Episodios

  • CHAPTER 51: Dr. Nicole Hemkes Owner And Founder Of "Advocate Md" Levels Up Healthcare For Our Families!
    Jul 16 2025
    Say hello to our beautiful and amazing #ladyboss guest today on the show, Dr. Nicole Hemkes owner and founder of "Advocate Md" Today we will learn how her passion and compassion for healthcare is changing how families experience their health journey's. We will learn what are the current challenges she's seeing right here in our community, how can we make healthcare more affordable, and what is unique about the Madison, WI healthcare!

    Let's learn about Dr. Hemkes!

    Born and raised in Orlando, FL. Dr. Hemkes left Florida to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with Distinction with a BS Biology minor in Chemistry in 2002. She went on to attend medical school at the University of South Florida in Tampa graduating in 2006. Then Dr. Hemkes returned to North Carolina to attend one of the top Family Medicine residency programs at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, NC, completing residency in 2009.
    For the first ten years of her practice, Dr Hemkes gained experience in a diversity of roles and settings. She has worked in Emergency departments, in the inpatient setting as a hospitalist , and outpatient clinics as a traditional Family medicine doctor. Dr. Hemkes has worked in urban settings such as inner city Chicago and also in settings as remote as rural Alaska. She believes that this diversity of experiences has improved her skills and knowledge but also allowed her to become a more empathetic healer. After being an employed doctor for 10 years, she was excited to find a different model of care called “Direct Primary care”. Dr. Hemkes believes that DPC empowers the physician and the patient . She will advocate for your health as if you were a member of her family. Everyone deserves a healthcare advocate.





    Dr. Hemkes lives in Madison, WI with her two young daughters Margo and Mona. In her free time she enjoys running, pilates, gardening and exploring this wonderful state we live in with her family. She is proud to call Madison her home and to build a practice here to serve the community.



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  • CHAPTER 50: Dr. Jaz Continues to Interview Krista on Her Book "Gaining Your Power Back: 7 Strategies For Women Who Experience Trauma"
    Jul 10 2025
    In today's segment Dr. Jaz continues to interview Krista on developing her book "Gaining Your Power Back: 7 Strategies For Women Who Experience Trauma to Heal, Have Success, & Have a Prosperous Life" Today we are coveing chapter 6 "Learn to Let Go" Krista will uncover how she learned to let go, what situation she felt broke, but freed, and learning how to take care of your emotions.
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  • EPISODE 49: Jared Markiewicz Founder of "Functional Integrated Training" Talks Balancing Career, Family, and Personal Well-Being!
    Jul 3 2025
    Topic: Today Jared Markiewicz founder of "Functional Integrated Training" will be Helping high-achieving parents balance the demands of career, family, and personal well-being—using strength training as a foundation for physical, emotional, and relational health.


    So who is our fabulous guest?

    Jared Markiewicz is a husband of 11 years, proud girl dad to energetic twin daughters, and the founder of Functional Integrated Training—a performance training gym in Fitchburg that’s been helping busy parents and professionals thrive for the past 13 years. His team currently coaches over 250 clients in personal and small group training, with a mission that goes far beyond reps and sets.

    Through his work at FIT and his coaching platform, FIT Legacy, Jared helps high-achieving parents balance the demands of career, family, and personal well-being—using strength training as a foundation for physical, emotional, and relational health.
    He’s spoken to groups ranging from 10 to over 500 participants, sharing strategies to help people sustainably integrate strength, movement, and discipline into their already full lives. His message is simple but powerful: you don’t have to choose between being a great parent, a high performer at work, and someone who feels strong in their own body. You can thrive in all three.

