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- 3 weeks ago31 min
Building a Business That Works for You with Dr. Michele Rice-Kirkwood
What happens when the business you built, lived, and led for decades is suddenly no longer yours?In this episode of Something New Is Possible, I’m speaking with Dr. Michele Rice-Kirkwood, a strategic business advisor, certified exit planning advisor, and former multi-unit McDonald’s franchise owner. After 38 years in the McDonald’s system, including 24 years as a franchise owner in a family business, Michele found herself facing a painful business crossroads that forced her to make decisions she never expected.Michele shares what it was like to sell her business, grieve the loss of an identity she had carried for decades, and slowly begin discovering who she was beyond the work. We talk about listening to intuition, acknowledging difficult emotions, creating a “joy plan,” and why business owners need to think about their future before crisis forces the conversation.This is a grounded conversation about business, identity, grief, faith, transition, and the possibility of writing a new chapter.If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after a major life or business change, this episode is for you.CONTACT MICHELEWEBSITE: http://www.rbydesign360.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michele_kirkwood/LINKEDIN: http://linkedin.com/in/michelerkcoachLEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELEDr. Michele Rice-Kirkwood is a strategic business advisor and certified exit planning advisor who helps business owners get clear, build real value, and create options to scale, step back, or exit on their terms.With 38 years in the McDonald’s system, including 24 as a multi-unit franchise owner, she brings practical insight, real-world experience, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a business that supports both growth and life beyond it.Having navigated her own unexpected exit, Michele now helps others plan intentionally so they can move forward with clarity, choice, and confidence.SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Mar 30, 202638 min
How Small Acts of Courage Can Change Your Life: A Conversation with Adam Girsault
In this episode of Something New Is Possible, I speak with Adam Girsault, entrepreneur, CEO of Your Dream School, proud gay dad, and someone who has built a life that reflects who he truly is.Adam shares his journey from Paris to Tel Aviv, from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and from fear of rejection to intentionally stepping outside his comfort zone. We talk about his personal “rejection challenge,” how taking small, uncomfortable actions changed his confidence, and what it means to create a life, family, and career on your own terms.We also talk about surrogacy, becoming a parent, identity, uncomfortable conversations, and the surprising freedom that can come when you stop letting fear of rejection run your life.If you’ve been feeling stuck, afraid to take a risk, or unsure how to move toward the life you actually want, this episode is for you.CONTACT ADAMWebsite: https://www.yourdreamschool.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrangerlifeinparisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgirsaultMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Rejection TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZXgApsPCQSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Mar 16, 202617 min
Returning To My Center
Have you ever noticed how peaceful life feels when everything goes according to plan… and how quickly that peace disappears when it doesn’t?In this solo episode of Something New Is Possible, recorded from the Philippines, I reflect on a powerful lesson about trust, expectations, and returning to your center.During a recent journey that began with a yoga retreat in India and continued in unexpected ways, I started to notice something important: I tend to lose my center when my focus moves outside of me.When my peace depends on what others do.When my emotional state depends on circumstances unfolding the way I want.In this episode, I share the practices that help me return to my center again and again, even when life feels uncertain.SIGN UP FOR MY NEW FREE 5-DAY VIDEO SERIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE ⟹ https://mailchi.mp/c162b47db7b5/confidenceSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Mar 2, 202614 min
Self-Compassion in Action: Creating Space to Process and Reset
