Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls | Tess Booker

Tess Booker Inspired Living

Stories have the power to remind us who we are. Each episode features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, practitioners, and everyday people sharing the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs that shape a meaningful life. Whether you’re seeking practical wisdom, emotional insight, or fresh perspective, you’ll find conversations that help you think differently — and live more intentionally.

Episodes

  1. Oct 12

    Un-Becoming to Become | Kelly Meyers

    Un-Becoming to Become Journey of Self-Discovery | Dr. Kelly Meyer Episode Description: What if personal transformation isn't about becoming someone new, but unbecoming who you were never meant to be? On this episode of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls, host Tess Booker welcomes Dr. Kelly Meyer, international transformational coach, speaker, author, and founder of Project Find Your Fire. With nearly 30 years of coaching experience, Dr. Meyer shares his journey of self-discovery and explores how emotional intelligence, authentic relationships, and practicing love can transform the way we experience life. Together, we explore: Discovering your authentic identity beyond expectations and labelsWhy love is a muscle that requires practiceExperiencing emotions without allowing them to define youFinding your tribe and creating meaningful connectionsThe power of reevaluating beliefs as we growMoving from self-awareness toward intentional livingOne powerful takeaway: "I experience the same emotions you do, I just choose not to live there." — Dr. Kelly Meyer This conversation invites you to become curious about who you are, what you've learned, and what you're ready to release. Connect with Dr. Kelly Meyer Project Find Your Fire Website: https://www.projectfindyourfire.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectfindyourfire Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kan.da.125 Connect with Tess Booker Emotional Wellness & Alignment Coach Host of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls and Authors Corner Inspired Living Coaching KPHRED Radio: https://kphred.com Explore emotional alignment, nervous system integration, and opportunities to connect with Tess. Join the conversation! What belief about yourself have you outgrown? Share your thoughts in the comments, subscribe, and explore more meaningful conversations on Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls. #BrilliantMindsBeautifulSouls #TessBooker #KellyMeyer #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalIntelligence #AuthenticLiving #PersonalTransformation

  2. Oct 12

    Imposter Syndrome or Personal Growth? with Tess Booker & Mary Farias

    Imposter Syndrome or Personal Growth? Becoming Who You Really Are | Mary Reiss Farias What if feeling like an imposter doesn't mean you're unqualified—but that you're growing beyond an old version of yourself? In this episode of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls™, Tess Booker welcomes Mary Reiss Farias, founder of Iris Blu Publishing and Magnet Mind Development, for an insightful conversation about imposter syndrome, self-image, emotional processing, and becoming your authentic self. Mary, an author, publisher, radio host, and Certified Proctor Gallagher Consultant, shares her perspective on how our self-image influences the way we show up in life and business. Together, Tess and Mary explore the uncomfortable space between who we've been and who we're becoming. They discuss the “terror barrier,” navigating fear and resistance, allowing emotions to be processed, and releasing the need to constantly prove ourselves. They also explore the power of silence, vulnerability, patience, and community in creating meaningful, sustainable growth. In This Conversation Why imposter syndrome can surface during personal growthSelf-image and the identities we carryMoving through fear and the “terror barrier”Processing emotions instead of pushing past themThe importance of silence, presence, and patienceReleasing the need for external approvalEmbodying your message and personal truthFinding support through community and connection“Knowing who you are is the key to freedom.” Connect with Mary Reiss Farias Mary Reiss Farias Founder, IrisBlu Publishing | Magnet Mind Development Author | Publisher | Radio Show Host Economy Creators: https://www.economycreators.live LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-farias/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.r.farias Email: mary@magnetminddevelopment.com Connect with Tess Booker Tess Booker Emotional Wellness & Alignment Coach | Speaker | Best-Selling Author Host of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls™ and Authors Corner: The Living Library Podcasts Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls™: https://brilliantmindsbeautifulsouls.riverside.com/ Authors Corner: The Living Library: https://thelivinglibrarywithtess.riverside.com/ Connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-booker KPHRED Community: https://connect.kphred.com/ Books by Tess Booker Inspired Lives: https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Lives-Tess-Booker/dp/165188238X Overcoming Mediocrity: Empowered Women: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Mediocrity-Empowered-Christie-Ruffino-ebook/dp/B096TBGBTR

