Unapologetic @ 50

Telling your story can be a powerful  tool to raise awareness, to motivate, to encourage, as well as to inspire others in their life.    Did you know that sharing your stories with others can make a difference to others?   The TRUTH is, there is great power in sharing stories. You never know when your story may help someone. Not to mention the fact that sharing your hard stuff can be healing and therapeutic.   In this episode, Sharon sits down with Liea Baez, who has a special message to share with us today. She will be sharing with us her inspiring story about how she overcame past challenges and obstacles. And the best part, how she became successful despite the failures.   About Liea Baez: Leia Baez is an award-winning journalist, government communications director, mindset coach and motivational speaker. While Leia spent most of her career telling other people’s stories as a journalist, it’s her own story of overcoming adversity that went viral online, reaching more than 6.5 million people across the globe. Leia’s story proves the power of a positive mindset and inspires people to embrace the difficult times in life. Her latest adventure >> publishing her first book, A Star for Stella. This memoir shines a light on trauma, alcoholism, divorce and fighting to be the best version of yourself.  For the Listeners: Here's what you can share with your readers  For a free workbook to help you get out of your own way, email info@leiabaez.com.  (feel free to use whatever verbiage you choose)   Connect with Leia: Instagram:@leia_baez Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leiabaezspeaks Website: https://leiabaez.com/     Stay Connected with Sharon: Beautiful Curves 365- Accountability Coaching Instagram: beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Beautiful Curves 365 Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com   Unapologetic@50 Podcast Inquiries Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast Email: unapologetic50podcast@gmail.com

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! A time to raise awareness of those living with mental illness, especially ANXIETY.    Whether you realize it or not, mental health plays a big role in your overall well-being.   In recognition of Mental Awareness Month, I invited Maggie and Abbie (known as the anxiety sisters) to talk about Mental Health. We're raising awareness of the impact of anxiey on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to address it.    Topics Discussed: How to deal suffering in silence Advantages of a having a support system  Symptoms of anxiety disorder The importance of relaxation technique Cultural aspects of anxiety disorders Understanding neurotransmitter in anxiety and depression Anxiety disorder treatment and medications How hormones affect anxiety and what we can do about it Menopause and your mental wellbeing Does vitamins can help with anxiety and depression Breathing exercise for anxiety And so much more!   About Abbe Greenberg: Abbe Greenberg started talking at nine months old and hasn’t stopped since. She has gotten two degrees in the communication field as well as a certificate in Adult Education and a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition to her more than 25-year career as a professor, Abbe has served as a divorce mediator, a Myers-Briggs trainer, a motivational speaker and a communication consultant as well as a teacher development coordinator for several educational institutions. When she is not teaching, writing, researching, or panicking, she spends time with her Anxiety Sister (Maggie), her anxious husband, her three anxious kids and her two anxious cats.   About Maggie Sarachek: Maggie Sarachek is interested in both counseling and teaching people to find strength through community. As a social worker in a New York City high school, she specialized in the development of youth leadership as well as counseling individuals and families. Maggie has also worked as a special-education advocate, helping families to access services for their children and teens. She became a full-fledged Anxiety Sister in her mid-twenties while dealing with debilitating anxiety attacks. Since becoming an Anxiety Sister, she has become the wife of an anxious husband and the mother of two anxious kids proving that anxiety is, indeed, contagious. Featured in the Episode:   Book: The Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy.    For Mental Health Awareness Month, anyone who purchases Abby and Maggie’s book in May will receive a link to a FREE live webinar in our Zoom room! You can order the book on this link: https://anxietysisters.com/anxiety-sisters-survival-guide/#specialOfferSection   Connect with Abby and Maggie: Instagram:@theanxietysisters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anxietysisters Website:https://anxietysisters.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnxietySisters   Stay Connected with Sharon: Beautiful Curves 365- Accountability Coaching Instagram: beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Beautiful Curves 365 Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com   Unapologetic@50 Podcast Inquiries Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast Email: unapologetic50podcast@gmail.com  

