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WELCOME BACK and Hello October! I'm so excited for this week's guest, Hope Matchett. Hope is the owner of Indiana's largest event hair & makeup styling team offering nationwide travel for on-location bridal & event services: The Red Stiletto. Hope started The Red Stiletto from the ground up, 11 years ago.  She wanted a place to be creative, help women feel confident, and make an impact within her community.⁠ ⁠ She employs 9 beautiful women and that's one of the favorite parts of her job. Hope loves being able to create a space where these gals can do what they love and earn a living doing it.⁠ ⁠ The company has evolved so many times over the years and knows how important it is to be a constant visionary for the future.⁠ Hope now acts as a Business Coach focusing on running a sustainable business in a creative field.  She keeps it real 100% of the time.  No sugar coating here!  Hope believes in the value of perseverance and always leveling up. She gives real world advice that has been put to the test within her own business.   Hard work is necessary, but working smart is a must! Why spin your wheels when the answers are already there? Tune in NOW! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

WELCOME BACK! SO excited to have such a powerhouse of a guest join me this week! I welcome, Winn Claybaugh.  Winn is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and has been called “one of the best motivational speakers in the country” by CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the book’s foreword. A business owner for more than 40 years, Winn is the founder, co-owner, and dean of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, a franchisor of more than 100 cosmetology and barbering schools across the United States. The organization has earned national recognition for both franchise growth and franchisee satisfaction. Since 1995, Winn has interviewed more than 325 leading beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors through his acclaimed MASTERS series. Today, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh is available on all major podcast platforms and has surpassed 1 million downloads. Winn’s leadership and philanthropy have earned him numerous honors, including the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Friendly House’s Humanitarian of the Year, Thirst Project’s Vision Award, the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s Visionary Leadership Award, and No Limits’ Ambassador and Champion of Children awards. He serves on the boards of Bright Pink, Beauty Changes Lives, and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, which he cofounded. Recognized as an influential leader in the beauty industry, American Salon named Winn one of five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education,” and the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) made him the youngest person ever inducted into its Hall of Leaders. From 2004 to 2025, Winn led the Paul Mitchell School network in raising more than $27 million for charitable causes. Through the network and the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, his philanthropic efforts have supported organizations focused on children, health care, cancer research, veterans, disaster relief, education, hunger, housing, and other critical causes, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Gary Sinise Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, City of Hope, and the American Cancer Society. Tune in for his story, leadership, entrepreneurship, family and overall life in general! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back! It's hard to believe we're almost to the end of July. I have another great episode for you this week as I welcome Kimberly Daley of Transcend Cruises. What does it take to introduce an entirely new travel concept to the world?  Kimberly is a hospitality executive leading the launch of Transcend Cruises, a revolutionary luxury European river cruise brand created exclusively for private charters, corporate events, incentives, and unforgettable celebrations.  Kimberly shares the vision behind disrupting the traditional group travel model, what inspired the creation of this purpose-built "river yacht" experience, and how innovation, resilience, and bold leadership are shaping the future of meetings and incentive travel.  Whether you're a travel advisor, meeting planner, hospitality professional, or simply fascinated by building a brand from the ground up, this conversation offers an inspiring look at redefining what's possible in luxury group experiences. Tune in and get ready for another incredible guest! XO, Cindy Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome Back & Happy Summer! Tune in with just me today kicking things off on all things - my new book - My Secret to Stamina! Many of you have already read it and I'm thrilled at the huge response and love it has received. This is my 2nd book and has been a labor of love as I continue to be on the road making an impact in any way I can.  (Side note: if you never read my 1st book - Living with NO Balance & Loving It - you can also grab a copy of that!) So the pod today - it's some of your burning questions so you can hear it from my voice! Thank you ALL for your continued support - it truly means the world to me! Both books available to purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back! In this inspiring and honest conversation, Carole Yammine sits down with Cindy Novotny to explore the realities of balancing ambition, motherhood, and leadership in today’s world, particularly through the lens of growing up and building a career in the Middle East. From childhood influences and cultural expectations to navigating “mom guilt,” evolving priorities, and redefining success, Carole shares a deeply personal perspective on what it truly means to be an independent woman, working mother, and business leader. Together, they unpack the stereotypes surrounding working mothers, the importance of strong support systems, and the untold realities many women silently carry while striving to succeed both professionally and personally. This episode goes beyond career advice — it’s a candid conversation about resilience, identity, family, and the power of showing children what passion, purpose, and perseverance look like in real life. Whether you’re a working parent, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating life’s changing priorities, this discussion offers meaningful insights, encouragement, and practical wisdom for building success on your own terms. Can't wait for you to tune in!   Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back - we're so excited to have you here! During this episode I sit down with a my dear friend, Blake Danner who is an inspiring operations and sales professional and a crafter of iconic brands.  His leadership has been instrumental in creating award-winning contemporary brands in the lifestyle hospitality space. Over his 25+ year career, he has worked with some of the world’s leading lifestyle visionaries, leaving a significant mark on the industry.  Blake is currently the Chief Operating Officer of aka Hotels and aka Hotel Residences.  Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Proper Hotels. Blake was the founding COO of The Sydell Group. He was instrumental in creating four new hotel brands: NoMad, The Line, Freehand, and Saguaro. While at Sydell, he oversaw the company's tremendous growth, opening eleven hotels in seven years. Fast Company named Sydell “one of the world’s top 10 innovative companies in style.”  Blake spent eleven years working under the guidance of the legendary Ian Schrager, of Studio 54 fame, at Ian Schrager Hotels/Morgan’s Hotel Group early in his career.  As the Host of The Hotel Daddy Podcast, Blake enjoys sharing candid conversations that reveal how the best in the business became the leaders they are today.  Blake and his husband, Nelson, reside in New York City and Miami. Can't wait for you to tune in to this dynamic conversation and make sure to follow Blake's podcast, The Hotel Daddy as well!  Cheers! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

So excited to be back with another incredible guest this week! I welcome Sonya LaGrange, a small town entrepreneur in Swisher, Iowa where my husband grew up and where our farm is located. Sonya spent 20 years in real estate before stepping into entrepreneurship, now owning a bar, boutique, Airbnb, and a newly renovated commercial building with event and tenant space. Her passion lies in creating welcoming spaces that support local business, connection, and community growth.  Tune in to hear her story, advice and such a lovely organic chat with a badass woman in business!   Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back to the pod! Really excited for this episode and to introduce you all to Michael Coldwell, CEO & Co-Founder of Braintrust.  A former professional stand‐up comic, a three-time published novelist, and former executive director of corporate communications for Caesars Palace, he brings more than 20 years of experience to the world of marketing. Michael speaks at many global seminars and summits focusing on brand building and marketing. He has shut down Times Square for red carpet openings, arranged celebrity events, rang the bell on the New York Stock Exchange, and earned a client’s place in the Guinness Book of World Records on three occasions. He has negotiated original programming deals with networks such as NBC, CBS, and the Travel Channel, and has organized and executed marketing programs at the Toronto International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and the Academy Awards. Living near Nashville, TN, with his wife, Michael serves his community as a volunteer firefighter and is a nationally registered emergency medical responder. He is an elected representative that serves many parts of his community. Listen in to gain insights, perspectives and Michael's thoughts! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and Happy New Year! To kick off the year, I’m welcoming a new friend I was introduced to by a dear friend, Cathy Schwartz-Shino, Founder of Edit Accordingly.  Edit Accordingly is The Style Clinic for Fashion and Cathy is an image strategist & certified personal stylist devoted to helping individuals reimagine their wardrobes, confidence & style identity.  A former fashion executive & founder of the accessory brand HOUSE OF WANT, Cathy spent more than two decades building brands & shaping creative vision before choosing to pause & reinvent. She discovered her next EDIT-ion while volunteering with Bottomless Closet, where supporting women reclaim their presence in the workforce reignited her purpose & led to the creation of EDIT ACCORDINGLY.  Cathy now blends editorial storytelling, personal styling & mindset-driven image strategy to help clients show up & show out, as their most #UniquelyYou selves.  I’m thrilled for her to share her story, insights and of course her secrets to stamina!   Be on the lookout for some exciting news from me in the coming months!   Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back to my Secrets to Stamina! It's the LAST EPISODE of the year!  