A Voice and Beyond
A Voice and Beyond isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. It’s a celebration of every voice. It’s a space where authenticity thrives, personal transformation happens, and the beauty of individuality is embraced.
Each episode is a tribute to the challenges, and triumphs that make us who we are. Through heartfelt conversations and inspiring stories, we take you, our listener, on an incredible journey of connection, growth, and empowerment.
Whether you’re a performing artist, a creative, or someone who is simply searching for
a place where your voice is heard, we invite you to tune in and become part of our global family.
Let your journey of inspiration begin here and now!
Episodes
182 episodes
#182. The Power of Personal Boundaries
In this heartfelt solo round, Marisa Lee explores the transformational power of personal boundaries and why they are a vital part of self-care and emotional freedom.Far from being harsh or rigid, boundaries are a way of teaching...
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Episode 182
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#181. Beyond Trauma: Rediscovering Your Voice, Identity, and Inner Strength: with Dana S. Diaz
In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, Marisa Lee sits down with Dana S. Diaz, a woman whose story will both break your heart and fill it with hope.Dana is the author of Gasping for Air, Choking on Shame
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#180. Reclaiming Your Voice: In the Pursuit of Justice with James Porfido
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of A Voice and Beyond, we sit down with James Porfido—a highly respected criminal defence attorney with over 30 years of experience helping people navigate the justice system and reclaim their l...
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Episode 180
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#179. Mastering Stress and Unlocking Resilience with Matt Soule
In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, we sit down with Matt Soule—survival self-defence expert, breathwork leader, one of the first certified Wim Hof Method instructors in the U.S., and now creator of his own unique training ...
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#178. The Voice Within: Owning Your Personal Superpower with Sally Prosser
In this dynamic and inspiring episode of A Voice and Beyond, Marisa Lee is joined by Sally Prosser, a powerhouse voice coach and confidence expert who helps people unlock their authentic voice and speak like they mean it....
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#177. Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming My Voice, My Purpose & My Passion
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith shares the story behind her recent time away from the podcast — a journey marked by burnout, reflection, and ultimately, renewal.Marisa opens up about the emotional and p...
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#176. Bringing Back the Human Element in Leadership with Dr Jennifer Nash
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jennifer Nash, a leadership expert and consultant who has guided Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon to exceptional succ...
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#175. From Infamy to Empowerment with Andrea Arlington
In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we welcome the remarkable Andrea Arlington as our guest. Andrea is a trauma-informed Certified ICF Professional Life Coach, interventionist, minister, former television personality, model, and the author o...
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#174. Embracing Neurodiversity in Voice Pedagogy with Dr. Shannon Coates Part 2
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we delve into the important topic of neurodiversity with the esteemed Dr. Shannon Coates, returning for the second part of a captivating two-part discussion on neurodiversity-affirming voice pedagogy. Dr. Shanno...
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#173. Embracing Neurodiversity in Voice Pedagogy with Dr. Shannon Coates Part 1
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we are diving into the very important topic of neurodiversity. We are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Shannon Coates for a compelling two-part interview on neurodiversity-affirming voice pedagogy. Dr. Shannon has b...
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#172. Break Boundaries and Ignite Your Intentional Life with John R. Miles
Welcome to another episode of A Voice and Beyond! This week, we have an incredible guest for you—John R. Miles. John is a keynote speaker, a combat veteran, and the host of the #1 ranked alternative health podcast, Passion Struck with John R. M...
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#171. Unlocking Your Heroic Potential with Brian Johnson
Welcome to another episode of "A Voice and Beyond." This week, we are thrilled to introduce Brian Johnson, an accomplished entrepreneur and philosopher with over 25 years of experience. As the founder and CEO of Heroic, Brian has successfully r...
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#170. Courage Unleashed: Overcoming Limits and Achieving Success
Welcome to this episode on courage, a fundamental quality that drives us to lead a life of purpose and fulfillment. Life demands the best of us, challenging us to rise out of our fears and comforts into the zones of peak performance. This conve...
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#169. Insights and Strategies for Maintaining Vocal Health with Lori Sonnenberg
In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we revisit episode #60 with Lori Sonnenberg, who dives into the complexities of vocal health with our brilliant guest. Lori is a Chicago-based Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialis...
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#168. Healing Through Yoga: My Journey with Trauma with Nicole Byars
Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Voice and Beyond. This week, we are honoured to have Nicole Byars, the owner and founder of Honest Yoga, join us. Nicole is not only passionate about yoga, personal growth, and her signature backwards h...
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#167. Boost Your Energy Bank and Ignite Your Spark for Life
Boosting your personal energy is essential for achieving success and living a fulfilling life. As someone once said, the world belongs to the energetic. If you need a mantra to guide you back to your best self, demanding accountability and prov...
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#166. The Traditions and Limitations of the Master Apprentice Model with Dr Travis Sherwood
This week on Voice and Beyond, we revisit an enlightening episode with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Travis Sherwood. Travis, who was recently honoured for his article “Powerful Dynamics: Exploring the Evolution of the Master-Apprentice Trad...
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#165. Calm the Chaos: Conquering Busy Brain Syndrome with Dr Romie Mushtaq
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we introduce you to Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. She is a leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness, and her recently released book,...
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#164. Crush your Cravings: A Mindful Approach to Healthy Weight Loss with Dr Glenn Livingston
In this week’s episode of A Voice and Beyond, we delve into the challenging issues associated with food cravings, overeating, and bingeing with renowned psychologist Dr. Glenn Livingston. As the CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm ser...
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#163. A Masterclass in Clarity
Join us for this week’s episode of A Voice and Beyond, where we embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. We delve into the significance of clarity in defining our true identities and aspirations, recognizing the energy and det...
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#162. The Truth about Singing: Mythbusting with Chris Johnson Part 2
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we're thrilled to have Chris Johnson return to the show for the second instalment of his informative interview. In this episode, Chris, an esteemed vocal coach with international recognition, delves into dispell...
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#161. Embodying Love Consciousness with Dr Teri Baydar
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Dr. Teri Baydar, a leadership development consultant and Certified Professional Coactive Coach with over 17 years of experience who focuses on guiding C-Suites and high achievers towards personal grow...
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#160. A Masterclass in the Art of Focus
In our modern, fast-paced world, the struggle to maintain focus has become increasingly difficult for all of us, impacting various aspects of our lives. One reason for this challenge is the constant bombardment of information competing for our ...
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#159. The Truth about Singing: Mythbusting with Chris Johnson Part 1
The internet is a minefield of information, but it is also rife with misinformation, and when it comes to voice teaching, as an industry, we are not excluded from the bombardment of information. Whether it’s a YouTube video, an Instagram post, ...
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#158. Unleashing the Inner Champion Within with Veronica Karaman
This week on "A Voice and Beyond," we're thrilled to introduce our inspiring guest, Veronica Karaman who wears many hats as the founder of True Champion Coaching, a performance coach, speaker, and author of "The Champion’s Way." Not only is Ver...
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