The Gail Foley Show - Gabbin' With Gail Grows Your Business

Please Listen – Very Important Message I’ve been quietly referring to things going on in my life right now, but I want to use today’s show to bring light to what is happening. My baby brother who lives quite a ways away has been battling a cancer called Multiple Myeloma: Multiple Myeloma is cancer that starts in the plasma cells in bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue found inside most bones. It helps make blood cells. Plasma cells help your body fight infection by producing proteins called antibodies. This an awful cancer which took our Dad’s life 19 years ago. Sadly, the wonderful treatment of chemotherapy has destroyed all of my brother’s bone marrow. This happens to about 20% of the patients and he happens to be one of them. I am presently waiting for a medical kit from his Transplant Coordinator. Once that arrives I will go to an independent lab and have a blood sample drawn. I will send that back to them and see if the cells would be a match for him. They want donors no older than 44, but regardless, the find the best matches with siblings… So now you know what I have been alluding to and wasn’t sure if I should mention it when I realized it might help someone else, or spur someone to donate blood, or sign the organ donor space on the back of their license. And today when I saw this story about this little Eliza, I knew I had to bring more awareness to her story. Because we are all connected, and we need to be there for each other. Definitely strive to give people more Wednesdays, we are part of the solution.

****PLEASE NOTE: I am now in iTunes and Stitcher with my new word press website. Please visit there and subscribe or just add my site to your favorites: http://www.thegailfoleyshow.com Thanks so much. As I sit here writing this I realized I forgot to take a picture last night of my group! Dang it! I had such a wild and crazy day yesterday! First, I was off to my usual business luncheon - every first and second Tuesday of the month! I get to stand at the registration table and greet everyone! I met an incredible young entrepreneur who has many different fun businesses and does a Podcast! I'll definitely be interviewing him very soon... But let's back up a minute - my day started with an early cancellation for my Women Connectors that meet every second Tuesday. I'd ordered the food the night before, so some are expected, but when I had 3, ouch! And then the night before I was asked if I was coming to see my grand daughter honored at school...hello??? The night before. So I went to my meeting at 11:15 AM - slipped out early to go sit at this honors event for 2 hours. Got home, got another cancellation...food delivered by my wonderful husband, meeting set and off we go... But you have to listen in to hear the whole story. Sorry, that's why I do these podcasts, so you'll listen and now you can subscribe via iTunes or Stitcher Radio, your choice, and thank you for your following me. Every listen, download, 5 star review, comment, share, like - they all help build the audience for my guests I interview on Friday! And this Friday is going to be awesome. Lesa Townsend - check out the event she's created and sign up - it's FREE, but only available until the end of May: www.BusinessExpoStrategy.com

I am so absolutely thrilled that I took my side step last year to learn internet marketing. I was so very determined that no matter what I was going to learn how to market on line and grow my network marketing business in a bigger faster way. Well, I learned something alright, I learned I hated all that stuff. The solo ads, the strategic broadcasting to my list, the traffic sources and buying leads and trying to sell the program to others. I did not fail at it, but it just wasn't the rousing success story I thought would emerge after long months... However, it was part of my journey to bring me to my mentor and my future trainer on what I now do, which is this podcasting platform! Ironically, I had thought about doing something like this and had put it out to my friends for feedback and got a great nod of 'oh yeahs' from all those I asked. But it wasn't until I met Sam Crowley through this internet marketing organization we both belonged to that it all fell in place. But that was just the beginning - in fact, the picture on here was taken at that very same event in Nashville last fall! Little did I know how profound that would become for me. And the wonderful woman that took that picture has become a dear friend to me. But here's the thing to get a 'leg up' as the expression goes you gotta also 'STEP UP' and be willing to find your mentor or coach or trainer, whatever the term is for your niche! Now you need to listen to understand what I'm talking about! And please share that's what helps everyone grow in their business!

I know so many people that have dreams and are struggling to get away from the awful challenge of making money immediately. And I know, from personal experience that just doesn't always happen fast enough. Today's show is about one of my many detours that I took along the way to becoming my own boss, doing what I love to do... Brian Tracy's quote speaks volumes to me. This one is an excerpt from "The Treasury of Quotes" and the page, 'Attitude/Possibility Thinking': 'Dream big dreams! Imagine that you have no limitations and then decide what's right before you decide what's possible.' If you know in your heart that your dream is right, there is no stopping you until you make it possible. I've been on my journey to be free of the boss for many, many years. I've worked the jobs while I've played the network marketing game in the off hours. I've gone from one thing to another trying to find the perfect fit, and yes, make money while I was doing it. I've spent a chunk of change and then some starting stuff that slid sideways faster than I could get back up... But fast forward to today and here I am, doing what I love, helping people see the end of their tunnel and sharing other people's stories who have had hurdles to jump and did! It ain't easy, but you do have to want it to the point it becomes a 'sickness' as I said on a previous show. It's a fever and an unquenchable thirst all at the same time. And there's only one cure...keep on keepin' on! Please share this with someone you know who may be stuck and needs to hear a story...you never really know where someone is. People can be very private when they are going through their personal struggles. It always amazes me when they've come through it and then they share and yet had they held their hand out and said help me, we could have. I've been one of those people... and I learned that sharing helps in so many ways. Thank you. P.S. Video Series starts today - register for your Tips & Strategies for Successful Connecting to keep informed. Scroll back to the top - and it's to your right :-) See you soon! You'll find that at www.TheGailFoleyShow.com

