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Welcome to Part 4 of the AI for Business Series!If ChatGPT has ever given you bland, robotic content that feels like it missed the mark, this episode is going to change everything. Introducing the CRIT Framework, a brilliant prompting system created by AI expert Geoff Woods, and walks you through how to use it to train ChatGPT like a team member who gets your brand, voice, and goals.You'll learn:Why generic prompts are setting you up for failureThe secret to prompting ChatGPT like a proHow to use “role-based prompting” to get expert-level answersThe difference between surface-level tasks and true strategic supportA real example of how Elizabeth used CRIT to create this 5-part podcast series in under an hourPlus, she gives you a mini exercise to help you practice writing better prompts right away.What You'll Learn in This Episode:[00:00] Why Most ChatGPT Prompts Don't Work[01:23] How This Series Builds Your Confidence With AI[03:43] The Key to Getting Better Outputs From ChatGPT[06:36] Introducing the CRIT Framework (Context, Role, Interview, Task)[09:02] Real Prompt Example: Using CRIT With Your CFO Hat On[12:54] Using CRIT to Outline a Podcast Series (Real Case Study)[14:50] Why You Need to Think of ChatGPT Like a Team Member[15:19] 5 Questions to Ask Before You Prompt ChatGPT[16:42] The Fun of Assigning Roles (Your AI Board of Directors!)[19:08] Where Strategy + AI + Mentorship Meet[19:38] How to Apply for a Free Instagram Strategy CallKey Takeaways:ChatGPT isn't broken, your prompt probably is.The CRIT framework (Context, Role, Interview, Task) helps you get smarter, more customized outputs.Your ability to ask better questions = better results with AI and better ROI in coaching programs.ChatGPT can be your strategist, assistant, content creator, or even your CFO, if you prompt it right.When AI meets aligned strategy and coaching, that's when the magic happens.Resources & Links:Apply for a Free Instagram Breakthrough SessionGeoff Woods + the CRIT MethodCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, ELIZABETH MARBERRY:WORK WITH ELIZABETH Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram Follow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

“I was in therapy, that was a lifeline.” - Allyson SchrierThis is a powerful one! Natalie and JJ sit down with Allyson Schrier as she opens up about her deeply personal and emotional journey caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).Allison candidly shares the early signs of FTD, the heartbreaking misdiagnosis, and the uphill battle of navigating a complex healthcare system. From the shifting family dynamics to the emotional weight of caregiving, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to care for a loved one with dementia.

“The things that are most challenging are those that also help us grow and expand and experience life more richly.” – Lisa Tener Today's featured award-winning, bestselling author is a speaker, celebrated book coach, and creativity catalyst, Lisa Tener. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Breathe. Write. Breathe.: 18 Energizing Practices to Spark Your Writing and Free Your Voice”, the transformative power of challenges, how Lisa kickstarts her creativity, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How Lisa turned her struggles with chronic fatigue into her first bookThe importance of breathing and mindfulness in writingHow qigong positively impacted her and her clientsWhy it's good to ask yourself the right questions and access your inner answersThe mindset writers should adopt to gain a higher level of creativityLisa's Site: https://www.lisatener.com/Lisa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D66VPRRW/allbooksThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/Ep. 670 – “The Bestselling Book Formula” with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/Ep. 919 – Spellbound No More with Judy Koons (@JudyKoons): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-919-spellbound-no-more-with-judy-koons-judykoons/Ep. 930 – How to Take Your Words From the Mental Stage to the Physical Page with Sarah Welch: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-930-how-to-take-your-words-from-the-mental-stage-to-the-physical-page-with-sarah-welch/Ep. 744 – “How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies” with Amy Wallen (@amylizwrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-744-how-to-write-a-novel-in-20-pies-with-amy-wallen-amylizwrites/Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-766-pawsitively-organic-creativity-with-liz-mugavero-lizmugavero/Ep. 920 – The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done with Sam Bennett (@realsambennett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-920-the-surprisingly-simple-art-of-getting-it-done-with-sam-bennett-realsambennett/Ep. 896 – From Mind to Manuscript with Maggie Mills (@takemaggiesword): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-896-from-mind-to-manuscript-with-maggie-mills-takemaggiesword/Ep. 519 – “Jonas and the Mountain” with Janis Harper (@harperjanis1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-519-jonas-and-the-mountain-with-janis-harper-harperjanis1/#M2M Bonus – “Triumph Through Miracles” with Eileen Bild (@BildEileen): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-triumph-through-miracles-with-eileen-bild-bildeileen/Ep. 781 – Laughter, Learning, and Liberating Yourself Through Memoir Writing with Alison Wearing: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-781-laughter-learning-and-liberating-yourself-through-memoir-writing-with-alison-wearing/Ep. 873 – From Broken Places to Booming Business with Rachel Thompson (@RachelintheOC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-873-from-broken-places-to-booming-business-with-rachel-thompson-rachelintheoc/Ep. 602 – “How to Unlock Your Creative Potential” with Robin Landa (@rlanda): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-602-how-to-unlock-your-creative-potential-with-robin-landa-rlanda/

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges leaders face: implementing culture change without losing your team (or your sanity) along the way. If you've ever been tasked with driving change or found yourself wondering why culture initiatives seem to fizzle out, this conversation is a must-listen. Our guest expert Paula Brockwell, an occupational psychologist who specialises in shaping productive workplace cultures, reveals why most organisations drastically underestimate what it takes to make change stick - and more importantly, what you can do about it.Key points from this episodeThe truth about how long real culture change takes (hint: it's not 6 months)Why being the "sunshine and rainbows" leader during change can actually backfireA practical framework for diagnosing and addressing resistance in your teamHow to maintain credibility when you don't have all the answersThe most common mistake leaders make when communicating change00:00 Introduction and Guest Background02:00 Understanding Culture Change TimelinesRealistic expectations for implementationWhy quick fixes don't workThe importance of systematic change07:00 Leadership Responsibilities During ChangeMaking change feel real and practical for teamsHaving crucial conversations about the 'why'Managing when you don't have all the answers14:00 The Four Blocks to ChangeNot seeing the reason for changeThinking others need to change (not me)Lacking confidenceMissing opportunities to implement change19:00 Creating Safe Spaces for LearningAllowing mistakes and recoveryBuilding momentum graduallySupporting team members through transition23:00 Final Advice and Leadership SupportFinding your leadership tribeBreaking echo chambersMaintaining authentic communicationUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Connect with Paula:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabrockwell/ www.theexproject.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@spark-culture-changeInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Mentioned in this episode:Catalyst Career Club for £50k+ Leaders & Managers Moving up the career ladder needs an inside edge - strategies that allow you to unlock your full potential and position yourself as a true leadership talent. And that's exactly what the Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders provides. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just a down to earth, purposeful injection of oomph for your career from Pamela & Jacqui Use the code PODCAST to get your first month for £1 https://www.pamelalangan.com/catalystcareerclub

Genius Life Key Takeaways In medicine (and everywhere), there is resistance to new ideas – so many people have spent so much time holding a certain belief, that the cost is too high to changeThe distrust in science and medicine is because there is no humility in walking back incorrect informationWe need people who are willing to speak up instead of falling in line; science is the study of challenging deeply held assumptionsWe need new frontiers of medicine, people are hungry for answersThe future of medicine is hopeful as the new generation of medical students and doctors is not on board with the traditional path of doing whatever you need to secure NIH funding and falling in line It's time we consider NIH term limitsWe spend more money on pharmaceuticals than we do on understanding the origins of diseaseNew formula for medicine: (1) Invite dissenting opinions; (2) Create a culture of speaking up; (3) Recognize that we all have biases and suspend those biases as we hear new informationRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMarty Makary, MD is a Johns Hopkins professor and member of the National Academy of Medicine. He is the author of Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: Birch Living makes organic, hypoallergenic, offgassing-free mattresses that are super comfy to radically improve your sleep. Head to http://birchliving.com/genius and use code GENIUS for 25% off all mattresses! BUBS Naturals makes my favorite collagen, pure and unflavored, perfect for mixing into any drink, soup, or even recipes! Your hair, skin, and nails will thank you. Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use code GENIUS for 20% off. Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your pre-formed omega-3 needs! Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.

Today I want to touch on one of my favorite tools you can use to improve communication - asking honest questions! This is something I like to discuss often on the podcast, because I believe that honest questions and compassionate curiosity are one of THE best ways we can improve overall communication in our society. However, I also know this process doesn't always feel natural - both for the person asking, and for the person on the receiving end.In this episode, we cover:What to do when you ask honest questions and receive honest answers with pushback from othersHow to get others (especially those from an older generation) to answer honest questions in the ‘heat of the moment', and/or when you really need answersThe importance of modeling the behaviors you want to to see from othersResources & Links:Nebraska Women in Ag Herd That! Conference use code TerrynHT24 for $5 off registrationJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveJoin the waitlist for the Start with You MastermindGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr PodcastingConnect with Terryn:Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.comMake sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/what-happens-when-honest-questions-are-met-with-resistance-episode-33

In this episode we are reminded that regularly remembering God's faithfulness allows us to weather the storms of life when they come. And, when we meet God in the midst of our pain and in our most extreme emotions, we can know that He is right there with us; speaking to us as a comforting father.Topics discussed in this episode:Our favorite adventures of all time! (jungles, ATV's, and volcanoes!)Living with chronic painHow to approach God when we don't have the answersThe role that anger plays in how we view GodHearing God say “I am with you”The importance of remembering God's faithfulnessThe critical practice of being still in times of stressGod's voice as a loving Fatherseekwell.org Resources mentioned in this episode:Season One, Episode 14 Remembering the Faithfulness of GodThis podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.orgWant to help? Please consider supporting this podcast with a tax deductible monthly donation. Your generosity will help us continue to invest in the lives of men and women who want to live the life that Jesus offers by learning to slow down, listen for his voice and Seek Well. To donate, visit seekwell.org/donate.

Episode Overview: In this informative episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Jessica Pawlicki, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Well-Rooted Pediatrics. They dive deep into the dangers of antibiotic and medication overuse in children and provide parents with a functional, root cause approach to building their child's natural defenses. Jessica shares her expertise on empowering parents, restoring gut health after antibiotics, and treating complex conditions like PANDAS.Key Topics Covered:0:00 - 4:00 - Introduction and Jessica's background/passion for functional pediatrics4:00 - 14:00 - The neurophysiological impacts of antibiotics and medications on childrenHow they can disrupt the gut, immune system, and neurological functionThe cascading effects leading to issues like ear infections, sinus problems, asthma, etc.14:00 - 22:00 - Managing childhood illnesses with natural therapies firstBoosting with vitamins, herbs, saunas instead of suppressing symptomsWhen antibiotics may be appropriate (pneumonia, staph, UTIs, etc.)22:00 - 32:00 - The link between untreated strep, leaky gut, and PANDAS/PANSBiofilms allowing strep to cross blood-brain barrierJessica's specialized testing and treatment protocols32:00 - 42:00 - The importance of parent education and empowermentInsurance model vs. cash-pay functional modelTreating the child as their own, taking the time needed42:00 - 45:00 - Jessica's take-home message for parentsTrust your intuition, keep searching for answersThe power of sharing this information to change livesTo Follow Jessica on SocialsInstagram: @wellrootedpediatrics | @wellrootedfm (functional medicine)Facebook: @Well-Rooted PediatricsWebsite: https://wellrootedpediatrics.com/-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. To attend the next live Webinar: https://www.thepxdocs.com Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS Directory Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!"When he was nearly 13, my brother Jem got his arm broken badlty at the elbow" is the opening line to what novel that was published in 1960?First shown 60 years ago in 1963s Turin motor show, which Italian car manufacturers first car was the 350 GT?What is the common name of the wild pig-like ungulate of Central & South America? There are three possible answersThe first person to peg 121 points and get to the end of the board or "peg out" wins what game?You'll think of venus as a boy when you have an oh so quiet but fresh minty treat and get the sensation of a dark chocolate confectionWho was the Roman god of agriculture and the father of Pluto and Juno?How many active Major League Baseball teams have never been to the World Series? And for two extra points, which team is it.Which country does Gorgonzola cheese come from?In the Paula Abdul music video "Opposites Attract", Paula sings and dances with an animated character with what name?Usually formed by the top of a volcano that has erupted and collapsed, what geographical term describes a crater flanked by steep cliffs?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5857487/advertisement

