The Ginni Show

Hitting rock bottom. Struggling with self-image. Battling against emotional triggers.These are some of the challenges Kenny Santucci faced head-on as he metamorphosized from an insecure teenager into a successful trainer and gym owner.Still, conquering the accountability and self-discipline that rescued him from the darkest places wasn't a straightforward path. It was a bumpy road, full of traumatic experiences— like being body-shamed by a teacher in his teen years and contemplating ending it all after being jobless, unable to train, and suffering a painful breakup. Instead of giving up, Kenny used these setbacks as a catalyst for change, relying on daily habits and consistency as the building blocks of his success.Kenny is one of New York's top trainers and a thought leader in the fitness industry. He is a brand ambassador for Michelob and Fitaid, and collaborated with Reebok, Under Armour, and Adidas. He also owns NYC's biggest health, fitness, and wellness expo, STRONG New York, and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for health issues.“I put everyone else's success ahead of my own, which will eventually make me successful.”Today, Ginni sits down with Kenny Santucci to discuss how early struggles with body image and self-esteem pushed him to turn fitness into a lifestyle, not just a profession. They also talk about using physical transformation as a gateway to emotional growth, how accumulating small wins pays off in the long run, the misconceptions created by social media on body image and health, and more.What You'll Learn:(5:20) About lifelong habits born from childhood traumas (10:20) The role of consistency and daily wins in personal transformation (14:50) Small wins are the stepping stones to get out of the darkest places (21:00) The transformational power of accountability and consistency Resources:STRONG New York: https://www.instagram.com/strongnewyork/?hl=esConnect with Kenny Santucci:Website: https://www.kenny-santucci.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kennysantucci/?hl=esYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEiXU_67Fb31rg6v1cERQgX: https://twitter.com/kennysantucci?lang=esConnect with Ginni:Website: www.ginnimedia.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnimediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Sometimes, the biggest life lessons arise from the darkest of places. Imagine being wrongfully accused of a crime in a faraway land. You’re taken against your will, imprisoned, and subjected to days of solitary confinement that you can’t even count because you don’t know if it’s day or night.It would be understandable if anyone came out of a situation like this emotionally scarred, harboring a negative worldview.   But the will to survive depends on hope. Every ounce of willpower and resilience becomes just as important as food and oxygen.And if you can harness this deep courage, you’ll come out a stronger, braver, and more grateful human than you were before. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes entrepreneur, journalist, and international speaker Sam R. Goodwin.  He’s one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world, including Syria and North Korea. His book, Saving Sam, recounts his experience as a hostage having been wrongfully imprisoned in Syria.You’ll hear his impressions of visiting North Korea, and what travel has taught him about the generosity of people. He shares the harrowing story of being a suspected spy in Syria, what it was like in prison, and the extreme challenges he faced being held in solitary confinement.  You’ll learn how he survived the experience, and why facing the unknown with gratitude has led him to embrace challenges with greater resilience. What You’ll Learn:(0:20) What it was like visiting North Korea (3:53) Lessons that travel teaches you about people (5:48) His experience being detained as a suspected spy in Syria(13:12) The effects of solitary confinement on mental health(19:05) Why gratitude is now a daily practice in his life Connect with Sam Goodwin:Website: https://www.samrgoodwin.com/X: https://twitter.com/samrgoodwinInsta: https://www.instagram.com/samrgoodwin/Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

If you want to live a life of pure excitement, perhaps there’s no more fitting place than LA. And if you’re brave enough to venture into a career in acting, then there’s no better place to be than Hollywood. But the path to fame isn’t for the faint of heart. You need grit, determination, and a thirst for adventure. And this girl really has it all. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Adia Smith-Eriksson. She’s a talented actress known for her role as Ranger West in the Netflix movie, Atlas.  You’ll hear what it was like moving from Cambridge, England to Sweden as a child, not knowing the language, and feeling like an outsider. You’ll learn how she coped with bullying and turned it into a strength that made her the fearless woman she is today. You’ll also hear how she’s applying that grit to climbing the Hollywood ladder.What You’ll Learn:(2:06) Feeling culturally out of place after moving to Sweden(4:35) How she got into acting(8:06) Skydiving and why she loves an adrenaline high(12:07) Why we need to reflect more often(14:40) Atlas and future projectsConnect with Adia Smith-Eriksson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiasmitheriksson/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5119720/Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Do you often feel completely wiped out after a pretty average day at work? Do you experience brain fog? Are you feeling emotionally charged but you can’t really put your finger on why?This laundry list of symptoms sounds like a prescription drug commercial. But the real culprit could be your gut. And the fix could be as simple as changing what you’re putting in there. Modern science is exploring the connection between the gut and our mental and physical health. And the results are proving that dietary changes can do a whole lot more than turn around how we look on the outside. They can have a life-changing impact on how we feel on the inside. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Christy Goldsby, Founder of Honey Mama's. Inspired to help her friend through a health crisis, Christy embarked on an unexpected personal health journey. Her dietary changes led to big shifts in how she felt inside and out. She eventually built a business by combining her passion for delicious, indulgent foods and personal wellness. You’ll hear how a friend’s illness inspired her personal health and healing journey, and how it ultimately led her to dream up the healthy treats that Honey Mama’s is known for. You’ll also hear what she’s learned about the gut-brain connection along the way, including the direct relationship between what we eat and how we feel. What You’ll Learn:(2:16) Christy’s journey to understanding gut health(6:16) How the foods we eat affect our mental and physical health(9:21) Turning a personal journey into an entrepreneurial journey(15:15) Two pillars of self-care that keep her grounded(20:14) Her advice for entrepreneurs Connect with Christy Goldsby:Honeymama’s: https://honeymamas.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-goldsby-30201866/Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

