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Where fairytales come true: a story on how to live your best life I have secretly been planning this podcast episode — all about how to live your best life — in my mind for more than two years. Bringing this story to you, friend, is…well, a dream come true. As you'll soon hear, it all started once upon a time, many, many years ago. There I was, presenting at a conference, when Stephanie Osmundson and Loreal Hemenway made themselves known to me. And then…well, you'll just have to listen to this episode to get the rest of the story because their tale is the stuff that living your dreams is made of. (Spoiler alert: Stephanie and Loreal are a case study on what it means to “live your dream” and they'll show you how!) How to live your best life now Stephanie and Loreal are not only best friends (and have been for many years), they are also business partners and the owners of Happily Ever Elementary. Most of all, they are — literally — living their best life now! And on today's podcast episode, they will not only share what it means to live your best life, they will also offer strategies and tools for you to do the same. As Stephanie and Loreal attest, you can become anything that you want to become, friend! The trick, of course, is to get really clear on what you want first. And if you can figure that out, anything (and I mean ANYTHING) is possible. As a teaser, their happily ever after includes being both stay-at-home moms AND teachers in the classroom. Are you ready to begin living your dream? Listen to this episode for all of the inspiration… ABOUT STEPAHNIE AND LOREAL AND HAPPILY EVER ELEMENTARY Stephanie and Loreal are two young teachers who are on a mission to make classroom dreams come true! This journey revolves around bringing meaningful engagement to instruction and creating beautiful learning spaces that remind children of Disneyland. They are also both mamas to two boys, with Loreal's first precious daughter on the way. In an effort to spend more time with their growing families, the two will be splitting a teaching contract for the first time at their neighborhood elementary school. It is a dream come true for these two teachers and now they can focus on finding the longed-for work life balance. In this episode, you will learn: How living your dream begins with turning your back on fear That to succeed you must START Why building trust first is instrumental to live your best life now That when failure befalls, being honest, open, and genuine may allow you to connect more fully with your audience That living your dream begins by ASKING for what you want LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT HOW TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE:  The CEO Teacher® The Classroom to

In this week's podcast, habit and addiction coach and long-time friend of Club Soda, Stephanie Chivers, addresses a long-burning issue within our community; why some people need to be abstinent and why some people are more suited to moderation.  This issue often bubbles up within our Club Soda Facebook group, causing some division.  But, as Stephanie explains in her conversation with Club Soda's Dru below, black and white thinking - one approach is good and the other is bad - is exactly what hinders success for both abstinent and moderate drinkers.  Who is Stephanie Chivers?Stephanie is is a qualified Coach and Master Practitioner of NLP. Stephanie specialises in behaviour change and addiction as a 1-1 practitioner and in group work and has facilitated change for many people in many different addictive scenarios. She addressed her own addictive behaviours in her 30s and, as a result of her personal and professional insight, now gets a buzz from guiding others to lead healthy and fulfilling lives beyond the restrictive behaviour and black and white thinking of addiction.What is black and white thinking and what does it have to do with moderation?As Stephanie discusses in the podcast, black and white thinking is another way of describing an all-or-nothing mindset towards substance abuse. In this conversation, Stephanie and Dru consider the effect of a restrictive mindset on moderation - can you really be moderate if you believe that abstinence is the only 'good' way to behave? Does the trendy idea that alcohol free is the only way forward hinder people who only need to cut down? And how do we know that what works for us is the 'best way'? 'When you give advice or share, use your language carefully. I can share with you what worked for me take from that what you will.'The other point is that we should not be too all-or-nothing with ourselves. Just because a period of moderation may not have worked out for us in the short term doesn't mean that it never will. Our lives are full of circumstances that mean that our plans need to change or become more flexible, and so we should also allow ourselves flexibility to see how we feel, amend our strategies so that we can reach our goal, and not allow black and white thinking to derail our intentions. Give it some time. See how you feel. Make another decision.Other resources from Club SodaIf you want to hear more about moderate drinking, check out our other blogs about moderation.In the end, the best way to know if moderation will work for you is to try it.  Club Soda's courses about mindful drinking teach you the skills you need to moderate your drinking - sign up today!Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)

Stress, anxiety and depression can affect everyone in our society, from the youngest to the oldest. Our guest today offers ways to break free from these feelings and move past them in her book, Goodbye Anxiety Hello Freedom. Author Stephanie Dalfonzo shares many different techniques with our listeners for overcoming anxiety and building resilience. As Stephanie says, some of the tools are deceptively easy-- but don't let their simplicity fool you. It's these simple shifts that create lasting changes! Download 5 tips from Stephanie's book: 5 Easy Ways to Calm Anxiety Stephanie Dalfonzo's Website:  https://stephaniedalfonzo.com/goodbye-anxiety-book/  Do you have a show idea or question? Email connect@distractionpodcast.com.  This episode was originally released March 2019.

