Life's Essential Ingredients

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #10 Dana and Colleen are coming from Burnaby, British Columbia (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find our guests via their website: thedigitaldojo.netAbout our guests: Dana Pemberton and Colleen Robinson bring partnership to a whole new level in their life changing work together. Vastly different in many ways, they deliver their own brand of magic to groups, companies, and individuals they work with across North America. Colleen's experience as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner, fascination with the intersection between science and spirituality, and focus on healing combines with Dana's “boots on the ground” approach based on a lifetime of martial arts training and several decades of coaching. Together, their focus is to help their clients find and clear the old patterns that are holding them back, and replace them with simple applicable concepts.Dana and Colleen thanks for sharing your many gifs with the world, the people you serve and for being our guests on Life's Essential Ingredients – welcome to the show.TOTD – “Between stimulus and response there is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”                                                                                                                                                   Viktor FranklBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The Mindset Reset…what is so important about mindset?NAP – New Agreement Process…101, 6 week class, practitioner training,NAP is a repeat after me process that tracks trauma to it's roots.   Rooted in the TRIPLE A process.  Tactical integration of  traditional Chinese medicine and essential concepts of the nervous system + aspects of the Black Belt Mind…The White Belt MindThe Power of a BreathUnraveling Inherited TraumaWeight, body image, body composition, exercise and food…First steps you would advise for the listeners, should they seek to change some aspect of their life…Classes you would recommend to the listeners?You are launching your podcast – From Surviving to Thriving… tell the listeners about it…Book or books you recommend?Legacy 

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #9 Chandler Stroud is coming from Darien, Connectitcut (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Chandler via her website healingheroespodcast.com and same for InstaAbout our guest:  A few years ago, Chandler was traveling for work and became curious about her past traumas and the impact they were having on her present life.  A 4 a.m. inspirational wake-up led Chandler to her current journey as the host of Healing Heroes Podcast.  That early morning, Chandler sprung out of bed and transcribed her vision for the show and since that time, has been building her team of heroes who have the mission to empower women all over the world.  Chandler is a wife, mother, and former corporate marketing executive who is ALL IN on seeking her quest for her transformative journey of self-discovery.   Chandler has surrounded herself with her heroes who represent not just experts in their fields, but her own healers and advisors, who serve as guides along her path to peace, happiness, and ultimately living the life she was meant to be living.Chandler thanks for taking a leap of faith in your self-discovery, thanks for putting an incredible team of healers together that have in a short time, impacted women all over the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” —Carl JungBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?Mother of two…What is happiness? Joy? Healing?  Steps to enhancing joy…past, present, future self…vision leads to road map…Mind, Body, and Spirit… make body feel safe…What are your life's essential ingredients?Being in nature and being quiet…Somatic practices – breath work, meditation, myofascial release… to heal the body and then  to get to the inner knowing…NOT ALONE… the power of a tribe, community, Broken Crayons Still Color…Last book or books you recommend?How do our early years shape our later years?Digestive issues growing up…Body keeps the score…great bookWhat is holistic well-being?How much happier can I get?The POWER OF CURIOUSITY?  5 whys… Taking a leap of faith… leaving your corporate career…Been working with your heroes for the past few years…Courageous and Kind…Legacy

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #8 Kem Frasier is coming from Summerville, South Carolina (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kim via her website chandlerthehandlermovie.com or email her at kemfrasier@yahoo.com.About our guest: Kem Frasier is the author of Chandler the Handler - You Can't Bully Me! Kem grew up in the South Bronx and unfortunately, can relate to the helpless feeling of being bullied.  Kem worked as a teacher for 18 years and recently decided to make anti-bullying her life's work. Presently Kem spends her days in creative writing and as licensed professional counselor working in private practice. Kem, thanks for having the courage to share your story and to be willing to take action towards making our world a KINDER world.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – The three hardest tasks in the world are neither physical feats nor intellectual achievements, but moral acts:To return love for hateTo include the excludedTo say, “I was wrong.”                                                                                                                              Sydney J. HarrisIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Resilience – Courage – Leadership – let's define themCongrats on your creative ability and on the publication of your book – Chandler the Handler… You are a storyteller….and are filming a story in the South Bronx next month… tell the listeners about it…where did you receive the funding…The challenge of a lack of leadership from the top down… who do our children turn to who are role models…Hurt people hurt people…Why now…you are still a young woman but you have also lived a little…what was the turning point in your life that made you say TODAY IS THE DAY!!!Define Bullying – Types, Numbers, Solutions…STOPBULLYING.GOVAn imbalance of power plus repetition.  Types (verbal, social, physical 35 % of parents are worried about their child getting bullied at school, 53% of US teens say online harassment and bullying are a major problem, nearly half of all US teens have been cyberbullied, 19.2 % (6th-12th grade) report being bulliedSigns and Symptoms of a child getting bullied as well as the child bullying others?Effects of being bullied and being the bully? Depression, Anxiety, Health Complaints, Decreased GPA.   Bully – high risk behaviors – alcohol, fighting, early sexual activity, abusive relationships as adults…BYSTANDER – not just a bystander – increased tobacco use, alcohol, mental health issues, and increased absence in schoolACEs and the long term impact of STRESSWhat can schools do?Parents do?Creating a Culture of Kindness…Values that define you…Life Skills that are part of your PROACTIVE Program…Last book or books you recommend?Legacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #7 Jessica Decaillon is coming from Michigan (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jessica via her website wondersparklearning.comAbout our guest: Jessica is the dynamic founder of Wonder Spark Learning, an innovative online learning platform dedicated to sparking curiosity and a love of learning in children. As a seasoned educator with a passion for hands-on, interactive teaching, Jessica has built a thriving community of students.  Jessica's current class offering includes: Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Life Skills, STEM, and other language immersion classes. A working homeschool mom herself, Jessica knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Her journey began with a desire to support her own daughter's education while empowering other parents to do the same. Today, she's leading Wonder Spark Learning to new heights, offering unique classes that help kids build confidence, make friends, and ignite their passion for learning. Jessica, thanks for having the courage to share your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Trust is confidence born in two dimensions: your character and your competence.”                                                                                         Dr. Stephen CoveyIn this episode:Love the name of your business… is there any special meaning behind it?What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Your website mentions Life Skills classes.  What are the life skills our children need during this crucial time of their developmentWhat pedagogy differentiates Wonder Spark from your competition?The importance of family…Making the difficult decision to homeschool your children?If that is not an option, suggestions for parents in identifying and communicating with teachers and school administrators.Cell phones in schoolsThe changing landscape of educationTeaching a classroom of 35 different learning stylesThe psychology of educationSpiritual, Mental, and Physical well-being of our youth – how do you suggest parents socialize their children…Neurodiversity – resources, ideas to help…The impact of AI on educationThree best things a parent can do to help their child in the educational spaceBooks you recommend?Legacy  

