Nurturing Soul Success for Conscious Living

Marquita Miller is the founder and CEO of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions – a full service accounting firm and marketplace leader in Kansas City, Missouri. A small business expert contributor on local television morning shows & a national magazine publication, Miller holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She has been selected as an Empowerment Speaker for several of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Pastors and Leadership Conferences and is also a published author, business strategist and passionate advocate for entrepreneurship. In addition to being President of the National Speaker Association (KC Chapter), a recipient of both Women Who Mean Business and Kansas City’s Influential Woman awards and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Marquita Miller also serves as a Board Member for Metropolitan Community College Foundation Board and Economic Development Loan Corp.   http://www.marquitamiller.com/ http://www.fivestartaxkc.com/

Krishna Powell helps leaders leverage their multi-generational workforce to increase employee performance, productivity and profits. She uses her understanding of human behavior to bridge the communication divide and mediate employment cases for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New Jersey Municipal Courts. Over her 20-year career, Krishna has traveled the world extensively leading the HR/Talent Management function in various Fortune 100 and 200 companies throughout the United States, France, China, and Singapore. Krishna serves as CEO of HR 4 Your Small Biz, LLC, a human capital consulting firm. You will learn…  Some of the most common mistakes employees make in the workforce which causes them stress What is recommended for leaders to relieve their own stress Resources available to employees during times of stress and overwhelm Some tell-tale signs a stressed employee displays How managers can assist employees who are stressed The appropriate procedure managers can follow to help an employee with a health-related issue.

Shirley T Burke is a national presenter, speaking on issues that span the subject of developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem. Affectionately known as “Shirley T”, she grew up with the same self-esteem challenges that millions of people face every single day. Yet, now, she walks through life with a sense of style, warmth, humor and acceptance that only comes from having learned how to be truly comfortable in her own skin. She communicates with purpose, acceptance, warmth, and soulful intention. She founded the Esteem Institute as a platform to offer transformational programs, classes and workshops to individuals and organizations who welcome personal and professional growth. A strong believer in whole body (mind, body and spirit) confidence, Shirley T’s programs are multidimensional, often including a combination of physical activity (movement), motivational messages and self-discovery exercises. As a plus-size woman, she is also a walking, talking example of how a person’s size does not equate to core confidence and a healthy lifestyle. - Listeners will get a feel for the importance of self-care and self-talk. - The importance of owning your resilience in our everyday life. - How the power of the spoken word is underrated in our lives. - How motion and emotion plays a part in us feeling grateful daily. Connect with Shirley T at www.shirleyt.com

Diana Morris, M.Ed. is a student affairs professional and freelance editor who has formed a career around helping people recognize, own, and share their stories. Throughout her time working with students and other professionals, she’s seen firsthand the energy and work that needs to go into putting the concepts of “self-care” and “work-life balance” into sustainable practices.  Join us as Diana reflects on:  The ways your definitions of success and failure can blind you to the reality of what’s in front of you How to be okay with getting what you ask for, even if its not packaged as you expect Recognizing and defining what you need to be the best version of yourself Identifying what your work-life balance looks like and when you’re doing it wrong Connect with her at http://dianarmorris.com

In the UK, 11.7 million working days are lost due to stress, anxiety and depression.  Hear from Carole Spiers, an international leading authority in the field of stress and resilience as to what individuals can do to build their resilience to stress. Discover proven interventions that can be introduced to increase personal and business performance and encourage a work/life balance at the same time.  Listen to advice from an expert who is Chair the International Stress Management Association [UK], a registered charity and founder of Stress Awareness Day. This podcast will reveal: The nature of stress and why it is different for everyone How individuals can build their resilience to stress Common causes and effects of stress The relationship between stress at home and work Interventions to increase personal performance Key strategies to achieve a healthy lifestyle The importance of a healthy workplace culture www.carolespiersgroup.co.uk

