The Feminine Millionaire Show Polly Alexandre

This week it's the theme of reinvention and the powerful topic of forgiveness with special guest Katharine Giovanni, a three-time award-winning bestselling author and pioneer in the concierge industry.
Katharine, a three-time award-winning best-selling author of twelve books, is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and advisor. Her latest work, “The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power,” offers profound insights into the transformative power of forgiveness.
A trailblazer in the concierge industry, Katharine founded the first association for independent concierges, shaping the industry for over two decades until her retirement in March 2023 when, having reached the top of her industry, she made the decision to retire and focus on writing about forgiveness.
Reflecting on her personal experiences, she emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness in both professional and personal contexts. As a proud breast cancer survivor, Katharine’s resilience and determination inspire others to overcome life’s challenges.
In this episode, Katharine offers practical advice on starting the forgiveness process, highlighting the importance of forgiving for oneself, starting with minor grievances, and understanding the physical and emotional benefits that follow. She also delves into the deeper aspects of forgiveness, including forgiving oneself and tackling more significant challenges.
The conversation also touches upon the opportunities for personal growth and reinvention that forgiveness can unlock, positioning it as a vital tool for anyone looking to lead a more liberated and fulfilling life. This is a must-listen episode!
Timestamps:
00:44 Introducing Catherine Giovanni: A Trailblazer's Journey
02:13 The Art of Reinvention: Catherine's Pivot from Concierge to Author
04:51 Embracing Forgiveness: Catherine's Personal and Professional Transformation
11:37 The Forgiveness Journey: Starting Small and Building Up
17:02 The Continuous Path of Forgiveness in Life
20:23 Unlocking the Power of Forgiveness
21:04 The Universal Nature of Forgiveness
21:30 Forgiving Beyond People: A World of Possibilities
22:55 The Profound Impact of Self-Forgiveness
23:29 The Journey Through Forgiveness: A Trilogy of Transformation
24:13 The Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness
26:44 A Personal Testimony: The Miraculous Power of Forgiveness
28:55 Forgiveness as a Catalyst for Personal and Global Change
29:59 The Healing Process: Practical Tips for Forgiveness
32:15 Forgiveness and Reinvention: Clearing the Path for New Beginnings
34:11 The Writer's Journey: From Personal Transformation to Helping Others
38:05 Defining True Abundance and Embracing Life's Possibilities
 
Connect with Katharine Giovanni:
Buy her Book: The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power” on Amazon

Vist her Website: www.KatharineGiovanni.com
Follow Katharine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanni/
Follow Katharine on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanni
 
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This episode features a fascinating conversation with Polly Singer, a multi-talented creative entrepreneur, hat designer, etiquette trainer & and motivational speaker.
During the conversation, Polly shares her journey of reinvention, moving from a career in the New York music business to becoming a celebrated hat designer, then expanding her brand into a line of artisan teas and afternoon tea etiquette.
Polly shares insights on the importance of reinvention at any age, detailing her transition into entrepreneurship and the role of intuition and serendipity in her career. The discussion also covers overcoming burnout, the significance of pursuing passions for a fulfilling career, and the value of multiple income streams. Polly underscores the impact of mindset, ancestral patterns, and the willingness to accept help on her path to success.
 
02:52 Polly Singer's Path from Music to Millinery
06:23 The Power of Serendipity
08:23 Expanding Horizons: Tea, Etiquette, and Speaking Engagements
11:47 Embracing Change and Letting Go
19:22 The Impact of the Thrive Beautifully Mastermind
22:25 The Role of Intuition in Business and Design
27:42 Looking Forward: Excitement for the Future
29:15 Defining True Abundance
 
Go Deeper with Polly Singer:
Website: https://pollysinger.com/
Special offer for the Feminine Millionaire Show Listeners: 20% off on teas and hats on Polly’s website, with the code POLLYALEXANDRE
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Connect with Polly Alexandre:
Are you ready to go to your next level in business & double your income in a joyful & feminine way? Clear the blocks to your next wildly abundant level with my Thrive Beautifully Business & Healing Mastermind for women entrepreneurs. Enrolment now open – read more here
Follow me on Instagram: @polly_alexandre

This episode features an inspiring & fascinating conversation with Phyllis Okon, a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, and medium. 
Phyllis shares her journey from co-founding a successful limousine service, BLS, to becoming a prolific author under the pen names Carol P. Roman and Brit London, with 83 books to her credit, before venturing into mediumship. 
Drawing from a rich family history of resilience and entrepreneurship, Phyllis highlights the importance of never letting age limit one's ambitions. She talks about the influence of her ancestors, overcoming learning disabilities, and how her determination led to the expansion of her family business and a successful writing career. 
Phyllis also delves into mediumship, explaining the difference between psychics and mediums, offering insights into how she communicates with the other side, and emphasizing the significance of seeking signs and messages from departed loved ones. Her story is a testament to leading with compassion, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in oneself.=
Phyllis's unique experiences have made her a compassionate and understanding medium, CEO, and author. She proves that you don't have to give anything up because of age!
 