  3. Jul 2

    Social Media Meets Conscious Awareness with Tess Booker & Diana Concoff Morgan

    Social Media Meets Conscious Awarness with Diana Concoff Morgan | Building Genuine Connections That MatterEvery meaningful connection begins with authenticity. In this episode of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls, Tess Booker welcomes Diana Concoff Morgan, CEO of Whole Heart Marketing and creator of The Whole Heart Path to Profit™. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Diana has helped thousands of purpose-driven entrepreneurs leverage authentic marketing strategies to build meaningful relationships, increase referrals, and grow thriving businesses. Together, Tess and Diana explore how your online presence is more than content—it's an extension of your energy, intention, and authenticity. They discuss practical ways to build genuine relationships, use AI wisely without losing your unique voice, and focus on meaningful engagement over chasing algorithms or follower counts. In This Episode You'll DiscoverWhy authenticity is your greatest advantage on social media.How your energy influences the relationships you build online.A simple strategy for intentionally connecting with five key people each week.Why AI should amplify your voice—not replace it.How clarity, consistency, and staying in your lane create lasting impact.Whether you're an entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, healer, or purpose-driven leader, this conversation offers practical wisdom for building a more intentional and authentic presence online. Connect with Diana Concoff Morgan🌐 Website: https://wholeheartmarketing.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaconcoffmorgan/ 📘 Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=raising+consciousness+in+social+media 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WholeHeartMarketing 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianaconcoffmorgan/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DianaConcoffMorgan Continue Your Journey with Tess BookerIf today's conversation resonated with you, I'd love to continue the journey with you. Explore Executive Reset experiences, the Inspired Living App, coaching, speaking, podcasts, and additional emotional wellness resources—all in one place. Connect here: Tess Booker About Brilliant Minds & Beautiful SoulsBrilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls is where leaders, authors, healers, innovators, and conscious creators come together for meaningful conversations that inspire emotional wellness, authentic leadership, and intentional living. Hosted by Tess Booker, each episode invites listeners to slow down, think deeply, and reconnect with what matters most—because transformation begins with awareness.

  4. Jun 23

    Running on Dopamine as Fuel with Tess Booker & Nathan Baws

    🎙 Episode: The Business Athlete: Building Capacity for Success Guest: Nathan Baws | Serial Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, Shark Tank Australia Featured Founder & Guinness World Record Holder What if success wasn't about working harder—but increasing your capacity to handle bigger opportunities? In this energizing episode of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls, Tess Booker welcomes Nathan Baws, a serial entrepreneur who has launched and scaled more than 19 businesses, appeared on Shark Tank Australia, and built a reputation for turning ideas into opportunities. Nathan describes himself as a "business athlete"—someone who trains mindset, resilience, health, and performance with the same intention that elite athletes train their bodies. Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial wins, failures, experimentation, and personal growth, Nathan shares practical insights on resilience, dopamine optimization, opportunity recognition, and the power of embracing discomfort. Together, Tess and Nathan explore: • The mindset of a business athlete • Why discomfort is often the gateway to growth • Dopamine's role in motivation and performance • Building resilience through failure and uncertainty • The connection between health, energy, and business success • Spotting opportunities others overlook • Resourcefulness versus resources • Creating sustainable success without burnout This conversation is for entrepreneurs, leaders, high performers, and conscious creators who want to expand their capacity, strengthen resilience, and unlock new levels of growth and impact. 📚 Connect with Nathan Baws Website: https://www.nathanbaws.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbaws Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/neethanbaas Shark Tank Australia Feature: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Family-Run+Spaghetti+Operation+May+Need+To+Split+Shark+Tank+AUS 📚 Connect with Tess San Diego, California Tess Booker is an Emotional Wellness, 9D Breathwork Facilitator, Speaker, Author, and Host of Brilliant Minds & Beautiful Souls and Authors Corner: The Living Library. She works with leaders, entrepreneurs, high performers, and conscious creators to increase clarity, expand capacity, and strengthen intentional leadership through emotional wellness and nervous system regulation. Ready to create more clarity, capacity, and alignment in your life and leadership? https://www.tessbooker.com "Because when brilliant minds and beautiful souls come together, wisdom expands, connections deepen, and new possibilities emerge." Until Next Time, ~Tess

  5. May 30

    Becoming Lighter for Neurodivergents with Tess Booker & Ariel Griglin

    n this deeply compassionate conversation, Tess Booker is joined by holistic healing coach Ariel Griglin to explore what it truly means to become lighter—especially while navigating neurodivergence, metabolic health, emotional regulation, and caregiving. This episode speaks directly to parents, caregivers, and women who feel the weight of doing everything right—yet still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Ariel shares her personal journey of stepping away from high-performance pressure and rigid expectations, choosing instead a softer, embodied, and emotionally aware way of living. Through her work with caregivers of neurodivergent children, she now supports women through retreats, practical protocols, and emotional awareness practices that honor the nervous system—not fight it. Together, Tess and Ariel unpack: * Neurodivergence and emotional wellness through a compassionate lens * Why simplicity often brings more healing than force or fixing * The hidden toll of perfectionism and chronic pressure * Metabolic health, nervous system regulation, and emotional safety * How awareness—not control—creates lightness and clarity ✨ Key reflections from the episode: “Becoming lighter is in the awareness.” “There is no perfect way to do this.” “We’ve complicated a lot of things.” If you are raising a neurodivergent child, supporting others, or learning how to care for yourself while holding a lot—this conversation offers grounding, relief, and permission to soften. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and allow this episode to meet you where you are. 🔗 Connect & Learn More 👩‍💻 Connect with Ariel Griglin: https://www.arielgriglin.com 🌐 Explore Tess Booker’s work in Emotional Wellness & Alignment: https://www.tessbooker.com

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Stories have the power to remind us who we are. Each episode features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, practitioners, and everyday people sharing the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs that shape a meaningful life. Whether you’re seeking practical wisdom, emotional insight, or fresh perspective, you’ll find conversations that help you think differently — and live more intentionally.