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The thing about gratitude is that you can feel it even among difficult times.In fact, it’s more like creating a positive pathway that you can be thankful for.Scientists suggest that a simple thing such as gratitude can improve emotional well being and better relationships.

What's your decor style? Will you be doing a full-on classroom-style the way they do at school? There is no wrong way of doing things as long as the kids are learning. Create a stylish, comfortable, and energizing space by adding a pop of color, some basics like a designated learning space with a desk. Set up a cool comfortable reading nook.

Roast, Joke or GhostWhat do you when someone derails your post with an offbeat comment made to get some kind of negative response from you?Many of our kids will experience online trolling and of course, it happens to adults too. People suffer emotional distress and some have even committed suicide because of it. Listen in for a few good roasts. www.FEME-GRIT.comDisclaimer: The information on the show is for entertainment purposes. Please seek professional help if you are experiencing online bullying or harassment.

The 2020 Road Trip Comeback This year we opted out of flying and took up an invitation for a road trip to Yellowstone. You’ll hear some fun facts about Yellowstone and some of the things we did to stay safe while traveling during a pandemic. We cover the 5 top spots to visit. Get the inside scoop on how to prepare for a bear encounter. Find out which thermal features out of the 10,000 thermal features you must see.

Everything has changed. The way that most of us do business, how we live at home, and what we do with our free time. We share some of the work around’s of dealing with all of these changes like repurposing areas to get creative with our current lifestyle. Getting rid of our gym membership has been tough. We officially traded our gym membership for hikes out in nature. Set up a small private area for dance and weight workouts. It’s cool because I could not get myself to do a dance workout in the family room when everyone is home. (Ha Ha) Working out regularly has been vital for supporting emotional and physical health during this time of crisis. Social distancing has also pulled a number on us. Making regular phone or video conferencing calls have kept us connected with friends and family. We talk about setting up healthy boundaries with news and social media once you’re informed enough about the pandemic to stay healthy.

Karen was born in Portland Oregon. A former activist turned body activist, healing one body at a time. She has served in Haiti with refugees. She lived in Haiti during a controversial time. Touch is so important and we cannot live without touch. We thrive on having a healthy touch. When we are touched we release oxytocin, the feel-good hormone.We hope this episode helps you see massage in a new light, as a way of healing, versus just pampering.

Girls Back Country Backpacking Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Raquel used reverse psychology to get me to go backcountry backpacking. If you don’t know… it’s when you take everything you need to camp out on your backpack and hike to your location. We thought this would inspire you to try something new. What is one thing that you brought with you that made you feel safe? I got a knife that hung on a necklace for quick easy access. We took bear spray. What is one thing you forgot to do? Bring a spoon! We were so focused on the important things we both forgot a spoon. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t bring it but when you’re hungry and you have to wait for someone to eat…it sucks. What are some of the important items needed for backpacking? The bag was really important. It was a sturdy bag and it was really comfortable and a good quality sleeping bag that is light weight. When you’re getting ready for a backpacking trip, borrow as many things as you can except the shoes. Those have to fit you just right. When we did this hike I took waterproof Sorel boots aka hunger game shoes. I wore thick wool socks and it made them tight. So the shoes are super important because every step will be terrible if they don’t fit well. Pop Quiz: What is your favorite podcast right now? Crime Junkies is with two chicks talking about real crime stories. I listen to a lot of those and they got me paranoid so I had to take a break. The Moth is story telling podcast with regular people and my friend told me about Everything is Alive. It talks about inaminate objects and you use your imagination a lot. What’s your bad song that you feel guilty that your listening too but you like it anyway? Mine is by Lizzo Truth Hurts. Jesse Reyes is Dear Yessy. What book are you reading? I’m not reading a book. The universe has your back in audiobook. Start with why. FEME-GRIT Linkshttp://feme-grit.com Want the latest info about the show?http://feme-grit.com/join-the-tribe/ Would you love to sponsor the show?http://feme-grit.com/sponsorships/ Interested in applying to be on the show?http://feme-grit.com/application/ Are you on facebook? Want the deets? Follow herehttps://www.facebook.com/Feme-Grit-Podcast-1134963293349600/ Are you a visual social person? We are too!www.feme.grit instagram

