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• Season Three, Episode 108

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about becoming the best student, how to take tests well, and developing more critical thinking with our guest, Jesse Hartman.

Jesse Hartman became the co-owner of Hartman Tutoring in 2006 and has over 20 years of tutoring experience.

As a student at Emory University, Jesse worked part-time as an SAT tutor/teacher. He aimed to reach learners not as a teacher but as a mentor and academic guide. Jesse has prepared students for nearly every standardized test and every available subject. He is currently the Director of Hartman Tutoring and continues to tutor in NYC and beyond. ​

Jesse is also an accomplished poet and award-winning lyricist.

“Keep on asking until you understand. Keep on asking until you feel like you have a grasp of the subject that you're trying to get a hold of. There's no sense of walking away being like, I still don't really get what's going on here.”– Jesse Hartman

“The purpose of critical thinking skills is to have a sound view of how to come to a valid conclusion and recognize something as true versus not. It's harder than we think, especially in a world where many very large entities benefit from duping us, either as individuals or as collectives. Sometimes it's scary to have an opinion or a viewpoint or a vision of reality that differs from the masses.” – Jesse Hartman

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• As the owner and director of Hartman Tutoring, Jesse specializes in counseling, coaching enrichment, and test prep tutoring.
• Jesse believes students use his tutoring services to improve their executive functioning or critical thinking.
• Hartman Tutoring has been a family business. Jesse particularly enjoyed working with his mother and seeing great results in students’ learning and developing their critical thinking skills.
• Jesse’s opinion about standardized testing. He sees it as a grand subject that has a lot of ups and downs, but it's just something complicated for us in society. It's an imperfect mechanism that serves a purpose and contributes in many ways to the functionality of the educational system and to the societal world that we live in.
• Jesse is a big believer in preparing the child for the road, not the road for the child. Therefore, there are many ways that kids can become successful.

To connect with Jesse Hartman
Hartman Tutoring: customized tutoring & test prep
Hartman Tutoring (@hartmantutoring) • Instagram photos and videos

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There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season Three, Episode 107

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about living a healthy life and wearing the correct shoes with Doctor Roberto De Los Santos, as well as many other tips.

Dr. Roberto De Los Santos is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon committed to providing exceptional patient care. During his time in medical school and residency, he took the opportunity to travel to 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, immersing himself in diverse cultures, medical practices, and innovative foot health treatments. As the first in his family to complete college, medical school, and earn a doctorate, Dr. De Los Santos is deeply motivated to inspire the next generation to dream big and pursue their goals.

In his free time, Dr. De Los Santos enjoys exploring Houston’s vibrant food scene, participating in outdoor activities, and spending meaningful moments with his family and friends. He also has a passion for cars and racing.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Dr. De Los Santos recollects one of his childhood lessons, which increased his dexterity as a surgeon.
• Shoes can break us or make us why they need to be customized for our feet. Even brands have different subcategories of shoes.
• Dr. De Los Santos uses positive words when his patients recover well from surgery since positive patients recover quickly.
• He believes that we're here for a reason: to motivate others and ourselves, and even the little things that seem bad might turn out positive in the end.
• One of Dr. De Los Santos's passions is Corvette cars.

To connect with Dr. Roberto De Los Santos:
About - Dr. De Los Santos
Dr. Roberto De Los Santos, DPM (@doctor_delossantos) • Instagram photos and videos
Doctor De Los Santos - YouTube

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There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season Three, Episode 106

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Katherine Giovanni’s wise approach to forgiveness.

Catherine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author and speaker.

Katharine has authored over twelve books, including her latest release, 'The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.' Katharine's journey, from battling stage 3 breast cancer to navigating a challenging childhood, has given her profound insights about resilience and forgiveness.

Join us as Katharine shares these invaluable lessons and explores the transformative power of forgiveness. Get ready for a conversation brimming with inspiration and empowerment!

“When you worry, you are actually worshipping the problem. This magnifies what you fear instead of freeing your mind.” – Katherin Giovanni

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Katherine’s forgiveness method works because she has a plan, working her way up from easy to hard forgiveness.
• Forgiving someone doesn't mean they are right or that you are giving in. It means they’re still wrong.
• Forgiveness is selfish. You do it for you. You don't do it for them. You do it because you literally want to start thinking about something else.
• Katherine also teaches others how to forgive the energy around others who have wronged them.

To connect with Katherine:

Katharine Giovanni (@katharinegiovanni) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

https://www.katharinegiovanni.com/

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Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season 3, Episode 105

Join your hosts, Carmen and Sophia Micsa, to learn more about Mark Collins's encompassing approach to imposter syndrome.

Mark Collins is a Business / Life Coach, the founder of Freedom For Life, LLC, and the author of the transformational leadership book LIFE MASTERY: Living Life by Design, Not by Default.