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Forum Brands, and Honeycomb Credit**   In the second half of this Feature, we sit back down with Stephanie Grace Schull, PhD., inventor, and Founder of the brand, Kegelbell. It is a brand dedicated to helping women solve the issues surrounding weak pelvic floor muscles and all the side effects they cause. In the last episode, we went over the importance of Kegelbell, not only for women who use the product but for encouraging a safer educational environment for modern women with questions. As Stephanie mentions, “women were suffering in silence, and they weren't getting good solutions … the marketplace wasn't providing great solutions because of the silence.” With inventions like Kegelbell, Stephanie hopes to help create a better society that recognizes all physical needs for women despite any prior stigmatization. In part 2, we discuss: Making the shift to Direct to Consumer; Breaking societal taboos; Building a community; The future of Kegelbell; Where to reach Kegelbell; and so much more. Join Ramon Vela and Stephanie as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Kegelbell, visit: https://www.kegelbell.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Forum Brands. Have you built an online brand that consumers love? Do you sell in consumer categories that are essential to everyday life? Do the majority of your sales go through Amazon FBA? If this sounds like you, you should get to know Forum Brands. Forum is a team of expert investors, operators, and many ex-Amazonian, who provide entrepreneurs and owners with the most efficient and lucrative way to sell their e-commerce businesses. If you’re interested in exploring a sale and cashing out years of your profits in one day, visit us at https://www.forumbrands.com/ to schedule a 30-minute call. * This episode is also brought to you by Honeycomb Credit. With Honeycomb Credit, you can transform your customers into your biggest brand advocates by giving them the chance to lend directly to your growing business. Brands looking to expand nationally, buy equipment, or launch a new product have used Honeycomb to get the funds they need while engaging their customers in a whole new way. Learn how to level up your customers today visit https://www.honeycombcredit.com/brand

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Forum Brands, and Honeycomb Credit**   In the first part of this Feature, we sit down with Stephanie Grace Schull, Ph.D., inventor, and founder of Kegelbell. It is a brand dedicated to helping women solve the issues surrounding weak pelvic floor muscles and all the side effects they cause. After recognizing the issues surrounding feminine health, Stephanie decided that she could no longer wait for others to solve the problem. Hence, she took it upon herself to invent a solution. Kegelbell is a new type of pelvic floor trainer for women that’s safe to use. As Stephanie mentions in the episode, “We're up to scanning the horizon, saying what needs to be there and isn’t because of market forces, taboo society, business models … what doesn't exist that needs to that will make our lives exponentially better.” In part 1, we discuss Stephanie’s mentor experience; The 100 Ft Overview of the brand; Changing the societal norms for the modern woman; Applied feminism; Breaking belief systems; Reflecting on societal issues; Changes in the marketplace; and so much more. Join Ramon Vela and Stephanie as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Kegelbell, visit: https://www.kegelbell.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Forum Brands. Have you built an online brand that consumers love? Do you sell in consumer categories that are essential to everyday life? Do the majority of your sales go through Amazon FBA? If this sounds like you, you should get to know Forum Brands. Forum is a team of expert investors, operators, and many ex-Amazonian, who provide entrepreneurs and owners with the most efficient and lucrative way to sell their e-commerce businesses. If you’re interested in exploring a sale and cashing out years of your profits in one day, visit us at https://www.forumbrands.com/ to schedule a 30-minute call. * This episode is also brought to you by Honeycomb Credit. With Honeycomb Credit, you can transform your customers into your biggest brand advocates by giving them the chance to lend directly to your growing business. Brands looking to expand nationally, buy equipment, or launch a new product have used Honeycomb to get the funds they need while engaging their customers in a whole new way. Learn how to level up your customers today visit https://www.honeycombcredit.com/brand

