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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work is incredibly important. And yet, conversations around DEI can often be emotionally charged and difficult to navigate, leaving people feeling frustrated, confused, or even hurt.While many nonprofit leaders have good intentions when it comes to DEI conversations, they may not always know how to approach it in a way that is inclusive, thoughtful, and effective to the needs of all involved. In our latest episode of THRIVERS, Tucker and Sarah have the opportunity to speak with Carolyn Colleen, the Founder of the Fierce Foundation, about how she leverages the XCHANGE approach —a methodology we use at THRIVE IMPACT as well—to create grace-filled conversations around DEI that promote healing and the energy needed to move forward in your DEI work. Need to create a strategic plan (or breathe life into your existing one)? Schedule a free Design Session and we'll explore the areas of opportunity and co-create a plan that fits your organization's needs and budget.Schedule a Design Session

Carolyn is a successful businesswoman, a best-selling author, pursuing a PhD, a wife, and a mother of three. Life was not always great for her she faced many bricks in her childhood and life as a young adult. Her mother suffered from an undiagnosed mental illness making Carolyn's childhood chaotic, They moved every year, her mother was a hoarder so it was messy and Carolyn never felt loved. She was sexually assaulted at a young age. At 16 she attempted suicide but she heard whispers that she was needed. At 17 she left home she took her 8 year old sister with her and took care of her. She had two jobs and was going to school. She would face more bricks as a young adult life. She now works to empower women to live the life they want. She reminds us that you can get through anything if you take life 5 minutes at a time

Are you ready to be inspired? The Eternal Optimist Podcast is back with another incredible episode! Our special guest, Carolyn Colleen, is a high performance coach and global thought leader who has an amazing story to share. From growing up in absolute poverty to becoming a successful entrepreneur through Covid, Carolyn has faced some of life's toughest challenges and come out on top. In this episode, she shares her insights on how to be a strategist, how to go from surviving to thriving, and how to create a life you deserve. Plus, she reveals her secret formula for success: breathe, focus, fierce action.But that's not all. Carolyn also shares her favorite book, The Untethered Soul, and talks about the power of morning rituals, including her daily singing session with Brother James. And as a bonus, she even gives us some SEO tips to help boost our online presence. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in now and get ready to think bigger, play more offense, and become an eternal optimist like Carolyn Colleen!In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 From Poverty To Global Thought Leader: Caroline's Inspirational Journey00:01:10 Defining Fierceness: How Caroline Overcame Difficult Beginnings00:02:46 Strategizing For Long-term Success: Insights From Caroline00:09:00 Fueling Success With Adversity: Caroline's Approach00:10:18 The Power Of Learning From Bad Experiences: A 45-year-old's Perspective00:14:04 The Salvation Army's Role In Teaching Self-sufficiency To The Next Generation00:19:54 Moving Forward By Harnessing Negative Experiences: Caroline's Story00:23:18 Jon Vroman: Friend, Inspirer, And Connector In Caroline's Life00:24:39 The Power Of Taking A Moment For Yourself To Make A Difference00:28:50 Creating Generational Self-sufficiency Through Children's Business Fair00:30:11 Education And Community Service: Keys To Finding Self-sufficiency00:34:59 Uplifting Music With Brother James: A Part Of Caroline's Miracle MorningLinks And Resources:Carolyn Colleen WebsiteCarolyn on LinkedInBuy Her Book HereFinding Your Fierce PodcastThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

The Encouragement Engineering podcast offers listeners the ability to combat the negativity that inundates our daily lives with a positive perspective and positive actions. Our guest today is Carolyn Colleen. Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! Carolyn is the owner of Acton Midwest private schools, where the philosophy is clear thinking which leads to good decisions, Good decisions lead to the right habits, The right habits lead to character and Character becomes destiny, a consultant and thought leader for Case Western Reserve University as a leader within the Xchange approach, an initiative built upon a scientifically based, multi-disciplinary approach for leading and managing teams. In addition, she is currently publishing a second book focused on academic entrepreneurism and is the Executive Director of 1 Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit organization that provides people of all backgrounds the tools to achieve success. She is passionate about uniting as a human race to elevate each other, remain positive through challenges, and rise above the noise to build stronger communities. Listen as we discuss: Reframing Visioning Celebrating Our gifts Website: www.carolyncolleen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FierceCarolynColleen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyncolleen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncolleen/ #podcast #encouragement #reframing #vison #celebrate #gifts #tsalents #positive #success #keynotespeaker

Today we are live from Park City, Utah at the GoBundance event with our expert guest, Carolyn Colleen. She is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. She's the founder of Fierce Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She's the owner of Acton Midwest private schools where the philosophy is clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits lead to character, and character becomes destiny. Carolyn faced unbelievable hardships as a child. Living with a mother who struggled with untreated mental illness and being subject to sexual abuse repeatedly from both men and women. The stress of it all caused her to attempt to take her own life at the age of 16. Seeing how angry her little sister was when she came back from the hospital, she knew that she was meant for something more. Through her trauma, she ended up seeking out abusive relationships. It wasn't until she was rocking her two-month-old daughter to sleep that she asked the universe for a sign. She knew her daughter deserved a better life, and through creating that better life Carolyn learned to love herself as well. It was through that journey that led to the world of 1Life Fully Lived, where she eventually became the executive director. 1Life Fully Lived gives people the tools to create a roadmap for their life. It was through their help that Carolyn was able to carve a new life for herself. As she strived to make the best life for her children, she discovered Acton Academy. There wasn't a school near her, so instead of moving to Texas to join one she applied to open a school of her own – and she was accepted. Anyone has the power to create a roadmap for their life. And, more importantly, everyone has the power to follow it.   The Biggest Helping: Today's Most Important Takeaway “Other people see things in us that we might not see. Sometimes you have to borrow the light that another person sees in you until your light ignites – leaning into that light so that you can be exactly what you deserve.” -- Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: carolyncolleen.com 1lifefullylived.org actonacademy.org   The Daily Helping is produced by Crate Media

What if you could transform your life in the face of adversity 5 minutes at a time? Carolyn Colleen joins us to talk about how she overcame adversity. Carolyn is a fierce mother of three children, an author, and an international speaker.She is the founder of the FIERCE Academy. This online program helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of 'F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!'Carolyn is the epitome of what it means to overcome adversity. While her past trauma and abuse have a permanent stamp on her life, she has not let it define her. It has instead positioned her to develop and leverage her grit to serve other women who also want to transform their lives.In this episode, Carolyn shares her journey, insights, and philosophies, proving that you can turn hopelessness into hope-just 5 minutes at a time.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete Episode:Discover how Carolyn Colleen overcame crippling fear 5 minutes at a time.She discusses her acronym F.I.E.R.C.E. which forms part of her framework.Find out why the concept of multi-tasking is a lie and the importance of having one goal.Find the full show notes here. Enjoying The MindShift Podcast?Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. While there, please leave a 5-star rating and review. Also, if you haven't done so already, join the free MindShift Community to connect with other like-minded people. Don't forget to tag me @mrdarrellevans on Instagram.Thanks for listening, Darrell

Such a blessing to spend time with Carolyn Colleen, founder of FIERCE, mother of 3, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist. Please join us as we discuss: Carolyn's insights on transforming your life in five minute increments her philosophies on living a F.I.E.R.C.E. life her personal journey of triumph over trauma giving back to … Continue reading Carolyn Colleen – Living F.I.E.R.C.E; & Transforming Your Life Five Minutes at a Time →

Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. She is the founder of the FIERCE academy, an online program that helps women to create live strategies to help them create the life they dream of. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity.https://www.carolyncolleen.comListen and subscribe to the Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roscoes-wetsuit-neuro-podcast/id1478352736Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0E8Ui8JNpkjA9LDqbfXnb5Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/roscoes-wetsuitYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDsVTNVrQztFeRMzIU72_whttps://roscoeswetsuitneuro.com

Today, we're bringing in these awesome participants from GoBundance 2021 that are not only making such a great impact in the lives of the people they serve but also making this world a better place to live in. Carolyn Colleen is the Executive Director at 1Life Fully Lived, with a mission to elevate those emerging from hardship and to provide a roadmap for them. In this episode, Carolyn teaches us the four-core vision, the concept of appreciative inquiry to help you move forward in a positive direction, and how their mentorship program is creating the human scaffolding for elevating life. Hope for the Warriors is a veteran service organization that helps veterans and their families live the lives they deserve. Today, Erin Lester, Head of Well Being Warrior and Family Experience, and Ruth Jones, Major Gifts Officer, talk about their different support programs as well as how they're helping veterans and their families make beautiful transitions in life. Kevin Gray, CEO of wealth management firm Veracity Capital discusses alternative investments, REIT (real estate investment trust), and the importance of empowering your kids to have net worth understanding. Not just managing portfolios, Veracity Capital is the quarterback for encompassing financial planning including estate planning, tax planning, income planning, liquidity planning, and legacy extension. Reference Links GoBundance https://www.gobundance.com/ 1Life Fully Lived https://1lifefullylived.org Hope for the Warriors https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/ Veracity Capital https://www.veracitycapital.com/ Capital Hacking Episode 005: Interview with Tim Rhode https://anchor.fm/capitalhacking/episodes/E5-Hacking-Horizontal-Entrepreneur-and-Philanthropist-Tim-Rhode-e3bl6b/a-ab55e9

Carolyn Colleen is a proud mom, corporate leader, and life & business strategist. She is the author of FIERCE: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time and founder of Fierce Academy, a 6 week, interactive online program designed to help you create a solid life-strategy, optimize your daily habits, and accelerate your progress towards success. Carolyn is also the proud owner and operator of Acton Midwest, and Acton Academy school.

Allow me to introduce Carolyn Colleen - a proud mom, corporate leader and life and business strategist. In her book, F.I.E.R.C.E., Transform your life in the face of adversity 5 minutes at a time, Carolyn powerfully shares a personal story that is simultaneously riveting and heartbreaking. To come out on the other side of her experience smiling, happy, a great parent and spouse, educated, and fulfilled is nothing short of amazing. She has graciously shared with us, her personal model of resilience, and how one can approach becoming resilient one step at a time. Carolyn spends her days guiding women like you to make bold moves to ignite their fierce evolution! Connect with Carolyn: https://www.carolyncolleen.com Connect with Kristen: https://www.kristenbrown.org

Greatest Of Episode 4 Meet Amber Vilhauer, an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Amber started her own company NGNG Enterprises Inc. (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. Amber has worked with Justin Donald, John Lee Dumas, Mike Michalowicz, Daniel Amen, and all sorts of interesting people. Also meet Carolyn Colleen, a proud mom of three, an author, international speaker, business strategist, and founder of Fierce Network. She helps guide women to make bold moves and ignite their fierce evolution. Also meet Jac Cancel, a mortgage lender, real estate investor, and is very dedicated to health and fitness through running. He is also a partner at Big Block Realty North in Sacramento California where they're focused on offering the best solutions and services in the market. Also meet Adam Carswell, is a real estate entrepreneur, LinkedIn Power-Networker, host of Liberland Show, and the Director of Media and Marketing for Liberty Fund. Adam describes himself as a modern-day apprentice who combines real estate with blockchain technology. Also meet Dylan Slattery, a motivational speaker, and podcast host. Dylan is a 2 times cancer and depression survivor which all happened after he turned 22. What You Will Discover:  [00:37] Ambers Take On Paid Advertising And Mentions She Prefers Quality Over Numbers [06:17] Become A Light That Gives People A Roadmap From Where They Are To Where They're Going [12:54] Learning To Focus On Your Physical Health By Making It A Lifestyle Of Improvement [20:02] The Power And Value Of Webinars In Reaching The Audience In Real Time [24:31] Why Adversity Is A Universal Experience That Should Unite Us  Relevant Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambervilhauer/ Website: https://ambervilhauer.com/ Website: https://ngngenterprises.com/ Website: https://leveragetoscale.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialamberludwig Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambervilhauer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambervilhauer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberVilhauer Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberLudwig Website: https://www.carolyncolleen.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncolleen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowjac/ Website: https://www.carswell.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ixcarswell/ Website: https://dylanslattery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanslattery/ #podcast

