Evolving Women

Teresa Lisum

Each episode, spotlights an extraordinary woman - one who is boldly shining her light in the world. and who is bringing her real-life experience into this episode. Each woman shares her heart-centered wisdom, and her powerful story is to remind us all that we’re not alone on this journey. This space is your permission slip to evolve, to expand, and to fully embody your most radiant, authentic self. Let’s evolve - together.

  1. Jul 8

    Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Has Forgotten

    What if the stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns you've been carrying aren't just in your mind—but stored in your body?In this heartfelt conversation, Teresa sits down with somatic performance coach April Wyett to explore how trauma, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and intentional living can help women reconnect with themselves and find greater peace.April shares her deeply personal story - from a traumatic childhood and life as a military spouse living in Japan to discovering Reiki, somatic healing, and the transformative power of breathwork. Together they discuss why healing doesn't have to be forceful, how our bodies protect us, and why slowing down may be the most courageous thing we can do.In this episode you'll discover:How trauma is stored in the bodyThe science behind nervous system regulationWhy breathwork can be life-changing when practiced safelyThe importance of trauma-informed healingHow limiting beliefs shape our livesWhy celebrating small wins mattersThe power of slowing down and living with intentionIf you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers gentle encouragement and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with your body, your breath, and your authentic self. 🤝Connect with April Wyett:💥Web: https://livingwithintention.co/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwyett/Somatic Performance Coach ~ Ease Your Mind & Body for better clarity, confidence, and performance.Recalibration Experience High-Capacity Women: https://livingwithintention.co/the-recalibration-experience/Pause and Rise Bali Retreat: https://livingwithintention.co/bali/YouTube Living With Intention | April Wyett https://www.youtube.com/@livingwithintention.aprilwyettKindness Worldwide Meditation Registration: https://www.eco-sam.com/events 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

  2. Jul 5

    She Quit Her Corporate Career at 60 to Become a Filmmaker | Melissa Davey's Incredible Story

    What if the life you've always dreamed about is still waiting for you?In this inspiring episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with filmmaker Melissa Davey, whose remarkable journey proves it's never too late to completely reinvent your life.After spending decades building a successful corporate career, Melissa reached age 60 and asked herself one simple question:"What do I really want to do?"That question led her on an extraordinary path - from an unexpected encounter with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan to producing award-winning documentaries that celebrate resilience, purpose, and the limitless possibilities of starting over.Melissa shares how following curiosity, embracing uncertainty, and taking unexpected detours completely transformed her future.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue your passion, begin again, or create something meaningful, this conversation is exactly what you need.In this episode you'll discover:• Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself• How small detours can lead to life-changing opportunities• The mindset that helps overcome fear and self-doubt• Why you don't have to know everything before getting started• How purpose creates energy at every stage of life 🤝Connect with Melissa Davey:💥Web: https://melissadavey.com/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-davey--16484b6/🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

  3. Jun 30

    Retirement Isn't About Money - It's About Designing the Life You Actually Want

    In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa sits down with retirement life coach Laurie Crawford to explore what retirement really means for women, especially those in Generation X. Together they discuss why so many women spend decades caring for everyone else before finally asking themselves one simple but life-changing question:What do I want?You'll discover why retirement planning goes far beyond money and includes your health, relationships, purpose, strengths, values, home, and personal fulfillment. Laurie shares practical insights on preparing for life's next chapter with intention instead of fear while embracing the wisdom that comes with every new decade.Whether retirement is five years away or right around the corner, this conversation will help you begin creating a future that feels meaningful, energized, and completely your own. Laurie Crawford is a life coach and facilitator who’s been championing women and Gen X pros through life’s big pivots for over 30 years ~ think: more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot of real-world results. She’s part strategy-whisperer, part cheerleader, and full-time believer in sustainable change rooted in what matters most. Laurie holds an MS in organizational behavior and is a PCC through the International Coaching Federation, but she swears her real superpower is deep listening and a well-timed “aha.”Links:Website: https://lauriecrawfordcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriecrawfordcoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriecrawford/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriecrawfordcoaching/🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

  4. Jun 27

    What Happens After Success? The Conversation Nobody Is Having

    What happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted—and still feel like something is missing? In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lyson sits down with coach, speaker, and former corporate executive Kelly Grutko to discuss a challenge many successful women experience but rarely talk about: what comes after success. Kelly shares her powerful concepts of Post-Success Drift and Post-Success Reinvention, explaining why reaching your goals can sometimes leave you feeling stuck, disconnected from your identity, and wondering what comes next. Together, they explore: The hidden cost of successWhy identity often becomes tied to careers and titlesHow to navigate major life transitions and reinventionWhy confidence comes after action—not beforeLetting go of external validationThe dangers of perfectionism and comparisonHow small steps create momentum and clarityFinding purpose without the pressure of having one grand passionIf you've ever felt stuck after reaching a goal, retiring from a career, becoming an empty nester, changing paths, or simply wondering "What's next?", this conversation will remind you that you're not alone - and that your next chapter may be your most meaningful one yet. 💬 We'd love to hear from you: Have you ever experienced a season of reinvention? 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone navigating change, growth, or a new chapter in life. 🤝Connect with Kellie Grutko:💥Web: http://www.purposefulpivot.net/💥LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-grutkoEmail: Kellieg@purposefulpivot.net 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