This week I'm chatting with a powerful lady who helped me get my scheduling sorted out.. a while ago now I jumped onto one of Stephanie Thompsons workshops and learned how to manage my time better. Stephanie is an an Online Business Empowerment Coach, accredited Energy Alignment Mentor and founder of Stephanie Thompson Coaching. She presented her own radio show series "Stephanie's business Coaching Show" broadcasting to 47 countries.  She is an international, number one, best selling co-author and has clients from all over the world.  Stephanie helps action taking female life coaches get focused fast, figuring out how to get their business established, programmes launched, globally visible. attracting clients and making a profit in 10 simple steps. All whilst using free business systems.  As Stephanie says "Why start a new business in debt?"  Stephanie teaches exactly what she does in her own business, so knows it works and her goal is to guide and focus you to help you achieve your dream. On this week's show Stephanie shares about the Energy Alignment Method, created by Yvette Taylor and may be more readily recognisable as EAM.  Stephanie shares, what it is, how EAM works, what EAM can be used for, her own EAM journey, how she uses EAM in her business and then....drumroll..... she is going to take us through some brief activities live on the shoe...using EAM, to ease fear and anxiety.. Great interactive fun show with Stephanie on4 www.awakenedpodcasts.com Social media links: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/StephanieThompsonGetFocusedFastAttractingClients Website - www.stephaniethompsoncoaching.com Email address if anyone wants to get in touch .... stephanie@stephaniethompsoncoaching.com Link to find out more and book EAM sessions with Stephanie https://stephanie2.kartra.com/page/MindsetEnergyAlignmentCoachingSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/AJHarrison27)

Stephanie Grant has an infectious positivity. You can’t help but enjoy watching her cook amazing meals on her Instagram stories; or celebrating Black women in beer in her newsletter, The Share; or scrolling through her vibrant photographs. Her projects and pursuits all seem to radiate joy. But Stephanie’s not afraid of getting real—far from it. In her latest story for Good Beer Hunting titled “Beyond the Beer — Colorism, Black Pride, and the Black Is Beautiful Initiative”, which was published on January 27, 2021, she weaves together her personal experiences as a Black woman with the history and evolution of the Black is Beautiful movement. The result is a deeply affecting, personal, and informative story that readers of any background can appreciate. As Stephanie points out in her piece, however, no white person will ever be able to fully understand the gravity of the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” and what it represents. So in this conversation, Stephanie tells us in her own words what that phrase means to her as a Black woman. She wants people to understand just how deeply racism is embedded in American culture, how early messages of racist inequality start for children, and how the concept of colorism continues to divide communities from within as a holdover from slavery. Despite the heavy nature of the conversation, she still relishes the strength she can draw upon from other Black women, and how she’s been able to find joy, even during a tumultuous year and while writing this raw account of her own journey to self-love. During this conversation, we talk about the evolution and importance of language, how accountability is everyone’s responsibility, and why Black is Beautiful is so much more than just beer. Stephanie is optimistic, yet realistic. But above all, she’s ready to keep doing the work.  

So often we hear that we are supposed to have goals and dreams. I can’t tell you how many times I sit down with people and they have no idea what their goals and dreams are -- or how to define them. Is it because we live in a world that is constantly spinning on what those definitions should be? The blanket advice - fast track - magic formula - latest trending topic or hashtag. We struggle with defining these because sometimes we just need to slow down, sit, be still, and listen. It has been something in all honesty that I myself at times have struggled to do. Thankfully, I surround myself with people like our guest today Stephanie Walton who reminds us all to dig deep for our passion and then we can define better those goals and dream - first though we have to understand what brings us joy. True joy not superficial. Learning about our conditioned mindset changed Stephanie’s life. She shares with us the three ways that you can have a conditioned mindset and how that may misguide you into what your passion. Not enough.Something is broken.I have to do something. Our stories are real. Where we come from is real and if we think we leave it behind naturally without working through it, well we are sadly mistaken. It takes hard work and recognition to process, in a healthy manner, the trauma that we have all experienced. Are you sweeping the past under the living room rug, pushing the sofa on top of it, and then throwing those pretty decorative pillows to cover up the pain, hurt, abandonment, and other feelings we might carry deep?As you go into a new year, rather than setting goals, that you might abandon, I encourage you to give this episode a listen and rather direct that energy to uncovering your passion. If you are living out your passion...how are you holding space for other people in your life to do the same? As Stephanie talks about in this episode, we don’t have to do it alone, so - put those earbuds in and give this episode a listen. Find out more about Stephanie’s book and purchase a copy of Succeeding with Passion via her website:www.succeedingwithpassion.comYou can follow along with Stephanie on social media via:InstagramFacebookLinkedInSecurities offered through LPL Financial, a member of FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Advisors' Pride, a SEC registered investment advisor. LPL Financial, Advisors' Pride, Forethought Planning and the guests of Thrive For[e]ward podcast are separate and unaffiliated parties. Stephanie Walton and Succeeding with Passion are not affiliated with Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL Financial. The views expressed here are those of the participants, and not those of Forethought Planning, Advisor's Pride, or LPL financial. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. LPL Financial and Forethought Planning do not offer legal services.