Greatest Of Episode 3 Meet Dave Arlaud and Arvi Carkanji, a young couple who started investing in real estate straight out of college and are now mostly flipping and wholesaling houses. Their focus is to create a successful and profitable business that can run even without their presence. Also meet Bruce Petersen, the CEO, and founder of The Apartment Guy, syndicator, and the author of Syndicating is a B*tch. His passion is providing passive streams of income to investors by improving apartment complexes and creating communities' residents love to call home.    Also meet Ben Kogut, a specialist for raising capital for commercial real estate syndication. He is a partner at Kogut Commercial, a full service commercial real estate firm specializing in off-market brokerage and development opportunities. Also meet Carolyn Colleen, a proud mom of three, an author, international speaker, business strategist, and founder of Fierce Network. She helps guide women to make bold moves and ignite their fierce evolution. Also meet Andres Bustamante, a realtor, house hacker, and investor from Austin, Texas. He bought his first house hack at 23 which has enabled him to live rent-free ever since. What You Will Discover:  [00:37] Four Tips On How To Understand The Real Estate Business And Be Successful In It [04:05] How To Say No To Money If It's Not Serving You And Your Purpose [07:42] How To Work On Your Business Not In Your Business [10:03] Learning How To Pull Advantage Out Of Adversity [16:42] The 3 Golden Tips You Need To Focus On To Succeed In Real Estate  Relevant Links:  Website: https://moneymakingduo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.arlaud/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arvi.carkanji/ Website: https://apt-guy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apt-guy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apt.guy/ Book: Syndication is a B*tch Website: https://www.kogutcommercial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogut/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benkogut/ Website: https://www.carolyncolleen.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncolleen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andresrealtoratx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andresbustatx/ #podcast

When you look at every aspect of your life, from your career to your relationships, are you actually happy?Now, you might feel overwhelmed by this… some of you may even feel stuck, but if there's one thing I can guarantee, it's that you can completely transform your life when you're given the tools and the environment in which to do so. From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to becoming a Ph.D candidate with 13 streams of income, Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.Today, she is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and is the Executive Director of 1Life Fully Lived.. Carolyn is also the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. In this episode of the Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life, Carolyn and I discuss why she decided to join my mastermind group, M1, how she began digging her way out of poverty and abuse, and how she was able to get her time back and dedicate it to her children.

Have you experienced trauma in your life and suffered from cycles of abuse?In today's episode, Carolyn gracefully shares her story. Moving from an abusive childhood, to an abusive relationship, escaping and living in poverty as a young mum. Carolyn shares how she was able to transform her life 5 minutes at a time. We discuss sensitive topics whilst we talk about:How to move oneself out of the lowest point of your lifeTaking FIERCE action to transform your life, a 6 step processLiving life 5 minutes at a timeHarnessing the anger that comes with trauma and adversity to move you in the right directionHow to break free from the cycle of poverty and abuseVictim mindset and how to overcome itTurning adversity into advantageand much more. Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D candidate, Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.Keep Up With MeTake care of your physical, mental, and emotional health with the online membership - Remote Yogi Tribe. You can grab 10% off your membership using the code "HUMAN".Keep up with my travel and adventures @theremoteyogi and find tons of free resources on how to live with more confidence at theremoteyogi.blog.Help me to share the message of Embracing Human by liking this episode, sharing it with your friends, following the podcast, and giving a review. It means the world to me!Do you have a human experience story? Submit your stories to taryn@theremoteyogi.com and I'll share them at the end of our upcoming episodes. 

Episode Learning to Live Fiercely with guest Carolyn Colleen    How do you go from being abused, physically and mentally, standing in line at the Salvation Army for food, living in dangerous, low-income housing, to creating a successful business?  In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Colleen shares how she went from poverty to Ph.D. Dr. Colleen is a proud mother, life and business strategist living fiercely. Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method out of sheer necessity, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared, and ragged victim to the confident and successful person she is today. She is living a happy life she never realized she deserved.  She is the author of the book FIERCE: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time and hopes through sharing her story, she will provide others with the hope, resources, and willpower needed so that they too can live the life they deserve. Get Dr. Colleen's guide - https://www.carolyncolleen.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

If you live, you will face tough times. Before they happen, you think you'll be able to overcome any adversity, and then it happens. There are hundreds of self-help books telling you how to get back up after falling, but as a leader, how to help your team in simple ways that help. Listen to learn how; as a leader, you can ask one question to refocus your team to deal with and overcome adversity. Listen, if you are faced with a setback that has you stuck to learn what you can do to get moving. Connect with Dr. Carolying Colleen on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyncolleen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyncolleen/ (Carolyn Colleen) is founder of the F.I.E.R.C.E. Network. https://www.carolyncolleen.com/ Carolyn combines a strong background in client relationship building, process improvement, and strategy implementation from healthcare, real estate, financial services, and community-based sectors as the program manager of the cancer center. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics: Strong Leadership Skills Interpersonal and Communication Skills Adaptability and Flexibility Change Management Creative Problem-Solving Abilities Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring Surround and empower yourself with a group of women who can help you to create the life and business you deserve. F.I.E.R.C.E. is group, and so much more. The letters are an acronym for actions one can take to gain more power and focus in business and life. Download her free action guide at https://www.carolyncolleen.com/network

Carolyn Colleen is the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. Author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! “try it and test the concept and see what lands”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-cRS

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Personally teach and influence at least one million people.We are a multifaceted Health and Wellness company that specializes in Corporate Wellness and Culture Consulting, Industry Speaking engagements and Continuing education for the industry.We Help corporations by solving the most costly problems they have with Productivity and Health Care while creating a culture that thrives on accomplishment and community.We help organizations think outside of the box and gain tools that allow them to be nimble and strong as tides and markets shift.We Up level the skills and tools of other practitioners by providing them continuing education that actually leads to greater success and standing in the business community.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Ari Gronich 0:07  Welcome back to another episode of create a new tomorrow. I'm your host, Ari Gronich and I have with me Carolyn Colleen. Carolyn is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur and business strategist, focused on helping others achieve their goals. She's the founder of the fierce network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of, without sacrificing family, career or lifestyle. She's also the author of fierce transform your life in the face of adversity. Five minutes at a time. Welcome to the show. Thank you for coming.Carolyn Colleen 0:47  I already Thanks for having me. I'm excited to be here.Ari Gronich 0:50  Cool. So tell the audience a little bit about yourself how you became who you are, and and what kinds of things are you really passionate about?Carolyn Colleen 1:02  Well, I'm excited to share, you know, a little bit of my journey and a bit about, you know, what I'm excited about right now and high that where I am. So I am, as you shared in my bio, I'm a proud mother of three. There's a lot of different things that I'm I'm proud of in my life and in my business. But things weren't always sunshiny. In my very short lifetime, I've experienced far, I've experienced a lot of adversity. So when you start a very young, young age, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, which guided the way that I saw the world, and it guided a lot of my perspective, and it also guided the way that I defined love, self love and self worth. Awesome.Ari Gronich 1:50  So what do you think the fine line between victim and Victor is? What do you think that that transition when you stepped over the line from victim to Victor, and what kinds of things might other people be able to do to do the same thing,Carolyn Colleen 2:10  you know, it's a self, it's an inside work. So from victim, victim, the victim mentality, because that that underlies fear that underlies the thought which I truly had, that I was put here to be abused and used. And that's a victim mentality. And with that mentality, that's all I knew, at the time, which also bred for more bad things to happen. And so breaking out of that victim mentality, realizing that I had the courage to to move forward and out of that, actually was a transitional point.Ari Gronich 2:54  That's awesome. Sounds good. So, you know, taking that to another level, because this shows a really a lot about systems. So what do you think the systems are that lead you into having, you know, that kind of early life, and which are the things that you think will would be good ways or solutions to even having those kinds of things happen on a regular basis as they do?Carolyn Colleen 3:25  So within the conditioning, I would say, of a life like that, you have to be able to pause, you need to be able to reflect and you need to be able to process that, and really leave it as, okay, it happened. It's real, doesn't mean it was right or wrong, but how what are you going to build moving forward. So what I did is, after I left my relationship, I was standing there in line at the Salvation Army. Looking around realizing that this is not the life that I want, it is not the list the light that I had, wanted to have or designed, but I built a way in which to break free into, basically reverse engineer. So when looking at taking a deep breath, focusing on one goal, and then taking action five minutes at a time, I found that the emotions that come up, you can use them as fuel to push you in a positive direction, and be able to build those systems that you speak of, and do it five minutes at a time. So when you're struggling, go ahead.Ari Gronich 4:39  I'm talking more societal Lee. So there's a societal pandemic of child abuse of, you know, abandoned men of all these kinds of things. So I'm talking more on on a societal level. What do you think is is possible society wise, what are some social solutions that we could start implementing possibly for taking care of this at that macro level versus just the micro level?Carolyn Colleen 5:10  Oh, yes, of course. So, I agree with you, there's definitely a systematic issue. So there's a lot of hype or a lot of talk about adverse childhood experiences. Are you familiar?Ari Gronich 5:23  Yep, absolutely.Carolyn Colleen 5:24  So on a scale of one to 10, adverse childhood experiences. And so the higher your score, the more likely you are to develop cancer, heart disease, and not 20 years off of your life. There's definitely a bigger movement around resilience and how you can build resilience in order to combat that. But not only that, as a society, and as communities, we can educate, and how do you how do you break down systematic oppression, through education and access, and I don't mean, walking into a college, I'm talking about educating yourself, not just education, and creating structural communities. And in order to do that we as a people need to be able to create and implement, how do you look into the future? What is that vision? What are your finances in which to support that vision?Ari Gronich 6:20  for an individual being resilient, you know, you can say be resilient to somebody, they don't necessarily know what that means, how to do it, what the steps might be, on a societal level, you know, there's a theory that the repression of a society leads to the aggression of the people, which basically means that the more you repress something, the more it acts out in bad ways. And, for instance, in our society, you know, you don't see nude bodies, in TV commercials. And on the television, the body is kind of shamed. And then it's made to be, you know, sex is made to be some kind of nasty, bad thing. But in the countries where they're more open with their bodies, where that's not happening, they have less sexual assaults, less abuse that way. Same thing with drugs, you know, the societies that have legalized drugs more versus repressing it more, it doesn't have as negative impact on the people or on this the communities in society. So I'm talking on that macro level, if, if we're going to shift the cycle of abuse in general, what are some of the things that you would suggest we need to do as a society and then as individuals specifically?Carolyn Colleen 7:52  Well, it sounds like that overall theme is really, it sounds to me like that what you resist persists. And so how do you again, this goes back to education and what's accepted, like you're just sharing how within our country compared to other countries in the short of the of the body, and how other countries might see it as beautiful. And then our country might see it, or culture might see it as shameful. And so, education and a culture, how do we lean in to change something like that? Well, it takes quite a bit quite a bit, in order to be able to change our mindset. But I think it starts with, for example, like standing up, like, when you're looking at abuse, or you're looking at, you know, familial generations of abuse, there's, you might have, you know, 98% of people aren't doing that. And then you have 2% that are so, but they're the ones that seem to just make passes. And so how does the 98% help influence the culture and that standby, it'd be very similar to what you're saying about leaning in and really appreciating the body and, and cultures that think that is beautiful, and that you do share, you know, and expose more of your body parts compared to some cultures that don't. And and why is it taboo? So I think it has to do again, with the education and the cultural acceptance, but having people stand up more, it seems like in our, in our culture, there's a lot of people are less, they speak less about, about things, compared to speaking more.Ari Gronich 9:46  It's interesting, I'm preparing a TEDx talk, and it's on the basis of a quote that I like to say often which is silence is a bully. His best friend. And we allow bullies, so to speak of all kinds, to take us out of doing or being something that is for our own benefit our own self good. And that's our good as an individual and are good as people. So we see something like, you know, in my field, agriculture, I, you know, poison the ground poison, the food, poison, poison, poison everything. And then nobody's really standing up and talking, and allowing it to happen. And so that the thing that that I agree with you on is that silence is a bully's best friend. And we need to start standing up speaking up, whether it's in your families, as individuals, to other members of not your family, or even in your family, you know, break that taboo of, we don't tell these secrets, so to speak. And until you tell the secrets, the cycle will continue. SoCarolyn Colleen 11:11  I agree. And as I, on a more macro level, it's those secrets are considered to be agenda. Because we don't talk about it enough. So until it's talked about more, it's, you know, as we talk about it more, it's less of an agenda and more of a truth. SoAri Gronich 11:32  yeah, absolutely. That's, you know, for for the reference, just to kind of pass through is, we need to have more town hall meetings we need involved in the civics of their community and in government, we need people who can make a difference, to step up and make a difference businesses, etc. But we need to start having these conversations. Now, here's the caveat to me, we need to have the conversations in a civil way. And preferably with like an old, an old world debate kind of, you know, tone versus a new world debate kind of atone meaning we actually talk similarly we Mac mark, March facts versus facts versus, you know, hyperboles, and sound bites, these kinds of things, right. Yeah,Carolyn Colleen 12:26  I agree. And perhaps, perhaps, you know, as we're creating this, we can throw in a class of emotional intelligence as a requirement to sit on the board.Ari Gronich 12:36  Whoo, tell me more about that. Let's see how that how that would play out?Carolyn Colleen 12:40  Well, you know, with emotional intelligence, and really separating the emotion of the word said, to the actual understanding, and like bringing in, okay, you have an opinion, I have an opinion, like you said that respect, but then also not acting on the emotion that might be triggered when that when that discussion comes up. Because what happens in a lot of times, is that if we're triggered by emotion, we say things that we don't truly, authentically mean. It doesn't technically help us. But it might make us feel, you know, like, we have a little edge in the moment, or, you know, depending on how we speak to ourselves and our own self talk, what comes out, and it may not help us in the moment. So with emotional intelligence training, we can have that requirement on the board, we might have better discussions, and we might actually get to, you know, a better solution to create something better. Because a lot of times when people are acting an emotion, they feel threatened or their ego gets in the way, we're not actually getting to a solution, just simply blowing a lot of air.Ari Gronich 13:52  That's awesome. So learning to listen as part of that emotional intelligence that you're talking about, and learning to listen, not for what you're going to say next, not for how you're going to respond. But learning to listen to understand what the point of view of the other is. So if you can imagine being in a room where two people are having a conversation, one is talking first, no interruptions, and they're just explaining their point of view on any given subject. And then you have the other person, repeat back what it is that they said. And then start the I agree with this. I disagree with that. And this is why and Here, let me help you understand my point of view. And now we have this civil discussion that actually gets to a deep place of understanding versus this polarization of society. Right, exactly. great tips if you could turn it into like three to four actionable steps. that somebody can immediately do versus just the concepts which are eight. What would they be?Carolyn Colleen 15:08  One? Sit down with your WHY? And how do you do that? You think about? When is the last time you felt fulfilled? Where were you? Who were you around? What brought you joy? And it could have been a long time ago. Or it could have been last week. Think about what that is, where were you? What were you doing? And how did it feel? When I did this specific exercise, I thought back and I remember when I was little, and I wanted to be Whitney Houston. I love Whitney Houston. I didn't necessarily want to be a rock star. I just wanted to be able to give people that feeling that I felt want to listen to her music. Well, that opens up the door for a lot of things then. So getting under the why Remember, the last time you felt fulfilled? What did it feel like? Who was around you? What were you doing? That will bring you back to your WHY? Second thing? identifying what you like, what that could be? What could that translate into? Like I said before, looking at the different adding up the different things that you've done in your life, perhaps I just had the person say, well, I've done um, I worked in a an apple orchard. And I loved being outside and I loved having the sun on my on my face. I did not like the amount of income that I made, but I loved being outside. Okay, cool. Well, you know how to pick apples, you know how to be an orchard? You know, you like to be outside? What if you push that a little further? What if you created a business of having employees and you were the person that led the people were picking the apples, you can still be outside, you know, the logistics, you know, the land, you know where to go, you know how to find these people, right? So maybe it's understanding what you love to do, and then thinking slightly bigger? What if you love to do something like picking apples or you enjoy being outside? But what if you're the one who owned it? How do you build relationships in which to find people that need Apple pickers, or that need people to be outside and they know how to pick the most apples the fastest, with the most, the most? Most outcome? So just leveling that thought process up slightly. And then the other thing is removing the barrier Everyone is afraid of? Well, you know, my uncle told me that I need to get two years of college in or I need to get a certificate for that I needed it. Yeah, you might need to gain some education on some things, but it doesn't mean you have to go 200,000 in debt in order to get there. You just need to see, okay, well, you know, I don't know a whole lot about I know how to Apple pic. But I don't know a whole lot about building relationships. Well, you know what, you better get in there and read a book or two, how to win and Influence People First one off the top of my mind. But thinking about not necessarily spending all that money, but thinking how to get razor sharp and understanding what's the first thing that I would need to learn in order to think a little bit bigger and putting into yourself development.Ari Gronich 18:15  Awesome. Thank you so much. How can people get ahold of you if they'd like to, to work with you or get more information about your book?Carolyn Colleen 18:24  Yeah. Carolyn colleen.com. So, CAROLYN COLLEEN. Ari Gronich 18:32  That'sawesome. Thank you so much for being here, Carolyn. I really appreciate it. I hope that the audience got a whole lot out of the show. And, you know, we're here to create a new tomorrow today. So let's activate your vision for a better world. Remember to like, subscribe, comment and rate and review and all of those things that make us be able to have great conversations with you. Talk to you later, and we'll see on the next episode of a new tomorrow. Thank you.