So hard to believe!  A big thanks to all of you for listening in each month and supporting this podcast. Big news!  My newest book will be out in early 2026 titled: My Secret to Stamina!  More to come on that. For this episode, I'm joined by Mona Perschon who has truly one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard.  She is a trailblazer in wellness innovation, and extensive background in hospitality as a spa consultant & educator and Executive Wellness Director but her story is shaped by being a survivor of human trafficking, childhood abuse and champion of resilience and hope. We will talk about the foundations of her journey, surviving and overcoming, healing and rebuilding, how she continues to champion resilience and of course, her secrets to stamina. Can't wait for you to listen to her story.  Wishing you all a wonderful festive holiday season and New Year - see you in 2026! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Happy November! Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina—the show where we uncover what it really takes to thrive in high-performance careers without losing your spark. Today’s guest is someone who defines global luxury, leadership, and lasting impact—Christina Deeny.  Christina has been a friend and client for many years and has so much insight to share with us all today. Christina has led brand, commercial, and marketing strategies for some of the world’s most iconic names in hospitality—Aman, Belmond, Langham, and more. She’s lived and worked across continents, always bringing a deep sense of brand storytelling and innovation to the table. Can't wait for you to tune into this one! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! I'm thrilled to have a dear friend and client join the pod this week, Molly Rasmussen.  She is celebrating 10 years of being in business with her company, POP Parties out of Dallas! With nearly two decades of experience, Molly is known for producing unforgettable, high-touch events. After earning her degree in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas, she began her career assisting a celebrity wedding planner — and never looked back.   In 2015, she founded Pop Parties, now one of Texas’ premier event planning firms, known for producing 25 luxury events a year across the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean. Her background spans floral design, catering, A/V production, and live shows — even working alongside the White House Chief of Staff and events featured on national television.   Molly’s “whatever it takes” mentality sets the tone for Pop Parties’ trusted, hands-on approach — making her and her team an invaluable partner for any celebration. Tune in as we talk business, growth, milestones, entrepreneurship, leadership and of course, her secrets to stamina! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back everyone!   Always thrilled to bring you a powerhouse guest and for this episode, that is Nina Sossamon-Pogue.  Nina is a speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host. She will share her extraordinary journey through Elite Athletics, Television News, and Corporate America, that defies the ordinary.  Leaving home at age 13 to train, Nina made the USA Gymnastics team, and graced magazine covers as an Olympic hopeful alongside Mary Lou Retton but failed to make the Olympic team. Later, competing for SEC powerhouse LSU, Nina suffered an injury that ended her Gymnastics Career. The moment became a catalyst for an esteemed 20-year career as an Emmy award-winning journalist and News Anchor. Ever evolving, a transformative life event led Nina into a new path from TV to Tech and into corporate leadership. As a celebrated executive, she navigated the intricacies of a highly successful IPO. Now, a resilient powerhouse, Nina has conquered life’s obstacles with grace and shifted her focus to creating success for others. Drawing on her extensive experience in communications, corporate leadership, and resilience research, she helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and change to reach new levels of success. Tune in now! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Hello July and welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina!   Today, I welcome one of our longest friends and business partners, who is incredibly smart and talented and has a wealth of insights to share with us today – Mr. Wayne Beaubian.  Wayne has years of experience in hospitality and related technology development.  Prior to founding the company eDestinACCESS, Wayne was District President at Robert Half International located on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley where he was instrumental in driving adoption of advanced technology. Earlier in his career he spent 12 years operating a successful destination management company. This combination led to his vision of applying advanced Internet technology to the needs of hotels seeking revenue from group travel and concierge services. He has a BA in Business from Rutgers University and I’m so excited for him to share his background, knowledge and thoughts with us today! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]

Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! I can't believe we're over halfway through 2025 - I am still on the road and grinding every day! Thought it would be great to pop in a SOLO episode as I haven't done one for a while and give you my latest thoughts on my stamina and work/life in general. Tune in to get motivated, inspired and always stay in that driven mindset! Cheers! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts. Email at [email protected]