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[EPISODE] What Roles Are You Playing in Life?

Join Noreen Sumpter on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way as she mashes it up with Van Dirk Fisher, the Founder and Artistic Director of The Riant Theatre and the Strawberry One-Act Festival.

He has spent his career nurturing and inspiring New York City’s emerging actors and playwrights. A native of Brooklyn, he performed on stage and screen. Like most people who are committed to living their dreams, their dreams start early in life.

Van Dirk has always been fascinated by plays and musicals, exploring human behavior and seeing what he could reveal by how a story was told. Join Noreen and Van. Find out if you have a story in you that would look great on the stage.

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[EPISODE] The Procrastinator In Motion Is Going Nowhere Fast. Or, Are You Just Plain Old Lazy? 

Join Noreen Sumpter on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way as she mashes it up with David Parker, author of The More You Do, The Better You Feel.

He will tell his own story of overcoming depression and procrastination. Listen to how he felt. David will share what it was like for him to live life as a totally inadequate adult. His twisted logic simply made no sense.

So, he spent a large amount of time doing nothing but watching television while cursing himself for his inactivity. Join Noreen as she discovers if procrastination is just a fancy word for laziness.

Tune in to learn more!

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Noreen recaps a recent trip to Facebook’s offices and what she’s learned about social media from the trip. She is joined by author David Parker to discuss procrastination and depression. David details his background growing in Brooklyn and his struggles with depression as a child. David and Noreen discuss their favorite childhood cartoons and English pop music from their youth.

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Noreen and David discuss the inspiration for David’s book. David describes his past troubles with marriage and how it led to his depression as an adult. David shares how his habit of journaling taught him to recognize what undone tasks in life were leading to his emotional troubles. David explains that procrastination can be childish. He breaks down his JOT method, Just One Task,and how it helped him overcome his procrastination.

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David describes how proper actions produces good feelings in his daily life. Noreen brings up the importance of being compassionate with yourself when dealing with procrastination and depression. David then mentions the way pessimism can be a serious detriment to our life goal. He further mentions the importance of taking responsibility and turning it into response ability, the ability to respond to life’s challenges.  

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Noreen discusses her own procrastination with getting her U.S. citizenship. David compares his struggle with procrastination to resisting the urge to smoke cigarettes. David discusses the ways daydreaming, napping, and watching television can get in the way of accomplishing daily goals. He shares the importance of simple tasks from making the bed to cleaning in developing good habits.

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[EPISODE] Talk is Cheap, and Cheaper If You Don’t Know How 

Join Noreen Sumpter as she Mashes it up with Robyn Hatcher, speaker and coach, on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way.

Robyn was not a natural-born speaker. She was shy, and her nickname was shy. Robyn helps people communicate. I love when people master their early fears and weakness and master them. I believe that gives the coach/teacher an edge to see what is missing to help others expand their skills.

Join me while Robyn shares her skills that can help you elevate the way you communicate so that you can remove your communications straight jacket.

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Noreen begins the show with her usual weekly update on positive things going on in her life. She then introduces speaker and coach Robyn Hatcher. Noreen and Robyn talk about how they met each other and how they are grateful for their friendship to this day. Robyn discusses her journey from being a shy girl to being the strong, talkative, networking woman that she is today. She credits acting, overcoming the fear of expectations, debating, and teaching students different languages for her development into a speaker.

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Noreen and Robyn talk more about speaking and how nervous people find their comfort zone when planning and giving your talks. Robyn says that it’s important to dress up well and to  put on a show every time you speak to others, if you want to get the most out of your audience. She also explains to Noreen how her acting and memorization skills helped her move away from her script when giving keynote speeches, which has also developed her personality. Plus, why it is important to know how you want to bring change to the lives of others and to always know your intentions.

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In this segment, Robyn explains why it is not okay to “imagine the audience naked” when giving speeches and how it makes speakers weak when they say “Thank you all for coming.” Then, the ladies talk briefly about how social media has changed the landscape of speaking to an audience. Also, what does it take to find your voice and niche, how to truly shine in front of a big stage, and how can you get people to understand your message?

