Around the Campfire with Amy

One of our most popular guests of season 2, dog trainer Whitney Mouton, comes back to talk about how our dogs can actually have a benefit for our minds.  We also continue the conversation from season 2 on what our dogs wish we knew and talk about how we can be better leaders of our dogs.  If you're a dog owner, this is a must listen.  If you aren't a dog owner, forward this episode to someone who is!

In this Limited Series, Amy and Ann talk with new restaurant concept Bon Broth Bar owner, Ali Hanson. Ali became The Broth Lady after bone broth helped her heal from a seven-year-long illness. She began commercially brewing AliMade Bone Broth in 2017, and in 2021 launched the Bōn Broth Bar, a restaurant and store that serves local, healthy, delicious food. An Oklahoma native from Guthrie, Ali played golf at Oklahoma State University and taught English in Kansas City and at Tulsa's Cascia Hall before her own health journey changed her course. Ali and her husband Joseph are blessed with a combined 8 kids.   Connect with Ali here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/bonbrothbar  https://instagram.com/alimadefood    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonbrothbar  https://www.facebook.com/alimadefood    Website: http://www.bonbrothbar.com  http://wwwalimadefood.com 

In this Limited Series, Amy and Ann talk with professional organizer, Audra George of Pretty Neat and Organized.  Audra talks about why she started organizing people's spaces and gives our listening audience some quick tips on organizing our own spaces.   You can connect with Audra here: Website www.prettyneatok.com IG www.instagram.com/prettyneatandorganized FB www.facebook.com/prettyneatsolutions email : audra@prettyneatok.com   

Amy and Ann talk about their Christmas traditions, some things that might not have gone as expected and Ann reads the Christmas story from Luke 2.

Amy and Ann wrap up season 2 with what they learned from their guests.

Amy and Ann love dogs! So they invited dog trainer, Whitney Mouton to have a chat about how to have a happy dog!  They talk breeds, toys, and things you can do to make sure your dog is the best companion!   To find a certifited positive reinforcement trainer near you: https://apdt.com/

Ann and Amy talk with Jessica Cribbs who is a freelance writer and producer in Los Angeles and has worked at Hallmark Channel, produced and edited a military history documentary and started a family website, BurbankMom.com, in the city where she's raising her kids.  Jessica's most prized project, however, is The Rose Run. The Rose Run is a charity 5k event that is headed into its 15th year in 2023. Jessica and her family started this event after they lost their mother, Rose, to breast cancer at the young age of 54. The Rose Run has raised $200,000 for metastatic breast cancer research, a 3D mammography machine and first responder support in her hometown. Learn what it took to start a 5K charity race and how she got there. Check out The Rose Run: http://www.theroserun.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroserun/ Follow Jessica at The Burbank Mom:  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burbankmom/ on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/burbankmomhttps://burbankmom.com/ or https://burbankmom.com/  

Amy and Ann talk with Amy Hayes, owner and creator of Bloom Kitchens, a cabinet painting and kitchen remodeling company that has unexpectedly grown out of a summer job wall painting with her teenage daughter eight years ago to a multiple seven figure yearly business with over twenty employees today.  Amy and her husband have been married for 28 years and they have three young adult children. Amy is passionate about leadership, empowering and equipping women and entrepreneurship. She leads a neighborhood bible study and just completed her term as the Chairman of her church board this year.   Currently her main goal in life is to hold onto her wavering sanity which she attempts with daily chocolate, a good Netflix series and a lot of Diet Pepsi.  Connect with Amy at website: http://www.bloompaintingcompany.com/ Instagram: roomofbloom

Amy and Ann talk with Colleen Brown. Colleen is a native Australian artist and real estate investor now living in the American South!  She recently retired from 20+ years in the IT industry and now devotes her time to working in her home studio, and investing in real estate opportunities. Discussions with other women has led her to realize there is a real need for greater financial and money management education amongst women and girls. To this end, she has developed the Women's Money Mastery platform and course which is set to launch at the end of 2022. Recently described by a friend as a “Renaissance Woman” due to her many interests, Colleen loves to bake and cook, garden, paint, redecorate, hang out with her grandchildren, and is focused on enjoying life!     Check out Colleen's website at: HTTPS://colleenbrown.com Connect with her on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ColleenBrownStudio  Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbrownartist/ Coming soon! Her new course at : HTTPS://womensmoneymastery.com

Amy and Ann talk to Jeff Warren (Ann's husband), who is a TV show editor.  They talk about how he got his start, what it takes to actually get that TV show on your screen, and what he loves about being a TV show editor and producer.  This one is educational friends! You'll learn a lot.

