An Imperfectly Perfect Life

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series.This week (January 25th, 2022 at 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Cindy Benezra (The 50/50 Friendship Flow - Chapter 48 -Invite Friends Into Your House). Cindy is a business owner of Elite Events Seattle, and author of Under The Orange Blossoms, a memoir self help book. Back Cover of Under The Orange Blossoms:Cindy  doesn't know what's happening to her. An American teenager living in Spain, she's rocked by nightmares revealing dark secrets. Her childhood is being rewritten at night an everything she thought she knew about herself is wrong. She must rediscover who she is in light of the revelations.As a young girl, Cindy endured years of abuse at the hands of her father. As an adult, she seeks freedom from her past while also dealing with her mother's death, divorce, and her son's ongoing health crisis.Despite her father's unthinkable violation, Cindy cares for him as an old an facing his mortality. In his final years, she interviews her dad, chasing his guilty confession before it's too late. ---Under The Orange Blossoms is available on Amazon. You can connect with Cindy at:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BsOkseLiE_vfh76AvXa0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindyBenezraAuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindybenezra/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-benezra-932560158/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindyBenezra111Cindy Talks: https://www.cindytalks.com/For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Cindy's 3 tools for moving from trauma towards healing at:   https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series.This week (January 18th, 2022 at 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Mary Munsil (The 50/50 Friendship Flow - Chapter 31- Align Your Virtual Life With Your Real Life). Mary made the decision to not only return to school in her late 40s to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree, she enrolled in law school and entered her first year at age 50!  Listen to Mary's experience and be inspired -- to live your best life in midlife!You can connect with Mary on Linked In at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylpalmer/For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Mary's 3 tips for women considering  changing careers or going back to school at midlife at   https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series.This week (January 11th, 2022 at 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Diane Najm (The 50/50 Friendship Flow - Chapter 9- Recognize Your Unique Value). Diane Najm is a tech founder, keynote speaker, advocate for women and philanthropist. She is the founder of PhotoPad For Business, powerful technology that helps you grow your  brand. To learn more about PhotoPad For Business visit https://www.photopad.co/Diane can also be found on these social media platforms:Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianenajm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhotoPad-296791807023406 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhotoPad__Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/photopadforbusinessFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Diane's 3 tips for women considering  changing careers or starting a business at   https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series.This week (January 4th , 2022 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Renee Hawkes (The 50/50 Friendship Flow - Chapter 40- Aim For 80 Percent). Renee Hawkes is a Director and Senior Wealth Strategist.  One of her passions is to  guide women towards financial freedom. You can contact her on Linked In at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneehawkes/ For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Renee's 3 tips for women who want to move towards financial freedom in the new year at  https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series.This week (December 28th , 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Martha Brockenbrough (The 50/50 Friendship Flow - Chapter 5- Live Your Values). Martha Brockenbrough is the award-winning author of more than 20 books for young readers, and two books for adults. She founded National Grammar Day, is the former editor of MSN.com, and works on the faculty at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she teaches graduate students how to write books for children and teens.  She plays a big role in my writing career and she shares insights into her career, writing for children, writing in multiple genres, and tips and tools for the aspiring  writer.  Martha can be reached at: www.marthabrockenbrough.comand via social media at:http://facebook.com/marthabrockenbroughbookshttp://twitter.com/mbrockenbroughhttp://instagram.com/marthabee For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Martha's 3 tips for aspiring writers at  https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Make Your Mess Your Message.This week (December 21st , 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Teri Harmeyer (Chapter 28 - Enhancing Wellness and Longevity Through Functional Nutrition).During our conversation, Teri shares her personal story of the loss of her father at  a young age  to heart disease and her journey from working for a big pharmaceutical company to finding her passion in integrative functional nutrition and wellness . The perfect conversation to listen to as many of us our looking towards implementing healthy lifestyle choices in the new year!   Teri can be found at: https://www.teriharmeyer.com/ - her site is currently being updated; however, if you click "get notified" - you can connect with Teri and she is offering  a free 50 minute discovery coaching session where you can work with her to  identify and get started  on your healthy  goals, as well as receiving a green smoothie recipe with specific instructions just for you! For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Teri's 3 health action items that you can begin implementing today!  https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Make Your Mess Your Message.December is HIV/AIDS Awareness month -- This week (December 14, 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Sarah Noble (Chapter 1 - Returning To Joy).During our conversation, Sarah shares her family's personal story of the loss of her father to HIV/AIDS  -- our hope is that conversations like these will help to  bring about awareness, compassion, support, and healing to other families who have loved ones who are suffering from HIV and AIDS. Sarah can be found at: Website:  www.noblefarriery.comFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Sarah's tools/suggestions for families, friends, and patients who are struggling with the difficult  diagnosis of HIV/AIDS -  https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Meet the women of the book, Make Your Mess Your Message.This week (December 6, 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Maja Arnold (Chapter 23 - Finding The Beauty - Even In The Darkness).During our conversation, Maja shares the heartbreaking story of the loss of her daughter which led to the creation of Maja Arnold Jewelry.  In this very candid interview, she shares her personal story and what helped her get through the grief of losing a child.   Maja can be found at:Website: https://majaarnold.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maja-arnold-design/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopmajaarnoldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmajaarnold/For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Maja's tools/suggestions for parents experiencing unimaginable grief https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog/

