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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mommy influencer announces new career as she emerges a year after husband's Hamptons suicide
A mommy blogger who vanished from social media after her husband took his own life at their $12million Hamptons mansion while drowning in debt has launched a new business endeavor. Candice Miller has returned to the spotlight and revealed she is now a certified professional life coach, 11 months after she first went quiet and wiped her popular Mama and Tata blog. The glamorous mother-of-two updated her Instagram bio section to share with her 84,000 followers the surprise new role. 'She who has a Why to live for can bear almost any How. CPC | Certified Professional Life Coach,' she wrote. Her return to work comes as she builds a new life away from the ritzy Hamptons scene that she and her husband were accustomed to, brimming with glittering parties, private plane trips and luxury cars. The 'Mama and Tata' page, which was also a lifestyle brand, frequently featured lavish displays of wealth like $800 facials and celebrity workout classes, helping her to amass a loyal following of aspirational viewers. The illusion of the glamorous life she led was shattered on the 4th of July weekend last year when her husband Brandon Miller's body was found inside his Porsche in the garage of the family home. He died of carbon monoxide poisoning while Miller and her two children were holidaying at a $2,000-per-night resort on Italy's Amalfi Coast, and his death was ultimately declared a suicide. Brandon died owing $33.6million, leaving just $8,000 in the bank. She has always maintained that she wasn't aware of her husband's finances or business dealings. Brandon ensured his family would still be taken care of despite his debts, taking out life insurance policies worth $15million which were paid out after his death. But some of that money could be swept up in legal fees and repayments as Miller works with lawyers to determine what debts she is on the hook for. She was sued for $194,881 in unpaid rent from the Park Avenue apartment in New York where she and her family had lived since 2021, but argued that she did not owe any money given she did not personally sign the lease. It's understood shortly after Brandon's death, Miller agreed to pay about $4million to settle a lawsuit over a separate loan. In all, her husband had taken out an estimated $20million in unsecured loans, the New York Times reported at the time. She sold the family home in the Hamptons in December 2024 for $12.8million. The home reportedly had five mortgages taken out on it, totaling nearly $12million. After the sale, she and her two daughters began a new life in Miami, living in a $10million condominium overlooking the ocean which has been loaned to her by her friend, Alexander von Furstenberg, son of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Far from hiding out and wallowing in misery, sources told Page Six she appeared to be thriving in the Miami scene. 'She's weirdly okay,' another socialite said. 'She's at parties and events and dinners. She's not sitting at home wearing all black with the lights off or anything. 'She's not shopping at Chanel every day. But, day to day, she is living life. She's residing in an expensive apartment that's been loaned to her by friends, She's going to dinners and places like the Four Seasons Surf Club and Casa Tua, working out, and traveling. 'Obviously, everything's changed. But, from what we see, it doesn't feel like anything's changed. She's not super laying low. That's for sure.' She first returned to social media on Monday evening, sharing a cryptic quote to her Mama and Tata Instagram page accompanied by a picture of a sun peaking through clouds over the water. 'In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer,' the caption read. 'And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there's something stronger – something better, pushing right back.' The glamorous mother-of-two shared a cryptic quote to her Mama and Tata Instagram page on Monday evening, accompanied by a picture of a sun peaking through clouds over the water The cryptic statement was a quote from French philosopher and writer Albert Camus. Miller's return to social media was met with an influx of supportive messages from her loyal fans who have been patiently waiting 11 months for her to end her self-imposed exile. 'I'm a stranger to you but I pray for you and your girls often,' one fan said. 'So happy you're back,' another added.