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Messing up when you speaking to people happens many times. Robyn gives tips on how to survive making that big mistake on stage. Afterwards, we learn how to read the energy from the crowd and to get everyone involved with the speech. Robyn says that it is never okay to start off a speech by introducing yourself to the audience. Instead, ask them questions, begin to share, and try to relate to their experiences so your speech is more enjoyable for people. Plus, the importance of developing a sense of humor, and Robyn shares a few of her upcoming events. She also asks people to reach out to her about possibly doing a master class on communication.

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[EPISODE] Can Anyone Write A Book? 

Join me on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way as I mash it up with Stephanie Gunning, a 34-year veteran of the mainstream publishing industry, specializing in books on the topics of health, spirituality, personal growth, and new thought.

Her creative endeavors are dedicated to individual empowerment and the conscious evolution of humankind. “Working with visionary thinkers gives me an advanced education in human potential,”

Stephanie says. “Each day they inspire me to contribute my own talents and message to the world, as best as I am able.” Her clients include publishing firms, literary agencies, small presses, and entrepreneurs. She is a writer and ghostwriter for some today extremely popular books and publishing houses.

Join us as Stephanie Gunning shares with me why she writes for people and who can write a book and what it takes to do it. Even you can do it. Yes, you can write a book. Find out why Stephanie stays the writing is an unstable business. Join us. Call in and receive a copy of her structure and layout of how to write your book successfully.

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Noreen begins her show talking about her week. She recently touched up her hair and lost a ton of weight. Noreen also mentions how the Keto diet has helped her in the journey to losing weight and has a few words for fitness expert Jillian Michaels. Plus, special guest Stephanie Gunning joins the show. A ghost writer, Stephanie writes stories for people and regularly teaches others how to write a book. Stephanie and Noreen discusses her journey to becoming a writer, which began during her childhood (at the little age of eight).

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Stephanie talks more about her journey to being a ghost writer. She mentions that she left the publishing business early on to pursue acting, but later realized her dream in becoming the great writer that she is now today. While she doesn’t do much ghosting anymore, she still edits other people’s written work. She and Noreen discuss the importance to good writing and how the power of storytelling from the author’s own words can really enhance a story. Plus, questions from listeners and why someone like Noreen should write a book.  

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Noreen turns 56 today and briefly mentions how grateful she is for her life and that she still feels young. Also, the discussion with Stephanie Gunning continues. At what point does an author need a ghost writer? What are most writers afraid of when creating books? Then, Stephanie mentions ideal time frames for publishing a story and more information on her new book and how she structures her layout for successful story writing.

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To end the show, Noreen and Stephanie discuss in detail on the handout that Stephanie gives out to aspiring storytellers. In these lessons, Stephanie gives a layout on how to be a successful writer. She also gives advice to those that have trouble writing stories, in terms of when to write and finding ways to show creativity with the writing. Also, why do people take so long to write books? Is it a priority issue or do people think it’s too hard? Then, Stephanie talks about the lucrativeness of writing, plus, marketing and selling the book.

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[EPISODE] My Last Bad Day

Join Noreen Sumpter as she mashes it up with Michael O’Brien, author of Shift and My Last Bad Day.

Noreen will be mashing it up with him as he shares the emotional and physical recovery from a near-death accident on the morning of July 11, 2001. Michael was hit head-on by an SUV that crossed into his lane, traveling 40 miles per hour.

Join Noreen as she goes with Michael on this journey into the darkness of his recovery.

Who was Michael before the accident? Who has he become after this incident? Family is most important to him. Discover Michael’s perspective about life, love, work and living.

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Noreen starts off the show recapping her Christmas holiday, a time she said was really fun but is great to be back on her show and daily routine. She then introduces special guest and author Michael O’Brien to the show. Born in Rochester, NY, Michael is a family man that loves his wife and children and is a huge fan of Wegmans. He talks about the accident that changed everything forever and how he was able to overcome this obstacle and reshape every aspect of his life.

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Noreen and Michael talk about how his recovery shifted his view on life. Michael has made it his point to spend the rest of his life doing things that make him happy rather than finding happiness by working on things people told him to do. He recalls the tough times of his recovery, from his days being in different hospitals across the country to getting back on his feet and regaining full independence.

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Michael and Noreen continue to discuss his journey to recovery. Michael speaks on a specific moment during rehab that changed his entire focus on this difficult part of his life. Then, the two talk about the meaning of forgiveness and the difference it can make in everyone’s lives, especially those who were hurt by others. Plus, how Michael finally left his career in the corporate world to become a motivator and some important advice for people that struggle after having similar injury experiences.

