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  • How Two Women's Second Chance Transformed into Emmy-Winning Synergy with Laura Medley and Rachel Farha

    How Two Women's Second Chance Transformed into Emmy-Winning Synergy with Laura Medley and Rachel Farha
    Oct 1 2025
    Today Christy Belz speaks with Laura Smedley and Rachel Farha, co-founders of Better Together Productions, about their inspiring journeys of leaving successful careers, facing challenges like imposter syndrome, and building a thriving production company. They discuss their Emmy-winning documentary, "Rebecoming Me," which sheds light on the foster care system. Through authentic communication and trust, they navigate the complexities of partnership, scaling their business, and creating impactful storytelling. Through a heartfelt discussion, learn about the power of trust, creativity, and authenticity in forging meaningful partnerships.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Key Takeaways:Embracing Change: Both Laura and Rachel highlight the importance of being open to change and letting go of past roles to find more fulfilling opportunities.Power of Partnerships: Their success is deeply rooted in their partnership, showcasing how combining complementary skills leads to a whole brain approach in business.Authentic Storytelling: "Rebecoming Me" exemplifies how authentic storytelling can highlight critical community issues, resonating powerfully and leading to recognition like Emmy awards.Trust and Communication: Establishing a strong foundation of trust and clear communication is essential for successful partnerships and creative collaboration.Vision for Growth: Better Together Productions is poised for scalable growth, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and building a diverse, strong team.Connect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast AgencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    54 min
  • Embracing Self-Love and Revolutionizing Women's Networking with Meghann Conter

    Embracing Self-Love and Revolutionizing Women's Networking with Meghann Conter
    Sep 18 2025
    Join Christy Belz as she talks with Meghann Conter, founder and CEO of The Dames, a supportive network for high-achieving women entrepreneurs. Meghann shares her journey from burnout in corporate America to starting her own business, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and self-love. Meghan opens up about overcoming challenges like alcohol dependence and divorce, highlighting the role of intuition and personal growth in achieving success. Christy and Meghann explore themes of spiritual awakening and the transformative power of second chances in personal and professional realms.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Learn more about Meghann Conter and The Dames:Website: https://www.thedames.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedamesco/Key Takeaways:Embrace Self-Love and Spiritual Growth: Meghan's journey to spirituality marked a pivotal second chance and highlighted the importance of loving oneself first to facilitate broader connection and purpose.Redefining Success and Professional Networks: The Dames exemplifies how women can support one another, redefine success, and scale businesses through authentic relationships and mutual empowerment.Navigating Personal Challenges for Greater Balance: Quitting alcohol and reassessing personal relationships were key for Meghan in achieving true inner alignment and purpose-driven living.Infusing Fun and Humor into Business Networking: Laughter and improv are woven into The Dames experience to break barriers, enhance communication, and create joyous networking spaces.Value-Driven Leadership Over Traditional Hustle: Meghan advocates for moving beyond societal pressure for perfectionism, instead promoting value-based decision-making in growing businesses sustainably and joyfully.Connect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast AgencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    41 min
  • Healthy Hearts, New Beginnings and Unveiling AFib with Maureen McDonald

    Healthy Hearts, New Beginnings and Unveiling AFib with Maureen McDonald
    Sep 4 2025
    Join host Christy Belz as she welcomes Maureen McDonald, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in non-profit organizations, primarily focusing on education, healthcare, and the arts. Maureen emphasizes the importance of community health and her role with HCA Healthcare’s initiative with the American Heart Association. She shares valuable healthcare insights with a focus on reducing the risk of stroke and "AFib" through education and community programs particularly in minority communities. Both Christy and Maureen share personal stories of battling AFib, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention. Also, they explore themes of self-care, personal epiphanies in their 50s, and the strength found in letting go and embracing new beginnings.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Key TakeawaysMaureen McDonald's extensive experience in nonprofit organizations has significantly contributed to her role in Corporate Social Responsibility at HCA Healthcare, where she is spearheading heart health initiatives.Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and stroke prevention are pivotal topics in this episode, with discussions around early detection and lifestyle changes that can mitigate risks.Christy Belz shares her personal journey with AFib, illustrating the real-life impact and management of this heart condition.Reflections on significant life moments, including shifting family dynamics and personal epiphanies experienced during milestone birthdays.Letting go and grabbing hold—embracing both the past and future—are central themes, underscoring the power of self-realization and personal growth.Resources:HCA Healthcare WebsiteAmerican Heart Association WebsiteConnect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    37 min
  • Unlocking Your Inner Wealth and Embracing Vulnerability for Powerful Change with Helene Lerner

    Unlocking Your Inner Wealth and Embracing Vulnerability for Powerful Change with Helene Lerner
    Aug 20 2025
    On this episode of Second Chances with Christy Belz talks with Helene Lerner, an Emmy award-winning executive producer, bestselling author, TV host and a trailblazer in women's empowerment. Helene shares moments in her career journey, emphasizing mindset shifts and the importance of authenticity. Her latest work, "Smart Women Live Richly no Matter what's in Their Wallet," offers strategies for cultivating a mindset geared toward prosperity and is set to release this October. This conversation covers various themes, including the power of vulnerability, the significance of discipline, and the necessity for women to embrace both giving and receiving. Helene emphasizes the importance of authenticity, noting how vulnerability can connect to people's hearts and facilitate true change.Pre-Order Helene's new book, Smart Women Live Richly no Matter what's in Their Wallet, on Amazon (Available In October) Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Key Takeaways:Vulnerability Connects: Helene Lerner asserts that true change happens when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, connecting with others at an emotional level.Mindset of Prosperity: The crux of Helene's new book revolves around developing a prosperity mindset that stretches beyond monetary wealth.Discipline as a Friend: Practicing daily routines and sticking to them is vital for personal growth, as highlighted by Helene’s disciplined morning practices.Giving and Receiving: The conversation addresses the need for women to balance their natural inclination to give with the to graciously receive.Call to Action: Helene urges listeners to leverage their unique strengths to make a difference in the world, emphasizing unity and collaboration.Connect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast AgencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    39 min
  • From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Embracing the Power of Audacious Love with Simone Ross