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We pay for procedures instead of outcomes, focusing on emergencies rather than preventing disease and living a healthy lifestyle. For over 25 years, I've taken care of Olympians Paralympians a list actors in fortune 1000 companies decide not get results, they did not get results. I realized that while powerful people who control the system want to keep the status quo, if I were to educate the masses, you would demand change. So I'm taking the gloves off and going after the systems as they are joining me on my mission to create a new tomorrow as I chat with industry experts, elite athletes, thought leaders and government officials about how we activate our vision for a better world. We may agree and we may disagree, but I'm not backing down. I'm Ari, Gronich and this is create a new tomorrow podcast.Welcome back to another episode of create a new tomorrow. I'm your host, Ari gronich And I have with me, Carolyn Colleen. Carolyn is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur and business strategist, focused on helping others achieve their goals. She's the founder of the fierce network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of, without sacrificing family, career or lifestyle. She's also the author of fierce to transform your life in the face of adversity. Five minutes at a time. Welcome to the show. Thank you for coming.Carolyn Colleen 1:45  I already Thanks for having me. I'm excited to be here.Ari Gronich 1:48  Cool. So tell the audience a little bit about yourself how you became who you are, and and what kinds of things are you really passionate about?Carolyn Colleen 2:00  Well, I'm excited to share, you know, a little bit of my journey and a bit about, you know, what I'm excited about right now. And Hi, that's where I am. So I am as you shared in my bio, I'm a proud mother of three. There's a lot of different things that I'm I'm proud of in my life and in my business. But things weren't always sunshiny. In my very short lifetime, I've experienced so far, I've experienced a lot of adversity. So when you start a very young, young age, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, which guided the way that I saw the world, and it guided a lot of my perspective, and it also guided the way that I defined love, self love, and self worth giving, giving growing up in a household with quite a bit of mental health, untreated mental health disorders. And having the ebbs and the flows and the ups and the downs. with, you know, perhaps many of the people in your audience, when you talk about therapy, there's untreated mental health in the abs, the flow, some days are great, and some days are really, really bad. And so the choices that I made giving that foundation put me into a an abusive marriage, and I was in an abusive marriage that I, I escaped after my daughter was born. And I ended up in low income housing, and I crawled my way out of love, I crawl my way out of the circle of poverty, and then crawling my way out of the circle of abuse. And amongst that time, I learned quite a few things in learning 20 years of therapy, which I advocate for, and then also I found a life coach or coach that helped me really, not only with therapy, realizing what was wrong with me and why I made the decisions I made, but then in coaching, identifying what was right with me, and elevating from there. Then on my journey, I found people in my life that believed in me and kind of said, Hey, you know, we figured this out, we can kind of help break free from some of these circles and glass ceilings we've experienced. And I took my career to an even higher level. And having that support. Having those mentors helped me get to where I am now, which is like you shared author, speaker, business owner, serial entrepreneur. And my mission in life is really to reflect on the adversity that I've experienced in my short lifetime, and how to make an advantage because all the things that did happen, they happened, but how can I you know, help myself and help others really slip The script and create a new tomorrow.Ari Gronich 5:03  Awesome. So what do you think the fine line between victim and Victor is? What do you think that that transition when you stepped over the line from victim to Victor, and what kinds of things might other people be able to do to do the same thing.Carolyn Colleen 5:23  You know, it's a self, it's an inside work. So from victim, victim, the victim mentality, because that that underlies fear that underlies the thought which I truly had, that I was put here to be abused and used. And that's a victim mentality. And with that mentality, that's all I knew at the time, which also bred for more bad things to happen. And so, breaking out of that victim mentality, realizing that I had the courage to to move forward and out of that, actually was a transitional point. So I remember it specifically. It was 4am in the morning, my daughter was colicky, and colic means babies screaming for non stop, and there's no cure. And the doctors say good luck. So she was screaming for two months straight, she was two months old. So sleep deprived, not only from having a newborn baby, but then also being in a relationship that was very abusive. So I, at four in the morning, I, I was at the end of my rope, and I prayed. And I said, whoever's out there, send me a sign of some kind, anything, because I don't know what to do. And I'm about to break. In at four in the morning, as the sun was coming out of the sky, my daughter stopped crying. And she looked me directly in the eyes, as if she was looking into my soul saying to me, I'm your sign. And in that pivotal moment, I realized that I didn't have the love for myself in which to leave my relationship, and create a new life and a new tomorrow. But I did have love for my daughter. So I borrowed the love I had for my daughter and which to create that enough courage to push out of that victim mentality, and inch toward Victor. And I did that. And I moved forward. And I started to actually learn how to love myself also.Ari Gronich 7:33  exoticism sounds good. So, you know, taking that to another level, because this shows a really a lot about systems. So what do you think the systems are that lead you into having, you know, that kind of early life, and which are the things that you think will would be good ways or solutions to even having those kinds of things happen on a regular basis as they do?Carolyn Colleen 8:04  So within the conditioning, I would say, of a life like that, you have to be able to pause, you need to be able to reflect and you meet need to be able to process that, and really leave it as, okay, it happened, it's real, doesn't mean it was right or wrong, but how, what are you going to build moving forward. So what I did is, after I left my relationship, I was standing there in line at the Salvation Army, looking around realizing that this is not the life that I want, it is not the list the light that I had, wanted to have or designed, but I built a way in which to break free into, basically reverse engineer. So when looking at taking a deep breath, focusing on one goal, and then taking action five minutes at a time, I found that the emotions that come up, you can use them as fuel to push you in a positive direction, and be able to build those systems that you speak up and do it five minutes at a time. So when you're struggling, go ahead.Ari Gronich 9:18  I'm talking more societal Lee. So there's a societal pandemic of childhood abuse of, you know, abandonment of all these kinds of things. So I'm talking more on on a societal level. What do you think is is possible society wise, what are some solutions that we could start implementing possibly for taking care of this at that macro level versus just the micro level?Carolyn Colleen 9:49  Oh, yes, of course. So I agree with you. There's definitely a systematic issue. So there's a lot of hype or a lot of talk about Everest. experiences? Are you familiar?Ari Gronich 10:02  Yep, absolutely.Carolyn Colleen 10:03  So on a scale of one to 10, adverse childhood experiences. And so the higher your score, the more likely you are to develop cancer, heart disease, and not 20 years off of your life. There's definitely a bigger movement around resilience and how you can build resilience in order to combat that. But not only that, as a society, and as communities, we can educate. And how do you how do you break down systematic oppression, through education and access, and I don't mean, walking into a college, I'm talking about educating yourself, not just education, and creating structural communities. And in order to do that, we as a people need to be able to create and implement, how do you look into the future? What is that vision? What are your finances in which to support that vision? Is it vertical income? Is it horizontal income? Is it passive income? What does that look like? Who are the people that are influencing your dream? What is that you're the average of the five people closest to you, either an income and mindset in health. And then also in your wellness, what's your mindset, your mind, body, and spirit. And that's, that is what is called a core four, which is actually a, an impact to creating structural community, because in order for us to elevate as a nation as a world, and elevate out of hardship, we need to be able to provide education and access to people who don't have it, they don't realize it's there. And so that is my thought process on systematic change. And by doing that, and being able to collect that data, understanding, what are your adverse, what are your Ace scores? What are how do you shift that impact? How you educate people on actually remembering how to dream? Or even learning how to dream? Have A Dream? And then how do you support it? What do you what is the finances, the finances that you need and wish to support it? And then also, what's the market for it? And so it doesn't necessarily mean you have to take 15 years of college in which to have and build a career, but also, you know, how are you thinking differently in which to get to where you want to go? And that's a bit of, you know, honoring, alright, like, you know, you might be able to people that may have struggled with addiction, per se, or different different struggles? How do you take that advantage that you learned, that adversity that you, you experienced and turn it into an advantage? I had a conversation with somebody last week, who used to be addicted to drugs, and alcohol. And the way that they hustled after that addiction, they flip the switch and hustle after their business, but being very resourceful. Because when you look at someone who is being resourceful they can they're able to come up with come up with ideas in which to survive. How do you do that in your business? Right.Ari Gronich 13:12  So for an individual being resilient, you know, you can say be resilient to somebody, they don't necessarily know what that means, how to do it, what the steps might be, on a societal level, you know, there, there's a theory that the repression of a society leads to the aggression of the people, which basically means that the more you repress something, the more it acts out in bad ways. And, for instance, in our society, you know, you don't see nude bodies, in TV commercials. And on the television, the body is kind of shamed. And then it's made to be, you know, sex is made to be some kind of nasty, bad thing. But in the countries where they're more open with their bodies, where that's not happening, they have less sexual assaults, less abuse that way. Same thing with drugs, you know, the societies that have legalized drugs more versus repressing it more, it doesn't have as negative impact on the people or on this the communities and society. So I'm talking on that macro level. If, if we're going to shift the cycle of abuse in general, what are some of the things that you would suggest we need to do as a society and then as individuals specifically?Carolyn Colleen 14:46  Well, it sounds like that overall theme is really it sounds to me like that what you resist persists. And so how do you again, this goes back to education and what's accepted. You're just sharing How within our country compared to other countries in the short of the body, and how other countries might see it as beautiful. And then our country might see it, their culture might see it as shameful. And so, education and the culture, how do we lean in to change something like that? Well, it takes quite a bit quite a bit in order to be able to change our mindset. But I think it starts with, for example, like standing up, like, when you're looking at abuse, or you're looking at, you know, familial generations of abuse, there's, you might have, you know, 98% of people aren't doing that. And then you have 2% that are, so, but they're the ones that seem to just make passes. And so how does the 98% help influence the culture and that standby, be very similar to what you're saying about leaning in and really appreciating the body? And, and cultures that think that is beautiful, and that you do share, you know, and expose more of your body parts compared to some cultures that don't? And, and why is it taboo. So I think it has to do again, with the education and the cultural acceptance, but having people stand up more, it seems like in our, in our culture, there's a lot of people are less, they speak less about, about things, compared to speaking