  5. Jun 23

    Why Your Photos Matter More Than You Think

    https://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.siteWhat if the objects in your home are telling the story of your life?In this episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa Lisum sits down with legacy artist, storyteller, and creator of Show & Tales, Martie McNabb, for a fascinating conversation about memory, meaning, and the stories attached to the things we keep.Martie shares how she transformed a career in teaching into a unique mission of helping people preserve their personal histories through photographs, memorabilia, family treasures, and storytelling. Together, they explore why photos matter, how memories shape our identities, and why our possessions often hold far more emotional significance than we realize.In this episode, you'll discover:What a "Legacy Artist" doesWhy organizing photos is really about preserving storiesThe emotional connection we have to possessionsHow memories and objects help define our personal historyWhy storytelling strengthens family connectionsThe hidden risks of storing all your memories digitallyHow life transitions often force us to rethink what we keepWhy your home may be your own personal museumWhether you're downsizing, preserving family memories, navigating a life transition, or simply curious about the stories behind the things you own, this conversation will inspire you to see your belongings - and your legacy - in a completely new way.💬 We'd love to hear from you: What object in your home holds a special story?👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who treasures family history, memories, and meaningful stories.00:00 Introduction to Marty McNabb00:31 What Is a Legacy Artist?02:25 The Problem with Photos We Never See03:23 Turning a Problem into a Business05:18 Why Organizing Photos Isn't the End Goal06:42 Following Curiosity and Reinvention08:08 The Power of Experimentation09:08 Why Adults Struggle with Being Beginners11:02 Giving Yourself Permission to Learn11:32 The Reality of Digital Photos Today12:29 Why Storytelling Matters More Than Pictures14:27 Discovering Hidden Family Treasures15:53 "Don't Let Your Children Grow Up to Be JPEGs"18:46 The Stories Behind the Things We Keep20:33 How Show & Tales Was Born24:25 Marketing Through Storytelling28:10 Creating Spaces for People to Share Stories30:20 Why We Need More Storytelling Spaces32:33 Looking at Life Through a Storytelling Lens33:29 The Emotional Challenge of Letting Go35:58 Your Home as a Personal Museum36:58 What Happens to Our Stories After We're Gone39:23 How to Connect with Marty41:17 Final Reflections on Legacy and Storytelling🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ It's the Story, Not the Object✅ Curiosity Creates New Possibilities✅ our Legacy Lives in the Stories You Share🤝Connect with Martie McNabb:Martie's a legacy artist on a mission to build deeper connections, community & legacy through the stories of the "Things that Matter". She believes that our homes are our personal museums & the Things we surround & adorn ourselves with are the souvenirs of our lives that hold our stories. It’s not that Things matter, it’s the stories that get attached to them that often do.Her social enterprise, Thingtide Show & Tales®, has been written about in the Wall Street Journal & featured in three books. Check out her show "Things That Matter" with Martie McNabb on YouTube & where you listen to podcasts💥Web: https://www.showandtales.com/things-that-matter-podcast/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martiemcnabb/💥IG:💥FB:💥Youtube: www.youtube.com/@showandtales 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

  6. Jun 16

    Blindsided by Divorce? How to Rebuild Your Life and Identity

    What happens when the life you built suddenly changes?In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, I sit down with divorce recovery coach Beth Carroll to discuss healing after a blindsided divorce, rebuilding identity in midlife, and finding hope after unexpected loss.After a 30-year relationship ended unexpectedly, Beth found herself navigating grief, trauma, the loss of her marriage, the deaths of both parents, and the challenge of rediscovering who she was beyond the roles she had always known. Through subconscious reprogramming, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and deep personal growth, she transformed one of the most difficult seasons of her life into a new beginning.In this conversation, we explore:• Healing after divorce and betrayal• Midlife identity shifts and reinvention• The impact of subconscious beliefs• Somatic healing and nervous system regulation• Processing grief and trauma• Why you're not starting over - you're starting from experience• How to move forward with confidence and self-trustIf you're navigating divorce, loss, empty nesting, or any major life transition, this episode offers practical insights, hope, and encouragement for your next chapter.Remember: what happened to you does not define who you are.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment sharing your biggest takeaway.🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ Divorce Does Not Define Your Worth✅ You're Not Starting Over✅ Healing Requires Both Mind and Body🤝Connect with Beth Carroll:💥Web: https://bethcarrollcoaching.com/💥IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethcarrollcoaching/💥FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550705971239Link to The Blindside Distinction free guide: https://app.bethcarrollcoaching.com/theblindsideddistinction🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

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Each episode, spotlights an extraordinary woman - one who is boldly shining her light in the world. and who is bringing her real-life experience into this episode. Each woman shares her heart-centered wisdom, and her powerful story is to remind us all that we’re not alone on this journey. This space is your permission slip to evolve, to expand, and to fully embody your most radiant, authentic self. Let’s evolve - together.