    From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Embracing the Power of Audacious Love with Simone Ross
    Aug 7 2025
    On this episode host Christy Belz welcomes Simone Ross, a dynamic leader and CEO of the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. Simone embarked on a transformative journey from navigating panic attacks and a challenging marriage to embracing her power through self-discovery and second chances to pursue a mission of audacious love and empowerment.She shares her personal and professional evolution, reflecting on her experiences with microaggressions and systemic obstacles as a woman of color in corporate leadership positions. Alongside her executive role, Simone is an entrepreneur, having co-founded three businesses focused on breaking barriers for women and people of color in the corporate sector. Simone's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of second chances.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts! key takeawaysUnderstanding DEI as essential to innovation and economic growth, rather than just a compliance issue.The transformation that occurs when you realize your power to shape your future through personal choice and accountability.Simone Ross's journey from experiencing systemic violence in corporate America to becoming a beacon of change through her leadership roles and consultancy.The importance of embracing challenges and using them as catalysts for personal and professional reinvention.Insight into how women, especially women of color, can navigate and dismantle barriers within traditional business systems.Connect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    39 min
  • Pam Gagel, the Trailblazer of Title IX on Embracing Transitions and Redefining Success

    Pam Gagel, the Trailblazer of Title IX on Embracing Transitions and Redefining Success
    Jul 24 2025
    Join host Christy Belz in a compelling conversation with Pam Gagel, a retired attorney and co-founder of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System. Hear stories from her pivotal role in a landmark Title IX case that reshaped athletic opportunities for women. Pam shares her unique journey from launching her own legal practice to serving as a magistrate and reveals the importance of second chances in her life and career.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ This podcast is powered by The Plug Podcast AgencyKey Takeaways:Pam Gagel's early legal career involved opening her law practice, immediately setting a precedent for pioneering and transformative work.Her work as a magistrate judge in Colorado was pivotal in implementing new practices in family law, exemplifying her dedication to legal reform.The Title IX litigation case Pam worked on was instrumental in introducing the concept of proportionality in university sports, leading to more equitable athletic opportunities for women.Pam emphasizes the importance of being open to opportunities, sharing how her legal career and life have been shaped by embracing change and seizing second chances.As President of the Kansas Chamber of the International Women's Forum, Pam continues to advocate for women's leadership and influence across various fields.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    37 min
  • Reclaiming Self Care: Your Second Chance to Belong to Yourself

    Reclaiming Self Care: Your Second Chance to Belong to Yourself
    Jul 10 2025

    Christy Belz explores the power of letting go and self-care in this episode of Second Chances with Christy Belz. Following major back surgery, Christy reflects on releasing identities and roles that no longer serve her, emphasizing that self-care is not selfish. Dive into the art of removing what doesn't honor your true self and explore themes such as identity, mutual giving in relationships, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. Christy teases future discussions with powerful women and insights from Louise Hay’s teachings.

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    8 min
  • Healing Through Lived Experience in the Alzheimer’s Journey with Dr. Rebecca Chopp

    Healing Through Lived Experience in the Alzheimer’s Journey with Dr. Rebecca Chopp
    Jun 25 2025
    Join Christy Belz as she welcomes Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver, for an inspiring conversation on embracing second chances and living with Alzheimer's. She has also been President at Swarthmore College and Colgate University. In 2019, Dr. Chopp stepped away from her illustrious career upon being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Since then, she has become an advocate for Alzheimer's awareness, holding a position on the National Board of the Alzheimer's Association. Dr. Chopp also co-founded Voices of Alzheimer's and authored the book "Still Me: Accepting Alzheimer Without Losing Yourself."Dr. Chopp shares her journey from diagnosis to advocacy, focusing on acceptance, lifestyle changes, and creativity as pathways to resilience. Explore how she's reshaped her life with hope and purpose, balancing the challenges of mild cognitive impairment. Learn about the importance of early detection and proactive lifestyle choices in combating Alzheimer's, and be inspired by Dr. Chopp’s story of empowerment and transformation.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!Key Takeaways:Acceptance is a critical first step in dealing with a challenging diagnosis such as Alzheimer's, allowing for a shift from despair to empowerment.Lifestyle changes including a nutrient-rich diet, regular exercise, and quality sleep are essential in managing Alzheimer's and promoting brain health.Creativity serves as a powerful mechanism for generating new brain pathways and fighting cognitive decline.Spirituality and a sense of awe connect individuals to something greater than themselves, facilitating emotional resilience and joy.Engagement with others prevents isolation and depression, which are critical in maintaining emotional and mental health.Learn more about Christy Belz:Website: https://christybelz.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyBelzCoach/Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    38 min