Heart and Soul

Mariah McKechnie and Monique Forcier
Heart and Soul

Welcome to 'Heart and Soul,' the podcast where we empower and inspire women to lead their best lives, harnessing the power of their hearts and souls. We are Mariah and Monique, your hosts and guides on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. In each episode, we'll dive deep into topics that matter most to you, from self-love and confidence to career development, relationships, and everything in between. We believe that every woman has a unique strength and inner wisdom waiting to be unleashed. Join us as we cover insightful heart and soul centered topics and interview incredible women who've overcome challenges, chased their dreams, and found their true purpose. Through all of this you will discover practical tips, strategies, and real-life stories to help you navigate life's twists and turns. For whatever season of life you are in, this podcast is your safe space to explore, learn, grow and possibly even laugh and cry with us. So grab your headphones, your favorite drink, and let's embark on this transformative journey together. With Heart, I’m Mariah and with Soul, I’m Monique.

  1. JAN 20

    How to Choose YOUR Word of the Year

    Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to kick off a brand-new season of the Heart and Soul podcast with an empowering episode designed to set you on a transformative path for the year ahead. In this special episode, we, Mariah and Monique, invite you to explore the practice of selecting a "word of the year" — a simple yet powerful tool to help steer your life with intention and clarity. We've found that one meaningful word can act as a guiding star, leading us through both triumphs and trials. Here’s a glimpse of what we cover: Why One Word?: Discover how choosing a single word differs from traditional resolutions and how it can provide a more sustainable and impactful focus throughout the year. Personal Journeys: We share personal stories and reflections on how words like "profit," "purpose," and "peace" have shaped our lives, both professionally and personally. Tools for Selection: Learn practical tips on how to select a word that resonates deeply with your goals and aspirations. Stories of Transformation: Be inspired by real-life examples, such as my sister's journey from "sparkle" to "glow," demonstrating the profound change that a guiding word can bring. This episode is not just about listening but actively participating in setting a course for meaningful growth and transformation in your life. By the end of our conversation, you'll be equipped to choose your own word of the year and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    30 min
  2. 12/23/2024

    Celebrating 50 Episodes: Empowering Women Through Masterminds and Personal Growth

    We are thrilled to announce the release of our 50th episode, "Empowering Women Through Masterminds and Personal Growth." This episode marks a significant milestone in our journey of inspiring and empowering women around the world. Join us as we reflect on this incredible journey that started from our intimate mastermind group and has now reached listeners globally! We delve into stories of transformation and triumph from women who have embarked on their personal growth journeys, finding strength and connection in our supportive community. In this episode, we explore: 🌟 The dynamics of mastermind groups and the importance of selecting participants ready for growth 🌟 Inspiring stories of women who have transitioned into successful ventures and reclaimed their self-worth 🌟 Our unique blend of tough love and intuitive guidance in fostering personal and professional development As we celebrate this milestone, we're also looking to the future. We're eager to continue this transformative journey with you, bringing more insightful episodes, inspiring guests, and perhaps even in-person events. ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    34 min
  3. 12/16/2024

    "Be Here Now" Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

    In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of mindfulness and how being present can unlock hidden wonders in our everyday lives. Join us as we reflect on personal stories and experiences that highlight the beauty of living in the moment. From the serene waters of Belize to the comforting presence of our beloved pets, we explore the profound lessons that nature and stillness have to offer. ✨ Episode Highlights: Discover how a serene moment on a paddleboard in Belize became a powerful metaphor for mindfulness. Dive deep into the challenges of embracing stillness in a world that equates busyness with worth. Learn from the natural mindfulness of animals and how they teach us to appreciate life's small pleasures. Gain insights into using simple reminders like "Be here now" to cultivate presence and clarity in your life. Explore the role of nature and meditation as pathways to calmness and clarity. Our conversation also tackles the challenges of slowing down in a fast-paced world, where busyness is often mistaken for self-worth. Discover how to overcome mental chatter, embrace stillness, and find peace in simplicity. Whether it's through nature, meditation, or a simple reminder to "Be here now," this episode offers practical insights to help you cultivate mindfulness and clarity. We're excited to engage with our community and continue this journey of inspiration together. Listen to the episode, share your thoughts, and spread the message with friends. Your support means the world to us! 🌍💖 ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    30 min
  4. 12/02/2024

    The Art of Celebrating with Purpose and Passion

    Hey Heart & Soul Collective! Join us today as we dive into the inspiring story of Mariah, a true powerhouse in the world of celebrations. From her childhood days in her mother's party store to becoming an event planning mogul, Mariah has transformed her passion for celebration into a thriving business. In this episode, we explore: 🎈 Mariah's unique approach to event planning, inspired by Priya Parker’s "The Art of Gathering." 🎈 The importance of understanding the 'why' behind every celebration to create meaningful and memorable experiences. 🎈 Her journey from an overwhelmed planner to a successful entrepreneur with specialized business units like True North Weddings and Superior Blooms. 🎈 The significance of balancing work and family during busy times and the joy found in togetherness. We invite you to tune in to discover how Mariah crafts joyful and purposeful gatherings, transforming life's milestones into unforgettable moments. Whether you're planning a wedding, a birthday, or a corporate event, Mariah's insights will guide you to celebrate with intention and passion. Listen now and join us on this journey of celebrating life's beautiful moments! 🎊 ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    46 min
  5. 11/18/2024

