Forging A Life

We thrive when our endeavors fill the cup of life. There is an energy, a high, that comes when doing work that is inline with your intrinsic self. Flow is achieved. It is the full circle success that awaits those who dare to cultivate life on their terms. Many who step on to an entrepreneurial path are called to it. It is a compulsion to serve the world in an authentic and deeply meaningful way.Joy Hankins made the leap from teacher to CEO to be the change she wanted to see in the world. Her business, Joy of Curls, is a 360 degree company doing good on multiple fronts. Caring and empathy are at the forefront of her business that was conceived with a mission to give back to the foster care community. Her story is a journey of heart, family, and generational history. Listen in to be inspired by Joy.Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

All the time people ask; how can I… How can I do what you do? How can I succeed? How do I become an Olympic medalist? Many people are looking for the secret sauce. They want to grab hold of the magic ring. They want to accidentally rub the lamp that will transfer to them all the power, knowledge, and resources needed to smoothly flow effortlessly into their dreamed life. All of us at some level want the path forward to be easier. Myself included. The true secret sauce is staying with your own evolution and trusting the process. The most challenging work we do is listening to our intuition, choosing what is authentic for us, and continuing to pick up the hammer. Over time we hone who we are and what we’re about. Through experience the essence of our life and work become indelibly known to us. Solid in our sense of self we can own it. Look the world in the eye unafraid.Join Coach Christine Clark for Hone it, Know it, Own it. The path to forge. The one which ignites your liberated, energized, and profoundly satisfying life. Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Can candy preserve history? How does a praline link us to the past? Terrence Jones has tasty answers. Terrence has a passion for preserving and sharing his family’s Creole linage through recipes handed down over the last 200 years.Creole people are found through out the world. Here in the United States Louisiana is the only place where Creole culture exists. An ethnicity born from the blending of French, Spanish, African, and Indigenous American people. A matriarchal culture defined by independence, cuisine, music, folklore, religion, and family values. Louisiana Creole Pecan Candy embraces this heritage while inviting the world in to experience it.Join Host Christine Clark and guest Terrence Jones making your mouth water with an edible transmission of culture.Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Worried? Anxious? Stressed? Yes, and you? Are you feeling insecure, fearful, or overwhelmed? Psychology Today says “Stress among Americans is at an all time high.” First let me say “I hear you. I see you. I know what you are going through.” There are answers. Calm, surety, and confidence can be yours when you operate with conscious self compassion. Join me to spark awareness and reconnect with your elemental strength. Through curiosity we shift to body centered wisdom allowing us to release, transform and flourish once again.Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.htmlImage by Susann Mielke from Pixabay

What is the story you tell yourself? When you look back at your history are you drawn to the triumphs, love, and abundance? Or, is your energy magnetically drawn to how you were wronged, the bad choices, lack, and dark struggles? What is your current narrative? Is it the song of growth or the dirge of permanent scars? JoAnna Davis came from dysfunctionality. Lived a life of addiction and sex work. Became a pastor, author, and founder of Foundational Stones providing transitional housing for women ex-offenders. Her life is a shining example of the story you tell yourself. Instead of self recrimination JoAnna pulls strength, passion, focus, and possibility from her life journey. She is a beacon lifting up those around her and guiding women with complicated histories to their elevated life. Join Christine Clark and guest JoAnna Davis for a fascinating discussion. Hear truths to apply to your own history. See that your entire life experience has been processes shaping you. Bringing you to this place and time with the knowledge, skill set, and spirit required to have, be, do anything you desire. This is your empowerment foundation. Your full circle, whole life success, on your terms, awaits.

Do you just want to run away? Life is getting heavy. Statistics tell us greater numbers of people are suffering from anxiety and depression than ever. It seems more and more efforting is required to just stay even. “Can the world just stop for a minute?” You ask. Unfortunately “No.” The world will continue to turn. BUT, you can step away from soul crushing exertion. You can own energy, passion, and ease. Peace, joy, and deep fulfillment will be yours when you bring the fire back. Discover how with Coach Christine Clark in this episode of Forging A LifeLink to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.htmlImage by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

Every business endeavor is an epic journey we take one step at a time. Building any business, flying solo, requires work, focus, tenacity. We thrive when our work lights us up. However, that never guarantees smooth sailing. Set backs and undesired outcomes are simply part of the deal. Living and learning through the heat and hammer blows is the way. Dwana Bradley owner of the Iowa Urban Experience is a solo entrepreneur living through growth with passion and energy. Looking at the big picture portrayed by network news media and the political landscape is demoralizing. Bad news on the doorstep, every day. It can feel overwhelming. We can feel isolated and frustrated. In truth there are hundreds of thousands of individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and organizations forging their unique destinies and lighting the way for others. Leagues of people are filling the gaps, working for equity, diversity & inclusion and securing justice for the marginalized to create world healing transformation. In this episode we live the journey with Dwana leaning into the complex ideologies that can bring us together penetrating the hearts, minds, and souls of every individual.Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html Image by Kevin Schmid from Pixabay