CNA
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
8 best podcasts for women in Singapore: Top picks on career, motherhood, health, dating and love
The best thing about podcasts is that you can listen to them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have a device that plays them. While they can simply entertain or even introduce us to a whole genre we never knew we were interested in – hello, true crime podcasts – they can also inform. For women looking to find out more about health, parenting or career-related issues, here are eight local podcasts – all free – that delve into these topics. WHAT THE F: FROM INFERTILITY EXHAUSTION TO PEACE BY TINA PADIA Tina Padia launched the podcast in January because she had been through a four-year fertility journey and knows how it feels to be 'in that dark and lonely place where I sometimes felt completely helpless'. She describes What The F as 'a safe haven, a lifeline' for women going through fertility struggles. 'There is no judgement here or unwanted triggering advice around what you should and shouldn't be doing,' she told CNA Women. Padia is a certified and accredited life coach and fertility coach, and felt it was important to talk about the need for a more holistic, empathetic and compassionate approach to the emotional needs of women – and couples – going through fertility treatment. It's especially so in Singapore and Asia as fertility clinics and hospitals often don't provide this, she said. 'There isn't a podcast specifically for women affected by infertility in Singapore so I'm here to try and make sure no one else has to go through this journey feeling isolated, guilty or shameful about what they're going through or feeling,' she said. Episodes range from Padia talking about balancing work and fertility treatments, to healing after an unsuccessful IVF cycle and how to support someone undergoing fertility treatments. THE BIRTH OF A MOTHER BY CLARITY SINGAPORE Launched in April, this podcast by mental health charity Clarity Singapore was started to bring about awareness and education to mums about maternal mental health, such as what symptoms to look out for, knowing when to seek professional help, as well as what is considered normal and not normal. Cindy Khong, senior mental health counsellor at Clarity Singapore, said: 'It's also to encourage mothers to seek help and know that they do not need to journey alone in their struggles and pain, by improving access to information regarding perinatal experiences for them and their families. 'Plus, to instil hope and inspire help-seeking for families, and reduce the stigma surrounding maternal mental health by sharing personal experiences of mothers' real struggles,' added Khong, who also leads the charity's Clarity for Moms programme, which provides support for expecting and postnatal mums facing emotional challenges. The four episodes feature personal stories from mums who have experienced perinatal depression and anxiety, as well as expert advice from Dr Gillian Lim, a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health. The team is currently going through feedback from the first run, to decide if more episodes will be made. Listen to The Birth Of A Mother here. THE FORTIES FORMULA BY AMANDA LIM AND JASMIN DHILLON Amanda Lim is a metabolic health coach while Jasmin Dhillon is a nutritional health coach. The wellness pros believed something was missing in the conventional health messaging given to 40-something women, so they wanted to connect with this group of women looking for a more nuanced approach. On the podcast, they chat with experts about perimenopause management, strength training in your forties, having a low sex drive, and makeup for mature skin. Dhillon revealed they have a younger audience too, who feel that the podcast is 'like a harbinger of what's to come, helping younger women make better decisions now to improve their future wellness lives'. 'Our content is for any woman looking to gather multiple perspectives, hear a wealth of different insights and potentially make significant lifestyle changes based on expert opinion and informed advice from a diversity of wellness professionals,' she added. Listen to The Forties Formula here. Catch new episodes every Thursday at 7am. MAKE IT WORK BY SARAH WONG Sarah Wong spent six years in Silicon Valley's fast-paced tech scene and experienced burnout upon returning to Singapore. The mother-of-two sought stories of working mums who redefined success on their own terms, making bold career shifts while prioritising what mattered most. 