9/17/20-- This week brought news that Ralph Gants, the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court died suddenly at the age of 65. Gants was an advocate for racial justice, whose call for Harvard to explore racial inequities in the Massachusetts criminal justice system resulted in the publication of a report just last week. As Stephanie and Jenn note, Governor Baker will appoint two justices to the bench this year, as Justice Barbara Lenk plans to retire in December. Once the appointments have been made, Baker will have been responsible for putting up every justice on the Supreme Court bench. The Boston Globe reports that the only other governor to have appointed an entire slate of justices was John Hancock, the first and third governor of Massachusetts. In municipal news, Michelle Wu has officially announced her run for Boston Mayor, and Steve is armed with polling numbers illustrating Wu's favorability stacked against sitting Mayor Marty Walsh. Wu's popularity is lower than Walsh's, but Steve predicts younger voters could be extremely influential in this election, and their role could take shape in a similar fashion that unfolded in Ayanna Pressley's 2018 bid for Congress against incumbent Mike Capuano. Steve explains, younger people learned about Ayanna Pressley, became likely voters, and ultimately became her supporters. Meanwhile on Beacon Hill, the legislative session continues beyond its traditional July 31st end date after legislators moved to extend it through the end of 2020. Even with extra time dedicated passing major legislation on health care, transportation, housing and more, lawmakers have yet to make notable progress just yet. BFF of the pod and State House News Service reporter Katie Lannan stops by the show and explains that even though major developments haven't been made yet, because the legislative session continues, "the hope is still alive" on several of these big-name bills. Over in Western Massachusetts, Springfield City Councilors are making moves to the State House. Councilors Orlando Ramos and Adam Gomez are headed to the State House of Representatives and Senate, respectively, after winning their Democratic primary elections. Matt Szafranski, editor-in-chief of the Western Massachusetts Politics and Insight blog, says Springfield City Council is "now a viable political launchpad." Plus, Matt provides insight into the 2nd Hampden-Hampshire district, where a rematch is underway between sitting state Senator John Velis and challenger Republican John Cain.

Barbara DiPietro is the Senior Director of Policy at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. She joins us this week to talk about what homelessness looks like in the United States, the wildly disporportionate incidence of COVID-19 in people currently experiencing homelessness, and how the dual crises of rising unemployment and insurance loss are making people more at-risk for becoming homeless. She explains why Medicare for All and the fight to make housing a right are interrelated struggles. Show Notes In the United States, both our healthcare and our housing systems have failed to protect us during COVID-19, and the two systems can interact in dangerous ways. To talk specifically about this intersection, we welcome Barbara DiPietro to the program, from the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council. Stephanie starts by asking what homelessness really looks like, and to address any myths people might have. Barbara says that most Americans when they picture homelessness will conjure to mind a street-homeless man who is a chronic alcoholic, but that description represents only about 10% of the homeless population. In fact, the homeless population is primarily low-income, working families and adults, and 1/3rd to 1/2 of shelter stays are children. Even families that work full-time, earning above minimum wage, often do not earn enough to afford rent in addition to meeting their food needs and other basic expenses. On any given night in America, there are about 1/2 a million people who we can count as homeless (many more are not counted). Over the course of a year, at least 1.5 million people use the shelter system, and possibly 2 million more are experiencing housing instability or doubling up. Barbara mentions that health issues and healthcare costs are actually one of the leading causes of homelessness in America. Medical debt and hospital bills can quickly overwhelm income, and leave people without cash to pay rent. However, other important issues can also lead to homelessness: domestic violence, fires, losing your job, etc, can all lead to losing your housing. Right now during COVID-19 we have millions of people losing their jobs, and unemployment benefits running out, along with a very vague national eviction order. What about the common notion that Medicaid is likely to cover everyone who becomes homeless, or that you can seek care in an emergency room? As Barbara mentions, your ability to access Medicaid depends entirely on the state you're in, as 15 states still have not expanded Medicaid to cover low-income people without meeting other requirements. Even in states that have expanded Medicaid, many people are churned in and out of the program. While it's technically true you can receive life-saving care at an emergency room, it doesn't mean you won't be billed for that care, or that you'll be treated with dignity. That care also won't be coordinated, and the emergency room is not the right place for providing primary and behavioral health in the community. Barbara would like to see more hospitals advocating for Medicare for All, since it would move these patients out of the ER and into appropriate primary care settings, which could really help with ER volume and capacity for all who need it. What would a public option do for healthcare access for homeless populations? Barbara says: well, it's better than nothing. We have to be honest though: the public option is primarily about incrementally increasing health insurance coverage. As Stephanie mentions, if an ACA marketplace plan (bronze, silver, or gold) is unaffordable to you, a public option plan will likely be as well. Why is housing so important for the fight for Medicare for All? Barbara reminds us that a Medicare for All system creates an incentive to do better preventive work in the community, to keep people from getting sick in the first place. People who are homeless often experience tremendous amounts of healthca...

