Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Jordan Lahy, owner of Inside Out Cleaning LLC.  Six years ago Jordan's life was very different and on a very different path, he was finishing out a 9 year prison sentence in the Virginia State Prison System.  Leah and Paul go into great detail with Lahy learning how he was able to completely transform his life through a positive mindset.  Lahy explains that he learned his janitorial skills in prison through a program offering work to inmates who exemplify good behavior.  While incarcerated Jordan read many books on self improvement and mindset and he began to incorporate what he was learning into his life.  He made a vision board, he did affirmations, and believed in the power of positive thinking.  When Jordan was released he jumped into the unknown of starting a janitorial business with the positive mindset skills and cleaning skills he had honed while behind bars.    Fast forward 6 years later, and now Jordan has a thriving janitorial business with multiple major corporate contracts.  He has followed his goal of becoming a motivational speaker at multiple churches and soon to be online.  And he is engaged to the love of his life and has a beautiful new baby boy.  Jordan has completely transformed his life in to more than he could ever imagine, all through the power of a positive mindset.Listen to today's episode to get inspired to transform your life today!If you are interested in booking Jordan Lahy for a speaking event, motivational speaking he can be reached though his Facebook Page Jordan Lahy (where you'll see a picture of the car he manifested through his vision board while incarcerated).  He can also be reached through the Inside Out Cleaning LLC Facebook page He also can be found on Instagram @boxchevy_j86Support the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

  In today's episode Paul and Leah have a chat with Chad Gono, the CEO of Regal Plastics and he explains to us how "Work Doesn't Have to Suck."  This is not only his LinkedIn tagline, but it is what he genuinely believes and uses as his leadership compass.     Growing up Chad was not looking to work at his family's business because he wasn't interested in plastics and he had an entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to foster it.  But after some time he decided to join the business from the bottom up.  He found that it was just a job for most employees and he felt people should really enjoy what they are spending most of their days doing.  So Gono was on a mission to create a work environment that employees loved, and a place where people wanted to go.  Fast forward to today's culture at Regal Plastics and you will find a place where employees are friends and are choosing to hang out with each other outside of the workplace.   Gono talks about how their mission  went from a price tag and the bottom line to creating 500 stories in 10 years of how their company is helping to create a better world.  In this conversation I truly grasped the fact that changing the world to be a better place can be done anywhere and with any company/business.  Regal Plastics is using the sale of plastics as their vehicle to bring more good to this world.   We discuss the idea of using work culture to win the war on talent in a time where it is hard to find good employees.  They use the idea of not focusing on the work stuff and profits and spending more time focusing on the life stuff to get people to want to work at their company.   Chad Gono is continuing to spread his word of how work doesn't have to suck on his social media platforms.  His posts are inspirational and are spreading words of kindness.  Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn at Chad Gonoand on TikTok at ChadgonoSupport the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

Today Paul and Leah talk with Health and Performance coach, Jorden Pagel.  As our listeners know, we are very into the topic of health and fitness, so we bombarded Jorden with a ton of fitness related questions, ranging from diets, to workouts, sleep, to sustainability.  If you are interested in the health field, or are looking to start your journey of health and fitness then you are going to love this episode.We asked Jorden what he thought the 3 most important things people should do to try and get more healthy.  And he did not disappoint with his in-depth knowledge on his 3 answers:  Hydration (a fan fave on this podcast!), meal portions, and the importance of sleep.  And as Jorden says it, if you're interested in starting your health and fitness journey or are looking to take it more seriously; the time is now!  He has also offered to give our listeners a free downloadable resource to help with meals, meal portions, and how to incorporate healthy meals into your life.  For your free copy email Jorden at jorden@sustainhealthperformance.comIf you are interested in working with Jorden Pagel to help meet your health goals you can contact him though Instagram @Jordenpagel or on LinkedIn at Jorden Pagel or through his website www.JordenPagelFitness.comHe is 100% online so he can work with anyone anywhere, reach out today and tell him we sent ya!Support the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

In today's episode Paul and Leah chat with Mikey Henninger, a fantasy football enthusiast who found a way to make his hobby a full time business.  This episode is high energy and full of laughs as they discuss Mikey's path from corporate sales and marketing to deciding to go all in on his fantasy football research hobby he had started on the side.  They talk about the vital roll Mikey's wife played in pushing him to make the final decision and how she has continued to support and motivate him as a solopreneur.Henninger had started a fantasy football player research  spreadsheet he had called the heat map as a fun side project.  He was uploading it weekly to Reddit and gathered quite the following.  As readers found the information useful they voluntarily started donating to Henninger to motivate him to continue his small passion project.  After a feeling of burnout in his corporate marketing job, he thought since people liked his heat map enough to donate money for it, maybe they would pay for it.  And in that became the makings of Henninger's fantasy football business called Basement Brewed Fantasy Football.  And now, eleven months later he has expanded to offer much more than just the heat map, including the white glove treatment of helping to choose players.  Henninger has aspirations to scale his business in sports betting assistance as well as other sports.This episode is both entertaining and inspiring.   If you have a passion or hobby you have been thinking about turning into a business, you will truly be inspired to see that it is fully possible and rewarding! For more information on Basement Brewed Fantasy Football and to purchase the Heat Map as well as Season Passes go to www.basementbrewedff.com You can follow Mikey Henninger on most social media platforms including Twitter @BBFFMikey , Instagram @Mikeyhenninger , and most frequently on LinkedIn Mikey Henninger Basement Brewed Fantasy FootballBe sure to catch his Podcast on Apple Podcasts and his Youtube channel Basement Brewed FFSupport the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

Today Paul and Leah chat with Alan Shoebridge, The Associate Vice President of National Communication at Providence, a multi-state comprehensive Health Care Organization based out of Portland, Oregon.  Shoebridge discusses how their health care organization has continued to be proactive and progressive throughout the stresses of the Pandemic.We were very impressed with Shoebridge's abilities as a leader in such an ever-changing, stressful industry to continually try to put his employee's lives first.  He tells us that as a leader in an industry that is so hands on and currently understaffed and over worked he tries to eliminate any unneeded work by asking, "Am I making this harder than it needs to be without any added value, what can we eliminate?"The Health Care Industry has been a whirlwind of fast paced changes since the onset of Covid, with policies constantly changing and adapting to the current situations. Shoebridge explains that one of their leadership strategies is to start with a plan and be prepared to adapt with the ebbs and flows of the industry.Shoebridge has many great ideas to help be a progressive leader.   He can be found on  Linked In Alan Shoebridge and on Twitter @alanshoebridge.  And be sure to check out his informative blog on his website at www.alanshoebridge.com   Support the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

Today Leah and Paul are talking with Sarah Armstrong, Google's Vice President of Global Marketing Operations and author of The mom's Guide To A Good Divorce:  What To Think Through When Children Are Involved.   Her book on how to have a "good divorce" was created from her own life experience, in an effort to help other mother's in the same situation.  Sarah explains that 13 years ago she and her ex husband went through a divorce, when their child, Grace was seven years old.  She and her ex husband were determined to make sure that their divorce had the least amount of impact on their daughter as possible.  In doing so the two of them worked very hard at making sure the process was amicable and little strain on Grace's life style.  After successfully pulling off a "Good Divorce" and years of lending advice to her friends who were going through divorce with children, she choose to write this book to help other mother's who are where she was.Sarah had so many great tips to assist in the process.  Tips that we should all be implementing in our lives, whether you are going through divorce or not.  There are discussions around how to set boundaries and share them aloud, how to plan out family calendars, and how to make dedicated time for your kid and for yourself.Visit Sarah Armstrong on her website www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/ or on LinkedIn.  Her book, The Mom's Guide To a Good Divorce: What To Think Through When Children Are Involved can be purchased in hardback through Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Ibooks, and Book Depository; or listen to it on Audible.Support the showWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first. If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all!A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy. His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast. Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.com

