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Stephanie Heller is a certified business and life coach and founder of The Profit Lounge, where she helps service-based entrepreneurs re-configure and jump start their businesses without losing sleep and gaining their creative drive.She has a way of zeroing on your bullshit, showing you how you're creating it and then pulling a plan together to change it. She does this daily for business owners to stop overthinking and make simple decisions so they can add revenue, experience possibility, and feel better quickly.She previously owned an in-home personal chef service and grew that company to mid-six figures, with 8 chefs and cooking for entire baseball teams.With a BA in Psychology from Boston University she's always been obsessed with understanding why people do what they do and what is stopping them from getting what they want. She's an advocate and power partner to her clients and teaches brain and thought management tools that have a 100% ROI so they can accomplish anything.Contact Information:· Guest: Stephanie Heller· Email: hello@stephanieheller.com· Website: https://www.stephanieheller.com/· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitloungegroupHost: Karen K. Bannister· Website: https://www.karenkbannister.com/· Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.com· Social Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannisterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/karenkbannister)

Yvette Bodden is founder of Awakened Woman, a digital platform designed to inspire and invigorate females.As an author, Yvette writes with endless empathy. And in just two years, Awakened Woman has amassed tens of thousands of followers, thanks to over 500 articles centered around celebrity profiles on relationships, love, abuse, motherhood, and Latino culture, infused with a signature blend of Yvette’s pragmatism and compassion.Her debut book, “A Journey to Becoming the Best Self” - which is actually part memoir and part prescriptive fiction, and inspired by Yvette’s own post-divorce path from devastation to joy—was published in 2019, and received praise from The U.S. Review of Books.Ultimately, Yvette’s writing, which seeks to empower and encourage women searching for personalized definitions of success, is an effort to build strong communities through vulnerable and powerful storytelling.Contact Information:· Guest: Yvette Bodden· Website: https://awakened-woman.com/· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWinspires · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanawakened/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/womanawakened Host: Karen K. Bannister· Website: https://www.karenkbannister.com/· Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.com· Social Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannisterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/karenkbannister)

Welcome to Episode 46 of the PINK Lifestyle Show!Celeste Ma’at is a full spectrum doula, wellness coach, and herbalist at her wellness practice, “Light as a Feather,” which is a Denver-based wellness center that serves women with holistic remedies and rituals for the hygienic care of their mind, body, and spirit.Through wellness coaching, advocacy, and intuitive healing practices, her healing work seeks to uplift the collective woman, so that we might not only heal the present day, but 7 generations back and 7 generations forward.Contact Information:· Guest: Celeste Ma’at· Email: lightasafeather42@gmail.com· Website: https://yonisteamdenver.com/· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightasafeather42/ Host: Karen K. Bannister· Website: https://www.karenkbannister.com/· Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.com· Social Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannisterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/karenkbannister)

Kristina Campos has been an educator for over 20 years, working with all grade levels, from Pre-school through 12th grade. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder and received her master’s degree from the University of Denver.After many years of teaching, Kristina saw a need to help children from the source – IN THE HOME! With great enthusiasm, she quit her teaching job and founded the organization, “The Impactful Parent.” Now, Kristina helps parents of school-aged children by providing parenting tips, resources, and community to those that follower her. Kristina lives in Colorado and has four school-age children, and volunteers as a Board of Trustee for two different local Colorado schools. She has a passion for children and a strong devotion to serving parents and their school-age children. Kristina continues to stay active in the schools by substitute teaching whenever her schedule allows.**************Kristina would like to share a special gift with you:https://theimpactfulparent.com/lifebeyondchildren Contact Information:· Guest: Kristina Campos· Email: theimpactfulparent@gmail.com · Website: https://theimpactfulparent.com/· Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theimpactfulparent · Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theimpactfulparent · LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpactfulparent · Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/theimpactfulparent Host: Karen K. Bannister· Website: https://www.karenkbannister.com/· Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.com· Social Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannister Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/karenkbannister)

Sandra Chaney is a Les Brown certified Speaker, Transformational Coach, Business Specialist and Bestselling Author committed to helping women live their best in life and business. As a conqueror of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sex Trafficking and Homelessness, Sandra has worked with the Clairol cosmetic company and Southern Living Magazine to produce a video that trained salon stylists on domestic violence in nine states; and was one of several women featured in a Red Book Magazine national video promoting stories of Women who are conquerors of Domestic Violence. In addition, as a Nonprofit and Grant Strategist, she teaches, coaches and trains Non-profit organizations how to build a solid foundation so they can have a major impact in the communities they are serving. Lastly, she is the bestselling author of The Inside Secrets To Getting Money For Your Non-Profit, The Woman Within: It’s An Inside Job, Give It to Her: The Gift of Healing and Restoration, and the co-author of several other books as well. Sandra lives her life by this motto: “Everything I do, say and offer the world will come from a deep place of love!” Contact Information:Guest: Sandra ChaneyWebsite: http://www.sandrachaney.com/ Host: Karen K. BannisterWebsite: https://www.karenkbannister.com/Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.comSocial Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannisterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/karenkbannister)