'Their insights were too valuable to keep to myself, so Make It Work was born. A podcast for ambitious mums navigating career and family on their terms,' Wong told CNA Women. Wong speaks to mums working in various fields and gets advice on topics such as parenting in a digital age, how to build your professional village and finding strength through vulnerability. She recommends her podcast for working mothers who are wondering if they can 'have it all' and are looking for inspiration, practical advice and a supportive community. 'It will especially resonate if you are considering or have made career shifts to better align with your family life,' she added. Wong also frequently shares episode highlights, curated parenting inspiration, advice and a dose of parent-life comedy on Make It Work's Instagram and TikTok accounts. JUST SO WE'RE CLEAR BY MARISSA TREW AND HANLI HOEFER Listen to two young, mixed-race women in Singapore discuss everything from mental health to sex positivity to pondering the answer to the age-old question – can men and women really be friends? It's an insight to the thoughts of young Asian women and their take on modern life. The two longtime friends chat candidly about topics relevant to women in their twenties and thirties. They also interview personalities from various fields, tackling issues such as sexual health, breast cancer and investing. The podcast kicked off in March 2020, with the last episode released in November 2024. There are 102 episodes to get through so strap in for a fun, informative ride with Melissa Trew and Hanli Hoefer. If you prefer to watch them in action, there are also some episodes on YouTube. Listen to Just So We're Clear here. WOMANKIND BY CNA WOMEN The CNA Women team started the Womankind podcast because they felt there was more about women's issues that could be explored beyond their digital stories. When you tune in to this podcast, it feels like you're part of a conversation with friends, with topics related directly to women, explored in a friendly and relatable manner by its hosts, Penelope Chan and Hidayah Salamat. There are eight episodes, which touch on a wide range of topics, from women's health to dating and motherhood. Find out why we dread women's health tests (that Pap smear), whether maternal instinct is a myth, how self-care for mums is crucial, why women are more prone to burnout, why we find it so hard to ask for help and how woman can achieve sexual equality between the sheets. Listen to Womankind here. CAN'T KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT BY NIXALINA WATSON Nixalina Watson brought her brand, Sex & London City, to Singapore in 2019, creating a digital platform called Sex & Singapore City. She's a writer by trade and this was a website that included sex, dating and love articles – what she was famed for in her native United Kingdom. A month after the website went live, she received an e-mail from a studio in Singapore, asking if she'd consider doing a podcast on the topics she writes about. This led to the launch of the Sex & Singapore City podcast and it became an immediate hit, topping Spotify charts and being included in the Louis Vuitton Singapore Travel Guide, among other accolades. 'I realised it was being listened to in 68 countries so I rebranded it to Can't Keep My Mouth Shut, and the rest, as they say, is history,' Watson said. Watson admitted she 'had zero intention to become a podcaster'. However, her brand of straight-talking chats about love, dating, sex and everything in between resonated with her audience 'who enjoy unfiltered, brutally honest conversational podcast episodes that leave you feeling inspired or sad, in fits of laughter or even simply life-focused – depending on the topic'. She has spoken about topics such as long-distance relationships, abusive relationships, egg freezing and dating apps. Listen to Can't Keep My Mouth Shut here. A new episode drops every Monday evening but Watson sometimes takes a break from recording, 'just to keep the creative juices flowing'. THE PARENTING REVIVAL PODCAST BY SHARANYA V As a marriage and early parenting coach, Sharanya helps families navigate the complexities of early parenthood. She launched the podcast as she recognised the challenges of balancing marriage, mental health and parenting. 'I aimed to offer practical strategies and real-life insights to help parents restore harmony and confidence in their family lives and overall wholesome happiness for everyone in the family,' she said. Parents of young children can get advice on issues such as parental guilt, your child's sleeping habits, the importance of empathy in relationships and how to better connect with your husband. 'This podcast is designed for parents, especially those with young children, who seek guidance on managing sleep deprivation, marital dynamics and parenting challenges,' Sharanya said. 'It's also beneficial for caregivers interested in fostering a balanced and fulfilling family environment.'