Simulating Stimulated Success - We Were and Are Being DupedWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4Freedomhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12791013/Black-Friday-bargain-hunters-break-online-shopping-record.htmlBlack Friday bargain hunters break online shopping record with customers spending almost $10 BILLION to avoid pushy crowdsOnline shoppers broke records by spending $9.8 billion online on Black FridayPopular items included electronics, toys and kitchen itemsThe total spend could hit record $37.2 billion sales during Cyber Week, the 5 days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Mondayhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12780081/Is-time-think-unthinkable-Zelensky-consider-peace-treaty-Putin-counter-offensive-stalls-winter-sets-world-focuses-Israel-military-experts-view.htmlIs it time to think the unthinkable for Zelensky and consider a peace treaty with Putin? As counter-offensive stalls, winter sets in and the world focuses on Israel, military experts give their viewUkrainian soldiers unable to make significant gains against the Russian troopsSome have questioned whether Zelensky should consider peace treatyhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12781449/Iran-backed-Houthi-rebels-seized-Israeli-cargo-ship-warn-capture-vessels-video-showed-fighters-jumping-helicopter-dramatic-Red-Sea-hijacking.htmlIran-backed Houthi rebels who seized Israeli cargo ship warn they could capture more vessels - after video showed fighters jumping from helicopter in dramatic Red Sea hijackingHelicopter-borne troops seized the Galaxy Leader and its 25 international crewhttp://www.demographia.com/db-statehouse$2000.htmChange in Median House Values: 1990-2000 Census By US State and Districthttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/housing-market/article-12748633/realtor-commission-fees-lawsuit-missouri.htmlHas the bubble burst for America's Realtors? Commission rates could be slashed by a THIRD after landmark lawsuit - and experts fear 80% of real estate license holders could quitAcquiring a real estate license has become a popular side hustle for Americans Court ruling could prompt big changes to how Realtors charge commissionUS commission rates average over 5 percent - high by international standardshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12794347/Disneyland-naked-small-world-streaker.htmlShocking moment Disneyland guest strips NAKED and crawls around 'It's a Small World' ride - leaving onlookers stunnedGuests on a ride floated past while the streaker clambered over the equipmentHe was naked and paddling in a boating stream before he being seized by copsPolice say a 26-year-old has been arrested for indecent exposure after the eventhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12791265/Doctor-warning-virus-Covid-winter-flu-RSV.htmlAmerica's winter flu nightmare: Triple-threat of seasonal sickness, COVID and re-charged RSV to infect more people than ever as doctors warn 'it's going to be a new normal'Health officials are warning of a potential winter flu nightmare due to RSV, seasonal influenza and COVID all doing the rounds Dr. Yvonne Maldonado at Stanford Medicine told the Wall Street Journal that this new triple-threat could become the new normalhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12781707/Hottest-couples-based-state-AI-reimagines.htmlWhat the 'perfect couple' looks like in every US state: AI imagines the ideal male and female pairs based on thousands of survey answersThe survey asked what Americans think their perfect mate would look likeThe answers for men and women have been combined for the hottest couplehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12791215/California-school-board-member-messiah-threats-detained.htmlCalifornia school board member who claims to be the 'Messiah' is detained after making chilling threats about 'being executioner for God and killing children'Jason Vassar, 50, who is a local school board trustee in Tuolumne County, made a series of chilling threats, according to court filingsHe allegedly mentioned killing children as well as being the executioner for God and made racist and anti-government commentsIt prompted school officials to get a restraining order against him and start the process of removing him from his rolehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12794479/No-matter-enemy-throw-Im-not-scared-Arkansas-squatter-bishop-refuses-leave-historic-church-hes-pent-FOUR-YEARS-owners-doubled-rent.htmlArkansas 'squatter bishop' is refusing to leave historic church where he's been holed up for FOUR YEARS and has changed all the locks on the building after owners doubled the rentThe chapel lost its pastor in 2019, when Bishop Earnest Smith asked to use it Members say he changed the locks and refused to leave, starting his own churchSmith claims there was never any legal agreement and he deserves to stay

In this episode, you'll also hear:Your #1 job as an authorWhat every aspect of your book – from the description to the book cover to the introduction – must communicate if you want people to buy itWhat your readers really care about – and what they don't Questions to ask yourself about your ideal reader, and how to test your answersThe only way to write, publish, AND profitIf you missed the previous episodes in this series, be sure to check them out here!Make a ConnectionHere's the hard truth: people only buy books if they believe those books will help them. That means your #1 job as an author is to make the connection between what a person needs and your book. Readers are looking for two things:Answers to a question (such as, “How do I lose weight?”Solutions to a problem (such as “How do I bring love and intimacy back into my marriage?”)So if you cannot communicate — from your book description to your book cover to the introduction — that your book answers those questions and solves those problems, then you will not have a market for your book. Last week, we talked about picking a persona — in other words, deciding on the type of person you are called to help and the problem you are called to help them solve. In many instances, because you are a purpose-driven person, this problem is one that you have already solved for yourself or helped other people solve. And that's great, because that positions you as the expert. But here's the deal: People don't really care how much you know until they know that you care about how they feel. Until they feel truly connected to you. Really getting in touch with that persona helps you make that connection. You need to be able to:Come across in a way that connects with readers on an emotional core levelUse the words they useDescribe situations they have been through in living colorBeing able to do these things will position you head and shoulders above your peers. Put Your Hypothesis to the TestBut after you pick your persona, you also need to test your theory. See, much as we hate to admit it, sometimes we're wrong. And that means it's possible to get that persona wrong — either because you have the wrong idea of who that person is that you're trying to help, or because you aren't describing their problem in the right way. The thing about personas is that they're actually just fictional depictions of your ideal reader. The persona represents the behaviors, attitudes, and pain points that your ideal reader has, and it's true that you want to pick that persona and define the problem that you believe you can help them solve. But then you need to actually talk to some people who match that description. Remember in school how you were taught to form a hypothesis and then test it? Believe it or not, that applies to how you approach your book, too. Your ChallengeTake a few moments and write down the information you have about your ideal reader persona:What is the biggest result they want to achieve in their life? What would they describe as the barrier between them and that goal? What is the biggest challenge they are facing? What solutions have they already tried? Start by brainstorming answers to those questions. Then find someone that you think is a good fit and ask them the questions to see if you get the responses you're expecting. This will help you test your theory so that when you sit down to write, you're writing in a way that's really going to connect with your audience. Remember: you don't want to just write and publish — you also want to profit. And the only way you can do that is by making a connection with your reader.  BIO:My name is Tamara "Coach Tam" Jackson and I am a published author, Facebook© Certified Digital Marketer, host of the Top 100 Publishing Secrets podcast, and founder of The Christian Authors Network (C.A.N.) Facebook© community. I specialize in helping mission-driven authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs increase their exposure, impact, and income through strategic self-publishing and digital media appearances. Just say yes and we will work together to attract a tribe of loyal followers that 1) "get you", 2) love what you do, and 3) are happy to invest in your book, business, cause, or movement. Plus, we will accomplish all of this without fake, salesy, sleazy, or manipulative tactics. Yes you CAN write, publish, and profit in a way that honors God; join the community today at https://christianauthors.net/fbgroup.   GET CONNECTED:Connect with fellow Christian Authors: http://christianauthors.net/fbgroupDownload the Free Christian Author Marketing EBook: https://265point.com/secretsbook1Get Booked as a Guest Speaker for Free: http://christianauthors.netFollow Tam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraJacksonTransformationExpert/Interact with Tam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesstamara265/

We had two notable deaths recently, and Pat Sajak announced his retirement. We have a fat twins update, and some guy set a new record for the most time spent underwater. Al Pacino—at the ripe old age of 83—is set to become a father. Chris tells us about his trip to D.C. and whether he observed proper airplane etiquette. And finally, we talk Maisel, Succession, Suits and Jury Duty.  Hosted by Chris and Jeff  1.     Topics0:00:00    Welcome/Intro0:00:36    Disclaimer0:01:05    Notable Deaths0:12:04    Pat Sajak and Game Shows0:19:19    Fattest Twins Update0:21:50    A New Guinness Record0:26:12    Fatherhood Again?0:30:50    That's 2 For Trump0:33:23    DC Update0:48:55    Binge-Worthy TV0:54:23    Contact/Rate/Subscribe 2.     Additional ResourcesThe Pat Robertson crazy quotesStupid game show answersThe guy who broke the underwater record 3.     Merchandise/Support the Showhttps://www.subpartalks.com/support/https://www.subpartalks.com/p/store/4.     Contact Us/Follow Us/Rate/Subscribe New episodes every week! Listen, rate, follow, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us: Website:  https://www.subpartalks.com - for anything related to the showTwitter:  @subpartalksFacebook:  subpartalks 5.     CreditsSubpar Talks Theme Music: Get Airy! by Sergei Chetvertnykh: SergeQuadrado | PixabaySubpar Talks transition music: Jingle Clean Guitar Funky and Rock Style by Shiden Beats Music: ShidenBeatsMusic | PixabaySupport the show

Episode Highlights With Dr. CassieHer personal story with healing and how she got into the work she doesWhy curiosity is one of the most potent medicines there is and why to approach everything with childlike curiosityA different way to think about labsWhy not to let a diagnosis be part of your identityWhat the placebo affect really shows us about the power of the mindRight and true are not always the same thing… and truth is what sets you freeA truth is something that is undeniable, there is no exception to itHow to learn to ask more beautiful questions to get better answersThe one commonality with everyone she has seen experience a “medical miracle” fo healingResources We MentionGrit Natural MedicineDr. Huckaby - InstagramDavid Whyte: EssentialsThanks to Our Sponsors:LMNT - My go-to electrolyte mix that I use during workouts, while fasting and in the sauna. It's a clean source of all of your electrolyte needs.HigherDOSE - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount.

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#020 - Advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer, Joe Leech, gives a pep talk for designers who're feeling bored or trapped and encourages them to question what they're doing and why.Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that's what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer's superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. We also talk about work-life balance and doing less for more.Most designers pride themselves on their craft. After all, that's what clients are paying for, right? But is that what they need? In this episode, Joe Leech challenges the notion that delivering designs is a designer's superpower and how you can find your real superpower instead. Joe is an advisor and coach to CEOs and recovering neuroscientist and UXer. We also talk about work-life balance and what to do if you're bored as a designer.In this episode:Why inexperienced designers look for answersThe role of craftWhat can you do if you're bored as a designerWhat if you realise design is not for youQuiet quittingA designer's superpowerA better way to do thingsDetermining your value as an employed designerThings that scares CEOs the mostShownotesFind Joe Leech athttps://mrjoe.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joeleech/@mrjoe on TwitterProfessional Principles to work and live byhttps://mrjoe.uk/principles-work/The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Lunahttps://medium.com/@elleluna/the-crossroads-of-should-and-must-90c75eb7c5b0https://www.goodreads.com/uk/book/show/22859551-the-crossroads-of-should-and-mustAre you an ‘insecure overachiever'?https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180924-are-you-an-insecure-overachieverShow creditsIllustrations by Kim Habibhttp://iamk.im/Music by Brad Porterhttps://prtr.co/Episode edited by Niall Mackayhttps://sevenmillionbikes.com/

Alka Chandiramni is a global mobility specialist who provides deeply trusted assistance to companies and individuals, helping to ensure that a move to another country is successful for everyone.In Alka's professional life, she is the one who offers advice and has the answers. This podcast explores how we can all deal with the inevitable times when we face adversity. Creating a roadmap to visualise the road aheadDealing with people who are not at their bestHelping people see outside themselves to regain focus and find the answers within themselves.Creating a bridge for people to reach the other side Practising what you preach and being authenticChanging your storyGrowth mindset to embrace changeRecognising change Your vibe is your tribe - the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people, especially when dealing with adversity. Personal adversity- Alka's accident in BaliThe kindness of peopleGiving up controlSometimes you don't see the bigger purposeLearning to see what will enfoldDeveloping patience and walking before you can runReaching out to others when you are the one who usually has the answersThe kindness of strangersSmall acts can have a significant impactFinding strength from withinNot letting people's negativity impact upon you  You have responsibility for your actionsDealing with loss through a creative practice Playing the cards you are dealtThe fallacy of perfectionismOvercoming the urge to be perfect References The book I bought for Alka's son, Vihan: A Portrait of The University of ManchesterYou can find out more about Alka here: linkedin.com/in/alkachandiramanisingapore  

I'm your host Gary Nowak and in addition to being a great person and fantastic former co-worker my guest Liz Evans has one of my most favorite accents of all time (Northern England). Career Background:Big 4 Principal for over 5 yearsManaging director at EquaTerraManaging consultant with PA Consulting GroupAttended University of Hertfordshire just north of London studied Business and Decision ScienceHighlightsBaby sitting Dads golf buddy kidsClaim to fame for her town Captain Cook - Grew up in Northern EnglandLOVED her small college north of London melting potParameters from her Mum on where to attend universityThe LOVE of London and her small universityWanting to stay at university  and her Phd opportunityGetting into Consulting to "Catch Up" with peersA lot of LOVE in her career and lifeFinding a mutually beneficial friend in college to provide an alternative perspectiveGreat Dallas project while living in London (Listen to the lifestyle)Comparing working in the UK and the US, insightfulGetting terrible advice when moving to the US, using it as motivationKnow your own personal North StarConsulting event in San Diego with family and kids, impactful (Mind blowing)There is always a Plan BLiz builds relationships quicklyTrust and integrity are core to Liz and her successConsulting is about connecting the dots, we don't have to have all the answersThe beauty of a boutique consulting firmFinding her sweet spot in consultingBeing Bi-Lingual, shockerTrust who you are and know your boundariesProud moment of getting promoted to MD while on maternity leaveWorking in the UK Friday at 4 pm is the best