Welcome to 2021, and a new year of the P.I.N.K. Lifestyle Show!I am very excited in this episode to introduce you to Laurie Herbers.Laurie is an Empowerment Coach and Author. Her most recent book is titled, “Second Chances: How I Turned Hate into Love and Found My Purpose.” In her youth she struggled in abuse and trauma, carrying the pain forward into adulthood. Hating life was her home and daily struggle until the day she decided to change her thoughts and beliefs and pursue love with a fervor that superseded everything else. Now her mission is to guide over a million individuals into the fullness of love so they can pursue their purpose with passion and love. She is passionate about others never having to go another day feeling worthless, unwanted, unloved, or feeling guilt, shame, pain, and judgment.Contact Information:Guest: Laurie HerbersWebsite: https://www.soullovelegacy.com/Email: soullovelegacy@gmail.comSocial Channels:· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLoveLegacy/ Host: Karen K. BannisterWebsite: https://www.karenkbannister.com/Email: pinklifestyleshow@gmail.comSocial Channels: @pinklifestylemedia and @karenkbannister

2020 is coming to a close...FINALLY!Karen takes time to thank each guest for the year, along with her fans, followers, friends and family, and introduces those she already has lined up for 2021! It's going to be an exciting year for sure.There are also some exciting announcements for the podcast and her company, and she can't wait to get the year started.Follow on your favorite platform and watch on YouTube. If you are interested in being a guest, visit her website, link below. And follow on social media!Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!Website: https://www.karenkbannister.com/Be a Guest: https://www.karenkbannister.com/be-my-show-guest

Welcome to episode 41 of the P.I.N.K. Lifestyle podcast.Eminè Mehmet is an Energy Intuitive, Sacred Feminine Leadership Mentor, Spiritual Activist and Channel. Through her experience, suffering for years with a chronic condition, Eminè found herself on a personal journey leading to a deeper connection and understanding of herself. Along the way, a clearer picture began to develop of WHAT WAS REALLY GOING ON for us on a collective level: A cycle of fear-based over giving, overdoing and overwhelm, STOPPING us from connecting to our calm and clarity, and discovering our own sacred feminine power. Today, she is leading women on a journey of conscious feminine connection to transform their lives by sharing divinely channeled wisdom and guidance.To reach Eminè:Website: https://www.eminemehmet.com/ Email: emine@eminemehmet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmineMehmet11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eminemehmet_11/

After running his own printing company and being a part of the printing and marketing world for over 25 years, Scott found himself on a different path when his wife’s health started to decline. After finding no answers from western medicine, they started to do their own research, and become their own advocates, and today they spend their time educating and advocating for others, and helping them naturally any way they can, to prevent many ailments from even starting... as they have learned that prevention is key.“When it comes to health, no one cares about you as much as you do! We learned that the hard way.After my wife and I consulted over 40 different medical practitioners, we decided to take our life into our own hands. And we are better for it!Now we are world leaders in self-directed healthcare, empowering people worldwide to take back control of their health through natural holistic options.”SPECIAL OFFER: Visit https://essentialvibes.com/ and use code SCOTTPODCAST20 to receive 20% off everything in the store (limited time only).To reach Scott:Website: https://scottmanduck.com/ Email: scott@scottmanduck.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.manduck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_manduck/

Jazmine Willis began her career as an HR and Office Manager at a law firm but knew working behind a desk for someone else wasn’t how she wanted to spend the rest of her life. She had always had a passion for healthy living and was especially obsessed with clean makeup, but she didn’t realize until later in life that having to mix different colors to get your perfect shade of lipstick wasn’t the norm for everyone. It was then that she saw a huge white space for clean beauty for all women by a woman of color. With no real background in business - or the beauty world as a profession - she decided to stop waiting for a solution, and created her own.Jazmine then founded Neo and Noel, a beauty brand that aims to bring clean ingredients and a diverse range of high-performing colors to people of all skin tones. Listen and learn from her journey as a new entrepreneur - what steps she is taking to build a new company from the ground up, she learned, what she wish she knew, and what is going right!Believe in yourself. Know your story. Take it slow. Do it right.Follow JazmineIG: https://www.facebook.com/NeoandNoel/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/NeoandNoel/ Website: https://www.neoandnoel.com/