Every business endeavor is an epic journey we take one step at a time. Building any business, flying solo, requires work, focus, tenacity. We thrive when our work lights us up. However, that never guarantees smooth sailing. Set backs and undesired outcomes are simply part of the deal. Living and learning through the heat and hammer blows is the way. Dwana Bradley owner of the Iowa Urban Experience is a solo entrepreneur living through growth with passion and energy. Looking at the big picture portrayed by network news media and the political landscape is demoralizing. Bad news on the doorstep, every day. It can feel overwhelming. We can feel isolated and frustrated. In truth there are hundreds of thousands of individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and organizations forging their unique destinies and lighting the way for others. Leagues of people are filling the gaps, working for equity, diversity & inclusion and securing justice for the marginalized to create world healing transformation. In this episode we live the journey with Dwana leaning into the complex ideologies that can bring us together penetrating the hearts, minds, and souls of every individual.Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html Image by Kevin Schmid from Pixabay

Uncertainty and anxiety are cases for hope. Disruption leads to growth. Chaos is creation. We are in the upheaval of transforming fires that lead to flourishing.Maybe you have felt it, heard it, seen it. Uncertainty, stress, overwhelm. The feeling of groundlessness. No anchor to tether to. No stable foundation. Maybe you’ve noticed our world is in flux. Everywhere there is confirmation of societal tumult and it’s impact on individuals. Information overload and the increasingly rapid pace of technology advancement is rocking our souls. The truth is we are prepared. Our humanity anchors us. As you engage with the process of becoming in these times you illuminate your liberated fulfilling life. In this episode Christine Clark confirms we have what it takes to forge through igniting world healing transformation. Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html Image by beate bachmann from Pixabay

Are you puzzled by the political stance held by neighbors? Are you disrupted by good people’s, people you’ve known for a long time, posts? Can you feel the dividing energy present in society? Does it keep you up at night? Have you wondered is it just me? I assure you, you are not alone. Many of us are attuned to the divides in our society. Many of us feel intimately the disrupting forces. As I connect the dots of what I hear and see I’ve occasionally have felt overwhelmed. Being empathetic I perceive what seems like abandonment of humanity by those in power. My guest today is Sean Smith actor, author, poet and master neuron-transformational coach. In this episode we will gain understanding by exploring some of the underlying currents shaping beliefs. Sean and Christine will open up awareness and empathy for those caught in cult like echo chambers. Then fan the spark of hope with significant steps all of us can act on. Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html Episode image by Mario Fumagalli

They say expectation is the root of suffering. Yet each of us has deeply rooted beliefs about how the world works. Our socialization defines how we think people are supposed to interact. We get disappointed because no one can ever truly stand in our shoes. No one will have our identical perspective. We make plans for our work and lives with the understanding and knowledge we possess. Still there is very little we can truly count on. In this beautifully diverse world change is a universal truth. It is challenging, to say the least, to maintain connectional relationships, achieve personal and business goals, make a difference in our communities without occasionally (or constantly) having our expectations dashed to bits by life. Contrary to what your inner critic might say dashed expectations is not indicative of your worth, other people’s judgements, or what is possible. You simple have to forge through. Link to watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Are you and your business a perfect match? How would you know? When the biz unlocks and reveals parts of your true self. When your product or service uplifts those you serve all the while igniting your own spirit. The beauty of entrepreneurship is that we get to directly positively impact the world. As the owner of a business you have a voice. Operating in integrity with equity, diversity and inclusion your offering has double effect. My guest Riley Shea Glenn is THRIVING. Celebrating love matches in her perfectly matched to her wedding photography business. Glenn is a queer destination wedding photographer based in Austin, Texas; who celebrates love in all its beautiful forms. As an advocate for inclusivity, she understands the importance of representing diverse love stories and showcasing the genuine connections between couples. She believes that love knows no boundaries and that every love story deserves to be celebrated, cherished, and preserved in all its unfiltered glory. Additionally Riley Glenn shines a light for wedding industry vendors on how to be open, inclusive, and honor all couples. Watch Live https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Life has it’s ups and downs. Seasons when our flame gets reduced to embers and seasons when we blaze. Increasing numbers of people are feeling isolated, frustrated, unacknowledged and fearful. At the same time more people than ever are showing up, speaking up, and lighting the way to humanity affirming change. What kind of season are you trekking through? Claiming success on your own terms and living the full circle dream is a journey. It is a process of forging your life. In this episode Christine Clark will reconnect you with the amazing, complex, talented, experienced, beautiful person you are. Whatever stage you are in, know you are becoming. It is not a question of “Do you have what it takes.” It is only a matter of “Are you willing to try?” Lasting change happens one small action at a time. Watch live: https://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