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #6 Aneta Waclaw is coming from Mexico City (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Aneta via her website https://bio.site/nourisheinsideoutAbout our guest: Aneta is a passionate writer, podcast host, and advocate for personal growth and healing. As the creator of Nourished Inside Out and the author of Blooming with Self-Love, she empowers women to rebuild their confidence and embrace self-love after toxic relationships. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive knowledge in emotional healing, Aneta blends neuroscience, holistic wellness, and self-care strategies to guide others toward transformation. Her work is a blend of heart-centered wisdom to help individuals break free from past pain and step into a more fulfilling life. When she's not writing or hosting her podcast, you can find Aneta exploring nature and the outdoors, capturing beauty through photography, or curating meaningful resources to support her community. Aneta, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the people you serve, for having the courage to share your story, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – welcome to the show!TOTD – "Nietzsche was the one who did the job for me. At a certain moment in his life, the idea came to him of what he called "the love of your fate." Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, "This is what I need." It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment — not discouragement — you will find the strength is there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures followed by wreckage were the incidents that shaped the life you have now. The crisis throws you back, and when you are required to exhibit strength, it comes."Joseph Campbell – Writer and Professor                                                                                                                 Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Originally from Chicago… was working as a hairstylist… but wanted something more…The Power of Your StoryThe importance of self-awareness and self-love…Congrats on your podcast – Nourished Inside Out – how many seasons… focuses on health relationships…Define healing…You mention neuroscience often… what aspect of it are you speaking of?Let's talk about forgiveness…Congrats on your book – Blooming with Self-Love… let the listeners know about it,Decision making – how has that process changed for you as you have matured and learned more about life…Legacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #5 Dr. Derek Alessi is coming from East Amherst, NY (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dr. Derek via his website strengthgenesis.com use POD 1 at checkout for any purchases.  Also download his ebook for FREE here: Cooking with Gold.About our guest:  As America's Premier Health Advocate, Dr. Derek's core belief is that health and fitness are not a result of gimmicks, hype or the latest butt buster. Instead they are achieved by understanding the physiological complexities of the body and the synergistic role that the right kinds of exercise along with supportive nutrition can play in unlocking the healthy body that is inside every one of us.   Dr. Derek is passionate about body fat reduction, medication reduction and helping individuals improve the quality of their lives.  Dr. Derek owns and operates Dr. Derek Health & Fitness and has appeared on over 2100-TV and 400-radio programs throughout the country and has been featured in national print media including Maxim, Burn Fitness for Women and Iron-Man Magazines.Dr. Derek, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents, for guiding people on their health and fitness journey, for continuing to be passionate about health, fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show.TOTD – “Vision without execution is hallucination.”  Thomas Edison Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?You have been doing this for 30 plus years, how have you evolved as a trainer, coach, nutritionist…how has time, research, technology…changed how you approach what you do…What got you into nutrition and physical fitness?How important is mindset in all aspects of life but in this case, specifically health…The psychology of life…intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivationThe three pillars of success – Right Exercise, Right Diet, Active Management by Right Team…5 step process – Initial Consultation, Skeletal System Alignment, Nutrition, Workout, Sustainability in fitness and sustainability in energy…Importance of knowing what is going on “under the hood” glucose, ketone, body fat and deep sleep tracking along with the right kind of diet and intelligent exercise to extend life and improve lifestyle.Power Sips…congrats on the book, most recent but also have Lose Fat Forever, The Promise, Bermuda Triangle Diet, and Cooking with Gold…Microplastics…and the damage they do to us and to our environment… why do you care with the products you sell?CarbohydratesCoffee, how much caffeine is good for usSeems like you are big on Macadamia Nut Oil…give me your insightWhat's the difference with coconut oil vs. avocado oil?Cold Pressed Oil are they worth the extra money?Amino Acids – we have 9 essential that come from animal products ie the food we eat and our body produces the other 11… repair body tissue, hormones and neurotransmitters, energy source, boost immune system, aid in digestion…how much protein should people take in?Protein SupplementsLegacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #4 Erica D'Arcangelo is coming from Tampa, Florida You can find Erica via her website astoryaboutpizza.comAbout our guest: Erica D'Arcangelo grew up in a traditional Catholic Italian family with her parents and 4 siblings. Erica began her career in the digital marketing industry but soon realized her DNA was pulling her back to her Italian roots.Erica is the grand-daughter of a PIZZAIOLO who immigrated from ITALY to Pennsylvania.  Erica's grandfather (Pietro) had a dream of starting a family restaurant. In 1960 he took action toward making that dream a reality and solidified the D'Arcangelo's legacy.  D'Arcs Pizzeria continues to thrive today – celebrating over 65 years of sharing the Italian culture with the intent of using culture to build community and celebrate family.  The essential ingredient…Pizza which inspired Erica to write a book about her grandfather's journey and the positive impact PIZZA has had in shaping the trajectory of his life and the future lives of the D'Arcangelo family.Thanks for telling your grandfather's story, for sharing your many gifts with the world, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Erica, Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” –  Hippocrates.Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?D'Arcs…a place where everyone is welcome….Spending your life dedicated to pizza… your father has dedicated his entire life…what are some of his greatest lessons…The importance of family in a family restaurant and the evolution of the menu…Favorite pizza?Immigration and the belief in the American dream…Mom is Polish and Irish and came from immigrants…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?Use mealtime to CELEBRATE each other… to celebrate family…What has PIZZA taught you?  Dough, Sauce, Cheese, Toppings, Heat of the Oven, Parmesan Cheese…Abruzzo style pizza – (made with LOTS of olive oil)… makes it heavier, crispier…Dad was a basketball coach and educator….what do you most love about your dad?Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Congrats on becoming an author… have two books and adult version A story about pizza and your children's book series – with the first book recently released.. Pietro's Pizza…Let's talk about the books…what is it you want the reader to take from your book?Legacy     

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #3 Andrea McGinty is coming from Palm Beach, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Andrea via her website 33000Dates.comAbout our guest: With over 30 years as the top dating coach, with features on Oprah, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and more, Andrea has been sharing her unique insights into finding love at every stage of life. As the founder of It's Just Lunch and 33000Dates.com, Andrea guides singles to safely and effectively navigate the often-tricky waters of modern dating. Andrea is on a mission to empower singles with practical, no-nonsense advice for building meaningful connections in life's second act. Andrea recently released her new book 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50 and is LOVING coaching her clients who reach out to her from all over the world.Thanks for sharing your many gifts and for helping thousands of people find love. Andrea, Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” –Pablo PicassoBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?“It's Just Lunch” first business…congrats – how did it start?Hitch… how good does it feel to have had a hand in helping people fall in love…Challenge of writing your profile… what tips do you have…Picking the right site… over 1400…What characteristics are your clients seeking?The importance of AUTHENTICITY?What ingredients define a successful date?Successful relationship…In what you offer your website mentions objectivity, accountability, efficiency…let's bring those words to life…Dating score… an assessment to check your dating skills?Difference in dating today vs. dating 30 years ago?Congrats on your book…2nd Acts Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50…released last month, great reviews…Follow up after the date…what is the appropriate timing…Great date ideas?Communicating – text, message via an app, call….How is AI impacting dating?  RIZZ are we losing the ability to be authentic… 

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #2 Jeaneen Tang is coming from Los Angeles, CA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jeaneen via her website playdumbandsabotage.comAbout our guest: Amongst her many other amazing attributes and talents: Jeaneen Tang is an actress, author, mother, advocate, & a speech-language pathologist with 23 years of experience working with a wide range of clients from early intervention (0-3 years old) to the elderly. She specializes in early language development and has a passion for training parents, caregivers, and other educators on how to best to address the needs of young children with learning to understand and express themselves. Jeaneen's goal is to shake up how we approach language development and to decrease the number of children needing speech therapy. Having worked in schools, preschools, and providing early intervention in homes, Jeaneen has first-hand knowledge of how we interact with children shapes the way they develop. Although there are many children who truly need speech therapy services due to a disability, diagnosis, or impairment, Jeaneen feels a good number of children who are identified as needing early intervention speech therapy could be prevented if there was more parent, caregiver, and educator training on strategies to present and practice language.Jeaneen, thanks for sharing your many gifts with people all over the world, for empowering educators, parents, friends…with knowledge of helping people communicate to the best of their ability and for being our guest… welcome to the show!TOTD – “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.  Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”                                                                                                                                                           Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…How did you decide to go into Speech Therapy?What got you into acting?The importance of community, tribe, team, culture….creating opportunity to develop our communication skills…How does play help build great communicators?Autism Spectrum Disorder – Neurodiverse, Neurodivergent…What are some red flags for new parents as far as language development?PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE…Technology as a tool or deterrent?Parent education on how to help their children be great communicators…play, interact, relate concepts… into language acquisition…What is communication?Processing the emotion of communication especially in young people…Congrats on the becoming an author…great reviews…. Highlights of the book…The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…Legacy  