Yoga and meditation have both become increasingly popular nowadays. They’ve been used as an alternative form of exercise to keep the mind and body healthy and happy.   For this episode, Sharon had the opportunity to chat with Heather Ivany to talk about some tips and different strategies people used, including yoga and meditation. Listen now to find out what exactly these techniques are and how they can benefit overall health.   About Heather Ivany: Heather Ivany is a holistic practitioner and teacher of yoga, meditation, prayer and akashic reading. For over 20 years, I have led teacher training, workshops, classes, and retreats.   She was first drawn to explore the illuminative world of yoga through meditation and prayer which cultivated a passion to delve into the many facets of this ancient practice. Her teaching works within the framework of our daily lives. Heather appreciates that every moment is an opportunity to understand ourselves and press the parameters of our growth and feel into the sparkling vastness all around. She also believes that “Our strength should not act as a shield but rather give power to open our hearts and encourage compassion and integrity to spread into our lives and communities”. Episode Sponsor: Click here to learn more about our sponsor Kindra, the radical self-care company that makes estrogen-free essentials thoughtfully designed to relieve the symptoms of the menopausal journey. Take the Kindra Quiz to prepare for and manage your body’s natural hormonal shifts.          And use promo code Unapologetic @20 to receive 20% off your first order or subscription!  Featured in the Episode: Join the online mediation course designed to support your navigation of meditation and the challenges of life with more fluidity and grace. Click the link: https://www.heatherivany.com/meditation and use the code UNAPOLOGETIC to get a 25% off discount! Connect with Nicole: Instagram:@heather_ivany Website:https://www.heatherivany.com/   Stay Connected with Sharon: Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast or beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Sharon Fields  Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com Email: unapologetic50podcast@gmail.com    

Research shows that online dating is on the rise and it appears to be a practical way to date for most people.  Instead of dating in person in an old school manner, people often rely on dating sites or apps to find a new partner.   While there are many advantages to online dating, there are still some issues related to it.   Are you looking for love online?   Is online dating worth it?   Find out more as Sharon invited Nicole, an expert in blended family dynamics and relationships, and together they discussed the following:   How to stay safe when dating online Why it's healthy to reflect on your past relationships Building friendship - the first approach to dating How Nicole transitioned into a blended family The importance of self awareness to find dating success Why Communication is the key to a long term relationship And so much more!   About Nicole Odom-Hardnett: Nicole Odom-Hardnett is an author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and an expert in blended family dynamics and relationships. She's living the experience of a blended household with her husband (Thomas Hardnett, Jr.), and seven (7) beautiful yet very different adult children, and one (1) grandchild. She started her entrepreneurial pursuit as the founder of Focus Point Solutions (2010); Initially founded as a transitional housing facility, its chain of transitional projects has grown into Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Programs and Mental Health Centers with four (4) centers in Maryland. It plans to enlarge its territory to other states!   Mrs. Hardnett has authored three books, her first book, Blended to Perfection, is partially based on obstacles she faced as she brings the families together in the same house while dealing with inside and outside forces determined to see the union fail. After a rough start and hard work, her family is blended to perfection.   Episode Sponsor: Click here to learn more about our sponsor Kindra, the radical self-care company that makes estrogen-free essentials thoughtfully designed to relieve the symptoms of the menopausal journey. Take the Kindra Quiz to prepare for and manage your body’s natural hormonal shifts.          And use promo code Unapologetic @20 to receive 20% off your first order or subscription!  Featured in the Episode: Order and find Nicole’s books and Talk to Nicole branded merchandise using the link: https://www.talktonicole.com/shop/ and use the code Blend7 to get a discount! Connect with Nicole: Instagram: @talktonicoleoh LinkedIn: Nicole Odom-Hardnett Website:https://www.talktonicole.com/   Stay Connected with Sharon: Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast or beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Sharon Fields  Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com      

Change is inevitable and the world is always in a state of change, every single moment there is a change happening. This is greatly due to several things like technology, global warming, the COVID, the lifespan of the aging community and this is true too with the human being.   Everything has been impacted. How we live and interact with each other, how we work and communicate, how we move around. Despite all of this, keeping a positive mindset can go a long way in managing through difficult times.   Do you typically embrace those changes?   This can be scary sometimes but there are some powerful life lessons to be learned on this journey.    Listen into today’s episode as Sharon will be sharing with us the steps on how we can see the world changes positively and find some ways to reconnect on a daily basis. Episode Sponsor: Click here to learn more about our sponsor Kindra, the radical self-care company that makes estrogen-free essentials thoughtfully designed to relieve the symptoms of the menopausal journey. Take the Kindra Quiz to prepare for and manage your body’s natural hormonal shifts.          And use promo code Unapologetic @20 to receive 20% off your first order or subscription!    Stay Connected with Sharon: Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast or beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Sharon Fields  Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com Email: unapologetic50podcast@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!   Can you believe that this year is almost over?   Wondering how you’re going to survive January during this Covid?   After a brief reprieve from surging cases in the fall, omicron, the newest and most transmissible Covid 19 variant yet, is tearing its way across the nation.    Will our life and way of living ever return back to the old?    It might not feel like it right now, but in a year filled with bad news, there were reasons for optimism as well. There are many reasons to hope for a brighter year ahead!   Before welcoming a brand-new year, many of us like to work on a list of new year resolutions aiming to give the coming year some sort of purpose. Listen into today’s episode as Sharon will be sharing with us the tips and ideas on crafting the perfect plan for a success in the new year and prove that it's not all doom and gloom. Episode Sponsor: https://ourkindra.com/ Instagram: @ourkindra Featured In The Show: Learn more about the upcoming webinars and online coaching sessions by sending an email to beautifulcurves365@gmail.com Stay Connected with Sharon: Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast or beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Sharon Fields  Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com Email: unapologetic50podcast@gmail.com