Today we talk with Marcia Moran, a stroke survivor who fought to live a productive life post stroke.  Hearing Marcia's long battle to recovery is a true inspiration!  She shares with us how she continued to fight for her ability to walk and talk again even after the insurance companies had discontinued her coverage.Marcia walks us through her entire experience and the thoughts and mindset she adapted to persevere through until she was fully recovered and able to live the life she wanted.  We discuss the numerous treatments she sought out and paid for herself to help her speak and walk again.A year after the stroke Marcia began writing about her experience, and then decided she was going to use those experiences to help other stroke survivors in her situation by writing a book called Stroke Forward: How To Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate...One Step At A Time.  We learned that Marcia not only had to learn how to walk and talk again, but she also had to learn how to read and spell again while she was in the process of writing her book.  Moran not only became a successful author, but has become a life and health coach for other stroke and brain injury survivors.  As well as a podcaster, and was featured in another book called Just Say "Yes" To Life!: Stories Of Thriving After Stroke  written by Stroke Awareness Oregon.Marcia Moran's Book Stroke Forward: How To Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate...One Step At A Time can be found on Amazonor by visiting her website www.strokeforward.comMarcia Moran can be found on LinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance   And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @ CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.comSupport the show

In today's episode we talk with Ohio's 7th District Congressional Candidate Matthew Diemer.   Previous to running for office Diemer was and is an author of an educational book on Crypto, a  small business owner of a Podcast Media company, as well as a Podcast Host.  We discuss the changes, adjustments, and temporary sacrifices he had to choose to make in order to make this race the top priority in his life.  The conversations are very much like a lot of other conversations we have with our guests on subjects such as communication skills, intentional thinking, and mindset.  However, Matthew has a great spin he puts on our concept of putting life first.  He does a great job of explaining that "life" is what you choose it to be, the priorities you choose to put first.  We discuss the concept of prioritizing and intentional thinking about certain things in your life order to hyper focus on what matters most to you at that set time.Matthew explains to us how his platform was formed by seeing things he wanted changed in his home town and deciding to be that change.  He believes strongly in communicating with all sides to make sure everyone is represented for what they truly believe and want.  We also discuss the concept of going all in on something but to also give yourself some grace.  That as humans, not every day is going to be our best day, and not every interview is going to be our best interview.  We genuinely appreciate Matthew's chatting with us and offering us his honest and insightful statements.You can follow Matthew Diemer's campaign trail at diemerforcongress.com Twitter Matthew Diemer For CongressFacebook Matthew Diemer For Congress----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance   And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @ CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.comSupport the show

  In today's episode we speak with Bennett Maxwell, the owner of Dirty Dough Cookie Company.  Bennett bought Dirty Dough from a previous business and has successfully turned it into a thriving franchise in just 18 short months.  Dirty Dough believes in being proactive with mental health.  They started a program where all of their employees have access to life coaches, therapists, yoga instructors, and meditation courses for free.  They also chose to start franchises to bring in more income to fund their goal of building Wellness Centers in Schools K-12 across America.  They are using their cookie sales to help combat the mental health epidemic and make the world a better place.Bennett also shares with us the stressful past few months they have had due to a unfair lawsuit filed against them from Crumbl cookie company.  We are #TeamDirtyDoughFollow the posts and updates at #utahcookiewars Bennett Maxwell and Dirty Dough can be found at www.Bennettmaxwell.comLinkedIn Bennett MaxwellInstagram BennettMaxell35and Facebook Bennett Maxwell----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance   And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @ CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.comSupport the show

Today Leah and Paul talk with Mikayla Ockey, a co-founder of Centsei Financial, a company who helps empower couples to take control of their finances.  Mikayla and her husband created Centsei to help other couples navigate financial freedom and debt free lifestyles after they themselves had learned the bumps in the road of paying off $20,000 of their own debt while in college.  They started Centsei as a side hustle in 2019 and by 2022 they both were with Centsei full time and have had over 1000 clients.In this episode they dive into topics on the emotional and psychological side of money and spending, the importance of abundance mindset and realistic  spending, ways to save money and stick to it, as well as ways to bring in more income.  Mikayla discusses 3 steps to help reach a debt free life as a couple.  Starting by sitting down together and communicating what  you each value spending your money on.  Then to figure out where all your money is currently going, and lastly what are your combined financial goals.  She also talks with us about the importance of having a "his and hers fund" for each individual to have their own spending money.Mikayla Ockey and Centsei Financial  can be found on Linked In at Kay Ockey Instagram at CentseifinancialAnd be sure to take their FREE BUDGETING CLASS at www.centseifinancial.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeworkbalance   And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @ CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, Facebook, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In today's episode Paul and Leah chat with Lydia Wilmsen, an entrepreneur mindset coach and mentor.  She shares with us a lot of incite on how to create an abundance mindset and how to change our inner conversations to align with abundance.  She explains that most of the work she does to help entrepreneurs is more from working on inner work than it is about strategies.  We learn about Lydia's passion on decentralized Finance trading and passive income.  We talk about the importance of having multiple streams of income and having the right mindset around investing.  She is a wealth of knowledge and was able to talk about many of our favorite topics here at the Life Work Balance Nation.   Lydia has a Podcast called Beyond The Hustle, The Happy Wealthy and Free Entrepreneur.  Go subscribe to it!!!  Lydia can also be found on LinkedIn at Lydia Sophia Wilmsen  Follow her on Instagram @lydiaWilmsen to learn more about her and her program, as well as her website lydiawilmsen.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page.  And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram @ CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com Leah Starkey can be found on Instagram @l_k_starks, or by email Lkstarkey@gmail.comWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailLifeWorkBalancePodcast@yahoo.comor at Pmconley34@gmail.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Today Leah talks with Paul Conley and his new bride (Leah's sister) Jenna Starkey Conley about how to continue to focus on putting your life first while planning a wedding *or any major event).  The newlyweds talk with us about the daunting process of wedding planning and how time consuming and at times stressful it can be, but also how they shifted their mindsets to be sure to enjoy the process.  They also share with us some of their tips in the wedding planning process that they really enjoyed or in hind sight wished they had done.Jenna and Paul tell us things they did that helped to keep their stress levels lowered such as  spending time together as a couple when things got a little too hectic.  They also share with us the importance of constant open communication throughout the process and setting up a plan.  Paul explains that the process of wedding planning as a couple became a great relationship builder and binding experience for them.  We learn that a lot of the things they did to help keep their mindsets on track and lower their stress are things that we all try to implement in our busy schedules to help put our life first.A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor (and wedding dessert sponsor) the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com for more informationWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.comSupport the show

In this episode Leah and Paul talk with their show sponsor, The Cleveland Cookie Guy, also known as Steve Zielaskiewicz.  Not only do they discuss the makings of "the best cookie in the world", but they also discuss the importance of pivoting your business goals to fit into your current life.Steve Z shares with us that he and his wife recently had a new baby and how his business goals and timelines were altered to fit into their new life.  We discuss the importance of meeting yourself where you and to grow your business at the rate that fits your life.There is also a great debate on which Cleveland Ice Cream company is the best.  As well as a conversation of Leah and Paul's brainstorming to create some new cookie flavor ideas.To order "The World's Best Cookie" DM The Cleveland Cookie Guy on Instagram at CleCookieGuy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page.  And thank you for your loyalty, we appreciate you all! For more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com We are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.comSupport the show

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Dustin DeVries, the owner of Caffeine Interactive, a   full service digital agency.  Dustin talks shares with us how he left the corporate world to start web development company with his wife.  Two children later and a thriving company DeVries has been working on ways to optimize his life and juggle it all.Dustin discusses many techniques he uses to keep life balanced and to be present.  He discusses how he has implemented journaling into his every day, and to take it a step further, he has been analyzing and tracking his journaling.  He also uses a bucket system.  He has 6 "buckets" representing physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional and he keeps track of how much energy he is pouring into each bucket.  And when he is feeling imbalanced, he evaluates his buckets to see which bucket needs his attention.This episode is plenty full of other little nuggets throughout.  We can all learn a lot from Dustin's constant work at putting his Life first .Follow Dustin and Caffeine Interactive on Social Media on Facebook on  LinkedIn or www.caffeineinteractive.comWe continue to try our best to bring you all worthy content to help you put your life first.  If you like the content we are creating and are interested in helping to support the show, please consider visiting our Buy Me A Coffee page.  And thank you for you loyalty, we appreciate you all! A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on Instagram at CleCookieGuyFor more information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com We are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.comSupport the show