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #1 Anna Maria Didio is coming from Philadelphia, PA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Anna via her website: amdidio.comAbout our guest:  When Anna decided to start a family, she was unprepared for the journey ahead. Years of infertility struggles were isolating and sent her into depression. After two miscarriages, Anna and her husband Richard had a beautiful baby girl.  Realizing they wanted to expand their family they began researching ways to do so… but adding to their family seemed impossible. Until… they found themselves at an orphanage in Mexico, meeting a beautiful six-year-old girl. They thought they found the missing piece to their family puzzle but were unprepared for the trauma their newly adopted daughter's experience in losing her culture, language, food and everything else that had been essential in her life.  Anna knew she had something to say about her family's adoption journey so upon retiring from an incredible career as a Human Resource Consultant, Anna sat down at her desk and started writing. It began with a memoir, Love at the Border and has blossomed into writing children's books with the mission of encouraging adoptive parents and all blended families to acknowledge the trauma, various unknown challenges and to provide hope in moving forward as a thriving family.  Anna, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for having the courage to share your story, and for taking the time to capture them on paper with the hope of inspiring families all over the world.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Empathy begins with understanding life from another person's perspective. Nobody has an objective experience of reality. It's all through our own individual prisms.”             Sterling K. BrownIn this episode:What was life like growing up?Listened to you on another podcast and heard you are a hooper… tell me about it.What are your life's essential ingredients?National Council For Adoption:  2022 there were 368,530 children in foster care.  Number of children in foster care awaiting adoption is 108,887 with 53,665 being adopted.57% are adopted by their foster parents with 94% receiving subsidyAverage age of child awaiting adoption 7.6 years old, 43% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% Black, 9% MultiracialTime in Care for Children Awaiting Adoption – breaksdown in years – 2, 3-4, 5 plus (2 years 25,994, 3-4 27,399, 5 plus 13,497 with numbers going up).  Imagine the abandonment, decrease self-worth, self-image… Different types of adoptions…The trauma, grief, and loss of adoptionThe POWER OF THE CHILD'S STORY…Blessings of adoptionChallenges of adoption…Helping your adoptive child deal with the challenges of school and growing up with questions about growing up, birth, no family medical history, family tree…Tips for listening to your children…Books…Love at the Border, Many People to Love, How I Wonder Where You Are, Carla the Conqueror..Professional Help for people thinking about adoption…international vs. domestic, age, gender…multistage process… costs…National Council for Adoption – adoptioncouncil.orgLegacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #19 Craig Mattson is coming from Grand Rapids, Michigan (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Craig via his website: themodeswitch.com or via his podcast The Mode/SwitchAbout our guest: Craig is an organizational researcher, author and professor (Calvin University), who recently published  his third book Digital Overwhelm. Craig's areas of expertise are numerous including his original research on the disconnection and intensity many American workers feel in their organizational communities. Craig's spiritual wisdom to build a practical framework called "mode-switching" has helped thousands of people transform the stresses of modern work, like email overload, Zoom fatigue, and technological breakdowns – into “gifting opportunities.”Craig is a deep thinker who loves to explore people's perspectives in the hopes of transforming his life and the lives of the people he serves. Craig, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for educating and empowering thousands of students, for having the courage to lean into difficult subject matter and conversations, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”                                                                                                         GandhiBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What attracted you to the teaching world and your inspirational work as a professor for the past 20 + years.Communication in Social Business (2018), Why Spiritual Capital Matters (2021), and your latest book Digital Overwhelm (2024)… congrats6 modes of communication – dialogic mode of communication – characterized by usually two-way conversation and shaped by the values of equity and authenticity…Mode of Dissemination“Good Talk”John Durham Peters – uses the phrase “caringly served”… what does that mean to you?Mode Switching to create awe and gratitudeForce, Pitch, Quality, and Rate… how to write an email like you talk…Stanovich's The Reflective MindTell the story about Jon Berbaum…bleeding out (digital marketing business) during the pandemic…mode switching and asking how can we give here? To infuse his staff with energy…Chicago Half-Marathon… “again”Communicating with different generations…creating space for all people to be seen heard and loved….The importance of family…I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Legacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #18 Peter Teuscher is coming from Hamburg, Germany (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Peter via his website peterteuscher.com (blog, podcast PETER TEUSCHER – Rethinking Happiness)About our guest: Peter Teuscher is a seasoned life/business/basketball coach, leadership trainer, and author -  whose book, "Rethinking Happiness – and the Beliefs that Guide you" – breaksdown the complexities of happiness.  With a unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical strategies, Peter is committed to helping others navigate their own path to happiness and success; offering a refreshing perspective on how individuals can achieve their own definition of happiness. What sets Peter apart is not just professional expertise, but also his personal journey of growth and resilience. Overcoming battles with depression and anxiety, Peter has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing transformation is possible no matter the current state of your life.Peter, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the people you serve, having the courage to uproot your life in Canada in order to reach for your dreams, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…TOTD – “Find out who you are and then do it on purpose.”                    Dolly PartonBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!https://www.peterteuscher.comIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is WINNING?Congrats on the release of your book – 2/22/24 Rethinking Happiness – and the beliefs that guide you…WHAT IS HAPPINESS and has your definition changed over the years?The value of hardship, struggle, difficulty…How important is communication as a skill…empathy…define it…What is leadership?Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our best life?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #17 Katherine Klimitas is coming from Metairie, LA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website https://kakartnola.comAbout our guest: Artist, Story Teller, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Dog Lover, Hard Worker, Jeweler, and someone still yet defined.   When Katherine was five, her mother gave her, her first watercolor set and Katherine's love for art was born.  Fast forward a few years and Katherine was graduating from Loyola University New Orleans with a BA in graphic design and shortly thereafter began her art and design business. Katherine has published two books and has her work exhibited in many public entities, including the West Baton Rouge Museum of Art. Katherine was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, better known as Brittle Bone Disease. Katherine is 2 feet, 7 inches tall and by age 10, she had broken 500+ bones. Growing up with brittle bone disease, Katherine's life was always a little different from her able-bodied friends. Katherine was blessed to be born into a family of veterinarians and there was no way her parents were going to let her disease dictate her happiness. Her parents made her want to make something of herself, and she was going to be happy doing it—end of story.Currently, Katherine puts most of her energy into expanding her reach and capabilities as a watercolor artist and motivating others to contribute to their communities.  Katherine, thanks for sharing your many gifts with people all over the world, for continuing to push yourself to be your best, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Some believe in destiny and some believe in fate, but I believe that happiness is something we create.”  Sugarland song – Something MoreBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Why is GIVING BACK so important to you?The importance of family…Find Your SomethingLiving in Pain… what are some of your pain management tipsPerspective being 2'7”, lying down to work…I know you love MUSIC… dad inspired you (he passed) and love how it brings people together just like your art…Dogs…you have five…WatercolorsGraphic DesignPet PortraitsJewelryLegacy 

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #16 Kenny Hart is coming from Rochester, New York (inform, inspire, & transform)You can reach out to Kenny by email - kdawg274@hotmail.comAbout our guest: At forward a silky smooth, lean, strong, and jump out the gym and dunk on you and your family #30 Kenny (Skeedawg) Hart.  Kenny was a good friend and teammate with Mike and I at USF.  Kenny graduated with a degree in Sociology and went on to play professional basketball overseas.  What stood out the most to me about Kenny was his authentic being…Kenny was an incredible listener, possessed a (how can you not engage with me) smile, and always made his teammates feel seen and heard.  Kenny was the glue that kept our teams together.Kenny reached out to me last night and we haven't spoken in over 30 years.  We thought it would be fun to capture the spirit of a friendship – reunited.Kenny, thanks for being a great teammate to all your teammates, to sharing your many gifts with the people in your life and the people you serve, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Trust and faith in your fellow man has no equal. If you have experienced trust you will know its strength. You must know yourself before you know others.”                                                                                                              Ali Farka TouraBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:Telling my wife – where do you start when you haven't spoken with someone in over 30 years…Got to start with where it all started at USF…what did you love about your college experience?Stay in touch with any teammates?LMU game….WOW!!!What did you do after college?Best part of being Kenny Hart.Best advice to give to a young person wanting to play D1 basketball?What is the best thing you do for yourself?Life and Death…What was playing overseas like?Best book, or song… that has spoken to you.Best advice you have ever received.Best advice you have ever given.Hardest part of life.Legacy 

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #15 Lauren Hayes is coming from Salt Lake City, Utah (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Lauren via her website swinginglifestylecoach.comAbout our guest: Lauren is a relationship coach specializing in supporting ENM couples, including swingers, and the ENM-curious. Trained in both life (Co-Active) and relationship coaching, Lauren assists couples in navigating and engaging the swinging and non-monogamous community in the healthiest ways. Lauren believes that non-monogamous relationships share the foundations of any healthy relationship, however, they need to operate at a higher level of health to accommodate the additional complexities. Lauren's approach aims to help couples build their ideal relationships along with a lifetime of love and happiness.  Lauren brings personal experience to her coaching she has been married for 19+ years and ENM (swingers) for the last 5+ years. Lauren, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the people you serve and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “There are seasons in life. Don't ever let anyone try to deny you the joy of one season because they believe you should stay in another season... Listen to yourself. Trust your instincts. Keep your perspective.”                               Jane ClaysonBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Let's go over some terms to clarify for the listeners – swingers, swinging, ENM, ENM curious, polyamory…How did you and your husbands journey into ENM start?What got you into coaching and relationship building?Values of healthy relationships…The challenges of just bringing up the question of ENM…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment and building connection – what we all seek…The culture of sex and sexuality…Benefits and Challenges of ENM relationshipsSuccess stories…Perspective…Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy   

