The Dreaming & Doing Podcast

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About the Podcast

Our dreams inspire, excite, and light us up, and Melissa Wesner, is here to help you tap into that excitement and turn it into reality. 

This podcast is for the big dreamers, action takers, and pursuers of a life well-lived! It’s for the people who want to dream big dreams and pursue them without sacrificing their well-being. While we might not be able to share our dreams with everyone (more on that later), this podcast is intended to be a place where you can seek inspiration and tap into your own big ideas!  It’s the place for people who want to dream AND do

As a licensed counselor, entrepreneur, and avid dreamer, Melissa Wesner understands the process of turning dreams into reality. She also understands how easy it is to put your own well-being on the back-burner.

She’s now convinced that the messages we’ve received about hard work and effort don’t always serve us. Instead, you’ll hear her talking about the connection between our self-care and well-being and our success and business strategy

You can expect weekly episodes and guest interviews with inspiring entrepreneurs who know more than a thing or two about pursuing big dreams.  You’ll also hear from health and wellness experts who will introduce us to the many ways that we can pursue wellness to benefit our personal and professional lives. 

If you’re a big dreamer who wants to take inspired action in your personal, professional, or business life, you’re in the right spot

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S01 Ep25: When Opportunity Comes Knocking, How Will You Respond?

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to witness people’s responses to the opportunities that come their way….specifically how they respond to the opportunities they said they wanted.

In this episode, I’ll be talking about:

  • Using discernment to determine whether or not an opportunity is a good one for you

  • Recognizing and celebrating the presence of opportunities all around you

  • 4 categories of people I’ve seen respond to opportunities (get ready to meet Aspirational Annie, I Didn’t Think I’d Have to Do Anything Debbie, Move Heaven and Earth Maria, and I’m Not Worthy Wanda.)

You’ll also get to hear how I’m shifting my own approach to opportunities, and the types of opportunities I am currently open to receiving!

Who’s ready to talk opportunity??

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S01 Ep22: Thriving Without Hustle: A Mind, Body, Career Approach with Amina AlTai

If you’re like me, you’ve been told that the path to success involves hard work and long hours. This messaging, however, can lead people down the road of burnout and result in extreme health problems. Executive Coach, Amina AlTai’s knows all about that from first-hand experience, and her experience has completely transformed how she now works.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Amina’s personal journey and how it led to her mind, body, and career approach.

  • The oppressive origins of hustle culture

  • How working within your zone of genius can facilitate a sense of well-being

If you’re tired of being exhausted, overwhelmed and burned out and ready to work differently, this episode will show you that there’s another way to be successful without sacrificing yourself or your well-being.

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S01 Ep17: Breaking Out of Lonely Leadership & Into Intentional Community

Do you relate to the saying, “leadership is lonely?” If so, you’ll be able to appreciate today’s episode where we talk about:

  • Loneliness in entrepreneurship

  • Health risks associated with loneliness

  • The impact that our social circles have on our success, failure, and health and well-being

  • Ways that you find community or create the community you need

If you like research, I hope you’ll enjoy some of the stats shared in this episode. If you’re looking to experience supportive community right away, be sure to check out the retreat I’m hosting for entrepreneurs and leaders in Costa Rica this April!

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S01 Ep10: When Your Dreams Are So Big They Scare You with Jake Sasseville

Ever have the impression that some people just pursue their big dreams with such ease? That’s one of the reasons I wanted to invite Jake Sasseville, a visionary and CEO at the Imiloa Institute on the show. At this very moment, Jake is taking the exciting new leap to expand the Imiloa Institute by opening up a 2nd campus which is no small feat! This episode is a reminder that dreams of all sizes can be both scary and exciting!

In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about:

  • A mindset Jake has adopted that helps him move forward in his life and business

  • How Jake handles hard days as a visionary and leader

  • Perception vs. reality–what it looks like when you peel back the curtain

I’ve seen Jake’s work live in action which is why I was so eager to talk with him on the show!

If you’re curious about the Imiloa Institute, you can join me there on a retreat for entrepreneurs and leaders this April 14-19, 2024!

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S01 Ep07: Turning Passion into Worldwide Travel Opportunities with International Retreat Host Patrick Casale

Some might say that Patrick Casale has created a dream job! Over the past few years, he’s become known for hosting off the beaten path retreats for therapist entrepreneurs that sell out within days! Patrick’s decision to host international retreats has allowed him to pursue his own passions while helping others’ travel dreams come true too! Even though Patrick’s retreats have been incredibly successful, he’s also completely up front about the challenges of doing this work as an AuDHD therapist and entrepreneur.

In this episode, you’ll get to hear:

  • What inspired Patrick to start hosting retreats.

  • How he came to embrace the motto “Doubt Yourself & Do It Anyway.”

  • How Patrick strives to lead with authenticity

  • The most transformational aspects of attending retreats.

If you’ve never attended a retreat before, we hope this episode will inspire you to give one a try.

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S01 Ep06: When Burnout Unexpectedly Leads You to Pursue a New Dream with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani

Burnout has certainly been a hot topic over the past few years, and it’s a term that typically doesn’t have any positive associations with it. In this episode, however, you’ll hear Gabrielle Juliano-Villano, a licensed clinical social worker and entrepreneur share about her personal experiences with burnout while running her group therapy practice and how that experience led her to make impactful changes that led her to a whole new dream.

In this episode, you’ll hear Gabrielle talk about her personal experience with burnout as a group practice owner, how burnout led her to sell her group practice, how burnout led her to a new dream that allows for location independence and freedom to schedule her day according to her body’s own needs and preferences, and life after burnout and how she uses her experience with burnout to help other therapists and entrepreneurs too!

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