Possibilities with Monique de Maio Monique de Maio

Dr. Lerzan Aksoy, Dean and Professor of Marketing at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, shares her experiences as a global nomad and the impact it has had on her worldview. She emphasizes the importance of being open to new experiences, doing the best with what you have, and valuing the people you work with. Dr. Aksoy also discusses her book, The Wallet Allocation Rule, which explores the link between customer loyalty and business growth. She encourages listeners to prioritize relationships and understand that happiness and success are only possible through connections with others.

00:00 Introduction and Background
06:08 The Impact of Global Experiences
11:18 Falling in Love with Marketing and Academia
15:25 Inspiration and Values
32:09 Living in the Moment and Valuing Relationships



Dr. Lerzan Aksoy, Ph.D. is Dean, and Professor of Marketing at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. From 2015 to 2022 she served as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Strategic Initiatives. She is the 2022 recipient of the American Marketing Association’s Christopher Lovelock Career Contributions to the Services Discipline Award for teaching, research, and service. Dean Aksoy’s scholarship focuses on customer loyalty and she has co- authored and co-edited 5 books, one of which is the NY Times bestseller The Wallet Allocation Rule. She currently serves on the Academic Council of the AMA (American Marketing Association) which oversees the academic programming of the association. Dr. Aksoy is a global nomad having lived in over 10 countries growing up, is a Fulbright scholar and received her PhD in marketing from the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.



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Micro-decisions and micro-moments have long-term implications and can lead to macro- outcomes. It is important to be intentional and make choices that align with our goals and values. Micro-decisions can impact our careers, relationships, and personal growth. By being aware of our choices and taking action, we can create the life we want and love.


00:00 The Power of Micro Decisions
06:42 Trust and Self-Commitment


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Join us in this enlightening episode of 'Possibilities with Monique de Maio as we dive into the transformative world of consciousness and energy healing with Dr. Susan Nicholas. A former surgeon turned life transformation guide, Dr. Nicholas shares her profound journey from clinical medicine to exploring the depths of human consciousness. This episode offers invaluable insights into money consciousness, the interconnectedness of physical and emotional well-being, and the power of conscious media to elevate our lives. Tune in for an inspiring session that promises to reshape your perspectives on healing, success, and personal growth.



0:00  Intro to Susan & Unveiling Susan's Journey

8:30 Inner Awakenings 

14:00 From Surgeon to Healer 

23:00 Susan's Healing Journey

28:00 The Power of Conscious Media 

37:00 Aligning Words and Feelings



Dr. Susan Nicholas is a physician and former surgeon who after a conscious awakening, transitioned her life and founded a Conscious Media Company. Susan is a life transformation guide, quantum energy healer, and international speaker. Her speaking platform is The Frequency of Money, where she inspires audiences to positively transform their relationship with money. Susan is a TEDx presenter on Money Consciousness: Overcoming Generational Poverty. As the founder of the Human Consciousness Consortium Publishing, Dr. Nicholas is the author of six books including The Duality of Being, Two Parts of Me, The Death of Cupcake, and Poor Max Breaks the Cycle of Poverty (2024). Dr. Nicholas also hosts the Be Conscious Podcast and the Money Consciousness Show. Her diverse work has a common thread to awaken humanity to consciousness. Susan's perspectives and works have been featured in Yahoo! Finance, The Associated Press (AP), HuffPost, Authority Magazine, Conscious Life Journal, SWAAY Media, The Native Influence, TEDx, Forbes Books Radio, FOX News, and NBC8 "Ask the Doctor"



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Join Monique de Maio in an enlightening episode of 'Possibilities' featuring Julia Pitlik, a dynamic Chief Marketing Officer and a fervent autism advocate. Dive into Julia's personal and professional journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world of neurodiversity. From early denial to determined advocacy, Julia shares her experiences in educational advocacy, her son's journey with autism, and the importance of embracing neurodiverse talents in both educational and corporate settings. This episode is not just a story of a mother's love and determination but also a call for more inclusive and supportive environments for neurodiverse individuals.