Meet the women of the book, "Make Your Mess Your Message".This week (November 30th, 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Cindy Petersen (Chapter 37 - Loving My Child Through His Struggle With Addiction).During our conversation, Cindy shares her family's over decade long journey with her son through his struggle with addiction.  After coming home during a college break for a routine dental procedure, her son was prescribed opioids - and following that experience - in what felt like overnight - he was on the streets addicted to heroin.  I appreciate Cindy's willingness to speak with me because I know she is someone who would rather not live in the public eye.  She agreed to speak with me because if her story  can help another mom or dad feel less alone or provide a better understanding to others about addiction and prompt compassion for those on the streets, then sharing her story is worth it to  her.  This is a story about heartbreak, joy, and the unfailing love between mother and son.  Cindy and her husband, Ed, are involved in Not One More Seattle/Tacoma which can be found at https://notonemoreseattle.org/For those outside of the Seattle area, local chapters may be found at https://notonemore.net/chapters/For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview,  receive a summary of Cindy's 3 tips for families struggling with addiction at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog/

Meet the women of the book, "Make Your Mess Your Message".This week (November 23rd, 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Lilla Taylor (Chapter 30 - Removing  A Title Can Allow Room For Grace), owner of Simply Rooted Yoga Studio which is located in Redding, California and Simply Meditation Podcast. During our conversation, Lilla discusses her difficult childhood - with a focus on the troubling relationship she had with her father and how she has been able to move towards acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness. A perfect discussion to have as many of us are trying to navigate tough family relationships -- especially during the upcoming holiday season.Lilla can be found at:Website: https://www.simplyrootedyoga.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplyrootedtminstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lillamarieyoga/instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/simplyrooted_tm/For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Lilla's 3 tips for navigating a difficult parent relationship at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog

Meet the women of the book, "Make Your Mess Your Message".This week (November 16, 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I speak with Tracie Frank Mayer (Chapter 5 - Fighting For My Son's Life),  author of the  internationally acclaimed  book, Incompatible with Nature-Against the Odds: A parent's Memoir of Congenital Heart Disease.Tracie is a self-described rebel, writer and speaker.  To learn more  about Tracie, visit  her website at https://www.traciemayer.comTracie can also be found  at: blog:              www.menopausebarbees.comfacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/tracie.mayertwitter:        https://twitter.com/tlmayerinstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tracieme1linkedin:       http://www.linkedin.com/in/tracie-mayer-71506728For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Tracie's 5 tips for parents who are fighting for life saving medical care for their child at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog 

Meet the women of the book,  Make Your Mess Your MessageThis  week I speak with  Linda (Chapter 21 "Letting Go Of The To-Do List").Linda creative energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and her superpower of being a “Super-Connector” is evident in all her ventures.  A devastating stroke and discovery of a brain aneurysm while just in her 40s taught her the value of slowing down and focusing on taking time for the fun that life has to offer. For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Linda's 3 tools that she has found have helped her navigate and enjoy life following her harrowing recovery. https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blogLinda can be found at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalowry/Twitter https://twitter.com/TheLindaLowryFacebook https://www.facebook.com/linda.m.lowryInstagram https://www.instagram.com/linda_lowry/

Meet the women of the book, "Make Your Mess Your Message".On Tuesday, November 2nd at 2PM PST /5PM EST, I speak with Kirsten Duncan (Chapter 46  - Doing Something Everyday That  Scares Me).In the span of 4 months, Kirsten's life was dramatically altered leading her to the realization that life can fall apart, but with grit, faith, and resiliency, it can be rebuilt; Kirsten shares her story and the stories of others on her podcast, An Unexpected Launch.For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, following the interview - receive a summary and Kirsten's 3 tools for moving forward after divorce - at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog/Also, Kirsten can be found at:  https://anunexpectedlaunch.com/and on social media at:https://www.facebook.com/unexpected.launchhttps://www.instagram.com/unexpected.launch/

