Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi

Teresa Velardi

Welcome to Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi | Podcast — inspiring conversations that uplift, heal, educate, and empower.Hosted by author, speaker, publisher, and storyteller Teresa Velardi, this podcast features meaningful conversations with bestselling authors, thought leaders, wellness experts, spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, healers, advocates, survivors, and changemakers who are making a positive impact in the world.Each episode explores topics including personal growth, healing, spirituality, wellness, resilience, mindset, conscious living, emotional well-being, self-discovery, purpose, empowerment, relationships, transformation, overcoming adversity, and the power of the human spirit.Through authentic storytelling, wisdom-filled conversations, and transformational insights, Teresa creates a space where stories inspire hope, healing, courage, and meaningful change. Whether you are seeking encouragement, spiritual growth, wellness inspiration, deeper connection, or practical tools for navigating life’s challenges, this podcast offers heartfelt conversations designed to nourish the soul and expand possibility.Featuring inspiring human stories, author interviews, transformational teachings, wellness conversations, and powerful messages of hope — because every story has the power to make a difference.

  1. Jul 13

    Can We Really Hear From God?

    What does a spiritual awakening actually feel like? And how do we know when God is speaking to us through signs, intuition, prayer, dreams, or divine encounters? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Sharlotte Brian joins Teresa Velardi to share her extraordinary spiritual journey following a life-changing retreat in 2011. Sharlotte opens up about: ✨ Hearing God’s voice through prayer and journaling ✨ Spiritual gifts, prophetic visions & divine confirmations ✨ Waking at 3AM during “God’s Power Hours” ✨ Out-of-body experiences and supernatural encounters ✨ The loneliness that can come with spiritual awakening ✨ How gratitude, surrender, and faith transformed her life ✨ Writing devotionals inspired by divine guidance This heartfelt conversation explores how God can work through ordinary people in extraordinary ways and how every person has gifts waiting to be awakened. Whether you’re exploring spirituality, seeking healing, questioning your purpose, or longing to reconnect with God, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and powerful insight. ✨ “We were created on purpose, for a purpose.” ✨   If this resonates with you: Like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from it today. Resources for Sharlotte Brian: Website: https://www.sharlottebrian.com/ Instagram @LivingProofSociety Facebook: SharlotteJacksonBrian Books by Sharlotte Brian on Amazon: Hopelessly Devoted To You: https://amzn.to/431q2Zv Prophetic Writings: Secrets from My Prayer Closet: https://amzn.to/4tqp3x4 Do You See What I See: https://amzn.to/4tHfqKB Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing www.authenticendeavorspublishing.com Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook. Access The Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook and request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  2. Jul 13

    Daily Gift of Inspiration: Authors Share Stories of Faith & Healing

    We can all use a little inspiration. In this heartfelt author panel, Teresa Velardi celebrates the launch of A Daily Gift of Inspiration, the sixth book in the Daily Gift Book Series. In this episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa is joined by four of the 75 contributing authors Donna M. Guary, Maria B. Garcia, Peggy Willms, and Amanda Beth Johnson. Together, they share powerful stories of faith, healing, resilience, creativity, wellness, purpose, and the courage to write from the heart. Maria B. Garcia shares how a massive stroke at age 25 changed her life, eventually leading her to nutrition, recovery, and her calling to help others reclaim their health and personal power. Donna M. Guary talks about faith, service, children’s books, agriculture, and how God continues to inspire her writing. Amanda Beth Johnson reflects on authenticity, intuitive healing, and the importance of sharing the gifts we bring to one another. Peggy Willms speaks about writing, wellness, collaboration, and why everyone has a story worth telling. This conversation is also an invitation. If you have ever thought, “I have a story, but I don’t know where to begin,” this episode may be the encouragement you need. Teresa and her authors remind us that there is no wrong story and that even one short reflection can touch someone’s soul. The next book in the series, A Daily Gift of Happiness & Joy, is coming soon. Learn how your story could be part of the next Daily Gift Book. Watch for inspiration, faith, healing, personal transformation, author encouragement, wellness, storytelling, and the reminder that your voice matters. Featured Guests: Donna M. Guary — Author, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Bible Student & Advocate for Faith and Service Maria B. Garcia — Stroke Survivor, Author, Health Coach & Advocate for Healing Through Nutrition Peggy Willms — Multi-Bestselling Author, Wellness Coach, Editor & Founder of All Things Wellness Amanda Beth Johnson — Intuitive Healer, Teacher, Writer & Author of Blooming Into Life and Stepping Into Power Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday Facebook:   / conversationsthatmakeadifferencepodcast  AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing Website: https://authenticendeavorspublishing.... Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook - request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  3. Jul 13

    Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Dean Fisher on Growth

    What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life happen when things don’t go according to plan? In this inspiring episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa Velardi sits down with Dean Fisher to explore what it truly means to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and why discomfort may actually be the doorway to growth, leadership, resilience, and transformation. Dean Fisher, a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with over 30 years in the luxury events industry, shares powerful lessons from his transition out of corporate life, his philosophy of emotional awareness, and how learning to release control created greater peace, purpose, and connection. Together, Teresa and Dean discuss personal growth, leadership, emotional intelligence, Emotional Service Intelligence (ESI), mindset shifts, meditation, community, and navigating uncertainty with grace. Dean also shares practical wisdom for professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders seeking balance, including his powerful “90-Day Rule” for navigating overwhelming life transitions. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming, this conversation is for you. What if life isn’t happening TO you… but FOR you? Connect with Dean O Fisher:   / deanofisher  Dfisher@meetingsme.com    / @leadershipenlightenment  Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing www.authenticendeavorspublishing.com Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook - request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  4. Jul 13

    Healing Happens Together: The Power of Sharing Your Story

    What if the story you’ve been afraid to share… is the very thing someone else needs to heal? In this powerful episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa Velardi sits down with Rev. Emilio Roman and Daniela Roman to explore the truth that healing doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens together. Through deeply honest storytelling, they reveal how silence keeps us stuck and how speaking up can set us free. From surviving trauma to finding faith, forgiveness, and purpose, this conversation is a reminder that your story is not just powerful… it’s necessary. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why healing in silence keeps you stuckHow sharing your story creates a breakthrough for othersThe role of forgiveness in emotional freedomWhy “we are only as sick as our secrets”How gratitude and faith rewire your healing journeyPractical ways to release trauma and reclaim your lifeDaniela courageously shares her journey of surviving trauma and becoming a voice for others through her bestselling book series Behind Closed Doors. Emilio opens up about his own past and how forgiveness became the key to freedom. Together, they show us that your pain can become someone else’s pathway to healing. If this message resonates, please don’t keep it to yourself; share this video with someone who needs it. Remember: Your story matters. Your voice matters. And someone out there is waiting for your courage. Connect with Emilio Roman: Facebook: Emilio Roman Instagram: @coauthornetworkllc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/revemilioroman Born To Risk book: https://borntorisk.com/ Connect with Daniela Roman: Facebook: Daniela's Delicious Delights   / championofwomen  Instagram: danielaromanchampionofwomen Daniela's Delicious Delights https://www.danielasdeliciousdelights... Behind Closed Doors book: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Closed-... Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing www.authenticendeavorspublishing.com Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook. Access The Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook and request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  5. Jul 13

