Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy

109|From Undervalued to Paid What You’re Worth: How Women Can Finally Ask for More with John Gates

Mastering Salary Negotiation with Career & Compensation Coach John Gates
In this empowering episode, salary negotiation expert John Gates shares insider strategies to help you negotiate a higher salary and land the best possible compensation package during your next career move. With years of experience navigating the recruiter world, John teaches job seekers how to bridge the gap between what they know and what recruiters know—so you can enter every job interview and offer conversation with clarity, confidence, and leverage.
John reveals why most professionals leave money on the table—and how to avoid that mistake. From negotiation tactics and benefits package optimization to building your career confidence, you’ll learn the exact tools you need to advocate for yourself like a pro.
Worried that negotiating will cost you the job offer? Think again. You may have more leverage than you realize—and John is here to help you use it. Best of all? He believes in results so strongly, he doesn’t charge upfront and guarantees his work.
If you're preparing for a job change, career pivot, or promotion conversation, this episode is a must-listen.
John Gates

108|Ageless Voices & The Art of Connection with Joellyn W. Martin

Hi there! I’m Joellyn Wlazlowski Martin—wife, mom, and Nana with a knack for creativity and a passion for problem-solving. I love cheering on women (especially those of us with a few more candles on the cake!) to embrace every chapter of life with energy and optimism. I work with Tranont’s plant-powered supplements and LifeWave’s breakthrough regenerative patches—to help you feel your best, naturally.
I’m also proud to have co-authored two #1 International Best Sellers:
“Ageless Voices,” where women aged 60–98 share their fun, fearless, fabulous stories,
and “The Art of Connection’s 365 Days of Abundance,” full of wisdom from entrepreneurs and influencers.
When I’m not tending my garden, giving old furniture a fresh look, or giggling with my grandkids, you’ll find me diving into the latest news or exploring the stock market—always up for a spirited debate (polite passion only, please!). I believe respect and open minds lead to the best no-nonsense solutions. together!
Joellyn W. Martin 
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lacoach@comcast.net
 

107|If You’re So Done Living in Survival Mode… Here’s Your Way OutSo Done Mum Survival Mode Exit Plan with Caroline Murray

Caroline Murray is the founder  of  So Done Mum, Mentoring So Done Mum’s to ditch depletion and overwhelm, so they feel liberated unfettered and free to live vibrantly and powerfully in their third act, without endless new age practices or hours in therapy.
 She has reinvented herself numerous times-from pensions administrator to child protection social worker, to restaurant manager, founder of a high end cleaning company, full time mother of four, gatherer of women’s circles, hostess of a vegan cookery school, author and now mentor, guide and activist, changing the world one woman at a time.
Caroline breaks down the steps she took to get free and live her life the way she wanted.
Grab a cup of coffee and come hang out, and if you have ever been or are a single mum, you might need a tissue.
Caroline Murray
 The Survival Mode Exit Plan™ 
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Email:
themotherhood2025@gmail.com
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Website:
https://survivalmodeexitplan.carrd.co/
 
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lacoach@comcast.net

106|Monachopsis Managment Strategies with Dr. Mark Brown

Join Dr. Mark Brown with Monachopsis Management Strategies.  Learn the meaning of monachopsis, and see why it is so important for business and corporations to work for the benefit of their employees.
If employees, people, are happy they give more and work harder.  We all want to be seen and heard and Dr. Mark shows us there is a way for the employer and employee to both reach a win/win.
Dr. Mark Brown drmarkbrown@gmail.com
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lacoach@comcast.net

105|Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention with Katie Joy Duke

