path of coaching and developing others.

4.3 Forty’s on Friday with Katie and Ziz talking about your Heart, Brain, and Soul

Performance is not just mind over matter. The key to unlocking your full potential is SOUL over matter. Tune in to hear Katie and Ziz discuss soul-stirring action, authenticity at a soul level, and the gift of hearing another's heart.
Today's Topics Include:
1. Heart + Soul
2. Brain
3. Courageous Actions + Reflections
4. Being Intentional  

S4 Episode 13 Skating into Hoboken Real Estate with Cindy Samaris

Cindy Samaris accidentally skated her way into Hoboken, New Jersey, LITERALLY, and has lived there ever since! As a former Hoboken resident whoo couch-surfed her way to Hoboken, I can attest that this is one OWLstanding story you do NOT want to miss! 
Cindy is a Parsons School of Design graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit. When her father passed away shortly before she turned 26 years old, Cindy felt inspired to take a leap of faith, quit her job, and pursue opportunities to be recognized for her work as a freelance textile and graphic designer. In 1996 Cindy founded, Scoop Magazine, a Hoboken newspaper funded by ads from local businesses. 
Known in Hoboken as a local artist, Cindy was asked to teach art at a private school in my late twenties. She loved that job. She loved working with kids. More importantly, she loved following her heart and skating into whatever the universe showed her was next! 
At the age of 31 Cindy was looking for a new apartment and couldn't find a realtor to help her, so she decided to get her license and help herself, and has been a realtor ever since!
Today, Cindy is a Broker Associate with 20 years experience in the real estate industry. With her deep expertise in real estate and design and her affiliation with Christie's International Real Estate, Cynthia can leverage the strength of Christie's unparalleled corporate marketing resources and superior customer service to assist her clients throughout all phases of the real estate transaction.
Tune in to hear OWL about how losing your sense of direction can skate you into what you were born to do! 
Connect with Cindy
 

S4 Episode 12 Future Health NOW with Shavonne Reed

Shavonne Reed is a highly acclaimed internationally traveled speaker and award-winning entrepreneur and marketing executive. A trained journalist, Shavonne has published many thought-leadership articles in her areas of expertise, including eCommerce, health maintenance organizations, mass media, digital media, government agency program implementation, communications, dental and medical device manufacturing, employee engagement, and marketing and sales, and also hosts the Future Health NOW podcast. .
As the founder & CEO of OPUA, a Gen Z-targeted health and wellness company focused on chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Shavonne is passionate about spreading the importance of healthier lifestyles and generational health.
Tune in to hear OWL about how Shavonne is empowering the next generation of Outstanding Women Leaders to create their future health NOW!
Connect with Shavonne

S4 Bonus Episode - Ugly Duckling with Shavonne Reed

Tune in to hear Shavonne and Katie share their Ugly Duckling stories and how Shavonne's story inspired her to write "Ugly Duckling," a fictional novel about mentorship, hard truths, and the path to success takes the reader through an adventure of a young woman's troubled roller coaster to the top. 
Too often, young women entering the workforce are unnoticed and need more mentorship to gain confidence in their careers. Filled with ambition, hard work, and determination, the main character, Jara, is fired-up to raise the ranks. In this new novel, Shavonne Reed, MBA, and author, shares a story about an unlikely mentor who emerges to support and guide Jara to recognize all of her beauty and talent – inside and out.
AND as a result of this episode, Katie L. Eades wrote the foreward to Shavonne's book! What are you waiting for OWLready, Get your copy of Ugly Duckling here

Wit & Wisdom on Authenticity with Katie & Ziz plus special guest, Marissa Senzaki

Today is OWL about Playing Big with Authenticity Tune in to hear Katie, Ziz, & special guest, Marissa Senzaki give a hoot about BEING authentic!
Meet Special Guest, Marissa SenzakiMarissa was a brilliant recruiter for tech startups in Silicon Valley valued for her ability to bring visions to life. Today Marissa is an angel investor, advisor and executive coach to founders and senior leaders focused on building a people-first company, with a focus on a healthy workplace culture where people feel valued, heard, and seen.