Your Future Starts Now
Your Future Starts Now: The go to podcast for extraordinary women. In this community, we understand the unique challenges that come with being a high-achieving woman. The demands of success often leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and yearning for more. Which is precisely why we’re all about rewriting the narrative for high-achieving women—because, let’s face it, you’re more than just your achievements. Your Future Starts Now will empower you to break free from stagnation and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing in order to step into your next chapter with authentic confidence. We’ll explore topics like overcoming self-doubt, personal growth, and the art of reinvention. We’ll hear inspiring stories from remarkable women who have faced similar crossroads and emerged stronger, wiser, and more authentic. Our mission is to empower every woman to not just survive, but thrive during life’s pivotal moments.
Episodes
17 hours ago
17 hours ago
In this episode, Gia sits down with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, a National USA Today bestselling author and distinguished talent strategist. Dr. Cynthia shares insights from her book "Now, Near, Next," focusing on intentional advancement for mid-career women.
Dr. Cynthia discusses the challenges faced by mid-career women, the importance of intentionality, and breaking down barriers in the corporate world. She emphasizes the power of role modeling, open communication, and advocating for oneself and others.
Join the conversation as Dr. Cynthia and Gia explore redefining success, nurturing talent, and empowering women to embrace their agency. Discover practical strategies for balancing career aspirations with personal responsibilities and creating a fulfilling future.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Navigating Uncomfortable Decisions: A Journey of Self-Trust
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this empowering episode, Gia engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Emily-Jane Sarroff. Emily-Jane shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a graduate student in architecture to a successful six-figure business owner. She emphasizes the importance of aligning mindset, taking action, and facing fears to achieve success. Emily-Jane's story highlights the significance of self-trust, surrounding oneself with supportive individuals, and embracing discomfort to grow. The episode delves into redefining success beyond financial achievements and encourages listeners to ask for bigger problems as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on navigating life's challenges and stepping into your next chapter with confidence and authenticity.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In this episode, Gia explores why high-achieving women often neglect strategic thinking outside of work and how applying it can lead to holistic success and fulfillment.
Join Gia as she uncovers the reasons behind this disparity and provides practical tips on incorporating strategic planning into personal goals. Discover how setting clear objectives, breaking them down into manageable steps, and prioritizing self-care can transform your life.
Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on leveraging strategic thinking for personal growth and well-being. Tune in to Your Future Starts Now and take the first step towards creating a more balanced, fulfilling, and sustainable life. Remember, your next chapter is waiting.
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Understanding Trauma: Navigating Challenges in Relationships
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
In this empowering episode, Gia talks with best-selling author and speaker, Danielle Sebastian. Danielle shares her inspiring journey as a wife supporting her husband through childhood trauma recovery. Through resilience and hope, she provides valuable insights on navigating relationships impacted by trauma. Discover the importance of understanding trauma responses, setting boundaries, and seeking support. Learn how to redefine success and embrace change in pursuit of healing and empowerment.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
In this empowering episode, Gia sits down with the incredible Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of Bully Market, My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs to delve into her inspiring journey of overcoming toxic environments and redefining success.
Jamie, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs, shares her story of navigating misogyny and money in the corporate world. She opens up about the emotional toll of leaving a prestigious position and the importance of self-reflection in times of transition.
Through candid conversations, Jamie reveals the hidden costs of success for high-achieving women and the fear that often silences their voices. She offers valuable insights on personal reinvention, emphasizing the power of starting small and dreaming big.
Discover how Jamie's vision board manifested her book deal and learn how defining success on your own terms can lead to a fulfilling life aligned with your values. Join Gia and Jamie as they explore the transformative journey of finding purpose and empowerment in every aspect of life.
Don't miss this empowering episode that will inspire you to take the first step towards a brighter future.
Friday Jun 14, 2024
The Journey to Self Worth: Overcoming Childhood Trauma
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Join Gia in this empowering episode as she welcomes Mal Wrenn Corbin, author of "Raising Wrenns." Mal shares her inspiring journey of overcoming childhood trauma, poverty, and adversity to achieve success. Through resilience, adaptability, and self-discovery, Mal redefines success and finds pride in her past. Discover the power of post-traumatic growth and the importance of self-worth in this transformative conversation. Don't miss this insightful episode on healing, empowerment, and embracing your next chapter.