    Leadership Lessons from Earth, Air, Fire & Water - Heather Hansen O'Neill

    In this inspiring episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa Velardi sits down with international keynote speaker, behavioral expert, author, and adventurer Heather Hansen O'Neill to explore her powerful leadership framework, The Elements of Adventure. Heather shares how the natural elements reveal essential lessons about leadership, teamwork, personal growth, resilience, and human connection. Together, Teresa and Heather discuss overcoming fear, stepping outside your comfort zone, building stronger teams, practicing gratitude, finding purpose, and embracing the humanity that connects us all. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, sales professional, coach, or someone seeking personal transformation, this conversation will leave you inspired to take your next courageous step. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔ How the Elements of Adventure framework transforms leadership ✔ Why trust and relationships drive team success ✔ The connection between gratitude and personal growth ✔ How to move from fear to action ✔ Why humanity is the future of leadership and sales ✔ Practical ways to overcome feeling stuck ✔ The power of kindness, service, and authentic connection Connect with Heather Hansen O'Neill: Facebook:   / heather.h.oneill.9  Instagram:   / heather.hansen.oneill  LinkedIn:   / heatherhansenoneill  Hosted by Teresa Velardi, Conversations That Make a Difference features inspiring guests sharing wisdom on leadership, healing, personal growth, spirituality, business, resilience, and creating positive change in the world. Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday Facebook:   / conversationsthatmakeadifferencepodcast  AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing Website: https://authenticendeavorspublishing.... Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook - request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  6. Jul 13

    Self-Care for Soul-Driven Entrepreneurs - Dr. Tianna Conte

    What does true self-care look like for soul-driven entrepreneurs, healing professionals, and transformational leaders? In this inspiring episode of Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi, Teresa welcomes Dr. Tianna Conte, co-founder of the Awakening Awareness Academy, international best-selling author, naturopath, interfaith minister, initiated shaman, psycho-spiritual therapist, and creator of The GPS Code™ — God/Source Positioning System. Dr. Tianna shares powerful wisdom on soul-aligned self-care, morning routines, divine guidance, intuition, burnout recovery, and the daily spiritual practices that help entrepreneurs escape the hamster wheel of stress and financial struggle. She also opens up about her profound near-death experience in 1995, what she learned about birth, death, surrender, pain, ecstasy, and the soul’s journey — and how that experience changed the way she teaches healing, personal transformation, and spiritual entrepreneurship. This conversation is for anyone who feels called to make a difference but knows they cannot keep giving from an empty cup. If you are an entrepreneur, healer, author, coach, spiritual seeker, or heart-centered leader, this episode will remind you to pause, listen, surrender, and reconnect with your own SoulPower. If this conversation inspired you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement, healing, or a reminder that their life and gifts matter. Connect with Dr. Tianna Conte: Website: soulpowerfreedom.com Academy: awakeningawarenessacademy.com Email: DrTiana@awakeningawarenessacademy.com Phone/Text: 914-205-4969 Watch Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi New episodes air Tuesdays at 5 PM Eastern. Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday Facebook:   / conversationsthatmakeadifferencepodcast  AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing Website: https://authenticendeavorspublishing.... Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook - request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  7. Jul 13

    The Hidden Power of Honey Bees: Why Our Food Supply Depends on Them | Ken Edgar

    🐝 What would happen if honey bees disappeared? In this fascinating episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa Velardi sits down with Master Beekeeper Ken Edgar to explore the power, presence, and purpose of honey bees and why these tiny pollinators may be far more important to humanity than most people realize. Honey bees are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the foods we eat, helping sustain crops, ecosystems, and global food production. Yet honey bee populations continue to decline due to pesticides, habitat loss, climate change, parasites, and environmental stressors. Ken shares his remarkable journey from Army veteran and business owner to becoming a Master Beekeeper and founder of The Honey Bee Farm at White Heron Retreat in North Carolina. Along the way, we discuss: 🐝 Why honey bees are essential to our food supply 🐝 How bees communicate through pheromones 🐝 The incredible role of the Queen Bee 🐝 What pollination really means (explained simply!) 🐝 Why local honey may help allergies 🐝 Why real honey crystallizes 🐝 Bee venom therapy for Lyme disease & healing research 🐝 How pesticides may be harming bee populations 🐝 What threatens bee colonies today 🐝 Ken’s surprising story about stolen bees (“bee wresting”) One of the most moving moments in the conversation? Ken’s powerful insight: “If you don’t believe in God, watch a bee colony.” This conversation is part science, part inspiration, and a reminder that even the smallest creatures can teach us profound lessons about community, purpose, stewardship, and survival. If this conversation inspired you, please LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to support more meaningful conversations that make a difference. 🐝 Have you ever visited a bee farm or tasted local honey? Tell us in the comments below! Learn more about Ken Edgar & White Heron Retreat: https://whiteheron.us/ Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing www.authenticendeavorspublishing.com Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook - request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