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #14 Mark Collins is coming from Bellflower, CA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Mark via his website freedom-for-life.net and Insta _freedomforlife_About our guest: Mark's passion for Life Mastery was born from a desire to have the life he believed he was created for. One where nothing stood in the way, whether it was fear, doubt or imposter syndrome. As he overcame the "roadblocks" that were standing in the way, Mark developed a singular passion to help others do the same. Over the past 10 years, Mark has instructed, coached, mentored and led hundreds of people in their FREEDOM journey.   Mark has seen many students overcome the obstacles stopping them from living the life they were created for. In November of 2023, Mark released his first book “Life Mastery: Living life by design, not by default”.  Along with his book, Mark launched his Life Mastery online courses where Mark is driven by his mission to see people everywhere discover how to unlock and unleash the HERO residing inside themselves.Mark, thanks for sharing your many blessings with the world, for having the courage to put your heart on paper, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.  Welcome to the Show.TOTD – “There is a certain kind of action that leads to freedom and fulfillment.  A certain kind of action that is always aligned with our true nature.  This is the action that is motivated by dharma.  This is the action taken in the service of our sacred calling, our duty, our vocation.”                                                                Book – The Great Work of Your Life - Bhagavad GitaBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…What got you into coaching, leadership, sharing your message and passion…What is transformation?Congrats on writing book.  How good did it feel to get the authors proof in your hands…Person on the inside… showing up…We have the power inside…Process of finding out who you are…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #13 Bev Mitelman (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Bev via her website securelyloved.comAbout our guest: Bev is a Certified Attachment Practitioner and Founder of Securely Loved.  Securely Loved is a company comprised of Relationship and Attachment Trauma Practitioners who work internationally to guide their clients through life's odyssey. As a child, Bev lived in a very unpredictable and chaotic environment where she never knew if she could rely on her parents to meet her emotional needs. This led her to absorb unhealthy relationship ideas based on what she was witnessing: she believed relationships were supposed to be unbalanced, uncertain, and overall chaotic. Prior to her current work, Bev was an Executive Leader, University Lecturer and published author.  She has dedicated her entire career (25+ years) working with adults in the realm of personal growth and professional development.Bev, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients, Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Change is the end result of all true learning.”  Leo BuscagliaBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?To generalize… what do you think are the top 5 essential ingredients of life?  What are we all searching for?...Emotions we experience and how we develop and understand them as we grow up and then the effect on our lives as we move thru our odyssey…Emotional Attunement and actions parents can take to help their child understand and experience emotional regulation…. PERMISSION TO FEEL… Skill that is learnedValidation of being seen, heard, and loved… and what happens when that doesn't happen…Confidence and Self-Worth…Jane Goodall…TRUST that was role modeled by her mother….What is attachment?Attachment TheoryAttachment Trauma?Attachment Styles:  Secure, Anxious Preoccupied, Dismissive Avoidant, Fearful Avoidant – offers free quiz…Codependency….Behaviors, Coping Strategy?Fight or Flight mode and living in that space… self-awarenessOnline Courses, Workshops, Free eBook, FREE ConsultHow would a listener know they need the services you offer…where should they start…The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Communicating our needs….Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #12 Doris Jackson-Shazier is coming from Clermont, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website shaziercoachingconsult.com and dorisjacksonshazier.com (book)About our guest: Doris Jackson Shazier is a distinguished Leadership Coach, People Management Consultant, Author and accomplished leader with over two decades of dedicated experience in fostering organizational growth, transformation, and excellence. Renowned for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership approach, Doris has consistently delivered tangible results for clients across diverse industries. Her coaching is specialized in parenting, life, executive and neuro-linguistic programming. Doris's career spans across leadership roles in prominent organizations, where she has led teams as large as 10k and spearheaded critical projects. Her hands-on experience navigating complex business landscapes has honed her ability to identify opportunities, mitigate challenges, and craft effective solutions aligned with clients' goals.  (Should have you running to be President) If that was not enough, Doris recently released her inspiring new book, "Raising Justice: Lessons learned from Motherhood”, a non-fiction masterpiece offering readers a transformative journey toward deeper connections and spiritual growth within their families. In "Raising Justice," Doris draws from her own experiences as a mother and daughter, weaving together personal anecdotes, poignant reflections, and timeless biblical truths to illuminate the path toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships. With empathy and grace, she addresses common challenges faced by mothers and daughters alike, from communication breakdowns to conflicts and misunderstandings, offering readers practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and fostering love, understanding, and forgiveness.  Doris, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for raising 4 beautiful children, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…Welcome to the Show! TOTD – “The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.”      Brene BrownBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…Defining moment in your life…What got you into coaching, leadership,…4 step process – create safe spaces, needs based analysis, coach and activate, track results and summarize feedbackBE A TREE – love what you are doing in that space… lets tell the listeners about it…What is Believe in High Accountability and High Morale (positive relationships)What is leadership?Raising Justice - congrats.  How good did it feel to get your authors copy and knowing that your dream is now a reality…let's talk about it…What is coaching?The importance of self-awareness, self-love, and self-care from the context of people management (leader responsibility)Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #11 Dr. Mort Orman is coming from Sebastian, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dr. Orman via his website docorman.com and theangersolution.org. About our guest: Dr. Orman spent 50 years of his life as an Internal Medicine doctor.  Unfortunately, several of his early years of being a doctor were spent being ANGRY.  Being a good doctor, Dr. Orman studied anger management, put in work to deal with his anger…but nothing seemed to help.   So Dr. Orman decided to look deeper at himself and over the next 40 years became an Anger Elimination expert.  He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises or other traditional management techniques. He is the creator of the 10-session Angry No More - anger elimination program, the Anger Internal Causes Framework, and The Ultimate Anger Elimination System. Dr. Orman has led more than 100 anger and stress elimination workshops and is passionate about helping all people find internal peace.Thanks for your 50 years of providing healing and education.   Thanks for overcoming your anger challenges and for having the courage and desire to help others do the same.   Welcome to the show. TOTD – “In order to be successful at anything you choose to do, you must make a 100 percent commitment to what it is you are trying to do. If you put 50 percent of your ability into it, that is all that you will get out of it. You must discipline your body and your mind to work towards the goals you have set. Once you have made this decision, then the work begins.”            Johnny UnitasBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Learning from our mistakesCongrats on becoming an author…Sleep Well Again… book title… help me sleep better…Difference between Anger and IrritationDifference of Needing to be Right vs. Being Indifferent of CorrectnessAnger Management vs. Anger EliminationCore Elements of Anger 1. Is someone doing something they shouldn't do.   Is someone being harmed?  Is the person doing the thing…responsible for taking action?   Internal filter of how you view potential anger issues… could have narrow blinders…Practical Solutions to Anger…Legacy  

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #10 Kirk McCarley is coming from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kirk via his website theseedsowercoach.comAbout our guest: With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in both public and private sector environments, Kirk has a solid reputation for fostering individual growth and development beyond his client's expectation. Enthusiastic while also contemplative; determined, yet relaxed; Kirk's passion as a coach is to help clients celebrate self-confidence and achieve their full God-given potential. A graduate of the University of North Texas, Kirk is a Certified Professional Coach as well as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP Certified. Kirk wears many hats and is also a Production Assistant for both college football and basketball for ESPN and leads group cycling classes as a Certified Spinning Instructor.Kirk has been married to wife Cindy for 43 years and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Kirk, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents with the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients, welcome to the show!TOTD – “You have a dream and you have obstacles in front of you as we all do. None of us ever get through this life without heartache, without turmoil, and if you believe and you have faith and you can get knocked down and get back up again and you believe in perseverance as a great human quality, you find your way.”                     Diana Nyad                                                                                                      Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…married 44 years…most proud of your two children…?I can say this without hesitation: at 67 years of age, I am busier than I've ever been, and enjoying life and work to the maximum. Reinvention came for me later in life; the point is one is never too old to launchDeveloping Confidence… and the power of telling our stories and turning them into good…Blog on site…monthly thoughts.. some great ones and I really liked the FINDING A COMMON LANGUAGE post and the tips for being a better listener and communicator…Embracing silence… to just think… FLOAT PODS…What got you into coaching, leadership…Teach Spinning Classes and from pics online… looks like you love biking…Reassess, Recalibrate, Refocus…Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Transitions…Know at 57 you went through a difficult time in your life… what lessons were learned…How can we get out of our own way?   No FEAR! Rescue dog Ivy…Marathon analogy…loved it… small victories along the way…The curiosity of kittens…What is Accountability?What is leadership?Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?What is coaching?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.Some random thoughts on the power of choice.  Boom Baby!

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out HTTPS://PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #8 Marcus Higgs is coming from The Bahamas (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via his website marcushiggs.comAbout our guest: Marcus supports parents of preteens (10-14 y.o.) so they can show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these natural 'identity breaking' years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to be present for their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. He especially finds joy in supporting multicultural families; families who communicate across generational and cultural divides. With experience in over 20 countries, Marcus developed a profound understanding of human connection and the transformative power of relationships. Marcus believes that discovering and nurturing our innate greatness comes through the bonds we share with ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world around us.Marcus is on a mission to globally mend parent/child relationships through communication and the stories they share using 'The SHOW UP Framework'.   Marcus, thanks for sharing your many gifts with children and families, for doing the vital work you do, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – ”Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.  Now is the time to understand more so we may fear less.”              Marie CurieBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:No pressure to live up to your name?   Emperor of Rome….What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Where did you live in Spain….How many languages do you speak?Why teaching?Quick overview of lifespan developmentICE is the challenge with adolescence…I DENTITY…BREAKING.C Collaborative TrustE Emotional ManagementWhere does AI come in and how can parents help their children manage AI…VIA – virtues in action assessment – 24 virtues (5 that are the most common) virtues show up in valuesMoving toward expectations adults set for children…the importance of building up and role modeling for children…Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Legacy "The SHOW UP Framework" stands for: 

Send us a Text Message.Bonus episode from my morning walk and meeting an incredible man named Felix.   Enjoy the thoughts!