Goals are essential for business growth. Often we stumble and fail on the way to our goals. Here are six top blocks to goal achievement and the keys to over come them. With some awareness and a little mind set understanding you can remove the blocks. You have got what it takes.(You really, really do!) Confirm your greatness and open the doors to success with the wisdoms in this podcast. How to set obtainable goals that allow for celebration. Simple methods of accountability. The gold in tracking. What a plan really is and how it saves time and energy. Doubt, why it is the biggest sabotage and what to do about it. How we cloud our potential with lack of clarity.

To really succeed takes work. Hailey Rowe touches on the brass tacks of business building. Risking imperfection to put your offering out in the world. Making (and tracking) connections consistently. Hailey also openly shares her own learning curve. Lessons learned that she now uses to guide her clients. We cover a lot of essential ground in this light conversation.

We talk about being all in. Going for broke. But really most of us simply don't/won't risk to that level. Ashley Powel IS doing it all. Her love for her customers, her belief in the healing powers of CBD lead her to commit everything. She is ALL IN. In this delightful fast paced interview Ashley shows us her heart. She candidly and enthusiastically shows us that passion for your thing gets you through.

You will absolutely love this interview with Carrie Copley (like cop). We organically traverse depth and breadth of what it takes to build a business. Entrepreneurship takes work and requires tenacious spirit. Yet living your values, honoring your purpose, and having giddy joy are payoffs well worth the effort. You will enjoy this nugget ladened casual conversation.Carrie Copley is a speaker, life coach, and author of Finding Joy: Living an A+ Life in a C- World Carrie is an engaging speaker, trainer, life leadership coach, and author who inspires people to step into their greatness. Carrie believes her life mission is to empower people to create the life they dream of living. She challenges her audiences to get unstuck and to not settle for good when great is an option.

We are transformed over our lifetime by small daily shifts and rapidly through immersion. In process guided by your life coach you are immersed. Stepping into a transformative retreat is immersion. This is intentional, chosen transformation. Life can, and does, pitch us into transforming circumstances. We get tossed into the volcano. Immersed. You deal at ground level, on the front lines managing your life. Rapid transformation is emotional and uncomfortable. It requires vulnerability. Yet it is still a process that is knowable. Walk through what is demanded of us, what we can't hide from, and how to claim victory through transformation with Coach Christine.

Transformation is the name of the game of Life. Whether you want to deepen your love relationship, make that side hustle your primary endeavor, climb a mountain, write your book, or expand your business it requires change. Transformation throws the doors wide open. We have the ability within us to claim what ever destiny, dream, vision is calling to us. The question is How? How do I transform my life? How do I forge a new version of myself? Have you ever thought If only I knew what to do I could do it. What if you were given a map that showed the way? If the steps were laid out, if the transformation processes were known, what joy, excitement, energy would that give you? Hope magnifies and self belief expands what there is a frame work to guide you. Forging a life you can blaze forward. Call in your destiny. Live the highly functional work of art that is your transformed life. https://www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/live_videos/

To manifest abundance and achieve success we simply have to tap into the subconscious. What I call your inner three year old. The subconscious holds 83% to 95% of the power of the mind. Its capacity is virtually unlimited. So why are we not all excelling at life? It s the tapping into the subconscious that is difficult. Our inner three year old is wily. She is a hooligan and plays by her own rules. Accessing the subconscious requires us to understand that crazy inner child. If you are ready to claim the power within join Coach Christine and her hooligan.

We all have had mountain top experiences. Stood joyful and amazed as giddy exuberance washed over us. We have all been through the fire. Stood like stone as hurt, loss, regret weighed us down. It is life happening as we way find to our destiny. The gift in the steel used to create katana is it will respond according to it s authentic elemental make up. Your process (your path) is yours alone. The significant events of your life are for you. To shape you. It s time to acknowledge your elements. Trust your authentic core and claim your unique process that is leading you to a significant life.

In the making of a katana nothing happens unless the hammer makes contact with the steel. Contact is where the metal is moved. When the hammer connects to the steel a magnificent highly functional work of art emerges. Contact is also where you move, experience, grow. When we have regular daily connection with our purpose a significant life develops. We stay in motion, in flow, in balance. Everything comes together and we know, beyond a doubt, we have what it takes. Join Coach Christine in this vital conversation for success on your terms.