Stephanie share's her story of being over weight while dealing with depression, alcoholism and even attempted suicide.   She is now sober and in recovery.  As Stephanie explains it, recovery, much like weight loss, is not linear.    RECOVERY STATE OF MIND PODCAST Stephanie's IG to connect with Us: BIG FAT LIFE INSTAGRAM BIG FAT LIFE FACEBOOK PAGE BIG FAT LIFE TWITTER KETO NAT is endorsed by us at the BFL, not by our guests.  If you are interested in getting Keto Nat, here is how you can do it.   https://bigfatlifepodcast.challenge.com/

A new domestic suspense novel from Shari Lapena, the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and Someone We Know. Stephanie and Patrick are adjusting to life with their colicky twin girls. The babies are a handful, but even as Stephanie struggles with the disorientation of sleep deprivation, there's one thing she's sure of: she has all she ever wanted. Then Erica, a woman from Patrick's past, appears and makes a disturbing accusation. Patrick had always said his first wife's death was an accident, but now Erica claims it was murder. Patrick insists he's innocent, that this is nothing but a blackmail attempt. Still, Erica knows things about Patrick--things that make Stephanie begin to question her husband. Stephanie isn't sure what, or who, to believe. As Stephanie's trust in Patrick begins to falter, Patrick stands to lose everything. Is Patrick telling the truth--is Erica the persuasive liar Patrick says she is? Or has Stephanie made a terrible mistake? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shari Lapena is the internationally bestselling author of the thrillers The Couple Next Door, A Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest, and Someone We Know, which have all been New York Times and The Sunday Times (London) bestsellers. Her books have been sold in thirty-seven territories around the world. She lives in Toronto. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Marine Corps veteran Stephanie Kline is a DC-based stand-up comic. At loose ends after leaving the Marine Corps and then dealing with the end of her marriage, Stephanie turned to comedy through a workshop with the Armed Services Artists Partnership. There she found the camaraderie she had been missing and she found a way to tell her story that provoked laughter not pity from the audience. It’s not an easy path. As Stephanie says in the podcast, ”for a lot of us, we are taking some of the most painful experiences and issues, we are breaking them down and putting them together in a way to get people to laugh. That is terrifying…. (But) I think the response of laughter really helps build us back up.” Stephanie Kline talks about her time with the Marine Corps and the different kind of strength it takes to get up on a stage and let it all hang out. She’s also very funny.

Marine Corps veteran Stephanie Kline is a DC-based stand-up comic. At loose ends after leaving the Marine Corps and then dealing with the end of her marriage, Stephanie turned to comedy through a workshop with the Armed Services Artists Partnership. There she found the camaraderie she had been missing and she found a way to tell her story that provoked laughter not pity from the audience. It’s not an easy path. As Stephanie says in the podcast, ”for a lot of us, we are taking some of the most painful experiences and issues, we are breaking them down and putting them together in a way to get people to laugh. That is terrifying…. (But) I think the response of laughter really helps build us back up.” Stephanie Kline talks about her time with the Marine Corps and the different kind of strength it takes to get up on a stage and let it all hang out. She’s also very funny.

Marine Corps veteran Stephanie Kline is a DC-based stand-up comic. At loose ends after leaving the Marine Corps and then dealing with the end of her marriage, Stephanie turned to comedy through a workshop with the Armed Services Artists Partnership. There she found the camaraderie she had been missing and she found a way to tell her story that provoked laughter not pity from the audience. It’s not an easy path. As Stephanie says in the podcast, ”for a lot of us, we are taking some of the most painful experiences and issues, we are breaking them down and putting them together in a way to get people to laugh. That is terrifying…. (But) I think the response of laughter really helps build us back up.” Stephanie Kline talks about her time with the Marine Corps and the different kind of strength it takes to get up on a stage and let it all hang out. She’s also very funny.

