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Join me, your host Gina Casbarro, as I share personal stories and interviews with fellow trailblazers who are living their most authentic life. We'll dive into tools to help you tap into your purpose and passion, stay connected to trust and faith, and follow your north star to live a life you're lit up by - because the world needs more people who are living lives they love! JOIN ME, and let's spark a tidal wave of transformation - TOGETHER! Gina is a Life Designer® Coach and feng shui expert and has been featured as a coaching, mindset and feng shui expert on the "1 Girl Revolution" podcast, the “Aluma Lifestyle Podcast,” the "You-est You® Podcast", in Voyage Baltimore and on the "Women's Wellness that Works" channel.

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Follow your Spark

110: How beauty became a path to purpose: trusting your calling with confidence — with Mary Ortiz

July 16, 2025

If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled to see your own brilliance, or felt like starting over means falling behind—this episode is for you!

In this conversation with Mary Ortiz, you'll hear stories about how to find the courage to follow your calling, real talk about what happens when you quit on your dreams, and how to cultivate compassion and confidence when you're starting fresh.

Whether you’re at a crossroads, rebuilding something new, or just tired of doubting yourself, this conversation will help you trust yourself more deeply, reconnect with your power, and take the next step towards living a life of purpose!

Ready to follow YOUR spark?

Want to talk through what your most purposeful, passionate life would look like and discover how to clear the blocks getting in your way?

Book a free Clarity Call to discover how coaching can support you in bringing your dreams to life: https://ginacasbarro.com/claritycall

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:

How everyday beauty practices can become sacred rituals for self-worth and healing
The truth about confidence that no one talks about—and how to cultivate your own
What to do when following your purpose feels like swimming upstream
The hidden strengths others see in you (and how to start seeing them too)
Why starting small, scared, and unsure is still a powerful place to start

MORE ABOUT MARY:

Mary is a community builder, therapeutic art facilitator, and founder of LNL Beauty Co., a creative wellness program rooted in her journey of faith, trauma, and transformation. After growing up feeling unseen, Mary discovered the power of art and beauty to express, cope, and ultimately heal. Now, she creates safe, impactful spaces for women and girls of color to reconnect with their inner child, own their stories, and Create Their Beauty Mark through courage, creativity, and connection. Whether through workshops, DIY beauty and art kits, or digital products, Mary's mission is to turn pain into purpose and make it unforgettably beautiful!

STAY CONNECTED WITH MARY:

WEB: https://lnlbeautyco.com/

IG: @lnl.beautyco

MORE ABOUT GINA CASBARRO:

Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer® coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams.

Gina’s passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon where she spent more than eight years coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values.

STAY CONNECTED WITH GINA:

Website: https://ginacasbarro.com
Instagram: @gina_casbarro

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:

Download Gina's Top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost joy: https://www.ginacasbarro.com/transformational-tools

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