What if the college process starts years earlier than anyone told you?

In this episode, I’m joined by Bekka Goldberg, a college counselor who spent her career in admission and student advising at independent schools including the School of American Ballet and the Benjamin School before stepping into entrepreneurship.

Bekka and I talk about the difference between a kid who’s giving up and a kid who’s outgrowing something, and why she pushes families toward genuine interest instead of resume building. She tells me about one student whose passion for mangroves turned into something no one saw coming. We also get into what she promised herself she’d never do as a parent, and why parent support sometimes means stepping back when everything in you wants to step in.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- When to push your kid to stay with something and when to let them walk away

- How to help a child find the thing that lights them up without steering them

- What admission officers read first and where the essay actually lands

- What signing early decision commits your entire family to

- What colleges are quietly prioritizing that applicants never get to see

- Where AI belongs in college applications and where it gets caught

- Why a “pointy” kid can be as compelling as a well rounded one

- The parenting habit Bekka watches for in herself

If you’ve been searching for college counseling that fits your family, a calmer way through the admissions process, or a clear explanation of holistic admissions, this episode is your invitation to slow down and let your child lead.

Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly

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When was the last time a celebration actually surprised you? Have you hosted the dinner parties, booked the private rooms, and planned the getaways, only to wonder what's next? What if your next anniversary, birthday, or afternoon with your closest friends happened aboard a private yacht cruising past Jupiter Island?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dhardra Blake, a luxury yacht charter broker and founder of LuxuryDayCharters.com in Palm Beach, who books boats for high-end clients around the world.

Dhardra and I talk about how she went from ESPN in New York City and years in the hospitality industry to working on yachts, and how she turned that world into her own company at 40.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- How to book yacht charters when you have the means but not a full week

- What to expect when a broker curates the boat, crew, and menu around you

- Why the intracoastal from West Palm to Jupiter is one of Dhardra's favorite routes

- How to plan corporate events and milestone celebrations on the water

- What to know about the passenger limit before planning a larger gathering

- How wellness gifting and organic menus are shaping modern yacht vacations

- Why crew gratuity should be split evenly, and how to calculate it

- What happens when weather threatens your luxury travel plans

- Why the yachting industry runs on relationships, referrals, and discretion

- What women entrepreneurs can learn from Dhardra's decision to start over at 40

If you've been searching for a luxury yacht experience you can trust, a new way to celebrate, or your next unforgettable day on the water, this episode is your invitation to experience it for yourself.

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What if the key to reducing toxic antibodies, microplastics, and chronic inflammation was not another supplement or diet, but a procedure hospitals have used since the 1970s?

I recently had therapeutic plasma exchange, and in this episode I sat down with Elizabeth Tringali, a functional medicine practitioner and founder of Tringali Vibrant Health, which has two locations in Palm Beach County. We explain what the procedure is, why I chose it for my autoimmune health, and what I noticed afterward. We also discuss how therapeutic plasma exchange removes plasma containing antibodies and inflammatory messengers, how IVIG may be used to add beneficial antibodies back, and how the procedure may affect immune function.

Elizabeth explains who may be considered for treatment, including people dealing with autoimmune issues, long COVID, chronic fatigue, viral burden, and certain dementia-related markers. We also explore the connection between microplastic exposure, xenoestrogens, environmental chemicals, and overall toxic burden.

We get into the practical details, including what a three-hour session is like, how I prepared, what recovery looked like, and how therapeutic plasma exchange differs from EBO2. We also discuss why reducing everyday chemical exposure can be an important part of a broader wellness plan.

In this episode we cover:

- What therapeutic plasma exchange does to your blood

- How TPE differs from EBO2

- Who may be considered for therapeutic plasma exchange

- Why autoimmune issues, long COVID, chronic fatigue, and viral particles enter the conversation

- How microplastics, xenoestrogens, and environmental chemicals may affect the body

- What I experienced during and after my session

- Why albumin, nutrients, and IVIG may be added back

- How gratitude, breathing, humming, and nervous system regulation support overall health

If you have been doing everything “right” and still do not feel like yourself, this conversation will help you better understand therapeutic plasma exchange and prepare more informed questions for your healthcare provider.

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