Many women imagine or know menopause to be a series of hot flashes, mood swings , and eventually, the end of menstruation. It feels like a journey to the unexpected, which is of itself disconnecting. But often their symptoms are dismissed with platitudes or some are given misinformation about what is happening to their bodies and which therapies or products are effective.   All women’s experience of the menopause is different, but the average age range is anywhere between 40-55.   Does menopause affect your health, work and personal lives?   Have you ever felt quite anxious and overwhelmed by it?   Today’s episode, Sharon invited Catherine Balsam Schwaber,CEO of Kindra as guest and together they discussed the following:   What is Menopause? How do I know if I am menopausal? The different stages of menopause The best products and supplements to take during menopausal The course of Perimenopause Navigating Perimenopause for Gen X Importance of having a time of self discovery and self care Why turning down your thermostat is the fastest solution to night sweats And so much more!   Episode Sponsor: Click here to learn more about our sponsor Kindra, the radical self-care company that makes estrogen-free essentials thoughtfully designed to relieve the symptoms of the menopausal journey. Take the Kindra Quiz to prepare for and manage your body’s natural hormonal shifts.          And use promo code Unapologetic20 to receive 20% off your first order or subscription!  Featured In the Episode: https://www.amazon.com/Kindra-Kit-Moisturizer-Perimenopause-Supplement https://ourkindra.com/ Instagram: @ourkindra   Stay Connected with Sharon: Instagram: @unapologetic50_podcast or beautifulcurves365 Facebook: Sharon Fields  Website: www.beautifulcurves365.com

Hey my Wisdom Warriors and Fabulous 50 Tribe!  Its just me... "Talking Out Loud" sharing what's on my mind and life experiences whenever I want to and wherever I am. This episode is about Meet Up groups.  Have you ever joined a group or thought about? I will tell you each one was a different experience.  If you are Single or just looking to make new connections or try something new. Do it! Leave me a comment after listening to this episode.  Remember to Live Love and Laugh more! Host: Sharon Fields IG: Unapologetic50_podcast  & beautifulcurves365 WWW.Beautifulcurves365.com Listen, Subscribe and download episode  This link will take you to multiple platforms to listen to Unapologetic@50podcast pod.link/1526476677  

In this episode, I chat with Kimberly Sumpter (Entrepreneur & Podcaster) Kimberly currently hosts and produces the Sistahs Connect podcast. She’s a Community Business Academy instructor for Rising Tide Capital, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship and the owner of the Wax Kandy Candle Co.  We are Gen X  Living and Loving Life. Listen as we reminisce about childhood and chat about music, technology and future life journeys.  Listen to the Sistahs Connect podcast Stay Connected IG - Unapologetic50_podcast & beautifulcurves365 www.beautifulcurves365.com      

Lets Celebrate...  Its our  Anniversary!!! Unapologetic @ 50 podcast is 1 year old. So is that an Anniversary or Birthday??? Hmmmm LOL  We made it...Thank you to all the listeners and special guest you are the best! This episode is snippets of previous episodes. To hear full episodes download, subscribe and listen.

Chandra Savage is the Creator of the Mo Wine Podcast Mo Wine is a wine podcast that was founded by a WSET certified wine educator and blogger with over 10 years of experience in the wine industry. Chandra has experience with wine tasting in the states and abroad, Mo Wine Tasting is founded on the firm belief that wine tasting should be low key, highbrow, and fun. Especially fun.  Do you know your style of wine? Listen to this episode You just might!!  Chandra has a challenge at the end!

