The Richness of Our Lives

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Jun 2026

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This is a bi-weekly podcast where Mary will be engaging in conversations with entrepreneurs, coaches, experts, and professionals from different industries – asking them about their personal development journeys and uncovering the stories that have shaped their success. It's a celebration of wisdom, growth, and richness of the human experience.

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June 11, 2026Episode 6248 min

Ep #62 - He Helped Shut Down a Company Overnight

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Rich Salon is a human resources leader, career coach, author of three books, and is also a humanitarian. However, his best work is when he become a wish-granter for adults diagnosed with a terminal illness in which he is doing in memory of his mother, who died when he was a child.Follow Rich on his socials:➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rich.salon.12➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻"Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

May 29, 2026Episode 6144 min

Ep #61 - Forced to Choose Between Family and Freedom at 16

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Sally Lotz is a four-time published children’s author, book coach, and ghostwriter who helps women turn their lived experiences into powerful nonfiction books.Follow Sally on her socials:➥ Website: https://www.sallylotz.com➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyjlotz/➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourPathToWritingRise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

May 14, 2026Episode 6040 min

Ep #60 - She Grew Up Thinking Success Happens Fast

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Courtney Kocak is a writer, podcaster, and comedian who splits time between Austin and Los Angeles. She wrote for Amazon’s Emmy-winning animated series Danger & Eggs and Netflix’s Know It All. She’s produced a slew of highly-ranked podcasts and currently hosts three of her own with over two million downloads to date.Follow Courtney on her socials:➥ Website: https://www.courtneykocak.com/➥ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

May 1, 2026Episode 5945 min

Ep #59 - She Beat Cancer… But That Wasn’t the Hardest Part

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Carrie is an internationally best selling author, speaker, podcaster, design researcher, mom-preneur, CEO, and nonprofit founder dedicated to co-creating a world where everyone can thrive. As the CEO of Diversity by Design, a San Diego-based firm, Carrie applies two decades of human-centered design expertise to help organizations build inclusive, equitable practices that lead to real-world impact.Follow Carrie on her socials:➥ Website: www.carriemsawyer.comRise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

April 16, 2026Episode 5845 min

Ep #58 - The Truth About Resilience No One Talks About with Heidi Dening

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Heidi Dening is the author of a best-selling self-leadership book called ‘Her Middle Name Is Courage’, and has dedicated her career to empowering thousands of people across the globe with leadership, resilience and mindset strategies from small children on remote pacific islands to professional teams across 21 different industries.Follow Heidi on her social media:➥ Website: https://heididening.com/➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heididening/➥ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heididening/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

April 2, 2026Episode 5746 min

Ep #57 - From $5,000 to a Business Empire with Maree Shepherd

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------With over 36 years of entrepreneurial experience, Maree’s journey has taken her from running a successful Dairy Farming Operation, to owning a Luxury Lodge. At the helm of the Luxury Lodge, her focus is on delivering unparalleled guest experiences, embodying the essence of high-end hospitality. Her team is dedicated to crafting unique stays that resonate with the sophistication, and comfort her guests expect. Follow Maree on her social media:➥ Website: www.tirohanganuilodge.co.nz➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maree.shepherd.31➥ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tirohanga_nui/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

March 19, 2026Episode 5641 min

Ep #56 - She Turned Her Wilderness Into a Global Mission with Felisha McCaskill

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Felisha D. McCaskill is an entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and coach who helps women heal, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly in purpose. As the founder of BecomingHER with Felisha D. McCaskill LLC and Chica God Promised Inc., she uses her H.E.R. framework—Healed, Empowered, Resilient—to guide women from survival mode to a life of wholeness and impact. Felisha’s mission is to create safe spaces, resources, and global retreats where women and girls can be restored and write a richer story for their lives.Follow Felisha on her social media:➥ Website: https://iambecominghernow.com/➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felisha.mccaskill➥ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felishadmccaskill➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felisha-mccaskill-220a5426b/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

March 5, 2026Episode 5540 min

Ep #55 - From $10M Business to Legacy of Service with Elle Fredricksen

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Driven by a profoundly personal experience, Elle, supporting her 85-year-old mother through the emotional and complex journey of dementia and finding an aligned home care provider. As an only child, Elle found the process overwhelming, emotionally taxing, and, at times, lacking in humanity. This experience sparked a powerful desire to create a service that genuinely supports families like hers—one that values compassion, guidance, and dignity at every stage of ageing.Elle brings more than two decades of leadership experience across health, support services, and high-growth commercial operations. This unique blend of health support experience and high-level business acumen equips Elle to build and scale a sustainable, values-driven aged care provider.Follow Elle on her social media:➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacyagedcare➥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elle.fredricksen➥ Website: https://legacyagedcare.com/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

February 20, 2026Episode 5440 min

Ep #54 - How A 4,000km Walk Transformed My Life with Ashok Alexander

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Ashok Alexander is an Australian entrepreneur, coach, and wellness educator whose work bridges two worlds—the precision of modern business and the depth of ancient Indian wisdom.With over 25 years across IT, medical, hospitality, and wellness, Ashok’s path shifted after burnout led to a 4,000 km walk across Australia and deep study in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vipassana.Follow Ashook on his social media:➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-alexander/➥ Website: https://reclaimself.com.au/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

February 5, 2026Episode 5341 min

Ep #53 - Discipline, Dementia & the Power of Giving Back with Daniel Kwan

Visit my website: maryscottinfluence.comIf any of our recent interviews resonate with you and you are eager to be part of our vibrant cheer squad, we welcome you to connect with us. Our group meets weekly and enjoys personalised 1:1 calls with Mary. Typically, members commit for 6-12 months. Let's chat and see how our cheer squad can help you move forward in business and in life!-----------------------------Daniel Kwan (Jen Fung Kwan) is a results-driven, customer service focused and business owner of a mortgage broking firm with 42 years of experience in the banking and finance industry including 11 years as a senior member of the credit committee with Rabobank Australia.He participated in loan approval of more than $1 billion and a loan portfolio of $250 million. He has the ability to manage more than $500 million in loans. Strong business acumenin credit and lending.Follow Daniel on her social media:➥ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kwan-b812b17/➥ Website: https://www.globalmortgages.com.au/Rise With Wisdom. Lead With Heart. 🌻Support the show-----------------------------➥ Join my private community dedicated to Men and Women on their 50s: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandreclaimlifeafter50➥ If you would like to be guest or know someone who will make an excellent guest, please accomplish this form: https://forms.gle/kiEwj4qpNmCdDeDu8-----------------------------Mary Scott, host of The Richness of Our Lives Podcast, is a seasoned Confidence Coach and a dedicated entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. Her background includes formal training in Nursing and Psychotherapy, providing her with a unique blend of expertise to guide individuals on their personal and professional journeys.Her mission is clear: Mary is committed to helping professional men and women rise to their full potential and reclaim their power.

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