Robyn Rice Foster,aka La Parisianne du Chocolat blends love and a great appreciation of chocolate to create handcrafted, exquisite, silk, rich, sensuous and decadent chocolates for those who expect nothing less than perfection. La Parisianne has been creating artesian chocolates since 2007. As her story goes, Robyn was first introduced to fine chocolates on a trip to Paris, France in 2005… it was there that she was introduced to The French Chocolatiers, Pierre Hermė, Ladurėe, La Mâison du Chocolat and Richard who inspired Robyn to become a chocolatier. After returning from France, she enrolled in E’ Cole Chocolat and graduated with Honors from the Professional; School of Chocolat, L’Arts Chocolat in February 2007 and later returned to Paris in October 2007 to “stage” the World Chocolate Masters in which she fine tuned her chocolate skills. In 2011, Robyn became a Master Chocolatier by visiting cocoa plantations in South America and in the Dominican Republic which covered from the bean, to pod, to making of chocolate…and now she shows everyone how to “Become One With The Chocolate”. You can reach Robyn directly at (888) 773-7870 or visit her new website: www.lapariesianneduchocolat.com info@lapariesianneduchocolat.com And remember her motto: ‘Any Day is a Perfect Day for Chocolate’ P.S. Please share this fabulous story with all your connections. Let’s help Robyn’s business explode in a shower of chocolate orders from all over the world! And then you can experience the taste that I share on the video you can see on her profile at my site :-)

First a great big apology to Robin Roberts! I totally screwed up when I kept spelling her name as 'Robyn'! My guest tomorrow is 'Robyn' so I had that locked in my brain! Please forgive my hiccup and I have since found Robin's book, to share with you the title: 'Everybody's Got Something'. And to think I just got thoroughly chastised the other day because I had misunderstood someone's name. Funny thing when I looked on her business card her name wasn't on it and I guess I missed it when I replied back to an email. No excuses, so I should have been more diligent in learning the proper name of this incredible, inspiration woman, Robin Roberts. I was really more focused on her story of recovery, enlightenment and perception. I listened to her passion of sharing with others the big health hurdle she faced only to have another one added right on top of it... Her wake up call was powerful as she realized it's the journey we should relish and not so much the destination that we're focused on... Thank you for sharing and please tune in tomorrow to hear Robyn Rice Foster of LaParisianne du Chocolat interview. Yummy story - and in a minute you can find me taste testing on YouTube.

If you have been following this series you may remember there are actually 7 Faces of Intention as referenced in the book 'The Power Of Intention' . It is an extraordinary book and I have had a lot of fun sharing it with you and hope that you have embraced what you've heard. I have shared on every show that I wholeheartedly recommend you buy the book or rent it free from your local library, or grab the Kindle copy, but no matter what, you really want to read this book. I really read a lot on this chapter because he goes on and shares the 5 steps to getting the most out of this particular chapter. He references all 7 of them, and they are: creativity, kindness, love, beauty, expansion, abundance, and peaceful receptivity. He recommends putting these all on 3 X 5 index cards and placing them all over your home and work environment to be a constant reminder. I like that idea and will be doing that because even though I have embraced most of them, it doesn't take much to get out of sync and go backwards. I hope you enjoyed this series as much as I have. Thank you for sharing and letting other people in on what might help someone with their next adventure or bump in the road. I appreciate you very much.

On this show I share with you the story of Jack DeBoer regarding his journey of entrepreneurship. As of 2011 when the book was written that I refer to, he is responsible for 300,000 extended stay hotel rooms. He launched four hotel brands: Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites, Candlewood Suites and Value Place. He sold the first three hotel chains to Marriott, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotels, respectively. And speaking of respect, I so respect this 83 year old man who is still going strong as he shares his story from stage. He talks little actually about his rise to success and more of his 'awakening' to what truly is important. He tells his tale in his book: "Risk Only Money" by Jack DeBoer I'm reading his book, now, but I've been privileged to hear his wisdom from stage. He is very entertaining and pulls no punches in relating to his audience that at some point you have to decide your true priorities in life. Now, you know me, I'm not goin' give it to you all, you have to listen and then I'll know you'll want to grab his book! Enjoy your this day and please make someone else's by sharing this with someone that needs to hear it. I'd love a 5 Start Review on iTunes, every listen, every follow, every download may help someone else with their 'success story'.

Yes, I dub these motivational Mondays, because maybe my crazy adventures can motivate you to taking a BIG step, versus little tiny baby steps. Sometimes when life happens you have to challenge your comfort zone and take a running leap over the chasm! I did and am so very grateful that I did. And listening to Joel Olsteen's podcast this morning just reinforced what I truly believe. When you get a 'feeling' or a 'nudge' or that whisper from your subconscious saying don't or do...we need to listen. And listen and I did, but now it's your turn to find out what happened after I decided to stop fighting 'city hall' and to move forward with my life. At one point during all this commotion of going from $3,000 a month income to $400 I addressed my daughter very sternly one day. I was very concerned she was not taking our current dilemma very seriously. 18 at the time, she just looked at me and said, "Mom, I'm not worried, we've been here before and you've always gotten us out of it." Talk about a wake up call...and so I woke up and got busy on starting a new chapter. Thanks for tuning in and please share this, you have no idea how very much I appreciate your listening and passing it forward to someone that may need to hear my story, to help theirs.