Katie Joy Duke is a memoirist, mindset life coach, transformational speaker, and breast cancer advocate. A stage IV breast cancer survivor and bereaved mother, Katie’s award-winning memoir, Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention, is a heartbreaking yet hopeful love story that explores her journey through grief, healing, and self-reinvention after the death of her daughter, Poppy.
Katie uses her lived experience to inspire others to embrace life’s transitions with courage and authenticity. As the founder of The Emerging Goddess retreat and creator of the Light Me Up: A 6-Week Self-awareness and Empowerment Intensive, Katie leads transformative experiences that guide participants to realign with their intuition, reclaim their worthiness, and awaken their creative power. Through her coaching practice, she partners with individuals—including women, working professionals, and cancer survivors—to reprogram subconscious limiting beliefs, rediscover their essence, and create lives filled with meaning and joy.
In this deeply moving episode of Interrupted with Laurie, meet Katie Joy Duke—a celebrated memoirist, transformational mindset life coach, motivational speaker, and passionate breast cancer advocate. As a stage IV breast cancer survivor and bereaved mother, Katie’s award-winning memoir, Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention, shares a powerful story of navigating grief, healing, and radical self-reinvention after the loss of her daughter, Poppy.
Katie’s lived experience fuels her mission to help others embrace life’s toughest transitions with courage, authenticity, and resilience. She is the founder of The Emerging Goddess Retreat and creator of the Light Me Up: 6-Week Self-Awareness and Empowerment Intensive—programs designed to help women, cancer survivors, and professionals reconnect with their intuition, reclaim their self-worth, and awaken their creative power.
Through her transformative coaching practice, Katie supports clients in overcoming limiting subconscious beliefs, rediscovering their true essence, and creating joyful, purpose-driven lives filled with meaning and empowerment.
If you are seeking inspiration on cancer survival, grief recovery, mindset transformation, and personal empowerment, this episode is a must-listen.
Katie is a passionate advocate with the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) and frequently speaks on topics of resilience, self-compassion, and post-traumatic growth. Learn more at www.katiejoyduke.com.
Website www.katiejoyduke.com
Direct Link to download the Ultimate Breast Cancer Support Guide https://katie-joy-duke.myflodesk.com/breastcancersupportguide
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiejoyduke/
 
Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention
Audible https://amzn.to/3Rpgb9N
Kindle https://amzn.to/41qBr3z  
 
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lacoach@comcast.net

104|Thyroid & Hormone Solution Program with Amanda Hinmen

Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Best-Selling Author, Amanda Hinman specializes in helping successful women between the ages of 40-60 who are struggling with hormone, mood, and gut imbalance to heal naturally and gain 3 hours of energy daily so they feel fantastic!   
Amanda is the founder of The Thyroid & Hormone Solution Program which has helped hundreds of women beat Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, anxiety, hypertension, brain fog, weight gain, and more.  
Website: https://hinmanholistic.com  (access the book)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hinmanamanda/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hinmanholistic 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hinmanholistichealthinstit5216 
Free Thyroid & Hormone Assessment: https://hinman-holistic.squarespace.com/hormone-health-kit  
 
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103|The Purple Mindset with Sophia Antonysamy

 
Meet Sophia, a passionate mental wellness advocate. As the founder and coach of Purple Mindset, Sophia is dedicated to supporting moms and families in prioritizing their mental health and well-being.
 
Through her inspiring books, public talks, and radio show, Sophia shares practical tools and strategies to help manage stress, build resilience, and nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
 
As a mom herself, Sophia understands the unique challenges moms face. That's why she's committed to making mental health support accessible, affordable, and achievable for all.
 
Join Sophia's community and discover a safe, supportive space to prioritize your mental wellness and thrive.
 
 
The Purple Mindset
www.coachlaurie.com
lacoach@comcast.net

102|From Silenced to Expressed: How Rediscovering Your Voice Changes Everything with Janine Elf

Janine is a friend, wife, mom, grandma, singer, song writer and podcaster, just to name a few.
She loves music and loves helping people find their voice and the freedom of sound.  Her upcoming workshop is Everything Sing ~ Playground of Sound and you can join the resounding fun by going to her website Janineelf.com.
Join us for a fun conversation about music, life and freedom, along with a rare citing of Chef Andy and his word of the day.
Don't miss this one!
Here is the link to "Free" the song we play at the end, I hope you love it as much as I do.
https://www.amazon.com/Outside-Lines-Janine-Elf/dp/B01M3W8T7U
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lacoach@comcast.net