Power Your Purpose With Megan Accardo

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a relationship? Today I am pulling back the curtain on our marriage and letting you glimpse into our best tips for a thriving relationship, as well as our struggles and how we support each other through it all. This is a special treat on the podcast, to have my hunky husband, Chris Accardo, as a guest. Chris shares about his dual career running marketing for a tech company, and his passion for composing music for shows on Warner Bros. and ABC/ Disney and pitching trailer music for movies and high-profile projects.  We tackle all sorts of juicy subjects —  including what to do when things don’t go as planned in your career, successfully juggling and building a side hustle, how he built relationships one ride to the airport at a time, and why it took him forever to propose! You’ll also learn why I thought Chris’ family only served pizza for Thanksgiving (hint: the Accardos are big jokesters). ---- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling

I’ve shared some of my health journey with you and wellness is SO important to living a life of meaning and purpose. In fact, I’m going to throw a very real statistic at you even though I’m not a doctor. If you are not taking care of your health, there is 100% chance you won’t be able to achieve your potential. Today on the podcast, I am sharing 14 key takeaways from my own health journey, including my peace that I’ve made with the sun after my trauma with skin cancer.   My goal over the last year has been to radically reduce toxins holistically, and I’ve taken some drastic measures.  But wherever you are in your own health journey, these will be really good things to think about, to start evaluating these areas in your life, and continue to do your own research to figure out what’s right for you.  This episode addresses everything from your drinking water to your tampons to going to therapy. I’ve created a handy cheat sheet that you can download here! -- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re fee

Today on the podcast, I am sitting down with Shannon de Laat. Shannon has been using her superpower of building unparalleled relationships in her business for 15 years, running her own PR firm supporting brand communications and business development among a variety of consumer categories. Her results-driven work has benefitted countless companies you most certainly have heard of, including Kiehl’s, lululemon, Neutrogena and Aveeno. Volunteer work and supporting charitable causes is part of Shannon’s DNA. Throughout her career, there has been an underlying desire to apply her talents and expertise to impact positive change, and it is with this spirit Shannon moves to realize a venture that brings together her skills to change the world, and help others do the same. SO it comes as no surprise that Shannon has recently launched The Virtue Project. The Virtue Project focuses on creating partnerships that inspire audiences and drive cause awareness. From collaborations, to special events, experiences, and sponsors

You know when you meet someone and their deep perspective changes your life? This is how I feel about today’s guest on the show. Twelve years ago, Sarah Pierson’s life took a tragic turn when she lost her husband in a plane crash at only 29 years old. Having to reinvent a new version of her life, she quit her job as a teacher in the suburbs outside of Chicago, began traveling the world, and adopted a philanthropic mindset. Sarah published a book in 2012, Young Widow: A Memoir. She was a contributing author to the book Mother of Pearl: Luminous Lessons and Iridescent Faith. And she is an on-going contributor to the Huffington Post UK, and multiple on-line travel magazines. Sarah shares with us her best tips on resiliency, how she embraced travel and running as her preferred coping strategies in the wake of tragedy, and why it was imperative that she found an incredible community around her to support her when she needed it the most. She continues to use her story to help others. Her message to the world is t

Ever feel overwhelmed and confused about where to spend your limited time and energy? Do you have an idea of what you want to accomplish in life, but you'll work toward it when you get... just a little more time? Here’s a not so secret, secret: We all feel this. If you spend too much time juggling projects without a clear purpose, this week's Power Your Purpose episode is for you. Today, I am breaking down how to find your one goal (that’s right, just ONE) and stick with it for the next 6 months to see amazing results. --- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! If you’re feeling extra loving, please leave a review and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening and tag me @meganaccardo so I can know you enjoyed the show.  

Have you ever wondered what it takes to stand out in this world? How to achieve your big dreams? Well who better to discuss pursuing your goals and passions WITH SUCCESS than a former Miss USA winner. On today’s episode of Power Your Purpose, I sit down with Shandi Finnessey. She won the title and used her platform to help change the world, raising over 30 million dollars for breast and ovarian cancer research. All while working for Donald Trump!  Her tips and tricks to gaining confidence, visualization techniques, creative problem solving, and dealing with critics are relevant in all aspects and areas of life. So whether you are pursuing your big dreams, going after a specific goal or trying to get the relationship you most want, her advice will be relevant to you. --- Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening and tag me @meganaccardo so I can know you enjoyed the show.

Recently, I interviewed fertility expert, Megan Edgecumbe, Founder of Your Fertility Advocate. We get intimate and juicy, dishing on fertility, egg freezing, and overall health. She is vulnerable about how she built a passionate business from her personal story of loss. There are tears, laughs, and a ton of practical advice on increasing health - for both women AND men. She also tells us how to put fear aside when moving toward a goal, and seize opportunities that may be right in front of us.  ----  Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, visit meganaccardo.com. Snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@meganaccardo) so I can support you in your journey.

In this episode, I am getting uniquely personal and sharing my health journey. Warning: This contains all sorts of TMI — including bloating, candida, SIBO, hypertension, shingles, stress and infertility. But it also contains hope, healing and real tips for getting better after experiencing any one of these things. I know, because I had them all. And now I am pulling back the curtain in hopes I can help others with similar health struggles. ----  Subscribe NOW and never miss an episode! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up to be an MA Insider at meganaccardo.com. And snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@meganaccardo) so I can support you in your journey. Let's hang on Instagram. It's where the real conversations happen.

Need to have a difficult conversation? Today I am giving you a few ways to make it productive when you start to have an issue with someone. These are helpful tools to use in difficult conversations with a spouse, family members, friends and colleagues. Subscribe and never miss an episode! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up to be an MA Insider at meganaccardo.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@meganaccardo). And let's hang on Instagram. It's where the real conversations happen.

In this episode, we are going to cut through the noise that makes us feel distracted. I am going to pose a few questions that you can ask yourself to start to dive a little deeper and answer bigger questions of purpose and significance for your life. We want to be moving toward greater clarity each and every day. So let’s get you thinking about what inspires YOU and help provide clarity and direction. Subscribe and never miss an episode! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up to be an MA Insider at meganaccardo.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@meganaccardo). And let's hang on Instagram. It's where the real conversations happen.

How do we have success? It is when we take control of our own story and we write our own ending. We overcome our mistakes and regrets in a way that brings wisdom and wholeness to our lives. And that positively impacts all the lives around us too. We are all hard wired for STORY. People want to live a great life and leave a legacy, but it takes work to truly make it happen. If you think about it there really is no good story that has characters who have it easy, or who have some sort of vague ambition. It is the challenges our favorite heroes face and overcome with courage, that resonate with us. Those are the stories we need to be living. For many of us though, our stories are being stolen by an easy life. It’s easier now than ever before. We escape, we numb out, there’re so many distractions. We deny certain painful things have happened to us, we bury our feelings, even when we focus on positivity we can refuse to look at what’s just underneath the surface.  This is a journey for anyone of any age, with the