On this episode of the PINK Lifestyle Podcast, Karen welcomes Felicia Searcy!Felicia is known as a Premier Results Expert.Her purpose is her passion: to empower you to discover and express your best self as you create the life that you love.She is an award-winning transformational coach, international speaker, author, and minister who has helped thousands create a path for living their dream life. For over 20 years, Felicia has worked with people from all walks of life who are seeking the spiritual side of success. As a highly sought-after international speaker, she has shared the stage with powerhouse leaders like International Speaker, Mary Morrissey; Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, Sandra Yancey; and international motivational speaker, Les Brown.Felicia’s proven “dream activation code” helps folks just like you, accelerate your results as you create a richer, more fulfilling life.To reach Felicia:Website: https://feliciasearcy.com/ Email: felicia@feliciasearcy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PremierResultsExpert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciasearcy/

Caterina is a certified master coach, best-selling author, podcaster and women’s business mentor who passionately serves women on a mission. She shows women how to be loud and proud about the value they bring in order to serve more people and make their businesses thrive. Her books include: • "Learn to Think Differently," released in over thirteen countries and several languages• "A Women’s Guide To Starting a Giving Circle" • and her latest book, the "ABCs of Public Speaking," quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.Caterina is also the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco.To reach Caterina:Website: https://caterinarando.com/ Free Gift!: https://caterinarando.com/gift/ Email: cat@caterinarando.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingBusinessGroupforWomen IG: https://www.instagram.com/caterina_rando/

Hello all, welcome to the PINK Lifestyle Podcast, where we are in pursuit of a purposeful, intentional, natural, and kind life. As you know, my goal with this podcast is to introduce you to others who can bring fresh perspectives and new insights to help you on your personal journey.And today, I’d happy to introduce Daniella Platt.Daniella founder of Looking Good, YAYA, which stands for 'You As You Are,' a brand strategy consultancy which specializes in PPP: people, products, and endless possibilities. She is known for her honesty, high-vibe energy, and ideation.Known as a Cheerleader to all, Daniella is a concept-to-market strategist who inspires people to take an idea from the kitchen table to the world. For all my coaching and consulting listeners out there, you’ll love this part: Daniella know how creatives struggle with opening doors to sales, so she also teaches how to sell, have a positive experience, create relationships, and conquer greatness with her Ten Commandment system.Her book debuted as a #1 best-seller: the “Looking Good: Ten Commandments To Be A Sales Rockstar & Fashion Startup Playbook” unboxes 20 years of expertise to guide professionals and people to better themselves.Daniella spent 20 years as a top producer at fashion magazines and ad agencies, including the California Apparel News publication, BBDO, BlueCherry CGS, and is a Fashion Mannuscript editor. She's crafted 100's of campaigns for brands that fill your life like Visa and Hugo Boss, and stretch like LYCRA, earning a respected place in the industry.Where to find Daniella and BUY HER BOOK:Website: http://www.lookinggoodyaya.com/ Text: 3239634377 FB: https://www.facebook.com/daniella.platt IG: https://www.instagram.com/lookinggoodyaya/

Dr. Asha Pai Bohannon is a Holistic Pharmacist (aka the "Rebel Pharmacist") with a holistic wellness practice, “Patient Advocacy Initiative (PAI) Wellness Group,” in Raleigh, NC where she lives with her husband and two sons. She is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, and believes that your personal journey can bring you:Health, Hope and Harmony in everyday life with the right tools and guide! To reach Dr. Bohannon or purchase her book:Website: http://www.ashapaibohannon.com/ Email: asha@paiwellnessgroup.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/drashapaibohannon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ashapaibohannon/ Book: https://bit.ly/ToMedicateOrNotBook

...and Best-Selling Author!Lizzy Renee is passionate about helping improve people’s lives. Her focus is on natural living and reducing exposure to toxins and chemicals found in our environment in processed food, personal care products, and medicines. She was first inspired to keep her family above the wellness line by using plant-based approaches when possible. She believes in modern medicine, but instead of it being her first resort, it is her second or third resort. She first attempts a more holistic approach to her family’s wellness. This journey led her to begin researching CBD in 2017. She was instantly intrigued by the positive results people were getting. Since then, she has become a CBD advocate and educator, earning her CBD certification in April 2019. She has also successfully launched Love at 1st Drop, an LLC e-commerce website to bring high-quality, affordable CBD products to market.She loves joining her clients on their CBD journeys and is inspired by the transformation she sees in their lives, as they avoid or reduce dependency on pharmaceuticals. Lizzy's mission is to help demystify CBD and cannabis through education and inspire others to live a healthier, plant-based lifestyle. Lizzy is an Amazon #1 Best Seller with her NEW Book - "52 Tips to Using CBD for Your Health and Wellness."Click here to purchase on Amazon!Purchase your copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VH6Z5D Emailloveat1stdrop@yahoo.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/loveat1stdrop

In Episode 33, I share a brief and recent story about a mini-awakening, about suddenly accepting and feeling accepted by my new home town of Nashville,TN.This happened because, I believe, I kept an open heart through every change I've gone through these past few months. Oh, and that I actually allowed myself to venture out amongst people and the city.The country girl (albeit with an edge) has come back alive.