Julia Pitlik is a CMO/ Chief Marketing Officer, a business-to-business growth strategist and a brand builder. Her subject matter expertise extends from SaaS/ Software-as-a-Service, network connectivity, cybersecurity, customer experience, power, resiliency, and partnerships. She is a board member on several nonprofits and is a huge autism advocate. Included in her board work is Arvine, which is a tech company based in Santa Clara, and her nonprofit work is extensive. She's an executive board member on OWNN, which is One World Nonprofit Network, as well as the executive board member on Music Movement, another non profit. Julia has an MBA from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas, and a magna cum laude bachelor of science in public relations from Illinois State University.



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Explore the realms of advocacy, inclusivity, and personal growth in this inspiring episode of 'Possibilities with Monique de Maio. Our special guest, Marcia Hicks, an impact and equity advocate with over two decades in education, shares her journey from a multicultural background to becoming a leader in fostering brave spaces for crucial conversations. Delve into Marcia's unique perspective on navigating issues of race, gender, and sexuality, her commitment to student empowerment, and her approach to creating inclusive environments in education. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on understanding privilege, confronting biases, and the power of self-forgiveness.



Marcia Hicks is an Impact and Equity Advocate. An over 20+ year educator,  She is currently the Director of Minority Achievement and Coordinator of the Counseling Annex for the  Maplewood/South Orange School District in New Jersey.  There, she works with students on career, personal growth and leadership.  She is also the Founder & Executive Director of Brave Spaces, for educators and students looking to master having crucial conversations around race, gender, and sexuality. Marcia has a Masters in Counseling & Psychology from the University of Connecticut, and a bachelor's degree in - sociology. Marcia is a Division 1 collegiate athlete ...When she is not coaching and mentoring kids, you can find Marcia at the movies, laughing with her friends and enjoying life.  One thing you may not know about Marcia is that she meditates every morning.

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In this episode of the Possibilities with Monique de Maio podcast, Monique interviews two entrepreneur women, Tracey Wishik and Meghan Crotty, co-founders of Meghan & Tracey Photography. They share their journey to becoming successful entrepreneurs and offer advice to others who are thinking about starting their own business.

Meghan Crotty was born and raised a New Jersey girl, originally from Teaneck. and then spent her formative years in Ringwood. Her photography journey began in high school in the dark room where she became really hooked on photography while she was working toward her degree. She worked for as many different photographers as she possibly could. Meghan worked for a variety of wedding photographers and focused on that side of that for quite some time. It wasn't until she assisted with a newborn and maternity photographer that she realized another avenue she would fall in love with.

She became part of the Little Nest Portraits team, which is the previous name of their studio in 2017 as the lead photographer. Through this experience, she has met and photographed countless maternity, newborn first birthday, and all family milestones you can possibly think of. In 2018, Tracy joined the team, and to be honest, at first, they didn't quite click, but it took some time, but after a year working together, they became somewhat inseparable.

A lot of their clients can't tell them apart. Outside of photography, Meghan loves food, all things that smell good. Her fiance, Luis and her beloved cat, Chachi. In her free time, you'll find Meghan snuggled up with her cat for an afternoon nap or deep, deep into some french fries.

Tracey Wishik grew up in Bergen County until she moved out to Jefferson Township. Her dad bought her first camera with film when she was eight years old and she never turned back. Tracey was in and out of the darkroom at high school until she went to Syracuse University and then pretty much moved into the dark room. She got her BFA in fine art photography with an emphasis in creative writing. She had no idea that that's all she wanted to do, but she did know that whatever it was that she was gonna end up doing had to have a camera in her hand and then she'd be happy.

Tracey bounced around doing part-time photo gigs, events, weddings, product photography, portraiture, HTML, CSS code, Customer service, pretty much everything. She wears a lot of hats and is a very detail-oriented person. Finally, she met the Little Nest team in 2018 and they fell in love. During the past four years, she has grown in her craft and formed deep connections.

Though Meghan thought she was a little odd and unique at first, they're pretty much inseparable now. They're like sisters. Outside of photography, Tracey loves animals, all animals. And there are a lot of those. She's also a big plant mom and a bigger foodie. And recently just turned vegan. Tracey can usually be found watching a horror movie with some popcorn or at a greenhouse finding the next addition to her house.

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