Cindy Schmidt has been healing women through physical therapy at her clinic in Durango, Colorado for years. A self described life long seeker she recently added Jungian Coaching to her extensive tool box. She is passionate about helping people and loves the revelations clients have when she asks the right question. Possibilities are blossoming for holistic environments and couples retreats that tackle both intimacy and financial wellness. It was a joy to spend the time with Cindy. She is a gentle power house.

To get beyond the curve. To call in your destiny. Requires belief that you have what it takes. We are molded and formed from birth. We plan, or not, to live meaningfully. Through processes that shape, hone, and refine us we become the beautiful, highly functional works of art we were born to be. There is purpose in every phase. Learning in each process. Knowing and understanding life's processes lets us glean the lessons meant for us. To see it through all we need is a little belief that we have what it takes.

Every person can draw to themselves a vibrant existence suited just for them. Leading individuals into something more, growing their businesses, creating full life satisfaction, and living a significant life lights up Coach Christine Clark. Every individual has the inherent elements to claim the life of their dreams. It is not a question of Do I have what it takes? It is only are they willing to put in effort. What is between where you are now and a life of satisfaction and abundance is a process that is knowable. When you trust yourself and trust the process your future is assured. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

To live life in flow. To have success on your own terms. Requires sticking with your intuition, playing to your strengths, putting the blinders on and running your own race. In essence, it requires sticking with your core elements. Steel will only perform according to it s make up. The steel for a katana is specifically chosen by the elements in the alloy. The first truth in creation of katana: There is strength in your steel; trust your elements.

SO how are those inner critics doing? Quiet as a mouse? Raging like a hurricane? Most likely somewhere in between. At the core we are not wrestling with 1000 different critics. Most of those sabotaging voices are variations on the Five Bad Guys. The important truth is that they are a part of us. They intensify when we are growing, doing the work of evolution. For each Bad Guy there is a powerful Inner Hero ready to take them on, break their hold. You, absolutely do, have what it takes! Big thank you to these amazing photograpers from Unsplash: Creaslim, Nsey Benajah, engin akyurt, Emiliano Vittoriosi, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Maria Lupan

We raise our kids so they can leave the nest and be a productive part of society. Right? But what happens as our fledglings prepare to fly? How do parents let go? How do we cope when our children cut the cord and leave us hanging. Get ready for a deep dive as Coach Christine and guest Sean Smith submerge into the rough waters of the shifting parent child relationship when kids leave home. Pride and pain, nurturing and loneliness collide as we navigate this necessary evolution of the most primary of all relationships. Thank you to the awesome photographers on Unsplash for the use of their images: Courtney Wentz, Naassom Azevedo, Toa Heftiba, Sharon McCutcheon, Sam Moqadam, Matt Moloney, Talen de St. Croix, Eye for Ebony, loly galina, Jonathan Cosens Photography

Firing clients. Having a complex assembly come together in one try. Paying the price of insurance. Shifting to a four day work week. No wonder Ron Janssen has run a successful thriving prototype machine shop for over 27 years. Getting to know Ron opened my eyes to what excellence is possible in the rough and tumble world of industrial machining. Janssen Machine is a shining example of what industrial business can be. Quality and integrity go hand in hand with a culture of respect that values each person. Ron speaks plainly about the steps, the challenges, and the choices involved to built a solid business foundation. He is Soft Spoken Gold.

Are you watching others excel and wondering why not me? Ever think you must be missing something? That there s a piece others know and you don t? You are not alone AND there are some essential understandings you need to know. Join me, Coach Christine, as we clear the sabotage. Get back on track, ignite your future. Flow forward calling in joy, fulfillment and abundance. Who could you be when you BELIEVE you have what it takes?!

The question of fate versus destiny and destiny compared to fate is deep and broad. Have you ever implemented a bold new plan only to have it go sideways? The questions that surface ask if we were meant for the future we desired. It is not just a question of where did we go wrong and what can I do different. The soft body of our soul yearns for conformation that we really do have what it takes. My great friend Robin Eaton and I, Coach Christine will delve into the realm of fate and destiny. Connect with the ancient wisdom of the stone people, most ancient of the earth. Then conclude with a Stone Oracle Destiny Reading. Are you ready for this ride? I AM! Also, there will be some fantastic give aways during this show. You want to be there!

Michelle Gritters is a community icon and successful business woman in the heritage town of Pella, Iowa. Her energy, honesty and colloquialisms shine as she gets transparent with Coach Christine. Suck it up, buttercup!