Globe and Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
From Gridiron to Greatness: Speedy Sheppard Empowers Communities with The Speedy Tribe
Passaic, NJ - Bryan C. Sheppard Jr., better known as Speedy Sheppard, is a motivational speaker, life coach, and community leader whose story of resilience, heartbreak, and personal transformation has inspired thousands. As founder of The Speedy Tribe, Sheppard is committed to helping individuals overcome adversity and live purpose-driven lives. Who Is Speedy Sheppard? Born and raised in the Aspen Place Projects of Passaic, NJ, Sheppard faced tremendous early-life challenges, including homelessness and the loss of two siblings. Football became his outlet, and by age 7, he was deeply in love with the game. From 2009 to 2012, he played for Passaic High School, where he captained both the football and track teams. His leadership earned him the school's first-ever 'Coaches Award,' a pivotal moment that propelled him to play sprint football and track at Post University (2013–2016). He graduated in 2017 with a B.S. in Sport Management, achieving Dean's List honors. In 2019, he played semi-pro for the New York Bears, which led to an international opportunity in Iceland before retiring in 2020 after 16 years in the sport. The Birth of a Brand Tragedy struck again during college, with the loss of his brother in 2014 and sister in 2017. These events led to deep reflection and sparked a realization—his life's purpose extended beyond football. In 2017, he recorded his first motivational YouTube video using an iPhone 6s, marking the birth of The Speedy Tribe. His authentic voice quickly gained traction. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his TikTok video 'Everybody Wanna Party But Nobody Wanna Clean Up' went viral, amassing over 1 million views and 90,000+ new followers. What Is The Speedy Tribe? The Speedy Tribe is a motivational platform and community offering: Inspirational Content: Daily videos across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (5M+ views). Podcast: Honest conversations about self-growth and mental health. Coaching & Mentorship: Sessions to help people break cycles and find purpose. Community Engagement: A supportive network for healing and accountability. Giving Back Sheppard coaches football and track at Passaic High School and serves as the school's Restorative Justice Coach, leading peace circles and wellness checks. Speaking Engagements Sheppard has partnered with organizations like FoundCare Inc., Passaic NAACP, Oswego State University, and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Connect with Speedy Sheppard Instagram: @thespeedytribe LinkedIn: Speedy Sheppard YouTube/SoundCloud: The Speedy Tribe Podcast: The Brutal Truth About Why You Struggle to Change Your Circumstances About The Speedy Tribe Founded in 2017, The Speedy Tribe inspires personal growth and community healing through content, coaching, and public speaking.
Entrepreneur
13-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Heather Stewart on the Silent Saboteur: How Apathy Fuels the Mental Health Crisis
You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Unknown to many, another force usually slips under the radar. Heather Stewart, a seasoned real life coach and a wellness expert, believes that apathy is a driver that deepens despair and keeps people stuck in lives they no longer recognize or enjoy. Stewart has over two decades of experience in the wellness industry, serving as a yoga instructor, massage therapist, meditation facilitator, and personal trainer. Her work has helped people reconnect with themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. Before her journey in this field, Stewart spent 15 years in corporate finance as a chartered accountant. This diverse experience gives Stewart's insights weight. She's lived on both sides of the spectrum, anchored in stability yet longing for purpose, and now thriving with intention. Her clients benefit from this breadth of perspective. Stewart's experience has also made her realize that apathy is one of the most significant barriers to mental and emotional well-being. Beyond the lack of motivation, apathy is a creeping indifference that tells people they shouldn't want more, or worse, that they can't have it. "People settle," she says. "They believe their unhappiness is just how life is and give up before they even try." This defeatist mindset manifests early. Stewart explains that even young people say, "Well, that's just how the world works." She pushes back against that narrative. "It doesn't have to be that way," she adds. "It will stay that way if you don't do something different." The problem is that many don't know what "different" looks like. Stewart notes that either they can't see the possibilities or see them and believe they're out of reach. "Maybe you dreamed of becoming an Olympic sprinter, but now you're too old. That doesn't mean you can't chase something as exhilarating," she states. Stewart's idea isn't to chase the exact childhood fantasy but to rekindle the permission to dream and adapt it into an achievable reality. "People narrow their ideas of happiness," she says. "They don't see options. And worse, the culture around them reinforces the message to settle." The real life coach adds that gratitude is also misunderstood. Stewart teaches gratitude as a foundational tool but not an excuse for stagnation. "Gratitude is just the first step," she says. "Be grateful for what you have, yes. But don't use that gratitude to justify staying stuck. You're allowed to want more. You're allowed to pursue what makes you happy." In addition, Stewart is critical of how wellness culture reduces gratitude to a simplistic mantra, omitting the call to action and self-respect it should