I am very excited to bring you my guest this week, certified health coach Genette Raborn!After decades of struggling with weight management, obesity, yo-yo dieting, high cholesterol, tachycardia, and eventually high blood pressure, Genette finally found the answer to all of her prayers that were literally asking for a miracle! Doctors had told her there was nothing she could do...it was just simply genetics! Once she had the answer in her hands, she knew she had found her calling and her place in this world.She just NEEDS to help awaken others to their potential with healthy mind, body, and interestingly, finances. It all plays an interesting role in living our best lives. Genette didn’t just change her nutrition habits; along with the program she's done a huge amount of personal development, and is now growing a very successful business. She is passionate about OVERALL health and well-being, and it all starts with understanding how to create healthy habits.There are three core principles that she feels are crucial to lifelong transformation:1. We lead from the future, and act in the now.2. We take responsibility and play above the line.3. (Her fave) We seek growth. We embrace obstacles as the way!Here is how you can follow and reach Genette with questions and to sign up for her program and coaching: Email: genettecoth@gmail.com Phone: 985-778-6145Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genette.rabornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_health_coaches/

Whatever your question is, my answer is...Yes, you should. (OK, legal disclaimer...this is my answer as long as it doesn't hurt someone else).You may be wondering if you should try joining something - a gym, a bowling league, a direct marketing company, a book club…and yes, you should.Should you really spend your time learning something new? A new recipe, a new dance, a new language, even a new route to the grocery store - and the answer is yes, you should.Should you start planning your next vacation? Should you go back to school? Get a new job, or even change careers? What about starting a company? Yes, you should.Why? Listen and I'll tell you:-)

What a timely interview! In today's travel environment, more so than in other times, we need to plan ahead for different scenarios. There are so many unknowns, and you need someone to ask the "what if" questions. Dr. Andrea L. Leschak IS that person. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist. Her career spans more than 25 years serving patients in various healthcare settings including the community, as a civilian contractor for the United States Army in Germany, a Long-Term Care consultant, and as university faculty. In 2019, Dr. Andrea Leschak created Wayfinder Advantage that focuses on pre-travel planning, travel mindset, travel coaching and Event Health-Risk Mitigation Consultation.Website | https://wayfinderadvantage.com/Email | andrea@wayfinderadvantage.com FB | https://www.facebook.com/WayfinderAdvantage IG | https://www.instagram.com/wayfinderadvantage/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayfinderadvantage/

At the P.I.N.K. Lifestyle Podcast, we are always looking for special guests that can bring special light and love to the world - and this week we found that in ShaRon Rea, Founder of the global movement, "No Judgment. Just Love.®"ShaRon is a passionate woman on a serious mission to make the world a better place. People around the world are embracing this message and are inspiring others to live together with unconditional allowance…one conversation at a time. ShaRon invites you to explore living the no judgment just love way, which is “Choosing to move beyond judgments that divide to consciously lead with LOVE in your thoughts, words and actions. This will genuinely help us relate to each other better.”She is also a Certified Family Communication and Relationship Coach, and owner of The Whole Family Coaching. She compassionately helps families find solutions to challenges raising teens, co-parenting after divorce, for grandparents raising grandchildren, fathers taking on new roles in parenting and every caregiver focused on raising responsible, self-confident and happy children.If you want to reach ShaRon:Email: sharon@njjl.worldWebsites:www.NJJL.worldwww.thewholefamilycoaching.com FB:www.facebook.com/ShaRon www.facebook.com/nojudgmentjustlove IG:www.instagram.com/sharonreanjjl www.instagram.com/nojudgmentjustlove Twitter:www.twitter.com/ShaRonReaAz

Health & Wellness products...too many to discuss!What is most important is that they should be discussed, should be inspected, and you should choose what right for YOU! You don't want to ingest, consume, or apply something that is full of toxins or potentially damaging to you, your family, or the planet.In this episode, Karen talks about the importance of finding the right products, a list she's curating to make the search a little easier for you, and to share she's actually become a representative for two of them - not to recruit you into working with her, but as a way to get the products into your hands as easily as possible!Listen and share from your favorite platform. Beauty products go more than skin-deep and can be life-changing.

