One Starfish with Angela Bradford

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Jun 2026

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The purpose of this podcast is to inspire, educate, and encourage people to become the best version of themselves and create the life they dream of. Together we can change one life at a time.

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June 15, 202625 min

Dog's hometown with Betsy Vereckey

Betsy Vereckey is the author of the newly published memoir "Moving to My Dog’s Hometown," which is a Kirkus-recommended pick and a finalist for Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize. She started her writing career as a journalist for the Associated Press in Athens, Greece, and later worked for the AP in Louisville, Kentucky and in New York City. Her personal essays have appeared in "The New York Times’" Modern Love column, "The Boston Globe," "Food & Wine" magazine, and "New York Magazine." She volunteers at the Vermont Institute for Natural Science with injured birds, gives astrology readings and lives in a really old Vermont farmhouse with her husband and three crazy terriers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsyvereckey/Substack: https://substack.com/@elizabetsyWebpage: https://betsyvereckey.comConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

June 8, 202631 min

Homestay with Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson is a leadership coach, writer and speaker. She worked in her family’s business, The Canada Homestay Network (CHN), for 17 years. In addition to her roles in HR and Technology, Wilson served as its CEO for 12 years. She transitioned to Chair of the Board of Directors for CHN in late 2022. Prior to CHN, she worked as a Registered Midwife. Wilson spearheaded her organization’s professional development program, which includes workshops, synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning programs and one-on-one coaching. She is a certified Kolbe Consultant and is trained in Crisis Intervention and compassion fatigue. Wilson holds an MBA in leadership from RRU and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of King’s College. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and certified organizational coach. Her first book, The Heart of Homestay: Creating Meaningful Connections When Hosting International Students is an essential resource for any host family—both new and experienced—complete with practical tools and expert advice.Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jenniferrobinwilsonInstagram: https://instagram.com/JenniferRobinWilsonFacebook: https://facebook.com/JenniferRobinWilsonWebpage: https://jenniferrobinwilson.comJoin my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/jrwnews Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

June 1, 202622 min

AI GEO optimization with Alan Rambam

Alan Rambam is a Forward-Deployed AI Search Architect, which means he’s focused on developing digital infrastructure that solves real-world problems. He specializes in how AI systems are reshaping discovery, trust, and decision-making. He has over two decades of experience leading enterprise digital transformation, including the past seven years helping Ford develop its large-scale AI search ecosystem. Alan’s even worked for the FBI, where he helped develop a proprietary Social Intelligence Engine to decode “gang chatter” on social media and built a real-time Pattern Detection Dashboard. The FBI’s first social-mediated threat detection tool, which enabled actionable field interventions.Today, Alan focuses on the structural shift from search results to AI synthesis. His work centers on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the emerging discipline that trains AI Assistants and shapes how humans and institutions are recognized, compared, and understood within AI-mediated environments, such as search. And he’s here to discuss his book, Maintaining Visibility: A Survival Guide for GEO in the AI-Driven Search Era.Phone #: 9174469968Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/alanrambamConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

May 18, 202627 min

Woman Japanese CEO with Maaya Konishi

Maaya Konishi is the CEO of Communica, a premier English education and leadership communication company that equips Japanese professionals with the skills they need to thrive on the global stage.A former investment banker turned entrepreneur, Maaya has helped more than 4,000 professionals discover their voice, build confidence, and communicate with authenticity in an increasingly interconnected world.She is a best-selling author in Japan and a recognized authority in language education, leadership communication, and cross-cultural expression. Through her teaching, speaking engagements, and programs, Maaya empowers leaders to articulate their ideas clearly and expand their impact beyond borders.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staff.communicaIG: https://www.instagram.com/maaya_konishi/https://a.co/d/0cwj37iZConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

May 11, 202628 min

NFL financial educator with Hillary Seiler

Meet Hillary Seiler, AKA Coach Hill, the founder of Financial Footwork and one of the most sought-after financial wellness speakers and coaches in the industry. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and certified financial education instructor who has spent the last 16 years in the financial literacy space. Known as the “big sis” to the NFL, NBA and NCAA teams and companies she coaches, Hillary is a dedicated financial wellness coach with a passion for promoting money health. She is also a valuable corporate resource, delivering inspiring keynotes and financial wellness programming for companies across the country. Her commitment to financial wellness is rooted in her belief that everyone deserves to learn the skills needed to achieve financial success.Hilary Seiler holds a B.S. in Finance and additional certifications including, FINRA Certified Financial Educator, CFEd®, Senior Certified Credit Counselor, and Licensed Financial Education Instructor. Through insightful storytelling and practical strategies, Financial Footwork, and Coach Hill, help clients navigate the complexities of personal finance, making concepts simple, memorable, and relevant. Hillary strives to empower her audience to get financially fit and achieve their personal and professional goals one step at a time.Webpage: https://financialfootwork.com/pages/train-your-moneyConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

May 11, 202630 min

Activate your voice with Beatrix Lopez Lumbreras

Beatriz is a former corporate sales leader with 15 years of experience who now helps ambitious women stop shrinking when they speak.She teaches women how to use their voice in business so they naturally hold attention, build trust faster, and get highly paid for their workConnect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