In todays episode Leah and Paul talk with Tim Perreira, the founder of Per Wellness.  A company that helps unfulfilled men build healthy life habits to regain self confidence and become more happy.  Today Tim talks us through 3 steps to go from stuck to unstuck in life.Perreira talks us through some of the struggles he dealt with in his past when he was feeling unfulfilled and was on a journey to live a happier healthier life.  We discuss the importance of listening to our gut and silencing our mind to find what really drives us.  And in doing that, the importance of stepping away from some of the self medicated devices we use to quiet the nagging feelings within, such as alcohol.Tim touches on a broad array of topics that we here at The Life Work Balance Nation believe in such as getting a good nights sleep, moving your body with some kind of exercise, and fueling your body and mind with a healthy diet.  This episode is full of little nuggets to help anyone live more fulfilled.  It is a motivating conversation that reminds us to go back to the basics and practice self care to produce self love.Follow Tim on Social Media for daily motivational messages:  Instagram at Per.wellness or LinkedIn Tim Perreira A big thank you to our unofficial sponsor the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com for more informationWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.comSupport the show

In today's conversation Leah and Paul talk with Transformation Coach and Podcaster Matt Doan.  Matt shares with us his story of how he left his tech consulting job of long hours to how he became a full time coach.Matt lived his life the way many of us have been conditioned to believe we should be living our lives.  Following the societal structure we've been told to follow.  Go to school, work hard,  find the right job, and pour our heart and soul into that job.  And in the process he lost some of his most treasured items, his relationship with his wife and kids.  After the experience he was able to do some inner reflecting and get to the root of the problem.  And now Matt is coaching others to not live in the cage of the corporate world.  Matt teaches others how they can find themselves where they are and regain control of their life.As Matt transitioned out of the corporate world and into entrepreneurship, he documented his emotional rollercoaster in the form of a podcast.  That podcast is called Uncage Yourself.  And it can be found on Uncageyourself.fmFollow Matt and get his link to The Uncage Yourself Podcast on linked in at Matt DoanA big thank you to the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com for more informationWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Lauren Lefkowitz, Executive Leadership Coach and CEO of Lauren Lefkowitz Coaching about how to break the "Work, Sleep, and Repeat" schedule.  She explains to them how saying you're "fine" is actually a trap.  That just being "fine" is not good enough, and we all deserve to be "great", and truly happy and fulfilled.   She shares with us her life experience that brought her to become a leadership coach and how she realized she thought she was happy because she was "fine" but not truly happy.  She talks about how being busy and good at your job can trick our minds into thinking we enjoy our jobs because of the affirmations received and the feeing of accomplishment.  She is striving to help people see that "fine is a trap" and that everyone deserves true happiness.  She has a survey to find out if you are living life just "fine" or are you living truly happily.   You can find it on her website www.laurenlefkowitzcoach.comFollow Lauren on LinkedIn where you'll find inspirational posts about how to not just live "fine"and Instagram at relaunchyourcareerA big thank you to the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com for more informationWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comorLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Nicole Bonfiglio, wife of Brian Bonfiglio our guest from episode  39.  In Brian's episode he spoke about his diagnoses of PTSD.  Both Brian and Nicole felt it may be helpful to others in their situation to hear their story and how they are managing it.  Nicole candidly shares with us some of her experiences with both Brian and her brother, who also has PTSD.We discuss how being able to hear other's stories who are in similar situations is helpful to not feel alone in the process.  We did see that there is a peer support group through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and National Center for PTSD, attached is the link https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/peer_support.aspAs well as a list in this link to some other PTSD Support groups https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/ptsd-online-support-groupWe highly encourage anyone feeling overwhelmed while living with a loved one with PTSD they seek out a support group or counselor to help in the process.A big thank you to the creator of "The World's Best Cookie". The Cleveland Cookie Guy.  His cookies can be purchased on instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Reach out to him on LinkedIn or email Pmconley34@gmail.com for more informationWe are always accepting new speaker and topic ideas for the podcast.  Message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul or emailPaul Conley Pmconley34@gmail.comor Leah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In this episode Paul and Leah talk with Zac McCarthy, a guy who "had it all"  the multi million dollar businesses, the wife, the kids, the house, and then lost it all by over working and not being present.  Zac shares with us his story of how working so hard "to support his family" caused him to lose everything.  He was working so much with his long hours and work trips to bring home the money, that he lost sight of why he was bringing home the money in the first place.  He was at work most of the time, and when he was home he wasn't present causing him not to see the crumble of his everything happening around him, until it was too late.He shares with us the steps he took in the aftermath to find out who he truly is from the inside out and what is really important to him.  He is now happily remarried and spends present time with his kids, and is working for a company Gravy who takes pride in their company culture and their employees' emotional well-being.  Zac's story is tragic but his ability to overcome it and become a better version of himself is inspiring, we hope you enjoy it!Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies can be purchased on Instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching Practice is currently accepting clients.  Contact Paul on LinkedIn or by email.We are always accepting guest speaker and episode topic requests.  Please contact us on Facebook at  Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor EmailPaul:  PmConley34@gmail.comLeah: Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Brian Bonfiglio, a former Marine.  Bonfiglio has been working as contracted private security to support the Dept of State and Dept of Defense for the past 20 years.  In this time he has been involved in numerous attacks and shootings, and loss of friends due to battle.  In this episode Brian shares with us his stories of being shot at and bombed while protecting our country,  as well as how he has tried to manage it on a mental health stand point.  Brian is very open and honest with us in this episode and discusses the struggle of dealing with PTSD and re-adjusting to "normal life" while back at home with his family.  He shares with us his attempts to cope with the the trauma through alcohol.We discuss with him the management of Life Work Balance and how his passion for his work has caused a sacrifice in his family.  His story is far too common amongst many Military families, and we feel that his story may help others in similar situations.  We hold our military at the highest regards and our hope is that through this story and others like it that there may be a way for our men and women of the military and their families to be able to find some balance of Life and Work. As always, Cleveland Cookie Guy cookies can be purchased through Instagram at #CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Business and Performance Coaching is currently accepting clients.  Paul can be reached on LinkedIn or by email Pmconley34@gmail.comWe welcome episode topic ideas as well as Guests.  We can be contacted on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul Paul:  Pmconley34@gmail.comor Leah: Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk about how the phrase Life Work Balance was originated and it's importance in everyone's lives.  We learn that they quickly embraced the phrase and thought it should be their main focus for the podcast.  The concept has developed into more than they could have ever imagined and has become a true passion of theirs,  And it has become their mission to help as many people as possible learn to put themselves and their lives first.Paul has adapted the concept to his coaching practice, Life Work Balance Business and Performance Coaching and is helping people everyday take their lives back.  For information on Life Work Balance Coaching contact Paul Conley on LinkedIn or EmailFor the best cookie in the world contact The Cleveland Cookie Guy on Instagram @CleCookieGuyFor Podcast guest or episode ideas please message us on Facebook at Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulLeah: Lkstarkey@gmail.comandPaul: Pmnconley34@gmail.com