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Bougie on a Budget: Financial Freedom for High-Achieving Women
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
In this empowering episode, Gia chats with Financial Coaches, Shana and Vanessa as they share their journey to financial freedom and success. They emphasize the importance of mindset shifts, organization, and planning in achieving financial goals. By providing practical tips, such as conducting a 90-day financial review and utilizing their smart money system, they empower high-achieving women to take control of their finances. Shana and Vanessa's passion for helping others achieve financial success shines through as they discuss the impact of generational wealth and the importance of teaching financial literacy to the next generation. Their message of empowerment and success resonates with listeners, inspiring them to redefine success and take charge of their financial future. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and actionable steps to transform your financial mindset and achieve financial success.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Transformative Parenting: Building Trust, Collaboration, and Respect
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
In this episode, Gia engages in a powerful conversation with Rino Murata, a certified trauma-informed coach specializing in communication, parenting, autism, and neurodiversity. Rino shares her personal journey as a mother of neurodivergent children and how it led her to redefine success and parenting strategies.
The discussion delves into the concept of gentle parenting, emphasizing collaboration, self-advocacy, and building trust with children. Rino also highlights the importance of being principle-based rather than rule-based in parenting. The episode explores the significance of self-advocacy in both parenting and workplace environments, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rino's insights encourage listeners to embrace small changes in their parenting approach and redefine success as being present in the moment.
Thursday May 23, 2024
Climbing New Heights: Conquering Self-Doubt and Mount Kilimanjaro
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Join Gia in an empowering conversation with international speaker and award-winning author, Simone Knego, on overcoming self-doubt, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and redefining success. Simone shares her journey of self-discovery and the creation of the Real Method to inspire and impact women. Discover the power of positive affirmations and practical tips for managing a bustling household while prioritizing self-care. Tune in to learn how to rewrite the rules of success and step into your next chapter with authentic confidence.
Friday May 17, 2024
Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: A Deep Dive into Trauma and Anxiety
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
In this important episode, Gia had the pleasure of welcoming back Kristen Radke, a seasoned clinical therapist, to dive deeper into the topics of anxiety, trauma, and how they uniquely affect high-performing women.
Kristen shared her insights on the neurobiology of trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding the connection between our mind, experiences, and nervous system. She explained the difference between the parasympathetic (rest and digest) and sympathetic (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) nervous systems, and how trauma can disrupt this balance, leading to symptoms like anxiety and panic attacks.
They discuss the challenges high-achieving women face when dealing with trauma, particularly the defense mechanisms and walls built to protect against shame.
The conversation also touches on the concept of imposter syndrome, exploring how it's can be rooted in deep-seated shame from childhood experiences for some.
For those struggling with trauma-related anxiety, Kristen recommends starting with nervous system regulation techniques, such as proper breathing exercises, to establish stability before tackling emotional healing. She also spoke about the benefits of somatic yoga, which combines breath with movement to help release stored emotions and trauma from the body.
To learn more about Kristen's work and to find additional resources, visit her website at kristenradke.com.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988, chat 988lifeline.org or your local mental health helpline.
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Gia is a widely-regarded empowerment coach, international motivational speaker, and women's leadership expert. She is also the author of the Limitless Little Leaders children's book series, a board member with the Girl Scouts of Northern NJ, and a girl-mom. Her signature style blends neuroscience-based coaching with deep inner healing work.
She brings 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry leading companies, teams, and individuals through strategic change and growth, and most recently served as Vice President of a Fortune 100 Company. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development, she is a Trauma-Informed Certified Coach, and a Certified Neurological Fitness™ Trainer. Her insights have been featured in well-known media outlets such as Thrive Global and Authority Magazine.
As an empowerment coach Gia is supports extraordinary women through life's pivotal moments. She empowers high achieving women to break free from stagnation, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and reinvention in order to step into their next chapter with authentic confidence.
Whether you're ready to pivot in your career, discover your life's purpose, or navigate personal life transitions such as becoming a mother, or recovering from divorce, Gia provides clients with the support and empowerment she needs to navigate these moments of change with clarity, intention, and purpose.
Her mission is to empower every woman to not just survive, but thrive during life’s pivotal moments. She specializes in supporting clients to unlearn what no longer serves them, and rediscover their inner strength to confidently navigate their unique path to fulfillment. She is also committed to cultivating a community of change-makers who are passionate about challenging the status quo and creating a new paradigm for power women.
Your best chapter is yet to be written.