more.Ari Gronich 16:40  It's interesting, I'm preparing a TEDx talk. And it's on the basis of quote that I like to say often, which is, silence is a bully's best friend. And we allow bullies, so to speak of all kinds, to take us out of doing or being something that is for our own benefit our own self good. And that's our good as an individual and our good as people. So we see something like, you know, in my field, agriculture, I, you know, poison the ground, poison, the food, poison, poison, poison, everything. And then nobody's really standing up and talking, and allowing it to happen. And so the thing that, that I agree with you on is that silence is a bully's best friend. And we need to start standing up speaking up, whether it's in your families, as individuals, to other members of not your family, or even in your family, you know, break that taboo of, we don't tell these secrets, so to speak. And until you tell the secrets, the cycle will continue. SoCarolyn Colleen 18:05  I agree and as a, on a more macro level, it's those secrets are considered to be agenda. Because we don't talk about it enough. So until it's talked about more, it's, you know, as we talk about it more, it's less of an agenda and more of a truth. SoAri Gronich 18:26  yeah, absolutely. That's, you know, for for the reference just to kind of pass through is, we need to have more town hall meetings we need involved in the civics of their community and in government, we need people who can make a difference, to step up and make a difference businesses etc. But we need to start having these conversations. Now, here's the caveat to me, we need to have the conversations in a civil way. And preferably with like an old an old world debate kind of, you know, tone versus a new world debate kind of atone meaning we actually talk similarly we Mac mark, March facts versus facts versus, you know, hyperboles and sound bites, these kinds of things, right.Carolyn Colleen 19:20  Yeah, I agree. And perhaps, perhaps, you know, as we're creating this, we can throw in a class of emotional intelligence as a requirement to sit on the board. Whoo,Ari Gronich 19:31  tell me more about that. Let's see how that how that would play out.Carolyn Colleen 19:35  Well, you know, with emotional intelligence and really separating the emotion of the word said to the actual understanding and like bringing in Okay, you have an opinion, I have an opinion, like you said that respect, but then also not acting on the emotion that might be triggered when that when that discussion comes up, because what happens in a lot of times is that it If we're triggered by emotion, we say things that we don't truly, authentically mean, and doesn't technically help us. But it might make us feel, you know, like, we have a little edge in the moment, or, you know, depending on how we speak to ourselves and our own self talk, what comes out, and it may not help us in the moment. So with emotional intelligence training, we can have that requirement on the board, we might have better discussions, and we might actually get to, you know, a better solution to create something better, because I think a lot of times when people are acting an emotion that they feel threatened or their ego gets in the way, we're not actually getting to a solution, just simply blowing a lot of air.Ari Gronich 20:46  That's awesome. So learning to listen is part of that emotional intelligence that you're talking about, and learning to listen, not for what you're going to say next, not for how you're going to respond. But learning to listen to understand what the point of view of the other is. So if you can imagine being in a room where two people are having a conversation, one is talking first, no interruptions, and they're just explaining their point of view on any given subject. And then you have the other person, repeat back what it is that they said. And then start the I agree with this. I disagree with that. And this is why and Here, let me help you understand my point of view. And now we have this civil discussion that actually gets to a deep place of understanding versus this polarization of society. Right,Unknown Speaker 21:47  exactly.Carolyn Colleen 21:49  And going even a step further and appreciating what brings us together as humans. Because if you can come together from a place of appreciating, you know, even even this past year, this isn't our first rodeo, we've I mean, as humans, you know, we've seen adversities. But how do we appreciate ourselves as as, as humans, we all are after a very similar things to be loved to be accepted to be understood. If we can come and add that to the discussion of you know, what? That that triggers me, that makes me You know, you're trying to up my practice here, and that upsets me, okay, and be able to voice it and say, authentic, authentically, so that you can get to a solution? Like, yeah, you're trying to up my taxes, but I'm trying to do this. First, we need to do this for your school, and you have kids, let's talk about this, you know, or maybe you don't, and, and, and just really having generative conversation.Ari Gronich 22:48  Yeah, absolutely. So what what else, you know, you you've reorganized? nonprofits, you've gone from corporate to entrepreneur lifestyle, that pivot that you, you know, that you've made throughout your life? How did you decide what and how to pivot into and then obviously, the courage because a lot of people really have struggle with change in general. And it takes them a long time to decide to get out of a situation or a company or a thing that they've committed to. So how did you decide to, to make those pivots and changes? And what was the struggle along with the reward or the the happy ending?Carolyn Colleen 23:46  Yeah, you've mentioned, you know about the systems and I take it to a personal system level of reflection. One was getting around people that challenged the way I thought, because if you're the smartest person in the room, you need a new room. And so that's I moved myself into different rooms to try and think differently and challenged the way I thought, but then again, then from my systematic approach, writing down all the different things within my lifetime in my career that I really love to do that I'm like, Hey, I'm kind of good at that. So I put a whiteboard moment, as I'm sure you can appreciate his, you know, putting up all these ideas up on my whiteboard of know what what am I good at? And what do I like to do and what did I learn on this journey of, you know, being whole 42 years old? What can I learn? And, and what I saw as I started looking at it is one I laid out my career and the different things that I learned throughout the different jobs that I had as I grew and then within that, I laid out the different things that I learned as I grew professionally and personally, because you can grow and you can crush it professionally. Sure. But you could also leave behind your personal development. And so I wanted to put that in there and see like, what do I love to do? What's my Why? And people struggle with that, why they struggle with? Well, what's my purpose? Why am I even here, and getting underneath the why it was so very important. I realized, as I reflected back on my life, that I wanted to be able to provide impact, because the people who just simply smiled at me, when I was dealing with depression, or people that took a moment, to give me that space in honor me as a person, like that feeling, is what I was after, in order to give to other people. So as I looked at that, I realized that I'm growing up in a household where and being able to break free out of abuse and break free out of poverty. Wow, you could put that into a career because you know how to build systems, you know how to connect the dots, that some people can't even see the dots, I mean, I know how to make something out of nothing, which is, you know, when you have nothing, you learn how to do that. And you can actually, that's, that's what you call a strategist. And so figuring out careers and jobs and different things that you can bring to the table, from what you've experienced in your life. So when I decided that I was going to take that leap from corporate America, it was a vision. And the vision was that I wanted to be able to travel with my kids. That's it. And I didn't need to know how I was going to get there. I just needed to know the why. Because what if one of my good friend says is once the Why has heart The how gets legs? So I had to sit with the why. And really, it didn't have to be you know, I'm going to be the next presidential candidate is I just wanted to hang out with my kids. So how do I how do I do that? And then I line up the finances, figure out how to make up make a leap. But make a safe leap? Because I have kids to raise and figure out the market for it and what what, what, how can I support myself? What do I need what I need to do in order to do that?Ari Gronich 27:24  Awesome. This is some some great tips, if you could turn it into like three to four actionable steps that somebody can immediately do versus just the concepts which are eight. What would they be?Carolyn Colleen 27:40  One, sit down with your why. And how do you do that? You think about when is the last time you felt fulfilled? Where were you? Who were you around? What brought you joy? And it could have been a long time ago? Or it could have been last week? Think about what that is? Where were you? What were you doing? And how did it feel? When I did this specific exercise, I thought back and I remembered when I was little, and I wanted to be Whitney Houston. I love Whitney Houston. I didn't necessarily want to be a rock star. I just wanted to be able to give people that feeling that I felt when I listen to her music. Well, that opens up the door for a lot of things then. So getting under the why Remember, the last time you felt fulfilled? What did it feel like? Who was around you? What were you doing? That will bring you back to your WHY? Second thing? identity identifying what you like what that could be? What could that translate into? Like I said before, looking at the different adding up the different things that you've done in your life, perhaps I just had the person say, well, I've done um, I worked in a an apple orchard. And I loved being outside and I loved having the sun on my on my face. I did not like the amount of income that I made, but I loved being outside. Okay, cool. Well, you know how to pick apples, you know how to be an orchard? You know, you like to be outside? What if you push that a little further? What if you created a business of having employees and you were the person that led the people were picking the apples, you can still be outside? You know the logistics, you know the lamp, you know where to go, you know how to find these people, right? So maybe it's understanding what you love to do, and then thinking slightly bigger. What if you love to do something like picking apples or you enjoy being outside? But what if you're the one who owned it? How do you build relationships in which to find people that need Apple pickers, or that need people to be outside and they know how to pick the most apples the fastest, with the most, the most, most outcome? So just leveling that thought process up slightly. And then the other thing is removing barrier Everyone is afraid of, well, you know, my uncle told me that I need to get two years of college in or date I need to get a certificate for that I needed it. Yeah, you might need to gain some education on some things, but it doesn't mean you have to go 200,000 in debt in order to get there. You just need to see, okay, well, you know, I don't know a whole lot about I know how to Apple pic. But I don't know a whole lot about building relationships. Well, you know what, you better get in there and read a book or two, how to win and Influence People First one off the top of my mind. But thinking about not necessarily spending all that money, but thinking how to get razor sharp and understanding what's the first thing that I would need to learn in order to think a little bit bigger and putting into yourself development?Ari Gronich 30:47  Awesome. Thank you so much. How can people get ahold of you if they'd like to, to work with you or get more information about your book?Carolyn Colleen 30:56  Yeah. Carolyn colleen.com. So, C A R O L Y N C O L L E E N.COM Ari Gronich 31:04  That's awesome. Thank you so much for being here, Carolyn. I really appreciate it. I hope that the audience got a whole lot out of the show. And, you know, we're here to create a new tomorrow today. So let's activate your vision for a better world. Remember to Like, Subscribe, comment, and rate and review and all of those things that make us be able to have great conversations with you. Talk to you later. And we'll see on the next episode of a new tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I appreciate all you do to create a new tomorrow for yourself and those around you. If you'd like to take this information further and are interested in joining a community of like minded people who are all passionate about activating their vision for a better world. Go to the website, create a new tomorrow.com and find out how you can be part of making a bigger difference. I have a gift for you just for checking it out and look forward to seeing you take the leap and joining our private paid mastermind community. Until then, see you on the next episode.

