Good Humans, Great Stories: Conversations on Resilience

Season 2 Episode 1: Starting Over in Your 30s ft BFF Brian

SURPRISE! New show title, new season, new life perspectives… featuring the same wonderful BFF Brian. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it’s like to start over in your 30s: career changes, rebuilding confidence, and figuring out your purpose when everyone assumes you should already “have it all together.”
We share our own stories, lessons, and updates (with plenty of laughs), and explore how reinvention is actually an act of bravery. If you're navigating a fresh start, a career change, or a major life reset, this episode is your reminder that personal growth has no deadline.

Episode 30 - The Power in Pivoting ft Jen Casey

Big News: I'm making a pivot. Have you ever experienced a pivot; realizing that what you're currently doing isn't exactly what you want to do? Today, my mentor and good friend Jen Casey joins the conversation on how to start over.. and over.. and over! Stick around for a farewell (for now) message & an update on what's next!Connect with Jen CaseyIG: @heyjencaseywww.heyjencasey.comCEO Psyche Podcast, available on all major platforms: https://www.heyjencasey.com/podcast/Connect with DavinaIG: @davinafaustSupport Big Sister Body TalksIG: @bigsisterbodytalksThank you to onoffmusic on Fiverr for the Big Sister Body Talks Podcast theme song!

Episode 29 - Pandemic Pastries & Profits ft Marc Bitler

Completely displaced by the pandemic, Marc Bitler was much like the rest of the world in finding solace in his kitchen. But, he also quickly decided to say, "why not?" to earning some additional income for his cookie creations. He independently launched "Door-to-Door Desserts" in Berks County, PA and has since expanded both his menu & his ability to ship to neighboring states. Shortly after his business's one year anniversary, Davina invited Marc to share his story of sweet success on the show!PLACE AN ORDER:https://www.door-to-door-desserts.com/CONNECT WITH MARC:IG - @door_to_door_dessertsFB - https://www.facebook.com/Door-To-Door-Desserts-105038597850790CONNECT WITH DAVINAIG - @davinafaustOther - linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 28 - My Couch Surfing ”Come-to-Jesus”

A solo episode today, where Davina goes deeper into the life-altering breakthrough she had while couch surfing for 3 weeks in NYC.DONATE:https://joyj.org/davina-s-birthdayCONNECT WITH DAVINA:IG @davinafaustOther Offerings - linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 27 - Quarantined and Single ft. Chris Stevens

2020 was a bizarre year in general, but especially in the wild world of dating.  In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day, Chris Stevens joins Davina to re-hash the life lessons learned while being single during a pandemic.CONNECT WITH CHRISIG @cjstevens421QUOTE BY DEREK WALCOTT: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/love-after-love/BATHTUB TRAY: https://amzn.to/3p1XF87CONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustMore - https://linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 26 - 20ish Lessons Learned in 2020 ft BFF Brian

2020 was a mess.  Such a mess that Davina did no podcasting whatsoever.  But, there are blessings and lessons to be shared as always.  So, grab a cocktail and join Davina for a "WTF was this year" recap featuring her hilarious bestie, Brian.CONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustOther Offerings - linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 25 - From Laid Off to Dream Life ft. Megan McAvoy Matte

If you dislike your job, you've been laid off, or you've been struggling with your purpose: this episode is for you! Megan McAvoy Matte is a mindset and business coach.  During a terrible economy in 2008 (plus a new mortgage commitment), she was laid off from her corporate job and therefore started her first business as a financial advisor just to survive.  Despite the odds stacked against her, she built a crazy successful business and even won sales awards.  Realizing the work was unfulfilling, she moved from Boston to Colorado with her husband, sold her financial advisory business, launched her dream as a mindset and business coach, and is now expecting her first baby.  Her personal life motto is, "I do what I want to do, when I want to do it"!CONNECT WITH MEGANhttps://www.meganmcavoymatte.com/https://www.facebook.com/meganmcavoymatteIG @meg_mcavoy_matteCONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustlinktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 24 - Post-Traumatic Growth: Surviving SA and Gun Violence ft Summer Leeann

For most people, just one traumatic event can completely change the intended life course.  Summer Leann, though, is a living example of Turning Pain into Power.  She has not only survived sexual assault 3x, but also survived the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Summer is now a coach to help others with healing through traumatic experiences.CONNECT WITH SUMMERFB https://www.facebook.com/summysumsummerIG @summerleann___ (3 underscores)CONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustOther Offerings linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 23 - 3 Things I’d Tell My 8-Year-Old Self

With the announcement of WW's weight loss apps for 8-year-olds, Davina was not only fuming, but retrospective.  Knowing that her own body image issues began at age 8, Davina considers the 3 things she'd tell that sweet little girl to improve her self esteem.CONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustOther Offerings - linktr.ee/davinafaust

Episode 22 - Solo Soul Adventures ft Sara Bobbit

Davina and Sara Bobbit have been friends and kindred spirits since high school.  In 2019, they both traveled internationally alone as single women.  In today's episode, Davina and Sara discuss the parallels between their adventures to Brazil and El Salvador. CONNECT WITH SARAIG @queserasarakCONNECT WITH DAVINAIG @davinafaustlinktr.ee/davinafaust