On today’s episode of Just the Tips, Dean and I welcome Stephanie Blake to the podcast. Stephanie is at the forefront of Facebook Messenger bots, and how they can help marketers take the next step in their field. Stephanie has an amazing and relatable story, being a work-from-home mom with an affinity for taking online courses, and she’s used that to really place herself on the vanguard of bots. We talk with her about how she got into marketing, how she discovered bots, and how you can leverage bots to make your marketing sing. How bots work for your marketing Stephanie is the quintessential entrepreneur. She’s gone from getting laid off by her work-from-home job, to becoming a self-taught expert in a cutting-edge field. And she says bots are really at the forefront because they allow you to interact with your customer on a much more personal, individual level at a time when we’re seeing click-through rates and retention rates on emails and webinars decline. If this is all new to you, or you’re also worried about the effectiveness of your tried-and-true tools, you have to listen to this week’s episode of Just the Tips. Bots are a revolution in communication Stephanie calls bots a communication revolution. And while she’s already seen how Facebook Messenger bots can change things for companies, it’s not stopping there. She told us about how tech giants like Google are asking phone companies to switch from SMS messaging to RCS messaging. And that change will make a seismic shift in how people communicate with their phones, so there will be much more opportunities for dynamic interactions (including buttons, links, etc.) that will be a marketer’s dream. So if you already know how to communicate well with a bot, you’ll be able to jump on when it expands so rapidly. With great bot power comes great bot responsibility Stephanie points to a company called Smart Moms Plan Disney as an example of someone who is using a bot effectively and, well, intelligently. According to Stephanie, the owner of Smart Moms makes her bot very interactive, including having visitors take quizzes or surveys so that she can help serve them better. And Stephanie has some great ideas for how to get people subscribed to a bot beyond simply asking someone to subscribe. This is truly a tip-filled episode of Just the Tips. Bots haven’t killed email lists As Stephanie told us on this week’s Just the Tips, if you have people subscribed to your bot, you don’t own that list. That’s why email lists will never truly be replaced by bots. But while she walks us through a lot of the similarities between bots and email, she says one of the worst things you can do is copy and paste email campaigns into bots. So what should you do instead? Listen to this week’s episode of Just the Tips to find out. Outline of This Episode [3:19] How Stephanie got into marketing [7:48] What is a bot? [10:51] How to make your bot look like it isn’t spam [15:40] How to get someone subscribed to the bot [18:10] Bots are saving entrepreneurs money [21:37] Do you own the list of subscribers to your bot? [24:54] Don’t copy and paste email campaigns [28:30] How bots are like a Choose Your Own Adventure [34:26] Getting in touch with Stephanie Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Resources Mentioned Smart Moms Plan Disney Social Sparrow BotBoss BotBoss on Facebook Social Sparrow on Facebook Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Billion Dollar Project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BillionDollarProject/

Stress, anxiety and depression can affect everyone in our society, from the youngest to the oldest. Our guest today offers ways to break free from these feelings and move past them in her new book, Goodbye Anxiety Hello Freedom. Author Stephanie Dalfonzo shares many different techniques with our listeners for overcoming anxiety and building resilience. As Stephanie says, some of the tools are deceptively easy-- but don't let their simplicity fool you. It's these simple shifts that create lasting changes! Download 5 tips from Stephanie's book: 5 Easy Ways to Calm Anxiety Stephanie Dalfonzo's Website:  https://stephaniedalfonzo.com/goodbye-anxiety-book/  Do you have a show idea or question for Dr. Hallowell? Email connect@distractionpodcast.com.  This episode is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. To schedule a campus visit or to learn more click HERE. 

If you watch any HGTV at all, you know that we, as Americans, love to “entertain” in our homes. Or do we? As Stephanie and Dan continue to miss each other like ships passing in the night due to vacation, Dan welcomes Amy Scott back into the studio to break down how to simply and […]

As Stephanie breaks down the deeper meaning in Enemy, Brad can’t stop talking about Jake Gyllenhaal’s neck, or lack thereof.

In this episode, Stephanie talks with Naila Rizqi Zakiah, a public lawyer for LBH Masyarakat, a branch of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, about the current plans to revise the Indonesian criminal code under a draft proposal called the RKUHP. As Stephanie and Naila's conversation show, the proposed revision is more concerned about moral policing sexual activities rather than actually address the issues that impact the most marginalized communities. Many people through no fault of their own can potentially go to prison under this proposed criminal code — people such as rape victims, victims of sexual exploitation, teenagers who have consensual sex outside of marriage, couples who have unregistered informal marriages (nikah siri), as well as ethnic minority groups. This major revision to the criminal code is a huge threat to Indonesia's fragile democracy. Please sign this Change.org petition (http://bit.ly/2DWsrLr) addressed to the Parliament and add your name and support to the fight against moral policing Indonesian society!