Carolyn Colleen is a self-described FIERCE mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  While her past has made a permanent stamp on her life, it doesn’t define her. Her past trauma and abuse has positioned her to develop and leverage her grit so that she can serve other women who want to transform their lives, too.  She’s living proof that you can transform your life in the midst of all that’s going on.  And you can start with just 5 minutes.

Hi, I am here with Carolyn Colleen. she is a PhD candidate, speaker, author, coach, was born and raised in the Midwestern United States. She describes herself as a FIERCE mother, daughter, sister, and friend.CHECK THIS AMAZING WEBSITE BY CAROLYN COLLEEN FOR MORE INFOhttps://www.carolyncolleen.com/JOIN NOW!! AND BE PART OF MASTERMIND PROGRAMlearn how to activate yourself for a better future!https://createanewtomorrow.com/master...CHECK THIS LINK FOR A FREE GIFT FOR YOU!https://www.createanewtomorrow.com/giftDO YOU WANT TO BE OUR NEXT SPECIAL GUEST?Book an appointment now and let's create a new world together!https://booking.builderall.com/calend...CHECK THIS OTHER WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!https://www.CreateAnewtomorrow.comhttps://www.Achievehealthusa.comCreate a fundamental change in the global community from a strictly reactive system of medicine that focuses on symptom and emergency treatment to a proactive system based on whole-being health as well as illness and injury prevention. Personally teach and influence at least one million people.We are a multifaceted Health and Wellness company that specializes in Corporate Wellness and Culture Consulting, Industry Speaking engagements and Continuing education for the industry.We Help corporations by solving the most costly problems they have with Productivity and Health Care while creating a culture that thrives on accomplishment and community.We help organizations think outside of the box and gain tools that allow them to be nimble and strong as tides and markets shift.We Up level the skills and tools of other practitioners by providing them continuing education that actually leads to greater success and standing in the business community.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Carolyn Colleen 0:01  My mission in life is really to reflect on the adversity that I've experienced in my short lifetime and how to make it an advantage because all the things that did happen, they happened, but how can I you know, help myself and help others really just flip the script and create a new tomorrow.

Early experiences in life leave a mark on us, whether they are harmful or not, and while those marks will be a part of ourselves, they don't necessarily define who we are and who we will become. We can't handle our emotional response to abuse or aggression, but what we can do is to use that emotion in our favor, harness that emotion, and turn it into a positive outcome for our lives. Today, I chat with the inspiring Carolyn Colleen; she is a renowned keynote speaker, author, corporate leader, business strategist, and Ph.D. candidate for Organizational Development and Behavior. After escaping from an abusive relationship, Caroline found herself at a Salvation Army line, seeking shelter with her baby in her arms, two boxes, and a toddler bed. Fearful for her life, she realized that that wasn't her plan, and a social worker suggested her to take it day by day. But for Caroline, a day looked like an eternity; she decided to focus on shorter, achievable goals, splitting her day into 5-minute fragments. And that's how her FIERCE method was born, overcoming adversity 5 minutes at a time. In this episode, Carolyn shares her challenging and inspiring story about how she used fear and uncertainty in her family's favor. We talked about how she managed to turn her traumas into a successful business while helping other women to overcome their traumas. We also spoke about resilience and whether it's something we are born with or something we can train and acquire with time and practice.Tune in to Episode 76 of Rejuvenaging, and listen to what Carolyn has to say about our emotions and what we can do with them. Some Questions I Ask:With your multiple activities, aside from helping people, how do you organize yourself? (3:35)What is the FIERCE method? (10:44)How hard is it to change for somebody who had to deal with the extremes you have and remain in a particular pattern that it's not serving them? (15:24)Is resilience something that's taught? Are some people more resilient than others? Is there something that we can do to become more resilient? (21:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Carolyn's life journey (5:28)Benefits of not being afraid of doing the work (9:14)The realization that led to the creation of the FIERCE Method (12:06)We decide what to do with our emotions (16:04)Resources:Carolyn Colleen websiteFierce Revolution InstagramFierce Revolution FacebookBook: Carolyn Colleen - F.I.E.R.C.E: Transform your life in the face of adversity, 5 minutes at a time! Write an email to Carolyn at:carolyn@carolyncolleen.com Useful Rejuvenaging Resources:Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenn is no singer, but in this episode even that fact will not prevent her from getting the message out.  You'll be the first to know if any record deals result...   Announcement:  Know any young folks?  Encourage them to participate in the upcoming  Creating Wealth Mindsets for youths and young adults summit where Jenn will be presenting, alongside two other amazing speakers - @Nancy Swerts and @Carolyn Colleen. 

This week's guest on BTL is, Carolyn Colleen. She and I connected several years ago in a mastermind community and have reconnected for (obvious reasons found) in this episode! Her story is genuine, gritty, and stunning. From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to a Ph.D. candidate, Carolyn is adamant about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions. Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of. She truly understands the importance of traditional education. Yet, she also knows that intertwining personal experiences allows people to maximize the information from her teachings, presentations, and workshop offerings. We all are born with the opportunity and responsibility to lead ourselves and furthermore, our option to carry that forward and lead others in our lives to make an impact in their lives. If you get ANYTHING out of this episode, go ahead and subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone else who can learn from this as well! Find more of Carolyn by heading over to www.carolyncolleen.com Win a BTL T-Shirt! Write a review and leave a 5-Star rating - send a screenshot through Facebook, Instagram, or email. Gain access to the Fierce Action Guide (your new best friend) that was mentioned on this episode, in the BTL Toolbox, as well as all of the other incredible resources from the show's past guests by making a contribution to 1Life Fully Lived. Once you've contributed, send a screenshot of your invoice to thebtlgroup@gmail.com to unlock access to even more growth!

Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals. Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! Carolyn Colleen’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation and triumph. She is a living example that if there’s anything holding you back, you have the power to overcome it – and to achieve all of your goals. She’s gone from a child who survived abuse, to a FIERCE and fearless woman whose mission is to serve other women who want to transform their lives.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Creating your dream life takes realizing your potential. It all comes down to the relationship you have with yourself. From there, you can always count on your new BFF: Breathe, Focus, Take Fierce Action, and you can do it in as little as 5 minutes a day. Carolyn Colleen and I have a candid discussion about overcoming life's difficulties and problem-solving your way out of any situation you find yourself in. She rose out of poverty because she was born with a brain that can solve problems, and she can help you solve yours, too! This is a wonderfully inspiring and tip-filled episode for anyone, especially if you're growing a soul-led business and wish to change the world. For full show notes, visit https://beingboundless.com/blog/104 to read more about her F.I.E.R.C.E. Network and her book! Connect with Carolyn Colleen: https://www.carolyncolleen.com/fierce-network Connect with LC: https://beingboundless.com IG: https://instagram.com/being.boundless FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beingboundless --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theboundlesssoul/support

In this episode of Heels On Fire, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Colleen.   Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enable them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!   From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to earning a Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focus on the pursuit of their passions.    Carolyn & I discuss how you can transform your life regardless of what obstacles may be in your way.   We had an incredible conversation and this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   You can find Carolyn here: https://www.carolyncolleen.com   Ways To Connect With Me: Instagram: @twoweeknoticesociety https://www.instagram.com/twoweeknoticesociety/ Facebook: www.twoweeknoticesociety.com/community Website: www.twoweeknoticesociety.com

Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.    Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!    Carolyn is a consultant and thought leader for Case Western Reserve University as a leader within the Xchange approach, an initiative built upon a scientifically based, multi-disciplinary approach for leading and managing teams. In addition, she is currently publishing a second book focused on academic entrepreneurism and is the Executive Director of 1Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit organization that provides people of all backgrounds the tools to achieve success.     In this episode, Karen and Carolyn discuss Carolyn’s Heroine’s Journey: Carolyn’s Call to Adventure Ordinary Live-Comfort Zone Fear can be absolutely paralyzing. Tap into your love (for yourself or for someone else, like a child) and push forward, just 5 minutes at a time.  Transformational Leaps Take it one goal at a time, one step at a time. And as you move forward, you will grow and flourish and continually go and break free from those things that are holding you back.  Embrace Full Life Sometimes you have to borrow the light that others see in you until your own FIERCE light ignites.  Return with Treasures You have always had the power, you just have to look at it a little bit differently.  How does Carolyn FLIP TIME to LOVE LIFE?     "It's continuous, this journey. It moves and it shakes and it changes as we go from fear to fierce, and learn to flip time and love life."- Carolyn Colleen     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to CarolynColleen.com/Fierce-Network to receive your FREE BFF Tool! Connect with Carolyn Colleen:  Website: CarolynColleen.com  FIERCE Network: carolyncolleen.com/fierce-network   Book:  carolyncolleen.com/book Facebook: facebook.com/FierceCarolynColleen Instagram: instagram.com/carolyncolleen & instagram.com/fiercerevolution   About the Podcast  Join host Karen Briscoe for Flip Time Friday each first Friday to learn how you can love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams. Tune in to hear Heroine’s and Hero’s Journeys that will inspire you on your Call to Adventure. Karen shares the transformational leaps and treasures along with her Call to Adventure from her book Flip Time / Love Life - A Heroine’s Journey:  A 5 Minute Success Story.       Here’s to your Call to Adventure!      Connect with Karen Briscoe:  Facebook: Flip Time / Love Life Instagram: 5 Minute Success Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess  Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com  Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com    Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast    Learn more about Karen’s books:  Flip Time / Love Life ~ Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Commit to Get Leads Success in 5 Minutes a Day - 66 Day Challenge   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"    Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.     

