Life Conversations with a Twist
Join me once a week for a new interview with a local, badass woman who has an amazing story to tell. Join me in conversation so you too can gain inspiration and empowerment from these stories! If you love hearing about leadership, relationships, families, motherhood and navigating hard times, then tune into my podcast and share with others. If you love what you hear, share and tag me on Instagram at @heathernelson.life. You can also visit my website at heathernelson.life.
Episodes
140 episodes
Empowering Service Providers: Strategies for Cultivating Community and Achieving Success with Emily Sereno
S3 Ep17 Episode Shownotes:“What is happening is happening to you, but it doesn't define who you are, it doesn't change who you are. It doesn't make you any less credible in your business because you want to talk about it. It d...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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52:21
Empowering Nonprofits, Empowering Communities: How Capacity Building Unlocks Opportunities for All with Mariya Yurukova
S3 Ep16 Episode Shownotes:“Most people don't go to school thinking they will end up working in the nonprofit space. So there is really a talent pipeline for nonprofit professionals that can feed the talent needs of the nonprof...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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54:33
Celebrating a New Year
S3 Ep15 Episode Shownotes: New year, new possibilities! As the calendar flips, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. What dreams are you ready to bring to life in 2025...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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27:15
The Heart of Hospitality: Lessons from a Successful Female Business Owner with Diane Mina
S3 Ep14 Episode Shownotes:“For someone in hospitality, the greatest gift is to serve others.” —Diane MinaBuilding a successful business is no easy feat. It takes a whole lot of passion, perseverance, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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52:44
Why Enneagram with Bekah Burns
S3 Ep13 Episode Shownotes:“Healing is not like a one-size-fits-all thing…The circumstances might look different, but there's a lot of principles that we can apply that the Enneagram brings into the picture that gives us a clea...
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Episode 13
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39:05
The Power of Parental Leadership in Nurturing Young Visionaries with Delisa Abraham
S3 Ep12 Episode Shownotes:“When we recognize that we have so much more to give, we stop playing small.” —Delisa Abraham Ever wondered what it takes to juggle a thriving career, raise an ins...
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Episode 12
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55:20
Midlife Priceless: The Rebirth of Your Authentic Self with Sairan Aqrawi
S3 Ep11 Episode Shownotes:“There is no midlife crisis. It's not a crisis. You reborn your skills and talent after [your kids] leave. Because now, you have the wisdom and the time. You can start your own. This is the best time!...
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Episode 11
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44:37
Defying the Odds: How a 13-Year-Old Overachiever is Rewriting the Playbook on Success with Galilee Arga
S3 Ep10 Episode Shownotes:“If you want to go for it, you will do it no matter what your age.” —Galilee ArgaAge is just a number, and it's never too early or too late to chase your dreams and make a diffe...
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Episode 10
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30:37
Psychic Medium Updates with Jenessa Wyatt
S4 Ep9 Episode Shownotes: “Using spirituality to control people with money is disgusting.”—Jenessa WyattThe captivating world of psychic mediumship takes center stage in this thought-provoking episo...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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46:03
Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: Mastering the Art of Letting Go with Landra Barta
S3 Ep8 Episode Shownotes:“Order brings me a certain amount of peace.” —Landra BartaFeeling like your home (and your life) is just a little too...overwhelming? It's like there's just so much...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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48:11
Orange Theory Coach with Heather Camacho
S3 Ep7 Episode Shownotes:“Movement is medicine.” —Heather CamachoOrange Theory is a popular fitness franchise that offers heart-rate-based i...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:00:13
South Asian Women In America, Whose Professional Lives Have Been Upended By The Restrictive H-4 Visa with Varuni Sinha
S3 Ep6 Episode Shownotes:“Make a list of the good versus the bad. [You] will realize that the mind tends to gravitate towards the bad, but the list of good is always longer.” —Varuni SinhaThe H-4 visa— t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:49
Reflecting on Last Year’s Retreat Experience with Heather Nelson
S3 Ep5 Episode Shownotes:“Learning is what makes you grow. It's what makes you challenge, what makes you excited for what's to come, and makes you realize what's important in life.” —Heather Nelson Heat...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:26
Why You Should Vote NO on Measure J with Dayna Ghirardelli
S3 Ep4 Episode Shownotes:“We need to feed people, and if we're going to do that, we need to do it responsibly.” —Dayna GhirardelliMeasure J, a controversial ballot initiative in Sonoma County, aims to re...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:44
Family Estrangement, Particularly Between Mothers And Daughters with Jodi LaRae Cunningham
S3 Ep3 Episode Shownotes:“I'm waiting at the sunset, in the light of the moon for tomorrow, where they'll come running on the horizon.” —Jodi LaRae CunninghamIt can be such a heartbreaking experience whe...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:32
Dating a Narcissist with Allyn Amerongen
S3 Ep2 Episode Shownotes:“You can go when you want to go. You deserve something more than that. You're worth more than that.” —Allyn AmerongenNarcissistic partners can be the ultimate masters of manipula...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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55:25
Why I say NO to Social Media with Carly Burr
S3 Ep1 Episode Shownotes:“The last thing I want is to lose connection with the people who matter most to me.” —Carly BurrThe social media pandemic has really taken over, hasn't it?
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:04
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A Culinary Journey with Indian Cuisine with Priya Lakshminarayan
Episode Details:Welcome to Life Conversations with a Twist. This week, I’m excited to introduce a talented food blogger, Priya Lakshminarayan, who has made a name for herself in the world of Indian cuisine, specifically focusing o...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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33:18
Embracing Change with Moving my Family!
Episode Details:Welcome to Life Conversations with a Twist. This week, I’m sharing a deeply personal episode about a major life decision—moving my family. I take you through the journey of how we came to this decision, the challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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25:04
Getting Inspired with Owning A Business with Laura Sinclair
Episode Details:Welcome to "Life Conversations with a Twist," where we explore the dynamic stories of individuals who have embraced life’s challenges and pursued their passions. This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with L...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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53:01
The Journey of Subconscious Coffee with Robyn Garvey
Episode Details:Welcome to "Life Conversations with a Twist," where we explore the inspiring stories of individuals who have taken bold steps to follow their passions and create something extraordinary. Each episode brings you ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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37:01
The Start of Price of Avacado Toastwith Haley-Brown Woods
Episode Details:Welcome to Life Conversations with a Twist. In our latest episode, I am thrilled to interview Haley, co-founder of the company and podcast "Price of Avocado Toast," which she started with her husband. Haley's journ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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38:24
My Journey from Nursing to Starting My Own Business with Tara Leson
Episode Details:Welcome to Life Conversations with a Twist! This week, I am excited to welcome Tara Leson, whose career journey is a powerful testament to resilience and determination. After going through a divorce and becomi...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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46:53
Real Talk about Moving Your Body and Body Image with Janelle Coultre
Episode Details:Welcome to Life Conversations with a Twist! This week, I am honored to have Janelle as my guest today. Janelle's story is one of immense strength and determination, shaped by her experiences with Lyme disease as...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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51:34
My Journey to Becoming a Food Blogger and Stylist with Nicole Tingwall
Episode Details:Welcome to "Life Conversations with a Twist," where we delve into the fascinating journeys of individuals who have followed their passions and navigated life's unexpected twists and turns. Each episode brings yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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40:26