As Stephanie is hastily putting finishing touches on not only her TOPSU meat and cake party, but also her latest Nanowrimo attempt, it seems the perfect time to whip out the Fanfic: Your Dirty Little Secret panel from KCon. We chat about the stigma of not only reading but writing fanfic, the history, the allure, and also dip into the different types and tropes — and generally have an awesome time.   To read the complete show notes, please visit the official website.

 A couple weeks ago, we asked our friends on our Facebook page to tell us what battles they’re currently fighting in their homes— or choosing not to. As we all know, there are some parenting buttons our children push that are perhaps best left ignored. Then there are dishes left in the sink instead of the immediately adjacent dishwasher, which we believe we have no choice but to interpret as a spouse’s call to arms. In this episode we decide once and for forevermore which of the following battles are worth fighting: * messy playrooms * messy kids’ rooms * food outside the kitchen * co-sleeping children * co-sleeping pets * matching outfits (for school, church, family weddings) * shorts in the winter * picky eating * hats at the dinner table * saying “like” like, every third word Even if a battle is worth— let’s say “skirmishing”— there are more and less productive ways of making your point, and in this episode we lay out what does and doesn’t work for us. We also love Stephanie Dolgoff’s article for Parenting: How To Choose Your Battles. Stephanie suggests creating a short “family-values list” of non-negotiable points (like no name-calling) in a non-confrontational moment. And when all else fails, don’t be afraid to compromise. As Stephanie writes, “When [your kids] see you work out what’s really important, they learn how to work out for themselves what’s really important.” See that? Choose your battles, and you just might win a few. This episode is brought to you by Pip & Grow, makers of the Smitten Sleep System for babies. Inspired by the Finnish tradition, the durable and lightweight Smitten is ready to go wherever your infant goes. You can assemble the Smitten in five minutes or less— no cursing required!– and the Smitten meets all of the safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Use the code “FRESH” to get $10 off a Woodland Smitten. (That’s the gray baby box with the cute deer silhouette and birch pattern.) Find out more at pipandgrow.com— and tell them we sent you!         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GET FREE EMAIL UPDATES First NameLast NameEmail YOUR PURPOSE IS CALLING PODCAST EPISODE 005 Stephanie Shelow, Founder of Dessert Tours NYC LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: SHARE THIS: View show notes Video and photos by Gina Esposito Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to turn something that you’re passionate about into a business, career, or ministry? My guest in this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling Christian business podcast has. In this episode you’ll meet Stephanie Shelow, Founder of Dessert Tours NYC.   A few years ago Stephanie was working in full-time vocational ministry at a megachurch in Florida when she felt God call her to New York City. She knew leaving Florida meant leaving ministry and taking a leap of faith into a new career… even though she had no idea what that career would be. As Stephanie explored New York, praying that God would reveal her next step to her, she had no idea that He already had. An avid baker since she was young, Stephanie spent hours exploring some of the city’s best dessert spots from world-famous bakeries to small, out-of the-way finds. It was through talking about her passion for desserts with friends and a community group of entrepreneurs at her local church in New York that Stephanie discovered that the purpose she was looking for had been under her nose the entire time. In this episode of the Your Purpose is Calling podcast Stephanie talks about how she overcame challenges in launching and growing her business. In this episode Stephanie also talks about: How she discovered her calling almost by accident Wondering if her idea was “serious” enough to glorify God and serve the kingdom The importance of friends and an entrepreneurial community that helped her discover and refine her vision How embracing her own authenticity helped her find joy in her calling What ministry looks like now If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion into a purpose (and profits) then Stephanie’s story is sure to inspire you. Want to hear more conversations with Christians in business that are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world? Subscribe to the Your Purpose is Calling podcast on iTunes and leave a review. SHOW NOTES: Here are links and resources that were referenced during this episode. Dessert Tours NYC website Follow Dessert Tours NYC on Instagram The Artisan’s Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art by Erwin Raphael McManus Bread & Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table by Shauna Niequist How I Built This The West Wing Weekly SUPPORT THE PODCAST: The Your Purpose is Calling podcast features conversations with Christians who are finding purpose, redefining work and changing their world. Want to hear more? Here are a few ways you can support this podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Leave a review on iTunes Subscribe to the blog Follow me on Instagram Like the Facebook page The post 005: Turn Your Passion into Purpose (and Profits) with Stephanie Shelow appeared first on Dawn Sadler.