In today's episode we chat with our new friend, Lauren Widrick.  She is an Entrepreneur Coach, a Podcaster, a Public Speaker, and a YouTuber.  She is very entertaining,  hilarious, and down to earth.  After listening to this episode you will most certainly want to follow her entertaining Podcast, Grab Life By The Goals (the name says it all, HILARIOUS!)Lauren Widrick shares with us her real life stories of mistakes and mishaps that helped her fail her way to the top.  She is very transparent with how hard and jagged her road to success has been.  And how she had to disrupt life to find the right path.  Her stories are real and relatable!  And her current level of success is a true testament as to why she is such a great coach, she has made the mistakes and fixed them so that you don't have to!  You can learn more about Lauren's sales, business, life and entrepreneur coaching on her website www.LaurenWidrick.comBe sure to follow Lauren Widrick on LinkedIn and Instagram and on YouTubeAs always a encourage you to purchase THE BEST COOKIE EVER from The Cleveland Cookie Guy on Instagram #CleCookieGuyToday's episode is brought to you by Life Work Balance Coaching with Paul Conley.  Paul offers One on One Coaching to help you flip the script and put your life first, which in return helps to make your work life more productive and successful.Learn more about Paul's Coaching or to request him as a speaker reach him on LinkedIn or email him at PmConley34@gmail.comWe are always accepting episode ideas and guest speaker requests.  Message us on Facebook at The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulLifeWorkBalancePodcast@gmail.comPaul Conley: PmConley34@gmail.comLeah Starkey:  Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode we speak with Best Selling Author, Co-Founder, CEO, and work place expert, Jody Thompson.  She is the co-founder and CEO of CultureRX and ROWE, which stands for Results Only Work Environment.  She has been changing the workplace since 2003 and getting the corporate world to see things with a new light.  Her innovated ways brings happiness and productivity to the work place, while allowing employees to live a happy and fulfilled life.Thompson teaches us the troubles of our engrained mindset of today's workplace of managing people and their time rather than managing their results.  She explains the importance of employee's autonomy and the positive effects it can have on their results.  That employees start to feel like a part of the solution to the service provided, and part of the team.We learn of past studies done on ROWE showing the lives and health of employees working in Results Only Work Environments drastically improve.  Employees become more productive, creative, and all around happier.  And the company's top dollar showed a drastic increase.  Listen to today's episode to see how the implementation of ROWE into our currently struggling corporate world setup can be a win win all around.To learn more about ROWE and Jody Thompson go to www.Gorowe.comJody can also be found on LinkedIn and FacebookA thank you to our show sponsor, Cleveland Cookie Guy.  Cookies can be ordered on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyPaul Conley is currently accepting clients with The Life Work Balance Coaching and Performance Coursecontact Paul Conley on LinkedIn or Email PmConley34@gmail.comWe are always accepting new Guest and Topic ideas for the podcast.  All suggestions can be sent to The Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook PageLeah Starkey Lkstarkey@gmail.comPaul Conley PmConley34@gmail.comSupport the show

In this episode we switch things up a bit.  Paul interviews Leah to get an update on her journey through entrepreneurship.  When we started this Podcast we had a goal to share with everyone our journeys along the way.  And here we are, holding true to that!Leah shares with us where she currently is, but she also pulls back the curtains on where she was that aimed her in this direction.  She shares with us some of her great childhood and college years.  But she also shares the more recent rocky roads that paved the way to who she has become.  We learn of her battle with stress induced Alopecia due to a past relationship, her years of "coasting" through life, and the decision to make the mindset change.  Join us in this episode as we hear some of Leah's triumphs and struggles, and some of the life lessons she's learned along the way.Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Success Coaching Course is now accepting clients.  Contact him on LinkIn or email.As always, we urge you to try "The Best Cookie In the World". That's right, The Cleveland Cookie Guy!!!  Order your cookies on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyWe are always taking guest speaker requests and topics ideas.  Contact us on Facebook at The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor emailPaul Conley: Pmconley34@gmail.comor Leah Starkey: Lkstarkey@gmail.com

In today's episode Leah and Paul talk with Jake Steger, a former COO of one of the largest YMCA's in the Country.  He made the courageous choice to leave his 22 year career, comfortable salary, and guaranteed benefits to follow his calling and create his business, Rec Business Solutions.Steger took the time during the pandemic to do some soul searching and find where his passion was guiding him.  And he followed that inner guidance without hesitation.  In just 3 short months Steger's business is already seeing successful numbers and he is using the moment to propel him into his next venture, Leaders On The Move Podcast.Jake shares with us the fears and triumphs of leaving a stable salary to venture out on your own.  The passion in his voice as he shares with us his journey to follow his calling is truly inspiring.  You find Jake Steger and Rec Business Solutions on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.Be on the lookout on all podcast platforms  for his up and coming Podcast Leaders On The Move PodcastAs always, a Thank You to the maker of The Best Cookie in the World, Cleveland Cookie Guy!  To order your own Cleveland Cookie Guy cookies find him on Instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley is currently accepting new clients in his Life Work Balance Success Coaching Class.  Contact Paul Conley at Pmconley34@gmail.comWe are always on the search for Podcast Speakers and New Ideas.  All suggestions can be sent to The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulLeah Starkey: Lkstarkey@gmail.comorPaul Conley: PmConley34@gmail.com

In today's episode we are joined by 3 time cancer surviver, 21 year old Zach Hunzinger.  He shares with us his journey through cancer and his positive mentality to get through the tough times.Hunzinger's story is amazing, but his mentality is far more incredible!  He has a "glass half full" outlook on everything in life.  HIs ability to put his fears and struggles aside to think about others will be sure to remind you how much good is still in this world!  We hope his story brings you as much inspiration as it has brought us.  The Hunzinger family sure has raised a good egg and we are all lucky enough to benefit from that by meeting and hearing from Zach Hunzinger.If you are able to assist Zach in writing his book please message him on Instagram @Zach.Hunzingeror message us on Facebook at The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulA GoFundME has been set up to assist The Hunzinger's with accruing medical bills.  If you are able, please donate Here To follow Zach Hunzinger's inspirational posts and updates on his book follow him on Instagram @zach.hunzingerA huge THANK YOU to The Cleveland Cookie Guy for donating Zach's favorite (M&Ms Cookie).  Cookie review by Zach to come on Instagram.  To order your own Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies, go to Instagram @CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Coaching Course has openings for the upcoming month.  Contact Paul Conley on LinkedIn for more info or emailPodcast suggestions and speaker requests can be sent to The Life Work Balance PodcastPaul Conley PmConley34@gmail.comor Leah Starkey lkstarkey@gmail.com

In this episode Leah and Paul have a very informative conversation with real estate entrepreneur, Reuben Rodriguez.  Reuben has been in the real estate industry for many years before taking a leap of faith and investing in his first house to flip in 2017.  Since then Reuben has been on the fast track to success with both rental properties and house flipping.  Rodriguez shares with us the dos and dont's for those interested in both house flipping and investment rental properties.This is a do not miss episode for anyone with any kind of interest in investment real estate, house flipping industry, or alternative ways to seek financial freedom.  Invest in your future and join our conversation!As always, Don't forget to order your Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyFor those looking to clarify their path to a fulfilled, balanced life contact Paul Conley at The Life Work Balance Success CourseWe are always looking for new guest speakers for the Podcast, all suggestions and interests can contact us on Facebook at The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulLeah Starkey Email Lkstarkey@gmail.comPaul Conley Email PmConley34@gmail.com

In this episode Leah and Paul discuss the importance of self discipline and putting in the work when no one is around.  We (of course) talk about fitness, as well as discipline in other areas of our lives.  They discuss the importance of having a fine balance between being rigidly discipline and not having and self discipline.  The idea of creating a routine to establish habits is revisited in this episode.What are you doing when no one is watching?  Are you putting in the work to create the results for when it matters? Or are you just getting by?  Join us on our journeys to become our best possible selves!As always don't forget to order your Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyPaul is currently accepting clients his Life Work Balance Success CourseContact him at Pmconley34@gmail.comWe are always accepting new guest speakers and topic ideas for the Podcast.Contact us on our Facebook Page The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulpmconley34@gmail.comlkstarkey@gmail.com