Ann and Amy talk with Colleen Brown, a native Australian artist and real estate investor now living in the American South!  She recently retired from 20+ years in the IT industry and now devotes her time to working in her home studio, and investing in real estate opportunities. Discussions with other women has led her to realize there is a real need for greater financial and money management education amongst women and girls. To this end, she has developed the Women's Money Mastery platform and course which is set to launch at the end of 2022. Recently described by a friend as a “Renaissance Woman” due to her many interests, Colleen loves to bake and cook, garden, paint, redecorate, hang out with her grandchildren, and is focused on enjoying life!   Check out Colleen's website at HTTPS://colleenbrown.com  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenbrownartist/ On Facebook: https://facebook.com/ColleenBrownStudio  To check out Colleen's course go to: HTTPS://womensmoneymastery.com  

Amy and Ann have a conversation with Hudson and Tim Haws. Hudson is a 24 year old quadriplegic paralyzed from the chest down. He broke his neck playing a high school football game during his senior year in 2015. He spent time at Craig Hospital in Denver, CO going through inpatient therapy for a spinal cord injury. Hudson graduated from Southern Nazarene University in 2020. Later in 2020 him and his father, Tim Haws began The 34 Project. The 34 Project is a private pay adaptive exercise and training center for people with neurological disabilities. Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, they provide an outlet for the body, mind, and soul for those with neurological disabilities. The 34 Project On Instagram: @the34project  On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the34project  Tim Haws book "In The Waiting" purchase it here

Amy has added a co-host this season of Around the Campfire so on this episode you'll get to know Ann, as well as Amy!

Amy talks with Allison Carlson - Miss Colorado's Outstanding Teen.  They bust some beauty pagent myths and talk about her journey to the crown.  They also talk about one of her passions -giving teens hope though knowing their unique gifts and learning to love themselves.  This is a great one to listen to with young girls, as Allison is bright, passionate, and a great role model!  You can follow Allison on instagram @maoteenco.  or @princessallison 

Amy shares her thoughts about season one and lets you know when you can expect season 2!

Ashley Moore, of Moorehouse Interiors, in Tomball, Texas and I discuss how she built a thriving interior design business form the ground up, and how she has mad et he hard decision to shut it all down.  We talk about the way and how saying "No"  to something amazing is not always a bad thing. Check out MooreHouse at Home here

Meet my friend Terri!  Terri is someone who goes all in, all the time, no matter what she is doing.  She is gifted in coming alongside people and putting the things in motion they can't do, in order to be super successful in what they are called to do. We talk about a decision she made to help a friend, and how she was able to "lavishly change the game" for someone.  She was able to rally friends and strangers to come alongside her and make a huge difference for Tim the Trainer.  This is an amazing story that will inspire you and challenge you to think differently about the impact you can have on the people in your life.  I can't wait for you to hear this one!  It will inspire you! Connect with Terri on Instagram @terriflannagan Check out how you can work with Terri www.terriflannagan.com  Watch the video with Tim here

Men, you'll probably want to skip this one.  It has nothing to do with you.  Ladies, do you know something is up with your body but no one can figure it out?  My guest today, April Miller, is an Integrative Nutritionist and we talk about how the answer to a lot of women's health issues has to do with their balance of minerals, living in a constant state of stress (adrenal fatigue) and the types of foods they are eating.  And there's good news!  It's all reversible! We discuss my specific results to a HTMA test and what I've been doing to heal my metabolism.   You can learn more by following April on Instagram @aprilshealthlab To find out more about how you can work with April check out her website https://restorehealthlab.com/  Listen to April's podcast The Reset Button 

Where are my adventure junkies at?  My friend Ann tells me all about how her family took a year long vacation in an RV to see all 50 states.  We learn how the idea was planted, they made a plan, and took off for an adventure of a lifetime.   Check out Ann's blog to hear more of their adventure at https://www.roadwarrens.com/ Check out the family Instagram account by following @roadwarrens  Here's the Sizzle Reel, Ann mentions.

This is an important one friends.  No one seems to want to talk about it, but we all NEED to be talking about it - a plan for aging.  I talk with Marilyn Olson, Executive Director of the non-profit, VillagesOKC.  I share my experience with the unexpected that I went through in the past 6 months, and how Marilyn made a difference for me.  We talk aging, and why people fear it, and what we can do to make the process one to embrace!  There's some GREAT nuggets in this one friends. Share this one with a friend or family members.  You'll be glad you did! To check out VillagesOKC.  https://www.villagesokc.org/ Follow VillagesOKC on Facebook here Follow VillagesOKC on Instagram here  Follow VillagesOKC on LinkedIN here   

In this episode I sit down with local chicken farmers Chad and Bethany Ward.  We talk about how they got started raising chickens and what life looks like for them on the farm.  If you've never had local, pasture raised chicken and eggs, I promise you are missing out. It's time to get to know your local farmers! Connect with Chad and Bethany on Instagram @wardfamilyfarms, on Facebook at Ward Family Farms or head over to their website at https://wardfamilyfarms.com/.   To find the nearest Oklahoma Farmer's Market click here   

Andrea Palmer and I talk about moving from a job that "wasn't on her bingo card" as she put it, to creating a job she adores.  You'll learn what it too for her to create a job that utilizes her gifts, totally supports her, and how she leveraged her community to help her. Want to connect with Andrea?  Follower her on Instagram @hohbydre

Julie and I talk about how she came to have a family with 11 kids and what that can look like.  She talks fostering, adopting both locally and from other countries, and what she loves about her large family.  We may also talk about Days of our Lives and instituting clean-o-rama.   You can connect with Julie on instagram @crazymomof9kids

Meet Amy, your host and find out what you can expect from this weekly interview driven podcast!   Connect with Amy on Instagram @aroundthecampfirewithamy