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season4 Episode #6 Nick Harris is coming from Portland, Oregon (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Nick via his website nickwharris.com and on Instagram @blakk_wyldeAbout our guest:   Words to describe our guest: passionate, kind, loving, talented, positive, inspirational, full of hope, hard-working, giving, servant, mindful, and happy.  Nick is a graduate of St. Mary's College and the founder of NickWHarris.com.  Nick's area of expertise is in Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness, various Yoga techniques, inspirational speaking, and good old fashion ROCK n ROLL.  Nick is the drummer in two bands and is currently traveling with the heavy metal band - Armed For Apocalypse.   If that was not enough, Nick also recently started a nonprofit organization called INTENSIONS and uses mindful movement, breathwork, and his  larger than life personality and heart to create a space for people to enter as they come and to be loved for who they are.  A second part of INTENSIONS is Nick and his team are reaching out to the unhoused population and spread love with food, breathwork, and mindfulness.In his free time (haha) Nick is also the host of The Power of Positivity Podcast – available on all major platforms.Nick, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for being my good friend, for continuing to challenge yourself to be the best you can be, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients… welcome to the show.TOTD – “To put the world in order we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”                   ConfuciusBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Making one choice at a time to live your best life…tips for doing that?  Tea, vegan, exercise, breathwork, friends, music, learning, pop…You are part of a rare group people who possess a unique ability to help people play to their strengths… how did you develop that skill?What got you into yoga?Is it difficult being on the road and finding food that works for you?Let's talk ROCK n ROLL…Your current band started in 2007, how cool has it been to see it grow into what it is today?What does it feel like to write a song, tighten it up, and then perform it…Dealing with life's adversity and coming out better for it… Internship clip…Tattoo 1 or 1000Camp Royal and the Crew…. What do you love about it…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?Know you played one year of college football and four of rugby.. what is it you love about rugby?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading? Books you recommend?What is truth?Values that define you?Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Receiving feedback from your body… how do you help your clients process that?Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #5 Dr. Reg Arthur Williams is coming from Ypsilanti, Michigan To contact Dr. Reg reach out to rawill@umich.eduAbout our guest: Dr. Reg Arthur Williams is a master teacher and professor emeritus at the School of Nursing and Psychiatry, Medical School at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Reg received his bachelor of science in nursing in 1968 and then reported to activity duty in the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Hospitals in Pensacola, Florida, and St. Albans, New York. After active duty, he received his master's degree in psychosocial nursing from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1973 and then taught at the University of Washington School of Nursing in Psychosocial Nursing. He completed his PhD in higher education in 1980 and became chair of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing at University of Michigan, where he taught undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. He has conducted research on depression and was the principal investigator in research funded over a 15-year period by the Department of Defense, TriService Nursing Research Program, to examine stress and depression among young men and women in military service. He has written four books and authored more than 80 journal publications.Dr. Reg, thanks for sharing your many gifts, for taking a leap way back when no one else was leaping into nursing as a male, and for dedicating your life to guiding people out of the depths of depression.   Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe - how to observe - what symptoms indicate improvement - what the reverse - which are of importance - which are of none - which are the evidence of neglect - and of what kind of neglect.”  Florence Nightingale In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into the nursing profession?Love the Stress Gym Internet Intervention Program you started… please tell the listeners about it.Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment The importance of self-awareness and self-care…S/S of stressS/S of depressionS/S of BipolarAsking for help?Depression – what does history say?  Numbers wise, impact on livelihood…TeachingFinding purpose in life...you are in your 70's, have worked extremely hard, what is it inside you that drives your passion to continue to teach, to learn, to grow, to share…Last book or books you recommend?Legacy   

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #4 Ann Garcia is coming from Portland, OR (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Ann via her website howtopayforcollege.comAbout our guest: Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children's dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Early in Ann's career as a financial advisor, she heard the same two questions again and again from her clients. One group asked, “How can we possibly afford to save for college and retirement?” Another group asked, “How can I save for retirement when I'm paying so much on my student loans every month?” In working with families– including her own– to plan for college, Ann has learned that a good college plan is equal parts good parenting and good financial planning. Ann has been featured in the New York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media outlets. Ann, thanks for sharing your financial wisdom with the world, and for guiding people on an important and often overwhelming journey…paying for college.  Ann, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.   When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.   The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”                                                                   Fred Rogers                                                                                                                          Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Guiding families with one of their biggest life decisions…when is the right time to start having the conversations…Inflation and tuition increases…difference between net price and 529 plan and your child does not go to college – now what?What do parents need to know about it…Blog is incredible: FAFSA, thinking of transferring,  saving tips, student loans, application process, financial aid, 529 plans, work study jobs, Congrats on becoming an author, HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE… highlights…Online course… tell the listeners about the benefits of that course…Balance of saving for college and saving for retirement?Legacy   

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #3 Susan Murphy is coming from the Charlotte, North Carolina area (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website susanmurphyvosot.com.  VOSOT voice over sound on tapeAbout our guest:Working with young minds, hearts, and voices is Susan's passion and life's work.  Spending more than 40 years on-air, in production, and as a college professor, Susan decided to share her wisdom and created VOSOT – coaching for broadcasters.  Susan guides young broadcasters to find their voice – resulting in personal fulfillment and lifting their careers to new heights.Susan considers it an honor to share what she has learned as a voice actor, traffic reporter, live host, radio personality, and news director. Susan is grateful for the opportunity to help others achieve similar professional success and career satisfaction.Susan, thanks for sharing your many gifts and for helping countless individuals share theirs as well.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends themself in a worthy cause; who at best, if they win, know the thrill of high achievement, and, if they fail, at least fails daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”                                                                                                                         Theodore Roosevelt In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The difference between your role as mother and your new role as grandmotherThe power of LISTENING…The ART of CONVERSATIONThe process of your teaching methodology4:1 ratio of telling ourselves some things we are doing well…. Our own worst critic…What are the mechanics of speaking (basketball…). What exercises can we do to improve our voice?Tone and Pitch – what are they and how can we improve both of themWhat have you learned through all your years of helping people speak with confidenceSpeaking with authenticityConnecting to the words in which you are speakingProfessor at Hofstra (Long Island, NY), what did you most enjoy during that time of your life.Legacy  