May 4, 202637 min

Ghost money with Ron Kmetovicz

Ronald Eugene Kmetovicz is an engineer, entrepreneur, investor, and financial mentor whose life’s work centers on empowering the next generation to take control of their financial futures. With a BSEE from The Pennsylvania State University and an MSEE from Santa Clara University—plus business training at Hewlett-Packard and Stanford—Ron built a career spanning the Ionosphere Research Lab, Goodyear Aerospace, and Hewlett-Packard before founding multiple successful ventures.Now, as the author of Ghost Money: The Pathway to Financial Independence, Ron distills decades of hands-on investing experience into a practical, inspiring guide for young people ready to break free from dependency and build lasting wealth. His message is clear: financial freedom isn’t given—it’s earned through knowledge, discipline, and action.At 78, Ron lives what he teaches. He’s a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and still hits the trails as a mountain biker, skier, hiker, and global traveler. His energy and independence aren’t just ideals—they’re proof of what’s possibleBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT1F3242 Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

April 27, 202635 min

Organize 365 with Lisa Woodruff

Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365®.As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast for more than 11 years, with 25 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. Her sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations and her candor and relatable style make you feel as though she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together.Under Lisa’s direction, Organize 365 has conducted academic research establishing the definitions of housework, home organization and the weight of paper in the American home. This ongoing research is making the invisible work at home visible to all so we can eliminate it and free people from the monotonous tasks of daily living and unlock their time for what they are uniquely created to bring forth in the world. She is the author of four books including, How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Paper Solution and was named the Cincinnati Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in 2024. Lisa’s understanding of the lived female American experience has helped her to create products & courses like the Sunday Basket® that externalize the routine tasks that take up the executive functioning capacity of our brains, freeing us up to think and create again, saving owners more than 13 million hours in the last 7 years!Website: https://organize365.com/Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

April 20, 202622 min

Embodiment Practitioner with Ashley Glover

Meet Ashley: Embodiment Practitioner & Founder of Invoke of YoAshley knows exactly what it takes to stay grounded when the pressure is on. Based in Fort McMurray, she spent years operating heavy equipment in the industrial landscape of the oil sands—a career that demanded high-level focus, physical resilience, and a deep understanding of how to remain present in intense environments.It was this unique background that led Ashley to found Invoke of You. As an Embodiment Practitioner, she doesn’t just teach wellness; she teaches a way of being that is as practical as it is profound. Ashley bridges the gap between the high-intensity world of industry and the internal world of self-mastery, helping her clients find a sense of calm authority regardless of their surroundings.Outside of her professional work, Ashley is a mother of four who is deeply committed to a lifestyle of growth. Whether she is navigating the journey of unschooling her children, focusing on high-performance nutrition, or exploring the outdoors, she lives with a clear sense of intention. Through her podcast, The Perspective Shift, and her coaching at Invoke of You, Ashley provides a roadmap for high-achievers to move out of their heads and back into their bodies.She is a guide for those who are ready to stop "managing" their lives and start truly inhabiting them.Are You Ready for a Perspective Shift?If you feel like you’re constantly reacting to the world around you instead of leading your own life, Ashley invites you to a transformative experience.Invoke of You is currently opening the doors to a select group for a Free Online 5-Day Beta Intensive: .Over five days, Ashley will guide you through foundational practices to help you reconnect with your physical presence, clear the mental noise, and step into a more authentic version of yourself. This is your chance to move beyond the surface and start leading from within.Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

April 13, 202647 min

Creatorship Thinking with Michelle Jacobik

An award winning author, Business Consultant, and motivational speaker (including SXSW in 2023), Michelle Jacobik emphasizes the business success that can emerge when an entrepreneur aligns their vision with their cash flow strategy. She helps founders avoid the financial pitfalls that are all too common when launching a venture, and is an expert at empowering them to locate the profit streams that can transform a business (and an entrepreneur’s life).At 23, Michelle Jacobik was obsessed with business, avidly consuming content from Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins, living the high life with sports cars and vacations - and deeply in debt after years of credit card overages and payday loans. She began turning her financial life around; six years later, she purchased an insurance business and systematically expanded annual revenue from $600k to over $12 million. Jacobik later sold her business after decades of growth for 7-figures, and now advises startup entrepreneurs on mastering the financial planning necessary to build a profitable venture.She is the best-selling author of “The Path to Profits: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having it All, and Still Having a Life” (which won two Stevie Awards for Best Business Book Of The Year 2023) and “Prosperity After Divorce: Take Charge of Your Finances and Create the Life You Want.” Her financial expertise extends beyond strategy; she also held a securities license for over 20 years. She has been a Media Contributor featured in a variety of popular media outlets, including ABC, CBS, FOX, Parents Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Thrive Global.She lives with her husband in Naples, Florida.Main Link: www.MichelleJacobik.combio.site/MichelleJacobikSocials:https://www.instagram.com/michellejacobik/https://www.facebook.com/michellejacobikhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejacobik/Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!