Brenda Carlson503 Dance Fitness Instructor Sherwood, Oregon Tell us a little bit about yourself? I have been teaching dance fitness for 8 years. I spend most of my time teaching dance classes. It became clear to me that I wasn't going to be a rocket because I started dance late. I mourned that when I was younger. A friend kept asking me to join her for a dance class and I finally did it and fell in love with dance again. My mother used to tell me, “This passion that you have is not an accident.” Dance came into my life in a way I never thought it could. It fills my soul and builds a sense of community. I was a late dancer. Started in high school. I fell in love with dance even though I didn't know what I was doing. What does group dance do for the community? I think it builds community in a unique way. It brings people from different backgrounds, ages and income levels. Community shouldn't be about bringing people together just because they look alike.Find Brendas Class at the Sherwood YMCAhttps://www.ymcacw.org/locations/sherwood-regional-family-ymca/schedulesFEME-GRIT Linkshttp://feme-grit.com Want the latest info about the show?http://feme-grit.com/join-the-tribe/ Would you love to sponsor the show?http://feme-grit.com/sponsorships/ Interested in applying to be on the show?http://feme-grit.com/application/ Are you on facebook? Want the deets? Follow herehttps://www.facebook.com/Feme-Grit-Podcast-1134963293349600/ Are you a visual social person? We are too!www.feme.grit instagram

Mary Czarnecki Is a Marketing Consultant and Yale Graduate. She has worked with big corporations like Google, WebMD and Target. Do you know your clients really want? She shares secrets that big companies are using to listen to their customers.We would love to get to know you a little better. You're from Jersey, how does Jersey differ from Oregon?After living in Oregon for nearly 11 years, what strikes me most when I go back to visit my parents in NJ is how crowded it is! So many people - so little space! I also notice how much more friendly everyone is in Oregon. You also went to Yale. What was that like?I went to Yale for Grad School and did a Joint Degree (MBA from School of Management and Master of Environmental Management from School of Forestry and Environmental Studies). It was a bit of a "dual life" as the cultures are so different at the two schools - but was great for me, since both of those aspects (the analytical, geeky MBA and also the crunchy, outdoors lover) are part of who I am! What is your big why?I think I put this in the application - but I have a BHAG (big hairy ass goal) of helping 1000 business owners grow the business of their dreams so they can each in turn help 1000 ideal clients with their area of expertise, in turn, improving their lives! That would mean that I had at least a partial impact on improving the lives of 1,000,000 people and their families!What is the biggest struggle you notice with marketing when it comes to small businesses?Many small business owners are AMAZING at their thing - their zone of genius - their area of expertise - but often than THING isn't marketing. It's hard to be thinking about marketing your business and working ON your business when you're so into the day to day of working IN your business. What is one of the best ways to grow a relationship with your audience?Listen to them! After 20 years in corporate marketing, I've spent countless hours behind one way mirrors in focus groups listening to consumers - why? Because the big brands know that's where the gold is - in the voice of their customers. It's essential to really take the time to listen and understand the people we hope to serve with our businesses when we're creating content, messaging, products and offers! Any great relationship is built on understanding and listening to the other person. It's the same for marriage - and for business!You can find out more information about her here. https://maryczarnecki.comShe is also revealing the system she used to find $5k-$10k in 45 minutes for small business owners. Download your copy of the full Ebook at http://book.clientrichroadmap.comfollow her on FB herehttps://www.facebook.com/mary.czarneckiwww.Feme-grit.com

We’re talking about the things you want to do at your core. How do you know which goals you can get done? I set some big goals like doing TV/ radio work and running marathons. Tune in for a step-by-step approach to checking things off your list. Take a moment to think about all the things your soul desires. Figure out how to do big things but on the other spectrum weed out things that may not be as realistic.In Angela Duckworth’s book Grit, it shows that people who accomplish big things really weren't just born gifted. They put in the work year after year to improve. The difference between those that dream big and accomplish them is that they have a plan. I quit my first marathon because my goal wasn't to finish the marathon it was to lose weight. When I quit the marathon at mile 25, I then had a new purpose for my next marathon. My new purpose was to finish something I started. You may have setbacks in life. It’s okay to slow down when things happen. Just keep trying. It’s even ok to pause. Checking in with where you are in relation to those goals. That’s where a lot of people fail. When you check in with yourself you can get back at it. It can be healthy to look back when you make a mistake. Look at your goals realistically and look at the path. Don’t be afraid to try different paths. You can still keep your goal by taking another route. This episode was brought to you by our sponsor Ravishing Photography www.RavishingPhotography.com You can support the show as a sponsor with advertising by submitting an application here http://feme-grit.com/sponsorships/ Find out more about the Producer and Host Alicia Vazquez here http://feme-grit.com/alicia-vazquez/ Find out about your Co-Host Raquel Onsurez Solorio http://feme-grit.com/raquel-onsurez/ Find out information about our show http://feme-grit.com Join Our Group on Facebook to have discussions with other women about the show or topics you would love to discuss. Find detailed information about our meetups.https://www.facebook.com/groups/380826392671833/ Follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/Feme-Grit-Podcast-1134963293349600/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/feme.grit/?hl=en