In this episode we talk with Executive Director of The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, Jarrod Williams on the impact of Social Isolation in today's society.  Jarrod has done hours of research on the topic of Social Isolation and the ramifications it is having on today's youth and elderly.  His dedicated efforts to help find a solution on both the Governmental and individual levels are contagious.  As you listen you too may soon learn that we still have so much to educate ourselves on in regards to this topic and it's negative effects.We search out and discuss creative ideas to help curb the social isolation aftermath caused by staying home and staying safe from the pandemic.  Willams offers us some great ideas as to how to curb our youth from stagnating in this isolated mindset, and how to reintroduce them to social activities.  We also discuss ways to notice the signs of social isolation in our parents, grandparents, and loved ones and ways we can help them overcome it.Mental Health is always an important topic to us here at The Life Work Balance Podcast, and we feel Social Isolation is a mental health issue that could use some attention.  Join is today in how to combat this epidemic and help keep ourselves and our loved ones mentally healthy.If you would like to order Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies for your upcoming event, order through Instagram at #ClecookieguyPaul Conley is currently accepting a limited number of new clients for The Life Work Balance Business and Success Coaching.  Contact him on Linkin or emailWe are always looking for new and interesting Podcast Guest speakers and ideas.  Contact us on Facebook at The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulLkstarkey@gmail.compmconley34@gmail.com

Are your New Year's Resolutions and New Year's goals seeming less realistic now that it's half way through January?  Did you give up on your New Year's resolution a few days or a week in because the real world set in and they just didn't seem worth it anymore?  Well, we have a few tips and tricks for you to try to get those New Year's resolutions and goals back in action.  Life is messy, life is hard, and life can be a lot sometimes which doesn't always leave a lot of time for us to focus on doing the things that make us the best possible us.  Leah and Paul understand that and go through the same things.  Today Leah shares with us some of her personalized hacks she uses to trick herself into getting motivated. (some are more unconventional than others, lol).Leah shares with us her struggles of coming out of the excitement of the hustle and bustle of the holidays and back into the real world and the low that comes with that.  She talks about how she set lofty goals for the new year while she was at a peak with the anticipation of the Holiday Season, and how the post holiday time is not nearly as motivating.Paul thoroughly enjoys how odd some of Leah's tricks are, even though he is secretly going to try it out himself!  They discuss their reward systems and ways to make your goals more enjoyable and something to look forward to.Paul explains how you can order Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies even while on a no sugar cleanse!  So don't delay, order your Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies today on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyAnyone interested in finding the job you WANT and not the job you think you need, join Paul's Life Work Balance Coaching Course.  A business coaching course to help you Life your most fulfilled life!  Contact Paul on LinkedIn or EmailAll podcast comments and suggestions can be directed to The Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook Page We are always looking for new, interesting speakers.  If interested email:Leah Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Paul Pmconley34@gmail.com

In this episode we learn how to set realistic goals for the the New Year.  This is the final part to our 3 part series on Goal Setting to make 2022 the best year yet!Leah and Paul share with us strategies they will be using to set their goals and when they plan to set them.  Both plan to use the SMART goal setting method after assessing their current status and then establishing a strong WHY.Leah explains the importance to her better establishing a time table for her goals and how she  plans to do so.  As Paul embarks on a new chapter in his life this year, he is doing his first Life Goals planning session with his fiancé, Jenna.  He explains the day they have set aside to plan out their next year together.Cleveland Cookie Guy gets quite a bit of recognition in this episode for the success he's had in his past year goals.  We are excited to see him crush his upcoming 2022 goals!  To help him succeed, order your Cleveland Cookie Guy cookies on Instagram at #CleCookieGuyPaul is currently accepting a limited amount of new clients for his Life Work Balance Coaching  as well as Open for Speaking OpportunitiesHe can be contacted by LinkedIn or EmailAll suggestions for the Life Work Balance Podcast can be directed to The Life Work Blalance Podcast with Leah and PaulLkstarkey@gmail.comPmConley34@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss finding your "why".  This is part 2  of our 3 part series on Goal Setting to Make 2022 Your Best Year Yet.  What drives you to jump out of bed in the morning, what motivates you to keep going when times get tough?In this episode Leah and Paul talk about the “why” behind your goals and dreams.  Paul gives us some strategies to find our true “why,” deeper than the basic answer we typically give.  Leah explains that she used these techniques while coaching with Paul to uncover her real “why” to starting a and maintaining a business, even on the tough days.  Leah overcomes her fear to share her true “why” and explains all to the Life Work Balance Nation.  She further explains her thought that a “why” that can withstand the tough times is built on personal emotion.  We also discuss how people's fears of sharing a strong "why" can stem from both their fear of failure and their fear of success.Join us on this journey of planning out the best year yet in 2022.If you're interested in ordering the Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies for your holidays, DM him on Instagram at @CleCookieGuyPaul Conley is currently accepting clients in his January 2022 Life Work Balance Coaching Course.  For details message him at PmConley34@gmail.com or on LinkedIn Paul ConleyAll messages regarding the podcast or episode topic suggestions can be directed to our Facebook page, Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul Lkstarkey@gmail.com pmconley34@gmail.comAs Always, Thank you for your continued support!

This is the first part to our three part series on End of the Year/Start of the Year Goal Setting.  Today's episode is the first step in how to create accomplishable and reasonable goals going into 2022.  Step one is To Take Stock In Where You Are.  Acknowledge where you are in real time.  Maybe you're not as far as you thought you'd be, or maybe you have soared past your expectations.  Either way, I promise you there is something from your past year worth celebrating!In this first step of goal setting we are doing a year end review and looking back on how far we've come in the past year.  Even if you're not at your end goal, chances are you are further along than you were a year ago, and that's worth getting excited about!  This will help us in our next steps decide if your goals still fit into your current living situation or if they need some tweaking for the upcoming year.Join us in this three part series to make 2022 our best year yet!If you're looking for last minute holiday treats, order your Cleveland Cookie Cookies on Instagram at CleCookieGuyPaul Conley's Life Work Balance Coaching Course is now accepting new clients for January 2022.  Message him on LinkedIn or Email for details.Questions, Comments, and Episode Suggestions for the Podcast can be addressed to The Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paul Facebook Pageor LKstarkey@gmail.comor Pmconley34@gmailcomAs always, thank you for your continued support!  If someone you know could benefit from this episode please share it 

It's no secret that The Life Work Balance Nation supports Mental Health Awareness, and we know the Holiday Season can be a time where we need to shed some light on this subject.  In this episode we bring in a Professional Psychiatrist of 40+ years and National Psychiatric Public Speaker, Dr. Gary Starkey (who also happens to be Leah's dad) to talk about the importance of protecting our mental health in the Holiday Season.  He helps to educate us on some of the under lying triggers that occur this time of year.  As well as gives us tangible take aways to incorporate into our holiday season to help protect our Mental Health.Dr. Starkey not only educates us on the situational triggers, but on the environmental triggers as well.  We learn about supporting those going through grief or loss, as well as seasonal triggers, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  We learn about the importance of 10 hours of daily sunlight.  He suggests getting sunlight first thing in the morning and right before the sun sets in the evening.  He also suggest to those in exceptionally cloudy or dark regions this time of year who are affected by SAD to look into using a special Full Spectrum Sunlight Lamp to adda few extra hours  of artificial sunlight to their day.  We have found a few different links to various brands of various price points.  (we are not affiliated with these brands or companies.  We suggest you do more research to see what brand or lamp works best for you and your lifestyle)Verilux HappyLight - BestBuyVerilux HappyLight Lucent - Bed Bath and BeyondNatural Full Spectrum Sunlight Floor Lamp - WalmartMagicstream Therapy Sun Lamp - AmazonWe were happy to hear Dr. Starkey reassuring us that consistent workouts (like we are constantly preaching, lol) are a key to help regulate our mental health, as well as good sleep, good diet habits and water intake.We feel this episode is a wealth of knowledge and we hope you all take away as much from this as we did.  We wish you all a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season!Don't miss Dr. Starkey's