I was absolutely thrilled when I was asked to be part of this incredible online Business Strategy Expo. Not only was I asked to be the 'podcast expert', but I was challenged on creating a free gift to add to the other 19 experts! I mean you have got to listen in and take advantage of all the tips and free gifts you have offered to you, to help grow your business! Here's the scoop per the host of this event: "Growing your business can often seem like hard work. You know there’s advice out there that could help make the business building process easier, but finding what you need to take the next step in your business seems to take up more and more of your time. There’s plenty of free trainings out there – teleclasses, webinars, multi-day telesummits – but who has the time to sift through all of the junk to find the one nugget of useful information? The Business Strategy Expo is a different kind of event, designed with us in mind. Twenty experts share their best business building tip or strategy in 5 minutes or less. In less than 90 minutes, you could listen to all 20 tips and discover several juicy tips you can put into practice right now. Great tips like mine , which I share on the Expo, in addition to gifting subscribers with my “Brainstorming Worksheet For Podcasting” . Come join us at the Business Strategy Expo and pick up some great advice you can use to grow your business today. It’s just 5 minutes; what have you got to lose?" Go here or: http://bit.ly/1n2FCM6 Or just go to my website: www.TheGailFoleyShow.com - Blog/Podcast page P.S. Please share this with every business person you know or future business people, via social media, your list, your newsletter, the more people that know about this the more people we can help. Remember, it is a time sensitive offer, so sooner is better than later! And Thank you!

Listen in as I interview Craig Nathanson who has helped many find their purpose and so much more ...You'll get a chuckle or two from his stories of speaking to just a few, his first being just one woman of 80 dripping of roast beef juice, that helped him realize this is what he's supposed to do...You have to hear his determination to continue in spite of no audiences to begin with... Dr. Craig Nathanson is a college lecturer, motivational speaker, author and coach for mid-life adults.. Dr. Nathanson is the author of 5 books including his most recent: ''Joyful work in midlife: The five stages” and ''The Best Manager: Getting better results WITH people.'' Craig and I actually crossed paths in 2004 when I was just transitioning from being an outside sales rep to exploring a new career in Motivational Speaking and you did a story about my vocational experience and then fast forward you show up in my email box still being a great help to so many people. It’s truly my honor to have interviewed Craig….And keep watching Craig and I will be bringing more to you. Here's all different ways to connect with him: Phone 707-775-4020 http://www.thevocationalcoach.com http://www.thebestmanager.com

Wow, I love this one, it has such incredible depth of how not only shall we 'be abundant', but being so actually attracts abundance into our lives. And this isn't just about being wealthy or rich in monetary realms of life, it's about being rich in a multitude of ways! This, next to 'Be Kind', has greatly affected my life in so many ways. I was one of those people that saw others as my competition and agonized seriously when they would should up at the same event I was at. I never understood how bankers and insurance people could handle hanging out at networking events - I mean the whole room looked like one hot bed of competition! Until, I truly came to under the face of intention called 'BE ABUNDANT'. Not only do I highly recommend you listen to my show, but I really want to recommend you read the book, several times. You can find it on my resource page which takes you directly to Amazon or just go search for it yourself. However you do it, just do it! It will change your life if you seriously take in what he shares in this book "The Power Of Intention".

Okay I bet you thought I was gonna talk about gossip or something right - 'dirt' on somebody! Not so, it started out as a note I wrote myself to be sure to add dirt to my inside plants and to also fertilize them... But it quickly became a great subject for my post, only it definitely isn't about gossip or entirely about house plants. It's pretty much about life itself, relationships, careers, anything we value. So grab a trowel and find out what I'm talking about. And thank you for listening, your shares, your comments and you 5-star reviews are what make me tick! Not to mention help my guests out to get in front of my great listeners and their generous hearts.

While I was going through this chapter in my life my emotions were raw. I was devastated, angry, exhausted, had no idea what I was going to do next. I learned, the hard way, how being more successful than your boss (in their small minded world of scarcity and greed) challenges them rather than celebrating they have you in their employ... It started out wonderfully, until the boss man started introducing me BEFORE the boss lady (who had bought him the business) and honoring me constantly as the 'Golden Girl of Advertising'. No I wasn't one of the Golden Girls, although I loved that show. I'm not goin' tell you more - you gotta tune in to get the full skinny on this story, that will have to be continued next Monday, 'cause this is a life changing chapter all by itself! And thanks for sharing the show. I appreciate your comments and reviews so very much.