In this episode of DearJames Live...On The Radio we delve deeper into the understanding and benefits of past life regression and how your prior incarnations play a role, both positively and negatively in your current life with Los Angeles based Hypnotherapist, Stephanie Riseley.Stephanie is a certified hypnotherapist, teacher, author, healer and life coach specializing in Hypnosis for Weight Loss -Smoking, Past Life Regression, Future Life Progressions, Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Therapies.Her disciplined methodology and approach lend great validity to the benefits and practice of past life regression and are a deliberate departure from those that seek to merely "play" in the past.Having trained directly with Brian Weiss M.D. and having studied hypnosis since 1971, Stephanie has helped hundreds of people lose weight, stop smoking and make empowering lifestyle changes. Stephanie's mind-blowing account of communicating with her deceased husband in, Love from Both Sides, A True Story of Soul Survival and Sacred Sexuality, is easily one of the most thought-provoking and irresistible books of our young century.On a personal note, Stephanie is a gifted Past Life Regression therapist and so much more. Her session's open doors and windows within your present, past and future, that assist you in achieving a greater understanding of the many different facets at play in your current incarnation and place you on a path of greater evolution.Join me as we discover the magic of past life regression and the world it will unlock for you. As Stephanie says on her website "Scientific research proves that if you change your thinking, you can change your brain. And when you change your brain, you will change your destiny."http://stephanieriseley.com/Wrap Yourself In Goodness™

Episode 11 brought much satisfaction and one last "I told you so" moment for the Russell fans still watching. As Stephanie predicted, the storm wiped out the last Zapatera members that threw the challenge and sent Russell packing. Now, many of you are hoping that this season will redeem itself and end the predictability that appears to have left many bored with the last few weeks. This week, you shared some surprising grooming observations as well as several theories for how the end game will play out that gave us lots to think about. For each episode, we provide 3 podcasts: an episode recap, an interview with the castoff, and a chance for Survivor fans like yourself to sound off on what you saw and how you think the castaways are fairing in the game. Twenty three fans shared their thoughts on episode 11 and predictions for what we'll see next. We want to thank and acknowledge everyone who contributed to another great Listener Feedback show. This week we heard from: Caryl, Dave, Randall, Paul, Casey, Lil' Russ, John, Glenn, Ryan, Windy, Tyler, MikeK, Tammy, Michal, Brad, Aaron, Brian, Mario, KathyS, Jen, BradP, DrewG and IronDave. We've got several ways you can reach us. You can call and leave a voicemail at 206-350-1547. You can record an audio comment and attach it or just type up a quick text message and send it to us via email at joannandstacyshow@gmail.com. The new version of Ancient Voices for this season is available in iTunes! 00:00 Date 00:04 Ancient Voices Redemption Island by Russ Landau 00:25 Introductions 01:20 Caryl from Corvallis, OR 04:35 Dave from Philly 06:07 Randall from Austin, TX 07:06 Paul from Louisiana 10:37 Casey from ? 11:17 Lil' Russ from Ohio 14:28 Evil John from Houston, TX 15:07 Glenn from Australia 18:17 Ryan from Covina, CA 22:12 Windy from South Dakota 24:05 Tyler from Utah 24:55 MikeK from SoCal 27:20 Tammy from Grand Rapids, MI 31:37 Michal from Kansas 33:07 Brad from South Australia 35:15 Aaron from Williamsville, NY 39:10 Brian from Madison, WI 41:40 Mario from Mexico 45:20 KathyS from Reisterstown, MD 47:43 Jen from California 50:50 BradP from Australia 54:03 DrewG from Utah 56:58 IronDave from California 57:12 Wrap Up 62:33 Ancient Voices Redemption Island by Russ Landau Links for Today's Show Paul's Visual Roster for Redemption Island Survivor Fans Podcast Fans group on Facebook JSFL Dalton Ross on Episode 11 at EW.com Jeff Probst Episode 11 Q&A at EW.com Jeff Probst Video Blog on Episode 11 Contact Info: Voicemail: 206-350-1547 Email: joannandstacyshow@gmail.com Survivor Fans Podcast P.O. Box 2811 Orangevale, CA 95662 Enjoy, Jo Ann and Stacy