Go Deeper with Phyllis:
Mediumship: www.ladyphyllis.com
Books: www.caroleproman.com &  www.britlunden.com
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Follow Phyllis on Instagram
 
Connect with Polly:
Doors now Open to In Full Bloom! Enrolment closes 10 May. 
Check out my new live programme for women in midlife & beyond – to raise your energy and get you excited about your next chapter.
Find out more about In Full Bloom  
Desiring support with both business & life? Clear the blocks to your next wildly abundant level with my Thrive Beautifully Business & Healing Mastermind for women entrepreneurs. Enrolment now open – read more here
Follow me on Instagram: @polly_alexandre
 
Timestamps: 
00:00 Meet Phyllis: A Journey from Limousine CEO to Bestselling Author
02:41 The Power of Ancestry: How Family History Shaped Phyllis's Path
06:01 Embracing Challenges: Phyllis's Transition from Teaching to Entrepreneurship
07:57 A Legacy of Resilience: Drawing Strength from Family History
10:40 From Business to Books: Phyllis's Writing Career Takes Off
23:47 Mastering Productivity: Phyllis Shares Her Secrets
28:36 Exploring Mediumship: A New Chapter in Phyllis's Life
29:06 A Journey into Mediumship
29:29 Facing Personal Loss and Seeking Messages
30:06 The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Medium
30:31 Navigating Life and Business During COVID-19
31:30 Embracing Mediumship and Teaching Others
34:01 Understanding Mediumship: Clairvoyance and Beyond
38:43 The Power of Signs from the Other Side
42:11 Asking for and Recognizing Signs
51:08 The Essence of True Abundance
 

At multiple points in your life, you will feel the calling to reinvent. Perhaps the catalyst is a divorce, children  starting school or leaving home, a health journey, changing hormones or energy levels, a spiritual awakening, reaching the top of one career or just realising there’s more to life that you’ve been living.
If you’re feeling flat or have reached a plateau in the way you’re currently doing things, it could also be time for a reinvention. 
In today’s solo episode, I share 5 important questions to ask yourself to start to shape what that reinvention might look like and what needs to shift to create more alignment, joy, happiness and fulfilment in your life. 
Connect with Polly:
Doors now Open to In Full Bloom!
Check out my new live programme for women in midlife & beyond – to raise your energy and get you excited about your next chapter.
Find out more about In Full Bloom  
Desiring support with both business & life? Clear the blocks to your next wildly abundant level with my Thrive Beautifully Business & Healing Mastermind for women entrepreneurs. Enrolment now open – read more here
Follow me on Instagram: @polly_alexandre
 
 

Jean Peelen is an 83-year-old writer, speaker, and activist. Her first solo book “Feisty: A Memoir in Little Pieces” was published in 2023.  Her life has been a series of reinventions, from wife and mother to civil rights attorney, federal broadcasting executive, model/actress, show host, dog rescuer, elected official, book promoter, creator of oldwomenwhowrite.com, and aspiring TikTok influencer.
 In today’s conversation you will learn:
What you need to believe in order to reinvent yourself at any age          How to easily get started writing about your life         The power of writing about your life in shaping how you see yourself.          Why retirement is unhealthy for human beings         How she spontaneously became a model in her 60’s There’s so much wisdom packed in Jean’s words and a lot of humour too, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation with this feisty woman as much I did!
 
Connect with Jean:
Buy “Feisty, A Memoir in Little Pieces” on Amazon
Website
Follow Jean on Tik Tok
Discover Old Women Who Write
 
Connect with Polly:
Sign Up Now: The Best is Yet to Come: A Free Live Webinar for Women in Midlife & Beyond on Tuesday 23rd April.  Dive into making this your best chapter yet.
Clear the blocks to your next wildly abundant level with my Thrive Beautifully Business & Healing Mastermind for women entrepreneurs. Enrolment now open – read more here
Follow me on Instagram: @polly_alexandre

This week’s episode is with Sally Pasley Vargas, a Chef, Writer & Photographer whose creative career spans 5 decades. 
A multi-talented creative, Sally currently works as a cooking teacher, coach, photographer, recipe developer, and personal chef, and writes a weekly recipe column for The Boston Globe.
Together we reflect back on Sally’s career journey and dive into the wisdom she acquired along the way.
After losing her father as a teenager, then training as a teacher, but with limited career options available to women in the early 1970’s, Sally decided to opt out and join an ashram & build her internal muscles instead.
Sally launched her culinary career as a line cook at Rudi’s Big Indian Restaurant near Woodstock, New York. Her country neighbor at the time, Chef Eugene Bernard, frequently visited the kitchen to advise and mentor the cooks, and eventually arranged for Vargas to intern with pastry chef Albert Kumin at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, NY.
This move would become the beginning of her culinary career, which eventually led to becoming the author of 4 published cookbooks: Food for Friends, The Tao of Cooking, The Cranberry Cookbook & The Blueberry Cookbook.
 
Connect with Sally:
Visit Sally's Website
Follow Sally on Instagram
Read her recipes & writing on Substack 
 
Connect with Polly:
Sign Up Now: The Best is Yet to Come: A Free LIVE Webinar for Women in Midlife & Beyond on Tuesday 23rd April.  Dive into making this your best chapter yet.
Clear the blocks to your next wildly abundant level with my Thrive Beautifully Business & Healing Mastermind for women entrepreneurs. Enrolment now open - discover more here 
Follow me on Instagram