How often do you get to speak to a Whole-Life Millionaire and ask them questions on how they achieved success in each aspect of their lives? On this episode of the Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life podcast, I have the privilege of doing just that and interviewing some of M1’s very own Whole-Life Millionaires on how they pushed through obstacles to create financial freedom and lives they are truly excited about.⠀⠀Here's a glimpse of who they are:⠀⠀Mike Sjogren went from being a full-time CPA to retiring himself, his wife, and his mother in less than 18 months!⠀⠀Michael Jones leveraged my M1 Mastermind community to grow his real estate portfolio substantially and become a Whole-Life Millionaire.⠀⠀Carolyn Colleen went from standing in line at the Salvation Army as a single mother to earning a Ph.D., launching and scaling a business to replace her 6-figure income⠀⠀Steve and Linzee Ciprani own multiple businesses, properties, have increased their net worth to surpass the millionaire mark, and are just getting warmed up!

Meet Carolyn Colleen, a proud mom of three, an author, international speaker, business strategist, and founder of Fierce Network. She helps guide women to make bold moves and ignite their fierce evolution. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Carolyn shares her journey of how she transformed her life from adversity to success by intentionally working on her self-love and worthiness. She talks about the limiting nature of the victim mindset and how it’s stopping you from becoming who you’re meant to be. Listen in to learn the importance of education and access to resources in eliminating poverty and systemic oppression. “Sometimes you have to borrow the love you have for another person until your self-love catches up.”- Carolyn [49:35] What You Will Discover: [3:06] Learning how to pull advantage out of adversity. [9:46] Addressing the victim mentality by using your emotions to push forward to where you need to go. [19:36] How to master your authentic journey to self-love. [34:16] How education and access to the right resources end systematic oppression. [39:22] Become a light that gives people a roadmap from where they are to where they’re going.   [47:09] How to borrow another person’s love, gratitude, and light until your self-love catches up. Relevant Links: Website: https://www.carolyncolleen.com/   https://www.instagram.com/carolyncolleen/ #podcast

This is the final episode of the show! After 128 episodes, I have decided to practice that I preach, and make the tough call on priorities and pressures in my life, which means this show will be setting with the sun today. Whether that's forever or for now is not relevant because "forever" is not happening today. With all the demands on my time, I have been facing my own burnout – something I've had as a central theme in many episodes in this show. To protect and love myself, I've taken an inventory of all the things that I am committed to, where they are in the grand scheme of building toward my goals, whether they've served their purpose, and how I might be able to move forward without them. Though it was a hard decision I've grappled with for several months, ending the show here made a lot of sense. Do a Day is not going anywhere, however, with all the resources at your fingertips, as ever. You can still get the book in paperback, Kindle, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Nook and more. You can still do the Do a Day Masterclass, or sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me. And the entire back catalog of episodes of the show will still be available for you to go back, listen to, and grow from. With all the stories and inspiration in the 127 episodes that I've released before this final one, I know there is at least one spark that every person in the world could use to start the flame that lets you Go Out and Do It! Respect for all my past guests: Season 1 I kicked the show off sharing the story of Do a Day. Charlie Gilkey shares about how being smart makes you strong. Evan Ruggiero reminds us through his cancer batter that rising up even when half of your world vanishes is possible. Amy Schuber taught us that you are the inspiration you seek. Ryan Caligiuri shared his mantra that there are no set backs, only set ups for what's next. One of my favorite artists, MC YOGI, talked about how all things grow in darkness Anne Sugar shared her battle with cancer as a way to see how you can trust your body even when it betrays you. Chris Wirth hit on his message of never quitting on living the life you deserve. David Ralph reminded us about the power in our lives if we connect the dots. Claude Silver shared her story (for the first time) of why she is who she is today and how that's showed her the importance of Heart in leadership. Elizabeth McCourt talked about the empowerment we can take from building our own resilience. Josh LaJaunie shared his story of overcoming extreme obesity--not just for himself, but for the world around him. Michael Nulty talked about his multiple suicide attempts and how he found rebirth out of depression. Mark Metry shared the importance of taking responsibility for your life and what you can achieve as a new person. My good friend, Aaron Keith Hawkins, talked about how we need to have influence over ourselves if we want to influence anyone else. Kelsey Abbott helped us Find Our Awesome through self-confidence and curiosity. She also gave me a quote I've used almost daily, "What you I say is about me. What you hear is about you." Dorie Clark reminds us of the important of perseverance and consistency if we want to achieve our greatest goals. Sonya Looney, world female mountain bike endurance champion, was just awesome, but had a key message around vulnerability and honesty with ourselves. She also gave me another gem of an idea around being stuck. Rather than being negative about the feeling, she recognizes it's a sign of something big being about to happen. Tim Fargo talked about the humility and balance we can find in unexpected places like failure. The amazing Dr. Jason Brooks shared the importance of being dedicated to finding your purpose and its transformative power on our lives. Jen Arnold shared her story around food and her weight and how that inspired her to change how we look at wellness and knowing ourselves. Lee Havern shared how he overcome depression and recognized the interconnectedness between mental and physical wellness. Emmitt Muckles left us charged up and recognizing that prosperity has nothing to do with money. Terri Levine, who lives in extreme, debilitating pain, showed how you can still find power and heart and use that to create something. Leigh Martinuzzi talked about finding his hidden Why and what that can unlock. The great Dick Vitale shared a power packed message of inspiration and making the choice to get up and move forward no matter what hits you, as he's done throughout his life. Season 2 Steve Gordon showed how falling down may be necessary to reach new heights Robb Holman talked about the power of letting go so we can find meaning and purpose Lindsey Heiserman inspired us to not let our past stories be part of our right now Charise Colbert shared her journey coming out of domestic abuse Sara Quiriconi talked to us about how to live free of all the cancers in our life Syd Finkelstein on how to be a Super Boss leader Ariana Robinson Danquah shared how to rise up when you're stuck in the middle Jon DeWaal gripped us with his story of falling off a roof and how that helped him see how to get through life's toughest transitions John Zeratsky talked about what he discovered to achieve the most, and it has nothing to do with productivity Josh Perry taught the power of gratitude even in the face of life's greatest challenges if you want to come through them thriving Mark Crandall shared his trauma story to help us see how facing our trauma's allows for growth Adam Schaeuble got us all fired up, and he also inspired with his approach to reimagining your life – and making it come true Sandy Vo talked about her journey to find clarity and peace despite a foundation of turmoil Cornell Thomas is the epitome of the "What's Next?" attitude winning over the "Why Me?" mentality Sandra Younger taught us her Come Back approach to be a victor, not a victim of tragedy Jenn Swanson talked about her journey off loss, gratitude and realization that you are your best investment Howard Jacobson shared how losing his father inspired his mission to fight diseases of ignorance with the wisdom of lifestyle Brooke Siem retold her amazing journey navigating her way out of a life of medication for mental illness into a life of discovery Tanur Badgley showed how to become a person of purpose through his journey starting with a fall off the side of a mountain Gary Bertwistle talked about the power of authenticity and discovering your mojo Frank King went into how thoughts of suicide taught him to go after what he really wanted, and why so many people need support as they face moments that lead them to these thoughts Mary Shores talked about the power of serving others as she went from dented to thriving Nick Elvery shared his journey from addiction to peak performance and what sparked the change Jaime Jay got vulnerable as he retold his story of multiple experiences with homelessness to being in a place of gratitude and contentment Dai Manuel talked about the importance of living as you need to, from your own perspective Blaire Palmer showed how the greatest thing we can bet on is ourselves Season 3 Dov Baron forced us to look at what's really going on, magnifying it, and then using that insight to truly grow Episode 056. Transporting From Darkness to Your Future Vision with Sarah Centrella Episode 057. Accept Where You Are to Move Forward with Natalie Jani Episode 058. Accepting The Gift of No Regret with Kirsty Salisbury Episode 059. Surrendering to The Facts To Realize Opportunity with Madeleine Black Episode 060. The Power of Worthiness from Within with Dr. James Kelley Episode 061. Redirecting Your Life by Realizing You Matter with Fernando Flores Episode 062. Shifting Your Choices to Shift Your Life with Michael O'Brien Episode 063. The Therapeutic Power of Running with William Pullen Episode 064. To Be Safe, Loved & Worthy with Terah Harrison Episode 065. Find Your Voice Through Mindfulness with Bruce Langford Episode 066. The Power of Being Prepared with Jay Gabrani Episode 067. The Human Connection of Storytelling with The Ridiculously Human Guys (Gareth Martin & Craig Haywood) Episode 068. Life is About Creating Yourself with Lonnee Rey Episode 069. Honor Your Emotions to Choose the Path Forward with Karen Millsap Episode 070. True Success Comes From Our Spirit with Nichole Sylvester Episode 071. Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Doing 3,032 Days with Bryan Falchuk Episode 072. Do the Time to Change Lives with Coss Marte Episode 073. Life as an Inquisitive, Crooked Journey with Mark Nepo Episode 074. Seeing the Gift of Adversity with Marcus Aurelius Anderson Episode 075. Find the Answers Within to What You Need with Michelle Bronson Episode 076. Life's Challenges Can Illuminate Our Path with Sharon Falchuk (my wife!) Episode 077. Loving Yourself Enough to Come Back After a Fall with CrisMarie Campbell Episode 078. The Paradox in Connecting to The World's Needs with Erik Bergman Episode 079. Sparking the Inner Fight to Make Change with Marcus Smith Episode 080. Internal Validation for What We Need with Maggie Berghoff Episode 081. Smash Your Anxiety by Embracing Change with Jesse Harless Season 4 Wally Carmichael joined us to talk about true abundance Ryan Stratis of American Ninja Warrior joined us as he struggled with the question of what he does going forward, and ended up announcing retiring from ANW after the episode aired Steve Austin joined to talk about trauma leading to shame that festered and lead to a suicide attempt Carlee Myers talked about ways to remove the stress we face in life that ends up defining our existence Michael Levitt, a good friend and beautiful human being, shared how to remove and recover from burnout in our lives Drew Taddia joined to share his personal story of perseverance and hard work to achieve what you really care about James Roberts, a Paralympian, who shares what he learned in not letting a disability block him from doing things he loved and staying fit and healthy Susan Clarke, whose partner CrisMarie Campbell came on last season, shared her journey with trauma and cancer and what she built in her life from that struggle Serena Sabala talked about her experience growing up with a father with mental illness, and how we all need more awareness of mental illness and the tools to protect ourselves from it in our own lives through staying balanced and healthy across the spectrum Carol Hanson talked about the power of self-image, which came from her battle with Anorexia Singer-Songwriter Jackson Gillies, who American Idol fans will recognize, shared his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and HS, learning to listen to his body and what it needs to keep these conditions under control Kacie Main, who Gave Up Men for Lent (which is the name of her book), talks about finding out who she really is on the back of a relationship ending, that redefined how she lives her life Justin Stenstrom joined to talk about how he struggled intensely with anxiety and depression, and the journey he went on to find tools to manage both of them, which he details in his latest book Emi Kirschner talked about her path through divorce and business to understand the power of knowing yourself and being comfortable with that if you want to succeed in business Sam and Paddy Cullinane, the Not So Perfect Couple, talked about their marriage story, which includes divorcing at one point, working on themselves, and coming together in a beautiful way that they share to help other couples love better Mariah Heller, who suffers from Elhers-Danlos syndrome, lives with chronic pain every day and developed approaches to physical fitness that respect that pain rather than worsening it Nathan Todd, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about the power of the labels we choose to put on ourselves and how they can hold us back or allow us to move forward Episode 100 was my chance to bring together two of my favorite people, Cornell Thomas and Michael O’Brien, to talk about resilience and connection in a seriously beautiful episode Sunday Burquest, who was on Survivor Millennials vs. Gen-X, talks about her non-stop struggle to survive despite loss and hardship throughout her life, and her battle with cancer before going on the show. Sunday is battling cancer again right now, so we are all thinking of her and pulling for her. Carolyn Colleen shared a very powerful story of abuse and extreme hardship, including leaving an abuse marriage with a toddler to live in a shelter and build a new life that lead to not only great success and achievement, but powerful tools to get through extreme hardships and struggles we all face Emily Gough, who was surprised to find that her boyfriend had still been seeing his ex, who he moved across the street from Emily and his house. She ended up traveling on her own and learning so much about herself in the process Paul Stretton-Stevens, who has been medically retired three times in life, talks about how we can view these closing doors as the end, or see what else we can do to move forward Andrew Hood battled with extreme anxiety as his finances fell apart but he had to put on a happy face and seem fine to the outside world. When his wife and father brought him out of the shame of hidden pain, his open sharing of what he experienced changed his life and others Lakshmi Dev Bowen, who grew up with abuse and a struggle with sex, drugs and alcohol, then found a re-centering through yoga, which completely changed her life. Season 5 Episode 108. Finding Your Road to Health with Tamar Medford Episode 109. Breaking Into Your Life with Michelle Dickinson Episode 110. From People-Pleasing to Self-Worth with Jen Gutfriend Episode 111. The Power of Asking with Crystal & Mark Hansen Episode 112. From Darkness to Radiating Love with Minh Minh Garner Episode 113. Facing Anger to Move Past Trauma with Amanda Huffman Episode 114. Looking at Yourself with Purpose with Paul Forchione Episode 115. Starting From Where You Are with Rosalyn Palmer Episode 116. Devotion to Caring Genuinely with Tyler Tolbert Episode 117. Compassion & Perseverance to Survive with Ethan Zohn Episode 118. Rebelling for Something Greater with Shelley Paxton Episode 119. Responsibility for Who You Get to Be with Ali Moore Episode 120. Embrace Your Vulnerability to Grow with Kate Harvey Episode 121. The Choice of Mindset with Zulma Berenice Episode 122. Creating Clarity & Control for Your Legacy with Vicki Wusche Episode 123. Personal Responsibility for Your Life with Kim Sutton Episode 124. Finding Your Reason to Breathe with Sarah Ross Episode 125. Creating a Fertile Life with Erica Hoke Episode 126. The Art of Human Care with Dr. Hassan Tetteh Episode 127.  Creating a Growth Movement from Pain with Justin Schenck Links: My website: gnmlive.com My Books on Amazon Facebook: @BryanFalchuk Instagram: @BryanFalchuk Twitter: @BryanFalchuk Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