Self Regulate Worry with Joyful PlayCRISSY DAY Yoga Sprout Studio Show Notes:Find joy and a sense of play even when times are hard with yoga. When she noticed that she was losing herself in a domestic abusive relationship she started to do small things to increase her worth and get the courage to ask for help. It catapulted her into a yoga career, where she has been working with children, adults, and families teaching them to introduce mindful play.Noticing that she began to lose herself, her dreams and friendships, she knew that needed to change. It took a mind shift to get out of that relationship. The mind shift started with small habit changes. It didn’t happen overnight. She started to leave for work a little early for a cup of coffee, and make time for herself. Being alone was her biggest fear. She felt guilt and blame but she realized that those were not valid fears. It’s natural to want to run from our fears but facing just being alone was the most powerful healing she could have ever had. She found out how amazing it was to be alone, learned how to quite her mind. It led to positive people coming into her life. How did she channel the worry into something positive? She balanced the fear with joy. We can use the energy from fear and instead channel it into a positive. The practice of yoga grounded her. She shares a breathing technique to help you relax by sending the breath lower like a newborn baby. In through the nose, out through the mouth with a slow belly breathe. You can practice it anywhere. Breath in a happy thought, like anything that makes you feel good.Kids are more likely to be more mindful after class. They get a chance to listen, relax and rest. Find a connection that your child is interested in to get them interested in yoga. She also gives tips on how to let kids explore their creativity with yoga. Grown-ups need joyful play too.She had her life mapped out but realized that she was worth making the change to begin again. That it’s okay to redo things. When things aren’t working, there is a chance to do it another way. There is always a new beginning around the corner and we don’t need to be locked into a certain path. https://crissydayyoga.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crissy_day/ This episode was brought to you by our sponsor Ravishing Photography www.AliciaVazquez.com Special Thank You to Mama Te-A You can support the show as a sponsor with advertising by submitting an application here http://feme-grit.com/sponsorships/ Find out more about the Producer and Host Alicia Vazquez here http://feme-grit.com/alicia-vazquez/ Find out about your Co-Host Raquel Onsurez Solorio http://feme-grit.com/raquel-onsurez/ Find out information about our show http://feme-grit.com Join Our Group on Facebook to have discussions with other women about the show or topics you would love to discuss. Find detailed information about our meetups.https://www.facebook.com/groups/380826392671833/ Follow us on FB https://www.facebook.com/Feme-Grit-Podcast-1134963293349600/ Follow us on Instagram

