Dear Sunny Tessa Kahoun

Tessa is joined by Harmony Fulton, a Cincinnati transplant with an unwavering passion for health and happiness. Harmony is more than just your average yoga and spin instructor; she's a beacon of positivity and wellness in her community. From her early days teaching step aerobics in college to co-owning the beloved restaurant, Gooder Goods, Harmony's journey has been as vibrant as her name suggests. Embracing change and the pursuit of harmony, she found her calling among Arizona's majestic mountains, a transformative experience she credits to a chance encounter with a stranger. Changing her birth name to Harmony in 2003, she embodies the ideals of balance, kindness, and growth, inspiring those around her to strive for their best selves. Her commitment to health extends to her belief in nourishing both body and soul, fostering connections with her clients and community alike and creating meaningful experiences that uplift and transform lives.


Tessa and Harmony discuss:
The story behind the name Harmony and why she decided to change it in 2003Her personal journey through health and healing and the many places listening to her intuition has led herThe importance of lifestyle choices and striving to know more about ourselvesThe impact of personal relationshipsOvercoming personal challenges (such as business closures and breast cancer) and what they’ve taught herThe magnetic power in movement and music How she has become a mentor and beacon of hope to so manyResilience, gratitude, and self-discovery

Connect with Harmony:
https://www.instagram.com/hugharmony/


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Tessa is joined by author and advocate Kimberly Blackburn. Kimberly shares her story of abuse, deceit, and trauma - how it all began and how she broke the cycle. After stifling her voice and story for years and years, the Universe said ‘it’s time’ by seating her on a plan next to a woman who worked for a major publishing company. Her story spilled out which led her on a new chapter of healing and helping others do the same. In her book, Dirty Love, Kimberly dives into the double life led by her (now ex) husband, $94 million in stolen money, the FBI investigation and how she finally broke free from an abusive relationship.


Tessa and Kimberly discuss:
The loss of her mother at a young age and how she stifled her own griefHow her abusive and toxic relationship beganHow a lavish lifestyle can factor into the cycle of abuse Mental health awarenessKimberly’s inspiration in telling her storyHow she protects her children and what she hopes they will take away from her pastThe best things you can do or say to help someone that you think is in an abusive relationshipAnd more

Connect with Kimberly:
www.instagram.com/kj_blackburn
http://www.amazon.com/author/kimberlyblackburn
https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Love-Kimberly-Blackburn/dp/B0BBY56RNV


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This week Tessa shares the story of how she ended up in jail on Valentines Day several years ago. This experience was also the first time she heard the word narcissist and taught her several lessons - jail isn’t always like the movies, we are capable of a lot more than we think (especially when our feet are to the flames), family is everything, and you have so much to be grateful for. To round out the episode, Tessa has her mom, Val, on to share her side of the experience, how it bonded them and her own life learnings!
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This week Tessa is joined by the founders of Girls Mentorship, Jill and Mary. Back in August of 2020, Jill and Mary had a moment of reflection wondering “what would our younger selves have achieved if they had the personal growth tools we have now?” Everywhere they looked, they saw young girls grappling with confidence issues, battling negative self-talk, wrestling with poor self-image, and navigating the tricky waters of anxiety and depression. It struck a chord. It was a realization that even with the passage of time, many things remained unchanged. Girls were still missing the vital skills to rise above these challenges. That pivotal moment led to a decision: they wanted to be the beacon of change and they made it happen through founding Girls Mentorship. With a mission to enrich young girls with the social-emotional learning skills, guiding them towards realizing the brightest, most confident versions of themselves, Jill and Mary strive to bring out the best in others and themselves, and to make a lasting positive impact in the world through their actions and values.


Tessa, Jill and Mary discuss:
The challenges and influences faced by young girls todayThe impact of social media on young, developing brainsThe importance of open communication with trusted adultsThe power in learning to take personal responsibilityCreating lasting impact and things adults can do in daily interactions with children to make a differenceWhy it’s important for parents to understand and address their children's feelings, particularly during the vulnerable stages of adolescenceAnd moreConnect with Jill and Mary:
www.girlsmentorship.com
https://www.instagram.com/girlsmentorship/


Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to dearsunnypodcast@gmail.com
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!

This week Tessa is joined by Lindsey Schwartz of Powerhouse Women. Lindsey is an entrepreneur, investor, top podcast host, and the founder of Powerhouse Women where she is fiercely committed to supporting other women through mentorship, group events, and community building. She mentors women and girls of all ages—from high achieving entrepreneurs to high school students. After seeing numerous women in her life stop short of pursuing their own entrepreneurial dreams because of fear and self-doubt, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups & downs of entrepreneurship in order to show women that they don’t have to have it all together to get started. 


Tessa and Lindsey discuss:
How she went from selling carpet to writing a bookThe moment she realized the American Midwest dream was not her dreamHer experience with network marketing and what she took away from itThe catalyst for her book, Powerhouse WomenLearning how to call herself out on her own BSRecognizing the importance of each season, going deep in one season in order to reap rewards and abundance in anotherThe power that can come from sitting in stillnessAnd more


Connect with Lindsey:
www.instagram.com/llindseyschwartz
www.instagram.com/powerhouse_women
www.powerhousewomenevent.com
www.powerhousewomen.co
Powerhouse Women Podcast


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In this episode, I’m joined by clothing and style analyst, Risa Kostis. When Risa set out to create a styling business, she had no idea that it would revolve way more around the people than the articles of clothing or the latest handbag trends. Risa’s true purpose in life is to help women build confidence through her ability to authentically coach them on how to dress and the work she does through not only her style consulting but also her product line, is all done with an overarching theme in mind..."How can I help women in their day-to-day lives look and feel more confident, so they can face the day and know their own strength?" Risa and I discuss her own personal journey through several challenging and traumatic events in her life to come out on the other side happier, healthier, and stronger than ever. 


Together, we discuss:
The traumatic car accident that left her needing several facial reconstructive surgeriesNavigating a traumatic brain injury and brain health at a time where such topics were not normalized or talked much aboutGrasping her own emotions and healing during a rapidly changing period of life (going from high school into college)People pleasing and rooting her acceptance and value in how other people viewed herWhy she made the conscious choice to be single and independentHer history in dating addictsCalling off her wedding and then jumping into into a toxic relationshipThe power of listening to her gut and intuitionHer choice to give up alcohol and the benefits she’s seenWhat she’s discovered in prioritizing her health and wellness over the past year

Connect with Risa:
https://www.instagram.com/risakostis/
https://risakostis.com/


Want to share your story of personal growth, healing, and turning your pain into power? Send an email to dearsunnypodcast@gmail.com
Connect with Tessa on Instagram @tessakahoun and join a community that helps lift one another up through honest storytelling and connection!