During difficult periods, we are told to take things one day at a time. But what if even that seems like too much? Carolyn Colleen, the founder of FIERCE Network, believes that by taking things five minutes at a time, we find what serves us best. Hardships have been the name of the game this year. While it’s all too easy to write off 2020 as a total loss, Carolyn believes that by reflecting on what we have gained, we see how resilient and resourceful we really are. Carolyn talks about how struggles in her own life led her to create the Breathe, Focus, and Fierce Action (BFF) technique—and how you can use this technique to overcome adversity in your own life. Change is never going to be easy. But once you make the choice for things to be different, you understand that staying stuck is ultimately the harder thing to do. Carolyn’s approach will help you use difficult emotions as fuel to propel you forward, so you have the power and courage to keep going.

Business strategist & prosperity teacher Carolyn Colleen gives perspective on how and why you should use your adversity as an advantage. What did she do to become a leader in corporate America? How did she leverage her past circumstances to propel her into entrepreneurship? Where does resilience come from? How did she bounce back from her $20,000 loss do to cancelled speaking engagements during the pandemic?

Carolyn Colleen is a Ph.D., an international speaker who used to work as a program manager for a cancer center where she helped patients by educating them on how to overcome adversity. She has developed a FIERCE method that quickly becomes your BFF (breathe, focus, fierce action). https://www.carolyncolleen.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ccccc000000 IG: https://www.instagram.com/carolyncolleen/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/fiercerevolution/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lorimarini/support

Sam and Paddy dive into such an important and serious topic with their guest today. How our perception of love can be shaped by things that aren't positive and how that affects how we view it as adults. Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.  Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!  With a soon to be Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Behavior (Dec 2020), an MBA, and a BA in Business, Carolyn understands the importance of traditional education. She also knows that intertwining personal experiences allows people to maximize the information from her teachings, presentations, and workshop offerings.  As a dynamic and innovative workplace leader, Carolyn has worked as a Program Manager and Business Development Consultant at Gundersen Health System, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Account Management Executive for Gensler, and a Client Service Executive at UBS Financial Services. She knows how to transition people and processes to achieve the next-level of success while also aligning with organizational objectives.  From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions. 

Where you come from does not have to  determine where you are going! Today I cant wait for you to meet Caroly Colleen. Who she is TODAY, a proud mom of 3, an international speaker, a successful coach and non profit leader is NOT who she was as a child. Imagine being : Molested as a 4 year old child by your neighbor, being raised mom with a mental illness, Being ADOPTED as a black child by WHITE parents and having your mom telling you that you “cost $10,000 and need to earn your worth” and then turning to attempted suicide after a break up. WOW... That is just scratching the SURFACE of the cards Carolyn Colleens Life handed her. TODAY, her sadness, her broken past story has become her MESSAGE of empowerment.From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.  Join in today and learn EXACTLY how Carolyn Colleen used her “FIERCE” method to level up HER life and not countless others In this episode, you will learn: What is the FIERCE method How you can use the FIERCE method to level up your life Why your past does not determine your worth Why setbacks are a blessing Like Leveling Up? Leave us an honest review (a good one I hope!) and get my free DSR journal delivered to your inbox HERE: https://nataliejillfitness.clickfunnels.com/leveling-up

  I recap the great guests and discussions that came in Season 4 of Do a Day as I pause for a couple of weeks between seasons. There’s some great stuff coming in Season 5, so be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the start of the next season! Key Points from the Episode: Wally Carmichael joined us to talk about true abundance Ryan Stratis of American Ninja Warrior joined us as he struggled with the question of what he does going forward, and ended up announcing retiring from ANW after the episode aired Steve Austin joined to talk about trauma leading to shame that festered and lead to a suicide attempt Carlee Myers talked about ways to remove the stress we face in life that ends up defining our existence Michael Levitt, a good friend and beautiful human being, shared how to remove and recover from burnout in our lives Drew Taddia joined to share his personal story of perseverance and hard work to achieve what you really care about James Roberts, a Paralympian, who shares what he learned in not letting a disability block him from doing things he loved and staying fit and healthy Susan Clarke, whose partner CrisMarie Campbell came on last season, shared her journey with trauma and cancer and what she built in her life from that struggle Serena Sabala talked about her experience growing up with a father with mental illness, and how we all need more awareness of mental illness and the tools to protect ourselves from it in our own lives through staying balanced and healthy across the spectrum Carol Hanson talked about the power of self-image, which came from her battle with Anorexia Singer-Songwriter Jackson Gillies, who American Idol fans will recognize, shared his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and HS, learning to listen to his body and what it needs to keep these conditions under control Kacie Main, who Gave Up Men for Lent (which is the name of her book), talks about finding out who she really is on the back of a relationship ending, that redefined how she lives her life Justin Stenstrom joined to talk about how he struggled intensely with anxiety and depression, and the journey he went on to find tools to manage both of them, which he details in his latest book Emi Kirschner talked about her path through divorce and business to understand the power of knowing yourself and being comfortable with that if you want to succeed in business Sam and Paddy Cullinane, the Not So Perfect Couple, talked about their marriage story, which includes divorcing at one point, working on themselves, and coming together in a beautiful way that they share to help other couples love better Mariah Heller, who suffers from Elhers-Danlos syndrome, lives with chronic pain every day and developed approaches to physical fitness that respect that pain rather than worsening it Nathan Todd, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about the power of the labels we choose to put on ourselves and how they can hold us back or allow us to move forward Episode 100 was my chance to bring together two of my favorite people, Cornell Thomas and Michael O’Brien, to talk about resilience and connection in a seriously beautiful episode Sunday Burquest, who was on Survivor Millennials vs. Gen-X, talks about her non-stop struggle to survive despite loss and hardship throughout her life, and her battle with cancer before going on the show. Sunday is battling cancer again right now, so we are all thinking of her and pulling for her. Carolyn Colleen shared a very powerful story of abuse and extreme hardship, including leaving an abuse marriage with a toddler to live in a shelter and build a new life that lead to not only great success and achievement, but powerful tools to get through extreme hardships and struggles we all face Emily Gough, who was surprised to find that her boyfriend had still been seeing his ex, who he moved across the street from Emily and his house. She ended up traveling on her own and learning so much about herself in the process Paul Stretton-Stevens, who has been medically retired three times in life, talks about how we can view these closing doors as the end, or see what else we can do to move forward Andrew Hood battled with extreme anxiety as his finances fell apart but he had to put on a happy face and seem fine to the outside world. When his wife and father brought him out of the shame of hidden pain, his open sharing of what he experienced changed his life and others Lakshmi Dev Bowen, who grew up with abuse and a struggle with sex, drugs and alcohol, then found a re-centering through yoga, which completely changed her life. Links: Website: https://www.bryanfalchuk.com Books: bryanfalchuk.com/books Masterclass:bryanfalchuk.com/overcomeandachieve Facebook @bryanfalchuk Instagram: @bryanfalchuk Twitter: @bryanfalchuk   Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Take your growth into your own hands with the Do a Day Masterclass Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