Michele Sundeen is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, currently a licensed Zumba® instructor with 4 specialties, certified BarreFlow instructor, former Physical Readiness Program Facilitator for the US Navy, mom of 2, stepmom of 4, grandmother of 2...and, my sister.You'll love her fresh, transparent, and honest conversation of discussing her fitness journey through today, as well as where she plans on using her skills in the future.If you're at the start of your own fitness journey, or trying to decide where to take your current one, give Michele your time. Her ability to not take everything so seriously and enjoy life as it comes to her will inspire and encourage you to pay attention to your dreams and follow your path!Listen on your favorite platform...and catch the video on YouTube.You can reach her here:Email: zumbashelly@yahoo.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zumbasouthtowns/IG: https://www.instagram.com/likescardiolovespizza/

Hello and welcome to the new and improved P.I.N.K. Lifestyle™ Podcast!Let’s address the elephant in the room - or phone, or wherever you are…This podcast, which has been in existence for a year and you’ve been hopefully following and enjoying has gone through another re-brand. You’re probably wondering “what’s up with this woman?” and I don’t blame you. You may also be wondering if I know what I’m doing. And the answer is… YES, FINALLY! At the start of my podcast, and quite frankly, my business ownership journey, I jumped in and thought my branding and topics were what I wanted and going in the right direction. It was going OK, but something was off.Then a few months ago I re-branded and I thought I was settled. But I still had that little nagging “thing” in the back of my mind, and then, you know, March started.And that’s when things got interesting, to say the least...Continue listening...and enjoy!Follow me on social, @pinklifestylepodcastEmail me at pinklifestylepodcast@gmail.comWebsite: karenkbannister.com

In this episode, we are going to discuss and clarify exactly what “presence” is. Because we can’t have the discussion on how to improve it, or build it, unless you understand what it is.When you venture off into the interworld to find a definition of presence, you’ll find a good mix. What I find interesting, and something I agree with, is that most people equate having presence with having confidence. And that makes sense, right? Having confidence means you’re comfortable in your own skin, with who you are, and what you bring to the table. When someone has presence, they have what some people refer to as having “it,” and it’s something that is innate within them and although sometimes difficult to define and articulate, you know it when you see it.So to start off, although I do agree that it can be somewhat difficult to define, that’s only because it can mean something different to each one of you. There is also sometimes a fear, a doubt, that you’ll ever be at the same level as someone with “it,” with presence. I know this because I have had many a conversation with clients, friends, peers…that “some people just have it, and man, it would be so great to have ‘it’ too…”Well, guess what. That presence you feel, that confidence that can be felt from across the room - it was learned. And if it’s learned…that means you can have it, too.

**With the new branding comes a new season - #3!**Hello all and welcome to my new and more properly named podcast, The Business of Powerful Presence. Over the past year of running my business, I have learned so much about my clients and potential clients, and what stands out to me is that too many people don’t fully understand the impact of their presence. Their message. Their voice. Their personal message.I have refocused this podcast to be a resource for finding your focus. A place for true transitional change, learning to listen to your inner voice to serve your external messaging. A resource for improving your presence, professional or casual, and convey your true self to the world.Head to karenkbannister.com/podcast for a more full and complete transcription.

In these uncertain times, we're all looking for tips to help keep us on track. Here is what has worked for me and my clients so far:Keep a daily morning routine. Make your bed. Go for a run, Have a shower, get dressed, have breakfast, get a hot cup of coffee / tea. Open the blinds or curtains - and if the weather permits, open the windows. Stay active and healthy.Don’t lose the good habits you have - or take this opportunity to develop new ones!Get physical - exercise or do yoga / meditation for a good 30 mins every day (having no time, is not an excuse)Get outside. Go for a short walk outside, at least your backyard or sit on your patio. Get some fresh air and sunlight.Eat as healthy as you can. I know you may have limited supplies, but make the best choices you can.Use the telephone.Have daily calls / face times with your loved ones.Check on your neighbors.If you’re working, before you send that email or text, consider calling them.Use this time wisely.Instead of spending all your time in front of the TV….Learn something newRead that book or listen to that podcastJournalIf you’re not by yourself, play games. Talk. Laugh. Tell stories. Eat meals together.Practice gratitude and thankfulnessFind something every morning and every evening for which you can be thankful Remember that this period of transition will end, and that we’re all on this together.Visualize how you want to be - positive? Stronger? Smarter? Better skilled in something? Your energy goes where your mind and focus go.If you feel a wave of stress or anxiety, don’t try to suppress it. Recognize it for what it is, breathe, and reach out to someone to help get you through it. And...let's try a mindset shift. Ready?You are not forced to remain at home. You GET to be home to spend more time with family.You do not need to sit still. You have been given the OPPORTUNITY to focus on improvements, marketing and business development on your own schedule.This will not last forever. You have been GRANTED a few weeks to work on those opportunities.You are not completely cut off from all interactions. There ARE businesses and people out there who need your services and help, even via virtual or digital delivery.We do not live in a vacuum. We will emerge with more KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE that we currently have.You control your mindset. You can be the person you choose to be. You can use this time to your advantage if you have the right mindset