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #2 Darryl Rodgers is coming from Cary, North Carolina (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Darryl via his website thefamilyrecoverycoach.comAbout our guest:  Renewed Hope Family Recovery Coaching was established in 2018 and believes that every parent deserves to see their child grow up and be who they were created to be.Darryl Rodgers is the founder who shares his wisdom as a speaker, author, and family recovery coach. Darryl specializes in working with parents of children struggling with a substance use disorder. Darryl also serves on the state advisory board of NC Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Darryl and his wife, Kim have been married for thirty-one years. They are the proud parents of two boys, Justin and Chase.  Darryl, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world and for having the courage to take your darkest day and use it as a source of light.   Welcome to the show.TOTD – “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”         Helen KellerBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?How vital is COMMUNICATION in the role of parent and child…Building a Relationship of Empowerment with your child…The influence of technology… and the balance of autonomy vs. parental checking in/control…Discover – Grow – Let Go… on your website…Renewed Hope Community – please tell the listeners …A Life Half Lived – A True Story of Love, Addiction, Tragedy, and Hope – book written shortly after Chase's death… over 40,000 downloads… unfiltered story of your pain…Managing Emotions to create a life that brings you fulfillment Free Masterclass for parents – Decide, Communicate, Create…Online Course for Parents with Addicted Children…The Secret Superpowers of Teenagers - bookThe importance of self-awareness and self-love…3 things to know…30 min masterclass… importance of boundaries…Turning Pain into Purpose…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #1 Dr. Jann Freed is coming from Des Moines, Iowa (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jann via her website jannfreed.com and via her podcast Becoming a Sage with Dr. Jann FreedAbout our guest: Like a human GPS, Dr. Jann helps organizations and individuals get from where they are today to where they want to be.  Dr. Jann is a leadership development consultant and speaker who helps organizations hire and improve employee engagement, navigate change management, and develop leaders at all ages and stages of their careers. Dr. Jann has a keen interest in helping individuals in the later stages of their careers find meaning and purpose beyond their work and has authored her new book titled, "Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering."  Dr. Jann's book serves as a guide to leaving "a trail of meaning throughout your life and career." The book is full of inspirational and practical stories highlighting how to live a life worth remembering. Dr. Jann, thanks for sharing you many gifts with the world and for continuing to leave breadcrumbs of insight, knowledge, and wisdom.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung.”Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Show me the evidence…know you like to stay on top of the latest and greatest… what have you been learning lately?Live like you are dying…great tedx talk…What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is engagement and how can business owners/leaders increase it?How important is self awareness?Finding ourselves, our purpose,…Define Ego and how it can run our life?  What is leadership?Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?Actions we can take today to start leaving breadcrumbs for our legacy?Last book or books you recommend?Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #37 Madeleine Weiss is coming from Washington, DC (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website madelaineweiss.comAbout our guest:  Madelaine Claire Weiss is a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, & Life Coach who helps people master their minds so they can maintain and enjoy satisfaction and success in all areas of their lives. Madelaine is a co-author of the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. a 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.” Madelaine is a former group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School. In her role as corporate trainer, Madelaine designs and delivers programs for diverse organizations and has been featured on NBC, Bold TV, & FOX TV.  Madelaine, thanks for sharing your wisdom and many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.  Welcome to the show! TOTD – “As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.”                                                                          BuddhaBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Life as a process…The Goldilocks Principle – action steps that are designed by the client and where they want to go in their lives… steps are not so big…but not so small that the brain is bored…(needs to be engaged, always moving forward, not too big, not too small, just right)…Great website, blog, and 3 part online course for making decisions… via her websiteWhat is PEAK PERFORMANCE DECISION MAKING?Where do Emotions come in as far as making decisions?Stress and the effect on us…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #36 Limor Bergman Gross is coming from Tel Aviv, Israel (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website limorbergman.comAbout our guest: With over 20 years of experience as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering, Limor is well-versed in the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. After spending nine years in the US,  Limor returned to her homeland of Israel with the goal of reigniting her passion to empower women in the tech industry.  Limor wanted to share her voice and created a YouTube channel to discuss the unique challenges women face in tech leadership.  Limor wanted to share her wisdom and offers one on one coaching, providing practical tips to guide women in advancement of their careers. Limor is in her second season as podcast host of From a Woman to a Leader.  Interviewing powerful woman from all over the world…sharing their knowledge and wisdom.Limor, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, and for specifically focusing on empowering women.  Welcome to the show!TOTD – ““There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of genuine in yourself.  It is the only true guide you will ever have.  And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that someone else pulls.”                                                                                                                    Howard ThurmanBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…LinkedIn…how do you help your clients enhance their messaging on that platform…What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is leadership?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading?Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #35 Dr. Vic Manzo Jr. is coming from Knoxville, Tennessee (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dr. Vic at empoweryourreality.com and his podcast themindfulexperiement.com About our guest: Dr. Vic hit his financial peak in the first 5 years of his business but it came with a huge price tag… he was burned out, exhausted, and shockingly, unfulfilled.   Dr. Vic knew he had to change his ways and months and months of studying, researching, experiencing…he decided to follow an approach that related to spiritual truths, ancient wisdom, universal laws, quantum physics, and neuroscience. Focusing on mindset, limiting beliefs, subconscious mind, reframing one's mindset and much more.​People in his circle noticed something different and wanted to know how he had transformed his life.  Soon Dr. Vic was sharing his wisdom with others and was in the process establishing his coaching and life philosophies.  Dr. Vic currently invests his time as an International Business Success Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, 3x Author, Podcaster, and Speaker.  Dr. Vic, congrats on an amazing life journey, for finding and sharing your many gifts and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!​TOTD – “For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it.”                                  From Benjamin ButtonIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Grew up in Chicago… have to talk about PIZZA…What do you love about Knoxville?I know you LOVE PROCESS… share insight you have for helping the listeners learn how to appreciate process….Blog – great insights and tipsLet's talk about your books:  CONGRATS…Decoding the Matrix, A Walk in the Dark, & Rediscover your GreatnessFinding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #34 Iris Grimm is coming from Atlanta, GA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Iris via her website irisgrimm.comAbout our guest: Iris grew up in East Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Iris moved to West Germany to attend college where she received a BS degree in Business Management and Communication from the University of Applied Sciences in Mainz. Iris dreamed of living abroad, and in 1995, to took flight to work in Atlanta, Georgia. After five years spent in unfulfilling jobs, Iris launched her journey into professional coaching and has not looked back.For over 22 years, Iris has learned to use a variety of coaching approaches, techniques, and tools. Iris has studied diverse topics – such as -  leadership development, emotional intelligence, emotional competence, neuroscience, advanced communication, personal growth, public presentation skills, mindfulness, happiness – you name it. Iris is an avid learner, not only for her growth and leadership development but for that of the people she serves.Iris, thanks for jumping on that plane back in 1995 and for continuing to challenge yourself to be the best you can be.   Iris, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Our task must be to free ourselves … by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein                                                                                                                   Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?I know you like to challenge yourself… talk about the tough mudder experience and then let's talk about your improv experience…I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…Love the Tedx talk, congrats.  What was the highlight, how much prep went into getting ready, how good did it feel when you walked on and off the stage?LOVE DOG GONE LEADERSHIP…. What is the gist of that course?Emotional Competence – an 8 session curriculum…what were the highlights of that program?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #33 Jim Salvucci is coming from Newburgh, NY (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jim via his website guidanceforgreatness.com and On Leading with Greatness (blog/podcast): jimsalvucci.substack.comAbout our guest: Jim's career spans over 30 years, much of which was as a college administrator.  His goal was always to help set higher education and its institutions on a more successful path.  He helped leaders at every level to become their best selves and to cultivate the best in others by refocusing on the organization's mission.After seeing the increased need for this kind of specialized thinking and support in the corporate world, Jim moved into the corporate arena where he offers his experience and commitment to leaders and emerging leaders.Jim, thanks for your years of dedication to all your students and staff and thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world.   Jim, Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice.   And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds.”                                                                                                                                   RD LaingIn this episode:I know you are a huge Bob Dylan fan… tell me about how that came about…What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…The power of synchronicity… stress, immune system, oxytocin….Self-awarenessToo much information…how do you help your clients filer what is important and what they can delegate?  Eisenhower MatrixWhy is being flexible and open to change so important?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading?Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsDealing with Burnout Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #32 Edward Miskie is coming from New York City (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via his website edwardmiskie.com and Instagram @edwardmiskieAbout our guest:Edward is an actor, author, producer, singer, songwriter, and someone yet to be defined.  Edward is a sole survivor of a rare cancer and tells his life story in his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses.”Edward's story is a fantasy, non-fiction, funny-as-cancer-can-be musical theatre fever dream fueled by chemo, alcohol, sex, & heartbreak. Edward navigates his way through the painful realities of being a full-time cancer patient - indecencies, heartbreaks, wins, shenanigans & more. Edward is a creative who is constantly finding new ways to express who he is and to bring humor, love, insight, passion, talent, and inspiration to all.  Edward, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.  Welcome to the show!TOTD – “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I've got held up for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”                                                                                                              George Bernard ShawBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Originally from Lebanon?The importance of family…How did you get into acting?Congrats on writing your book, what was the inspiration.  How good did it feel to get the artists proof?What was life like before cancer and what was life like after?   Support allowing yourself to receive it as well as providing it…Talented singer… listened to HUNGRY… enjoyed it!How have the arts shaped who you are today?  Self-doubt…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #31 Michelle DeKeyser is coming from Franklin, Wisconsin (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Michelle via her website: connectingmamas.com (great site with an incredible blog…)About our guest: Michelle is a wife and mom of three kids who participated in various mom groups, ran a few, even joined some book clubs, but envisioned something different as she found herself looking around still wondering what did she like to do that didn't involve the kid's activities. As she worked to discover her own passions, she realized that there is no one size fits all program, but the true key to figuring out your passion and making your goals happen is finding connection in a supportive environment.  Michelle envisions connecting mamas by building a support system to remove the loneliness and isolation that can be felt in motherhood. She holds a MA in education, spent 8 years in the classroom, and traveled around the world for 13 months before starting her own family and becoming a stay-at-home mom.  Michelle, thanks for dedicating your life to help mother's and families all over the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – welcome to the show! TOTD – “To put the world in order we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”           ConfuciusBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What do you love about Wisconsin?The importance of family…Family meals…The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #3 Kyle Gillette is coming from Lynden, Washington (inform, inspire, & transform) You can find Kyle via his website blueshirtcoaching.com and blueshirtcoaching.com/podcastAbout our guest: Kyle is the founder and CEO of Blue Shirt Coaching. His mission is to help leaders shift their mindsets and habits to become the leaders they are meant to be. After running four different businesses and seeing two of them succeed, Kyle knows what it's like to have businesses fail and succeed. Kyle has been a small business coach to dozens of companies and ran a men's mentoring program for three years. He believes that every company should have a culture of accountability and growth with self-aware leaders who empower their teams.  Kyle, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD –“Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others." - Helen Keller                                                                                                 Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on your businesses –What is the one thing you would share  (a lesson learned so to say) with a listener who is thinking about starting a new business?What got you into coaching?(I know this is part of your BLUE acronym but this question has to do with your personal development…The importance of self awareness and when did you develop it and how to you help your clients develop it?Please share a success story that just fills your heart with love!What is a blue leader?People who have helped you along your journey…Books you love to read and recommendThe people in your circle and the influence they have in your life… ROLES – finding our way…AccountabilityProcess of growth and development?Tips for developing a specific part of your game?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #30 Katja Schleicher is coming from The Netherlands You can find via her website katjaschleicher.comAbout our guest: With three languages, two passports and a European heart, Katja travels across borders constantly to bring people and ideas closer through communication. She speaks at conferences about communicative misunderstandings and how to initiate change through communication. Known for her provocative style and her sense of humor on stage she looks deeper into our communication troubles – and is not afraid to talk about them.Katja has degrees in both German and English in Language, Literature, Linguistics, and Psychology.  For more than a decade Katja has passionately crafted her style and has shared her gifts with clients all over the world.  Katja, thanks for helping many people communicate more effectively and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show! TOTD – “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink… although, you can make it thirsty.”  UnknownIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What is intercultural communication?The importance of transparency?Flexibility in how you deliver information/meet…having the right format for the right purposeThe importance of reading the room How important is LISTENINGWhat is the process for becoming a speaker?Last book or books you recommend?Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 BONUS Episode James Roberts III is coming from Vacaville, California (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find James via Instagram @jamesr_4lAbout our guest:  James is a student-athlete and senior starting guard on the 13-5 Vacaville Boys Basketball team.  A few words to describe James: hooper, healer, inspirer, bucket filler, hope dealer, influencer, believer, brother, son, friend, communicator, team player, good dancer, dedicated, hard worker, and someone undefined. Words his teammates use to describe James – adaptable, passionate, coachable, versatile. Coach Duane Kaman states, James is a senior guard that is a fearless, blue collar player.  He is dependable, consistent, and coachable.  He leads our defense and provides whatever the team needs on a daily basis while never complaining.  James is a great team player with plenty of skill to play all positions.   We are blessed to have him on the team.James, thanks for sharing your many talents with your family, your team, your teammates, Vacaville High School, and the greater Vacaville community.   Welcome to the show.TOTD – “Humility is not thinking less of yourself.  It's thinking of yourself less.”  C.S. LewisBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:Getting to Know JamesText from James mother:Take your pick:  Warriors or Lakers, 49ers or Raiders, Giants or A's.  Hamburger or hot dog, Mexican food or Italian, sweet or savory, and finally… best pizza in Vacaville?What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Something most people might not know about you?How do you like to spend your free time?Go to when you are hungry?Steven Spielberg calls you and says, James, I want to make a SUPERHERO movie about you and want to know who should be cast in your role, what are your superpowers and what do you stand for?Hero HighlightHardship BasketballYou are on the bus to Reno and the bus breaks down:  who on your team is going to fix it, who on your team is going to cook the food, and who will provide the entertainment?Any pregame ritual?Toughest place to playBest player you ever played againstBiggest difference between James as a soph vs. seniorWhat do you love most about being on a team?What ingredients do you bring to your team?What ingredients could be added to allow your team to play to it's full potential?What do you need to play to your full potential.What does it feel like running out of the locker room in front of a packed house, when the lights turn off and you hear your name in the starting line up?What actions did you take and do you continue to take to make that happen.What does the Wood vs. Vacaville game mean? What do you most appreciate about Coach Kaman? Future PlansPlans for the future?Dental SchoolCollege Basketball  Advice for a parent or young person listening?Last thing you listened to, read, witnessed … that “took your breath away”, made you really stop and think?Legacy  -  John Alston quote then…When the final buzzer sounds and you realize your hs career is over, what do you want to feel in your heart and what do you want to leave behind.