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She also knows that intertwining personal experiences allows people to maximize the information from her teachings, presentations, and workshop offerings. As a dynamic and innovative workplace leader, Carolyn has worked as a Program Manager and Business Development Consultant at Gundersen Health System, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Account Management Executive for Gensler, and a Client Service Executive at UBS Financial Services. She knows how to transition people and processes to achieve the next-level of success while also aligning with organizational objectives. From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions. Key Points from the Episode with Carolyn Colleen: Carolyn is a mother of three, author, speaker, business strategist, coach and more. In her day job, she builds strategies for healthcare providers to help serve patients at the worst moments of their lives. Her journey started in childhood with what happened to her being channeled into what happens for her. Her mother had mental illness, which shaped her childhood greatly. Additionally, she was sexually molested by a neighbor for years. While her mother meant well, her untreated mental illness had a profound impact on Carolyn’s life. Part of that included being reminded that she was adopted and had to earn her keep in the household. Additionally, Carolyn’s mother was a hoarder, so the house was overwhelmingly full of towers of ‘stuff’ everywhere, and the smells that come along with that and the filth that builds up. Her mother also opened their home to people in need, homeless and others down on their luck. Some of those people sought to abuse that generosity by abusing Carolyn and her younger sister. To protect her sister, Carolyn would offer herself in her sister’s place. Being eight years old, Carolyn loved her younger sister dearly, and took on a great responsibility for her sister to protect and care for her in the absence of their mother’s ability to do that. Her father traveled for work, so he was not around most of the time, leaving Carolyn and her sister alone with their mom with Carolyn to protect her. When Carolyn went to school, she worried about her sister being alone at home with their mother given the issues their mom had. There were days that were great, and days that were horrible – it was unstable and uncertain. As a teenager, Carolyn had her first love, her first boyfriend, who she placed a lot of hope in to take her out of everything. When they broke up, she woke up at 16 in the ER after trying to take her life. She came home after a 72 hour suicide hold to a sister who was angry with her, and said, “Don’t you ever leave me.” She realized how much she was meant to be there for her sister, and promised her she would never leave her again. At 19, she found herself married, pregnant and with a man who sought to destroy her self-worth. Her sister was just 10, and did not really understand the situation, being excited to have a sort-of little sister coming (since Carolyn had basically raised her sister) but also jealous and confused about the new person who would be taking Carolyn’s attention. Carolyn’s husband sought to control her at all times, whether it was her weight, what she wore or anything else. Carolyn thought this was love. She believes we, as humans, choose partners who reflect our sense of ourselves. When her daughter was born, she realized this was not ok, and had to seek better for the two of them. She says she borrowed the love she had for her daughter until her own self-love caught up enough for her to do it for herself, too. She had created a mental jail out of low self-worth and negative self-talk that her spouse was reinforcing. She could have left physically, but was constrained emotionally and mentally. When her husband saw the risk of her leaving, he told her he would take both of their lives so they could be together. In between calls from him to check on her whereabouts and actions, she grabbed her daughter and a couple of bags, and went to the Salvation Army to escape. She couldn’t believe this was her life, and felt paralyzed. She had to think of a way to move forward and keep smiling so she didn’t scare her daughter, and find a strategy so this would not be her life. Someone said, “You can get through this, one day at a time.” Carolyn was floored. She didn’t think she could get through a day. It was too much. So she started to look at things in five minute chunks, which was all she could face at that time, but became an empowering way to move forward. She took all the tough, negative emotions, and use them as fuel to move forward. She had to find a place to sleep that night, food to eat for her and her daughter, and that was it. And she did it. While in low income housing, a stabbing happened outside her home, and she decided that this was not acceptable and one year from then, she would be out. She had no idea how or where she’d go, but that she must go. She moved out one year from the date she got the keys to the place. She had used that emotion to kick on her fight-or-flight mechanism to take actions in a positive direction for the next five minutes, which would build to ten, twenty, etc. We can do something we don’t want to do for five minutes even if we just want to hide or do nothing. The more she practiced this, the more she achieved, the more opportunities arose, and the more she evolved. She soon found herself able to get through a whole day, and then she can create bigger goals and reverse-engineer them down to five minute actions. The next period of her life was working full-time, being in school full-time, helping raise her sister and raising her daughter with no support. She completed her undergraduate degree, then her masters and PhD. You can look back and see what things you’ve faced that you can see as adverse advantages. She has an ability to flex, have empathy and build large, complex, sustainable strategy because of her ability to see a path through unpredictable, difficult situations. Carolyn has had amazing support throughout her life, and taught her that your family is who you make it. She’s found that letting go of ego is needed to accept help from the community. No matter what happened five minutes ago, the next five minutes is yours to decide where to go with it. Links: Website: carolyncolleen.com where you can get the F.I.E.R.C.E. Action Guide Book: F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! Instagram: @carolyncolleen Facebook: @FIERCEandFulfilledCommunity Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Take your growth into your own hands with the Do a Day Masterclass Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Carolyn Colleen’s early life was a difficult one and, unfortunately, all too common in America today. Sexually assaulted by a neighbor at the age of 4, daughter of an untreated mentally ill mother and hoarder, and growing up in a fluctuating environment, most would say the statistics are against a healthy mind and life for Carolyn. Instead of accepting her fate and becoming a victim, she overcame her difficulties by figuring out how to use her emotions as fuel to push herself in a positive direction. She developed resilience. She is paying it forward by helping others do the same, 5 minutes at a time, with her book, F.I.E.R.C.E. Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time. Carolyn Colleen is a proud mom, corporate leader, and life and business strategist. She also reads books, travels, and schedules in time with her friends and her mastermind brothers and sisters because she’s committed to her growth and development. “What can you look back on, things that may have happened to you, and how can you create it, or pull something from it, that happened for you.” “I identify that it’s actually happening and then I get to choose how I react to it.” “So, I’ve learned that in 5 minutes you can just about do anything you don’t want to do or you’re avoiding doing.” In this episode, you will hear: - Carolyn’s difficult early life experiences and how she uses those to fuel her to move forward in a positive direction and develop resilience - Her F.I.E.R.C.E process that transforms lives in just 5 minute increments - Carolyn guiding me through her F.I.E.R.C.E. process with a challenge of my own Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. COACHING GIVEAWAY!!! Follow these steps to be entered into a drawing for a FREE coaching session with me! Share the podcast or an episode on social media. Take a picture or screenshot of your share. Email the picture to rob@robaigner.com with “Coaching Contest” in the subject line. Share 5 or more times and you will be entered in to win a FREE coaching session with me! If you have a guest idea or want to connect with me, please visit my website www.clearchoices.live or find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Clear-Choices-104719800920939/. I am also available for speaking engagements. Other resources and links mentioned in this episode: Visit Carolyn’s website and get the free download of her FIERCE Action Guide: http://carolyncolleen.com/ Purchase her book:  F.I.E.R.C.E. Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time

Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three, author, international speaker, life and business strategist and Founder of Fierce Academy. Carolyn’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation. From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn’s life purpose is to provide hope and inspire people to move from fear into focus.Learn more at: carolyncolleen.comRebelpreneur Radio with Ralph Brogdenhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/rebelpreneur-radio-with-ralph-brogden/

Dr. Carolyn Colleen is a shining example of the fierce power of the human spirit in the defiance of unthinkable abuse. Join us in this riveting conversation about her incredible journey—from surviving with food stamps to gaining her Ph.D. and becoming a celebrated author. This discussion is not only about abuse—it's about triumph—and it will impact a lot of people’s lives. The Past Doesn’t Define The Future Our guest today Dr. Carolyn Colleen, has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She authored the best selling book FIERCE. On the side, she is a life and business strategist. She is a woman who commands presence, but surprisingly has struggled so much since childhood, up until she was married. “As my definition of love evolved, I evolved. I learned to further deepen my definition of love ⁠— how I see love in the world. I also have a deeper sense of self-love.” - Carolyn Colleen Carolyn’s Dark Past From the time she was four, Carolyn was sexually abused by his teenage neighbor. Unfortunately, the pattern repeated throughout her childhood, even after they relocated. Carolyn’s mother struggled with mental health. She was a hoarder and have issues with being too trusting with strangers. Her mother provided free lodging and meal for both men and who ended up molesting both Carolyn and her sister. “There was a time when I defined myself as being someone who was put here to be used and abused.” - Carolyn Colleen Changing Perspective People who have experienced trauma or who suffered PTSD may have flashbacks when exposed to a certain trigger—such as a certain sound, smell or mannerism of another person. Victims of abuse are reminded every day of their unfortunate experiences because of these triggers.  As a victim of abuse herself, Carolyn says her perspective is different. Memories pop up daily, but what she does with it and how it affects her is different now. She is now at peace with herself; developed a gratitude attitude and has acknowledged that her experiences made her stronger.  “Coming from a place of trauma—physical, sexual and emotional abuse—I've done a lot of self-work and realize when things might trigger me and how it affects my life. As I continually grew, I realized what happened to me doesn’t define me .” - Carolyn Colleen To hear more about the amazing journey of Carolyn, download and listen to the episode. Bio: Carolyn Colleen holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters in Business with a focus in Servant Leadership from Viterbo University. Dr. Colleen is speaker, author, and coach. She was born and raised in the Midwestern United States. She describes herself as a FIERCE mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Out of sheer necessity, Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared and ragged victim, standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to the confident and successful person she is today, living a happy life she never realized she deserved., Carolyn took up the challenge of writing a book about her experiences. Now, with her book completed, she hopes that through sharing her story she will provide others with the hope, resources, and willpower needed so that they too can live the life they deserve. Links: Carolyn Colleen - Website F.I.E.R.C.E - Book Linkedin Instagram We hope you enjoyed Carolyn Colleen on this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes!

Carolyn Colleen’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation and triumph. She is a living example that if there’s anything holding you back, you have the power to overcome it - and to achieve all of your goals. I saw Carolyn speak at an event and was so blown away by her message that I asked her to be the opening speaker at this past year’s Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE event, and I’m excited to introduce you to her on today’s podcast episode! Today, Carolyn joins me to share the story of how she went from standing in line for food at the Salvation Army to becoming a PhD, and how she discovered true and unconditional self-love, found courage, and escaped the mental jail that was keeping her in an abusive relationship - and how she now helps others do the same.   Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/277 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-277   Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.

Anxiety, fear, and overwhelm create a state of paralysis. How can we move past the fear and take action in our lives? Carolyn Colleen is a PhD candidate, speaker, author and coach.  Out of sheer necessity Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared and ragged victim, standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to the confident and successful person she is today, living a happy life she never realized she deserved. In this episode, she talks about her recovery from codependency and how her F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method will empower you to transform your life in just 5 minutes at a time. For the show notes and links in this episode go to omarpinto.com/227. Join our Facebook Private Group - theshairpodcast.com/group Transform Your Life! Get One-on-One Coaching with Omar Pinto Get a FREE session. BOOK NOW. Join the Recovery Revolution Community For only $1 today! Customize a recovery pathway that works for you. LEARN MORE.

On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great honor of interviewing Carolyn Colleen.  In her journey, Carolyn went from standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to earning her Ph.D. and becoming an author and international speaker.  Carolyn’s purpose in life is to help people shift from a mindset of fear to becoming FIERCE and she has developed a powerful program to help others do that.

Abuse. Entrapment. Feeling trapped in life. No way out. Not even a possibility of feeling Beyonce’ FIERCE. All of these feelings and life situations leads you to a point of being downtrodden, scared and ragged victim, standing in a food line at the Salvation Army. Who would have thought that your own fierce drive would lead…

Carolyn Colleen discusses how she navigated through an abusive relationship to raising 3 children on her own while working full time, obtaining her Ph.D., starting a coaching business, being a keynote speaker, and the best mother she can. Carolyn and Mark discuss how they both overcame their limiting beliefs surrounding their trauma to build epic lives. Carolyn is indeed a perfect guest for the Purpose Chasers Podcast. More about Carolyn: Carolyn Colleen was born and raised in the Midwestern United States. She describes herself as a F.I.E.R.C.E mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  Out of sheer necessity, Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E 5 method, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared and ragged victim, standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to the confident and successful person she is today, living a happy life she never realized she deserved. Encouraged to write a book about her experiences, Carolyn took up the challenge. Now, with it completed, she hopes that through sharing her story she will provide others with the hope, resources, and willpower needed so that they too can live the life they deserve. The core message of FIERCE inspires people to face their fears, push past the things challenging their well-being with small increments of 5 minutes at a time. Follow Carolyn Colleen: Facebook:@Carolyn Colleen Instagram: @carolyncolleen Linked In: @Carolyn Colleen B. Twitter: @CCFIERCE5 Website: http://carolyncolleen.com Purpose Chasers Podcast is designed to provide insights into personal development, spirituality, recovery, entrepreneurship and how to create an unstoppable mindset to empower individuals to break free from mediocrity and live extraordinarily. Check out more information: https://markcrandall.net Follow Mark Crandall: Facebook: @MarkCrandall Instagram: @mark_crandall_lmsw_lcdc Linked In: @MarkCrandall Twitter: @mrMarkCrandall  

Carolyn Colleen (Bostrack) was born and raised in the Midwestern United States. Carolyn’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation. From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to PhD, Carolyn’s life purpose is to provide hope and inspire people to move from fear into focus. After being asked repeatedly to write a book about her experiences, Carolyn published her new book FIERCE, transform your life in the face of adversity, 5 minutes at a time. Carolyn is passionate about being a great mom of 3 and living life on purpose. www.carolyncolleen.com https://www.facebook.com/FiercePurposeCoaching https://www.amazon.com/F-I-R-C-Transform-adversity-minutes/dp/1537401297/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547073246&sr=8-1&keywords=fierce+carolyn+colleen

If you have ever felt unqualified or doubted your potential because of things that have happened to you in your past, this episode is for you. From standing in a food line to getting her PhD and advocating for those who feel broken and overwhelmed, Carolyn Colleen shares her powerful journey with us in today’s episode. As an author, speaker, and coach, Carolyn teaches others how to embody their “inner fire”. We talk about how to use negative emotions to propel you forward. She shares her story of childhood abuse, a suicide attempt, and her abusive message to show how you can use your story to impact the lives of others. Check out her book FIERCE Transform your life in the face of adversity, 5 minutes at a time. All proceeds from the book sales are donated to the Mental Health and Social Services Fund at Gundersen Medical Foundation. --

Welcome to the Community Questions episode. This is a part 2 follow up to our Monday main interview with Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, where we ask questions from dedicated listeners and members of our Front Row Family community. To become a part of our community, head over to Facebook and type in "Front Row Family" so you can join the conversation of people who want to live life in the front row, and help others do the same. Enjoy today's bonus questions!