  8. Jul 13

    The Power of Collaboration, Connection & Community with Suzy Prudden

    How do collaboration, connection, and community change lives? In this inspiring episode of Conversations That Make a Difference, Teresa Velardi sits down with legendary speaker, bestselling author, media personality, and publishing pioneer Suzy Prudden to explore The Power of the 3 Cs: Collaboration, Connection & Community. From sharing stages with icons like Tony Robbins, Louise Hay, and Deepak Chopra to appearing on Oprah and Good Morning America, Suzy shares incredible stories from her remarkable 60-year career—and the powerful lessons she’s learned about relationships, visibility, purpose, and making a difference. Together, Teresa and Suzy discuss: ✨ Why collaboration beats competition ✨ How meaningful connections create unexpected opportunities ✨ The power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and transform lives ✨ Divine guidance, spiritual assignments & trusting intuition ✨ Louise Hay, Oprah, Barbara Walters & behind-the-scenes stories ✨ Why becoming known matters if you want to grow your impact ✨ Human trafficking awareness and creating change together ✨ Helping everyday people become published authors This heartfelt conversation reminds us that every story matters, every connection has purpose, and sometimes the people we meet become the bridge to making a greater difference in the world. If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice, story, or purpose matters, this episode is for you. If this resonates with you: Like, subscribe, and share with someone who could benefit from it today. Tell us in the comments: What collaboration or connection changed your life? Resources for Suzy Prudden: Facebook: facebook.com/suzyprudden Instagram: instagram.com/suzyprudden LinkedIn: linkedin.com/suzyprudden Email: suzyprudden@gmail.com Email: suzy@ittybittypublishing.com Call or Text: 310-640-8885 Stay in Touch with Teresa Velardi: SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more inspiring conversations, author spotlights, and heart-centered teachings. Tap SUBSCRIBE and turn your notifications ON. www.conversationsthatmakeadifference.com New episodes every Tuesday AEP = Authentic Endeavors Publishing www.authenticendeavorspublishing.com Our mission is to communicate with purpose, create with authenticity, and gather a global community rooted in gratitude. We strive to inspire leadership and offer heartfelt encouragement through meaningful writing, empowering every voice to shine and every story to make a lasting impact. The Daily Gift Book Series - Each book is a compilation of real stories from real people, designed to uplift, encourage, and remind you that you’re never alone on the journey. Visit: www.dailygiftbookseries.com or look up Teresa Velardi on Amazon Join the Grateful Hearts Community If you’d like to grow a life rooted in gratitude, hope, kindness, peace, and authentic friendship, join us in the Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook. Access The Grateful Hearts Community on Facebook and request to join:   / thegratefulheartscommunitygroup

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Welcome to Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi | Podcast — inspiring conversations that uplift, heal, educate, and empower.Hosted by author, speaker, publisher, and storyteller Teresa Velardi, this podcast features meaningful conversations with bestselling authors, thought leaders, wellness experts, spiritual teachers, entrepreneurs, healers, advocates, survivors, and changemakers who are making a positive impact in the world.Each episode explores topics including personal growth, healing, spirituality, wellness, resilience, mindset, conscious living, emotional well-being, self-discovery, purpose, empowerment, relationships, transformation, overcoming adversity, and the power of the human spirit.Through authentic storytelling, wisdom-filled conversations, and transformational insights, Teresa creates a space where stories inspire hope, healing, courage, and meaningful change. Whether you are seeking encouragement, spiritual growth, wellness inspiration, deeper connection, or practical tools for navigating life’s challenges, this podcast offers heartfelt conversations designed to nourish the soul and expand possibility.Featuring inspiring human stories, author interviews, transformational teachings, wellness conversations, and powerful messages of hope — because every story has the power to make a difference.

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