Introducing you to Laurie Bottenberg, born and raised in Wichita, KS and proud to come from an entrepreneurial background. Her first career adventure had her in the salon industry for 28 years, but most recently, she has returned to college to complete her degree in Exercise Science and go on to Physical Therapy School to start her own practice. And that choice is perfectly in line with her ongoing passion for natural organic food, cosmetics, and health and wellness. She believes and shares with everyone that to personally avoid toxins is also an important step to treating our environment well. Her husband shares her dream of having their our own farm some day, living off the land and helping people through providing better nutrition and well being. She would welcome a phone call, 316-993-7241 if you want her consultation on what choices you need to make to be healthier embracing organic products and lifestyle. The company she represents can be found at www.Youngevity.com and the retail site is http://lauriebottenberg.my90forlife.com/ Thank you for sharing this interview so we can bring those in need to the right place.

This is just another way to ask yourself if you have this yearning, this intense calling to be an entrepreneur? To break the mold and go for something you want to be or do? Listen in as I share how I learned about this term. It was an invigorating day and I connected with some incredible people. Got a great big bear hug from a multi-millionaire who now helps others achieve their dreams! This is a call you gotta listen to, you may not know you have this 'sickness' if you don't tune in. And thank you for doing just that! You are down right awesome for sharing and liking and commenting and giving me 5 star reviews! Because everyone of those helps build the audience and helps my next guest grow their business! Because as Gabbin Gail, I am YOUR SUCCESS CONNECTOR. (P.S. That's me in pink on the left in the picture of the opening session.)

You have to listen in because today's show is about so much more! But time to add more is not going to happen today because of some commitments I have... But rather than make you wait, if you've been following me...here's this show and please listen to the end when I share a great gift one of my followers shared with me! Awesome stuff. And always, thank you so very, very much for listening in. I appreciate it and my guests appreciate you sharing your likes and comments and reviews so when they're on my show a whole lot of people get to hear their stories!

Well, I am and that's why I am so far behind of where I wanted to be! I am a wee bit frustrated as I share with you today! You just gotta listen in to find out what the heck... Nothing traumatic, I just seem to be taking too many steps backwards when I really would like to move forwards! Ever been there! I can't elaborate much more because I'm off to my UnConference all day event today and still have projects to complete. April is just full of way too many things! Hope you have a splendid day! And thanks for sharing this, listening, commenting and giving me those great 5 Star Reviews On iTunes!

Okay, my friends this is late in the day because I originally posted it this in a new program...and then I found out what NOT to do and to do! Sound familiar. Tomorrow's show will bring you up to date on what the heck is going on. But for now, I'd love for you to listen in to my story about why I have been on the board of this fabulous non-profit for the past six years and why I was interviewed on local TV today. Every day we need to be learning, not just for our future, but for the future generations. Thank you to my followers and my listeners, I so appreciate you downloading and sharing these shows, you never know when someone needs to hear these stories of all shapes and sizes.

Theresa Wilson, who after years of pursuing entrepreneurship and struggling to make ends meet without any tools geared to help the individual or small business she turned her focus to helping others achieve their dreams and goals. In 2011 GetLocal365 was birthed as a way to help the small business and entrepreneurs reach their local market with minimal out of pocket expense. From that initial endeavor her company has helped businesses expand their customer base and grow. Simply because she saw a need and put the tools in place she found lacking… Through her self learning she has taken her education and applied it to a marketing expertise to help others navigate the many options of marketing. Her first step is to have a conversation to see how she might help you. She also offers training so people are able to embrace how they can do it themselves. It's important to respond in 'your voice'. And don't waste any time getting a free listing on www.GetLocal365.com, wait until AFTER listening to the interview, but then go get that done. Remember, spreading the word is the key to helping people grow their business. I can gab till the cows come home, but it's you, my loyal listener, that makes this work. So thank you! Every share, every listen, download, comment through your social media connections and your email lists help my guests get the word out to help each other.

Have you ever wanted to have a 'do over'? I'm pretty sure everyone has this thought at some point. Do you ever get really mad because you lost that fabulous, kick butt presentation you poured your heart into??? What happened when you did it over? Most times I find that I do a much better job the second time around! Guess that's why we like the option of a 'do over'... I hope you enjoy listening to my recent opportunity to do just that a 'do over'. A funny video I did really turned out not to be the best for what I needed it for. You'll laugh at this little mis-adventure. So I did re-do it and it is better and shorter! Better for you,right. I'd love for you to share with me your favorite 'do over' event. You can do that via my website, www.thegailfoleyshow.com, in iTunes under comments, etc. And thank you for listening, because that helps grow my audience which is perfect for me helping YOU grow your business. So every like, share, comment, listen, download, subscription helps my guests, which, you never know might be you one day.

Seeing beauty not only all around us, in people, nature, life itself, Dr. Dyers suggests we dig deeper and represent 'beauty'. In his book "The Power of Intentions" this is number 4 in his reference to 7 faces of intention. He tells a great story about how we view situations and how changing our perception can make something go from being downright ugly in our eyes, to a thing of beauty. This is a unique take on how we can co-create our world our way which is his posture in this book. I personally have adopted his 7 faces and each day I refresh my thoughts to make sure I am doing exactly that. Some days are, of course, harder than others, but a little different slant of your perception can make a HUGE difference. But you gotta listen in to hear his story that will enlighten you on how to really understand the power of 'be beauty'. And I'd love a share or a review on iTunes - 5 star would be very appreciated. And remember, on Friday I am interviewing a guest and the more you share the more we help her help you with the great service she'll be sharing. It could be your future audience, too, you know... thank you

If you're not familiar with this song - no worries, I've added a clip to the front of the show. I think it's Julie Andrews, but YouTube has different credits for it...but it's the words that I am talking about, more than the song. This was the name of the company I worked for over 17 years ago. I loved it. I would do 'cold calls' all day long and walk in and say, "Hi I'm Gail, and I'm here to get to know you!" Easy sell once I got to know the people I was calling on. How about you, like cold calls, hate cold calls? I actually have a whole seminar script on that very subject, 'cause I love them. Why, you might ask - because it is no different than meeting your friend, your spouse, your pastor, anyone for the first time. So why is that such a 'hiccup' or hurdle for so many people. And I understand shy, because believe it or not I have a few precious people in my life that are shy...so I know that is difficult to overcome. But when you change your perception and decide it's 'fun' to make a new friend, it somehow isn't so daunting. Listen in and hear the story of my gig with "Getting To Know You". And please share it, you never know who needs to hear this, and you never know some day I may interview you and you'll want to be in front of a ton of people, so all of us could use your help in building this audience. Thank you.

Here's the quote for our Monday Motivational moment..."Sixty-nine percent of the country believes that a bad day at the beach is better than a good day at work." -- Gallup Poll as shared by Bob Beaudine in "The Power of Who". And I'm thinking this will be our book after I finish with Dr. Dyer's. But back to today's show. I had a little hiccup last night and ended up in the ER room for a few hours. Nothing major and it's fixable, but wow, makes you wake up and appreciate good news even more than you ever thought you would! We sorta go through our daily lives in a casual fashion until something wakes us up! In fact, ironically the podcast I listened to this morning by Joel Olsteen was about being content. Being content where you are and where your life is, while making plans to have a better job, better home, being married instead of single, etc. He's quite humorous as he shares his insights, but it is so true. If we stay in a discontented mood, whatever we would prefer will definitely not show up in our life. Negative only attracts more of the same and generally outright repels what you'd rather have. So if you agree with the quote, maybe it's time to be grateful for what you do have and not what you don't. Listen in to hear more of my thoughts. And as always, I do appreciate you. And because of you, my days are over the top content because every listen, every share, every comment, every review helps me grow my audience. 'Cause I want to help you grow your business and I do that by sharing your success story! And the bigger the audience the better for my guests! Together we make a difference. Thank you.

My interview today is with my friend, Bob Loudermilk the current President of Quantum Expositions. Bob co-founded this company in 1997. And with Quantum, Bob is active in producing trade shows of various types, including job fairs and career expos. And we’re going to talk about his latest adventure, as one of the organizers of the first annual ICT Unconference scheduled for April 22nd here in Wichita, KS. But in addition to this, Bob is also a real estate investor, a faciltator of workshops and seminars, and a motivational speaker. And one of the things he did not include in his bio is how our paths actually crossed, because prior to this he owned a publication…So Bob welcome to my show… He has always been passionate about helping people reach new levels of success while living a balanced life and you will hear this in his interview. And remember, we help each other, by sharing these interviews...you never know when you might be in front of my audience, so let's get it growing...and thank you!

It's spring time and we are already into the tornado season here and I know some people are still deep in winter commotion still... This is really a light hearted look at a 'survival kit' for life, not so much about preparing for bad weather in the world of our climate. But rather about life in general. I also fill you in on the book I referred to in reference to yesterday's show on Dr. Wayne Dyer's face of intention, 'Be Love'. Thanks for listening today, tomorrow I interview, Bob Loudermilk, of Quantum Expositions talking about a brand new conference format embracing Entrepreneurs. Maybe there will be a "Unconference" coming your way, tune in to hear more.

Two powerful words! This is the third face of intention as Dr. Wayne Dyer talks about in his book "The Power of Intentions". Even on my fourth reading, excerpting it for you, I am amazed by the impact of his words and his way of phrasing how we can co-create our world our way. I mean, why shouldn't we create our world our way, if we do it in a way that cooperates in a face of love? You really want to get this book and read it several times over. You can find it at my site: www.TheGailFoleyShow.com on the resource page and it will take you over to Amazon. Or go to Amazon directly, either way, you will appreciate this book. Thank you for tuning in and sharing my show, I sooo appreciate you.

You've probably heard the expression, "God given talent"? Heck, I use that expression often myself, but most recently on CBS News Sunday Morning broadcast they took on this subject. They featured a middle aged executive who quit his job to pursue a golf career... But here's the wildest part, he had never ever picked up a golf club BEFORE, ever! So what in the world is he thinking? Well, he's thinking if he practices enough he'll eventually be able to be on the 'golf tour circuit'. Okay, I don't know about you, but it will be interesting to see. But they went on to reference different body types more prone to certain sports, for example Michael Phelps, Olympic Gold Medalist. His long arms and torso, and short legs are perfect for swimming, probably not so good for say the high jump. Interesting stuff, my practice I talk about today is a whole 'nother story, but you'll have to listen in to hear my challenge. Thanks as always for listening and sharing. I appreciate it more than you know.