Laura Strohm, LCSW is a therapist, colleague and dear friend. If you are in The Club or Being With, you already know Laura is my right hand everything. I asked Laura to come on the podcast to discuss a profound post she recently made in The Club Forum about impossible questions, impossible situations, and impossible decisions. You know, the kind of decisions and circumstances that those of you who are parenting kids with histories of trauma, kids with big, baffling behaviors, kids with vulnerable nervous systems, are facing constantly. Laura's words resonated so deeply for me and also for everybody in The Club, I really wanted to share this with as many humans as possible. In this episode, Laura and I discussWhat it really feels like to face impossible questions, situations and decisionsHow connection helps us anchor and tolerate the impossible, even when there are no right answersThe quality of grief and gratitude that can arise in those momentsOver on my website you can find:Masterclass and eBook on What Behavior Really Is (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being WithLEARN WAYS TO CREATE THE RESONANT RELATIONSHIP that invites client change (and keeps us out of burn-out)FOR THERAPISTS, CASEWORKERS, TEACHERS, & SOCIAL WORKERS.(Really, anyone who works with people- kids, adults, & families!)August 25, 2022- 2.5 hour online workshop. You don't have to attend live!https://robyngobbel.com/meinwe *******The Club is a virtual community for the families of kids with big, baffling behaviors and the professionals who support them. https://robyngobbel.com/theclubApplications for the 2023 cohort of Being With ~ a year-long immersive and holistic program for parenting professionals ~ are now open! https://robyngobbel.com/beingwith

Today's episode kicks off the month of May and Motherhood month. We want to start here and hold space for you - wherever you are on this road. We want to honor you. We see and acknowledge your longing to become a mom and the complications you may be faced with along the way. We know the emotions the word “motherhood” can stir up. We want to hold space for you here. In this episode, Britt talks to Angela Lee about her path through her story of infertility. Angela Lee, originally from Oklahoma, lives in South Carolina with her husband Bryant and their five-year-old little boy who came to them via an IVF journey. She has always wanted to be a mom (or ballerina, which she was!). A former dance teacher, she now experiences dance when judging competitions. Angela is an advocate and encouragement for anyone walking through infertility. Find her on Instagram @while_in_waiting or check out her website. In this episode, Britt talks with Angela about: The unexpected, often complicated path to motherhoodUnexplained infertility and the frustrating desire for answersThe community of infertilityThe stigma attached to infertilityThe willingness to share and encourage others on a similar journey "God is not a god of percentages. He is not a god of 1%, He is a god of 100%.” - Angela Lee.“I remember I was sitting at a birthday party, and there was a woman there - and people don't have ill intentions when they say things, but she said, I can't imagine anyone who is having a hard time who is having a baby, how that would feel because that was what a women's body is made to do… hearing everyone agreeing made me feel like something is wrong and I was broken. And that's something people going through this journey regularly process.” - Angela Lee.“I can be hopeful, and know that even though this is hard, there are still good things somewhere. - Angela Lee.“Let's acknowledge that not everyone's journey is not going to tie up with a pretty bow. It's okay to not know what to say. It's okay to sit in that grief, to sit in that space of not knowing what's next. You have people who will sit in that corner with you, people who will wait with you and cheer you on along the way.” - Brittany Smith. Resources mentioned in this episode:(21:50) - Moms in the Making (31:43) - National Infertility Awareness Week(32:06) - 1 in 8 people experience infertility/Infertility statistics (33:15) - Angela's book, “While in Waiting: our journey through heartache, hope, and healing.”(40:40) - Read Angela's blog at https://book.whileinwaiting.com/ If you've resonated with the She is Kindred podcast, would you take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify, or iTunes? Thanks so much, sisters! We're so grateful you're in this with us!Talk to you next week!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sheiskindred)

In this farewell episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on the end of this season and the moment she realized she was being born into a new iteration of herself. Join her as she sits in the holy pause and muses on the bittersweet nature of endings, explores what new projects are coming her way, and gives you permission to embrace new seasons in your own life.In this episode of The Uncensored Empath:Reflecting on how this show has evolved and a final goodbyeHow Sarah is learning how to sit in the holy pauseLetting go of good things in order to make room for better thingsHow to get comfortable with not having all of the answersThe birth of Sarah St. John Follow Sarah:Join the Empaths Leader Membership Instagram: @theuncensoredempathWebsite: www.theuncensoredempath.com Apply for Illuminated before time runs out!Take the Conscious Healer Quiz Click here to submit your review for The Uncensored Empath, and receive access to Sarah's secret Spotify playlist! This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Listen for these discoveries and insights:Why it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a sick societyHow we are tricked into thinking we always have to know the answer, the way to go and what to doThe gift in not just getting comfortable with the not knowing…. but EMBRACING the not knowingThe gold of sitting in the not knowingHow to trust that the next step is revealed.The lessons the caterpillar has for usHow to relax into the process and not rush through itThe importance of allowing yourself to BE in the in-betweenWhat a ‘lack of clarity' has to teach usWhy it's OK to not always ‘know' the answersThe perils of instant gratificationLonging….why we try to avoid it, but shouldn'tFinding the treasure in the darknessThe sweet spot of resistance The role of GRIT over talent and intelligencePlease note in this episode we discovered, after the fact, that our audio was less than ideal. It was such a powerful conversation we hated to not share it.  Please forgive us for poor audio quality or audio disturbances…you just can't recreate such things. Consider it proof we are keeping it real, always, and in all ways.CONNECT WITH CARLACarla is a mindset & performance coach working with high-achieving, high-performance entrepreneurs who are dealing quietly with too much stress.Website - CarlaRoyal.comFacebook - Carla Royal CoachLinkedin - Carla RoyalSign up to receive Carla's weekly newsletter for inspiration, motivation, and tips for living with more ease and flow - Subscribe CONNECT WITH JENNIFERJennifer is an intuitive business strategist working with spiritually-minded business owners to help them create a scalable business that acts as a container for their soul's purpose.Stop by and get a bit of inspiration and guidance with our online oracle deck- SubscribeWebsite – TheBalanceMaven.comInstagram- TheBalanceMavenFacebook - TheBalanceMavenCONNECT WITH US!If you love The Riffing on Realness Podcast, rate the podcast and/or write us a review! You can do that HERE ! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on new episodes dropping every week. And don't forget to share it with your friends!Thank you for listening and being a part of this community! It means a lot to us!Finally, are there topics you'd like us to cover? Please let us know.

< Back to 1 Samuel IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSKing Saul's Disobedience Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Disobeying the Lord is never justified by circumstances.Disobeying the Lord results in loss of status.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONGive credit where credit is due.QUESTIONSHow does archeology back up the teaching of 1 Samuel 13:19?Should we be concerned by the two manuscript discrepancies in 1 Samuel 13?Why were the men of Israel scared as they faced battle with the Philistines?What did Saul decide to do in face of the discouraging circumstances?What was the sad consequence of Saul's disobedience?ANSWERSThe archeological record confirms that until the time of David, the Philistines had a monopoly on iron technology.No, these variations are relatively few in the Bible, and they do not affect doctrine.The Israelites were hopelessly outnumbered, with no chariots or cavalry. Furthermore, all Israel had to use as weapons were their farm implements – pitchforks and pickaxes!Saul did not wait for Samuel to come and offer sacrifices before the battle. He took matters into his own hands, and wrongly offered the sacrifices himself.Saul's sons would not carry on his role as king of Israel. Instead, God would appoint as king a man after His own heart, David.DISCUSS/CONSIDERMany Christians behave like Saul, cheating in their Christian lives because of the circumstances. But disobeying the Lord is never justified by circumstances. Discuss this principle. Can you think of any exceptions to the rule?The consequence of Saul's disobedience was that his sons would not continue his dynasty as king of Israel. This was a sore consequence for Saul and all of his ancestors to follow. Discuss how your actions and decisions today can have a long-term effect on your family.CHALLENGESaul apparently took credit for Jonathon's victory over the Philistines. He often took credit where it was not his due. Is this your character? Watch out for your pride, give credit to others.KEY VERSES“Therefore I felt compelled, and offered a burnt offering.” 1 Samuel 13:12“For now the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not continue.” 1 Samuel 13:13-14

< Back to 1 Samuel IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSIsrael's Demand for a King Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Believers can not pass on their spirituality.Believers can settle for God's permissive will.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONWatch out for the “We want to be like other nations” syndrome.QUESTIONSWhat was the state of the priesthood at the time of Samuel?Did Samuel's sons carry on his lineage?Can you guarantee your child will grow up spiritually healthy and active?What was God's perfect will for the people regarding a king?Why did the people of Israel ask for a king?What problems did Samuel foretell the people would face if they chose to have a king over them?ANSWERSThe priesthood was in sad shape. Eli was dead, and God had removed his sons, Hophni and Phineas. Samuel was not a priest, but he was a Levite and a Judge, who offered sacrifices on behalf of Israel.No. Samuel had decided to spread his workload and had his two sons appointed as judges. He sent them to Beersheba in the southern part of Israel while he remained in the north. But Samuel's sons did not walk in their father's footsteps (verse 3).No. Parents are responsible to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4), but you cannot make your children spiritual. That is a matter of their individual walk with the Lord.God's perfect will was not for Israel to have a king at this point. God was to be their king, but they had rejected the Lord from being king over them (verse 7).Because Samuel was old and his sons did not walk in his ways, and because they wanted to be like the other nations.a. They would be taxed. b. There would be a draft for military and domestic service. c. The best of their crops would go to the king. d. They would regret their choice of God's permissive will.DISCUSS/CONSIDERSamuel's spirituality was not passed on to his sons. Perhaps this is because he was on the road a lot judging Israel, and thus did not give enough time to the spiritual welfare of his family. This is a problem that faces many men in the ministry today. Do you a have a proper balance between your ministry and your God-given family responsibilities?n God's permissive will He told Samuel to listen to the voice of the people and give them a king. Discuss other cases in the Bible where there is a clear distinction made between God's perfect will and His permissive will.CHALLENGEBeware of wanting to be like other Christian families, ministries, or churches. The Lord may give you exactly what you request, but it may not be His perfect will. It is better to humbly walk step by step with the Lord and be guided in His perfect will and timing.KEY VERSES“Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.” 1 Samuel 8:5“Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.” 1 Samuel 8:7

< Back to Ruth IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSThe Events Which Set the Stage for Ruth Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Believers should not make decisions based only on immediate circumstances.Believers should not make decisions based only on human reasoning.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONRemember, the decisions you make will make you.QUESTIONSDescribe the conditions of the nation Israel during this time (political, economic, spiritual).What is the deeper meaning of famine in the Old Testament?Why is the Book of Ruth considered an oasis in a desert?Why shouldn't believers make decisions based only on immediate circumstances? Relate this to Elimelech.If believers shouldn't make decisions based only on human reasoning, then how should they make decisions? Relate this to Elimelech.ANSWERSThe nation was ruled by judges, before the time of kings in Israel. There was famine in the land. The nation was in a moral decline because of its idolatry and immorality.Famine was a sign of God's discipline because of Israel's idolatry and rebellion. See Deuteronomy 11:16-17 and chapter 28.During the dark days of the judges, the people of Israel were continually departing from the Lord. Spiritual decline and moral decay characterized the nation. Ruth is a refreshing story in this scene, showing God's sovereign grace at work, in spite of man's idolatry and immorality.Because there are apt to be long range negative consequences. God's covenant said the people were to stay in the land regardless of circumstances. When the Lord's will is sought, usually there is a waiting period. Elimelech acted in haste by going to Moab.Believers should look to the Lord, asking for His will to be known in their lives. Human reasoning is not enough. Human reasoning cannot see the future. Elimelech did not foresee his death, nor the death of his sons, nor the three widows left bereft.DISCUSS/CONSIDERIn times of “famine” in your life, have you made quick decisions without due consideration of biblical principles?Have you been lured into making quick decisions based on reasoning alone? What were the results? Remember, you cannot see into the future, but God can.CHALLENGEThe decisions you make will make you. This works in both a positive and a negative way. If you make decisions based only on circumstances and human reasoning, you will live with the sad consequences of a life lived out of the perfect will of God. Conversely, if you pray, seek God's will and use biblical guidelines, your life will be molded by the results of these decisionsKEY VERSES“There was a famine in the land. A certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife, Naomi and his two sons. Then Elimelech died. The sons took wives of the women of Moab, Orpah and Ruth. They dwelt there about ten years. Then the sons also died.” Ruth 1:1-5

On this week's Becoming the Ultimate Coach, the Jock (Scott Schutte) and the Doc (Dr. Janine Stichter) breakdown the top 5 things to stop doing right now to become a better coach and trainer. 1. Stop making it about you-First impressions for trainers/coaches are mainly online. Most if not all clients will look up the person before training with them. Your social media needs to show the type of trainer you are, not what workout you did today or your before/after pics. Use your profile to show how you are going to help potential clients. The easiest way to do that is by highlighting your current clients.  2. Look like/Be a professional-Clean clothes, being on time and if your client's program has special equipment for the day, have it ready and waiting for them. A trainer/coach running around to gather things while their client performs their warm-up isn't going to leave the client with the impression of being trained by a professional. 3. Keep a clean gym- We know that all coaches and trainers don't have the ultimate say on their gym space but they can all keep things organized. Don't leave weights, bands, etc. laying around. Have designated areas for equipment so you aren't wandering around looking for something during your client's training session. All these small things help to build on the impression of you as a professional.4. Stop assuming your clients' perspectives-Financial, political, or otherwise, a quick way to lose a client is to assume their perspectives align with yours. This doesn't mean to shy away or not have discussions with clients but leaves your non-fitness/health-related opinions out of it. 5. (Maybe most important) Stop acting like you have all the answersThe quickest way to lose all credibility is to fake it. There's no way to know about every ailment, illness, or injury your client has but you can learn about it and how you can help them. Be supportive and help them find a solution even if the solution is not you.