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #29 Dr. Kevin Gazzara is coming from Phoenix, Arizona (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kevin via his website www.magnaleadership.com, kevin@magnaleadership.com, https://magnaleader.co/GIFTAbout our guest:In 2007, Kevin departed the corporate world with two of his colleagues to start Magna Leadership Solutions - a management and leadership consulting firm.  Kevin has more than 30 years of management, leadership, organizational development, and teaching experience in industries spanning from heavy equipment to high tech.  Kevin is a professor at 6 different universities and is the co-author of The Leader of OZ: Revealing the 101 Secrets of Marvelous Leadership for the 21st Century.  Kevin's development of the Task Quotient (his dissertation for his PhD), gained him the  “Future HR Leader” award from Human Capital magazine and for the past 20+ years, Kevin and his team have been helping people find their purpose and engage with their work so that they can develop, acquire, and be in a state FLOW.   We will discuss FLOW in greater detail throughout this episode.Kevin, thanks for developing your many gifts and for having the courage to stand tall and share them with the world.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”  Lao TzuIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The new PQ programTask Quotient (TQ)..flow and getting balance to keep motivated and engaged….increases motivation, empowerment, and engagement…Doing vs. Delegating? Am I restricting personal or professional development by me doing it vs. allowing someone else the opportunity to develop?Task Types…assessment tool…raise satisfaction…Developing your leadership passion… engineering people to be there best… was there an inspiration early in your career…The importance of context in application to challenges, layoffs, leadership, learning…Personal Growth and Development.. to bring and add value to your skill set and therefore, your company…Growth Mindset…BECOME IRREPLACEABLE…TODAY IS THE DAY TO THINK WHAT IS NEXT…creativity and innovation…Chat GPT…thoughts and the potential to replacing jobs…. How do we adapt to bring value…Team work and how do you teach it…What is leadership? Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #28 Richard Friesen is coming from San Jose, California You can find Richard via his website https://conversations.money and https://conversations.money/giftAbout our guest:Richard works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience-based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support, and real-time decision processes.Richard has been a broker, floor trader, and built and sold a successful options trading firm and financial software company. He is also the inventor of ten significant trading interface patents. This combined with his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and neuroscience focus, brings a unique framework to business, investing, and career success.Richard is also the author of “A Private Conversation with Money” the book observes the main character “Joe” dealing with conflicts, self-sabotage, and belief systems around money and wealth. Richard, thanks for sharing your countless gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show. TOTD – ““Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”                                                                                                                       EPICTETUSBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on your book…what was the highlight of writing it?  Experience the 10 keys to financial freedom…Decision making – real time decision processes and long-term decision making…let's explore…Great coaches and mentors…Let's talk about self-awareness and agency…RAS and visualization…What is Joy and Happiness?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #27 is Dan Clouser is coming from Colorado (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dan via his website https://danclouser.comAbout our guest: Baseball was one of Dan's first loves.   He played growing up and when his playing career was over, he needed to find a way to stay involved with the game.  So Dan founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization called the BIG Vision Foundation, which for the next 30 years would consume his life.  Dan coached teams, ran tournaments and was in charge of a 130 acre sports complex.  Dan loved every second of that life until he didn't.  In 2019 Dan had a calling from God and knew he was being called for a different purpose.The calling, according to Dan, sounded crazy, but it was destined to happen… Dan sold most of his material possessions, loaded up his wife dog and hit the road to see what life had instore.Dan thanks for having the courage to take a leap of faith, thanks for spending much of your youth – investing in the lives of young people, and most importantly, for sharing your many gifts with the world.   Dan, welcome to the show. TOTD – “My life is my message.”  Reporter asking Gandhi to describe his work…In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What is life like living in an RV?What do you love about the game of baseball?  Teaching, coaching, leading…The importance of family…speak to how your time with family is different now that you live on the road…Book – The Journey of My Mother's Son, The Beauty of a Diamond, and Four Paws and Six Wheels Across America – great blog about your journey…congrats and how did you get started in writing?PODCAST – The Journey of My Mother's Son… Many Little People, Many Little Places The Chance Meeting of People and the GIFTS we receive when we are present to receive them…What is Freedom?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #26 Dai Manuel is coming from Vancouver, British Columbia You can find via his website daimanuel.comAbout our guest: Dai - the ultimate super dad, husband extraordinaire, and all-around life enthusiast! Dai is on a mission to inspire and positively impact one million role models across the globe, encouraging them to lead a FUN-ctionally healthy life through education, community, and a whole lot of encouragement.As an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Dai has mastered the art of leading by example, always staying true to his values of Fitness, Family, Faith, Finances, and FUN. He knows firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle life's responsibilities while prioritizing health and happiness.But don't let his impressive resume fool you - Dai's infectious personality and contagious enthusiasm truly set him apart. He's a sought-after lifestyle mentor, executive performance coach, and keynote speaker who will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take on the world.Dai, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”                                                                                                                       Brene BrownIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What do you love about British Columbia?The Moose is Loose.. tell me about that nickname…Pushing your body both mentally and physically beyond what you think is possible… how do you help your clients get into that spaceBlog – lots of great advice… sleep, health profession, love the article on nurses and the 10 tips… funny the last one you mentioned is HUGE – compression socks…use to be called TED HOSE…Tedx – Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing… congrats – great talk and important messageMentorship Mondays…Empathy, Compassion,…one of the hardest things… to go first… sharing what is important in your life…biggest takeaways….I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?Congrats on your book – Dai Manuel's Whole Life Fitness ManifestoLet's talk about STRESS and the effect it has on the body both physically and mentally…What tips do you offer to your clients to limit their stressFinding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Legacy   