Take a journey with RIM Facilitator and Jungian Coach Jenn Schaefer. Forging A Life we go through initial shaping from birth to adulthood. We are formed by family and cultural conditioning as our inner child (subconscious) tries to navigate us safely through life. Using RIM Jenn Schaefer walks people back to their elemental intuitive self. In this hour you will not just discover Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) you will experience it first hand!. This is going to be a powerful ride!

Terry Knipshield came from a childhood when carrying a pocketknife was not just acceptable behavior but expected. A love and respect for quality tools with clean lines drew him into the world of custom knife making. Terry has journeyed through four decades honing his craft to the master s level. From putting handles on mail order bare blades to world renown making leather tools. Honest, humble and true Terry gets real telling stories. Stories of going big attending his first knife show, the unexpected opportunity being discovered by a master saddle maker, as well as the accident and a loss that almost shut him down.

Miraya (like a ray of sunshine) Berke creates experiences that spark delight! From Berkley to New York City she found her niche creating events that bring joy. When the pandemic shut everything down in the spring of 2020, she, like all event planners lost everything. Miraya showed her resiliency supporting other event planners and pivoting into the virtual event world. True to her name Miraya was a ray of sunshine in a time of major disruption.

We are hard wired for connection. At our roots we are tribal. Yet getting along with those closest to us, having our needs met, feeling loving connection is elusive. Sometimes it seems down right impossible. Let's get real and get to the essence of meaningful relationships. When you understand our human desires, understand the part we each play creating what is, and get the tools to navigate interactions, then you have what it takes to forge significant relationships. Special episode offer from Coach Christine: Lazer Coaching Program (Four 30 minute personal coaching sessions) will be awarded to the first person to email Christine at ForgingALifeWithCoachChristine@gmail.com. subject line "Lazer", Include your name, phone number and email address in the body of the email. Watch LIVE on Facebook! Go to: www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio

The something more you can feel, but maybe can t name is real. And, it is waiting for you. It is never a question of Do I have what it takes? it is only Am I willing to try? What s between here, where you are, and significance is a process which is knowable. Through processes that will shape, hone, refine, elasticize, and transform you, you ll go beyond the curve and call in your unique destiny.

Do you believe you in your magnificent future? Can you vision a life of abundance, love, flow? At your core you are designed for that. The Steel used to make a katana is specifically chosen for it's properties. It is well suited to create a highly functional work of art. Yet most steel is 97% iron with the remaining 3 a combination of up to a dozen differnet elements. These tiny bits dictate how the steel can be worked and what it's best uses are. We humans are highly similar about 97% the same. Yet each of us has our 3. Our unique genetic inheritance, our personal experiences, our key gifts that make us exceptional. At your core you have the elements required to claim the vision, make it your reality. All you need is a little trust and belief to see you through. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

We envolved finding food, seeking shelter, not getting eaten. Now we have way more while doing so much less. Yet we NEED to be challenged in order to continue to evolve. We satisfy the drive of life testing our metal stepping out to fulfill our purpose. For the Japeanese style sword, as in life, the veracity of value is in our steel. The process from raw bar to beautiful finished katana is complex. The making of katana takes exertion and sweat. If you are not willing to do the work there won't be a katana. In every phase are truths for us, to understand what shapes us, to live our path., to release what does not serve us, to transform our lives, and live in our significance. We can feel pressured. We can feel like it's all going up in flames. Failure only happens when we drop the work and walk away. All else are the challenges required to live the life we envision. The steps to create a katana also lead us to authenticity and abundance. Trust in the framework. Trust in the process. Trust in yourself. You will create that magnificent, highly functional work of art that is your significant life. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

So what do you do when you find THAT THING you were born for? You do everything in your power so others can experience it too! Pete Russell has been around the world promoting, building events, and playing Paintball. The only thing greater than he passion for the game is his gratitude for how it has blessed his life.

What do you do when the call comes to step up your game, fill a new role, work at a higher level, become partner? You answer Yes, of course. Then figure it out. You are meant for greatness. When opportunity knocks all you have to do is trust yourself and believe you have what is required. Much easier said than done. Coach Christine takes you into the fire. We will walk through the process to confirm and anchor your significance. You too can claim a life of fulfillment and abundance. Watch live on Facebook. www.facebook.com/transformationtalkradio/

From learning to french braid at age seven, crisscrossing the country for style shows and taking the leap opening her own salon Corinne Cole has spend a life time working with hair. When her own skin sensitivity threatened to derail her career she discovered clean products. Corinne talks of gratitude for mentoring along the way and very special clients. She is a woman who's joy is centered in client happiness.