There are 3 steps to creating a life of abundance!1. Think positively about yourself and your goals. I love the example using a car. Say you fall in love with the idea of getting and having a green car. Suddenly, every where you look, everywhere you go, you see green cars. Or you want to get married or start a family…everyone around you suddenly is engaged or pregnant.This is very simplified, but that’s how the mind works. Where you focus your attention is where your energy flows. When you dwell on what you don’t have, or how upset or disappointed you are in something or a situation, that’s what you see. That’s where you live. But if you focus on what you want, and the positive things you want to enter your life, you start thinking of ways to get it. No, it probably won’t happen overnight, but you will notice that your decisions, choices, and actions will start to naturally guide you to your goal.And what about this…do you let yourself worry about making a mistake, or a wrong choice? Do you think you should wait until the timing is “right”? Both are a waste of energy. Fear is a dream killer, and there is never is a “right” time - except for NOW. Any day can be your Day 1 - make it today. And the best part - you can change your mind, your path, or your decision, at any time! Wow, what a novel idea! The only thing written in stone is your headstone - so make your plan and execute. You’ll do great! 2. Live within your means. This isn’t just about finances - although that is a very important aspect of this point. I am also talking about all your priorities to live the life you desire - your sleep, your self-care, your schedule and time you have to spend on certain tasks and commitments, and your routines. Take back your time, and if it doesn’t support your goals, let it go. And you are sure to have conflicting goals. You have work, families, children, friends, side hustles, vacations…so only you (and your partner or spouse, of course) can decide if your plans and actions are required. If your friends or family want you to do something, but you’re so darned tired you just want to sleep, or retreat into your cave, or go the gym, you have every right to make that choice. If you want to choose one thing over something else, and someone gives you grief for it, know that their attitude is about them, not you. 3. And finally - and this is a big one - live your life according to your priorities, not someone else’s. I even mean your partner or spouse. Hopefully you two are on the same page and support each other so it’s not an issue, but at the end of the day, you deserve to live an authentic life. We get one shot at this (at least on a conscious level, but that’s another discussion for another day). If you choose to live a life that doesn’t make sense to anyone else, or others think it’s too risky, or silly, or a waste of time - so what? They have their own lives to live.But, you are responsible for taking action on what you desire.Do you feel your comfort zone? Step outside. How far you step is up to you - but the more steps you take, the closer you’ll get to experiencing the positive effects. But the number of steps is up to you.And there is so much more to hear....listen today!

Breaking from her normal somewhat scripted, organized delivery format, Karen speaks off the cuff on the subject of SOMEDAY. This isn’t a discussion of how we react to the loss of celebrities. It’s an emotional talk on how events like this remind of our own mortality - if an accident like this can happen in a blink to someone with extensive resources at his fingertips and seemed to have it all, we need to remain cognizant that tomorrow isn’t promised, and your SOMEDAY should be TODAY.Stop putting it (whatever it is) off. Day 1 is Today. Someday may not come, so stop waiting for it. We will miss you all. Until next time…Kobe Bryant Gianna BryantJohn AltobelliKeri AltobelliAlyssa AltobelliChristina MauserSarah ChesterPayton ChesterAra Zobayan

If you’re anything like me - and I know you are, since you’re listening to a podcast with probably a desire to learn something new or work on self-improvement - you know that there is no standing still, there is only moving forward or sliding backwards. Hopefully, you also already realize that you are worth everything that you’ve ever wanted, or at least wanted to try.And that you’re not like me, and realized it earlier than your 50th birthday.Just in the past year do I feel like a lone flower, pushing my way up through a difficult and unexpected spot, to find the sun and realize my potential.And let me tell you - it’s empowering like nothing I’ve ever felt before. Don’t be like me and let fear or self-doubt get in your way. It’s only been in this past year that I’ve really started to take risks, to push myself, to do things I’d only thought of, but not thinking it would work, or I was good enough. Sure, I’ve overcome challenges in the past, and worked hard to get where I am, but I wasted a lot of time waiting for someone else to give me permission, figuratively or literally, to be me. If you’re on this same track, or know someone who is, listen closely, take notes, listen again if needed.

To know your starting point, attention and homage must be given to your past.As I sat there Tuesday night watching the ball drop, I found myself more emotional than I expected. The events that have shaped my life this past decade have been life-altering, and although I see January 1st as an arbitrary date to start making changes in your life (I mean, ANY day can be your Day 1!), it hit me that this decade has been the most important in my life. So I poured myself another glass of bubbly, directly addressed the universe to give thanks for everything I have experienced and to commit to new goals I have. During this process, I’ll admit that I found myself overwhelmed with emotion, and watched the celebrations on TV through tearful, emotional, but happy eyes. I truly have a life for which I am extremely grateful.Although this first installment of 2020 is personal, I hope that you find it an indication that you are not alone in any of your struggles, issues or experiences, and that you hear that not only have I been there, but I have both survived and thrived because of it. After this, I will tackle subjects that I know will be of interest to you, and bring value to help you on your own personal journey.

Some believe that planning ahead and thinking too much about the future (some of which is out of your control), causes too much stress. I, however, believe the opposite - by preparing for upcoming events, you remove a large chunk of the unknown, overcoming fears, and are all the more prepared to handle life hands you.Today we find ourselves on the cusp of both a fresh new year and a new decade, full of endless potential and excitement. Although it really is an arbitrary marker, our mental clocks are reset and restarted, giving us the incentive to strive for change and improvement where desired.For me, 2019 was a year of successful and dramatic personal and professional change, a great majority of which was outlined, designed, and planned in the last part of 2018. My purpose in this campaign is to share with you the steps I took, and continue to take, to experience continued growth in 2020.

You should care about what you wear!I spend quite a bit of time on social media and reading articles and publications to keep myself current, trying to stay ahead of the change curve.And in the past few weeks, I have come across a lot of chatter about the importance of how you dress, particularly at work or in professional settings. The opinions range from “I always wear a suit” to “I dress to match my audience and setting” to “It shouldn’t matter how I dress or what I wear” to “I don’t care what people expect, I’m going to be me.”I have addressed this in the past, and I’ll probably talk about it again in the future, because it elicits such a passion in me. On one hand, I understand that people want to be respected based on their message and the value they bring to the table over how they look. My coaching clients struggle with this and dive deep into how they can make improvements in their executive presence, presentations, demeanor, leadership skills, and succeeding in a new role. The research they have done, the education and experience they have acquired are worth much more than their clothes. But here’s the catch.You are a walking billboard. You are your product. You are your brand.Take a listen. There is research that points to the importance of your image.

In today’s mood and environment, we as a society often struggle with finding common ground. The lack of self-awareness, common courtesy, and respect for the feelings and needs of others is contributing to, or maybe the reason for, such discourse and inability to even consider, let alone listen to, differing viewpoints.This has caused a disruption in basic manners, in how we treat and interact with each other. But I believe the root cause is not simply that we disagree on how things should be done, I believe we, meaning humans, are at risk of losing sight of who we are as individuals, and for how much we are ultimately responsible for the outcomes of interactions with others. I must also clearly state that you, and you alone, are responsible for your behaviors and reactions to others. And although you are not responsible for the behavior of others, you have complete control over how you choose and intend to interact with others in the first place.

Sales professionals and gatekeepers have been at conflict for as long as business has existed...but issues arise when respect when people are disregarded, disrespected, and only seen as obstacles. A few days ago, I reluctantly engaged in a social media conversation on gatekeepers and those who try to get past them to get in direct contact with decision makers to sell their wares and services.And while the conversations were based on so-called creative ways on how to “get around” the gatekeepers - which is a valid skill in the sales arena - what I was actually reading was a list of how to lie and do whatever it takes to get what you want.The environment is frustrating on both ends - and each side needs to be reminded of that. We're all human, and all in this together.

Discussed in this episode is a very popular and accepted way of hosting events, in a way to which M-A-N-Y people respond very well. It may even be something they crave. But I would wager that there are also many others that do it, or go along with it, because they believe it’s the way things should go. I’m here to tell you there are alternatives, to trust your gut, and be on alert. And be cautious of what is being fed to you.I want you to think about how you’re participating in life and allowing things to happen around and to you. I want you to make your decisions and choices based on your own needs and desires. I want you to not buy into the party just because it seems cool and is a popular way of doing something. What works for and is good for others may not work or bring value to you. Don’t follow the trend or activity or advice strictly because you think that’s what others are doing or because you randomly or blindly think you should. Because someone else is doing it. Buck the trend and find your own path. In fact, if it feels off or too good to be true - which most of the time it is - stand up to it, call it out for what it really is, and remove it from your life.

Art is defined as “the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.” And I would most definitely say that high fashion fits this description.Some fashions presented during the Big 4 Shows are neither realistic depictions of what real people wear nor are they what will actually be found in retailers - and what we see on the runway isn’t always intended to be. They are often artistic, conceptual, communicating a mood, thought or are a sign of individual presentation. They mean more than just models walking the runway wearing clothes - the process is art.Art is creative, inspirational, avant-garde, provocative, sometimes frightening, thought-provoking, open to interpretation, experimental, collectable, and reflective the real world. Fashion is the same.People’s taste in art is subjective, and reactions can range from disinterest to mild to curious to extreme, both positively and negatively. Again, fashion is the same.

I believe that your biggest commitment must always be to yourself. And setting goals is a major step you need to take on your road to achieving the life you want.By recognizing and working toward goals, you take ownership of your life and where you’re headed.You create for yourself a vision of who you want to be and where you want to go, and goals give you an outline on how to get there.You know where to push yourself, and you are inclined to hold yourself accountable to your actions in ensuring that what you’re working on contributes to that vision.You can manifest your own reality just by seeing it as real - and setting goals will get you there.

So…did you take the challenge from the last episode? How did you do?Did you find any surprises? Did you feel confused by the results and differences? And are you or are you not in control of how you spend your time?Feedback from some said it was a great idea, and they maybe-kinda-sorta wanted to try it but didn’t for mainly one of two reasons: they knew they were hopefully disorganized anyway, so they’ve learned to live with it, or they didn’t have time. Does anyone else see the irony? You don’t have time to figure out where you can save yourself time?Hmmm…I think we’re dealing with some fear here.Fear of admitting you have work to do. Fear of realizing and finally accepting that you have unrealized goals and that accountability for that only sits on one person. I use the word accountability because I’ve come to greatly dislike the word blame - it creates too much negativity of thought, and that causes displaced anger, confusion, distraction and additional delay. I much more prefer to deal with Tune in to hear more about what I have to say about this...

Time is the one asset that once you use it, you can’t get it back. It can’t be recycled, you can’t buy more it, and to harness it you need to have an awareness of how you use it. Weak time management stems from a lack of self-awareness is simply due to a lack of proactive planning and prioritization. When you have a handle on your time, you are better prepared for those unavoidable surprises and last-minute changes, which results in lower levels of stress. And we can all stand to reduce the stress in our lives, right?

This week's topic is independence, and the benefits that entails.Finding time for yourself is sometimes difficult to do as a busy adult, but’s important that you realize that you deserve your own attention, and that you are just as important as anyone else in your life. To become a powerful force in your own life, one with the ability to create the time and space you need, you need to see yourself as an independent being, with your own thoughts, desires and needs. This does not mean you need to be alone. Being independent does not in any way automatically equate to being alone, or lonely. It means you are a whole being, with enough self-respect, self-love, and self-awareness to know that you are an autonomous and influential person.Allow yourself to blossom into the strong, independent being that commands respect and that deep inside you know you truly are.

I’ve done something that is probably the scariest and most personally-exposing thing I have ever done - I wrote and published a book, and the official launch is August 1st!It’s called Close the Gap: 7 Transformational Steps to Move You from Today to Tomorrow. It’s available on Amazon in either paperback or Kindle version. I allowed and pushed myself to be vulnerable - which I’m not necessarily good at - by sharing personal stories that help to explain not only where I used to reside inside of my life and mind, but also to speak to the path I had to take to get to where I am today and to say that if I can do it, you can, too.

June is Pride Month - and the last Sunday of June (the 30th!) is National Pride Day!I am a proud ally - not only because I have people in my life who are part of that community, but because it's the right thing to do!As a straight, cisgender, white female, I have not experienced nor will I ever experience their level of discrimination. I don’t say that I’m an ally out of any sort of obligation, but because I just truly don’t comprehend how anyone, particularly parents, can behave the way they sometimes do.Let's join together to spread love to the world! I commit to being more active and ask you to join me.

For my 25 years working in the field, administrative professionals have had the same struggles - respect and inclusion in executive process at the top of the list. Admin professionals have been lamenting - and still are! - about the same struggles, wanting to be business partners with their executives, but barely anything has changed.Is it time to redirect efforts to train the executives and HR professionals instead? Should the claim that being an admin doesn't require an advanced degree change to match the level of the rest of the C-suite team?You can't keep doing the same thing over and over and expect the same results. Something needs to change.

On this episode, Karen touches on being mindful and staying in the moment, no matter what you're feeling. She ties this into her sentimental state regarding high school graduations and how fast life goes by.

Your personal image is more than just your wardrobe - it's also your verbal and non-verbal communications, as well as your internal thoughts and reactions that manifest into your actions. I break image down into 3 important areas on which you need to focus:(1) the thoughts and actions of others are not your responsibility, you only control what you project out into the universe(2) you need to maintain control your own message(3) you to remain aware of and control of your thoughts, biases and judgments towards others. For more information on me, check out my website, and my book comes out June 15th!

Karen explores how life coaching can be misunderstood, what it isn't...and what it actually is. Listeners can go to her website or learn more about coaching at ICF.

This is a brand-new podcast and passion project that covers topics on a relatable level to help you make professional and personal changes to realize the life of your dreams. Karen introduces herself to her audience and discusses the topics of trust and "who the heck is she?" She relates her background and expertise, and invites the listener to join her on this exciting journey of self-discovery and personal and professional growth.Check out her website for more information!

Karen confesses that she has faltered in utilizing a powerful skill and tool - self-discipline. She discusses what that is, how anyone can develop it, accepting that the process isn't without difficulty, and how to be successful.Check out her website for more information!