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When asked if he loves his current job, Michael said that he wouldn’t have it any other way and speaks on how people should change the way they view careers. The one thing that Michael left people with is the advice to pause, breathe, and reflect. This piece of advice could be understood in many ways, but it basically means to think about what’s going on around you, be grateful for everything in your life (including the small things), and think about what makes you happy on a daily basis.

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[EPISODE] Life Is About Relationships with Eli Marcus

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[EPISODE] The Life of Dr. Jones

Join Noreen Sumpter on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way as Noreen talks about gratitude. Noreen invites you to share one thing that you are grateful for.

Gratitude is life. Having gratitude can create everything you desire. Be grateful for life. I am grateful to get up this morning. Gratitude is a positive mindset that will transform your life.

Do you know that Gratitude knits together the head and the heart and creates a world of joy? If you think that there is nothing good in your life, that means you are not present.

Gratitude is an inner job, and it creates abundance and allows you to recognize the abundance that’s inside your life. Gratitude draws more to you. It is its own energy field. Gratitude changes your reality, and it changes your world and provides you with more.

Tune in to learn more!

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Noreen starts off the show as she usually does talking about her week. She takes her first caller and they discuss gratefulness. Noreen and her caller talk about the importance of feeling grateful even within loss. They also talk about feeling grateful about mistakes made because they are also lessons.

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Noreen starts off this segment by taking some more questions from her listeners. She and one particular listener discuss how her gratitude has grown since having a child. Noreen talks about being grateful for her health this year. She also talks about being grateful for a guy in the barbershop who gave her the tools that helped her get off of her medication for diabetes.

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Noreen takes another call from a listener. She and the caller talk about their gratitude practices and the caller talks about what she is grateful for. The caller was grateful for her business, her relationship with her mom, and her newborn. Later, the ladies talk about accepting changes in themselves (especially on going grey). They especially stress on taking extra care of yourself as you age.

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She takes one more caller who talks about her gratefulness for great friends, new life (her sister is pregnant), and last but not least, the holiday season. Noreen talks about being grateful for more things. She is grateful for her sense of humor and happiness, her assistant Kelly, getting to be on her podcast, Dr. Berg, and the keto diet. She is also grateful for the generosity of New Yorkers and how we band together during tough times.

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[EPISODE]  Splendid Spoon

Join Noreen as she mashes it up with Nicole Centeno, CEO & Founder of Splendid Spoon. 

Discover how life can be unpredictable. She has two kids and is running her own business. Life gets messy with food spilling and children bugging out and having fits. Nicole chooses to laugh instead of be stressed out.

Splendid Spoon is 5 years old, a 1st grader. Born out of a need for healthy living, it adds fruits, vegetables, healthy living, and eating and includes colors, healthy bodies, and healthy minds. Splendid Spoon – when you give to yourself you, in turn, you give to others.

Being a contribution to her life and passing it on is how a great business was born.

Segment 1

Noreen starts this segment full of excitement as she talks about her week. She introduces her guest Nicole who talks about how she created Splendid Spoon: While working at her desk at her office job, she quickly realized she didn’t want to continue to do that everyday so she went to Culinary school at night. She talks about the growth of her business and how the way she prepared the soup changed over time. She went from starting with a pot then getting a bigger pot, then working her way up to a incubator kitchen. The ladies talk about the role soup plays for many.

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Nicole talks about her first “big” soup (asparagus). She talks about her experience balancing taking care of a newborn and also taking care of her business in its infancy stages. She then talks about the thought process behind naming her business. Noreen and Nicole discuss eating properly and Nicole talks about the fact that we as a society struggle with our need to eat healthy and think about the types of food we’re allowing to enter our bodies but also our need to constantly be productive.

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Nicole talks about how her business can come to your door including fresh direct and ordering straight from the website. She talks about new developments in her business (she also has smoothies now). The best thing about splendid spoon is that everything is plant-based, vegan, and she has a good balance of micros (protein, fats, etc.) Nicole talks about how she became an entrepreneur and the roles being flexible and trusting herself both played in her success.