He has a singular passion for seeing people unleashed as the Heroes they are created to be in their business, relationships, and life. Mark has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course and has seen hundreds of lives transformed. He has also been privileged to speak at conferences throughout the Western US.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• As a child, Mark learned to be comfortable with the discomfort of being in a new place, as he grew up in a military family.
• Mark created a course called Life Mastery.
• Mark’s personal experiences led him to focus on helping others conquer imposter syndrome.
• Our guest thought that, by succeeding, maybe imposter syndrome would disappear and the fear of failure would no longer exist. Yet, those feelings resurfaced no matter how successful he or his clients were.
• Mark believes change is nice; it gives us new habits and things that can be a blessing in our lives.
• The author’s mother was his big advocate in telling him to write his book.
• The journey from small to big takes time and motivation, and nobody who is just doing it, to do it, ever gets to that place of success if they're not celebrating what they're doing along the way.
• Mark details a three-step transformational strategy for mastering our thoughts, words, and actions in his book.

To connect with Mark Collins and purchase his book:

Freedom For Life - You Unleashed

Mark Collins (@_freedomforlife_) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season 3, Episode 104

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Esther Avant’s holistic approach to fitness and nutrition.

Esther Avant spent 20 years in the health industry in various fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles before branching into broader aspects of personal development. She realized that the same tools and strategies she'd been using to help clients reach their health and weight loss goals could be applied to goals of any kind, and now she helps audiences apply that success "formula" to their career and personal goals, as well.

Esther is the co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching which provides wellness programs and health coaching services to organizations and individuals.

She is also the author of To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence, and host of the Live Diet-Free podcast.

As a speaker, Esther helps audiences level up their lives with a health-first approach built on self-compassion, personal responsibility, and consistent action.

Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while writing, speaking, and coaching.

“Prioritizing your health isn't selfish.” – Esther Avant

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• As a health and weight loss coach, Esther points out that what we choose to eat and drink will impact our journey to maintaining a healthy weight.
• She realized that her clients knew about nutrition, but lacked consistency, which is key to making lasting changes.
• Esther’s approach to making changes is connected to the 3 Cs: consistency, commitment, and confidence, which are all needed to be successful.

To connect with Esther:
Home - EA Coaching
Esther Avant (@esther.avant) • Instagram photos and videos
(9) Facebook
Esther Avant - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season 3, Episode 103

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Craig Meriwether’s techniques to help people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that might keep them from reaching their full potential.

Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy.

For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety.

Craig has created Ace Any Test, the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews, and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• Craig believes that asking for help is not a sign of vulnerability but of strength.
• As a clinical hypnotherapist, Craig teaches that our subconscious mind is for our safety, protection, and survival.
• Neuroscience tells us that the conscious mind only makes up 5% of the mind, while the unconscious part, your subconscious mind, makes up 95%, and that's where that hurt and pain are held.
• Craig emphasizes that focusing on one’s intention to heal is paramount to success and healing through hypnotherapy.
• Craig points out that the mind can't tell the difference between what's real and what’s not, so we want to imagine ourselves as we wish to see ourselves in the future.

To connect with Craig:

Ace Any Test | Eliminate Test Anxiety

Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy | Flagstaff Hypnosis

(7) Facebook

Ace Any Test (@ace_any_test) • Instagram photos and videos

aceanytest - YouTube

Support the show

Full editing credit & art design to my daughter Sophia Micsa.
There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com

Season 3, Episode 102

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn more about Leigh Shulman’s ideas about creativity and writing.

Author and writing mentor Leigh Shulman founded The Inspired Writer Community, a women's writers network for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life helps thousands find their way in the writing world. Shulman writes for the Washington Post, Wired, and Insider, among others. She lives with her family in the mountains of Argentina.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• This is our second interview with Leigh Shulman, who still lives in Argentina and loves every moment of her life there.
• Leigh really enjoys the exploration that writing offers her and the ones she teaches. She would like to do more teaching and working with writers
• She also wants to go deeper and build more writing communities.
• Leigh explains why writing The Writer’s Roadmap was important to her.
• Leigh’s advice to everyone working on their college essays is to think about what you're going to do and how you're going to do it, and then once you finish, figure out what comes next.
• Leigh has a free big writing workshop at the beginning of November – details on how to sign up are below.

To sign up for Turn the Page November Writing event, there are two options:
1. https://courses.leighshulman.com/turn-the-page-membership-event

2. https://courses.leighshulman.com/ink-&-impact-a-workshop-series-for-your-creative-&-business-journey

To purchase her book The Writer’s Roadmap: Paving the Way to Your Ideal Writing Life, please go to Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

To connect with Leigh Shulman:

Facebook

Leigh Shulman (@theleighshulman) • Instagram photos and videos

(20) Leigh Shulman @writing.exchange@leighshulman (@TheLeighShulman) / X (twitter.com)

Support the show

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There are three ways to support our podcast:
1. You can become a monthly subscriber to our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999885/support to help us continue our journey of sprinkling as many seeds of sunshine your way. When you become a subscriber, we will also give you a shout-out on our next episode and promote your business! No strings attached and you can cancel at any time.
2. Please donate any amount at https://ko-fi.com/carmenmicsa.
3. To follow me on social media, buy my books, or contact me about real estate, please visit https://linktr.ee/carmenmicsa, or email me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com