Are you curious about Cuba? Want to see what you're missing? I invite you to wander with me in Cuba. We'll go together from Old Havana to Varadero, Viñales, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos. You will see firsthand why I've traveled to Cuba twenty+ times. It is fascinating. Each and every time it is an adventure! Come…
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Pinch Hitting Led to Becoming a Motivational Speaker in Fort Lauderdale
Early on in my career, I was not a headliner. I was close to the primo keynote motivational speaker in Fort Lauderdale. Yes, I was the right-hand woman who created the Powerpoints and rehearsed with my boss, the Fort Lauderdale inspirational speaker, double-checking his talking points. I knew my time would come, but just like…
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Five Things You Don’t Know About Cuba, But Should Before You Travel to Cuba
After multiple years of travel to Cuba, I’ve had the opportunity to witness a country in transformation albeit poco a poco (little by little). The once forbidden island and the United States have started to open their doors, starting with people to people, educational tours. This led to the 2014 announcement by Castro and Obama…
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Heidi’s Interviews on TV and Radio from Miami and Boston to Hawaii
Miami Channel 4 Interview of Author Heidi Siefkas about post-traumatic growth, books, and film. CBS4's Focus on South Florida Interview of Heidi Siefkas about Her Book When All Balls Drop Author Heidi Siefkas of When All Balls Drop on WBZ Boston with Jordan Rich Interview of Heidi Siefkas on Kauai'a Kong Radio
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Inspirational Speaker in My DNA
After one of my inspirational keynotes recently, a woman from the audience came up to me and asked, how did I perfect my craft as an inspirational speaker? I told her that public speaking was part of my DNA. Not convinced, that I became one of the best female motivational speakers with good genes alone,…
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Get a Dose of Look Up
Do you get your daily dose of perspective? Seriously, it's important just like your multi-vitamin. Your doctors suggest that you take your vitamins and don't skip breakfast. Well, don't skip your daily dose of perspective either? That's why I created the Look Up mantra seven years ago! Look Up reminds us all to: Be in the moment, appreciating…
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Five Secrets to Happiness for Adventurers
As an adventurer with many good times as well as good stories of misadventures under my belt, I wanted to share with you five tried and true secrets to happiness for adventurers. The happy campers get all the notoriety, but not any longer. Move on over; it’s time for the Happy Adventurers. 1. Do…
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Adventure is My Meditation
"Adventure is my meditation." - Heidi Siefkas from With New Eyes I bet you are scratching your head or at least puzzled. Adventure and meditation don't mix. It's counterintuitive, right? However, let me explain my quote and belief. Many feel that adventure is just for adrenaline junkies, but I beg to differ. Check out this definition of…
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High Alert on the Unfriendly Skies
“Every occasion in life is either a good time or a good story.” – Unknown Although I had a blast this summer in Kauai, I have to say my best adventure tale stems from my belief in the quote above. Enjoy as I unveil the details of my return flight to Fort Lauderdale. It was…
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When Life Gets Blurry Adjust Your Focus – Look Up
Ever feel like every day is a blur? There's not enough coffee or wine to gain focus. Whether you're in the multi-tasking Olympics, facing a myriad of challenges, or just looking for a change or improvement, this tool is for YOU! What is this tool? Look Up is a simple, powerful mantra that quickly shifts your perspective quickly.…
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