Meet the women of the book, "Make Your Mess Your Message" .Joining me this week is Attorney and Bremerton Municipal Court Judicial Candidate Tracy Flood (Chapter 39).I was in awe as I spoke to Tracy as I learned about her amazing life journey -- Joining the navy at age 17, becoming the legal guardian of her younger sister at age 19 due to  the unexpected death of her beloved mother due to cancer, a divorce, becoming a single mom, becoming the guardian of her brother who had a stroke --  while still managing to finish college, law school, an advanced LLM law degree, establish a successful solo law practice, and currently  running for  municipal court  judge in Bremerton, Washington – Tracy  explains how she has been able to manage helping others while keeping  herself and her goals a priority despite life's messes.For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Tracy's 3 tools for how to  make yourself a priority while helping others https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blogVisit our guest at tracyfloodlaw.com 

Meet the women of the book, “Make Your Mess Your Message – More Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends.”  Joining me today is Shay (Chapter 25), as a newlywed and just 31 years of age, she received a devastating diagnosis of Stage IV melanoma. Shay shares her journey and advice for others on how to move forward in life with confidence following cancer and its often devastating physical effects. To view the interview, please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWc1RpzZfTK8hgagC0xEpwFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-in For a free 30 minute coaching session, enter the  code MYBESTLIFE at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/scheduleAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Shay's tools to help others move forward following cancer at  https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blogVisit today's guest at http://shaybbb.blogspot.com/ 

Joining me today is Gage, a Trans advocate and cohost of the Girl-ish podcast. Today we talk about coming out as a trans person, trans visibility in the media, experiencing transphobia, and how to be a trans ally.  To view the interview, please visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCWc1RpzZfTK8hgagC0xEpwFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inFor a free 30 minute coaching session, enter the  code MYBESTLIFE at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/scheduleAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Gage's 3 tools for how to  help others  who are coming out as a trans person, experiencing transphobia, and want to know how  to  become a trans ally.  The tools will be posted right  after the show airs at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blogVisit today's guest on  Twitter and Instagram:  @gageelleYouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/GageEllePodcast at https://girlishpodcast.com/

We all face obstacles in our life, many that seem to pop up out of nowhere. This past year has certainly been a year filled with obstacles for many of us – as we've had to navigate school, work, relationships and financial issues during the pandemic. Joining today is Rose Wetzel. The messy fun of growing up in a family of nine kids prepared Rose Wetzel for life as a professional obstacle course racer and American Ninja Warrior athlete.   And how her lessons from obstacle racing can help prepare you for real-life obstacles.For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Rose's 3 tools for navigating obstacles - please visit: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog Visit our guest at rosewetzel.comLinkedIn Rose WetzelFacebook Rose WetzelInstagram @runningrosieTwitter @rosewetzel

In recent years, economists have estimated that 600,000 US businesses have permanently closed each year. Due to the pandemic, that number has skyrocketed with an estimated additional 200,000 permanent closures of businesses — or about a quarter to a third above normal. How can small businesses make it in our new normal? Joining today is Susan Slater Cotter– she is fitness instructor, an entrepreneur, and a small business owner. Single mom to 3 daughters who owns a boutique fitness studio in Seattle She shares her formula for success and how she grew her fitness business despite government shutdowns and continues to not just survive but also thrive while encouraging and supporting her clients to do the sameFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Susan's 3 tools for entrepreneurs and small business owners at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blogVisit our guest at:  strength-studio.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-slater-5044801bhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/187100336071082/www.instagram.com/strengthstudio_seattle/

Today's topic is an important one – we're talking about anxiety. While we all experience anxiety, suffering from an anxiety disorder can be paralyzing. It effects 18% of American adults. It can take away from the enjoyment of daily life – causing the sufferer to avoid work, school, family get-togethers, and other social situations that might trigger or worsen today symptoms. As today's guest describes her anxiety – it can feel like living in constant fear that something is going to go wrong. Joining today is Sarah Richardson – she is a career prosecutor and someone who lives a full and fulfilled life despite her anxiety disorder and she hopes by sharing her story, she is able to help to take the stigma away from the disorder so that others in similar shoes can speak freely about their experiences without fear of judgment. For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Sarah's 3 tools that she has found have helped her navigate and enjoy life despite of an anxiety disorder diagnosis. https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog 

It is back to school time! Transitioning back to school can be a challenge for families with children who have received an autism diagnosis and those challenges don't just end at high school graduation. Navigating what life after high school looks like for a young adult with autism can be daunting for parents of adult children with autism. Today's interview focuses on those challenges and is dedicated to all the parents out there who are going that extra mile each and every day.Joining today is Jennifer Cameron – she is the Vice President of Global Luxury for Coldwell  Banker BAIN, a mom to a beautiful young adult daughter who carries a diagnosis of autism. Jennifer can be reached at and her www.luxurymarketingspecialists.com and graciously has welcomed any parents with questions surrounding her experience with raising a child with autism through young adulthood.  She can also be found on Linked In - Jen CameronTwitter - Lms.JenFacebook - luxury_marketing_specialistsInstagram - luxury_marketing_specialistsFor free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Jennifer's 3 tools for parents or caregivers who are working with children who have received an autism diagnosis at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog