Courage Up

Lou Diamond is the Master Connector.  On today's episode he divulges the four connecting core muscles we can all use to connect with people whether it is for sales, relationship management, business development and more.  At the end of the episode, he gives us a challenge for 22 days that will help us become even better connectors. 

This past weekend I attended and spoke at She Podcasts Live 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona! The whole journey from start to finish was a humongous Courage Up moment.  Hear how I couraged up to pursue an opportunity important to me.  What opportunities are you going for out there?

Renee Marino, recognized by Yahoo Finance as a “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021” shares with us how to create genuine connections in our life and business by balancing new school technology with old school simplicity. There are two strategies that we can start doing right away. Renee also shares how her Courage Up moment led her to be the female lead role-Mary Delgado- in the film “Jersey Boys” directed by Clint Eastwood, which is currently on Netflix.   Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Jodi Swanson is a photographer most known for her Women of Strength (www.facebook.com/thewomenofstrength) project. She has exhibited this project internationally, but prefers to post her work online in the hopes it will reach those in the far corners of the earth. With a Facebook following of 150,000, her haunting work not only tells the stories of inspirational women, but documents her own journey through the darkness of coming out of a relationship. Her camera was her form of healing and setting herself free from the silent tears so many cry, but never speak of. Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/  

Mini Moment with Ming: What advice would you give to your younger self? Researchers asked over 400 people on what advice they'd give to their younger selves and it turns out over one third of people spontaneously think about this.  What's even more interesting is that two thirds of people say they still apply their advice today!

Today's episode features CJ Brucki, an athlete and coach who adopts a resilience mindset.Originally from the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and currently residing in New Jersey. CJ graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University majoring in Accounting while also competing for the Wrestling team there. He went on to serve as a graduate assistant at the College of New Jersey for the wrestling team as he completed his MBA from CMU as well. While working on his masters, CJ also continued to compete as an Olympic hopeful for the New Jersey Regional Training Center (Princeton & Rutgers).

Today's episode features Jeanne Celestine Lakin who is a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide. She shares the power of hope throughout her experiences and her mission to support orphans.  Jeanne has also been featured on NPR, the Today Show, and is highlighted by President George W. Bush's book Out of Many, One.

Can Introverts be leaders? According to the Introvert Leader, Terrance Lee it's a resounding yes.  He shares many tips to confidence as a leader and reframes our thoughts that maybe introverts and extroverts share some similar qualities. 

“A person's name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie. It's courageous to correct people who mispronounce your name, and it's courageous to take time to learn the correct pronunciation of people's names. Sometimes it takes more than once to get it right.

"People who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are more successful in achieving their goals, are more satisfied with their lives, and have better mental and physical health when compared to more pessimistic people," says Suzanne Segerstrom, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky.  

Pride Month is celebrated every June.  Jackson Wai Chung Tse shares how coming out to his family created a ripple effect for him to be courageous in other areas of his life as well.  Jackson Wai Chung Tse 謝瑋聰 (he/they) is an award-winning Hong Kong-Canadian interdisciplinary artist and facilitator based on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, which include the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, also known as Vancouver, BC.

Everyday we must slay that ego.  Make sure that we are not the center, but our humanity is.  Raise humanity- go out there with light and love and balance.  Show up in the best parts of your humanity you have that day. There's unity in our humanity.   Today we're talking to Charisse Fontes, visionary, founder, author, educator, and speaker that brings the message of high-vibration and humanity to the work she does.

No one can be empowered and motivated by being seen by another person as needy, they are only empowered when you see them as needed.  That changed Angela Maeirs’ whole life.  The concept of mattering isn’t about saying you matter to make someone feel good, it is you have something that someone in the world needs and a moral obligation to fulfill that destiny.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Happy One Year Anniversary to the Courage Up Podcast!   I share 3 themes I've noticed from guests I've interviewed this past year and I bring back our top 5 guests Ailie Steele, Dr. Hans Boateng, Shari Murphy, Chase Mielke, and Brandy Edwards.  They share what they've been up to this last year and their hot tips to Courage Up!  Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Today we learn how to reclaim our space and time from decluttering and organizing expert Janelle Williams.  She answers questions like what is the most requested space to get organized and how to start in that space, how mindset is a huge part of organizing, how to get our kids started young, and so much more!   Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

When we rob our body of adequate rest which according to the CDC is 7-9 hours, we don’t give our bodies a chance to recover.    The creative mind behind Nap Bar is Certified Sleep Expert, Khaliah O. Guillory. As a previous C-level executive, she knows a thing or two about handling stress.   Nap Bar, the first white-glove, self-care napping experience in the world, offers communities and companies onsite and en-suite rest sanctuary to help reduce sleep deprivation and increase productivity.   Nap Bar’s mission is to turn sustainable rest into sustainable productivity for not only health-conscious professionals, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home parents   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

"It’s never your body, it’s always the clothes. " Trish’s life was the picture of success: Working in fashion (the dream), styling celebs like Ariana Grande, and living that coveted L.A. life. Her hidden internal struggle? She had ZERO confidence, hid her body behind clothes, was *so* uncomfortable with any kind of attention, and was terrified of posting on social media or using video because “who would care what she had to say?” She was her harshest critic!     To gain visibility and build a business, Trish knew things needed to change. The key: Mindset and body image work, using style as a tool. In telling her story, Trish delivers inspiration, hope, and clear takeaways that we can apply to our mindset today. 

How many times have you said 'I'm sorry' when you haven't actually made an error or offended someone? On today's episode, we discuss 3 days to replace unnecessary 'I'm sorries' with accurate statements to communicate our point.

“Be Yourself Everyone Else is Taken” Be yourself. Know your strengths. Continue to leverage them everyday at work and at home.   Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

“When I quit that position, it really gave me so much courage to bet on me.”  Kesha Kent is a wife, mother, a High Energy Speaker,  Best Selling Author, Podcast Host and Diversity & Inclusion Leader with Ascension Healthcare.  She’s the new author of Amazon  #1 new release  Networking it’s your Superpower, released Juneteenth 2020 and new podcast Networking it’s your Superpower!

I AM HUNTRESS:  a woman who boldly pursues her desires in the face of adversity and stands true in her deepest convictions. A woman who expands in all areas of her life while supporting and being supported. “We’re not meant to do it alone, let’s do it together."

Laugh often, laugh loudly, and most important, laugh at yourself.  -Chelsea Handler Laughing at yourself has many health perks and helps builds positive relationships.  Listen in today to learn about the benefits and why to laugh at yourself.  Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

#ICANHELP Founder Kim Karr and lead intern Malroie Bournazian show students and adults how to use technology and social media for good.  This non-profit gives students a voice by working side by side with student interns and volunteers.  Today they share tips on how to use Digital 4 Good, how to celebrate youth innovation, empowers digital changemakers and promotes digital safety. Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

After surviving a successful surgery on Earth Day 2009 (yes, really.), Indie Lee embarked upon a new journey - a clean beauty collection dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to be mindful about what they put on their skin as well as into their body. “When I was given a finite amount of time to live, the world became technicolor - I now appreciate every moment and I feel very fortunate to be creating a platform that will allow others to do the same. Education and empowerment are my driving forces and this line is the medium enabling me to pay my knowledge forward.” -Indie   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

How do you find belonging within yourself? Listen in as we talk to former attorney now CEO of GenLead|Belong Lab, Neha Sempat. She helps organizations create belonging so each individual can bring their true invested self. Neha also defines for us imposter syndrome and how to bust through it.   Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

“When we are looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend, and most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles.” Brene Brown   Have you ever been in a situation where you missed half of the conversation because you were thinking of how to solve the problem? Today on Courage Up, I share 3 ways to hold space for others. Hint-it’s not fix all your friends’ problems.  Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Get ready to laugh and learn as Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo share their train wrecks and how they came through it stronger.  They show us how to uncover our resilience when life hits us hard, and then discover our brilliance to take our journey in a new direction.  Kristin and Mary Fran guide us through their formula of Reset, Rise & Reveal, with actionable steps they used to achieve their success.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Former corporate CEO turned Professional Pot Stirrer, Erin Hatzikostas shares what it means to be authentic and how to use it purposefully.  She is on a mission to help people have the big career they deserve without compromising everything else.   Check out Erin's Book: You Do You ish bauthenticinc.com/youdoyouish   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

We’re never stuck where we are. We always have a choice.  THeres always a way out. It just comes down to taking ownership of our life and deciding we’re going to do things differently    Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

What makes you different or weird- that’s your strength- Meryl Streep. If we focus and grow our strengths, we can be more successful, more fulfilled, and all around happier. Imagine what you could accomplish and how you could change the conversation if you truly understood what you’re really good at, and how to apply it in your everyday life   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Antuan Magic Raimone shares what exactly is a swing role, what he loves about being a universal swing and his Hamilton journey!   Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Antuan Magic Raimone believes in a world where love is stronger than fear. He reveals what works for him when fear shows up and how vulnerability and communication are key elements in his current relationship.  Also, he shares how he made Lin Manuel Miranda genuinely laugh on stage!   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Nicole challenges us to think about how we want to be remembered, how we’re going to make this world a better place, and how will we leave it better when we’re no longer here.  Her father’s death was the impetus for her Courage Up moment where she chose to be silent and look around to really  what she is passionate about. Leaning into your gut and pursuing what your gut was telling you.   Being familiar with discomfort has propelled her to do the things that are really hard.  When she’s uncomfortable, she knows she’s on the right path.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Have you ever wondered what do I want to keep doing and what do I want to stop doing? What is a good place to start? One of the most important exercises you can do over the holidays is to take an honest reflection of the previous year and decide evaluate what you did well, what you could have done better, and how you’ll apply that info into the New Yea

April Clark started her career in accounting, then became a high school teacher to now running a non profit that helps students put on concerts! The birth of Reach and Teach stemmed from an unlikely partnership between herself and a rock star, both of which share a passion and desire to impact the lives of young people struggling to find their way in life.   

Elizabeth has escaped domestic abuse, left a successful job in big pharma to pursue her passions, and started a successful beauty brand theMolinaGlow.com.  She gives her perspective on how to courage up in the big moments and the day to day moments.       Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Margie Crowe speaks on diversity, inclusion and equity in a multitude of areas from the military, to education, to family life. She challenges us to look at what we can do from where we stand.

Have you ever compared your success with others, or felt like you weren't doing enough, and then stuck with an icky feeling?  Practicing gratitude can shift from not enough to enough. This mini moments shares what is gratitude, why gratitude is necessary, and  5 ways to practice gratitude.   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

In this motivational episode with Tamika Felder, she talks about how she lives her life beyond cancer, how she feels the fear and does it anyway, and how she keeps moving forward.  She gives us an exclusive on what the one thing was that helped her begin to heal after losing her fertility. Tamika also had a chance to interview Joe Biden and tells us the hard hitting question she asked him.       Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Jeff Miller shares how to speak creatively and courageously and the impact we can have when we get out of our own way.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Mala Kennedy reveals how vitiligo taught her to love and accept herself fully. She also shares her story of growing up in Australia with white parents and being adopted from Sri Lanka with brown skin.   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Have you ever felt frustrated, resentful, under appreciated, or not valued?  Of course you have! We all have felt this at some point or another.  We address how to engage in conversations to seek the changes we want.    Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Madison Anaya chooses to fearlessly chase after who she was created to be by helping women creatives live with purpose, love their work, and make an impact.  She shares hot tips on imposter syndrome and what she did for her 20 seconds of courage challenge!    Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Mom of three Chrissy Somers describes what it was like when she left teaching, became a stay at home mom for all of 2 weeks, then decided to find a job.  She looked at what the community needed and TA DA Families on the Fox was born! Listen in to hear how she transferred her teaching skills to entrepreneur skills!    Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

On today’s episode, Keiya Rayne describes how leveraging the power of energy makes courage so much easier.  Listen in if you want to attract the right people and the right circumstances in your life and achieve a level of confidence you can be grounded in.  Keiya also shares a myth about energy.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

On today’s episode, Katy Weade, founder of Motherhood Aligned shares with us the three steps she used to find her purpose at 40 and how she made it happen.  Listen in if you’re curious on how to discover your purpose, push past your fears, and take action.   Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

You can’t control life, but you can control how you show up in it.  On this week’s episode of Courage Up, Stacy Roth shares her journey of walking her family through childhood cancer and how she is moving forward after losing her son to neuroblastoma.  She gives insights on what it means to show up, celebrate everything, in the end it's all about love, and doing hard things. Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Femily shares how she shifted her work to align with her core values about equity and justice. She also passionately speaks about what it takes for more women to be in leadership positions and how to step into your authentic voice.     Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Lauren tells her courage story of how overnight, she went from having a job with insurance to no job and no insurance. Oh, and in the same week, she found out she was pregnant with her second child. She shares how to laugh at limiting beliefs, stop receiving negative things that people are telling you, and develop a growth mindset so you can feel innately empowered. Description: Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

As schools are reopening during a pandemic and kids are headed back to school, Marisa shares what educators can do to build social emotional learning for themselves and transfer this skill to students and families.     Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/

Today, on Ming’s birthday we’re pulling a switcheroo and Ming gets interviewed by her husband Ryan!  She shares how choosing Courage as her word of the year jump started her desire to build a community of courage and how the podcast became the just right medium for that! Courage Up Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1526947990801218/ Courage Up Show Notes https://www.mingshelby.com/podcast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mingshelby/