In this episode Leah and Paul address some of the pink elephants in the room regarding the Holiday Season.  They discuss the stresses of trying to get every thing just right "as seen on TV" for family and friends to celebrate.  There are also discussions on how to protect your peace in the mix of the chaos. Of course, it wouldn't be a Life Work Balance Podcast if we didn't discuss different strategies of how to check out of work for a few days and check in with your family and friends.  It's no secret here that our motto is that living our best lives includes enjoying our family and friends, and in this episode we learn a lot of the Starkey family traditions that Paul is trying to keep up with.  Paul gives us some tips on self care that can help us get through the hustle and bustle without sabotaging all the hard work you've put in to yourself throughout the rest of the year.  As with everything in life, we discuss how moderation is the key to success!As always, a shout out to The best Cookie in the world, The Cleveland Cookie Guy...Order your holiday cookies now on Instagram at @clecookieguyAll comments and suggestions for The Life Work Balance Podcast can be directed to our Facebook Page, Life Work Balance with Leah and PaulAnyone interested in joining Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Success Course can email Pmconley34@gmail.comor on LinkinLeah can be reached at Lkstarkey@gmail.comSupport the show

As we approach Thanksgiving we thought it would be the ideal time to talk about thankfulness and Gratefulness.  Being grateful and thankful can be one of the easiest things to do, but our ego can make it one of the hardest things to do.  It is impossible to be unhappy and grateful at the same time, and most of us are searching for happiness, yet we still struggle to make gratefulness part of our daily routines.  In this episode Leah and Paul discuss a few different ways to bring gratefulness and thankfulness into your life and in return bring some new happiness to your life. Paul shows us how he tries to find something to be thankful for in every situation, good or bad.  He explains to us that this is how he chooses to be happy everyday.  Leah discusses a new routine she plans to put in her daily routine to record things she is grateful for and things she is learning to be grateful for.  Join us in this episode as we try to find more way to be grateful, thankful and happy.Any questions and suggestions for the podcast can be directed to our Facebook Page,  Life/Work Balance Podcast With Leah and Paulor email:Pmconley34@gmail.comLkstarkey@gmail.comCoach Paul Conley is currently accepting clients for the months of December and January for his Life Work Balance Business Coaching Course, for more information email PmConley34@gmail.comFor anyone interested in ordering Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies this holiday season message   him on instagram at CleCookieGuy

Have you ever felt like you aren't the best suited person to do a task or that there is someone more qualified than you?  Or have you ever been asked to speak on a topic and wonder why they are asking your advice, that there is someone out there that knows the topic better than you?  ...You are not alone, many highly successful business folk experience this at all levels of their careers!  It's called Imposter Syndrome, and 70% of all people experience this in their career at some point.In this episode business Coach Pamela Horton teaches us the psychology behind imposter syndrome and how we can overcome it.  Horton also teaches us how to stop and listen to our internal dialogue and flip the narrative to help us lead with confidence.  Join us today to learn techniques to prevent future imposter syndrome  onsets from occurring, We are here to remind you YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH! YOU WERE PUT IN THE POSITION YOU'RE IN BECAUSE YOU CAN DO THE JOB AND YOU CAN DO IT WELL!!!  YOU ARE GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO!  Now, repeat all that to yourself over an over again!!!If you know someone that could learn from this episode please she us on all podcast platforms.To contact Pamela Horton, the Founder and Business Coach at "The Business Of You" you can find her on LinkIn or Email pamela_horton@me.comTo contact Paul Conley The Life Work Balance Business Coach email Pmconley34@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook and direct any Podcast Episode suggestions and topics or Speaker requests to LIFE Work Balance Podcast with Leah and Paulor Email Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.comAs always ORDER YOUR CLEVELAND COOKIE GUY COOKIES on Instagram at @CleCookieGuy

Have you had an interest in Podcasts and thought you could offer your voice and a topic to the world of Podcasting?  Well, we say DO IT!!!!!!  We support you and we are here to help you any way we can.  In this episode we offer an overview of how to start a podcast from step one.We have been navigating these waters with trial and error as we've started our podcast from scratch, and we would love to offer you whatever knowledge we have.  We are still newbies in the world of podcasting and some of the knowledge we are sharing with you are things that could have saved us time in our beginning stages.  We have outlined some basic steps you'll have to take to get your podcast idea from a concept to a shared and downloadable episode on all podcast platforms.  Below are some links we refer to in the podcast that are websites and equipment we have used along the way.  Please feel free to use these links as references, and some are affiliate links that can offer you a discount and help us get credit with the brands we use.The Microphone and equipment we use: Includes USB Microphone, tabletop attachment with arm and Headsethttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VYJ4TV2/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_glt_fabc_26Y6M6D8J01R44WG1YYM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Audacity:  Recording and Editing Platform (what we did not note is that Audacity does not work with all computer and tablets, so be sure to check your computer's compatibility before using.  If it does not work with your computer, there are other editing programs on the World Wide Web that you an use.www.audcaityteam.orgBuzzsprout:  This is the platform we use to write our show notes, download our MP3 file, and broadcast on all Podcast Platforms.  Very user friendly and reasonably priced.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1772658Fiverr:  A website where you can hire individuals to work with you from their homes with editing, producing, artwork, and many other opportunities to start building your teamhttps://www.fiverr.comUpwork:  Another website where you can hire individuals to work with you to build a team.www.upwork.comPopcorn:  A website linked to Buzzsprout that allows you to search out show sponsorswww.podcorn.comAs always we would like to give a shout out to The Cleveland Cookie Guy...get your delicious cookie orders in before the holidays.  Contact him on Instagram at CleCookieGuy to get your orders todayIf anyone has extra questions on how to start a podcast or other show related questions or suggestions feel free to contact us on FaceBook Life Work Balance PodcastEmail Leah:  lkstarkey@gmail.comEmail Paul:  Pmconley34@gmail.comAs always, thank you all for your continued support!

You've probably heard it before:  Our growth comes from pushing out of our comfort zones.  No one enjoys being unportable, but we all enjoy being great.  In this episode Paul and Leah discuss ways to encourage ourselves to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and encourage our own growth.They discuss being pushed our of their comfort zones voluntarily as well as involuntarily.  Sometimes life just puts us in "those situations" and the way we push through them can dictate the level of growth you get from it.  In this discussion on comfort zones Paul and Leah discuss how to push your employees out of their comfort zones into their growth in the most supportive way possible.  As a coach, this is a skill Paul has honed in on to help his clients bring the most our of themselves.If you are interested in talking to Paul about coaching he can be reached on LinkedIn or by email Pmconley34@gmail.comPlease address all Podcast questions and suggestions to our Facebook Page Life Work Balance Podcastor LKstarkey@gmail.compmconley34@gmail.comA special thank you to our show sponsor, The Cleveland Cookie Guy, to order cookies contact him on instagram @clecookieguyWe hope you all push out of your comfort zones and grow into your best possible self this week!  Until next time, we thank you for your continued support!