    In today's discussion Jared is going to teach us the difference between motivation vs. discipline, how movement can be a positive factor in our relationships, what is foundational movements, and what is the one message that Jared wants all parents to know! So grab your workout gear, give your kiddo a coloring book, grab your coffee and lets get to "YOU"


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    38 m
  • EPISODE 48: Corey & Kim Whitmore Founders of "Alana Rose Foundation" & Media 22 Discuss "Community & Making A Difference"
    Jun 19 2025
    Today we have the privilege to sit down with a powerhouse couple in our community who is making a difference when it comes to our youth and helping families who have been though tremendous loss. Please welcome Corey & Kim Whitmore! Corey is a Record/Mix Engineer, Producer, DJ, Founder of Media 22, Educator, & Coach. Kim is a #ladyboss in the healthcare field. She is a nurse, who's passionate about helping those with disabilities, and the President of the "Alana Rose Foundation." This segment is not only exciting, but very informative. First we begin with Corey's journey and expertise in the music industry. We will learn what initially sparked Corey's passion for media and music. Also we will learn what "experience" led him to commit himself to community engagement and youth empowerment, and what advice and insights he shares into breaking into the media industry.

    Lastly, we end today's segment on a powerful & emotional journey that led Kim & Corey to create the "Alana Rose Foundation" This extremely brave, strong, and resilient young couple share their story of their beautiful baby girl who they loss due to an acute total placental abruption. Their mission of the Alana Rose Foundation is to raise awareness and provide hope, healing, and support to families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.

    Learn more AlanaRose.Org
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  • EPISODE 47: Unexpected Guests? No Worries Krista & Corrina Have You Covered When It Comes To Prepping Your Home Before It Happens Again!
    Jun 12 2025
    Sometimes we can dread that unforseen knock at the door or be pleasantly surprised! Sure it could just be a friend stopping over, a neighbor needing to borrow some flour, or it could be a surprise over night stay! Krista & Corrina share some great personal tips & tips that have definetly impressed them!

    Martha Stewart
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  • EPISODE 46: Susan Nanning-Sorenson Owner/Artistic Director of "First Act Children's Theatre" Shares The Positive Influence On Our Children!
    May 29 2025
    Today Corrina invites her dear friend Susan Nanning Sorenson, Owner and Artistic Director of "First Act Children's Theatre" to the show! Theatre is definitely a true passion that all three of the ladies possess. Growing up in the Arts has given each of these ladies the tools that have helped them to achieve their successes today! In this segment you will learn the benefits to having your child in the world of theatre. Today Susan will share with us why she started her company, why she chose to establish her career in the Arts, how theatre helps our children's minds and bodies, and when is the best time to enter your child into the arts! Get ready for the show!

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  • EPISODE 45: This Week Evans "ShaH" Mark Host of "You Control You" Shares His Path With Mental Health And His Life's Journey To Heal Others!
    May 22 2025
    This week a community favorite joins our show in honor of "Mental Health Awareness Month" Mark ShaH Evans. ShaH has become one of Krista's dearest friends when it comes to ridding the stigma of mental health. These two go back 10 years in making a pathway for those in our community struggling to find their voice and heal. ShaH has an extensive background when it comes to mentoring our youth in the Madison and surrounding areas. ShaH is the owner of "Blast Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym," VP of UCAN, & Host of "You Control You" podcast. ShaH not only inspires men and women everyday to be their BEST, but he also inspires them to heal from the inside out. ShaH is an inspiration to so many, but especially to young men. Unfortunately, we live in a world where men do not feel accepted when sharing their own hidden dark struggles. We congratulate ShaH for not only sharing his traumas with us, but for standing up against the stigma that men feel when it comes to opening up about mental health. One thing is for sure, ShaH reminds his students and those he mentors that they are not alone. We welcome you to sit back and to learn about our tremendous friend, father, husband, entrepreneur, fighter, mentor, teacher, and inspiration.


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    22 m
  • EPISODE 44: This Week Dr. Jaz And Krista Reach Another Chapter Of Krista's Book And That's "Grace"
    May 15 2025
    This week Dr. Jaz continues to interview Krista when it comes to writing her self-help book for young ladies who have suffered trauma in their lives. In today's segment Dr. Jaz talks to Krista about "Grace" and what that means to her. Krista explains how giving herself "Grace" has helped heal her past and how it has empowered her future self!
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