In this solo episode of Something New Is Possible, I reflect on self-compassion, emotional processing, and the importance of creating intentional space for yourself.I’m about to leave for my first truly unplugged vacation in more than a decade, and it made me think about something I talk about often with clients but continue to learn about myself: the importance of stepping away from constant productivity so the nervous system can reset.In this episode, I share what self-compassion actually looks like in practice. Rather than pushing emotions aside or rushing to move on, self-compassion allows us to create space for what we’re experiencing so we can process it fully and regain clarity.In this conversation I talk about:• Why emotional processing improves clarity and effectiveness• What self-compassion really means (and what it doesn’t)• How creating intentional space helps the nervous system reset• Why giving yourself time to process difficult emotions matters• A simple way to begin practicing self-compassion in your daily lifeIf you’ve ever felt pressure to keep pushing forward without pause, I hope this episode offers a different perspective on how slowing down can actually support resilience, clarity, and confidence.Listen to the full episode and explore what self-compassion might look like in your own life.SIGN UP FOR MY NEW FREE 5-DAY VIDEO SERIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE ⟹ https://mailchi.mp/c162b47db7b5/confidenceSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Feb 16, 202638 min
Building Peace Across Divides: The Work of Women Wage Peace with Angela Scharf
What does it look like to keep working for peace in the Middle East when trust is scarce and the stakes are impossibly high?In this episode of Something New Is Possible, I’m speaking with Angela Scharf, a longtime activist and coordinator of the foreign relations team at Women Wage Peace. Angela shares how the movement began, why it intentionally includes women across political and religious lines, and how the partnership with Women of the Sun, a Palestinian women’s peace organization, grew through years of difficult, emotional dialogue.You’ll hear about the “Mothers’ Call,” why language matters, how international support has played a role, and what it takes to keep showing up after trauma and heartbreak. This conversation is less about tidy takeaways and more about the lived reality of activism and the determination to build a different future.If you’re looking for a grounded conversation about persistence, collaboration, and what it means to stay engaged, this episode is for you.Learn more about Women Wage Peace: https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/Learn more about Women of the Sun: https://womensun.org/Learn more about The Mothers’ Call: https://www.womenwagepeace.org.il/en/partnership-pact/CONTACT ANGELAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/scharf1379?igsh=b2tvOHg2djVnbHA5LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-scharf-55329419FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4GmwXLyy/LEARN MORE ABOUT ANGELAAngela Scharf was born in Vienna and moved to Israel in 1976 to study Political Science and Middle East Studies at Jerusalem University. After completing her studies, she launched a successful textile business. In 1990, she relocated abroad—living in South Korea, Germany, and Belgium.From 1980 to 2016, Angela developed a wide-reaching network in the textile industry, connecting markets across Europe and Asia.Since returning to Israel in 2016, Angela has been deeply engaged with Women Wage Peace (WWP). She now co-coordinates WWP’s Foreign Relations Team, fostering diplomatic ties and helping to organize global events and peace initiatives.Angela also plays a key role in promoting collaboration between Women Wage Peace and the Palestinian organization Women of the Sun (WOS).SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Feb 2, 202639 min
An IVF Story: Living Through Uncertainty with Jordana Mark Ostrov
What if the hardest part of becoming a parent wasn't the physical process, but learning to let go of control?In this deeply honest conversation with Jordana Mark Ostrov, we explore her journey through IVF, genetic testing, and the emotional rollercoaster of bringing her son into the world. Jordana's story isn't the typical infertility narrative. It began with a simple genetic test that changed everything and led her straight to IVF as step one.Jordana opens up about:🤰 Discovering she and her husband were carriers of a serious genetic disease before ever trying to conceive🤰 Navigating the waiting process, hormone treatments, and constant uncertainty🤰 The emotional lows and what kept her going🤰 How IVF deepened her marriage in unexpected ways🤰 Why she chose openness over silence, and what she wants others to know about fertility treatments🤰 The stigma still surrounding IVF and why it's time to let it goThis episode is for anyone walking a difficult path, feeling out of control, or wondering if they should keep going. Jordana's resilience, vulnerability, and refusal to suffer in silence offer a powerful reminder: you are not alone, and your story matters.If you're facing fertility challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder that miracles happen when we stop trying to plan every step, this episode is for you.LEARN MORE ABOUT JORDANA:Jordana Mark Ostrov is a marketer by profession, a wife by heart, and most proudly—and most recently—a mama. After learning she would need IVF for genetic reasons, Jordana chose openness over silence, sharing her fertility journey to help normalize conversations around fertility treatments and uncertainty. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and the life-changing miracle that can come from trusting what’s possible.GET IN TOUCH WITH JORDANA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-mark/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordana.markSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Jan 19, 202640 min