So what in the world am I up to now... Hopefully, making today a better day for you, by reflecting on the fact just because the day has a title that's attached to a perceived stress factor doesn't mean you have to embrace that. Truly, if you analyze your behavior on Sunday afternoon are you already tensing for what you think Monday is going to bring? Can you change anything that is coming Monday by fretting about it on Sunday? Is your grumpiness from dreading 'your Monday' (can be different day depending on your job) affecting your relationship with your family and friends. Are they avoiding you on Sunday? Or just joining you in your misery because they gave up changing that... I know for a fact if you address the 'elephant in the room' you might find a way to diffuse the monumental weight you're feeling approaching that day of stress...just saying. Remember, a share, a like, a comment, or a subscription to my channel helps me grow our audience for our next guest's interview. Sharing alone can make your day feel better.

My interview today is with Chris Brubaker of Weddings By Chris, presently located in Wichita, KS. Chris had a camera in his hands early on, thanks to the influence of his step dad who was a photographer. Graduating with a degree in photography from Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, California he held a couple jobs there before he came home to Wichita, KS to be with his ailing mother… He soon opened his first studio, Picture Palace, and later did freelance for a magazine with restaurants and food companies as their client focus. The photos he did all those years ago for a catalog company may very well appear in your mailbox in the form of ads still today. The company realizes if it's still working don't change it... However, now living back in Wichita, in 1997 Chris joined forces with his wife, Diana and that’s how I first met Chris is through Diana. We belonged to a women’s group and I needed some professional photos done…and I was introduced to this fabulous photographer Chris Brubaker! So listen in to hear more of their story and how things have changed in the world of photography...and as always, please share, comment, review or like this to being them more of an audience...

I am sure if you have been in business for any length of time you have heard this expression. I probably heard it first in my network marketing career that started over a decade ago... And I always find it invigorating when I am working with other people. As a team you can really lift others up, but also being part of that team, you grow personally and professionally. Even when you're unable to maybe participate fully, you can still support the team by being there and cheering your team on. My focus on this subject came about because one of my grand daughters recently injured herself while playing on her soccer team. Out for the season so she can fully heal she was about to tear up the slip regarding the time for the team photo...saying, 'well, I don't need this any more.' When her Mom reminded her that she will still be in the team picture, and she will suit up and be on the bench encouraging her team mates... So that prompted my reflection on being a T.E.A.M. Please share this, comment, subscribe, give me a review on iTunes. By spreading this far and wide when I interview someone they get a bigger audience...why Gabbin' With Gail...grows YOUR business. And thank you, always for listening.

Tune in to listen to the 2nd 'Face of Intention' shared from Dr. Wayne Dyer's best selling book: The Power of Intentions. I warn you I get a wee bit emotional in this segment, simply because it is so powerful to me. Embracing these simple two words, 'be kind' on a daily basis has made me feel so different. Because I now practice this I find myself responding very differently to things that challenge me. And the result in return is very different than it used to be. I could do several shows on this one subject. There are just so many incredible examples of how you personally can demonstrate kindness, every day, if you choose to. And if you do, you will make such a difference in your life and those lives that you touch. I highly recommend you get this book, even if you only focus on this one segment, you will never be the same if you put this into practice. And neither will your world. You will attract amazing people into your life...I have and I am so grateful. You can find the book on my resource page at www.TheGailFoleyShow.com or go directly to Amazon! Either way, you'll love this book. The CD does not do this book justice, you have to read it and Dr. Dyer even tells you the best way to get the most of his book...truly priceless to me.

I absolutely LOVE April Fool's not for the tom foolery that everyone engages in, but because my first gorgeous grand daughter was born early on this date and it was no April Fool's Joke. She is a fabulous, loving, caring, attentive nurse at the age of 28. Everyone adores her, especially me. But today's episode is about someone else's generous and giving nature. Yesterday after I posted my show, I visited FaceBook and saw a personal message for me. It was Robert Labdez letting me know he had given me a shout out on his show and if I'd like to listen to it, here's the link! Well, of course, I immediately opened up the link and was treated not only to a great endorsement for my show, but an excellent story about going from being a "Victim to Victor". He is an amazing host of his own show called, 'Every Day Freedom' patterned after our coach and mentor, Sam Crowley of 'Every Day Is Saturday' brand. And I am now following him and you might like to do the same, as well as follow me, too. So my thank you to Robert was not only for giving me this great shout out, but for also waking me up to the fact that I wasn't exactly 'walking my talk' right now about connecting. I was so overly focused on my mission to make this a great podcast show, I completely blinded myself to connecting people, to share my passion! Hello! Interactive engagement is required here. So listen in while I talk about my wake up call and please, no April Fool's jokes, I am super cautious on this day, because my youngest daughter, ALWAYS finds a way to get me! Not this year, I'm watching! Have a great day and be a wee bit leary...just saying.

What in the world does that mean? Well, it means we often find ourselves embracing the familiar, even if it's painful...because sometimes familiar is more comforting than being unsettled with a change. I speak from first hand experience having been in pain for 7 years and then when I found a remedy to free me from that pain, ironically, I found myself missing it. This totally freaked me out. How in the world could I possibly miss being in pain! Duh, it didn't make sense to me... And pain from depression is a similar 'friend' that attaches itself to you and although part of you wants out of the pain and debilitation of depression, it's far cozier in the world of familiar than trying to fight our way back. But I'm here to tell you that if you want to live life to the fullest and you make the decision to fight through your darkness of depression and pain, wherever it is coming from...be ready to release 'your friend', your long time companion and know this new feeling is a better friend and will encourage you to stay strong. Please share this life lesson with someone you care about. Hearing someone else's story has inspired me many times and maybe, just maybe someone you know needs to hear mine. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart for listening, today!