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #25 Nancy Pickard is coming from Aspen, Colorado You can find Nancy via her website nancypickardlifecoach.comAbout our guest:She lives by example. In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro at the age of 61. Coaching others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves is her passion.Nancy Pickard is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training. She is certified as a Breakthrough Shadow Coach, Empowered Parent Coach, Courage Coach, Healing Your Heart Coach, Leadership Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Bigger Better Braver Coach. She is the author of - Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your fears, Embrace your courage, Transform your life. Nancy, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world, for helping thousands of people find their way, overcome fear, and live Bigger, Better, and Braver!  Welcome to the show.TOTD –“ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” Amelia Earhart                                                                                      In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on becoming an author – what has been the an unexpected result of your books success? What got you into coaching?Please share a success story that just fills your heart with love!Let's talk about overcoming fear and a fairly recent trip you had on the Hells Canyon trip with your son (great blog post).  What is the balance as we get older with living a life with passion and living a life with balance of risk vs. reward…Process of growth and development?Hells Canyon trip with your son…loved the blogI know you have lived a full life – is there any one part that you felt totally changed the trajectory of it!The voice in our head that doesn't allow us to be/develop our best self..The key to life – SIMPLICITY…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #22 Jessica Speer is coming from Colorado You can find Jessica via her website jessicaspeer.comAbout our guest: Jessica Speer is the highly acclaimed author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised. On August 8th – you release The Phone Book as well – congrats! A review from BFF or NRF “This book is an excellent guide to friendship for "tweens." It is super engaging with the quizzes and "fill-in-the-blank" sections; the cute graphics make it really fun and accessible; AND it provides really great info that resonates with tween girls, without ever seeming "preachy." Jessica's interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities and practical insights. She has a master's degree in social sciences and explores topics in ways that connect with kids.Jessica, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world and for choosing to guide our youth and families in their quests to develop their best selves.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – "Family should be the place where you can be your most complete self. Where you're accepted and appreciated, seen and valued, even in moments of disagreement. It should be your soft place to fall, the place where you're reminded that no matter what happens to you, in the face of your deepest challenges, you are loved."   Oprah Winfrey                                                                                                          In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on your work as an author – three books, plans for more…Why children's books?What can we/parents/teachers do to help children with healthy digital habits?Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised… What did the research tell you?How can we best help youth during that difficult transition?What is the best thing parents can do to support their child?BFF or NRF – what did you learn in writing that book?How do you define friendship?Post Pandemic Friendships… how has the pandemic changed friendships for children?What is the Friendship Pyramid?Was bullying covered in the book?What is I POWER?The YODA WAY?  What is it?Helping youth work through difficult emotions – what tips do you provide?Legacy   

Season 3 Episode #21 Jeremy Doran  is coming from Rhode Island You can find Jeremy via his website thelittlekids.us, jeremydoranspeaks.com and listen to his podcast – How to Talk to Weirdos!About our guest: With degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Psychology, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to leadership for people in technical fields.  Having overcome the same communication challenges that many engineers face, Jeremy is able to engage, enlighten and entertain his audience. Jeremy delivers strategies for communicating with different audiences in different ways.His work experience includes Process Re-engineering at Pratt & Whitney, Global strategy for APC (now Schneider Electric), owning a franchise business and coaching hundreds of engineers on their journey to becoming great leaders. Jeremy, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world and for helping people be better communicators.   Life's Essential Ingredients welcomes you to the show.TOTD – “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said” – Peter Drucker                                                                                                                     Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What do you love about Rhode Island?Triathlons, flying trapeze,… pretty adventurous…also lived in ItalyCongrats on becoming an author – The Little Kids – youngest of 10Finding your way in the familyPlaying to your strengths and overcoming weaknessesWhat got you into coaching?What is leadership?What is the difference between managing vs. leading?Evaluating CultureCommunication techniques and styles…Team Dynamics and how to improve themHelping all people feel seen and heardAppreciating diversityRoot cause of miscommunicationEnhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy   

Season 3 Episode #20 Amanda Kate is coming from Melbourne, Australia You can find Amanda via her website amandakate.com.auAbout our guest: Through the process of becoming a Kinesiologist, Amanda has dedicated her life to continually learning about holistic health and related topics by uncovering her own limiting beliefs and negative behavior patterns, and continuing her personal growth and expansion. Amanda helps clients through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual malaise, including PTSD, complex trauma, ending abuse cycles and assisting people through grief. In addition to trauma, Amanda also works with people to improve their life, achieve their goals and navigate transitional situations with as much ease and grace as possible.Amanda is the author of two books – Divine, Messy, Human – Spiritual Guide to Prioritizing Internal Truth over External Influence and The Anxiety Relief Handbook.  If that wasn't enough, Amanda is also the host of her own podcast - the Hello, Divine, Messy Humans.Amanda, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” — Rick WarrenIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Self-Care and Self LoveFinding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Working through traumaForgivenessHealthy RelationshipsLiving with IntentionLegacy   

Season 3 Episode #19 Branch Isole is coming from ArkansasYou can find Branch via his website branchisole.comAbout our guest: Author of 22 books Branch writes and speaks about how choice and consequence support personal growth.  Branch is a storyteller who harnesses the power of truth in reducing daily stress, struggles and conflicts.  Branch is also a poet who has identified essential keys to establish balance for life-work relationships.Known worldwide for his short stories, Branch has also had successful careers in teaching, corporate sales/marketing, and entrepreneurship.Branch, thanks for sharing your gift with the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.”               Victor Frankl In this episode:First of all, great name…is that your given name and what's the story?What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on writing 22 books… what got you started and do you have a favorite?What do you love about Arkansas?What does a healthy relationship look like? 4 cornerstonesGrowth… measured between the time/thought and the actionThe importance of family…What got you into writing, leadership…When did you find God and was there something significant that led you to HimSpending time validating our decisions – is that good or bad for us?5 steps in moving forward in lifeVisualizing your destiny…the importance of visionFear of loss in daily life…forces people to move to action (in not a healthy way)We all have insecurities, What is Truth?What is leadership?Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Books you recommend?Legacy 

Season 3 Episode #18 Nicky Billou is coming from Toronto, Canada You can find via his website ecircleacademy.com and TheThoughtLeaderRevolution.comAbout our guest: Nicky Billou is Christian immigrant from the Middle East and is an international best selling author of 7 published books.  Nicky is the host of 2 podcasts: The Thought Leader Revolution and The Sovereign Man. Nicky is also the founder of eCircle Academy where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. Nicky has used his expertise in helping 11 men and women add 7-9 figures to their businesses and 70+ men and women add $100,000 — $500,000 to their businesses.  Nicky loves helping entrepreneurs win big and loves helping people make the difference they were born to make.  Nicky, thanks for sharing your many gifts and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”  Gandhi In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What is Freedom and why is it so importantThe positive influence your father has made in your life…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?The importance of serving others and truly seeing other people… people are buying their way out of a problem…Grow Your business, Avoid Burnout, Build Your Authority Define SuccessDefine LeadershipDefine ClarityDo you have any particular decision making models you teach to your clients?Messaging and using it as a way to differentiate Qualities of successful people – decisive, commitment, personal development, resourcefulJust finished a leadership camp with 80 youth… what advice would you give them for being an entrepreneur?Developing your messageMotivation…Legacy 

Season 3 Episode #17 Lynne Bowman is coming from Pescadero, CA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website lynnebowman.comAbout our guest:  Lynne is living proof you can cook, eat, sleep, laugh, and walk your way out of type 2 diabetes, along with other chronic ailments. Her latest best-selling book, “Brownies for Breakfast, A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them," is a cool, fun, beautiful, guidebook for anybody who wants to reverse chronic disease and eat healthy. Lynne's book has rave reviews and because she's a grandma, readers enjoy stories, advice recipes, interior/exterior design guidance, beauty tips, style secrets, hormone insight,  parenting tips, and the one thing most of us get totally wrong with our first couple of marriages. Lynne has three grown children, two grandchildren, and is president of The Pescadero Community Foundation. She and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California. Lynne, thanks for sharing your many gifts and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the show! TOTD – “Growing into your future with health and grace and beauty doesn't have to take all your time. It rather requires a dedication to caring for yourself as if you were rare and precious, which you are, and regarding all life around you as equally so, which it is.”― Victoria Moran – author of Younger by the Day In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on becoming an author…Inspiration behind writing your books?What is the one thing most people get wrong in their first couple of marriages?I know your mother died when you were 18, must have been tough…how did her death influence your life?Feed The Starter Challenge and bringing the family to the table…The importance of family…3 adult children with one daughter who is a nurse practitioner When did you make the choice to go plant based?Reading labels and the importance of staying away from SUGAR…The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #23 Brandle Easter is coming from Wichita, Kansas You can find Brandle via his website gccoachconsultant.comAbout our guest: Brandle is the founder and CEO of GoalCast – a coaching and consulting company.  Brandle's focus is like the triple threat – Basketball Skill Development, Personal Coaching, and Consulting. With over forty years of training, playing, and coaching basketball and nearly three decades of pastoral fieldwork, Brandle continues to expand and shape his coaching style.  Every individual's experience is unique; Brandle methodically searches for the right program and routine for clients. Resulting in a winning and welcoming approach as he and his clients travel through their transformational journey.Brandle, thanks for sharing you many gifts and talents with the world, for being a guest on the show, and most importantly, a friend to me and my family.  Brandle, Welcome to the show!TOTD –“Without ambition, one starts nothing.  Without hard work, one finishing nothing.  The prize will not be sent to you.  You need to win it!”                                         Ralph Waldo Emerson                                                                                                In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on your new business – what was the most exciting part of getting it up and running? What do you love about the game?Coach Harvey Tahara and Coach Bob Burton… People who have helped you along your journey…The people in your circle and the influence they have in your life… The importance of self awareness and when did you develop it and how do you help your clients develop it?ROLES – finding our way…The POWER OF STORY…What is LOVE and how can we experience it more…I know you have lived a full life – is there any one part that you felt totally changed the trajectory of it!Skills we need as people, dealing with life, change, love, relationships…Trauma… resolving it, learning from it, growing thru it…Learning how to forgiveLegacy