Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera.

In this episode, we explore the transformational journey of Stacey Johnson: from overwhelmed educator and grieving mother to empowered coach helping women regain control of their time, emotions, and energy through proven strategies and a deeply personal toolkit.

What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ How to turn personal tragedy into a powerful business mission ✔️ Ways to transition from a 9–5 to full-time entrepreneurship ✔️ Simple time management systems that actually work ✔️ The social media strategies Stacey uses to attract the right clients ✔️ How to create coaching offers that scale beyond state borders ✔️ The mindset shifts that helped Stacey move from burnout to freedom

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Stacey here: 🔹 Illumination Toolkit: https://stacey-johnson-coaching.kit.com/b2e160290e 🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyJohnsonCoaching 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyjohnsoncoaching 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.v.johnson 🔹 Website: https://www.staceyjohnsoncoaching.com

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera.

In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Chris M. Walker, who went from resetting passwords in a corporate IT role to building Legit—a thriving freelancer marketplace and business platform empowering thousands of service providers and entrepreneurs around the world.

What you'll learn in this episode:

✔️ How Chris built a seven-figure business without outside

funding

✔️ Why building community before you have a product is a major growth lever

✔️ The mindset shift every solopreneur needs to scale with a team

✔️ How to use personal branding and live streams to build trust at scale

✔️ The hidden marketing advantage of owning your audience distribution

✔️ How to lead with real value instead of transactional content

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Chris here: https://www.facebook.com/cmwlegiit https://www.instagram.com/chrismwalkerlegiit/ https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisMWalker https://legiit.com/

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera.

In this episode, we dive into the bold entrepreneurial journey of Ivana Ivanek — from the daughter of Serbian immigrants in Austria to carving her own path as a global business strategist, keynote speaker, and mindset coach, now living by the ocean and running a freedom-based business on her own terms.

What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why chasing your dream often means unlearning everything you were taught ✔️ The one mindset shift that helped Ivana bounce back after business failure ✔️ How to build a thriving business without sacrificing your sanity ✔️ The power of going quiet, getting focused, and rebuilding from scratch ✔️ Why visibility (not perfection) is the key to consistent growth ✔️ How to navigate guilt, imposter syndrome, and fear of judgment as a solopreneur

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Ivana here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/https://www.instagram.com/ivanaivanek_/

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera.

In this episode, we sit down with Deanna Frey, a scientist turned spiritual entrepreneur, who left a decades-long career in pharmaceutical research to pursue a higher calling—helping others heal through energy work and intuition-based practices.

What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ How to transition from a traditional career into a purpose-driven business ✔️ Why your personal growth directly impacts your business growth ✔️ How to blend logic and intuition to better serve your clients ✔️ Why embracing your unique background can set your brand apart ✔️ Actionable ways to attract clients through authenticity and service ✔️ The role of energetic alignment in creating momentum in your business

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Deanna here: https://www.blueskyesjourney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BlueskyesJourney https://www.instagram.com/blueskyesjourney/

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera.

In this episode, we dive into Abby Vallejo’s journey from corporate practitioner to thriving entrepreneur. After years of feeling boxed in and misaligned with conventional wellness models, Abby launched her own holistic practice focused on women’s health, hormonal balance, and authentic self-leadership.

What you'll learn in this episode: ✔️ How to rebuild from zero after leaving a secure job (and facing legal pushback) ✔️ Why doing the inner work is non-negotiable for business growth ✔️ How to leverage speaking gigs and local networks to attract dream clients ✔️ The power of cycle syncing for female entrepreneurs (and how to use it to avoid burnout) ✔️ Why trusting your instincts leads to aligned decisions and lasting momentum ✔️ How to transition from 1:1 services to scalable offers without losing your personal touch

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Abby here: https://balancedhormonesvip.com/ https://balancedhormonesvip.com/feminine-flow-business-blueprint/ https://www.facebook.com/abby.ferreira.5 https://www.instagram.com/miss_abby_vallejo/ https://www.youtube.com/@abbyvallejoRD

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with Nino Pingera. In this episode, we explore the bold journey of Trista Guertin — from 20+ years as a humanitarian aid worker across 78 countries to launching a life coaching business that’s now helping others create radical transformation through thought work and intentional living.

What you'll learn in this episode:

✔️ How Trista transitioned from global nonprofit work to full-time coaching

✔️ The mindset shift required to build a business with no prior experience

✔️ The power of simplifying: one platform, one lead magnet, one offer

✔️ Why following intuitive nudges can lead to life-changing outcomes

✔️ Daily practices that help you stay focused and overcome fear in business

✔️ How podcasting helped refine her voice and grow her client base

If you're building something meaningful from the ground up, this is the real behind-the-scenes talk you don’t want to miss.

👇 Connect with Trista here: https://www.tristaguertin.com

https://www.thisdaringadventure.com https://www.instagram.com/tristavguertin/ https://www.youtube.com/@TristaGuertin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristaguertin/

Take Trista’s Free online mini-course: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

👉 https://theleap.co/@tristaguertincoaching/mini-course/overcoming-limiting-beliefs

Welcome to The Strive For Good Life Podcast with your host, Nino Pingera.

In this episode, Travis Holzem shares how he went from broke single dad to building a thriving brand around permaculture and food forest design—without investors, without paid ads, and without giving up.

You’ll hear:

• How Travis launched his first business with $4,000 in loose change

• What it really takes to bootstrap a business from scratch

• The power of YouTube and content marketing when you're low on budget

• How he pivoted after being cut out of the company he helped build

• And how he's now turning his hard-won expertise into a nationwide training program

This is an episode about resilience, marketing on a shoestring, and building a brand around purpose. If you’re starting or growing your own online business—this one’s for you.

👇 Connect with Travis:
https://foodforestdesignmn.com
https://www.facebook.com/foodforestminnesota
https://x.com/mnfood
https://www.youtube.com/@foodforestdesignmn
https://www.instagram.com/foodforestabundancemn
https://linkedin.com/in/travisholzem

Trevor is a seasoned copywriter, email marketer, and newsletter operator, with a passion for leveraging the power of words to drive business growth. As a digital nomad, he's been exploring the world for the past couple years while helping his clients grow their income and their impact, enabling them to live a life that they love.

You can grab his free “Nail Your Offer” training here:

https://remotescalinglifestyle.com/

And catch him for another upcoming free training in the Scaling Remotely Facebook group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/scalingremotely/