Whether we like it or not Social Media is present in today's world and if you're not careful it can choose your mood for you.  In this episode we have the ongoing debate as to whether Social Media is helping or hindering today's day and age.  Paul and Leah discuss the pros and cons of social media in their lives and ways they are able to manage the inevitable negativity of social media.  Leah has been practicing methods as to how to keep her social media feed positive and upbeat to use as a motivational resource.  She explains that having an online business it is crucial to have a social media presence.  She also uses the source largely as an advertising tool for her company.  Whereas Paul has decided to delete the apps he's found more negative off his phone, and just stick to the more positive and uplifting apps.  He has also learned that LinkIn serves his business purposes more so than some of the other main stream Social Media Apps.Paul offers some coaching tips to help keep our mind set on track when it comes to the social media trolls and comments.  Come along this journey with us and let us know whether you feel Social Media is Good or Bad.Find us on Facebook: Life Work Balance Podcast with Leah and PaulFor more coaching tips or questions follow Paul Conley or email pmconley34@gmail.com

Get ready to be inspired!!!  We are honored to have the inspiring entrepreneur, Keith Allen Johns on today's episode to discuss the importance of creating a career that fits into your life.   He is the epitome of what we would call LIFE WORK BALANCE.  Anyone who's hashtag is #workshouldntsuck is our kind of people, and we think you'll agree!Johns is a career coach who helps individuals who feel stuck in their corporate 9-5 find the freedom they are seeking.  He believes if it doesn't make you happy anymore, it's time to make a change.  Hence his business motto "Ditch your 9-5 & live full out".  He believes your career should fit in around your LIFE, not your life fitting in around your career, and he helps individuals make that happen!  Johns shares with us his inspiring story of how he once was in the corporate world, climbing the ladder, making the big bucks, but just didn't feel like it was enough.  After his life changing investment in his own coaches, he came to realize he doesn't have to live the expected work life path.  Throwing caution to the wind, he gave up his corporate big bucks,  followed his calling, and has been helping people find their path ever since.We encourage you to share this episode with anyone struggling to find the balance.  Our goal is to help as many people as possible find the freedom of Life Work Balance and we think Keith Allen Johns can help!If you are feeling stuck in your 9-5 and are looking for a change, looking for something more contact Keith Allen Johns at keith@keithallenjohns.comorYou can follow Keith Allen Johns on Linkin   linkedin.com/in/keithjohnsAny questions or suggestions for the podcast can be sent to Lkstarkey@gmail.com or pmconley34@gmail.com Join The Life Work Balance Nation on Facebook at LifeWorkBalancePodcastIf you're looking for those great Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies this holiday season, DM him on Instagram at CleCookieGuy

This entertaining episode is a DO NOT MISS for anyone that pays taxes (and that should be all of y'all).  Greg Cheza, a Tax Supervisor at Stewart and Company Accounting Firm in Virginia Beach, Va helps to answer all our questions around paying taxes and legally keeping more money for ourselves.  You won't want to miss all of Leah's ridiculous questions around taxes and attempts at tax write-offs!  We had way too much fun recording this episode, who would have thought taxes could be so funny!  Greg somehow is able to make the topic of taxes entertaining while also being very informative.  He helps to navigate both entrepreneurs and W2 employees through the seen and unforeseen rules of taxes.We discuss the benefits of being organized and having separate accounts for separate businesses.  Cheza explains to us the role programs such as Quickbooks can play in running a business.  It not only will organize your business expenses, but will also send your customers invoices, as well as accept payments straight through the website.  A great way to keep your income and expenses straight and have everything all ready come tax season.  As an affiliate with Quickbooks, you can use our access link and receive 55% off your first 3 months of subscription https://quickbooks.grsm.io/vp8lqxx6e5ibAs always we appreciate Cleveland Cookie Guy's support in this episode.  Follow him on Instagram at CleCookieGuy and cookies can be ordered by messaging him directly on Instagram.Paul Conley's Life/Work Balance Coaching Course is  accepting clients at the moment.  If interested contact him on  LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/pconley1/or email him at PmConley34@gmail.comAll comments and requests for The Life/Work Balance Podcast can be directed to our Facebook Page LifeWorkBalancePodcastor Lkstarkey@gmail.com or  pmconley34@gmail.comAnd as always, thank you for continually supporting us, we genuinely appreciate every one of you! 

This episode is full of little nuggets and take aways that you won't want to miss!  Business and success coach, Pamela Horton talks with us about a topic a lot of us humans struggle with, PATIENCE!!!  We have been conditioned in this world to expect instant gratification with everything.  And Pamela helps us understand and breakdown the barriers that are causing us to lack patience.We discuss the psychology behind our patience (or lack there of), the role the ego plays in the situation, and the importance of looking at the bigger picture.  Pamela gives us numerous exercises on how to retrain our brains to become more patient.We even have a second guest star, Ms. Sweet Dee herself, interrupting the episode to promote her company, www.sweetdeestees.com  You won't want to miss it! She was so demanding to be heard (and funny) that we thought we'd leave her in this episode for you all. hahaPamela Horton and her Business and Success Coaching Practice, THE BUSINESS Of YOU can be followed on Link at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamhortoncoaching/or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coachpamelahorton/Coach Paul Conley currently has course openings in his Life Work Balance Coaching Practice and can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pconley1/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pmconley34/Any Suggestions or Questions for the Podcast can be sent to our Facebook Page Life Work Balance PodcastLkstarkey@gmail.comPmconley34@gmail.comThank You all for your continued support!

In this episode Paul and Leah discuss time management tips to get the most out of their 24 hour days.  Paul goes over an exercise he uses in his coaching classes to help show us where the bulk of our daily hours are going.  Are you saying your family, friends, and yourself are the most important things in your life?  Try this time management exercise and see if the hours line up with your words.We gain some solid take aways to implement into your life, whether you are already scheduling out your days or if you are new to the scheduling world.  It is announced that Leah and Paul are currently looking to outsource their editing and other behind the scenes podcast production tasks as the podcast is growing and they are trying to manage their time to keep up with the growth.  If anyone is interesting in applying for this job please message Leah or Paul.Leah and Paul make their first announcement of a new Life Work Balance Planner that will be launched coming into 2022.  The planner will incorporate goal setting and tips and tricks to help put YOUR LIFE FIRST!We have to apologize in advance for our excessively long oogling over the last Cleveland Cookie Guy S'mores Cookie Instagram Post.  It truly was yummy looking!  If you're not already, go follow CleCookieGuy on instagram, and message him for cookie orders.For information on Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Coaching Sessions, message him at Pmconley34@gmail.comFor any questions or suggestions about the Podcast please join us on the Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook Page or email us at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.comFollow us on your favorite podcast platform, and leave us a review on Apple Podcast

Today Leah and Paul have a fun talk with Amanda Thompson, the "Chief of Compassion" to what was formerly the company Student Maid.  Which has, since Covid, transitioned into a Leadership Company.  She is also the private  executive assistant to Kristen Hadeed, the CEO and founder of Student Maid and author of Permission To Screw Up. Student Maid was a cleaning company Kristen Hadeed had created, unintentionally.  She learned how to be a great leader by making mistakes and learning from them along the way.  As the company grew so did the culture.  Amanda explains to us that their team all work as one to make sure they are leading with love, yet keeping structure.  We learn all about how Student Maid came to fruition, and how some of Kristen's biggest mistakes became the company's greatest strengths.  And then how the closing of colleges due to  Covid forced the natural transition for the the company into teaching others the human leadership skills they were using.  All of these stories can be found in Kristen Hadeed's book Permission To Screw Up.The Kristen Hadeed Team run The Human Leadership Program monthly, which is currently virtual.  Kristen also speaks to companies all over the globe to teach Human Leadership.You can follow Kristen Hadeed and her team on all social Media platforms as user name Kristen HadeedAnd for all information about reaching out to the Kristen Hadeed Team you can go to www.KristenHadeed.comA thank you to our show sponsor Cleveland Cookie Guy.  Cookies can be purchased by messaging him on Instagram at CleCookieGuyTo reach The Paul Conley Life Work Balance Coaching Course write him at Pmconley34@gmail.com  or Follow him on Linked In as Paul ConleyAny questions or suggestions for the Podcast can be sent to our Facebook Page Life Work Balance Podcast or to LKstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.com

