Take it from the Ironwoman

Meet Pamela Thompson — three-time bestselling author, global consultant, professional facilitator, and a woman who has lived and worked on five continents including a 13-month mission in war-torn Afghanistan. From being inspired by a well-traveled family friend at age four to managing health projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, Pamela has built a life guided by two powerful mantras: be of service and live life as an adventure. 🌟 In this episode, she unpacks lessons from the frontlines of global development — working with Afghanistan's Ministry of Health during a war zone, chairing international health initiatives, and learning to say no when burnout came knocking. 🌿 Key takeaways: 🤝 We are more alike than different — embracing shared humanity changes everything. ❓ Be curious, not judgmental — questions open doors that assumptions close. 🔄 Stay flexible — the unexpected additions to your plate can become your greatest opportunities. 🛑 Burnout is real — and rest is not weakness, it's wisdom. 🌲 Nature, mindfulness, and morning routines are non-negotiables for balance. 📖 Your story has the power to dispel myths and shine light on others. Now turning her Afghanistan book into an audiobook 🎙️ and launching her newsletter Crossroads to Clarity, Pamela is proof that life's detours are often its most defining chapters. ✨ Be curious. Stay open. Dance with life. 💃

The 5-Year-Old's Dream Deferred Diana Feinstein knew at age five, watching Mother Teresa, that she wanted to help people. But as a first-generation Filipino American, she heard: "You will be a doctor, a lawyer, an engineer, or a failure." She became a high achiever in investment banking instead "good enough," but not her true calling. A normalized sense of frustration grew until her "dark night of the soul." The Power of the Number: 40,000 Pounds With a background in statistics and behavior change science, Diana is obsessed with measurable results. Her proudest metric: helping 1,000 people lose 40,000 pounds over a decade. She approaches health like investment banking analyzing inputs, outputs, and re-engineering the model for maximum returns. The 95/5 Rule & Red Blood Cell Revolution You fall to the level of your habits 95% of the time and rise to your goals only 5% of the time. Diana's framework: identify the "brushing your teeth" equivalent for menopause health low-lift, high-impact habits consolidated into 30 minutes daily. The Two-Week Dating Period Diana interviews all potential clients and expects to be interviewed back 65% of results depend on the coach-client relationship. She runs a two-week assessment using biometric trackers and food logs (no shame, no judgment, just accountability). At the end, she creates a hyper-customized health solution. Not everyone is a fit, and that's intentional. Corporate Health as Precursor to Performance Diana doesn't run "wellness programs" she designs performance optimization systems. McKinsey studies show investing in employee health reduces absenteeism and increases productivity. Her secret: creating intergenerational team cohesion through health mechanisms like walking meetings. Treating employees' bodies as the company's greatest assets produces higher returns. Some practices, like breathwork, can increase cognitive capacity in just 90 seconds. Stillness Under the Hustle Diana's self-care philosophy: "Power down to charge up." Like Formula One cars coming off the track or computers needing reboots, we need recovery held at the same cadence as performance. Her practice? Yin yoga in the morning hours learning to be still, which she calls one of the hardest disciplines.

The Twin Connection 🤝 Bill focuses on "being more" while Don champions "doing more." Marathon Runners Unite 🏃‍♂️ all of us share a passion for distance running, including multiple Boston and New York City marathon races Post-Traumatic Growth 💚Bill's son Ryan was diagnosed with childhood cancer at age two, leading the family to Special Love Inc. This experience transformed Bill's approach to life, emphasizing gratitude, kindness, and gentle living. Smart Skills Over Soft Skills 💡The twins advocate for reframing "soft skills" as "smart skills" or "power skills" - the human element becomes increasingly important in an AI-driven world. Kindness as Strategy ❤️Their philosophy: approach every interaction asking "how can I help this person?" and treat everyone as your customer, from baristas to colleagues. Leadership Through Connection 👥True leadership means knowing your team deeply - not just asking "how are you?" but understanding their passions, weekend activities, and what matters to them personally. The Be-Do Balance ⚖️Being more creates the foundation for doing more - when you're gentle with yourself and kind to others, people want to help you succeed.

Christina has a multicultural background (Filipino, Spanish, Croatian American) and considers herself a "child of the world" 💃 From Polka to Ballroom - Started dancing on people's toes as a toddler with Polka, discovered ballroom dancing at 22 in the Philippines, and ran a dance studio for 20+ years ⚡ 5 AM Epiphany - On May 1st, 2025, woke at 5 AM with the words "Women Getting Visible" in her head - her hair was about to touch the pillow when she sat back up and knew this was her mission 🎤 Women Getting Visible Mission - Created conferences and workshops to help women share their stories, speak on stages, and become visible in a supportive environment 📍 Global Tour Dates - Traveling to Philippines (February), DC/Annapolis (April/May), London (June), Minneapolis (June mid-year conference), plus workshops in Finland, Spain, Canada, and manifesting Dubai in 2027 ☕ Coffee Connections - Hosts coffees, happy hours, and workshops wherever she travels - meeting strangers who want friendship, networking, or to learn about podcasting 🎙️ Two Podcasts - Runs "Women's Health, Wealth and Happiness" (interviewing women globally) and "10 Minute Mindfulness Motivation" (audio format) ⚖️ Work Hard, Play Hard - Works 18-hour days but completely unplugs during family trips (checking emails for only 1 hour max) 🤝 Partnerships Over Collaborations - Prefers the word "partnerships" because it implies more commitment - "you'll show up for a partnership" 🌟 Dream Guest - Would love to have Oprah at her events as someone who paved the way for women to become visible 📅 Big Conference - Major conference scheduled for October 9-11 in Washington DC 🎯 Mission to 4 Billion - Passionate about reaching the 4 billion women in the world who need to be heard