    From Heartbreak to Hope: Monique's Journey of Healing and Reinvention

    Join us as Monique shares her powerful story of overcoming the end of her 27-year marriage during the challenging times of COVID-19. Through candid reflections, she explores the complexities of attachment styles that contributed to the unraveling of her relationship and how personal growth can emerge from such hardships. In this episode, you'll discover: How Monique found solace and strength through yoga, meditation, reading, and journaling. The creation of her six-week "Heartbreak to Hope" course, designed to guide others from brokenness to empowerment. The importance of maintaining hope and an open heart post-breakup. Insights into attachment styles and their impact on relationship dynamics. The transformative power of embracing change and new opportunities. Monique's journey is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the aftermath of a significant heartbreak. Whether you're interested in her course, one-on-one coaching, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is for you. ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    39 min
  6. 11/11/2024

    Creating Positive Change: Jebeh Edmunds on Cultural Leadership and Empowerment

    We're thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring the inspiring Jebeh Edmunds, Founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting. We invite you to dive into Jebeh's incredible journey from a first and fifth-grade teacher to a cultural leader and entrepreneur. In this episode, Jebeh shares her mission to create a more inclusive world, deeply influenced by her Liberian heritage. Discover how she navigated her transition from teaching to launching her own consulting business during the pandemic, supported by her accountant husband, all while balancing her roles as a devoted wife and mother. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🌟 Jebeh's involvement with the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Duluth program. Tackling implicit biases and microaggressions with courage and empathy. Strategies for creating open, respectful environments. Insights from her YouTube channel, Mrs. Edmunds Cultural Corner, and her podcast, The Cultural Curriculum Chat. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes and practical strategies for fostering positive change in communities around the world. Tune in to learn more about how Jebeh is shaping a more inclusive future through education and empowerment. Connect with Jebeh ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    46 min
  7. 11/04/2024

    Exploring the Transformative Power of Psychedelics with Emilie Silker

    In this episode, we dive deep into the therapeutic benefits of substances like mushrooms, ayahuasca, and MDMA. Emilie's inspiring story highlights how these powerful tools can break societal stigmas, release stored emotional energy, and catalyze profound personal breakthroughs. Whether you're curious about microdosing or considering a deeper exploration, Emilie provides invaluable guidance on approaching plant medicine with the right mindset and support. We also explore the broader societal implications, including the role of psychedelics in enhancing neuroplasticity and alleviating anxiety and depression. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Emily's journey into psychedelics, breaking taboos and advocating their therapeutic benefits. The potential of ayahuasca, San Pedro, and psilocybin to release emotional energy and transform lives. Importance of intentionality, safe settings, and skilled guides. How psilocybin microdosing enhances neuroplasticity and alleviates anxiety and depression, plus MDMA's self-therapy potential. Necessity of intention-setting and integration for safe experiences. Tune in to discover how intention-setting, safe settings, and experienced facilitators are key to unlocking the healing pathways of these ancient practices. Emily Silker lights the way as we navigate these transformative journeys. Connect with Emilie ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    1 hr
  8. 10/28/2024

    How to Embrace Gentleness: The Power of Softness, Kindness, and Self-Compassion

    In today's fast-paced world, where toughness is often equated with strength, embracing gentleness can seem like a radical act. Yet it is precisely in softness and kindness that we can find profound strength and fulfillment. Today's episode invites you on a transformative journey to discover how gentleness can lead to a life filled with joy, presence, and passion. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: Monique's inspiring journey through breast cancer and the powerful lessons in softness and kindness she discovered along the way. The transformative potential of embracing kindness and abundance, breaking free from the fear of scarcity. The importance of gentle self-talk and self-compassion in achieving harmony in marriage, parenting, and beyond. Practical insights on cultivating gratitude, transforming stress into joy, and finding balance between life's demands and self-compassion. This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, heartfelt discussions, and actionable insights that empower women to lead joyful and fulfilling lives without hardening their hearts. Whether you're navigating life's challenges or simply seeking more joy and presence, this conversation is for you. Tune in and join us on this transformative journey. Don't forget to share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below! 💖 ----- All Heart & Soul's Details: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnie Say hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcier Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    39 min

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About

Welcome to 'Heart and Soul,' the podcast where we empower and inspire women to lead their best lives, harnessing the power of their hearts and souls. We are Mariah and Monique, your hosts and guides on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. In each episode, we'll dive deep into topics that matter most to you, from self-love and confidence to career development, relationships, and everything in between. We believe that every woman has a unique strength and inner wisdom waiting to be unleashed. Join us as we cover insightful heart and soul centered topics and interview incredible women who've overcome challenges, chased their dreams, and found their true purpose. Through all of this you will discover practical tips, strategies, and real-life stories to help you navigate life's twists and turns. For whatever season of life you are in, this podcast is your safe space to explore, learn, grow and possibly even laugh and cry with us. So grab your headphones, your favorite drink, and let's embark on this transformative journey together. With Heart, I’m Mariah and with Soul, I’m Monique.

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