Paul and Leah teach us the goal setting  techniques they use to push themselves to be their best in both business and in life.Leah shares with us her current frustrations with a goal she as not able to accomplish before her self chosen deadline.  She discusses the idea of trying to give herself some grace on this setback.Paul talks to us about how he is trying to set a few audacious goals that will push him out of his comfort zone.  He also told us about his 10 goals he set at the start of 2021, one of which is to make $10,000 with a side hustle/side job.  And he teaches us how he organize his goals in spreadsheet, and then makes weekly and daily smaller goals to help accomplish the large end goal.To no one's surprise, one of Paul's 2022 goals is to help Cleveland Cookie Guy invent a new cookie, he's thinking maybe a s'mores flavor.  Let us know on our new Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook Page what you think about that flavor, or if you have one you would prefer. If you're interested in ordering Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies you can Message him on Instagram at CleCookieGuyBe sure to listen until the end when the amazing puppy Golden, Champ shows up as a special guest...he does his best to distract Paul, but Paul really came through with the multitasking.  haha, but as a result, Paul has agreed to flood our Podcast Facebook page with pictures of the cute Champ!Be on the lookout on our new Facebook Page for Leah and Paul's goals.  Leah claims she is going to share them with everyone instead of keeping them to herself, but we're skeptical of her actually doing so.  And Paul has officially put out there that his goal of 2022 is to help 52 people through his coaching business.  Help us support him though his social media, Instagram, Linkedin, and Facebook at pmconley34.  And if you would like to be one of the people Paul helps though his coaching courses email him at Pmconley34@gmail.comAny show suggestions for the upcoming episodes can be sent to Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook page or email lkstarkey@gmail.com or PmConley34@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss all things food!  We talk about choosing the right foods to intake, how much you should be intaking, and why you should intake them.  There are many "diets" out there, some are easier than others, but we emphasize the importance of a food lifestyle choice rather than a diet.  We talk about sustainability and chances of success.  Leah, of course, goes on a rant about the importance of water intake and its benefits on your food lifestyle.  You won't want to miss Paul's controversial debate on Bacon, and how there is a good chance that "Cancel Culture" will shut us down long before we ever hit 1 million views. lolAnd obviously, we discuss the importance of the world's most amazing cookie being part of your diet plan, The Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies.  We would NEVER suggest you skip out on those (Life is too dang short).  If you are interested in purchasing a shipment of Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies, Message him on Instagram at CleCookieGuyThe Life Work Balance Business and Success class with Coach Paul Conley is booking up, but still has a few openings for this month.  If you are interested you can email Pmconley34@gmail.comAny Podcast questions or topic recommendations can be directed at Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.com

What would you do if you were suddenly told you only had 3 months to live?  Would you take trips?  See friends and family?  Continue to go to work?  In today's episode we are diving into the greater question of what would you do if you only had three months to live.  What are the things you feel you would want to make sure you didn't miss out on before you leave this Earth.  And once you figure those things out, how can we help you incorporate them into your everyday now so that you are living your life to it's fullest every day.As we dive deeper into this tough question we learn what is REALLY actually important to us by having to pick specific things you wanted to do before you die.In this episode, we celebrate Paul's birthday episode by forcing him to share his goals with us, lol.  We learn that Paul has a few very obtainable goals that he intends to follow through with this year.  He has put it out there and is asking you all the listeners to hold him accountable by engaging with him about this on the new popcast Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LifeWorkBalancePodcastwithLeahandPaulLeah tells us of how she chickened out of Sky Diving in the past and that it's still on her bucket.  She also tells us of trips and food tours she would want to take in her last 3 months.Do yourself a favor and don't wait until your last 3 months to order some Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies.  To order you can message him on Instagram at @clecookieguyIf you are interested in joining Paul Conley's Life Work Balance Coaching Course email him at Pmconley34@gmail.comAny questions or suggestions for the Podcast can be directed lkstarkey@gmail.com or pmconley34@gmail.com or message us on the Life Work Balance Podcast Facebook PageAs always, Thank you all for your continued support!  Please continue to subscribe, like, and share us.  

Mental Health is an issue that affects everyone, and we spend this episode bringing awareness to it and discuss what causes the negative stigma surrounding the subject.  We discuss the difference between having a bad day and having genuine mental health issues.  We also discuss the importance  of seeking therapy if the problems are something you cannot overcome on your own.There is a discussion on Simone Biles' courage and bravery to  drop out of an Olympic event due to mental health issues.  Which stems a conversation of other famous athletes, actors, musicians who have done the same in the past.  In particular, we talk how courageous and impressive Lewis Howes, the host for The School Of Greatness Podcast.   His continual conversations on how he has sought out professional help with issues he struggles with due to  as assault at an early age.  He continues to be a guiding light to those in similar situations, and reassures them that they are not alone.We encourage everyone to talk about their emotions and feelings, no matter how awkward they may feel.  Thank you all for your continual support with our podcast.  Please subscribe, like and share us with others.If you're interested in ordering any of those great Cleveland Cookie Guy Cookies, you can DM him on instagram at CleCookieGuyFor information on Paul Conley's Life/Work balance Coaching classes email him at Pmconley34@gmail.comAny suggestions or topic requests for the podcast can be directed to Lkstarkey@gmail.com or PmConley34@gmail.com

Business and Success Coach, Pamela Horton talks to us on what coaching is and benefits of investing in ourselves.  With almost 15 years of coaching experience, Pamela and has worked with both small business owners as well as corporate business owners and their employees to help bring balance and success into their lives.  Her work specializes in "The Business of You."       Pamela talks to us about the importance of talking through challenges we face to push through to the clarity of the other side.  We also learn how a coach is a great accountability partner to help guide you through the muddy waters that is life.  She is a very knowledgeable resource who answers many of Leah's questions about what coaching entails.     Coaching is a great resource for anyone looking to push themselves to the the next level, whether that be in their professional life or just in life.  It is important to shop around when looking for a coach, make sure their values aline with yours, and that they are fluent with what issues and complications you have.  There are many different types of coaches who specialize in various categories, if there is something in particular you are interested in receiving help with, there is a good chance there is a category specific coach to assist you.    Paul talks to us about how Pamela was the coach who helped him realize his interest in coaching.  And Leah shares with us that she is currently receiving coaching classes from Paul, and has already found it a worthy success.Be on the lookout for Pamela's newest book addition and the relaunch of her Podcast, The Business of YouFor anyone who has questions about coaching or are interested in receiving coaching classes you can contact Pamela Horton.Email:  Pamela_Horton@me.comText: 860-682-3333or Paul Conley at Pmconley34@gmail.comFor Cleveland Cookie Guy orders you can DM him on Instagram at Clecookieguy. Tell him we sent ya :)As always, we thank you for your continued support!  Please Like and Subscribe to us.  If someone you know may be interested in this topic please share our podcast link with them. Feel free to tag us on Social Media and say hi!L_K_StarksPmconley34Any questions or requests for the podcast can be sent to Lkstarkey@gmail.com or Pmconley34@gmail.comSupport the show

This is such an exciting episode, we have our first ever guest on The Leah and Paul Podcast today!!!!  Here with us is Jenna Starkey, Paul's fiancé and Leah's younger sister.   Jenna is currently working as an Associate Executive Director at the YMCA, a position she has worked towards since she was sixteen years old.  Covid forced her to reevaluate her goals, dreams and aspirations, as it did to many of us, and ultimately sent her searching for a new career to help fill her up in this new season of life she is approaching.  She has joined us to discuss the real life feelings that come with a career change.  She courageously shares with us her fears and hesitation, all while expressing her pure excitement for the next chapter of her life.  We are so very proud of her and the internal work she has done to make this decision.Paul and Jenna both discuss what it is like to make a career change while being in a relationship.  They talk with us the process of how they responsibly made the decision that the time is now.  As well the level of support for each other it took them to make the decision to switch careers.  We learn a very communication tricks Jenna and Paul use to constantly check in on each other.  You won't want to miss the ending where Jenna is prompted to tell funny stories about Leah from their childhood.  We learn that Leah was a big dork and a lot of fun growing up!  It is very clear in this episode that Leah and Jenna are great friends and supportive siblings!  There is even talks that the two will start a YouTube channel to share more embarrassing stories of each other!  So, if this is something you'd like to see, be sure to let them know on Social Media.As always, we appreciate you all's continued support!  Please subscribe, Share us, Rate us 5 stars, and leave a comment!  We love hearing from you all!!!If anyone would like to contact Paul about the Paul Conley Business and Success Coaching courses ahead, he can be reached at Pmconley34@gmail.comAny questions or suggestions for the podcast can be sent to Lkstarkey@gmail.com or pmconley34@gmail.com We hope you all have a fulfilled week, and life's not filling you up, stop and ask why, and change it!  You got this! We support you!!!!