Practicing the Art of Becoming | A Conversation with Patty Elvey
What if the journey to becoming your most authentic self has already begun, but you've been hiding from it?In this deeply personal conversation with author and coach Patty Elvey, we explore how decades of curiosity, questioning, and risk-taking led to one powerful practice: becoming who you truly are.Patty shares her evolution from behind-the-scenes support for Silicon Valley visionaries and thought leaders like George Carlin and Arianna Huffington, to stepping fully into her own voice through her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming. After 30 years of intending to write it, she finally did, and what poured out was pure, unfiltered honesty.We talk about:⚡️ The transformative power of affirmations⚡️ What it really means to be honest with yourself, even when it's terrifying⚡️ Why silence can be just as authentic as speaking up⚡️ How risk and authenticity go hand in hand⚡️ The surprising chapter on lying that's changing marriages and leadership teams⚡️Why people lieIf you've ever struggled to claim your own worthiness, hidden your gifts, or felt frozen by the fear of being seen, this episode will meet you exactly where you are … and gently invite you forward.CONTACT PATTYWebsite: http://risktobecome.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-elvey/Purchase Patty’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Art-Becoming-Embracing-Discovering/dp/1685551734/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DJEb8rtGBbjBYORTFVTTNA.0FscDs3hvPX1YLqvZZJbQn_dPR3QP3gd1iYlBubUQb4&qid=1768289890&sr=8-1LEARN MORE ABOUT PATTYPatty Elvey is a dedicated student of life, using every experience for learning and greater awareness. Her 40+ years working with thought leaders and corporate visionaries spanning the industries of legal tech, quantum AI, media, and healthcare provides the foundation for her work uniting client’s professional goals with their personal passions. Patty’s uniquely holistic approach uncovers strengths and builds a roadmap for achieving their unrealized dreams. In her debut book, Practicing the Art of Becoming, Patty shares personal insights that inspired and ignited her journey of becoming. A longtime resident of Menlo Park, California, Patty now enjoys splitting her time between the East and West coasts.SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information.
- Jan 5, 202615 min
5 Questions to Ask Before Setting Your 2026 Intentions
What if the secret to achieving your goals isn't setting them… but closing the chapter on what came before?In this solo episode of Something New Is Possible, I'm sharing a powerful approach to New Year's intentions that goes beyond typical goal-setting. Instead of jumping straight into resolutions, I walk you through a three-part process that actually creates lasting transformation.I also share my own struggles with consistency, from sleep to self-care, and how I'm using this exact process to create something different in 2026. This isn't about perfection, it's about presence, awareness, and honoring where you actually are.If you're ready to start the year with clarity, closure, and real intention, this episode will guide you through exactly how to do it.Listen now and give yourself the gift of a truly intentional 2026. Don't forget to subscribe and share with someone who's ready for something newSIGN UP FOR MY NEW FREE 5-DAY VIDEO SERIES TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE ⟹ https://mailchi.mp/c162b47db7b5/confidenceSUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⟹ https://www.youtube.com/user/bschwarck/featured?sub_confirmation=1SCHEDULE A FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION WITH BARBARA ⟹ https://calendly.com/barbara-2/explorationSOCIAL LINKS INSTAGRAM ⟹ https://www.instagram.com/clearintentionsinternational/FACEBOOK ⟹ https://www.facebook.com/ClearIntentionsInternationalLINKEDIN ⟹ https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-intentions-internationalBUSINESS CONTACT ⟹ info@clearintentions.net DISCLAIMERThis channel is for information and educational purposes only and should not be used in place of therapy. Feel free to comment, like, and share our videos. For a deeper look into any of these subjects, you are invited to book a coaching package with me or participate in one of our programs. Please email info@clearintentions.net for more information..
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