Jackie Richardson is the CEO and Wholistic Coach of Body Image who believes the key to living a blessed life is Wholistic Health. She started her weight management fitness program in 2006 for men, women, and children who struggled with obesity. At the height of her struggle, she was over 200 pounds. Jackie said, “I was uncomfortable wearing that body around and I was determined to get it off. So the battle began.” After successfully overcoming her own battle with food and being overweight, she was inspired to help others. Using her 17 years of experience in health and wellness, Jackie empowers men and women to change their eating habits and improve their health through proper diet and exercise. She is determined to educate as many people as she can about taking care of their “temple”—mind, body, and spirit—in order to lead a full productive life.   http://www.b-image-fit.com

Michelle May, MD has discovered that many people, women particularly,  struggle with a difficult love-hate relationship with food. Eating can become a way to cope with stress, time pressure, competing priorities, distraction, and caring for others. In addition, in our food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, eating is often mindless, consuming, and guilt-inducing. During this podcast, we will explore mindful eating: an ancient mindfulness practice with profound modern implications and applications. We will talk about: Why diets don’t work. How to tune into your body wisdom to guide your eating. How to recognize environmental and emotional triggers for overeating.  Why exercise should never be used as punishment for eating. How to build a self-care buffer zone.

Ola Jackson has been a voice and given a voice to women of color via her business magazine for women and now, her new lifestyle blog entitled, Your Stylish Ways. Over the years she has helped women evolve from struggle to success. She will talk about —  What she does to take care of herself while raising a child with special needs  How she stayed focused to sustain in business How she used social media as an importance aspect of business The importance of networking and offer tips on building relationships   www.facebook.com/olajackson6 www.Twitter.com/thenewnetworktv  

Every woman has a next chapter in career, whether it’s the position you currently hold or one you aspire to. If you desire clarity as a result of feeling stuck, YOUR Next Chapter can provide it and it’s a R.A.C.E.!  Learn how to create meaningful progress towards your goals, increase your influence and improve your business and career success.  Get the clarity and confidence that you are moving towards the next chapter YOU want! In this call you’ll learn the 4 steps to run the R.A.C.E. towards YOUR Next Chapter. Get clarity on: What you are Responsible for (and no, it’s not everything!),  How to be Accountable to yourself The importance of Community, and  What it means to truly Engage.

Wellness Innovations has proudly been servicing clients with holistic corporate wellness strategies since 2002.  Our best-in-class programs not only encourage healthier lifestyles for employees, but also reduce risk and healthcare costs, including premiums, for both employers and employees.  While other wellness organizations fail to hit the mark on demonstrating ROI for clients, Wellness Innovations’ health incentive strategies and claims integration ensure quantifiable hard dollar savings as well as maximizing human health potential. Recently, Wellness Innovations has launched a senior living division providing the same stellar, holistic wellness strategies with quantifiable success to residents of independent and assisted care facilities.  Today, we’ll learn: 4 Fundamentals of a successful corporate wellness program 4 Objectives of a successful corporate wellness program How wellness has evolved to healthcare Case studies to demonstrate human and financial success Holistic healthcare strategies for today’s senior market

Mother Teresa once said, “We are more starved for appreciation than we are for bread.” With Lisa Ryan you will discover how Gratitude changes your SELF - your perspective and outlook on life. You will come to know and experience the physical HEALTH benefits from gratefulness.  You will discover how gratitude improves relationships with OTHERS in all areas of your life, and finally, you will find out the influence of gratitude on WEALTH, both personally and in the workplace.   In this Podcast you will hear what it takes to: •Practice how to complete the cycle of appreciation through your language •Explore the science behind appreciation and how it changes your outlook •Experience several mindfulness practices that reduces stress •Implement gratitude strategies (Grategies) to strengthen your relationships  •Discuss ways to uncover the good, no matter what is happening in your life Lisa is the Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy, help corporations to keep their top talent and best customers from becoming someone else’s.