Myriam Lluria Sitterson shares her story, starting with her early years as an immigrant from Havana, Cuba. As a child, she experienced violent reactions to vaccinations, chronic upper respiratory infections, and severe digestive issues. Like many Americans, her diet consisted of cheap, shelf-stable basics like Velveeta and Spam. She was in and out of hospitals and prescribed antibiotics for about three years, which wiped out many of the beneficial bacteria in her microbiome.Her teenage years weren't any easier. Menstrual issues, acne, fatigue, and migraines held her back from enjoying life like the rest of her peers. At age 19, she discovered a natural health food store and started her healing journey with a week-long water fast at a wellness retreat. For the first time in her life, she felt free from the toxins trapped in her body. Shortly after, she sought out the advice of one of the top gastroenterologists in Miami. When the doctor dismissed her by telling her that she was too young to be experiencing the issues she was going through, she knew she had to find another solution. When she started having kids, she finally connected with a pediatrician who affirmed her ideas about the connection between health and nutrition. She cut out wheat, dairy, and sugar for herself and her family, and has only continued to feel better as she ages. In this episode, Myriam and I discuss tips for how to create a non-toxic household and lifestyle. She shares her strategies for how she supports herself in terms of the level of toxic exposure in her environment, and how her entire life is structured to support her health. Listen in to hear more about how Myriam is feeling younger while growing older!  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.  Topics Covered:Using alternative medicine when traditional doctors don't have answersThe benefits of water fasting and wellness retreatsHealing through proper nutrition and mindful livingTips for creating a non-toxic household and lifestyleHow you can regenerate yourself at any age Resources Mentioned:True BotanicalsBurkey Water FilterEnvironmental Working GroupSeventh Generation Products Guest Info:WebsiteInstagram Follow Us: Our WebsiteInstagram Special offer: Congratulations to listeners The Nerdy One and DJHowell for winning the last giveaway! One more reviewer will be selected to win a LifeWave Aeon patch and a copy of Dame Sandra Biskind's book, Codebreaker: Discover the Password to Unlock the Best Version of You. To be entered to win, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot your review, and send it to dana@danafrost.com, or pop it into a direct message on Instagram, @danafrostvitallyfree.  Credit:Podcast Production by the team at Swell PodcastingMusic by Phoebe GreenlandPhotography by Amy Boyle PhotographyPodcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

< Back to Judges IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSGideon Passes a Test of Faith Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)God tests a believer's faith close to home.God tests a believer's faith close to the heart.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONLet's be more than iconoclasts.Let's find a way to obey.QUESTIONSBefore Gideon could go out and defeat the Midianites in the strength of the Lord, he had to be tested. What was the test, and what was its purpose?Who was Baal? What was he supposed to do?Describe an altar to Baal. Who was Ashteroth?Why did the men of the city want to kill Gideon?What was Gideon's father's response to this act of Gideon's?Define the word, "idol."Define the word, "iconoclast."ANSWERSThe test was to tear down the altar of Baal that his father had built, and to replace it with an altar to the Lord. Its purpose was to test Gideon's faith.Baal was the prominent pagan god of the land. He supposedly controlled the weather, and thus the fertility and productivity of the land.The altar was constructed of large stone, sometimes measuring 15 ft. across and 5 ft. high. The wooden image of Ashteroth represented the female counterpart of Baal.Gideon had torn down the altar to Baal, which was used by all the town.He stood up for Gideon, saying, "If Baal is a god, he can defend himself."An idol is anything that takes the place of God in a believer's life.An iconoclast is one who destroys religious images or icons.DISCUSS/CONSIDERBefore Gideon could go out and prove his faith by fighting, he had to prove his faith at home. This involved being a faithful witness before his own family and before his own community. Was this easy for Gideon? How has your faith been tested close to home? Has it been easy for you?If God is not first in a believer's heart, to a certain extent that believer is involved in idolatry. Is there something ahead of God on your priority list? Every idol must go if the believer is to be successful in spiritual warfare. Baals must be torn down and replaced by an altar to God.CHALLENGEGideon was more than an iconoclast. He not only tore down the alter to Baal, but he replaced it with an altar to the Lord. Are you only an iconoclast, having rid your life of idols? Or are you building up altars to the Lord, filling your life with the things of God? Try this test: How is 1) your prayer life? 2) your depth of Bible study? 3) your thought life? We are to cast down everything that exalts itself above God. See 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 3:2, and Romans 12:2.When Gideon realized the improbability of tearing down the altar of Baal in broad daylight, he did it at night. He found a way to obey. Are you finding ways to obey in sharing your faith with others? Are you afraid? Be like Gideon - find a way to obey.KEY VERSES"Tear down the altar of Baal and build an altar to the Lord." Judges 6:25-26 "Keep yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:21

< Back to Joshua IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSThe Death and Burial of Joseph, Joshua and Eleazar the Priest Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)Faithful believers publicize their commitment to the Lord.Faithful believers appreciate their title to the land.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONAre you a hen or a hog when it comes to commitment?QUESTIONSWhat did the memorial at Shechem commemorate?Was the "sanctuary of the Lord" the same as the tabernacle?What is meant by the "sanctuary of the Lord?"What other events may have taken place here at Shechem?When did Joshua die in relation to the renewal of the covenant? How old was he at his death?ANSWERSThe call and ratification of covenant renewal between the Lord and His people Israel.No. The sanctuary was at Shechem and the tabernacle was located at Shiloh.It seems to refer to the location at Shechem as special and set apart as a holy place.Abraham built an altar to the Lord when he entered the land of Canaan about 700 years earlier; Jacob built an altar about 500 years prior to this time when he came safely to Shechem in the land of Canaan.Joshua died soon after his farewell address and covenant renewal. He was 110.DISCUSS/CONSIDERReview the words of Joshua to the people when he set up the memorial marker of the covenant commitment (Joshua 24:27). This stone was to be a public testimony of the verbal commitment that the people had made to the Lord. Have you set up a memorial marker, so to speak, to publicize your commitment to the Lord? In other words, do you have a public testimony that you are a believer?Joshua, Joseph and Eleazar appreciated their title to the land the Lord had given them. Are you established in the land? Have you realized and experienced the joy of the Lord in your life? Have you appropriated the spiritual blessing of your eternal security in Christ? Have you seen Satan's tactics overthrown because of your prayers? True fulfillment, blessing and satisfaction comes only by appreciating your title to the land the Lord has given to you.CHALLENGEAre you a hen or a hog when it comes to commitment? Are you just playing church and making token contributions or is your commitment real, total and good for the long haul? Have you committed yourself as a living sacrifice? (Romans 12:1-2) Read and be challenged by Hebrews 12:1 and Philippians 3:13-14.KEY VERSES"This stone will be a witness, for it has heard all the words the Lord spoke to us. It will be a witness to you, lest you deny your God." (Joshua 24:27)"Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had experienced everything the Lord had done for Israel." (Joshua 24:31)

< Back to Joshua IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSJoshua's Farewell Address to the Israelite Leaders Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)God is faithful to His promises in the land.God is faithful to His warnings in the land.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONPractice the three steps of preventive maintenance for your spiritual life: a. Obey the word of God b. Separate from the world c. Love the Lord your GodQUESTIONSIn the last three chapters of the book of Joshua, there are three farewell messages: Chapter 22 - Joshua's farewell to _____________ Chapter 23 - Joshua's farewell to ___________ Chapter 24 - Joshua's farewell to ____________Where was the covenant renewed?How long after the conquest was over did Joshua's second farewell address occur?At that time, the Lord had given rest, and Joshua was old. About how old?In Joshua 13, the Lord had told Joshua that he was old and advanced in years. How old was he then?What does the physical land of Joshua represent?What is this land called in Ephesians?Is this the heaven to come in the future?ANSWERSthe military troops of the two and one-half tribes whose territories were on the other side of the Jordan River; the rulers and leaders of Israel; to all the people.At Shechem.Anywhere from five to twenty years.About 100 years old, or even 110.At least ninety.The spiritual land we enter when we become Christians.The "heavenlies."No. It is the unseen but real realm of spiritual blessings and battles now.DISCUSS/CONSIDERAs God was faithful to His promises concerning the physical land of Canaan for Israel, so he is faithful to His promises concerning the spiritual land He has given to us. See Ephesians 1:1-3. This was a continuing promise, just as Philippians 1:6. What is the evidence of God's sanctification continuing in your life?God gave warnings to the people in the land. The same is true today for the spiritual land that God has given us. If we do not follow faithfully, we suffer loss and ruin. What do you believe is keeping you from following fully?CHALLENGEAre you practicing the three steps of preventive maintenance for your spiritual life? How diligently are you reading and obeying the word of God? Are you separated from the idolatry and evil of this world system? Do you love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind?KEY VERSES"You have seen everything the Lord your God has done for your sake; it was the Lord your God who fought for you." (Joshua 23:3)"Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law. Avoid association with nations with other gods; do not serve or bow down to them. Hold fast to the Lord your God." (Joshua 23:6-8)"You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed." (Joshua 23:14)

< Back to Joshua IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSThe Two and One-half Tribes Explain the Purpose of the Altar Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)It is wrong for believers not to think ahead.It is right for believers not to retaliate.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONWhat kind of message are you sending to the next generation?QUESTIONSWhat was the basic problem between the tribal divisions?How was the situation resolved?Why is Joshua 22 a good chapter to study whenever misunderstandings arise between believers, whether it be in a Christian family, a Christian ministry, or in the church?In what way were both divisions wrong?How did God safeguard a common worship of Himself by His people?ANSWERSThe two and one-half tribes built an altar, which caused great concern on the part of the other tribes, thinking that they were setting up a separate system of worship. In their eyes, this was rebellion, apostasy, idolatry.The accusing party sent a committee to investigate, and found that the motives were pure, that they had built only a memorial replica of the true altar at Shiloh to be a witness to their families for generations to come. Their interpretation was that even though they lived on the east side of the Jordan River they were part of Israel that lived on the west side. They were one nation under God.When a major misunderstanding took place between the two divisions of tribes, it nearly caused a civil war. Fortunately, an investigating committee was set up to understand the real reason for their actions. When the "offending" party was given an opportunity to explain their actions, the "accusing" party realized they had misjudged their motives. Not only was war averted, but the two divisions realized that they were one nation under God.Even though their motives were good, the east siders failed to think ahead as to how their actions might be interpreted by the west siders. The west siders were quick to judge (misjudge) the motives of their brothers.God chose a central sanctuary in the land where all His people were to come to worship. Read Deuteronomy 16:16-17.DISCUSS/CONSIDERThe east siders failed to think ahead as to what their actions might mean to their brothers, even though their motives were good. We need to avoid even the appearance of evil to others. This means thinking about a situation and prejuding our own actions in light of others.It would have been easy and "natural" for the east siders to retaliate, but they didn't. Instead, they responded, "The Lord knows! If we are in error, let the Lord Himself require an account." They were willing to be disciplined if they were wrong. What a great lesson for us! Read 1 Peter 5:6 for a proper attitude in such a situation.CHALLENGEBe careful of the message you are sending to the next generation. Think before you act. Make sure your motives are pure and your actions read rightly.When the older generation faithfully follows and worships the Lord, then the next generation will get the message. Is this the message you are sending?KEY VERSES"The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods! He knows!" (Joshua 22:22)"If we have done wrong, may the Lord Himself require an account." (Joshua 22:23)"Let us build an altar as a witness between you and us and our generations that follow, that we will worship the Lord at His sanctuary." (Joshua 22:26-27)