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Noreen asks Nicole what challenges she faces now in her business. Nicole talks about growth and learning even at this stage in her success. She talks about learning through discomfort and difficult situations and later about the challenges of being a parent and being a business owner and how it reveals what you should work on about yourself. She talks about her last (super unhealthy) meal and about where to order from splendid spoon.

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[EPISODE] A Conversation with Rage

Join Noreen Sumpter as she mashes it up with Dale Restigini of Rage on Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way.

Dale is a film and music video producer for artists like@NickyMinaj, @Pitbull @IceCube @GunsandRoses and many more.

He is also the producer of a hot new movie called Cracka. Noreen met Dale through his wife Kim Restigni. They’re an amazing couple who have crafted and built their business and reputation.

Tune in to learn more!

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Noreen welcomes film and music video director Dale “Rage” Resteghini to discuss his career. They begin with the story of how they met through Dale’s wife, Kim. Dale shares how as a child he was a dreamer who didn’t want to be just another normal guy, which led him to pursue art as a career. Dale began writing screenplays to engage his passion for art. He tells the story of his first film Colorz of Rage and how its success convinced him to continue making films.

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Noreen and Dale break down life as a music video director. Dale talks about how when he started getting your name as director shown on a video on MTV, BET, and VH1 was a major success. He compares the past with the current era of social media and how he uses his experience to mentor younger directors. Dale then recounts how he acquired the nickname “Rage” working on rock videos. He reflects on how he persevered in the competitive music video world and stresses the role consistency has played in his success.  

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Noreen and Dale explore how Dale avoids drugs and alcohol despite working with rappers and rock stars who use drugs on set. Dale then explains how the music industry has changed with the advance of technology and breaks down the change in commerce due to streaming. They pivot to discuss Dale’s upcoming film “Cracka”. He demonstrates how current events in the past few years inspired him to make the film to highlight racial injustice in our world.

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Noreen begins with a heartwarming story about her friendship with Kim Resteghini. She and Dale then discuss the market for actors and directors with streaming companies. Dale then delves into his passion for watching films and TV series as a break from his busy schedule. Dale offers advice about how to integrate vacation time with your work schedule, how to work hard for long term success,and ends with an uplifting message for anyone starting out in the entertainment industry.    

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Episode: What Your Clothes Say About You in Life and Also in Dating

Join @NoreenSumpter as she speaks with Tavia Sharp about the well-dressed man. Tavia styles men in business. She teaches them how to have a look that gives them an edge. Tavia knows men and their needs. If you wanna know if they talk about their bodies and where they are vulnerable about their looks, join @Beyond Potential: Live Life Your Way as we mash it up with Tavia.

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Segment 1

Noreen starts off by talking about her favorite day of the week: Tuesday! She is excited to spend another day talking to people she loves while her listeners tune in. Noreen talks about her experience both being a life coach and having a life coach. She then introduces her guest, Tavia Sharp who is a men’s stylist. Tavia talks about her experience growing up in Wilmington, Delaware, styling her parents for work while she was in elementary school, and wearing Z Cavaricci pants after school.

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Tavia talks some more about styling men and what it entails: (hint) It isn’t just about their clothes. She helps them with their overall image and how they come across to other people. In an interesting turn of events, Noreen and Tavia go on Tinder and judge men based on their pictures. In the interest of fairness, Noreen also asks Tavia to judge her Tinder pictures. When it comes to social media, Tavia urges people to think about their clothing choices, smile, try to figure out an activity, include full body shots, and urges men to NOT wear sunglasses (at least not in every picture in your profile). It doesn’t build trust or credibility.  

Segment 3

Noreen and Tavia discuss men’s fashion some more. Tavia reveals which men possess her favorite sense of style. She also talks about her clients and how she creates looks for them. She talks about creating looks for men in professional atmospheres, business casual looks, or even if they’re looking for advice on outfits for after work. They also talk about the snap judgements people make based on the way we present ourselves: our clothes are a part of our presentation. They speak for us.

Segment 4

Noreen asks Tavia how she would compare fashion from the last ten years to today. Her answer? People are way more interested in clothes that fit better. The ladies then begin talking about different ways people can dress better. Tavia asks listeners to be intentional with what they wear. Ask themselves if they’re promotable, investable, dateable? You should always be selling yourself. Additionally, Tavia has advice on what the most important piece of fashion men should invest in.