inspire. Her perspective on gratitude is to acknowledge the present while still reaching for the future. These philosophies are embedded in The Thriving Life Method, her signature coaching service. It's for people overwhelmed by the demands of modern life. The program offers multiple paths depending on where someone is in their journey. They could test the waters with the free Pathfinder tier or dive deep into a personalized transformation with the Visionary level. Essentially, Stewart provides structured, compassionate guidance. Her platform is also intentionally free from social media distractions, offering a private space for authentic growth. It contrasts with the numbing effects of doom-scrolling and curated perfection that dominate online culture. It's worth emphasizing that The Thriving Life Method isn't a quick fix. It's a lifestyle reorientation. Stewart helps her clients uncover what's holding them back (e.g., exhaustion, fear, or codependent tendencies). She understands that the first step can feel enormous, especially when someone's energy is depleted. "If you're drained all the time, even small actions feel impossible," she says. "You can't force someone to change. They have to be ready." Being the lighthouse and not the lifeboat is a philosophy that Stewart learned early in her coaching journey. "I can light the path, but I can't walk it for you," she says. Like a personal trainer who can teach you how to do a push-up but can't do the reps for you, Stewart provides tools, encouragement, and accountability. The real life coach advises people stuck in apathy: "Start imagining again. Go back to what you wanted as a kid. Who did you want to be? What lit you up? What have you given up on, not because it was impossible, but because you were told it was unrealistic?" She urges people to re-examine their choices with curiosity. Stewart herself wanted to be an artist and a veterinarian. She became an accountant instead because it was considered practical. Years later, she reclaimed those passions in her own way, through her career in wellness. Heather Stewart invites everyone to step out of autopilot. Her holistic approach integrates physical health, emotional resilience, and self-discovery to help people feel more aligned and less depleted. With emotional numbing and cultural indifference becoming more rampant, her message rings loud and clear. Apathy can be dangerous, as it keeps people disconnected from their power, purpose, and potential. However, change is possible. It starts with curiosity, grows through support, and is sustained by action.
SBS Australia
10-05-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
How motherhood and struggles led her to become a life coach
Lee Montajes is a registered nurse, certified life coach, motivational speaker and professional master of ceremonies. But she says what grounds her the most is her family. Originally from the Philippines, Lee and her family had settled in the UK before the global financial crisis pushed them to seek refuge elsewhere. Lee recalls how they slept on the floor, used a discarded hospital drape as a mattress, and moved from place to place, clinging to each other for support. Despite starting from scratch, she is grateful for those early experiences, as they shaped her resilience and deepened her gratitude. SBS Filipino 10/05/2025 34:07 Her journey, like that of many migrant mums, is filled with courage and quiet sacrifice. Originally from the Philippines, Lee and her family had settled in the UK before the global financial crisis pushed them to seek refuge elsewhere. 'We came to Australia just for respite care. The plan was to go back to the UK once the world settled down. We had no family here. It was exciting, but also daunting.' Landing in Adelaide with no support system, Lee and her husband had to start from scratch with three children in tow. 'We slept on the floor. We used an old operating theatre drape as a mattress. We moved houses several times. There were moments I questioned everything. We took a leap of faith." How she shaped her family to be resilient Despite the fear and hardship, she held her family together. 'I had to be brave. Even when I didn't feel strong, I had to show my kids what resilience looks like.' One moment she'll never forget happened during their early days of settling in Australia. 'We were walking one day, with one child in the pram, when my other child asked, 'Are we poor?' That broke me. But I reminded myself, this is just a season and we won't stay here forever.' What was supposed to be a short stay turned into something more permanent when a few new friends encouraged her to give Australia just a few more months. 'Winter came, and it was beautiful. I started seeing the opportunities for my children, for my family.' Motherhood her greatest teacher Motherhood, for Lee, has been her greatest teacher. 'Being a nurse taught me skills, but being a mother taught me patience, purpose, and perspective. It's not always about having everything figured out.' As a mum, she also taught her children respect, gratitude, and empowerment. 'I want to raise children who respect both cultures, who are inclusive and proud of where they came from.' Now deeply rooted in Australia, Lee uses her voice to uplift others. Her healthcare experience and motherhood, combined with her work as a life coach and speaker, have fueled her passion for helping others unlock their full potential. Motherhood shaped the woman I am today. The highs and lows made me strong, and I taught my children that no matter what happens, there's always something to be grateful for. Lee Montajes- Mother, registered nurse, a certified life coach, a motivational speaker, professional master of ceremonies 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