When building a business, every entrepreneur considers the value of what they’re introducing to the market. But some people go deeper than value. Some people instinctively know what it will take to get all the way to the top.First, you have to consider the pain point of your audience. And then, you have to do something radical to ensure that what you’re offering is the best solution to that problem. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes John Lee Dumas, more commonly known as JLD. He is the energetic host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where, 7-days-a-week, he interviews the world's most successful entrepreneurs. He’s the author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success, a book that outlines the path to financial freedom and fulfillment.You’ll hear how a stellar work ethic can create a path to more freedom and flexibility. JLD shares the importance of being consistent, and how that allows him to spend more time with his family. You’ll hear what he has learned through interviewing the world's most successful entrepreneurs, and why his podcast gained such immediate and sustained popularity over its 12-year history. What You’ll Learn:How discipline and focus help give you flexibility (1:10)The key to consistency in your work (5:17)What successful people have figured out (9:20)The biggest lie he’s been told about entrepreneurship (12:10)Why his podcast became so successful (13:18)Connect with John Lee Dumas:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumasYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/johnleedumasPodcast: https://www.eofire.com/ Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, freedom, and the sturdy security of family. But that’s not the hand everyone gets dealt in life. Sometimes, things are more complicated, and children have to grow up fast. Having a parent who experiences mental health issues is no easy feat in life. But today’s guest channeled those feelings and experiences into much-needed advocacy work and a fitness empire, to boot.  Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes New York Times best-selling author and the Co-founder of the fitness company Tone It Up, Karena Dawn. After a childhood spent under the mental health influence of her mother, Karena ultimately discovered her passion and a healthy way to manage the complex feelings that come with complicated parental dynamics. Since her mother’s passing in 2021, she has made it her mission to raise awareness around the stigma surrounding mental health.You’ll hear about the reality of a childhood under the shadow of a parent with mental health issues. She shares the difficulties she experienced and the fears that pushed her toward not-so-great coping mechanisms. You’ll also hear her amazing story of redirecting those life experiences into something healthier for her mind and body, and how she’s helping other women like her do the same. What You’ll Learn:What it’s like having a parent with a mental illness (2:50)Her emotional final moments with her mother mid-pandemic (6:18)How fitness entered her life and its impact (12:57)Connecting mental and physical health (18:44)The biggest lie about mental health (22:35)Connect with Karena Dawn:Website: https://karenadawn.com/Tone it Up: www.instagram.com/toneitup/Insta: www.instagram.com/karenadawn/Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/toneitup/featuredFacebook: www.facebook.com/KarenaDawn/Her memoir: https://thebigsilence.com/pages/memoirThe Big Silence: www.thebigsilence.comInstagram: @the.big.silence - www.instagram.com/the.big.silence/The Big Silence podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-silence/id1607181597Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: www.instagram.com/theginnishowWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

To work in media, you’ve got to have a few things going for you. Confidence, connections, and creativity are fundamental. Rarely does a person have all three. And it’s even rarer to find someone who has the specific brand of raw, unfiltered confidence and multi-faceted creative energy that today’s guest exhibits… in spades. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Cindy Mich, a real-life creative Wonder Woman. She’s a Mom, a writer, an Award Winning Journalist and Media Personality, the  Founder, of the AIA Film Festival in New York, the CEO of Elegant Expressions Magazine & TV Show, and the host of Cin's Chat Corner. She’s also a Widow who isn’t afraid to talk about grief.You’ll hear about her creative inspirations and how she channels them into various creative pursuits. You’ll learn why it’s important to step away from work mode and clear your head on the regular. You’ll also hear candid thoughts about the grief process and how you can reach out thoughtfully to people who are in the thick of it. And, you might hear some choice words directed at a specific NBA team.What You’ll Learn:How to be disciplined when you’re self-employed (2:15)Knowing when to walk away and take breaks  (10:32)On grief and the guilt of moving forward (13:15)How to help someone who is grieving (19:33)The trials and tribulations that got her where she is today (24:07)Connect with Cindy Mich:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/officialcindymich/Cin’s Chat Corner Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/p/Cins-Chat-Corner-100063771034034/?_rdrIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9584759/Art Is Alive Film Festival: https://artisaliveff.wixsite.com/artisaliveffConnect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone for no real reason? Something small just agitates you and you overreact. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Or jumps the line in the grocery store.Under normal circumstances, you’d just let it go.But lately, these incidents are lighting a fire inside, taking you from 0-10 in 0.03 seconds.Deep down, you know the problem isn’t the person cutting you off on the road or at the store. The problem is that your chronic state of overwhelm is taking over your life.But it doesn’t have to stay that way.Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes self-care expert Erica Diamond. As a Certified Life and Career Coach and Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, she helps women transform their lives of overwhelm by incorporating calming lifestyle habits to create balance and harmony.  You’ll hear how Erica’s entrepreneurial success led her on the path to burnout, and how she turned it around starting with small, practical wins. You’ll learn how we’re culturally indoctrinated to accept to chronic stress, and how you can use mindfulness to unlearn behaviors and reverse the cycle. You’ll also learn a few simple exercises that will help you find calm right now, and whenever you need it in the moment. What You’ll Learn:The physical symptoms of burnout (0:53)The biggest mistake women make when it comes to overwhelm (4:15)Unlearning behaviors and focusing on small wins (5:24)How we’re shamed into self-care (9:17) Finding balance between what enriches us and what feels challenging (11:17)Connect with Erica Diamond:Website: https://ericadiamond.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ericadiamond/?hl=enConnect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com