< Back to Joshua IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSCaleb Claims His Special Portion of the Land Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)There are mountains to be reclaimed in the land.There are giants to be removed from the land.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONLet's all say, "I want to be like Caleb."QUESTIONSWhat was to happen after the seven year conquest was over?Was it God's desire that the two and one-half tribes settle on the east side of the Jordan River?Refer to Joshua 14:1. Was Eleazar the priest in line with what God had declared in Numbers 34:16-18?Why did Caleb receive a special portion of the land?Name all those who were faithful to the Lord from the time the Israelites came out of Egypt through the wandering in the wilderness.ANSWERSThe land would be possessed by the Israelites.No, but He allowed them to have their way. They settled for God's permissive will rather than His perfect will.Yes.Because out of the twelve spies Moses sent to spy on Canaan, only Joshua and Caleb gave favorable reports.Joshua and Caleb were the only two from that generation who trusted the Lord wholly and who entered the promised land.DISCUSS/CONSIDERThere were mountains to be claimed in the land of Canaan, and there are mountains to be claimed in the unseen world of spiritual realities. Satan and his world system have captured many truths with lies and brainwashing. Reclaim the mountains so the real truth is known. One example: the Bible teaches that man is born bad, with a sinful nature. Satan's lie is that man is born good and with enough education he can climb out of his environment. List other lies of Satan and how you can help reclaim mountains with God's truth.The Anakim, the giants were still in the land, but Caleb drove them out in the strength of the Lord. There are giants today, the enemy forces and forms of spiritual opposition that control certain areas of the land. For example, secular education that teaches evolution. Are you countering this lie with the truth of creationism? Are there other giants that you are driving out?CHALLENGEThere was no mid-life crisis for Caleb, no retirement, no jealousy. Are you a Caleb? Are you conquering mountains, regardless of your age?KEY VERSES"Caleb said, 'I was forty years old when I was sent to spy out the land, and I brought back word as it was in my heart...I wholly followed the Lord my God." (Joshua 14:7-8)"The Lord has kept me alive these forty-five years since that time. Here I am today, eighty-five years old! I am still as strong as the day Moses sent me out. Just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war. Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day." (Joshua 14:10-12)"The land had rest from war." (Joshua 14:15)

< Back to Joshua IndexTALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANSA Coalition of Five Kings are Defeated Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTESDOCTRINAL POINT(S)The faithful believer should be efficient in spiritual warfare.The faithful believer will be effective in spiritual warfare.PRACTICAL APPLICATIONLet's put our foot down on sin.QUESTIONSWhat did Joshua do first when he found that the kings were hidden a cave and the enemy troops were running away in defeat? Then what did he do?What other historical event happened in the same area where the caves were located?Why did Joshua have his army captains place their feet on the necks of the kings?Why is it said that when Joshua shut the five kings up in the cave he was being efficient in defeating these pagan nations?What is the spiritual lesson in Question #4?What is the particular spiritual lesson in Joshua 10?What are root sins?ANSWERSThe first thing Joshua did was to temporarily seal the kings in the cave, then he pursued the enemy forces.This was where David and his men hid from Saul, who wanted to kill David.It was a symbolic gesture in that culture that the pagan nations had been conquered by Israel.Rather than dealing with these kings immediately, he put them under guard so they were checked and ineffective. Meanwhile, he used his energies and forces to deal with the armies of these kings, more of an immediate problem before the troops could escape.Remember, the Book of Joshua is a handbook for spiritual warfare. All of the enemies in the land of Canaan picture in some way the opposition that we face in spiritual warfare - the world, the flesh and the devil.Our battle with the sins of the flesh. Some sins are more open and some are more hidden, like the kings in the cave.In most cases, the hidden sins of the flesh are root sins; the more open sins usually trace their origin and power to the root sins.DISCUSS/CONSIDERJust as Joshua dealt with both the kings and the enemy troops, the faithful believer should be efficient in spiritual warfare. The sins in our lives and in the life of the church must be dealt with, both the open and hidden sins. Recall some of the sins that your church has had to deal with. Recall some of the sins that you have had to deal with in your own life.Consider some of the results of hidden sins, and discuss how you would deal with the hidden sins of pride, the love of money, selfishness, self-righteousness and evil thoughts.CHALLENGEJoshua had his captains put their feet on the necks of the defeated kings. The God of peace will crush Satan under His feet shortly. In the meantime, put your foot down on sin, realizing that sin and Satan have been conquered on the cross.KEY VERSES"The Lord your God has delivered the enemy into your hand." (Joshua 10:19)"Put your feet on the necks of the kings." (Joshua 10:24)