Unapologetic @ 50 Podcast Show Notes  Date: 3/12/2021 Episode: 9 Title: I Miss You   If you are a new listener to Unapologetic @ 50, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit IG: Unapologetic50_podcast and send us  your questions and topic recommendations.   In this episode: I wanna say thank you to all of my subscribers and listeners. I appreciate you and I'm sending you Love and Virtual Hugs. I know that it's been a minute But I am back now! Follow our Podcast https://pod.link/1526476677 for your convenience, multiple platforms provided. It's as easy as clicking on the Icon.   Follow our Host https://beautifulcurves365.com https://www.instagram.com/beautifulcurves365 Join the Conversation My favorite part of recording a podcast is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.     This episodes question is: Question: Has the Pandemic left you Mentally, Emotionally and Physically Drained? Podcast Powered by Beautiful Curves 365 Health & Wellness, Llc Live, Love, Laugh more,  Sharon Fields    

Terri Mattson has been in the coaching field for over 14 years and founded Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness in 2016. She is a Wellness Consultant for corporations and senior communities, is a Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach working holistically with mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellness and is a health and wellness personal coach, mentor and author. After leading members to successful weight loss with a well-known company she founded her own business working with companies and individuals championing them in the journey towards best self. She believes today is the first day of the rest of your life. As a motivational speaker, she is engaging and educates, inspires and motivates you to make big changes one small step at a time. Standing out as a company that cares is critical to keeping your top employees. Having a wellness program onsite engages, motivates and educates your team, transforming your work place to a work family. Terri is passionate about helping others be the best they can personally be beginning today. She lives with her husband and is the mother of four now grown boys. Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness, LLC Terri Mattson, Coach Keynote Speaker, Corporate Wellness Expert Beginning Today Lifestyle Wellness, LLC 612-308-0801 YouTube: Living Well with Humor Highlights www.beginning-today.com terri@beginning-today.com    

Cherri Walston is the founder of Igniting Inner Brilliance and the creator of Ignite Your Life’s Purpose, a system designed to help ambitious woman ignite their dreams and claim their purpose, so they can create the life they absolutely love. She is also an Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Life Purpose Clarity Coach, and the author of HER Exit Strategy: The Working Woman’s Freedom Plan to Live Your Big Vision. Cherri has held positions in the Training & Organizational Development field, for 19 years. She has an M.S. in Adult Education, and a B.S in Business Administration.  Cherri Walston, The BIG Vision Mentor http://bigvisionmentor.com http://facebook.com/bigvisionmentor http://twitter.com/bigvisionmentor 336 392-7960

Bettina Peets is the founder of Adventures For The Soul Retreats & Events. Her mission is to design amazing outdoor experiences that encourage women to live boldly and outside the box, while connecting with her best self. Her retreats are a combination of wellness workshops and adventurous experiences including, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting and more, leaving every participant with a smile on her face as well as her soul. Bettina's love of adventure began as an Airmen in the United States Air Force and continued later as she traveled the world as a Continental Airlines Flight Attendant. Adventure's For The Soul is Bettina's labor of love and vehicle to help every women to engage in radical self-care and set her soul on fire.

Adrienne M Fudge owner of 40 Dreams Catering. She has worked with At-risk youth in Baltimore, the Homeless in Newark, NJ, and now she feeds seniors and disabled adults throughout NJ with hopes to expand nationally.  40 Dreams Catering serves 180 seniors across the state. She has been serving seniors since 2015, and believes this is what she was called to do in life.  She attributes her success to her faith, an unwillingness to give up when times got hard, and a supportive family. Adrienne knows that she is having a positive impact on the lives of seniors, and wants to feed as many as she can.  

Rashida Sawyer is the Founder and Dessert Specialist of Shiscakesnthings. Shi's Cakes & Things is a Newark based, Social Entrepreneurial Business that aims to serve Sweets and Love to "The Beloved Community." We not only provide treats to fill, but also to fulfill... a purpose and vision for community advancement. Our short term goal is to open a local shop that will employ individuals with less than perfect backgrounds. Until that goal has been reached, a portion of our sales are donated through products and services to various groups and individuals in the Essex county area https://www.instagram.com/shiscakesnthings/ shiscakes@gmail.com (862) 505-1995

DJ La Deeva brings her unique flavor of house music to the masses. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Puerto Rico, her passion for music and dancing has allowed her to express and speak to you through the music she plays, It was in 2018 where DJ La Deeva found her true calling when she was given the opportunity to play at Dalian Studios with Jason Rios. The experience made her even more passionate about DJing and in 2019, joined DWILDMUSICRADIO and had a weekly show that aired on Mondays.    This experience eventually opened other doors of opportunity and allowed her to continue growing as a DJ. Since then, DJ La Deeva has played on many platforms, both nationally and internationally, playing live sets for online radio stations such as Sound Music Experience, House Nation Music, and Love For House Never Dies, all based in Italy. DJ La Deeva has recently joined forces with Souled Out Music (www.sohradio.fm) and TheFreezProject. You can catch her broadcasts on Thursdays beginning at 5pm est. Her love of house music is infectious and once you have tuned into her show, you’re hooked. Her goal as a DJ is to move and inspire you through her beautiful song selections and mixes.    Join DJ La Deeva as she continues to take you through her “Dear House Journey.”