I have known Deronda Aiken for 14 years and we have shared many fun adventures and strange experiences in our combined journey of 'making a difference' in the world. She has been one of my best friends, confidants, inspiration, my webmaster, and always cheering me on. And I have watched her emerge as a leader for a cause that has propelled her to making that difference in a far bigger way than she ever imagined! Since I've known her, Deronda,has been an enterprising entrepreneur and today her mission has led her to create her present company Global Portal 4 Freedom. www.globalportal4freedom.com Because her entire passion revolves around helping people she has expanded beyond her web site creations and computer training to helping women from the villages of Turkey bring their beautiful handcrafts to market. As well as being a consultant to small business owners to help grow their businesses – these are the things that warm her heart and keep her going. Although what she shares in this interview is very sad, her mission ends with a story of triumphant, but only if we have more awareness and more people helping to eliminate this horrendous activity that is pure evil. I implore you to visit her site and lend your hand in helping 'make a difference' in many, many lives! And as always, thank you for listening.

I'm at pretty sure if you are listening in to this show that you've already been introduced to the famous Thomas Edison quote on failure..."I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Don't you find it refreshing to hear failure framed in that way? I truly believe life is all about perspective and if you take every 'adventure or detour' and try to find that silver lining, you just might find it. I share with you on the show today how that happened most recently for me, just last year. I embarked on a learning journey that became my determination and my focus. I wasn't struggling, but I really wasn't feeling very successful. But I was determined to conquer this mountain and become an expert that would thrive! Well, that's not exactly how things turned out. Has that ever happened for you? You think this is the right path and when you learn you did not reach the top of success mountain you feel like a failure? I think most of us have had that feeling, but I find when I look at what I learned from that experience, that's exactly what it was an 'experience'. The experience that I learned something from if nothing more than 'man, that just wasn't my thing' was a better way to understand what just happened than conclude you've failed. It took me a few years to find a true passion again, but because I've been blessed with a few different passionate careers, I knew I just needed to keep 'experimenting' until I found it and I did...and thank you for listening to my new passion.

Can you believe this is the last Wednesday of March 2014? Time just absolutely flies without any regard to our lives, flies right on by us! Today my show is about continuing in our review of Dr. Wayne Dyer's book "The Power of Intention" Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way. Because when I talk about this first intention of the Seven Faces of Intention it does reflect back on time, making the time to embrace these incredible and powerful lessons. And that's really only if you are looking to make a change in your life... I know that this book has allowed me to become a better person in so many ways, so I invite you to listen. You can go back and start this series by subscribing to my channel and it will allow you to reload old episodes. www.thegailfoleyshow.com And maybe share this with people you might know would be interested in knowing more.

Oh yeah, even if you're not a sports fan you know what's gonna on. I think you would have to live in a cave deep in a forest not to be aware of the 'basketball' elimination frenzy going on right now. And with that in mind I have to give a big shout out to WSU Shockers who had an undefeated season and only lost their position by 2 points yesterday! I enjoyed watching their connection, their fun and their dedication to each other while playing. I know the stress must have been tremendous as they went out on the court, EVERY time, but it was a joy to watch this local team. My hubby's school and many people we know call them their home team! Lots of Gold and Black worn for month's now... But there's another component, not so much fun and most stressful and that's gathering all your tax information and doing your filing for 2013. I learned again how hard it is to itemize charity donations and was just about to say forget it until I learned more about what Goodwill Industries does with all of our discarded items. Listen, you'll be surprised. And last, but not least, all this wraps up to how you are connecting in your business and building true relationships, not just occasional business card passing acquaintances! I encourage you to join a buisness organization and then become active in connecting and participating...you will enrich your life and touch others while you're doing it!

I know that's a loaded question and it comes into play in our success ratio both personally and professionally...unfortunately. Because if you are always watching who you consider to be your 'competition' how can you grow significantly in your business. I know from first hand experience how watching other people instead of minding your own business can destroy your peace of mind, stress you out and make you a miserable person to be around. A few years ago I almost had a melt down when someone I really disliked became my 'competition' in my mind...until I learned that there is 'enough for everyone'. Abundance is a blessing we all can have, if we focus on doing our best and not what someone else may or may not be doing. Oddly enough, when I play sports, I love the feeling I get when I get a great shot in or dove for the ball and caught it - but those are the memories I cherish, not the win or lose. But in the business world and the contests that companies use as an incentive to grow...well, they want more wins and do reward you for them, but at what cost to you? So I, from having been there done that, suggest maybe to start minding your own business and put the blinders on to focus on your outcome more...you'll find and embrace your own abundance with a smile on your face and the weight off your shoulders.