Meet Renee Dick, a social media and content repurposing queen! She shares her story of being an unhappy hairdresser who realized she was being negative all the time - and how she changed her world view. Together, she and Lesley cover how to live for your purpose, why do self development, being a trail blazer, community over competition, and so much more.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:You don't have to have all the answersThe story behind Renee's brandingNot living in your purposeThe boundaries you put in place when making personal changeSelf developmentThe hardest part of being in a room with people you don't knowBeing the trail blazerCommunity over competitionAct now think laterLead with your heart, not your egoEpisode References/Links:Renee Dick's IGAmy Ledin's Podcast F* ItDavid MeltzerAndy Frisella's podcastHumble the Poet's book, UnlearnBrené Brown PodcastDubsadoDreams to Plans PodcastGuest Bio:Renee Dick, creator and founder of the Fresh Perspective Community with a focus on providing tools, support, and resources to serve female, small business owners. With an obsession for repurposing content, and Pinterest marketing Renee launched a done-for-you content repurposing and Pinterest management agency that breathes life back into your content so you can reach as many people as possible! Renee is also co-host of the Dreams to Plans Podcast which serves another fun outlet to connect with the creative community.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookTik TokLinkedIn Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan  Oh, my goodness. Welcome back to the Be It podcast, the Be It Till You See It podcast. I'm Lesley Logan and I am beyond grateful that you're here. I'm also completely on fire and cannot wait to take on my whole day, after just getting off of this interview with Renee Dick. My girlfriend, Renee, I, we ended the podcast and then we talked for another 30 minutes before she to start her podcast. So it's safe to say, this podcast has lots of gab, lots of ways that you can see yourself in it. And when you get, you have to get to her tips on how to Be It Till You See It at the end, because I visualized everything that she was saying. And it made me even more fired up to do what I have to do for myself today. Look, you know, wherever you are, whatever it is that you're trying to be, maybe it is to step into a new group of friends, or maybe it's to step into a new gym, or a new job or to start your own thing. There are so many gems in this podcast, and I can't even wait for you to dive in and hear how Renee stepped into a room that she probably didn't feel like she should be in but she made herself do it anyways, and, and how she changed the perspective of that it's nothing short of inspiring, but also something you can totally do, you can totally do it. And I'm all about bringing you women, and we have a few men who can help you see how you can Be It Till You See It that you don't have to have all the answers. And so this whole podcast, I just can't even wait for you to hear it. So I'm not going to keep talking Renee Dick, as you can find her on Instagram at @mygirlfriendrenee. And you can also listen to her on her podcast if you're interested in business tips for small business owners. All of the stuff about her and her amazingness is in the show notes below. So please check it out. And without further ado, we'll actually a little ado, we have a little short message for you. And then we'll get to dive into this really fun, really awesome interview with Renee Dick.Lesley Logan  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast, where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan  We are recording. Okay. Hello. Welcome to the Be It podcast. Oh my gosh. Okay, so true story. I heard this woman on my friend Amy Ledin's podcast and I was doing my Pilates workout and Amy Ledin was a guest on this podcast. She's one of my favorite women in the world. We have an accountability call, accountability call every two weeks. And you came on and I was like talking in the podcast to the two of you as it was a three way conversation. And it didn't even occur to me that like you were not actually responding to me. (Lesley laughs) And I don't even think I waited for the podcast to finish before I was like sharing it, tagging you and like voice dm-ing, "Oh my God, I'm in love with you. I want to have you on mine. I want to have you in my, my communities." And then Amy said, "Oh, you have to meet her. Want me to introduce you?" Like we're already talking. We already have a call on Monday. So without further ado, my girlfriend Renee, why don't you share about who you are and what you do.Renee Dick  You know, I'm not surprised this happens all the time. (Renee and Lesley laughs) I get this message daily. (Renee laughs) Just kidding. No, it was such a fun podcast to do. And it always that's the beauty about podcasts, is it gets you into other people's ears, it gets you into new audiences where you can become new friends, and not just sit on Instagram and hope to be seen. So it's just a great way to really you know, fast forward the connection. And I think you meet such good people. I'm so I'm so excited to be here. It's gonna be such a fun topic today.Lesley Logan  Yeah, thank you for being here. So, Renee, um, I mean, you are @mygirlfriendrenee on Instagram and, and the way Amy was always saying my girlfriend Renee, my girlfriend Renee said so I just want to know, how did you decide to be "My Girlfriend Renee" and also, what do you do?Renee Dick  I know always asks that like cuz it could be, I could be a hooker. Like, I, nobody knows exactly what (Lesley laughs) "My Girlfriend Renee" is and I'm like, that's where branding comes in. Right? Because you have to know and see because once you see me, you get it. But when you hear it, (Lesley: Yeah) you're like, "My Girlfriend Renee... What?" (Lesley laughs) But no, no, I started my business in 2019. I was at a woman in business conference. I had like, no computer, no nothing. I used to be a hairstylist. I've always worked for myself. I did like hair styling and then I was a spray tan technician. And so I became a stay at home mom and I was like, kind of going down that rabbit hole of like this isn't the life I'm supposed to live, I was not living in my purpose. I can go down that whole rabbit hole, but blanket statement, I wasn't living my purpose. And my husband was like, "Girl, you need something." So I go to this woman in business conference, and I was like, "I'm gonna start a blog. My husband told me I need to start a blog. I'm gonna do it." And so I did. And I was coming up with the name. And I was like, "Okay, what am I gonna call this thing?" You know what I mean? I don't really know, I don't know what my content is going to be. It's more like lifestyle. And it took me back to my hairstylist days, where people would say, "Where do you get your hair done? Who does your hair." And everybody would always say like, "Oh, you got to go to my girlfriend Renee." Or, "Who does your spray tan?" "Oh, my girlfriend, Renee does it." So that's how "My Girlfriend Renee" was born and it just hit. It was perfect.Lesley Logan  I love that. So I, I love the story behind things. So I think some people make it a little harder. Like, "I don't know what to call this." And like people are taking their time to figure what to call something. And it's oftentimes if you just look back to when you were having the most fun, the name is in there. So I know that you mentioned this briefly like you weren't living in your purpose. And I think that I think it's easy for people to go, "Oh, yeah, I understand that." But like, on a surface level. And then I think if you ask someone like, "What does that mean?" So everyone not living their purpose to me, it's very different. It looks different for everybody. So and also, if you've never really lived in your purpose, it's, it's kind of hard to know, because you could just go your life without living in your purpose and it's like the same. So how did you, I mean, he was awesome to like, say, "Hey, what's up? We do something here." Awesome husband, but what what what were the feelings that you were having that were like, you're not living in your purpose?Renee Dick  Well, you immediate... I think it's that feeling of like, you know, you're supposed to be doing something, right. You can't put your name on it. You don't know exactly what it is. But you know, that there's something missing, you have this for me on to be a 100% real with you guys. I was so negative, I was insecure, I was jealous, I was competitive. And it was all of these feelings that weren't me. Like, normally, you know, you're happy, whatever but when when you start to get down this spiral of, you can't be happy for anybody, like anytime somebody would when, I would be negative, or anytime somebody would be doing something, I would be sitting in my mind like, "Well, what does she have that I don't" and it wasn't in a good way. And I can feel it going deeper and deeper and harder and harder. I just couldn't be happy for anybody. And it wasn't like I can say, you know, there was a reason behind it. There wasn't a reason I just personally could not figure out why I was one - getting anxiety, two - why couldn't be happy for anybody, why I was so negative. And the more I the more personal development, this didn't come overnight or anything. I've put in a lot of years and personal development to get to this point. But it was because I wasn't living my purpose. I wasn't channeling who I am supposed to be on this planet, like, "Who I'm supposed to do? Who I'm supposed to speak to?" And I wasn't channeling that, I was living a subpar version of me. And the way that I've heard it explained perfectly is from David Meltzer. He says, like, all successful people feel this pressure, right? You feel this pressure of like something and you can't really name it. It's not people that put this pressure on you, it's yourself. And he says, all successful people must be what they can be and ever since I heard that, it made total sense. I was negative, I was complaining, I was not happy for anybody, because I wasn't happy with who I was. And that is where the switch happened. And that's where I started to do the personal development. That's when I knew that I had to, I had to catch up to my girlfriend Renee, who she's really meant to be.Lesley Logan  Oh, okay, I have heard that quote, before and I it's like, I think it needs to be on a shirt. And it needs to be on a picture. It needs to be on people's phones. Because it is true there's some, I think for some people in my life who are like, "Well, you're working so hard, you're working so hard." And I'm like you have to understand like, not working like not working doesn't make me feel better. It actually makes me feel like I'm not my purpose and there is a balance there. Like there's I don't know if it was you and I ever talked about this, that there's a difference between hustle and a hassle was that you in a conversation? Somebody, I was talking with someone a couple weeks ago, and about when about when we met and I was like, you know, I don't think I feel like hustle gets a bad rap because there is a hustle to working. But it's a hassle that's where it's different. But I do I do think that you're right. When you're successful person, there is a pressure that isn't from you and it's not from other people. But it is because you know that you have this, like this place to be on this planet. And there's this pool and if you are not going that direction, then it's very easy to drop into that negative vibe. And then if by chance the people in your life are those people already because they're not in their purpose. And it's just like such an easy spiral and I remember I had to move towns, I lived in Orange County. I lived in Newport Beach and I had to move to LA with a girl I just met because I just needed to be I was like, "I have to change my environment. And I'm just gonna move, I'm gonna tell everyone I transferred. (Lesley laughs) I'm gonna move and I'm gonna make new friends." Because I couldn't, it was really hard to be that positive person when everyone was being that negative vibe. And if you are trying to do that personal development and try to change, you kind of have to put some boundaries in place. And so when you start doing your personal development, what what I mean, what changes did you see first, what changes do you have to make? Because if you, it's not like you've got there overnight to being in that negative space. So you kind of there's things you have to do, right?Renee Dick  Dude, it's a constant battle. It's not just like, we just did a podcast episode on this, like personal development isn't like a diet that you can just do, and once you lose the weight, you're, you're done forever, right? It's like the same thing with personal development. You can't be like, "Yes, I can accomplish personal development. I'm done." Like it doesn't work like that it just keeps coming back. Because you keep bringing back these old feelings. It's a lifetime of crap that you have to fix or re-correct, correct or retra-ject whatever the word it is. But with me it was. I think when you start, I started listening to podcasts, and my husband had a two hour commute. So he was listening to podcast, I didn't even know podcasts were a thing. I'm like, "What is a podcast? Like, AM radio?" You know, "Will people listen this?" Like, "What are you talking about?" ... Lesley Logan  I remember the day, "Lesley, are you listening to this Serial podcast?" That's what got me into podcasts was Serial, which I think is where everyone got into it. But (Renee: So freakin' funny) But I was like, "I don't even is, this on your radio? Is it AM? How do I find them?"Renee Dick  Legit! I was like, "What is the podcast?" But he had such a long commute that he had to find other things to entertain himself on the road besides a radio. So he started listening to Andy Frisella's podcast. And he was like, "You should probably listen to this guy." And I was like, "Okay." So I started listening to him and I had hit like 15 f-bombs in the first like, 10 seconds. And I was like, "Done, this is my guy, (Lesley laughs) wrap it up," like, here we go. And it just the one thing is it makes you see things differently, is switch, it's like this flip you get, it's literally a flip, that's the best way I can describe it, is you see your life a certain way, you see things a certain way, you see success a certain way, you see people and lives that they live a certain way. And when you finally hear it, you switch it to where now you understand, why they're living that way, why they are successful, why they're doing it, and it eliminates that ingrained feeling of successful people are lucky. It's only meant for some people, and you can never have it, they have some secret sauce that isn't attainable to you. And they just got they got you know, lucky. And it just makes you really dig into, "Well, why?" It starts making you ask those questions. "Why am I not that special? Why don't I have that secret sauce? What is it that I don't have?" And you start doing that's kind of like the snowball effect. Does that make sense?Lesley Logan  You're ... Absolutely makes sense. And I think it's like, you know, we see evidence for which we believe to be true as well, and our ears pick up on things. I think that our subconscious is also trying to attract and trying to understand. And when you listen to a podcast, first of all, even if you're in a negative space, you're not like, "Let me find the most negative podcast," like that's just not what you're gonna find because that doesn't sound fun. And people aren't really, I don't know, maybe people are putting out negative podcasts. But most the time you're me like, "Oh, I'm listening to Andy Frisella" and your brains gonna start to hear all this positive stuff. And then because our subconscious is so malleable, the more positive stuff you put in it out outweighs all those negative thoughts. And so it really does start to help train the brain and you start to hear the things like, "Oh, oh, that's how they do it. Oh, I can do that." And it breaks things down and I I think that I think for a lot of people, podcasts are such a great way for personal development, and it's free. You don't have to pay for it. Even if the podcast is like, if you join this thing, then you get no ads. I'm like, give me all the ads. I want to hear about the new stuff. (Lesley laughs) I want to support. But like I think I hope that more people are saying that you don't have to go to some seven day retreat, no knock on those I do retreats. But like you don't have to have the money and the time to do that you can literally make your commute your personal development time. And so you listen to Andy Frisella and then you, what made you start to want to work for yourself was like between the podcast and the women in business. What was the the leap there?Renee Dick  Well, I've always like worked for myself. I just didn't know I worked for myself. Like I didn't know it was called something, I just thought I was a hustler. I'm like I always found ways to make money. If I needed money, I figured out a way to do it. And I don't do well with people telling me what to do. I never went to school, I went to beauty school so I didn't have to go to college. Like you know what I mean? I went to all of these things to immediately get out of the norm like my mom worked nine to five my whole life, like I didn't. I knew that wasn't going to be my path. I'm like, she worked there for 20 years, nine to five Monday through Friday, every single day. I'm like, "What is this life like?" I knew I never wanted to do that ever since forever. And so um once I kind of started like learning listening to that I was like, "Oh, I'm an entrepreneur," like I didn't understand it. I was like, "Oh, I just don't like to work." Like, you know what I mean? But I did ... (Lesley and Renee laughs) I guess I was just stingy. I don't know what to keep all the money, I have no idea. So when I went to that woman in business workshop, and I met 30 other women that were CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and I was like, "Holy crap, I'm not weird," like I find myself, (Lesley laughs) "Oh, my gosh, I'm normal." And I actually want to be around these people, like, the conversations were different. And so it kind of lit that fire even more that, "Hey, you have something here" and the way that I stood out and I embraced my confidence, because I didn't have anything and I was either like, "Okay, you're gonna go to this workshop with 30 other women that are business owners, and you're coming in with never even sent a damn email." Because when I did hair it was all handwork, you know, I never even owned a computer. And like, "You have two choices. You can sit in the back and be quiet, and say, 'Okay, I don't belong here. These people are, were too advance for me,' or I can own this shit." And I decided to own it. So I made the most biggest presence I think I can ever do in my life. And that's where it kind of started where I was like, "Alright, I'm gonna do this, and I'm never gonna look back."Lesley Logan  Okay, so that is insane. I think a lot of women listening to this have been in that exact same place, whether it's going to a fitness class, and they're like, "I've never worked out before." And so they like I used I taught, I taught in group fitness y'all I know where you sat, you sat in the back row, guess where I sat the first time I do Pilates. I was like, how far in the back could I go? And little did I know the teacher sat in the middle. So I was in the front row anyways. (Lesley laughs) And whenever I go to spin class, I'm like, "I don't do that at all." Now with COVID, I have everything in my house now. But I hated to go into a spin class. I'm like, "I'm in the front row because it's guys gonna come off the bike and he's gonna look at me and motivate me." (Renee: Yeah) And I'm like, "I just want to be in the back." But I think a lot of people go into these rooms. And they know, they felt the same way. I don't have a business, or I don't know what I'm doing in a gym class, or I don't know, I'm going to take a writing class and I don't I actually don't know how to write so they sit in the back. And you're you asked yourself this question, I could sit in the back and be quiet and think that I'm not good enough. Or I can make a big presence. And so you said confidence... Do you think that like, was there a time in your life that you were like, "I'm just gonna be in the front of the room?" Or what what did you tell yourself each day in that conference to like, get up and get in the front of the room? Or was it just that as soon as you did that everyone embraced you? Like I kind of want to feel like I'm in that room with you.Renee Dick  Well, you think about it you ... the hardest part is deciding to go. Right? (Lesley: Yeah) Like, I mean, that's the hardest part. Once you realize, like, "Holy shit, I hopped on the plane by myself. Holy crap, I'm staying at this hotel by myself. Holy crap, I just got an Uber." like, all of these things that you're like, "I just did all of this stuff by myself." That doesn't seem as hard because I'm like, "Okay, I just paid a lot of money to be here. So am I gonna get my money's worth? Or am I gonna throw this money in the trash?" That was my first thing was like, I I told my husband, "I wasn't working. I was a stay at home mom." So I was like, I just told him, I was like, "I have this pull on my heart. I have to go to this conference." He's like, "Go," and so I'm gonna let him down. Right? That was another thing. I was like, he believed in me. And if I go in, and I just sit there, and, "Hi, my name is Renee, nice to meet you everybody." Does that serve me or him or my son? No, I went to go kick some ass and figure out what's wrong with me. That's what I went for because I was tired of being who I was, I was exhausted. I was devastated. I was negative. I was just, I needed help. And so I had that option to say, "Okay, I'm going to be scared and just not get my money's worth. Or I'm going to soak every last penny out of the thing, because it costs a lot to get there." And so that's kind of the (Lesley: Yeah) choice. And what was really cool is like, so the first day, you know, how you do introductions, right? Like (Lesley: Yeah) anytime you go to a conference, like, "Hi, what do you do?" You know what I mean? (Renee laughs) Like, so I, they started going down the line, and everybody would just stand in their chair, like, we're at da... like tables, and they would stand at their chair and then stand up, they look at everybody. And you know, like, when everybody's introducing yourself, you're not really listening. You're like, "Oh my god, what am I gonna say? What am I gonna say? It's almost my turn. I have three more people to my turn. What am I gonna say?" (Renee and Lesley laughs) ...Lesley Logan  Well, I have a story to share. We'll keep going.Renee Dick  ... You literally, you're not listening to anything Jessica just said, because you're like, "Holy shit, I got to talk to people." So I was doing that in my head and I'm like, "Okay, Renee, what are you gonna say?" Like, all these people are like, "I'm the CEO of this, and I have 30 employees." And I'm like, I'm gonna get up here and be like, "Yo, I got an iPhone." Like, what am I gonna say? So I was like, trying to figure it out. And I'm like, you know what, I'm gonna own this. So when it comes to my turn, I walk up to the front of the room on like, the stage. And I'm like, "I'm Renee. I have no business. This is what I'm here for. Never sent an email, but I'm here to do something. I don't know what it is, but I'm gonna do it." So I then I sit down, and everybody's like, "Whoa, okay." And then every single person after that went up on stage to introduce themselves, every single one. And I knew I had something. I was like ...Lesley Logan  Chills! You can't see this if you're listening but I have like the chicken skin all over my body. That is amazing.Renee Dick  Because every single person, it was almost like I didn't, I didn't know that now or then. But I know it now like, I gave them the confidence to do that. I took the first step, and I made that, okay. Right? I made it to where it was okay, I went through. So that's how I run my business too is like, I go first in all aspects of business and then I come back, I report all bloody, all bruised, and I say, "Don't wear these shoes, you're gonna need this tool, you're gonna need this knowledge and this is how you do it." And that is kind of how I've built my business is like, I go first, I eliminate the fear and I report back to you. So your journeys a little bit easier. I give you the confidence to go forward. Because we all need that, we do, we all need somebody to push us forward and I'm more than happy to do it.Lesley Logan  Oh, amazing. Okay, so I've been in that room. My first time I went in the mastermind, first of all, you know, I just the year before, I just spent like $30,000 in Pilates equipment. And so I'm sitting in this room, it's February, and I tell my husband, like, "I want to do this mastermind. I need to be in there." Like, I feel like I have gone as far as I can on my own. We know all the things, I've read all the books, and we're not scaling, like we're keep hitting the same numbers, and I keep having to trade time for money. Nothing wrong with that. But like, I know that my purpose is to help more bodies do Pilates, and I can't do that teaching one at a time. So I need to be in this room. And he's like, "Okay, well, you know, if it helps, we're not buying $30,000 of equipment this year." (Lesley laughs) So I didn't spend 30,000. But I did spend thousands. And I go in this room. And they part of me wanted to be in the back row, right? Like I was like I walk in and there's like six or six rows of tables, and two sides. And all the back row seats are taken. And the next row seats were taken. And I was like, "You know what, you paid a lot of money get in front row." (Lesley laughs) And so I was able to get into the second to the front row. And they went alphabetical order. So I'm a Lesley Logan, which means I'm dead middle, no matter how they do alphabetical. First name, last name, I'm in the middle. And you had to do a brag, you had to brag about like something you've done. And then you had to say why you're there and what your strengths were. Well, I was raised, like don't brag. It's not attractive. Nobody wants to hear you brag. And so be quiet, (Lesley laughs) so you should be seen not heard that was like, you know, so I'm like, "Brag? What do I have to brag about?" Like, I'm just this is me, when you're out of your purpose. I'm like, "I'm just a Pilates teacher," like these people are going up there. The first person to go up there was Amy Ledin. So guess what she did seven figure fitness business and I was like, "Whoa, we need to know her." And what am I going to say now? (Lesley laughs) And so I like but I also I was like you, I was like, "What am I gonna say? What am I gonna say?" And finally I said, just stop thinking about and just listen to what other people are saying. And what I realized was, we make people, we may think people are further along than they are. We make people like this big thing and we interpret that their success is like much bigger than we could ever have. And so when I got up there, and I said my brag, I was like, "Well, I've wrote a book... I've written a book, and I've traveled over a travel over a 100,000 miles a year to teach Pilates. I have a retreat house in Cambodia. Here's my strength and ideas machine and here's what I'm here for." Right? And I sat