Coming from a high stressed position in the field of Human Resources as a professional and Manager, Lynnis decided to pursue her true calling—holistic education. When Lynnis started PraiseWorks she didn’t realize she had a serious health issue even though – “I was stressed out, anxious all the time, and a basket case. I thought feeling stress out, scared, and full of worry was the way life was. I thought everyone felt like they were going straight down hill on a rollercoaster without restraints when they first woke up in the morning. Imagine that?”  Lynnis Woods-Mullins’, CHC, CLC, is a Holistic Living and Wellness Expert whose main mission is to educate women over 40 on the importance of achieving total wellness for the mind, body and spirit. PraiseWorks Health and Wellness targets all areas of a woman's physical, spiritual and emotional needs through holistic coaching services, holistic products, workshops, seminars, virtual fitness classes, fitness DVD’s, radio shows, podcasts, retreats/events that promote wellness for women over 40 and publishing an e-magazine. Lynnis will share how she eliminated anxiety, panic and stress from her life —  5 steps to take each day to minimize feelings of anxiety, panic and stress importance of aromatherapy importance of breathing mindfulness and staying present gratitude journaling

Meredith Liepelt loves coaching brilliant women who have had it with playing small and are ready to take bold steps toward living to their potential. What makes her frustrated is seeing amazing women who have something big they want to do, be or have but can’t quite give it voice or action, yet. That’s why she creates award-winning coaching programs to help women claim their expertise, step into the spotlight and play a bigger game.  In this call you will learn: How to go from playing small to playing big  What to do when feel the urge to be in the spotlight but have fear around not knowing what to do or taking new action How lifestyle choices affect your ability to make a strong impact professionally

Overcoming a handicap she was born with Arlinda hit the ground running -- completing college and founding her own business. Arlinda Moriarty is the President and CEO of Moriarty Consultants, a non-medical in-home health care service company, and president of WADA, a successful bottled water business. She was recently named one of Pittsburgh’s Top Women of Influence by Onyx Woman magazine. As one of the largest minority and women owned businesses in Pittsburgh, Arlinda is a respected business leader, philanthropist, mentor and trailblazer.   What listeners will learn: How to deal with obstacles from one's own challenges  How to overcome barriers created by those challenges The importance of health when working in a high stress industry How self-motivation can help you in business The importance of family and friend’s support in business

As a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist and author of the Yes, Real Women Book Series, Linda J. Hawkins offers a wide range of programs and services – Personalized weight loss coaching, healthy lifestyle transformation activities, workshops and presentations. Her main goal is to educate clients on how to live a healthier and happier life by practicing healthy eating, exercising and by changing their mind-set. Savvy Health Coaching (SHC) offers unique client services such as: A personalized transformation plan concentrating on Behavior, Nutrition/food intake and “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction” techniques; A hands-on accountability partnership that increases success; Onsite client services provided either at clients’ home, online or by phone; and Access to cooking demos,  health resources, social media, SHC discussion communities, etc.   ● How to leave healthier ● How to lose weight without dieting ● How to determine when hormones are imbalanced and causing weight gain ● Why I should not live to eat but eat to live.

Most healthcare givers didn’t choose their professions because of great hours, pay, and working conditions! LeAnn Thieman reminds them why they did…and why they stay. Her new SelfCare for HealthCare™ initiative and keynote, teaches them  specific tools to care for their minds, bodies, and spirits.  She helps reduce burnout (40% of hospital healthcare givers score high in burnout); boosts morale (36% are dissatisfied with their jobs);  increases retention (20% of nurses intend to leave their jobs within one year.)  

Laurel is an RN, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner, gaining knowledge regarding caregiving from personal experience as well as dealing with family caregivers in the nine-county area served by The Area Agency on Aging, Region 9. Scheduling “me” time is so important to caregivers if they want to be able to take care of their loved ones. Laurel has experience dealing with families who are caring for a loved one with dementia and has provided education to many struggling with the uncertainty caregiving brings every day. 

Theresa Cloud Eagle, an Expert Soul Success StrategistTM, explains the importance of healthcare professionals taking care of themselves with stress reducing solutions that work. Our Health, Hospice, and Home Care Professionals are faced with more than their fair share due to the nature of the chosen career path. These are the un-sung heroes who love taking care of those in need. Unfortunately, they are left to struggle through exhaustion, stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout without the needed support.  In this opening podcast, you will get a better understanding why all healthcare professionals — doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, therapists, social workers, home aides, administrative staff — need help and how with the proper strategies in place can have solutions to immediately use to reduce stress.