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Susan Aguayo was born in Peru and immigrated to New York at the age of five. As the eldest of three siblings, she quickly adapted to her new environment, learning English to connect with others. Following the birth of her younger sister and her parents' separation, Susan took on a leadership role within her family—becoming a protector, translator, and source of support.

Determined to succeed, she pursued Early Childhood Education at Kingsborough Community College at 17 and later studied Business Communication at the American Business Institute. She married her high school and college friend, with whom she has shared over 36 years of marriage. In 2001, with his encouragement, Susan launched her own business.

In 2004, the family relocated to New Mexico, where they adopted three children, fulfilling their dream of a large family. Tragically, in 2015, Susan lost her third child to complications related to perinatal depression—a silent but common issue. This loss led her to establish Kassy's Kause, a nonprofit offering resources and support for maternal mental health.

Susan became certified as a Community Health Worker and Doula, dedicating herself to supporting families in her community. Her advocacy has earned her recognition as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year (2019) and New Mexico State Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. She ran for State Senate in 2020 to raise awareness for underserved issues, particularly maternal mental health.

Today, Susan serves as New Mexico Coordinator and Spanish-language support group facilitator for Postpartum Support International. Her mission is to ensure no mother feels alone and no family suffers due to a lack of awareness or support.

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This episode features Bernice Quesenberry, CEO and Founder of Chasing the Rainbows. This is a heartfelt and empowering episode that dives deep into trauma, healing, and hope, covering reproductive conditions, pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and infant loss.

Bernice is a certified trauma-informed care specialist and national nonprofit leader who brings compassion, insight, and authenticity to conversations that matter.

Her story features resilience, expert discussions on mental health and trauma-informed care, and practical guidance for individuals and families navigating grief, crisis, and recovery. With her background in biology, marketing, and public service—including her roles on local advisory boards—Bernice blends science, empathy, and advocacy in a way that uplifts and inspires.

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Nicole shares her wisdom melting shame and imposter syndrome amidst multiple life transitions; divorce, starting a company, and an unexpected transition to single motherhood.

Nicole Manstrangelo traded in her successful corporate career in luxury sales and marketing to join her parents in ownership of our 30-year-old family business.

She implemented “big business” growth strategies that generated immediate and transformative results, and over the course of 7 years, drew the attention of other business owners within the industry and beyond- many of whom were struggling with the same growth challenges her parents were once facing.

Once she recognized this trend in the small business community, she began to volunteer as a mentor, helping owners apply and integrate these same strategies for success in a hybrid marketplace. Through mentorship, she became aware of the unique needs and challenges faced by many women in business.

In 2021, she founded The Daily Drip, a media platform providing content, resources, programming, and community to help South Florida business leaders become thought leaders. What makes their content unique is that everything is created by a local industry leader within this market- just like YOU.

Their 'for us by us' approach to content and programming allows them to support the modern business leader while amplifying the voices of their local industry experts and expanding their capacity for impact.

From Palm Beach to South Beach, their community continues to expand, evolve and thrive. Their content reaches more than 4,000 subscribers across the tri county and nearly 34k digitally across all social media platforms.

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Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS, is a perinatal mental health physician. Motivated by her own struggle with postpartum anxiety, she combines her knowledge of perinatal psychology and family medicine to help pregnant women and mothers thrive.

Dr. Jill is the author of Motherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. Available on Amazon. She is also the creator of the Motherhood Survival Manual Masterclass. This online course is a prenatal class teaching effective strategies and practical tools to reduce their risk of postpartum depression.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Jill regularly speaks at conferences and workshops to educate therapists and healthcare providers about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

You can learn more (and get in touch with her) by visiting her website www.Motherhoodsurvivalmanual.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @motherhood_survival_manual.

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Deanna Blasi DeAndino is the founder and CEO of The Mindset Tapestry, an educational children’s brand designed to help children develop healthy mindsets and empower caregivers to raise emotionally resilient and authentically supported children. As an educator, mother, and passionate advocate for mental health, Deanna created The Mindset Tapestry to help children build emotional resilience and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.

Deanna holds a Master’s Degree in Early Elementary Education, focusing on teaching students with special needs. She has nearly a decade of experience working with children, particularly in Social-Emotional Development. Her dedication to empowering children through mental health education and creating nurturing spaces for emotional growth within the family is at the core of The Mindset Tapestry. Through her work, Deanna is committed to cultivating environments where both children and caregivers thrive emotionally and mentally.

Deanna shares her postpartum experience navigating the American healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic, how she found healing through positive affirmations and mindset shifts, and the inspiration behind the Mindset Tapestry.

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Dr. Amy Balete walks the audience through the basics of infertility and outlines how fertility and reproductive counseling can offer hope through a safe counseling space. She covers a wide gamut of topics such as primary and secondary infertility, PCOS, hysterectomies, pregnancy loss, and various infertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization.

She is a licensed clinical psychologist and life coach specializing in women's emotional resilience. With over 15 years of experience, she expertly guides women through infertility, pregnancy loss, and overwhelming life transitions. As the owner of AR Courageous Life Solutions and founder of the Brave Hearts Community, Dr. Balete combines her extensive clinical background—from directing nonprofit mental health services to school-based counseling—with compassionate coaching. Her evidence-based approach helps women transform challenges into opportunities for growth, empowering them to create fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

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Nicole Gonzalez-Cumberbatch is the Founder of The Motherhood Village and shares her journey toward creating a thriving organization which supports mothers. The creation of The Motherhood Village stems from her bumpy transition not only to motherhood but to working motherhood. She highlights the power of community, ways organizations can incorporate more empathy and compassion, and offers wisdom on how to integrate self-health into everyday life.

Nicole is a top-rated podcaster, Financial Advisory Committee Member for the City of Coral Springs, Board of Directors member for Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County. Her mission is to connect modern mothers with the resources and support they need by providing a platform for personal development, and social events that prioritize mental health and overall well-being.

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Colleen Avis is an award-winning author and life coach helping others unlock their potential and create sacred spaces where authenticity, confidence, and joy thrive. With over a decade of expertise and a deeply personal healing journey, she empowers clients to connect with their emotions, navigate life’s transitions, and embrace lasting change.

Colleen shares her experience healing from vaginal and rectal prolapse, hysterectomy, and navigation of a pessary. She highlights the power of co-creating with providers and ways to heal through holistic modalities.