down, and people came up to me afterwards and they're like, "You have so much confidence." It was like, almost wet my pants up there. But the truth is, when you own it and you celebrate your wins, people don't see how scared you are on the inside. They only hear like what you said, and they too are so like, "I don't know why I'm here." And then we all you just rip the band aid off. So when you went up there, and you just gave people permission, you rip this band aid off to make everyone feel comfortable. And then they were like, "I need to be friends with My Girlfriend Renee. She makes me feel comfortable." Okay, so now, since then you have started your blog, and you have started your business. And what since you know, I mean, you've done so well in the last couple of years. But you had to you had to be this business girl before you're the business girl. So how did you do that?Renee Dick  It's so crazy. Because it's evolving, right? Like you like now when I look back of where I started the blog is it taught me what I needed to know which I'm so thankful for but it isn't my thing. Like I don't it's the it's the last on the train versus the first or the first stop, however you want to call it, but I needed to know that. So it's like this, it's so funny because you think in the time, you have to know everything now and when you decide something, it's your end all be all. And that's never the case.Lesley Logan  It's in concrete. You can't change it.Renee Dick  Yeah. And people think that when they start their blog, or they start their thing, they're like, "Okay, so the name is so important because if I do my name, then I'm locked into it." And it's like you're not! Nobody's locking you into anything. If I would have thought that I would have stayed where I was, I wouldn't be where I'm at. I wouldn't have all these opportunities, all these businesses that I run and branches of my business, if I would said, "My name is Renee, I'm a blogger. That's all I have." And I would have stopped there and like, stopped, you know, evolving and stop learning and stop taking on more opportunities. I wouldn't be who I'm supposed to be but it evolves over time. And I think that's the hang up a lot of people have is that they think that once they start, that's their it's, it that's it, that's their path. And it's not it's (Lesley: Right) it's, it's ever changing.Lesley Logan  Yeah, well, um, Humble the Poet in this book, I think, I actually don't know what the books called. Anyways, it's on Brad's desk, we bought it, we put it in Amazon cart, and one of us bought it. But he has a quote that says, "We are constructs not concrete" and so you're always changing. And if you think of yourself as concrete, then you are going to limit yourself and you're going to actually feel like you're not in alignment, you're not your purpose. And it's going to get really hard because it's not fun to just be, to just stay what you were 10 years ago or two years ago, like your body isn't the same, like my skin is not the same as last year. So. (Lesley laughs) So, I mean, I think that's really cool that you you welcome that and you appreciate that and then you don't let you didn't let, "Okay, I'm gonna start with this be this is all I do." You actually kept going and seeing what you attracted and I agree. Like, I feel like if I just stayed teaching Pilates, and I was like, "I'm only a Pilates teacher, so I only teach Pilates." Well, no, actually, I teach business. You know, my husband, I like to give dating advice out, it's super fun. (Lesley laughs) You know, in my next life, I'll just actually be a dating coach, that would be really fun. So, um, alright, so you that blog, though, led to you creating more, and so you have an amazing community that you've created and how did that come? Like, what was what was that? Because I think it's really hard to, for people to take the next step because they do think they need to see the whole picture. And it's, I don't know, did you know the whole picture? I'm someone who sees the picture and then knows the first next step. That's me.Renee Dick  No, not even close. I would love to be that person. I know, I have a vision, right? There's this blurry vision. That's just my best self down the road. Like, I know she's there but I don't know how I'm getting there. Right? So with me, I started the blog and I was so like I said I was so in that point where this is where people were still shady. Like, nobody shared what they were doing. All the people that have the cool profiles. Were still like, you know, trying to hide behind the curtain. Like, "I'm so cool." And I was just sick of it. Right? I was like, nobody wanted to help. Nobody cared. Everybody's insecure. That was before, like community over competition was like a thing. (Lesley laughs) So I was like, building my own website from scratch, right? Like my husband, and I built my blog. And people were like, well, "How did you do that?" You don't they knew me, because my followers were, you know, my friends and family. And they were like, "How the hell are you doing this? You were a hairstylist, you were a stay at home mom, how are you building a blog?" And so I would share and I'm like, "Well, I'm doing this." And then I would, I'd be like, well, I want to cool Instagram, like all these other bitches like, you know what I mean? And I was like, I'm gonna figure out how to do it. So I would and then I would share it. And I'd be like, this is how I found it. This is how I do it, take it or leave it. And so my content started shifting to answer questions from people that were like, "What are you doing? How are you doing this? Blah blah." And so my content started shifting to that and that's how I started attracting other small business owners. Because it was like, "Well, I want my Instagram to look like that too. Well, I need a blog too," and it was just kind of like teaching through what I was learning. And so my friend was like, "Hey, you should start a boutique, you like taking pictures of yourself" because I needed to monetize somewhere. I was just doing all this stuff for free. (Lesley: Right) And eventually, I got to make money somehow I didn't know how ...Lesley Logan  ... Gotta make some money. (Lesley laughs)Renee Dick  Right. I make money, up in this is bitch. So I started a boutique and I was like, "Why not?" Googled it, figured it out, started selling clothes and I thought I was crushing it. I was like, "Dude, I am crushing it. I have this babe support babes tee. It's selling out month after month and I'm crushing it. I'm making all this money." And my husband was like, "No, no, no, you're not. You're selling the small. (Lesley laughs) You're not selling the larges, Renee." And I'm like, "What do you mean?" He's like, "You think you're making money because you're selling out of your smalls. But with wholesale, you have to buy in multiples of six, two small, two medium, two large. You're selling your smalls. Your larges and your mediums are stacking up over there, and I'm sick of looking at them." And I was like, (Lesley laughs) "Oh crap," so he's like, "You need to make your own shirts so that you can control the inventory and you can control your spending." And I'm like, "Alright, fine. I don't know how to do that." He's like, "We'll figure it out." I'm like, "Well, fine." So I did just prove him wrong. Figure it out, start making my own shirts. And people were tagging, like, so people would tag me in their stories. And then the girls would be like, "Oh, well, I want to meet with her. She's a small business owner. She's in your shirt. Well, she's in your shirt while I'm in your shirt." And then I started a Facebook group because all the girls were like, "Well, we want to connect." And so that's kind of how the community was born. So it wasn't, "Hey, I'm gonna create shirts and build a community." It was I'm learning that I'm failing at making money because my inventory is just sitting here. I'm thinking I'm crushing it, to. Now I'm making my own shirts and the girls are connecting because they're seeing you're wearing community over competition, well, you're wearing community over competition, we should probably connect. And so it kept evolving and reaching that next level. That's how the subscription was born. Because I was like, "Well, this is super fun, why not get a tee delivered to your door every month." And then, after it started growing, it was like, everything I did got me to the next step, if that makes sense. So the more I shared, the more attracted this type of customer, then I started listening every single time to my customer. And that's how it evolved. It wasn't me deciding to go for it. It was my customer and me working together to evolve my business.Lesley Logan  It's basically that action brings clarity. 100% like ... (Renee: Oh my gosh, yeah.) And, and whether or not you're listening, "Lesley, I don't, I don't want to make shirts," it's like, No see yourself in this. All she did was take action then she listened and she got clarity. And then she took action. And then she listened. She had clarity. She didn't wait to have all the puzzle pieces figured out before she actually started to go and do the thing. Like, I when I started OPC, all I knew was that I wanted more people doing Pilates. And I was like people have access to this. I'm traveling a lot. So now my clients will have access to me while I'm traveling. And then as it grew, they're like, "Oh, I would love to know what other people are feeling with the classes." And I was like," Oh, yeah, we should do this." And so now there's a Facebook group. And now that Facebook group is hundreds of people having the best time talking about their (Lesley laughs) Pilates practice, cheering each other on, asking how their kids are doing. And I did not see that when I was create... I was like, "This is the problem I want to solve. Here's how I'm gonna solve it. I listened to the people" and then so that's really amazing. Even if you're not trying to do business, if you're just trying to figure out like, what hobby you want to do to make yourself feel better on the weekend. Take action, and then listen, like listen and see. Did that make me feel better? No, it actually made me feel stressful. Pick a new one.Renee Dick  Yeah, no, it's so I love that because it's, it's something that I I 100% believe I'm gifted with that, like, I act now think later, where like, my husband is the complete opposite. He's literally the planner times, a thousands every piece has to be perfectly laid out 10 steps ahead, everything that can happen will have like he's one of those and I am ... (Lesley: Was your husband on boyscout?) No, which is funny. (Lesley: Okay) He just like just this planner guy. He's like a thinker, like he thinks 24/7. And so he's very type A, and I'm very like jump now. And like, we'll figure it out later, as I'm in the air, I'm that kind of person. So I'm lucky that I have that because a lot of people let that stop them to where everything has to be perfect before they take action. And that's never gonna happen. It's never going to be like you think it is, and you have to take action. And trust me the frickin net will appear every single time. As long as you're doing it right. And you're living in your you're leading with your heart and not your ego. Everything's always gonna be taken care of everything. I have no, no doubt in my mind. (Lesley: Well) ...Lesley Logan  I agree. Because ... unless you're a brain surgeon. (Renee: Yeah) Right, like, most of us are things that we're going to do, if you leap, the net is going to appear, especially if you have to leap whether you see the net or not. And I think like I think it was Brené Brown, who was in a podcast years ago. And she said that that thing is like the leap and the net will appear. She's like, "I want people to think about like, what would you do even if you didn't see the net? Like, what if you did like, even if you couldn't do the net? What would you do anyways?" And I am someone who's like, "If I can't get something off my mind, I have to do it, just so that I can like ... just stop thinking about it." And then it's like trying things on. Right? It's like I do it. And I'm like, "Oh, actually, I really liked that" or "Oh, this could be really cool," for so I'm, again ideas machine. So sometimes things aren't for me, there for others, but my husband is an Eagle Scout. So you know, we have everything and he really does like to plot things out. But he does. He's not so type A and that when we booked our honeymoon, we only booked our first flight and our last flight we should not book the flights in between and we went to three countries (Lesley laughs) and it was like, like a couple months before we're like, "Okay, so where do we want to go?" because we have a flight to Thailand and we have a flight from Japan but we don't have anything to ... (Lesley laughs)Renee Dick  ... past I mean, I'm even not even close to type A and that makes me have anxiety, so heck No. (Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan  So but when he but when we actually traveled, we had a dropbox folder that was downloaded to the phone so you need to have internet with every single flight, every single day's itinerary, all the visas, all the things and he was he was in a band. So we went on like basic tour. We went on nine flights and 14 days three countries all these things. And I was like, "Can we do this?" He's like, "Oh, yeah, trust me I've been this is a tour." So but he's he will figure out the steps but he's willing to let me go a little bit, I have to sell him on the idea a little bit but he he will take the vision and then like break it down to at least I can get started.Renee Dick  Oh my God, bless. I could never do that in my lifetime. (Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan  So okay, so now that you um now that you have your community and it's ... your two years in and you're listening to this, what are you, what are you feeling called to you right now? Like what are you kind of Be It at right now Till You See It? Can you share? I mean, maybe ...Renee Dick  Yeah. So I just ... (Lesley: I'm putting you on the spot.) Um, so forever I was I've been using Pinterest to grow my blog because like I said, I didn't know what I was doing. And I was like, "Well, I've made this blog and why is nobody coming to see my amazingness?" (Lesley laughs) So I started googling and everybody's like, "Oh, Pinterest is the biggest traffer traffic driver, whatever." So, I literally spent a year just diving in on Pinterest and growing my traffic through Pinterest. And people kept saying, like, "Dude, you're like really good at this, like, you're really good at this." I started, my brand just became the Pinterest person. And I'm like, "Whoa, okay. Never had any intent of actually doing anything with it." And started, so I started like teaching me people on it. And I started realizing, everybody just wants me to do it for them. They were like, "I don't have time for this." (Lesley and Renee laughs) Like ... (Lesley: ... someone who does it.) Yeah, she's like, "Whatever you're doing is great but like, can you just do it for me?" And I'm like, "Oh, shit, there's a market for this. Okay. All right. I did not know." So I started thinking about how I can grow, because the community is almost like, it's for chapter one through chapter five business owners, right? It's that education, DIY, kind of like, you need to do everything yourself. You need to get scrappy, you're wearing all the hats. But I wanted to reach a different type of person, because I know that where I'm at mentally and what I've, I've honed my craft so good. And I figured out what my secret sauce is and what I'm freaking good at. And that is repurposing content and Pinterest marketing, because that's what I've done for my business. That's how my brain works. And I realized by meeting more people and kind of upleveling myself, other people don't think like that. And so I was like, Well, "How can I figure this out?" So I started launching Pinterest management, and then I started doing like an agency service. So that's kind of where I'm leaning towards now is (Lesley: Cool) utilizing my skill to what I feel like I'm very good at that. This is something to I think a lot of people don't realize, is something that you're good at that comes easy to you, doesn't come easy to everybody else. And I don't think we realize that because we think like, "Oh, well doesn't everybody know how to do this?" And no, they don't (Lesley: Nothey don't) like the beauty in what our paths are. Our purposes are is because we're meant to do something way different than everybody else. We have our own secret sauce. And that's something that I embrace. And finally, after I don't even know how long was like, wait, doesn't everybody think like this? When it came to like repurposing content? And I would teach them people like, "No, I don't think like that. That is even crossed my mind. And that's when I knew I had another business lined up." I was like, "Well, okay, here we go." You know what I mean?Lesley Logan  Yeah, that is I do know what you mean. And I think that you hit the nail on the head. And I think everyone listening, if you just think about, like, what does come easy to you, you you actually could monetize that. It's, um, so I get asked all the time, how you do all the things, how you do all the things. And even before I had a team, I was asked that, and I was doing all the things... And now we have people who do a lot of things, but I still do all the things that I love, I kept the things that I love doing. And I was like, "Doesn't everybody make their schedule about them? Doesn't everybody, like make it so that they have the morning that they want to have? And that they work out when they want to do it? And then they time block these things?" And it's like, "No, actually, people just let the day come at that." So so I was like, "Okay, well, I guess our next thing is helping people with time management and helping them put themselves first." But it's so easy to think, well, it's just a schedule, or it's just Pinterest. Like there's so many courses on it's like no the things that come easy for you the things that you see, there is a there's seven and a half billion people on this planet, there are a ton of people that that doesn't come easy to do ... Even if everyone that it came easy to monetized it, you'd still make money doing it.Renee Dick  Dude in this world, like I have paid people for stuff that I would have never in my life known people made money for. Right? Like the more you actually meet people, and you're like, "Wait, what do you do?" Like, you know what I mean? What do you do? And then they tell you and you're like, "Well, yeah, I totally paid for that." Like right now I have, because I'm signing on and doing my agency. And I have Dubsado, right, which my brain does not Dubsado is fabulous, but my brain just blah, right? So it would take me four hours to do the onboarding process, because I'm like, "What the heck, this overwhelms me." My friend that I met in a mastermind, that is what she specializes in, systems and processes for clients, and for agencies and for service based businesses. And I'm like, "What the hell, I paid her for it." Because I'm like, "Girl, you're gonna give me eight hours and set up my whole thing?" That is what she does, like, who would have thought, "Oh, I like being organized and creating systems because that's how my brain works. Let me charge for it." And guess what, she's crushing it. And who would have thought somebody like that loves systems and loves finding holes in people's systems into you know, automate and do that. Like she loves that! That doesn't even (Lesley: Yeah) register on my mind. And I'm willing to pay top dollar for it because guess what, it helps me be able to do the things I do love, like this stuff.Lesley Logan  Yeah, 100%. I am, I think more people don't realize that the problems that they that are frustrating them, it would have taken you eight hours but also like, probably a weekend before thinking like, "Oh my God, I have to sit down learn this thing." And then like you get in, you're like, "I forget it." And then it takes longer because now you're like, "I'm gonna say check my phone because I'd rather do that then do this right now." And so it actually doesn't take eight hours takes 15 hours. It's really stressful. So I've definitely been there. Okay, so because people want to stalk to you, like, I want to stalk to you, like I stalked to you. (Lesley laughs) Where, what's the easiest place for people to connect with you? How can they find you?Renee Dick  Literally @mygirlfriendrenee on everything made it easy for y'all. I even matched up my profile pictures. I swear when people are like, "Oh, you can find me at my dash 123 girlfriend 495." I'm like, "Why do you do that to yourself? Make it easy. One name one picture. All platforms. My girlfriend Renee, find me on everything." (Renee and Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan  Amazing, and they can and they'll be able to see your your community there and your podcast there. What's your ... tell everyone your podcast name? ...Renee Dick  So my... Oh, yeah. So that one's different. So backup ... (Lesley and Renee laughs)Lesley Logan  ... Oh you got to partner on that one. So, can't be my girlfriend ...Renee Dick  (Renee laughs) So it's Dreams to Plans podcast where it's just for small business owners. It's my other friend Kat. I'm a co host and she does stationery and wholesale and products and customer based service. And it's just, it's a good mix of two different personality types. She's like the super sweet caring and I'm just like this witty friggin just nightmare version that just gives it to you like it is. But it's it's a good way to get two different perspectives on your business. There's not a right or wrong way. So that's something that we truly believe in. It's called the Dreams to Plans podcast where we just talk about stuff like that. And it's just, it's everything you need for your small business. Just two different perspectives.Lesley Logan  Yeah, I, I've definitely been bingeing out and I, you know, I love it. I love it, because you both do, are very honest. And sometimes you don't agree. And I'm like, "That's right, because there isn't one way to do everything." And so you're not going to agree and you shouldn't. (Renee: Yeah) So it's been so awesome to have you here. Everyone, please stalk her there. And then, okay, last question. I asked everyone, because this is so inspirational. It's so fun. But I am all about people taking action, because otherwise they are like, "Okay, that was good download, and then they go on their day." So, what is your, what would be your tips for help people Be It? What is something that they could do to prioritize being bold, executable or find an intrinsic value and motivation or targeted steps?Renee Dick  Dude, I mean, there's so many, one the net will appear right? We all know this. This is like rule number one in business and jump in the net will appear I guarantee it. But think of it like every opportunity is I like how you said trying things on. I think of it as a hallway. Right? Your goal is to get to this master suite with the jacuzzi tub and the big like dope ass balcony beat, right? But you're in this hallway. And you have to open all of these doors to find out which one is the master bedroom. So if you don't open those doors and peek your head in and say, "Oh, this is a twin bunk bed. I don't want that one." How are you going to know? So say yes to all opportunities, stick your head in and see if it's something you want to pursue so that way if you don't want to do it, you close the door and you keep moving on your hallway. Do not feel like once you open that door, you're stuck there. All you gotta do is hang out for a minute, just hang out see if you like it, if you don't like it, close it. Shut the door if you end up loving it keep the door open. Cool, you learn something new. That's how I think of it it's like don't overthink it say yes to opportunities so you know whether you want to pursue him or not. Who are you to say no.Lesley Logan  Ah! ... that's beautiful. I love it. I was pictured in the hallway as like looking (Renee: Right) my doors and and you know what some doors won't open and that's because it's not the door ...Renee Dick  Right and don't take it in. Lesley Logan  Yeah, it's like ... going you know what, we're not even gonna waste your time with this one. (Lesley laughs) This is not for you ...Renee Dick  Yes ... trust that everything is happening like it's all happening in divine timing like everything is happening for you it I truly in my bones and proof and I believe it in my core that that is true.Lesley Logan  Yeah, I guess there I would love it. I think if everyone could be born with this is all happening for you. (Lesley laughs) Get your time you fall that was happening for you. That's happening for you. (Renee: Exactly) Because we, the more we can ingrain that anyways. All right, my girlfriend Renee, love you so much. Love this chat. I'm gonna want to do it again. So we'll have to figure out how to make that happen. Please screenshot this, share it on Instagram tag @mygirlfriendrenee, tag @be_it_pod. Let us know your takeaways. It's how we get more information out there to people to help them, Be It Till They See It. Until next time. See you later. Thank you.Lesley Logan  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And, follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!Lesley Logan  'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell  It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your hosts, Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan  Kevin and Bel at Disenyo handle all of our audio editing and some social media content.Brad Crowell  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. And our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan  Special thanks to our designer Jaira Mandal for creating all of our visuals (which you can't see because this is a podcast) and our digital producer, Jay Pedroso for editing all the video each week so you can.Brad Crowell  And to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The importance of finding work that makes you feel aliveHow you can find all the answers inside yourself so you can implement them, commit to it and do it your wayThe negative impact that uncertainty has In our lives and how to change your mindset so that we can live in the moment and find all the answersThe play experiments you can do gain courage and bravery so you can experience changeJeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia's Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/smarter-living/adults-play-work-life-balance.html). He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN.  While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives.  Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.Connect with Jeff Harry:Instagram:https://instagram.com/jeffharryplaysFacebook:https://youtube.com/jeffharryplaysWebsite:https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/guestPinterest:https://medium.com/@jeffharryplays Connect with Jenessa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_elevated_entrepreneur/Intuitive Business & Soul Aligned Strategies FB Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevateyourbusinessnowJoin the Moon Magic Membership todayhttps://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.net/offers/gcMUA6qtDownload your free copy of the Moon Magic For Business Guide, The Soul Client Attraction Workbook and find out more about working with Jenessa here: https://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.net/links