My guest today is Amber Munoz, owner of patent-pending Amazing Fitness Hoops. She lives in Tulsa, Okla. and is happily married for 27 years and keeps busy with an 11 yr old son and 14 yr old daughter all of them very active in all kinds of Sports Activity! For the past 7 years Amber’s personal mission has been on helping people to see the importance of exercise and how it affects all levels of their lives. With her degree in Family Studies and Gerontology, which is the study regarding our aging process, she knows just how much the choices we make in life, especially with regard to exercise, determine the quality of life we have as we age. Her story today will focus on her favorite fast, fun & easy exercise Fitness Hooping! And I am thrilled to share my success story with the hoops...and you can see me in a video on her site www.AmazingFitnessHoops.com

If you're into true stories and enjoy movies on them, then this is a must see for you. My hubby and I are great movie buffs and going 3 to 4 times a month. Less in the summer when I can be outside, but regardless, I had to share with you the value of seeing this movie. Philomena's story is heartbreaking and inspirational all at the same time. Her courage to suddenly break the silence of her 50 year heartache is amazing. I'm not sure I would have that much courage... I firmly believe this movie will change someone's life, if not many who can follow her example and find freedom from their own personal anguish.

Alright, alright, alright! This is my segment called "Words on Wednesday" picking up with Dr. Dyer's fabulous book: "The Power of Intention" and I'm here to tell you that if you embrace what I am sharing with you and maybe go get the book - not the cd - but the book it will put a whole new perspective on how you interact with people and how you develop into a better person. I know. I have applied these to my life and am astounded at how incredibly more aware I am of my actions with others and myself. Next week will be the first intention and I'll delve into that in more depth.

This is a subject I visit far too often, and I was feeling so overwhelmed today determined to get this set up that I forgot to put in a 'station break'...so do me a favor and subscribe to my channel, like my episode, share it with a friend or two and we'll consider that my 'station break'. Because I had a flow going while I was talking about this, and felt it would be rude just to pop in and say that. Like when you're in the best part of one of your favorite shows and someone accidentally switches over to a commercial...not too cool. And neither is the feeling of being overwhelmed. It's paralyzing and sometimes you fall into depression that is even worse. I've been there more times than I can count, so I'm hoping my life lesson might help your overwhelm burden.

Alrighty then on a festive St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2014 I thought I would talk about that ever talked about "To Do List" always looming in front of a lot of us. I know there are some people that just wing it, but for me having organized other people for 24 years, I find it an essential part of my life. I once read a study about people who are always making lists...but that's for another day. Today is about rewarding ourselves when we actually check off an item and NOT beating ourselves up when we don't accomplish everything...It's about focusing on the right things first.

You'll hear me say 'ren-erviews' instead of interviews on here, but don't let my thick tongue keep you away from listening to an extraordinary duo as co-authors of the new book Social Media 4EVR. Find out what brought them together and why this book was created. You can find this book at my site www.TheGailFoleyShow.com under the guests page, plus all their contact information. So do yourself a favor and learn their approach delivers on E-xpectation of shared V-alue and worthy R-eturn on each participant's investment of time and attention. 4EVR

This is such a broad subject, but I am sure at some point, even though hopefully limited, you have been a victim of someone's less than honest nature. For example, you ever see your email address attached to a totally bogus business opportunity you've never heard of...nor would you send out such a thing? Or the phone calls telling you you need to call them back right away to verify your credit card information??? I share a few experiences of my own on here and remind you that we're all in this together so let's be more helpful, encouraging and celebrate one another, rather than spamming and scamming!

One of my very favor books of all time is "The Power of Intention" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. I am into my third reading of this book and each and every time I get more out of it...so I thought I would start a weekly segment called "Words On Wednesday". Now I'm not going to read this book in it's entirety, but I will touch on 'The Seven Faces of Intention' over the next several weeks. Please share it with someone you think might need to hear it.

Do you celebrate birthdays? Are they important in your life? Because it's celebrating your life! It really is the most celebrated day in our lives if you really think about it. I know there are circumstances in the world and cultures that don't make this a true statement, and my heart goes out to you...because birthdays are important in our culture and our family So I talk about that on this podcast and you may hear a sound like wind - it is! We are having 50 mile an hour winds while I am in my office recordng this!

Wow, you ever get great advise and then for some silly reason you ignore it? Well, that's what I just did, even though I knew better... Somewhere in my ongoing pursuit of learning I heard that you should never buy your domain name from a host company, but rather buy it separately from like GoDaddy or NameCheap. Now I understand that great advise. I am presently trying to rescue my domain name I purchased that I got when I was signing up for their hosting deal. I mean I got it for only $5.95 a great price for a domain, but not so good when you can't access it! Listen to my story and save yourself some commotion.

Nancy Toben representing Jockey Person To Person is our success story today. She's gone from being one of the first women to climb telephone poles in the late seventies, to going old school doing the "Betty Crocker" and stay-at-home routine raising four children. She's now come into her own by bringing smiles and fun to shopping one-to-one! www.myjockeyp2p.com/easygoingclothing

Wow, do you ever have wild memories come flooding back to you because of a picture, smell, song, or email?? Well, I had a jarring of the old memory banks just the other day and they keep on coming. Class Reunion - big one coming up in 2 years, so let's get planning today...in my memory banks what the response emails say are not how I remember those years. How were those high school days for you? I'd love a comment or two or three or...