Conquering Big Things with Small Steps Megan Franco Fox03 Sauna + Wellness in Sherwood Oregon We dubbed her the Charlize Theron lookalike for her gorgeous profile pic! Tune in for an amazing story of determination even with the fear of loss and not knowing what the future held. It is about conquering big things like child Leukemia, divorce, risk of foreclosure with small steps of hope that led to healing, vacations, family bonding, and lasting friendships. Coming to crossroads after many years of marriage was very difficult. She became a single mother and entered the workforce, which made her feel like she had it down. When her youngest son was just 5 years old she got some life-changing news. They survived 3 years of intense treatment. During the first year of shock and as a possible form of self-preservation, she followed every piece of advice that she was given for treatment. She did feel helpless and then realized she had to do something to help her son. She began doing everything she could do on the outside of her son's body to keep him comfortable. Beginning with things that were easy and safe like essential oils. While she doesn't know if they were a Placebo or if they helped or not, her son was excited to have his own rollerball. She also bought an infrared sauna and put it in her living room but waited until he was done with treatment to help with his muscle pain. What it quickly turned into was time for her to have a little self-care. *Disclaimer we are not trained, medical professionals. Please seek professional medical advice when looking into conventional or holistic treatments. She learned so much about friendships. There were so many people who came out of the woodwork she had never even met. She realized that some people don’t know how to respond to traumatic experiences but understood that they didn’t want to bother her with things that seemed insignificant. She talks about what you could do to support a friend going through something like this. Sometimes, it’s the little things like just coming around. We went over dealing with unsolicited advice. A lot of it is just out of our control. This taught her to begin living differently with different intentions. Every milestone was a big deal. None of us are promised tomorrow and you have to start doing things. Stop worrying about the things you can’t control. She shares the perfect way to celebrate the end of the treatment. Spend the money and take a trip to make memories. Think of small things to move forward. Procrastination is a different form of fear. She talks about the adjustments of everything being fine. She’s open about PTSD. Once life was more stable it started settling in she had fears of Sawyer getting sick. For her to think about it every day is the worse thing she could do and she understood that worrying about things that were out of her control was not the answer. She did get remarried. Saved the house from foreclosure. Her boys are doing well. She opened up a new business and is bringing Infrared Saunas to the community. You can find out more about a sauna session at http://www.foxo3wellness.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/foxo3/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1245965498874553/foxo3-sauna-wellness Follow Feme-Grit on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/feme.grit/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Figure/Feme-Grit

Alicia and Raquel get raw and personal.Peek into the lives of the voices behind the mics! We go over the passion behind the idea to start this podcast. We share the purpose and content of our show and how we want to inspire women to move forward. Who inspires us? We talk about hoping to one-day meet Ellen Degeneres. What drives us to be better people every day? We tell breakthroughs stories and wake up moments. Though we are sisters and have gone through similar backgrounds we have very different ideas and perspectives on life. We go over short and long-term goals, public speaking and hiking the PCT. We talk about our values and the lessons we want our children to carry with them into adulthood. There’s a random pop quiz in the episode where we ask fun questions like our favorite music, foods and bucket list. Find our favorite hang out spots in Portland like Marrakesh or Boxer Ramen. Keep in touch with us, say hello! Find us at www.Feme-grit.comFacebook Feme-Grit Podcast Instagram feme.grit

Interview with Sally KeaslerHow to not let the idea of perfection keep you from getting startedIn our interview with Sally Keasler, she shares wisdom from her many years as a serial entrepreneur. Her life as an entrepreneur started with a perfumery business. She has a passion for helping others see how they can live their best life and make their contribution to the world. She has a small educational group called “Gather and Grow Together”, she also leads nutritional classes, as well as personal development classes. Her current project is an Organic tea company.Sally a self pro-claimed pragmatist, grew up with a father who was a businessman and mother who was a secretary. She grew up going to boarding school, she describes it as Harry Potter style with uniforms in a creepy old mansion. She gained a lot of independence and exposure to other students from all over the world. Traveling was one of her best childhood memories.Give us a time when you felt fear and went for something anyway?Sally took over a perfumery shop when she had no background as a dermatologist or in skin care. She realized quickly ingredients where being put into a product that she didn’t stand behind. “At the beginning when you start something you don’t need to know it all.”Why is it bad to constantly second guess ourselves?Sally gives a story about her rebellion that may have pushed her to become a fighter pilot. She goes through her story and the process of trying to find her motives. Was she just trying to prove others wrong or was she really being honest with herself? She also gives her experience trying to bring up an organic tea company even though she is not an expert in this area. She gives examples of how to build confidence through trial and error. “Are you or are you not being true to yourself?”Why is it important not to look for other’s approval on measuring yourself self-worth?Sally talks about finding our worth in ourselves and not relying on others to fulfill that need to feel worthy. “The very word itself, self-worth means it comes from yourself.”How can we enjoy the present moment without waiting for the “I’ll be happy when moment?"Sally speaks about the danger of not living in the now and how to remember to enjoy the present moment. The lack of nurturing relationships now and not caring for them can have long term effects.What are things we can change about our mindset?Sally gives us examples of the stories we make up in our heads about fear and how we can focus on the present moment. “Accept that the unknown is okay, just sit with that.”Right now Sally shares a passion for skiing all over the world with her husband while growing her Organic Tea Company called Mama-Te-a.You can check out Sally’s newest creation on Facebook at Mama-Te-a!Keep in touch with us! Find us at www.Feme-grit.comFacebook Feme-Grit Podcast Instagram feme.grit.