US Pilot Mo Khan takes a moment on the internet to inform the people on the importance of human space missions, and this year is no different in acknowledging specific countries' efforts to fulfill humanity's interest in the heavens. These interests have been universal and everlasting since the genesis of the universal creations, all done by the Almighty, as prescribed in major philosophical beliefs. Even in the present-day, the people need answers to these interests, and Mo Khan has come into existence to deliver such answersThe future of human presence in the solar system and the works of placing the first humans in new celestial bodies begins NOW, not in the DISTANT. China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft launch, UAE's Hope Probe mission launch, and America's prolific Lucy Mission and the addition of a new telescope will aim to propel humanity's needs of being prepared for human space settlement in the near future. The United States will, once again, lead this competitive space encounter in this new century, and the nation will place the first humans on Mars by the 2030s. The future is for the world to win and conquer, and the US will ensure it remains the leader of the “new frontier."

From forming his own startup at 18 and most recently Co-Founding memmo, today's guest. Gustav Lundberg Toresson, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 board member and a born entrepreneur.  memmo is a platform where the likes of Sven-Göran Eriksson or Carole Baskin can record personalised video greetings for your own friends or family. With over 50,000 greetings to date, anything from proposals to pep-talks have already been shared.Gustav shares his enthusiasm for the idea that an entrepreneur can - from their initial vision - follow any path she or he likes to turn that vision into a business and why sleep isn't a waste of time. Head over to Speakpipe to leave your voice note for future guests too!Gustav's advice:Embrace uncertainty; you don't need all the answers at once, you will find them along the wayYou will have many opportunities; the important thing is to prioritiseFocus on your core offering and try not to be distractedBeing disturbed by your phone or email distracts you for longer than you realiseMake sure you have a well thought out product-to-market fitBe relevant; be aware of local differences in each of your target marketsSleep can definitely help with creativity, smart thinking and efficiencyTry structuring your days so that you cluster meetings on certain days and keep other days free to concentrate aloneThink about what makes you happy and what makes you anxious; try to interpret things in a positive light, and build on the positives so that you stay upbeatAs an entrepreneur, you can go in any direction you like as there are no rules or right answersThe exciting thing about being self-employed is that you can have a vision and act on itTry not to let stress drain you; learn ways of dealing with it, including having a mentorIf you'd like to contact Gustav, he can be reached on gustav@memmo.mePlus you can find memmo on Facebook and Instagram.The book Why we sleep by Matthew Walker is also available here.Links:LastPass the password keeping site that syncs between devices. Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesI use Buzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directory to create this podcast series as well as their super simple hosting platform.Canva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.For contracts check out Law Depot.Thank you for listening.  I would also be delighted if you could rate, review and share this podcast with anyone else who may be starting a company in 2020 as it helps other people find it. Hosted by Juliet Fallowfield, founder of PR for startups advisory Fallow, Field & Mason, How To Start Up hopes to bring you confidence, encouragement and reassurance that you're on the right track. Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield in September 2020.MUSIC CREDIT  Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link & Licence

Questions>AnswersThe why, Not configuring the solutions based off of problems we create, but shuffling through the problems that arise with solutions we can create to solve the original issue. & cross off another problem from a list instead of adding morewhy we ask these questionsThe fact we do means theres something moreIG-@unfilteredvitaminz@thecaptainhummusTaptapes app-@Zieed

In this 5 questions in 9 mins double espresso format interview, Al's guest is efficiency expert and amazon best selling author Trish Tagle. She uses optimal instinct and the Seize Framework as a means to a profitable end she's on a mission to humanize the corporate environment, while ensuring client  and team benefits.Trish brings a depth of efficiency experience from her background in the fashion and digital industries to enrich her work. She's also the author of the book, "Everyone knows you suck bad boss Stories a Succinct Guide"In this episode we discuss:Small business owner clients aren't getting where they want to go and don't know whyJust trying things doesn't really helpWhy bringing someone is can be a huge benefitIt's not just about the business, it's the business ownerWho to pay attention to, and who usually have the answersThe benefit of gauging the room in person

His growing feelings of cynicism and frustration with love, led Nate Bagley on a search for answers to the questions of what what true love really is, and how to attain it. The search resulted in conversations with people who were experiencing these things on a daily basis and the start of what became known as the “Lovumentary” How failing in relationships caused Nate to start searching for answersThe importance of learning to act on your insatiable curiosityWhy Nate's worst-case scenario actually caused hint o be happyHow being average is more competitive than being extraordinary The fear of being the person who loves the most in a relationships Why not settling for average is an important quality in your life Lessons learned from the relationships that didn't work out The lack of roles models in the world for health loving relationshipsWhy there is on no formula for true love A look at the secrets of some incredibly happy couples The willingness to put yourself second in a relationship Why you must love yourself before anybody else doesA incredible story about a man who was single at the age of 52How to sustain the “honeymoon” phase in your relationshipNate Bagley is a mover, shaker, decision maker and fighter. He's also the creator of The Lovumentary See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.